The Legend of Korra (2012–2014): Season 1, Episode 4 - The Voice in the Night - full transcript
Korra becomes part of Councilman Tarrlok's task force which aims to rid Republic City of the Equalists.
Earth.
Fire.
Air.
Water.
Only the Avatar can
master all four elements
and bring balance to the world.
Benders, be on alert!
After coming face to face with
Amon, leader of the Equalists,
Avatar Korra discovers
a terrifying truth!
This masked madman has the ability
to take away a person's bending,
permanently!
Benders of Republic City are
counting on their young Avatar.
But is she prepared to face
such a frightening foe?
After I take your bending away,
you will be nothing!
It's all right, Naga.
I just had a bad dream.
There is a madman running
around our beloved city,
threatening to tear it apart.
We need to create a task force
whose sole mission is to find
Amon and bring him to justice.
Absolutely not.
A move that aggressive would only
further divide benders and non-benders.
Tarrlok, I'm inclined to
agree with your proposal.
But who would even head
up such a task force?
It would be my honor and
privilege to accept such a duty.
This is just another one of your
ploys to gain more power, isn't it?
All I'm trying to do is help.
Think back.
Forty-two years ago,
Republic City was threatened
by another dangerous man,
Yakone.
Your father wasn't afraid
to deal with him head on.
This is a completely
different situation.
And how dare you compare
yourself to Avatar Aang!
Amon is not going to stop
with the bending Triads.
Eventually he will come
for all us benders,
our friends, our families.
Vote for this task force and I will
stop Amon before it's too late.
All in favor?
Good evening, my
fellow Equalists.
This is your leader, Amon.
As you have heard, the
Republic Council has voted
to make me public
enemy number one,
proving once again that the
bending oppressors of this city
will stop at nothing to
quash our revolution.
But we cannot be stopped, our
numbers grow stronger by the day.
You no longer have
to live in fear.
The time has come
for benders to experience fear.
No! I'm so sorry!
I didn't see you!
How could you not see me?
I mean, I was...
I was, I... I... That was...
Are you okay? Did I hurt you?
I am such an idiot.
Don't worry, I'm fine.
My brother hits me harder than
that every day in practice.
Wait, I recognize you.
You're Mako, right?
You play for the Fire Ferrets!
Yeah, that's me.
I am so embarrassed!
My name's Asami.
Let me make this
up to you somehow.
How about I treat you to dinner?
Tomorrow night, 8:00,
Kwong's Cuisine.
Kwong's?
I don't have any clothes nice
enough for a place that classy.
I'll take care of that. All
you need to do is show up.
So, it's a date?
Yeah, I guess so. I'll
see you tomorrow night.
We are grateful for
this delicious food,
for happiness, for
compassion and...
I'm not interrupting, am I?
This is my home, Tarrlok.
We're about to eat dinner.
Good, because I am
absolutely famished.
Airbenders never turn away a
hungry guest, am I right?
I suppose.
You must be the
famous Avatar Korra.
It is truly an honor.
I am Councilman Tarrlok,
representative from the
Northern Water Tribe.
Nice to meet you.
Why do you have three ponytails?
And how come you smell like a lady?
You're weird.
Well, aren't you
precocious?
So, I've been reading all about
your adventures in the papers.
Infiltrating Amon's rally,
now, that took some
real initiative.
Thanks. I think you're the first
authority figure in this city
who's happy I'm here.
Republic City is much better
off now that you've arrived.
Enough with the
flattery, Tarrlok.
What do you want from Korra?
Patience, Tenzin, I'm
getting to that.
As you may have heard,
I am assembling a task force
that will strike at the
heart of the revolution,
and I want you to join me.
- Really?
- What?
I need someone who will help
me attack Amon directly,
someone who is fearless
in the face of danger,
and that someone is you.
Join your task force?
I can't.
I must admit, I'm
rather surprised.
I thought you'd
jump at the chance
to help me lead the
charge against Amon.
Me, too.
I came to Republic City to finish
my Avatar training with Tenzin.
Right now, I just need
to focus on that.
Which is why this
opportunity is perfect.
You would get
on-the-job experience
while performing your
Avatar duty for the city.
