"Earth." "Fire." "Air." "Water." "told me the story of how he and his friends heroically ended the Hundred Year War." "Avatar Aang and Fire Lord Zuko transformed the Fire" "could live and thrive together in peace and harmony." "Republic City." "Avatar Aang accomplished many remarkable things in his life." "his time in this world came to an end." "began anew." "The White Lotus has honored my family by coming." "Thank you." "Welcome." "both here and in the Northern Tribe." "All have turned out to be false." "your search has come to an end." "What makes you so sure your daughter is the one?" "Korra!" "Please come in here!" "I'm the Avatar!" "You gotta deal with it!" "She's strong." "She lacks restraint." "people?" "one to go!" "Korra." "We haven't decided if you passed your firebending test yet. but completely ignored the spiritual side." "The Avatar must master both." "it just doesn't come as easy to me." "But that's why I should start training with Tenzin immediately." "He's Mister Spiritual." "Master Katara?" "it's Tenzin." "Korra." "It's time for you to begin your airbending training." "Yes!" "Finally!" "thank you all for believing in me." "you should have seen it!" "and I passed!" "Tenzin will be here in a few days." "Just taking Naga out for a stroll." "we're not going far." "go!" "Better girl." "Go!" "Go!" "Go!" "Are we there yet?" "Are we there yet?" "Are we there yet?" "It looks like we're there." "this is very familiar!" "Are we here yet?" "Are we here yet?" "please tell me we're here! here." "mother." "help me." "strange woman!" "Meelo." "It's so good to see all of you." "I've been reading all about your old adventures." "what happened to Zuko's mom?" "it's an incredible tale!" "you look old." "How old are you?" "And why is it so cold in the South Pole? and make snowmen?" "And then can you make the snowmen move with waterbending and chase us?" "Wouldn't that be fuuun?" "Huh?" "Wouldn't it?" "careful." "I'm just pregnant." "The baby's strong." "I see another airbender in your future. who doesn't blast wind in my face every five seconds." "I am a snowbender!" "Were Tenzin and his siblings this crazy when they were kids?" "but Tenzin is always been... rather serious." "please." "so big and strong." "You've grown into quite the young Avatar." "I can't wait to get started." "well..." "You're going to have to tell her sooner or later." "Tell me what?" "are you?" "I'm afraid not." "We're only visiting for the night." "Then I have to return to Republic City." "you're supposed to move here." "You're supposed to teach me." "Korra." "Your airbending training is going to have to wait." "how long until you're ready to teach me airbending?" "A week?" "A month?" "It could be much longer." "I don't understand." "Why are you making me wait?" "I have a responsibility to Republic City." "and the situation there is very unstable right now." "But you also have a responsibility to teach me." "but you're the only one." "We're stuck with each other." "I wish there were another way." "then I'll go back to Republic City with you!" "It's perfect!" "Absolutely not!" "The city is far too dangerous." "Avatar Aang tasked us with keeping you safe while you mastered the four elements." "but I don't think keeping me locked up in this compound like a prisoner is what he had in mind. but it's not the right time for you to come to the city." "Whatever." "Gran Gran!" "yip-yip!" "isn't it?" "I have to leave." "I have to find my own path as the Avatar." "I know you do." "and many of my friends are gone." "and your generation to take over the and balance in the world." "And I think you're going to be a great Avatar." "Thank you." "Korra." "I'll miss you." "We love you so much." "we're here!" "Thanks for the ride!" "look at this place." "I've never seen so many Satomobiles!" "Air Temple Island." "That's where Tenzin lives." "girl?" "then air temple!" "Naga!" "Look out!" "Watch where you're going!" "sorry about that." "Excuse us." "Coming through." "we're new in town." "wait." "please." "That will be twenty yuans." "Uh..." "I don't have any money?" "Then what good are you to me?" "girl." "The city's huge." "I bet we could find a place to rustle up something to eat." "think I can I get one of them tasty-smelling fishies?" "sure." "do you..." "live in that bush?" "presently that is what I do call home." "Took me a while to procure a bush that beauteous." "This park is quite popular