Asami
I look back and see Su leaning against a tree.
"Do you want to rest?" I ask, seeing how drained she looks.
I can't believe her plan worked. The moment the guards came back inside to grab the Metalbender. We attacked them.
By wearing their uniforms, we managed to slip pass the others, without drawing any attention to ourselves.
She gets up and joins me.
"No, we must keep moving. Sorry for slowing you down."
"We're going to get out of this regardless of the speed. If it makes you feel better, I will always be faster than you. It's just science."
"On what theory?" she asks, as we continue moving.
"On the theory of I'm younger and you're older." I tease, trying to make light of the situation.
From the mountain's view, we must be in Ba Sing Se. I always wanted to visit this place. As much as I would like to stop and enjoy the view, we must continue. If we want to make it out of here before the sun comes up.
As we continue walking, my foot catches onto something and I come crashing down.
"Are you okay?" Su asks, offering her hand.
"Yeah just a little…" I turn my head and see a motionless body making eye contact with me. I'm just about to scream, but Suyin covers my mouth and helps me up.
"Asami, it's alright he's dead."
I pull away from her and hunch over the bushes, throwing up.
After I no longer feel sick. I wipe my mouth with my sleeve and see Su frowning.
"Sorry." I say.
"Don't be. Morning sickness is common in a pregnancy." She replies.
I'm too tired for this and she can tell and smiles.
"Spirits, Sato! It was just a joke!"
"Sorry, I must have left must have left my sense of humor back home." I reply sarcastically.
Korra
I'm sitting on the bench holding hands with Mako. We're supposed to look like a couple, so the Unity members that took control of the station, won't take suspicion.
"I still don't like you." Mako says, between gritted teeth and a smile.
"Not today, Mako!" I reply back.
The train pulls into the station and passengers get off.
Mako helps me up and we enter the ticket line.
"Follow my lead." He whisper, as we make our way up to the front desk.
"Tickets please." A woman in a black uniform says.
"Ma'am my wife and I left our tickets at home. We were wondering if you could pull up our online receipt?" She sighs and motions for us to follow her.
I turn my head and nod at Kai hiding behind a gate.
We move pass the hundreds of people and approach a machine. The woman slides her key card in and begins typing away.
"What's your last name?" she asks.
"HELP! I LOST MY MOMMY!" Kai whines, getting the attention of everyone in the station.
"Hold on." The woman leaves Mako and I alone and he begins to work.
Mako slides in his keycard, gaining control of the station's servers.
"I'm going to add a stop to Ba Sing Se, so it won't alarm to the Unity members, if they need to check the train schedule."
I look around and see trains leaving by the minute. We need to steal a train before their aren't any left.
"Which train number is empty?" Mako asks, inputting more information.
"The blue one just pulled in." I say quickly.
Mako turns around and gets the train number. I see June reading a newspaper and I motion my head to the train and she gets up, walking pass Kai's performance.
"My Mommy has my blankie too. Please find her!"
Kai suddenly faints to the ground and Mako puts his card away.
"It's done."
He grabs my hand and we enter the train. We take our seats and I try not to make eye contact with Iroh and Bolin who just entered the train.
I look up and see June put on the conductor's hat but I also see a foot sticking out of the door.
My eyes enlarger and suddenly the body's foot slides out of view.
"Good evening, guests. I'm your conductor for today. Please stay seated and we will have a smooth ride." June says, over the intercom.
The train door is just about the shut when a Unity member stops it.
"Excuse me, we didn't want this train to leave without this family." A man says.
"Aww Thank you. You're so kind." Opal says, in an unnecessary accent, while holding hands with Kai and Jinora.
"What do you tell the nice guard, kids?"Opal says pinching Kai's cheek.
"Thank you for finding my Mommy." Kai says,with a big grin.
"You're welcome kid. Us Benders have to stick together."
The Unity member closes the door and we begin to move.
Asami
My stomach is growling by the minute. I can't remember the last time I ate, but apparently my body does.
I look around trying to find something edible. I spot a berry bush, and just when I'm about to touch it Su slaps my hand down.
"Spirits, Sato! Can't you tell if something is poisonous or not? Did you science teacher teach you anything?"
"I'm sorry, for not thinking about my science teacher every time I do something! I'm just so hungry. We never got the chance to eat at the Ball. You know? Due to the whole attack Tenzin thing!" I reply
She gets onto her knees and lifts up a fallen tree log. Exposing all the insects, that crawl through the soil.
