Asami
Tenzin, takes the podium and everyone is silent, even my Father looks confused.
"Hello, my name is Tenzin and I'm an Airbender. I'm also the son of the greatest Airbender that ever lived. When Amon contacted me about speaking, I was skeptical. My loved ones, advised me to stay away. Afraid, it would be a set up. Even if my appearance today is, I want my voice to be heard. As well as the millions of benders, who are silenced by these laws.
I have four beautiful children, all benders and let me tell you, it can get crazy. As a Father, it saddens me seeing them in tears. Due to them feeling like they're less of a person, because of these laws.
I understand the Anti-Bending laws and its precautions, but these laws are written in a way others can misinterpret. I know for a fact, my Father would be disappointed by such laws."
"Where is your Father now?" the same guy from earlier calls out. He's really starting to get on my nerves. We don't need commentary every time someone speaks.
"Well he passed away." Tenzin replies calmly.
"I'm talking about the new Avatar. Where are they? If they didn't like these rules. Why haven't they come forward and put an end to them?"
The crowd erupts with cheers of agreement.
"It's complicated to do so, when the she has a target on her back!"
The crowd gasp and Amon stands up and takes the microphone away from the Airbender.
"You're telling me the Avatar is alive and a woman?" Amon asks. Causing the Avatar's son to get flustered.
"Well yes, but she's no threat. She doesn't plan to attack you, or ruin what you have accomplished. "
"Guards cuff this man." Amon orders.
The Airbender sends a spiral towards the guards and they all fall off the podium. Tenzin flies through the crowd as people try and stop him.
Iroh takes off his jacket.
"I'm totally going to tackle that traitor."
With everyone chasing after Tenzin. I can no longer see my Father on stage. I need to find him! We have to leave and make sure Korra's alright.
Korra
"Kuvira, you can't do this. There are innocent people in there." I plead.
"Okay? There were innocent people where I used to live, but Amon killed them all!" she replies in her defense. I can understand her hatred for Amon, but doing this makes her no better than him.
"You can't blame one man, for all of this. I explain.
"You're right, but he certainly gave them hope. Which is a powerful thing. Especially when others are vulnerable. I fell victim to it myself, but not from Amon.
That's why I have to destroy every aspect of it. Those people in the auditorium, are people who believe in his movement. They have every right to die, just like Amon."
Asami and Hiroshi are in there as well. They don't deserve any of this, nor does the people she's talking about.
Truthfully, I don't even wish death on Amon. Kuvira is my friend and I appreciate everything she has done for me, but I can't allow her to do this. I start to regain feeling in my leg and stand up. She stares at me long and hard, as I collect my balance.
"You're trying to stop me, aren't you?" she ask amused. I pick up my sword from off the ground and shove them back into their holder.
"No, I'm trying to talk you out of it. What are you going to gain from all of this?" I ask.
"Power. I'm going to unite Republic City. Just like I did with the Earth Kingdom. Don't you see? I'll be the good type of leader. I won't put hope into my citizens. I'll be practical and provided the essentials. My cause is all about Unity, while Amon's cause is about dividing people."
"You united the Earth Kingdom, by kidnapping the Prince." She gives me a cheeky grin.
"Trust me, no one wanted that little brat as a leaders anyway."
"Kuvira, I'm all for bringing people together, but who's to say, that someone won't try and stop you. Once you get the power, you crave?"
"Who would be foolish and do so? By getting rid of Amon and all his colleagues. I would put an end to his movement altogether. People will respect me and give their loyalty because I took care of the problem. The problem is not benders and nonbender, its power!"
"There are other ways Kuvira, to make a change. You already made an impact and got the attention you needed. Why don't you wait and let others come to terms on their own? I'm sure they're starting to see how wrong the movement is. Don't hurt innocent people just to get Amon."
"I DON'T JUST WANT AMON!" she yells.
I never seen this side of Kuvira before. I'm used to seeing her calm and collected. She takes a deep breath to call herself.
"There are other people, who hurt me in the past. That I rather take care of today. This is my only chance. I been planning this for months. Half these people aren't who you think they're, you have benders leading movements made for non-benders. It's not an honest movement, it propaganda and stupid non-benders are buying it!"
We hear the building's alarms system going off and Kuvira gets a call on her radio.
"Kuvira, something went wrong. The people are no longer in their seats. I'm not sure if Amon is still inside, do you want us to proceed ? "
She takes out a tablet and I walk over and look over her shoulder. Looking down at the screen, I see people running around.
"Baatar, what happened? I thought everything was going fine." Kuvira replies.
"Sweetie, it was… but everything took a turn for the worst. This is our only chance before everyone is gone."
I'm not sure why everyone is running around, but there is no time to go look for Asami. Kuvira has the option to go forward with her plan. My best bet is to continue talking her out of it. Kuvira throws the tablet to the ground out of frustration.
"I have to do this, Korra. I won't be at peace with myself, if I don't." I put my hand on her shoulder.
"You won't be at peace with yourself. If thousands of people die. You don't even know if Amon's still in the room. I know a leader like you would never lead a mission unsure."
She nods.
"You're right, it would be a foolish move. Then again there are people, I still want, most likely still in there."
"Kuvira, what you need is closure. You need to confront the person or the people who did you wrong. Not kill them, words last a lot longer than death."
