AVATAR: THE LEGEND OF KORRA
SYNOPSIS:
SHIRO SHINOBI (V.O.)
THE RED LOTUS HAS REVEALED ITS TRUE
POWER! Recently, Korra and Team
Avatar were in pursuit of Rukhirim
and the assassins after their
attacks on Republic City! They soon
found their hideout, but Korra
spoke with Aiwei in the Spirit
World and learned the terrible
secret that Rukhirim is a skeleton-
bender! Upon discovering this, Team
Avatar was ambushed and engaged in
an epic battle with the Red Lotus
Supremacists and their army only
barely escaping with their lives!
Now they are headed to Zaofu to
gain reinforcements and find a plan
to stop these mad men from further
devastation!
BOOK FIVE: PEACE
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: THE TURNING POINT
EXT. MOUNTAINS / SKY - DAY
The three bison are flying over the mountains with Zaofu far off in the distance. Korra, Mako, Bolin, and Asami are sitting in Pepper's saddle.
KORRA
(upset)
I can't believe I was so foolish as
to attack these guys so soon. I
should have talked with Aiwei first
and learned about these guys before
doing anything against them.
ASAMI
Don't be too hard on yourself. We
haven't lost anything yet.
KORRA
But I could have easily gotten us
all killed! If it wasn't going to
be Rukhirim's skeleton-bending, it
would have been that entire army he
was gathering that would have ended
us.
MAKO
If these Red Lotus Supremacists
have an army this big, it looks
like we have no choice but to go to
war against them.
KORRA
I'm afraid so. We'll have to get
everything together once we're in
Zaofu. We also need a plan to stop
Rukhirim. I've never seen an
earthbender as crazy and talented
as him.
BOLIN
But how are we even going to get
close to him if he'll just break
our bones into tiny little pieces?
KORRA
I don't know, but I think these
guys might just be our toughest
opponents yet.
She smiles slightly.
KORRA (CONT'D)
Fortunately I made sure a message
was sent so that all of our friends
and allies would rendezvous at
Zaofu when we get there.
The bison fly on as Zaofu gets closer.
EXT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE - DAY
They all fly in and land in the center where Suyin, Lin, Wei, and Wing are waiting for them.
Everyone leaps off and runs up to them. Korra runs up and hugs Su.
KORRA
Su! It's so great to see you!
SU
Korra, I'm glad you're okay!
Opal runs up to Su and hugs her as well.
OPAL
Mom!
SU
Opal, sweetie, I was so worried
about you!
Korra looks over at Lin.
KORRA
Lin, what are you doing here? How
are things in Republic City?
LIN
The city has been stabilizing. I
have my second in command
overseeing the security process. I
came here because I wanted to make
sure my sister was safe.
SU
(to Korra)
Korra, did you find Rukhirim?
KORRA
We did, but he fought back nearly
defeated us. I have some bad news.
The Red Lotus now has a massive
army.
LIN
What?!
KORRA
That's not all, I found out that
Rukhirim is a skeleton-bender!
Both Lin and Su look shocked.
SU
That's impossible!
KORRA
It's true. I heard it from Aiwei in
the Spirit World.
SU
Wait, you spoke with Aiwei?
KORRA
Yes. And none of us will be able to
get close to Rukhirim without
getting killed. We need to find a
way to stop him.
LIN
I agree. We'll meet up later in the
war room to discuss our tactics.
Korra nods and everyone walks off in different directions.
Wei and Wing walk up to Bolin and Opal.
WING
(lighthearted)
Hey, sis. So, you finally worked
things out with your boyfriend.
OPAL
(annoyed)
Wing, Wei, do you think you could
leave us alone? We're pretty tired
right now. And yes, Bolin and I
have worked everything out.
WEI
(lighthearted)
So, Bolin. Have you been able to
figure out metalbending yet?
BOLIN
You know, I've kinda figured I
don't really need metalbending
since I'm already a lavabender.
WEI
Aaaand that's the reason why you've
never been able to figure it out!
BOLIN
(frustrated)
OH COME ON! Lay it off, will ya?!
Jinora walks over to Korra.
JINORA
Do you think you will be able to
take on Rukhirim at this point?
Korra looks down nervously.
KORRA
I don't know. I never thought I
have to deal with a person being
able to bend someone's body since
Amon. The whole notion terrifies
me, and I don't think I should face
him directly.
JINORA
Then who? Who will be strong enough
to stand against him and stop him?
Korra pauses for a moment, then her eyes widen.
KORRA
I think I know someone who can do
it. I'm gonna go talk to Su.
EXT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE / GROTTO - DAY
Opal is walking with Bolin who is walking with his hands behind his head.
BOLIN
(relaxed)
Ahh. It's so nice to take a breath
from all this tension and relax in
such a nice home. We have nothing
to worry about right now and no one
is trying to kill us.
They walk up to a certain point. Then Bolin sees Desna up ahead. He completely freaks out, flinches, and shuts his eyes.
BOLIN (CONT'D)
(terrified)
AAAAHHHHH! IT'S ESKA!
After a moment, he opens his eyes to look at Desna. Bolin calms down and sighs.
BOLIN (CONT'D)
(relieved)
Oh. Desna, it's just you. For a
second there, I thought you were-
Eska walks up next to Desna. Bolin freaks out again.
BOLIN (CONT'D)
(terrified)
AAAAHHHHH! IT'S ESKA FOR REAL!
Opal looks at Bolin strangely.
ESKA
(flatly)
Relax, Bolin. I have already
pardoned you for your previous rash
abandonment of our broken semblance
of a relationship.
Bolin loosens up.
BOLIN
(sighs)
Oh. Sorry, I just thinking that,
you know, I'm still living in the
past. Have to get over it.
Desna and Eska walk over Bolin and Opal.
OPAL
So, is she one of your
ex-girlfriends?
BOLIN
(reluctantly)
Yep... Opal, this is my... darling
ex-girlfriend, Eska.
(to Eska)
Eska, this is my wonderful new
girlfriend, Opal.
Opal holds out her hand politely to Eska.
OPAL
Nice to meet you.
Eska stares at Opal blankly. She looks down at Opal's hand, and then back up at her face.
ESKA
(flatly)
Your new girlfriend seems...
docile... She will indeed be
serviceable to you for a decent
period of time.
Opal looks at Eska confused.
OPAL
Um... thanks?
Bolin smiles squeamishly while looking at the two girls.
BOLIN
So... yeah... It's great that you
two girls get to... meeting each
other for the first time. Isn't
that just... just nice?...
He clears his throat and looks serious.
BOLIN
So what brings you two here?
DESNA
(flatly)
Cousin Korra has summoned us to
assist her in defeating the Red
Lotus. We will do our best to help
if the situation demands it.
OPAL
(enthusiastically)
You two are Korra's cousins? Well,
it's great to have you in our home.
