Earth

Fire

Air

Water

Only the Avatar master of all four elements can bring balance, however, something unprecedented occurred, two Avatars exist at the same time. Wan and Korra, Wan, however, lost his memory and must relearn what it means to be the Avatar at this time and find who he is.

Book I: Air

Chapter IV: Voice of the Night

Wan twists and turns in his bed, in his dream he is paralyzed just as he was when the chi blockers attacked him. On his knees, as chi blockers surround him, Wan looks up to see Amon walking towards him. "When I take your bending away, you will be nothing to no one." Wan screams in a cold sweat, he looks around to see his room completely peaceful. He sighs, as he goes to warm himself some tea. "It was just a bad dream," he recites to himself; his muscles tense as he pours the hot tea into a cup. He takes a few sips and relaxes.

That morning, the United Republic Council meets sharing the discussion about Amon and the Equalists. "There is a madman running around our beloved city, threatening to tear it apart. We need to create a task force whose sole mission is to find Amon and bring him to justice," the representative of the northern water tribe says. Tenzin groans as he glares at Tarrlok, however he keeps his temper.

"Absolutely not. A move that aggressive would only further divide benders and non benders."

The fire nation representative turns to her colleague, intrigued by this idea. "Tarrlok, I'm inclined to agree with your proposal, but who would even Head-up such a task force?" Tarrlok rises from his seat then bows. "It'll be my honor Homura, to accept such a duty."

"This is just another one of your ploys to gain more power, isn't it?" Tenzin bangs the table as his anger at the other man rises. "All I'm trying to do is help. Think back, forty-two years ago, Republic City was threatened by another dangerous man. Yakone." Tarrlok points a finger at Tenzin, making his point, "Your father wasn't afraid to deal with him head-on."

Tenzin has had enough and he rises from the table. "This is a completely different situation!" He points at Tarrlok completely enraged, "And how dare you compare yourself to Avatar Aang!"

Tarrlok turns to the airbending master. "Amon is not going to stop with the bending triads." He turns to look at the other three representatives as they glance at each other.

"Eventually, he will come for all of us benders. Our friends, our families. Vote for this task force and I will stop Amon before it's too late. All in favor?" One by one they raise their hands, outnumbering Tenzin. Tarrlok smirks as he slams his gavel down on a platform.

Wan and Korra practice their airbending techniques to the music of the radio. "Your footing is wrong," Korra smirks. Wan rolls his eyes and they move in a cycle. "Whatever."

"You know, you're fun to tease." Korra smirks. "I don't take you too seriously. " Wan uses his right foot to make Korra lose her stance before she hits the ground. Wan catches her by her hand. "Who's off now?" When Korra is pulled up they both hear the radio static then both Avatars' eyes widen.

"Good evening, my fellow Equalists. This is your leader, Amon. As you have heard, the Republic Council has voted to make me public enemy number one, proving once again that the bending oppressors of this city will stop at nothing to quash our revolution." The two glance at each other, then look back. "But we cannot be stopped. Our numbers grow stronger by the day. You no longer have to live in fear. The time has come for benders to experience fear." Soon after the music is turned back. Wan and Korra again stare at each other both sweating out of their minds. "Let's keep practicing," Korra gives a weak smile, Wan nods in solemn understanding. They keep practicing their stances and movements in utter silence.

Afterward, they go for dinner, Wan sits next to Korra. They bow their heads as Tenzin begins a prayer. "We are grateful for this delicious food, for happiness, for compassion, and-" Before Tenzin could finish, Tarrlok walked in from the doorway. "I'm not interrupting, am I?"

Wan eyes him for a moment but remains silent. Tenzin rises up facing the man. "This is my home, Tarrlok. We're about to eat dinner."

"Good, because I am absolutely famished." Tenzin narrows his eyes while glaring at him. "Airbenders never turn away a hungry guest, am I right?" He sighs- the man is right. "I suppose so." He takes a seat, Pema turns to her husband, glaring at him. He takes his hands out signaling he is helpless.

Tarrlok walks over to Korra and Wan, "Ah, the famous Dual Avatars, Avatar Korra and Avatar Wan. It is truly an honor. I am Councilman Tarrlok, a representative from the Northern Water Tribe." He bows, Korra and Wan stand to bow in acknowledgment. "Nice to meet you as well," Wan smiles, but he instantly feels distrust. The three sit down, kneeling. Wan begins to sip his tea; Ikki begins to talk to the older man. "Why do you have three ponytails? And how come you smell like a lady?" She sniffs at the older man. "You're weird." Wan is beginning to laugh but keeps himself composed.