"Pick one!"
I look down at her in disbelief.
"I'm not eating beetles!"
"You should, they have plenty of nutrients ."
I take a look at them and I'm debating whether or not, I should try one. My mind is telling me no, but my stomach has a mind of it's own.
I kneel down to grab one and notice the soil is moist.
" There must be a stream nearby. Maybe we can go fishing or something."
Su collects a handful of bugs and drops the tree.
"There goes that smart mind of yours. Collect some beetles, we can use them as bait."
I look up and see the ounce dark sky, take a lighter color. It won't be long until sunrise. I have no clue where we're.
I'm hoping Su does, she has been leading the way this whole time. I feel so bad for her, with everything she went through.
I know what I'm going to do once I get back to Republic City. Which find Korra and my Father. Suyin on the other hand, is going back broken from losing her son.
Hearing the full story about the garage interaction before I came, was heartbreaking. How could Kuvira just hurt her fiancée like that?
All Jr. wanted to do was protect his Mother and all she wanted to do was protect her son! The moment Kuvira entered the garage, Su was ready to fight…..
Wait that doesn't make sense. If Su never spoke or saw Kuvira until two days ago, why was she so defensive when she saw the Great Uniter?
Su stops to decide which direction to go next.
"If I remember correctly, we should take a right." She says.
Now I'm growing curious about the whole exchange.
"Why didn't you speak with her?" I ask, following her.
"Speak with who?"
"Kuvira."
"I told you, after everything she done, I couldn't bear to speak with her." She replies.
I keep repaying her story over and it over, but it doesn't make sense. If what she said was true. Why was getting into a bending stance her first reaction? I can understand her not wanting to speak with her back there after being caught, but explain the bending stance.
I stop walking and that gets the attention of the woman.
"What's wrong?" she asks, concerned.
"Your story."
"Asami, let's not start this. We must continue." She states.
I pull out the flare gun, that came with uniform we stole.
"What are you doing?"
"If you don't tell me the truth, about why you felt so threaten back in the garage. I'm going to pull the trigger. Letting Kuvira know where we're. I don't care if she takes us. She wants you, not me. I can easily offer my services and give her my loyalty. I listened to your love story and I can understand Kuvira's upset feelings toward you.
But by the way she was attacking you, she wanted you dead! You going off to college doesn't seem like a reason for your death. If you think about it this way, you ended up more hurt at the end. Kuvira's goal is to take over the 4 Nations. Why would she seek revenge on you, If she needed Amon?"
"Asami, I told you the truth!"
"That doesn't mean you didn't leave something out."
I grip trigger, letting her know this is not a game!
"Why does it matter?"
"It matters because Korra got hurt trying to protect you! I need to understand why Kuvira was in the garage and just maybe, just maybe I can be at peace with why Korra was there too!"
Eska and June told me Korra's plan was to leave at mark at the dinner. Letting Amon know she was alive. Stopping Kuvira wasn't part of the plan. It don't add up and Su was the last one to be in contact with her alive!
"Why did she want to kill you?" I ask again.
"BECAUSE I BETRAYED HER!" she yells, grabbing the flare gun out of my hand.
Suyin's Flashback
I read over the countless of emails from parents, thanking me for helping their children. Yet, I didn't help them. All I did was listen to them. It doesn't take someone with a degree to listen.
Every day I question whether or not, I'm really of value to these students. There is no sympathy for me, because almost all the teachers asks themselves the same question.
At least they have a curriculum that they follow, to help them answer theirs. I just have my ears and words to offer.
My desk phone starts ringing and I pick it up immediately. Putting on my best cheery voice as possible.
"Republic City High's Guidance Office. How May I help you?"
The person on the other line suddenly hangs up and I place my phone back down.
*Ring*
"Republic City High's Guidance Office. How May I help you?"
This time there is a voice.
"You know? I dialed this number many of times. In hopes of gaining the courage to speak. I would hang up right before it would connect. I guess, the last call and this one, didn't work so well." she tease.
My hand trembles holding the phone, recognizing the voice.
"Do you know who you're speaking to?" she asks.
I get up to shut the door but the phone's chord stops me. I quickly set the phone down and shut the door, bringing the phone back to my ear.
"Yes, of course. How did you get my number?" I ask, trying to remain calm.
"It's been five years and you ask me that?" she says, between a chuckle.
