AVATAR: THE LEGEND OF KORRA
SYNOPSIS:
SHIRO SHINOBI (V.O.)
Korra and her friends have been
through thick and thin and had many
perilous adventures making them
come through being true allies.
They have made many other friends
through their journey and are now
finally at a time of peace. In
upcoming news, Korra is now looking
forward to a another adventure with
her friends. What place does she
have in mind for her next journey?
BOOK FIVE: PEACE
CHAPTER FIVE: VACATION IN THE WEST
INT. ICE-CREAM BENDERS BAR - DAY
Mako and Bolin walk into the bar viewing around the area. Asami walks in from behind them. They turn around to face her.
MAKO
Asami. Are you here to see Korra
too?
ASAMI
Yep. She said she was interested in
doing something fun.
Korra paces up to them from one of the tables.
KORRA
Hey guys! You all came!
BOLIN
Korra!... So... did you bring us
here just to have ice-cream?
KORRA
Come. Sit down. I'll tell you.
She walks over to a table next to the window. The others follow her. Mako and Bolin sit on the left side, Korra and Asami sit on the right.
KORRA
I brought you all over because I
wanted to know if you guys were
interested in going with me on a
vacation.
Bolin looks at her curiously.
BOLIN
Vacation? Didn't you already just
have one with Asami?
KORRA
(shrugging)
Yeah, but that was over a month
ago, and I'm up for another one
now. Besides, I really want to do
one where you guys are with me too.
ASAMI
I'm down for another vacation.
BOLIN
So, you really want to go with me
and Mako? Well that's great! I'm
totally down for a vacation! So...
where is this vacation, anyway?
KORRA
Well, I figured that I've been all
around the world, but the one place
I haven't been to as much... is the
Fire Nation. I got the idea to go
from hearing about Varrick and Zhu
Li's honeymoon. The last time I
went there, it was very brief and I
lost my memory to a dark spirit.
Bolin gasps exaggeratedly.
BOLIN
(excitedly)
We're going to the Fire Nation?
That's awesome! I am totally down
for that!
KORRA
That's good. Jinora, Kai, and Opal
are coming too.
BOLIN
Wait, Opal's going to be there too?
YES! Ha-HA! This is going to be
the best vacation EVER!
Korra looks at Mako.
KORRA
Mako. You coming too?
Mako hesitates awkwardly.
MAKO
Uh, well, um... I don't know.
KORRA
What's wrong?
MAKO
Nothing, I just have my work here
and I don't know if I should come.
KORRA
(desperately)
Come on, Mako. Please! It won't be
as fun without you.
He looks out of the window sternly. Bolin leans over to him smirking.
BOLIN
Come on, Mako. Quit being so
stingy! We're going to the Fire
Nation! There'll be firebenders all
around! You'll feel right at home
there! Also, we'll get to see where
our mom grew up! Don't you want to
see that?
Bolin puts his hands on Mako's shoulders and nudges him around.
BOLIN
(playfully)
Come on, Mako! You know you wanna
come. You wanna see our mom's
family? I know you do.
Mako sighs and looks back at Korra. He grins slightly.
MAKO
Okay, I'll come. I'll just have to
tell Beifong that I'm changing my
break to be for the next two weeks.
KORRA
Yes! Thank you, Mako. I promise
this'll be fun.
EXT. AIR TEMPLE ISLAND / COURTYARD - DAY
Kai, Jinora, and Opal are packing up on each of their separate bison and getting ready to take off. Korra moves up next to Pepper and looks up to Jinora.
KORRA
So how does it look?
JINORA
We should be ready in just a couple
of minutes.
Bolin walks up to Korra.
BOLIN
So, we're almost ready to go? Where
are we going to first in the Fire
Nation?
KORRA
Ember Island. It's a popular
vacation resort and it's the place
where Aang and his friends hid
before Sozin's Comet.
BOLIN
Ember Island. So... is that the
only place we're going to?
KORRA
No. We're just going to be there
for a couple of days. Then we'll go
to Capital City and maybe some
other places.
BOLIN
(relieved)
We are? Okay, good! Because I want
to be sure that Mako and I will see
our mom's family in Capital City.
KORRA
Of course. We can stay as long as
you need to for that.
Mako walks up from behind Korra.
MAKO
So how exactly is this trip going
to play out, and why aren't we
simply taking a ferry ride or
Asami's blimp?
KORRA
Well, I want this trip to be nature
driven where we fly across the
world on sky bison, just like
Avatar Aang did.
She pulls out a map from her bag and lays it flat on the bison's side next to her. She points at the different land marks trailing from Republic City to Ember Island.
KORRA (CONT'D)
As far as our trip goes, we'll
start off by trailing through the
western peninsula and through the
Wulong Forest. Then we'll have a
non-stop flight across the ocean
all the way to Ember Island.
She puts away the map.
KORRA (CONT'D)
We'll figure out the rest of the
vacation after we get there.
Asami walks up to them.
ASAMI
Sounds like a vacation plan to me.
I'm ready to go.
Kai looks over to them from on top of Lefty.
KAI
This is going to be fun. Just the
seven of us on vacation, with no
worries in the world.
Opal calls out to the others on Juicy.
OPAL
Okay. Everything is set up.
KORRA
All right, everybody! Let's fly!
