I don't own Atla only my OC Raiden.
Ok, I know Zuko's hair grows back with each episode in book 2 but he isn't in this episode so i'm just gonna guess on Raiden's hair length.
right now his hair is only a few inches long.
I can't believe it. I know the war has spread far, but Omashu always seemed...untouchable said Aang.
Up until now, it was. Now Ba-Sing-Se is the only great Earth Kingdom stronghold left
This is horrible, but we have to move on said Katara.
and knowing my dad he's probably already got a plan for how to take Ba-Sing-Se said Raiden.
No. I'm going to find Bumi said Aang.
Aang, stop. We don't even know if Bumi's still...said Sokka.
Aang turns to look at Sokka, his expression hardening.
What? If he's still what? Asks Aang.
around said Sokka.
I know you had your heart set on Bumi, but there are other people around who can teach you earthbending said Katara.
Yeah, Aang there have to be other Eathbending masters still around said Raiden.
This isn't about finding a teacher. This is about finding my friend said Aang.
A secret passage? asks Sokka.
Why didn't we just use this last time? (The cap pops off, releasing a huge gout of greenish sewage, some of which washes over Sokka.) Ugh! said Sokka.
Does that answer your question? Asks Aang.
The greenish sewage continues to pour out of the pipe as Aang swings inside and disappears up the pipe, a smile on his face. Katara, Sokka, Raiden, and Momo look into the pipe and the flies that are buzzing around it. Sokka jumps into the pipe and covers his nose as he moves forward.
Ew! said Sokka.
the fours kids make their way through the sewer.
then inside the city, a manhole pops and lands again.
Katara, Aang, Raiden, and Momo climb out
That wasn't as bad as I thought said Katara.
Cut to a shot of the manhole, where a blob of green sewage emerges. the things lift itself onto the street. Aang, Raiden, and Katara, who look horrified. Katara and Raiden spy something to their left, they bend some water from a nearby water barrel at the monster. The water washes the gunk away to reveal Sokka, who yells in surprise, then slumps, sopping wet. Aang swings his staff at the water tribe boy, whipping a gale that blows him dry, once again producing an outcry from his target.
Sokka raises his head to reveal two purple octopus-like creatures stuck to either side of his head. He is unaware of his guests until a second later they both palpitate a bit and squeak.
Aaahhh! screams Sokka.
Sokka grabs one creature in each hand and tries to pull them from his face, but their suckers keep them attached. He stretches them out to an absurd distance, but still, they hang on.
Aaahh! Aahhh! They won't let go! Help! Aaaak! yells Sokka.
Aang and Raiden pounce on Sokka, pinning him to the nearby wall, then releasing him. Sokka now sits on a crate, a sour and resigned look on his face.
Stop making so much noise. It's just a purple pentapus said Aang.
The pentapus' begin to palpitate again, making slight squishing noises. Sokka's eyes bug out as he looks to either side of his face in horror and terrified, but slightly choked noises emerge from his throat.
Aang's hand grips the nearest pentapus. He rubs its head with his finger. It raises its tentacles from Sokka's cheek and pops off his face without further fuss. While rubbing his free cheek, Sokka repeats the process on the other side of his face. The other pentapus squeaks a bit and releases Sokka's right check with another little popping sound. The suckers on the tentacles have left little round red dots all over Sokka's cheeks. Sokka rubs his cheek for a second and Raiden's removes a third pentapus from behind Sokka's neck before they are interrupted.
Hey! said a Voice.
a patrol of Fire Nation guards enters the street, Raiden, Sokka and Katara close ranks to obscure Aang for a moment, who disappears and reappears a second later with a red, flat top hat on to hide his Airbender tattoo.
What are you kids doing out past curfew? asks Guard
Sorry. We were just on our way home said Katara.
The kids turn and walk away, Sokka bringing up the rear. The guard notices the red welts on the back of Sokka's neck.
Wait! What's the matter with him? asks The guard.
The kids stop and turn around. Katara puts her hands on her brother's shoulders.