Korra gave you her answer.
It's time for you to go.
Very well. But I'm not
giving up on you just yet.
You'll be hearing from me soon.
It has been a pleasure,
Avatar Korra.
Bye-bye, ponytail man!
Welcome to Kwong's
Cuisine, Master Mako.
"Master'?"
The scarf stays.
As you wish, sir.
This way, please.
I am such a big Pro-bending fan.
I caught all of your
matches this season.
All of them?
Honestly, there were a few
I wish you hadn't seen.
Don't be ridiculous.
You're amazing!
I can't wait to see you
play in the tournament.
Yeah, well... Maybe next year.
What do you mean?
You made it in.
It just isn't in the
cards for us right now.
Tell me, what's the problem?
We don't have the cash to ante
up for the championship pot.
So, it looks like we're
out of the running.
That's not fair.
Pardon me, Miss Sato.
Your main course.
Miss Sato?
You wouldn't happen to be
related to Hiroshi Sato,
creator of the Sato-mobile?
- Yeah, he's my dad.
- Get out of town!
I'm serious. You
want to meet him?
Meet the most successful captain of
industry in all of Republic City?
Yeah, I'll take you up on that.
Hello, fellow teammate!
Hey, Bolin.
Missed you at
practice this week.
Yeah, sorry about that.
It's all right. We're probably
out of the tournament anyway,
unless some money miraculously
drops out of the sky by tomorrow.
Anyway, reason I came by
was to give you this.
Thanks. What's this for?
I can't remember now.
Yeah, now I remember.
You saved me from Amon.
That? It was no big deal.
No big deal? Are you serious?
I was totally freaking out
when he was coming at me
with his creepy mask, all,
"I will take away your
bending forever!"
I mean, that is scary stuff.
I still can't sleep well.
Delivery for Avatar Korra!
Tarrlok sends his compliments and
urges you to reconsider his offer.
Tell him I haven't
changed my mind.
Who's this Tarrlok guy?
Is he bothering you?
'Cause I could have
a word with him.
No, it's not like that.
He's just some old guy who works
with Tenzin on the Council.
Good, good. That sounds better.
I like that better.
What do you think of my
little operation here?
It's very impressive, Mr. Sato.
Please, call me Hiroshi.
- So, I understand you're dirt poor.
- Well...
Young man, it is nothing
to be ashamed of.
I, too, came from
humble beginnings.
Why, when I was your age,
I was a mere 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 off the ground.
And I built the entire
Future Industries empire
from that one, selfless loan.
Dad, stop bragging. Just
tell Mako the good news.
What good news?
Well, my daughter passionately told
me all about your hard-earned success
in the Pro-bending Arena,
and about your team's current
financial stumbling block.
Now I'd hate to see
you lose your chance
at winning the championship,
just because you're
short a few yuans.
That's why I'm going to sponsor the
Fire Ferrets in the tournament!
- Are you serious?
- He's serious!
My dad's going to cover your
ante for the championship pot.
That... That is good news!
There's just one catch,
you all have to wear the Future
Industries logo on your uniforms.
I'll tattoo it on my
chest if you want, sir!
Thank you both so much!
I promise the Fire Ferrets will
make the most of this opportunity!
Out of the way, Daddy!
We're driving here!
I see Tarrlok's gifts are getting
more and more extravagant.
Yeah, that guy doesn't know
how to take no for an answer.
Korra, are you doing all right?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Why don't you take a break?
I'm glad you turned
down Tarrlok,
but I just wanted to make sure your
decision was for the right reason.
I'm just really focused on my
airbending right now is all.
Right, that's what you said.
You know, it's
okay to be scared.
The whole city is frightened
by what's been going on.
The important thing is
to talk about our fears.
Because if we don't, they can
throw us out of balance.
I'm always here for you,
if you want to talk.
Avatar Korra, I have
something for you.
It doesn't matter how
many gifts Tarrlok sends,
I'm not joining his task force.
It's not a gift,
it's an invitation!
To what?
Tarrlok is throwing a
gala in your honor.
All of Republic City's movers
and shakers will be there.
The Councilman humbly
requests your attendance.