She gets up and picks up her tablet.
"If I do this, you have to do something for me." Kuvira says.
I sigh in relief.
"Of course, anything."
She brings her walkie talkie to her mouth.
"Baatar, cancel the plan, It's too risky. Pull our people back and get out of there." after making the call, she hands me two pictures.
"I need you to get these two people for me."
Asami
I'm trying to exit it out of the room, then all of a sudden, I feel someone yank my arm. Stopping me from going any further.
"Where do you think you're going?" a raspy voice ask. I turn around and see Mr. Beifong.
"I'm trying to look for my Father." I reply trying to get out of his hold.
"I know you been sleeping with my wife. I see the way you two look at each other and talk all secretive. She used to do the same thing with Kuvira. I'm not going to have some little girl take away my life again."
What's he talking about? I'm trying to pull away but he has a heavy grip on me.
"Let Me Go!" I yell.
Mr. Beifong does let me go, but not by my request. But by being tackled by my Father. Baatar tries to flip my Father over but Hiroshi is not allowing it. My Father throws punches after punches, as the Architect tries to get the upper hand, but fails miserably.
Wing and Wei try to pull our Fathers off each other but they're still going at it.
My Father sends blows to his opponent's face, making Baatar looks unrecognizable. Wing and Wei finally manages to pull my Father away and go to their Father's aid.
"What the fuck Man?" Wei ask. While Wing holds my Father back.
"Don't you ever put your hands on my Daughter again!" Hiroshi yells, while pulling away from Wing. He takes my hand and we run through the crowd.
"We have to get out of here. I did a bad thing!" he says while we try and look for an exit. From the look on my Father's s face, he's fearing for his life.
"They're probably on their way to our home now." I stop and pull away from him.
"What do you mean, leave? What about Korra?"
My Father pushes the sweat off his face.
"Sami, don't worry about her. I have to protect you. You're my daughter not her!"
We run up the staircase as quickly as possible. Getting to the parking garage. My Father pats down his suit.
"Darn, the valet boy, has my car keys."
I look around seeing if there might be any others option for our escape. There is no way, we can make it back home in time, on foot. Especially with all the traffic coming from, and to the scene. The night's air blows my now flowing hair, causing me to push it off my face.
What if Korra escapes and she comes looking for me here? That would be a trap. What if she gets captured, in hopes of trying to find me? What if they kill her? All these thoughts and outcomes play out in my head.
"I'm going to hotwire the car." I turn to my Father, as he takes off his jacket and wraps it around his arm.
"Are you crazy?" he smashes the window in and shards of glass hit the ground.
"You know, when I first made this car. I always wanted to keep this element inside." He explains as he plays with the wire.
"Everyone was like, don't keep it, Hiroshi, it will allow people to steal it." He mocks.
I hear the sound of the engine starting and a smile appears on his face.
"I'm so glad, I didn't listen to them." I run to the passenger seat and put on my seat belt, as my Father drives off.
Right before we get to the gate, a line of Equalists block our exit. One of the Equalists brings a megaphone up to his mouth.
"Hiroshi Sato, we have orders to place you under arrest for treason, by our leader Amon. Please step out of the vehicle. With your arms in the air."
What does he mean by treason? I mean, I know why they said it, but my question is, how did they find out so quickly?
I turn to my Father and he wipes takes off his glasses lens.
"Sami, stay here. Do not get out the car." He says calmly as he opens his car door.
"Father, they will kill you. If you go with them!"
"Sami, they will kill the both of us. If I don't get out the car. Please just listen to me, everything will be fine. I promised your Mother, I would take care of you."
"What do you mean promise?"
"Last warning, if you do not step out the car, with your hands up, we will fire!"
"CAN I SAY GOODBYE TO MY DAUGHTER?" My Father calls out.
"Sami, do not move. Promise me."
"But Fathe."
"PROMISE ME ASAMI, THIS IS NOT A GAME!"
I never seen my Father so unstable before. He truly looks like he's giving up and that's not the type of man he is. He would never do something like this willingly .
He steps out the car and I watch as he places his glasses on the dash board.
A couple of Equalists walk towards him, meeting him half way, as he walks.
"I forgot my glasses in the car." The Entrepreneur states.
"Forget them!" The Equalist calls out. What is he talking about? Father took them off, right before he left, on purpose.
I pick up the glasses and under it I see a tiny red string sticking out between the dashboard. I pull it and a secret compartment opens. Showing a screen, with a keypad attached to it.
"Welcome to the SatoMobile X" a woman voice says.
"What weapon would you like to choose today?" I look at the tiny keypad that appears, showing the parts of the car, where apparently the weapons are stored.
My Father looks up at me as they pat him down. I climb over to the driver seat, and put on my seat belt. I really hope, My Father finished this, because if not we're both dead.
I put the car in reverse to create distance.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
Putting the car now into drive, I press the symbol of what looks like to be a canon. The Satomobile gets higher as the tires transform. Two canons come out from the side of the car.
"Control the direction of the missile, by just inputing the coordinates." The woman says.
I don't have time to input coordinates, right now!
Everyone stops what they're doing and looks up at the car, with two loaded weapons pointed towards them. My Father looks up with a big grin.
"LET MY FATHER GO, OR I WILL FIRE!" I shout out through the window. A few of the Equalists run off, but the majority stay..
