1 00:00:04,073 --> 00:00:06,854 Avatar Aang and Fire Lord Zuko 2 00:00:06,854 --> 00:00:09,030 transformed the Fire Nation colonies 3 00:00:09,030 --> 00:00:10,874 into the United Republic of Nations, 4 00:00:10,874 --> 00:00:15,600 a society where benders and nonbenders from all over the world 5 00:00:15,600 --> 00:00:19,724 could live and thrive together in peace and harmony. 6 00:00:19,724 --> 00:00:23,998 They named the capital of this great land Republic City. 7 00:00:25,726 --> 00:00:29,828 Avatar Aang accomplished many remarkable things in his life 8 00:00:29,828 --> 00:00:30,828 but, sadly, his time in this world came to an end. 9 00:00:33,463 --> 00:00:35,650 And like the cycle of the seasons, 10 00:00:35,650 --> 00:00:39,245 the cycle of the Avatar began anew. 11 00:00:53,729 --> 00:00:58,393 "And in the final round the Buzzard Wasps won with a decisive knockout." 12 00:00:58,393 --> 00:01:00,472 What do you say we go to the arena tonight? 13 00:01:00,472 --> 00:01:02,011 Catch a few Pro-Bending matches? 14 00:01:02,011 --> 00:01:06,126 That sport is a mockery of the noble tradition of bending. 15 00:01:06,126 --> 00:01:08,011 Come on Tenzin! 16 00:01:08,011 --> 00:01:10,481 I dreamed about seeing a Pro-Bending match since I was a kid 17 00:01:10,481 --> 00:01:12,580 and now I'm just a ferry ride away from the arena. 18 00:01:12,580 --> 00:01:14,771 Korra, you're not here to watch that drivel. 19 00:01:14,771 --> 00:01:16,799 You're here to finish your Avatar training, 20 00:01:16,799 --> 00:01:20,184 so for the time being I want you to remain on the island. 21 00:01:20,184 --> 00:01:22,185 Is that why you're keeping the White Lotus sentries around 22 00:01:22,185 --> 00:01:24,415 to watch my every move? 23 00:01:24,415 --> 00:01:26,007 Yes. In order to learn Airbending 24 00:01:26,007 --> 00:01:28,581 I believe you require a calm, quiet environment 25 00:01:28,581 --> 00:01:30,537 free from any distractions. 26 00:01:30,537 --> 00:01:31,830 Alright. 27 00:01:31,830 --> 00:01:33,109 You're the master. 28 00:01:40,906 --> 00:01:41,941 So 29 00:01:41,941 --> 00:01:45,420 my mother informed me you've never been able to Airbend before. 30 00:01:46,956 --> 00:01:48,950 Yeah but I don't know why. 31 00:01:48,950 --> 00:01:51,020 The other elements came SO easily to me 32 00:01:51,020 --> 00:01:53,619 but every single time I've tried Airbending 33 00:01:54,241 --> 00:01:55,375 nothing. 34 00:01:55,375 --> 00:01:58,102 That's perfectly all right. We just need to be patient. 35 00:01:58,102 --> 00:01:59,102 Often the element that's most difficult for the Avatar to master 36 00:02:06,120 --> 00:02:09,412 Yeah well, I'm about as opposite an Airbender as you can get. 37 00:02:09,816 --> 00:02:11,769 Let's begin your first lesson. 38 00:02:13,483 --> 00:02:17,220 Korra's gonna Airbend! Korra's gonna Airbend! 39 00:02:17,220 --> 00:02:19,125 What is that contraption. 40 00:02:19,125 --> 00:02:20,904 A time-honored tool 41 00:02:20,904 --> 00:02:23,794 that teaches the most fundamental aspect of Airbending. 42 00:02:23,794 --> 00:02:26,331 Jinora would you like to explain this exercise. 43 00:02:26,343 --> 00:02:28,795 The goal is to weave your way through the gates 44 00:02:28,795 --> 00:02:30,775 and make it to the other side without touching them. 45 00:02:31,932 --> 00:02:32,908 Seems easy enough. 46 00:02:33,235 --> 00:02:35,843 Jinora forgot to say you have to make it through while the gates are spinning. 47 00:02:45,040 --> 00:02:48,240 The key is to be like the leaf. 48 00:02:49,771 --> 00:02:51,749 Flow 49 00:02:51,749 --> 00:02:53,320 with the movement of the gates. 