The Avatar and The Devil

Mission 2- Republic City!

    It was night when Korra, Nero, Vergil, members of The White Lotus, and Tenzin's family ate as Korra said, "So, there has to be a time frame on my wait. A week, or maybe a month" "I'm afraid it may be longer", Tenzin said. "You may have a responsibility to Republic City", Nero said, even though Vergil told him to be quiet, "but you have a responsibility to Korra" Korra nodded her head and added, "Believe me, I'd love to find another teacher, but we're stuck with each other" "I wish there was another way", Tenzin said and it made Korra get an idea, "Yes, there is. I can go to Republic City with you" Nero and Vergil looked at each other and nodded their heads in agreement but a member of the White Lotus quickly said, "Absolutely not! You must stay here! Avatar Aang entrusted us to keep you safe while you master the elements. The city is far to dangerous" "And so are demons", Nero snapped, "Don't forget that was how we knew she was the Avatar! If it wasn't for her we'd be dead! You guys have always had the 'Keep Korra safe' stick so far up your asses, you don't see she's a young woman now who can make decisions now!" Vergil shot a glare to Nero as he growled at him to watch his language as Korra said, "Nero's right about that. I'm pretty sure Avatar Aang wanted to keep me safe, but not keep me locked up like a prisoner" Tenzin intervened, "It's the only way to keep you safe-" Korra finally had enough as she got up and left the room with Nero behind her, and before he left he said, "I think I proved my point with her reaction. If my uncle was here, he would agree with us"
    Nero slammed the door behind him while Tenzin turned his head to Vergil and asked, "Is that boy always protective of Korra?" Vergil looked at the door and calmly said, "He treats her like a sister, and considering he owes his life to her, I believe he wants to keep her safe like everyone else in this room. But, he is right, Korra must go to Republic City if you can't stay here" 'Brother, what would you do?', Vergil thought, 'You were always the one who knew what to do with Nero and Korra when it came to her Avatar training' The next morning came, and Tenzin and his family left for Republic City as Korra sat in Naga's saddle with Nero walking towards them seeing Tenzin's Sky Bison fly towards the city while he said, "I wish we could go to Republic City. Those damn White Lotus members" Korra remained silent but then narrowed her eyes and said, "We're going to Republic City, one way or another" Nero just smirked and said, "Just give the word, and we'll go"
    It was night when Korra and Nero began mounting Naga when Katara's voice said, "Nice night for an escape" The young adults looked at her when Korra said, "I have to leave. I have to find my own path as the Avatar" Nero nodded his head and added, "Plus where she goes, I go" Katara just smiled and said, "I know. Aang's time has passed, my brother and many of my friends are gone, and I even considered Sparda a good friend. It is time for your generation to take on the responsibility to keep balance in the world" Nero and Korra smiled and hugged Katara and said, "Goodbye, Korra, Nero" They made a tunnel that ended a few miles away from the "prison" as Korra called it and they rode off to Korra's parents to say goodbye. "Mom, Dad. I'll miss you", Korra said. "We know", Korra's mom said, and she then turned to Nero and said, "Keep her safe, Nero" "I will", he said.
    They turned to leave but they saw Vergil walking with his hands behind his back and stopped beside Naga. "So", he began, "I see your going to Republic City, Korra, Nero" Nero was about to explain when Vergil revealed a sword that was what Nero realized was Red Queen and his father's own sword, Yamato. "If you're going, you're going to need these, my son" Nero was shocked by Vergil's reaction as Vergil explained, "I've seen you grow up into a great young man, Nero. The blood of my father flows through your veins and I'm sure your uncle would love to see the man you have become. Your destiny has always been intertwined with Korra's, and I believe you will become a better man then I have become. Maybe someday, you will become leader of The Order" Nero hugged Vergil, which took the son of Sparda by surprise and hugged him back as Nero said, "I'll miss you, Father" "I will too, Nero", Vergil said with a small tear falling from his face unknowingly to Vergil. Vergil even gave Nero a trench coat that was a dark blue with The Order insignia stitched onto the sleeves as Korra and Nero got on Naga and rode off to the ships and snuck onto one bound for Republic City.