Uh...he has pentapox, sir said Raiden.
The guard walks up to Sokka and moves to touch him.
Um...it's highly contagious! said Katara.
The guard hesitates, then pulls his hand back. Cut to a close up of Sokka's face, who realizes the ploy and begins to act ill. He raises his hands in front of him in a zombie-like fashion and begins to moan.
Uuuuuu...It's so awful...I'm dyiiiing... said Sokka.
...and deadly...Said Raiden.
Sokka continues to moan and lurch forward, the guards begin to lurch backward to avoid contact.
Wait, I think I've heard of pentapox. (to one of his comrades) Didn't your cousin Chang die of it? asks the Guard/
Sokka advances, coughing and spitting up gunk at them
We'd better go wash our hands...and burn our clothes! said the Guard.
Hah! my dad has lost his touch when it comes to picking guards and Soldiers said Raiden.
Thank you, sewer friend Said Aang.
Scene changes to Azula's ship.
It is night, and the full moon hangs overhead. The beach is filled with tents and is populated with people from Azula's royal procession. Azula is sitting within her litter which rests atop the dais on the deck on her ship. She is flanked on either side by her crone teachers. Below them on the deck, a row of Fire Nation soldiers lie prostrate on either side of the ship.
When tracking your brother and uncle, traveling with a royal procession may no longer be an option said Crone teacher #1.
May no longer be wise...if you hope to keep the element of surprise said Crone Teacher #2.
You're right. The royal procession is dead weight. If I want to catch my prey, I must be agile...nimble. I need a small, elite team. It's time to visit some old friends said Azula.
Somewhere in Omashu. the kids looking around and moving ahead while trying to escape detection. The hide behind some construction material as a patrol passes.
Let's find Bumi and get out of here said Katara.
Where would they be keeping him? asks Sokka.
Somewhere he can't earthbend said Raiden.
Somewhere made of metal said Aang.
Scene changes to a young woman with a large quantity of well-coifed black hair. Her expression is emotionless, her eyes golden. Behind her walk two Fire Nation guards.
There really is no fathoming the depths of my hatred for this place said, Mai.
Cut to a wider shot to show Mai walking next to an older woman carrying a baby. They are being escorted by Fire Nation guards down a tunnel or passage.
Mai, your father was appointed the governor. We're like royalty here. Be happy, and enjoy it said the Governor's Wife.
Mai's party exits the fortress passage and emerges out into the open. It is still night and the torches of Mai's party can clearly be seen below. at beginning of one of Omashu's famous chutes which ends near where the party is walking below. an Earth Kingdom resistance fighter who looks down at the torches, then back to someone. In front of him are some rocks or other objects ready to be dropped down the chute.
The targets are approaching said Resistance Fighter #1
Take them out said the Resistance Leader
Cut back to Mai and her party walking below.
I thought my life was boring in the Fire Nation. But this place is unbearably bleak. Nothing ever happens said, Mai.
Cut back to the resistance fighter above. He launches the rocks into the tube which go crashing down at high speed.
Cut to Aang who looks in horror at the falling debris, then over at the party of people passing to his left who will soon be crushed by the falling objects. Aang stands just next to the bottom of the chute as the rocks enter the frame from above. Mai and her party are slightly below him on the plaza itself. The Avatar raises his staff and pulverizes the rocks into pebbles and dust as it passes with a blast of air.
Mai's party, the kids, and the huge cloud of dust from the foiled assassination attempt. A few moments of silence pass as Mai looks at Aang and Aang looks back at her and the rest of her party. Cut to a wide shot of Mai's group looking up out of the frame at Aang.
The resistance! said the Governor's Wife.
Oh, great a blast from the past said Raiden.
Cut to Mai, who smiles slightly and in instant fans out her arms, releasing a hail of small arrows. Aang, who dodges the arrows which embed themselves on the stack of construction material he is standing on, then to a wider shot as Aang, Katara, Raiden, and Sokka run out of the frame to the right, pursued by Fire Nation soldiers who climb up a couple ladders from the plaza below. Katara turns and using the water from water skin she whips them off the ledge and onto the plaza below.