All of them board the bison and they take off flying side by side. Korra and Asami are seated with Opal on Juicy flying on the right side, Naga and Pabu are with Jinora on Pepper flying in the center, and Mako and Bolin are with Kai on Lefty flying on the left side.
All of them watch Republic City as they go farther away from it in the distance.
EXT. WULONG FOREST / CLIFF-SIDE - DAY
At last, the group come across the gigantic landscape of massive earth pillars. They land next to a cliff-side near a forest.
KORRA
Okay, we're here at the Wulong
Forest. Everyone who needs a
bathroom break can go now.
Bolin leaps off of lefty frantically holding his hands together.
BOLIN
(frantically)
Thank you so much! I really need to
go!
He runs strait into trees by the cliff-side.
Jinora and Kai look across the canyon ahead.
KAI
Whoa. This is no Great Divide, but
it still looks incredible.
JINORA
Yeah. Legend says that these giant
pillars were made by the very first
earthbender; a woman who mourned
the loss of her lover in a war.
This was also the place where
Grandpa Aang had his epic battle
with Fire Lord Ozai.
Opal stands right next to the two of them looking on.
OPAL
Even though it was a long time ago,
you can still feel the weight of
that battle even today.
The three of them continue to look across as the wind blows across them.
KORRA
Okay, once we finish our breaks,
we'll sight-see for a bit and then
take off.
Bolin walks out from the forest sighing with relief.
BOLIN
WHEW! I am so glad... that I did
this now. I can't imagine going
across a whole ocean needing to
pee!
Soon they get back on the bison and fly across the canyon eying it with wonder. They eventually make it to the ocean.
MONTAGE - THE GROUP FLIES ACROSS THE LAND
- They cross over mountain ridges.
- They pass over a forest.
- They pass by a military dockside.
EXT. OCEAN - DAY
Three three bison continue to fly across the water.
On Lefty, Mako is leaning on the side and Bolin is laying flat on the luggage in boredom.
BOLIN
UGH! I'm so BORED! Kai, are we
there yet?
Kai looks back at Bolin smiling.
KAI
Not yet, it should be a couple more
hours.
BOLIN
A COUPLE MORE HOURS?! I can't wait
that long! How can you stand flying
around like this all the time?!
Kai looks back in front.
KAI
I don't know. I guess I just got
used to it. Traveling across the
world kinda became normal for me.
MAKO
(bothered)
Bolin. Just be patient. It's not
going to be forever.
BOLIN
Yeah, but it FEELS like forever!
On Juicy, Korra and Asami are sitting next to each other. Korra looks over to Naga resting on Pepper.
KORRA
I'm gonna go check on Naga.
ASAMI
Okay.
Korra leaps off with airbending from Juicy onto Pepper. She climbs onto the saddle, sits next to Naga, and pets her.
KORRA
Hi, girl. You holding up okay?
Naga looks up at her tired and whines.
KORRA
I know, but it's not going to be to
much longer. Just you wait and
you'll be running across the beach
in no time.
Korra sees Bolin from across drooling in boredom. She smiles sympathetically and she leaps across to Lefty.
KORRA
Hey, Bolin. Can't take the long
ride?
BOLIN
(exhausted)
No. I didn't think it would be this
long. I wish I had ridden with
Opal. She would have made this
interesting.
KORRA
Well, how about I give you a lift
over to Juicy.
BOLIN
(surprised)
Wait, seriously? You can do that?
KORRA
(humorously)
Of course! I'm an airbender! How
else do you think I got over here
to you guys?
BOLIN
Oh yeah.
She grabs around him and picks him up.
KORRA
Just hold on tight.
BOLIN
Wait! No! Not now! I- AAAHHHH!
She leaps across with Bolin screaming and holding on for dear life. She lands on Pepper, runs across, and jumps across right on Juicy's saddle.
Korra puts down Bolin and she, Asami, and Opal laugh. He sits up panting.
BOLIN
(panicking)
Oh my gosh. Okay. That was scary. I
don't ever want to do that again!
KORRA
Relax, you're fine.
Bolin calms down and moves up to sit next to Opal. He puts his right arm around her holding her waist.
BOLIN
Opal. Sweetie. I missed you from
over there.
OPAL
(giggling)
Hi, sweetie. I missed you too.
She leans her head against his shoulder while still holding on to the reigns. He sighs romantically. Then he looks over to Korra concerned.
BOLIN
Say, Korra. Do you think you could
get Pabu for me?
Korra immediately leaps away, then comes back handing Pabu over to Bolin.
KORRA
Here you go.
Pabu crawls into Bolin and Opal's laps squeaking with satisfaction.
BOLIN
Thanks. I owe you one.
The two lovers continue leaning against each other romantically.
Korra leaps across onto Pepper and sits next to Jinora.
KORRA
So, Jinora, looking forward to this
vacation? Aren't Ikki and Meelo
bothered that they aren't coming?
JINORA
I am; and don't worry about them.
My mom and dad are taking them over
to Ember Island shortly after we
leave. It'll be nice to have a
vacation with other grown-ups for
once.
KORRA
What are you going to do with Kai
once we get there? Something really
romantic, I hope.
JINORA
(skeptically)
Well, I guess so, but... I'm not
sure if our relationship has gotten
that far yet.
She blushes and her voice softens.
JINORA (CONT'D)
(embarrassed)
To be honest... we haven't even
kissed yet.
Korra has a questioning look while smiling.
KORRA
Really? You and Kai have never
kissed?
