Chapter 5
"And the Fire Ferrets win the match," spoke the announcer, as the team exited the ring. Korra smiled, this was so much better than speaking to Tarrlok, who annoyed the hell out of both Korra and Asami.
"Well done Korra, Mako, and Bolin. You guys did great," spoke Asami as she entered the gym, where the Fire Ferrets we sitting on the bench.
"Hi Asami," spoke Korra as she lost balance and fell on her back from the bench.
"Someone is tired," laughed Asami
"No, I am good," blushed Korra as she looked at Asami before standing up.
"So Korra, I've been thinking, what do you say, you and I go see the city," spoke Bolin as he looked at Korra and winked.
Korra looked at Bolin in confusion, and then saw that Asami looked on the ground. "Bolin, I appreciate the suggestion, but I am not interested," spoke Korra
"No, no, I understand," spoke Bolin as Korra left the room, and exited the building.
"Korra, are you alright?" asked Asami
"O, hey Asami, I, is there something wrong?" asked Korra. Asami looked at her friend and shook her head.
"No, it's just. Nevermind," paused Asami, "I just was thinking that I think I saw that you liked Mako and perhaps you two could use a break. I suggest for you to go on a date,"
Korra laughed, "You are funny. No, I don't think so. It is true that Mako is my friend, but lately I thought that on a more intimate level we would have been incompatible," spoke Korra
Asami smiled, "I am sure you will find someone who will care for you a lot. Say, what do you think of a girl's night out in the park? I think you need to enjoy the scenery, especially since you spent the last two days in the gym or in the ring, practicing and playing pro bending," suggested Asami as the two went for a walk.
"O, hey Uhvatar," spoke a man with long black hair. He had a few groupies fallowing him.
"Tahno," spoke Asami
"Hello Miss Sato. Would you two like to join me to see how the real pro bends?" spoke Tahno. The two young women felt uncomfortable, "I am just messing with you. I mean, why would I want to associate with my competitors, although truthfully, the Fire Ferrets are not even a strong team,"
As Tahno walked away, Korra shook her head. "Can you believe this guy? Argh, he is so annoying. I hope we would play his team, so that I could put his slimy smirk of his face," spoke Korra as the two continued walking before entering the park.
The two women decided to sit on a bench. There was a small pond in front of them, where baby Turtle Ducks were following their mother. "Look Korra, what do you think? I always found the Turtle Ducks fascinating. I had some designs of how to improve the city, and thought of creating a few Turtle Duck sculptures,"
"We meet at last, Avatar Korra," spoke a dark figure, as he jumped from the shadows, and immediately chi blocked Korra, so that she could not bend.
"You! I will," spoke Korra as she tried to bend, but could not. Asami glared at Amon, but was unsure what to do at first. She noticed that nobody else was in the park, so she promptly took a combat stance, ready to fight the man.
"I just want to talk to you both," spoke Amon. Korra looked at Asami and shook her head.
"You are a monster. I saw that you took away those people's bending. You destroyed a part of their identity," spoke Korra
"I did what I had to. They were Triad bending scum who hurt innocent people," spoke Amon
"And that makes your actions justifiable?" inquired Asami
"I thought you would sympathize with my cause. I know that you lost your mother, Yasuko Sato when you were little. They were Triad members, am I right?" asked Amon
"Yes they were, but taking their bending was wrong," spoke Asami.
"And it was right for Avatar Aang to both take Ozai and Yakone's bending away? I know the Triad are not complete monsters as those two were, but they did deserve their fate," spoke Amon as Korra lost her patience and jumped on him, only to be chi blocked again.
Asami prepared to attack Amon but he grabbed Korra by her neck. "I just came her to talk, believe me, if I wanted to hurt either of you, I would have done it long time ago," spoke Amon as he threw Korra at Asami, which caused both of the women to fall on the ground.
"I know your agenda. You won't stop with criminal underworld," spoke Korra weakly, since she lost a lot of strength due to the chi blocks Amon performed on her.
"True, I fully intend to purge the Republic City of all impurities, not just of those belonging to Triads. But I wont take your bending Avatar,not yet, since I don't want for you to become a symbol for everyone else. But I promise you that I will take your bending away in the end," spoke Amon as Asami jumped and the two people fought hand to hand.
Asami had to admit that this Amon was good at fighting. He managed to block most of her attacks, and then he also chi blocked Asami, before throwing her towards the Avatar.
"It is a pity to see someone so talented waste her time away on helping these oppressive benders. I wonder how you could even manage to fight for them, especially since some tabloids already began speculating of you being an Equalist spy. Not to mention that press already printed Councilman Tarrlok's statements that he will be watching you. You are a skilled and brilliant person, and you should join my cause. I leave the offer open. As for you Avatar, I will purge the city of bending and then, when you will face despair, I will finally remove your bending," spoke Amon as he disappeared.
Asami managed to stand up weakly, before helping Korra. "Korra, it's alright, he wont hurt you," spoke Asami as Korra shook in her hands from terror.
"Korra, I am here for you, don't be afraid. Come, let me help you get back to the Air Temple Island," spoke Asami.
When the two exited the park, Asami saw that Naga ran towards them, and after a collision, licked the fallen women's faces. "Naga," smiled Korra. Asami helped Korra to sit up, and then sat behind her friend. The polar bear dog then run towards the Air Temple Island.
"Korra, where have you been? What happened?" spoke Tenzin as he asked Korra when the two women arrived on the island.
"I," spoke Korra
"We met Amon. Don't worry, he did not do anything, but he promised to take Korra's bending away," spoke Asami
"This is very disturbing. Korra, do you feel alright?" asked Tenzin as Korra nodded.
"I will help you get in to your room," suggested Asami as she helped her friend.
When Korra lay on her bed, Asami sat on a chair, looking after Korra. When the Avatar finally managed to fall asleep, Asami covered her friend with a blanket. "I will help you Korra, I promise you that. I will also improve my fighting technique, so that I could use Equalists techniques against them," smiled Asami as she journeyed home, where she began practicing chi blocking in her room.
A/N: I thought it would be interesting for Asami to also meet Amon in person. I also found it interesting for Asami to have a conversation with both Tarrlok and Amon. And I wrote Tahno scene since I thought it would be funny. Asami did not defeat Amon, since he subtly blood bent her, making it easier for him to defend against her attacks.
Regarding Hiroshi, in this fanfic it was Sokka who gave Hiroshi Sato a loan. I don't know about canon, but this is a reasonable theory. It works here too, as Hiroshi received help from a person from a Southern Water Tribe, only to help another person from Southern Water Tribe years later.
I decided to skip the actual Tournament and all love drama that almost split Krew apart. Next chapter will start with quick overview of Fire Ferrets winning all previous matches, before jumping right into the Book 1 Episode 6 events.