I hope you have found yourselves
comfortable here.
DESNA
(flatly)
Indeed.
Eska looks to the right and sees Huan in the middle of working on a painting.
ESKA
(flatly)
Who is that over there? I do not
believe we have yet been
acquainted.
OPAL
Oh, that's my brother, Huan. He's
an artist...
She looks to the side with a questionable look.
OPAL (CONT'D)
... so to speak.
Eska walks over to him and Desna follows. She stops next to Huan and observes the painting. Huan continues painting not being distracted. He holds up his paint brush with black paint holding his chin with his other hand thoughtfully.
ESKA
(flatly)
What is this piece of which you are
crafting.
Huan holds up his hands in front of himself dignified.
HUAN
(epically)
This... is my latest masterpiece!
It represents the turmoil that
dwells within a person's very soul!
Eska stands in front of the picture and observes it. The painting is basically several simple curved lines drawn all around with no correlation and place completely at random.
ESKA
(flatly)
It's so random... so nonsensical...
so unoriginal...
After a moment, she smiles slightly.
ESKA
I like it.
Huan holds his chin up and nods agreeably.
HUAN
Thank you... Thank you very much...
Perhaps you should try your own
hand at art. Have you ever
considered doing ice sculpturing?
ESKA
(flatly)
I would find that most amusing.
Opal's jaw is dropped in confusion as she watches them.
OPAL
(slowly)
How did you ever end up dating
someone like her?
Bolin looks at Opal and chuckles awkwardly.
INT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE / LIVING ROOM - DAY
Lin and Su are sitting at the couches as Korra, Jinora, and Mako open the doors and walk up to them.
KORRA
Su. I need your help with
something.
Su and Lin stand up.
SU
Absolutely anything you need,
Korra, I will provide it.
KORRA
Well, the thing is, I don't think I
can take on Rukhirim myself... but
I know someone who is strong enough
to do it.
She pauses and breathes out.
KORRA (CONT'D)
I think Kuvira should take on him.
Su immediately starts to fume with anger and shock. Even Jinora and Mako appear surprised.
SU
WHAT?!
KORRA
I know she's done some terrible
things in the past, but if you
could just give her a chance-
SU
(furiously)
NO! Absolutely not! That is
completely out of the question!
KORRA
Su, these are desperate times! We
need Kuvira!
SU
No we don't! Kuvira is a traitor,
and a criminal, and she will spend
the rest of her life in prison for
her crimes!
LIN
Kid, I don't think it is such a
good idea. Kuvira is dangerous.
KORRA
But I know there is still good in
her! I talked with her in the
Spirit World and I know she wants a
second chance.
SU
She doesn't deserve a second
chance! She had a chance long
beforehand to mend her ways, and
she refused!
KORRA
Look, I'm not saying that you
should release her and completely
pardon her crimes. Maybe she can
help us like Hiroshi Sato did. She
can help us figure out a strategic
way to stop Rukhirim. Just let her
out this once, then you can lock
her away again once everything is
resolved.
MAKO
Korra has a point. Kuvira is one of
the strongest military leaders in
all of the Earth Kingdom. She'd be
our best bet to face against
Rukhirim.
Korra holds Su's shoulder and looks at her endearingly.
KORRA (CONT'D)
Please, Su. I know you have your
hatred for her... but could you
please put your feelings aside and
at least let me talk to her?
Su closes her eyes and tenses her face in consideration. She looks back up at Korra.
SU
All right... my captain of the
guard will let you in to see her.
She is locked away in a prison
outside the city.
Korra smiles compassionately.
KORRA
Thank you, Su. I promise I will
make the best of this.
EXT. KUVIRA'S PRISON - DAY
Korra, Mako, and Jinora are standing outside the prison gate on a mountain ridge. Jinora looks at Korra concerned.
JINORA
I don't know if this is really such
a good idea. Remember how Zaheer
tried to trick us back in the
Spirit World?
KORRA
Yes, but this is different. I've
talked with Kuvira before. I know I
can trust her... to some extent.
MAKO
I just hope you know what you're
doing.
Korra looks down concerned.
KORRA
Me too.
Korra walks up and the guard opens up the door. Korra walks inside.
INT. KUVIRA'S PRISON
A guard manually opens a platinum door letting Korra inside a narrow dimly lit platinum hallway.
GUARD
Approach her with caution. Call
back here if you need any help.
Korra walks down the hall and up to a cell with bars. Inside the small cell, Kuvira is sitting on the ground in rags, her head down, and her hair messed up and over her face. She glares up with an intense expression, but immediately turns sorrowful and hopeful when she sees Korra.
KUVIRA
Korra?
Korra smiles warmly.
KORRA
(softly)
Hey, Kuvira.
She stands up and walks up to the bars.
KUVIRA
What are you doing here?
KORRA
I wanted to see you again. Did you
receive all the letters I wrote?
Kuvira walks over to her desk and picks up a stack of paper to look at it.
KUVIRA
I've kept every one of them.
She turns her head down looking dismayed.
KUVIRA (CONT'D)
I'm sorry I didn't write back. I
didn't know what to say.
KORRA
That's okay. I understand.
Korra's expression changes to being serious.
KORRA (CONT'D)
But there's something serious going
on. The Red Lotus is back and
threatening the entire world. I
need your help to stop them.
Kuvira puts down the letters and closes her eyes.
KUVIRA
You don't need me.
KORRA
Yes I do. I can let you outside of
this prison to stop them.
KUVIRA
I don't deserve to be released from
my prison.
She turns to the back of the wall.
KUVIRA (CONT'D)
I did so many horrible things. How
could I have let myself become such
a tyrant to rule the nation and
nearly destroy Republic City- no,
the WORLD?! Su is right. I'm just a
monster who has ruined the lives of
everyone.
KORRA
No! That's not true! Don't you ever
say that about yourself! I know
there is still good in you. I've
told you this countless times in my
letters. You have an aspiration to
protect the world and use the
fullest of your abilities to bring
it into balance. You just need the
chance to redeem your honor.
Korra takes out a key and unlocks the cell door. She slides it open. Kuvira looks back at her astonished.
KORRA (CONT'D)
I'm giving this chance to you. I
know you can help set the world in
the right direction. You can set
things right.
Kuvira stands up and looks at Korra. Immediately, she starts flooding with tears. She runs up to Korra and hugs her while sobbing uncontrollably.
KUVIRA
(sobbing)
I'm so sorry, Korra! I'm so sorry
for everything! I could never repay
you for all the damage I've done!
She convulses and whimpers bitterly. Korra hugs her gently and rubs her back.
KORRA
It's okay, Kuvira. You don't need
to repay me for anything at all...
I forgive you...
She holds up her shoulders and looks at her.
KORRA (CONT'D)
Now get yourself ready. We don't
have much time to waste.
