Hello friend and welcome to the next chapter of Avatar: Immortal Dragon.
Hope your going to enjoy it and now story time.
It was another of the many busy nights in Genji's club, where the man himself exited the elevator, dressed to impressed as always, in a classic combination of a black business suit and white shirt. He made his way through the crowd, deciding to have a few drinks before he had his meeting with a councilman, who was going to make him an offer.
He made his way towards the bar, just when someone bumped into him, spilling the contents of her glass all over his white shirt.
"Oh, no! I'm so sorry." the woman with long raven black hair said, "I didn't see you." she immediately took a few paper napkin and began to try and rub it out.
"...Your only making it worse." Genji said annoyed as the stain began to spread.
The woman looked up to him, her long raven hair fell over her flawless face, and beautiful light green eyes with purple make that only added to the allure.
"Oh, I'm sorry." she said shaking her head, "I'm such an idiot."
"Hey it's okay." he said casually waving it off, "Don't worry about it."
"I am so embarrassed." she said reaching out to shake his hand.
"Pretty unusual name but not one to judge." Genji said with a shrug but he shook her hand, "It's nice to meet you So Embarrassed. I'm Genji."
"What? No." she said surprised, "My name is Asami. Let me make this up to you somehow. Uh, how about..."
"Well, I wouldn't mind having your company while we have a drink." Genji said with smile, "Perhaps a few."
"I would like that." Asami said.
"I'm not interrupting, am I?"
Genji had a annoyed grimace on his face as his appointment was here earlier than expected. "I'll have to take a raincheck on that drink." he said with a wink, he points with his index and pinkie at his eyes and back to Asami, "I'll be seeing you around."
Before turning around to come face to face with the representative of the Southern Water Tribe, Councilman Tarrlok.
"Ah, the famous Genji Chirayus, the Immortal Dragon." Tarrlok said with a bow, "It is truly an honor."
"Notorious, maybe." Genji said annoyed, "Let's step into my office." as he gestured for the councilman to follow him. It was only a few feet before Genji simply sat down at his privet boot.
"Right..." Tarrlok said not sure is the man was serious or not but just sitting across from him, "Word in town is that a Shashou has been working again. That the legendary Immortal Dragon is back."
"Not true." Genji said shaking his head, "Unless it's another Shashou that is not me."
"Whatever the case, Republic City is much better off now that it has a Shashou." Tarrlok said, "As you may have heard, I am assembling a task force that will strike at the heart of the revolution."
"Haven't heard anything like that." Genji said as a waitress came by with two empty glasses and a bottle with his favorite drink, pouring them a glass, "The bottles stays."
She complied as after she poured them drinks, she placed the bottle down.
"Well now you have. I want you to join me, I need someone who will help me attack Amon directly, someone who is fearless in the face of danger." Tarrlok said accepting his glass, "And that someone is you. Members of the task force would feel a lot better with a Shashou in the team."
"Not interested." Genji said as he took a drink, emptying the glass to about half.
"I must admit, I'm rather surprised." Tarrlok said, "I thought you'd jump at the chance to bring the fight against Amon."
"And why would I? Maybe I agree with Amon. The attack on the rally was only done out of self-defense. Besides can't do anything if there isn't a contract. It's the Shashou Code. We either have to set up multiple contracts or one massive one." Genji said leaning against the table, "And I doubt you could afford my rates on either."
"Our coffers are pretty deep. The offer is still on the table, think about it." Tarrlok said standing up and bows, "It has been a pleasure." he turns and begins to walk out of the club. To Genji's annoyence, he hadn't even touched his drink.
Later that week on Air Temple Island where Jinora and Ikki who direct a gust of wind at the airbending gates to make them spin for Korra who is waiting at the other side. She elegantly weaves her way through the spinning panels, twirling around and avoiding every contact.
"Good." Jinora said, "Light on your feet!"
Korra spins out on the other side without being touched once by the gates. She lands before Jinora and Ikki and rests her hands on her knees to catch her breath. The two sisters smile at her before suddenly leaning a bit to their left to look behind her.
"Oh, he's cute." Jinora said as Ikki jumps next to her sister to have a better view, "Korra, is that the handsome boy that your crazy about?"
Still bend over and panting Korra looks wide-eyed at the girls, glances back, and sees Ichiro.
"Are you crazy about him because he drives you crazy in a bad way." Ikki said as Korra glares at her and Jinora with embarrassment, "Or does he drive you crazy like you like him?"
Korra quickly raises the earth underneath the sisters, catapulting them in the air. Ichiro pulls up to her, so she turns to face him and clears her throat.
"Ahem. Oh." Korra said trying to act cool, "Hey, Ichiro. What are you doing here?"