"How dare you threaten law enforcement , you're under arrest as well! Go get her boys." None of the Equalists move.
"I said go get her!" The Equalist says while pushing some of the Equalists forward. They slowly start approaching the car and my Father is still in handcuffs.
I put the car in drive and they all run off. They're such punks, I didn't even fire yet and they're scarred. The Equalist with the megaphone takes out his gun and holds it up to my Father's head.
"Get out the car, or I fire."
"No Sami, forget about me, press fire!" My Father yells. I can't fire with him standing there, he will get hurt too. I can't afford to lose him. I open the car door and raise my arms up to surrender.
"I'm sorry Father, I can't let them hurt you."
Three Equalists rush over to me and put me into handcuffs. They throw the both of us into the back of the van and it's pitched black inside.
"You're so stubborn like your Mother." Hiroshi chuckles.
"I'm sorry Father. I couldn't leave you."
"You should have. It would have been my punishment, for what I had done. This is all my fault Asami."
"No, it's not! You did all of this for Mom. She would be so proud, I could never hate you for that. You also hotwired a car and beat up your best friend. I don't know about you, but that has to make you the coolest Father ever." I tease.
The van starts moving and I hear a sound of a whimper come across from my seat. Is he crying?
"I'm so sorry." He says between sobs. I wish I could give him a hug, but I'm so far away from him.
"It's alright, we will be alright. We're together and that's all Mom wanted." I reassure him, trying to stay strong.
"No Asami, you don't understand. I did the opposite of what she wanted. Your Mother helped people and all I do is hurt them."
Is he serious? That's not true, my Father has done nothing but help people. He took in the Avatar, despite the consequences. If anything, I'm the one who hurts people!
"That's not true, you're a great man." I defend.
"NO SAMI, I was going to turn Korra in, the moment she came to our home."
"What are you talking about?"
Hiroshi's Flashback
" Baatar, tells me, you and Suyin have some sort of secret meeting, going on now" I say as I watch my wife plant in her garden.
My dream is to move of us out of this old apartment, and into a bigger home. A home where the love of my life, can tend to the biggest garden in the world.
She gets up from the garden with a big smile on her face. As she walks over to me.
"Well aren't you grumpy today." She says, while playing with my tie.
"I'm not grumpy, I'm just curious. Baatar is very concern about the topics you two discuss." I reply.
She laughs and moves past me heading into the small house. With me on her trail.
"You men, gossip more than us women. We're just having a book club, that all. Just like you fellas have your meetings, where you worship Amon. Should I be worried about Amon stealing my husband away?"
She taps my nose and I try to stay firm and not give into her silliness. This is serious, I want the best for our family and I can't have my wife putting our lives in jeopardy.
Non-benders are finally getting the respect they deserve. I can't have her discussions and political views, interfere with the movement.
"Sweetie, we have a daughter!" I plead. We both look over at Asami holding on to the couch cushion, for balance.
"Awww, Honey look, she's trying to walk." Yasuko rushes over to our daughter and sits down across from her.
"Come on Sami, walk to Mommy." Our precious daughter giggles and falls onto her bottom.
I sit beside my love and watch our Asami grabs a hold of the couch again.
"Sweetie, I just want to protect us." I reply.
she turns to me.
"I know, Hiro. I'll keep our book club meeting to a minimum. If it upsets you."
We get back from our dinner party and I loosen my tie and head straight to the cabinet, grabbing a bottle of wine.
"You're despicable, you know that?" My wife says taking off her earrings.
"Oh am I? What about you? With your mocking Amon as he talks performance at the dinner party. You were being so childish, I think our daughter would have behaved better than you!"
She laughs in disbelief.
"I doubt it, Asami can smell bull shit!"
Today was supposed to be a special night for us and she ruined it! I moved us to this big home, gave her a bigger backyard, where she can plant all the flowers she wants and she's still unhappy!
"What's your problem, tell me why you hate me?" I ask, because I'm so tired of guessing. I understand that my work hours can be upsetting, but I'm doing all of this to support us! So we all can have a better life! Why can't she see that?
I'm just about to pick up my glass of wine, but she takes it for herself, heading to the couch.
"My problem, is the fact, you think I'm stupid." She replies, sipping my wine!
"I do not!"
"Yes, you do Hiro! Do you really think, I think, you got this big home, just by selling cars? And don't tell me today was just a celebration on how well your sales were going."
I have no response to that.
"I know you're selling weapons to Amon. Even though I told you, I didn't like it. But clearly your wife's input is not worthy enough."
There is no point in lying to her, she already knows. I head over to the couch and get on my knees and hold her hands.
"Honey, I know you hate what I'm doing, but Amon is making everything safer for our Asami. She won't have to live in fear. Like we did as a children or grow up poor."
My wife stares into the distance, I'm wondering if she even listening.
"I didn't care that I was poor. Having my beliefs and passion, made me feel like the richest person, in this world. Money is not everything. Yes, I love my garden and I'm thankful for all of this. But what you're doing for this movement is foolish . It's also going against everything I believe in. I'm not one those wives who are silent, and do whatever their husbands asks. I will say what's on my mind, regardless of how others feel. Amon can take away bending, but he can't take away mine or benders' voice."
