Chapter 2

With a quick jolt, Korra awoke from her trip to the spirit world. She gasped for air as Tenzin ran up to her to ask her about the trip. Korra was speechless, until she let out a soft mutter, "Tenzin, I-I'm sorry".

The wise air bender turned to look at his first born. She had not awoken yet, leaving Tenzin more worried than ever. "Korra, what happened to my little girl?!" He yelled out.

Korra wasn't even sure of what happened. She was so shocked that she was having trouble forming words. *snap out of it* her inner voice told her.

She shook her head, "I'm sorry, I couldn't get Jinora out of there. A spirit took her, but she's still alive. I had to open the other portal to save her. I was completely defenseless in there without my bending. I will bring Jinora back, I promise. But I have to enter through the southern portal if I have any chance of stopping Unalaq."

Korra got up. Tenzin was slightly relieved, but stayed seated holding his daughter's lifeless body.

"Go Korra. He finally spoke. Go to the South Pole. Make sure Unalaq pays for what he has done. I have to stay here with Jinora and my family. I have faith in you Avatar," he said sternly.

She nodded her head showing she'll do anything it takes to stop her uncle. She found her sky bison and took off and headed to Republic City. She couldn't do this alone and needed her friends now more than ever.

Korra felt a little awkward going to Mako first because of their fight, so she decided to stop at Bolin's. She knocked in the door and heard a faint, "come in" from the other side. She slowly opened the door to find Bolin moping with his head rested in his hands.

"Uh, Bolin. You okay?" She asked, worried.

Bolin jolted his head up at the familiar voice to have his prayers answered. "Korra!" Bolin gleefully yelled!

"Bo, what is it?" Mako yelled from the other room after hearing the commotion.

Bolin ran up and gave Korra a big bear hug. "We thought you were dead! No one's seen or heard from you for weeks!"

Mako came running in the room with Asami right behind him. "Bo, you-" then he saw her, "Korra?! Korra!" He ran up to her and hugged her so tightly. He cupped her face with his hands and gave her a big kiss on the forehead. "I thought I lost you. Where have you been?" Mako was shocked at the return of the girl he loved.

Asami, happy that Korra was alive, glared at the way Mako began treating her.

Korra sat everyone down and explained everything.

"I'm so sorry, for everything" Mako began apologizing.

"Mako, what's important is that I'm here. I need to know what's been going on since I've been gone. What's the status on the civil war?" She inquired.

"Well, you didn't miss much" Bolin began rambling, "the civil war is at a halt right now, no one else got word of your 'death', your uncle is trying to open the spirit portal and almost killed Desna in the process, Mako suspects Varrick is the one sabotaging and stealing from Future Industries for his own benefit in the war, and Mako and Asami are back together" he finished by sucking in a big breath of air.

Korra raised an eyebrow "Wait, what was that last one?" she asked, glancing over to Mako and Asami.

Mako glared at his brother.

"You can glare at me all you want bro. The least you can do is tell her the truth" Bolin demanded.

"I.. we... well. You and I broke up Korra..." Mako began to spew words, any words that would form and come out of his mouth.

"Yea, FOR A WEEK. I didn't realize I was that easy to forget" Korra stood up and began yelling.

"No, you don't understand.." Mako started sweating.

"Oh, I do, and you know what Mako. I'm done. You and Asami clearly deserve each other" Korra got up and started to leave.

"But you know I love you" Mako grabbed Korra's arm and confessed.

She yanked her arm out of his grip, "I'm the Avatar. I have more important things to deal with than you" she slammed the door on the way out.

Asami stood up, "geesh, what's your problem. I'm right here you know!" She left the room after her rant.

"You need to work your problems out" Bolin patted Mako's back and left the room. Leaving him alone to figure out what he should do.

"I can't believe him! Ugh, he disgusts me..Gahhh!" Korra let loose wild fire as she used fire bending to control her anger.

She found a nice open space overlooking the bay and sat down with a thud. She looked up at the moon resting in the sky. She closed her eyes and remembered the nights she shared watching the glow of the moon and the night sky with Mako. Tears started to form and ran down her face.

"The sky is so beautiful tonight, it would make me cry too" a man with a familiar voice said.

Korra jolted her head up to see General Iroh standing behind her and then taking a seat right next to her. He looked into her eyes, and wiped away her tears.

"Iroh" she said softly, "what are you doing here?"

"My ships docked at this bay, and when I saw flames let loose I came to check it out. Didn't think I'd find you here. Did you meet with my grandfather?" He asked.

"No, in fact I got side tracked" she explained what had happened in the past few days. Iroh was shocked to hear what had happened to her.

"I even ran into the man you were named after in the spirit world. I guess, whenever I need time to figure things out, an Iroh will always be around to lend me advice" she giggled.

"That's incredible. I always wished I could meet my grandfather's uncle. I'm also really glad you're safe. I don't know what the world would do without you Korra" he said slightly relieved she's alright.

"Yea, now I just have to stop Unalaq. There's got to be some way for me to reach the southern spirit portal. It's completely guarded by the Northern Water Tribe army last I heard" she stated

"Hmmm... I've decided, I will lend you my army" Iroh said after deep consideration.

"But.. what about the President?" Korra asked, she was hesitant about his decision.

"The President doesn't own my men, and he doesn't own me. The United Forces is solely run by the Fire Lord. Who just so happens to be my mother. If the President has any problems, he can take it up with her. Trust me, it won't be much of a fight" he scoffed.

"Iroh, thank you. I truly mean it" Korra was thankful to have him around.

"It would be an honor to assist you in any way" he smiled at her and placed his hand on top of hers. "I think I might know a way to get you to the Southern spirit portal. We'll need someone to create a distraction" he said thinking of a certain earth bender.

Iroh accompanied Korra back to Bolin's to discuss Iroh's plan. She told Iroh about what had happened between her and Mako earlier, and was hoping he'd be gone when she went back.

Bolin opened his door and greeted the two, "General Iroh! Korra, come on in."

Iroh went into the bathroom, while Korra began telling Bolin about the plan, "it's pretty risky, but I'll need an earth bender" she told him.

"Sounds like you'll need a fire bender too" Mako said walking into the room after overhearing their plan.

"She's already got a fire bender" Iroh stated as he returned to the room. He slowly approached Korra and sat next to her side.

Mako took a look at Iroh and glared.

"I could use all the help I can get, including you and Asami. Pack up your things. We're leaving for the Southern Water Tribe first thing in the morning" Korra said.