Mai running at Katara, her arms spread to either side. split second later. She fires another hail of from some unknown mechanism around her hand and forearm. Her nails are long and black. Katara, who creates a wall of ice in front her, stopping the arrows. Mai continues the pursuit as Katara flees. Aang lets Katara pass as he turns to face Mai. As his assailant approaches, Aang causes some construction scaffolding on his right to collapse between them. As the scaffolding collapses, Mai is able to get one, ornate throwing star through the falling debris. Aang twirls his staff in front of him and stops it just in time. The dust from the falling scaffolding clears, once again giving Mai a clear shot. She throws another hail of arrows, but the kids disappear through a large trap door which closes instantly above them. Cut back to Mai, who sighs amidst the wreckage, turns, and walks away.
Cut to a tunnel scene which the kids have just fallen into. Green sewage drips from the ceiling. Pan down to reveal the kids sitting on the floor of the tunnel where they fell from above. Aang and Sokka rub their heads. Cut to a shot of the bearded Earth Kingdom soldier who gave the order to go ahead with the failed attack.
Cut to an upside-down shot of some grass. The camera pans up to reveal an upside down frame showing some red and pink circus tents with mountains in the background. A few people are working on finishing tent set up and rolling barrels around. Azula, also upside down.
Ty Lee, could that possibly be you? asks Azula
Cut to a right side up shot of someone performing a headstand on their index fingers. The camera pans up to reveal a pretty, bright-eyed girl with a long black ponytail, dressed in pink and red. She smiles widely.
Azula! said, Ty Lee.
It is so good to see you! said Ty Lee.
Please, don't let me interrupt your... whatever it is you were doing said Azula
Ty Lee, still smiling, flips over backward and ends up lying on her chest, with one of her feet arched over in front of her head, the other pointing straight up into the air.
Azula: Tell me, what is the daughter of a nobleman doing here? Certainly, our parents didn't send us to the Royal Fire Academy for Girls to end up in... places like this said Azula.
I have a proposition for you. I'm hunting a traitor. You remember my old fuddy-duddy uncle, don't you? said Azula
Oh yeah. He was so funny said, Ty Lee.
Azula: I would be honored if you would join me on my mission said Azula.
Oh...I...uh...would love to. But the truth is, I'm really happy here. I mean, my aura has never been pinker! said Ty Lee.
I'll take your word for it. Well, I wouldn't want you to give up the life you love just to please me said Azula.
Thank you, Azula said Ty Lee.
Of course, before I leave, I'm going to catch your show said Azula.
Uh...yeah...sure...uh...of course... said, Ty Lee.
Azula walks away in the background.
Cut to an underground cavern under Omashu. It is filled with Earth Kingdom resistance fighters. The kids and the Resistance Leader stand on the ledge in front of the main exit tunnel from the room, which is lit by several lamps hanging from the walls.
So, is King Bumi with you guys? Is he leading the resistance? asks Aang.
Of course not! The day of the invasion, we readied ourselves for battle. We were prepared to defend our city...to fight for our lives and for our freedom. But before we even had a chance, King Bumi surrendered said the Resistance Leader.
The day of the invasion, I asked King Bumi what he wanted to do said Resistance Leader.
He looked me in the eye and said... explains the Resistance Leader
Flashback.
I'm going to do... nothing! said Bumi
Flashback end.
It doesn't matter now. Fighting the Fire Nation is the only path to freedom. And freedom is worth dying for said Resistance Leader.
Actually, there's another path to freedom. You could leave Omashu. You're directing all your energy to fight the Fire Nation. but you're outnumbered. You can't win. Now's the time to retreat, so you can live to fight another day said Aang.
You don't understand. They've taken our home, and (making forceful hand motions for added emphasis) we have to fight them at ANY cost! said Resistance Leader
I don't know, living to fight another day is startin' to sound pretty good to me said Resistance fighter # 1.