But she's right, I had many questions to ask her.
"Su, I was wondering if we could meet in person. I have a favor to ask you."
"You left and now you need my help? Don't you think you're being a bit insensitive?"
"I was going to ask you over coffee, but I rather tell you my intentions beforehand. So can you meet me?"
"I can't and how dare you call me on my work phone. You can't just do that."
"But I did. Meet me at Republic City's National Park at 10pm tonight."
"I'm not going to show up." I reply, looking at my family's portrait on my desk.
"10 pm Su."
Before I can protest again, she hangs up.
There is a knock on the door.
"Come in." I call out, trying not to look guilty. My coworker walks in and I place a smile on my face.
"What's Up?"
"I just received word that Asami Sato and two boys got into a fight."
This is surprising, the word fight and Asami ,never been in a sentence together before. Maybe doing my job can put my mind at ease.
"Send Miss Sato in. When you get the chance." I reply.
"Sure and by the way. The phones are down, for some strange reason. So you might not be receiving any calls."
I nod.
"That's fine, I'm more of an email type of person." I tease.
I get out of my car and I'm debating whether or not I should lock it. In case I may need a quick getaway. I used to take the children here, when they were younger. With technology improving every day, no one seems to enjoy nature anymore. Also it's not the same coming out here.
I look down at my phone waiting for a call or some sign from her, letting me know this wasn't a set up.
I still can't believe I agreed to this. I been in contact with Jr. not Kuvira. I know my son's heart and know he's doing all of this for her. Which is foolish,I heard about her leadership and missions. You can't really trust the news and their propaganda stories.
They make Amon look like a saint, but in reality that's not the case. Kuvira's Unity movement probably has the same illusion. I don't agree with neither of them! Amon is too radical and Kuvira is too irrational.
I do admire her political approach as a gain to her movement. Using the whole Bender vs Non-Benders situation. It won't last her long though.
You can't fight fire with fire. There needs to be a balance, something that both sides can agree on.
It's 9:45 which means she's late. If this was important to her, she would have come earlier. That's the type of person she is. She always showed up at least fifteen minute before any meeting.
I slide my phone back into my pocket and head back to my car. This is ridiculous, I shouldn't be doing this. Kuvira left me, not the other way around. I wasted enough of my time with her.
"Wow, you couldn't wait one more minute?"
I take my hand off my car handle and turn around. There she was, across from me. She looks so….different. I never seen her wear anything but her uniform or a dull solid color before.
Now's she's standing across from me wearing a cyan plaid shirt accompanied with a puffy vest, leggings, and running shoes.
I never been the type to analyze an outfit, but this was an excuse. This Kuvira stepped up her game. Her outfit choice wasn't the only thing I noticed. The fact her hair is fully down and not in a bun, is eye catching as well.
There is a huge gap between us but we been away from each other for so long, we couldn't be any closer.
I start blushing realizing I been starring too long.
"I feel overdressed. I wasn't sure if the temperature had dropped yet. It's been a while since I been in Republic City." She tease.
I'm so speechless, I don't know what to say.
"You look great, by the way." She says motioning to my appearance.
Which happens to be, just one of the twin's high school sweatshirts. I was planning to just tell her to leave me alone then leave, but now finally being here and seeing her, maybe I should have chosen a better outfit.
I don't look great, she looks great. With her still youthful but mature look.
"No, I'm old." I finally manage to say.
She gives me a small smile, which is strange. She never liked it when I insulted my age. Usually a comment like that, would have received a lecture of some sort, with compliments following.
"Well I see aging as a competition. Look on the bright side, at least you're winning." She tease.
Even her sense of humor has changed!
"How are Huan, the twins, and Opal doing?" she asks.
Hearing her say my children's name, brings up my previous rage. Remembering she didn't just leave me, but the children.
Whom grew attached to her, as well. Despite the cold hearted response,I want to say. I realize it would be best to put my emotions aside and be civil.
"They're well. They have grown so much since you last saw them. Opal has a crush on some boy. I'm sure, if you were still here, you could have given me a name by now."
I mentally curse myself for saying too much. She doesn't deserve to hear about the family she left behind.
Kuvira's smile, tells me she misses her. Opal and her always had a bond. I know my daughter misses her greatly, even thought she was still very young when Jr. and her left.
"No Su, I would have given you the boy himself. The question is whether he would be alive or not."
