I don't own Atla only my OC Raiden.
Aaahhh! Oof! said Aang.
Aang, who watches as the intricate Fire Temple door opens, revealing the glowing Aang hovering behind it. Cut to a close up of the glowing Aang, his clothing billowing in the wind. Cut to a close up of his face, an angry scowl on it. He opens his mouth and fire shoots out, he performs a strike with his hand, causing the ground beneath the real Aang to melt. He falls into the chasm. He lands on the deck of a Fire Nation ship. glowing Aang, who is surrounded by blue light. He raises an arm, ready to strike. the real Aang, who watches as the water spirit mimics the action. The spirit strikes the ship. Cut to the glowing Aang, who once again does the striking motion that he used to break the ground beneath Aang before.
Aang gasps awake and breathes hard. He is in a fur hammock beneath the deck of a ship. Cut to a scene of the entire room. Four such hammocks, two on each side, are in the room. Aang sits on the upper left, with Katara lying asleep in the lower right. He jumps down from his hammock. he climbs a ladder with Katara.
Aang? said Katara.
What's the matter Katara? asks Raiden
It's Aang said Katara
Do you want to talk about it said Katara?
Nah. Just a nightmare said Aang.
Aang you know we're here for you said Raiden.
I was in the Avatar state, but I was outside my body watching myself. It was scary. I was scary said Aang.
The next morning
Master Pakku is on the deck of the ship with several other men from the Northern Water Tribe. He reaches into a bag and pulls out a triangle-shaped amulet.
Katara, I want you to have this. This amulet contains water from the Spirit Oasis. The water has unique properties. Don't lose it said Pakku.
Thank you, Master Pakku said Katara.
Then Raiden steps forward.
Raiden this an advanced Waterbending scroll and an advanced Firebending scroll said Pakku.
Wait you know said Raiden.
I saw you Firebending on top of the wall but I could tell you were different from the rest of the firebenders Pakku.
Plus I did I little research before we left and found that your white fire is found in a Firebender once every 1,000 years said Pakku.
Wow! didn't know that and I spent years researching my white fire at the crescent island temple said Raiden.
Aang, these scrolls will help you master waterbending, but remember they're no substitute for real masters said Pakku.
care, son said Pakku.
Pakku pats Sokka's arm, giving him nothing. Sokka's expression becomes very dejected and embarrassed.
Fly straight to the Earth Kingdom base to the east of here. General Fong will provide you with an escort to Omashu. There you'll be safe to begin your earthbending training with King Bumi said Pakku.
Appa, yip! yip! said Aang.
Aang pulls the reigns and Appa lifts Pakku waves goodbye.
Say hi to Gran Gran for me! said Katara.
Scene changes to a bathhouse.
Aaahhh... this is what I've been missing. Who knew floating on a piece of driftwood for three weeks with no food or water and sea vultures waiting to pluck out your liver could make one so tense? said Iroh.
He casts a glance at Zuko and walks over to sit beside him on the floor
I see. It's the anniversary, isn't it? asks Iroh.
Three years ago today I was banished. I lost it all. I want it back. I want the Avatar, I want my honor, I want my throne. I want my father not to think I'm worthless said Zuko.
I'm sure he doesn't! Why would he banish you if he didn't care? said Iroh.
Erg... that came out wrong, didn't it? said Iroh.
Scene changes to Azula's ship
Cut to Azula's warship. Two lines of red armor-clad Fire Nation soldiers are standing on the deck, and fall to their knees as the elaborate cabin opens at the edge of the ship. four servants carrying a curtained platform between the lines of soldiers. They stop at the top of the stairs and pull apart the curtains, revealing Azula. She examines her soldiers. She raises a hand, then looks at the two rows. They rise and she begins to walk between them.
My brother and my uncle have disgraced the Fire Lord and brought shame on all of us. You may have mixed feelings about attacking members of the royal family; I understand. But I assure you, if you hesitate, I will not hesitate to bring you down. Dismissed said Azula.
