1 00:00:01,377 --> 00:00:02,753 Earth. 2 00:00:03,296 --> 00:00:04,630 Fire. 3 00:00:04,964 --> 00:00:06,340 Air. 4 00:00:06,841 --> 00:00:08,050 Water. 5 00:00:08,843 --> 00:00:12,889 Only the avatar can master all four elements 6 00:00:12,972 --> 00:00:15,183 and bring balance to the world. 7 00:00:20,855 --> 00:00:24,066 Republic city welcomes a new citizen into her arms. 8 00:00:24,192 --> 00:00:25,902 Avatar korra! 9 00:00:25,985 --> 00:00:29,614 After years of seclusion in the south, this master of water, earth and fire 10 00:00:29,697 --> 00:00:32,408 seeks to add airbending to her list of skills. 11 00:00:32,491 --> 00:00:35,995 And under the tutelage of tenzin, avatar aang's son, she should go far. 12 00:00:36,495 --> 00:00:38,997 But will this cool, calm, collected master of air 13 00:00:38,998 --> 00:00:40,625 be able to tame this hot-headed teen? 14 00:00:50,384 --> 00:00:53,221 "And in the final round, the buzzard wasps won, 15 00:00:53,304 --> 00:00:55,473 "with a decisive knockout." 16 00:00:55,556 --> 00:00:57,034 What do you say we go to the arena tonight? 17 00:00:57,058 --> 00:00:59,101 Catch a few pro-bending matches? 18 00:00:59,393 --> 00:01:02,939 That "sport" is a mockery of the noble tradition of bending. 19 00:01:03,022 --> 00:01:04,607 Come on, tenzin. 20 00:01:04,690 --> 00:01:07,025 I've dreamed about seeing a pro-bending match since I was a kid, 21 00:01:07,026 --> 00:01:09,237 and now I'm just a ferry ride away from the arena. 22 00:01:09,320 --> 00:01:11,614 Korra, you're not here to watch that drivel. 23 00:01:11,697 --> 00:01:13,866 You're here to finish your avatar training. 24 00:01:14,033 --> 00:01:16,911 So, for the time being, I want you to remain on the island. 25 00:01:16,994 --> 00:01:19,037 Is that why you're keeping the white lotus sentries around, 26 00:01:19,038 --> 00:01:21,123 - to watch my every move? - Yes. 27 00:01:21,207 --> 00:01:25,753 In order to learn airbending, I believe you require a calm, quiet environment, 28 00:01:25,836 --> 00:01:27,505 free from any distractions. 29 00:01:27,588 --> 00:01:29,924 All right, you're the master. 30 00:01:38,182 --> 00:01:42,353 So my mother informed me that you've never been able to airbend before. 31 00:01:44,063 --> 00:01:45,606 Yeah, but I don't know why. 32 00:01:45,690 --> 00:01:47,650 The other elements came so easily to me. 33 00:01:47,733 --> 00:01:51,112 But every single time I've tried airbending... 34 00:01:51,195 --> 00:01:52,196 Nothing. 35 00:01:52,280 --> 00:01:54,865 That's perfectly all right, we just need to be patient. 36 00:01:55,074 --> 00:01:58,076 Often, the element that's the most difficult for the avatar to master 37 00:01:58,077 --> 00:02:01,038 is the one most opposite to the avatar's personality. 38 00:02:01,122 --> 00:02:02,999 For aang, it was earthbending. 39 00:02:03,082 --> 00:02:06,294 Yeah, well, I'm about as opposite an airbender as you can get. 40 00:02:06,544 --> 00:02:08,838 Let's begin your first lesson. 41 00:02:11,299 --> 00:02:14,092 Korra's going to airbend! Korra's going to airbend! 42 00:02:14,093 --> 00:02:15,845 What is that contraption? 43 00:02:15,928 --> 00:02:20,683 A time honored tool that teaches the most fundamental aspect of airbending. 44 00:02:20,766 --> 00:02:23,102 Jinora, would you like to explain this exercise? 45 00:02:23,185 --> 00:02:25,229 The goal is to weave your way through the gates 46 00:02:25,313 --> 00:02:28,107 and make it to the other side without touching them. 47 00:02:28,357 --> 00:02:29,650 Seems easy enough. 