50 00:02:54,247 --> 00:02:56,614 Jinora will demonstrate. 51 00:02:58,679 --> 00:03:01,293 Airbending is all about spiral movements. 52 00:03:01,293 --> 00:03:02,825 When you meet resistance 53 00:03:02,825 --> 00:03:06,116 you must be able to switch direction at a moment's notice. 54 00:03:13,663 --> 00:03:14,892 Let's do this. 55 00:03:31,689 --> 00:03:33,417 Don't force your way through! 56 00:03:33,417 --> 00:03:36,289 Dance! Dance like the wind! 57 00:03:36,289 --> 00:03:39,081 Be the leaf! 58 00:03:50,751 --> 00:03:51,867 Airbend! 59 00:03:54,631 --> 00:03:56,293 What is wrong with me? 60 00:03:56,293 --> 00:03:58,122 Airbend! 61 00:04:04,781 --> 00:04:07,515 Maybe I'm just not cut out to be an Airbender, huh, Naga? 62 00:04:07,515 --> 00:04:09,760 Ladies and gentlemen! I'm coming to you live 63 00:04:09,760 --> 00:04:11,978 from Republic City's Pro-Bending arena 64 00:04:11,978 --> 00:04:13,984 where tonight the best in the world 65 00:04:13,984 --> 00:04:17,917 continue their quest for a spot in the upcoming championship tournament. 66 00:04:17,917 --> 00:04:20,060 Grab your snacks and grab your kids 67 00:04:20,060 --> 00:04:23,008 because this next match is gonna be a doozy! 68 00:04:23,008 --> 00:04:25,313 This Mako's got moxy! 69 00:04:25,313 --> 00:04:27,362 He fires to quick shots. 70 00:04:27,362 --> 00:04:29,672 Yomo is hammered back to zone 3. 71 00:04:29,672 --> 00:04:31,908 Clock is winding down, can Yomo hold on? 72 00:04:31,908 --> 00:04:33,612 He's teetering on the edge of the ring now. 73 00:04:33,612 --> 00:04:36,865 The Fire Ferrets— 74 00:04:39,118 --> 00:04:40,115 Korra come down here, please. 75 00:04:43,404 --> 00:04:44,822 You shut it off at the best part! 76 00:04:44,822 --> 00:04:46,784 I thought I made myself clear, 77 00:04:46,784 --> 00:04:50,081 I don't want you listening to this distracting nonsense 78 00:04:50,081 --> 00:04:51,667 But it's their radio. 79 00:04:51,667 --> 00:04:56,751 And technically you said I couldn't watch a match. You said nothing about listening to one. 80 00:04:56,751 --> 00:04:57,664 You— 81 00:04:57,664 --> 00:04:59,530 you know what I meant. 82 00:04:59,530 --> 00:05:00,972 Anyway shouldn't you— 83 00:05:00,972 --> 00:05:01,972 shouldn't you be in bed by now! 84 00:05:20,428 --> 00:05:22,748 I think I'm doing it wrong. 85 00:05:22,748 --> 00:05:24,228 There's nothing to do. 86 00:05:24,228 --> 00:05:26,713 Let your mind and your spirit be free 87 00:05:26,713 --> 00:05:28,955 for Air is the element of freedom. 88 00:05:31,585 --> 00:05:33,386 Is something funny? 89 00:05:33,386 --> 00:05:37,651 Yeah, you're telling me to embrace freedom and yet you won't even let me listen to the radio. 90 00:05:38,040 --> 00:05:40,053 And forget about leaving this island. 91 00:05:40,053 --> 00:05:43,198 Please Korra. Look at Meelo. 92 00:05:43,198 --> 00:05:44,942 He's able to meditate peacefully. 93 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,841 He's able to meditate peacefully. 94 00:05:49,841 --> 00:05:50,598 What? 95 00:05:50,598 --> 00:05:53,558 Well, at least he has the relaxing part down. 96 00:05:53,558 --> 00:05:54,621 Whatever, 97 00:05:54,621 --> 00:05:56,844 none of this Airbending stuff makes any sense to me. 98 00:05:56,844 --> 00:05:58,341 I know you're frustrated 99 00:05:58,341 --> 00:06:00,660 but these teachings will sink in over time 100 00:06:00,660 --> 00:06:02,049 then one day 101 00:06:02,049 --> 00:06:03,811 they'll just click. 102 00:06:05,743 --> 00:06:08,846 Yeah it's not sinking in. 103 00:06:08,846 --> 00:06:10,824 I'm gonna go get a glass of leechee juice. 