Yeah, I'm with the kid! said Resistance Fighter #2
Fine. But there are thousands of citizens that need to leave. How're we going to get them all out? said the Resistance Leader
Suckers! said Sokka.
You're all about to come down with a nasty case of pentapox said Sokka.
A bucket of water and about a dozen pentapi appear. A hand reaches in and grabs one, which squeaks. Cut to some resistance fighters, now above ground somewhere in the city, applying pentapi to their exposed skin. The pentapi undulate a bit and leave their red marks when removed. After some time, Sokka addresses a crowd of sick looking citizens and resistance fighters.
The marks make ya look sick, but you gotta ACT sick, too. Ya gotta sell it! said Sokka.
An old man walks between Sokka and the crowd, groaning pathetically and holding a hand to his allegedly aching back.
Now that's what I'm talkin' about said Sokka.
Years of practice said the Old man.
Okay, everyone! Into sick formation said Sokka.
Aang, what are you doing? Aren't you coming with us? asks Katara.
No. I'm not leaving until I find Bumi said Aang.
Dorry Katara I'll say with him said Raiden.
Aang: Sorry Momo, I'll feed you later.
Aang airbends himself to the surrounding rooftops and bounds away.
Raiden Pulls this hood up, jumps onto the roof and follows Aang.
Plague! Plague! cries a Soldier.
Cut to one of the balconies of the Governor's mansion. The Governor, his wife and their baby son, Mai and some guards enter the screen from the bottom of the frame.
What is going on down there? asks the Governor
I saw some kids yesterday who were sick with pentapox. It must have spread! said the guard.
Pentapox! I'm pretty sure I've heard of that said the Governor.
Oh, this is terrible said the Governor's Wife
What should we do? asks the guard.
Drive them out of the city...but don't touch them! We have to rid the city of this disease! said the Governor.
The guard bows and leaves. Mai offers her father the bowl she is carrying.
Fire flakes, Dad? asks Mai.
The Governor's wife hugs her husband.
How awful! said the Governor's Wife.
The baby toddles away from the group and out of the frame.
Cut to Aang airbending himself through the city with Raiden following. From a rooftop, he spies Flopsie, chained to a millstone. On his hind legs, Flopsie pushes the turnstile that drives the mill. He is alone while performing this backbreaking work. Aang and Raiden jump down.
Flopsie! said Aang.
(Aang stands with his hands outstretched to receive a hug, but Flopsie is restrained by his chain. He makes unhappy noises. Aang jumps onto the turnstile, waterbends some water from a nearby cistern and freezes it around the chain where it is connected to the turnstile. Aang then breaks the chain with his staff. Flopsie lunges forward scoops Aang up in a hug and licks him.
What is that? asks Raiden.
This is Bumi's pet Gorilla-goat Flopsie said Aang.
Then Flopsie grabs and licks him.
Aang and Raiden climb on top of Flopsie.
Come on, Flopsie. You gotta help me find Bumi. Yip Yip! Oh...I guess that doesn't work with you. Let's go! said Aang.
Cut to Momo flying through the air and landing in the Governor's palace. He enters through a window into the Governor's baby son's room.
Momo spies a platter of berries on a nearby table and jumps over to it. He begins to eat the berries and spitting the seeds over the art panels.
Cut to the baby who stops throwing the teddy bear around when he notices the seeds falling around him. He crawls around the panel and underneath the table, Momo is sitting on. The child is captivated by the flying lemur's tail, which hangs over the side of the table. The child reaches up, grabs Momo's tail and pulls him to the ground in mid-bite.
Dragging the child behind him, Momo tries to escape. The child lets go and Momo runs out onto the railing of the balcony. He turns to see the child, still laughing and smiling, has followed him. He lunges for Momo but misses. Momo flies off, but the child falls down the tiles of the roof beneath them and lands in a box of berries traveling down one of Omashu's many chutes.
