Mako sighed and took Bolin's hand and led him outside. Now what where they going to do? They had no way of getting money. He could get a job. He shook his head; he was too young for a job. He felt a tug on his jacket. He looked at what it was and smiled when he saw that it was just Bolin. Bolin's big green eyes stared up at him.

Bolin-"Mako can we go to Central City Station? I want to see the statue of Firelord Zuko again."

Mako-"Sure Bolin."

Bolin had always loved to see the statue of Zuko. Mom told of stories of the Hundred Year War and how Zuko was at first a villain but he had a change in heart and taught Aang how to firebend. Mako was also an admirer of Zuko. Sprits, he missed his parents so much. They had arrived to the Station and sat on a bench where the statue was in view. Bolin marveled at it while Mako looked around. The Station used to be packed with people, but now that Satomoblies are more popular, there was mostly tourist. There where locals but they where mostly in the form of beggars and street performers. Also, they're where a few stray orphans and some gang members every now and then. Not the safest place, but it was safer during the day than at night. Mako then saw a young kid around his age. He was skinny and had deep dark circles under his eyes. The boy had tan skin that was covered with dirt and dark brown scruffy hair. He felt bad for the kid. The boy held an old rusted soup can and passer-byes placed some coins in the can to help him out. Mako got off of the bench and walked over to the boy. They boy looked up at him with big blue eyes. They must have once been filled with happiness but now they where filled with sadness. The boy held out the can to Mako. Mako shook his head and pulled out his empty pockets.

Mako-"Sorry, I'm almost in the same situation as you right now. I've still got my house and some food but that will be gone soon if I don't get some yuans soon. I'm Mako by the way."

Rusty-"People 'round here call me Rusty. You know, you could sit out here like I do. It's not much money but you can get a good amount from being a good pickpocket."

Mako-"What's a pickpocket?"

Rusty-"You take stuff like money or jewelry from people without them knowing. I had a good buddy of mine that was my partner. He would distract people by bending or whatever and I would be the pickpocket. I'm pretty good at it too."

Mako-"If you were good at it, why did you stop?"

Rusty-"It's a partnership and my buddy wasn't as lucky as I was. He's been gone for a few weeks now, poor guy."

Mako-"You mean h-he…um…you know-"

Rusty-"Died? Nah. He was caught by the cops. Put in the slammer I guess. But he'll be out soon. So for now, I'm stuck here."

Mako-"Well how would you like a new partner?"

Rusty-"You a bender?"

Mako-"Yeah, a firebender. My brother over there is an earthbender."

Mako motioned to Bolin, who was hunting down a butterfly. Rusty laughed when he saw him. Mako called out to Bolin and he came running over.

Bolin-"What did you need Mako?"

Mako-"Bolin, this is Rusty. Rusty, this is my brother Bolin."

Rusty-"Pleased to meet ya. Your brother here was telling me that you're a bender."

Bolin-"Yup!"

Rusty-"Mako, I like this kid. He's pretty cute, the tourist wont be able to resist a cute chubby earthbender. It's the perfect distraction. So what do you say? You help me out and we split the earnings 50/50. Deal?"

Mako-"Deal."

Rusty held out his dirt-covered hand and Mako held out his. They shook on his and smiled. Rusty had Mako right where he wanted him.

Author's note: This chapter was going to be really long but I took this one and the last one and split them up because there needed to be a break in between. This is my favorite chapter so far. What do you think? Please keep reading to see what will happen to the brothers, and what Rusty is up to. This story is going to be amazing and filled with surprises so keep reading and don't forget to REVIEW!