We both laugh and the sound of the tree branches moving against the wind, reminds me why I'm here. Which was for a favor. Not some type of family reunion.
I don't even intend to help her.I'm still hurt about what happened all these years. My son is more than capable of making his own decisions but Kuvira could have..she could have sent him back home if she really wanted to.
"How's Baatar?" she asks, genuinely curious and almost friendly.
"He's well, but I doubt you called this meeting to discuss my husband." I reply back sternly.
"You're right. I just didn't want to ask about the children and not him. It may have been five years but a lot have changed."
"Not so much, we're still sneaking out to see each other." I reply back, coldly.
"Not true, because we were always together. But I get where you're coming from. I'm not going to lie to you.I'm not happy on how we left things. I was young and I allowed my emotions get the best of me. But I grown so much these past few years. I have learned to take responsibilities for my actions. "
"So you're taking responsibility by using my son to provoke a war with Amon? I seen your commercials and posters. Recurring people just so you can cause trouble. The only thing you're going to be responsible for is the death of your followers!" I reply.
"I'm not using Jr., I called off our engagement."
"You did?" I ask, lowly. I thought they would be married by now.
She nods.
"Yes, I did it because I wanted him to help my cause because he believed in it. Not because, he believed in me. He was hurt at first, but he understood why I did it and he stuck by my side. That's why I came here today. I need your help, in hopes of making my movement bigger and better. I came here personally to ask you, because I couldn't ask Jr. to."
"I haven't spoken with my son in years."
She rolls her eyes.
"Trust me, I'm aware you two keep in contact. I found a box of saltwater taffy in his drawer. Last time I checked, the Earth Kingdom doesn't sell anything but rock candy. Just hear me out before you say no."
"Fine, but I'm not making any promises."
"Of course, we're too far away from one another to do so."
I raise my eyebrow, wondering what she's getting at.
"I didn't mean it like that. I meant it like a pinky promise. You know the ones we used to do, back when I was your client."
She groans and covers her face.
"Ugh Su, how can you still make me so... flustered? I feel like I can't speak!"
Another new quality of her. She never been so open about her feelings before. The old Kuvira would have never told me such thing. I want to know more about her new development.
"Okay, I need you to give me minor Intel on Amon. Like when he's having meetings? Who's in them and the time of them? Just small stuff like that."
She wants me to spy on our leader! That's not small, that's treason! I'm not as involved with the Equalists like I used to be. I'm a school guidance counselor, not some type secretary who can easily get clearance to enter Amon's meeting.
"No, I can't do that, I'm sorry."
"So you still believe in his cause?" she asks, hurt.
"No and I don't believe in yours!"
She takes her hand out her vest pocket and I flinch, causing her to frown.
"You're still scarred of me, aren't you?" she asks lowly.
I'm not scared of her, I don't know her. The Great Uniter slips her hand back into her coat pocket.
"I don't blame you, I would be frighten too. I treated you poorly in the past. I treated a lot of people poorly in the past. That's why I'm trying to make things right. By making the world a better place, for not just you, but everyone.
I understand your decline, it was a lot to ask , especially coming from you. I have to go, my guards are waiting for me.
They think I'm going for a run. I'm not irrational like I used to be, Su. I plan things out, I know my strength and weaknesses. Did you know I took up night runs, just so I wouldn't draw suspicion meeting you?
Smart huh? Just like you used to say 'Always be one step ahead, of your opponent'.
I'm leaving Republic City tonight. I have a rally coming up. You should come and watch me give my speech. Then maybe you can get a better understanding of our cause."
Her radio goes off and she brings it up to her mouth.
"I'm on my way back down." she tells the voice.
She's about to walk further toward me but hesitates. The Great Uniter then digs into her vest pocket taking out a small box.
"I bought this for your birthday. I know, it's coming up." she says, placing the small geometric shape on to the ground, then walking off.
I finally walk towards it and lift the lid, to find a small meteorite. The same one I read about in the newspaper. The meteor shower happened in the Fire Nation, how did she manage to get her hand on this? I try to bend it, even though my metal bending isn't that advance to control the tiny metal particles in it. But to my surprise, I connect two specs is wonderful. I look up and see her go further down the hill.
"Vira?" I call out, forgetting that I was forbidden to call her that ever again.
"Yes?" she says, turning around.
"We share the same birthday. Therefore, you know it's today." I reply, impressed by her trick.
