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 VII: Out Of The Past

"Korra? Korra!" Wan rushes through the empty corridors of the island, desperately scanning every inch. "Maybe she'll be back by morning," the amnesic avatar repeats to himself, as he walks back to his room, praying that he is right. Yet, his spirit almost screams in panic. Wan in the morning turns on the radio. To hear the announcement he's been dreading.

Korra is missing.


Korra is thrown into a small metal box, the door is shut and locked. Korra bangs on the door, screaming. Korra rests her head on the door, panting heavily. "Wan, please. You're a smart man, know something's up, please." Korra then slides down, Tenzin's voice comes into her mind. 'I urge you to meditate on these visions. I believe Aang's spirit is trying to tell you something.' Korra relaxes, going into a lotus meditation position, she focuses on the visions that she had.


Wan opens the door to Tenzin's Office, hearing the conversation. "My guess is the Equalists are hiding underground in the maze of tunnels beneath the city," Lin says. Wan's mouth drops at the sight of Mako, Bolin, Asami and Lin, as he looks at Tenzin, who shakes his head. He nods in understanding as he paces into the room. "The Equalists, they didn't take Korra," Wan suggests. Tenzin and everyone in the room glance at each other, then at Wan, confused and a bit worried. "Wan, that's crazy. The crime scene has evidence," Mako argues. "Why was Korra at city council hall anyway?" Wan asks, crossing his arms; his gut, and spirit are screaming at how wrong this all sounded.

"She asked Tarrlok to release them, then the equalists came," Tenzin replies. "Amon isn't sloppy like that," Wan starts, slamming the table. "I saw the man and his tactics, he left zero evidence on Avatar Aang memorial Island and if it was, it would be a gamble. Why would he even know where Korra was at? The equalists attack to make a statement, they just don't attack a random place just because. Amon wants me and Korra."

"What are you saying?" Lin asks, her eyebrows arch as Wan continues. "Tarrlok plotted this," Wan announces, the room goes still for a moment. Tenzin strokes his goatee, then sighs. "I'm not sure Wan, accusing Tarrlok would be a gamble until we have all the evidence."

"Korra was abducted by Tarrlok, I feel it in my soul Tenzin! You've got to trust me on this!" Wan yells at the older man. "The more time you waste on believing Tarrlok and his 'evidence', the more Korra is slipping through our fingers!" Wan slams his fist on his palms, the feeling is too much to ignore. "He's a convincing man, but is beyond idiotic. He had an agenda with Korra from day one, then when she wouldn't get his way he had to get rid of her!" The former chief turns to Wan, she seems a bit worried for the younger man, like he has lost his mind.

"Wan, I know you...dislike Tarrlok. However, we have to go by what he said what happened, not some theory, we'll check underground for the equalists and if Korra's not there we'll go with your idea."

Wan bitterly leaves the room, slamming the door shut. If no one is going to believe him, he will do it himself no matter how far he needs to go. Wan rushes downstairs, determined to prove that Tarrlok is the cause of this mess. Wan finally makes it out to the bay. He takes a boat since he has no time to ride the ferry. He begins to water bend the boat to the city, which takes at least ten minutes. Wan finally makes it to the port, people are bustling but there is a mist of anxiety. Wan walks himself around the city. When he finally makes it to the city hall, to his dismay there are police everywhere. Wan grunts as he walks away from the crime scene, not wanting to confront Tarrlok just yet.

Wan then suddenly hears his name being called, he spins on his heel to see the pagerman, who cowers in fear. "Come quickly…" Wan glances around then follows the man to a narrow street corner. "So, what's the hold-up?"

"Tarrlok is lying, I saw him." The slender man admits, glancing to the side, trying to make sure no one can hear him. "The equalists was a cover-up, Avatar Korra confronted Tarrlok and-"

"And what?" Wan's eyes narrow; the man looks like he has seen a ghost "What's your name?"

"Ping, Avatar Wan." He bows, and Wan places his hands on Ping's shoulder. "Ping, I need you to tell me what happened, I need to know." Ping gulps, he fidgets with his fingers as Wan's eyes stare into his soul. Ping gulps and whispers, "Tarrlok… He's a Bloodbender." Wan's eyebrows arch. "Bloodbender?"