Kuvira sniffles and nods. Both of them run out of the hallway.
INT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE / ROOM - SUNSET
Opal walks into room, she stops to see Baatar Jr. sitting in a chair. He looks up at her in surprise and stands up.
BAATAR JR.
Opal?
Opal crosses her arms and looks at him angrily. Baatar Jr. sighs sorrowfully.
BAATAR JR.
Opal, I'm so sorry... for
everything I've done to you. I've
broken apart our family. I should
have never given my service to
Kuvira. I was just frustrated at my
life and didn't want to spend it
just so I could be only like Dad.
But I realize that my place is here
and I shouldn't be so ungrateful.
Opal's expression turns sad and apologetic.
BAATAR JR. (CONT'D)
Can you... ever forgive me?
Opal starts to tear up. She immediately hugs him and he hugs back.
OPAL
I'm just so glad that you're back
home.
BAATAR JR.
I promise to never betray you and
our family again... I love you,
sister.
OPAL
I love you too, Baatar.
Wing is standing outside the doorway sniffling while looking at them. Baatar Jr. and Opal look over to him.
OPAL
Wing? What is it?
He immediately straightens up.
WING
Oh, right. Korra wants us to gather
and discuss our plans.
They all run outside.
INT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE / LIVING ROOM - SUNSET
Korra and Kuvira are waiting in the room as most of Team Avatar, excluding Asami, walk inside along with Lin, Su, Wei, Wing, and Baatar Jr. Most of them, except for Jinora, Kai, and Mako, have stern disdainful looks at Kuvira. Korra walks up to them with Kuvira next to her looking concerned.
KORRA
Guys, I know you all must be upset
at Kuvira, but she's going to help
us out.
Just then, Asami walks inside. She looks at Kuvira and her eyes widen with fury.
ASAMI
(angrily)
You!
She walks up to Kuvira furiously. Kuvira holds back looking worried. Asami walks in front of her and WHACKS her in the face. Kuvira falls to the ground.
ASAMI
YOU KILLED MY FATHER!
Right as Asami is about to charge up to her, Korra and Jinora immediately hold her back by her arms.
KORRA
ASAMI! Please, calm down!
They pull her back and she stands still while glaring at Kuvira angrily. Kuvira looks up at everyone with a brokenhearted expression.
OPAL
Korra! You can't be serious! Why
would you let her out?!
BOLIN
Yeah! She's caused nothing but
trouble for us!
KORRA
Guys, PLEASE! Just listen to me!
Kuvira has changed! I know she has!
OPAL
Easy for you to say! You weren't
hurt by her in the same way that
she hurt us!
Kuvira stands up and looks at all of them earnestly.
KUVIRA
Look, I know that I have caused
nothing but misery for you. I've
learned that I was in the wrong
place, and I'm sorry for all the
problems I made. Right now, there
are a legion of tyrants out there
threatening to destroy our nation
and the entire world. I want to do
everything in my power to help you.
SU
Forget it! We all know that you
will use this chance to escape!
KUVIRA
Su, please! Why won't any of you
listen to me?!
LIN
We're already dealing with some
dangerous criminals, and we don't
need you to complicate things.
KORRA
What is your guys' problem?! Kuvira
just apologized! What more of a
confession do you need?!
SU
Kuvira, we know you would just use
this trickery to your advantage!
There is no way we would ever
believe you-
TOPH (O.S.)
(annoyed)
OH, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! WILL YOU
ALL JUST BELIEVE HER ALREADY?!
Everyone looks behind and sees Toph walk into the room.
OPAL
Grandma Toph?
TOPH
I can't believe I'm saying this,
but for once, the Avatar is the
only one who isn't a complete
blubbering idiot!
She turns back facing the group.
TOPH (CONT'D)
I can feel Kuvira's breathing, but
honestly, anyone with at least one
brain cell could figure out she's
telling the truth!
She turns to Lin and Su.
TOPH (CONT'D)
If both of you girls had just
picked up my truth seeing ability
like I was trying to teach you, you
wouldn't have had any of the
trouble you did with Aiwei!
Lin and Su look to the side embarrassed.
LIN
Right... Sorry, Chief.
Toph turns back to Korra and Kuvira.
TOPH
You all need to put aside your hurt
feelings and realize Kuvira is on
your side. You're going to need her
to defeat... whoever this guy is
you're facing right now.
KORRA
Kuvira is probably the best person
I know to take on Rukhirim. He may
be old, but he's the most powerful
earthbender I've seen in my life.
Toph smirks and rubs her chin.
TOPH
Huh. Some old man who's competing
with me for the title of "Greatest
Earthbender in the World"? Sounds
like I could give this guy a run
for his money.
KORRA
If we're gonna defeat him, we need
to avoid him using his skeleton-
bending against us.
TOPH
WHAT?! You're telling me that this
guy's a crazy skeleton-bender?!
She holds up her hands looking annoyed.
TOPH (CONT'D)
Pffh! Well then forget it! I may be
old, but I'm not risking my bones
to be crushed by this lunatic!
She walks out of the room.
TOPH (CONT'D)
You all can face against Rukhirim
yourselves! I'm going back to the
Swamp!
Everyone watches Toph walk away. Then they all look back to Korra and Kuvira.
KUVIRA
Look, right now we don't have any
time to waste. We need to assemble
our resources and figure out a
strategy against Rukhirim. I am
willing to go back into my prison
cell once we are finished.
Su looks up at Kuvira.
SU
All right... We'll meet up with
Fire Lord Izumi and Chief Tonraq
later tonight and reconvene to make
our battle strategy.
Everyone walks out of the room, most of them still have angry looks at Kuvira. She walks up to Baatar Jr. who is the last to walk out.
KUVIRA
Baatar... please, I just wanted to
say that-
BAATAR JR.
Forget it, Kuvira! I'm not going to
forgive you! You were willing to
take me out just so that you could
seize Republic City for yourself!
He pauses looking at her sternly.
BAATAR JR. (CONT'D)
You know... I used to think I was
in love with you... but now I see
that there really is no love in
your eyes.
He walks out of the room. Kuvira starts to tear up.
INT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE / MEETING ROOM - NIGHT
The domes of the city are now closed. Korra, Kuvira, Mako, Bolin, and Jinora walk into one building to a wide room with a large table. Standing next to the table are Lin, Su, Baatar Jr., Asami, Izumi, Desna, Eska, Tonraq, and Kya. Korra happily runs up to Tonraq and hugs him. Jinora runs up to Kya.
KORRA
Dad! I'm so glad you're here!
TONRAQ
I'm glad to see you're all right,
Korra. I'm going to help fight
against the Red Lotus once again.
Jinora hugs Kya.
JINORA
Aunt Kya! It's so great to see you
again!
KYA
It's great to see you too, Jinora!
JINORA
Are my dad and the other airbenders
here?
