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Chapter Seven: Surprise! Attack?
I knew it would happen. I just knew it. I knew that as soon as an Equalist rally happened I would be dragged out to help, since I am the local expert. Though there is not much of a danger here, from what I could see; crouched in the dark, outside an old storage building in the rain. A slight drizzle had started, good for water bending, fire not so much. I could count five people and two up on a pedestal, with Amon on a poster. But no chi blockers, no Equalists gloves or Mecha tanks. Just seven people trying to restart the revolution. I don't know why the Chief wanted me here if it's more like a club house meeting than an uprising, but hey, who am I to question right? She may just be covering all her bases. I was with two earth benders, a water bender and a fire bender. Small and dangerous right. Or maybe the rally was just not a big threat.
I was glad they allowed me to wear my standard outfit, instead of their police getup. I am much happier with a dark blue hoodie, black pants and no shoes. I never wear shoes, I am much faster without them and when my earlier profession relied on speed it was smart. Of course I am freezing with no shoes on, but my feet have thick callouses from over the years, at least I can't get bruises or cuts anymore. I silently laugh at the expressions of the officers when I walked in at the briefing. Me; no shoes, old ratty clothes, and a messy braid on the squad to take out the Equalists. One caption almost refused to have me until the Chief came in to vouch for me. Not only does the age cause a weird gap, but I am a thief with the Chief vouching for me. Just great.
I start when I realize when we're about to stop the rally. So this is what Korra must have done, when I remember hearing about Tarrlock's task force. At the signal, we break through the windows rather explosively. With screams the Equalists scatter, all heading to different exits, the earth benders captured two and fire and water have two, but the rest escaped to the outside. That's my cue and expertise. The back streets and alley ways were my home, I can easily capture the rest. I take off into the rain, spotting two racing towards the docks. I catch up quickly and using the rain to my advantage, I bend the water to freeze around the Equalists, rendering them unable to move.
"Now where did the other one go? I'm not going to ask twice." I say as menacing as possible.
"Like we're going to tell a bending tyrant." One spat. I lean down closer and see a boy of seventeen.
"Maybe I can convince you." Creating a flame in my hand and holding it close to his face. Now I am not going to burn him, but they don't know that.
"We don't know! We don't know! But we can tell you abo-" The other yelled in a high voice.
"QUIET TAJA!" the boy ordered.
"About what?" I ask suspiciously.
"A-a-about t-t-he a-a-t-t-ack." The girl named Taja stuttered, while the boy cursed.
"Attack? Attack on who?"
"On A-a-air T-t-temp-p-ple Is-s-sland-d-d." she said, terrified.
"Now you have DONE it!" The boy cursed again, struggling against the ice.
"How? How are they going to attack the island?"
"W-w-we-e-e don't k-k-kno-o-w." Taja yelped. I extinguish the flame. By now the officers have arrived.
"Here take these two, the other one got away, but they told me the Equalists are planning an attack on Air Temple Island!" I say, impatient to get back and warn the gang.
But I am met with a ridiculous reaction. Those idiots laughed at me. One was clutching his side and the other slapping his knee. Do they not realize that the family and everyone are in danger. That they might be captured or hurt. Possibly even killed. But no Republic 's city's finest is laughing.
"This is not funny!" I snap, "You need to warn them."
"Don't worry little girl, we can handle the "attack" you go practice your bending or whatever you do."
At their mocking words I could barely keep from blasting those imbeciles to oblivion. Instead I take several deep breaths, trying to figure out what to do. I decide on telling the Chief, she would know what to do, plus she wouldn't laugh. I hope. Muttering curses about pig-headed men, I go straight to the station. Ignoring the glares from the officers and stares from civilians that I can walk right into Chief's office, I barge through the door. Right into someone else. That someone who made my heart stop. Mr Warin Cynbel, inventor and owner of New Sound radios. Also a very important man who hires thugs to take out his competitors. Permanently. Someone I have messed with occasionally and came back with scars.
"I am so sorry, pardon me." He said smoothly as he walked past. I glare after him as he walks away.
"What is it?" the Chief said, reminding me of my intention. Plus that Cynbel guy is bad news, maybe I tip the police quietly and secretively, but some other time. I had bigger fish to fry.
"We captured all but one Equalist, but when questioning those I caught I was able to learn that they are planning an attack on Air Temple Island." I say.
"This is very serious. Are you sure?" Chief said doubtfully. Already my heart sunk, so she didn't trust me yet.
"Positive."
"Fine," She sighs, "We'll look into it.
"But-"
"We're going to look into it. Relax. You did your part, let us do ours."
And with that the Chief ushers me out, and slams the door in my face. I ground my teeth in frustration; maybe I should do my own investigation. As I head back to the island for some sleep, I think back to Cynbel. Maybe he is the answer.
A/N: Ta da! What do you think, review and I need a picture of Kida still. Come on guys chapter Seven and not one person sent in a picture for the story cover. Tsk, Tsk. Plus I want you to answer this question.
Why is Cynbel important? Cause he is!
Review and tell me!