Chapter 24: Book Water Finale Part One
After the opening credits.
The first showed was during the Master's classes, and the students were having a Waterbending duel. It was with Katara and her opponent. Surprisingly it wasn't long before the duel ended very quickly, having Katara being the undefeated pupil of Master Pakku.
Aizawa chuckles at the master's criticism of the pupil's defeat. This will help Katara and the male student to train more and learn from their mistakes. The difference between Aizawa and Pakku's teachings is based on the difference between quirks and bending. There is a reason why Pakku is considered a master of his craft, can't say the same with Aizawa. He can master his stealth but he knows that his eyes aren't like bending at all. His students don't all have the same quirk as him. Each student requires special attention. The Wild Wild Pussycats were good teachers during the time, but he believes he cannot do what they do on his own.
The scene continues, showing that Katara has become the class's reigning champion. Both Aizawa and Kan paled as they saw their students fired up, wanting to know who was the champion of their class. Kan and Aizawa shared a look. They shouldn't know who is the class champion of both classes A and B.
It is nice that Pakku and his pupil duel as a way to learn and improve their skills. They just hope it doesn't give their hyper-energetic students any ideas. Let that be the next Sports Festival problem, who knows maybe another Midoriya and Todoroki in-ring drama will happen again.
02:10 - 02:43
After the sexism topic from the previous episode, Master Pakku is honestly surprised at Katara's quick advancement from a novice to her current prowess.
This begs the question: How long has Team Avatar been at the Northern Water Tribe?
Poker appeared to answer their question. "Team Avatar has been at the Northern Water Tribe for the last six weeks. Katara has been a prodigy." Poker gave an annoyed look." I cannot say the same with the goofball, the Avatar," he said as he groped Tomura's pecs before returning to his casino.
Just like what Poker said. The Avatar has been goofing around and playing with Momo during class.
Aizawa doesn't like how the Avatar has been slacking off playing with his 'House pet', and instead of showing how much he has improved by sparring with his peers. He would rather use his newly found Waterbending to become a snowman. Even Stain was annoyed and gestured to Aang. "This is the guy who would save everyone from the 100-year war?!" Stain pinched the bridge of his nose. "Someone kill me now, and if I can reincarnate to the next life. Let him/her handle this bullshit."
02:43 - 03:00
The scene shifted to Sokka and the Princess, Yue. They were hanging out and talking about the difference between the Northern and Southern Tribes.
"Yeah, Yue the Southern Tribe isn't like a utopia like the Northern Tribe." Jiro explained, but realized something about the Princess. "Then again, you haven't seen the world like Sokka has, Yue being the Princess, and the fact that the war is happening outside the walls.
Jiro and her peers realize that Princess Yue and her peers from her generation haven't seen the outside world. The same can be said of the previous generation and the generation before that one. Kana was the only one in her generation who truly saw the world before reaching the Southern Tribe and starting a family, and because of the War, it made seeing the world difficult. Not everyone was lucky enough to travel the world in a Flying Bison and the Avatar.
"Geez, if you put it like that, it is sad. I mean, what Teenager wouldn't dream of seeing the world?" Hanta agrees with Jiro. "I would like to see the world outside of Japan. like New Orleans for their wonderful history, Paris for their art, Brazil for their hot babes, and lastly, the Philippines for the food, and ghost stories about the White Lady of Balete Drive.
"Maybe once the war ended. Sokka can take Yue to see the great places they have been, like Kyoshi, Omashu, and the village with Aunt Wu. That lady is always spot on with her prediction— ow! What the hell!"
It was Melissa who threw a shoe at Kaminari. "Never speak of her name, or I swear I'll cut you!" she shouted at him, while Kaminari flipped the bird at her. While being comforted by Shinso.
Izuku feels sorry for Kaminari, but he was also right. Once the War has ended. The Princess would like to see the world. Perhaps she can join Team Avatar on their journey."
Poker sighs. He knows the students took a liking to the Princess, but he cannot spoil for what's ahead. For now, he is wondering how to punish Melissa for harming his second favorite character after Monoma.
'Maybe I should put Melissa's mind in the body of a Goldfish. Like a certain character on American Dad.' The Spirit of Temptation chuckled after his dark thought.
03:00 - 03:08
The scene showed the Princess feeling guilty about hanging out with Sokka.
Mina notices the Princess's behavior and understands. Their 'Friendship' isn't one would call innocent. She is an engaged woman. She is marrying a different man. She cannot truly say that what is going on between her and Sokka is platonic. They both have romantic feelings for each other.
The more they hang out, those feelings get.
Which sucks. Mina is seeing a love story in front of her, which will never sail, because she is marrying a different man.
03:08 - 03:26
In the next scene Dabi laughs so hard he falls off his seat when Sokka introduces the Princess to Appa. The Flying Bison was on top of the boy and licking him.
He laugh more when the Princess made Sokka too. "You neglect Appa for so long, now he wants some sugar. HAHAHA!" Dabi continue to laugh, the sides of his stomach is starting to hurt. "This is so funny!"
03:26 - 03:57
Sokka and The Princess rode Appa, and her reaction when the beast soared to the skies was priceless.
Mina sees this scene differently, as she sings. "I can show you the world. Shinning, Shimmering, Splendid. Tell me Princess, Now when did you last let your heart decide?"
"Seriously, Mina, that's so cringe." Jiro chuckled at her friend, but the girl kept singing."
"I can't help it." Mina was about to continue her song but forgot where she left. "Damn it, I forgot where I left!"
Kaminari raises his hand offering to help her. "I can help you Ashido, I know where you left."
"That would be so awesome, please Kaminari save the song please." The pink-skinned girl beg for Kaminari to finish the song. The boy just did some vocal exercises.
"Do. Re. Mi. Fa. So. La. Ti. Do." Denki gets ready as he starts to sing. "She'll make you take your clothes off and go dancing in the rain. She'll make you live her crazy life, but she'll take away your pain. Like a bullet to your brain!"
— "That's the wrong song!" Mina shouted out, but Denki continued to sing.
"Come On! Upside, inside out. She's livin' la vida loca. She'll push and pull you down livin' la vida loca.—
03:57 - 04:45
—"She'll push. nd pull you down, Livin' La vida Loca. Her Lips are devil red"—
As Denki continues to sing. The Teenagers blush as Sokka and Princess Yue are about to kiss, but they stop when the two of them notice that it was snowing, black snow.
— "and Her skin's color mocha—" Denki stopped singing when he finally notice the black snow. "What the hell is that?"
The silliness in the room was stripped away when the entire tribe noticed the black snow, and Sokka recognized this black snow when it happened when he and Katara were very young at the Southern Tribe, the day they lost their mother.
"Soot that is mixed in with snow. They're here." Shoto understood the bad omen of this black snow. "Zhao and his invasion are close."
The Audience knows about the Invasion, and they also know the Admiral believes the Banished Prince is dead. What matters is the battle ahead. The Heroes and the Ex-League don't want Zhao, and neither does his crew want him to take a step at the Northern Tribe. Unlike Tomura and All For One, rooting for him.
