Me: okay ready for the continuation?

All: Yeah!

Me: okay lets continue.

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BOOK 3: FIRE

CHPATER 15: BOILING ROCK PART 2

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Sokka: Okay here we go!

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(The episode opens up to an overhead shot of the Boiling Rock. Cut to an area in the boiling water looking at the pentagonal perimeter. Cut to the Warden walking.)

: Line them up for the Warden!

(Cut to an area behind the Warden, giving an overhead view of the scene. Guards surround the perimeter and the prisoners file in one by one into a straight line. Cut to the end of the line as the last few prisoners walk in. Hakoda's hair braid falls into screen. Camera zooms out to show Hakoda's face. Cut to Sokka running to the scene and pulling up his visor.)

: Dad. (He rushes from the stairs and nudges some guards aside) Excuse me, coming through. The Warden wants me over there (points) sorry.

(Cut to show Sokka standing behind a line of guards taller than him who are near the prisoners. The warden walks towards the prisoners.)

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Toph: wow sokka you look so small.

Sokka: says you.

Toph punches sokka's arm.

sokka: ow!

Toph: hehehaha.

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: Welcome to The Boiling Rock. I'm sure (Cut to a side view of the warden as he walks down the line) you've all heard the horrible rumors about our little island. Well I just want to tell you that they don't have to be true. As long as you (stops in front of Hakoda who is looking down) do everything I say. Look me (closes in on Hakoda's face) in the eye when I'm talking to you.

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: (His eyes looks to the side) No.

: (Cut to an area behind Hakoda) Oh, you'd rather look at my shoes? Then take a look!

(He uses his foot and pulls down Hakoda's handcuff to the floor. Cut to the side view to show Hakoda in a kneeling position.

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Katara(angry): this guy-

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Cut to Sokka who gapes in surprise. Cut to an area below Hakoda's angry face as the warden's boot remains on his handcuff.)

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Katara and sokka:

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: I know exactly who you are, Hakoda of the Water Tribe. So strong willed.

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Katara: damn right he is.

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But don't worry, (Cut to the warden's face as it zooms out slowly) we'll get rid of that in time. Now look me in the eye.

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Suki: Sorry not sorry but I don't think you have that time.

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(Cut to show Hakoda lifting his head up with hate.)

: See? Isn't that better. You will (looks to the other prisoners) all do as I say or pay the price. (starts to walk off) You will all...

(Hakoda tilts his handcuffs as the warden's boot get caught in them and he loses his balance. Cut to show Sokka snickering as the guards in front of him rush to the warden's aid.

2 guards run to the warden as he and Hakoda stand up on their own)

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Katara: dad is so sneaky.

SokkaL well that's dad for you.

Katara: yeah. :)

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: Are you okay, Sir?

: (lashes out) I'm fine! Get these prisoners out of my sight!

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All: hahhahahahaha.

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(Cut to the area where Sokka's standing at as he sees the prisoners being directed down a flight of stairs. He turns and walks off screen. Cut back to the prisoners housing area. Cut to an overhead view of a cell with Hakoda sitting on a mattress. The door opens. Cut to Hakoda's head as he looks up. The light on his face diminishes as the door closes. Cut to a side view of the scene.)

: Thank goodness you're okay. (walks towards his Father)

: (stands up on the mattress rapidly with his fist out in an attacking position) If you take one step closer you'll (Cut to an area behind Sokka's shoulder to show Hakoda looking very serious) see just how okay I am.

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Katara: the helmet.

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: (lifts his visor) Dad, it's me. (points to self)

: (lowers his arm and tears up) Sokka, my son.

(Sokka removes his helmet and drops it on the floor as they hug. They part after a few seconds.)

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Katara: :)

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: You know Sokka, you should be more careful with that guard outfit on. I almost punched you in the gut.

: Yeah, (rubs his neck) I ran into that problem earlier.

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They all chuckle.

Suki: sorry again.

Sokka: it's okay it was worth it.

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(Cut to someone walking down a corridor. Cut to a metal door as it slides open to reveal Chit Sang with his arms strapped to a chair. Cut to an overhead shot of the cell as the warden walks in.)

: Are you comfortable Chit Sang?

: (Cut to Chit Sang as the warden walks around him) If you're trying to get me to talk, forget it. I'm not a squealer.

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Toph: and let's keep it that way.

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: (Cut to back of the warden's head as he turns it slightly to look at his prisoner) Chit Sang, I only asked you if you were comfortable.

: Well, yeah. (smiles) Actually, I am pretty comfortable-

(The warden proceeds to kick the back of the chair as it falls off screen and Chit Sang groans. Cut to Chit Sang's head on the floor as the warden's boot appear into screen.)

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all: ooooh. 😬

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: Are you still comfortable?

: (his eyes look up) No.

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Aang: I mean of course not that is really bad posture and hurts the face.

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: I know you and your cronies are not smart enough to come up with that little escape plan. (Cut to Chit Sang's point of view as he looks at the

warden) So you're gonna tell me. Who is?

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Aang,Katara and toph: Oh no.

