Ch 11 Peacekeepers
Khan was inside Beifong's office, getting interviewed for a job on the police force. Technically, he was already a member, but they needed the paperwork to be official.
"When can you work?" Lin asked.
"Anytime, anywhere." Khan said.
"Where can you work?" Lin asked.
"Anytime, anywhere." Khan repeated.
"Okay. You'll work the night shift with Mako. Glad to have you on the crew. We need your intelligence badly right now." Lin said.
"What's going on?" Khan asked.
"Asami's shipments are being attacked. The survivors say it's from the northern water tribe." Lin said.
"Why would they attack a superpower?" Khan asked.
"I doubt the nation is ordering these attacks." Lin said.
"Then we need to ask the northern tribe for help. Combine our forces to stop these attacks." Khan said.
"Khan, that's out of my league. We do what we can." Lin said.
"Yes, sir." Khan said.
Lin raised an eyebrow. This was the police, not the military.
Khan grabbed his swords and headed out into the night. He did some thinking, and remembered what he read about the nations of the world. There was no way that the water tribes would sanction such attacks against the united republics. Perhaps it was stragglers. They would be caught and thrown into prison. Problem solved.
But Khan's superior intellect said something else. He decided be on the look-out for any suspicious things. He soon met with Mako.
"Heard you're my new partner." Mako said.
"That's true. How was the south pole?" Khan asked.
"Not good. The northern water tribe has troops occupying the southern tribe. And with the attacks on Asami's shipments." Mako said.
Khan crouched down and pulled out a dagger.
"That's not good. If the northern tribe has troops in the southern tribe, it'll lead to a civil war. People never react well when foreign military forces are on their land. And there's another problem. The water tribe wouldn't be stupid enough to fight a two way war. They wouldn't last two days in a fight like that. Someone else is behind it." Khan said.
"Who?" Mako asked.
"I don't know. But that's why we're investigating it." Khan said.
"Well we've been ordered by the Chief to provide security for the southern water tribe peace march." Mako said.
Khan went to a library, and gathered information on the water tribes and republic city. He grabbed some papers, and written his own notes and thoughts. Mako came in, and was asked a question by Khan.
"Mako, do you know anyone in the southern tribe who wants to bring down the northern tribe?" Khan asked.
"Woah. That's one hell of an accusation. I know their pissed, but to bring down their sister tribe, they're not hateful. They just want to be left in peace." Mako said.
"Don't underestimate human will." Khan growled, staring deeply into Mako's eyes. Mako saw intense hatred in Khan's eyes. And knew not to mess with him.
"Well, I have one person in mind. Varrick. His company was shut down by the northern tribe. He'd do anything to get it running again. But what does this have to do with the attacks of future industries?" Mako asked.
"Think about it. He wants the northern tribe gone. The southern tribe can't fight a full scale war against their northern brothers. So, they'll solicit the support of the most powerful country in the world, the united republics. I'd do it." Khan said.
"That's a wild theory but I'll keep it in the back of my mind." Mako said.
That night, the peace demonstration went off. Khan watched next to Mako, hand on swords. People were shouting and yelling, but nothing went wrong. Suddenly, a loud explosion occurred.
"Holy shit." Khan said, as he saw the building explode.
Mako and Khan ran after two individuals who were trying to escape. Mako fire dueled with one, while Khan threw a knife and killed other one. Khan approached the lone criminal, and grabs him. The man uses a powerful fire bending on Khan, burning his shirt off, and giving his torso a good burning. It didn't even slow Khan down, and he broke the man's arm.
"Guys, help me stop this." Korra shouted, trying to put the fire out.
"My god. I can't believe this is happening." Mako said, picking up the detonator.
"The northern water tribe is out of control." Korra said.
"I don't think it's the northern tribe." Mako said.
"What are you talking about? They're responsible." Korra said.
"Mako, maybe the northern tribe hired those fire benders as bait, so they would throw us off." Khan said.
Khan was at the police station, going thru the various criminal records of fire and water benders.
"Something's not right. The northern tribe hired those fire benders. But why?" Khan asked.
"Does it matter to you? Just focus on getting those criminals." Lin said.
Khan stood up and quickly pushed Lin into a wall.
"Listen, Chief! We're on the verge of a goddamned world war! Everyone is saying the northern tribe is the attacker. Bullshit! They got the majority of their forces in the southern tribe. Why pick a fight with the united republics? It's suicide! If we don't pay close attention to this case, we'll be sending troops to fight the wrong country! And people will die, for no fucking reason! If you and everyone else refuses to really work on this case, I and Mako will do it alone." Khan said.
"Well good luck with that! You'll have limited resources by yourself. While you are more competent than Lu and Gang, you're not a detective." Lin reminded.
Khan gave an angry glare at Lin, and left the station. He ran into Mako and pulled him aside.
"We're working on the case by ourselves. No one is going to help us. What do you got?" Khan asked.
"I recognize the man we fought. He's a member of the Agni Kai triads. I don't know anything about the remote I covered." Mako said.
"Alright. Go and gather all the important documents we'll need. Bring it to my house. We'll get through this." Khan said.
As Mako gathered the papers he deemed important, he talked with president Raiko, and was forced to spill the beans.
"Korra is going to get the military to fight the northern tribe military to free the southern tribe." Mako said.
"Thanks." Raiko said.
The next day, Mako and Khan were talking about the case, discussing the theories Khan brought up.
"That doesn't make any sense. How could that be possible?" Mako asked.
"If you got the right resources, anything is possible." Khan said. He was living proof of the impossibility.
Korra stormed into the station, furious.
"You ratted me out to the president?" Korra asked.
"Korra, let me explain." Mako said.
"Explain why my boyfriend stabbed me in the back?" Korra shouted.
"Look, the president asked me a direct question. What was I supposed to do?" Mako defended.
"You betrayed me and my family!" Korra shouted, then kicked the desk away with air bending.
"Enough! Look, I have a job to do! I can't constantly be worrying about keeping you from making another huge mistake!" Mako retorted.
"Well, I have a job to do too, only it seems like you're always standing in the way of me getting it done!" Korra shouted.
"Well, I guess if we're both putting our jobs first, maybe there's no room for our relationship!" Mako shouted.
Both looked at each other in silence.
"So, what? You're breaking up with me?" Korra asked.
"Yeah. I guess we are." Mako reluctantly said.
Korra ran out, sobbing a bit. Khan didn't say anything, since it wasn't his problem.
Lin slammed the door open, wondering what just happened.
"What the flameo happened here?" She asked.
What the flameo? It think the phrase is what the fuck. Khan thought.
"I broke up with the Avatar." Mako said.
Smirking, Lin talked.
"You got off lucky. You should have seen what happened to air temple island after Tenzin broke up with me."
"Let me guess. You destroyed it with your bending. That's nothing. My leader who stabbed me in the back by threatening my friends and family, was killed by my hand. I grabbed his head in my hands, and literally crushed it like an egg. Very gruesome." Khan said.
Everyone gave Khan a weird look.