A/N Hey Guys, Sorry it's been so long. School is overwhelming, so there's been a back-up on stories. But what this is really about is that I realized my timing is so off in the story compared to the show, and I I'm sorry Please don't shoot me! It shouldn't affect the story. Thanks for reading R&R - Shay
It was the day of the finale match, and we were all in the gym. Everyone was being surprisingly civil to each other. It was like nothing ever happened…It was so strange. Bolin and Korra were still a little awkward, as in they could barely make eye contact but they kept it together. All three of them wanted to win the championship, and nothing was getting in the way of that.
"I got a good feeling about this game tonight." Korra said.
"It's going to be our hardest game yet guys…" Mako said. "So I don't want any fooling around on the field today!" He snapped. "Keep your head in the game!" Mako was extremely nervous about tonight, and he had every reason to be! His team is in some crazy love triangle, and they've already lost a match because they weren't focused, he just doesn't want it to happen again.
Just as Mako stopped ranting the radio made a screeching sound. "Good morning all of Republic City, this is Amon." The cold voice made my head ache. "I hope you all enjoyed the Pro-Bending match last night, because it will be the last. It's time for this City to stop worshiping bending athletes." Shut the radio off Kalani… "I am ordering for the Arena to be shut down, tonight." Don't listen to this Kalani…Shut the radio off! "If this doesn't happen there will be consequences." Dammit Kalani, I said SHUT IT OFF! There was a large continuous pounding in my head. I screamed clutching my head.
"Kalani!" Mako came over to me; he took me in his arms. "What's wrong?" He asked concerned.
"Shut the radio off."
"What?" He was confused.
"SHUT THE DAMN THING OFF!"There was a bucket of water by the radio, I bended it over. The radio slammed against the wall shattering into tiny pieces. The pounding stopped…Do as I say Kalani…Do as I say, when I say it. My breathing started returning to normal. I looked up; all three of them were looking at me scared out of their minds.
"Excuse me…" I ran out of the room, Mako was hot on my heels.
"Kalani, Kalani wait!" He grabbed my arm. "Kalani, don't worry about it everyone is scared of Amon…"
"No! That's not it Mako!"
"Then tell me what it is!" Don't say anything. I groaned.
"I can't!" What could I say!? I hear a man's voice in my head and he sometimes has more control over my body then I do!
"Can you a least tell me what the hell happened back there?" He was looking at me as if I were crazy…maybe I am crazy…but there was a hint of concern in his eyes.
I sighed. "I really can't Mako…" Mako was about to say something but then Korra and Bolin walked in.
"If you two are done, we're heading over to the town hall. We can't let this happen." Korra said.
"I'm in." Mako said.
"Me too." I chimed in.
Mako and I rode on Kavi up to the town hall. Korra, Bolin and Naga were next to us. We walked up to the big golden door, Korra knocked it down and we saw a meeting was in progress.
"Korra, you shouldn't be here. This is a private meeting." Tenzin said to us.
"I think as the Avatar and a Pro-bending player I have the right to be heard. You can't stop the finales!"
"Korra, I do realize winning this meant a lot to you, but I think for safety reasons it should be cancelled."
"What about the rest of you, Tarrlok I'm sure you don't want to listen to Amon." Tarrlok stood; I felt this involuntary anger rise in me.
"I'm sorry, but for once Tenzin and I agree."
"It's unanimous were closing the arena!" Tenzin declared.
"No!"
"You can't do that!"
"It's not fair!"
"Tarrlok, I thought you of all people would want to take a stand against Amon!" Korra shouted.
"I am still fixed on taking this lunatic down, but not at the cost of others peoples safety and certainly not so you and your friends can play a game."
Mako took a step forward. "It might just be a game to you, but think of what it means to the whole city! Right now the Arena is the only place where benders and non-benders get along, because they love this 'so called' game."
"I appreciate you naïve idealism, but you're ignoring the reality of the situation."
"Tarrlok," I stepped in. "The reality is you let Amon win if you close the Arena." I pointed out.
"I'm sorry but our decision has been made. This meeting is adjourned." He was about to hit the gavel then a metal whip came a broke it making us all jump. We looked behind us and Chief Bei Fong was standing right there.
"Tarrlok, I can't believe I'm saying this but I agree with the Avatar. I expected this attitude from Tenzin, but you others, C'mon have a backbone! It's time we showed some strength against these Equalists!" We were all in awe. Who think she would support our ideas? "My metal benders and I will guard every entrance and exit."
"Are you saying you'll personally take responsibility for the safety of the spectators?" Tarrlok asked very slyly. Chief Bei Fong nodded. "Well there is no real way to argue with that!" He was a bit to happy. "The best police officer in Republic City watching over the arena, what could possibly go wrong? I'm changing my vote, who is with me?" Everyone raised their hand except Tenzin. He groaned. "Well the Arena stays open! Good luck in your finals."
"Yes!" We all shouted. I wrapped my arms around Mako's neck, and he wrapped them around my waist. I kissed him on the cheek.
"Congrats, you'll do great tonight."
"Okay, Seaweed Noodles on me!" Bolin shouted thrusting his arms in the air.
"No way!" Mako protested. "We need to train. We're heading back to the gym."
"I'll catch up guys!" Korra shouted running after Tenzin who just left. Mako and I walked out hand in hand, Bolin was behind us. Mako was squeezing my hand. He was nervous.
"Don't worry you'll do great." I tried comforting him.
"That's not what I'm worried about. What do you think Amon will do? Do you think he'll do something? Or was it all talk?"
I sighed… "That's a good question." Expect the worst with Amon…Expect the worst…