Korra, Tenzin, and a couple more airbenders are on Oogi's back headed for the Spirit portal, with Korra determined to assure the spirits that she will be the neutral party after the fight one day earlier. However, as they fly through the portal, they find the Spirit World barren, with all the flowers that were previously growing in the field now dead. Korra is surprised to learn this, and Tenzin comforts her, saying that he knew the place was special to her and Asami. Meanwhile, Jinora has started meditating, while Kai is wondering aloud who would be powerful enough to do this and why. Korra reasons it's the spirits trying to send a message to every human who comes through the portal, warning them to stay out of their world.