48 00:02:29,734 --> 00:02:32,814 Jinora forgot to say you have to make it through while the gates are spinning. 49 00:02:42,121 --> 00:02:44,957 The key is to be like the leaf. 50 00:02:47,001 --> 00:02:50,129 Flow with the movement of the gates. 51 00:02:51,714 --> 00:02:53,215 Jinora will demonstrate. 52 00:02:55,509 --> 00:02:58,429 Airbending is all about spiral movements. 53 00:02:58,512 --> 00:03:00,056 When you meet resistance, 54 00:03:00,139 --> 00:03:03,434 you must be able to switch direction at a moment's notice. 55 00:03:10,316 --> 00:03:11,942 Let's do this. 56 00:03:28,167 --> 00:03:29,877 Don't force your way through. 57 00:03:31,003 --> 00:03:32,630 Dance! Dance like the wind! 58 00:03:33,589 --> 00:03:35,132 Be the leaf! 59 00:03:47,520 --> 00:03:48,979 Airbend! 60 00:03:51,649 --> 00:03:53,567 What is wrong with me? 61 00:03:53,859 --> 00:03:54,860 Airbend! 62 00:04:01,617 --> 00:04:04,203 Maybe I'm just not cut out to be an airbender, huh, naga? 63 00:04:04,328 --> 00:04:06,414 Ladies and gentlemen, I'm coming to you live 64 00:04:06,497 --> 00:04:08,791 from republic city's pro-bending arena, 65 00:04:08,874 --> 00:04:11,544 where tonight, the best in the world continue their quest 66 00:04:11,627 --> 00:04:14,880 for a spot in the upcoming championship tournament. 67 00:04:14,964 --> 00:04:16,799 Grab your snacks and grab your kids, 68 00:04:16,882 --> 00:04:20,219 because this next match is going to be a doozy. 69 00:04:20,594 --> 00:04:22,220 This mako's got moxie! 70 00:04:22,221 --> 00:04:24,265 He advances, fires two quick shots. 71 00:04:24,348 --> 00:04:26,183 Yomo is hammered back to zone 3. 72 00:04:26,267 --> 00:04:28,602 The clock is winding down, can yomo hold on? 73 00:04:28,686 --> 00:04:30,396 He's teetering on the edge of the ring now. 74 00:04:30,479 --> 00:04:32,398 The fire ferrets line up to strike... 75 00:04:35,776 --> 00:04:37,236 Korra, come down here, please. 76 00:04:40,072 --> 00:04:41,699 You shut it off at the best part! 77 00:04:41,782 --> 00:04:43,617 I thought I made myself clear. 78 00:04:43,701 --> 00:04:47,037 I don't want you listening to this distracting nonsense. 79 00:04:47,121 --> 00:04:48,372 But it's their radio! 80 00:04:48,456 --> 00:04:51,249 And, technically, you said I couldn't watch a match, 81 00:04:51,250 --> 00:04:53,252 you didn't say anything about listening to one. 82 00:04:53,335 --> 00:04:54,837 You... 83 00:04:54,920 --> 00:04:56,422 You know what I meant. 84 00:04:56,505 --> 00:04:57,798 Anyway, shouldn't you... 85 00:04:57,882 --> 00:04:59,967 Shouldn't you be in bed by now? 86 00:05:18,277 --> 00:05:19,612 I think I'm doing it wrong. 87 00:05:19,904 --> 00:05:21,363 There's nothing to do. 88 00:05:21,447 --> 00:05:23,532 Let your mind and your spirit be free, 89 00:05:23,616 --> 00:05:25,826 for air is the element of freedom. 90 00:05:28,496 --> 00:05:30,080 Is something funny? 91 00:05:30,164 --> 00:05:32,208 Yeah, you're telling me to embrace freedom, 92 00:05:32,291 --> 00:05:34,668 but you won't even let me listen to the radio? 93 00:05:34,752 --> 00:05:36,962 And forget about leaving this island. 94 00:05:37,213 --> 00:05:39,590 Please, korra. Look at meelo. 95 00:05:39,673 --> 00:05:41,467 He's able to meditate peacefully. 