I can't believe
this is all for me.
I'm not sure what
Tarrlok's plotting,
but keep your guard up.
It's not like him to throw a
party just for the fun of it.
So glad you could make
it, Avatar Korra.
If you'll excuse us, the
city awaits its hero.
Meelo, no! That is not a toilet!
Oh, dear.
Korra, it is my
pleasure to introduce
Republic City's most famous
industrialist, Hiroshi Sato.
Nice to meet you.
We're all expecting
great things from you.
Right. Greatness.
Hey, Korra.
This is my daughter, Asami.
It's lovely to meet you. Mako
told me so much about you.
Really? Because he hasn't
mentioned you at all.
How did you two meet?
Asami crashed into
him on her moped.
What? Are you okay?
I'm fine. More than fine!
Mr. Sato agreed to
sponsor our team.
We're back in the tournament!
Isn't that great?
Yeah, terrific.
Chief Beifong, I believe you and
Avatar Korra have already met.
Just because the city's
throwing you this big to-do,
don't think you're
something special.
You've done absolutely
nothing to deserve this.
If you'd be so kind, they
just have a couple questions.
But...
Avatar Korra, you witnessed Amon take
away people's bending firsthand.
How serious a
threat does he pose
to the innocent citizens
of Republic City?
I think... He presents
a real problem.
Then why have you refused to
join Tarrlok's task force?
As the Avatar, shouldn't
you be going after Amon?
Well... I...
Why are you backing
away from this fight?
What? No. I've never backed
away from anything in my life.
You promised to serve this city.
Aren't you going back
on that promise now?
Do you think Pro-bending is more
important than fighting the revolution?
How do you think Avatar Aang
would have handled this?
Are you afraid of Amon?
I'm not afraid of anybody!
If the city needs me, then...
I'll join Tarrlok's task
force and help fight Amon.
There's your headline, folks!
My fellow task force deputies,
tonight we will execute a raid
on an underground
Chi-blocker training camp
located in the Dragon
Flats borough.
According to my sources,
there is a cellar
underneath this bookstore
where Equalists train
Chi-blocking in secret.
I'm going after those two!
Nice timing. Thanks, Tarrlok.
We make a good team, Avatar.
Yeah, we do!
No Korra for practice again?
Doesn't look like it.
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!
Question for the Avatar.
Amon remains at large.
Why have you failed
to locate him?
You wanna know why?
Because Amon is hiding in
the shadows like a coward!
Amon, I challenge you to a duel!
No task force, no Chi-blockers.
Just the two of us, tonight at midnight
on Avatar Aang Memorial island.
Let's cut to the chase
and settle this thing,
if you're man enough to face me!
I know it sounds
weird to say this,
but I'm really glad I
hit you with my moped.
Me, too.
I forgot to ask,
why didn't you accept the new silk
scarf I bought for you last week?
- You didn't like it?
- No, it was really nice. But...
This scarf was my father's, and
it's all I have left of him.
I just feel like...
Like it keeps me safe.
I'm so sorry. I lost my
mother when I was very young.
I feel so safe with you.
Korra, this is madness.
Don't try to stop me,
and don't follow me!
I have to face Amon alone.
This is all your doing!
I tried to talk her out of it,
too, but she's made up her mind.
We'll be watching
the island closely.
If anything goes wrong,
I have a fleet of police
airships ready to swoop down.
Guess you're a no-show, Amon.
Who's scared now?
I received your
invitation, young Avatar.
Our showdown, while
inevitable, is premature.
Although it would be
the simplest thing
for me to take away
your bending right now,
I won't.
You'd only become a martyr.
Benders of every nation would rally
behind your untimely demise.
But I assure you, I have a plan,
and I'm saving you for last.
Then you'll get your duel,
and I will destroy you.
- Aang...
- Korra!
Korra, are you all right? What happened?
Was Amon here?
Yeah. He ambushed me.
Did he... Did he take
your bending away?
No. I'm okay.
Thank goodness.
I was so terrified!
I felt so helpless!
It's all right, the
nightmare is over.
You... You were right.
I've been scared
this whole time.
I've never felt like
this before and...