JINORA
No, but I really want to. I just
can't figure out the best time to
do it.
KORRA
Well don't worry, it won't take
long before you two kiss. You're
both a great couple. I wouldn't be
surprised if he kisses you first.
Both of them laugh.
JINORA
Thanks, Korra.
EXT. EMBER ISLAND - SUNSET
The group approaches the Island in the distance.
KAI
Look! We're here! Ember Island!
BOLIN
(joyously)
YES! FINALLY!
The group lands in and open area in the town next to a large building.
Naga happily leaps off Pepper and runs around in circles excitedly
Korra and the others start to get off on the ground.
ASAMI
So this is the hotel we're staying
at. Luckily I was able to make
reservations. It gets pretty
crowded around this time of year.
Bolin drops off of Juicy and happily falls flat on the ground.
BOLIN
(relieved)
Ahh! Land! Sweet land! I miss you!
Bolin looks up and notices Opal taking off some luggage. As she gets down, Bolin immediately springs up to pick up the bags.
BOLIN
(politely)
Say, Opal. Those bags look really
heavy. Do you need me to... help
you out?
OPAL
Aw! Thanks, Bolin! You're such a
gentleman.
He takes off with the bags and Opal leaps back up to get some more.
INT. EMBER ISLAND HOTEL / MAIN SUITE - NIGHT
The seven of them walk through the door to see their suite. The main room has a lounge with some couches. The whole area colored in red and dark red. There are some doors on the walls. In front of the lounge is a window door leading to a porch with a view of the beach and the night.
The team drops their luggage on the side.
ASAMI
This is our suite. I made sure it
was first class. All these doors
lead to our bedrooms.
KORRA
Wow! This couldn't be more perfect,
Asami!
Bolin runs up to the porch as gazes at the horizon in awe.
BOLIN
(whining happily)
Oh wow! This IS perfect! It's more
beautiful than I imagined!
Opal runs up next to him and leans on the porch gazing along with him.
OPAL
(excited)
I know! It's so wonderful! This IS
going to be the best vacation ever!
They look at each other and embrace holding hands.
BOLIN
(romantically)
I love you!
OPAL
(romantically)
I love you, too!
They kiss romantically (pink hearts visually float from their heads).
Mako groans and rolls his eyes as he turns away from them.
Korra notices Mako briefly and has her eyebrow raised, but is interrupted by Kai who walks up to her.
KAI
Well, I sure am excited. It's a
shame that we got here so late. I
wish we could check out the beach
right now.
KORRA
Me too.
She looks out to the ocean.
KORRA (CONT'D)
First thing tomorrow, we head to
the beach!
INT. EMBER ISLAND HOTEL / MAIN SUITE - DAY
Korra is waiting in the main room wearing a white two-piece swimsuit garment. The three boys walk out with their swimming trunks on.
KORRA
Great! You guys ready for the
beach?
BOLIN
We sure are!
He flexes his biceps.
BOLIN (CONT'D)
Got my trunks on and I'm ready to
go!
Korra looks over at Mako who has is arms crossed and is looking to the side. She notices his left arm is still scarred. Her expression becomes concerned and she walks over to him to look at it.
KORRA
(worried)
Mako! Your arm! What happened?
Mako lifts up his left arm casually and looks at it.
MAKO
What, this? It's nothing. I got it
when I surged Kuvira's spirit
energy.
KORRA
It hasn't healed? Does it still
hurt?
MAKO
Korra, I'm fine. It's just a scar.
No big deal.
KAI
Yeah, I actually think it looks
cool on you.
Asami walks in with her dark gray one-piece bathing suit.
ASAMI
All right! I'm all suited up.
KORRA
Where's Jinora and Opal?
ASAMI
They're almost finished.
OPAL (O.S.)
We're done!
Everyone looks over at the door. Opal and Jinora are both wearing brown two-piece Air Nomad bathing suits.
Bolin and Kai sigh in intoxication. Mako looks to the side grumpily.
Opal and Jinora giggle at their boyfriends.
Korra walks up to the center of the room.
KORRA
All right everyone! Let's head out!
All four girls walk out of the door. Bolin and Kai are still intoxicated.
KAI
(happily)
Girls...
BOLIN
(happily)
Yeah... girls... seriously...
They follow the group from behind. Mako scoffs and follows last.
EXT. EMBER ISLAND / BEACH - DAY
The seven of them walk along the side of the beach among the crowds of people, all of them wearing red swimsuits.
KORRA
Wow, you were right, Asami! This
place is crowded!
ASAMI
Yeah. It's going to be difficult to
find a good spot.
Bolin looks around at the sand as they are walking.
BOLIN
I wonder why the sand is so...
gray.
JINORA
Apparently this sand is the result
of the Fire Nation's volcanic
terrain and a mixture of ash. It's
completely natural.
BOLIN
(curious)
So... basically you're saying this
sand was made by lava.
He nods agreeably.
BOLIN
Okay. Sounds like this place was
made just for me.
Jinora stops and points ahead at one open area.
JINORA
Hey guys. How about that spot?
They move up to the open spot and place their beach equipment down.
Asami lays her towel on the sand and lies down putting on some shades.
ASAMI
Great. Now to get some sun.
KORRA
(excited)
Not me! I'm heading out to the
water!
She runs over and jumps onto the water creating a surfboard of ice.
BOLIN
SPLASH PARTY!