KYA
No. Sorry. Your dad's been busy
keeping Republic City together, but
he should be here by tomorrow.
Tonraq looks over at Kuvira. His expression becomes stern.
TONRAQ
Kuvira...
Kuvira's eyes widen in worry and uneasiness. Tonraq walks up to her and pauses for a moment. Then he holds up his hand to her and smiles.
TONRAQ (CONT'D)
(warmly)
It's good to have you back on our
side, Captain. I haven't forgotten
the favor you did in saving my
life.
Kuvira smiles back and shakes his hand.
KUVIRA
Thank you, Chief Tonraq. I promise
to do anything in my power to end
this conflict.
Izumi walks up to them.
IZUMI
Well good, then. We'll need all the
military experience available in
order to win.
Mako, Bolin, and Korra bow respectfully to Izumi.
MAKO
My lord.
KORRA
Good to have you helping us, Fire
Lord Izumi.
IZUMI
In any normal situation of national
conflict, I would not be so
immediately inclined to incite a
war. However, considering the
threat this evil organization poses
to the stability of world peace, I
feel I have no choice but to assist
in this matter. The Fire Nation
army will soon arrive and be ready
to fight on your side, Avatar.
KUVIRA
In that case we must waste no time
in assembling our resources and
making our move.
She turns to Korra.
KUVIRA (CONT'D)
Korra, tell us absolutely
everything on what Rukhirim and his
Supremacist allies are capable of.
KORRA
In addition to being a skeleton-
bender, Rukhirim has mastered every
type of earthbending there is. It's
like he's some kind of an avatar of
earthbending. It will be impossible
to get in close range of him
without being crushed.
KUVIRA
Even if he can control every form
of earth, there's no way he would
be able to bend platinum as well.
We need to assemble all the
platinum we can so we can encase
him and prevent him from doing
anything.
She walks up to the table.
KUVIRA (CONT'D)
Once we track down the
Supremacists, we need to isolate
Rukhirim in an open area and fly a
blimp overhead to drop a platinum
case trapping him inside.
LIN
And how do you expect to do that?
Even if we corner him in an area,
he could easily evade and counter
our attacks. There's no way we can
keep him still and drop a case on
him with such accuracy.
KUVIRA
We'll have to use our mecha suits
to contain him, but you're right,
Chief Beifong. That won't be
enough. If we only had some type of
flexible element that was durable
and unbendable, we could prevent
him from escaping.
Asami frowns and looks down, then looks back up at Kuvira.
ASAMI
I think I have something that could
help.
Kuvira and the others look over at Asami.
ASAMI (CONT'D)
When I was in the Spirit World, I
had the idea of creating a clean
energy source that wasn't as
unstable as the spirit vines you
used. I've invented a power source
and created cannons that are able
to shoot energy beams. However,
these energy beams are not powerful
enough to obliterate, they can only
exert force. But that might be
enough to use against Rukhirim
since he won't be able to bend it.
KUVIRA
If we could construct some
manageable cannons to the mechs,
maybe we could use the beams to
create a force field and fence
Rukhirim into an area, thereby
allowing us to calculate the
coordinates to drop the case and
encase him. Do we have any of this
energy supplied in Zaofu?
ASAMI
I imported some batteries to Zaofu
once my company had manufactured
them.
BAATAR JR.
We have a supply of batteries in
stock in our military department.
KUVIRA
Miss Sato, I need you to work with
Baatar to equip our mechs with
these cannons. How long will it
take to complete them?
BAATAR JR.
If we start working now, we could
have them finished sometime by
tomorrow.
Kuvira nods at them.
KUVIRA
You two get to working on those
cannons and work on them overnight.
The rest of us will strategize our
attack on the Red Lotus.
Baatar Jr. and Asami nod and run out of the room.
KUVIRA (CONT'D)
Now Korra has informed me that
their next location of attack is Ba
Sing Se. We will need to gather our
forces and fly over to protect the
city.
INT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE / MEETING ROOM - NIGHT
The meeting is over and everyone exits the room. Izumi exits the room and Mako and Bolin walk up to her.
MAKO
(skeptically)
Um, excuse me, Fire Lord Izumi? May
I have your permission to speak.
Izumi turns to them.
IZUMI
Of course, Detective Mako.
MAKO
My lord, I know this may not be my
place to ask, but I wanted know if
you could help me with something.
Through an accident, I lost my
ability to create lighting. Since
you helped Korra learn to create
lighting, do you know what I could
do to regain my ability?
Izumi smiles at him.
IZUMI
I cannot determine what your
condition is. However, I do know
that there are multiple means of
initiating firebending through
discipline and mentality.
Firebending has many capabilities,
some of which we still don't know.
I would encourage you to consider
perhaps discovering a new way of
creating lighting.
Mako smiles and bows to her.
MAKO
Thank you, my lord.
He walks away. Bolin walks up to Izumi anxiously.
BOLIN
Ooh! Ooh! Mrs. Fire Lord! May I
speak with you too?
IZUMI
Certainly, Commander Bolin.
BOLIN
Okay, okay, so I know that the Fire
Nation army is headed to Zaofu,
but, I mean, does that mean that...
my lavabenders are going to be in
the army too?
IZUMI
Of course. The Earthen Fire squad
is part of my militia. You will be
able to reunite with them and
command them to fight this battle.
Your lavabenders are coming.
He pumps his fists.
BOLIN
(excitedly)
Yes! HA-HA! Thank you, my lord!
This is going to be awesome!
He pauses and looks at Izumi awkwardly.
BOLIN (CONT'D)
Uh, you- you don't have a problem
with me geeking out, do you?
IZUMI
Oh, not at all. You may express
your joy through whatever quirks
you wish to act upon.
Bolin runs off excitedly.
BOLIN
All right! Let's go LAVABENDERS!
EXT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE - DAWN
Korra stands in the middle of the area to see the domes of the city slowly open up and reveal the partial morning light of the horizon.
Su walks up to her.
SU
Korra? May I ask you something?
Korra turns back to Su who looks saddened.
SU (CONT'D)
You spoke with Aiwei in the Spirit
World. Is he... is he all right?
Korra pauses for a moment.
KORRA
He's doing all right. He said he
was sorry for betraying you and
wishes he could make it up to you.
Su looks down thoughtfully.
SU
Oh... well...
She has a deep sigh with a look of sadness.
SU (CONT'D)
That's good to know... I'm glad
he's all right.
She turns around and walks a few steps away.
KORRA
You know, Su, you shouldn't keep
bearing this grudge against Kuvira.
If you'd just open yourself up,
you'd realize that she's a
different person... maybe then...
you'll be able to forgive her.
Su starts to tear up.
Suddenly the alarm of the city goes off. Korra and Su look around anxiously.
KORRA
What's going on? Why's the alarm
going off?