96 00:05:45,054 --> 00:05:47,806 - Actually, I think he's asleep. - What? 97 00:05:47,890 --> 00:05:50,309 Well, at least he has the relaxing part down. 98 00:05:50,434 --> 00:05:53,896 Whatever. None of this airbending stuff makes any sense to me. 99 00:05:53,979 --> 00:05:57,691 I know you're frustrated, but these teachings will sink in over time. 100 00:05:57,775 --> 00:06:00,361 Then one day, they'll just click. 101 00:06:03,948 --> 00:06:05,991 Yeah, it's not sinking in yet. 102 00:06:06,075 --> 00:06:07,719 I'm going to go get a glass of lychee juice. 103 00:06:07,743 --> 00:06:09,954 Korra, the meditation's not over yet. 104 00:06:10,621 --> 00:06:12,414 Daddy, can I have some lychee juice, too? 105 00:07:25,195 --> 00:07:27,531 Hey, what are you doing in my gym? 106 00:07:28,157 --> 00:07:30,868 I was just looking for a bathroom and I got lost. 107 00:07:30,951 --> 00:07:33,411 The old "i-had-to-pee" excuse. 108 00:07:33,412 --> 00:07:36,414 You know, I'm sick and tired of you kids sneaking in without paying. 109 00:07:36,415 --> 00:07:38,000 I'm taking you to security. 110 00:07:38,083 --> 00:07:40,336 - No, wait... - There you are! 111 00:07:40,419 --> 00:07:42,296 I've been looking everywhere for you. 112 00:07:42,421 --> 00:07:43,714 It's all right, toza. 113 00:07:44,006 --> 00:07:45,966 - She's with me. - Yeah, I'm with him. 114 00:07:46,050 --> 00:07:47,676 So, you see, we're together. 115 00:07:47,760 --> 00:07:49,928 Well, not "together" together. More like friends. 116 00:07:50,012 --> 00:07:52,056 Right, friends. No, no, I didn't mean to imply... 117 00:07:52,139 --> 00:07:53,140 Oh, you implied it. 118 00:07:53,432 --> 00:07:56,435 I don't care what you are. I've got work to do. 119 00:07:57,895 --> 00:08:00,438 Right this way, miss. 120 00:08:00,439 --> 00:08:01,857 Thank you, sir. 121 00:08:02,608 --> 00:08:04,443 Seriously, thanks! 122 00:08:06,987 --> 00:08:09,865 What do you think? Best seats in the house, huh? 123 00:08:11,867 --> 00:08:13,243 Unbelievable! 124 00:08:14,119 --> 00:08:16,872 This place is even more amazing than I imagined! 125 00:08:16,997 --> 00:08:19,458 - Name's bolin, by the way. - Korra. 126 00:08:20,793 --> 00:08:22,670 - Bolin. - Yeah? 127 00:08:23,045 --> 00:08:26,464 I told you, you have to stop bringing your crazy fan girls in here 128 00:08:26,465 --> 00:08:28,676 before the matches. Get her out of here. 129 00:08:29,468 --> 00:08:31,512 Come on, mako. 130 00:08:31,595 --> 00:08:34,390 All right, look, I kind of promised her she could stay. 131 00:08:34,473 --> 00:08:37,475 But, man, I got a good feeling. There's something special about her. 132 00:08:37,476 --> 00:08:39,103 I know it. Come here. 133 00:08:39,186 --> 00:08:41,479 I want you to meet my brother, mako. 134 00:08:41,480 --> 00:08:42,690 Mako? 135 00:08:42,773 --> 00:08:44,858 Wow, I heard you play on the radio... 136 00:08:44,942 --> 00:08:46,944 Come on, bolin, we're up. 137 00:08:47,027 --> 00:08:48,904 Or I could meet him later. 138 00:08:49,071 --> 00:08:50,488 Yeah, sorry about that. 139 00:08:50,489 --> 00:08:53,701 My brotherjust gets real focused before a match. 140 00:08:53,784 --> 00:08:55,493 Okay, I got to go! 141 00:08:55,494 --> 00:08:58,497 Wish me luck. Not that I'll need it. 142 00:08:59,790 --> 00:09:01,834 Good luck! Knock 'em out! 143 00:09:07,339 --> 00:09:11,802 Introducing the fire ferrets! 144 00:09:13,053 --> 00:09:15,180 I love you, bolin! 145 00:09:15,264 --> 00:09:17,641 The rookie ferrets came from out of nowhere 146 00:09:17,725 --> 00:09:19,869 and have made it further than anyone expected this season. 147 00:09:19,893 --> 00:09:22,688 But tonight they face their toughest test yet, folks. 