Bolin, Opal, Kai, and Jinora run into the water and start splashing each other. The three airbenders use their bending to make bigger splashes. Opal makes a large splash on Bolin with a gust of wind.
BOLIN
(laughing)
AHH! HEY! No airbending! Not fair!
Opal laughs and Bolin chases after her. All four of them continue to laugh and splash.
Mako walks up to Asami watching the four in the water and sits down next to her.
Asami turns over to Mako while laying on her back.
ASAMI
You think you want to join them?
MAKO
Uh, no thanks.
ASAMI
Have you been doing okay? You
haven't been in the best mood since
we got here. Why don't you have
some fun? Is something wrong?
MAKO
No, I'm fine. I'm just not feeling
in the mood for fun. I need some
time to relax.
She lies back down on her back.
ASAMI
All right. Suit yourself.
Korra rides against the waves. She moves up one and flips landing on her ice board. She the rides up on top of a breaking wave and uses her arms to bend the wave higher as she rides forward.
The others in the water stop playing and notice the giant wave approaching as a shadow covers them. Bolin is frozen in wide eyed shock.
BOLIN
Uh oh...
KORRA
TIDAL WAVE!
The wave crashes in and everyone is swept up onto the beach. The remainder of the wave splashes onto Mako and Asami as they flinch.
Korra's board dissolves as she lands perfectly on the ground.
KORRA
WOO-HOO! Greatest waterbender
ever!
The four others get up and laugh.
BOLIN
Wow! That... was awesome!
Jinora looks at Kai and Opal.
JINORA
Hey guys! Wanna play Airball?
KAI AND OPAL
YEAH!
They run off farther back on the beach. Korra runs after them.
KORRA
Ooh! Ooh! Count me in!
Asami watches them and laughs as Mako's expression remains stoic.
Jinora, Kai, and Opal walk across the beach as Korra catches up with them.
KORRA
So, how exactly do we play Airball
here? I don't see any tall poles
anywhere.
KAI
Maybe not, but we can at least play
volleyball with airbending.
He points over to an empty volleyball field.
KORRA
All right! Let's do it!
EXT. EMBER ISLAND / BEACH / VOLLEYBALL FIELD - DAY
The game is divided into two teams of two. The field is stretched out for a long distance Korra and Jinora on one side, Kai and Opal on the other. They pause and look across at each other intensely before starting the game.
Mako, Asami, and Bolin are standing to the side of the field watching. Bolin anxiously has his fingers up to his teeth.
Korra levitates the ball in her hand and throws it up. It flies high up in the air for a couple of seconds. Right as it drops to her, she jumps and slams it forward with her right hand with an air blast.
Opal jumps to the side and knocks it forward. On the other side Jinora jumps and hits it downward. At that moment, Kai slides on the ground and kicks it up for Opal to run in and knock it over. It hits the ground on the other side without
being blocked.
BOLIN
(cheering)
Yeah! Team Avatar none; Team
Airbender one!
As they continue to play, one guy sees the game in the distance and notices the fast moving ball. His jaw drops and he runs to the other people and calls out.
GUY
Hey, Everyone! The Avatar and some
airbenders are playing ball!
Everyone rushes toward the the playing field and stand out side to watch. They cheer as the match goes on.
Kai serves the next throw and launches it up forward to the other side. Jinora leaps to the side and hits the ball. Opal blocks the ball back to them and Korra strikes with a jump kick. Kai and Opal miss the block.
BOLIN
FINAL TIE BREAKER!
For the next round, Kai throws the ball up and thrusts it forward when it drops. As it goes over the net, Korra jumps high up and does a spinning kick sending it at a slight downward incline. Kai runs up to the net and does a forward kick sending the ball straight down on Korra and Jinora's side. The crowd goes wild.
BOLIN
AND TEAM AIRBENDER WINS! I CAN'T
BELIEVE IT! THEY HAVE WON!
Both sides try to catch their breath. The people swarm around Kai and Opal who hold their hands up victoriously. Korra and Jinora take a moment while still panting, then look at each other and smile.
Bolin frantically pushes through the crowd.
BOLIN
Excuse me. Coming through. Winner's
boyfriend here.
He breaks through the crowd and looks at Opal.
BOLIN
(happily)
OPAL! HA-HAA!
They run toward each other and Bolin picks up Opal by her waist and spins her around. They stand still and they kiss while she's up in his arms.
INT. EMBER ISLAND HOTEL / WOMEN'S SPA
The four girls are in a hot spring. They are above the water from the shoulders up.
KORRA
Opal, you and Kai were amazing! You
really made that match fun!
OPAL
Really? Thanks. You and Jinora were
great too.
KORRA
Thanks.
She reclines a bit.
KORRA (CONT'D)
Well anyway, It's good to just
relax in the hot springs after an
exhausting match like that.
JINORA
Yeah, but how come we aren't
hanging out with the boys in a
unisex spa?
KORRA
Well, I just wanted us to hang out
in here and have some girl time.
Just the four of us.
ASAMI
Yeah. We can talk about boys,
dates, life; you know, the usual
stuff.
Asami looks across at Opal.
ASAMI (CONT'D)
So, Opal, I've noticed your
relationship with Bolin has really
improved a lot in the past month.
I'm really happy for both of you.
OPAL
(happily)
I know, right! He's just the best
boyfriend ever! Everything is so
perfect right now.
KORRA
That's great. You both make a
wonderful couple.
