The Legend of Korra

Earth.

Fire.

Air.

Water.

Only the Avatar can master all four elements

and bring balance to the world.

the Red Lotus is the world's newest threat.

After confronting Zaheer,

Korra learned he is part of a secret society

whose mission is to take out all the nation's leaders and destroy world order.

But before Korra could warn anyone,

she and Asami were apprehended by the Earth queen's forces.

And the Red Lotus nabbed Mako and Bolin.

Now both parties are headed toward Ba Sing Se.

you have to let me out.

The Earth queen is in danger from a group of terrorists

calling themselves the Red Lotus.

I talked to one of them in the spirit world yesterday.

He's insane.

Screaming about terrorists in the spirit world?

You're the one who sounds insane.

Do I have to be chained to the floor the whole way?

It's going to be so uncomfortable.

Sorry, ma'am. I'm under orders.

Can't you just chain me to that railing?

I mean, where am I gonna go?

Please.

Well, as long as you're chained up, I guess it doesn't make a difference.

Thank you, Sir.

- Can I have some water? - No water.

We're also not gonna bring you any rocks or fire, so don't ask.

I guess there's air, but there's nothing we can do about that.

We're not opening your compartment until we reach Ba Sing Se.

I hoped Mako and Bolin would have shown up to save us by now.

I wonder if they're okay.

If you think holding us hostage

will give you some leverage to use against the Avatar,

you're gonna be very disappointed.

Can't we just enjoy our time together in silence?

And why did you need Korra alive back in Zaofu?

You had her paralyzed.

Why didn't you just take her out when you had the chance?

Look, all you need to know is that the world is about to change, for the better.

So you guys were, like, locked up for 15 years, huh?

That must have been, like, crazy boring.

Actually, it was only 13 years, but it felt like 30.

I mean, what did you do with all that time?

Did you sing songs, work on crafts?

Not a lot of craft supplies in a volcanic prison cell.

And I must have renamed the constellations about a thousand times.

When it rained, that was a big event.

Oh, I would've killed for some rain.

Mostly I just made up stories about the guards.

Who was having trouble with his girlfriend?

Which one secretly wished he'd become a pastry chef?

Ooh, okay, that sounds like fun. Let me try that on you guys.

You were raised by an older sister.

Your mustache grew in when you were ten.

And I'm sensing... just sensing...

An unspoken attraction between you two.

Two out of three. Not bad.

Bolin, will you stop making friends with the bad guys?

Sorry.

Ghazan, gag those two. We're almost there.

We have to find a way out of this prison before we get to the Earth queen.

Don't worry. I have a plan.

These airships that Cabbage Corp sold to the Earth kingdom

are way cheaper than the ones Future Industries built.

Now, that's just shoddy workmanship.

There's no way I can get these locks off.

I need the keys.

Give me five minutes, then start yelling for help.

When is the Avatar scheduled for delivery?

The airship already left fort Bosco and should be arriving in a few hours.

Excellent.

Bring her to me as soon as it lands.

Yes, your majesty.

But first there are some people here who captured two of the Avatar's friends.

They would like to present them to you personally.

You know I don't meet with bounty hunters.

And of course I told them that,

but they say they have some information that might interest you

about the location of your stolen airbenders.

Really?

Fine, send them in.

Ah, yes.

I remember these two.

We'll find an acceptable home for you in prison with the rest of the dissidents.

Now I'm told you have some information for me.

I hope this isn't just some ruse to try to increase your bounty.

We don't want any bounty, your majesty.

You can consider these two a thankyou gift

for simply taking the time to talk to us.

How very magnanimous.

So where are my airbenders?

I'd be happy to tell you once you hand the Avatar over to me.

Who told you that we have the Avatar?

How I know is not important.

But if I found out, others will too.

And that could put you in a difficult position.

Is that so?

Your Majesty, imprisoning the Avatar

will cause the other nations to turn against you and demand her freedom.

Before long, you'll be in the midst of a sticky international incident.

But if you let me take her today,

no one need ever know she was here,

and you can get your airbenders back without interference.

We both win.

And what do you plan to do with the Avatar, should I see fit to grant your request?

All I can say is that I have business with her.

But she won't be bothering you again.

I can assure you of that.

I find these terms agreeable.

Gun, escort them to the Antechamber until the Avatar's arrival.

Send these two to the dungeon.

Guard! Get in here!

Something happened to my friend!

She needs help!

Where is she?

Nice work.

Now let's take control of this ship.

Mayday, mayday.

The Avatar has escaped.

We're going down in quadrant four of the Si Wong desert.

I think you might have been a little overaggressive with the airbending.

The controls are busted.

Also, you broke the radio.

Sorry, but it's not my fault this airship's a hunk of junk.

Hang on to something!

Well, they say any landing you can walk away from is a good landing.

But given our location,

I'm not so sure about that.

You're the engineer. What do you think?

Can we get it flying again?

It doesn't look good.

I mean, even if you metalbend the propellers back into shape,

we'd have to dig this whole thing out of the sand.

Is everyone all right?

Like you care.

What the heck happened?

She said her friend needed help.

Then they knocked me out!

I'm sorry, but I couldn't let you take me to the Earth queen as a captive.

There are dangerous forces at work that you don't know anything about.

More dangerous than being stranded in the desert?

Don't worry, Kong.

I radioed Ba Sing Se before we went down.

We just need to sit tight.

Someone will be here soon to rescue us.

I'm not waiting around for that.

We need to get out of here now.

If we all work together, we might be able to get the ship up and running.

Not likely.

I just tunneled out of the engine room. It's like a sandbox in there.

This ship isn't going anywhere,

and neither are you.

You're our prisoners, and it's our duty to transport you to the Earth queen.

You realize that I'm the Avatar, right?

You don't wanna fight me.

I'm afraid you aren't giving us much of a choice.

We have our orders.

Wait, did that sand dune just move?

It was probably just a mirage.

The desert will play tricks on you.

That's no mirage.

Look.

I heard that since all the spirits came back, this desert has been haunted by them.

Oh, right, so I guess that's my fault too.

Do you want to help us get this ship up and running,

or do you wanna wait around and meet that thing?

We wanna fix the ship, right, Cap?

Mm, let's get to work.

Everybody, stand back!

We have to find a way out of here

before Zaheer gets his hands on Korra.

Take me with you.

I haven't seen my wife and five kids in four years.

Four years?

The first few months were great.

I could finally get some sleep.