with all the vagabonds." "So there are a lot of you out here?" "I thought everyone in this city was "living it up"." "you've got a lot to learn newcomer." "Welcome to Republic City." "Hey you!" "Stop!" "You can't fish here!" "You best skedaddle!" "Are you tired of living under the tyranny of benders!" "Then join the Equalists!" "For too long the bending elite of this city have forced non-benders to live as lower class citizens." "and together we will tear down the bending establishment." "What are you talking about?" "Bending is the coolest thing in the world." "Oh yeah?" "Let me guess:" "You're a bender." "I am." "huh?" "I'm seriously thinking about it." "This is what's wrong with this city!" "Benders like this girl only use their power to oppress us!" "Yeah!" "Get out of here!" "What?" "I'm not oppressing anyone!" "You're..." "you're oppressing yourselves!" "That didn't even make sense." "I think I'm lost." "How do I get to Air Temple Island from here?" "Just head down this street." "young lady." "It isn't safe. or else I can't guarantee I can protect your fine establishment." "take one of my phonographs." "or else... hoodlum?" "let me explain a couple things." "in the hospital. I hope there's one nearby." "Who do you think you are?" "Why don't you come and find out?" "What just happened?" "Did she just earthbend?" "Can she firebend too?" "Could she be... chumps?" "Come on!" "You're not getting away!" "Police!" "Freeze where you are!" "Cool!" "Metalbenders!" "officers." "Arrest them!" "too." "What do you mean I'm under arrest?" "Those are the bad guys over there!" "They were smashing up the shop!" "you smashed up a lot more than that." "you can't arrest me!" "Let me explain!" "down at headquarters." "Let's see. not to mention evading arrest... young lady." "and I had it..." "Can it!" "You should have called the police and stayed out of the way." "But I couldn't just sit by and do nothing." "It's my duty to help people." "I'm the Avatar." "I am well aware of who you are." "but not me." "fine." "Then I want to talk to whoever's in charge." "You're talking to her." "I am Chief Beifong." "Beifong?" "Lin Beifong?" "You're Toph's daughter!" "What of it?" "why are you treating me like a criminal?" "Avatar Aang and your mother were friends." "They saved the world together." "That's ancient history." "And it's got diddly-squat to do with the mess you're in right now." "You can't just waltz in here and doll out vigilante justice like you own the place." "Councilman Tenzin is here." "Let him in." "sorry..." "I got a little sidetracked on my way to see you." "you are looking radiant as usual." "Tenzin." "Why is the Avatar in Republic City?" "I thought you were supposed to be moving down to the South Pole to train her." "My relocation has been delayed." "The Avatar on the other hand will be heading back to where she will stay put." "But... I will take full responsibility for today's regrettable events and cover all the damages." "Fine." "Get her out of my city." "Korra." "don't send me back home." "You blatantly disobeyed my wishes and the orders of the White Lotus." "Katara agreed with me that I should come!" "She said my destiny is in Republic City." "Don't bring my mother into this!" "I can't wait any longer to finish my training." "Being cooped up and hidden away from the world isn't helping me become a better Avatar." "and it's totally out of whack." "too." "You... miss?" "Korra!" "Are you coming to live with us on the island?" "Ikki." "I have to go home." "Wait." "I have done my best to guide Republic City towards the but you're right." "It has fallen out of balance since he passed." "I thought I should put off your training in order but you are his legacy." "You may stay and train airbending here with me." "Republic City needs its Avatar once again." "Yes!" "Thank you!" "You're the best! your new Avatar." "Does this mean you've moved to Republic City?" "Were you trying to send a message to the Triads yesterday?" "or both?" "Will you be working with Chief Beifong and the police?" "but honestly I-I don't exactly have a plan yet." "all I know is and I believe we can make history a reality." "I look forward to serving you!" "Republic City!" "that's all the questions the Av... how do you wanna handle this?" "the Avatar has arrived early." "It looks like we'll have to accelerate our plans." "the Buzzard Wasps won with a decisive knockout!" "catch a few