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Legend of Korra: Katsu's Tale Chapter Four

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Fire and lightening clashed against the metal of the stage, breaking a few lights before Amon gripped the back of the neck, kicked the back of his knee knocking him down, and then suddenly placed his thumb on his forehead. Slowly the lightening began to fade. A stream of fire shot up for a few seconds before Zolt fell to the ground. He struggled to his feet and swung but he was still off balance and fell right back to the ground. "Wh-What did 'ya do to me?!" he demanded panting.

Amon stared at him behind his mask, "Your firebending is gone...forever." The crowd began to speak with one another about what they just saw. "The era of bending is over! A new era of equality has begun!" he shouted raising his hand as the crowd cheered as another of the Triple Threats was cut free and kicked towards Amon.

Korra looked to Katsu, "Any ideas?"

Katsu nodded, "I've worked in a place like this before, see those large tubes? They transport steam either for power or to keep the factory clear, if you can find a way to overload them and then break them, we could use the steam to grab them and get out."

"That will have to do." Korra said as she gripped Katsu's hand. "Good luck."

"You too." Katsu said as they split up. He began to push his way through the crowd up to the front of the stage waiting for the cover. As another gangster was served up to Amon. The fight last lest then a minute as another, and then another had their bending stripped from them. Finally the only two let on the stage were Bolin and Mako, one of the chi blockers untied Bolin and forced him forward. Amon slowly turned towards him, Katsu couldn't hear Bolin with the crowd cheering. Suddenly the pipes bust as steam begins to fill the room, the crowd began to scream and run as a chi blocker quickly grabbed Bolin. 

Katsu rushed the stage, he quickly got to Mako and burned the ropes trapping him, "Get Bolin, I'm going after my sister!" he ordered.

Mako was gone in the steam as Katsu rushed forward, as a chi blocker grabbed her hand as he was trying to lead her off the stage. Katsu could just see what was happening and used the steam to rush them from behind, he jabbed the chi blocker in the side and the pulled him off of Mitsuko. He then kneed the man in the chest before kicking him off stage.

"Katsu!" she cried out as she hugged her brother.

"Shh your okay, come we need to get out of her." Katsu said softly as he lifted her on his shoulders and ran out the front door. He managed to reach Naga and got his Lotsu outfit back. "Naga this is my little sister Mitsuko."

The Polar Bear Dog barked softly, but her ears peaked up as she heard her master's whistle. Naga took off, "Mitsuko can you get home?"

"Yes but what are you doing?!" She asked.

"I have to help them." Katsu answered but before he could Mitsuko grabbed his arm. 

"Wait!....That guy in the mask....he said...he said I wasn't a bender...said he couldn't feel the taint of it in my blood!" she cried.

Katsu looked down at his sister and hugged her, "Shhh, you don't need to be a bend to be special."

"But how can I help you...Mako....Bolin......and Korra?"

"I promise you, you will find a way to help without being a bender." he whispered softly not releasing his grip on her. "Now quick, get home." Mitsuko nodded slowly as they released each other, "Now run home, and don't stop to talk with anyone or anything."

Before she saw Naga running towards them, Korra and Mako ridding on her back and Bolin in the mouth of Naga. Katsu lifted Mitsuko, "Korra trade." he said.

Naga stopped as Korra pulled softly on the reins. The polar bear dog dropped Bolin as Katsu set Mitsuko in front of Korra.

Mako looked at Katsu and his brother, "Will you two be okay?"

"Yeah, we will be fine just get going." Bolin stated.

"Just go!" Katsu ordered.

Soon the Polar bear dog dashed of with the three as Katsu and Bolin ran in another direction, the distract they were in was mostly dark now so they were well hidden from people unless they got close. The pair walked in the shadows of an alley but stopped as they saw a small group of people standing at the other end.

"Damn benders! I'm sure those two that got away have to be around here somewhere, maybe if we catch them Amon would give us an important position." one of them said. 

Katsu turned to Bolin, "Say ducked down, I will distract them." 

"Are you sure?" Bolin asked.

"Yeah they don't know me I wasn't seen on the stage." Katsu said as he walked forward towards the small group. "Brothers and sister I saw one of those benders! This way!" he cried out as the small group charged down the alley wanting to find one of them. Katsu let them get ahead of him and then ducked back into the alley. Bolin had already ran off, he came to the end of the alley as a strange man in a green uniform goggles covered his eyes, a strange mustache on his face approached him, he was silent until a chi blocker reached into Katsu's bag and pulled out the Lotsu mask.

"The Lotsu...this is, not what I thought I would see here." The man said softly before giving a nod to the other blocker. The blocker placed the mask back in the bag. "Don't worry Lotsu, you can go. We will be seeing you soon, Amon wishes to ask you something...we will wait until your match."

Katsu was a little shocked that word of his returned was being spread, he could only nod as the man got out of his way allowing him to pass. He managed to get home and as soon as he opened the door he was tackled to the ground by Mitsuko, "Katsu.....how come I'm not bender! Why?!" she cried into her brother's chest. "You always told me I would be a bender....just like you!" 

"Mitsuko...I told you that you will be able to help even if you are not a bender." Katsu spoke softly as he embraced his sister.

"HOW!?" she cried.

"....I'm going to teach you to fight, hand to hand, weapons, everything. I will not be here to protect you all the time and it's for the best if you learned and then when you are older you can help me." Katsu answered as he patted her head.

"You will?" Mitsuko looked up and locked eyes with her brother a sparkle of hope in her eyes.

"Yes, the day after my match tomorrow." Katsu said with a nod.

"Then get to sleep so you can win." Mitsuko ordered wiping the tears from her eyes.

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The day pasted and was uneventful, up until it was time for the match. Katsu sat alone in a dressing room in his Lotsu outfit wearing the mask, his tonfas set down next to him as he readied himself for his match, the short man who ran the club entered. "Lotsu I heard the rally was eventful." He twisted his mustache as he got close. "Lady Mitsuko is waiting in her normal spot and make this a good return we found the best fighter for it and we have guests."

Katsu didn't react but inside he was nervous he knew this guest was Amon, shaking the feeling he got up and walked out of the door.

A man walked inside of the cage they used for fighting, "Ladies, Gentlemen, and of course the man this tournament is for the amazing and wonderful AMON!" 

Amon stepped forward as a spotlight revealed him in a private booth on the second floor as the crowd cheered.

"Now on to the main event! The other man you all came to see the legend in the flesh, the terror of the ring, the only man to still hold the undefeated record before he vanished. LOTSU!!!" the announcer shouted.

Katsu stepped out of the back room to people standing and cheering, the people chanting. "Missed you Lotsu!"

Mitsuko was walking next to him as the cage was opened the announcer stepped out and Katsu stepped inside before it was sealed behind him.

"And now Lotsu's opponent, those of you at the rally may remember him. He escaped but thanks to some help from Amon and his chi-blockers we have found him. The man that was going to sell our Lady Mitsuko to the Triple Threat Triad." The announcer said part of the floor in the ring opened up and a platform raised up revealing Mako. He covered his eyes as the lights shined in.

Katsu and Mitsuko both had the same reaction as they stared at their friend. They're eyes were wide and fear took them over, Mako was confused as he turned and looked around.

"The Lotsu's return match and our main event will be him fighting this scum that tried to take Mitsuko from him."

The bell rings. 
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21543185's avatar

Well now, shit just got real. XD

There were a lot more spelling errors this round, you need to go back through once you're done writing and read your work aloud.
That's the best way to catch those.

Overall, the pacing is a bit too fast but I really like the ending. Poor baes, never can catch a break!