Princess, I'm afraid the tides will not allow us to bring the ship into port before nightfall said the captain.
I'm sorry, Captain, but I do not know much about the tides. Can you explain something to me? said Azula.
Of course, Your Highness said the captain.
Do the tides command this ship? asks Azula.
Uh... I'm afraid I do not understand said the captain.
You said the tides would not allow us to bring the ship in. Do the tides command this ship? said Azula.
No, Princess said the Captain.
And if I were to have you thrown overboard, would the tides think twice about smashing you against the rocky shore? said Azula.
No, Princess said the Captain.
Well, then, maybe you should worry less about the tides who've already made up their mind about killing you and worry more about me, who's still mulling it over said Azula.
I'll pull us in said the captain.
Scene changes to the Kids.
Sokka leans on the edge looking bored, then suddenly stands up, looking excited.
There it is! said Sokka.
Welcome, Avatar Aang! said, General Fong.
I am General Fong. And welcome to all of you, great heroes! Appa, Momo, brave Sokka, the mighty Katara, the powerful Raiden said, General Fong.
"Mighty Katara"? I like that said Katara.
What's this guy up to? said Raiden.
Fireworks explode behind them, and the three turn to look at them. A group of four Earthbenders steps forward, lifting small, green orbs from the ground and launching them into the air with their fists. Cut to a wide view of the tower with fireworks in the background. Cut back to Aang, Katara, and Sokka, who looks amazed but Raiden is not so sure.
Not bad, not bad said Sokka.
Inside of the base. The room is large, with green-lit columns on each side of a central walkway. A desk is seen at the far end, with a large banner showing a green circle and a brown square inside of it hanging from the ceiling. Aang, Sokka, and Katara sit in the center of the room on a mat, with Fong at the desk.
Avatar Aang, we were all amazed at the stories of how you single-handedly wiped out an entire Fire Navy fleet at the North Pole.I can't imagine what it feels like to wield such devastating power. It's an awesome responsibility said, General Fong.
I try not to think about it too much said Aang.
Avatar... you're ready to face the Fire Lord now said, General Fong.
What?! No, I'm not! said Aang.
Cut to the four friends.
Aang still needs to master all four elements said Katara.
Why? With the kind of power he possesses—power enough to destroy hundreds of battleships in a matter of minutes—he could defeat the Fire Lord now said, General Fong.
But, sir, the thing is Aang can only do those things when he's in the Avatar state said Sokka.
See, it's this special state where—said Aang.
I'm well aware. Your eyes and tattoos glow and you're able to summon unbelievable power. Without you, we'd be slaughtered before we even reach their shores. But with you leading the way as the ultimate weapon, we could cut a swath right through to the heart of the Fire Nation said, General Fong.
Right... but I'm don't know how to get in or out of the Avatar state, much less what to do once I'm there said Aang.
Yeah, it takes years for an Avatar to master the Avatar state said Raiden.
So it's decided then. I'll help you figure out how to get into the Avatar state, and then you'll face your destiny said, General Fong.
No, nothing's decided. We already have a plan. Aang's pursuing his destiny his way said Katara.
That's right if you think the Avatar state alone will stop my dad then you're nuts said Raiden.
Well, while you take your time learning the elements, the war goes on. May I show you something said, General Fong.
That's the infirmary, and those soldiers are the lucky ones. They came back. Every day the Fire Nation takes lives. People are dying, Aang! You could end it, now! Think about, General Fong.
Scene changes to Azula's ship
Almost perfect said Elder 1.
One hair out of place said Elder 2.
Almost' isn't good enough! said Azula
Scene changes back to the base.
General Fong? said Aang.
Come in, Aang. Have you thought about our discussion? said, General Fong.
I'm in I'll fight the Fire Lord said Aang.
I told the general I'd help him... by going into the Avatar state said Aang.
Aang, no. This is not the right way said Katara.
