The legend of Korra: The Sansar Returns

Chapter 6

FLASHBACK: Love is in the air! The feeling seemed mutual until a fateful accident intervened. Now Mako's affections have fallen right into the arms of Asami. But talking it over I discovered that Korra and I had feelings for each other, and promised that we would never put relationship over our friendship. 

We were busy at work preparing for the pro-bending finals. Putting in all our efforts in combating the so called 'Wolf bats'. 

"You're listening to "The Music Hour"! Brought to you by Cabbage Corp, Republic City's trusted name in technology for over fifty years."

"Man, I got a good feeling about tonight. I don't care if we are the underdogs. We can take those pompous Wolfbats." Korra said, wiping her forehead with a towel.

"It's going to be our toughest match ever, but I think you're right." Mako replied.

" Introducing your new champs, the fantastic Fire Ferrets!" Bolin and I said spontaneously imitating the announcer, while wrapping our arms around Mako's neck.

The radio begins to broadcast static.

"Good morning, citizens of Republic City. This is Amon." The very sound of his voice causes Pabu to squeak and run away from the radio,  "I hope you all enjoyed last night's pro-bending match, because it will be the last." Mako, Bolin and I walk closer to the radio, "It's time for this city to stop worshiping bending athletes as if they were heroes. I am calling on the council to shut down the bending arena and cancel the finals, or else there will be severe consequences." 

Static returns and the radio turned silent.

"That guy's got some nerve." Bolin huffed.

"You think the council will give in?" Mako asks us.

"I'm not waiting to find out." Korra replied.

"We need to get to City Hall, pronto." I joined.

We rushed down to City Hall meeting Tenzin and the others as they were about to vote.

"Korra, Yukari, you shouldn't be here. This is a closed meeting." Tenzin said sternly.

"As the Avatar and a pro-bending player, I have a right to be heard. You can't cancel the finals." Korra responded.

"I know winning the championship means a lot to you. But as far as I'm concerned, we need to shut the arena down."

"What about the rest of you? Tarrlok, there's no way you're backing down from Amon, right?" I questioned.

"Actually, Tenzin and I agree for once." Tarrlok replied.

My eye narrowed, strange how he suddenly 'agreed' with Tenzin.

"The council is unanimous. We're closing the arena." Tarrlok announced.

"No!" Mako shouted.

"You can't!" Bolin joined.

" I-I don't understand. I thought you, of all people, would take a stand against Amon." Korra said in disbelief. 

"While I am still committed to bringing that lunatic to justice, I will not put innocent lives at stake just so you and your friends can play a game."

Mako stepped forward, "Pro-bending might only be a game to you, but think of what it means to the city! Right now the arena is the one place where benders and nonbenders gather together ... in-in peace! To watch benders ..."

"Beat each other up! In peace! It's an inspiration to everyone!" Bolin added.

Not what I was going for but okay, I guess.