Chapter 33
As they were leaving the prison, Korra hugged Asami. "Don't worry, we will be fine," said Korra as the two girlfriends walked towards Asami's Satomobile.
"Let's hope so. Let's focus on the task at hand. All our allies have arrived, and we need to consult with them on our course of action," said Asami as she began driving.
"I say we just attack Unalaq's forces head on," said Korra as Asami laughed.
"We need strategy, and with having so many allies we can make a better way to defeat Unalaq," said Asami as the continued driving. Korra stopped talking and just looked around.
When they arrived to the docks, it was getting dark. Korra spotted a campfire and the two young women approached it, where they saw that the others have already assembled.
"Korra," said Tonraq as he approached his daughter and hugged the Avatar.
"Dad, you are embarrassing," said Korra as her father smiled and released his daughter.
"President Sato," Tonraq greeted Asami.
"Chief Tonraq," said Asami
"Guys! You don't need to be so formal with each other," said Korra as her father and chuckled.
"Hello again, Avatar," said Kuvira. As Korra looked around, she saw her father, Kuvira, Azula, Iroh, Lin, and Tenzin also stood at the campsite.
"I think we should start this meeting," suggested Asami as the others agreed.
"So-" began Asami as Naga interrupted the group. When the polar bear dog sat on the ground, Mako, Bolin, and Opal slid down.
"What did we miss?" asked Bolin
"Bo," said Mako
Asami glared at the new arrivals who interrupted her and continued talking. "So, we have many different types of forces. Kuvira and Zaofu provided the soldiers, while Azula and the Fire Nation brought naval vessels. The Republic City has some ground troops as well as some naval vessels. Varrick was kind enough to lend us his battleship," said Asami
"What sort of threat are we dealing with?" asked Lin Beifong
"The Chief of the Northern Water Tribe has a large number of ground troops, who would use the icy terrain to their advantage. They also have a considerable naval blockade around the Southern Water Tribe harbor. Currently, the Northern troops have no air support," said Asami
"We also think that Unalaq wants to fuse with the Spirits of Chaos and become the Dark Avatar," said Korra
"This is terrible news," agreed Tenzin, "We need to prioritize Unalaq, so that he would be unable to fuse,"
"We do have the planes but they currently have no weapons. And I refuse to use bombs," said Asami
"Agreed," said Iroh, "But the Fire Benders can bend and help shoot fire from the sky in order to scare the Northern troops and destroy their snow and ice defenses from above without taking any casualties,"
"I don't want to spread the Fire troops to thin," said Azula, "I think we should have many soldiers on the ships and ground instead,"
"I think Lady Azula is right, it would be better for us to have Fire benders on the vessels rather than planes. We could have destroyed their troops easily if we were to utilize all potential weapons we can on the planes, but I want to have as few casualties as possible, on both sides," said Asami
"You are way too sentimental. They are our enemies," said Azula
"I agree with Asami, we should treat all life with respect, and try to avoid the casualties if we can," said Korra
"I am with the Avatar and the President. The Air Benders teach that all life is sacred," said Tenzin
"As you wish, but I still think we need to have some powerful air strikes, since we have superior technology in the sky," said Azula, "And even if we will use few planes, I propose that I will use one of them to send fire from the sky,"
"Absolutely not," said Asami
"Asami," said Korra
"Korra, I don't trust my grandmother," said Asami
"Oh common, Asami, I am only trying to help," said Azula
"I like Lady Azula's proposal. And since the stakes are this high, I am sending my best officers to help," said Lin
"Asami, I trust Azula with my life," said Iroh
"Fine, but how who will pilot the plane?" asked Asami
"You will," suggested Azula
"Me?" asked Asami
"I heard you are a very good driver and pilot, and while you will pilot, I will bend fire," said Azula
"I, fine. So, are we all in agreement that we will combine the Fire navy with the United Forces navy and will first use this combined force to clear the blockade?" asked Asami
"We don't need to clear the blockade," said Iroh, "All we need is to clear enough space so that the ground troops can land and begin the fight on the ground,"
"True. But first, we would need to use the planes to clear the ground for the soldiers, so that they could safely land after we clear the harbor large enough for the troops to land," said Asami
"I agree. Asami, you and I will lead the attack in the air, sending fire at the Northern water troops, so that they ran away. And we could also then use this as a distraction for a small group to sneak in and fly past the fighting, so that it would reach Unalaq in time," said Azula.
"Team Avatar will do it," said Korra, "We will fly on Oogi while the others are fighting the Northern troops,"
"Me too," said Asami
"But we will still need some air support," said Azula
"I can help," said Tenzin
"You are too large, and you should go on your bison," said Azula
"Wait, no, I will not allow it," said Tenzin
"You want to use the Air babies?" asked Korra as the others looked at her
"What? Tenzin is an Air Bender, they are air benders, and they are babies," said Korra as Asami shook her head.