"Well aren't you ... precocious?" Tarrlok replies in an awkward fashion. Then he directs his attention to the Dual Avatars.

"So, I've been reading all about your adventures in the papers. Infiltrating Amon's rally, now that took some real initiative."

Wan took a bite of his food, then nodded. "Thank you, we try our best." Korra smiles a bit. "I think you're the first authority figure in the city who's happy we're here."

"Republic city is blessed to have one Avatar, but two is an honor." Wan sighs- something in his mind tells him he has a motive of some type. "Please, Councilman, get to the point. You didn't come here just to meet us." Tenzin's eyes widen, he is a bit shocked that Wan would thwart the man's flattery so effortlessly.

"Well, you're a person who gets right to business. I admire that. As you may have heard, I am assembling a task force that will strike at the heart of the revolution and I want you and Avatar Korra to join me."

"What?" Tenzin gasps, Korra's eyes widened. "Really?" Wan just observes the man, he isn't too sure but something tells him to not buy it.

Wan gave him a questionable look "And why us, exactly?"

"I need someone who will help me attack Amon directly, someone who is fearless in the face of danger. And that someone is you. Both of you"

"I would have to decline," Wan says. "I would have to as well," Korra adds, this was a massive surprise to both of the councilmen. "I must admit, I'm rather surprised. I thought you'd both jump at the chance to help me lead the charge against Amon."

"Me too," Tenzin says quietly, then he begins to think for a moment while the conversation continues. "I appreciate the offer, however, I must regain my memories. It's really important that I do." Wan sips his drink, Korra adds on to this with her own explanation, "I came to Republic City to finish my Avatar training with Tenzin. Right now, I just need to focus on that."

"Which is why this opportunity is perfect. You would get the job experience while performing your Avatar duty for the city. Plus, it could help Wan learn the ropes of his duty and possibly return his memory."

"Councilman Tarrlok. Our decision is final. Now please leave us," Wan says firmly. Tarrlok sighs in defeat, then he chuckles a bit. "Very well, But I'm not giving up on you two just yet. You may change your mind, Avatar Wan- not all decisions are set in stone. We'll be keeping in touch. It was a pleasure meeting you both." With that he walks out, Ikki waves at him. "Goodbye three ponytail man!" Wan groans once he finally leaves, "I don't trust him. Something tells me he won't stop till we join his little 'task force'."

"I fear you may be right Wan, however, I'm very proud of you both for standing your ground." Tenzin says. "Well, let's eat!" Meelo yells.


The next day, Wan meditates and breathes in deeply as he hears the ocean waves crash. Again, he is trying to focus on his memories. So far, he can see nothing. Then he hears a voice. "Delivery for Avatar Wan." The man looks exhausted but he bows and gives him the gift. It's a few expensive gifts such as melons and a few other trivial things. "Tarrlok sends his compliments and urges you to reconsider his offer."

"Pass, but tell him thank you for the gift." Wan focuses back on his meditation. He groans, "Will the guy ever give me a break? My answer is final. Now I'm talking to myself, great." He lays back, looking at the clouds, and exhales. "Hay." Korra sits next to him. "Hay." Wan smiles. "He sent you something too?"

"Yeah, he is relentless," Korra agrees. "Also, Bolin gave you this, as a thank you gift from saving him from Amon." Korra hands him a note that had been drawn pretty badly, with a rainbow drawn on it. Wan chuckles at the note. "Tell him thank you, it looks nice!"

"So, whatcha doing?"

"Watching the sky, thinking about why I am here. The usual."

"Hum. Can I join you?" Korra lays back, looking at the sky. Wan smiles. "Yeah, that would be nice." The Dual Avatars watch the clouds above as the sun sets. "Are you scared?" Korra asks suddenly, looking at Wan, he reluctantly nods. "I'm scared of Amon, I'm scared that I'll lose the few rocks that I have in a sinkhole of sand." Wan sighs, Korra looks over to her right. "I'm afraid too, I'm afraid that I'll become-"

"Nothing?" Wan finishes, Korra's eyes widen, then she nods in agreement. "That's why I didn't join Tarrlok's task force." Wan remains silent for a moment. "To be fair, I had the same explanation, but I have a feeling we can't trust Tarrlok." Wan closes his eyes. "Something in my mind tells me that I've been through this type of thing before, but I don't know what."

"You'll figure it out," Korra reassures. "In the meantime, let's go eat." Korra stands up. "Let's just agree to not tell anyone but us, Okay?" Wan stands up and shakes his hands. "Yeah."

