Me: okay let's continue!

All: yeah!!

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BOOK 3: FIRE

CHAPTER 19: SOZIN'S COMET PART 2: OLD MASTERS.

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(Episode opens up to the outside of the Earth Kingdom tavern at night. Cut to inside the tavern as the group look at June kicking an empty seat into a comfortable position before sitting down and taking a sip from her cup.)

: Hey, I remember her. She helped you attack us!

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Katara: yes yes she does.

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: Yup, back in the good old days. (Zuko walks off screen. Cut to a wide shot of the table as the group walks towards June.)

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They all laugh.

Aang: yeah.

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: Oh great, (refilling her cup) it's Prince Pouty. Where's your creepy grandpa?

: He's my Uncle, and he's not here.

: (looking at Zuko and Katara and smirking) I see you worked things out with your girlfriend.

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Zuko and katara: :/

Aang: :(

Sokka,Suki and Toph: oooh

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(Both Zuko and Katara blush with sweat drop expressions on their faces and protest simultaneously.)

: I'm not his girlfriend!

: She's not my girlfriend!

: Okay, okay, (puts a hand out) sheesh. I was only teasing.

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toph: yeah she was just teasing.

Katara and Zuko:🙄

Aang: :)

So what you want?

: I need your help finding the Avatar.

: Hmph. Doesn't sound too fun. (She takes another drink from her cup while Zuko gets riled up)

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they all chukle.

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: (He steps closer to June in a slight outburst) Does the end of the World (June pauses and stares at Zuko) sound like more fun?

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All: nope.🙂

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(Cut to outside the tavern where Appa and June's shirshu are growling aggressively at each other. Appa then licks the shirshu's face and both of them quiet down. The shirshu turns towards the camera. Cut to June and the group walking towards them.)

: (lifting up a piece of meat and cajoling) Nyla... (She throws the meat off screen. Cut to Nyla who catches the meat in a gulp. June comes into screen and affectionately strokes her shirshu) Who's my little snuffly wuffly. (Nyla suddenly shoots out her tongue and June steps back) Whoa! (She gently presses down on Nyla's nose to close her mouth) Careful there. Okay, (gesturing to the group) whose got something with the Avatar's scent on it. (Cut to Katara reaching into Appa's saddle)

: I have Aang's staff.

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Aang: okay here we go.

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(Cut to June who offers the staff in front of Nyla's snout as she sniffs it. Cut to a side shot of the group as Nyla proceeds to sniff and walk around them while the group follows her movements. Cut to an overhead shot of the group as Nyla continues circling around them and sniffing out Aang's scent. Nyla makes one last round before walking back in front of June and lowering herself on the ground and rubbing her snout with her paws.)_

Aang:??? what does that mean?

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: (Crossing his arms as Katara and Toph look on puzzled behind him) Well, what does that mean?

: It means your friend's gone.

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Aang:???

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: We know he's gone, that's why we're trying to find him.

: (Cut to the back of June's head as she stands up) No, I mean he's gone gone. (She turns back to the group suddenly) He doesn't exist.

(Cut to the group as they first look puzzled and then worried.

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Aang:??? what?!

Sokka: My guess is that being on the lion turtle made you somewhat not exsist despite.

Aang: well that's the only way.

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Cut to the forested area in the middle of the water seen in the previous episode. Cut to a squirrel creature trying to crack open a nut on a branch as Momo suddenly jumps in and causes it to drop its nut in fright. Momo then chases the creature around the thick, fat branch. Camera pans to the right to show Aang walking below the branch and looking around.)

: Where are we, Momo? (Cut to Aang's point of view as he looks up at the Sun shining through the canopy. A family of dragonflies fly by. Camera pans down to a fallen log.) Maybe I'm in the Spirit World

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Sokka: see!

Aang: just wait.