She throw her hand in the air with a big smile.
"I better run off this birthday cake then." She yells back.
She's certainly a changed person, alright. I guess, watching her give a speech won't be too bad.
Korra
"So how long have you two been together?" an elderly woman asks, Mako and I.
"Three"
"Two Months." Mako and I both shoot out, causing us to laugh out of irritation.
"Three Years and two months?" I reply, playfully hitting his shoulder.
She brings her hand to her heart.
"Aww that's a long time. When is the wedding?" she tease.
"Not sure, I been trying to win this one's heart for years now." Mako replies.
"What's the holdup miss? She asks.
"That's the thing, I'm the hold up. He could be with any other girl, for three years and two months. Yet, he settles for me, isn't that crazy?"
"Not as crazy as you messing with my ex." Mako replies, between gritted teeth.
"I'm sorry, Honey. I didn't know you had one." I say, placing my hand on his knee.
"Maybe, if you weren't too busy lying. You could have asked me!" he replies, placing his hand on mine.
"Aww sweetie. You're so funny!" I reply.
The train stops and the elderly woman, as well as the other passengers get off.
Leaving just June, Mako, Bolin, Opal, Iroh, Jinora, Kai, and I .
"Now off to Ba Sing Se." June yells, on the intercom.
Mako finally lets go of my hand.
"Can we call a truce or something? This hating each other thing isn't working!" I ask.
"Are you serious? You two have the married elderly couple skit down, with the fighting and stuff." Iroh tease.
"I can't just forgive you like that." Mako replies.
"I'm not asking you to! I just want us to be able to communicate and work together. For the sake of Asami and Opal's family."
We both look at Opal in Bolin's arm.
"You're right, we can call a truce." he holds out his hand and we shake on it.
I get up to sit in the empty chair in front of the couple.
"We're going to get your family back, don't worry." I reassure, seeing how worried she looks.
"That's not the only thing, that's bothering me. It's the secrets and lies. I don't think, my heart can take any more of it."
"I know it's hard. Hopefully we can get you some answers soon. So we all can understand why she took your family"
"From who? Kuvira. No way, she's dangerous and evil. I bet she's chopping off their heads as we speak!"
Everyone looks back at Kai and Jinora gives us a smile.
"My boyfriend was just kidding." Say replies.
We all bring our attention back on the girl who really matters.
"Don't listen to him Opal. He's kidding." Iroh adds.
Opal wipes her eyes.
"No, he's right. Now that Amon's dead, I'm sure that's the fate of my family."
"Sweetie. Kuvira loves your brothers and you. She wouldn't hurt them at least." Bolin adds, but uncertain.
"No, she took my brothers because they were the next Beifongs to take public office." She says lowly
"What?" we all ask.
"Amon, appointed my Father to take the throne next. It's already documented. Everyone was supposed to find out at the ball during dinner."
"That's wonderful sweetie! That means your Dad can stop Kuvira!" Bolin replies.
"No, because if Kuvira has my Father she can kill him. Which will make my brothers next in line and guess what? She has them all too. Even Jr. and you all saw the surveillance video of him betraying her. I really hope Asami is okay, because I know my family aren't going to be."
Asami
"Did you watch her speech?" I ask.
She nods.
"Yes, it was very well written."
The sun is fully out and we get to the stream finally.
"What was it about?" I ask. Washing my face.
"Something about the hiring process. She was planning to get rid of the Bender or Non-Bender checkbox on job applications, to prevent discrimination."
"That a great idea." I reply.
"Yes, she had amazing ideas. But when things are too good to be true, they sometimes are. I started watching her other speeches online and noticed there were old qualities of her that came out. She would have what I called her 'Dark Moments'. Where she would blank out but continue to speak. Knowing her much longer than her followers, I was able to pick up on those moments."
She puts her feet in the water.
"I should have never ignored those signs. I thought I was just looking for flaws in the new Kuvira because her transformation was too good to be true."
"Did you ever help her spy on Amon?" I ask, trying to find the betrayal she speaks of.
"Yes, because just like her followers, I fell victim to her words. What she was asking for was small and reasonable. Things I could easily do, without drawing attention to myself. Turns out she wanted to assassinate Amon. She asked me to get a full copy of his schedule sheet and I did."
"Then how did you betray her? Did you not give her the schedule? " I ask.
