AN: Low key worked hard on this chapter so enjoy the angst!
Ch 12: Confrontation
It was finally the day.
The day that Korra would carry out her plans to exact her revenge. The day where she would come to some closure from her past. Her plan had been set in motion the moment she left her hideout and no one could stop it. She prepared everything for Hiroshi's exposure and swiftly raided the hospital wearing her usual jet black outfit with only a splash of color from her vibrant cyan eyes. But, that didn't last for long as her irises quickly changed into a powerful shade of gold when she set foot on Hiroshi's property.
Everything was silent and it was just a little before sunrise when the Avatar quickly and easily intruded the faculty. And even if there was increase of guards stationed around the place, which, was Hiroshi's failed attempt in hardening the security, this did nothing to slow Korra down.
She was on a mission.
Nothing was going to stop her.
The moment she stepped foot in the hospital, her hunting instincts took over and all hell broke loose. Her inner beast became engrossed with death and she killed every single person that stood in her way. Although, of course somewhere deep inside of Korra, she knew that this place couldn't become that very same, bloody laboratory from her past. That's why she opted to use her combat knife this time. She of course, didn't need one but in order to keep things… 'cleaner,' this was the best option. Tools for killing were honestly just child's play and not needed for her superhuman and monstrous capabilities but it kept things neater. The Avatar just simply cut their jugulars left and right, again and again.
As she walked down the hallways like a predator, Korra watched as the men scrambled around trying to shot her down while cowering behind objects and others. This mission ended up becoming a walk in the park for Korra because for one, none of them had good aim, and two, she was just way out of their league. Although, even if it was amusing watching their pitiful asses panic, she didn't give a single shit about what they were crying on about and quickly shut them up by ending their sorry excuse of a life.
Their deaths were all anti-climatic and they quickly dropped like flies left and right. Body after body, the hospital was quickly filled with trash along with some 'artistic' blood streaks here and there from when the vigilante flicked her knife clean. Korra took care most of the trash in a short amount of time and had plenty of time to spare. That's why she ended up casually walking around double checking it was safe and secure for the children who were holed up in a single room.
Pleased with her final check, Korra deemed the faculty safe since only a few stragglers were left but on the run. They weren't worth her time so she ignored them and quickly made her way to the room. She was still aggravated and her eyes were filled with hate as she kicked down the door and threw her knife at the last man standing. He didn't know what hit him and fell down with a thud as the kids screamed in terror.
Once she confirmed that he was dead, Korra's eyes immediately soften and she got down on her knee while pulling down her mask. This seemed to have relaxed the children a bit and she started in a soothing voice. "Shhhh shhh… it's okay. I'm not here to hurt you and I took care of the horrible men who hurt you… I am here to help and my name is Korra." Making a sad smile, "I know what you must have been going through… I've been there myself so I promise you, I won't let them hurt you anymore and get you out of here for good!"
They had been shaking in fear but relaxed upon hearing those words which they've been longing to hear.
Korra flashed a friendly slight grin, "Don't worry everything will be alright… but… I could use a bit of your help if you don't mind… I am trying to expose Hiroshi Sato for the sick man he is and I need you kids to tell the world the truth! Hiroshi Sato is a monster. Can you please help me with this?"
The scared children then looked at each other with worry but felt and knew that they could trust this stranger. "Y-Yes… o-of course… K-Korra… I-I'll t-trust you… p-please expose this horrible man!" A young boy musters as the majority of the group nods in approval.
"Thank you I promise you I will take him down… but, before we got out of here, what are your kids' names?"
"I-I… I-I'm K-Kai… and t-this is Jinora. The rest of the kids are still scared so they haven't said anything… I don't know their names."
"I see… don't worry it's okay," patting their heads, "Kai, Jinora, you kids have been so brave and have done so well to survive this long… I'm proud of you… don't worry, I promise with my life, I will punish him and the only thing you need to do is tell the world what he did. My plan is simple and we will all be heading to the news station to broadcast this news, together."
They all looked at each other before nodding. Korra smiled once again before leading them out the facility going through a slightly different path from where she entered. She didn't want them being too scared by the dead bodies. Once they were quickly out of this hell hole, Korra stole a van. The kids were sort of reluctant to enter the vehicle but got on nonetheless because Korra was with them. And, like that, Korra safety drove them to the news station where she had previously prepared the station just before her attack. She had snuck in while it was still dark and tampered with all the locking mechanisms so that no one would be able to enter the building. She made it so that there was only one entrance and exit which only the vigilante could access.
