A/N: Last chapter we didn't know what we knew. Zakai was in some sorta weird place as his Spirit left his body and now we see the more Evil version of Zakai. Also how will our heroes react to each other when they meet each other?
A New Spiritual Age
Shiro Shinobi: [Narrating a newsreel.] Korra and Jinora have entered the Spirit World. With Tenzin's daughter as her spiritual guide, the Avatar has one mission – to close the spirit portal before Harmonic Convergence. Meanwhile, Dark Zakai and Unalaq has been working with the dark spirit Vaatu, who was imprisoned by Avatar Wan ten thousand years ago. Will Korra be able to close the portal and stop Unalaq from enacting his deadly plan?
Meanwhile, Zakai original self is now with the Spirit Iroh who is now his best friend in the Spirit World.
At the Eastern Air Temple
Cut to a night time shot of the ancient airbender meditation circle near the Eastern Air Temple. The camera pans down from a higher view of the mountains to a lower one of Tenzin and his siblings sitting around the campfire.
Tenzin: I can't believe my little girl had to guide Korra into the Spirit World instead of me. If anything happens to her I won't be able to forgive myself.
Kya: [Touches Tenzin's shoulder reassuringly.] She's very smart, and she obviously has a strong connection to the spirits. She'll be fine.
Bumi: Yeah, Dad went all the time!
Tenzin: They won't have their bending in there. They'll be defenseless!
Bumi: [Close-up of Bumi's frowning face; clearly and slightly offended.] Ahem? Excuse me? But I've never had bending, and I don't think I'd call myself defenseless.
Tenzin: Of course you aren't, because you have your ... [Glances at Kya.] um ...
Kya: [When Tenzin looks to her for back-up, she raises her arm and awkwardly responds with a cheesy grin.] Positive attitude?
Bumi: [Frowns.] I would've said acute intellect and cat-like reflexes, but whatever.
Tenzin: Why don't you two get some sleep. I'll take the first watch.
Kya: Wake us up if you need some company.
Bumi: Or if any interesting spirit-y stuff happens, like their bodies start floating around and you need someone to help you grab them before they fly off!
Kya: [Shocked.] Bumi!
Bumi: [Folds hands together, speaking in a more innocent tone.] I'm just saying, we're here if you need us.
Tenzin: I know you are. Thank you. [Puts his hand on Jinora's head.] Please come back soon.
Cut to a close-up of the meditating Jinora, before the background changes to the Spirit World, where she opens her eyes.
The Spirit World
Cut to Korra and Jinora standing on a spirit field.
Jinora: Isn't it beautiful?
Korra: [Apprehensive.] Just ... stick close to me, okay? This seems nice, but you never know when we'll run into some dark spirits. Huh! [Touches a flower, and it turns into a butterfly.]
Jinora: Look! It's like it's made of jewels! [Chases the butterfly.] The spirits are so much more beautiful in their own world than they are at home.
Korra: Jinora, be careful! Hold on! [Runs after Jinora.] Uh! [Looks down. It appears she has stepped into a meerkat prairie dog spirit's hole.]
Meerkat prairie dog spirit #1: Hey! Watch where you're going, you giant clod!
Korra: Sorry!
Meerkat prairie dog spirit #1: This is a residential area, in case you hadn't noticed. Who do you think you are, stomping through here like that?
Korra: [Smugly.] I'm the Avatar.
Meerkat prairie dog spirit #2: [Bursts from ground.] The Avatar? [Sniffs Korra.] Not impressed.
Korra: I'm trying to find the spirit portals? I opened one-
Meerkat prairie dog spirit #3: I heard Unalaq did that!
Korra: No, I did, but-
Meerkat prairie dog spirit #4: Well if you opened it, how come you don't know where it is? Huh?
Korra: B-because I was at the South Pole!
Meerkat prairie dog spirit #5: I don't trust her.
Meerkat prairie dog spirit #6: Get out of our world!
Meerkat prairie dog spirit #7: We don't need you!
Meerkat prairie dog spirit #8: You don't belong here!
Korra: Get away from me! [Tries to use her bending but nothing happens.]
