The Legend of Korra

Kuvira: This land belongs to the people of the Earth Empire and its time to take it back. Republic City will be ours!

Tenzin off-screen narration: 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 Legend of Korra life

White Lotus Leader : We have investigated many claims, both here and in theNorthern Tribe. All have turned out to be false.

— The Legend of Korra man

Korra : Woo-hoo! Hey, why all the doom and gloom, people? We should be celebrating! Three elements down, one to go!

— The Legend of Korra people

Firebending Master : Youre getting ahead of yourself as usual, Korra. We havent decided if you passed your Firebending test yet.

— The Legend of Korra self

White Lotus Leader : And ever since you were a little girl, youve excelled at the physical side of bending and completely ignored the spiritual side. The Avatar must master both.

— The Legend of Korra spiritual

Korra : I havent ignored it, it just doesnt come as easy to me. But thats why I should start training with Master Tenzin immediately. Hes Mr. Spiritual!

— The Legend of Korra art

Tenzin: Its perfectly alright, you just need to be patient. Often the element that is most difficult for the Avatar to master is the one most opposite to the Avatars personality. For Aang, it was earthbending.

— The Legend of Korra art

Toza: Ah, the old I had to pee excuse. You know, Im sick and tired of you kids sneaking in without paying. Im taking you to security.

— The Legend of Korra you

Korra: Ive been immersed in bending my entire life and I never learned how to move like that. Its like theres a whole new style here. Think you could show me a few tricks?

— The Legend of Korra life

Bolin: Just ignore him. Yeah, I can show you the basics. Im just not sure how my Earthbending would translate to your Waterbending, but well figure it out.

— The Legend of Korra art

Bolin: Im sorry. No, no, I didnt mean to assume cause I was just figuring, with your Water Tribe get-up, that you are a Water Tribe gal

— The Legend of Korra you

Hiroshi Sato: Young man, it is nothing to be ashamed of. I too came from humble beginnings. Why, when I was your age I was a real shoe-shiner and all I had to my name was an idea: The Sato Mobile. Now I was fortunate enough to meet someone who believed in me and my work ethic. He gave me the money I needed to get my idea of the ground and I build the entire Future Industries empire from that one selfless loan.

— The Legend of Korra money

Hiroshi Sato: Well, my daughter passionately told me all about your hard-earned success in the Pro-Bending Arena, and about your teams current financial stumbling block. Now Id hate to see you lose your chance at winning the championship, just because youre short a few yuans. Thats why Im going to sponsor the Fire Ferrets in the tournament.

— The Legend of Korra success

Hiroshi Sato: Theres just one catch; you all have to wear the Future Industries logo on your uniforms.

— The Legend of Korra future

Tarrlok: Avatar Korra has bravely answered the call to action. With the two of us leading the charge, Republic City has nothing to fear from Amon and the Equalists.

— The Legend of Korra fear

Jinora: So, hows it going with the tall, dreamy Firebender-boy? Youve been spending a lot of time together lately.

— The Legend of Korra time

Korra: What? Listen to you two. Im not interested in Mako or any romantic stuff. Besides hes all into that prissy, beautiful, elegant rich girl. But lets just pretend for a second I am interested in him; What would I do?

— The Legend of Korra man

Jinora: Ooh. I just read an historical saga where the heroine fell in love with the enemy generals son, whos supposed to marry the princess. You should do what she did.

— The Legend of Korra love

Jinora: She rode a dragon into battle and burned down the entire country. Then she jumped into a volcano. It was so romantic.

— The Legend of Korra man

Ikki: No, no, no! The best way to win a boys heart is to brew a love potion of rainbows and sunsets that makes true lovers sprout wings and fly to a magical castle in the sky, where they get married and eat clouds with spoons and use stars as ice cubes in their moonlight-punch. Forever and ever and ever!

— The Legend of Korra love

Tahno: Well, well, well, if it isnt the Fire Ferrets. Probendings saddest excuse for a team. Tell me, howd a couple of amateurs like you luck their way into the tournament? Especially you, uh-vatar. You know, if youd like to learn how a real pro bends, I could give you some private lessons.

— The Legend of Korra men

Shiro Shinobi: And Bolin loses his noodles. Literally. Which reminds me, this match is brought to you by our sponsor, Flameo Instant Noodles. Noodliest noodles in the United Republic.

— The Legend of Korra mind

Korra: Wait a second! It all makes sense now. You and Beifong, Beifong and you, you two were a couple!

— The Legend of Korra you

Korra: So, Pema stole you from Beifong. Im surprised our esteemed Chief of Police didnt throw her in jail.

