Chapter 3: Reunion

(Disclaimer! I own nothing of Korra or Kirby!)

Kuzon was at the Republic City Park working on some art while Zoe was working on some new gear ideas.

He was drawing a picture of the park in the evening.

"Who would've guessed that art is my key to inspiration for new songs?" He asked.

"Sometimes I wonder how you have so many gifts," Zoe said.

He set his art book down and saw a familiar face.

It was none other than Avatar Korra.

"Korra?" Kuzon asked.

She got a look at Kuzon.

"Kuzon… is it really?" She asked.

She came closer to him.

She then hugged him tight lifting him up.

"Kuzon!" She said, "Where have you been?!"

She set him down.

"Look at you," Kuzon said, "The avatar."

"Well look at you!" Korra said, "What on earth did you do to you hair?"

"Korra its so good to see you," Kuzon said.

They stopped hugging.

"How long have you been in Republic City?" Korra asked.

"For about a few years now," Kuzon said, "What have you been up to."

"Avatar business, pro bending, etc etc," Korra said, "And you?"

"Music, and art," Kuzon said, "And still trying to bend an element."

"Well you still have those gauntlets," Korra said.

"Yeah," Kuzon said.

"Did you hear about this vigillante, Knuckle Joe?" Korra said, "He's really doing this city a favor by helping out."

"Yea he's quite the hero," Kuzon said, "In fact he inspired me to make those gauntlets."

"I also heard about your brother," said Korra with a sad look, "I'm really sorry about what happened."

"Its ok," Kuzon said, "Seeing you made it better. Its like…."

"A broken leg instantly gets better when someone special in your life appears," Korra said.

She didn't notice but Kuzon was starting to blush.

"Uh….." He managed to say.

Something rang Korra's mind.

"Oh SHIT!" She said startling him.

"What?" Kuzon said.

"I just remembered something, its a good thing I found you!" She said, "Come on!"

She grabbed Kuzon's hand and led him to the battle arena.

"What's going on?" Asked Kuzon.

One of Korra's teammates, Bolin appeared.

"Korra you made it, and who's that?" He asked.

"I'm Kuzon Tao," Kuzon said bowing to him.

"And I'm his sister, Zoe," Zoe said introducing herself.

"So our member Mako broke his arm before tonight's match, and we've been looking for a replacement."

"Asami's fiance?" Zoe asked.

"Correct," Bolin asked, "Wait how do you know her?"

"I'm her apprentice and I help her make inventions for Future Industries," answered Zoe.

"And we figured since you have those gauntlets you can help us out," said Korra.

"But wouldn't that be considered cheating?" Kuzon asked.

"Not exactly," said Korra, "As long as you bend the right element."

"Well I'm more than happy to help," said Kuzon.

"Good," said Korra, "The match is tonight and we're going up against the Beezo bulls."

"I heard those guys are tough," Kuzon said.

"One more thing," Korra said, "You'll need this."

She pulled out the uniform.

"….I'm not wearing that," he said.

Later that evening he was coming out in the uniform.

"And it looks like The Fire Ferrits managed to find someone to fill in for Mako!" Said the announcer, "Its gonna be one hell of a match today!"

"This should be a good way to practice your moves," Zoe said, "Remember your training."

"Round 1 begins!" Said the announcer.

Two of the beezo bulls started attacking.

Korra and Bolin were dodging each attack.

Kuzon was evading the other firebender.

The other members were trying to knock him out.

He remembered training to dodge like an airbender.

"My turn," Kuzon said.

He did the Vulcan jab throwing multiple fire punches.

Korra was amazed at what she was seeing.

"I've seen firebending up close but nothing like this!" Said the announcer.

The waterbender from the other team attempted to distract Kuzon but Bolin was one step ahead of him.

He knocked him out of the ring.

"Thanks Bolin!" Kuzon said.

"Don't mention it," Bolin said.

Korra knocked the other two down a side.

"Alright let's make this quick!" Korra said.

The firebender had his sights on Korra and aimed at her.

"Korra watch out!" Kuzon said.

He jumped in the way taking the blow for her but surprisingly wasn't knocked back.

Kuzon quickly got back up.

"Try this one for size," he said, "Rising Break!"

He charged up a fireball and released it pushing the firebender out of the ring.

"Whoa," Korra said, "Where did you learn to fight like that?"

"You teaching me those self defense moves paid off," Kuzon said as he helped Korra up, "Now come on, we got a match to win!"

"The Fire Ferrets are certainly cooking up the competition," the announcer said, and this new firebender despite not being an actual bender is putting on quite the show!"

"See, they're all cool with you not actually bending," Korra said.

The earthbender shot two rocks at Kuzon and he sensed it.

He did a kick releasing fire and breaking the stones.

He then did another rising break pushing him out the ring.

"KNOCKOUT!" Said the announcer, "The Fire Ferrits win!"

Kuzon raised his hands in victory.

In the changing room, Korra gave him a hug.

"You were awesome out there!" Korra said.

Mako and Asami came in to congratulate them.

"Nice job out there," Asami said hugging Korra.

"Thanks for covering for me mate," said Mako, "My name's Mako."

"Kuzon," Kuzon said introducing himself.

"The Fire Ferrets are off to a good start thanks to this great bender," Korra said looking at him.

Kuzon was blushing again.

The next day he was rehearsing with us.

"So you actually did a pro bending match with the avatar?" Kanji asked.

"That's right," answered Kuzon, "She just asked me for my help and I did it."

"Looks like you did her a big favor," I said, "But game on everybody cause I got us a show."

"When?" Anana asked.

"Saturday afternoon, at the first match of the Battle of The Bands!" I said, "One of my friends found out I was in a band and they pointed me to this poster."

I showed it to them.

"Alright," Kuzon said, "More publicity!"

Korra tapped on the garage.

"Korra?!" Asked Kuzon.

He opened the door.

"Guys, this is my best friend Korra," said Kuzon, "We've known each other since we were toddlers."

"Hi," said Korra introducing herself.

"Korra, that's Anana, Kanji, and Saria," Kuzon said introducing us.

"Looks like your dream is gonna come true, you're playing with a cool band," said Korra, "I heard you from outside."

Kuzon blushed.

Anana and i smiled knowing what was going on.

"So what brings you by?" Asked Kuzon.

"I just wanted to ask if you were free on Saturday," Korra answered.

"Me?" Asked Kuzon surprised.

"No her," Korra said pointing at me.

"Er….." I said.

"Oh spirits, yes, you!" Korra said looking at Kuzon.

"Well, we do have that battle of the bands match, but afterwards yeah I'm free," he answered.

"Also another thing," Korra said, "Remember years ago when you told me that you liked me?"

"I do," he answered.

"Did you mean, you 'like me' like me, or just like me?" Asked Korra.

"Well… I've always 'liked you' liked you," said Kuzon.

"Cool," Korra said, "I'd like to return the favor for you helping me out, so, let's you and me have a date…. I mean if that's alright?"

"Huh? Yeah!" Kuzon said, "I mean… that's cool."

"Yeah," said Korra, "As a matter of fact I like you too."

Kuzon smiled.

"And i'm also gonna make it to the battle of the bands match," said Korra, "We can have our date afterwards."

"Sweet," Kuzon said.

"Well I'm gonna leave you guys to it," Korra said, "But before I go…."

She turned around and gave Kuzon a small but tender kiss on the cheek.

"That's for helping out my team," Korra said before kissing him again on the forehead, "And that's for luck."

She smiled and walked away.

Kuzon's face was red.

"Someone's in love," I said in a singsong voice.

"Shut up," he said.