"Hey Korra." Ichiro said with a small smile, "Just came to visit you." as a giggling Jinora and Ikki softly land behind her using airbending.
"Are you a cop? Can you earthbend?" Ikki said quickly as she studied Ichiro, "Why do you look familiar? You're weird."
"Yes, I am a detective. No, I can't earthbend, I don't know and it takes a weird one to know one, loser." Ichiro said with a smile before frowning, "Hold up, that would make me a loser. Scratch that."
Ikki giggled at this, "I like him." she said.
Korra dragged him away from Jinora and Ikki, it was now the two of them. They walked around Air Temple Island as Korra showed him around.
"So... a little birdie told me that Tarrlok came by a few days ago. That he wanted to recruit you for his task force." Ichiro said as they walked up the stairs, "I'm surprised that you refused him."
"Yeah, he keeps sending me gifts." Korra said casually, "But I'm just really focused on my airbending right now is all."
"If that's what you say... It's okay to be scared though." Ichiro said diplometically, "The whole city is frightened by what's been going on."
Korra looks away with a slightly sad face, visibly hit by the impact of Ichiro's words. "What I want to say is..." he said a bit embarrassed, "Look I'm always here for you, if you want to talk or something else."
The two of them continued to walk, as Korra showed him around. Once they walked back to the main courtyard, Ichiro and Korra walks past a luxurious Satomobile wrapped in a ribbon with Ikki and Meelo playing inside.
"Out of the way Korra and pretty boy." Ikki said as she made car noises, "We're driving here!"
"Keep it below the speed limit!" Ichiro said playfully, "Or I will have to write you two a speeding ticket."
"Well Tarrlok's gifts are getting more and more extravagant." Korra said annoyed, "That guy doesn't know how to take 'no' for an answer."
"...Do you even know how to drive a Satomobile?" Ichiro said amused as he studied the fine looking car.
"No, I've only ever ridden Naga before." Korra admitted as she rubbed the back of her head.
"Want me to teach you?" Ichiro said kneeling down to have a better look at the rims, "You're the Avatar, master of all the elements. You should know how to drive."
"Careful pretty boy." Korra said with a grin, "I might take you up on that offer."
It was near the end of the week when Genji had received an invite to attend a party at City Hall. When he arrived there at night, City Hall was decorated with two huge banners with the picture of Korra on them.
Immediately upon walking in, Genji felt eyes upon him and the need to have a glass of alcohol in his hand. He quickly found the bar and had his drink poured when he turned around, just as someone familiar was about to bump into him.
But this time he was ready, gripping her arm before she could spill their drinks.
"Asami!" Genji said happily, "We really should stop running into each other like this!"
"Genji!" she said surprised but happy, "What brings you here?"
"The open bar." Genji said gesturing behind him with his free hand, "I thought, if Tarrlok was inviting me anyway, might as well drink on his tab."
"Good as any reason." Asami said with a soft laugh, "This evening went from pretty boring to a little less boring."
The other attendants start clapping as they notice Korra walking in along with Tenzin and his family.
Korra looks around stunned, standing next to Tenzin, "I can't believe this is all for me." she said.
"I'm not sure what Tarrlok's plotting, but keep your guard up." Tenzin said, "It's not like him to throw a party just for the fun of it."
"So glad you could make it, Avatar Korra." Tarrlok said, walking toward Korra and Tenzin making overdone gestures before addressing Tenzin, "If you'd excuse us, the city awaits its hero."
"Korra, it's my pleasure to introduce Republic City's most famous industrialist." Tarrlok said as he introduced her to the various guests, "Hiroshi Sato."
"Nice to meet you." Korra said.
"We're all expecting great things from you." Hiroshi said with a bow.
Walking toward Korra was Mako with Bolin next to him and Asami Sato holding his arm. A frowning Genji a few feet away.
"This is my daughter, Asami." Hiroshi said with a hint of pride in his voice.
"It's lovely to meet you." Asami said kindly, "Mako's told me so much about you."
"Hope it was all positive." Korra said when she spotted the man who helped her the other evening, "Hey it's you."
"Yes, it is me!" Genji said snapping out of his thoughts, "...You have no idea who I am."
"Well, you never gave us your name." Mako said, referring to the time he had seen Genji kill two Equalists with his barehands.
"It's Genji." Asami said, getting surprised looks from the rest, "I met him at that new club downtown. The one who doesn't have a name."
"I'm still thinking about it!" Genji said throwing up an arm, "But Morning Star and Lux are already taken."
"Wait, your that Genji." Bolin said with wide eyes, "Aren't you suppose to be..."
"Awesome?" Genji said smugly, "Yes, I am."
"Chief Beifong! Detective Ichiro!" Tarrlok said as he called them over, "I believe you and Avatar Korra have already met."