Korra and Asami looks across at Jinora.
ASAMI
What about you, Jinora? How have
things been with you and Kai?
Jinora looks down skeptically.
JINORA
(worried)
Um, actually, girls. Is it okay if
I tell you a secret?
OPAL
Of course.
ASAMI
What is it?
Jinora blushes and looks up at them.
JINORA
Well, I've already told this to
Korra, but Kai and I have never
actually kissed, and I don't know
when we will... It's embarrassing.
OPAL
(compassionate)
Hey, Jinora, it's okay. Don't worry
about it. We'll help you out.
ASAMI
Yeah, there's nothing wrong with
that. In fact, it's good that your
relationship is going this steady.
JINORA
Really? Well, when should we do it,
then?
ASAMI
Just be patient and it will happen
very soon. Try going out with him
tonight. Just nudge him a bit and
he might just give you a kiss.
OPAL
Yeah, and with a place as beautiful
as this island, I'm sure he might
just do it.
KORRA
Just... don't do the same mistake I
did and rush into it too soon.
Remember the time I asked you and
Ikki on advice for approaching
Mako?
JINORA
(laughing)
Oh yeah! Ha ha! That didn't go too
well, did it?
All four of them laugh.
INT. EMBER ISLAND HOTEL / MEN'S SPA
The three boys are sitting in a hot spring above the water from the chest up. Mako's arms are crossed, Kai is sitting casually, and Bolin is sitting back with his arms on the edge.
BOLIN
(relaxed)
Ahh. This is just a perfect image.
Just the three of us guys naked in
a hot tub!
KAI
You can say that again.
Bolin sighs happily and puts his hands behind his head. He looks over to Mako who is expressionless.
BOLIN
Hey, Mako. Surely a grumpy face
like yours has to be having a good
time too, aren't you?
Mako has his eyes closed looking stoic.
MAKO
Yeah... sure... everything's swell.
Kai looks over to Bolin.
KAI
So... Bolin, I take it things are
going well with you and Opal.
BOLIN
Yep... she's pretty much the best
girlfriend ever.
KAI
Yeah. She seems pretty good, I
guess... not as good as Jinora,
though.
BOLIN
(teasingly)
Oh! So you're saying your
girlfriend is better than mine,
huh?
KAI
(confidently)
Pretty much. I mean, Jinora is an
airbending master, and she's
incredibly smart, AND she has all
those spirit powers.
As Kai and Bolin are talking, Mako just frowns with his eyes closed and grunts quietly looking annoyed.
BOLIN
(boastfully)
Oh yeah?! Well Opal is the sweetest
sweet-heart in the world, is also
great at airbending, and- oh, did I
forget to mention... she's from one
of the richest and strongest
families IN THE WORLD?
Kai shrugs humorously.
KAI
Tough call. I guess it would be
pretty hard for anyone to top both
of us.
Bolin just grins and shrugs.
BOLIN (CONT'D)
So yeah, how about you and Jinora?
Anything fun planned for today?
(suave)
I bet you're both gonna go into
town later and do some smoochin'!
Am I right?!
Kai's pauses and looks hesitant.
KAI
(questionable)
Oh... Uh... well, I guess... I
don't know...
He looks down a bit awkward.
Bolin raises an eyebrow with curiosity.
BOLIN
What? Is something wrong?
KAI (CONT'D)
No, everything's fine... it's
just... we've never actually kissed
before.
BOLIN
Wait, seriously? You haven't?
KAI
No, not yet...
He looks up at Bolin optimistically.
KAI (CONT'D)
... but I think I'm gonna do it
tonight. I'm gonna ask her out to
the town and see if I can kiss her.
BOLIN
(excited)
Ho ho, yeah! That's my little
brother! You go-
MAKO
(angrily)
Will you stop calling him that?!
Bolin flinches and looks at Mako a bit frightened.
BOLIN
... calling him what?
MAKO
Your "little brother"! He's not our
little brother, he's probably
getting annoyed by you saying it;
Just stop calling him that!
Bolin pouts and looks sad.
BOLIN
(whimpering)
I'm sorry... I was just...
KAI
(to Mako)
It's okay, Mako. I don't mind it.
Honest. In fact, you guys are like
brothers to me. After you saved me
from being a thief and from the
Earth Queen's prison, I owe you
guys everything. I'm happy to be
your little brother.
Mako pauses with surprise looking at Kai.
MAKO
(understanding)
Oh... well... okay then.
BOLIN
Aw. That's nice of you Kai.
(to Mako)
See, Mako? He does want to be our
little brother!
KAI
So what about you, Mako. Do you
currently have some girl in your
life?
He frowns while looking in a different direction.
MAKO
(sternly)
No, I'm single right now... Look,
can we just not talk about it?
KAI
(shrugging)
Okay, that's fine.
There is a brief pause. Bolin interjects.
BOLIN
... but seriously. Opal is the
better girlfriend.
Kai raises his eyebrows at Bolin and smirks.
KAI
You wanna bet?
INT. EMBER ISLAND HOTEL / LOBBY - SUNSET
People are walking around busily in the main lobby. Kai is looking around as Jinora walks out from one room. She walks up behind with her arms behind her back.
JINORA
(blushing)
Uh, hey, Kai...
Kai turns around to her.
KAI
Jinora! I was just looking for you.
JINORA
Uh, I just wanted to tell you that
you were great in that match
earlier.
