Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender is created by Michael DiMartino & Brian Konzieko and owned by Nickelodeon.
Rewrite of "The Guru;" originally written by ATLA's creators.
"Previously on Avatar, after reuniting and convincing the Earth King there really is a war, the group splits up. Katara and Momo stayed and made plans for the invasion, while Aang took Sokka to Chameleon Bay to see his dad and took Toph to meet her mom, while he was on his way to meet the Guru on Appa. Meanwhile, Zuko recoverd from a fever and struggled with himself after giving up on the Blue Spirit and freeing Appa," said Avatar Roku.
Aang has arrived at the Eastern Air Temple and with Guru Pathik's guidance has unlocked all the chakras but one.
"Aang to master the Avatar State, you must open all the chakras. Surrender yourself," said Guru Pathik.
"Okay, I'll try," Aang said unsure.
"Now think of your attachments and let them go," said Guru Pathik.
Aang pictured Katara in front of him and it vanished and he saw space.
"Let the pure cosmic energy flow," said Guru Pathik.
Aang floated in space above the planet and saw a massive spectral figure of himself in the Avatar State with a path that lead toward a sphere in his hands. Aang headed slowly down the path, then he saw a vision of Katara being arrested by the Dai Li. He stopped, but then he remembered Katara telling him that she believes he can save the world. He decided to run forward and master the Avatar State. He let go of his attachment to Katara and apologized to her. Then he came out of the Avatar State.
"I've mastered it. Now, I must save my friends," said Aang.
"Good luck, Aang. I know you can do it," said Guru Pathik with confidence.
Meanwhile, Toph has escaped the metal box that Xin Fu and Master Yu had trapped her in.
"It is a trick," said Master Yu.
"There is a giant hole in the box. How is that a trick?" Xin Fu replied. Toph came up from behind them and pushed them into the box and used metalbending to shut it and trap them inside.
"I am the greatest earthbender there is and don't you two dunderheads forget it," Toph announced. Toph created an earth wave to travel back to Ba Sing Se.
"I am going to be stuck in here forever with you, aren't I?" Xin Fu asked.
"I have to go to the bathroom," Master Yu replied.
Xin Fu banged his head against the metal wall.
Sokka reunited with his father and they were planning an attack.
"Ready to knock some Fire Nation heads?" Hakoda asked.
"You don't know how much this means to me, Dad. I'll make you proud and finally prove what a great warrior I am," Sokka said earnestly.
"Sokka, you don't have to prove anything to me," Hakoda reassured Sokka as he put his hand on Sokka's shoulder. "I am already proud of you, and I've always known you were a great warrior."
"Really?" Sokka asked.
"Why do you think I trusted you to look after our tribe when I left?"
As they headed back to the ships the heard Appa grunt and turned toward the sound. Appa landed.
"This can't be good news," said Sokka apprehensively.
Meanwhile, Azula's plans have started to unfold.
"What's this about?" Azula asked outraged. "Your agents show up in the middle of the night and drag me down here. You will not treat a Kyoshi warrior this way!" Azula exclaimed as she struggled against her captors.
"But you are not a Kyoshi warrior, are you?" Long Feng asked in a sinister tone. Then he got up and said, "Princess Azula of the Fire Nation."
Azula stopped struggling and asked, "What do you want?"
"I want to make a deal. It's time I regain control of Ba Sing Se. And you have something I need," Long Feng replied.
"Oh?"
"The Earth King's trust," said Long Feng.
"Why should I help you?" Azula asked warily.
"Because I can get you the Avatar," said Long Feng.
"I'm listening," said Azula. They both smile wickedly.
Meanwhile, Iroh and Zuko have been hard at work serving and making tea at the Jasmine Dragon.
"A message from the Royal Palace," said a messenger.
Iroh took the message and read it.
"I...I can't believe it," said Iroh who was overcome with emotion.
"What is it Uncle?" Zuko asked as he walked over.
"Great news! We've been invited to serve the Earth King tea!" Iroh exclaimed in happiness. Iroh walked off excitedly while Zuko watched with a smile.
Azula was lead away by the Dai Li and smiled cruelly.
To Be Continued...
AN: Most of this is based on the transcript.