148 00:09:26,024 --> 00:09:27,067 And they're off! 149 00:09:27,151 --> 00:09:31,071 The two teams waste no time trying to blast each other out of zone 1. 150 00:09:33,657 --> 00:09:36,660 Hasook is the first to feel the heat of the tigerdillos. 151 00:09:36,785 --> 00:09:39,705 He tries to return the favor, but they're too fast for him, 152 00:09:39,788 --> 00:09:43,500 while mako showcases his trademark "cool under fire" style. 153 00:09:46,086 --> 00:09:49,923 The tigerdillos score with a walloping one-two combo. 154 00:09:50,591 --> 00:09:53,594 Can their teammate hold on to their zone 1 territory? 155 00:09:57,514 --> 00:09:59,892 Guess not! Mako's over the line. 156 00:09:59,975 --> 00:10:02,811 The tigerdillos get the green light and advance into ferret territory. 157 00:10:03,312 --> 00:10:04,730 Come on, ferrets! 158 00:10:07,941 --> 00:10:09,610 Looks like hasook's in trouble. 159 00:10:09,693 --> 00:10:11,987 He's in zone 3, teetering over the brink! 160 00:10:15,115 --> 00:10:18,452 And hasook takes a dip! He'll be back for round 2, 161 00:10:18,535 --> 00:10:19,929 assuming the fabulous bending brothers 162 00:10:19,953 --> 00:10:21,705 can hold their ground until the next round. 163 00:10:24,583 --> 00:10:30,214 Round 1 goes to the golden temple tigerdillos! 164 00:10:30,589 --> 00:10:32,591 Come on, hasook, get your act together. 165 00:10:36,887 --> 00:10:40,974 The fire ferrets are knocked into zone 2 and the tigerdillos advance. 166 00:10:58,492 --> 00:11:01,495 The fire ferrets cinch the round in the closing seconds. 167 00:11:01,578 --> 00:11:02,620 It's one apiece. 168 00:11:02,621 --> 00:11:06,041 Still anyone's match as we go into the third and final round. 169 00:11:08,460 --> 00:11:12,464 Hasook stumbles and now he tumbles, right into his teammate. 170 00:11:12,548 --> 00:11:15,342 He and bolin better untangle quick if they don't want to... 171 00:11:15,425 --> 00:11:16,677 Too late! 172 00:11:17,636 --> 00:11:18,762 Oh, no! 173 00:11:19,054 --> 00:11:20,764 It's all up to mako now. 174 00:11:20,848 --> 00:11:23,641 He's bobbing and weaving. He's weaving and bobbing. 175 00:11:23,642 --> 00:11:25,143 But he's not hitting back. 176 00:11:25,227 --> 00:11:29,147 If mako's knocked out, the ferrets' fabulous season is over. 177 00:11:29,898 --> 00:11:33,694 He's dancing on the edge of the ring, surviving the three-on-one barrage. 178 00:11:33,777 --> 00:11:37,197 It seems his plan is to let the tigerdillos punch themselves out. 179 00:11:37,281 --> 00:11:39,241 And his plan is working! 180 00:11:39,324 --> 00:11:40,492 Hahn is in the pool. 181 00:11:40,576 --> 00:11:44,371 They've got nothing left in the tank, and mako is on the offensive! 182 00:11:45,372 --> 00:11:48,375 It's two-on-one. Scratch that. It's one-on-one. 183 00:11:48,458 --> 00:11:51,503 And it's an earth and fire slugfest! 184 00:11:51,879 --> 00:11:54,256 There's so much smoke and dust from the fire fight, 185 00:11:54,339 --> 00:11:56,258 I can't even see where the fire ferret is! 186 00:12:00,637 --> 00:12:02,014 It's a knockout! 187 00:12:02,097 --> 00:12:04,516 What a wing-dinger of a hat trick, folks! 188 00:12:04,600 --> 00:12:08,562 Mako pulls off the upset of the season, winning the match for the fire ferrets! 189 00:12:18,155 --> 00:12:19,156 Yes! 190 00:12:19,239 --> 00:12:22,951 One more win and we're in the championship tournament. 191 00:12:23,827 --> 00:12:26,246 So what did you think, korra? 