— The Legend of Korra you

Tenzin: Oh, she tried. Anyway, Pema didnt steal me, Lin and I had been growing apart for some time. We both had different goals in life- Why am I even telling you this?! It all happened a long time ago and weve moved past it.

— The Legend of Korra life

Lin Beifong: I cant believe your sweet-tempered father was reincarnated into that girl. Shes tough as nails.

— The Legend of Korra believe

Tenzin: Reminds me of someone else I knew at that age. You two might get along if you would only give her a chance.

— The Legend of Korra mind

Amon: I believe I have your attention, benders of Republic City. So once again the Wolfbats are your Pro-Bending Champions. It seems fitting that your celebrate three bullies who cheated their way to victory, because every day you threaten and abuse your fellow non-bending citizens, just like the Wolfbats did to their opponents tonight. Those men were supposedly the best in the bending world and yet it took only a few moments for me to cleanse them of their impurity. Let this be a warning to all you benders out their; if any of you stand in my way, you will meet the same fate.

— The Legend of Korra war

Lin Beifong: The evidence points in that direction, but the investigation is ongoing. For the time being, we have frozen Mr. Gan-Lans assets and are closing Cabbage Corp.

— The Legend of Korra time

Lin Beifong: Mr. Sato, if you remember anything else about what you saw during Amons attack, be sure to let us know.

— The Legend of Korra you

Asami: Its alright. People usually assume that Im Daddys helpless little girl but I can handle myself. I mean Ive been in self-defense classes since I was this high. My dad made sure I would always be able to protect myself.

— The Legend of Korra people

Tenzin: Twelve years ago, the Agni Kai Triad robbed Satos mansion. A Firebender killed Satos wife during the break-in.

— The Legend of Korra man

Hiroshi Sato: And do what, young Avatar, face the wrath of your bending? No, I think Ill fight from inside here where my odds are a little more equal.

— The Legend of Korra fight

Lin Beifong: My Metalbenders are on their way to Amon and its all my fault. Tarrloks right. Ive failed as chief. First thing in the morning, Im handing in my resignation.

— The Legend of Korra right

Lin Beifong: Im not giving up. Im gonna find my officers and take Amon down. But Im gonna do it my way: Outside the law.

— The Legend of Korra law

Ikki: And now for the grand tour! The Flying Bison sleeps in those caves down there. And thats the temple grandpa Aang built. And thats the green house that we grow the vegetables we eat.

— The Legend of Korra sleep

Bolin: I have a couple of questions. Is this an all vegetarian island? Is that where you train Airbending? Do we have to wear Air Acolyte clothes? Do we each get our own Sky Bison, and final question, how many trees are on this island?

— The Legend of Korra man

Tenzin: Tarrlok, I dont know what you did to get Chief Saikhan in your pocket, but I highly doubt it was legal.

— The Legend of Korra doubt

Tarrlok: That is unfortunate to hear, but I’m sure you’ll come to your senses, as you have in the past.

— The Legend of Korra past

Korra: Dont hold your breath, bub. You know, Tenzins been right about you all along. You played me, you played Beifong, and now youre playing the new Chief, too. Well, I got news for you. You need me, but I dont need you. Im the Avatar.

— The Legend of Korra you

Korra: Dont you see? Youre doing exactly what Amon says is wrong with benders; you are using your powers to oppress and intimidate people.

— The Legend of Korra people

Tarrlok: Look, Ill make you a deal: you fall in line and do what I say, and Ill release your friends.

— The Legend of Korra friends

Aang: Under normal circumstances I wouldnt get involved, but if what those victims said is true, we’re not dealing with a normal criminal.

— The Legend of Korra true

Sokka: In my years Ive encountered people born with rare and unique bending abilities. I once bested a man with my trusty boomerang who was able to Firebend with his mind. Why, even Metalbending was considered impossible for all of history until our esteemed Chief of Police, Toph Beifong, singlehandedly developed the skill. The overwhelming amount of testimony and evidence has convinced this council that Yakone is one of these unique benders and he exploited his ability to commit these heinous crimes. We find Yakone guilty of all charges and sentence him to life in prison.

— The Legend of Korra life

Tarrlok: I am shocked you would accused me of such evil act. I already explain. Chi blockers attacked us and took her!

— The Legend of Korra evil

Council Page: Its true! He took her! I was here when Avatar Korra arrived last night but Councilmen Tarrlok ordered me to leave. I was on my way out when I saw her bring her down to the garage.

— The Legend of Korra men

Council Page: I was terrified to tell because Because Tarrlok is a Bloodbender! He bloodbent Avatar Korra!

— The Legend of Korra age

Hiroshi Sato: It is a glorious day. my Equalist brothers and sisters. Amon has torn down the tyrannical bending goverment. He has declared bending illegal. And he has the Avatar on the run. Our great leader has a vision for the future. One day soon, bending will no longer exist and we will live in a world where everyone is finally equal. The United Forces are on the way right now to try and stop that dream but we will prevail!