KAI
Thanks. You were really good too.
JINORA
Really? I-I didn't do that much.
KAI
Nonsense. You were great.
She looks down still blushing and fiddles with her hair.
JINORA
Thanks.
KAI
So, you want to go out in the town
together?
Jinora looks up at him happily surprised.
JINORA
Really?! Uh- I mean, I'd love to!
They walk out of the hotel holding hands.
INT. EMBER ISLAND HOTEL / MAIN SUITE - TWILIGHT
Mako is seated at the porch looking off at the ocean and the purple blue lit sky.
Korra walks into the room.
KORRA
Mako. What are you doing here by
yourself?
He looks back at her, then back outside.
MAKO
(muttering)
Oh. Hey, Korra.
She walks up next to him.
KORRA
The rest of us are headed out to
town. You want to join us?
MAKO
Uh... no thanks...
Korra has a look of concern. She sits down next to him.
KORRA
Mako, what's the matter? You seem
depressed.
MAKO
(softly)
I'm fine. I just need some time
alone.
KORRA
You've been acting this way the
whole time we've been here. What's
wrong?
MAKO
I just have a lot on my mind and I
need some time to think it out.
KORRA
Can you please tell me what it is?
I can help you.
MAKO
Look, Korra, do you think you could
just leave me alone for a while.
I'll come over to the town later.
Korra looks down sadly and gets up.
KORRA
(softly)
Okay...
She walks out of the room as he stays sitting and looking outside.
EXT. EMBER ISLAND / MARKET PLACE - NIGHT
Kai and Jinora walk across the town with several shops and eateries. The place is decorated with paper lanterns and lights hanging from the roofs.
JINORA
Wow. This is so beautiful.
KAI
Yeah, this place never ceases to
amaze.
JINORA
It's hard to believe that the Fire
Nation used to be the enemy of the
entire world over seventy years
ago.
KAI
Yeah, this place seems rather
friendly, especially considering
we're airbenders.
Both of them laugh.
A little four year old girl walks up to Jinora.
LITTLE GIRL
Excuse me, are you the Avatar?
Both Kai and Jinora look at each other surprised and smile. Jinora looks down at the girl.
JINORA
(chuckling)
What makes you think that?
LITTLE GIRL
My daddy said the Avatar had an
arrow on his head.
Kai and Jinora look up at Jinora's arrow tattoo. She looks down smiling at the girl apologetically.
JINORA
Sorry, I'm not the Avatar, but I am
the Avatar's granddaughter and a
friend of the new Avatar.
A little seven year old boy runs up to the girl.
OLDER BOY
Kiri! What are you doing?!
He grabs her arm.
LITTLE GIRL
This girl is the Avatar and the
Avatar's friend.
OLDER BOY
No! Don't say that! That's rude!
He looks up at Jinora and Kai looking embarrassed.
OLDER BOY
I'm so sorry for my sister. She's
never seen airbenders before.
KAI
It's okay. No harm done.
The two children run off.
Kai and Jinora just look at each other and laugh.
EXT. EMBER ISLAND / MARKET PLACE - NIGHT
Bolin and Opal are seated at a table next to the beach. They have their own plates of food.
BOLIN
And now to try out some real Fire
Nation food. Red Hot Komodo
Chicken!
He starts stuffing his face with chicken.
OPAL
Uh, are you sure you want something
that's red and hot from the Fire
Nation?
Bolin catches himself and holds his mouth to prevent it from blowing up from the spice.
BOLIN
AHH! HOT-HOT!
He composes himself and tries to smile.
BOLIN
Yeah, I'm sure! It's delicious!
He covers his face with his hands.
BOLIN (CONT'D)
(muffled)
... and spicy!
Pabu crawls up to the chicken and licks it. He starts squealing and scratching his tongue rapidly.
OPAL
You know what I've never noticed
about you, Bolin?
Bolin returns to normal.
BOLIN
Uh, no, what's that?
OPAL
Your muscles. They're so huge! I
can't believe I never saw that
before.
Bolin's eyebrows are raised as he puts his arms up with his hands behind his head.
BOLIN
(boastfully)
Yeah, I guess their pretty big. I
worked out a lot at the pro-bending
gym. They must stand out because of
my sleeveless vest.
She feels her hands around his bicep.
OPAL
(sweetly)
I really like them.
BOLIN
You know, have I ever mentioned
you're the sweetest girlfriend I've
ever had?
OPAL
I think you might have mentioned it
once or twice.
Mako is walking by a couple of meters away. He stops to look at them at the table.
BOLIN
I did? Well, did I ever mention
that your the sweetest most
amazing most beautiful airbender in
the whole world?
OPAL
(giggling)
Not in that particular order, no.
Their faces come closer together.
BOLIN
(romantically)
I love you.
OPAL
(romantically)
I love you, more.
They kiss while still sitting down.
Mako grunts angrily and walks over toward the beach right as Korra is about to approach him. She looks over at Bolin and Opal, then runs after Mako.
KORRA
Hey, Mako! Wait!
EXT. EMBER ISLAND / BEACH - NIGHT
Mako is walking toward the water as Korra catches up with him.
KORRA
(annoyed)
Mako, what's the big deal?! Why are
you so upset all the time?!
MAKO
(frustrated)
It's Bolin. He's just really
annoying right now!
KORRA
Why? What did he do to you?!