192 00:12:26,330 --> 00:12:28,290 Bolin's got some moves, huh? 193 00:12:28,457 --> 00:12:30,918 What did I think? What did I think? 194 00:12:31,001 --> 00:12:32,628 That was amazing. 195 00:12:32,711 --> 00:12:36,423 You did more harm than good out there. You almost cost us the match. 196 00:12:36,548 --> 00:12:38,133 - We won, didn't we? - Barely. 197 00:12:38,216 --> 00:12:39,718 Get off my case, pal! 198 00:12:41,470 --> 00:12:42,471 Useless. 199 00:12:42,596 --> 00:12:47,267 You guys were incredible out there. Especially you, Mr. Hat trick. 200 00:12:47,351 --> 00:12:48,602 Oh, you're still here? 201 00:12:48,685 --> 00:12:50,479 Oh, you're still a jerk? 202 00:12:51,855 --> 00:12:52,856 Anyway. 203 00:12:52,940 --> 00:12:54,775 I've been immersed in bending my entire life, 204 00:12:54,858 --> 00:12:56,777 but I never learned how to move like that. 205 00:12:56,860 --> 00:12:59,237 It's like there's a whole new style here. 206 00:12:59,321 --> 00:13:00,864 Think you could show me a few tricks? 207 00:13:00,948 --> 00:13:03,742 - Absolutely. - Right now? 208 00:13:04,368 --> 00:13:05,744 Come on, bolin. 209 00:13:05,911 --> 00:13:07,037 Just ignore him. 210 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:09,456 Yeah, I can show you the basics. 211 00:13:09,539 --> 00:13:12,960 I'm just not sure how my earthbending would translate to your waterbending, 212 00:13:13,043 --> 00:13:14,419 but we'll figure it out. 213 00:13:14,628 --> 00:13:16,755 Won't be a problem. I'm actually an earthbender. 214 00:13:17,756 --> 00:13:19,925 I'm sorry! No, no, I didn't mean to assume. 215 00:13:20,008 --> 00:13:23,303 'Cause, you know, I was just figuring with your water tribe getup 216 00:13:23,387 --> 00:13:26,473 that you are a water tribe gal. 217 00:13:26,682 --> 00:13:29,977 No, you're right, I'm a waterbender. And a firebender. 218 00:13:32,354 --> 00:13:33,939 I'm very confused right now. 219 00:13:34,773 --> 00:13:37,109 You're the avatar, and I'm an idiot. 220 00:13:37,192 --> 00:13:38,860 Both are true. 221 00:13:39,778 --> 00:13:41,780 No way. 222 00:13:41,905 --> 00:13:43,532 The avatar! 223 00:13:44,783 --> 00:13:47,369 All right, let's see what you got. 224 00:13:51,164 --> 00:13:53,791 That was great! Good power. 225 00:13:53,792 --> 00:13:56,795 But in a real match you'd be a sitting turtle-duck. 226 00:13:57,129 --> 00:13:58,630 Not so upright and flat-footed. 227 00:13:58,714 --> 00:14:00,007 Stay light on your toes. 228 00:14:00,090 --> 00:14:03,468 Right up until the moment when you need to dig in and strike. 229 00:14:03,552 --> 00:14:04,928 Then. Pop! Pop! 230 00:14:08,306 --> 00:14:10,100 Okay, let me try it again. 231 00:14:14,813 --> 00:14:17,566 Wow! Nice adjustment. 232 00:14:17,649 --> 00:14:19,776 - You're a natural at this. - Not bad. 233 00:14:19,860 --> 00:14:21,819 What's it take to impress this guy? 234 00:14:21,820 --> 00:14:24,197 What? I said, "not bad." 235 00:14:25,824 --> 00:14:27,284 You know what, it's getting late. 236 00:14:27,367 --> 00:14:28,910 I think I'm going to turn in. 237 00:14:28,994 --> 00:14:30,245 You kids have fun. 238 00:14:30,328 --> 00:14:33,331 Nice to meet you, avatar korra. 239 00:14:33,540 --> 00:14:35,459 Yeah, been a real pleasure. 240 00:14:35,542 --> 00:14:36,752 See you upstairs, bro. 241 00:14:36,835 --> 00:14:38,836 Upstairs? You guys live here? 242 00:14:38,837 --> 00:14:40,672 Yep. In the attic. 243 00:14:40,756 --> 00:14:43,341 It's nothing fancy, but we have some great views. 