104 00:06:10,824 --> 00:06:11,832 Korra! 105 00:06:12,341 --> 00:06:13,321 The meditation's not over yet! 106 00:06:13,321 --> 00:06:15,864 Daddy can I have some leechee juice too? 107 00:06:15,864 --> 00:06:17,063 No. 108 00:07:24,878 --> 00:07:25,920 Hey! 109 00:07:25,920 --> 00:07:27,615 What are you doing in my gym? 110 00:07:27,615 --> 00:07:30,636 I was just looking for a bathroom and I got lost. 111 00:07:30,636 --> 00:07:33,571 Oh the old "I had to pee excuse". 112 00:07:33,571 --> 00:07:36,808 You know, I'm sick and tired of you kids sneaking in without paying. 113 00:07:36,808 --> 00:07:38,163 I'm taking you to security. 114 00:07:38,163 --> 00:07:40,069 - No wait—! - There you are! 115 00:07:40,069 --> 00:07:42,144 I've been looking everywhere for you. 116 00:07:42,144 --> 00:07:45,260 It's alright Toza, she's with me. 117 00:07:45,260 --> 00:07:46,397 Yeah, I'm with him. 118 00:07:46,397 --> 00:07:47,397 So you see, we're together. 119 00:07:47,938 --> 00:07:49,335 Well not "together together", 120 00:07:49,335 --> 00:07:52,375 more like friends. - Right friends, no, no I didn't mean to imply… 121 00:07:52,375 --> 00:07:53,375 Oh you implied it. 122 00:07:53,386 --> 00:07:55,074 I don't care what you are! 123 00:07:55,074 --> 00:07:56,143 I've got work to do. 124 00:07:57,877 --> 00:08:00,155 Right this way miss. 125 00:08:00,155 --> 00:08:02,035 Why thank you sir. 126 00:08:02,453 --> 00:08:04,119 Seriously thanks. 127 00:08:06,160 --> 00:08:07,818 What do you think? 128 00:08:08,423 --> 00:08:09,946 Best seats in the house, huh? 129 00:08:09,946 --> 00:08:11,499 Whoa… 130 00:08:11,499 --> 00:08:13,474 Unbelievable! 131 00:08:13,474 --> 00:08:16,871 this place is even more amazing than I imagined. 132 00:08:16,871 --> 00:08:18,656 Name's Bolin, by the way. 133 00:08:18,656 --> 00:08:19,945 Korra 134 00:08:19,945 --> 00:08:22,867 - Pssst, Bolin! - Yeah? 135 00:08:22,867 --> 00:08:27,320 I told you, you have to stop bringing your crazy fangirls in here before the matches. 136 00:08:27,320 --> 00:08:28,956 Get her out of here. 137 00:08:28,956 --> 00:08:31,263 Ah come on Mako! 138 00:08:31,263 --> 00:08:34,330 I kinda promised her she could stay 139 00:08:34,330 --> 00:08:37,325 but man I got a good feeling. There's something special about her 140 00:08:37,325 --> 00:08:40,529 I know it. Come here, I want you to meet my brother 141 00:08:40,529 --> 00:08:42,096 Mako 142 00:08:42,096 --> 00:08:43,096 Mako? 143 00:08:43,388 --> 00:08:44,388 Wow I heard you play on the radio. 144 00:08:45,106 --> 00:08:46,441 Come on Bolin we're up. 145 00:08:46,441 --> 00:08:49,178 Or I could meet him later. 146 00:08:49,178 --> 00:08:50,579 Yeah. Sorry about that. 147 00:08:50,579 --> 00:08:53,450 My brother gets real focused before a match. 148 00:08:53,450 --> 00:08:55,631 Well I gotta go. 149 00:08:55,631 --> 00:08:57,114 Wish me luck. 150 00:08:57,114 --> 00:08:58,638 Not that I'll need it. 151 00:08:58,638 --> 00:09:00,657 Good luck! 152 00:09:00,657 --> 00:09:02,163 Knock 'em out! 153 00:09:07,884 --> 00:09:12,309 Introducing the Fire Ferrets! 154 00:09:12,551 --> 00:09:14,721 Ahhhh! I love you Bolin. 155 00:09:14,721 --> 00:09:17,358 The rookie Ferrets came out of nowhere 156 00:09:17,358 --> 00:09:19,912 and have made it further than anyone expected this season. 157 00:09:19,912 --> 00:09:22,919 But tonight they face their toughest test yet folks. 158 00:09:26,237 --> 00:09:27,115 And they're off. 159 00:09:28,543 --> 00:09:29,790 The two teams waste no time 160 00:09:29,790 --> 00:09:32,110 trying to blast each other out of zone 1. 