Thankfully, it didn't take long to reach Zoafu. Elira was still locked up in the supply closet, chi-blocked and being guarded in shifts. As Shai had suggested, the Krew attempted to break through the brainwashing by recalling powerful moments in El's life. Unfortunately, nothing seemed to be working and Elira simply kept repeating the same phrase over and over again. "I am a soldier of the Earth Kingdom. I am loyal only to my queen"
The airship docked at Zoafu and Team Avatar dismounted, finding Suyin and two Metal Clan escorts awaiting them.
"Did you have any luck getting through to Tenzin?" Korra immediately asked
"No one's answering. What if Zaheer's already up there? I should never have let Opal go." Su looked down, hands clasped together in worry.
Lin wrapped an arm around her sister, comfortingly "It's going to be okay, Su."
"I hope so. How's Elira? Any luck getting through to her?" Su then asked
"No, nothing we do seems to be working" Korra gestured behind her where Elira was standing amongst the group, her hands tied behind her back and flanked by Shai and Azula.
"Monsters, going after innocent children like this" Su scowled "Well, you have full access to anything in Zaofu you feel might help undo what's been done to her"
"Thank you, Su" Shai nodded gratefully before leading Elira away with Zuko and Azula.
*
In the radio room, a radio operator adjusted the controls while Team Avatar, minus Elira, stood behind him watching.
"We have a strong signal, but no one's answering." The radio operator said
"I can't just sit around here while a madman is on his way to the Northern Air Temple. We have to do something!" Korra huffed, getting impatient
"I completely agree" Azula added "The longer we wait here like sitting turtle ducks, the less chance we have of helping them"
"I'll ready my airship. With a full force of the Metal Clan security backing us, we can take them." Su declared and left the room
"We'll never make it up there before Zaheer." Mako sighed
"There might be another way to stop him. It's a long shot, but Zaheer is always meditating into the Spirit World" Korra explained "And I know exactly where he goes: Xai Bau's Grove. If I can find him there, maybe I could somehow trap him"
"We can't protect you in there. I don't like it." Lin stated
"I'll be fine. I have to try." Korra replied
"I'll watch over her as she meditates." Asami offered
"I guess, in the meantime, I'll keep working on getting through to El," Bolin said
Shai put a hand on the earthbender's shoulder, stepping forward with Azula and Zuko beside him "We'll help you"
"I'll stay here and try to get through to the temple" Mako declared
"And we'll help Su ready the airship." Tonraq gestured to him and Lin
Everyone nodded, before leaving to begin their respective tasks.
*
Elira sat in a chair in one of the guest houses, arms crossed and scowling. Still chi-blocked and unable to escape due to the three elite master firebenders standing by the door conversing with each other and Bolin. Pabu and Pitchi sat together on the coffee table, staring up at Elira sadly and Pabu even nuzzled Pichi comfortingly.
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Inner Peace - LOK fanfic
Fanfiction. Some friendships are so strong They can even transcend lifetimes Disclaimer - I do not own Legend of Korra or any of the characters. I only own my OC's an...