"No, I will not allow it," said Tenzin
"From what I heard your oldest is almost as old as your father was when he fought my father, and she already fought the Equalists," said Azula
"Tenzin, I made some prototype suits that Air benders can wear. If she falls out, she can glide easily back in, I think," said Asami
Tenzin sighed. "They already tested them, right?" asked Tenzin, "Alright, but only Jinora will come and you have to promise me that she will be not actually fighting,"
"I will look after Jinora," said Asami
"So, what are we going to do after we land?" asked Mako
"The Zaofu forces will move and fight he Water benders. While Unalaq's forces have the strategic location advantage, Zaofu men and women are metal benders," said Kuvira
"You wont' fight alone. The Southern Water Tribe will join you in this battle," said Tonraq
"As will the United Forces. I will personally lead a portion of the troops on land," said Iroh.
"So, we will first make a big enough opening for a portion of our allied forces to land on the ground. Then, while the naval forces still fighting, the ground troops will press on their attack. Amidst that chaos, a small team will fly towards the spirit portal, where we will fight Unalaq and his personal guard," said Asami
The others nodded. "And when we arrive there, I will personally fight Unalaq, but I will need back up, so that I wont need to fight others," said Korra
"Don't worry Korra, Mako and will always help," said Bolin
"Look Korra, we had our disagreements in the past, but we are a team, as Bo put it, the new Team Avatar, and we will fight as a team," said Mako
"I will help too. I will first escort you to the spirit portal and then will join you on the ground," said Asami.
"Thanks," said Korra
"My forces will stay and delay the Northern troops, so that they would not bother your team," said Kuvira, "I promise you, they will be busy for a long time,"
"And once I see you get clear, and I will help the navy forces to clear the blockade," said Iroh
"Lady Azula," said Tenzin, "Once we get to the spirit portal, I want you to land on the outskirts and protect Jinora,"
"I am not a baby sitter," said Azula
"Lady Azula, please. I don't want my little girl to be caught in the cross fire," said Tenzin
"Alright, I will protect her. But I also want to protect my granddaughter and her Avatar," said Azula as Asami lifted an eyebrow at the word "her."
Baatar approached Asami. "President Sato, Varrick and I upgraded the armor for the ground troops," said the man as he then looked at Kuvira, "Are you sure you want me to go with you? I am not a bender,"
"I know that, but you can still help. While we will be using planes mainly to help the troops land on the ground, I want you to stay in the air and observe the battlefield from above, and then you can radio me about the status of the enemy forces movement. That way, they could not surprise us, and if necessary, we would retreat before they could surround us," said Kuvira as Baatar nodded.
"I am coming too," said Opal
"No," said Lin
"Auntie Lin, I won't fight. But I want to provide Lady Azula a chance to join the battle, while I will protect Jinora," said Opal.
"I guess this concludes the meeting. I will see you all on the battleship, which will lead the other ships into the battle," said Asami as the meeting has ended. The group dispersed into smaller groups. Kuvira went to talk to Baatar. Tenzin and Lin bickered. Azula was telling something to Iroh.
"Don't worry Korra, we will do this together, as the new Team Avatar," said Bolin as the four members of the team hugged.
"I keep hearing about the battleship. Since when did we get one?" asked Mako
"Varrick gave us Zhu Li. The battleship and we will use it as our flagship," said Korra
"Nice," said Bolin as the Team Avatar approached the battleship in the harbor, "Wow,"
A few hours later everyone assembled and stood on the battleship, ready to leave the Republic City. "Korra," said Jinora as she approached the group.
"Oh, hey Jinora," said Korra as she sat on her knees, "Don't worry, all you need is to send some air and help Asami's plane fly in the sky, while Azula will be sending fire. Then, after we land near the spirit portal, you will sit and not actually fight," said Korra
"Azula? You mean Lady Azula? As in former Princess Azula who fought my grandfather?" asked Jinora
"Hey little one, don't worry, I will protect you just fine," smiled Azula
Jinora stared at the woman and hid behind Korra. "Alright, I will talk to you later, kids," said Azula as she left the team Avatar.
"Jinora, I will be flying the plane. Don't worry, Azula will not harm you, or she will deal with me," said Asami as Jinora smiled, "And after we are arrive at the Southern spirit portal, you will stay with Opal, while grandmother will join us to fight Unalaq,"
Jinora nodded. "Hey, lets play a game," suggested Bolin
"Alright, but please keep the truths and dares innocent, we have children present," said Mako
"Hey," said Jinora as she sat next to the Krew and Opal. As they sat in the circle, they began playing the game for a few hours. Later they had dinner and spend time resting, getting ready for the upcoming battle.
A/N: next chapter is the navy battle. Chapter 35 will be the ground battle, chapter 36 will feature the battle at the Southern Spirit Portal, and chapters 37 and 38 will be the final two chapters of this book. I will try to complete the book 2 before December 31, 2015. The next five chapters will feature a lot of characters.