Momo lands on the box of berries and begins eating again, only to have the child emerge from the berries behind him. Momo looks over in some horror at the child, who grabs his tail before he can react. The lemur jumps into the air, beating his wings frantically trying to get away. Finally, the box drops off beneath them as it drops down another chute. Momo gets airborne, but can't bear the weight for long. Soon, they are both dragging on the floor of a nearby plaza. The child lands on top of Momo, who is pinned to the floor.
Suddenly, a host of moaning Omashu citizens begins to pass by them. Momo gets up and runs after the citizens and the baby follows Momo out of the city's main gate.
Cut to a night shot of a brightly lit circus tent, which cuts quickly to a shot of some performers in two Chinese style dragon costumes. The dragons jump out of the frame to reveal the Circus Master addressing the crowd. Behind him is the circus' main ring.
We're deeply honored to have the Fire Lord's daughter at our humble circus said the Circus Master
Azula and two guards reside in a box seat high above him, richly decorated in Fire Nation livery. The rest of the circus looks empty.
Uh...tell us if there is anything we can do to make the show more enjoyable said the Circus Master
I will said Azula.
Cut to the main circus ring. A net is stretched across it. Pan up to show Ty Lee wearing colorful clothing and a golden tiara like headpiece doing a headstand using one hand holding a short stick. This stick, in turn, is balanced on top of what looks like the frame of a small tent. Incredibly, this tent frame, in its turn, balances on a high wire.
Cut back to the Circus Master and Azula.
Incredible. Do you think she'll fall? said Azula.
Of course not said the Circus Master
Then wouldn't it make it more interesting if you removed the net? asks Azula.
Uh...the thing is...the performers... said the Circus Master
You're right, you're right. That's been done. I know. Set the net on fire said Azula.
Of course, Princess said the Circus Master.
He stands and shoots a gout of flame at the net which promptly catches fire. the fire from the net reflecting on her face as she still remains balanced on the high wire. Sweat pours down her unhappy face.
Brilliant, just brilliant! Oooo, what kind of dangerous animals do you have? said Azula.
Well, our circus boasts the most exotic assortment... said the Circus Master.
Release them all! said Azula.
Cut to Aang, Raiden, and Flopsie walking towards the camp, Flopsie making vaguely tired grunts. Sokka and Katara get up from a nearby fire and come over to them.
We looked everywhere. No Bumi said Aang.
They must have hidden him somewhere said Raiden.
Katara hugs Aang. Flopsie makes sad noises, and Sokka hugs him. The Resistance Leader walks up behind them.
We've got a problem. We just did a head count said the Resistance Leader.
Oh no. Did someone get left behind? asks Katara.
No, we have an extra said the Resistance Leader.
Cut to Momo walking to the left of the frame, a terrified expression on his face due to the baby attached to him around his neck. The baby is laughing as he hugs the befuddled lemur. Momo drags off the left side of the frame. Cut back to the kids and the Resistance Leader watching Momo drag the baby around.
Oh, boy this could be a problem said Raiden.
Scene shift to the Governor's palace, the cut to Governor's wife seated in a chair on the balcony, sobbing. Mai stands next to her and offers her a handkerchief.
So, the resistance has kidnapped my son Everything so clever, so tricky. Just like their King Bumi said the Governor.
What do you want to do, sir? asks a Guard.
The Governor turns from him and looks back out over the city and the full moon above it.
What an exquisite performance. I can't wait to see how you'll top yourself tomorrow said Azula.
I'm sorry Azula, but unfortunately, there won't be a show tomorrow said, Ty Lee.
Really? said Azula.
The universe has given me strong hints that it's time for a career change. I want to join you on your mission said, Ty Lee.
Cut back to the camp of Omashu citizens, then to a quick shot of Aang and the others around a campfire. Cut again to the baby wandering around after Momo and making cute noises. They arrive at Katara and Sokka, his water tribe club lying on the ground. The baby picks up the club and starts to suck on it. The screen expands as Sokka grabs it and holds it away.
No! Bad Fire Nation baby said Sokka.