Meerkat prairie dog spirit #1: Did you guys see that?! She tried to bend at us, in our own holes! Get her!
The spirits jump at Korra. She manages to dodge some, but some latch onto her and turn into sticky blobs.
Korra: Jinora!
Jinora: Korra! Stay calm! Your energy is upsetting them. You're only making it worse!
Jinora runs to Korra and tries to get the spirits off her. The other meerkat prairie dog spirits march around them in circle, and a hole opens through which they both fall down into spirit waters. Cut to spirit waters. The girls both hold their breath and hold onto each other's arms. Korra makes a face when she sees a very large dark spirit swimming toward them. The spirit swallows them, and they are teleported to a river that spirals down a rocky slope. The river soon forks and Jinora goes one way, Korra the other.
Jinora: Ahhh!
Korra: Jinora!
The river takes Korra off a waterfall, and she falls screaming into nothingness. An aerial shot of Korra as she lands on her back, the darkness around her disappearing immediately. Cut to a side-shot from between nearby trees, showing that she is lying on the ground in a forest.
Korra: [Groans and sits up.] Jinora? Jinora!
Cut to a shot from behind her as she is facing three dark spirits staring her down. Korra begins to panic, breathing heavily. She turns around, her eyes darting everywhere and she runs away from the spirits before her. Cut to an overview shot of her running through the forest. She suddenly stops and takes a step back. Cut to a shot from behind her, a large insect-like dark spirit threatening her. The creature growls at her, lashing out, and forces her to continue. Cut to a closer shot of Korra as she walks backward, further into the dark forest. When she nearly bumps with her back against a tree on which a small round dark spirit with fingers for feet is crawling, she turns around.
Korra: Jinora.
The camera pans in a circle showing the forest and the dark spirits that surround her. Right before the camera comes back to Korra, she starts sobbing like a child.
Korra: [With a child's voice.] Jinora.
As the camera stops spinning and Korra comes back into view, she has turned into her four-year-old self. Scared, she drops to the ground on her behind and begins to cry. Cut back to a more far off shot, revealing that little Korra is surrounded by dark trees. The camera pans right and halts at the rim of the dark forest on a brighter-looking, green meadow. Jinora is standing there, hands to her mouth.
Jinora: Korra! Where are you! Hello? I'm lost. [Cut to a closer shot as she scans her surroundings.] Can anyone help me?
She looks over her right shoulder upon hearing a sound and the camera pans to the left, showing a cooing Furry-Foot flying over a hill and approaching Jinora. Cut to a facial close-up as Jinora squints her eyes. Cut to a frontal shot of Furry-Foot.
Jinora: [Voice-over.] Furry-Foot? [Close-up of Jinora as her expression turns ecstatic.] Is that you? [Smiling brightly, she starts running up to her friend. The shot switches to a more further off one, as Furry-Foot lands in front of her and Jinora throws herself at him for a hug.] It's so good to see you again! [She steps back to appraise her friend.] You're so big here. [Rubs his belly, causing him to tap his foot in delight; cut to frontal shot of Jinora.] I don't suppose you know where Korra is, do you? [Her expression drops.] We were supposed to go find the spirit portals, [Starts looking around.] but I don't know how to find anything down here.
Cut to a further off shot as Furry-Foot coos and starts to flap its wings. The dragonfly bunny spirit flies over Jinora, who happily smiles up at him, and lands behind her. As she jumps up in the air, he runs forward so she can land on his back. Together, they take off, the camera panning up to follow them. Cut to a close-up of Jinora smiling contently, her eyes closed and her hair waving in the wind. Cut to a side-shot of Furry-Foot flying over a hill, the camera slowly panning to the left to follow them. Cut to a slightly darker looking scene with a forest in the background. Furry-Foot flies into the scene and heads for the forest. Cut to a shot of the empty, yellow sky as Jinora, smiling brightly, comes floating into view, followed by Furry-Foot's face. Her excited expression changes to one of wonder and her mouth drops open. Cut to a shot from behind Furry-Foot, panning up. The scene of big, twisted roots change to tall trees in which a building is suspended upside down by vines.
