[Voice] Alright… wake them up!

[Somebody throws water at Saito which woke him up, so are the others. He then analyzes the environment he is in currently, as they're not in the Spirit World anymore, and the others follow him suit. Then an individual asked them…]

[Saito] The Red Lotus.

[Individual] Now, are you spies…? or just incompetent lackeys?!

[Saito] We're not spies. We don't work for anyone.

[Maya] But he is incompetent. [Saito reacted with a stoic glare]

[Baashi] According to my seismic senses, they speak the truth.

[Individual] That just means he believes himself! Just like any spy would!

[Hok gagged as he cannot speak]

[Zyna curious of the commotion] Umm… why is he gagged?

[Janek] He wouldn't stop talking!

[muffled speech continues]

[Maya] Even when he was unconscious?

[Janek] ESPECIALLY WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!!!

[Saito stifles a laugh, glancing over at Hok, who is still struggling and mumbling through the gag. The Red Lotus members around them, each dressed in shades of dark red and black, look both amused and exasperated.]

[Individual, crossing his arms and eyeing the group suspiciously] Enough with the jokes. Two options for you! One, we slowly torture each of you one bone and vein at a time, and really make sure you feel it. Or two: In exchange for a quick death, you give us intel on the Spirit Energy trains, access to the mines or anything else that could hurt your boss, Xiao Jun.

[Red Lotus Leader] That's enough, Xaolon!!! What is going on?

[Baashi] We found them trespassing through Xai Bau's Grove. And Xaolon wanted to torture them as always.

[Red Lotus Leader] Thank you Baashi! You could've been a truth teller. As for you Xaolon, you need to know that not everyone works for Xiao Jun. We are not savages.

[Maya] Excuse me sir! Who exactly are you?

[Hok breaks his gag] Ah! It's Admiral Amos from Republic City's High Navy!!!

[Janek, growling in anger and annoyance] I TOLD YOU IT WASN'T TIGHT ENOUGH!!!!!

[Hok] One of the greatest soldiers that fought during the age of Avatar Korra!

[Zyna] A soldier?

[Saito] He's right! I read about you and your days as a Navy officer, you were one of the most legendary warriors of Republic City.

[Xaolon] Well it is a pity since we will cut your tongues if you don't give us intel about what we seek!

[Amos] BACK OFF XAOLON!!! [sighs] The Talkative one is correct.

[Hok shouts in excitement] WOHOOOOO!!!

[Amos] I used to be an Admiral for the Republic City Navy, until my superiors ordered me to do something questionable, once I refused, they dishonorably discharged me and therefore I became the leader of the Red Lotus, to fight for what is truly right for the oppressed citizens of the world. Therefore, helping them sabotage Xiao Jun's operations.

[Saito] That's great and… [Red Lotus sentries point their spears towards Saito] Woah woah! Hey! Everyone relax. Look, you may have quarrels with Korra and the White Lotus in the past, but for the time being, we can be allies. We are on our way back to Republic City, and now with your help, we can unify our forces against Xiao Jun. To free our people from his regime.

[Xaolon] The idea of a unified world is nothing but a myth. All that matters is to take down Xiao Jun in our way. [All cheering]

[Hok] This guys are a bit intense!

[Maya] Yeah, just a little.

[Amos sighs in disappointment of Xaolon's lack of the Red Lotus' vision for freedom ]

[Xaolon notices Kiro leaving impatiently.] Hey! What are you doing?!

[Both Saito and Amos noticed Kiro leaving, only to be detained by Red Lotus soldiers]

[Kiro] I tell you what I'm not doing. I'm not cowering in some busted temple, playing king of the throne. I'm not pretending like I'm making a difference by throwing one punch and then running away to hide! I found out that Xiao Jun is rotten today, and I'm gonna make him pay for it. Today!

[Xaolon] You think you can insult me, mock our philosophy and just walk away? No one leaves unless either Amos or I say so.

[Kiro] Is that so?… Well, how can you say so with my head in your teeth? [Proceeds to headbutt Xaolon's face]

[Saito] Kiro!!!

[Xaolon reels back from the headbutt, clutching his nose as blood starts to trickle down. The Red Lotus soldiers tense, some stepping forward with weapons raised, ready to pounce on Kiro.]

[Xaolon, furious, shouts] You insolent little—! You'll pay for that!

[Amos steps forward, his voice cold and commanding] Xaolon! Stand down. Now.

[Xaolon glares at Kiro, and disobeys Amos' order and proceeds to fight the young Metalbender, using Lavabending]

[grunts] [excited chatter]

[both grunting]

[Kiro] Whoa!

[grunting] [metallic whir]

[growls] [grunts]

[Xaolon] Hit me! Do it! Come on! Yeah, more! [crowd cheers]

[laughs] [all] Kiro! Kiro! Kiro!

[Kiro] You want to see blood!? The strength of one warrior over another? Huh!?

[Xaolon, while being strangled by Kiro] Is that all you've got, tough guy? Let's go! Do it! Come on!

[Kiro then starts yelling so loud which made him bend a blade made of his bones, much to everyone's shock, Amos' interest and Saito's horror]

[Amos, whispering] Impossible…

[Kiro then saw his bone blade coming from his arm out of curiosity, before pointing his blade at Xaolon, which scared him deeply]

[Xaolon, terrified asks Kiro for mercy] Please! I beg you! Have mercy!!!

[Saito, scared for Kiro stops him] STOP! Kiro! He is not the enemy.

[Amos taking an interest in Kiro, orders his men to imprison Saito and the others] Take them to the cells, we'll let you stay for the night.

[Saito and the others are shoved into the dark, cold cells by the Red Lotus guards. The door slams shut with a resounding echo, leaving them in the dim light. Saito turns to Kiro, who is still staring at the bone blade protruding from his arm, almost mesmerized.]

[Saito, voice trembling with a mix of anger and concern] Kiro, what… what was that? How did you do that?

[Kiro, snapping out of his trance, pulls the blade back into his skin, a look of confusion crossing his face] I… I don't know. I didn't mean to. It just… happened.

[Maya, with a shudder] Bending metal and now… bones? This is unnatural, Kiro. Are you sure you're alright?

[Hok, nervously chuckling] Yeah, maybe lay off the scary powers for a bit. It's not exactly making us any friends around here.

[Zyna, thoughtful, speaks softly] I've read of ancient bending techniques, but nothing like this. Kiro, maybe something in the Spirit World unlocked this… ability?

[Kiro, frustrated, slams his fist against the cell wall] I don't need lectures! I need to get out of here and make Xiao Jun pay for everything he's done. Every second we're wasting here is another second he remains in control.

[Saito places a firm hand on Kiro's shoulder] I understand. But losing yourself to anger and revenge? That's not going to help anyone. Look around, Kiro. We're in this together. Let's figure out a way out of here—together.

[Baashi came to the cells]

[Baashi] Amos wants to see you.

[Saito] Look I know what happened out there was out of control, maybe we can talk this peacef…

[Baashi] Not you. [pointing at Kiro] Him.

[All] Kiro?

[Baashi] He finds you interesting, he wants to meet you in person.

[Saito] Whatever they'll tell you, be careful out there.