They all know the battle is about to begin. They have to accept an invasion like this. There would be lives that would be taken, even if it isn't shown on screen. People will die.
This is war after all.
04:45 - 05:15
The scene shifted with Admiral Zhao and Iroh.
Both sides listen to Iroh's wisdom.
Be Careful what you wish for, Admiral. History is not always kind to its subjects.
All for One liked what the tea lover said. "Listened to the Tea Loving Oaf, Tomura. I may not see eye to eye with this Oaf, but he has a point. Just like John Lennon said, 'Life Often unfolds in unexpected ways, deviating from our carefully laid plans.' Even if we make our plans as Perfect as we want to believe them to be. However, be aware that the unexpected can still happen. Whether we like it or not. So don't be overconfident stay vigilant, and maybe History will be in your side"
Tomura listens to his sensei . His wisdom would be useful when he is in action again.
05:15 - 05:25
The audience listened to General Zhao. Mentioning that he is quite aware that his plans can go wrong. The General compares his invasion wouldn't be a failure. Like the legendary failure of General Iroh's invasion at Ba Sing Se.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but Ba Sing Se is the capital city of the Earth Kingdom, right?"
As press explained to Toga, the information they got a while ago was when Iroh was captured by Earth Kingdom soldiers when the Avatar was trying to help the village from an angry spirit. Dabi notices the sadness in Iroh when Zhao mentions his failure at Ba Sing Se. He now wonders what happened at the capital city that just a mention of his past brought him sorrow.
Dabi understood that an invasion of nations such as the current one in front of him means soldiers will die on both sides. The million-dollar question is, did Iroh lose someone important back at Ba Sing Se?
Dabi understood that there was a version of Iroh, the Prince and firstborn son of the Fire Lord. Who would do whatever it takes for the Fire Nation to win the war? Now, he doesn't burn with an iron fist, but rather, Iroh found inner peace, wisdom, and a cup of tea.
Dabi couldn't ignore the itch, but wondered if Iroh had lost someone important at Ba Sing Se.
He wouldn't know until later.
05:25 - 05:45
Admiral Zhao ordered Iroh to tell the Captain to get ready for the first strike.
As Iroh roams inside the ship to order the Captain of the ship. He
went to see a certain soldier first.
'Zuko.' Dabi was happy to see him again. He listens to Iroh asking if he has a plan to capture the Avatar because they're nearing the Northern Tribe. The Prince mentioned he is still working on his plan to capture the Avatar.
Toga sighed in relief. "Good. If Zuko captures the Avatar before General Zhao that is a win to me."
Hearing the mad girl laugh, All For One believe that The Admiral has a bigger target than just capturing the Avatar.
05:45 - 06:25
The next showed the warriors of the Northern Tribe getting ready for their own attack plan, but first, they called their warriors as they saw two boys drumming a huge drum to alert the whole tribe.
The Pro Heroes see that this upcoming invasion is going to be huge. They hope that the villagers who aren't warriors have a safe place where they can hide.
If there is, they'd better run and hide quickly. Zhao's invasion is not far.
At some point, the scene showed Sokka and the Princess fleeing to safety, but the Princess stopped during their run.
Princess Yue mentioned that at this point today, they cannot hang out either as friends or more. She is an engaged woman, and she likes Sokka more than her fiancé.
"Why be with him?!" Mina shouted in frustration. "Why be with a fiancé whom you have zero feelings for?!" Mina wants to know why.
Yue mentioned, she isn't like Sokka or the other teens in the cinema. She is a Princess. She is marrying her fiancé for her duty as the Princess and her people. This is what it means to be the Princess of the Northern Tribe—choosing Duty over love. Not for her sake, but to the people of her Tribe.
She is truly sorry for Sokka, but this is the end of their love story.
06:25 - 07:04
The next scene shifted as everyone in the Tribe entered the palace. The Chief leader, Arnook has announced dire news.
The day we have feared for so long has arrived. The Fire Nation is on our doorstep. It is with great sadness I call my family here before me, knowing well that some of these faces are about to vanish from our tribe, but they will never vanish from our hearts.
The Audience liked the speech.
It made the people of the tribe, and the students the seriousness of this invasion. Many faces will vanish, but they will never vanish from their hearts.
It gives something to think about for the students, and they understand what is ahead of them when they return to their world. War between the Heroes and the League of Villains will happen. They will not have control towards the outcome once they step foot on the battlefield. Many may leave the battlefield dead while the others fight for victory.
They continue to listen as Arnook continues his speech.
Now, as we approach the battle for our existence, I call upon the great spirits. Spirit of the Ocean! Spirit of the Moon! Be with us!
They realize it wasn't a speech, but rather a prayer to the Ocean and Moon Spirits. Ibara kneels down and lets out her own prayer to her own God. Towards the battle ahead. Itsuka may not worship the same god as her friend does, but she understood that prayer is a form of comfort. She wishes things would go smoothly for the Northern Tribe.
Itsuka was a surprise as her crush Kosei is praying. "Who are you praying to, may I ask?"
"The Ocean and the Moon spirit." Kosei soberly said. "I know, it sounds dumb, but. I believe in these spirits— and I don't truly understand how prayer works to either deities, but if it brings the Water Tribe comfort in this dark hour. Who am I to judge?"
Itsuka's smiled at her crush. He has a point. She, too, doesn't understand the power of prayer, but if it does give this tribe comfort in their darkest hour. Who is she to judge?
So she asked him a question. "Can I join you, Kosie?"
He blushed, making his cheek pink, but when he turned to her again, he nodded back to her. "Yeah, you can Itsuka."
They both went down to their knees and prayed to the Ocean and Moon Spirit.
Turns out many other audience members went down and prayed to the Ocean and the Moon. Kota Izumi, Spinner, Reiko Yanagi, Natsuo Todoroki, and many more prayed to the Ocean and the Moon.
"O dear Ocean and the Moon spirits, hear our prayer. Protect the Northern Water Tribe towards the battle ahead, and guide those who vanished in the battle to a better place." Reiko let out her prayer for her fellow peers. As the Chief Leader finished his prayer.
07:04 - 07:44
The next scene showed that the Chief Leader asked for any volunteers for this dangerous mission, he even let them know that they could lose their lives if they volunteered.
"He is asking his people to be part of his mission?"
Midnight went to explain to Vlad King. "It's no different during the World War. The first one all men have to be drafted for the war. While the women stay back and do the jobs of the men, or help out with the war by building their planes." She explained. "Similarly, like the men in the Southern Tribe."
Aizawa also gave out his own thoughts after seeing Sokka volunteer. "Back in World War 2, the value of education wasn't important at the time. They made 16-year-old boys serve the country. Very different compared to today. However, in Sokka's case, he is old enough to join the warriors in this fight. Very different when he was a child." Recalling the flashback when Sokka wanted to fight alongside his father. "Back then, he did his job helping out the Southern Tribe by being the Man. Personally, as Shota Aizawa, I'm very proud of Sokka and Katara helping out. Hakoda should be proud. Furthermore, more towards what is happening in front of us. We all know there is nothing we can do to stop Sokka from volunteering. Despite what we feel. By the Law of the Northern Tribe. Sokka is a man who has the right to choose."