SU
It's an invasion! Someone is
approaching the city!
Korra looks over to the valley far away and sees clusters of armies marching with several blimps flying above them. The blimps are brown and have the Red Lotus insignia on the sides.
Korra's eyes widen in deep and utter shock.
KORRA
(horrified)
Oh no... What have I done?!
INT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE / MEETING ROOM - DAWN
Korra and Su rush inside to see, Kuvira, Lin, Team Avatar, and the Metal Clan.
KORRA
We're being attacked! The Red Lotus
must have followed us here! We have
to evacuate the city!
KUVIRA
We can't! They're attacking us on
all sides!
SU
No one is leaving! We're standing
our ground and fighting off this
army for as long as we can!
LIN
Guards! Deploy the troops and seal
off the domes and the train lines!
GUARD
Yes, Chief!
The guards run out.
KUVIRA
The rest of us need to alert the
others and gather what forces we
can! If they break through the
domes, we'll just have to fight
them off! Let's hurry everyone!
Everyone runs out urgently. The domes close up as the forces move closer in.
INT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE / ART GALLERY
Bolin runs up to the area and sees Desna, Eska, and Huan.
BOLIN
Eska! Desna! We're under attack!
Huan is observing Eska as she is carving a giant ice sculpture with waterbending in the shape of a skull. Desna watches from a couple meters away. When Eska is finished, Huan looks at the giant ice skull with intrigue.
HUAN
(epically)
Magnificent! I've never seen such a
wondrous and vibrant display of
characteristic qualities!
Eska looks at Huan and smiles simply. Huan holds up his fists up in front of her.
HUAN
Eska, you truly are...
(takes a breath)
... one of a kind!
BOLIN
(frustrated)
GUYS! WE. ARE. UNDER. ATTACK!
Desna and Eska look at Bolin and run up to him. He runs out of the area and they follow him.
INT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE
Everyone rushes outside to the middle of the area. Korra and the others look up at the dome.
KORRA
So what now?
KUVIRA
If we're lucky, we'll be able to
hold them off. But if we're not...
EXT. ZAOFU / BATTLEFIELD - DAWN
Several Zaofu blimps take off from next to the domes and fly toward the enemy. On the ground, several square metal areas mechanically slide open and a elevated platform rises with a platoon of mechs and tanks. Once the platform rises completely, the mechs run off toward the battlefield with the tanks following slowly behind.
On the Red Lotus's side, several sentries gather and lift up giant rocks with earthbending. They convert the rocks into lava and launch them in unison with their arms. The lava rocks smash all over the field, some of them crashing into the tanks or the mechs.
Some of the mechs run by and shoots some cables and use flamethrowers. The sentries dodge the attacks while running up, and the firebenders block against the flames. Some waterbenders take out some water from their storage tanks and blast them at the mechs freezing them into place. As the mechs struggle to break through the ice, some earthbenders shoot bursts of earth from the ground straight up at them and send them flying across the battle field. When they land, some earthbenders run up and cover the limbs with lava.
Up in the sky, the Red Lotus blimps have earthbenders who shoot lava at the Zaofu blimps and take them out. Near the domes, some battlement posts shoot tow cables at the blimps. The hooks pierce through the shell of the blimps. Some sentries exit the blimps and slide down the inclines of the cables. When they approach the battlements, they take out some detonators and throw them at the posts. The detonators latch on and explode the posts. Some Red Lotus metalbenders on the blimps rip the hooks and cables off the shell.
Three blimps approach the dome of the Beifong Estate and latch on. Several earthbenders hold up some mounds of earth, combine them together, morph them into giant drills, and convert them into lava. They spin the enormous lava drills at high speed and begin to penetrate the seams of the dome.
INT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE
The group starts to see the drill poke through and it increases in size and gains more and more circumference.
KORRA
They're breaking through!
When the drill becomes a certain size, it stops spinning and lava seeps around the seams of the dome. On the outside, the earthbenders pull the lava on either side and rip the corner of the dome open. The tear is big enough to where the sky is seen.
From the opening some sentry drop through and take out gliders with very jagged designs and fly inside.
KUVIRA
Attack the intruders!
Several soldiers line up and shoot cables at the gliding sentries. The sentries deflect the cables by kicking with airbending. The airbenders fly up and land on the ground attacking anyone in sight. They fight against the soldiers who throw rocks and giant metal plates, but the airbender sentries a dodge or blast the rocks and metal away. The airbenders long range attacks knocks over several soldiers.
All of Team Avatar fights against them with their respective elements. Every attack they throw only knocks them out of the way.
One airbender runs up to Kuvira and throws a blast. She jumps out of the way and swipes two metal plates that wrap around his hands. She thrashes to the side and throws him against a building wall and slams into him. She pins him to the ground and throws three plates on his mouth and feet.
Wei and Wing throw several rocks at two opposing airbenders. The airbenders swipe some waves at them to which they block with earth shields. Right at that moment, two vertical water waves that knock the airbenders back. Wei and Wing turn back to see Desna and Eska flipping forward and throwing rapid water attacks pushing the opponents farther back. They stop and pose holding their guard up as they are between Wei and Wing.
WEI
(humorously)
Whoa! Looks like we've got some
competition here!
WING
(humorously)
Trying to be the better twin
fighters, aren't you?!
DESNA
(flatly)
Don't try to compete with us. You
will surely lose.
Desna and Eska throw rapid icicles forward and Wei and Wing join them. The two sets of twins continue fighting against the airbenders with earth and water techniques.
Korra is throwing some fire and earth attacks around. At one moment she sees Xu-Xing fly in and land.
KORRA
Xu-Xing!
He runs off in one direction and heads toward Jinora. While throwing some air blasts, Jinora looks to the side and sees Xu-Xing running at her. She thrusts at him, but he spins his hands bending the air blast away. He leaps at her and grabs her torso with his legs flipping her over onto the ground. He pins her down with his hand and covers her mouth with a gag cloth. She instantly faints.
KORRA
JINORA!
Xu-Xing picks her up, takes out his glider and flies off with her.
Over to the side, Korra sees two other airbenders take down Kai and Opal fainting them with clothes and taking off on gliders.
KORRA
OPAL! KAI! NO!
Xu-Xing and the other two sentries fly up through the opening on the dome.
Korra frantically looks around, runs up to one sentry, kicks a block of earth at him and takes his staff. She opens up the glider and flies up. Mako looks up at her.
MAKO
KORRA! WAIT! DON'T FOLLOW THEM!
Korra keeps on flying and jets through the opening.
EXT. ZAOFU / MOUNTAINS - MORNING
Xu-Xing and the other sentries, still carrying Jinora, Opal, and Kai, fly up across the mountainside behind Zaofu. Korra starts to catch up with them. She spin kicks an air wave in front of her at them. They spread out and dodge the wave. They fly around rapidly and sway around the mountain edges. Korra keeps up with them and flies right behind them.
