Chapter 10: Breakthrough
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There were dozens of articles and newscasts about our band at Rising Champion.
Kuvira and her group may have won but they haven't had much publicity.
And it looked like Kai found herself a new playmate.
Korra arrived at my house with a new kitten.
"Korra," I said.
"I found it and then thought of you," Korra said.
I gave her a hug.
"Thank you so much," I said.
We were then at the wedding of Kai's parents.
Kai couldn't be anymore happy for them.
"That's my bandmate up there," Korra said.
"And that's my college buddy up there too," said someone else, "I use to be in a band playing bass."
"Well what do you do now?" Korra asked.
I help out with the factory of Mountain dew," said the person, "Red Alert is pretty popular and people can't seem to get enough of the stuff."
"Wait a minute," Korra said, "Frank Craig?"
"That's the name," Frank said.
Korra had an idea.
"Let me ask you something Frank," she said.
Later we were having a toast with Red Alert Mountain Dews in the new and improved Light Music Club stadium.
Sometimes risking it all to have your voice heard pays off in ways you couldn't even imagine.
Frank was understanding of it and was more than happy to build us a place where all our voices could be heard; Outside of the basement.
"Congrats Zhu Li," Korra said.
"Thank you so much Korra," Zhu Li said giving her a hug.
"Alright," said her husband, Varrick who also helped out, "Zhu Li, do the thing!"
She was about to cut the ribbon but Principal Tenzin stopped her so the press could get some pictures.
Zhu Li then cut the ribbon.
"The club is now officially opened!" Tenzin said.
There was lots of cheering.
Korra kissed my cheek.
"Who would've thought that Korra would pull all of this off," Zhu Li said.
"If she puts her mind to it she'll make a great principal someday," said Vice Principal Raiko, "Tenzin and I use to be rebels back in the day actually."
"Is that so?" Asked Zhu Li.
"To Fire Breath!" I said.
"To Fire Breath!" Said everyone.
And that Dad, is how Fire Breath started a revolution, and I can't wait to tell you the rest in person.
I really miss you dad,
-Love, Asami
I decided to take my letter and email it to him.
Oh, and you'll never believe where we're playing next week!
We were at Madison Square Garden with Mako as our secondary guitarist.
I just hope he can catch up.
The audience was cheering for us.
"Let's do it," Korra said.
Bolin counted down and Kai played on his keys.
Breakthrough
Asami: Oh yeah, hmm
Breakthrough
Up, down, spinnin' all around
Fly, high, fallin' to the ground
Sometimes dreams can feel so far away
Time, keeps, skippin' out a beat
Left, right, trippin' on your feet
Life feels like a string of cloudy days (here we go)
Korra: Sometimes it's raisin' your voice
Sometimes it's makin' some noise
Sometimes it's provin' to the world it was wrong
Opal: Whenever you can't see the light
Whenever there's no end in sight
Keep on, keep on moving on
Keep on moving on
Asami, Korra and Opal: Here comes a breakthrough, here comes a day
Here comes a moment that you gotta go for it so don't let it get away
It's all about breakthrough, just turn the page
'Cause everyday I'm getting closer, life is just a roller-coaster
Shake it, till you make it till you break it all through
Don't stop till you break it all through
Shake it, till you make it till you break it all through
Don't stop till you break it all through
Asami: Stop, still, take another breath
Roadblock, move it to the left
Get around whatever's in your way
Heartbreak, picked up all the pieces
Don't stop dancin' in the bleachers
It's gonna be your turn to play, gonna be your turn to play
Korra: Sometimes it's raisin' your voice
Sometimes it's makin' some noise
Sometimes it's provin' to the world it was wrong
Opal: Whenever you can't see the light
Whenever there's no end in sight
(Here we go) keep on, keep on movin' on
Keep on movin' on
Asami, Korra, and Opal: Here comes a breakthrough, here comes a day
Here comes a moment that you gotta go for it so don't let it get away
It's all about breakthrough, just turn the page
'Cause everyday I'm getting closer, life is just a roller-coaster
Kai took the microphone and started doing his rap. Jinora was in the front watching her new boyfriend steal the crowd away while recording.