161 00:09:33,975 --> 00:09:36,469 Hasook is the first to feel the heat of the Tigerdilloes, 162 00:09:36,469 --> 00:09:39,624 he tries to return the favor but they're too fast for him. 163 00:09:39,624 --> 00:09:42,758 While Mako showcases his trademark cool under fire style. 164 00:09:46,608 --> 00:09:49,870 And the Tigerdilloes score with a walloping one-two combo. 165 00:09:49,870 --> 00:09:53,907 Can their teammate… 166 00:09:57,384 --> 00:09:58,452 Guess not. 167 00:09:58,452 --> 00:09:59,741 Mako's over the line. 168 00:09:59,741 --> 00:10:03,170 The Tigerdilloes get the green line and advance into Ferret territory. 169 00:10:03,170 --> 00:10:04,561 Come on, Ferrets! 170 00:10:08,456 --> 00:10:09,968 Look's like Hasook's in trouble. 171 00:10:09,968 --> 00:10:12,255 He's in zone 3 teetering over the drink. 172 00:10:15,303 --> 00:10:16,844 And Hasook takes a dip. 173 00:10:16,844 --> 00:10:18,575 He'll be back for round two. 174 00:10:18,575 --> 00:10:21,604 Assuming the fabulous bending brothers can hold their ground until he next round. 175 00:10:24,536 --> 00:10:29,952 Round 1 goes to the Golden Temple Tigerdilloes! 176 00:10:29,952 --> 00:10:32,577 Come on, Hasook get your act together! 177 00:10:37,016 --> 00:10:41,070 The Fire Ferrets are knocked into zone 2 and the Tigerdilloes advance. 178 00:10:58,184 --> 00:11:01,415 The Fire Ferrets sinch the round in the closing seconds. 179 00:11:01,415 --> 00:11:06,441 That's one a piece. Still anyone's match as we go into the third and final round. 180 00:11:08,077 --> 00:11:09,684 Hasook stumbles 181 00:11:09,684 --> 00:11:12,545 and now he tumbles right into his teammate. 182 00:11:12,545 --> 00:11:15,375 He and Bolin better untangle quick if they don't want to— 183 00:11:15,375 --> 00:11:16,917 Oh too late! 184 00:11:17,815 --> 00:11:18,921 Oh no! 185 00:11:18,921 --> 00:11:20,991 It's all up to Mako now, 186 00:11:22,553 --> 00:11:23,910 he's bobbing and weaving, 187 00:11:23,910 --> 00:11:25,551 but he's not hitting back! 188 00:11:25,551 --> 00:11:28,838 If he's knocked out the Ferrets' fabulous season is over. 189 00:11:30,325 --> 00:11:32,119 He is dancing on the edge of the ring 190 00:11:32,119 --> 00:11:34,039 withstanding the three on one barrage. 191 00:11:34,039 --> 00:11:37,504 It seems his plan is to let the Tigerdilloes punch themselves out. 192 00:11:37,504 --> 00:11:39,248 And his plan is working. 193 00:11:39,248 --> 00:11:40,705 Han is in the pool! 194 00:11:40,705 --> 00:11:44,062 They've got nothing left in the tank and Mako's on the offensive! 195 00:11:45,107 --> 00:11:47,007 It's two on one, 196 00:11:47,184 --> 00:11:48,671 scratch that it's one on one. 197 00:11:48,671 --> 00:11:51,304 And it's an Earth and Fire slugfest! 198 00:11:51,304 --> 00:11:56,663 There's so much smoke and dust I can't even see where the Fire Ferret is. 199 00:12:00,075 --> 00:12:02,010 It's a knock out! 200 00:12:02,010 --> 00:12:04,516 What a win they had a hat trick folks! 201 00:12:04,516 --> 00:12:09,328 Mako pulls off the upset of the season winning the match for the Fire Ferrets! 202 00:12:18,366 --> 00:12:19,068 Yes! 203 00:12:19,068 --> 00:12:22,350 One more win and we're in the championship tournament! 204 00:12:23,795 --> 00:12:26,320 So, what'd ya think Korra? 205 00:12:26,320 --> 00:12:28,399 Bolin's got some moves, huh? 206 00:12:28,399 --> 00:12:29,771 What did I think? 207 00:12:29,771 --> 00:12:30,879 What did I think? 208 00:12:31,036 --> 00:12:32,531 That was amazing! 209 00:12:32,531 --> 00:12:34,727 You did more harm than good out there. 