Xu-Xing kicks his two feet behind which hits Korra's glider. Is is momentarily caught off balance, but she stabilizes and flies faster.
Kai slowly starts to wake up as he is being held by one of the sentries. He is now wide awake and grabs the sentry spinning him around in the middle of the air and throwing him off. Kai grabs onto the glider and adjusts flying up next to Korra.
KAI
Korra! What's going on?!
KORRA
They've got Jinora and Opal!
Suddenly, a fire blast whooshes by. Some firebenders from a nearby Red Lotus blimp are attacking them. Korra and Kai swerve around and try to avoid the attacks. One of the fire bursts hits the edge of the left wing of Kai's glider. It catches fire and he starts to fall and spin out of control screaming.
KORRA
KAI!
KAI
I'LL BE OKAY! JUST SAVE THEM!
As Kai keeps falling, Korra looks ahead and chases after Xu-Xing and the other sentry. They fly straight into a cave opening and Korra dives right in.
INT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE
The group continues to fight, but then the airbender sentries all start taking out their gliders and fly back through the opening.
MAKO
What's going on?! Why are they
retreating?!
Lin hears a message through her radio set.
GUARD (O.S.)
(radio)
Chief! The armies on the outside
battlefield are retreating!
INT. GREEN CRYSTAL CAVERN
Korra flies through the tunnel area and into a more narrow area. She retracts her glider and lands on the ground. She starts running through the tunnel. The cave has green crystals all around lighting the way.
She runs up to an open area and sees Xu-Xing standing by himself facing Korra.
KORRA
Xu-Xing! Where's Jinora and Opal?!
Why have you taken them?!
Xu-Xing doesn't respond. He just glares up at her with a stern expression.
KORRA
Why aren't you saying anything?!
ANSWER ME!
He simply squints his eyes.
Korra intensifies with anger and throws a fire blast at him. Xu-Xing thrashes air at the flame, then spins his hands above him and thrusts a gust forward. Korra holds her hands forward in a triangle parting the wind. She then grips her hands and pulls backward bending some green crystals behind Xu-Xing. He doesn't look back and backflips over the crystals.
Korra grabs the crystals and pulls out some more from behind her. She jumps and double spin kicks the rocks at him. Xu-Xing chops at the crystals slicing them in have as they shoot at him. He spins his arms while standing in place making several horizontal air slices at Korra. She air shields around herself negating the attacks. Next she holds up her fists and pulls them down causing a part of the ceiling to turn into lava and fall on Xu-Xing. He air shields upward defending against and cooling the lava.
Korra thrusts an air blast forward, but notices a fire blast coming from her right and tries to block. She is knocked over as Yviron runs in and shoots fire at her rapidly. Korra blocks with two air swipes and then an earth shield. But then Yviron kicks and breaks the shield knocking her over. Xu-Xing blasts at her from the front side and pushes her back.
Korra tries to get up but she is hit in the back with water from Qoronus behind her. All three assassins attack her at once, but she spin kicks on the ground spinning air deflecting the attacks and throwing herself back on her feet.
Qoronus throws a large water stream toward Korra. She curves the oncoming attack and bends the water into her grip. She whips the water around at Yviron and Xu-Xing who jump and firebend and airbend respectively at the water. Qoronus shoots some icicles at Korra who knocks them away with her water.
She is attacked by all three and her water supply dies down progressively. Once the opposing attacks get closer and closer, she triggers the Avatar state and spins herself into the air with airbending. While in the air, she throws some massive fire swipes, air blasts, shoots lighting, and throws rapid rock crystals at them. Qoronus shoots another stream of water behind her, but Korra catches it, converts it into ice and throws icicles all around them. They dodge and defend against the attacks. Korra then propels herself downward and slams her fist into the ground creating a huge shock wave blowing the three assassins back.
Korra gets up and exits the Avatar state. She starts to run, but then instantly stops in place and freezes. She grunts as she is immobile. Her limbs start shaking and moving on their own. She starts screaming as she being controlled and is lifted up in the air.
Rukhirim walks up behind her with a shaking clawed hand held up at Korra. He moves his arms and turns her around to face him as she is still screaming.
KORRA
(struggling)
No! NO!
The three assassins walk up and surround her. Rukhirim grins slightly as his arms are still shaking.
RUKHIRIM
At long last... I finally have you
within my grasp, Avatar.
She looks at him completely terrified and slowly starts to lose consciousness. She closes her eyes and drops her head down as she faints. Rukhirim slowly descends her, lays her on the ground, and lets go of her.
RUKHIRIM
Take her onto the airship with the
two airbender girls and head back
to the hideout.
EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
Kai gets up off the ground and sees an airship far above landed near the upper mountainside. The platform extends out as the three assassins walk up holding the three unconscious girls. Qoronus is carrying Korra, Yviron is carrying Opal, and Xu-Xing is carrying Jinora. Kai looks at them horrified.
KAI
(devastated)
No.
Rukhirim walks up behind them, the platform closes off, and the blimp takes off.
Kai looks up angrily and starts to run toward it. But then he stops, considers for a moment then turns back to Zaofu. He takes out the glider and flies back.
INT. ZAOFU / BEIFONG ESTATE - DAY
The dome is still closed with the opening still on the roof. The whole team walks back and forth confused.
MAKO
I don't get it! Why would they
start a battle with Zaofu just to
leave as soon as they arrive.
KUVIRA
They must have been after something
they came to obtain.
Kai flies in through the opening toward the group.
BOLIN
Kai!
He lands on the ground, drops his glider and pants.
LIN
Kid, what happened?
Kai looks up at them worried and still panting.
KAI
(panting)
They... they got Korra... and Opal
and Jinora... I'm so sorry.
They whole group is in utter shock.
MAKO
(devastated)
No... Korra...
INT. RED LOTUS HIDEOUT / PRISON ROOM
Yviron is holding Opal and Jinora by their collars and throw them into a prison cell and shuts the bars as they are in the middle of waking up. Both of them look up at the assassins angrily.
YVIRON
You will both be used as hostages
to barter against our enemies.
Since you are both the daughters of
Tenzin and Suyin Beifong, that
should work very nicely in our
favor.
JINORA
(angrily)
If you're also using us to get to
Korra, it's not going to work!
Yviron smiles sharply.
YVIRON
Oh, we don't need you to get her.
We already have your Avatar friend,
and we plan to do what we will to
her right now.
Jinora and Opal look shocked and worried.
Rukhirim walks up to them in front of the bars.
RUKHIRIM
While we are busy carrying out our
procedures with the Avatar, you
will both stay put until we use you
for matters of negotiation.
He turns to the side and starts to walk away.
OPAL
Do you all realize what you're
doing?! What your plans will do?!
Rukhirim stops walking still looking forward.
