Chapter 10: Reconciliation
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Tahno was in the recording studio working on an album for his deal.
Asami decided to give him a phone call to check on him.
Elana answered.
"Hello Elana, can I speak to Tahno?" Asami asked.
"Sorry, but he's busy working. But I'll be sure to tell him you called."
"I…."
"Cheers."
She hung up.
Korra was looking out the window.
"Sweetie what's wrong?" Asami asked.
"It just doesn't add up," she said, "Tahno wouldn't just up and fire Tahno like that."
"Well we did just rehire him."
"I'm just worried about him Sami," Korra said laying down.
"He'll be back, eventually."
She kissed her.
Korra then went to a piano and played a tune.
Carry on by fun
Korra: Well I woke up to the sound of silence the cars
Were cutting like knives in a fist fight
And I found you with a bottle of wine
Your head in the curtains and heart like the fourth of July
You swore and said we are not
We are not shining stars
This I know
I never said we are
Though I've never been through hell like that
I've closed enough windows to know you can never look back
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Carry on, carry on
Korra started to remember the fun times she had when she first met her future bandmates.
They would play at bars and feed off of each others inspirations.
Korra would have the time of her life.
Korra: So I met up with some friends in the edge of the night
At a bar off seventy five
And we talked and talked about how our parents will die
All our neighbors and wives
But I like to think
I can cheat it all
To make up for the times, I've been cheated on
And it's nice to know
When I was left for dead
I was found and now I don't roam these streets
I am not the ghost you want of me
If you're lost and alone or you're sinking like a stone,
Carry on
May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground and
Carry on
Woah my head is on fire
But my legs are fine
After all they are mine
Lay your clothes down on the floor
Close the door
Hold the phone
Show me how
No one's ever gonna stop us now
Korra and Asami: 'Cause we are
We are shining stars
We are invincible
We are who we are
On our darkest day
When we're miles away
So we'll come, we will find our way home
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground and
Carry on
Tahno was with some other musicians recording music for his album.
"It sounds great." Elana said.
"It sounds like shit!"
Elana was also working on a secret article to ruin the Tone Benders career.
Opal was secretly taking photos.
Mako tried calling Tahno.
"Elana listen to me, its a big festival and dozens of bands are gonna be playing, and we want Tahno to be a part of it."
"I've been trying to get him to catch a break, but I'll be sure to pass it on."
"Sure you will."
Tahno was thinking about that girl he met at the concert.
Opal opened the door and saw some decorations and food.
"Bolin?"
Some music played and Bolin came down with a rose in his mouth.
"Glad that you're home dear," he said.
"Did you do this?" Opal asked.
"Well I had a little help from Mako, but I did most of the work."
Opal noticed something was wrong.
She turned off the radio.
"Bolin I can tell something's wrong, so just tell me. Its just you and me."
Bolin sighed.
"I feel like I offended you or made you mad at me."
"What?" She asked.
"When we asked about Mako's date with Zoe and I said fun bags you seemed upset…. I did all this to apologize for that."
Opal snickered.
She then bursted out laughing.
"IS that what's been bothering you? That's silly Bolin."
"What?"
"I was never angry at you. Sure I get jealous of girls that have bigger breasts but I would never hold a grudge, especially against my boyfriend."
Bolin smiled.
"You know Opal, I think you're amazing exactly as you are."
Opal blushed.
"Really?"
"Yes," Bolin answered.
He kissed her.
Opal smiled.
"Bo, i found something you should see."
"What?" he asked.
She showed him some photographs and a tape recording.
"Shit. We gotta tell him."
"He won't hear it from us," Opal said, "That's why I called for a mail pickup."
Tahno was playing on his piano trying to discover a new sound.
Someone knocked on the door.
Tahno answered it and saw a mailman with a package for him.
He then opened it and saw a note.
'Elana is not the person you think she is. Here to prove it are some pictures, and some recordings exposing her true intentions.'
Tahno looked at the photos.
They were showing Elara writing an article making it as if the Tone Benders fired Tahno.
The recordings were of Elara talking about her plan being successful and how she would keep Tahno to herself, and not tell him about the Soundwave Festival.
"What?"
Elana came in.
"Dude you finally got yourself some rest," she said.
Tahno turned to her.