It's crazy is what it is said Raiden.
Cut to Sokka, who is lounging with his arms behind his head.
Why not? Remember when he took out the Fire Navy? He was incredible said Sokka.
There's a right way to do this. Practice, study, and discipline said Katara.
She's right Aang said Raiden.
Or just glow it up and stop that Fire Lord said Sokka.
I am seriously thinking about roasting you right now said Raiden.
If you two meatheads want to throw away everything we've worked for, fine. Go ahead and glow it up! said Katara.
Yeah, let's see how long an amateur lasts against a master but keep in mind the fate of the world is stake said Raiden.
Katara, Raiden. I'm just being realistic. I don't have time to do this the right way said Aang.
scene changes
This rare chi-enhancing tea is a natural stimulant. In an ordinary warrior, it improves strength and energy ten-fold. In you, it may induce the Avatar state said a Teacher.
The teacher pours the team into a cup in front of Aang, who is sitting at the small table across from him and next to Fong. Sokka, Raiden. and Katara sit side-by-side a few feet behind Aang.
Ten-fold energy, huh? said Aang.
Aang begins to race around the small structure on his air ball while the others remain motionless.
Is it working, is it working? I can't tell! Somebody tell me if I'm in the Avatar state 'cause I don't have a good view of myself! Am I talking too loud? said Aang.
I guess he could talk the Fire Lord to death said Sokka.
Ooof! said Aang.
Maybe I can shock you into the Avatar state said Sokka.
I love surprises said Aang.
Raahh! said Sokka.
Ugh said Raiden.
Aang lurches backward.
Aaahhh! Still not glowing said Aang.
You are wearing a ceremonial piece of clothing from each of the bending nations. Now I will join the four elements into one! Water, earth, fire, air! Four elements together as one! said a priest
The mixture splatters over Aang, covering him in mud.
This is just mud! said Aang.
The priest gives Aang an odd look.
So... do you feel anything? asks the Priest
Aang's nose begins to twitch. He lifts up a finger. Fong, Sokka, Raiden, and Katara, who look hopeful. Cut back to Aang as he sneezes.)
Aaaaachoooo! said Aang.
the others get sprayed by mud from Aang's sneeze. Fong wipes his face.
We have to find a way said, General Fong.
Scene changes back to Zuko and Iroh.
Look at these magnificent shells! I'll enjoy these keepsakes for years to come said Iroh.
We don't need any more useless things. You forget we have to carry everything ourselves now said Zuko.
Hello, brother. Uncle said Azula.
What are you doing here? asks Zuko.
In my country, we exchange a pleasant 'hello' before asking questions. Have you become uncivilized so soon, Zuzu? said Azula.
Don't call me that! said Zuko.
To what do we owe this honor? asks Iroh.
Hmm... must be a family trait. Both of you so quick to get to the point. I've come with a message from home. Father's changed his mind. Family is suddenly very important to him. He's heard rumors of plans to overthrow him—treacherous plots. Family are the only ones you can really trust. Father regrets your banishment. He wants you home said Azula
Did you hear me? You should be happy. Excited. Grateful.I just gave you great news said Azula.
I'm sure your brother just needs a moment to—said Iroh.
Don't interrupt, Uncle! I still haven't heard my thank you. I am not a messenger. I didn't have to come all this way said Azula
Father regrets? He... wants me back? said Zuko.
I can see you need time to take this in. I'll come to call on you tomorrow. Good evening said Azula.
Scene changes back to the base.
Can we talk about something? asks Katara.
Sure said Aang.
Do you remember when we were at the air temple and you found Monk Gyatso's skeleton? It must have been so horrible and traumatic for you. I saw you get so upset that you weren't even you anymore. I'm not saying the Avatar state doesn't have incredible—and helpful power. But you have to understand, for the people who love you, watching you be in that much rage and pain is really scary said Katara.
I'm really glad you told me that. But I still need to do this said Aang.