210 00:12:34,727 --> 00:12:36,242 You almost cost us the match. 211 00:12:36,242 --> 00:12:37,735 We won didn't we? 212 00:12:37,735 --> 00:12:39,617 - Barely - Get off my case pal. 213 00:12:41,659 --> 00:12:42,605 Useless. 214 00:12:42,605 --> 00:12:44,664 You guys were incredible out there. 215 00:12:44,664 --> 00:12:47,147 Especially you Mr. Hatrick. 216 00:12:47,147 --> 00:12:48,698 Oh you're still here… 217 00:12:48,698 --> 00:12:50,140 Oh you're still a jerk… 218 00:12:52,235 --> 00:12:53,052 anyway, 219 00:12:53,052 --> 00:12:55,080 I've been immersed in bending my whole life 220 00:12:55,080 --> 00:12:56,988 but I never learned to move like that. 221 00:12:56,988 --> 00:12:59,080 It's like there's a whole new style here. 222 00:12:59,080 --> 00:13:00,998 Think you could show me a few tricks? 223 00:13:00,998 --> 00:13:03,203 Absolutely! 224 00:13:03,203 --> 00:13:04,317 Right now? 225 00:13:04,317 --> 00:13:06,039 Come on Bolin. 226 00:13:06,039 --> 00:13:07,236 Just ignore him. 227 00:13:07,236 --> 00:13:09,467 Yeah I could show you the basics. 228 00:13:09,671 --> 00:13:12,830 I'm just not sure how my Earthbending would translate to your Waterbending 229 00:13:13,218 --> 00:13:14,962 but we'll figure it out. 230 00:13:14,962 --> 00:13:17,017 Won't be a problem, I'm actually an Earthbender. 231 00:13:17,017 --> 00:13:20,006 I'm sorry! No, no I didn't mean to assume— 232 00:13:20,006 --> 00:13:23,273 I was just figuring, with your Water Tribe get up 233 00:13:23,273 --> 00:13:26,347 that you are a Water Tribe gal. 234 00:13:26,347 --> 00:13:28,881 No you're right. I'm a Waterbender 235 00:13:28,881 --> 00:13:31,167 and a Firebender. 236 00:13:32,376 --> 00:13:33,668 Hmm…hhmm. I'm very confused right now. 237 00:13:33,668 --> 00:13:36,150 You're the Avatar 238 00:13:36,150 --> 00:13:37,670 and I'm an idiot. 239 00:13:37,670 --> 00:13:39,190 Both are true. 240 00:13:42,470 --> 00:13:44,073 No way… The Avatar! 241 00:13:45,017 --> 00:13:46,891 Alright. Let's see what you got. 242 00:13:51,046 --> 00:13:52,533 That was great! 243 00:13:52,533 --> 00:13:53,680 Good power! 244 00:13:53,680 --> 00:13:56,966 But in a real match you'd be a sitting turtleduck. 245 00:13:56,966 --> 00:13:58,791 Not so upright and flatfooted. 246 00:13:58,791 --> 00:14:01,346 Stay light on your toes up until the moment 247 00:14:01,346 --> 00:14:03,531 when you need to dig in and strike. 248 00:14:03,531 --> 00:14:05,528 Then— 249 00:14:07,977 --> 00:14:10,262 Okay, let me try it again. 250 00:14:14,727 --> 00:14:17,349 Wow! Nice adjustment. 251 00:14:17,349 --> 00:14:19,085 You're a natural at this! 252 00:14:19,085 --> 00:14:20,442 - Not bad. - What's it take 253 00:14:21,042 --> 00:14:22,191 to impress this guy? 254 00:14:22,191 --> 00:14:24,272 What? I said not bad. 255 00:14:25,384 --> 00:14:27,587 You know what, it's getting late. 256 00:14:27,587 --> 00:14:30,329 I think I'm gonna turn in. You kids have fun. 257 00:14:30,329 --> 00:14:32,786 Nice to meet you, Avatar Korra. 258 00:14:32,786 --> 00:14:35,621 Yeah, real pleasure. 259 00:14:35,621 --> 00:14:37,884 See you upstairs bro. 260 00:14:37,884 --> 00:14:38,951 Upstairs? You guys live here? 261 00:14:38,951 --> 00:14:40,639 Yeah, in the attic. 262 00:14:40,639 --> 00:14:41,881 It's nothing fancy 263 00:14:41,881 --> 00:14:43,176 but we have great views. 264 00:14:43,176 --> 00:14:45,188 But back to bending. 265 00:14:45,716 --> 00:14:47,236 Why don't you throw that combination one more time. 266 00:14:58,346 --> 00:15:00,237 Patience Korra! 