All Might only nodded to Aizawa. He was right. As much as he doesn't want a child to be a soldier. There is nothing he can do. It's just like World War 2, 16-year-old boys were drafted to fight the war. Now history repeats itself with Sokka.
The students watch as Sokka gets his mark. They realize that he may not return after this invasion. They understood his sacrifice.
It hurt more when Sokka looked back at the princess, and the only thing she could do was let out a tear. They understood what it meant.
"It was their way of saying goodbye." Mina let out a tear, hating the breakup, and also for the battle ahead.
07:44 - 08:05
Outside after the Tribe Meeting. The audience witnesses Aang looking outside the walls of the Northern Tribe. The Chief Leader mentioned that at a time like this. A moment of silence should have brought bliss, but at a dark hour like this, it brings eeriness.
"I guess that makes sense. I wish we would never know what that's like." Izuku knows that when they return, a huge battle awaits them. Their moments of bliss are limited.
The scene continues with Aang, and what he had hurt, but they understood that things can be different. He wasn't there when the Fire Nation came to all of the Air Temples, which made him the Last Airbender.
"Things will be different." Kosei talks to his idol. "You're here now. They need you, the Avatar, to prevent what happened to the Air Temples to the Northern Water Tribe."
Itsuka places a hand on Kosei's shoulder. "You're not alone, Aang. Even if we cannot join you in this fight, Team Avatar is on your side. We believe in you, Aang."
One by one, the students let out their own words of encouragement to Aang.
"You can do this Aang!"
"We believe in you Aang!"
"Komori, Kendo already said that, say something else."
"Oh right. Kick their ass Aang."
"Tu peux le faire Aang. Battez le Fire Nation.
"Shut Up Meg!"
"Toga, what the fuck was that?!"
Toga chuckled. "Nothing, I just want to anger Uraraka. Did it work?"
"Bitch."
Toga raised an eyebrow and couldn't believe what Spinner just called her.
The battle on the first ship.
08:05 - 08:28
At the wall, warriors were standing by awaiting the warship that would come.
"This is good, they're getting ready for the first wave of attacks. They were alerted by the black snow earlier." Vlad King is glad that the Avatar and the Northern warriors are getting ready for the fight ahead.
The silence ended when the audience saw the first attack from the enemy. They launched a fireball aimed at the wall, causing it to crack, and causing the warriors who were standing on top of the wall to fall.
The audience realizes the battle has begun.
08:28 - 09:01
The battle has begun. The enemy sends out a second fireball that reaches the city of the Northern Tribe, and a third one creates another crack at the wall.
"They're getting closer!" Mineta cried out.
"Aang, you go and stop that ship!" Kosie cried out to his hero, and the Avatar and Appa flew out, heading to the ship.
While the warriors at the wall all survived the attack, they even saw Katara escaping from a huge amount of snow that she was buried under. She escaped using he Waterbending.
"Her training with Master Pakku has paid off." Togata is proud of Katara. "She fought so hard for girls like herself to learn Waterbending in the ways of a warrior. I'm so proud of her."
09:01 - 09:17
Seeing that more and more fireballs are being launched.
The Avatar went to stop the fireballs from being launched. However, the Fire Nation warship tried to stop the Avatar by launching a Fireball at him, but the Avatar was clever and just deflected the fireball using his glider like a baseball bat.
Tenya chuckled. "I wish Teo and the others from the Northern Air Temple saw that amazing feat from his good friend, the Avatar." Recall the boy in the wheelchair who soars through the skies.
09:17 - 09:43
The screen shifted when Aang landed on the ship, and he used his Airbending to brush the crew away towards his target.
Many of the audience thought Aang would fight off the crew and their soldiers, but they knew that's not how Aang operates. He isn't Mirko or Endeavor, Aang isn't battle hungry, rather fight smart than fight hard. His true opponent was not the crew, but their trebuchet.
Aang was able to destroy one by using his Airbending.
"That's very clever of the Avatar." Aizawa praised him. "Aang cannot defeat all of them. I mean, he can, but it wouldn't be smart. If he did it, it would take away a lot of energy from him. So he decided to play the situation smartly. By targeting their big guns. The enemy's trebuchet."
Vlad King agreed with him. "By getting rid of their trebuchet. It will remove their chances of destroying the Great Wall of the Northern Water Tribe.
09:43 - 10:10
On to the next one.
Aang runs over to an unoccupied trebuchet, already loaded with a flaming boulder. He sticks a sledgehammer in another launcher's chain. When a soldier approaches The Avatar, Aang blasts him away, activating the catapult which launches the fireball straight into the deck, leaving a large hole. The scene zooms out on the damage.
The Hero side was very impressed at that take down. The howl on to the ship would cause it to sink and for the crew to leave the damaged warship.
Aang wasn't done, he moved towards the next one. The Avatar runs past two operators who quickly chase after him. He arrives at two trebuchets, one before him and one behind him, and tangles their chains together. He leaps onto the machine before him as the soldiers approach and slams his foot onto the pedal that activates the catapult. The catapult lunges forward, causing the second trebuchet to collide into the first, destroying both.
The heroes were glad of Aang's fast and smart thinking. He aims to destroy the enemy's powerful weapon, rather than attacking the men. They decided to keep that in mind In case Future enemies have a similar weakness. Don't attack the men but their toys instead.
10:10 - 10:32
Smiling happily, Aang proceeds to another machine. Scene cuts to a burly man with two sledgehammers and a chain.
Kirishima perks up when he sees the warrior. "I hate to say this, but he looks so manly. Be careful, Aang."
Aang was about to strike the machine with a sledgehammer, only to turn around and catch sight of the man who attempted to land blows from afar with two sledgehammers, each attached to long chains. Aang jumps out of the way of several blows. Cuts to the man who swings the chains around. Aang leans against a beam only for the two chains to wrap around the beam, thus trapping him. He struggles to break free.
Aizawa recognizes the makeshift weapon. "It's similar to the historical weapon of the ninjas' kusarigama, but rather than having one sickle and one blunt weapon or two sickles. This warrior uses two sledgehammers as their blunt weapon of choice." He said. "Honestly, the way he wraps the Avatar with his two chains. It does remind me of how I would use my capture scarf, but I believe this is more brutal than mine. My scarf is meant to strangle and bind my targets. However, just like the kusarigama, it is more lethal. He can injure the Avatar, or much worse."
Before the crew member could cause more Damage to the Avatar, he was saved by his flying bison.
"Go Appa!" Kota cheered as Appa lifted the man and threw him overboard.
10:32 - 10:43
Backup came in the form of Ice.
The scene showed that the Waterbenders of the Northern Tribe went to help the Avatar. They went to use their combined strength in the art of Icebending to create a prison for the warship.
Sero gulped, recalling his School Festival match against Todoroki. "Geez, all of those Waterbenders have created an iceberg." He recalls Todoroki and how he can easily make one on the spot.
Todoroki is surprised too. Yes, he can make an iceberg, too, but this shows that his cold temperature quirk has a limit, too.