The baby begins to cry. Katara looks over at her brother crossly, whacks him across the face and places her hands on her hips.
Oh...alright said Sokka.
The baby stops crying and begins to play with the club.
Ooo, you're so CUTE. Mmmmm... said Katara.
Cut to the Resistance Leader sitting on the other side of the campfire.
Sure he's cute now, but when he's older, he'll join the Fire Nation army. You won't think he's so cute then. He'll be a killer said the Resistance.
Does that look like the face of a killer to you? asks Katara.
A messenger hawk! said the Resistance leader.
Fade to Aang unrolling the message brought by the hawk.
It's from the Fire Nation governor. He thinks we kidnapped his son. So...he wants to make a trade. His son for King Bumi said Aang.
You realize we're probably walking right into a trap? said Sokka.
I don't think so. I'm sure the Governor wants his son back as much as we want Bumi. It's a new day. have a good feeling about this said Aang.
Scene changes to Omashu.
Please tell me you're here to kill me said, Mai
It's great to see you, Mai said Azula.
Ty Lee runs over and hugs Mai.
I thought you ran off and joined the circus? You said it was your calling said, Mai.
Well, Azula called a little louder said, Ty Lee.
I have a mission and I need you both said Azula.
Count me in. Anything to get me out of this place said, Mai.
Ok, now i'm going to tell the both of you something that has been a secret for five years said Azula.
Azula tells them the secret about Raiden being and how he's joined the Avatar and they are shocked.
But Ty Lee is happy because she has had a crush on him since they were kids.
Scene change inside the Governor's home.
I apologize said the Governor.
You've come to Omashu at a difficult time. At noon we're making a trade with the resistance to get Tom-Tom back said the Governor.
Yes, I'm so sorry to hear about your son, but really, what did you expect by just letting all the citizens leave? My father has trusted you with this city and you're making a mess of things! said Azula.
Forgive me, Princess said the Governor.
You stay here. Mai will handle the hostage trade so you don't have a chance to mess it up. And there is no more "Omashu". I'm renaming it in honor of my father, the City of New Ozai said Azula.
Scene changes
Mai, Azula, and Ty Lee mount the platform. Mai leads the group.
Raiden is shocked to see his sister.
Cut to a wide overhead shot from somewhere near the top of the statue under construction. The two groups face each other at opposite ends of the construction platform. The scene is filled with tension. Cut to the stop of the scaffolding where a crane is lowering a metal coffin suspended by a chain. Inside, the laughing and snorting King Bumi can be heard. Sure enough, the coffin twists on the chain to reveal Bumi's face, visible through a porthole just large enough for his face.
Hi, everybody! said Bumi.
The coffin lands standing straight up behind Mai and her friends.
You brought my brother? asks Mai.
He's here. We're ready to trade said Aang.
I'm sorry, but a thought just occurred to me. Do you mind? said Azula.
oh, no said Raiden.
Of course not, Princess Azula said Mai.
We're trading a two-year-old for a king. A powerful, earthbending king said Azula.
Mmm hmmm! said Bumi.
It just doesn't seem like a fair trade, does it? asks Azula.
You're right. The deal's off said, Mai
She raises her left hand and Bumi is lifted back off the ground as the chain is reeled in from above.
Whoa! See you all later! said Bumi.
Bumi! said Aang.
The Avatar! My lucky day said Azula.
Then you must really lucky said Raiden.
Then Raiden lowers his hood.
Hello, little sister said Raiden.
You two deal them i'm going after the Avatar said Azula.
Azula runs over to the elevator winch and releases the break with a blast of blue fire. The winch begins to spin rapidly as Azula grabs one of the chains attached to the mechanism. The winch raises her rapidly toward the top of the construction scaffolding and Raiden follows her.
Cut to Aang landing atop Bumi's coffin as it continues its ascent.
Aang, is that you? Where did you come from? asks Bumi.
Hang on! We're gonna get you out of here said Aang.
The Avatar takes a deep breath and begins to blow on the chain connecting the coffin to the crane, slowly freezing it.