***
    Korra was the first to wake when she realized they made it to the port to the city and shook Nero and Naga telling them they were there. Nero decided to hide his Devil Bringer in a sling so nobody would be scared of him as they rode off of the ship while Korra thanked the sailors, who were caught off guard by the three. Some of the citizens were in shock by Naga as they stopped to see the city and on a small island was a statue of Avatar Aang, possibly in his teen years or when he was still twelve. "There it is", Korra said, gaining Nero's attention to see another island that had some buildings on it just a short boat ride away from the statue, "Air Temple Island. That's where Tenzin lives" "Alright", Nero said, "Let's go swimming, Naga" Naga however, had other ideas as she suddenly took off away from the island, causing people and Sato Mobiles to get clear while Nero and Korra shouted and apologized to people. Naga stopped at a food vendor, almost giving the woman running it a heart attack while Korra scolded the polar bear-dog while she jumped off and said, "My friend and I will take one of each" The woman told her the price, making Nero realize the money he had wasn't enough, making them leave empty-handed. They soon ended up at a park with a statue of Sparda in his demon form and in a Firebending stance while Naga was in the lake and Korra heated up three fish Naga caught, when Nero noticed a man in a brush beside them which startled Korra as the man asked, "Say, think I can get one of tasty fishies?" "Oh", Korra said", "uh, yeah, sure" The man walked over and began to munch on the fish as Nero asked, "So, you live in that bush?" "Yes", the hobo answered, "That is what I presently call home"
    "I thought everyone in Republic City was...living it up", Korra said with a shrug, making the man laugh and say, "Well, newcomers, welcome to Republic City" They were confused by the man's words when a whistle sounded and a member of  what could be the city's police force demanded, "What are you doing?! You can't fish here!" "Whoops", the hobo said, "Best get a move on, you two" He vanished back into the brush as Korra whistled for Naga and they rode off away from the man. They reached the center of the park to see another man wearing civilian clothing, with glasses, a megaphone, and banners of a man in a mask while standing on a table saying, "The benders of Republic City have made non-benders nothing but lower-class citizens! Join the Equalists, and together we will tear down the bending establishment" "What are you talking about", Korra shouted, "Bending is coolest thing ever" "Oh, let me guess", the man said, "You and your friend are benders and you want to knock me off of this platform with some Waterbending" "I'm thinking about it", Korra replied, making the man say, "This is what I'm talking about! Benders like these two use their powers to oppress people" All of the people there began shouting to Korra and Nero as Nero shouted, "You're oppressing yourselves, Four Eyes!" "That didn't make sense", the man said, but was cut off by a young woman's voice which to Nero sounded like an angel, "It did make sense!" Everyone turned to see a young woman the same age as Nero and Korra with amber-colored hair in a ponytail and brown eyes wearing a dress with what Nero noticed The Order's insignia on her sleeves as she continued, "Benders and non-benders should live in harmony, not like enemies. Avatar Aang and Fire Lord Zuko made this city in hopes that everyone-" "Save it for the church, bender lover", a man said as he threw a rock at her, making Nero jump off of Naga and armed himself with Red Queen, cutting the rock in half as the woman took a few steps back on reaction to the rock thrown at her.
    Every non-bender started in awe at Nero's quick reaction as he said wit a growl, "If you tend to lay a finger on her, you deal with me" 'What am I doing?', he thought, 'I don't even know this girl and yet I'm protecting her like I know her' Korra stopped beside them while Nero put Red Queen on his back and got onto the saddle, offering the woman his hand. She got on and they rode off back into the city. "I want to thank you two", the woman said, "for standing up to them. They think that benders are bad guys" "So, you're a non-bender", Nero summarized, "One of them called you a 'bender lover'" "My brother, Credo, is one of the benders in my family", she explained, "I can tell you two are new to the city. I'm Kyrie" 'Kyrie, huh?', Nero thought, 'A beautiful name for an angel like her' "I'm Korra", Korra introduced herself, "This guy is my friend Nero, and this girl here is my companion Naga" "It's nice to meet you, Korra, Nero, Naga", Kyrie smiled, "You can drop me off here, my house isn't too far from here" Korra stopped Naga as Nero slid off of Naga first and helped Kyrie off as he said, "You best be careful, Kyrie, those guys didn't look like they were going to show mercy" "It's alright", she said, "I hoped someone would take a stand against them, but I always held my tounge" Nero nodded his head in understanding as he took her hand in his left hand and gently kissed it before saying, "I hope we meet again, Kyrie" Kyrie smiled with a blush and then hurried off while Nero watched her when Korra said, "Ooh, someone has a crush" "Sh-shut up", Nero said getting back on Naga, "Let's get to the island"

