00:17We spend so much time hiding who we really are, making sure no one sees the
00:22person we truly want to be. So it's hard to remember there was a time when we
00:28were actually excited to show the world our true face. Very impressive. But that
00:36uniform suits you well. Does it look great? I had trouble with the shoulder guards.
00:44There. Perfect. What is it? Nothing. Tell me. Your gauntlets are laced incorrectly,
00:53but no one will notice. What? Help me fix it. I remember my first war council meeting.
01:00They were smaller affairs back then, more private. Ozai, however, seems to enjoy having an audience.
01:07Father says he welcomes different opinions. I'd advise against testing that. Best to observe
01:12and learn for now. There. How do I look? Like a prince.
01:36Why were we off course? Who changed the heading?
01:41Lieutenant G, I asked you a question. We were given new orders. New orders? By who? By me.
01:49We've been playing catch-up for too long. I think it's time for a new strategy. You think?
01:57I am the one hunting the Avatar. I am in charge of this mission. I am the commander of this
02:04ship.
02:05And I am an admiral. Fire Lord Ozai saw fit to put me in charge of all operations related to
02:16the
02:16capture of the Avatar. Of course, I welcome your assistance. In fact, I expect it. I'll need all
02:23the resources at my disposal, no matter how minimal. I'll come by later to discuss a few personnel changes.
02:35I'd like to make. Until then, carry on.
02:45What's happened?
02:49Lieutenant G, resume our original course.
02:54Did you hear me? Resume course!
02:59Lieutenant, do you know what the punishment for mutiny is?
03:01I do. And that's why I can't do what you say. Admiral Zhao was very clear with these orders
03:06and what would happen if we didn't follow them.
03:14Are you seriously going to let this spineless slug tell us what to do?
03:19He doesn't know what's at stake!
03:22We can't let him come in and take it all away!
03:24Not after everything we've been through!
03:39For the last three years,
03:41we've only had each other. And that's still true. Only those of us on this boat know what it's been
03:48like.
03:49Zhao is not the one who deserves your loyalty.
03:53Zuko is.
03:54Loyalty. General, with all due respect, your nephew doesn't know the meaning of the word.
03:59If he did, he would have shown us, the people who've been with him night and day for three years,
04:03a lot more respect. Instead, we've had to put up with his insults and abuse and tantrums.
04:10He doesn't care what we've had to sacrifice because he's never had to sacrifice anything.
04:13And if you ask anyone here, they'll tell you. He may be a prince, but he's not our prince!
04:21Sir.
04:30I know Zuko has his rough edges, but you must understand he's been through a lot.
04:37And he knows far more about sacrifice than you can ever know.
05:07I know.
05:35And I'm gonna make it clear that I've just used to find him to have to sacrifice her.
05:37So it's just that he, though.
06:05Greetings, wise satyrs.
06:06I'm glad to see you.
06:09My name is Aang, and I'm here to visit the Shrine of Aptar Roku.
06:12You see, I'm the Aptar.
06:15We know.
06:18Wait!
06:20You're supposed to be men of peace!
06:26After him!
06:31I'm a friend.
06:38This will take us to Avatar Roku's shrine.
06:40Quickly!
06:41He must be close!
06:55Oh, easy girl.
06:57Caught a cent, have we?
07:03Okay, Nyla.
07:04Let's go!
07:08My name is Shiyu.
07:09I believe the Avatar represents not any one kingdom, but the hope of a unified world.
07:17Sadly, the Great Siege and the others believe the Fire Lord is their true spiritual leader.
07:23They have lost their way.
07:26So, all of this belonged to Roku?
07:30These are relics from previous Avatars that my grandfather gathered for safekeeping.
07:39I need to make contact with Avatar Roku.
07:41He's the only one who can tell me how to save my friends.
07:46I will hold him off for as long as I can.
07:53Step aside.
07:54Great Sage, let's poise the Avatar.
07:57He is the hope for the world.
07:59Remember the teachings of Avatar Roku.