When Yasuko talks like this, it reminds me, how lucky I am to have her in my life. No woman, could ever have a passion, as strong as hers. She's right, I did go behind her back, but I don't regret it. I know what I'm doing and it will pay off in the long run.
"I never meant to hurt you. I just want to do this for us." I say kissing her hand.
She pulls away from me, causing me to frown out of disappointment.
"Don't bring Asami or I into this. If you're doing this, It's all for you." she replies. Why does she have to be so stubborn?
"It's not like I'm building war weapons." I tease.
"In the future, it could be, and I know you're too of a coward to say no to Amon!"
I want to put the blame on alcohol for her comment. But a part of me thinks, that's how she sees me and it's upsetting. Everything I'm doing is for her, and to hear that she finds me a coward, is foolish!
"I'm no coward, if anything you're. You volunteer to teach Benders and spend your time with them. But in the end they're going to screw you over. They were the ones who drove you out of your job."
She glares at me.
"No, my boss was to blame, not them." She replies.
"Well, I don't blame your boss. You let passion drive you and that's, not how the world works. I refuse to allow my daughter to grow up thinking everything is fair, when it's not!"
I see tears run down my wife's cheek and I feel horrible. I hate when we fight, and we been doing a lot of that lately.
I bring her head to my shoulder and allow her to cry.
"I'm so sorry Yasuko." She holds me tighter. Today has just been a long day. We both said hurtful things, we just been through too much.
"I'm just scarred for our her, Hiroshi."
"I know, that's why I'm going to do everything in my power to protect her. I promise you, I will protect her."
"Sweetie, I want to introduce you to Senna. She's from the Southern Watertribe" I let go of my wife and pull Senna into a hug.
"Nice to meet you, my wife told me a lot about you. Thank you, for allowing her to stay with you, in your home" I reply.
"Hopefully, it's good things and it was an honor. Your wife was a lovely guest." she replies while returning the hug.
"Yes, it was all good things. You have beautiful eyes, you have to have a husband!"
My wife hits me in the side playfully. What did I say?
"Yes, my husband is at home, he's still grieving about the loss of our daughter."
"I'm so sorry, to hear about that. My condolences" she bows, while sniffing.
"Thank you Sir, she was a character, alright. I'm sure her and your daughter would have been the bests of friends."
I look over at my daughter in the sandbox, playing with Suyin's children. She gotten so big, just a while ago she was just 1, now she's almost five. Where has time gone?
"How's the hot dogs going?" Baatar asks while stopping his twin boys from killing each other. I open the grill, and look down at the over cooked meat.
"Well it's not going medium well." No one laughs at my joke, except Senna.
"Thank you Senna, maybe I should have married you." I say sticking my tongue out at my wife. Who rolls her eyes in amusement.
"Hiroshi, what happened? Don't tell me a Firebender came and did some damage. You know how everything they touch, they ruin." Baatar tease making the both of us laugh.
"Don't you think that's a stereotypical comment?" my wife asks.
"No, taking in fact what I said is true. Check the statistics. Firebenders, out of any other benders cause the most damage to our city. I would know, I'm the one who has to rebuild everything." He replies, with pride.
"Well, why don't you be a better architect and build with materials that are fire proof? Isnt that your job, to you know, make things to prevent them from being damaged? You're supposed to take all of the negatives in consideration, when building and designing buildings. Outsmart the dumb ones, that's what I always say. Mr. Nations' Greatest Architect" My wife replies.
Everyone at the cookout say ooohh making Baatar's face turn red, out of his embarrassment. I wrap my arms around, my amazing wife.
"I love my debater." I say with pride.
Suyin comes over and gives her husband a kiss.
"Aww, I heard something got burned over it. Didn't think it was my Husband."
Baatar forces a smile onto his face.
"I guess she got me there." he says with a wink to me.
"Where is Baatar Jr ?" I ask. He's usually always in his Father's shadows, literally. They're the spitting image of one another.
"We sent him off, to an architect camp this summer. He should be home soon." Baatar replies.
"Aww, I know you miss your eldest, Suyin." Yasuko tease.
Suyin nods in agreement.
"Yes, I miss Jr. greatly, but I'm keeping myself busy with my work." She replies.
Baatar squeezes Suyin tighter.
"Aka, she's replacing our son's presence, with some criminal." He tease, making all of us laugh.
"Shut up, she's not a criminal. Kuvira is actually very smart, I'm learning a lot from her. I'm sure she can help you with your designs. While Jr. is away." Suyin defends.
"Ha, me having a Bender help me,with work? I would trust a turtle duck before her. If you would kindly move out the way, Hiroshi. I need to save the day once again." He says opening another pack of hot dogs.
I shut the door after checking on Asami and I hear the downstairs's door open. I take a look at the time and its 1am.
I head down the stairs, wanting an explanation, for my wife's late entrance. I find her in the kitchen and flick on the lights, which startles her.
"Hiro you scarred me. I'm starving." she opens the fridge and pulls out the plate I made for her and puts it into the microwave.
"Where were you?" I ask.
" With Suyin." She replies not missing a beat.
"I went over her home and she said she hasn't seen you all day."
This trips Yasuko up, now being caught in her lie.
"Why must you lie to me?" I ask.
The microwave's timer goes off and she stops it. I massage the temple of my forehead, trying to keep my temper because I'm tired. I'm tired of all these secrets, and none of them are coming from my end. I have been nothing but honest with my wife, and she can't do the same with me!