The next day after training, Wan's eyes widen as he sees a brand, spanking new Satomobile in a pretty little red bow. He sees the two children play with it. "Ah, it's better off with them," Wan smiles as he walks to the courtyard, but before he goes out to see Korra, Tenzin approaches him. "Oh hay, how's things going?"

"I just talked to Korra, I was hoping I'll find you so I can speak with you as well."

"Well, I'm here, so we can talk."

"Tarrlok's gifts are becoming more extravagant," Tenzin starts off. Wan laughs, "Yeah, he's really trying to get me to change my mind- not going to happen!"

"Wan, are you alright? I talked to Korra, she seems to be different, you as well." Wan shrugs "How different can an amnesic person be?" He was very tense but was hiding it.

"Wan, you know what I'm talking about. It's alright to be afraid, the whole city is afraid. The important thing is to talk about our fears because if we don't, they can throw us out of balance." Tenzin places a hand on Wan's shoulder. "Right, I'll keep that in mind," Wan says as he looks up and smiles. "If you need to talk, I'll be here." With that Tenzin leaves, Wan's face changes to a more saddened one. Later on that evening, the dual avatars are talking, clearly worried about Amon. "Avatar Korra, Avatar Wan.'' The same man walked towards them. Wan groans "Look, we are not joining his task force. No matter how many gifts he sends our way."

"It's not a gift, it's an invitation." Wan wasn't expecting that, Korra grabs the invitation from the man's hand and looks at it. "It's a Gala." Korra eyes widen, she looks at Wan. "Tarrlok is throwing a gala in both of your honor. All of Republic City's movers and shakers will be there. The councilman humbly requests your attendance." The man bows, Korra frowns as Wan rolls his eyes. "Fine. It gets the man off of our backs, we'll go."

Later at night, the City Hall is filled with lights, and on the side are two huge banners with pictures of Korra and Wan on them. The Airbender family and the dual Avatars walk in to see an enormous crowd of people. Wan wears a black suit with a red tie, while Korra wears a traditional water tribe dress. Once they show themselves, the crowd claps for them. Korra smiles a bit. "All this for us?"

"Don't buy into it, he's planning something." Wan crosses his arms "Yes, I'm not sure what Tarrlok's plotting is, but keep your guard up. It's not like him to throw a party just for the fun of it." Wan nods as Tarrlok approaches them, saying, "So glad both of you could make it, Dual Avatars. If you'd excuse us, the city awaits its heroes." He pushes away Korra and Wan follow along, annoyed. They are led to an older man, who is a bit on the bigger side, but he has a very friendly aura.

"Korra, Wan, it's my pleasure to introduce Republic City's most famous industrialist, Hiroshi Sato." Wan and Korra bow. "Pleasure to meet you," Wan puts up a smile as Hiroshi says, "We're all expecting great things from both of you." Korra looks down. "Right, greatness."

Wan turns to see Mako, with a beautiful girl on his arm, and Bolin. "Hey Korra! Avatar Wan!" Bolin says as he shakes his hand. "It's so great to meet you! Thanks for saving my butt, did you get the card?" Wan smiles. "Yeah, it was nice."

"Oh good, good, that's great!" Bolin sighs in relief, Hiroshi then gestures to the girl beside him, "This is my daughter, Asami."

"It's lovely to meet you two. Mako's told me so much about both of you." Asami says. Korra crosses her arms, irritated, mostly aiming it at Mako.

"Really? Because he hasn't mentioned you at all. How did you two meet?" Korra says, slightly annoyed.

"Asami crashed into him on her moped," Bolin replies. "WHAT!?" Wan yells, as his eyes widen. "Are you okay?" Korra's expression softened. Wan still was in amazement of how Mako made it out without a broken limb. "I'm fine. More than fine. Mister Sato agreed to sponsor our team; we're back in the tournament!" Wan smiles in pure glee. "That's great! Go fire ferrets!" Wan cheers, Korra smiles a bit at Wan's spirit. In a nick of timing, Lin approaches them both, Wan gulps as he sees Lin. "Chief Beifong, I believe you have already met the dual Avatars." Lin glances at Wan. "How're your memories?" She says firmly but with a softer undertone tone. "It's still gone. I'm starting to get a few things back, I think," Wan answers.

"Hum." Then she turns towards Korra; her attitude completely changes and she glares at her. "Just because the city's throwing you this big to-do, don't think you're something special. You've done absolutely nothing to deserve this."

Korra sighs as she leaves "Why is she nice to you?" Wan shrugs, somewhat shocked by the sudden change in attitude. "I have no idea, and she wasn't nice, more neutral. What did you do to make her so angry?"