Jinora: [In awe; voice-over.] It's like an awesome tree house! [Cut to frontal shot; serious.] Wait, I've read about this place. Grandpa Aang came here. It's Wan Shi Tong's Spirit Library.
Meanwhile with Korra in the Dark Forest
Cut to dark forest, camera panning down. Korra, still in her four-year-old body, has retreated to below a tree, her knees pulled up against her chest. As she takes out a necklace that she hid I'm under her clothes now full sized and holds it close. Cut to a closer shot, tears shimmering in the corners of her eyes. She looks up upon hearing a strange cry. Cut to a downward looking point of view from between the branches as the scene rapidly closes in on Korra. Her wondering expression changes to one of shock. Cut to a frontal shot of a young dragon bird spirit speeding down, its eyes glowing. It flies right into the camera, filling the screen. Cut to Korra as she flails her arms and cowers in fear.
Korra: Ahhh! [She smacks the creature down, which glistens as she made contact.] Get away!
She slowly cracks open her eyes. Hesitating, she slowly starts to crawl forward. Cut to a shot of the dragon bird spirit sprawled on the ground. Its right wing sparkles pink, though as the glimmer subsides, a hole in its wing forms. Squeaking, it pushes itself upright on its wings. It flaps its right wing once, shedding some of the pink glimmers, and tucks it away, diverting its head in pain, before laying down in sadness. Korra places her left hand near the spirit, who looks up at the motion. Cut to a ground shot, showing both Korra and the spirit. Korra sports a remorseful expression.
Korra: [Reaches for the spirit.] I'm sorry I swatted you. [Picks it up gently.] You just scared me.
As the spirit squeaks, Korra stands up. She looks to the right upon the sound of footsteps, her face slowly being illuminated by an approaching light. Cut to a shot of the approaching person, who clad in an Earth Kingdom attire and carries a lantern, though his face still shaded.
Spirit?: You two look lost. Maybe I can help you.
Korra: [Frontal shot. Korra's eyes widen in recognition, and the dragon bird spirit turns its head to look at the approaching man.] I know you.
Spirit?: I was good friends [Lifts the lantern to illuminate his face, revealing himself to be Iroh.] with Avatar Aang.
Korra: Iroh!
Iroh: Hello, Korra.
Cut to dark forest, where Iroh is leading Korra out of the location.
Iroh: I'm glad you came to visit us in the Spirit World, Korra. You came just in time. [Korra smiles at Iroh, before looking ahead and smiling in awe.] We're having a little tea party, to celebrate May-Jim's wedding. [Cut to Korra's point of view as the forest ends, revealing a clearing with a house.]
At Iroh's Teashop
Cut to the spirits around the table, with a pair of conjoined frogs seated at the end, donned with garlands.
Korra: How can you marry each other? Aren't you ...
May: Complete opposites? I know!
Jim: I tried to fight it, but she really grew on me!
IrohThe Spirit World is very mysterious, but so is love. Help yourself to some tea and cakes. [Hands Korra a slice.] They are spirit cakes, so you won't gain any weight- [Chuckles as he pats his bulging belly.] of course, you won't lose any either!
Korra: This part of the Spirit World isn't so scary. [A spirit takes the cake away, revealing Wan's teapot; excitedly.] My teapot!
Iroh: That's right. It was yours long, long ago. [Takes the teapot.] When you were Avatar Wan, you used it to carry the light spirit, Raava, around- until the two of you became one. It is my favorite thing I found here. [Pours the tea into Korra's cup.] You know, when you make tea in it, you can still taste a little light in every cup.
Korra takes a sip and smiles contently.
Iroh: Speaking of which. There is someone else who is quite familiar with you as well. In fact he helped with all the decorations.
Korra: Really? Who?
As then the door opens and we see a young boy taking care of all the food by himself as it was the four year old Zakai.
Zakai: Ok. I finished all the food preparation and...
As Zakai looked at Korra and Korra looked at Zakai it was clear that the two immediately knew each other from sight.
Zakai: Korra?
Korra: Zakai?
Zakai: Korra! You're ok!
