The legend of Korra: The Sansar Returns

Chapter 3

The Southern Water Tribe was alive as people from all over came. The city grew in number as how I remembered. Tonraq, his brother and his advisor, along with Tenzin, Korra, and I took a stroll through the carnival. 

" It's a shame the Southerners have abandoned all connections to the spirits. Even during the most hallowed times." lamented Tarnok. 

"I've always loved the Glacier Spirits Festival. It's fun." Korra said looking around with a smile.

"I forgot how crowded it was. It's been a long  time since I've been here." I added.

"Tell me, when were you discovered?" Tarnok asked me.

"About six months ago." I answered.

"Interesting." I had a gut feeling that something was awfully odd about him. He's been staring at me for the past fifteen minutes. Not to mention his unnatural scarlet red eyes and that sinister smirk on his face. He looked like he was in his late 20's, early 30's, but I could be wrong.

"This festival used to be a solemn time of fasting  and meditation." Unalaq says, looking around. "Now it's just a chance to watch some rube try to stick an  entire arctic hen in his mouth."

 The group stops and looks to the left to Bolin attempting to swallow a whole arctic hen in his mouth. He turns to look at us, "What? Oh, it's so good." he said with a mouth full. 

Korra and I glance at each other and laugh. Shaking our heads in amusement.

"Traditions change. It's not the end of the world." Tonraq said to his brother.

"Tell that to the sailors who are being attacked by angry spirits in southern waters." Unalaq snaps frowning. "Some traditions have purpose."

"Wait, spirits are attacking ships?" Korra asked.

"Is that even possible?" I added.

Unalaq nods, "I'm surprised the Avatar and the Sansar doesn't know about that. Apparently both you haven't been given all of the information you need. It would be my honor to instruct you in the spiritual ways of the Water Tribe."

I glanced at Tenzin, "I....don't know--"

"I wouldn't mind learning about fighting spirits." Korra then glances at Tenzin. "Airbending is getting pretty boring."

"Well it's not boring, it's just very complex and it involves a specific amount of time to perfect. And with all due respect Chief Unalaq, Tenzin does have the necessary qualities."

"Yukari is right. Tenzin is their instructor. He can give them all the training they need."

Unalaq was unconvinced, "So you've said." he turns around and leaves along with Tarnok.

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Zenji's POV

"I'm glad both of you came with me to this meeting." Asami said as we stood in front a massive boat,  "Varrick is one of the richest men in the world, and he controls the entire global shipping business. So, both of you are my assistants. Just stand there and don't say anything." 

"No problem, Pabu and I are natural assistants." Bolin answered, "Man, this is nice! I got to get into this whole business thing."

'Something tells me this isn't going to go as planned,' I thought as we board the boat. Inside a well dressed man sits on a cushion. His eyes closed and his fingers pressed against his head in concentration with a look of extreme focus on his face while his assistant sits beside him, writing on a notepad. He is surrounded by a number of other people who are all looking at him intently.