"Weeks before I was going to give her the information. Baatar told me, he was next to take the throne after Amon retire, which was very soon. So I told Kuvira, I couldn't do it. I couldn't see my husband leading and I didn't want Amon to die."
"So that's how." I say, finally understanding.
"No! I gave her the schedule."
"Why? I thought you didn't want Amon to die?"
"At first I didn't. But Kuvira told me information about Amon and my husband that disgusted me. So I gave Kuvira the stupid schedule. She told me her plan about the assassination. Kuvira and her team would ambush him at one of his more I thought about the plan, the more I couldn't allow it to happen. So I warned the White Lotus about future actions. "
"Spirits, why did you do that?" I ask in disbelief.
" Amon, my husband, and Kuvira aren't meant to rule Republic City. They all are unfit! I wanted them to help stop Kuvira, before she regret her decision. I knew, it was a crazy thing to do, but I didn't think she would find out.
After weeks of not hearing from her, I thought maybe she rethought about her plan to kill Amon.
Also the day Amon was supposed to be killed never happened. Telling me maybe the White Lotus spoke with her.
You see, I thought everything was back to normal. I thought wrong because I finally heard from Kuvira in the auditorium, while Amon was introducing Tenzin.
I got a text from her. Telling me how I was a traitor and that she knew what I done. "
We continue walking.
"You see, that's why I was so defensive when I saw her. I knew she wanted me dead and I deserved it. What I was trying to do was selfish."
"No, it sounds like you were looking in her best interest" I reassure.
As we continue walking, we hear rustling coming from bushes. Suyin pushes me behind her and I hear a familiar cough.
"Father?" I ask, moving away. Suyin.
Hiroshi steps out from the bushes and I rush into his arms.
"I was so worried about you." He says, kissing my forehead.
"How did you find us?" I ask.
He pulls away and looks at Suyin.
"Kuvira, came and picked me up along with Baatar. "
My Father and her look at one another, as if they're having a conversation of their own.
"Is my husband still alive?" she asks, pointing at the dried blood on my Father's dress shirt.
"He's bruised, but very much alive. Kuvira sent me to bring you back." he replies.
"I'm not going back!" Suyin protest and I don't blame her.
"You have to think of your family." My Father pleads.
"I am, that's why I need to get back to them." Suyin states, as she continues to walk.
"Kuvira, has them in custody." My Father replies, making her stop in her tracks.
"What? No, she can't. That's impossible." The Metalbender asks in disbelief.
"Trust me, I saw them with my own eyes. Kuvira told me if I don't bring you back. She will kill one of your children."
Suyin turns around with a giant smile on her face.
"No, I don't believe you. You're lying just to get me to go back there."
My Father frowns and pulls out a phone, showing an image of Huan, the twins, and both Baatar tied up.
Su takes the phone out of his hand and covers her mouth.
"That wasn't the plan! She was supported to, just take Baatar!" she mutters, frustrated.
I'm confused, Kuvira just threaten to harm one of her children. Why is she worried about her husband's life? This doesn't make sense. I try to process all the stories I heard these past few days.
"I killed Amon!" my Father shouts, randomly.
"What?" both Su and I say.
"I was so angry about everything he done to my family. I told you Asami, I would make it right. So I killed him! Before I pulled the trigger, he kept telling me lies."
"What did he say?" I ask, my Father.
"Amon told me the killing of your Mother wasn't his idea."
Su drops the phone onto the ground.
"Amon wasn't lying." she says lowly, looking around in a daze.
My Father shakes his head.
"No, No, No, you told me, Su! You told me, it was Amon on the phone!" he yells.
"I'm so sorry, Hiroshi." She says broken.
Wait, I'm confused? How did Su tell him, if she was with me?
"You called me and told me, you were with Asami and she was alright. Then I told you, I was on my way to Amon's house. That's when you TOLD ME AMON KILLED MY WIFE! I wasn't going to kill him, until you told me. I was just going to get answers! Why lie to me?" he asks, broken.
I process this new information.
If Su called my Father, letting him know I was alright. That must mean she was conscious when Kuvira put me in the back of her truck. I don't understand, why would she call my Father instead of help?
Then it hits me.
I step away from my Father and approach Su, who hardly sees me walk up to me.
"You were trying to rule Republic City."
I don't even say my statement, in a form of a question because I already know the answer.