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(Cut to Aang walking under the log still looking up at the canopy) But wait, (Momo crawls onto the log behind him) you can see me. We can both (Cut to a close up of Momo as it stares at Aang curiously) be in the Spirit World. (Aang waves his arms around and airbends a huge gust of air) Nope, (he looks at his hands) my bending works. (Momo jumps on Aang's shoulder and curls its tail around his neck) Maybe if we climb (Camera pans up a slope) to the top of the island we could figure out where we are.

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Sokka: Okay I'm still wrong.

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(Cut back to an exasperated Sokka)

: What do you mean Aang doesn't exist? (Camera zooms out to a full shot of the group and June with her shirshu) Do you mean he's... you know, dead?

: (Cut to a close up of June patting her shirshu) Nope, we could find him if he were dead. Ah, (gestures her hand out) it's a real head scratcher. (turns back towards her shirshu) See ya. (Cut to a side view of the scene of the group looking at June mount Nyla)

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Aang: no kidding.

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: Helpful, real helpful.

: Wait, (Zuko walks to the front of the group and faces them) I have another idea. (Cut to a close up of Zuko) There's only one other person in this World who can help us face the Fire Lord. (He lifts his arm out and faces June) I'll be right back with a smell sample.

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Aang: oh and who might that be?

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(Cut to Zuko's finger as he lifts up Iroh's sandal that he dropped for Zuko to find in Season 1. There are some flies buzzing around it. Camera zooms out to show Katara, Suki and Sokka pinching their noses and flinching from the stench.)

: You saved your Uncle's sweaty sandal?

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Aang: oh Iroh!

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: I think it's kind of sweet. (Cut to June as she directs Nyla off screen. Cut to a side view of Zuko lifting the sandal out in front of Nyla's noise.)

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Aang: same.

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: Let's do this. (She pulls on Nyla's reins and camera zooms out to show Nyla running into the forest)

: Hey, wait up!

(The group proceeds to mount Appa as it lifts its tail up. Cut to an area behind Appa's tail as it slams the tail to the ground and takes off into the air. Cut to Nyla running up a rocky slope with Appa trying to catch up behind. Cut to the next day at some terraced flatland as Nyla rapidly runs down the terraces. Appa flies into screen shortly after. Cut to a frontal shot of Nyla with what looks like the Freedom Fighters hideout in the background. Cut to a side view of the partially destroyed outer wall of Ba Sing Se at night as Appa nears it. Cut to a close up of the rubble as Nyla runs into screen. Camera pans up at the opening in the wall as Appa flies into screen. Cut to an overhead view of the 2 animals as they pause in front of the opening.)

: We're going to Ba Sing Se?

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Aang: so he went to ba sing se?

Katara: Yup.

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: (Cut to a close up sideview of the 2 creatures as Nyla scratches the rubble) Your Uncle's somewhere beyond the wall. (Nyla stops scratching the rubble and turns away) Nyla's getting twitchy so he can't be too far. Good luck.

(June pulls her reins and Nyla runs off screen. Cut to Zuko as he looks at the departing shirshu. He turns back to the camera with a slight annoyed expression on his face.)

: It's been a long day. (Cut to an overhead view of Appa) Let's camp and start our search again at dawn.

(Cut to some trees. Camera pans down to show Aang walking near a flower motif on the ground. Cut to a frontal shot of Aang as he walks towards the motif transfixed. Cut to an overhead view of the motif to show that it's a hexagonal shape.)

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Sokka: okay we are back here.

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: It's a hexagon. (Cut to a close up of Aang's feet as Momo jumps onto the ground and surveys it) It doesn't (Aang bends down and touches the ground) seem raises his arms in exasperation and walks away like normal rock. (He stands up and does an earthbending movement but nothing happens) It's not made of earth. This is so strange.

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Sokka: casue that's the shell of the lion turtle! wait is it a lion body with a tutrle head or a lion head turtle body?

Katara: lion head turtle body.

Aang: but the the legs are lions.

Sokka: oh.

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(He sits down with his hands on his head in despair) I wish I had some help right now. I wish I had Roku. I do have Roku.