244 00:14:43,425 --> 00:14:45,343 So back to bending. 245 00:14:45,427 --> 00:14:47,721 Why don't you throw that combo one more time? 246 00:14:58,857 --> 00:15:00,025 Patience, korra. 247 00:15:13,246 --> 00:15:17,667 That was a 2000-year-old historical treasure. 248 00:15:17,751 --> 00:15:20,295 What... what is wrong with you? 249 00:15:20,420 --> 00:15:21,838 There's nothing wrong with me! 250 00:15:21,922 --> 00:15:23,924 I've been practicing, just like you taught me. 251 00:15:24,007 --> 00:15:26,343 But it isn't sinking in, okay? 252 00:15:26,426 --> 00:15:28,386 It hasn't "clicked" like you said it would. 253 00:15:28,637 --> 00:15:30,847 Korra, this isn't something you can force. 254 00:15:30,931 --> 00:15:32,241 If you would only listen to me... 255 00:15:32,265 --> 00:15:34,226 I have been! But you know what I think? 256 00:15:34,309 --> 00:15:35,852 Maybe the problem isn't me. 257 00:15:35,936 --> 00:15:38,188 Maybe the reason I haven't learned airbending yet 258 00:15:38,271 --> 00:15:40,899 is because you're a terrible teacher. 259 00:15:42,859 --> 00:15:44,945 Yeah, you're a terrible teacher, daddy. 260 00:16:01,044 --> 00:16:02,838 Okay, everyone here? 261 00:16:03,088 --> 00:16:05,215 Wait, where's korra? 262 00:16:05,632 --> 00:16:08,510 Honestly, pema, I am at my wit's end with that girl. 263 00:16:08,593 --> 00:16:10,470 I don't know how to get through to her! 264 00:16:11,930 --> 00:16:16,977 Dear, the best thing you can do right now is to give korra some space. 265 00:16:17,060 --> 00:16:19,938 You must promise me that your teenage years won't be like this. 266 00:16:21,773 --> 00:16:23,817 I will make no such promises. 267 00:16:30,532 --> 00:16:32,284 I didn't miss your match, did I? 268 00:16:32,367 --> 00:16:33,952 You guys look like you lost already. 269 00:16:34,035 --> 00:16:35,328 We might as well have. 270 00:16:35,412 --> 00:16:37,497 Hasook's a no-good no-showl 271 00:16:38,290 --> 00:16:42,377 you got two minutes to come out ready to play or you're disqualified. 272 00:16:42,460 --> 00:16:44,962 Well, there goes our shot at the tournament. 273 00:16:44,963 --> 00:16:46,089 And the winnings. 274 00:16:46,339 --> 00:16:48,133 Can't you ask one of those guys to fill in? 275 00:16:48,216 --> 00:16:51,511 No, the rules say you can only compete on one team. 276 00:16:51,595 --> 00:16:53,971 Well, then how about me? 277 00:16:53,972 --> 00:16:56,975 I'm a top-notch waterbender, if I do say so myself. 278 00:16:57,058 --> 00:16:59,977 But you're the avatar. Isntthatcheafing? 279 00:16:59,978 --> 00:17:02,189 It isn't cheating if I only do waterbending. 280 00:17:02,272 --> 00:17:05,609 No way. I'd rather forfeit than look like a fool out there. 281 00:17:05,734 --> 00:17:08,737 Wow, thanks for the vote of confidence. 282 00:17:08,820 --> 00:17:10,214 - Time's up. You in or out? - We're in! 283 00:17:10,238 --> 00:17:11,323 - We are? - Yesl 284 00:17:11,406 --> 00:17:12,550 hey, I didn't agree to this... 285 00:17:12,574 --> 00:17:14,242 You can thank me later. 286 00:17:14,492 --> 00:17:16,077 This girl is crazy. 287 00:17:16,578 --> 00:17:18,747 Looks like the fire ferrets have ferreted out 288 00:17:18,830 --> 00:17:20,624 a last-minute replacement waterbender. 289 00:17:20,707 --> 00:17:22,476 Let's see if she's another diamond in the rough 290 00:17:22,500 --> 00:17:24,920 like the brothers from the school of hard knocks. 291 00:17:25,587 --> 00:17:28,005 Don't do anything too fancy or aggressive. 