The Legend of Korra

Earth.

Fire.

Air.

Water.

When I was a boy, my father, Avatar Aang,

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 Nation colonies

into the United Republic of Nations,

a society where benders and non-benders

from all over the world could live and thrive together in peace and harmony.

They named the capital of this great land Republic City.

Avatar Aang accomplished many remarkable things in his life.

But sadly, his time in this world came to an end.

And like the cycle of the seasons, the cycle of the avatar began anew.

The White Lotus has honored my family by coming.

Thank you.

Welcome.

We have investigated many claims, both here and in the Northern Tribe.

All have turned out to be false.

Then you should be happy to know 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 got to deal with it.

She's strong.

She lacks restraint.

Wahoo!

Hey, why all the doom and gloom, people?

We should be celebrating!

Three elements down, one to go.

You're getting ahead of yourself as usual, Korra.

We haven't decided if you passed your firebending test yet.

Ever since you were a little girl,

you've excelled at the physical side of bending,

but completely ignored the spiritual side.

The avatar must master both.

I haven't ignored it, it just doesn't come as easy to me.

But that's why I should start training with Tenzin immediately.

He's Mr. Spiritual.

Do you believe she's ready, Master Katara?

Yes, if anyone can teach her what she needs to learn, it's Tenzin.

Very well, Korra.

It's time for you to begin your airbending training.

Yes! Finally!

I mean, thank you all for believing in me.

Naga, you should've seen it.

I kicked some firebender butt.

And I passed.

Tenzin will be here in a few days.

Just taking Naga out for a stroll.

Don't worry, we're not going far.

Naga, go! Thatta girl!

Go, go, go!

Are we there yet? Are we there yet?

Are we there yet? It looks like we're there.

I know this. This is very familiar. Are we here yet?

Are we here yet?

-Ooh, please tell me we're here! -Yes, Ikki.

As I've been telling you for the last fifteen minutes,

we are finally here.

Wee!

Hello, Mother.

I can't tell you how happy I am to see you.

Please... Help me.

Unhand me, strange woman!

That's your grandmother, Meelo.

It's so good to see all of you.

Gran-Gran, I've been reading all about your old adventures,

I've been dying to ask you.

What happened to Zuko's mom?

Well, Jinora, it's an incredible tale...

Gran-Gran, you look old. How old are you?

And why is it so cold in the South Pole?

Can we make a campfire and all huddle around it,

and tell scary stories and make snowmen?

And then can you make the snowmen move with waterbending and chase us?

Wouldn't that be fun? Huh? Wouldn't it?

Pema, let me help you. Careful, now. Careful.

Stop doting on me. I'm not helpless, I'm just pregnant.

The baby's strong.

I see another airbender in your future.

All I want is one child like me.

A nice non-bender, who doesn't blast wind in my face every five seconds.

Mommy, look! I'm a snowbender!

Were Tenzin and his siblings this crazy when they were kids?

Kya and Bumi certainly were,

but Tenzin has always been rather serious.

Mother, please.

Korra?

Look at you. So big and strong.

You've grown into quite the young avatar.

Master Tenzin, I'm so glad you're here. I can't wait to get started.

Yes, well...

You're going to have to tell her sooner or later.

Wait, tell me what?

You're not staying, are you?

I'm afraid not. We're only visiting for the night.

Then I have to return to Republic City.

But, no, you're supposed to move here. You're supposed to teach me.

I'm sorry, Korra.

Your airbending training is going to have to wait.

So 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. I'm one of its leaders.

And the situation there is very unstable right now.

But you also have a responsibility to teach me.

Believe me, I'd be happy to find another airbending master,

but you're the only one.

We're stuck with each other.

I wish there were another way.

Wait, there is!

If you can't stay here,

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.

I get that, but I don't think keeping me locked up in this compound

like a prisoner is what he had in mind.

I know this is difficult to accept,

but it's not the right time for you to come to the city.

Whatever.

Goodbye, Gran-Gran.

Oogi, yip yip.

Nice night for an escape, isn't it?

I have to leave.

I have to find my own path as the avatar.

I know you do.

Aang's time has passed.

My brother and many of my friends are gone.

It's time for you and your generation to take on the responsibility

of keeping peace and balance in the world.

And I think you're going to be a great avatar.

Thank you.

Goodbye, Korra.

Mom, Dad...

I'll miss you.

We love you so much.

Naga, we're here!

- -Thanks for the ride!

Wow, look at this place.

I've never seen so many Sato-mobiles.

Air Temple Island. That's where Tenzin lives.

You ready for a little swim, girl?

Okay, okay!

Food first, then air temple.

-Watch it, Naga! Look out! -

Watch where you're going!

Whoops! Sorry about that. Excuse us.

Coming through. Heads up.

Sorry, we're new in town.

Naga, wait.

We'll take one of everything, please.

That'll be twenty yuans.

Uh... I don't have any money.

Then what good are you to me?

Don't worry, girl. This city's huge.

I bet we can find a place to rustle up something to eat.

Uh, say, think I can get one of them tasty-smelling fishies?

Oh! Uh...

Yeah, sure!

So do you live in that bush?

Yes, 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 got a lot to learn, newcomer.

Welcome to Republic City!

- -Hey, you! Stop! You can't fish here!

You best skedaddle! Whoop!

Are you tired of living under the tyranny of benders?

Then join the Equalists!

For too long,