267 00:15:13,190 --> 00:15:17,359 That was a 2000-year-old historical treasure… 268 00:15:17,359 --> 00:15:19,167 what… 269 00:15:19,167 --> 00:15:20,628 what is wrong with you? 270 00:15:20,628 --> 00:15:22,022 There's nothing wrong with me! 271 00:15:22,022 --> 00:15:24,345 I've been practicing just like you taught me! 272 00:15:24,345 --> 00:15:26,369 But it isn't sinking in okay! 273 00:15:26,369 --> 00:15:28,459 It hasn't clicked like you said it would! 274 00:15:28,459 --> 00:15:30,816 Korra this isn't something you can force. 275 00:15:30,816 --> 00:15:32,641 If you would only listen to me… 276 00:15:32,641 --> 00:15:34,967 I have been! But you know what I think? 277 00:15:34,967 --> 00:15:36,061 Maybe the problem isn't me, 278 00:15:36,061 --> 00:15:38,271 maybe the reason I haven't learned Airbending yet 279 00:15:38,271 --> 00:15:40,476 is because you're a terrible teacher. 280 00:15:42,884 --> 00:15:44,975 Yeah you're a terrible teacher, Daddy! 281 00:15:57,969 --> 00:15:59,643 Okay! 282 00:15:59,643 --> 00:16:00,731 Everyone here? 283 00:16:00,731 --> 00:16:01,835 Wait… 284 00:16:01,835 --> 00:16:03,265 where's Korra? 285 00:16:03,265 --> 00:16:05,781 Honestly Pema, I am at my wit's end with that girl. 286 00:16:05,781 --> 00:16:07,656 I don't know how to get through to her. 287 00:16:07,656 --> 00:16:12,313 The best thing you can do right now 288 00:16:12,313 --> 00:16:14,260 is give Korra some space. 289 00:16:14,260 --> 00:16:17,551 You must promise me that your teenage years won't be like this. 290 00:16:17,551 --> 00:16:21,030 I will make no such promises. 291 00:16:27,658 --> 00:16:30,191 I didn't miss your match did I? 292 00:16:30,191 --> 00:16:31,998 You guys look like you lost already. 293 00:16:31,998 --> 00:16:34,808 - We might as well have. - Hasook's a no good no show. 294 00:16:35,835 --> 00:16:38,056 You got two minutes to come out ready to play 295 00:16:38,056 --> 00:16:39,710 or you're disqualified. 296 00:16:39,710 --> 00:16:42,150 Well there goes our shot at the tournament 297 00:16:42,150 --> 00:16:44,083 and the winnings. 298 00:16:44,083 --> 00:16:45,841 Couldn't you ask one of those guys to fill in? 299 00:16:45,841 --> 00:16:48,870 Nah, the rules say you can only compete on one team. 300 00:16:48,870 --> 00:16:51,556 Well then…what about me? 301 00:16:51,556 --> 00:16:53,276 I'm a topnotch Waterbender 302 00:16:53,276 --> 00:16:54,713 if I do say so myself. 303 00:16:54,713 --> 00:16:56,659 But you're the Avatar… 304 00:16:56,659 --> 00:16:58,021 isn't that cheating? 305 00:16:58,021 --> 00:16:59,900 It isn't cheating if I only do Waterbending. 306 00:16:59,900 --> 00:17:01,724 No way. I'd rather forfeit 307 00:17:01,724 --> 00:17:03,236 than look like a fool out there. 308 00:17:03,362 --> 00:17:03,994 Wow 309 00:17:03,994 --> 00:17:06,129 thanks for the vote of confidence… 310 00:17:06,129 --> 00:17:07,593 Time's up you in or out? 311 00:17:07,593 --> 00:17:08,390 - We're in. - We are? 312 00:17:08,390 --> 00:17:10,477 - Yes! - Hey, I didn't agree to this! 313 00:17:11,987 --> 00:17:13,779 This girl is crazy… 314 00:17:13,779 --> 00:17:15,344 Looks like the Fire Ferrets 315 00:17:15,344 --> 00:17:18,617 have ferreted out a last minute replacement Waterbender. 316 00:17:18,617 --> 00:17:20,259 Let's see if she's another diamond in the rough 317 00:17:20,259 --> 00:17:21,959 like the brothers from the school of hard knocks. 318 00:17:23,135 --> 00:17:25,591 Don't do anything too fancy or aggressive. 319 00:17:25,591 --> 00:17:27,252 In fact, don't do anything. 320 00:17:27,252 --> 00:17:29,341 Just try not to get knocked off the ring. 321 00:17:29,341 --> 00:17:30,975 You got it captain. 