— The Legend of Korra future

Noatak: What are you going to do about it? Youre the weak one. You always say bloodbending is the most powerfull thing in the world, but it isnt. The Avatar is. He took your bending away. What could be more powerfull than that?

— The Legend of Korra power

Tarrlok: Avatar Korra. I am truly sorry for all that Ive done to you. I thought I was better than my father, but his ghost still shaped me. I became a soldier of revenge, just like he wanted me to be. And so did my brother. The revolution may be built on a lie, but I think Amon truly believes bending is the source of all evil in the world.

— The Legend of Korra world

Mako: We cant. Any attack we throw at him, hell redirect with his mind. Thats how hes been able to challenge any bender.

— The Legend of Korra mind

Korra: This whole time Amon has been one step ahead of us, but finally we have the advantage. We know the truth about him. If we expose him as a bender in front of all his supporters.

— The Legend of Korra truth

Amon: When I was a boy, a Firebender struck down my entire family and left me scarred. That tragic event began my quest to equalize the world.

— The Legend of Korra family

Amon: No. Everyone, calm down. We have nothing to fear from the Avatar. Lets hear what she has to say.

— The Legend of Korra fear

Korra: Amon has been lying to you. The Spirits didnt give him the power to take peoples bending away. He used bloodbending to do it. Amon is a Waterbender!

— The Legend of Korra people

Korra: Your family wasnt killed by a Firebender. His father was Yakone and his brother is Councilman Tarrlok.

— The Legend of Korra family

Tenzin: You did what? The Avatar State is not to be used as a booster rocket. You are toying with a dangerous power that you obviously do not appreciate.

— The Legend of Korra power

Tenzin: Clearly, you need more training to grasp the depths of your spiritual connections, not to mention that youre still a long way from mastering airbending.

— The Legend of Korra spiritual

Tenzin: Youve mastered Korra-style airbending. Now you need to master real airbending. Hopefully, our visit to all of the Air Temples will give you the inspiration you need to delve more deeply into your studies.

— The Legend of Korra hope

Kya: Oh, I missed you too. Your father doesnt bring you to visit nearly enough. Hes probably scared Ill beat him up like when we were kids.

— The Legend of Korra ya

Desna: I think he is trying to establish some kind of bond with you based on your geographic point of origin.

— The Legend of Korra you

Unalaq: At the South pole, there is a portal that connects our world to the spirit world. But it has long been closed.

— The Legend of Korra world

Unalaq: There are no evil spirits. There is light and dark in them all. But when theyre unbalanced, the darkness takes over. If you can open the portal in time, balance will be restored.

— The Legend of Korra time

Unalaq: Theres a reason the glacier spirits festival ends on the winter solstice. Thats when the spirit world and the physical world are close together. Only then can the Avatar open the portal.

— The Legend of Korra world

Unalaq: The spirits are angry because hes here. Havent you ever wondered how your father ended up in the South Pole? Why hes never taken you to visit his homeland in the North?

— The Legend of Korra home

Tonraq: Because I almost destroyed the entire tribe. Twenty years ago, I was a general in the Northern water tribe, sworn to protect my people.

— The Legend of Korra people

Tonraq:I drove them out of the city and deep into the frozen tundra. We tracked them deep into an ancient forest. Many believed this forest was the home to spirits, and the barbarians retreated there because they thought wouldnt attack on such hallowed grounds. They thought wrong. We captured the barbarians, but in the process, we destroyed the forest. I didnt realize the consequences of what I had done. By destroying the forest, I unknowingly let loose angry spirits. They threatened to destroy everything. The entire city. Unalaq was able to guide the spirits back to the forest, but by then, the damage had been done. For being the cause of so much devastation, my father banished me from the Northern water tribe in shame. Thats when I came to the South and started a new life.

— The Legend of Korra life

Bolin: Whoa. So you were supposed to be chief. Then he became chief. No wonder you guys dont like each other.

— The Legend of Korra wonder

Unalaq: You want proof? Look to the sky. Where Im from, the spirits are at peace, and they light up the dark.

— The Legend of Korra peace

Unalaq: Yes. There used to be lights in the South as well. But during the Hundred Year War, the South was thrown out of balance, and the lights disappeared. When the war ended, the North helped to rebuild physically as a nation. But we have not rebuilt spiritually. Now the spirits no longer dance in your skies. Instead, they rampage in the Everstorm.

— The Legend of Korra war

Varrick: Troubling? Troubling is when I get that itchy rash that wont go away, and Zhu Lis not around to scratch it. This is shocking. Nay, sickening! But these kale cookies? Opposite. Remind me to get the recipe later.