In a fight against a waterbender like Katara or Master Pakku, he would be at his disadvantage. This is not a matter of who can make an iceberg. Todoroki has that in the bag no debate there, but in a battle in which one has to be defeated. Waterbenders can turn his strongest arsenal against him. From either transforming his ice into water or steam to use against their favor.
Either way, seeing the iceberg trapping the warship is cool. Many even believe that the Waterbenders of the Southern Tribe may have done the same thing to the warship from the pilot.
The battle of the first ship has ended.
10:43 - 10:57
As soon as Aang and Appa soar the skies again. reality strike the audience to see that the first warship they took down, is just one of many throughout this invasion.
The audience knows from the previous episode how big the invasion is, but to Aang the reality just hit hard.
To Kosei and to Izuku, they understand what Aang is feeling. Whatever outcome of this invasion concludes is on Aang's shoulders.
"Do you think Aang and the Water Tribe warriors can handle all of that?"
Uraraka asked a good question. Can the Avatar truly win?
No one from both side answered, it's up to the universe now.
10:57- 11:03
The scene shifted back to the Chief leader, and he explained the mission.
"So while the Waterbenders are helping the Avatar, the non-bender warriors of the North are planning to infiltrate the enemy warship." Vlad King explained. "It's not a bad idea."
Midnight added her thoughts. "It's almost like he is planning a game of chess. The chief leader knows the best way to win is not to destroy all the pawns, but rather to strike the King piece. The one in charge of the Fire Nation invasion is Admiral Zhao. Strike Zhao and the invasion is over."
Mirio scratches the back of his head. "Kind of weird to see the Avatar as a Pawn piece, if anything in Chess metaphor, Aang is more of a Queen piece." Mirio pumps his chest. "Q.U.E.E.N, QUEEN!" He bounced his pecs when he spelled out the word. His best friend Tamaki Amajiki praises the Yaoi Gods for giving him the chance to see his long-time crush bounce his pecs.
11:03 - 11:55
As the Chief leader presents one of his warriors wearing a Fire Nation Navy uniform. Many raised an eyebrow.
"It's a good plan, sir, but the problem is the uniform he is wearing is not the newly updated version of today's army." Tenya let the Chief know about the outdated navy uniform. The conversation between Sokka and the Chief leader continued, showing that Sokka gave more intel about who is in charge of the invasion as he mentioned Admiral Zhao.
Many of the students liked Sokka and were praised by the Chief Leader for the intel during his journey with the Avatar. Such as what their new uniforms look like, and including the name of the facial description of Admiral Zhao. Who in this case is the enemy king piece in this game of chess?
11:55 - 12:15
Mina is in utter shock when she learns that Princess Yue's groom-to-be, Hahn.
Jiro placed a hand on Mina's shoulder. "I know what you're thinking, and it has to do with your love of shipping. But damn it, can you push your fantasies aside for now. Despite what you feel for Han, like him, dislike him, or whatever. That doesn't matter. What's important is for Sokka to give Han all the intel he needs when stopping Zhao during this invasion. So I'm asking you as a friend and fellow Hero-In-Training. Can you, Mina Ashido, push out your shipping fantasy aside for the sake of the Northern Water Tribe?"
Mina sighs, hearing that her friend is right. Sokka and Princess Yue made it clear that their love story has ended. Surely there is a reason why the Chief Leader gave his blessing for Han to marry his daughter.
Who knows, he might be a great guy, but she wanted Sokka and the Princess to have a great love story.
12:15 - 13:01
On the mainland, hours have passed from midday into sunset, and are closing to twilight. The scene showed both sides and their status.
On the land of the Northern Water Tribe. The audience saw people like Master Pakku and the Waterbenders using their powers to shield their tribe from upcoming Fireballs, and sadly, they don't have anything to fire back at the enemy. Their only source of offense is the Avatar and their Waterbenders at sea. At the same time, the Fire Nation navy is firing their trebuchets towards the mainland and the precious wall.
The scene shifted to Admiral Zhao and General Iroh, The General advised the Admiral that the men should stop and rest, seeing that their reaching twilight from sunset to dusk. They had the advantage during Midday, but if they attacked at night during the full moon. The Waterbenders will be at their strongest.
The audience was confused at Iroh's explanation that Waterbenders are at their strongest at night and especially during a full moon. The way he spoke sounded like it was general knowledge. Like it was a fact he learned from school. The audience will try to believe him, it isn't easy, like accepting that spirit exists.
But denying Iroh's knowledge about Waterbenders' new lore about nighttime and the moon. Gotten harder when Admiral Zhao also knows about the lore when it comes to Waterbenders and their connection towards the moon and nighttime. Izuku writes it down in his notebook. He wants to discuss what they just learned, but they want more proof to make sure what they just said was in fact true.
13:01 - 13:30
Back on the Mainland, Katara and the Princess spotted Aang and Appa as they returned to the land. The audience from both sides believes Aang's return wasn't a sign of glorious victory.
The moment they saw Appa tiredly landing back on the mainland struck many hearts. They had a feeling it wasn't a good sign.
"Oh, please tell me. This meant we won, because the Fire Lord sent a messenger hawk to Admiral Zhao to tell him. Up yours, and the war is over because he said so. Please let it be good news." Mineta hoped that his wish for the invasion and the war would end. But the Avatar delivers a sad truth.
I must have taken out a dozen Fire Navy ships, but there's just too many of them. I can't fight them all.
Ochako's eyes were building up tears, and I couldn't believe what she was hearing. "But you're the Avatar."
That is true, but there is another truth they have forgotten as Aang replied to the students.
"I'm just one Kid." The students feel sorry for Aang. Despite what his past lives did to make themselves legends that echo history, A part of them forgot that Aang is just a kid. Just like them.
Aang has every right to feel weak and curl up into a ball as he hides his face with his arms, and Katara comforts him.
Any one of them would have been in the same position as Aang is right now, and to add the pressure of being the Avatar. That weighs the world on their shoulders, or in this case, the fate of the Northern Water Tribe.
Can the students truly say? "I got this easy peasy, like no big deal." If they were the Avatar.
They accomplish so much as a group, but as a single individual. Can they truly take down an invasion force with just their quirks alone?
They believe they cannot. Not without help.
13:30 - 13:48
After the gloomy scene with the Avatar, the scene shifted back with Zuko as he was getting ready for his hunt for the Avatar.
The Ex-Leagues are rooting for Zuko. They want him to go back home and hope things return to normal. For him and Iroh.
Dabi was surprised to see who walked in. "Well, speak of the devil and he comes. Nice to see you, Iroh. I guess you're here to wish your nephew good luck?" he smiled at him.
Iroh did, but disguised his words of concern with a metaphor. 'If you're fishing for an octopus my nephew, you need a tightly woven net, or he will squeeze through the tiniest hole and escape.'
Toga frowned when Zuko replied to Iroh that he doesn't need his wisdom. "Oh lighten up Zuko. He cares for you, that's all." She feels jealous of Zuko, she would give anything to have her parents to be understanding and patient as much as Iroh is.
13:48 - 14:00
Iroh apologizes for his nagging, he does it out of love. The audience learned that the fact that Iroh is still able to nag his loved ones is a blessing. They were shocked to learn that once upon a time. Iroh had a son.