Korra immediately backed up in fear much to Zakai confusion as he then sees his family's necklace.
Zakai: My necklace! You still have it? I thought I never would see it again.
As Korra then noticed that Zakai was more happier then she ever seen as then moves in close and gentle hugs Zakai as he blushed red at this as Korra cry's.
Korra: I missed you.
He soon then hugs back and responds back as well.
Zakai: I missed you too.
Wan Shi Tong's Library
We cut to Wan Shi Tong's Library, where Furry-Foot and Jinora descend. Cut to the interior, where multiple Knowledge Seekers are managing the shelves. Jinora looks at the library in awe.
Jinora: Wow. I could just stay in here forever, reading.
Wan Shi Tong swoops down and lands next to her, leading a gust of wind that flaps her clothes.
Wan Shi Tong: The last human who said that is still here.
Wan Shi Tong turns to his right, and Jinora follows suit. The scene zooms out to the shelves, revealing Zei's body, which had already decomposed to a skeleton.
Jinora: Professor Zei!
Wan Shi Tong: I see that you have some knowledge of the past, so you should know that humans are no longer allowed in my library. Get out. [Furry-Foot flies back and hides behind the pillar.]
Jinora: I thought anyone could come in if they brought you some new knowledge?
Wan Shi Tong: Those are the old rules. Besides, what has a little girl got to teach Wan Shi Tong, he who knows ten thousand things?
Jinora: Well, since you've been down in the Spirit World, the humans have invented radio. [Folds her arms smugly.]
Wan Shi Tong: Yes, I am well aware of the radio.
Jinora: But do you know how it works?
Wan Shi Tong: Of course I do! There is a box, and inside the box, there is a tiny man who sings and plays musical instruments.
Jinora: Actually, when we speak, our voices produce sound waves. Radio takes those sound waves and converts them into electromagnetic energy that is transmitted through the spectrum-
Wan Shi Tong: All right, enough. I did not know this. [He turns his head to glare at the Knowledge Seeker.] Apparently, I have been fed some misinformation about the existence of tiny men in boxes. [The Knowledge Seeker hangs its head in shame, before walking away, whimpering.] Still, I am not interested in that human garbage. Now, go away.
Jinora: My grandfather was the Avatar, and I came to the Spirit World with the new Avatar to find the spirit portals. I would think that you'd wanna help me.
Wan Shi Tong: You came with the Avatar, hm? Well, why didn't you say so! Fine, you may look around. But don't break anything- I'll know. [Soars off into the skies.]
Jinora: Come on, Furry-Foot, we gotta hurry!
At Iroh's Teashop
Cut to Iroh's teashop, close-up of a Pai Sho board.
Iroh: They say that the game of Pai Sho was invented by the spirits ... although some of them don't seem to grasp it very well. [Far shot of the table, where a radish lotus spirit is playing against Iroh.]
Radish lotus spirit: Just hold on. I'm thinking. [Scratches his head.]
Iroh: As you can see, it is a game that requires great patience. But time does not mean much to us here.
Korra: How long have you lived here?
Zakai: He's been a very long time.
Korra: And how do you know him?
Zakai: Well, before I learned I was the... Dark Avatar I was transported here before so I know how long he has been here. [Whispers to Korra.] Just don't ask him about different kinds of tea. It's too many to know about.
Iroh: Hey now, I don't talk a lot about tea. I also talk about Pai Sho.
Zakai: Exactly.
Iroh: It's fun, [To Korra.] To answer your question Korra, I've been here for many years. I had always enjoyed the company of the spirits, [Cut to a far shot of the teashop, where a dark craggy mountain is in the background.] so when my work was done in the material world, [Close-up of Iroh.] I chose to leave my body behind and come to the Spirit World! It can be a wonderful place, and I've made so many friends. [Iroh offers a toast to May-Jim, who return the favor. Cut to Korra, who begins to look downcast. Iroh continues sipping his tea, before turning to Korra, with a concerned look.] Korra, what's wrong?
Korra: I came here with my friend, but I lost her and now I'm all alone.
Iroh: You're not alone Korra, it's okay.