Things at work at have been tough. With Baatar and everyone on my back about making war time weapons. Which I been declining, due to my wife's beliefs, which they're unaware of. It's drawing suspensions, and that's the last thing I need. That's the last need we need!
"Can we not do this today?" she says between a yawn.
"If you can come home late, you can talk late. I'm tired of putting our daughter to bed alone. We are supposed to tell each other everything. Why are you afraid to talk to me? I will support you no matter what. I see you stressed out and I want to help you. Please just let me help you."
She sighs.
"You're right Hiroshi, I have been keeping things from you. I just made a promise, and I have to keep it. Please understand."
I'm so frustrated right now. It's like I'm the only one being loyal here!
"I can't do this anymore Yasuko, this is not how I want Asami to live. To know that her Mother is never home and is always sneaking around. That's no way for child to live.
she sets the plate down and walks towards me, getting in my face.
"What are you implying? Are you threatening to take my daughter away from me?" her tone is no longer exhausted but defensive and she has every right to be.
I wanted to do what's right for our family, but since she wants to put herself first. I have to do everything right for Asami now, and do what's in her best interest.
I walk out of the kitchen and head into the backyard. Looking up at the stars. Who would have known this empire I built for us, would be worthless. All of the sleepless nights, means nothing now.
"I promised Hiro." I hear her say while joining me.
"What about our vows? They were just as much of a promise. Do they not mean anything to you?"
"Of course they do. It's complicated, you have to trust me."
"Are you having an affair?" I finally blurt out.
She laughs, but I don't find any of this funny. I'm asking a serious question. A question that would make sense, due to her sneaking around.
"Of course not, what a silly question. All the guys are afraid to talk to me, because they know. I have a crazy weapon maker as a husband."
"Amon, is hounding me about, making tanks for his army."
Yasuko covers her mouth "He's taking us to war?"
"I'm not sure, but I know he has big plans for Republic City and he's counting on me. Yet, I'm still staying loyal to you and not building them."
Even in the moonlight I can see her smile and that turns my frustration to a minimum. That smile and Asami's smile remind me why this empire is worth it. She intertwines our hand.
"You did that for me, Babe?"
"Of course, I did, I love you and I will do anything to make you happy. That's why I don't understand, you being all secretive. You can trust me, I won't let anything happen to you."
I pull her into a kiss, to let her know, how genuinely I care about her. We pull apart and she smiles.
"Remember when, we first started dated and you hated hugs." She tease, making me blush out of embarrassment.
"You know, I wasn't an affectionate person back then." She wraps her arms around my neck and I stare at those emerald green eyes of hers. The same ones my daughter has, Which I love just as well.
"See how I changed that about you? All you had to do was trust me." she replies.
"Then trust me, by telling me where you were." I reply.
She pulls away and we walk hand and hand through the garden. With our feet touching the soil.
"You know, I had a friend who was an Earthbender. I thought she was so cool, but she hated herself. She thought bending earth was terrible. I thought the opposite. To able to be so close, to living and non-living things, that has to be wonderful."
I let go of her hand to allow her to scoop up the soil and watch it fall through her fingers back to the ground.
"I know who the Avatar is." I look at her in disbelief.
"Sweetie relax." She tease, finding my expression funny.
"Spirits, tell me you're joking." I say trying to process everything.
Ever since Avatar Aang passed, everyone has been wondering who the new Avatar will be. Amon especially, because he knows once the Avatar gains all his or hers' powers. His movement will be stopped. He even built a special team, just to find them. This news is huge!
"I'm not, and she's adorable. She's around Asami's age but a little older. Remember Senna?"
I nod.
"It's her daughter, she's not dead. They have her staying with different people, to protect her. I even put our name on the list, as her keeper."
"What? You can't do that Yasuko. You know my line of work. That's dangerous, for our family and her!" I explain.
"That's what I thought, but who would suspect us? Out of all people to hide the Avatar? It's brilliant, Please tell me, I can trust you with this. I need you to keep this a secret. This mean a lot to me. I see Korra, like a daughter, I know Senna would do the same to protect Asami."
"You met her?" I ask in disbelief.
She nods excitedly.
"Yes, she can bend every element, except air right now. She also has the cutest blue eyes."
This is all too much to take in. We can't keep the Avatar in our home. How will I explain to Asami, that she has to keep all of this a secret? What if something happens to one of us, while trying to protect the Avatar, what will happen to Asami?"
I feel warm hands touch my face.
"Hiroshi, stop thinking and promise me you won't tell anyone. Who knows, maybe she won't even shows up here. Our name is last on the list. Just let me know, you won't tell anyone!"
I'm speechless but, I'm also happy she's finally being honest with me. I met Senna and she's a wonderful woman and I would do anything to help her out. If my wife feels good about this, I guess, I can be as well.
"I promise." She squeals and pulls me into a hug.
"I love you so much!"
I hug her tighter "I love you too."
End of Flashback
Tears roll down my cheek, hearing all this about my Mother. This is the first time, my Father told me anything about her. I was so young when she passed, I couldn't really remember much. To find out that she had quality similar to me, means a lot.
I hear my Father sniffing as he continues.
"A week later after she told me about the Avatar, she was murdered. I was so confused, I didn't understand.