"I... ugh, broke the law?" Korra smiles sheepishly. Then in a matter of seconds, before Wan can say anything else, Tarrlok pushes Korra on the stage, leaving Wan in the cold. Wan stands next to Tarrlok, glaring at the man, who says, "If you'd be so kind, they just have a couple of questions."

"Avatar Korra, Avatar Wan. You both witnessed Amon take away people's bending firsthand. How serious a threat does he pose to the innocent citizens of Republic City?" the 1st reporter asks. Before Korra can start to speak, Wan steps up.

"It's a problem- he could harm people outside of the city. We should deal with this in a swift but favorable manner," Wan answers confidently, Korra turns to him and smiles, knowing he has her back.

"Then why have you both refused to join Tarrlok's task force? As the Avatars, shouldn't you both be going after Amon? Isn't that the swiftest manner?" The other reporter asks, "Well, I agree with Tarrlok about going after Amon. But I don't agree with the method that he imposes." Tarrlok's teeth clench in his mouth, the other avatar is smart. He sends out a secret signal to ask Korra more questions than Wan.

"And what about you, Avatar Korra, why are you backing away from this fight?" Wan recognizes that Tarrlok is aiming after Korra; she goes on the defense mode, making her the perfect target while he goes on offense.

"What? No! I've never backed away from anything in my life!" Korra says, getting defensive, just as Tarrlok planned.

"You both promised to serve this city, aren't you two going back on that promise now?" The first reporter asks once more, "Avatar Korra, do you think pro-bending is more important than fighting the revolution?" Another reporter asks.

"How do you think Avatar Aang would have handled this?"

"Korra, let's go," Wan whispers, but Korra is getting overwhelmed. "Are either of you afraid of Amon?"

"I am not afraid of anybody! If the city needs me, then I'll join Tarrlok's task force and help fight Amon." As soon as Korra says that, her face shows regret as she realizes the trap she has fallen into. Wan's eyes narrow as Tarrlok rushes in, taking Korra in a hug.

"There's your headline, folks!" Wan groans as he walks down. Korra looks down in regret, as pictures are taken of the two of them and their faces are lit up by flashes.

Wan confronts Tarrlok afterwards. "Anything you need, Avatar Wan?" Tarrlok asks. "I know what you did, I'm amnesic, not stupid." Wan retorts, facing him eye to eye, he points a finger directly to his chest. "You manipulated Korra and I know it."

"Well, she can't turn back now." He says, grinning. Wan's eyes narrow. "I'll join."

"Really, I thought your decision was final?" Wan's eyes darken with rage for a moment. "I'm not a fool, you targeted Korra because you knew she would fall under pressure because I diverted your made-up questions while Korra wouldn't. Once she joined, I had no choice but to follow, not because I want to, but because I want to keep her safe. Nothing more, nothing less." Wan finishes.

"Very clever. Well, I'm not sure I want you on my taskforce now. I mean, you could be a liability." Tarrlok said. The Avatar clenches his fists but his face remains calm. "I'm joining, if not you'll have your press asking why one Avatar is in it but not the other, especially since he had a change of heart. If you can manipulate the press, I can too." Tarrlok glares at Wan, who smirks, "So, would you like to deal with me or the press? I know you don't like your image being tarnished."

Tarrlok relented, Wan has put him in a tight spot. Clearly, he would be harder to control. "Fine, just don't cause any trouble, Avatar Wan."

"Fine, and by the way, I'm not your puppet," Wan smirks as Tarrlok glares at him leaving.

For the next three days, the task force is the dual Avatars' main chore. In the city meeting, Tarrlok lays out a plan. "My fellow task force deputies, tonight we will execute a raid on an underground chi blocker training camp located in the Dragon Flats borough. According to my sources, there is a cellar underneath this bookstore, where Equalists train chi blocking in secret." Tarrlok says, pointing at the exact spot. Wan and Korra, once they have arrived, peer into the window, seeing men and women chi blocking. Wan gathers water and so does Korra. "Ready?" Wan looks at the other Avatar, Korra breathes out. "Yeah."

The task force floods the room and freezes it, several yelps are heard in surprise. The task force earthbenders break through the wall, causing several chi blockers and trainees to leap back. Wan, Korra, and Tarrlok enter the room. Wan uses water to freeze three chi blockers. A chi blocker throws two grenades that have green gas filtering out of them, while another opens the door and escapes. Wan uses air to contain the gas. "I'm going after those two!" Korra yells, rushing to try and catch them. "

Korra runs through the narrow hallway but she trips over a metal line. A chi blocker leaps from the ceiling. "Korra!" Wan knocks out a chi blocker with an earth wall. However, another one comes behind him, armed with a bola. Wan throws water and freezes the man. "You okay?" Wan offers a hand, helping Korra up. "I'm fine, thanks." she answers, a little embarrassed.