"Just because the city's throwing you this big to-do." Lin said in a harsh tone while glaring at her, "Don't think you're something special..."
"Hold on!" Genji said staring at Lin with his red eyes, "Beifong?... You're Toph's daughter!" he began to broke down in laughter.
"What of it?" Lin said seriously.
"Now I know why you looked familiar! It wasn't because we had sex." Genji said between his laughter, "It was because I fucked your mom!"
The small group went silent as Genji continued to laugh. "Who..." Lin said seriously as her eyes narrowed, "Who do you think you are."
"Genji Chirayus, Shashou of the Dragon Qiyue Ren. I was on Team Avatar." Genji said before dropping the smiles and laughter as he suddenly turned serious, "Maybe dear old mom mentioned me? Or was she too busy on her back taking it from Kanto?"
"You..." Lin growled, she moved to deck him in the face but to even Genji's surprise, Ichiro managed to catch her arm with surprising speed.
"Chief, not here." Ichiro warned her, noticing the attention they were getting.
With a growl, she ripped her arm loos of his grip, "Don't dally too long, we'll be leaving soon." she said shooting Genji a last dirty glare before walking away.
Once she was out of earshot, the detective turned to the smug looking Shashou, "Your lucky pal." Ichiro said with an angry tone at him.
"Oh bite me detective... Damn, I had something for this. It's another word for a shower." Genji said, looking as he was trying to find the word, "I'll get back to you." before walking away.
"Sorry about that." Ichiro said a little later as he and Korra stood at a table with food, "The chief has been... grumpy lately. Oh, who am I kidding? She is always grumpy."
"Don't worry about it." Korra said with a smile, "What are you doing here with your boss anyway?"
"Oh, she couldn't find a date. So I took one for the team." Ichiro said with a sheepish grin averting her eyes, "Glad I did because... You look wow."
"Thank you." Korra said with a bow, "You look dashing too."
But they were interrupted when they were suddenly surrounded by the media and start bombarding her with questions.
"Avatar Korra, you witnessed Amon take away people's bending firsthand." the first reporter said, "How serious a threat does he pose to the innocent citizens of Republic City?"
"I think he presents a real problem." Korra said, sounding slightly confused while saying this.
"Then why have you refused to join Tarrlok's task force?" reporter two said, "As the Avatar, shouldn't you be going after Amon?"
"Well, I..." Korra tried to get out.
"Why are you backing away from this fight?" reproter three said.
"What? No!" Korra said offended, "I've never backed away from anything in my life!"
In the crowd, Ichiro noticed Tarrlok smiling, as his plan to force Korra into his task force seems to be working.
"Okay, that's enough." Ichiro said, coming between, "The Avatar is answering no more questions."
As he led her away from the media, he noticed Tarrlok sending him an angry glare. Ichiro just gave him a mischievous smile as Korra looks up to him with a faint blush on her cheeks.
Genji's eyes open the following morning when he had woken up in his bed. He removed the arm of his overnight guest as he stepped out of the bedroom and walked naked out of his room and into the living room of his his penthouse located above his club.
Fixing himself some breakfast, he walked past the lab were he could create Shashou elixers, he sat down on a chair on the balcony overlooking Republic City.
"Now look at this." Genji said with a grin as he saw the front page.
Much of the front page had been given over to a picture of Ichiro guiding Korra away. Through the black and white ink, he could spot a faint blush on Korra's face.
"Nice going Detective Douche..." Genji said before getting wide eyes at the realization, "Douche! That was the word I was looking for!"
He suddenly felt two arms wrap around him and pulling him between a pretty soft and comfortable set of breasts.
"Good morning." the woman of last night said in a happy and dreamy voice.
"Your still here?" Genji said annoyed, "Do you need some money for a cab?"
The club was full again later that week, Genji was doing a few rounds of shots with a few of the guests. Getting a few pats on the back, he leaned against the bar when he spotted someone that put a grin on his face.
"Hey you." Asami said with a wave.
"Miss Sato!" Genji said as he waved back, "What brings you to the neck of my part of the woods!?"
"I think you said that wrong." Asami said with a small smile, "Aside from the reasonably priced drinks, good atmosphere and decent music, I believe I still owe you."
"Oh, I had already forgotten about that." Genji said waving at the bartender, "But if you insist."
As the bartender placed two glasses, and placing a rather handsome bottle with amber liquid down.
"What are we drinking?" Asami said as her drinking companion picked up the bottle.
"A little beverage from the Fire Nation I'm quite fond of, it's called Dragon's Breath." Genji said as he poured it into the two glasses, placing the bottle down before picking up his glass and raising it, "To this."
"What kind of toast is that?" Asami said amused, raising her glass, "Oh whatever. To this."
She took a swing, but couldn't help but cough at how strong the alcohol was, much to his amusement.
