-"S"—

Korra sat in her lonely, dilapidated apartment and opened the box. Same as before. A strange liquid covering the inside. A vial. The substance glowing a greenish-blue color. Nothing but a single insignia: A large "S" inscribed in a strange fashion on the vial and box.

Korra didn't expect anything different. Every box she confiscated from these mob meetings in the last couple weeks were the same. She didn't have anything to do with the mess of a car chase that happened two nights ago, though. That was something else.

Clasma. That is what they call this stuff. Korra had no idea what it was, but just knew how to find it. She could easily track it. Korra was able to put her hands on the ground and just listen to the energy flowing around her. It transmitted voices. Locations. Information. She could find wherever these crimes were going on.

Korra decided to talk to Tenzin. She zipped across the city through the shadows and arrived at Air Temple Island in a short time. She chucked from stones at Tenzin's window. Pema woke angrily and went to the window, ready to yell at the delinquent who was disturbing her when Tenzin stopped her. He had a feeling Korra would be coming tonight.

"Well? Any news?" He asked.

"No. Same thing as last time. The stuff calls to me, I just don't know what it is trying to tell me. I've tried to listen. I don't know. I can't figure it out, Tenzin."

"It's alright Korra. Don't get frustrated. We haven't dealt with this substance before. It could be very dangerous."

"It is dangerous. It's just…I know this has something to do with what the spirits warned me about. I know that this Clasma is bad and is throwing things off balance. It's said to be so dangerous. Apparently the man who caused the accident and killed the Agni Kai the other night was using it. They said he used to be a motionless fiend who lost his mind until he found this Clasma. Then he was able to walk and think and just became another person."

"Who told you that?"

"I crashed an Agni Kai exchange today. They had a fiend hostage. Well, ex-fiend I guess. He knew some things about all this. Not much. Just that a guy had used this stuff and was causing trouble looking for more."

Tenzin reflected for a second. "Have the police found anything?"

"No. I keep all the evidence I find just like you said, and I remove any tracking devices too."

"Good, that is good. I don't want those people getting their hands on this. Especially that Graft. Lately I've been feeling that our leaders don't have their heads in the right places. They just care about power. And now the police are getting involved in this and supporting them completely."

"I take it things aren't good at the council?"

Tenzin sighed. "No…things are getting complicated. The city is becoming a mess and the way our government is deciding to clean it up is by taking ownership for everything. That is not how things are supposed to be! And I think this Graft fellow is putting too much on his plate than he can handle."

"Who is this guy, Graft, anyway?"

"Well, I've never actually met him. The councilmembers have become so separated. Everything is behind closed doors now I don't even know half the things we are debating anymore. Graft needs so many resources for his project. I don't know how but he was able to provide something for the chief of police that helped them do…something. Some kind of weapon or defense system. It's not in use yet, well maybe it is, but I gather they are doing some heavy testing and things are looking bright for Graft. I'm not sure which police officers are going to use this weapon of his. He tells us very little, ugh. He came from nowhere and is gaining traction too fast it is unnatural. He is taking all of the factories here and making them work for him! It's insane! Apparently his project is going to go towards reducing the crime wave, so no one feels they need to pay attention to it now. All that matters is our support in Graft. It is bullcrap. Excuse my language, Korra."

Korra smiled at this. Tenzin sensitivity to mildly vulgar language humored her. She had heard all this before. "So, then, he is just one guy, and he knows a lot and has some brilliant plan? To do what, make better policemen?"

"I think so. I couldn't tell you honestly."

Korra pouted. Graft's project was disrupting business and making things unstable, sure, but she doubted it would get the spirits worked up. "Why did you ask me about the police?" she asked.

"I don't think any one of those pigs deserves the things you have been able to gather. There is one person I would allow to see it, though. She is no pig, and I hardly consider her part of the force anymore."

"Lin?"

Tenzin nodded. "Lin can be trusted, as always. I'd recommend you don't let her see you, though."

"Tenzin, other than the appearance of the stuff I always get, I have noticed something. All the bottles have this weird "S" insignia on it." Korra drew it in the dirt for him.

"Hmm, it doesn't look familiar. I'm not sure."

"I think it's whoever created this stuff."

"You said a fiend knew a little about the substance. Have you spoken with any more of them?"

"No," Korra sighed. "I tried, but they all are out of their minds. They called it Elixer or something. There was this one girl though. She called me…something. I don't know why, but she called me Oni, and must have spread the word too. I see it tagged on certain buildings."

"You've become a hero for some, I suppose."

"Yeah, some kind of superhero I guess. People have forgotten the Avatar, huh?"

"Maybe a hero doesn't need to have superpowers, Korra. A hero might just be someone who is willing to do what is right no matter the cost. I suggest you give a sample to Lin, and leave some kind of note that would explain what you know about it. She might be resistant to cooperate so keep your distance. You aren't exactly a law-abiding citizen, and people have been talking about you around the council a little. But I doubt she will turn it into the police. She is very abrasive so she will get the answers she wants about it from people. I'll let you know what I hear around the council. Since I've tried to stay out of these affairs I haven't heard much."

"Thanks, Tenzin."

"Korra, before you go. There is something I need to speak with you about."

"Yes?"

"These nocturnal adventures you are having…"

"Tenzin, I know you're worried but please, I can handle myself."

"No, that's not it. I know you can easily handle these men, now, but I just want you to be in control. I've seen people go too far because they have so much power over their opponents and they end up killing them. There is a line between fighting for justice and killing because you can, but it can be difficult to see."

"I understand. I haven't killed anyone since I've been here, at least not intentionally. I do what I have to in order to stop these things from happening."

"Please, Korra, remember what I said, and keep me updated."

Korra scurried off.