"Wait, Iroh was a dad," Dabi said, towards what everyone was thinking. He and the rest of the Todoroki siblings had their eyes as large as a dinner plate when they learned about his son.
They were grateful that he sees Zuko as a son as well.
The Todoroki siblings and the smart audience were also able to connect the dots about Iroh's greatest failure at Ba Sing Se.
He didn't just lose the battle.
He also lost his son.
Died in action.
"That's so sad. I feel sorry for Iroh." Mr. Compress said, sorry for Iroh. "When a child loses their parents, they're called an orphan; when someone loses their spouse, they're called a widow. There is no name for when a parent loses their child. This war has taken so many lives. Jet is an Orphan, Teo's father is a widower, and now Iroh has lost his son. This war took so much from both sides.
Aizawa recalls Shirakumo's parents at his funeral. He remembers the mother's speech about her son still echoes in his head. 'I always thought that when I… How do parents go on when they lose a child? You know, when I see that stuff in the news, I shut it off cuz it is too horrible to think about, but I always think, how do they wake up every day… I mean, how do they breathe? You do wake up, and for a second you forget, and oh, you remember… It is like getting that call from the school, over and over again every time you don't stop waking up and you have to keep being a parent, even though you don't have a child anymore.' After that, she couldn't hold her tears, as my tears flowed down to.
Both sides see that just like Aang, who has the strength to keep living, knowing he is the Last Airbender. Iroh, too, has so much inner strength to keep continuing to live his life after losing his son.
Aizawa and Midnight cover their eyes as they let out their tears. Recalling Shirakumo's funeral and wondering what gave his parents to keep going after the loss of their son.
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14:00 - 14:08
Zuko understood what his uncle meant. He showed respect by bowing down and promising Iroh that they'll meet again.
Instead of bowing down Iroh ran up to hug his nephew.
Iroh knew, he and the rest of the audience knew that no one truly knows what would happen when Zuko reached the mainland. Either good or bad things can happen, like Zuko successfully capturing the Avatar, or being killed once spotted.
Iroh isn't going to gamble with fate. So he hugged his nephew to let him know how much he loves him.
Bonus Content.
Flashback.
5 years ago
The scene shifted to the Fire Nation palace during a party. The audience was surprised that the Fire Nation culture was similar to their Japanese culture. There were flowers and candles. People outside the royal status were wearing black yukata, while the royal family, including nobles and aristocrats, were wearing white yukatas with golden embroidery sewn on them.
The audience finally noticed the centerpiece of this party: a portrait of a young man with a military hair bun and sideburns. At first, the audience thought this was a birthday party for the young man, but they frowned to see that there was a casket under the portrait rather than a birthday cake.
The audience was able to connect the dots, and Dabi let out what everyone was thinking. "This is a funeral."
The scene continues as a noble woman in white with a golden embroidery of a dragon sewn on her yukata, is walking away from the casket after she gives her farewell to the fallen man. She walks with her servant, an older bald man with a purple colored yukata with black feathers embroidered on it. They walked and spoke in whispers to each other. "Is it true about the whispers I've been hearing about how Prince Lu Ten died?" she asked her servant.
Her servant sadly nodded. "I'm afraid so, my lady. Died in battle at Ba Sing Se." He continues to explain. "Making him a Hero in our history. However, cannot say the same with General Iroh. The General flees Ba Sing Se, making the day of victory for the Earth Kingdom."
"So our Prince will forever be known as a Hero, but his father will forever be known as a coward." The noble woman icyly said, hoping her comment wouldn't reach the ears of any members of the royal family.
The scene shifted to Iroh, and the audience noticed his hair hadn't turned gray yet, but rather it was his youthful hair color. The audience was saddened to see Iroh up close, it was almost like seeing him face to face that as shown on the big screen. He looks so miserable and tired. His eye bags revealed that he had missed so much sleep, and the amount of crying he had done.
The audience on both sides couldn't blame him. He is living the worst nightmare that has come true to any parent. Losing their child on the battlefield of war.
"Iroh." A new figure dressed in a red yukata with a golden phoenix embroidery has called his name, as the man steps in front of Iroh. The audience didn't see his face, but they caught a glimpse of their long onyx colored hair. However, the audience may not know this man, but Iroh knows his little as he said his name. "Ozai."
"Wow, it's the Fire Lord." Shoto and the rest of the audience were surprised to see a small glimpse of the Fire Lord, even if they were just seeing him wear the yukata and not seeing what he looked like. This is the closest time for the audience to see the final boss.
The Fire Lord sent his condolences, but his words were not heartwarming. "Brother, I'm proud of Lu Ten. He fought honorably at Ba Sing Se. He will forever be known as a champion of the Fire Nation."
Dabi rolled his eyes. "Wow… how comforting… I can feel the love." He sarcastically said. "I can't believe him. Sure he is the freaking 'King' but still!"
Toga agrees with Dabi. "Iroh is family, his big brother. Does he even feel sad?" She pinched the bridge of her nose. "His nephew is gone; he is not going to come back. Your brother lost his son, crying out loud. He is not some dead goldfish that can easily be replaced."
Dabi and Toga aren't the only ones who see Ozai as a living piece of shit. The whole audience sees his true colors. Cold-hearted.
As Ozai left his brother to entertain the guests. There was a smaller figure behind Ozai. He was wearing a purple Yukata, and he tied his chestnut colored hair in a ponytail. The boy was around the ages of eight and eleven, but the audience recognized the boy even without the facial scar.
"Uncle Iroh." Said the boy.
It was Iroh who confirmed the boy's identity. "Yes, Zuko."
The audience knew who the boy was, just like the time at the Storm. It feels different, but unlike before the storm. They understand Zuko's true colors.
He wasn't cold like his father.
Zuko he is his own fire, a warm flame.
Zuko looked away, and he was nervous. The audience was not sure why he was nervous. They assumed Zuko and Iroh's relationship wasn't as close as it is today. They believe Iroh and Zuko's bond was different back then due to Iroh's career in the army.
Well, that's what the audience believes, not absolute facts.
"What a great honor for you and Lu Ten. My cousin has taken the ultimate sacrifice, cousin Lu Ten will forever be known as a hero. I, too, will miss him." Zuko said as he bowed down to his uncle and walked away.
The whole audience heard Zuko, and when he talked, it didn't feel natural, but rather it sounded rehearsed. Like he practiced the whole speech in front of a mirror, not looking genuine, but rather to look perfect.
The audience was disappointed in Zuko. The audience was hoping for an emotional or at least a genuinely comforting speech. Not a logical one.
Talking about facts isn't what Iroh needed right now. They believe they're not getting a heartwarming speech from any of Iroh's family.
They watch Zuko walking away, he seems sad, and the audience believes he feels sad because what he said to his grieving uncle was just cold, and pure logic without any love.
On the screen, Zuko was haunted by his cousin's kindness and his smile, which made the audience realize. Zuko wasn't lying, he does miss his cousin.
In the past, the audience wasn't sure about what Zuko and Iroh's relationship was like. He was in the army most of the time, he had his own son to look out for and protect. Until Lu Ten died at Ba Sing Se. They don't know the details of how he died, but the fact that his body is inside that casket, none of them wants to know the result of his body.
