Chapter 2: Smells like Rocker Spirit
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Korra was strumming chords on her guitar in front of people.
She was performing one of her favorite Nirvana songs.
Something in the way by Nirvana
Korra: Underneath the bridge
The tarp has sprung a leak
And the animals I've trapped
Have all become my pets
And I'm living off of grass
And the drippings from the ceiling
But it's okay to eat fish
'Cause they don't have any feelings
Something in the way
Ummmmm
Something in the way, yeah
Ummmmm
Something in the way
Ummmmm
Something in the way, yeah
Ummmmm
Something in the way
Ummmmm
Something in the way, yeah
Ummmmm
Underneath the bridge
The tarp has sprung a leak
And the animals I've trapped
Have all become my pets
And I'm living off of grass
And the drippings from the ceiling
But it's okay to eat fish
'Cause they don't have any feelings
Something in the way
Ummmmm
Something in the way, yeah
Ummmmm
Something in the way
Ummmmm
Something in the way, yeah
Ummmmm
Something in the way
Ummmmm
Something in the way, yeah
Ummmmm
Something in the way
Ummmmm
Something in the way, yeah
Ummmmm
Asami clapped her hands.
On student put a wad of cash in her case and said, "You've got the tone, and the look of Kurt Cobain."
"Thanks," said Korra, "I do a lot of research."
"So I'm guessing this is for your Rock n Roll History course," Asami asked.
"That's right," Korra answered, "Professor Cleveland was surprised when I chose Kurt Cobain for my research paper, and said if I wanna really know about Kurt Cobain's inspiration for music, I gotta perform and feel the music."
"Well, I guess that explains the Nirvana tune on our set list for our upcoming performance," said Mako.
"That's right," said Korra.
"So I assume you're getting help from Varrick then," said Mako, "Let's not forget he knows just as much about the rock industry as we all do."
Bolin was jamming to some tunes.
"Bolin hat are you listening to?" asked Mako.
"Only the best band in America," said Bolin.
"Who is it?" asked Asami.
"A 5 piece rock band who can rock the kashba!" said Bolin.
"Yes, but who are they?" asked Korra.
"They're a group of legends who…." Said Bolin.
"JUST GET ON WITH IT!" shouted Korra, Mako, and Asami in unison.
"They're Z-Gravity," said Bolin.
"Z-Gravity?!" asked Mako, "You mean that band who performed on Whembley?"
"How do you know that?" asked Korra.
"I've done some research on rock bands in America," said Mako.
"Well they are pretty awesome," said Korra, "Their new frontman really kicks ass."
Mako got a text from Tahno.
"Well, I have some business to attend to," said Mako.
"And me and Opal have a date coming up soon, so smell you later," said Bolin.
"Don't you two stop being adorable," said Opal as she fondled Asami's boobs.
Korra's nose started to bleed.
"Sometimes I don't understand why she does that," said Asami as she wiped Korra's nose.
Korra chuckled and said, "She can't help it."
"You know, she was always like this," said Asami, "One time a friend of mine said that she thinks a girl's breasts get bigger whenever they get touched, and then Opal started touching mine to see if they got bigger."
The two girls laughed.
"You know, I think it would be safe to say that Opal has become a boob-a-holic," said Korra, "Someone ought to fondle her's for a change."
"I'm not sure if that's gonna happen," said Asami, "Some people say that she was doomed to be flat chested."
"I heard that!" Opal shouted walking by.
"Sorry!" said Asami.
She then whispered, "Its true."
Later that evening, Korra was watching TV.
Her phone rang and she got it.
"Hello?" she asked.
"Yes, this is Korra of the Tone Benders right?" said a woman.
"Yes," said Korra.
"Hi, this is Zoe Halloway," said Zoe.
"Hold on a minute," said Korra.
She went to the bathroom and sprayed water in her face.
"Opal, seriously your imitation of a rockstar has gotta improve to be believable," said Korra.
"Well, we can't do much about our accent," said Zoe.
"Who is this?" asked Korra.
"We told you, its Zoe Halloway," said Zoe, "We're the frontman of Z-Gravity."
"Is this some kind of joke?" asked Korra.
"Hold on for a second," said Zoe as she put the phone near a TV.
She was watching a performance from the Tone Benders.
"So is that really you playing or is that just some special effects?" asked Zoe.
"Ok if you're Zoe Halloway, then who's the first concert you went to?" asked Korra.
"Well our first concert would happen to be Collective Soul, and our second one was Foo Fighters, and there was a third one, Pearl Jam, in which we was asked to come up on stage and sing Better Man," said Zoe, "Is that enough information?"
Korra was surprised.
"This is such an honor," said Korra.
"So we've been looking at a few of your performances and we think your band is perfect," said Zoe.
"For what?" asked Korra.
"You see, we're going on a tour, and one of our bands happened to leave and we're one band short," said Zoe, "And then we got turned on to you and we think you guys rock."
"So you want us to come on tour with you?" asked Korra.
"That's exactly what we're saying," said Zoe, "There's 5 tickets being mailed to your college."
"This is gonna be great," said Korra, "Thank you for this opportunity."
"You're welcome," said Zoe, "Excited to see you."
Later, Korra was sharing a paper with Professor Cleveland.
"This is just a rough draft though," said Korra, "I'm meeting with other music professors to get clear information."
"I can see that," said Professor Cleveland, "This shows some promise though."
"Good to know," said Korra.
"You do know you're doing very well in my class right?" he asked.
"Really?" asked Korra.
"No doubt," said Professor Cleveland, "Especially with this research assignment on Nirvana and Kurt Cobain."
"It was actually Varrick who came up with the idea," said Korra, "He knew someone who know someone who worked as a roadie for Kurt Cobain and the rest is history."
"I also heard from Varrick that you're going on tour this spring with a band," said Professor Cleveland, "By the name of Z-Gravity."
"You've heard of them?" asked Korra.
"The guitarist was a student here," said Professor Cleveland, "This is gonna be a good experience for you and your band, I'll tell you that."
Korra smiled.
"Well, I should get to my next class," he said, "Keep up the hard work."
Later, Korra and the band finished up a show and then met with Varrick.
He was giving them information about the upcoming tour.
"And here are the dates and times for the American tour with Z-Gravity," said Varrick, "This is a very great opportunity for you all."
"These are a lot of good places," said Asami.
"And I think you'll be happy to know that I've taken care of plane tickets and any other costs for you," said Varrick, "No thanks are necessary."
"Sink or swim, this is gonna be a game changer for the Tone Benders," said Tahno.
"Amen to that," said Mako, "Plus it'll be great to meet up with Marcus again."
"Wait, you know their guitar player?!" asked Bolin.
"Duh," said Mako, "I went to a few of his jam sessions. He's one hell of a player."
"Let's do it," said Korra.
She put her hand in the middle and everyone else did the same.
"TONE BENDERS!" they all said in unison.