08:01Fire is not meant to dominate the other elements.
08:05It should exist in balance with them.
08:07The only one who can provide balance is Fire Lord Osai.
08:11He will unify the world, not the Avatar.
08:14And you have no idea how powerful he will soon become.
08:20Now, for the last time, step aside.
08:25I can't do that.
08:28Then you shall burn, along with the rest of the non-believers.
08:42Who dares disturb the peace of the Avatar?
08:47Uh, it's me, Aang.
08:50Is it not customary to bow before your elders?
08:56And to avert your eyes?
09:01And pop on one leg?
09:09Forgive me. I couldn't resist.
09:12It's good to see you, Aang.
09:14But what took you so long?
09:16I thought you would come to seek my advice sooner.
09:19Avatar Kyoshi told me that I need to figure things out on my own.
09:23That it was part of my journey.
09:24Sounds like her.
09:27Kyoshi has always been kind of...
09:32I thought you'd all be like that.
09:34Aren't Avatars incarnations of each other?
09:37We share the same spark, but we are our own people.
09:40I'm different from Kyoshi, just as you are different from either of us.
09:44For instance, what did Kyoshi tell you the role of the Avatar was?
09:49She said I need to be a fierce, merciless warrior.
09:52Yes, there are times when the Avatar must resort to force and intimidation.
09:57But in addition to being a warrior, the Avatar must also be a diplomat.
10:02So, we can solve the world's problems without hurting anyone?
10:06We can try.
10:07But there are consequences if we fail.
10:13Painful consequences.
10:18But like Yoshi, I am here to aid you in your journey.
10:22Anything you need.
10:24It has to do with Kao.
10:26Anything but that.
10:27You don't understand.
10:29You don't understand.
10:30Kao is a predatory spirit who can hurt you in ways you can't imagine.
10:35Just ask Avatar Karuk.
10:36I don't have a choice, and I'm running out of time.
10:39He's captured my friends, and if I don't do something, he'll be lost forever.
10:44Please.
10:45I heard you defeated him once.
10:47No, I never defeated him.
10:49I only managed to take something from him.
10:52Perhaps you've come to return what you stole from me.
10:56What did you take?
11:01A totem that represents something that Kao needs and cannot forget.
11:06The pendant belonged to the Mother of Faces.
11:09An ancient spirit who crafted faces for all living beings.
11:15It's because of her that identity came into this world.
11:20And she is Kao's mother.
11:24Kao longs for the same thing we all do.
11:28A totem.
11:31Sounds like something he'd be willing to trade for.
11:34Thank you, Roku.
11:37Aang.
11:38I hope that you're able to save your friends.
11:41But the truth is, for the Avatar, friends can be...
11:46a liability.
11:47The Avatar has to make the impossible choices,
11:52placing the world's needs ahead of your needs.
11:55On that, Kyoshi and I agree.
11:58Trust me.
12:00It'll save you and the ones you love.
12:03A lot of pain.
12:05A lot of pain.
12:42What happened to them?
12:45What happened to them?
12:57Paralyzed.
13:11Everything is going to be fine.
13:30So you're the Avatar, huh?
13:32Not sure what all the fuss is about.
13:34You need to let me go.
13:36No, really. You need to let me go.
13:39People are depending on me.
13:40You don't know what's at stake.
13:42I've heard the stories about how you're gonna save the world.
13:49Here's the thing.
13:51Some of us don't need saving.
13:53Some of us have got this world figured out.
13:56So you got your firebenders and your earthbenders and your whateverbenders.
14:01They all want something.
14:03And they're all willing to fight to get it.
14:06So if you're smart, you just sit back and wait for the dust to clear
14:10and then pick through the broken pieces for the leftovers.
14:17As far as I'm concerned, the world's just fine the way it is.
14:25Time's up, Avatar.
14:33You did it.
14:35You actually got him.
14:39Feel free to count it.
14:43I trust you.
14:45You know why?
14:46Because if there's any missing, you'll come after us.
14:49Because you're so cute.