RUKHIRIM
We are starting the beginning of a
proper glorious revolution.
JINORA
You're all INSANE! You're bringing
about the destruction of the world
based on some IDIOTIC philosophy
that killing the Avatar and every
monarch will bring peace! It's
completely arrogant and stupid!
You've become blinded by your
senseless passion!
Rukhirim's face becomes more and more angry as Jinora yells at him. He slowly turns his face to her.
JINORA (CONT'D)
You'll NEVER destroy the Avatar!
She's going to defeat all of you
and make sure your plans never
become a reality!
Rukhirim glares at both of them with pure rage. He suddenly claws his hand at them and controls their bodies. They shriek and scream in pure agony as he lifts them slightly above the ground. Both of them shake and vibrate as Rukhirim's arm shakes violently.
After several seconds, he lets go and drops them on the ground. Jinora and Opal have tears of pain in their eyes as they struggle to look up to Rukhirim. He holds out his finger at them still glaring with rage.
RUKHIRIM
(intense and angry)
You will NEVER... speak out against
me again.
He proceeds to walk out of the room.
RUKHIRIM (CONT'D)
Xu-Xing, guard their cell.
Yviron and Qoronus walk out as well as Xu-Xing walks back and stands against the wall.
INT. RED LOTUS HIDEOUT
Korra is held up against the wall unconscious with her arms spread out and her hands and forearms covered in rock formations. Rukhirim enters the room, walks up to her, and looks at her.
Korra slowly starts to wake up. As soon as she makes eye contact with Rukhirim, she is immediately pushed up against the wall by his bending. She grunts and moans in pain.
RUKHIRIM
I can't believe how easy it was to
capture you. Zaheer was a fool. He
overstepped his bounds by holding
the entire Air Nation hostage, when
all he needed...
(holds up his finger)
... was just one; One or more close
friends of yours to motivate you to
rescue them, leading you right into
our trap.
Korra struggles to look up at him with fear in her eyes.
KORRA
Please... don't kill me... The
world needs the Avatar to stay in
balance...
Rukhirim starts to laugh and cackle in a menacing way.
RUKHIRIM
(laughing)
You honestly think I want to kill
you? After all the chances I had
to do so?
KORRA
But... you said the Avatar wasn't
in your plans.
RUKHIRIM
I never said such a thing. I said
exactly what you needed to hear so
that you wouldn't see us as a
threat to yourself. As a result,
you were more inclined to come to
directly to us and challenge me. I
don't know where you gained the
knowledge of my ability, but even
that didn't stop you from coming to
us! It was all too easy!
He tightens his grip on her and she continues to strain painfully.
KORRA
(struggling)
It... it hurts...
Rukhirim nods solemnly.
RUKHIRIM
Yes... I know it does...
KORRA
Ugh... How are you even... doing
it?
He looks up at her with raised eyebrows.
RUKHIRIM
It's fascinating, isn't it? To see
what all benders are capable of.
I've always been pushing my talents
and learning every style and form
of earthbending there is. This
ability to bend someone's bones...
I first had the idea during my
travels... from meeting a young man
named Noatak.
KORRA
Noatak?... You knew Amon?
RUKHIRIM
Yes, that was the name he went by
during his siege of Republic City.
But Noatak was never part of the
Red Lotus, nor did he have any
knowledge of our existence. Outside
the Red Lotus, I lived my life in
secrecy as a wanderer. I meet him
when he was just a boy. He ran away
from his home in the Northern Water
Tribe. He was tired and famished. I
looked after him and nursed him
back to health, and we became
friends. Though our philosophies
didn't always see eye to eye, I was
fascinated by his system of ideals.
Noatak was brilliant. He strived to
bring equality to the world, and I
encouraged him to pursue his dream.
But one day, he revealed to me his
secret power of bloodbending, which
he could achieve at any time of
day. Since we had grown fond of
each other, he felt no need to
eliminate me, and we both parted on
our separate ways. That discovery
inspired me to realize my greatest
belief... Nothing is unbendable.
Even platinum has its weakness.
He walks over to one corner of the room next to some skeletons lying on the floor.
RUKHIRIM (CONT'D)
I was inspired to find my own way
to control the elements within the
human body. Every element exists in
a person's system. Even fire exists
in some undiscovered way.
He bends up a skeleton effortlessly with his arm up to his eye level.
RUKHIRIM (CONT'D)
At first, I practiced on these...
dry bones. It is a nearly
impossible technique to achieve. I
tore every muscle, every ligament
in my body just to figure it out.
After years of pain and
concentration... I finally figured
it out, and I was ready to try it
on real flesh.
He grips his fist and shatters the skeleton into dust. Korra shutters in terror. He walks back to her.
RUKHIRIM
The Red Lotus sought to destroy me
once they realized my potential. I
survived and established the
Supremacists to achieve equilibrium
in our own way. Yes, we plan to
terminate every world leader, but
if we stop there, the world will
never find true balance. Rebels
will take charge and reestablish
government control all over again.
So when no one is in charge, I will
take over as the supreme leader to
guide the world into a time where
they no longer need monarchs. And I
when my time has passed, the nature
of disorder will take its course.
INT. RED LOTUS HIDEOUT / PRISON ROOM
Jinora and Opal are sitting sadly in their cell. They look across at Xu-Xing and walk over to the bars facing him.
JINORA
Xu-Xing. How could you be following
Rukhirim. You have this amazing
gift of airbending. Why would you
waste it for a life of servitude to
this man?
Xu-Xing turns his face away from them.
OPAL
(begging)
Please, Xu-Xing. You don't have to
do this. You can save us and the
Avatar and live a good life.
He turns his head forward and looks down. He has a look of deep sadness in his face.
XU-XING
(softly)
There is no life... there is only
darkness. My only purpose is to
serve the dark lord. I have no
other purpose.
OPAL
But it doesn't have to be that way.
You can choose to do good. You have
a choice. You can have the free
will to do so.
XU-XING
Lord Rukhirim has taken free will
away from me, and I have gained
true enlightenment. There is no
going back for me.
Jinora and Opal look at him with concern.
INT. RED LOTUS HIDEOUT
KORRA
If you have me now... why don't you
just kill me?
RUKHIRIM
Why would I want to kill you? You
are the Avatar. You are the
centerpiece to this entire world.
Killing you would only lead the
world into complete chaos. In order
for me to bring balance to this
world, I need you... alive.
He walks up close to her.
RUKHIRIM (CONT'D)
That is why you are going to help
me. I need you, Avatar.
Korra's face fills with pure anger.
KORRA
WHAT?! What make you think I am
EVER going to help you?!
RUKHIRIM
It is your destiny to bring balance
to this world. I will help you to
do it. Your whole life, you have
been restrained from using your
full potential. Ever since you were
a little girl, the White Lotus, and
all your friends and masters have
kept you from being free. They have
blinded you... imprisoned you from
being the true Avatar. They have
fed you lies and brainwashed you.