Zuko sighs as he feels the ghostly hand of his cousin. He missed the warmth, the kindness, how Lu Ten put the sunshine in their lives when he was still around. Zuko is not getting that warmth, kindness, and brotherly love ever again. The bond he had with his cousin is forever gone, and what he has left are memories of him.
Zuko realizes that just like how he is currently feeling, it is also what his uncle is feeling. They don't know when they will have another happy day. Right now, it is hard to believe that they will ever be happy again.
Lu Ten was the one who made Zuko smile. Perhaps even for today, he can make his uncle smile. Even if he is not Lu Ten. "Uncle Wait." Zuko ran back to him. "Uncle Iroh."
"What is it, Zuko?" Iroh said while avoiding eye contact with Zuko.
"I need to tell you something." Zuko's hand was shaking, and his breathing wasn't calm, but he had to let out what he wanted to say to his uncle, which is what his cousin would have done. "It's about Lu Ten."
"When I was six. Father wasn't happy with my studies, he made me study all night. I was studying non-stop, I was still awake at 3 AM, and I was giving up hope. Until Lu Ten saw me." Zuko smiled, recalling that night with his cousin, "Lu Ten woke up worried about me. He saw me at the royal library." He said. "At first, I thought he would tell me to keep studying. I was wrong, He wasn't like Father. He was Lu Ten. He wanted me to rest, but I was stubborn."
I chucked a bit, recalling the joke that Lu Ten told me on that day, about how he and his friends were able to trick his dad into thinking he was a spirit. He wore the costume, while his friend did the creepy voice. "Lu Ten decided to make me laugh rather than tell me logic about how I overworked myself."
I remember rolling my eyes at him, but I was so tired I couldn't truly roll my eyes like usual. "He was right."
"Annoying, but right."
I fussed with the item I was holding. I have kept it since, well. "Before I head to my room. He gave me something." I showed Uncle what I was holding. "He gave me this. He told me he won it when he finished first in his offer class."
I smiled, recalling what Lu Ten told me and how it gave me so much strength. "What he told me, it should belong to someone destined to do great things. It gave me strength."
I reached down to Uncle's hand and gave him the item that Lu Ten had given to me all those years ago. It gave me strength, and now Uncle needs it more than I do. "Lu Ten never needed it because he was the strongest person I ever met."
I went to sit down next to Uncle, because he doesn't need to be alone on a day like this.
Unknown to Zuko, Iroh shed a single tear.
Flashback ends.
Many of the audience cried at Zuko's gift for his Uncle. He truly gave Iroh what he needed after a tragedy that he thought he would never recover from.
The idea of losing a child, and the concept of recovering from the grief of it. It isn't easy. There are so many thoughts such as "How can I continue to live", "I failed as a father." and course more suicidal thoughts. However, Zuko made Iroh see that this funeral wasn't just about how Lu Ten died, but how he lived.
The audience doesn't have a clue what kind of person Lu Ten was, but to Zuko he was left with so many good memories. His cousin told him not to lose hope because Zuko is going to accomplish so much greatness. To the young Zuko those were nothing more but words, until Lu Ten gave him that item to lift up Zuko's spirit.
It gave him strength not to give up.
The Audience realized Lu Ten was Zuko's hero. Now he is gone, what he has is him and his uncle. They are their each others rock.
(Before we continue. I just need a moment to breathe. I literally cried during this segment. That is why it took longer to write. Last time I wrote something that made me cry was back at MHA reacts to Young Justice, during the Justice League Doom arc. The segment about suicide cause me to cry hard. But I'm okay now, let's continue. )
14:08 - 14:28
As the hug ended Zuko got on to his boat ready to sail, but as he was ascending down towards the water. Iroh was being overprotected by Zuko, nagging him to make sure he covered his ears to avoid frostbite.
Dabi smiled at Iroh, recalling what the old man said. That he is able to nag as Zuko is a blessing. He also believed Iroh would have done anything to nag his son again.
14:28 - 14:44
The scene shifted back with Sokka and his newest 'BFF', Hahn, having some guy talk. Hahn mentioned that before his engagement with Yue that he had courted many girls, but among the girls he had been with, Yue had the most perks.
"You Pig!" Jiro said what all the girls were thinking about Hahn. The boys were also disgusted with Hanh. Even Mineta was disgusted. "I understand you dated many girls, but to mention their values like perks is disgusting. You're treating those poor girls and Yue like the new iOS update per girl."
Hahn continues to explain. Unlike his ex-girlfriends, who are nice and hot like Yue, the difference between them and her is that he can have a personal relationship with the Chief Leader.
Toga was disgusted by hearing that. "Pig." He might be attractive, but he is nothing like her on Jet.
14:44 - 15:08
Sokka had had enough and let out what he thought about him. Saying that Princess Yue deserved someone much better than Hahn. However, Hahn fired back, mentioning he is marrying her due to the politics of the Northern Tribe, and a Southerner like Sokka has no right to speak towards their politics. Conforming to the audience that Hahn and Yue's engagement is not out of love, but rather politics.
Sokka had had enough. He went to attack Hahn. Having had enough of him and this ridiculous engagement about politics rather than love.
Mina cheered Sokka along. "KILL HIM Sokka, MURDER HIM!"
Sero nudged Kirishima aside. "Was Ashido into WWE or something?" he pointed at the pink girl acting like a wrestling fan.
Kirishima shook his head. "Ashido, into wrestling?" He looked at the girl. "To be honest dude, I don't know!
"DDT! Widows Peak! RKO!"
Kirishima turns back to Zero. "On second thoughts, maybe she is." Seeing Mina acting out like a WWE fan.
15:08 - 15:22
The fight has been broken by the chief leader himself and declaring that Sokka is now off this mission.
The students are disappointed at the news. Midnight went to explain the reasoning. "I agree with the Chief Leader. To him, he just saw a fellow warrior attacking a soldier who also happens to be his future Son-In-Law. Second, in my personal opinion, I do think Hahn is a pig, however. That is not the mission. The objective is to stop Admiral Zhao."
Aizawa agrees with Midnight. He would do the same as the Chief Leader, a prime example was back at the time when Aizawa and four of his students were getting ready to invade the Yakuza hideout. If Midoriya and Kirisima had the same argument about some girl, and if either of them started a fight during the prep time. Either one of them is out of the mission, or both of them are out.
Either way, Sokka messed up.
Though he would wish that the Chief Leader would kick out his Son-in-Law on this infantry mission to Zhao's warship. Hahn is not fit to be the leader for this mission. He doesn't even know Zhao's name. Aizawa is positive that Hahn would assassinate the wrong soldier or be killed by Zhao instead.
He sighs, having a bad feeling about this infiltration mission.
15:22 - 16:11
The next scene shifted back to Zuko as he reached the wall of the northern tribe.
Dabi and Aizawa were impressed by Zuko's stealth. It is what they expected from the Blue Spirit, but how would Zuko enter the mainland?