I don't understand said Katara,
No, you don't. Every day more and more people die. I'm already a hundred years late. Defeating the Fire Lord is the only way to stop this war. I have to try it said Aang.
I can't watch you do this to yourself. I'm not coming tomorrow. Goodnight said Katara.
Goodnight said Aang.
Scene changes to Zuko and Iroh.
We're going home. After three long years. It's unbelievable said Zuko.
It is unbelievable. I have never known my brother to regret anything said Iroh.
Did you listen to Azula? Father's realized how important family is to him. He cares about me said Zuko.
I care about you. And if Ozai wants you back... well, I think it may not be for the reasons you imagine and why didn't your father include Raiden he is family too said Iroh.
You don't know how my father feels about me. You don't know anything and Raiden's a traitor said Zuko.
Zuko, I only meant that in our family things are not always what they seem said Iroh.
I think you are exactly what you seem: a lazy, mistrustful, shallow old man who has always been jealous of his brother said Zuko.
Zuko turns and walks away. Iroh looks on sadly, then closes his eyes.
Cut to Aang's dream. A river with icy cliffs on both banks is shown. Aang, glowing in the Avatar State, explodes from the river in a tall column of swirling water. He soars through the sky, then turns down toward a Fire Nation ship with the real Aang standing on the deck. The glowing Aang lands on the deck and swings his vortex of water like a whip at Aang.
Aaahhh! screams Aang.
The glowing Aang stands in the foreground, with Zuko looking on behind him. The glowing Aang turns around, and Zuko briefly assumes a defensive stance before turning and running. Aang, no longer glowing, launches a water attack at him/
Aang starts awake in bed and gasps. He turns over toward Sokka and Raiden.
Sokka. Raiden, wake up said Aang.
Wha...? said Both.
Aang sits up, looking weary.
I don't think we should be trying to bring on the Avatar state said Aang.
You sure? asks Sokka.
Yes said Aang.
Sokka shrugs.
Raiden smiles.
Okay said Sokka.
Do you think the general will be mad? asks Aang.
What can he say? You're the Avatar. Who knows better than you? said Sokka.
You made the right choice Aang said Raiden before going back to sleep.
Sokka rolls over. Aang looks away, then lies back down, folding his arms behind his head.
Scene back to the Bathhouse.
Zuko is descending quickly, a bag over his shoulder. He pauses for a moment and looks down at the Fire Nation ship in the bay below, then turns to continue on.
Wait! Don't leave without me! said Iroh.
Uncle! You've changed your mind! said Zuko.
Family sticks together, right? said Iroh.
We're finally going home said Zuko.
Scene changes back to the base.
The thing is, I don't think we'll ever be able to trigger it on purpose. So, I guess that's it said Aang,
Sure I can't change your mind? said, General Fong.
Cut to Aang, who looks down sadly.
I'm sure. I can only reach the Avatar state when I'm in genuine danger said Aang.
Cut to Fong, who looks away.
I see. I was afraid you'd say that said General Fong.
Cut to Fong's foot as he steps back, causing a small shockwave. He pushes forward, sending his desk flying at Aang. Cut to Aang, who looks surprised as the desk rams into him.
Ugh! said Aang.
The desk rockets toward a window. Cut to Sokka and Raiden, try to go after him, but are restrained by two guards each.
Aang! said Sokka.
What the heck are doing said Raiden?
Cut to outside the tower. The desk crashes through the wall. Both Aang and the desk fall toward the ground.
Aaahhh! said Aang.
Using his Airbender abilities, Aang slows his fall with a gust of air. He tumbles forward, and the desk crashes and breaks apart behind him. Fong runs to the destroyed wall and points angrily at Aang.
Men! Attack the Avatar! said, General Fong.
Aang's eyes widen in surprise as four groups of three guards close in around him.
Aang looks up in surprise. Fong leaps down from the Tower and lands in front of Aang, sending a wave of moving earth toward Aang. He leaps over the wave.