***
    They walked for hours when Korra asked an old couple, "Excuse us, but we're lost. Can you show us a way to Air Temple Island?" The old woman replied, "Well, you just go down this street and-" She quickly cut herself off noticing a Sato Mobile driving up the street and said, "You should get moving you two, it's not safe here" The old couple quickly hid in the shop they were sitting in front of as three men came out of the car and walked up to a man, asking for some money and threatening the man by saying they wouldn't protect his "Fine establishment". The man told them that his business was slow and he offered one of his merchandise, then a Firebender destroyed the item as the leader said, "My friend isn't a music lover. Now give us the money-" "Or else what you assholes", Nero said, with a cocky tone in his voice. The goons turned to see Korra and Nero, but they just laughed while the leader said, "Since you two are fresh off the boat, let me explain to you. You're in Triple Threat Triad territory and you and your boyfriend are about to be in the hospital and he'll have more then just a broken arm"
    "The only ones needing a hospital is you chumps, and for your sake, I hope there's one nearby", Korra said as Nero narrowed his eyes but kept his smirk as the leader demanded, "Who do you two think you are?" Korra smirked more as she cracked her knuckles with a reply, "Why don't you come over here and find out" The leader shot water at the two and they shot it back freezing his head while Nero did a roundhouse kick to his head, knocking him into the car, making the ice break and knocking him out while the bigger guy tried to Earthbend. Korra beat him to it, knocking him into the air and landing on a wire, hitting a couple of signs and then onto the ground. The third man shot fire at them, but Korra moved the fire out of the way, grabbed his hands, and threw him into the shop behind her. Nero and Korra stood in front of the shop as Korra said, "Now, you got an idea of who I am now, chumps?"  The tires screeched as the Firebender ran past the two and got into the car while Korra used Earthbending on the car causing it to knock into a shop but crashed into another.
    A siren sounded as a voice said, "Police! Stay right where you are!" Four uniformed officers jumped out and used Metalbending to land safely onto the ground. "We caught the bad guys for you, officers", Korra said as the goons stumbled out of the shop while the head officer ordered them to be arrested. He soon walked to Korra and Nero and said, "You two are also under arrest"

***
    "Wait a sec", Nero said, "You can't arrest us" Korra added, "Those are the bad guys, they were smashing up a shop" "From the looks of things, you two smashed up more", the officer said before trying to arrest them, but Korra caught them and said, "You-you can't do this, we can explain everything" "You can explain yourselves down at Headquarters" The officer tried to grab Korra and Nero but they were too fast for him not before he could grab Nero's sling, which he had no choice but to remove it, revealing his Devil Bringer. The officer was stunned by Nero's right arm as Naga knocked him onto the ground while the two got on her. The officers gave chase while Korra shouted, "Nero! Your Devil Bringer!" "It's alright Korra", Nero said, "I'll be fine" Deep down, Nero mentally cursed at himself when he felt Naga being lifted into the air and before he knew it, he and Korra were caught. Down at the headquarters of the city's police force, a statue of Toph Beifong stood proudly in front while Nero and Korra were sent to an interrogation room where two women, one had grey hair and the other had short black hair, both wearing uniforms, but what Nero noticed with the black haired woman was her eyes; they were two different colors as the black haired woman read the charges, "Let's see, multiple counts of destruction of private and city property, not to mention evading arrest" "You two are in a whole mess of trouble", the grey haired woman said slamming her hand on the desk.
