The Legend of Korra

Earth.

Fire.

Air.

Water.

Only the Avatar can master all four Elements...

and bring balance to the world.

After a close encounter with Amon, Korra took a...

leave of absence from Tarrlok's task force.

But the Avatar has still been hard at work, leading the...

underdog Fire Ferrets to the pro-bending championship finals.

Only one team stands in their way, the Wolfbats.

Led by team captain Tahno, the brutal Wolfbats look to repeat as champs.

Have the Fire Ferrets finally met their match?

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Man, I got a good feeling about tonight.

I don't care if we are the underdogs, we can take those pompous Wolfbats.

It's gonna be our toughest match ever, but I think you're right.

Introducing your new champs, the fantastic Fire Ferrets!

Good morning, citizens of Republic City.

This is Amon.

I hope you all enjoyed last night's pro-bending match...

because it'll be the last.

It's time for this city to stop worshiping bending athletes...

as if they were heroes.

I'm calling on the Council to shut down the bending arena...

and cancels the finals.

Or else, there'll be severe consequences.

- That guy's got some nerve! - You think the Council will give in?

I'm not waiting to find out. We need to get to City Hall.

Korra, you shouldn't be here. This is a closed meeting.

As the Avatar and a pro-bending player I have a right to be heard.

You can't cancel the finals.

I know winning the championship means a lot to you.

But as far as I am concerned we need to shut the arena down.

What about the rest of you?

Tarrlok there's no way you're backing down from Amon, right?

Actually, Tenzin and I agree for once.

The Council is unanimous.

We're closing the arena.

- No! - You can't.

I don't understand. I thought you, of all people, would take a stand against Amon.

While I'm still committed to bringing that lunatic to justice...

I'll not put innocent lives at stake...

just so you and your friends can play...

a game.

Pro-bending might only be a game to you...

but think of what it means to the city.

Right now the arena is the one place where benders...

and non-benders gather together...

in peace.

to watch benders...

Beat each other up!

In peace!

It's an inspiration to everyone!

I appreciate your naive idealism...

but you're ignoring the reality of the situation.

The reality is, if you close the arena, you let Amon win.

Yes, exactly what she said! Yes!

I'm sorry...

but our decision has been made.

This meeting is adjourned.

I can't believe I'm saying this...

but I agree with the Avatar.

You do?

Yeah, you do?

I expected this kind of cut and run response from Tenzin.

But the rest of you? Come on!

Show a little more backbone!

It's time that the benders of this city...

displayed some strength and unity against these Equalists.

We must prevent the conflict between benders and non-benders from...

escalating into all-out war!

The Council is not changing its position Lin.

Now, just a moment Tenzin.

Let us hear what our esteemed chief of police has in mind.

If you keep the arena open...

my metal benders and I will provide extra security during the championship match.

There's no better force to deal with the chi-blockers.

Our armor is impervious to their attacks.

Are you saying that you will...

personally take responsibility for the safety of the spectators...

in the arena.

I guarantee it.

It is hard to argue with Chief Bei Fong's track record.

If she is confident...

her elite officers can protect the arena, then she...

has my support.

I'm changing my vote.

Who else is with me?

The arena stays open.

Good luck in the finals.

Alright! - Yeah! - Thank you!

And good luck to you, Chief Bei Fong.

A word please, Lin.

Tarrlok's playing you, and I don't want to see you get hurt.

I know what I'm doing and the risks that come with it.

In that case, I'm going to be by your side during the match.

You don't need to babysit me.

It's for Korra.

I want to make sure she's safe.

Do what you want!

It's not like I've ever been able to stop you before.

Excuse me Chief Bei Fong, I wanted to thank you for your help.

It... really... means... a lot.

What is her deal?

Even when she's on my side, she's against me.

I've known Lin since we were children. She's always been...

challenging.

What did your father do to make her hate the Avatar so much?

My father and Lin got along famously.

I'm afraid her issues... are with me.

Wait a second!

It all makes sense now!

You and Bei Fong, Bei Fong and you, you two were a couple!

What? How? Where did you get that idea?

- Your wife! - Criminy!

I'll have to have a word with her.

So... Pema stole you from Bei Fong...

I'm surprise our esteemed chief of police didn't throw her in jail.

Oh she tried.

Anyway, Pema didn't steal me. Lin and I had been growing apart for some time.

We both had... different goals...

in life... Why am I even telling you this?

It all happened a long time ago and we've moved past it.

Apparently Bei Fong hasn't.

What do you mean... Of course she has!

Anyways this is none of your business.

See you at home, mister heart breaker.

I just got word. The Council defied your threat.

They're keeping the arena open.

Perfect. Everything is going according to plan.

All clear, Chief.

- How is the security sweep going? - Fine.

- They have checked underneath the stands? - Yes.

And you enough officers to cover all points of entry?

I have the skies, the bay, and every nook and cranny of this place covered.

Now leave me alone and let me do my job.

Lin, with so much on the line... it would be nice...

if we could help each other out.

At least for one night.

- Like old times? - Like old times.

Okay, I'll try to be less abrasive than usual.

I would appreciate that.

The anticipation is palpable as we are just...

moments away from the championship match.

Will the Wolfbats' ferocity help them repeat as champs?

Or will the underdog Fire Ferrets serve up a surprising bowl of smack-down soup?

Now I know there's a big crowd, but don't be nervous.

You're gonna do great, I believe in you.

Introducing the challengers...