Looks like the Fire Ferrets
have ferreted out a last minute replacement Waterbender.
Let's see if she is another diamond in the rough,
like the brothers from the school of hard knocks.
Don't do anything too fancy or aggressive.
In fact, don't do anything.
Just try not to get knocked off the ring.
You got it, Captain.
Players!
Are you ready?
Ahh!
Woo hoo! Man overboard!
Fire Ferret Waterbender penalty!
Move back one zone!
What? Why?
You're only allowed to knock players
off the back of the ring, not over the sides.
Oh.
Whoops.
And we're back in action after that hiccup.
But I'm not so sure this replacement
player knows what she's doing.
Foul over the line!
Move back to Zone Three!
Ugh. I'll show you over the line.
The Platypus Bears take round one.
The Platypus Bears know a green player when they see one.
And they are focusing the brunt of defending on this poor girl.
Wait a minute.
Did that Waterbender just earthbend?
Foul! I think.
[laughing]
Did I see that right? Hold on, folks.
We're just waiting for the referee's official call.
But I think this replacement player could be...
Pardon me, Everyone.
But have you seen Korra this evening?
She's not in her room.
You've gotta be kidding me.
She's the Avatar folks! Playing in a pro bending match!
Can you believe that?
I'll get her myself!
The Avatar will be permitted to continue,
so long as, she solely bends water.
Ahh!
This girl, maybe the Avatar,
but she's no pro bender and the Platypus Bears
are intent on exploiting that weakness.
They're giving her their best
and her best ain't good enough to stop it!
Aaannd she's in the drink.
Oh hey, Tenzin.
I thought you didn't like coming to these matches.
Once again, you have flagrantly disobeyed my orders.
You were to stay on the island.
Let's go.
No, I am kind of in the middle of something.
I have tried my very best to get through to you
by being gentle and patient.
But clearly the only thing you respond to is force!
So, I am ordering you to come back to the temple right now!
Why?
So, I can sit around and meditate
about how bad I am at Airbending.
You know, I'm beginning to think there's a reason I haven't
been able to learn it, because maybe I don't even need it!
What? That is a ludicrous suggestion.
The Avatar needs to learn Airbending.
It is not optional!
No! This is what I need to learn!
Modern styles of fighting!
Being the Avatar isn't all about fighting, Korra!
When will you learn that?
I have a match to go finish.
The Platypus Bears win round two!
Round three!
The Platypus Bears come out of the gate
and quickly go after the Ferret Brothers
They're corralled in the corner, wedged in the edge of Zone One,
unable to come to the Avatar's rescue,
and boy, does she need it.
Looks like the Avatar's pro bending debut
is going to be cut short.
She's been pushed back to Zone Three
and the water is calling her name.
It's only a matter of time before... Hold the phone.
Stop the presses.
She's still in the game folks,
and she's moving like an entirely different player!
All of a sudden, the Platypus Bear strikes, only striking air!
How about that?
The Platypus Bears have no juice left.
But Mako and Bolin are still fresh and juicy.
- Knock out! - Woo hoo!
The Fire Ferrets come from way behind and steal the win!
What an upset, folks!
The rookies, Avatar in tow, has knabbed a place
in the Championship Tournament!
I cannot believe it!
- Ha ha! Yes! - Yeah!
Korra.
What can I say?
You really came alive in that last round.
The way you dodged their attacks.
You are a natural.
Thanks. But I can't take all the credit.
Someone else taught me those moves.