What are you doing? asks Aang.
I believe we are about to get results said, General Fong.
The six Earthbenders on either side of Aang lift circular discs of earth with square holes in the middle around themselves, then hurl them at Aang. Cut to behind Aang. The first two roll toward him from both sides, and he steps backward, avoiding them. He leaps into the air and spreads his body horizontally as two discs fly above and below him. then lands and peers over his shoulder. Other Earthbenders stand ready with more discs behind him.
I am not your enemy! I won't fight you! said Aang.
Four discs are launched at Aang, and he leaps over them as they collide right where he was standing. He lands on one of the upright discs, and another flies from the left and knocks it over. As he falls, two of the other upright discs close in around him. with Aang scrunched in the square holes in the discs as they begin to roll. The discs roll into an Earthbender, who shatters them. Aang goes flying and skids along the ground. He stands up, surveying the troops around him.
Sokka, who is still being held by two guards in the tower. He lifts up his legs and slams his feet down on those of the guards. They look pained, Sokka escapes as they fall down then Raiden uses his fire the heat up their hands and escapes they run to the broken wall that Aang fell out of and look down
Raiden then uses his Waterbending to a ramp that he slides down.
Four Earthbenders surround Aang, throwing their stone discs. Two collide horizontally and Aang leaps over them. The other two try to smash him between them, and he leaps through the hole in the middle of the one on the right. He zooms off on his ball of air while three Earthbenders try to raise walls of earth to stop him. He zig-zags between them. He shoots past two spear-wielding guards on ostrich-like creatures. They begin to chase after him. He starts up the wall of the base with the creatures in pursuit. He begins to tire out toward the top, his ball of wind disappearing and he just runs. The creatures close, and Aang barely misses their spears and begins to fall.
Aang hits the ground and tumbles forward, the creatures jumping down behind him. He stumbles forward onto one of the disc-shaped portions of the floor. Fong lifts it up with his Earthbending skills, trapping Aang in the center hold and bringing him to him.
You can't run forever! said, General Fong.
You can't fight forever! said Aang.
Just then a white fireball shot past between the two.
Both look in the direction the fireball came from and saw Raiden standing there who leaps into the circle with Aang.
So the rumors are true about a white-haired boy who can bend white fire and water traveling with the Avatar said, General Fong.
Fong leaps forward, smashing the ring with his foot. Aang and Raiden leap away.
Scene change to Azula's ship.
A group of Fire Nation soldiers forms two ranks along the path leading to the ship. Zuko and Iroh walk toward them. Azula is standing at the top of the stairs leading to her ship, a soldier on each side. Zuko and Iroh walk among the soldiers. Zuko looks content, while Iroh eyes them suspiciously. Azula raises her arms in greeting and bows to them.
Brother! Uncle! Welcome. I'm so glad you decided to come said Azula.
The two files of soldiers close in behind Zuko and Iroh.
Are we ready to depart, Your Highness? asks The Captain.
Set our course for home, Captain said Azula.
Home... said Zuko.
Zuko and Iroh begin to climb the stairs onto the ship, the captain leading the way.
You heard the princess! Raise the anchors! We're taking the prisoners ho—said the Captain.
Your Highness... I... said the Captain.
Zuko, his eyes widening. Cut to Iroh, who looks to his left, then spins around, backhanding a guard off of the ship and kicking another down the incline. Another guard approaches from his left. He elbows him off the incline. He punches another that approaches from his right and grabs another, spinning him around and tossing him.
Cut to Zuko. He grabs one guard, throwing him off the incline and into the water. He stalks up the incline, furious.
You lied to me! said Zuko
Cut to Azula, who appears confident.
Like I've never done that before said Azula.
She turns and walks away, and two guards launch fire at the camera. Zuko brushes the fire aside and charges forward, screaming.
Scene Changes to back to the base.
Aang runs away from four discs fall from the sky. He turns and begins to run to the left, with a disc rolling after him.