Toga looks around the area and sees that there is no entryway. "There are no areas he can enter. The Waterbenders will not lower their wall for the Prince of the Fire Nation, and it's also not like he has a flight quirk," she said. "What would Zuko do to enter the mainland?"
Starting to seem hopeless, the Banish Prince has spotted animals from this region, it was a combination of seals and Turtles. The audience got their eyes widened at this new animal ever since the Shirshu.
"Their seals but wearing turtle shells, so their Seal-Turtles?" Izuku furrowed an eyebrow as he wrote about this new animal. "I guess Sea Turtles don't exist in this universe, but rather their Seal-Turtles, and if I remember correctly, Sea Turtles can live as long as 150 years."
Now it was Uraraka who quirked an eyebrow. "Deku, how would you know that fact about sea turtles?"
Izuku went to answer her. "It was during the first week at the dorms. I wanted to bond with Koji Koda and get a better understanding of his quirk. Which was fun, I learned more about his quirk, and we ended up watching the Discovery Channel. There was a whole episode about Sea Turtles and I learned that they can live as long as 150 years and more if they're lucky perhaps even reach as long as 200."
The scene continues as Zuko learns more about the Seal-Turtles, especially when they dive into a hole made by the animals.
"Where are those Seal-Turtles going?" Dabi said, curious where they're heading. "Where they're going, they'll eventually need to gather air, but if Zuko is mistaken, he can drown." He realizes that the Banish Prince is going to follow the animal. It could lead an entrance way towards the mainland, or to Zuko's watery death.
The audience from the side realizes that what Zuko is about to do is a huge gamble for his own life. The Seal-Turtles could lead to salvation, or his death. The biggest question is, are any of the audience crazy enough to follow the Sea-Turtles?
In theory, Tsuyu could, but the temperature of this region is too cold for Tsuyu. Her body would automatically go into hibernation mode. She recalls a simple air conditioner put her in hibernation mode way back on the Provisional License exam, and if anything, the Southern and Northern Tribes aren't meant for frogs like herself.
Dabi realized that Zuko would do anything to capture the Avatar, even if it meant gambling his life. "Well, it's do or die time," he said as Zuko followed the Seal-Turtles.
16:11 - 16:30
The scene shifted back to the mainland.
The audience has their ears perk when Princess Yue mentions history's first Waterbender, the moon.
Yayaorozu, with an understanding of science, gained a deeper understanding of history. "According to the Princess, that is the moon who was the first Waterbender, and past Waterbenders learned how to push and pull the water by watching the moon." She said, "I guess that is how the first Waterbenders who were novices became masters later on."
Midnight put out her thoughts. "I guess that does make sense. First, they learned control before turning their gifts into master arts," she said. "You have to learn to crawl before you run."
Aizawa is starting to see the logic behind it. "It makes sense, humans have to learn their craft, and its origin has to come from somewhere. For the Waterbenders, their first teacher was the Moon, in the literal sense," he said, still trying to understand how the moon taught the first waterbender back in the past.
Then Katara mentioned her bending, especially during nighttime. Then the audience recalls what Iroh and Zhao's early discussion when it comes to Waterbenders during nighttime and especially during a full moon.
"So Zhao wasn't bluffing, there is real danger when it comes to a Waterbender during nightfall, and they're more dangerous during a time when the moon is at its peak, when it's full," Shoto said. "How strong are we speaking?"
"I don't know, I guess we would find out, either tonight or later during their journey…" Izuku sighs. "Assuming Team Avatar and the Northern Tribe win against the Fire Nation."
Lastly, Princess Yue mentions why the moon and ocean spirits need each other. Their strength comes from the Spirit of the Moon, and their life comes from the Spirit of the Ocean; they work together to make balance. Right now, those words mean little to the audience. They have no idea how big of an impact those words have, so much value to the Waterbenders.
16:30 - 16:44
Turns out The Princess' history lesson helped Aang to think of an idea on how to strike against the Fire Nation, by gathering unearthly help from the spirits. Many of the students smiled after Aang mentioned that there is still a chance for them to win, by using a powerful trump card.
Denki snapped his fingers. "That right, the Spirits!" He cheered out. "I remember how powerful a spirit like Hai Bai was back at the village."
The students even recall their discussion from earlier. That none of them, no matter how powerful or weak they are, they're quirks cannot harm any spirit. Now they believe the Fire Nation cannot stand a chance if the Ocean and Moon spirit took anger forms like how Hai Bai once did.
Or, perhaps they'll give Aang the wisdom that he and the Northern Tribe needs for this invasion.
16:44 - 16:48
Maybe they'll unleash a crazy amazing spirit attack at the Fire Nation!
Many of the audience were doubtfounded like the Princess and Katara. However, that didn't stop the otaku fans within the cinema.
"Oh man that would be so epic, like can you imagine Kaminari, a Spirit-Style Kamehameha!" Kirishima said during the gesture.
Denki smiles back liking the energy. "Or better yet, a Spirit-Style Rasengan against the Fire Nation!"
Both boys stood up and do the iconic poses from the two popular anime.
"Rasengan!"
"Kamehameha!"
Miraculous Ladybug!
"What was that!"
Midoriya and many of the audience jumped, none of the audience were expecting that loud ass speaker going off out of nowever.
Denki gulped. "Why does it feel like that is not the end we're going to hear that random announcement, It doesn't even sound like Poker, that sounded like a teenage girl."
16:48 - 17:12
Katara mentions they have a little problem with this little plan. She mentioned that the last time Aang reached the Spirit World was by accident and during the solstice.
"That's right, the Solstice is what causes the line between the Human world and the Spirit world to blur in the first place." Kosie reminded his classmate. "How can Aang enter the spirit world now?"
That was a good question. How can the Avatar enter the Spirit World purposely, not by accident like before?
It got their ears twitching when Princess Yue mentioned that there is a method that they can use. The Hero side would do any method to make sure that Aang gets help from the spirits. While the villain side is open to learn more about how the Avatar enters the spirit world.
The scene continues showing Princess Yue bringing the Avatar to a small circular door, and many of the audience raise an eyebrow.
"This is giving me some Alice in Wonderland vibes, and the Princess is the White Rabbit." Tsuyu looks closer to the door. "Princess, this is going to sound silly to me, but is this door a portal to the Spirit world, like how the rabbit hole was for Alice?"
The Princess ensures the audience that what's on the other side of the door isn't some portal, but rather it will help the Avatar the help he needs to enter the spirit world.
17:12 - 17:44
The moment she opens the door reveals that it is not a portal to the Spirit World or to Wonderland, but it is much better than any fairy tale.
What the audience saw was a small grassy island with tons of flowers, two bridges, and two koi fish.
The Koi fish weren't like the Elephant Koi way back Kyoshi, but rather regular Koi fish swimming in a circle at a koi pond.
Izuku Midoriya does a quick sketch of the koi fish. There was a noir fish with a white spot, and a snowy fish with a black spot.
Izuku raised an eyebrow; the type of white tint on the fish almost matched Yue's hair color. He believed it was just nothing and an odd coincidence.
Kosei smiled seeing grass again. "I never thought I'd miss grass this much." He giggles, realizing he and the Avatar accidentally said the same thing in unison. "Jinx, you owe me a soda, Aang," he laughs back.