She knew how use a weapon, she knew how to protect herself. How could all of this happen? The detectives told me, there was no force of entry. Which means, most likely she knew the people, who did it.
If she knew them? Why would they hurt her? Your Mother was one of the sweetest person on this planet. She never turned the other cheek, when someone was in need. I needed an explanation, because it didn't make sense.
They caught one of the gang members who did it. I went to the stations and saw that the person they caught was just a child. No older than thirteen. He gave all the names, that were apart of Yasuko's death.
I got the chance to talk with him and he knew who I was. He picked up the phone and I didn't pick it up, for a while because I wanted to look at the monster who took my love away.
How could such a little boy be such a killer? I couldn't see it, I couldn't see the killer in him and I wanted to, so badly.
The boy told me, he knew Yasuko, and that she taught him how to read. Back when he was in the shelter. He also told me, he didn't think his friends were going to kill her. Apparently he was bait.
There because he knew she would open the door to a familiar face.
After his explanation, I finally saw the killer in him. I saw him growing up to be a murder, like his friends but this time, he did kill someone and it was you. I saw him hurting you, Asami and I couldn't stand losing you too.
The next day, I went to a lawyer and wanted to get the death penalty for all of them. The lawyer told me, due to their age. They could only give them a max sentence of 7 years.
They amount of time was enough, to allow them to roam the streets again and hurt you. So I went to the only person with power.
I went to Amon and told him, if he could get the death penalty for the boys. I would not just make weapons for him, but tell him information about the Avatar.
Amon kept his word and all boys were given the death penalty. I sat in on every trial with the seven boys, and saw them weep and beg for their forgiveness, but I didn't care. Because of them I lost my wife and you lost your Mother. Those benders knew what they were going to do, and they didn't care.
They killed a woman, who actually thought they all had a chance, in this world! Your Mother told me, I had to learn to trust people, but she was betrayed by those she trusted.
I couldn't afford to make that mistake again, so I hid my feelings and that's why I been so hard on you. I didn't want you to get too passionate and care about things, like your Mother did.
Amon had the list with all the people, the Avatar was to staying with. He also knew I was it's last stop.
Today I was supposed to tell him information about the Avatar's whereabouts. Today was supposed to be the day, I turned Korra in.
I thought today would be the perfect day, we would be at the ball. The Equalist could storm into our home, before we got back and maybe it would be easier on you.
I went to Amon, right before he got on to stage and told him I had information on the Avatar. He looked at me, ready for me to explain, but at that very moment.
I remembered what you said, about never seeing you so happy, and you were right. Ever since Korra came into our life, I saw a glimpse of the little Asami, I once knew. The little girl who loved every living thing, that she came into contact with.
The little girl, that I ruined all because I wanted to protect you. I took away all the things you enjoyed and made you miserable because I knew that was the only way, I could keep you safe.
I was wrong, all these years, Asami. I should have loved you even harder. When your Mother passed. I should have let you know that, it's okay to enjoy everything In life and that it's okay to speak out for what you believe in. Most importantly, I should have told you, there is nothing wrong with being yourself.
I just couldn't ruin your happiness. So I told Amon, the Avatar was dead. In hopes of putting an end to all of this. When Tenzin, said what he said on stage. I knew I was in trouble. This is all my fault and I'm so sorry."
I'm dumbfounded, how could I, not see this one coming? All this time, he made it seem like he was the good guy, but turning Korra in was his intentions all along. He didn't keep her promise!
"Asami, talk to me please. This wasn't supposed to happen."
I shake my head in disbelief.
"You were the reason why Korra couldn't have a normal life. You were the reason why Korra, had to run from place to place. All because you gave Amon the list and he tracked her every move. Killing her friends and the people who took care of her. Most importantly, you are the reason why, I can no longer be happy. "
"You have to understand, I did all of this, out of love." He pleads.
"I LOVE HER FATHER!" I scream out, causing the van to stop.
What does he know about love? If he really loved my Mother, he wouldn't have done this!
"I love Korra so much, she wasn't just my happiness. She was someone that helped me realized my self-destruction! I had no one to be myself with. Father. I couldn't even talk to you! You were always at work, now I know why. You weren't building an empire for us, you were building an empire for Amon. How dare you say, you were doing this in her honor. She would have never supported this. It's as if she died for nothing, all because of you!"
I'm sick to my stomach, I no longer know this man. Whatever our destination is, I hope we are separated. I'm ashamed to call him, my Father.
The van hasn't moved yet and I'm wondering what's going on. We hear a collection of yells and moaning from outside. Then suddenly there is silence.
"Did you see me Babe, with my sick blood-bending moves?" I hear a woman voice say from outside the van.
"Yeah, it was alright." Someone else says opening the van's door. I squint my eyes at the flashlight being pointed in my face.
"Where's Korra?" the same trash woman from earlier asks. Looking around the van.
"Clearly not here." A woman with a skull hair tie replies.
"Where is Korra and who are you?" I ask. The trashwoman puts a smile on her face.
"Hello, I'm Eska, I'm Korra's cousin, and this is my blood-bending girlfriend June." June hops on to the van wiping the blood off a chain of keys.
"I'm Asami." I say, as the woman with the keys, uncuffs me.
"Yeah, Yeah ,Yeah, we know who you're . You're the Avatar's Girlfriend, I have a bone to pick with you and your thoughts on benders." June says in my face.