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(The warden walks off. Cut back to Chit Sang's head as 2 pairs of boots appear on screen. Cut to the doorway to show the 2 guards lifting Chit Sang's chair back into position. One of the guard proceeds to close the door. Camera

slowly zooms out. Cut to an area in the yard looking at the gondola tower. Cut

to Sokka's eyes looking through the opening of Hakoda's cell door.)

: So where's Bato? (Cut back to inside the cell) Where's everyone else from the invasion?

: (Cut to Hakoda sitting on the floor, looking at his son) The others are being held at a prison near the Fire Nation palace. They singled me out as their leader and sent me here. (Sokka walks into screen and sits beside his Dad) But before I left I met some young women who said they knew you. The Yoshinama Fighters?

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Suki and katara chuckles.

Suki and katara: 🤦‍♀️

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: You mean the Kyoshi Warriors?

: That's right.

: Their leader Suki is here and she's gonna escape with us.

: Good, (lays a hand on his son's shoulder) we'll need all the help we can get.

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Toph: obviously.

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: And you know Prince Zuko?

: The son of the Firelord? I don't know him, but I knew of him.

: Well, he's here too.

: (crosses his arms and starts to think) Sounds like a major problem.

: Actually, he's on our side now. (Cut to Hakoda who looks at Sokka sceptically) I know, I had the same reaction. After all he has done, it was hard to trust him. But he's really proven himself and I never would have found you without his help. (Camera zooms out on the pair as Hakoda nods his head)

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Zuko: :) thanks.

Sokka: hey it's true I'm just stating facts.

Zuko: :)

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: So, do you have a plan?

: We had one (looks away) but some of the other prisoners got involved and ruined it. (sets his head on his knees) I don't know if

there's another way off this island.

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Suki: oh there sure is.

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: Sokka, (pats his son's back) there's no prison in the World that can hold two Water Tribe geniuses.

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Katara: so true.

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: Then we'd better find two.

(Hakoda laughs. Cut to Sokka who laughs as well.

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Katara: awwww.

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Cut to the ground level of the prisoners housing area. Sokka enters the screen and looks around. Cut to Sokka walking towards the first door from a flight of stairs. He leans against the door and raises his visor.)

: Zuko, are you there?

: (Zuko's eyes appear at the door's opening) I'm here.

: I just got done talking to my Dad. We came up with an escape plan together.

: (off screen) What (Sokka startles) are

you doing here?

(Sokka lowers his visor and turns to the stairs. Camera pans to the right to show a male and female guard staring down at him.)

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Toph: busted.

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: (Cut to an area behind the 2 guards) I was just (pointing to the door) telling this dirty lowlife what I think of him!

: (Cut to the 2 guards who look serious) Well, you'll have to do that later, he's coming with us.

: (looks to Zuko's cell door and back) Why?

: (arms akimbo) Because we have orders straight from the Warden. That's why.

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All but Zuko: oh?

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: (Cut back to Sokka who smiles) Could I just get ten more seconds to rough him up a bit? (punches his right fist into his left palm)

: (crosses her arms and leans against the railing) Fine, ten seconds.

(The male guard crosses his arms as well. Cut to the 2 guards' backs as Sokka enters the cell.)

: (off screen) Take that! And this!

: (the female guard shakes her head) Newbie.

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Sokka: uh! um! excuse me! Would a newbie fool you and break out his dad and girlfriend and friend out of prison! No! of course since I'm such a newbie!

Zuko: I think he meant a prison guard I would consider you a newbie cause after all you just arrived.

Sokka: whatever.

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(Cut to Sokka's fists punching a rolled up mattress as Zuko pretends to grunt in pain whenever Sokka strikes. Camera zooms out to show Zuko holding the mattress in place while Sokka hits it.)

: (whispers as he punches) We have a new plan but it's gonna need a big distraction.

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Suki: huge.

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(Cut to Zuko's face) Be in the yard in one hour. (The door begins to open as Zuko is caught off guard. Camera zooms out on the guys who are unsure of what to do. As the door the opens, Sokka lunges at Zuko's head as Zuko drops the mattress and attempts to choke Zuko.)

: (Cut to an area deep in the room to show the 2 guards entering) Alright, that's enough.

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Toph: nice thinking snoozles.

Sokka: Why thank you.

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(He pushes Sokka off and gives him a warning finger. They lead Zuko out of his cell. Cut to an overhead shot of Zuko being led away. 2 spectating guards on a railing look down at the scene.)

: What are you doing? Where are you taking me?

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Katara: this might ruin the plan.

Aang: No I think it will work out.

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(Cut to the inside of another cell as it opens. The guards shove Zuko in. Cut to a chair in the room as Zuko lands on it. He looks back at the guards.)

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All but zuko: oh no.

Aang: what are they going to do?

Zuko: nothing-

Sokka: they going to do something horrible aren't they.

Zuko: no I told you no-

Aang: I bet they are.

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: I didn't do anything wrong.

: (off screen) Come on (Zuko looks to the source of the voice) Zuko. (Cut to show Mai with her head down at the corner of the room) We all know (looks up and walks into the light) that's a lie.

: (Cut back to Zuko's surprised face) Mai.