Korra: No! It's not okay! Jinora's gone and I need to find her! She's lost, and we need to go home! [The radish lotus spirit shrivels.] I don't like the Spirit World, I don't want to be here anymore! [Korra screams high-pitched.]
As Korra screams and throws a tantrum, the dark cloud above the mountain grows in size to which Zakai notices and we Cut to the teashop, which becomes darkened, and the spirits turn dull and angry as Iroh and Zakai were scared.
May: Did you say something to her?
Jim: Me? You're the one with the big mouth!
Zakai: This is bad. What do we do?
Iroh: We need to get Korra to calm down.
Zakai then stops Korra as he then hugs her to which she was surprised and hugs him and cries.
Zakai: [Sincerely.] We'll find her so please. Please, don't cry ok?
As Zakai then wipes a tear from her eye and she nods as Iroh smiles at this but she also notices what she did to everyone as they look like Dark Spirits and the sky was cloudy.
Korra: [Looks around; guiltily.] Did I do that?
Iroh: Yes, In the Spirit World, your emotions become your reality- especially for the Avatar, because you are the bridge between the two worlds. You must try to stay positive. [Wipes a tear from Korra's face.]
Korra: I'm sorry.
The spirits calm down before returning to their normal color. The dark cloud above the mountain also retreats back to the peak, causing the sky to brighten up.
Iroh: There, you see?
Korra: I can make the sun shine?
Iroh: Even in the material world, you will find that if you look for the light, you can often find it. But if you look for the dark, [Iroh's expression gets serious.] that is all you will ever see.
Korra: I'm looking for my friend. I want her here now! [Korra closes her eyes and prays hard for Jinora to appear. When she opens her eyes, she discovers Jinora isn't there, and her face becomes puzzled.] Why didn't she come out like the sun?
Iroh: I'm afraid finding her won't be so easy.
Korra: But what am I supposed to do?
Iroh: Sometimes the best way to solve your own problems is to help someone else. [Cut to the injured baby dragon bird spirit.] This little fellow needs to go home as well. Maybe if you help him find his friends, you will be able to find yours. [The dragon bird spirit flies onto Iroh's hand, and he passes it to Korra.]
Korra: I'll take him home! Where do I go?
Iroh: The dragon bird nest is located there, at the top of Hai-Riyo Peak.
Iroh points toward the dark craggy mountain, which is filled with dark clouds.
Wan Shi Tong's Library
We cut to see Jinora looking into where the northern portal is and is frustrated she can't find it.
Jinora: Ugh, it's not in here either! I have to find the portals. Korra is probably waiting for me there right now!
She then looks at a seeker as it is stacking books.
Jinora: I need to find a map that shows where the spirit portals are, could you help me?
The dog then whimpers as he grabs where the map to the spirit portals as Jinora grabs it from him.
Jinora: Thanks, this is it! The Tree of Time! That's where Avatar Wan imprisoned Vaatu! The elders believe that as long as the portals are closed during the Harmonic Convergence, Vaatu will remain imprisoned and the battle between good and evil will not be fought again. But, if both portals are open, spirit energy is amplified greatly. During the Harmonic Convergence, this energy will be great enough to allow Vaatu to break free from his bonds, and the material world will again risk being consumed by darkness. [Gasps.] We have to warn Korra!
???: Warn her about what exactly?
Jinora then see Zakai silhouette as he was older but looks different as he had dark energy tendrils coming out of his back and his eyes looked red as he moved closer towards Jinora she and Furry-Foot try to run away but Unalaq was there in front of her.
Unalaq: Leaving so soon? When Wan Shi Tong told me he had a visitor, I had to see it with my own eyes. I can't believe Tenzin sent his daughter here instead of coming himself - what kind of a father is he?
Jinora: Better than you. Wan Shi Tong, how can you be helping him?
Wan Shi Tong: Unalaq has proven to be a true friend to the spirits - unlike the Avatar.
Jinora: Why would you wanna help Vaatu escape? He'll destroy everything!
Unalaq: Don't believe everything you read. Why don't you come with me, so you can do some firsthand research?
Furry-Foot turns dark and grabs Jinora by the shoulders.