Tenzin, I don't know what to do!
Admitting your fears is the
first and most difficult step
in overcoming them.
Fire.
Air.
Water.
Only the Avatar can
master all four elements
and bring balance to the world.
Benders, be on alert!
After coming face to face with
Amon, leader of the Equalists,
Avatar Korra discovers
a terrifying truth!
This masked madman has the ability
to take away a person's bending,
permanently!
Benders of Republic City are
counting on their young Avatar.
But is she prepared to face
such a frightening foe?
After I take your bending away,
you will be nothing!
It's all right, Naga.
I just had a bad dream.
There is a madman running
around our beloved city,
threatening to tear it apart.
We need to create a task force
whose sole mission is to find
Amon and bring him to justice.
Absolutely not.
A move that aggressive would only
further divide benders and non-benders.
Tarrlok, I'm inclined to
agree with your proposal.
But who would even head
up such a task force?
It would be my honor and
privilege to accept such a duty.
This is just another one of your
ploys to gain more power, isn't it?
All I'm trying to do is help.
Think back.
Forty-two years ago,
Republic City was threatened
by another dangerous man,
Yakone.
Your father wasn't afraid
to deal with him head on.
This is a completely
different situation.
And how dare you compare
yourself to Avatar Aang!
Amon is not going to stop
with the bending Triads.
Eventually he will come
for all us benders,
our friends, our families.
Vote for this task force and I will
stop Amon before it's too late.
All in favor?
Good evening, my
fellow Equalists.
This is your leader, Amon.
As you have heard, the
Republic Council has voted
to make me public
enemy number one,
proving once again that the
bending oppressors of this city
will stop at nothing to
quash our revolution.
But we cannot be stopped, our
numbers grow stronger by the day.
You no longer have
to live in fear.
The time has come
for benders to experience fear.
No! I'm so sorry!
I didn't see you!
How could you not see me?
I mean, I was...
I was, I... I... That was...
Are you okay? Did I hurt you?
I am such an idiot.
Don't worry, I'm fine.
My brother hits me harder than
that every day in practice.
Wait, I recognize you.
You're Mako, right?
You play for the Fire Ferrets!
Yeah, that's me.
I am so embarrassed!
My name's Asami.
Let me make this
up to you somehow.
How about I treat you to dinner?
Tomorrow night, 8:00,
Kwong's Cuisine.
Kwong's?
I don't have any clothes nice
enough for a place that classy.
I'll take care of that. All
you need to do is show up.
So, it's a date?
Yeah, I guess so. I'll
see you tomorrow night.
We are grateful for
this delicious food,
for happiness, for
compassion and...
I'm not interrupting, am I?
This is my home, Tarrlok.
We're about to eat dinner.
Good, because I am
absolutely famished.
Airbenders never turn away a
hungry guest, am I right?
I suppose.
You must be the
famous Avatar Korra.
It is truly an honor.
I am Councilman Tarrlok,
representative from the
Northern Water Tribe.
Nice to meet you.
Why do you have three ponytails?
And how come you smell like a lady?
You're weird.
Well, aren't you
precocious?
So, I've been reading all about
your adventures in the papers.
Infiltrating Amon's rally,
now, that took some
real initiative.
Thanks. I think you're the first
authority figure in this city
who's happy I'm here.
Republic City is much better
off now that you've arrived.
Enough with the
flattery, Tarrlok.
What do you want from Korra?
Patience, Tenzin, I'm
getting to that.
As you may have heard,
I am assembling a task force
that will strike at the
heart of the revolution,
and I want you to join me.
- Really?
- What?
I need someone who will help
me attack Amon directly,
someone who is fearless
in the face of danger,
and that someone is you.
Join your task force?
I can't.
I must admit, I'm
rather surprised.
I thought you'd
jump at the chance
to help me lead the
charge against Amon.
Me, too.
I came to Republic City to finish
my Avatar training with Tenzin.
Right now, I just need
to focus on that.
Which is why this
opportunity is perfect.
You would get
on-the-job experience
while performing your
Avatar duty for the city.
Korra gave you her answer.
It's time for you to go.
Very well. But I'm not
giving up on you just yet.