292 00:17:28,006 --> 00:17:29,549 In fact, don't do anything. 293 00:17:29,633 --> 00:17:31,843 Just try not to get knocked off the ring. 294 00:17:31,927 --> 00:17:33,511 You got it, captain. 295 00:17:35,013 --> 00:17:36,973 Players, are you ready? 296 00:17:44,981 --> 00:17:46,023 Man overboard! 297 00:17:46,024 --> 00:17:50,028 Fire ferret waterbender, penalty! Move back one zone! 298 00:17:50,111 --> 00:17:51,780 What? Why? 299 00:17:51,863 --> 00:17:56,034 You're only allowed to knock players off the back of the ring, not over the sides. 300 00:17:59,829 --> 00:18:02,039 And we're back in action after that hiccup. 301 00:18:02,040 --> 00:18:05,377 But I'm not so sure this replacement player knows what she's doing. 302 00:18:06,795 --> 00:18:09,673 Foul! Over the line. Move back to zone 3. 303 00:18:10,882 --> 00:18:12,342 I'll show you over the line... 304 00:18:15,553 --> 00:18:18,556 The platypus bears take round 1. 305 00:18:19,349 --> 00:18:21,977 The platypus bears know a green player when they see one, 306 00:18:22,060 --> 00:18:26,189 and they are focusing the brunt of their bending on this poor girl. 307 00:18:29,276 --> 00:18:33,071 Wait a minute. Did that waterbender just earthbend? 308 00:18:35,073 --> 00:18:37,075 Foul. I think. 309 00:18:39,953 --> 00:18:41,079 Did I see that right? 310 00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:44,291 Hold on, folks, we're just waiting for the referee's official call, 311 00:18:44,833 --> 00:18:47,084 but I think this replacement player could be... 312 00:18:47,085 --> 00:18:50,087 Pardon me, everyone. Have you seen korra this evening? 313 00:18:50,088 --> 00:18:51,131 She's not in her room. 314 00:18:51,214 --> 00:18:52,632 You've got to be kidding me. 315 00:18:52,716 --> 00:18:54,551 She's the avatar, folks! 316 00:18:54,634 --> 00:18:56,761 Playing in a pro-bending match! 317 00:18:56,845 --> 00:18:58,513 Can you believe that? 318 00:18:58,596 --> 00:19:00,348 I'll get her myself. 319 00:19:02,475 --> 00:19:07,731 The avatar will be permitted to continue so long as she solely bends water. 320 00:19:12,444 --> 00:19:15,030 This girl may be the avatar, but she's no pro-bender. 321 00:19:15,113 --> 00:19:17,991 And the platypus bears are intent on exploiting that weakness. 322 00:19:18,074 --> 00:19:22,037 They're giving her their best and her best ain't good enough to stop it! 323 00:19:22,120 --> 00:19:24,581 And she's in the drink! 324 00:19:32,547 --> 00:19:34,299 Oh, hey, tenzin. 325 00:19:34,883 --> 00:19:37,510 I thought you didn't like coming to these matches. 326 00:19:38,219 --> 00:19:41,348 Once again, you have flagrantly disobeyed my orders. 327 00:19:41,431 --> 00:19:44,059 You were to stay on the island. Let's go. 328 00:19:44,142 --> 00:19:46,227 No. I'm kind of in the middle of something. 329 00:19:46,353 --> 00:19:50,648 I have tried my very best to get through to you by being gentle and patient. 330 00:19:50,732 --> 00:19:53,735 But clearly the only thing you respond to is force. 331 00:19:53,818 --> 00:19:56,363 So I am ordering you to come back to the temple. Right now. 332 00:19:56,446 --> 00:20:01,158 Why? So I can sit around and meditate about how bad I am at airbending? 333 00:20:01,159 --> 00:20:04,454 You know, I'm beginning to think there's a reason I haven't been able to learn it. 334 00:20:04,537 --> 00:20:06,998 Because maybe I don't even need it. 335 00:20:07,082 --> 00:20:09,709 What? That is a ludicrous suggestion. 