All the stories she told, why didn't I put everything together earlier? She never agreed with Amon or Kuvira's views, she only believed in her own. She played both sides well. Being pro and con for Non-benders and Benders. Spirits, even I was unsure who's side she was on in the beginning, but now I do.
She wanted Kuvira to kill Amon in the meeting, knowing her husband would be in attendance. She would have gotten rid of two bird with one stone. With the White Lotus knowing about Kuvira's plan, that would get her arrested immediately. Which would make Republic City in need of a leader. Suyin Beifong is brilliant!
The mastermind finally looks up at me, with tears in her eyes.
"You have to understand. I couldn't allow neither of them to bring this city to the ground. I witness how Avatar Aang and Amon ruined this city. Kuvira would have been no different! All those speeches she spoke about! They were my words! I taught her everything I knew! How to captivate an audience with public speaking.
How to outsmart the system, and most importantly how to plan things out! Kuvira always been irrational, that's how she got caught as a child and that's how her Amon's Ball mission failed! She's irrational! if she would have stuck with her plan. Neither of us would be in this situation.
She doesn't have the guts to lead this nation. Like she didn't have the guts to finish the job, of killing me when she had a clear chance to back at the garage. People would take advantage of her, all because she's vulnerable.
So I took my chance and begged for her forgiveness. Talking her into a plan where she would be in control, with me by her side. Just like she always wanted. I did what I had to do, for my family sake.
I guess she really did plan things out, because she played me harder, than I played her."
No longer being able to hear this woman, I push her to the ground.
"KORRA, COULD BE DEAD BECAUSE OF YOU! SHE RISKED HER LIFE, TRYING TO PROTECT YOU! When you should have been killed! I don't blame Kuvira, for what she's doing! You deserve, everything!"
My Father pulls me away from her.
"I know and I'm sorry. I didn't want anyone but Amon and Baatar to get hurt. Now my children are going to pay the price for what I done!"
"We aren't helping you." I yell.
There is no way. I'm helping this woman. I have done nothing but help her and she played me just like, everyone else!
Korra
We enter Ba Sing Se and I see Equalists on the train tracks.
"Uh oh. What do we do!" Bolin panics.
"Relax, kid." June says, slowly coming to a stop.
A Unity member approaches the driver window.
"Hello Miss. Where are you from? We had no notifications that a train was coming in today." The man states.
"We're from Republic City. Just going through route. You can check my logs." June replies, handing him her tablet as he swipes through the data.
"Weird, your information does say you stop here. Hey Rivers, can you check this out?"
A female guard comes and takes a look at the tablet.
"Yeaahhh, that doesn't look right. I'll just call Kuvira."
Having Kuvira be notified, will give us away. I can't allow that to happen. I get up, despite the protest of the others and join June.
"Do you have to do that?" I ask.
"Yes, Ma'am. This information is inaccurate."
"Maybe Kuvira forgot to cancel this train visit, today. You know taking over the city, can really be stressful. Sometimes you forget things."
The guards look me up and down.
"How did you know, Kuvira took over Republic City?" she ask.
"Oh, I'm a Bender and also a follower of The Great Uniter!" I reply.
"Prove it." He orders. I give a small smile.
"Is that really necessary? Can't you just take my words for it?" I ask.
I want to save as much energy as possible, bending won't be a good idea.
" If you don't bend something. I'm going put you under arrest, as well as the other passengers."
"FINE, do you have water?"
The female guard hands me a water bottle and I unscrew it then bend the liquid out.
"Happy?" I ask.
"Make it into ice!" he orders.
I turn the liquid into a crystallize form and they clap.
"Now make it into a shape of a rabbit." Her friend, says eagerly.
"No, I already proved myself." I reply.
"She's right! Carry on, you all are free to go." the female guard, states taking her water bottle back.
I turn around and I feel a liquid drop onto the ground.
"Hey, you're bleeding." The male guard says, concerned.
"She's fine." Mako says joining me.
The guard looks between us.
"Hey, I know you! You're Amon's Bodyguar.."
Before he could finish his sentence June bloodbends the two together. But one of them manages to turn on the alarm and more uniters run out.
"Korra, you need to leave now. I'll try and hold them off." June yells.
"No, I'm not letting you fight alone."
"Go Korra. Bolin,iroh,Kai and I will help June." Mako replies.
"I can't lose you Bolin." Opal pleads.
"You need to save your family and Korra needs all the help she can get. I love you."
They exchange goodbyes and I slide open the door.
This is not looking so good.
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