14:55Oh, and careful.
14:57This one's got a lot of heat on him.
14:59Bunch of hunters been sniffing around.
15:01Folks not to be messed with.
15:03See you around, Avatar.
15:10Please, just let me do what I have to do and I swear I'll come back.
15:15My friends are in danger and I'm the only one who can save them.
15:20If I don't return soon, I'll lose them forever.
15:25Why?
15:26Why don't you listen to me?
15:28Do you know what it's like to have people depending on you?
15:31Have someone's life in your hands?
15:33I do.
15:35But please, let me save them.
15:39No.
15:43You couldn't have always been this way.
15:45Why?
15:46What happened here?
15:50The Earth Kingdom's forces are concentrated along the southern coast.
15:53They tried flanking them but they keep lengthening the line.
15:56How about a pincer move?
15:59They're anchored by cliffs.
16:00They can help flank any attacks.
16:02What would you do?
16:03Your Highness, I would suggest-
16:05Not you.
16:06Zuko.
16:08What would you do?
16:16Horns tactic.
16:18Enveloping flanks, leaving an escape route to draw them out.
16:21Didn't you hear the General?
16:22They're protected by cliffs on one side.
16:27Tundra tanks.
16:28To come over the top.
16:30They're earthbenders.
16:32Our tanks would be buried under rocks in seconds.
16:41General.
16:43We could advance a division...
16:46here.
16:47With the enemy's firepower focused on that diversion, we could launch pinning attacks here...
16:53and here.
16:55If you send them into the heart of the forces, how will they retreat?
16:59They won't.
17:00But they'll be lost.
17:05You're gonna sacrifice them.
17:08Sacrifice is a part of war.
17:13What division do you suggest?
17:15The 41st.
17:17The mostly new recruits, they're expendable.
17:21Good.
17:34This isn't something you learn in a textbook.
17:38Little boys should know better than to play at war.
17:46It's a terrible plan.
17:49What did you say?
17:54I said...
17:56It's a terrible plan.
17:59Soldiers are gonna die, and for what?
18:02It's unworthy of a Fire Nation officer.
18:05You dare question...
18:06Enough!
18:08There is only one way to resolve this.
18:12Agni Kai.
18:30Someone's out there.
18:42let us through you know who I am of course we do just as we all know you're in defiance
18:51of my orders which means that by disrespecting me you're dishonoring your father which I guess
18:58shouldn't be surprising given the stories I've heard we'll take the avatar over my dead body
19:11tempting however you yon archers Ozai was gracious enough to lend them to me it said they can shoot
19:25the wings off a glowfly from a thousand pieces I imagine this shouldn't be much of a challenge for them
19:55where will you take him oh why stronghold for the night then straight to capital city I'm sure the
20:02Fire Lord is eager to take possession of his prize he's been waiting a long time and I don't want
20:07him
20:08to be disappointed any more than he already has been
20:22if we take the eastern pass we can make it to pull why by night front Zuko we'll have to
20:26watch out for
20:26the archers but Zhao most likely stationed by the avatar Zuko Pohai stronghold is impenetrable why do
20:34you think Zhao told us he was going there he knows attacking it would be suicide entire armies have
20:40tried and failed not only that but Pohai lies inside Fire Nation borders going there would violate your
20:47banishment I don't care but Ozai does and if he finds out but the avatar is lost for now right
20:58now Zhao has the
20:59upper hand but sooner or later he'll make a mistake and that's when we can make our move until then
21:05patience
21:28make sure you get this down Fire Lord will want to know all the details of the avatar's capture make
21:33it clear I spared no effort in securing him and we should add a few thoughts from the avatar himself
21:41if not for the Fire Lord then for posterity now Avatar had you heard of my name before your capture
21:52or was
21:52this the first time please you have to let me go no no there are four guards not three and
21:59both his
22:01hands and his feet are shackled make sure you get it right there innocent lives at stake I can't let
22:08everyone down again hot again if I were you I'd be thinking less about my past and more about my
22:23future
22:24it's not my future I'm worried about really I mean I'd worry a little oh you won't be killed if
22:36you die
22:36you'll just be reborn we'd have to begin our search for the avatar all over again so you'll live though
22:44not well
23:04blow all the hot air you want it won't change your fate
23:11what are you doing don't write that down
23:19we are the loyal sons and daughters of fire the superior element until now only one thing stood in
23:31our path to victory the avatar and today we've done something no one has been able to do we have
23:44captured the avatar
23:47this is just the first step there will be mighty battles to be fought but not tonight tonight we will
24:00celebrate we will praise the glory of the fire nation
24:25you
24:44we'll see you
24:50did you get everything you know it as much wine as I could haul
24:57it's gonna be some night huh
25:02let's hope there's less fire spitting than on's birthday
25:05my eyebrows only just grew back
25:21all clear
25:22open gate
25:43whoa
25:44oh
25:45oh
25:45oh
25:45oh
25:46oh
26:33who's there
26:54sound the alarm
26:56oh
26:57oh
26:57oh
26:57oh
26:58oh
26:58oh
26:59oh
26:59oh
27:00oh
27:26Who are you?
