The Legend of the Duel Bender

Chapter 7

Within the Pro-Bending arena, to be precise the gym where pro-benders practiced was currently in use. Two heaps of earth coins were in the midst of being by Korra who raised an earth coin off the pile.

She then proceeded to knock it away before sending two more coins into the net.

"That was great! Good power!" Bolin complimented, he was teaching Korra some moves within pro-bending on the request of the Avatar. He took note of the stance she took for earth bending, "But in a real match, you'd be a sitting duck."

While Bolin was coaching Korra, Qin was sitting on the staircase that led to the upper part of the arena while Mako was leaning against said staircase. Bolin took on a stance, punching the air.

He raised two coins into the air before sending out two jabs that sent them flying at the next, with his attack though they were much more precise then Korra's.

Korra stared at the next slacked jaw, while Bolin turned to her with a wide smile and gestured to the next, wanting her to take another turn. Qin had to admit Bolin was quite talented, instead of the usual slow rigid paced but ruff style, he was used to seeing earth-bender utilize Bolin was able to harness a much more fast paced style.

Like what he said, Korra's traditional movements left her wide open for counterattacks, and since they played on a platform that was limited of ammo they had to be quicker.

Korra then took a moment thinking over what she just saw Bolin do, she jumped side to side before throwing two coins into the next with two quick strikes almost exactly like that of Bolin.

"..." Qin quietly stared.

"Nice adjustments." Bolin said impressed by how fast Korra got the hang of it, "You're a natural."

"Not bad." Mako said stoically.

"What's it gonna take to impress this guy?" Korra questioned looking to Bolin for the answer.

"He means you did good." Qin chipped in, seemingly coming to Mako's defense, "He's complimenting you, Korra." Qin stated standing to his feet.

"Yeah." Mako said shrugging, "Anyway it's getting late, I'm gonna turn in. You guys have fun, nice meeting you Avatar Korra, and Qin." Mako then walked away heading off with his hands in his pockets.

"Yeah, been a real pleasure." Korra sarcastically remarked.

"See you upstairs, bro." Mako said continuing his departure.

"Upstairs, you guys live here?" Korra asked turning to Bolin.

"Yep, in the attic." Bolin said in an upbeat tone, "It's nothing fancy, but we have some great views." Bolin continued, "So, wanna do that combo one more time?"

"Yes, you youths have fun." Qin stated as he too was going to leave.

"Your leaving, but I wanna got yet." Korra wined.

Qin however glanced back to her, "I don't care if you stay a little longer, but if you get caught coming back it'll be on you." Qin said as he made his way to the exit.

Korra then turned Bolin, "Sorry, is it okay if I come back?"

"Sure, anytime." Bolin said, as Korra grinned before going after her departing teacher.

...

The following day, Tenzin and Qin were having a little sparing session.

"How'd it come to this again?" Korra questioned the eldest daughter of Tenzin as they along with her siblings and the Air Acolytes watched the two masters stand off with each other.