pro-bending matches?" "That sport is a mockery of the noble tradition of bending." "Come on Tenzin!" "I've dreamed about seeing a pro-bending match since I was a kid and now I'm just a ferry ride away from the arena." "you're not here to watch that drivel." "You're here to finish your Avatar training." "So for the time being I want you to remain on the island." "Is that why you're keeping the White Lotus sentries around to watch my every move?" "Yes. quiet environment - free from any distractions." "you're the master." "my mother informed me that you've never been able to airbend before." "but I don't know why." "The other elements came so easily to me." "But every single time I've tried airbending;" "Nothing." "That's perfectly alright." "You just need to be patient." "Often the element that's most difficult for the Avatar to master is the one most opposite to the Avatar's personality." "For Aang it was earthbending." "Well I'm about as opposite an airbender as you can get." "Let's begin your first lesson." "Korra's gonna' airbend!" "Korra's gonna' airbend!" "What on earth is that contraption?" "A time honored tool that teaches the most fundamental aspect of airbending." "would you like to explain this exercise?" "The goal is to weave your way through the gates and make it to the other side without touching them." "Seems easy enough." "Jinora forgot to say that you have to get through while the gates are spinning." "The key is to be like the leaf." "Flow - with the movement of the gates." "Jinora will demonstrate." "Airbending is all about spiral movements." "you must be able to switch direction at a moment's notice." "Let's do this!" "Don't force your way through!" "Dance!" "Dance like the wind!" "Be the leaf..." "Airbend!" "What is wrong with me?" "Airbend!" "huh Naga?" "Ladies and gentlemen!" "I'm coming to you live from Republic City's pro-bending arena - where tonight the best in the world continue their quest for a spot in the upcoming championship tournament." "Grab your snacks and grab your kids because this next match is gonna' be a doozie!" "fires two quick shots." "can Yomo hold on?" "He's teetering on the edge of the ring now." "The Fire Ferrets line up to strike!" "come down here please!" "You shut it off at the best part!" "I thought I made myself clear." "I don't want you listening to this distracting nonsense." "But it's their radio. you didn't say anything about listening to one." "You..." "You know what I meant!" "Anyway shouldn't y" " Shouldn't you be in bed by now!" "I think I'm doing it wrong." "There's nothing to do." "for air is the element of freedom." "Is something funny?" "you're telling me to embrace freedom but you won't even let me listen to the radio." "And forget about leaving this island!" "Korra." "he's able to meditate peacefully." "I think he's asleep." "at least he has the relaxing part down." "Whatever." "None of this airbending stuff makes any sense to me." "but these teachings will sink in over time." "they'll just click." "it's not sinking in yet." "I'm gonna get a glass of lychee juice." "the meditation's not over yet!" "can I have some lychee juice too?" "No." "what're you doin' in my gym?" "I was just looking for a bathroom when I got lost." "the old "I had to pee" excuse!" "I'm sick and tired of you kids sneaking' in without payin'!" "I'm taking you to security!" "wait!" "There you are!" "I've been looking everywhere for you!" "she's with me." "I'm with him." "we're together." "more like friends." "I didn't mean to imply." "you implied it." "I don't care what you are!" "I got work to do." "miss." "thank you sir!" "thanks." "huh?" "Wow!" "Unbelievable!" "This place is even more amazing than I imagined!" "by the way." "Korra." "Bolin." "Yeah." "I told you." "You have to stop bringing your crazy fangirls in here before the matches." "Get her out of here." "Mako! there's somethin' special about her." "I know it!" "Mako." "I" " I heard you playing on the radio." "we're up." "Or I could meet him later." "sorry about that." "My brother just gets real focused before a match." "wish me luck." "Not... that I'll need it." "Good luck." "Knock 'em out!" "Introducing the Fire Ferrets!" "I love you Bolin." "The rookie Ferrets came from out of nowhere and have made it further than anyone expected this season." "But tonight they face their toughest test yet folks." "And they're off." "The two teams waste no time trying to