"I know right? Puts some chest on your chest." Genji said with a smile, "My brother can drown entire bottles on his own."
"Must be one though man." Asami said placing her glass down, "I'm curious. Are you really a Shashou?"
"Indeed I am." Genji said as he refilled the glasses.
"That must mean your very old." she said eyeing her glass, "No offense."
"None taken. We do age much, much, much slower than normal humans and even compare to most benders. So yeah, I am old by your standards." Genji said draining another drink, "And before you ask, I am three hundred and eighty."
"Oh..." Asami said surprised by his real age, "You don't look a year over a hundred."
"Thank you." Genji said getting the joking tone in her voice as as one of his waitresses came up to him with a note.
Taking it from her, he gave it a quick read and almost immediately let out a yell, "That idiot!" he turned to Asami, "Sorry, I got to go."
Before she could react, he already hurried to the elevator to his penthouse to get his sword.
Near midnight, Genji with his sword strapped on his back was walking on the island where the statue of Avatar Aang's was, the place where Korra had challenged Amon to a one-on-one duel.
He figured Amon would not show or use this opportunity as a trap for Korra. He hoped for the latter so he could put an end to him already.
He felt danger behind him and he could just evade under a struck from behind. He reached out and grabbing the arm and throwing the attacker over his shoulder. Holding a grip on his wrist and slamming him to the ground and pinning him down.
The man struggled, but quickly began to calm down when he saw who he had tried to attack.
"Well, well, well." Genji said amused letting go of him, "If it isn't Detective Douche."
"What?" Ichiro said confused as he sat up.
"Never mind." Genji said as he shook his head, "Can I assume your here to save your girlfriend?"
"Korra is not my girlfriend, but yeah." Ichiro said as he was pulled to to his feet, "I came here to look after her. I mistook you for an Equelist."
"Weird but it doesn't matter. It seems our interests align." Genji said nonchalantly, "So I got your back if you got mine."
A yell was heard from further up, followed by what sounded like someone firebending.
"Korra!" Ichiro said with a slight of panic, "Let's go."
"Damn right." Genji said with a nod and the two set off.
The duo rushed towards the sound, which came from the inside the base of the statue. They entered to see at least twenty-one chi blockers.
Two of them held her to her knees as their masked leader, Amon stood in front of her.
"...but I assure you, I have a plan." Amon said calmly but menacingly, "And I'm saving you for last, then you'll get your duel, and I will destroy you." he jabs her on the shoulder, making her faint.
"Oi! Jackass!" Ichiro shouted, "Get away from her."
"Well, well, well." Amon said as he turned to face them, "If it isn't the Ace Detective and the famous Immortal Dragon. An odd combination."
"Notorious, maybe." Genji said as he drew his sword, "Whatever you do to Korra I'll unleash on you ten-fold. Let her go, now!"
"Your truly are a Shashou." Amon said amused, "A mutant. A freak. A useless relic of a bygone age that should be burned like a withered branch!"
Amon gestured for his soldiers to attack which they did, before they could realize, three of Equelists were cut down by Genji, two others where smacked into the ground by Ichiro.
One of the Equalist attempted to grab Genji from behind, only to find his leg being chopped off, followed by a beheading in the same swift movement of Genji's sword.
Evading the jabs from two others, Ichiro kicked them against the wall. A chi blocker leaps up and tries to grab Ichiro, but he was cut down before he could reach him when Genji thrust his sword through his chest before removing the sword and in that same elegant spin reminiscing of a firebending stance, removed the chi blockers head from his shoulder.
Ichiro looked around to find that Amon and the remaining Equelists had made an escape in the chaos.
"By the spirits..." Ichiro said as he saw the body count that Genji had racked up, "For a relic, your damn good with a sword."
"Lots of practice. It's not like I would strap one on my back and just never use it." Genji said, looking over his shoulder to the unconscious form of Korra, "Go take care of your girl. See you around detective." and with that he walked away.
Ichiro stood in silence as he watched the Shashou walked away sword in hand. Keeping his emotions under control, he went over to Korra.
"A-Aang?" Korra said weakly as she regained consciousness.
Grabbing her by the shoulders, he gently sits her up. "Are you all right?" Ichiro said.
"Y-Yeah..." Korra said, suddenly starts crying. Ichiro embraces, allowing her to continue cry on his chest, putting his arms around her, "I was so terrified, I felt so helpless."
"It's all right." Ichiro said soothingly, "The nightmare is over."
She backs away a little, yet still crying, "N-No it isn't... I've been scared this whole time. I've never felt like this before." she said, "And I don't know what to do!". He wiped away her tears as he continued to hold her in his strong arms.
Third chapter which build up elements for later chapters, hope you enjoyed.
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