— The Legend of Korra mind

Varrick: My point is, Unalaqs already booted our chieftains out of their palace. How long before he starts telling us what kind of cookies we can eat?

— The Legend of Korra art

Varrick: Rhetorical question, Zhu Li. You gotta keep up. Not to mention Ive got a cargo ship full of Halibut thats rotting, thanks to this harbor lockdown. Who wants to buy a ship full of stinking fish? Seriously, its not rhetorical. I need to sell these fish.

— The Legend of Korra men

Korra: Chief Unalaq is here to help the South. He wants to show us how to restore balance with the spirits so theyll stop attacking.

— The Legend of Korra spirit

Varrick: The only spirit Im interested in restoring is our spirit of independence! Am I right, people?

— The Legend of Korra people

Varrick: No, he wants control of our wealth. My wealth. And I like my wealth. If Unalaq doesnt pull his forces out, then we have no choice but to fight for our freedom!

— The Legend of Korra freedom

Mako: Ending a relationship is kind of like pulling off a bloodsucking leech. You just gotta rip it off and get it over with. Youll feel a lot better afterwards. Trust me.

— The Legend of Korra war

Kya: Oh, grow up. You havent changed one bit since we were kids. Youre still trying to prove you can do everything a bender can. Well, you cant. Deal with t.

— The Legend of Korra change

Tenzin: Kyas right. Youre the oldest of us, but you always acted like the youngest. I had to become the responsible one.

— The Legend of Korra ya

Kya: You think youre the responsible one? Where were you after dad died and mom was all alone? Because I was the only one who packed up and moved my whole life to be with her.

— The Legend of Korra life

Tenzin: Sure, after years of flitting around the world, trying to find yourself. It was time for you to settle down somewhere. You two have no idea how it feels to have the future of an entire culture on your shoulders.

— The Legend of Korra time

Bumi: Oh, boo-hoo. Mustve been real hard for you, flying around the world with dad, riding elephant-koi all day.

— The Legend of Korra world

Kya: Thats what its always been about. You think youre some savior who has to carry on dads legacy.

— The Legend of Korra ya

Tenzin: Well, I didnt want you to come in the first place. I cant be around you two right now. Go back to the temple and see if Ikki returned. Ill keep looking out here.

— The Legend of Korra you

Tonraq: I had no idea how far Varrick was willing to go. My brother and I have our differences, but I would never attack him.

— The Legend of Korra will

Tonraq: Im the one who should apologize. After I saw the southern lights return, I was so proud of you. I never should have held you back.

— The Legend of Korra light

Senna: When your father and I found each other, all we wanted was to live a simple life and raise a family. But then we discovered you were the Avatar, and simple was over. We knew one day the world would need you, and you wouldnt need us anymore.

— The Legend of Korra life

Korra: Its not about what I want. Its about what Naga wants. And shed like you to let my father out of prison.

— The Legend of Korra you

Hotah: I Ive worked for your uncle for years! He said he needed everyone to think the trial was fair.

— The Legend of Korra work

Hotah: Hes trying to keep you on his side. But he also wants your father out of the way. Just like when he got your father banished.

— The Legend of Korra you

Wan: No, but I can help you find her. My name is Wan. And I will show you how I became the first Avatar.

— The Legend of Korra you

Raava: Yes. My name is Raava. That spirit you freed is Vaatu. He is the force of darkness and chaos. I am the force of light and peace. Since the beginning of time, we have battled for the fate of this world, and for the past ten thousand years, I have kept darkness under control and the world in balance. Until you came along.

— The Legend of Korra time

Raava: Precisely. The human and spirit realms are heading toward annihilation, and its all your fault.

— The Legend of Korra war

Wan: This is your prison now, and I will close the portals so no human will ever be able to physically enter the Spirit World and release you.

— The Legend of Korra world

Wan voiceover: The spirits must stop fighting with humans and return to their home in the Spirit World. I will teach men to respect the spirits so that balance will be maintained. I will be the bridge between our two worlds.

— The Legend of Korra men

Lion Turtle: The world is entering a new age. Our time protecting mankind is over. We will no longer give humans the power of the elements.

— The Legend of Korra time

Wan voiceover: Different groups of people must learn to live together. This is my mission: to use Raavas light spirit to guide the world toward peace.

— The Legend of Korra war

Wan: Im sorry, Raava. I failed to bring peace. Even with Vaatu locked away, darkness still surrounds Humanity. There wasnt enough time.

— The Legend of Korra time

Iroh: Even in the material world, you will find that if you look for the light, that you can often find it. But if you look for the dark, that is all you will ever see.

— The Legend of Korra world

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