322 00:17:32,576 --> 00:17:33,686 Players 323 00:17:33,686 --> 00:17:34,881 are you ready? 324 00:17:41,896 --> 00:17:43,750 Whoo! Man overboard! 325 00:17:44,807 --> 00:17:45,870 Fire Ferret Waterbender penalty, 326 00:17:46,204 --> 00:17:47,674 move back one zone. 327 00:17:47,674 --> 00:17:49,537 What? Why? 328 00:17:49,537 --> 00:17:52,085 You're only allowed to knock players off the back of the ring, 329 00:17:52,085 --> 00:17:53,628 not over the sides. 330 00:17:54,577 --> 00:17:55,901 Oh…whoops. 331 00:17:57,508 --> 00:17:59,099 And we're back in action 332 00:17:59,099 --> 00:18:03,098 after that hiccup. But I'm not so sure this replacement player knows what she's doing. 333 00:18:04,914 --> 00:18:05,861 Fowl! Over the line! 334 00:18:05,861 --> 00:18:07,529 Move back to zone three. 335 00:18:07,529 --> 00:18:09,964 Ugh! I'll show you over the line. 336 00:18:13,075 --> 00:18:16,155 The Platypus Bears take round 1. 337 00:18:17,081 --> 00:18:19,908 The Platypus Bears know a green player when they see one 338 00:18:19,908 --> 00:18:23,339 and they are focusing the brunt of their bending on this poor girl. 339 00:18:26,787 --> 00:18:27,886 What a minute, 340 00:18:27,886 --> 00:18:29,955 did that Waterbender just Earthbend? 341 00:18:31,877 --> 00:18:33,444 Fowl! 342 00:18:33,444 --> 00:18:34,967 I think. 343 00:18:37,725 --> 00:18:39,138 Did I see that right? 344 00:18:39,138 --> 00:18:42,855 Hold on folks we're just waiting for the Referee's official call 345 00:18:42,855 --> 00:18:45,647 but I think this replacement player could be… 346 00:18:45,647 --> 00:18:47,481 Pardon me everyone, has anyone seen Korra this evening? 347 00:18:47,481 --> 00:18:48,953 She's not in her room. 348 00:18:48,953 --> 00:18:50,464 You've gotta be kidding me! 349 00:18:50,464 --> 00:18:52,605 She's the Avatar, folks 350 00:18:52,605 --> 00:18:54,519 playing in a Pro-Bending match! 351 00:18:54,519 --> 00:18:56,164 Can you believe that? 352 00:18:56,164 --> 00:18:57,575 I'll get her myself! 353 00:19:00,122 --> 00:19:02,899 The Avatar will be permitted to continue 354 00:19:02,899 --> 00:19:05,292 so long as she solely bends water. 355 00:19:09,593 --> 00:19:12,981 This girl may be the Avatar but she's no Pro-Bender 356 00:19:12,981 --> 00:19:15,521 and the Platypus Bears are intent on exploiting that weakness. 357 00:19:15,521 --> 00:19:17,943 They're giving her their best 358 00:19:17,943 --> 00:19:19,779 and her best is not enough to stop it. 359 00:19:19,973 --> 00:19:21,320 Aaaaaannd— 360 00:19:21,320 --> 00:19:22,335 she's in the drink. 361 00:19:29,554 --> 00:19:32,034 Oh hey Tenzin… 362 00:19:32,034 --> 00:19:34,868 I thought you didn't like coming to these matches. 363 00:19:36,345 --> 00:19:39,016 Once again you have flagrantly disobeyed my orders. 364 00:19:39,016 --> 00:19:40,777 You were to stay on the island. 365 00:19:40,777 --> 00:19:41,775 Let's go. 366 00:19:41,775 --> 00:19:42,517 No! 367 00:19:42,517 --> 00:19:44,344 I'm kind of in the middle of something. 368 00:19:44,344 --> 00:19:46,421 I have tried my very best to get through to you 369 00:19:46,421 --> 00:19:48,279 by being gentle and patient 370 00:19:48,279 --> 00:19:51,301 But clearly the only thing you respond to is force. 371 00:19:51,301 --> 00:19:54,264 So I am ordering you to come back to the temple. Right now! 372 00:19:54,264 --> 00:19:58,721 Why? So I can sit around and meditate about how bad I am at Airbending? 373 00:19:58,721 --> 00:20:02,285 You know I'm beginning to think there's a reason I haven't been able to learn it, 374 00:20:02,285 --> 00:20:04,444 because maybe I don't even need! 375 00:20:04,444 --> 00:20:05,628 What? 376 00:20:05,628 --> 00:20:07,378 That is a ludicrous suggestion! 