You'll be hearing from me soon.
It has been a pleasure,
Avatar Korra.
Bye-bye, ponytail man!
Welcome to Kwong's
Cuisine, Master Mako.
"Master'?"
The scarf stays.
As you wish, sir.
This way, please.
I am such a big Pro-bending fan.
I caught all of your
matches this season.
All of them?
Honestly, there were a few
I wish you hadn't seen.
Don't be ridiculous.
You're amazing!
I can't wait to see you
play in the tournament.
Yeah, well... Maybe next year.
What do you mean?
You made it in.
It just isn't in the
cards for us right now.
Tell me, what's the problem?
We don't have the cash to ante
up for the championship pot.
So, it looks like we're
out of the running.
That's not fair.
Pardon me, Miss Sato.
Your main course.
Miss Sato?
You wouldn't happen to be
related to Hiroshi Sato,
creator of the Sato-mobile?
- Yeah, he's my dad.
- Get out of town!
I'm serious. You
want to meet him?
Meet the most successful captain of
industry in all of Republic City?
Yeah, I'll take you up on that.
Hello, fellow teammate!
Hey, Bolin.
Missed you at
practice this week.
Yeah, sorry about that.
It's all right. We're probably
out of the tournament anyway,
unless some money miraculously
drops out of the sky by tomorrow.
Anyway, reason I came by
was to give you this.
Thanks. What's this for?
I can't remember now.
Yeah, now I remember.
You saved me from Amon.
That? It was no big deal.
No big deal? Are you serious?
I was totally freaking out
when he was coming at me
with his creepy mask, all,
"I will take away your
bending forever!"
I mean, that is scary stuff.
I still can't sleep well.
Delivery for Avatar Korra!
Tarrlok sends his compliments and
urges you to reconsider his offer.
Tell him I haven't
changed my mind.
Who's this Tarrlok guy?
Is he bothering you?
'Cause I could have
a word with him.
No, it's not like that.
He's just some old guy who works
with Tenzin on the Council.
Good, good. That sounds better.
I like that better.
What do you think of my
little operation here?
It's very impressive, Mr. Sato.
Please, call me Hiroshi.
- So, I understand you're dirt poor.
- Well...
Young man, it is nothing
to be ashamed of.
I, too, came from
humble beginnings.
Why, when I was your age,
I was a mere 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 off the ground.
And I built the entire
Future Industries empire
from that one, selfless loan.
Dad, stop bragging. Just
tell Mako the good news.
What good news?
Well, my daughter passionately told
me all about your hard-earned success
in the Pro-bending Arena,
and about your team's current
financial stumbling block.
Now I'd hate to see
you lose your chance
at winning the championship,
just because you're
short a few yuans.
That's why I'm going to sponsor the
Fire Ferrets in the tournament!
- Are you serious?
- He's serious!
My dad's going to cover your
ante for the championship pot.
That... That is good news!
There's just one catch,
you all have to wear the Future
Industries logo on your uniforms.
I'll tattoo it on my
chest if you want, sir!
Thank you both so much!
I promise the Fire Ferrets will
make the most of this opportunity!
Out of the way, Daddy!
We're driving here!
I see Tarrlok's gifts are getting
more and more extravagant.
Yeah, that guy doesn't know
how to take no for an answer.
Korra, are you doing all right?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Why don't you take a break?
I'm glad you turned
down Tarrlok,
but I just wanted to make sure your
decision was for the right reason.
I'm just really focused on my
airbending right now is all.
Right, that's what you said.
You know, it's
okay to be scared.
The whole city is frightened
by what's been going on.
The important thing is
to talk about our fears.
Because if we don't, they can
throw us out of balance.
I'm always here for you,
if you want to talk.
Avatar Korra, I have
something for you.
It doesn't matter how
many gifts Tarrlok sends,
I'm not joining his task force.
It's not a gift,
it's an invitation!
To what?
Tarrlok is throwing a
gala in your honor.
All of Republic City's movers
and shakers will be there.
The Councilman humbly
requests your attendance.
I can't believe
this is all for me.
I'm not sure what
Tarrlok's plotting,
but keep your guard up.