"You're the same girl, from the club." I tell Eska which makes her dip her head, she's definitely related to the Avatar.
"Yes, sorry about lying to you earlier. I couldn't break character. Why are you two getting arrested?"
"They found out about us, keeping the Avatar." My Father replies.
"Tough luck, we thought Korra got caught, because when she was in the dining hall. Someone came in and we heard all types of destruction going on. Someone even took out our flash drive, losing or camera connection. When we didn't hear a reply, we thought the worst. " June replies.
"That can't be true, Korra is at home!" I explain. There is no way, Korra can be at the Ball! She was sick, she had a bloody nose!
June helps me out of the van.
"Sorry, Princess but your Korra, been sneaking out, behind your back and planning her big debut. Which happens to be today. I guess, it worked since everyone is in an uproar, back at the building."
If Korra is back there, like they say. I need to get to her, she's not safe.
"We have to go get her!" I yell out.
"Woahhhh, it's packed back there and you're a wanted criminal. Going back there would be dumb." June adds.
I look at Eska, hoping she will understand, the importance of saving Korra.
"That's your cousin, we have to go back." I plead. June holds, the Watertribe girl back.
"No, she's not going back. I'm not losing her. Korra will be fine, she has everything under control. I bet she's back home right now! She can manage, we may be benders, but we aren't superheroes."
Korra's cousin smiles at her girlfriend and turns her around, so they're facing each other.
"Sweetie, I appreciate your concern, but Asami's right. That is my cousin, and soon to be yours. If you agree, to help us."
The aggressive skull woman smirks. " My cousin? Are you implying, that you want to marry me?" she asks.
Eska rolls her eyes and pulls her girlfriend into a heated kiss. Making my heart, ache for Korra even more. They pull apart, and I feel a bit embarrassed for watching them.
"Spirits, I wished I wasn't sober right now. Alright, 'Operation Save Cousin' is a go. If we take this van. It will draw less attention on us."
I hop back into the van and wait for my Father.
"Aren't you coming. Sir?" Eska asks, because I'm still to upset to talk to him.
"No, I have to make this right, go ahead without me. Be safe Asami. I still want to keep that promise."
My mind is telling me to say I hate him, but I don't hate him. I hate what he did. But I don't hate who he is as a person. Hearing how he used to be, shows me that, someone can change you in a positive or negative way.
My Mother's death, changed Hiroshi into someone he hated. The introduction to Korra, changed me into someone I enjoy being. Then again, it makes you realize. Someone can lead you to the right trail, but it's up to you to walk it.
My Father led me to the path to hate him and disown him but It's up to me to decide whether or not. I want to push him away, like he did to me. I'm going to break the cycle, once and for all and take the path I want to take.
"I forgive you, Father and I will always love you."
He stares at me in disbelief, as the van starts moving and I stare at his watery eyes, waving a goodbye to me. I'm going to make this right again, for us. I'm going to fix everything, and keep my Mother's promise.
Korra
I move toward the fleeing people. Most people run away from danger, I run right to it. Spirits, this is no time to act like a superhero. But if I were, I would be the called the Dark Knight with my mask and all. Wait, that wouldn't make sense. I shouldn't be thinking about this, I'm on a mission.
I look down at the two images, Kuvira gave me. I don't know why she wants these people, but the sooner I get them for her. The quicker I can get to the auditorium and search for Asami and Hiroshi.
Forget running like a civilian. I'm in a mask and need to get to the parking garage quick! I bend a spiral ball and move forward, as people jump out the way.
I speed pass a sign that reads auditorium and back right up. I take a quick peck inside the room and see no one there.
Great they got out! I sigh in relief and start to relax, up until I realize they're going to come home and find me not there. Spirits, I need find Kuvira's people quick.
I open the staircase door and fly up the stairs, with grace. From what Kuvira showed me on her tablet. The people I'm supposed to get, are parked on the third floor. I push open the door and see the woman, and the gentleman together.
"Mother, how dare you stay with him?" I look between the gentleman and the picture and groan out of frustration. They aren't the same guys, this one in the picture is a lot older.
"Jr, we are not discussing this. You shouldn't be here." the woman replies.
I clear my throat, trying to get their attention. I don't mean to be rude, and interrupt but I'm sort of in a both turn to me and the gentleman, gets into a fighting stance.
I raise my arms in the air to show, I come in peace.
"Kuvira, told me to come and get you. " I take off my mask and the gentleman smiles.
"Avatar, remember me it's Baatar." He says walking towards me.
" Oh yeah, I hardly recognized ou, with that chin hair. How are you?" I ask.
"You know, other than keeping my Fiancée happy, pretty good." he tease.
"So you aren't doing well." I tease. making us both laugh, from seeing how crazy Kuvira can be.
"Korra?" I turn to the woman, who just called my name.
"How do you know my name?" I ask the silver haired woman.
"You look beautiful, just like your Mother." She says hands trembling, as she walks over and touches my face.
"You know my Mother Senna?" I ask in disbelief.
"Of course, I do, what are you doing here? You're supposed to be…Oh my Spirits. Asami and Hiroshi got arrested." She tells me.
what does she mean by arrested?
"What? No that can't be." The woman pulls me into a hug.
"I'm so sorry, but it's true. I saw them be put into a van earlier. Most likely, I'm next." She looks up at Baatar.