"Yes! It's a dark form of waterbending where you control the person's body by its blood. You need a full moon to do it," Ping says in a panic as he looks around, then glances back at Wan. "It was outlawed by Master Katara decades ago, there was this man named Yakone who was notorious for the dark art, he could bend people without a full moon, and in raw daylight!"

"And?"

"Tarrlok bloodbended Avatar Korra without a full moon!"

Wan's eyes widen as he is hit with an intense flashback, he sees the republic city call, with numerous people sitting, a man in the front in handcuffs, and five members on the council. "The prosecution's entire case is built upon the make-believe notion that my client is able to bloodbend at will, at any time on any day. I remind the council that bloodbending is an incredibly rare skill and it can only be performed during a full moon. Yet, the witnesses will claim that my client used bloodbending at every other time except during a full moon. It would be a mockery of justice to convict a man of a crime that is impossible to commit."

Wan clenches his fists at this flashback, it comes hard and fast, Ping quickly holds Wan as he sinks to his knees. Wan eyes glow white, as the memory floods his brain.

"In my years, I have encountered people born with rare and unique bending abilities. Why, I once bested a man with my trusty boomerang who was able to firebend with his mind. Why, even metalbending was considered impossible for all of history until our esteemed Chief of Police, Toph Beifong, single handedly developed the skill. The overwhelming amount of testimony and evidence has convinced this council that Yakone is one of these unique benders and he exploited his ability to commit these heinous crimes. We find Yakone guilty of all charges and sentence him to life in prison." The gavel is struck, Yakone rises up from his seat and within mere moments the whole room is unable to move. Aang reaches out to try and stop him but even he is unable to resist. Yakone forcefully makes Toph levitate towards him and uses the keys to release himself. He shakes his hand off, having a very similar smirk that Wan can't help but notice. Wan's eyes return back to normal and he gasps for air.

"Avatar Wan!"

"Tarrlok, he's the son of Yakone! That's how he bent Korra without a full moon!" Wan looks at Ping, who is sweating out of his mind. "Ping, you have to confess!"

"But-"

"But nothing, you are a witness. Please, be brave, don't cower to Tarrlok." The male avatar stands, glancing at Ping as he breathes heavily, the other man looks undecided for a brief moment, averting his eyes nervously, then he looks up, determined. "Alright! I'll witness." Wan gives a smile. "I'll back you up." They leave the alleyway to see Tarrlok entering the city hall building, Wan opens the door right behind Tarrlok as he says, "I am shocked you would accuse me of such an evil act! I already explained: Equalists attacked us and took her!"

"No Equalist was here, you planted the evidence just as Wan suspected!" Tenzin points at the man glaring at him.

"Really, how stupid do you think we are?!" Wan yells, Tarrlok turns to Wan. "You bloodbended Korra without a full moon, and who is the other person that could do that? Yakone! Tarrlok is his son!"

"That is outrageous!" Tarrlok exclaims, getting more enraged with every second. Tenzin and the rest gasp. "Really? I told you Tarrlok, you're an idiot. May I present the first and only witness, Ping." Ping steps forward, saying, "It's true. He took her. I was here when Avatar Korra arrived last night, but Councilman Tarrlok ordered me to leave. I was on my way out when I saw Tarrlok bring her down to the garage, he blood bent Avatar Korra without a full moon!"

"Everyone knows you're nothing but a squeaky-voiced liar!" Tarrlok yells.

"Bloodbending is rare and it's noticeable," Wan starts.

"Sorry Tarrlok, you lost," Wan says, and Tarrlok glares at him. "You left one loose end. Me." Everyone prepares to attack. "Don't make this harder, where is Korra?' Tenzin demands. Tarrlok looks around, then his eyes glint, everyone is now in his control and screaming in agony. One by one, each becomes unconscious, all except for Wan. Who is stuck and screaming, Tarrlok points at him. "You, Wan, are coming with me."


Korra stops meditating, wiping her eyes. "Aang, this whole time, you were warning me- UGH!" Korra feels herself being blood bent, then the door opens and Wan is thrown in with Korra. Immediately, the door is slammed shut. The female avatar gasps and rushes to help Wan, who groans in pain. "Wan!"

"I'm alright," Wan grunts, his voice hoarse. Korra smirks as she leans on the door. "My life is a disaster thanks to you two!"