Jinora: Furry-Foot ...?
Meanwhile with Korra, Zakai, and Iroh
Cut to the foot of Hai-Riyo Peak where we see Korra and Zakai and Iroh as she is still carrying the dragon bird.
Korra: This looks scary. Will you come with me?
Iroh: I cannot, but your friend can.
Zakai: Me?
Iroh: Yes, you've been here before you can help Korra with finding our little friends home.
Iroh gestured to Korra as she is holding the bird.
Zakai: Ok. Are you sure sure you don't want to come with us?
Iroh: Yes. This is something that you two must do together. The people who have been coming to the Spirit World lately have brought darkness and anger. So that is what you two see now. But you both have light and peace inside of you. If you both let it out, you can change the world around you. Besides, look at this little fellow. This mountain is his home. When you first met him, you were frightened. But does he seem scary to you now?
Korra: No.
Iroh: Many things that seem threatening in the dark become welcoming when we shine light on them. Like our friend Zakai. He may seem to be a bad on the outside but is he bad now?
As Korra looks at Zakai she can honestly say that this Zakai here was the true one. Then she met months ago so she simply replied to Iroh question.
Korra: No. Zakai is my friend. I would trust him with anything.
It was clear enough that Zakai earned her trust and was willing to believe in him.
Zakai: Thanks for your help Iroh.
The three then hug each other.
Iroh: It was good to meet you. Come visit me again - in this life, or the next.
Korra: Bye.
Zakai: Bye. See you soon.
As the two look up the mountain as they then nod to each other as they then head up with the bird.
Korra: Okay, time for you to go home.
The two then made their way up the hill. As the two look back and we see Iroh waving back at them as suddenly we zoom out and we see Zakai and Korra at the base of the mountain and we hear thunder above the mountain.
Zakai: Ok. Let's do this.
As he leads Korra up the mountain as she repeats her mantra.
Korra: Light and peace ... light and peace ...
Cut to a platform above Korra where three dark shishi stand. Zakai then tries to protect Korra and the dragon bird but Korra walks in front of him and shows she isn't afraid of them.
Korra: I'm not afraid of you. You're not scary. You just look that way. I have light inside.
This was enough for the Shishi to back away from her as they fear her.
Korra: It's okay, you can be our friends. My name is Korra, and this is Zakai, and we're taking this dragon bird home.
Suddenly all the dark clouds disappeared as the Shishi then revert to the light spirits and they looked friendly then before. They then lick the two as they giggled at how their acting like dogs.
Zakai: [Giggles.] Quit it it tickles.
Korra: [Giggles.] Iroh said you could be nice. Do you wanna help us?
Then the three Shishi then walk away as they gesture the tow to follow them. As they go up the mountain Zakai and Korra ride on the middle Shishi back and make it up the mountain they then smile when they see the Dragon Bird had siblings, three to be precise. Korra put down the Dragon Bird and soon all four glowed and transformed into a giant golden Dragon Bird as suddenly Korra and Zakai are back to their 17 year old selves as the Dragon Bird lowered its head and allowed them climb on it.
Korra: All right, now let's close that portal and go find Jinora.
Zakai: I know where the portal is.
As they fly in the sky by their dragon bird spirit Korra then decides to talk since everything that had happened.
Korra: Uh, Zakai?
Zakai: Yeah?
Korra: Thanks... for everything.
Zakai: For what I was captured by Dark Spirits and trapped in the Spirit World.
Korra: Can you explain what had happened?
Zakai: Well it started like this...
Back to the Summer Solstice
Zakai: [Narrating.] I was captured by the dark spirits and was taken to Vaatu.
We see him struggling with the Dark Spirits as they went into the portal and took him to Vaatu.
Zakai: As I was thinking about how to get out of the situation the Dark Spirits took out part of my spirit the light side of me. Let out my darkest self and allowed the Dark Avatar to actually complete my mission.
Zakai then had tendrils of energy from other dark spirits and pulled out the goodness in him and let his Vaatu dark energy take control over his body.
Zakai: I then lost control of everything and watched my own body leave with the darkness intact.