Aaahhh! said Aang.
Katara and Momo in the upstairs room. Katara sits on her bed, her knees tucked up. The room shakes, and she and Momo look toward the camera. She glances down at Momo.
I wonder what crazy thing they're trying now. Maybe we should just make sure Aang's okay said Katara.
She gets up and leaves the room. Cut to outside the tower, where both Katara and Sokka are running down the stairs. They meet at the bottom.
What's going on? asks Katara.
The general's gone crazy. He's trying to force Aang into the Avatar state! said Sokka.
Sokka and Katara watch as Aang runs between two groups of soldiers. Sokka pulls out his boomerang and tosses it. Cut to behind one Earthbender. Right as he's about to throw his disc at Aang, the Boomerang hits his helmet and knocks him out cold. His disc falls over.
(Cut to Aang, who is running from one of the birdlike creatures. Cut to his pursuer. Something shoots by, and he suddenly realizes that his spear has been cut in half. Cut to Katara, who has sliced the spear with a stream of water.
Cut to Sokka, who is approaching one of the birdlike creatures, its rider unconscious on the ground. He has his arms lifted in the air as he slowly approaches.
Good bird/horse thingy said Sokka.
He grabs the reins and leaps on the back of the creature. It takes off running. Katara remains stationary and Raiden joins her, and the camera zooms back, showing Fong in the foreground, lining up a group of discs around Katara and Raiden. Cut to in front of him. Aang climbs the stairway of the tower behind him. He looks over his shoulder.
Maybe you can avoid me, but they can't say, General Fong.
The Earthbenders use their discs to create a V-shaped wall, making sure that the only means of escape is by General Fong. Katara throws her stream of water at Fong and Raiden fires fire blasts, but he raises a patch of dirt, creating a patch of mud. He takes up a fighting stance. Cut back to Katara and Raiden, they are up to their knees in dirt. they struggle to escape but doesn't budge.
Aaahhh! I can't move! said Katara.
Me either said Raiden.
Cut to Aang, who looks enraged.
Don't hurt them! said Aang.
He leaps down from the staircase and shoots a stream of air at Fong. Cut to Fong, who looks surprised, but quickly raises a wall of earth to protect himself. He lowers the wall, the turns back to Katara and Raiden, who sink deeper into the ground.
Aaahhh! said Katara.
Help said Raiden.
Cut to Sokka, who rides out from behind one of the discs on his birdlike creature. He charges toward Fong.)
Katara! Raiden! No! (Fong sinks the bird creature's legs into the dirt and Sokka gets tossed from his ostrich, landing in the hole of one of the discs.) Waaaahhh! Oof! said Sokka.
Aang runs to Fong, grabbing his arm.
Stop this! You have to let them go said Aang.
Fong looks down at Aang angrily.
You could save her if you were in the Avatar state said, General Fong.
Cut to Aang's face. He appears frustrated and desperate. Tears begin to form in his eyes.
I'm trying... I'm trying! said Aang.
Cut to Katara and Raiden, who continue to sink further into the ground. now up to their armpits.
Aang, I'm sinking! said Katara.
Aang a little help here said Raiden.
Cut back to Fong, whose tone sounds mocking.
I don't see glowing said General Fong.
Fong pushes his fist toward the ground, and Katara and Raiden. sink further, only their heads remain above ground.
Aaahhh! Please! said Katara.
Aang! said Raiden.
Aang drops to the ground at Fong's feet, still clutching his hand.
You don't need to do this! said Aang.
Apparently, I do say General Fong.
Fong clenches his fist and Katara and Raiden disappear totally into the ground. Aang dives for them, just barely missing their hands. Cut to the back of his head. The arrow mark on his head begins to glow, and he turns around, revealing that the Avatar State has been activated. He glares eat Fong as he rises.
Cut to Fong, who lifts his fist into the air in victory.
It worked. It worked! said, General Fong.