Cut to Mai and Ty Lee charging Katara and Sokka. Several blades extend from Mai's right hand during a very short close up that is followed by a shot of Katara and Sokka behind her watching the charge. Katara is in a waterbending stance while Sokka blows on the bison whistle in the background.
We've got to get the baby out of here! said Katara.
Way ahead of ya! said Sokka.
The baby grabs the whistle, then cut to an overhead shot of Katara and Sokka running to the edge of the construction platform. Suddenly, a fist punches Sokka's foot as he passes from a hole in the floor. Sokka goes sprawling to the edge of the platform, but lands on his back, protecting the baby.
She looks down the platform to Sokka and sees Ty Lee vault out of a trap door in the floor and head towards Sokka and the baby. She creates a water whip and prepares to strike Ty Lee, but turns just in time to use the whip to raise up some wood from the floor to block the blades that Mai has just thrown at her. The blades bury themselves in the wooden planks. Katara then uses the whip to throw the wood at Mai, then turns and catches Ty Lee's ankle with it. Ty Lee falls flat on the ground as Sokka climbs down a ladder with the baby. In the background, Katara whips Mai away once again. Cut back to Sokka sliding down the ladder and running off below with the baby.
back to Bumi and Aang still being raised with the coffin and Aang still blowing on the chain.
Aang, stop your blowing for a minute said Bumi.
Now hold on just a duahhh! said Bumi.
(Cut to a shot from near Azula's head as she watches the coffin fall. Cut to Aang atop the falling coffin. As they are about to hit one of Omashu's chutes, he creates a huge airball that deflects their fall. They land in the chute and begin to ride down it.
Azula, watching from a perch high above. She scowls, jumps into a nearby box, which falls into a nearby chute and Raiden does the same.
Cut back to Aang surfing atop Bumi's coffin as it rockets down the chute.
Aang: (smiling and laughing) Just like old times, isn't it, Bumi?
King Bumi: Aang, I need to talk to you!
Aang: (not understanding because of the noise) It's good to see you too!
(Aang looks up to see Azula riding a box in a chute just above them. He begins to twirl his staff rapidly to dissipate the blue fire bolts rapid fired at them by the Princess. then a stream of white fire appears they look to see Raiden behind them.
then Raiden uses his waterbending to get himself onto Bumi's Coffin
Their chutes merge and Azula IS now behind them. Aang launches a gale at her, but she parts it with her hands steepled in front of her. She follows, launching more fire blasts at them. Raiden counters with his own fire. Finally, they enter a portion of the chute that has arches over it at short intervals. Aang blasts these with wind and they come tumbling down on the chute between Azula and them. Cut to a profile of Azula riding atop the box. She and the box disappear as they enter the dust cloud of the fallen arches. The box emerges from the other side without Azula. Aang who breathes a sigh of relief, but he screams as she stands up from where she had been crouched in the box. She launches another blue blast of fire, but Aang ducks and avoids it and Raiden absorbs the attack.
Katara is facing Mai on the construction platform. Katara whips Mai but misses as Mai leans back to avoid the water. As she leans back, Mai launches another blade from her a device around her ankle, but Katara blocks it with a wall of ice. Cut to Mai charging Katara, her arms sweeping back behind her in a herringbone formation. As she approaches, Katara encases Mai's arm in water and freezes it. Mai tries to break the ice with her free arm but fails.
Ty Lee jumps up onto the platform and bounds toward Katara. She systematically jabs various pressure points on Katara apparently causing her whip to fall to the ground, useless, and the ice around Mai's arm to melt. Ty Lee jumps over to stand by Mai. Startled, Katara recovers and assumes another stance. She tries to raise the water from the platform, but very little happens. Cut to a frontal shot of Mai and Ty Lee, both waiting for Katara to do something.
How are you gonna fight without your bending? asks Mai.