(Aang proceeds to sit up straight and inhales audibly. Cut to a close up of Aang deep in concentration. Cut to a side view of Aang as Momo scurries away. The light dims and a blue cloud of smoke comes out of Aang, moving across him and forms a human-like shape. The smoke takes shape into Avatar Roku sitting cross-legged and a blue aura-like mist surrounds him.)

: You're right, Aang. (Cut to a close up of Roku) All the past Avatars, all their experience and wisdom, (he smiles) is available to you (Cut to Aang) if you look deep inside yourself.

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Sokka: convinient.

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: (looking around) So where am I, Roku? What is this place?

: (Cut to a puzzled Roku looking at the trees) I... don't know, Aang. (He looks back at Aang) But (Camera zooms in on the worried airbender) I see that you are lost in more ways than one right now.

: I am. (He puts on a serious face) I need to figure out what to do once I face the Fire Lord.

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Katara: asking past avatar's is probably the best idea.

Aang: yeah.

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(Cut to Zuko and Katara sleeping on Appa's side with their backs facing each other. Camera pans to the right to show Suki and Sokka sleeping on Appa's tail. Sokka snores audibly. Cut to Toph snoring in her earth tent as she suddenly wakes up and touches the ground. Cut to an overhead shot of her tent as it gets earthbended away. Camera pans out to show Appa as a ring of fire circles the group. Cut to an overhead shot of the circle. Camera pans across the backs of the group's heads. They turn their heads towards 4 people appearing at the top of the rubble in white and blue uniforms.

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Aang: oh?

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Camera zooms in on the group to show Piandao. Camera pans to the left to show Jeong Jeong, Pakku and then Bumi.)

: Well, look who's (throws his arms out from under his robe) here.

(Bumi snorts and laughs. Cut back to the group as Sokka and Katara who originally appeared worried smile with relief and they turn to look at each other. Suki, Toph and Zuko look at the siblings, puzzled.)

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Aang: BUMI!

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(Scene returns to an area in the sea looking at the forested area at night. Cut back to Aang talking to Roku at the hexagon.)

: Everyone expects me to take the Fire Lord's life but I just don't know if I can do that.

: (Camera slowly zooms in on Roku who closes his eyes) In my life, I tried to be disciplined and show restraint. But it backfired when (Cut to Sozin attacking Roku in The Avatar and the Fire Lord) Fire Lord Sozin took advantage of my restraint and mercy. If I had been more decisive (Cut to an aged Sozin looking at his fleet of soldiers and airships) and acted sooner, I could have stopped Sozin (Fade to 3 burning air temples seen in The Avatar and the Fire Lord) and stop the war (Fade to a close up of Sozin's face) before it started. (Cut back to the hexagon) I offer you this wisdom, Aang. (He raises a finger) You must be decisive.

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Katara: so he means to make a decisive desion.

Toph: like killing.

Aang: yeah....

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(Cut to an area behind Roku's head as he dissipates to reveal a confused Aang. Camera slowly zooms in on Aang and he drops his head in deep thought.

Cut back to the outer wall of Ba Sing Se.)

: What's going on? (Cut to an area behind the 4 men looking at the Gaang) We're surrounded by old people.

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They all chuckle.

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: Not just any (She walks towards the masters) old people. These (Cut to a sideview shot of the 4 men) are great masters and friends of ours. (Camera pans down to Pakku as Katara stops in front of him and bows) Pakku.

: (Bowing in return) It is respectful to bow to an old master but how about a hug (opens his arms) for your new grandfather? (Cut to a close up of shocked Katara with an equally dumbfounded Sokka behind her. Katara's expression changes into happiness)

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Aang: oh wow! that's great!

Katara: it is isn't it!

Sokka: yup Grand Pakku!

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: That's so exciting. (She opens her arms and embraces Pakku) You and Gran Gran must be so happy to have found each other again.

: I made her a (He touches an area below his collar bone) new betrothal necklace and everything. (Sokka comically enters the screen and hugs Pakku by the neck)

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Aang: that's nice.

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: Welcome to the family Great Gramp.