377 00:20:07,378 --> 00:20:10,740 The Avatar needs to learn Airbending, it is not optional! 378 00:20:10,740 --> 00:20:13,286 No, THIS is what I need to learn! 379 00:20:13,286 --> 00:20:14,980 Modern styles of fighting! 380 00:20:14,980 --> 00:20:17,656 Being Avatar isn't all about fighting, Korra! 381 00:20:17,656 --> 00:20:19,557 When will you learn that? 382 00:20:19,557 --> 00:20:21,240 I have a match to go finish. 383 00:20:22,161 --> 00:20:25,881 The Platypus Bears win round 2! 384 00:20:25,731 --> 00:20:28,340 Round 3! 385 00:20:33,056 --> 00:20:37,037 The Platypus Bears come out of the gate and quickly go after the Ferret brothers. 386 00:20:37,037 --> 00:20:42,070 They're corralled in the corner, wedged in the edge of zone 1 unable to come to the Avatar's rescue 387 00:20:42,070 --> 00:20:43,926 and boy does she need it. 388 00:20:49,655 --> 00:20:53,491 Looks like the Avatar's Pro-Bending debut is gonna be cut short 389 00:20:53,711 --> 00:20:57,401 as she's pushed back to zone 3 and the water is calling her name. 390 00:20:57,401 --> 00:20:59,661 It's only a matter of time before— 391 00:20:59,661 --> 00:21:03,384 Hold the phone, stop the presses! She's still in the game folks! 392 00:21:03,384 --> 00:21:05,464 And she's moving like an entirely different player! 393 00:21:05,464 --> 00:21:09,535 Suddenly all of the Platypus Bear strikes are only striking air. 394 00:21:11,219 --> 00:21:12,768 Well how about that… 395 00:21:15,056 --> 00:21:17,105 The Platypus Bears have no juice left 396 00:21:17,105 --> 00:21:19,483 but Mako and Bolin are still fresh and juicy. 397 00:21:43,998 --> 00:21:44,905 Knockout! 398 00:21:44,905 --> 00:21:49,551 The Fire Ferrets come from way behind and steal the win! 399 00:21:49,775 --> 00:21:52,622 What an upset folks! The rookies, Avatar in tow, 400 00:21:52,622 --> 00:21:54,913 have nabbed a place in the championship tournament! 401 00:21:54,913 --> 00:21:57,329 I cannot believe it! 402 00:22:02,378 --> 00:22:04,141 Korra, what can I say? 403 00:22:04,141 --> 00:22:06,905 You really came alive in that last round. 404 00:22:06,905 --> 00:22:08,911 The way you dodged their attacks… 405 00:22:08,911 --> 00:22:10,330 you are a natural. 406 00:22:10,330 --> 00:22:11,368 Thanks 407 00:22:11,368 --> 00:22:12,911 but I can't take all the credit, 408 00:22:12,911 --> 00:22:14,827 someone else taught me those moves. 409 00:22:22,955 --> 00:22:24,662 I'm really sorry 410 00:22:24,662 --> 00:22:26,860 about everything I said. 411 00:22:26,860 --> 00:22:29,025 I was really frustrated with myself and 412 00:22:29,025 --> 00:22:30,788 I took it out on you. 413 00:22:30,788 --> 00:22:33,039 I think I owe an apology too. 414 00:22:33,039 --> 00:22:35,371 I was trying to teach you about patience 415 00:22:35,371 --> 00:22:37,073 and I lost mine. 416 00:22:37,073 --> 00:22:38,729 No hard feelings? 417 00:22:38,729 --> 00:22:39,729 Of course not. 418 00:22:39,739 --> 00:22:42,415 By the way you were really good out there tonight. 419 00:22:42,415 --> 00:22:44,697 You moved like an Airbender. 420 00:22:44,697 --> 00:22:47,118 You stayed and watched? 421 00:22:47,118 --> 00:22:51,156 I did. Pro-Bending turned out to be the perfect teaching tool for you. 422 00:22:54,777 --> 00:22:57,528 I'll see you tomorrow for Airbending practice bright and early! 423 00:22:57,528 --> 00:23:00,930 And by the way I kinda permanently joined the Fire Ferrets 424 00:23:00,930 --> 00:23:02,628 and we're playing in the tournament in a couple of weeks!