27:31Right, uh, run now. Talk later.
27:35No!
27:44No!
27:58Make sure to include the full transcript of my speech, but change loyal to faithful.
28:04Sounds more personal. Also, make sure the great sage has everything he needs for his research.
28:24Now, is that loyal or faithful, sir?
28:34The Avatar has escaped!
28:37The Avatar has escaped!
28:39There! On the wall!
28:40Don't let them get to the gate!
28:42The Avatar! Stop him!
28:44Stop him!
28:50No!
28:53Zip!
28:54Yes!
28:58No!
29:06No!
29:07No!
29:07No!
29:08No!
29:09No!
29:10No!
29:11No!
29:12Oh, my God.
29:47Pop on!
29:48Ah!
29:49Ah!
29:55Ah!
30:00Ah!
30:02Ah!
30:03Ah!
30:05Ah!
30:06Ah!
30:07Ah!
30:08Ah!
30:10Hold your fire.
30:16I need the Avatar alive.
30:25What are you doing?
30:41Open the gate!
30:43Sir?
30:44Do it!
30:46Now!
30:47Open gate!
30:48Open gate!
30:49Open gate!
31:00There's no space!
31:03Open gate!
31:10Spoon gate!
31:16Come on!
31:17Come on!
31:21Do you have a shot?
31:24Take him out.
31:45Kill the mercenary!
31:46And recover the Avatar!
31:49Now!
32:09Come on! Run!
32:16Where are they?
32:21Find them!
32:24Where do they go?
32:28Check over there.
32:41I have a small boat nearby.
32:45You can't go anywhere. Not with those soldiers still out there.
32:49This way!
32:51You shouldn't try to move.
32:54You're hurt.
32:59Trying to help.
33:00I don't need your help.
33:03Fine.
33:05Have it your way.
33:24What?
33:24What?
33:25Nothing.
33:32Um...
33:33Can I ask you something?
33:35It might be a little personal.
33:41Goat hair or rabbit?
33:45Your calligraphy brush.
33:48Goat hair or rabbit?
33:50Your characters are so neat.
33:52I mean, I could never get mine like that.
33:55Monks used to say lemur droppings were more legible than my brush dogs.
34:06Thanks.
34:06Look.
34:08I know I shouldn't have taken your notebook.
34:11And I'm sorry.
34:14It's been a lifesaver.
34:16Really.
34:17You have information on all the past avatars that no one else has.
34:23All the air nomad monks?
34:25They're all gone.
34:27So all I had was your notebook.
34:30I can't tell you how many nights I stayed up reading.
34:33I mean, it helped me a lot.
34:49Goat hair.
34:50It's stiffer, more control.
34:54My teachers made me practice every morning.
34:56Until I had done a hundred vertical strokes and a hundred horizontal.
35:00Me too.
35:02Except...
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