MAKO
Nothing! He's just overly obsessed
with his girlfriend and acts like
everything is perfect!
KORRA
Well what's wrong with that? He's
happy to be with Opal. I've never
seen him happier before. You should
be glad for him.
MAKO
Well I'm not! He just keeps rubbing
it in and acting like nothing is
wrong when he just seriously burned
her a month ago! How can he just
walk away from something like that
as if nothing happened at all?!
Korra's face saddens as she pauses.
KORRA
(softly)
What's wrong with you?
MAKO
(stoically)
Nothing.
KORRA
Are you jealous of Bolin?
MAKO
No! I'm not jealous! Don't bring
that up again!
He turns away facing the ocean.
KORRA
(concerned)
I think you are. You're upset that
he has a wonderful girlfriend, and
it saddens you that you don't have
anyone right now... That's the
reason you didn't want to come with
us on this vacation.
MAKO
(annoyed)
... You know what? Yeah, maybe I am
bothered that I don't have a
girlfriend!
He turns back to Korra.
MAKO (CONT'D)
(angrily)
But maybe I wouldn't be in this
position if you and I hadn't broken
up with each other!
KORRA
(upset)
What?! I thought we agreed that it
was for the best!
MAKO
(shouting)
We DID agree on it! But I always
keep feeling like a failure because
I can't keep one girlfriend for
more than half a year! So why
don't you stop trying to fix my
problems with my love life and
LEAVE ME ALONE!
He thrashes some blazes of fire on the ground next to him. He walks away angrily along the beach.
A single tear streams down Korra's face while she watches him walk away.
EXT. EMBER ISLAND / MARKET PLACE - NIGHT
Kai and Jinora sit onto a rail looking at the beach. Kai takes out a red flower and hands it to Jinora.
KAI
Here. It's not that much, but I
want you to have it.
She blushes excitedly.
JINORA
(softly)
A fire lily! Kai, this is
beautiful!
She smells the flower.
KAI
I actually want to ask you a
question, and I want you to be
completely honest.
JINORA
Okay. What is it?
KAI
If you could have anything in the
world... anything at all, what
would it be?
She looks forward with her hand up to her chin.
JINORA
Hmm... That's a really difficult
one... and it can be anything?
KAI
Anything.
JINORA
Well...
She ponders for a bit, then lays her head low with her eyes closed.
JINORA (CONT'D)
... you know what... forget it.
It's stupid.
KAI
Why? What is it?
JINORA
I can't. It's impossible.
KAI
Doesn't matter if it's impossible.
It can be anything.
She looks ahead with a disappointed expression.
JINORA
I guess... I've always wanted to
meet my grandfather, Avatar Aang.
KAI
Really?
JINORA
You see? It's really stupid.
KAI
No it isn't. Tell me about it. I
want to know why.
JINORA
Well, the thing is, he was the most
amazing person I've ever heard and
read about. He saved the world, he
was powerful, but he was also kind
and cared about everything and
everyone. Not to mention, he's the
reason why the airbenders still
exist today.
She looks across the ocean.
JINORA (CONT'D)
Even though he died years before I
was born, I thought it would be
possible to communicate with him
through Korra's past lives
connection. However, it was lost
when Unalaq destroyed her
connections, and I don't know if it
is ever possible to restore that.
KAI
I'm sorry. That's really too bad.
JINORA
I really wish I could have met him
and asked him about his adventures
like I do with Grandma Katara. If
it wasn't for him, I would never be
here... He's my hero... and I'll
never be able to tell him that.
Kai looks over for a moment thinking. He looks back at Jinora.
KAI
You know what? In that way, you're
kind of like my hero, too.
Jinora looks up at him surprised.
JINORA
Really? What do you mean by that?!
KAI
Remember the time you and the
others went to my village and did
that funny airbending show?
JINORA
(laughing)
Oh yeah, that was Bolin's idea!
KAI
Anyway, when you guys were doing
that show, I honestly couldn't see
anything because of the crowd, but
what I did see was you flying on
your glider.
Jinora smiles excitedly.
KAI (CONT'D)
When I saw you fly up all around, I
thought that was the coolest thing
I'd ever seen. When I joined your
group to become an Air Nomad, I
wanted to be just like you.
JINORA
(blushing)
That's just... Wow... I don't even
know what to say. That's the nicest
thing you've ever told me.
She looks ahead and starts tearing up.
KAI
Jinora? What's wrong?
JINORA
I don't know. Ever since we escaped
from the Sky Triad, I've been
thinking a lot about something, and
I know my dad probably thinking the
same thing...
She looks up at Kai looking saddened.
JINORA (CONT'D)
Kai, do you think... our
relationship is going well?
KAI
Of course it is.
JINORA
Well... what if... some time in the
future... for some reason... we
broke up?
Kai begins to look worried.
KAI
(nervously)
Wh-what are talking about?
JINORA
That time when we were captured by
the triad and it looked like you
were turning against me... I know
you were just acting... but... it
just made me afraid... For a moment
there... I was terrified... I
thought I'd lost you.
She holds her arms together looking scared.
JINORA
I don't know why, but I keep
thinking that maybe something will
ruin our relationship or that we
may not be meant for each other...
She starts to cry.
JINORA (CONT'D)
(sobbing)
... but I don't want that to
happen! I can't stop thinking that
you'll betray me and leave me. I
don't want to loose you, Kai!... I
love you!
