Chapter 6
The Fire Ferrets quickly advanced, and soon entered the Grand Finale, where they would face the many times champions, the Wolf Bats. Korra played very well with the two brothers, and with Asami's support, the Fire Ferrets dominated the ring.
"I hope you guys are ready for today's game. This is it, you will finally play in the finale," spoke Asami as the three pro benders smiled.
"You did good Korra, I never would have thought that some rookie would become a great pro bender. Still, we need to be aware that the Wolf Bats are dangerous, and we need to make sure we play our best," spoke Mako
Asami left to her seat, while the Fire Ferrets journeyed into the ring. It quickly became clear to the Fire Ferrets that their opponents were cheating. Korra noticed that both Tenzin and Lin Bei Fong also observed the game; the Air bender was quite displeased at the blunt cheating. The Fire Ferrets played well, but due to their cheating, Tahno's team soon made a knockout. Korra, Mako, and Bolin fell in the water.
"Korra! I hope you are alright," spoke Asami as looked where Korra landed, trying to figure out how her best friend was doing.
"It's alright Asami, they did their best. I do think they still could win the championship, if they file a petition to cancel the victory by bringing charges against their opponents to disqualify them from victory," spoke Hiroshi Sato.
"That's brilliant. Thank you dad," spoke Asami as she hugged her father.
"Anything for you, my daughter," Hiroshi hugged her back, as a person entered their box.
"Can I help you?" asked Hiroshi as the masked man showed a glove, and then hit Asami with it. When the heiress fell on the floor in the box, the masked man hit Hiroshi, who joined his daughter. The Sato family were not the only ones to get attacked, however, as everyone in the stands got electrocuted.
"What's going on, ref?" asked Tahno as Amon and his followers appeared on the ring. The Equalists moved quickly. After forcing the Wolf Bats to the edge of the ring, they overwhelmed the three pro benders with numbers and immobilized them.
"People of the Republic City, I am Amon. I am here to deliver a message. You call these three benders the best you can offer, and yet you cheer when they blatantly misuse their powers and cheat towards victory. Just like many other benders. Let this be a warning to all of you," spoke Amon as he approached Tahno and put his finger on his head, removing Tahno's bending.
He repeated this with the other two benders, before his men threw the three winners in the water. "The Revolution has began!" proclaimed Amon as the Equalist flag appeared on the walls, while the glass ceiling was destroyed. The Equalists then grabbed the ropes, and began rising into the air.
"No! Amon!" cried Korra. She jumped on the platform, then into the water. The avatar created a small water tornado, and began rising into the air. She soon lost momentum and began falling. Korra panicked, but then remembered that she was also a Fire bender.
Fire appeared underneath her feet and arms, and Korra began propelling herself into the air. When the young woman arrived on the roof, she shot fire at a group of the Equalists, and managed to knock some of them down, including the Lieutenant.
"You will pay for this," spoke the Lieutenant. The man jumped and the two began fighting hand to hand. Korra easily dodged all of his attacks, and then used fire attacks to keep her distance from the man.
The Lieutenant managed to dodge many of her attacks as well. He jumped and appeared behind Korra, hitting her in the back with his electric stick. Korra screamed and fell on the ground.
"Your time is over," spoke the man as he hit Korra with both of his electric sticks again, "You are such a pathetic bender,"
"Don't touch her," spoke another voice. As Korra lifted her head, metal cables flew at Lieutenant and tied him, before throwing him away.
"I am fine," spoke Korra as she weakly looked at the Chief of police. The Avatar stood up and saw that the Lieutenant recovered.
"You are mine," spoke Korra as she charged at the Equalist, and again threw fireballs at the man.
As Korra fought, Lin held the remaining Equalist mooks at bay. Korra's aggressive attacks destabilized the glass. When Korra ran towards the Lieutenant, the glass broke, and the Avatar began falling. Korra noticed that the arena was blown up, and panicked.
Meanwhile, Lin managed to defeat the Equalist soldiers who fought her. When she managed to get a hold of one of the ropes, she saw that Korra began falling into the destroyed arena.
Lin quickly reacted, and sent one of her cables at the Equalist poster. She then dove in the air, and caught Korra by her other metal cable, before swinging her into safety.
"Korra, are you alright? We saw that the arena got blown up," spoke Bolin as the two bending brothers ran towards her.
"I am fine, but Amon got away," replied Korra
"Don't worry, we will stop Amon," reassured her Mako
"Korra!" shouted Asami as she ran towards the Avatar and briefly hugged her friend.
"I am fine Asami,"
"I was so worried, masked men attacked the spectators, then Amon took Wolf Bats bending, and then you fought his men," spoke Asami as she looked at her friend.
"I will be fine. What surprised me is that the Equalists attacked you. I mean, you are a non bender, why would they attack you?" asked Korra
"These Equalists are clearly dangerous criminals who don't care who they hurt," spoke Hiroshi as he too arrived on the scene, before walking towards Tenzin and Lin.
"So what now? The Tournament is over, and we have no place to stay," spoke Bolin
"Don't worry bro, we will figure something out. We always do. We haven't always lived and worked here, and we can find a life outside of pro bending," spoke Mako
"You can always stay at Air Temple Island," suggested Korra
"What about my place? Feel free to come, although I suggest we do it quickly, since I don't want to ask dad for permission. In the end, it would be easier to ask for forgiveness than permission," grinned Asami
"Staying in Asami's place? Yes please," smiled Bolin
"Bo,"
"Let him enjoy something. You wont be a hindrance," spoke Asami
"Fine. Are you coming Korra?" Asami asked her friend. Korra weighed her options. She also did not want to impose, but the young woman thought perhaps it would be better if she stayed with her friends, at least for one night rather than spending more time practicing air bending.
"Sure, let me tell Tenzin first," spoke Korra as she went to tell her teacher about her plans.
"As you can see, the Equalists attacked my family. They are clearly not targeting only benders. As such, I am convinced that I should help the investigations to take the Equalists down," spoke Hiroshi as Lin Bei Fong agreed.
"It would be nice working with you, Mister Sato,"
The industrialist shook hands and then left the building." Tenzin, I was thinking, I wanted to have a night over at Asami's " spoke Korra
"Fine, but don't wonder off outside at night," cautioned her Tenzin.
"Wait, what? You are OK with this?" asked surprised Korra.
"Of course I am. You had a stressful day, and I thin spending some time with your friends would benefit you," smiled Tenzin as Korra hugged him.
The Krew exited the building and climbed into Asami's Satomobile. After a thirty minutes drive, they approached the gates to the Sato mansion.
"This is a house? I cannot believe it! It's like a small palace!" exclaimed Bolin as he looked around. Mako sighed.
"Don't be so grumpy Mako," laughed Korra as Asami parked her car.
A/N: I thought it would be ironic that Hiroshi suggested to Lin that he would help the police to fight against Equalists. I also thought it would be nice to give more scenes for Asami and Hiroshi. Next chapter, the Krew will bond more and have a relaxing day at the Sato mansion.