Kai: You can see it in the blind sight, movin' through the limelight
Groovin' to the music I'mma use it when the time's right
Hoping I can do it through the shadows, I can shine bright
Usually in life there's one shot and this is our night
Listen to the rhythm we givin' and it will make you
Start pushin' through barriers it'll take you
Wherever that you wanna go, never too late to
Keep pushing till you break through
Korra: Sometimes it's raisin' your voice
Sometimes it's makin' some noise
Sometimes it's provin' to the world it was wrong (world it was wrong)
Opal: Whenever you can't see the light (can't see the light)
Whenever there's no end in sight (no end in sight)
Keep on, keep on movin' on
You keep on movin' on
Asami, Korra, and Opal: Here comes a breakthrough, here comes a day
Here comes a moment that you gotta go for it so don't let it get away
It's all about breakthrough, just turn the page
'Cause every day I'm getting closer, life is just a roller-coaster
Shake it, till you make it till you break it all through
Don't stop till you break it all through
Shake it, till you make it till you break it all through
Don't stop till you break it all through
Shake it, till you make it till you break it all through
Don't stop till you break it all through
Shake it, till you make it till you break it all through
Don't stop, here comes a breakthrough
We were a world wide known band, and we were the start of a revolution.
Whatever happens next, we'll face it. Together.
THE END.
AFTER THIS!
We were being interviewed by BeatsMania.
"Hello welcome to BeatsMania and do we have a treat for you," said Alanna Myles, the host, "Fire Breath!"
We were all being asked questions about how our band came to be and all that good stuff.
"So 8 months ago you were all just normal students and now today, you're superstars!" Said Alanna, "How did that come to be?"
"Well, we just met in a light music club and fooled around," I said, "Then we noticed we had something special."
"There's more to it than that," said Alanna, "Bolin, you're one of the top 10 drummers in the world with your sick beats!"
She turned to Kai.
"And Kai, how is your relationship with a certain girl holding up?" Asked Alanna.
Principal Tenzin reminded her not to talk about it.
"Its actually me and Asami who are in a relationship," Korra said covering him, "Sami's my babe."
"Looks like lovers in bloom for Fire Breath," said Alanna.
"Life is different but still the same," Korra said, "Stages are bigger but we're still living our lives like we're meant to."
"But whatever comes our way we'll face it together," I added.
The audience cheered again.
"So if you don't mind we'd like to play our new song for you," Korra said.
"Go on ahead guys!" Alanna said, "Ladies and gentlemen this is quite a treat; With their new song "Highwire," Fire Breath!"
We got to the stage.
Korra played a new guitar riff and Bolin started playing on his drums.
Highwire
Kai: Listen up
This is the story on how we lived
The glory of what we did
It started when we were kids
With music up in our heads
She said
Asami: I've been out on the edge
Breathin' a little bit of fresh air
Big dreams, I took a chance
Held out for everything I got here
I've been feeling this life's a circus
Hanging on without a fear
Asami and Opal: Livin' on a high wire
Runnin' through a wildfire
You can't shake me, I'm not going nowhere
Walking on a tight rope
No net, high hopes
Step back, I'm gonna make it over
Na na na na na na na na na
Livin' on a high wire
Na na na na na na na na na
Livin' on a high wire
Kai: This is the story on how we lived
The glory of what we did
It started when we were kids
With music up in our heads
She said
Asami: Big top, turning round, no clowns
I'm running as I hit the ground
Front row, big show sold out
So I'm ready for the crowd roar, let's go
I've been feeling this life's a circus
Hanging on without a fear
Asami and Opal: Livin' on a high wire
Runnin' through a wildfire
You can't shake me, I'm not going nowhere
Walking on a tight rope
No net, high hopes
Step back, I'm gonna make it over
Na na na na na na na na na
Livin' on a high wire
Na na na na na na na na na
Livin' on a high wire
Kai: When it comes to the beat
Seeing that the heads are moving
Move off your seat
Achievement is what we're really doing
Freedom of speech
I'm in it just to win it
I'm springin' and I can see it
In the end that you can be it
'Cause it's patience, it's statements
Famous greatness
Movin' 'til you make it through
And maybe you can make it too
Opal: Livin' on a high wire
You can't shake me, I'm not going nowhere
Walking on a tight rope
No net, high hopes
Step back, I'm gonna make it over
Asami and Opal: Na na na na na na na na na
Livin' on a high wire
Na na na na na na na na na
Livin' on a high wire
Yeah, yeah
Na na na na na na na na na
Livin' on a high wire
When we finished, the audience cheered.
"Ladies and gentlemen, once again Fire Breath!" Said Alanna, "Thank you so much for watching the show, and thank you for being here."
We were all waving to the audience.
Now its The End