Glancing at the car's clock, things were still going according to the plan and Korra knew that none of the employees were there yet. Pulling over to the side of the curb, she opened the van's door and quickly led them inside. Once they were settled, she gave them each a warm blanket and led them on the stage before setting up the camera. Punching in some codes onto the laptop, she hijacked all radio stations and video streams. They were now live, and the whole city watched as a group on children huddled close to each other. Now walking towards the center of the stage with heavy steps, the Avatar started projecting her voice in an intimidating voice.
"ATTENTION CITIZENS OF REPUBLIC CITY, I AM HERE TO PROVE TO YOU THE NEWS YOU FAILED TO BELIEVE IN EARLIER THIS WEEK." Standing up tall, the Avatar looked into the camera with deadly eyes and continues to speak loudly yet calmly. "Now, my name is not of importance but I will say this. I am the one you call the Avatar."
*police headquarters*
Things were peaceful this morning until an office worker noticed that something was wrong."W-What the… GUYS TURN ON THE TV RIGHT NOW!" The entire station had their attention on the noobie before someone turned on their TV. Everyone was immediately shocked to see a masked vigilante with dozens of children surrounding him.
"W-What in the-"
"ALL OF YOU GET TO THAT TV STATION NOW! KEEP YOUR RADIOS RUNNING!" An executive quickly orders making the majority of the police force rush to their cars. Wakies were going off left and right and orders were being thrown around in attempt to understand what was happening.
*news station*
Pacing back and forth, "None of you believed or even seriously looked into my tips about Hiroshi Sato…" she spits out bitterly. "Heck, you even laughed at it but perhaps you'll be smart enough to trust these kids. Who I am doesn't matter and it is all in the past. What does matter now though are these innocent children." Turning towards the kids, "Will you two please tell them who you are and explain who did this to you and what you've experienced."
Stepping up nervously to the mic, "M-My name is Kai and I-I am a orphan who was abducted by a man named Hiroshi Sato… he-he said he was going to help b-but, brought me t-to this is hospital… at first it was nice but then h-he started giving me s-some injections that made me feel weird... iI-it was really painful and I felt really sick after it," shifting uncomfortably.
"Okay that's enough Kai… you don't have to say anymore." Gesturing for the young girl to speak, "Will you please do the same and introduce yourself."
She was still shaking as she walked up to the mic. "M-My name is Jinora… I am the daughter of councilman Tenzin and I-I was kidnapped a few days… or-or weeks… m-months ago? I didn't see who did it b-but Hiroshi Sato visited us and g-gave us some weird shots… he claimed that they were some 'vitamins' but I-I don't know what it was… a-all I know is that after the shot… I-I felt sick to my stomach and t-there was p-pain throughout my body…" she weakly says while clenching her body.
The other kids finally found some courage and started shouting and agreeing to the two prior to them. "y-YEAH, what they said!"
*meanwhile*
There were multiple patrol cars on pursuit to the news station, including Team 7, and only loud sirens and lights were flashing back and forth as the citizens gawked at the television boards around town. This so called truth was being broadcasted to the entire city and Asami just sat there utterly shocked and speechless as Mako sped towards the news station.
"W-Wha… what is happening…" Bolin nervously says breaking the eerie silence.
Mako glanced back and forth at the road and radio, "I-I don't know Bo but this… this is, is unbelievable…"
"W-Wait… doesn't that person kinda sound like Korra?"
Upon hearing her ex-girlfriend's name, Asami snapped up finally connecting the dots. "N-No… i-it can't be… (did my dad really?) w-we just cleared my dad the other day a-and… w-what?..." the detective musters sounding completely devastated.
In the distance on a big display, the vigilante starts walking towards the camera. "Do you believe me now Republic City? I warned you all yet no one believed me. These kids need help and justice needs to be served… now, I suspect that the police will be coming here anytime soon but I still have business to attend to… these children have done nothing wrong and Hiroshi Sato is a monster who needs to be stopped! I will be the one who will do the honor in serving these children. LET HIROSHI SATO PAY FOR WHAT HE'S DONE!" Looking into the lens with deadly gold eyes, she grabs the lens before crushing them, cutting off the feed.
The team's car had been silent after their initial conversation still not believing or understanding what was happening until Asami spoke up again. "Y-You guys… go check on the kids… I need to go to my father... now."
"A-Asami… I-"
"Don't say it! I-I need to go…"
The brothers looked at their captain before responding, "Understood."
Mako stopped prematurally within running distance of the station and the brothers quickly got out of the car, running to the station by foot. Asami on the other hand quickly took over the steering wheel and turned the car around, rushing to her father's mansion. Nervously speeding through the streets, "I-I… Korra… w-who are… what, what did my father do to you?"
