Back at the palace, two Dai Li agents hide on two pillars and secretly spied on a conversation between Mai and Ty Lee. The former was sitting on the stairs and the latter was practicing chi blocking and acrobatics.

Mai Sighed. "I'm tired of wearing this girly disguise. I don't know how anyone could fight in this."

"Maybe that's why it was so easy to beat the Kyoshi Warriors and take their clothes." Ty Lee said.

"How much longer do we have to serve the Earth King? If I have to clean up one more pile of bear poop, I'm going to throw up." Mai said.

"Princess Azula promised we would go back to the Fire Nation as soon as we captured the Avatar. We just have to be patient." Ty Lee said.

Mai Stood up. "Shush up! Do you want the whole palace to know we're Fire Nation?"

"Sorry!" Ty Lee said.

The agents smiled and climbed away. Azula, who was hiding behind another pillar, walked up to them.

"Good work, girls. I'm sure the Dai Li will deliver the message." Azula said.

Xxx

Xin Fu and Yu were trying to take Reiko home. She felt around the metal cage with seismic sense and felt tiny particles of earth in the metal. She smiled, exhaled deeply and began to push against the metal.

Reiko Struggled. "Come on, metal. Budge!" She punched a hole in the metal and shook her hand in pain. "Wooo! Reiko, you rule."

She took another punch.

xxx

Kurai walked by the Jasmine Dragon.

"What do you say, Momo? A cup of tea before we get back to the king?" Kurai Arrived at the shop. "Table for two, please."

"Uncle! I need two jasmine, one green, and one lychee!" Zuko said.

"I'm brewing as fast as I can!" Iroh said.

Kurai smiled at Zuko and Iroh, only to see Katara in the doorway, shocked.

xxx

Aang and Pathik sat at the top of the temple at night.

"This is the last chakra, isn't it?" Aang said.

"Yes. Once you open this chakra, you will be able to go in and out of the Avatar State at will and when you are in the Avatar State, you will have complete control and awareness of all your actions." Pathik said.

"Let's do this." Aang said.

"The Thought Chakra is located at the crown of the head. It deals with pure cosmic energy, and is blocked by earthly attachment. Meditate on what attaches you to this world." Pathik said and Images of Katara appeared before Aang. "Now, let all of those attachments go. Let them flow down the river, forgotten."

Aang Came out of his meditation. "What? Why would I let go of Katara? I ... I love her!"

"Learn to let her go, or you cannot let the pure cosmic energy flow in from the universe." Pathik said.

"Why would I choose cosmic energy over Katara?" Aang threw his hands up. "How could it be a bad thing that I feel an attachment to her? Three chakras ago that was a good thing!"

"You must learn to let go." Pathik said.

Xxx

Back at the palace, Kurai went to visit the Earth King, only to encounter the "Kyoshi Warriors".

"Thank goodness you're here, Suki. Something terrible is going on, I have a bad feeling..." Kurai said. Azula widened her eyes in surprise and smiled slyly. "We have to tell the Earth King right away!"

"Oh, don't worry, I'll be sure to let him know." Azula said.

Kurai noticed "Suki" had gold eyes and was shocked upon realization that the "Kyoshi Warriors" were actually Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee. She prepared to attack, but Ty Lee quickly jumped forward and blocked her chi.

The three girls gathered around the fallen Kurai.

"I saw this girl in the city with Zuzu." Azula said. "I think it's time for a family reunion."

Momo flew off.

Xxx

"I'm sorry, but I can't let go of Katara." Aang said.

"Aang, to master the Avatar State, you must open all the chakras. Surrender yourself." Pathik said.

"Okay. I'll try." Aang said.

"Now think of your attachments and let them go. Let the pure cosmic energy flow." Pathik said.

Aang saw an image of him letting Katara go, and a bridge that will lead him to Avatar State mastery. As he was being surrounded by energy, however, he heard a shriek from Katara and saw a vision of her in chains as Azula and her friends found Katara and imprisoned her with Kurai. He ran away from the end of the road. This cut his connection to the Avatar State, which dropped him back to reality.

"Katara's in danger! I have to go!" Aang Prepared to exit.

"No, Aang! By choosing attachment, you have locked the chakra! If you leave now, you won't be able to go into the Avatar State at all!" Pathik warned.

Aang hesitated but left anyway, leaving Pathik concerned.

xxx

Meanwhile, the journey to take Reiko back to her home was stopped when Xin Fu and Yu heard a loud noise. They went to investigate, and noticed a hole in the cage and that Reiko was gone.

"It's another one her tricks!" Yu said.

"There's a giant hole in the box! How is that a trick!?" Xin Fu said.

Reiko was behind them. "It's not! It's the real deal!"

She earthbended the two men together, threw them in the cage, and metalbended the cage shut.

Reiko Jumped on top of the box. "I am the greatest earthbender in the world! Don't you two dunderheads ever forget it!" Reiko Stomped on the box and exited using earth surfing.

"I'm going to be stuck in here forever with you, aren't I?" Xin Fu said inside the box.

"I have to go the bathroom." Yu said.

Xin Fu groaned and slammed his head against the box.

Xxx

Back at the Water Tribe camp, Hakoda approached Sokka.

"Ready to go knock some Fire Nation heads?" Hakoda said.

"You don't know how much this means to me, Dad. I'll make you proud and I'll finally prove to you what a great warrior I am." Sokka said.

Hakoda Placed his hand on Sokka's shoulder. "Sokka, you don't have to prove anything to me. I'm already proud of you and I've always known you're a great warrior."

"Really?" Sokka asked.

"Why do you think I trusted you to look after our tribe when I left?" Hakoda said.

Just as the two were boarding the ship, Aang and Appa appeared. Aang showed a clear look of concern.

"This can't be good news." Sokka said.

Aang and Sokka departed. Just as they were leaving, Sokka looks back at Hakoda, who looked back and grinned.

xxx

Back in Ba Sing Se, Azula was led into a prison by two Dai Li agents. She was taken to Long Feng's cell.

"What is this about? 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 snapped.

"But you're not a Kyoshi Warrior, are you," Long Feng Stood. "Princess Azula of the Fire Nation?"

"What do you want?" Azula shot back.

"I want to make a deal. It's time that I regain control of Ba Sing Se and you have something I need." Long Feng said.

"Oh?" Azula said, curious.

"The Earth King's trust." Long Feng smiled.

"Why should I help you?" Azula asked.

"Because I can get you the Avatar." Long Feng said

Azula Smirked. "I'm listening ..."

Long Feng smiled.

xxx

Zuko was dozing in the Jasmine Dragon.

In his dream, Kurai was chained, her hands encased in metallic gloves to keep her from bending. She was screaming his name, and Katara was huddled in the corner, crying.

Zuko's eyes snapped open as a royal messenger entered.

"A message from the Royal Palace." Royal Messenger said.

Iroh Read through, became shocked, and smiled. "I ... I can't believe it!"

"What is it, Uncle?" Zuko asked, rubbing his eyes.

Iroh was Excited. "Great news! We've been invited to serve tea to the Earth King!" Iroh Ran off.

Zuko looked concerned, still thinking of his dream as he continued sweeping. Back in the prison hold, the door to Long Feng's cell was closed. Azula leaves Long Feng's presence and gave a smirk.