Mai pulls out another blade from her robe, this one a three-pointed device that unfolds into a talon shaped throwing star. Katara gasps as Mia gets ready to throw. As she does, Sokka's boomerang enters the frame from behind Mai and knocks the star out of her hand.
Cut to Sokka atop Appa, who catches his boomerang.
I seem to manage! said Sokka.
(Sokka and Appa land between Katara and her would be killers. Appa's tail comes down is huge arc, smashing the platform in behind him, throwing Mai and Ty Lee way back and making a huge hole in the floor.
Cut to Sokka and Katara now atop flying atop Appa. Katara looks to her left and points.
There's Aang and Raiden said Katara.
We can catch 'em said Sokka.
Azula throwing blasts of blue fire ahead of her. Aang deflects and them with his staff and fire with his bending as Appa and the others pull up alongside.
Hang on, Bumi, Raiden! Our ride's here! said Aang
Aang strikes the side of the chute with his staff, launching the coffin out of the chute. Katara and Sokka try to grab the coffin as it passes overhead, but they miss. The coffin sails over Appa and falls down the other side. Bumi screams on the way down. Cut to a wide shot as they land crosswise on another chute and break right through it. They fall through to another chute, this time landing lengthwise and they begin to slide down once more.
Azula continues to pursue them in her box. She creates a circular saw blade of blue fire and launches it at the coffin. As it approaches, Bumi strains in his bonds and causes a pillar of earth to rise up through the chute just in time to absorb the blast. Azula jumps out of her box just as it impacts on the pillar of earth. She slides to a halt in the chute, looking displeased, then cut to her p.o.v. as she watches Aang, Bumi and her brother slide away, then back to a close up of her displeased expression.
Meanwhile, Bumi's coffin begins to plane out as it reaches the bottom of the chute.
You could earthbend all along!? said Aang.
Well, they didn't cover my face said Bumi.
(Bumi strains again within his bonds, then cut to a shot of the end of the chute. An outcropping of rock appears. The coffin hits it as it exits the chute and ends up standing straight up on the newly raised rock. Aang now looks up at Bumi in his coffin.
I don't understand. Why didn't you free yourself? Why did you surrender when Omashu was invaded? What's the matter with you, Bumi!? said Aang.
Listen to me, Aang. There are options in fighting, called jin. It's a choice of how you direct your energy said Bumi.
I know! There's positive jin when you're attacking, and negative jin when you're retreating said Aang.
And neutral jin when you do nothing! said Bumi.
There are three jins? said Aang.
King Bumi: Well, technically there are eighty-five. But, let's just focus on the third. Neutral jin is the key to earthbending. It involves listening and waiting for the right moment to strike said Bumi.
That's why you surrendered, isn't it? said Raiden.
Yes, and it's why I can't leave now said Bumi.
Aang looks down and turns away, clearly sad and disappointed, Bumi in the background.
I guess I need to find someone else to teach me earthbending said Aang,
Don't look at me I can only bend water and fire said Raiden.
Your teacher will be someone who has mastered neutral jin. You need to find someone who waits and listens before striking said Bumi
Momo jumps onto Aang shoulder and chitters.
Hey, Momo! said Aang.
Momo's mastered a few jins himself! said Bumi.
Goodbye, Aang. I'll see you when the time is right said Bumi.
(Bumi leans back and his coffin tumbles back into the chute. Laughing maniacally, Bumi uses his earthbending powers to drive his coffin back up the chute.
Don't worry Aang something tells me that crazy king can take care of himself said Raiden.
Scene changes
So, we're tracking down your brothers and Uncle, huh? said, Mai
It'll be interesting seeing Zuko again, won't it, Mai? asks Ty Lee.
It's not just Zuko, Raiden, and Iroh anymore. We have a Fourth target now said Azula,
Fade to Aang peeping over a balcony, then cut to the Governor holding his wife on the patio below where Aang is hiding. It is night or just past dusk. Aang glides silently down from above and releases the baby, who toddles over to his parents. Aang departs as silently as he came. The baby is greeted with joy.
Tom-Tom! said the Governor's wife.