Wan chuckles, "You ruined your own life."

"Wan, figured it out huh? So Tarrlok, your little bloodbending secret's out? And I know how you blood bent me without a full moon. You're Yakone's son."

"Correct," Wan says, smiling at Korra. "Aang gave me a little flashback as well." Korra's eyes widen in surprise. "Really?" Wan nods, Tarrlok then growls, "I was his son, but in order to win Republic City, I had to become someone else. My father failed because he tried to rule the city from its rotten underbelly. My plan was perfect. I was to be the city's savior. But you, you two ruined everything!"

"Why thank you, I take that with pride- that we ruined your plans," Wan sasses, crossing his arms. "Tarrlok, the jig is up and you have nowhere to go!" Korra yells, Tarrlok then smirks as he walks up the stairs. "Oh no. No, I'll escape and start a new life. And you're both coming as my hostages." Wan gasps, then he and Korra bang on the door. "You won't get away with this!" As Tarrlok walks up the stairs, within his sight he sees Amon and the equalists waiting for him. "Amon!"

Korra and Wan look up at the ceiling, gasping. "Just my luck," Wan mumbles nervously, as the equalists behind him begin to draw their weapons and take up a fighting stance, saying, "It is time for you to be equalized."

Tarrlok laughs as he raises his hands. "You fools. You've never faced bending like mine!" With a wave of his hands, the group falls to their knees, Amon is still standing, and with minor struggle and bone wrenching sounds he continues to walk forward, resisting Tarrlok's blood bending, Tarrlok takes a few steps back, trying again, but he fails. His eyes widen in horror as Amon steps ever so closely. "What- what are you?"

"I am the solution." With that Amon reaches out and grabs the other man's hand, twisting him back, jabs his hand in his neck and presses his thumb on his forehead. Korra and Wan glance at each other at his screams of agony and terror.

"I'll take care of him. You four retrieve the Dual Avatars. Do not underestimate them. Electrocute the box to knock them out before you open it." Wan and Korra's eyes widen as they hear the equalists come down the stairs, and they look at Korra's armbands. Korra takes them both off and gives one to Wan, they hock them to the top.

Lieutenant pulls out his kai sticks, activating the electricity. "Payback time." He jabs the sticks, shocking the box. Wan and Korra cry out, pretending to be electrocuted. After a while, Lieutenant stops, pulling his kai sticks back. "Open the box and tie them up." One of the equalists opens the door to see Wan and Korra 'unconscious'.

Korra bends a huge burst of fire from her foot, forcing them back. The dual avatars leap from the box, some bolas are thrown but they dodge them. Wan throws his fist into the earth, causing a ripple effect that makes every equalist fly. "Let's go now!" Wan yells, the two rush out the house and burst through the door. Instantly, they catch a glimpse of Amon. Korra bends sharp icicles and hurls them towards Amon who dodges, giving Wan and Korra time to escape.

The Equalists go next to Amon, who calmly scolds them, "I told you not to underestimate them."

Wan and Korra snowboard using their waterbending, then they trip on a stump, sending them flying and landing in the snow, falling unconscious. Once they wake up Naga approaches Korra, licking her back up. Wan grunts as he gets up as well. "Good girl," Korra helps Wan up then they both get on Naga, weak but okay. Naga, once at Republic city, howls and Dual Team avatar follows landing with Oggi. Wan gets down first, holding Korra by the shoulder. Mako rushes to get to Korra, which is surprising to Wan. "How did you two escape?" Lin asks, Mako then pushes everyone back. "Give her some space." Mako then grabs Korra and holds her bridal style, Wan turns to Asami as she has a pained expression on her face. "I was so worried. Are you all right?" Mako asks, Korra looks up at him and smiles. "I'm fine. I'm glad you're here." She leans into Mako's chest. Wan blinks awkwardly, "Well, That was out of nowhere." Tenzin approaches Wan, who asks, "How's Ping?"

"He's alright, and I should've trusted your instincts." Wan waves him off. "It's fine, I'm just glad it's over," Tenzin hums. "I managed to get a flashback from Aang," Wan mentions offhandedly, Tenzin's eyes widen, "Is that how you found out?"

"I guess I recognized the smirk. Let's go home...I need a nap."