It's not like him to throw a
party just for the fun of it.
So glad you could make
it, Avatar Korra.
If you'll excuse us, the
city awaits its hero.
Meelo, no! That is not a toilet!
Oh, dear.
Korra, it is my
pleasure to introduce
Republic City's most famous
industrialist, Hiroshi Sato.
Nice to meet you.
We're all expecting
great things from you.
Right. Greatness.
Hey, Korra.
This is my daughter, Asami.
It's lovely to meet you. Mako
told me so much about you.
Really? Because he hasn't
mentioned you at all.
How did you two meet?
Asami crashed into
him on her moped.
What? Are you okay?
I'm fine. More than fine!
Mr. Sato agreed to
sponsor our team.
We're back in the tournament!
Isn't that great?
Yeah, terrific.
Chief Beifong, I believe you and
Avatar Korra have already met.
Just because the city's
throwing you this big to-do,
don't think you're
something special.
You've done absolutely
nothing to deserve this.
If you'd be so kind, they
just have a couple questions.
But...
Avatar Korra, you witnessed Amon take
away people's bending firsthand.
How serious a
threat does he pose
to the innocent citizens
of Republic City?
I think... He presents
a real problem.
Then why have you refused to
join Tarrlok's task force?
As the Avatar, shouldn't
you be going after Amon?
Well... I...
Why are you backing
away from this fight?
What? No. I've never backed
away from anything in my life.
You promised to serve this city.
Aren't you going back
on that promise now?
Do you think Pro-bending is more
important than fighting the revolution?
How do you think Avatar Aang
would have handled this?
Are you afraid of Amon?
I'm not afraid of anybody!
If the city needs me, then...
I'll join Tarrlok's task
force and help fight Amon.
There's your headline, folks!
My fellow task force deputies,
tonight we will execute a raid
on an underground
Chi-blocker training camp
located in the Dragon
Flats borough.
According to my sources,
there is a cellar
underneath this bookstore
where Equalists train
Chi-blocking in secret.
I'm going after those two!
Nice timing. Thanks, Tarrlok.
We make a good team, Avatar.
Yeah, we do!
No Korra for practice again?
Doesn't look like it.
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!
Question for the Avatar.
Amon remains at large.
Why have you failed
to locate him?
You wanna know why?
Because Amon is hiding in
the shadows like a coward!
Amon, I challenge you to a duel!
No task force, no Chi-blockers.
Just the two of us, tonight at midnight
on Avatar Aang Memorial island.
Let's cut to the chase
and settle this thing,
if you're man enough to face me!
I know it sounds
weird to say this,
but I'm really glad I
hit you with my moped.
Me, too.
I forgot to ask,
why didn't you accept the new silk
scarf I bought for you last week?
- You didn't like it?
- No, it was really nice. But...
This scarf was my father's, and
it's all I have left of him.
I just feel like...
Like it keeps me safe.
I'm so sorry. I lost my
mother when I was very young.
I feel so safe with you.
Korra, this is madness.
Don't try to stop me,
and don't follow me!
I have to face Amon alone.
This is all your doing!
I tried to talk her out of it,
too, but she's made up her mind.
We'll be watching
the island closely.
If anything goes wrong,
I have a fleet of police
airships ready to swoop down.
Guess you're a no-show, Amon.
Who's scared now?
I received your
invitation, young Avatar.
Our showdown, while
inevitable, is premature.
Although it would be
the simplest thing
for me to take away
your bending right now,
I won't.
You'd only become a martyr.
Benders of every nation would rally
behind your untimely demise.
But I assure you, I have a plan,
and I'm saving you for last.
Then you'll get your duel,
and I will destroy you.
- Aang...
- Korra!
Korra, are you all right? What happened?
Was Amon here?
Yeah. He ambushed me.
Did he... Did he take
your bending away?
No. I'm okay.
Thank goodness.
I was so terrified!
I felt so helpless!
It's all right, the
nightmare is over.
You... You were right.
I've been scared
this whole time.
I've never felt like
this before and...
Tenzin, I don't know what to do!
Admitting your fears is the
first and most difficult step
in overcoming them.