A strong blast of wind hits Fong, and he shields himself with his arms. Cut to Aang, who is standing in front of him, wind billowing around him. Cut back to Fong, who smiles, but the grin quickly fades as he becomes terrified. Cut back to Aang, who launches a karate chop-like attack at the screen. Cut to Fong, who goes flying backward. He lands at the base of the tower. Cut back to Aang, who lifts himself up in a vortex of dirt.
Scene changes to Zuko leaping onto Azula's ship.
Zuko leaps on board, knocking two guards on either side out of the way with flames shooting from his arm and leg. Cut to a profile of the deck of the ship. Zuko takes up a fighting stance at the left while Azula remains motionless, her back to her brother. Cut to in front of Azula. She glances to her left and grins evilly. Cut to behind Zuko, who brings his arms down, fire daggers appearing in his fists.
Cut to Iroh, who is fighting soldiers on the path leading to the ship. A soldier launches a kick at him, but a blast of fire from Iroh sends him flying. Two other soldiers approach from each side, and Iroh sends two blasts of fire at them, knocking them from the path. Another guard launches a fireball at Iroh's face, but he avoids it, grabbing the soldier's arm and putting a hand on his neck. Holding the guard, he turns toward the ship.
Zuko! Let's go! said Iroh.
He tosses the guard off the side of the path. Another approaches, throwing fire at the screen, but Iroh steps to the side and pushes him away with a palm to the face.
(Cut to the deck of the ship and Zuko. He swings his daggers at Azula repeatedly, but she simply avoids them. She grabs his arm and spins him around. Zuko is breathing hard.
You know Father blames Uncle for the loss at the North Pole. And he considers you a miserable failure for not finding the Avatar. Why would he want you back home, except to lock you up where you can no longer embarrass him? asks Azula.
And let's not forget Raiden he's a traitor and a freak said Azula.
He's not a freak said Zuko.
You knew he was alive didn't you said Zuko.
Have for five years said Azula.
Zuko brings out his fire daggers again and leaps at Azula, throwing a flaming kick at her head. She leaps back, nimbly dodging his blows. She swipes at his face with her fingernails. Zuko staggers back, revealing three cuts on his forehead. He charges forward and screams, swiping his daggers at Azula. She blocks his blows effortlessly and the fight continues up the stairs toward the cabin of the ship. She kicks Zuko, knocking him down the stairs a bit. He recovers quickly and charges back toward Azula. She blocks his fist and grabs his arm, bringing it down harmlessly. She glares at him, and Zuko's eyes widen. She tosses a blue flame at his head, sending him tumbling down the incline. He lands with a thud and pulls himself up, looking back at the incline. His is vision is blurry and shaky as he tries to locate Azula. She is standing at the top of the incline and begins to swing her arms in arcs around, lightning arcing around her. It is the same maneuver she was practicing earlier. She aims her fingers at Zuko and a lightning bolt shoots toward him.
Cut to Iroh, who suddenly appears and grabs Azula's fingers in his hand. He channels the electricity through his body and shoots it from his other hand, letting it explode harmlessly into the cliffside. He turns back to Azula and kicks her, sending her flying overboard. She splashes into the water. Cut to Iroh and Zuko, who are running down the path from the ship.
Cut back to the Earth Kingdom base. Aang is still swirling in his vortex of dust with General Fong in the foreground. Cut to a close up of Fong, who cups his hands and shouts at Aang.
Avatar Aang, can you hear me?! Your friends are safe! (He raises his arms and Katara and Raiden emerge from the ground, gasping.) It was just a trick to trigger the Avatar state, AND IT WORKED! said, General Fong.
You are completely out of your mind said Raiden.
Aang whirls around, his face angry. The vortex suddenly collapses and Aang slams into the ground, a cloud of dust shooting forward. Fong is sent flying. Large chunks of earth rise from the ground, sending Earth Kingdom soldiers into the air. The wave of destruction crashes into the buildings around the base, cracking them apart.