He then showed her the stuff he had.
"Did you do this?"
"Tahno.i think its best to focus on the album. You're…"
"Did you do this?" He asked again.
"Come on, its obvious that Korra is just trying to talk snap about me."
Tahno played the recording which was a clear indication that it was Elana's voice.
"I trusted you, you said you would give me what I desire."
"And I am," Elara said, "Your band couldn't give you what I'm giving you. You don't need them."
"You don't know worth a damn about what I need!" Tahno snapped.
"Tahno I…."
"Marcus was right about you," Tahno said.
"Marcus…."
"He told me not to trust you but I didn't believe it. I blame myself for letting you manipulate me. I let you hang around me, and you go behind my back and do this shit to me, and my family?"
"I only did it because I wanted you."
Tahno turned his back on her.
"Pack your stuff, and get the fuck outta my house."
"I was just…."
"YOU'RE FIRED!" He said.
He threw her out and then the mailman out.
"Oops, sorry."
He went back in and threw her friend out.
"Don't ever show your face around here again! You either!"
He slammed the door.
The next morning he was watching an interview with Opal as she revealed Elana's scheme to break up the band.
Tahno decided it was time to make things right.
He called Varrick.
"Hello? Hello?"
"Varrick?"
"Tahno… how are you?"
"Listen… there was this festival that wants The Tone Benders to play, is that still…"
"Soundwave fest? The bands haven't been announced yet so if you wanna perform now's a good time to act."
"Well… before I do that I'd like to reconnect with the mothership."
"The guys were worried sick about you," Varrick said, "They thought you didn't want anything to do with them."
"Its because I felt ashamed…. I couldn't face them after what I said, but…. Maybe if you spoke with them, told them I wanted to just talk.."
"Don't worry Tahno I'm already on it."
"Thank you."
He looked back at the tv.
"I hope you reunite with your singer soon."
Later he was in a room with Varrick waiting for the band.
"They must be running late."
The door opened.
Korra, Asami, Mako and Bolin entered.
"Hey Varrick," Asami said.
"Alright who wants to start?" Varrick asked.
"I'll start," Tahno said, "Over the past few days I've been a total dick, and I deserve everyone's fury for what I've said and done. I've been stubborn, insensitive, cold, pretty much I've been a prick."
"True that," Mako said.
"Mako cool it," Korra said.
"I can do a humiliating dance to show you how sorry I am, or just ask you a simple question. What can I do to earn everyone's forgiveness?"
"Is that what this is about?" Korra asked facing him, "Forgiveness? I forgive you."
"Also when I was recording music for that record, the guys did exactly what I asked, and it was missing something. Bolin's pushback, Korra musical direction, etc etc."
He looked at all of them.
"I miss that…. And honestly I need you guys, more than you need me."
"Look Tahno, despite what you said, you were right about a few things. You're our lead singer and we should be more supportive."
Tahno smiled.
"Ok, name your terms."
"Could you give us a minute Tahno?" Asami asked.
He stepped out.
Korra then went outside.
"You've known me for a long time, and I'm quick to forgive," she told him, "Just give the others some time."
After a few minutes Bolin opened the door.
"We're ready."
Tahno went back in.
"So we decided, for our first term, any songs we do or make, its by Tone Benders. Not by a single individual, by all of us. All money split 5 ways evenly."
"Consider it done."
"I have a problem with a certain person in your life."
"Elana is out, I dumped her."
"Told you she was bad news," Bolin said.
"Also, the organizer for Soundwave Festival called, and he said a lot of bands wanted to see The Tone Benders perform, and so they stepped down."
"It may be a crazy idea to go up there when we haven't performed together in a while."
"You've got about 2 months to prepare, and a lot of bands are participating, including Z-Gravity. Anyone who is anyone is performing at this festival."
Korra looked at the bands performing.
"Good company," Korra said.
"Not to mention the fans that want us to get back together," Asami said.
"I've been wanting to perform at this show for years, and this is a big moment. But if I'm gonna perform, I'd rather perform with my family, than with a group of strangers."
"That being said…. I'm in."
"Me too," Mako said putting his hand in the middle.
"Me three," Bolin said.
Asami put her hand on top of Korra's.
"Let's do this thing." Tahno said.