Azula, Mai and Ty Lee were staying in a small building in the Upper Ring. Mai and Ty Lee were removing their make-up. A smiling Ty Lee was looking in a mirror. She was wiping the last traces of her Kyoshi makeup from her face. Mai was seated next to Ty Lee, still working on her own face.

"We have been presented with an extraordinary opportunity, girls." Azula said.

"Mai finally gets to wear make-up that's not totally depressing?" Ty Lee said.

Azula walked past toward a window.

"Ha. Ha." Mai said sarcastically with large, dark splotches of black makeup dripping down her eyes.

"I'm talking about conquering the whole Earth Kingdom." Azula said. The two girls turned with shocked looks. "For one hundred years, the Fire Nation has hammered away at Ba Sing Se from the outside. But now we're on the inside, and we can take it by ourselves."

"Gosh, you're so confident. I really admire that about you." Ty Lee said admiringly.

"From the inside, we're in perfect position to organize a coup and overthrow the Earth King. The key is the Dai Li. Whoever controls the Dai Li" Azula Turned back into the room. "controls Ba Sing Se."

Xxx

Back to the Eastern Air Temple at a creek.

"In order to master the Avatar State, you must open all the chakras. Aang, tell me everything you know about chakras." Pathik said.

Aang Rubbed his eyes. "What are chakras?"

"Oh, I see. I guess we'll start with the basics." As Pathik explained he pointed to the water and the moss within. "The water flows through this creek, much like the energy flows through your body. As you see, there are several pools where the water swirls around before flowing on. These pools are like our chakras."

"So chakras are pools of spiraling energy in our bodies?" Aang said.

"Exactly. If nothing else were around, this creek would flow pure and clear. However, life is messy, and things tend to fall in the creek. And then what happens?" Pathik said.

"The creek can't flow?" Aang said.

"Yes. But, if we open the ponds between the pools ..." Pathik removed moss blocking the exit for the water.

"The energy flows!" Aang said.

Xxx

At The Water Tribe camp, Sokka, Bato and Hakoda were talking.

"This bay leads directly to the outskirts of Ba Sing Se. We've been using these tangle mines to stop the Fire Nation ships from getting through." Hakoda said.

Bato Filled the mine with skunk fish and seaweed before moving away. "Your father invented tangle mines himself."

"Destructive? Buoyant? And ..." Sokka Sniffed and immediately became disgusted. "Aggh, ehhh! Terrible smelling!"

"Very perceptive. The mines are filled with skunk fish and seaweed. When a ship detonates the mine, the seaweed tangles up the propeller and the foul smell forces people to abandon the ship. I call it the "stink and sink." Hakoda said.

"Good one, Dad!" Sokka laughed.

Bato was Nearby, unamused. "You're definitely your father's son."

Warrior Approached. "Hakoda, our scouts have spotted four Fire Nation ships!"

"Bato, get these mines loaded up! The rest of you men, prepare for battle!" Hakoda said

The warriors ran off to prepare as Sokka looked around before looking back to his father.

"Uhhh ... what should I do, Dad?

"Aren't you listening? I said, "The rest of you men, get ready for battle"." Hakoda said.

Sokka smiled and departed.

xxx

Back in Ba Sing Se, at the Jasmine Dragon. Kurai, Zuko and Iroh observed the happenings standing at the back.

"Who thought when we came to this city as refugees, that I'd end up owning my own tea shop? Follow your passion, Zuko, and life will reward you." Iroh said.

"Congratulations, Uncle." Zuko said.

"Yes your tea could change the world!" Kurai grinned.

"I am very thankful." Iroh said.

"You deserve it. The Jasmine Dragon will be the best tea shop in the city." Zuko said.

"No. I'm thankful because you decided to share this special day with me. It means more than you know." The two embraced.

"Now let's make these people some tea!" Kurai shouted.

"Yes, let's make some tea!" Iroh said.