blast each other out of zone 1. he tries to return the favor but they're too fast for him." "While Mako showcases his trademark cool under fire style." "The Tigerdilloes score with a walloping one-two combo." "Can the teammate hold on to their zone 1 territory... guess not." "Mako's over the line." "The Tigerdilloes get the green line and advance into Ferret territory." "Come on Ferrets!" "Look's like Hasook's in trouble." "He's in zone 3 teetering over the drink." "And Hasook takes a dip." "He'll be back for round two." "Assuming the fabulous bending brothers can hold their ground until he next round." "Round 1 goes to the Golden Temple Tigerdilloes!" "Come on Hasook get your act together!" "The Fire Ferrets are knocked into zone 2 and the Tigerdilloes advance." "The Fire Ferrets sinch the round in the closing seconds." "That's one a piece." "Still anyone's match as we go into the third and final round." "Hasook stumbles and now he tumbles right into his teammate." "He and Bolin better untangle quick if they don't want to—Oh too late!" "Oh no! he's weaving and bobbing but he's not hitting back!" "If Mako's knocked out the Ferrets' fabulous season is over." "He is dancing on the edge of the ring surviving the three on one barrage." "It seems his plan is to let the Tigerdilloes punch themselves out." "And his plan is working." "Han is in the pool!" "They've got nothing left in the tank and Mako is on the offensive!" "scratch that it's one on one." "And it's an Earth and Fire slugfest!" "There's so much smoke and dust from the fire and I can't even see where the Fire Ferret is." "It's a knock-out!" "What a win they had a hat trick folks!" "Mako pulls off the upset of the season winning the match for the Fire Ferrets!" "Woohoo!" "Yes!" "One more win and we're in the championship tournament!" "what'd ya think Korra?" "Bolin's got some moves huh?" "What did I think?" "What did I think?" "That was amazing!" "You did more harm than good out there." "You almost cost us the match." "We won didn't we?" "Barely." "Get off my case pal." "Useless." "You guys were incredible out there." "Especially you Mr. Hatrick." "Oh you're still here... I've been immersed in bending my whole life but I never learned to move like that." "It's like there's a whole new style here." "Think you could show me a few tricks?" "Absolutely!" "Right now?" "Come on Bolin." "Just ignore him." "Yeah I could show you the basics." "I'm just not sure how my Earthbending would translate to your Waterbending but we'll figure it out." "I'm actually an Earthbender. with your Water Tribe get up that you are a Water Tribe gal." "No you're right." "I'm a Waterbender and a Firebender." "I'm very confused right now." "You're the Avatar and I'm an idiot." "Both are true." "No way..." "The Avatar!" "Alright." "Let's see what you got." "That was great!" "Good power!" "But in a real match you'd be a sitting turtleduck." "Not so upright and flatfooted." "Stay light on your toes right up until the moment when you need to dig in and strike." "Then... let me try it again." "Wow!" "Nice adjustment." "You're a natural at this!" "Not bad." "What's it take to impress this guy?" "What?" "I said not bad." "it's getting late." "I think I'm gonna turn in." "You kids have fun." "Nice to meet you Avatar Korra." "Yeah real pleasure." "See you upstairs bro." "Upstairs?" "You guys live here?" "it's nothing fancy but we have great views." "But back to bending." "back to bending." "Why don't you throw that combination one more time." "Patience Korra!" "That was a 2000 year old historical treasure...what...what is wrong with you?" "!" "There's nothing wrong with me!" "I've been practicing just like you taught me!" "But it isn't sinking in okay!" "It hasn't clicked like you said it would!" "Korra this isn't something you can force." "If you would only listen to me..." "I have been!" "But you know what I think? maybe the reason I haven't learned Airbending yet is because you're a terrible teacher." "Yeah you're a terrible teacher Daddy!" "Okay!" "Everyone here?" "Wait...where's Korra?" "I am at my wit's end with that girl." "I..." "I don't know how to get through to her." "Dear the best thing you can do right now is give Korra some space." "You must promise me that your teenage years won't be like this." "I will make no such promises." "I didn't miss your match did I?" "You guys look like you lost already." "We might as well