Present Time
We then see the Dragon bird continues to fly as Korra listens to his story.
Zakai: And that's all I remember until I was summoned by Unalaq and My dark self to the North Portal and then I met a spirit named Xang and–
Korra: Wait you met Xang?
Zakai: Yeah? That was her name.
Korra: I don't believe it, you met the first Dark Avatar.
Zakai: Really? But she didn't seem that bad.
Korra: Because she wasn't, she went along with the First Avatar Wan and both wanted to protect the world and in order to protect it she sacrificed her own life to do it.
Zakai: The first Dark Avatar did that?
Korra: Yep.
Zakai: Wow. Anything else about the first Avatar or Dark Avatar do?
As Korra then remembered the kiss she turned a hue of red but Zakai couldn't see her face so she decided to omit the kiss from the first Avatars.
Korra: [Embarrassed.] Oh, uh, nothing, you sacrifice yourself and Wan honored your past life self.
Zakai: Really? That does sound like something you're past life would do.
Korra didn't want anyone to know about the Kiss, in fact she was confused as anyone would be, she was actually thinking of the idea of Zakai and her actually kissing but this is very conflicting emotions for her right now. So she kept quiet on that as she thinks about this situation by herself at the moment.
As they fly in the air Zakai pointed to where the Harmonic Convergence is taking place.
Zakai: There it is! This is the place.
Korra: That's where Vaatu is.
As the Dragon Bird took them down they get off and Korra was planning on closing it until they hear a voice that was familiar to the two.
Familiar Voice: So you've returned, Raava.
Zakai and Korra were then shifted to where Vaatu was as they look up at the prison of where Vaatu is.
Vaatu: The Harmonic Convergence is coming soon. And this time, I'm going to wipe you out for good.
Korra: I think you've said that before, Vaatu. But I'm here to close the portal. Your not getting out.
Korra and Zakai then walk to the Southern Portal but Vaatu laughs at them.
Vaatu: [Chuckles.] You might might want to reconsider, that is if you want to save your friends.
Suddenly a dark Tendril wrapped around Zakai and flung him back as Korra shouted out to him.
Korra: Zakai!
As Zakai lands in front his body possessed by his Dark side he has been unable to escape and besides him we see Unalaq appears, levitating Jinora in front of him, and encircling her with purple water. Jinora's body slowly changes its color to purple.
Korra: Jinora.
She tries to rescue the two but was stopped by Dark Spirit of Fury-Foot, and the three Shishi that helped her get up the mountain.
Korra: [To Unalaq.] I can't believe I trusted you. You made me think you wanted to restore balance with the spirits. But this– this, isn't balance. It's madness.
Dark Zakai: Madness? Genius? Their all the same either way. Besides when has that stopped you we're merely giving them a nudge in the right direction. As I recall? Didn't I tell you to stop? You kept going and going while I had a bad feeling about it. So if you didn't want madness then you should've just listened.
As Korra looks down as she realized this was her fault for not listening to her friend but she now knows what she needs to do now.
Korra: You're right I should've listen to you, but now I am and now I'm ordering you two to let them go!
Unalaq: If you want your friends to make it out of the Spirit World, you'll open the other portal now.
Jinora: Don't do it, Korra.
Zakai: Their going to kill us no matter what you do! Don't do it!
Suddenly a Tendril wrapped around Zakai's neck and was choking the life out of him as Jinora Spirit was being covered in purple energy as it was possibly killing her.
Korra: [Gasps.]
Korra was scared for her friends safety.
Dark Zakai: I suggest you decide quickly, who knows what I might do to pretty boy's neck.
As Zakai struggles to breathe as the light seemed to dim from his eyes Korra got even more scared then before.
Unalaq: What will it be? Open the portal, or lose two of your friends souls forever?
Dark Zakai: [Singsong-Voice.] Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, their on the EXECUTIONERS block.
Jinora had moments before she lost her soul as did Zakai soul as it had almost reached its tension point as Zakai almost closes his eyes.
Korra: Stop! I'll do it.