336 00:20:09,793 --> 00:20:13,046 The avatar needs to learn airbending. It is not optional. 337 00:20:13,171 --> 00:20:17,174 No. This is what I need to learn. Modern styles of fighting. 338 00:20:17,175 --> 00:20:20,178 Being the avatar isn't all about fighting, korra. 339 00:20:20,261 --> 00:20:21,888 When will you learn that? 340 00:20:21,971 --> 00:20:23,807 I have a match to go finish. 341 00:20:24,099 --> 00:20:28,645 The platypus bears win round 2. 342 00:20:28,937 --> 00:20:30,271 Round 3! 343 00:20:35,652 --> 00:20:37,194 The platypus bears come out of the gate 344 00:20:37,195 --> 00:20:39,155 and quickly go after the ferret brothers. 345 00:20:39,239 --> 00:20:42,199 They're corralled in the corner, wedged in the edge of zone 1, 346 00:20:42,200 --> 00:20:44,201 unable to come to the avatar's rescue. 347 00:20:44,202 --> 00:20:46,204 And, boy, does she need it! 348 00:20:51,751 --> 00:20:55,547 Looks like the avatar's pro-bending debut is going to be cut short. 349 00:20:55,964 --> 00:20:59,717 She's been pushed back to zone 3 and the water is calling her name. 350 00:20:59,884 --> 00:21:02,095 It's only a matter of time before... 351 00:21:02,178 --> 00:21:05,390 Hold the phone, stop the presses. She's still in the game, folks! 352 00:21:05,515 --> 00:21:07,725 And she's moving like an entirely different player! 353 00:21:07,809 --> 00:21:12,230 All of a sudden the platypus bears' strikes are only striking air! 354 00:21:13,231 --> 00:21:14,983 How about that? 355 00:21:17,026 --> 00:21:19,112 The platypus bears have no juice left, 356 00:21:19,195 --> 00:21:21,698 but mako and bolin are still fresh and juicy. 357 00:21:46,264 --> 00:21:47,557 Knockout! 358 00:21:47,640 --> 00:21:51,728 The fire ferrets come from way behind and steal the win. 359 00:21:51,811 --> 00:21:53,062 What an upset, folks. 360 00:21:53,146 --> 00:21:54,981 The rookies, avatar in tow, 361 00:21:55,064 --> 00:21:57,692 have nabbed a place in the championship tournament! 362 00:21:57,817 --> 00:21:59,777 I cannot believe it. 363 00:22:02,280 --> 00:22:03,406 - Yeah. - Yesl 364 00:22:04,407 --> 00:22:06,784 korra, what can I say? 365 00:22:06,868 --> 00:22:09,245 You really came alive in that last round. 366 00:22:09,329 --> 00:22:12,289 The way you dodged their attacks. You are a natural. 367 00:22:12,290 --> 00:22:15,251 Thanks, but I can't take all the credit. 368 00:22:15,335 --> 00:22:17,420 Someone else taught me those moves. 369 00:22:25,386 --> 00:22:29,306 I'm really sorry about everything I said. 370 00:22:29,307 --> 00:22:33,186 I was really frustrated with myself and I took it out on you. 371 00:22:33,311 --> 00:22:35,396 I think I owe you an apology, too. 372 00:22:35,480 --> 00:22:39,400 I was trying to teach you about Patience, but I lost mine. 373 00:22:39,526 --> 00:22:40,610 No hard feelings? 374 00:22:40,860 --> 00:22:42,445 Of course not. 375 00:22:42,570 --> 00:22:45,031 By the way, you were really good out there tonight. 376 00:22:45,114 --> 00:22:47,075 You moved just like an airbender. 377 00:22:47,158 --> 00:22:49,326 Wait, you stayed and watched? 378 00:22:49,327 --> 00:22:53,331 I did. Pro-bending turned out to be the perfect teaching tool for you. 379 00:22:56,793 --> 00:23:00,088 I'll see you tomorrow for airbending practice, bright and early! 380 00:23:00,171 --> 00:23:03,007 And by the way, I kind of permanentlyjoined the fire ferrets 381 00:23:03,091 --> 00:23:05,385 and we're playing in the tournament in a couple of weeks.