    "There were some goons that were trashing this man's shop-", Korra tried to explain but the grey haired woman cut her off, "Can it! You two should've called the police" "We couldn't just sit on our asses and let them walk over the man", Nero snapped, "It's our job to help people" "See", Korra said, "I'm the Avatar and he's the grandson of Sparda" "She knew who you two were", the black haired woman said, "Your titles may impress others, but not her" "Alright, lady", Nero said, "We want to talk to whoever's in charge" "You're looking at them", the grey haired woman said as she sat down, "I'm Chief Beifong and this is Lady" "Wait", Korra said, "Beifong? You're Toph's daughter!" "What about it?", Beifong asked, making Nero reply, "Your mother, Sparda, and Avatar Aang were friends. Why are treating us like criminals" That is ancient past, and has nothing to do with the mess you two are in" The door slightly opened as a man informed that Tenzin was there, and Beifong allowed him in. Once he entered, Nero could see he was not in a good mood that they were in the city. "Tenzin", Korra began, "Nero and I got a little side-tracked on our way to see you" Keeping his anger in check, Tenzin took a deep breath then turned to Beifong and Lady as he said, "Lin, you are looking as radiant as ever-" "Cut the garbage, Tenzin", Beifong said, "What is the Avatar doing here? I thought you were moving to the South Pole to train her" "My relocation has been delayed", Tenzin explained, The Avatar and her friend, however, will be taken back to the South Pole, where they will stay. I will take full responsibility and pay all the damages for Korra and Nero's incident in exchange for the charges to be dropped against them"
    Beifong sighed heavily and said, "Fine. Get them out of my city. Lady, escort them out" "Always a pleasure", Tenzin said as he turned to leave with Korra, Nero, and Lady behind him. "Tenzin", Korra began, "Please don't send me and Nero back" "You two disobeyed my wishes and the orders of the White Lotus", Tenzin argued calmly. "Master Katara agreed that we should come here", Nero said, "Hell, even my father said we should. Our destiny is with Republic City" "Don't bring my mother into this!", Tenzin said with a red face. "Look", Korra said, "Nero and I saw a lot of this city and it's totally out of whack. I understand why you want to stay. This city needs you but it also needs us" Tenzin was about to say something but instead let out a heavy sigh as a man asked, "Is this your polar bear-dog, Miss?" Naga licked the man's face, messing up his hair as Lady turned to Nero and said, "I never thought I'd see you, Nero" Nero was confused by Lady's comment as she continued, "I met your father and uncle once. I can tell your like Vergil a bit. It was nice meeting you though, and the Avatar" "Uh, yeah", Nero said running his Devil Bringer through his hair, "Thanks for the comment and it was nice meeting you too"

***
    Nero and Korra were on a boat to Air Temple Island, passing the statue of Avatar Aang where a boat with Whit Lotus members waiting for them. Two gliders landed as Tenzin's kids shouted happily, "Korra! Nero!" They all hugged as Ikki asked, "Are you two coming to live with us in the island?" "No", Korra said sadly, "I'm sorry Ikki" Korra and Nero walked on until Tenzin said, "Wait. I've done my best to uphold the dream my father had envisioned, but you are right. It has fallen out of balance. I thought if I put off your training I would uphold his legacy" He placed a hand on both of them and continued, "But you are his legacy, as Nero is Sparda's legacy. You two may stay here. Republic City needs its Avatar and of course for Nero, demons have been running amok so more training for him" The two cheered happily and hugged Tenzin as he thought, 'I hope I don't regret this' Late that night, Nero looked outside then looked to a desk in the room as he walked to it, pulled out a piece of paper and began to write.
    Uncle,
You won't believe where I am now. By the time you get this, I may or may not still be here,
but I'm in Republic City with Korra. She passed her Firebending training, and has began her
Airbending training with Tenzin. At first, it was going to be at the South Pole, but Tenzin
had to come back to the city and it's in hell. Demons are running amok but haven't seen
any yet, goons, and homeless people live here. I've even met an old friend of yours and
Father's. Her name is Lady, if you remember. She seemed nice but the chief of the police
force was a bitch. I hope you get this soon and maybe we'll see each other soon.
    Your nephew,
Nero
    The next day, word of Korra's arrival had spread like wildfire, and before Nero and Korra knew it, reporters, journalists, and many other people came and cheered for their new Avatar. Nero looked in the crowd and saw Kyrie and a man that had short dark brown hair and he saw The Order insignia on his white outfit. Nero assumed the man was her brother, Credo, as Korra said, "Um, hello. I'm Korra, your new Avatar" The crowd cheered as reporters and journalists began asking her so many questions. "I am here to stay", Korra said, "but I don't have a plan yet. See, I'm still in training, but all I know is Avatar Aang and Sparda meant for this city to be the center for peace and balance in the world" Nero smiled and said, "With the Avatar's help, I believe that we can make history a reality" "I forward to serving you", Korra said excitedly, "Thank you all, thank you so much"
    Somewhere in the city, a group was listening to the radio and a man turned it off and said, "Amon, how do you want to handle this?" "So", Amon said looking at a map of the city then turned his head to the man, "the Avatar has arrived early. We may have to accelerate our plans"