KORRA
NO! YOU'RE CRAZY! YOU'RE LYING!
RUKHIRIM
You've always wanted to be the
Avatar. but everyone around you has
held you back, trying to convince
you that the world doesn't need the
Avatar anymore. They are lying! The
world does need you, and I can help
you save it!
KORRA
NO! YOU'RE NOT MAKING ANY SENSE!
RUKHIRIM
Can't you see what they've done to
you, Korra?! They've tainted your
point of view so you see me as
evil! I am not evil! I am
RIGHTEOUS! I'm trying to save
you! Let me purge this darkness
from your mind!
He pulls Korra off the wall. She screams as he place her on a stone chair and strap her hands and feet with rocks.
KORRA
AHHH! NO! NOOO! WHAT ARE YOU
DOING! LET ME GO! PLEASE! LET
ME GO!
RUKHIRIM
I know what poison they've used to
infect your mind! Don't worry! I
have learned a technique from the
Dai Li that can help with cleansing
this impurity!
He takes out some tiny stones from his sleeve and bends them to circle around Korra's head. They spin faster and faster. Green crystals start to float around the area.
KORRA
NO! NOOO! AAAHHHH!
RUKHIRIM
LET GO, KORRA! YOU WILL BE SAFE
SOON ENOUGH! LET GO!
The tiny stones stop spinning and grip her head back. She screams as her eyes start to glow.
INT. KORRA'S MIND
Korra appears within a dark canvas. She's wearing her original clothes and her hair is longer and in tails. She looks back and sees the White Lotus council appear. They look at her with spite.
WHITE LOTUS LEADER
You've failed your test Korra. You
haven't mastered the spiritual side
of bending. You will never be a
fully realized Avatar.
KORRA
WHAT?! But I am a fully realized
Avatar!
Tenzin walks up behind her angrily. She turns around frantically to him.
TENZIN
Korra, you deliberately disobeyed
me by leaving the South Pole!
KORRA
But... but Tenzin, I-
TENZIN
No buts, Korra! YOU ARE NEVER TO
LEAVE THE SOUTH POLE AGAIN! EVER!
He vanishes, and Tonraq walks up to her sternly.
TONRAQ
Korra! I told you, Unalaq is a
liar and a traitor! He was
manipulating you! Why didn't you
listen to me?!
KORRA
DAD! I'M SORRY! I DIDN'T KNOW!
TONRAQ
YOU'RE A DISGRACE TO THE ENTIRE
TRIBE! I'M ASHAMED TO EVEN CALL
YOU MY DAUGHTER!
He vanished as Korra desperately holds up her hand. Several others pass by with spiteful looks.
LIN
Things have only gotten worse since
you came to Republic City! GET OUT
OF MY SIGHT!
KUVIRA
I had to bring balance to the Earth
Empire while YOU sat in a
wheelchair and did NOTHING!
SU
How could you abandoned us in Zaofu
and leave us helpless to be
captured by Kuvira?!
TOPH
You really are the worst Avatar
ever!
Asami walks up to her furiously and slaps Korra in the face. Korra collapses on the ground.
ASAMI
You allowed my father to DIE! WHY
DIDN'T YOU SAVE HIM?!
Korra looks up at her miserably.
KORRA
WHAT?! ASAMI, I COULDN'T SAVE HIM!
ASAMI
(yelling)
YOU'RE THE AVATAR! YOU SHOULD BE
ABLE TO SAVE ANYONE!
She storms away. Korra tries to stand up and reaches out for her.
KORRA
NO! ASAMI! PLEASE!
She looks to the side and sees her dark self glaring at her with her eyes glowing. She whips out her platinum chain and swings it at Korra. She is knocked a long way back.
She tries to get up more injured and sees Mako and Bolin standing in front of her looking down angrily.
KORRA
Mako? Bolin? Please... help me.
Both of them slowly turn around and walk away from her. Tears stream down her face.
KORRA (CONT'D)
Guys?! GUYS, WAIT! PLEASE! DON'T
LEAVE ME!
She looks to her side and sees all of the past Avatars with Aang in front looking at her. All of them vanish from sight.
KORRA
NO! AANG! MY PAST LIVES! I CAN'T
LOSE YOU AGAIN!
She hears a familiar deep laughing as Vaatu flies up to her.
VAATU
You are weak... you are pathetic...
and that only makes me stronger!
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Korra's eyes widen in complete and utter devastation. She grips her head leaning upward and screams harshly.
KORRA
AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!
INT. RED LOTUS HIDEOUT
She jumps up from her bed screaming as Qoronus is healing her with water. She gasps heavily. Qoronus looks over to Rukhirim.
QORONUS
My lord, she has awakened.
Rukhirim runs up to her looking worried.
RUKHIRIM
Korra?! Are you all right?!
She looks up to him with worry.
KORRA
(terrified)
What going on?! It was awful!
RUKHIRIM
(reassuring)
Shh, it's okay, Korra. You just had
a nightmare.
She wraps her arms around him and sobs.
KORRA
(sobbing)
I don't know what was going on! I
was so terrified!
He holds her and caresses her hair gently.
RUKHIRIM
It's all right Korra. Your friends
betrayed you and brainwashed you.
But I saved you, and you're back
home safe with us.
She cries into his cloak.
RUKHIRIM (CONT'D)
Now... you have to destroy them
all. Do you understand?
She stops crying and sniffles. She looks up at him and her expression intensifies sternly.
KORRA
Yes... I understand.
Rukhirim smiles and nods.
RUKHIRIM
Yes. That's a good girl. You've
remembered.
He stands up and helps her onto her feet.
RUKHIRIM (CONT'D)
Now we must move. We have an
unfinished ceremony to attend.
He walks out of the room and she follows sternly.
INT. RED LOTUS HIDEOUT / RALLY
Rukhirim stands on a platform with the three assassins behind him and a massive group of Red Lotus members in front of the platform.
RUKHIRIM
MY BROTHERS! OUR DREAMS FOR WORLD
REFORMATION ARE FINALLY COMING TO A
REALITY! THE AVATAR IS ON OUR SIDE!
All of the members cheer loudly.
RUKHIRIM (CONT'D)
NOW ALLOW ME TO ANOINT THE NEWEST
MEMBER OF OUR BROTHERHOOD!
Korra walks on the platform wearing a hooded black robe. She kneels on one knee. Rukhirim takes her hood off.
RUKHIRIM (CONT'D)
AVATAR KORRA... YOU ARE NOW
OFFICIALLY A MEMBER... OF THE RED
LOTUS SUPREMACISTS!
The crowd of members goes wild and cheers. Korra opens her eyes and turns to the crowd with a solemn expression.
WRITTEN BY: BENJAMIN WEAVER