The two stop as Dark Zakai smiles at this. We then see the Dark Spirits, Dark Zakai, and Unalaq lead Korra to the Northen Portal as Zakai and Jinora are still captured as Zakai was wrapped up in Tendrils and Jinora was held by Furry-Foot.
As Korra had no choice but to open the portal as she touched it it resonated with her and her eyes glowed and then an energy opened the sky and Zakai and Jinora are scared as now both portals are now opened and a red energy filled the tree and dark spirits howled at their victory.
Korra: Now, let them go.
Unalaq then attacks Korra with Waterbending as it disintegrates her arm for a moment as she doesn't have a body.
Zakai: Korra!
Unalaq: You should've come through the portal. Then you could do this!
As she then dodges all of Unalaq attacks Furry-Foot jumps and takes Jinora away.
Jinora: Ahhh! Korra!
As she was attacked but dodged more Waterbending but it wasn't enough the Dark Spirits then shoved Korra away as then one grasped her with its mouth as she was exhausted she was then put down by the other dark spirits as Zakai was trying to get Korra to leave.
Zakai: Korra! Get out of here! Don't worry about me! Just run!
Korra just couldn't run or anything as she just looks at him and smiles.
Korra: [Weak.] Or what? Let you defend yourself? Your in the same boat as me.
Zakai just smile at that as he chuckles much to his Dark half annoyance.
Dark Zakai: [Groans.] You two are annoying. Unalaq take out the trash.
Dark Zakai then threw Zakai over to Korra and the two were stopped by Unalaq as he uses his technique on Korra and Zakai.
Korra: Ahhh! I'm... Sorry... for not listening.
Zakai: [Groaning.] It's ok. I should've... followed you to the South Portal. Then maybe... I could've helped you.
Korra: You're here now. That what counts.
Dark Zakai: This is taking forever. Speed it up.
Unalaq then speeds up his technique and the two are almost covered in purple energy. As the two knew this was their last moments together they felt that it was the last time they actually held hands and suddenly a white energy came and blanketed out the whole area as Unalaq stops what he was doing and covers his eyes as Dark Zakai covered them as well while the Dark spirits were covered in white. As it dies down we see that the Dark Spirits turn back into light as they then proceeded to run away from the area and Unalaq and Dark Zakai were shocked to see both Korra and Zakai glowing white and as the two opened their eyes at the same time both were enveloped white and then aimed their hands forward and towards the two who are shocked as they are blasted back by a white tendril far away from them as the groan in pain but what was more surprising was the Dragon Bird they saved saved them as suddenly both were exhausted and let go of their hands.
As Dark Zakai runs up to catch them but can't he immediately screams in anger at the top of his lungs as Unalaq showed his anger although more quiet then Zakai evil half.
Vaatu: I'll see you soon, Raava. Once the Harmonic Convergence comes, I'll be free from this prison, and then I will have my revenge!
As we close in on Korra's we then see the background shift into the Easten Air Temple.
The Eastern Air Temple
As Korra gasps as she breathes in heavy as Tenzin, Bumi, and Kya see Korra gasp.
Tenzin: Korra. What was it like? Did you manage to close the portal? Was Jinora able to help you?
As Korra then looked on sorrowful as she knows what happened to Jinora.
Korra: Tenzin, I'm– I'm sorry.
The two then look worried at Jinora as she was in an meditation state but suddenly Jinora moans and opens her eyes as Tenzin then hugs Jinora.
Jinora: What- What happened?
Tenzin: You're safe Jinora. I'm glad you're safe.
Jinora looks confused as she then forced Tenzin off of her.
Jinora: Get off of me Tenzin!
Soon everyone was confused about Jinora's outburst and now she called her dad "Tenzin" this made everyone look at her weird as Korra then realize who she was.
Korra: Zakai?
Zakai (Jinora's Body): Yes! Where am I? What is this place?
Tenzin: Wait if you're Zakai? Then where's Jinora? Why isn't she in her body? Korra? What happened to my little girl?
Soon Zakai and Korra look down as they know why.
A/N: This was by far the weirdest thing to have happen in this story. I mean Zakai is back but in Jinora's body? This just makes me more confused. Find out more in the next chapter "Night of a Thousand Stars."