Thank BG-13!
Korra's POV
The day I went missing was the day I died. Five years in hell forged me into a weapon to honor the promise I made to myself and to Bolin, who lost his life. But to do this without endangering the lives of the people closest to me I had to be someone else. I have to be something else.
It was night time now and I was getting ready to go out on another…hunt. I grabbed all my gear and snuck out the window as I usually did. Howl wouldn't see me coming out since he was probably with the other sentries by now. I went over to get Naga and then jumped into the bay.
When we got to the city I hopped off her and took her to the hideout where I told her to stay outside. I hoped that I never needed my loyal friend, but if I were to get hurt I needed her to come to me fast, and I couldn't risk her breaking the door and having the police snooping around in the arena. I put on my mask and looked at the list that I had. My eyes narrowed. Lightning Bolt Zolt.
While I had been at Mako's apartment a few days ago he had mentioned he was on house arrest because of the notorious underground leader of the Triad's. I had snuck into Lin's office and taken a whole file on the criminal and noticed that Mako was the one who had gathered enough evidence to bring him to justice, only to have an inside man in the police force get rid of it.
I went inside the hideout of the infamous leader, and as luck would have it, he was talking to his inside man. I thought about just barging in there and taking care of business like I usually did, but thought better of it. They were talking and I wanted to know what they were planning.
"There's two Metalbenders guarding his apartment," the informant said.
Zolt smirked and stood up. "They are no threat to me. I already sent four of my best men. That Firebender will no longer be a problem," he replied.
My eyes widened at this. I had the chance to get Zolt and his little snitch but then there was Mako… I didn't like bringing my feelings into situations like this, the ones I had left anyway. But I couldn't bear the thought of having the blood of both brothers on my hands. As quickly as I could, I changed and ran towards the Firebender's apartment.
"Avatar Korra!"
I stopped in my tracks and turned around to find Howl running towards me. I cursed. This was really not the time.
"What are you doing here?" he breathed when he caught up to me.
"I have to see Mako," I replied.
"No," he said. "I've had enough of chasing you around the city. We are going back to the island."
My eyes narrowed. "Make me," I shot at him before taking off again. Before long, I turned back and saw him falling behind. When I arrived, the guards were fighting off the goons Lightning Bolt Zolt had sent. Their odds didn't look good, but I couldn't help them. I had to make sure Mako was safe. I went to the back of the building and Airbended my way to the fire escape until I reached the Firebender's window. I knocked on the window, signaling him to let me in.
"What are you doing?" he asked, stepping back so I could come in.
"You need to get out of here," I said, looking around.
"What? Why?"
I was about to answer when I heard a sound. I stood in a protective stance in front of him. "Did you hear that?"
"Korra, what is going-"
He didn't get a chance to finish. Three Triple Thread's invaded the house and we began hand to hand combat. I took on the Waterbender and Earthbender while Mako went against the Firebender. Surprisingly the odds were in our favor because even though they were good, we were better.
I knocked out the Waterbender and focused on the Earthbender. Mako lost his balance and fell. I ground my teeth together, tripping the goon I was going against and went over to his aid, punching the Firebender square in the jaw, making him topple back. I reached out my hand and helped Mako get up.
"Thanks," he said.
I smiled and was about to reply when I saw him get knocked back again before someone grabbed me by the shirt. I turned around and shoved the man off me just as Howl came in, Firebending at him.
"What took you so long?" I muttered.
"I was trying to help the guards outside," he replied. "They didn't make it."
I let out a grunt as the Firebender hit my chest, making me fall to the floor. Howl was in trouble and I went over to him, kicking the large Earthbender off him. However, I underestimated his strength and he knocked me against the opposite wall.
My head rebounded against the wall and I slumped to the floor. I was vaguely aware of Mako and Howl continuing to fight. I wanted to get up and help him but everything was starting to get fuzzy. I made an attempt to stand but I simply collapsed onto the floor. I could see Howl and Mako's mouth move but I couldn't hear what they were saying. I closed my eyes and let familiar darkness come over me.