Thunder Roars || LOK Mako x OC

Book 1 ~ Chapter 21

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LEIs POV

After leaving Asami's house, Korra and I arranged a private meeting with Tenzin and Chief Beifong. We decided to meet on the roof top of a building. We explained to Tenzin and Chief Beifong what Korra had overheard.

"So, you think Mr. Sato manufactured those gloves, gave them to the equalists, and framed Cabbage Corp?" Tenzin asked. Korra nodded.

"That's a bold accusation, but what proof do you have?" Chief Beifong asked.

"I don't exactky have proof, but I know what I heard. Mr. Sato is up to something," Korra said.

"Where else would equalists be getting that kind of technology?" I pointed out. Chief Beifong rubbed her chin.

"He does have the means, and he also has a motive," Chief Beifong said.

"That's right," Tenzin said. I raised my eyebrow.

"A motive? What is it?" Korra asked curiously.

"12 years ago, the Agni Kai Triad robbed Sato's Mansion, a firebender killed Sato's wife," Tenzin explained.

"That's terrible," Korra said.

"It was tragic, it's possible he's been harboring anti-bending sentiment all this time," Tenzin said.

"Maybe we should watch him a little more closely," Chief Beifong said.

The next day, the four of us made our way to Sato Mansion to confront Mr. Sato. Facing Asami will be hard, but I know that I have to do the right thing. Chief Beifong knocked on the front door, and a few moments later, the butler opened it with a shocked expression on his face. Behind him, I saw Mako and Asami on the stairs. I sighed and followed Korra. We walked up the stairs, but Korra and I were stopped by Mako.

"What's going on? Why are they asking Hiroshi more questions?" Mako asked.

"I overheard him on the phone yesterday," Korra said and turned to Asami.

"Asami, I don't know how to tell you this, but we think your father is working with the equalists," Korra said.

"I don't believe this!" Asami said angrily and stormed off upstairs. I sighed.

"You spied on Hiroshi? What's your problem," Mako asked angrily. He turned to me.

"I expected even more from you, Lei," Mako said, and went after Asami.

Korra frowned, but I put a hand on her shoulder, telling her everything will be okay. She smiled lightly and we made our way to Mr. Sato's office. I saw Asami burst into the room first.

"My father is innocent! Just because we aren't benders, doesn't mean we support those awful equalists!" Asami retorted.

"Equalists? Is this what this is about? I can ensure you that I have nothing do with those rascals," Mr. Sato said.

"Yeah, you don't know what you're talking about, Korra," Mako said.

"I heard you on the phone, you said shutting down Cabbage Corp. bought you some time and that you're ready to strike. Explain yourself!" Korra said sternly. Mr. Sato chuckled.

"This is all a misunderstanding, resulting from the young Avatar's overactive imagination," Mr. Sato said. I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Cabbage Corp. was my number one competitor, seeing it shut down would enable me strike the market with new Sato Mobiles, it's just business," Mr. Sato added.

"To put all accusations to rest, may we have a look at all your factories and warehouses?" Tenzin asked. Asami groaned.

"If it's necessary, you are welcome to search all of future industries," Mr. Sato said.