"No problem, we're Avatars. We stick up for each other." Wan hugs her; Tarrlok comes down as Korra and Wan part. "We make a good team," Tarrlok says. Wan could roll his eyes to the edge of the universe at that statement, he scoffs at the other man as Korra crosses her arms. "Yeah we do."

The next day, both avatars stand next to Tarrlok as he makes his grand speech. "The Dual Avatars have bravely answered the call to action. With all of us leading the charge, Republic City has nothing to fear from Amon and the Equalists." Tarrlok says.

"Question for the Dual Avatars!" A female reporter pipes up. "Amon remains at large. Why have you failed to locate him?"

"You want to know why? Because Amon is hiding in the shadows like a coward." Korra says, grabbing the microphone, going in front of the two men.

"Amon, I challenge you to a duel, no task force, no chi blockers, not even Avatar Wan. Just the two of us tonight at midnight on Avatar Aang Memorial Island. Let's cut to the chase and settle this. If you're man enough to face me." Wan's mouth drops in disbelief as Korra walks from the stage, he runs towards a back room and pulls her aside.

"Are you nuts?" Wan whispers harshly, and she answers with equal force in her voice. "No, I'm done playing this game. I don't want you to come or talk me out of it."

"You forget that you aren't the only Avatar here," Wan retorts. "I know that, Wan." Korra responds, her voice getting louder. "Do you want to die?" Wan remarks. "Even worse, have your bending taken?"

"I need to do this alone."

"No, you don't. We're scared and that's okay." Wan says, and Korra averts her eyes from Wan's gaze.

"Not anymore."

"He won't play fair, Korra! If you're going to do something stupid, at least let me be in it." Korra exits the room, shaking her head. "Don't follow me."

Wan facepalms; protecting Korra means seeing the person he is most afraid of. But he'll do what he has to do.


Wan takes a boat and airbends towards the island, once there he waits, out of Korra's sight. Around midnight, nothing happens. Wan sighs in relief, then he hears Korra's voice. "Wan, come out, I'm not mad at you." Korra calls. Wan comes out, a bit surprised that she knew he was there, but nonetheless relieved.

"Personally, I'm glad he didn't show up." Wan crosses his arms, "It looks like Amon isn't coming, let's go."

Korra and Wan walk back to the boats, but before they could get there, a bola is thrown at their feet. Wan yelps as they are pulled into the base of the statue. Wan and Korra gasp as more than ten chi blockers for each Avatar are there, surrounding them. Both of the Avatars fight but are quickly overpowered.

They both lay there as four equalists take them by the arms and force them to kneel. Amon steps out of the shadows, Wan gasps as he starts to approach Korra.

"I received your invitation, young Avatar."

"No!" Wan yells, and Amon turns to him. "Ah, The other Avatar. Wait your turn, I'll get to you next." He turns his attention back to Korra. He is about to touch her face, she turns away but he grabs her by the chin.

"Our showdown, while inevitable, is premature. Although it would be the simplest thing for me to take away your and Avatar Wan's bending right now, I won't. You'd both only become martyrs. Benders of every nation would rally behind your untimely demises, but I assure you both, I have a plan. And I'm saving you two for last. Then you, Avatar Korra will get your duel, and I will destroy you both." He turns to Wan.

"Now, Avatar Wan, you may be a rarity, an anomaly. But it makes no difference, I will end you. And once that does happen, you may protect your fellow Avatar, but it'll end the same." With that, both of the Avatars are knocked out by a direct jab at the shoulder.

Wan wakes up to see Tenzin running up to the Dual avatars. "Korra! Wan! Are you both alright?" He grabs both of the Avatars on each side. "Amon. He ambushed us," Korra says. Tenzin panics for a moment. "Did he take your bending?" Wan and Korra simultaneously unleash a flame in their hands. "No, we're okay," Wan says. Korra's eyes water, and at the same time, Wan's do as well. They both pitch forward and sob on Tenzin's chest. "It was horrible! I could have lost something that is a part of me!"

"You were right... We've been scared this whole time." Korra looks at Tenzin, her voice cracking, Wan holding on tighter. "I don't know what to do! I don't want to lose this part of myself that I know so well!"

"Admitting your fears is the first and most difficult step in overcoming them." Tenzin says, his warm hands placed reassuringly on the Avatars' shoulders.