(Cut to a side view of Zuko on the floor staring up at Mai as she looks on with his arms crossed.

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All but zuko: oh dang.

Zuko slightly smiles.

Sokka: I knew it they are going to do something bad.... Seeing you're ex.

Aang: well it's mai it's not bad.

Sokka: but the way Zuko broke up with mai, It's bad!

Aang: true.

Zuko and the girls: 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

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Cut back to the ground level of the prisoners housing area. Cut to the inside of the cell, looking at the door. It opens to reveal the warden upside down. )

: How is he? (Cut to the 2 guards who are holding Chit Sang's chair upside down. Chit Sang is red in the face as blood rushes to his head due to gravity.)

: I think he's ready to talk.

(The 2 guards throw the chair back into its original position. Cut to Chit Sang who is panting and perspiring profusely. His face slowly fades back to its normal shade. The warden approaches him from behind.)

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Aang: they really did that.

Katara: how is he not passed out?

Toph: he's a pretty strong guy.

Katara: true.

Toph: he's probably went through worse.

Katara: true considering that he is either a war criminal or a dangerous guy.

Zuko: he's probably the second one.

Aang: but he's really friendly though.

Sokka: yeah.

Zuko: hey it was just a guess.

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: (bends his head to Chit Sang's shoulder) Have you had enough time to think about what I asked?

: Yes.

: And?

: You're right. There was another person involved in the escape plan.

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Katara: oh no.

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: (places a hand on Chit Sang's shoulder) Who?

: It's a guy who's disguised like a prison guard, only he's not a prison guard. He's the mastermind. He came up with the plan.

(The warden pats Chit Sang's head and walks away. Camera slowly zooms in on Chit Sang's face. Cut to commercial break.)

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Katara: oh no. don't tell me you got caught too sokka.

Toph: but if sokka got caught why would he bring that guy?

Katara: true so...chit sang is going to lie and since he will lie sokka has to bring him.

Toph: makes sense.

Aang: it does.

Sokka:.....

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(Scene returns to Zuko sitting down in a chair with his head down. Mai leans against the wall silently.)

: How did you know I was here?

: (Cut to Mai who looks angry) Because I know you so well.

: (he looks up to her) But... how?

: (Cut to Mai who looks to the side) The Warden's my Uncle you idiot. (Cut to Zuko who brings his hand to his forehead and groans)

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all but zuko chuckles.

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The truth is, (Mai's glove hand comes into screen and she unrolls a letter) I guess I don't know you. All I get is a letter. (Cut to a side view of the scene to show Mai with her hands outstretched at the side)

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Suki: yeah.

Katara: I would be really mad if someone did that too me.

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You could have at least looked me in the eye when you ripped out my heart.

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Toph: yeah zuko!

Zuko: -_-

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: (Cut to Zuko who looks at her apologetically) I didn't mean to...

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Katara and Suki: yikes.

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: (interrupts) You didn't mean to? (she walks behind Zuko to read out the contents of the letter) Dear Mai, I'm sorry that you have to find out this way, but I'm leaving.

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Katara: oh gosh.

Suki: you could have made it longer and explained it a little more or maybe just break her heart in person.

Zuko: :/

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: (harshly) Stop! (looks back at Mai) This isn't about you. This is about the Fire Nation.

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Toph: this just got worse.

Katara and suki: 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Zuko: it's true!

Katara: it is but it sounds really mean and sad in general.

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: Thanks Zuko. That makes me feel all better. (she throws the letter at his head. Zuko grabs his head and rubs the spot she threw the letter at.)

: (Cut to a side view of the couple) Mai, I never wanted to hurt you. (gets up from his chair and faces Mai) But I have to do this to save my country.

: Save it? You're betraying your country.

: (Cut back to Zuko) That's not how I see it.

(Cut to Mai who folds her arms and turns to the side sulkily.

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Sokka: you got her there.

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Cut to an overhead view of Suki's cell as she practices a series of turns and punches. She ends up with one leg in the air. Cut to her point of view as the door to her cell opens. She lowers her leg to reveal a smiling Sokka.)

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Suki: :)

Katara: aww

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: Sokka, (he looks at the opening of Suki's door) what's going on?

: I don't have much time. (Cut to the outside of the opening looking into the room) If I'm seen with you (Sokka looks out of the

opening) the guards might think something's up. (he lowers his visor before pushing back up again) I just talked to my Dad.

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Toph: no kidding.

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(Cut back to a side shot of the couple inside of the room.)

: That's great.

: Yeah and we're escaping today. On the gondola.

: (confused) What?

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Katara, aang and toph: What?

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: My dad and I came up with a plan together. We're gonna commandeer the gondola and (places both hands on Suki's shoulders) we're gonna take a hostage with us so they won't cut the lines.

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Toph: won't they just cut the line.

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: (lowers Sokka's arms) We'll never make it onto the gondola. There's too many guards.

: My dad already thought of that. He said we'll need a distraction. That's why we're gonna start a prison riot.

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Katara: okay?

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: (Cut back to Suki who looks skeptical) Okay. Let's say by some miracle this all works and we make it on the gondola. The Warden will still just cut the lines, even if we have a captive.

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