have." "Hasook's a no good no show." "You got two minutes to come out ready to play or you're disqualified." "Well there goes our shot at the tournament and the winnings." "Couldn't you ask one of those guys to fill in?" "the rules say you can only compete on one team." "Well then...how about about me?" "I'm a topnotch Waterbender if I do say so myself." "But you're the Avatar...isn't that cheating?" "It isn't cheating if I only do Waterbending." "No way." "I'd rather forfeit then look like a fool out there." "Wow thanks for the vote of confidence..." "Time's up you in or out?" "We're in." "We are?" "Yes!" "Hey I didn't agree to this!" "You can thank me later." "This girl is crazy..." "Look's like the Fire Ferrets have ferreted out a last minute replacement Waterbender." "Let's see if she's another diamond in the rough like the brothers from the school of hard knocks." "don't do anything." "Just try not to get knocked off the ring." "You got it captain." "Players are you ready?" "Whoo!" "Man overboard!" "move back one zone." "What?" "Why?" "not over the sides." "Oh...whoops." "And we're back in action after that hiccup." "But I'm not so sure this replacement player knows what she's doing." "Fowl!" "Over the line!" "Move back to zone three." "Ugh!" "I'll show you over the line." "The Platypus Bears take round 1." "The Platypus Bears know a green player when they see one and they are focusing the brunt of their bending on this poor girl." "did that Waterbender just Earthbend?" "Fowl!" "..." "I think." "Did I see that right? but..." "I think this replacement player could be... has anyone seen Korra this evening." "She's not in her room." "playing in a Pro-Bending match!" "Can you believe that?" "I'll get her myself!" "The Avatar will be permitted to continue so long as she solely bends water." "This girl may be the Avatar but she's no Pro-Bender and the" "Platypus Bears are intent on exploiting that weakness." "They're giving her their best and her best is not enough to stop it." "Aaaaaannd... she's in the drink." "Oh hey Tenzin..." "I thought you didn't like coming to these matches." "Once again you have flagrantly disobeyed my orders." "You were to stay on the island." "Let's go." "No!" "I'm kind of in the middle of something." "I have tried my very best to get through to you by being gentle and patient but clearly the only thing you respond to is force." "So I am ordering you to come back to the temple right now!" "Why?" "So I can sit around and meditate about how bad I am at Airbending? because maybe I don't even need!" "What?" "That is a Ludacris suggestion!" "it is not optional!" "this is what I need to learn!" "Modern styles of fighting!" "Being the Avatar isn't all about fighting Korra!" "When will you learn that?" "I have a match to go finish." "The Platypus Bears win round 2!" "Round 3!" "The Platypus Bears come out of the gate and quickly go after the Ferret brothers. wedged in the edge of zone 1 unable to the Avatar's rescue and boy does she need it." "Looks like the Avatar's Pro-Bending debut is gonna be cut short as she's pushed back to zone 3 and the water is calling her name." "It's only a matter of time before... stop the presses!" "She's still in the game folks!" "And she's moving like an entirely different player!" "Suddenly all of the Platypus Bear strikes are only striking air." "How about that..." "The Platypus Bears have no juice left but Mako and Bolin are still fresh and juicy." "Knock-out!" "The Fire Ferrets come from way behind and steal the win!" "What an upset folks!" "have nabbed a place in the championship tournament!" "I cannot believe it!" "Yeah!" "Yes!" "what can I say?" "You really came alive in that last round." "The way you dodged their attacks...you are a natural." "someone else taught me those moves." "I'm really sorry about everything I said." "I was really frustrated with myself and I took it out on you." "I think I owe an apology too." "I was trying to teach you about patience and I lost mine." "No hard feelings?" "Of course not." "By the way you were really good out there tonight." "You moved just like an Airbender." "Wait... you stayed and watched?" "I did." "Pro-Bending turned out to be the perfect teaching tool for you." "I'll see you tomorrow for Airbending practice bright and early!" "And by the way I kinda permanently joined the Fire Ferrets and we're playing in the tournament in a couple of weeks!"