She holds her hands to her face and sobs. As she cries, Kai moves up to her and embraces her. As he holds her, she moves next to him and cries on his chest.
Kai's expression is worried and considering. Then his
expression changes and looks determined.
He moves his hand up to her cheeks and wipe away her tears. Then, he moves her face up to look at him.
KAI
Jinora... it's okay... I completely
understand what you're saying. I am
so sorry that I might have hurt you
in that way. I would never... EVER
betray you... To be honest, I'm not
entirely sure if our relationship
will work in the end either... but
I want it to work. I'm never going
to give up on you. I will do
everything to make our relationship
works.
He looks deep into her eyes.
KAI (CONT'D)
Jinora... I love you.
She looks back at him earnestly.
JINORA
I love you, too, Kai.
He moves toward her and kisses her on the lips. She closes her eyes with tears still flowing down. She kisses him back as they share a lover's embrace.
EXT. EMBER ISLAND / BEACH - NIGHT
Asami is leaning against a wooden rail on a porch as Korra walks up to her.
KORRA
Asami, I really need your help with
something.
ASAMI
What is it?
KORRA
It's Mako... he's really been
having a hard time since we got
here.
ASAMI
I've noticed. He just seems very...
brooding... more than usual.
KORRA
The thing is, he feels really bad
because doesn't have a girlfriend
right now, and he feels like a
failure for breaking up with us. I
tried to talk him through with it,
but he just blew up at me.
ASAMI
I always had a feeling that Mako
never truly got over his break-up
with both of us.
KORRA
Actually, I think he has, but I
think he just hasn't forgiven
himself for it.
ASAMI
Maybe we should talk to him
together and make him feel better.
KORRA
But how do we do that? Even if we
do cheer him up, it still doesn't
solve his relationship problem.
It's not like we can just find a
girl for him within the next hour
or so.
ASAMI
Maybe not, but I think I have an
idea for what we could do.
INT. EMBER ISLAND HOTEL / MAIN SUITE - NIGHT
Korra and Asami enter the dark room and see Mako sitting down with his face leaning on his hands. They approach him carefully.
KORRA
Uh, Mako... is it okay if we talk?
Mako turns around and looks at her fearfully. He stands up and begins to walk over to her.
MAKO
(sadly)
Korra. I'm so sorry.
KORRA
It's okay, Mako.
MAKO
(sobbing)
No! It's not okay! I shouldn't have
yelled at you like that! I was so
stupid and angry! How could I ever-
Korra grabs him in her arms and hugs him. He hugs back and tears up uncontrollably. He shutters and whimpers silently.
KORRA
(softly)
Shh. It's okay, Mako. I understand.
She rubs his back as he continues to cry. Asami is tearing up as she walks up and puts her arms around Mako.
MAKO
You were right. Something's wrong
with me. I'm just so angry with
myself. I keep feeling as though I
hurt both of you and there's
nothing I can do to fix it.
They all release from hugging.
ASAMI
No, that's not true. Even though
our relationships didn't work out,
you were still a great boyfriend.
You still mean so much to us.
KORRA
You're an amazing person, and I'm
sure there's some girl out there
for you who will love you even more
than we do.
He looks down and sniffles.
MAKO
I'm just so tired of feeling this
way. I don't know if I'll ever find
someone.
Korra holds his hand.
KORRA
Well, I don't think we can help you
with that, but we at least want you
to feel better for the moment. Come
with us.
They both walk him outside of the room.
EXT. EMBER ISLAND / BEACH - NIGHT
Bolin and Opal are lying on the sand holding each other as they gaze into the sky. Kai and Jinora walk up to them. Bolin moves his head to see them.
BOLIN
Kai! Jinora! Come join us for some
stargazing. This is the perfect way
to end this day.
The lay down a couple of meters to the right of Bolin and Opal. They hold each other and look up at the sky.
KAI
You know, this has really been a
life changing day for me.
JINORA
Me too. I've read about Ember
Island before. I heard that there's
something about it that reveals
one's true self, and then it
smooths and refines them into new
self. I kinda feel like that's just
what happened to us.
KAI
Yeah. I'm never going to forget
this day.
JINORA
Me neither.
Korra and Asami bring Mako up on the beach right behind the two couples on the sand.
KORRA
So here it is!
MAKO
You... brought us all out here to
go stargazing?
ASAMI
Not just that. There's something
else.
KORRA
Just go along with what we do. Lie
down on the sand.
They have Mako lay on his back and position him.
KORRA (CONT'D)
Okay, now leave your arms open.
MAKO
Uh... okay.
He does so. Then Korra and Asami lay next to him with their shoulder line right on top of his arms. Korra is at his right, and Asami is at his left. He start to look nervous and confused.
MAKO
Um... girls... what are you doing?
KORRA
Just play along with us. It's fine.
They both reach for his arms and place them around themselves as they turn to their sides facing him.
MAKO
Are you... sure this is okay?
ASAMI
Of course. It's just a bit of
simple intimacy. Nothing serious.
They place their hands on his chest.
KORRA
Yeah. We can't exactly be your
girlfriends anymore, but we can
still be there for you before you
find one.
ASAMI
We love you, Mako, and we all want
the best for you.
They lay against his shoulder's and close their eyes. Mako simply smiles.
MAKO
Thanks, girls.
Mako looks up at the stars. All three of the couples continue to lay together in the sand.
WRITTEN BY: BENJAMIN WEAVER