*Sato mansion*
Upon hearing the radio broadcast, Hiroshi stood there in his study utterly dumbfounded by what just happened. "H-How in the world did she-"
Before much could happen, Korra came smashing through the window. "I told you, you'd regret it… Now, it's time to pay for what you've done." Walking towards the bewildered man.
"HMFP, AHAHAHA HAHAHAHA WELL DONE KORRA WELL DONE!" Applauding the woman, "But… you're foolish Korra. You may think you've won a war but this is only the beginning. This is just a battle and one monster won't change anything. This city, no, this world is changing and only the strong will survive!" Laughing amusingly, "You don't know how lucky you are… you were my greatest masterpiece! I couldn't quite make any more like you… everyone else seemed to perish when exposed to the same serum we gave you… I never could figure that out… why would no one else would adapt to it? Perhaps it made was made wrong?"
Grabbing the man by his throat, Korra slams him against the wall. "HOW DARE YOU! A GIFT? YOU MEAN A CURSE! YOU'RE THE ONE MADE ME INTO A MONSTER," she roars in his face.
Asami had gunned it and made it to the mansion quickly enough to hear Korra's screams before slamming the door open to see her ex-girlfriend choking the life out of her father. "KORRA! LET HIM GO." Pulling her gun out of the holster, she raised up her gun at the vigilante.
"YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE BASTARDS RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYTHING! FOR MAKING ME WHO I AM! YOU NEED TO PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE!" She angrily growls glaring at him with eyes full of hatred and blood thirst.
"KORRA! PLEASE… DON'T,YOU… YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND I-"
Snarling back, "NO YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND. THESE PEOPLE HAVE LIVED SCOTT FREE OUT IN THE OPEN FOR THE PAST, SEVERAL YEARS WHILE I SUFFERED EVERYDAY. IT'S TIME FOR THEM TO PAY WHAT THEY OWE ME." The Avatar raises Hiroshi even further up against the wall and increases her grip on his neck.
Panicking completely, "KORRA! PLEASE! PLEASE STOP, I PROMISE YOU I WILL DO EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO MAKE HIM PAY FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE. PLEASE TRUST ME. PLEASE… PLEASE DON'T TAKE MY DAD AWAY."
Walking cautiously towards the two, "He… he may be a horrible man but he is still my father… PLEASE! Please trust me…"
Asami took out the magazine from her gun and cocked out the bullet in the camber. Throwing everything down onto the floor, she kicks her weapon to the side and slowly approached Korra with her hands up. She was shaking in fear. Her father was about to be murdered right in front of her eyes and Korra… everything about her was dangerous. That very same cold chill went down her spine just like from when they first met. She has never, ever in her life felt such hostility from someone before.
As the detective got closer, she slowly reached out for Korra's hand, "Please Korra... I'm begging you… please let him go…"
Korra loosened her grip on Hiroshi and looked down into Asami's emerald eyes. She didn't know if her anger wavered but whatever that feeling was, it wasn't enough to stop her blood thirst. "Why… why should I trust you," smacking the detective off from her arm. "I AM FINALLY SERVING MY PURPOSE IN THE WORLD!"
Falling onto the floor roughly, she was about to cry. "NOOO! KORRA DON'T-"
Asami watched everything happen in slow motion. It was as if time froze and even her own body was useless. She was helpless. She couldn't stop Korra and simply watched as her ex-girlfriend kill her father in cold blood, right before her eyes. Then, right as she watched Korra crush his neck even further, she vaguely heard some voices in the distance.
"FREEZE! RCPD!"
A squadron yells while barging in the mansion and quickly accesses the situation. Seeing the immediate threat, they opened fired without a second warning and shot at the vigilante as she snapped Hiroshi's neck. The Avatar barely budged as the bullets hit her before dropping a lifeless body onto the floor.
"DAADDDDDD!" Asami cries out in hesteria while the officers rushed in front of her.
The Avatar immediately started backing away towards the window after executing Hiroshi. She felt numb. Even if her fresh wounds were bleeding like crazy through her clothes, she could barely register them. She ended up taking ten hits but that wasn't enough. It wasn't enough to end her miserable life and she was left exhausted.
Empty.
The void inside of her only seemed to have grown deeper and her beastly eyes were lifeless as she looked at Asami. Maybe, just maybe she shouldn't have killed him. The look of despair on Asami's face was just too unbearable and she never felt so conflicted before. But, oddly enough, Korra didn't feel any guilt or remorse. She didn't want to feel them and her face was shrouded in something that couldn't be described with pain, fear, or hatred… it was just all too confusing and everything was happening so quickly as some tears fell down her cheek. Staggering backwards one last time, Korra ran into the window. Giving Asami one last look, she mouthed some words before falling through it into the river behind the Sato Mansion.
The Avatar was gone.