"You need to leave, Baatar. Before they find you. Your Father probably thinks, I'm apart of all this. I was in the auditorium and he was already upset with me."
Baatar shakes his head.
"No, that can't be. You weren't supposed to be in the auditorium. You were supposed to be in the dining hall. We weren't going to blow up the room, until you all left. Kuvira, told me she would get you, my brothers, and Opal out before it was a go."
"What do you mean, by blow up?" the sliver haired woman ask. The door to the stairs open and Kuvira appears.
"Babe, my family was still inside the auditorium. What's that all about? You told me, you would get my family out." Baatar says to his fiancee.
Kuvira takes off her gloves and throw them to the ground.
"Did you really think, I would save your family? Especially when your Mother caused me so much pain." I pull away from Suyin.
"Don't get too comfortable with Su. She has a thing for young and powerful figures." Kuvira says while walking towards Suyin who gets into a bending stance.
"Stay away from me Kuvira." This makes the leader of Unity laugh.
"I taught you all the metal bending you know." the leader replies.
"Well I gotten a lot better, last time we saw each other." Suyin replies.
I don't know what's going on. I'm just trying to get back to the Sato's Mansion before any suspensions are drawn.
"Sweetie, what are you doing? Why are you attacking our Mother like this?" Baatar ask.
"SHE'S NOT MY MOTHER! Mothers don't use their children." She says with hatred.
Then it clicks to me, she didn't tell me to get these two people to save. This was a revenge mission, if I knew this before, I would have never agreed.
I put Suyin behind me
"Kuvira, I can't allow you to hurt this woman. No matter what she did to you. You know my duty, as the Avatar. Which is to protect."
"Really? Where were you, when I needed you? That's right Avatar, benders needed you as well, not just non-benders. Now let me, have a discussion with my Su." She says stepping forward but I bend a barrier between us.
"I'm not going to hurt her, relax." Kuvira says, while sitting on the ground crossing her legs.
"You can walk her away to safety. I promise, I won't move a muscle." Kuvira says.
With the sliver haired woman behind me, I slowly start walking towards the stair's door as Kuvira hums.
"Thank you." Suyin tells me as I open the door, then in a blink of an eye, she's no longer behind me. I turn around and see Kuvira on the ground, still humming, not moving a muscle.
"Where is my Mother?" Baatar asks rushing to Kuvira frantic.
"Where is she Kuvira?" he cries, she smiles and raises her hand and Suyin comes from under the ground, trying to catch her breath.
I never seen someone bend so quickly and without their hands before. Baatar tries to rush to his Mother but Kuvira brings her back under the ground.
Baatar pulls Kuvira off the ground and up in the air.
"Where is my Mother!" he yell in her face.
"So you choose her over me? She left you Baatar, allowed your Father to disrespect you. Now you're helping her? What about me? you were supposed to be on my side?"
"It's different, she's my Mother, Kuvira. She comes first, but that doesn't mean. I don't love you."
she smirks, as I try to find a way to save Suyin.
"If I'm not number one. It can't work out. I'm calling off our wedding." The glasses on Baatar's face starts to bend into his skin, causing him to scream in pain.
I slam my foot to the ground, using my seismic sense, to try and find Suyin. Seeing the black and white waves and feeling the vibrations. I find out, that's she's a few quarters away from me.
I bend the rock beneath her and she comes to the surface. I rush over to her and she's no longer conscious, but she has a pulse.
I get up and turn my hand into flames. "Enough Kuvira!" she pushes Baatar to the ground, making him roll around in pain.
"Stay out of this Korra, I no longer need your help."
"No, I'm putting an end to you, now!"
"Alright then." she charges towards me and I send a combination of jabs and hooks, her way. She dodges them and send boulder after boulder towards me. Which all misses me.
what's wrong with her? She's usually on her A game. Then I see who's really her target. Suyin slowly tries to get up.
"Stop, can't you see she's hurt" I call out. Sending more blows, to Kuvira.
"Too bad." Kuvira replies, as she takes a chuck of the pavement and bends it towards her at full spend. I step between Suyin. Trying to build a shield for us, but it's too late. The chuck catches me ,just barely and I fly across the garage.
I try to get up from the ground, but my body is too numb. Something digging into my back.
"Korra!" I hear a familiar voice say. I finally open dust covered eyes, and see Asami being dragged away, along with Suyin and Baatar.
"Asami" I whisper, but my voice can't make out her name louder. As she kicks and screams, being carried away.
I try to raise my head up, but that makes, whatever that's lodged in my back go further.
I shut my eyes, as I hear cars leaving out the garage. I need to go save her, I made a promise to Hiroshi.
I wake up with my head on someone's lap.
"She's waking up." A girl with a shaved head yells. My barely open all the way, but I search my surrounding. I think, i'm in a car . I'm so tired and I want to go back to sleep.
"Hey remember me?" a boy says in my face.
"Meelo, put your seat belt back on!" a woman says in the driver seat.
"She needs to go to the hospital. Her chi level is down, I can barely feel her spiritual energy." The same shaved head girl says.
"No, my Mother can heal her. She still has her spirit water." A man voice replies. My eyes flutter shut. The quicker I can go back to sleep. The quicker I can see Asami again.
Hiroshi was the betrayer all along.
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