Cut to Aang, who is hovering. His body suddenly glows blue, a surprised expression on his face. This blue spirit form leaves his glowing body and rises into the sky. Cut to a scene overlooking the wrecked base. Roku and Aang fly by quickly on Roku's dragon. Cut to the two on the dragon, Roku looking back at Aang.
It's time you learned said Roku.
The dragon flies off into golden clouds. Cut to a view of the clouds. There are figures standing on them. The dragon flies by.
The Avatar state is a defense mechanism, designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge of all the past Avatars said Roku.
Cut to a female Avatar in a green robe and mask, holding fans. Her eyes glow briefly and she takes up a fighting stance. The camera zooms out, revealing two huge statues of mole-like creatures. They lift into the air and fly toward the screen.
The glow is the combination of all your past lives, focusing their energy through your body said Roku.
Cut to a male Avatar on the end of a ship. He's wearing a blue coat and a white hat, presumably made of animal skin. His eyes blink as well. a huge tidal wave is behind the ship
Cut to another female Avatar, whose eyes blink. She shoves her hands forward and the camera zooms out. Strong winds blow the yellow grass and trees in the distance.
Roku: In the avatar state you are at your most powerful, (Cut to another male Avatar in red armor. He lifts his arms and four volcanoes erupt in the background. The lava covers the screen. Cut back to Roku and Aang on the dragon.) but you are also at your most vulnerable said Roku.
What do you mean? said Aang
The Avatars shown earlier can be seen on the clouds in the background. Roku and the Avatars suddenly vanish. They appear in a single-file line, their eyes glowing.
If you are killed in the Avatar state, the reincarnation cycle will be broken and the Avatar will cease to exist said Roku.
The Avatars vanish, ending with Roku, who fades away. Aang looks away sadly. Cut to the dragon, which spirals down toward the base. Cut to Aang's physical body, a sphere of wind surrounding him. The dragon crashes into his body and disappears, as does the sphere of wind. His body goes limp, and Aang falls to the ground, no longer glowing. The glances at the ruins of the base around him.
I'm sorry, Guys. I hope you never have to see me like that again said Aang.
Hah! Are you joking? That was almost perfect! We just have to find a way to control you when you're like that said General Fong.
You're out of your mind said Aang.
That's what i said says Raiden.
I guess we'll figure that out on the way to the Fire Nation said, General Fong.
Sokka rides up behind him on the birdlike creature, holding his boomerang and Bonks Fong on the head knocking him out.
Anybody got a problem with that? asks Sokka.
Soldiers all shake their heads in unison.
Sokka dismounts from the creature. The soldiers approach the others and bow. The creature runs off into the background.
Do you still want an escort to Omashu? asks a soldier.
I think we're all set said Katara.
Momo lands in Aang's arms.
Cut to outside the base. Appa flies off toward the screen.
Cut to the bathhouse. Azula stands in the foreground, holding up a poster with pictures of Iroh and Zuko and some writing.
Anyone who harbors these traitors will face the wrath of the Fire Lord said Azula.
Cut to a group of citizens looking up at Azula from below. Civilians cower in fear
There will be no place left to hide said Azula.
Cut to Zuko and Iroh on the run. Zuko's shadow is seen in a river. The two run down a path, pausing at a small body of water at the side of the river. They collapse onto their knees.
I think we're safe here said Iroh.
Zuko brings out a knife with some writing on the blade. He stares at it for a moment. Iroh nods solemnly and turns to Zuko. Zuko takes the knife and brings it behind his head and... cuts off his ponytail. He passes the knife to Iroh, who does the same. Cut to a close-up of Zuko's hand as he releases the ponytail, letting it fall into the water. Zuko and Iroh's hair are seen floating down the river.
Scene change to Raiden who cuts off his Ponytail and drops it over the side of Appa.
Raiden why did you do that? asks Katara.
It was time for a change said Raiden who pulls his hood up.