: You can still just call me (He pushes Sokka off him) Pakku.

: (Cut to Sokka who smiles goofily) How about Grand Pakku?

: (Cut to a serious Pakku) No. (Camera pans out to show a disappointed Sokka)

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they all laugh.

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: And this was (Camera pans up to show Jeong Jeong as Katara introduces Zuko to him) Aang's first firebending teacher. (Zuko walks towards him and Jeong Jeong bows)

: Jeong Jeong. (Cut to a side view shot of Sokka bowing to Piandao with Bumi looking on)

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Toph: well I did find out who jeong Jeong was.

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: Master Piandao.

: (Bowing in return) Hello, Sokka.

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Aang: wow they are all here.

Katara: they sure are.

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: So wait, how do you all know each other?

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Aang: well of course they do.

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: (Cut to a side view of the 4 masters) All old people know (Piandao looks towards Bumi and smiles) each other don't you know that? (Bumi snorts and laughs)

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Aang: nope! but makes sense.

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: We're all part of the same ancient secret society. A group that transcends the divisions of the 4 nations.

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Aang: that's nice.

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: (Cut to a smiling Zuko) The Order of the White Lotus.

(Cut to a frontal shot of Jeong Jeong and Piandao as Bumi comically slides into screen with a finger up in the air.)

: That's the one. (Bumi comically exits the screen)

: The White Lotus has always been about philosophy, and beauty and truth. (Cut to an overhead shot of the scene) About a month ago, a call went out that we were needed for something important.

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Katara: which was to take back ba sing se.

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: (Cut to an area behind Zuko's shoulder looking at Pakku and Katara) It came from a Grand Lotus, your Uncle, (Cut to a close up of a smiling Zuko) Iroh of the Fire Nation. (Camera pans out to show Toph behind him)

: Well that's who we're looking for.

: (Cut back to a frontal shot of Jeong Jeong and Piandao again) Then we'll take you to him.

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Aang: yeah Iroh!

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: (Bumi pushes apart their shoulders) Wait, someone's (looking around warily) missing from your group. Someone (He walks closer to the camera) very important. Where's (He presses his face near the camera) Momo? (Cut to a side view of Bumi pressing his face against Sokka's who leans back from the weight)

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Aang laughs.

Everyone just looks comfused.

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: He's gone. And so is Aang. (Camera zooms out to show the rest and Bumi takes a step back)

: Oh well, so long as they have each other I'm sure (He pats Sokka's shoulder as he still remains in a leaning position) we have nothing (Sokka flails his arms around to regain his balance) to worry about. Let's go.

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Aang: hahaha bumi.

Sokka: do you not care that bumi didn't worry about you? or even say anything.

Aang: Nope. Knowing bumi he knows I'm fine.

Sokka: hmmm.

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(Bumi slams his hand against the ground and earthbends a tall column of earth and propels himself over the gap in the outer wall, laughing maniacally at the same time.

Cut back to an area in the sea looking at the forest area. Cut to a tree branch with Momo's ears popping out from both sides. Momo peeks out from behind the branch and flies off screen. Cut to a frontal shot of Aang in the lotus position as Momo lands behind him.)

: Avatar Kyoshi, I need your wisdom.

(Momo appears frightened from behind Aang and scurries away. Cut to a close up of Aang. Cut to a sid view of Aang as a blue wisp of smoke comes out from him. Camera follows the trail of the smoke and it "solidifies" into Avatar Kyoshi. )

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Suki: eeee yay avatar kyoshi again.

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: In my day, (flashback to Chin confronting Kyoshi from the memory shown in Avatar Day) Chin the Conqueror threatened to throw the World out of balance. (More memories of Kyoshi creating Kyoshi Island is shown) I stopped him and the World entered a great era of peace.

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Suki: quite.

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: (voice over) But you didn't really kill Chin, (A memory of Chin falling to his death is shown) technically he fell to his own doom because (Cut back to present day Aang) he was too stubborn to get out of the way.

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Suki: true but I personally don't see the difference.

Aang: 😮