"This is amazing." Itsuka was eyes were sparkling when she saw the environment around them. "How is this place possible at the Northern Tribe?"
The Princess doesn't have a scientific answer, but rather has a spiritual answer. This place is the center of all spiritual energy throughout the Northern Tribe.
Yanagi sorts out the Princess's explanation. "Oh, I understand why she brought the Avatar to this area. Due to the Spiritual energy that this small island casts over. It would surely help the Avatar enter the Spirit world," she raised an eyebrow. "I'm wondering now, how does that work exactly. Just like Asui mentioned, is having the Avatar in this place help him make a portal to the Spirit World, like how Alice entered Wonderland?"
To any audience, they believe that the only way for Aang to enter the Spirit World, by using the same method as the famous fairy tale character, Alice.
They're hoping they'll get an answer soon.
17:44 - 17:52
Just like Katara and the Princess are giving scolding looks at the Lemur. The audience did the same, not wanting Momo to go out fishing.
Momo Yayaorozu on the other hand, is embarrassed to even share the name as the Lemur. She already knows to her friends, fellow classmates, 1B, (And perhaps the readers) already sees that they like the Lemur more than her. 'Admiral Momo, Avatar Momo, and Momo the Symbol of Peace' She recalls.
17:52 - 18:00
The Avatar went to complement The Princess. She wasn't wrong about the area; it was quite tranquil. The Avatar quotes.
As the Avatar starts to meditate, the audience waits for the results. some of them were expecting to see a literal rabbit hole, similarly towards the story of Alice in Wonderland.
18:00 - 18:17
In the next scene, the Audience stood up from their chairs. When it shifted back with Zuko.
Many were surprised to see Zuko survive and were able to find the pinniped in this herd of Seal-Turtles.
"Sweet mother, Zuko, are you okay?!" Toga asked Zuko about the banished princess.
"Geez, that would have been some swim. I know some people would swim underneath a frozen lake as a sport, but what Zuko just did was crazy… and badass." Twice was a surprise to see that Zuko was fine.
Dabi let out a breath. He didn't notice he was holding his breath. He believed a part of him was truly concerned for Zuko, and that part of him was Toya.
The question now is, what is next after finding the pinniped?
(According to Google and wiki a Pinniped is like the Nest for seals and sea lions.)
18:17 - 18:40
In the next scene, the Banish Prince is looking for a new way to the mainland. "It seems like the Seal-Turtles took Zuko as far as they could. Mr. Compress knows that his experience as a thief, it important for him to find any possible entryways. "It seems like the Seal-Turtles' pinniped is the end of their line. Despite their cuteness, they are also vicious predators, especially when threatened. I believe the Northern Tribe made sure that no Seal entered the mainland. They are especially dangerous predators to small, young children and infants. This pinniped is a haven to protect the seals and the civilians."
Dabi understood press' explanation, but after he saw what Zuko had done. He entered this pinniped, which should be a death sentence for just attempting it.
When he wore the Blue Spirit mask, he risked his life to free the Avatar.
Zuko is unstoppable. Nothing is stopping him from accomplishing his goals. No barrier will stop him, and neither would Dabi. Nothing is stopping them. "There must be an exit, a weak link, or some cracks here at this pinniped, something to reach the mainland."
Zuko stopped as he saw a possible entryway. What the audience saw was a hole in the wall, and there was water flowing out of it.
Toga pales when she sees it. "Oh boy, this is crazy!" she shouted out. "That hole is like a plumbing pipeline with raging water wanting to get out." She ruffled her hair from frustration. "To be honest, if I were Zuko, I wouldn't attempt to use that hole and expect it's a doorway to the mainland."
Twice agrees with Toga. "It's suicide, unlike entering the Pinniped, that guarantees salvation at the end of the line. This hole has no promises, but a strong chance of death."
Many of the audience from both sides see that entering the hole is suicide, and the most logical answer is not attempting it and leaving.
The concept of leaving and starting a new life with Iroh is starting to make logical sense. The Admiral thinks Zuko is dead, there wouldn't be a power-hungry Admiral hunting Zuko down. Zuko and Iroh can leave the Northern Tribe at this second and just start a new chapter.
However, Dabi sees that a new beginning and living a life of a fool filled with new beginnings in body and in mind, is not his life to live. Sure, he accepted new things about himself, how he sees his siblings, and about Toya.
It would be so easy to live the life of a Fool. A new identity, leave Japan, and never seeing anyone tied to the Todoroki bloodline ever again would sound so peaceful.
That's not what he wants. He and Zuko worked so hard to reach where they are now, and quitting now of all places would be a betrayal to all of that progress and hard, just to be stop by fucking wall that is blocking them to accomplishing their goals.
Quitting now wouldn't be the actions of a fool but a failure.
They will accomplish their goals, to capture the Avatar and free his siblings by killing Endeavor.
They know what to do.
The audience watches as Zuko is climbing up the hole, and he is having a tight grip to make sure the pressure of the water wouldn't knock off Zuko back where he started.
"This is fucking Insane, he'll catch his death." Everyone agrees with Toga, the chances of Zuko drowning are a lot, and none of them knows where this pathway would take him, salvation or death. However, Zuko and Dabi are determined to accomplish their goal or die trying.
(When I mention the Fool, I meant it as the Tarot Card. The Fool represents new beginnings, innocence, and embracing the unknown with faith and optimism.)
18:40 - 19:06
TThe scene shifted back with Sokka. The audience notices that Sokka is disappointed that he was removed from the mission, but the chief leader gave him a new mission. The Adults understood the mission.
"It makes sense why the Chief Leader wants Sokka to protect the Princess, both a the mindset of a Chief Leader and a Father." Vlad let out his thoughts.
Midnight agrees with him, "You're right, Khan, there is no guarantee that the infantry mission is going to be successful or not." She turns to the students. "I know what you kids think of Hahn, but push that aside. If they fail, the chances of the Fire Nation winning will increase. Hahn isn't the enemy, Zhao is." Midnight stood up for her peers, and students would hear her. "If they lose, many will die, it would make sense why The Chief Leader asks Sokka to take care of the Princess. If the Northern Tribe Falls, there is no home to return to, and Yue would join Team Avatar."
The student here, Midnight is right. The Fate of the Northern Tribe is not just in Aang's hands, but also Hahn's. The guy is a pig, but he and his group are entering Zhao's ship, and if they succeed in any form, either by capturing Zhao or forcing him to surrender. It would be a victory for the Northern Tribe, but if both fail in stopping the Fire Nation. That's the end for the Northern Water Tribe and the Water Nations as we know it.
19:06 - 19:18
The scene shifted back to Zuko, surviving and reaching the end of the tunnel. There was even space for oxygen.
Toga exhaled, realizing the whole time she was holding her breath. "Mary and Joseph, that was crazy!" She thought that Zuko would have died attempting that. "I'm glad that he survived, but holy crap that was a crazy 50/50."
It was crazy, but it didn't bring Zuko to the mainland. He is still in danger. Eventually, he would be too tired to swim to the point he faint from exhaustion. He needs to find an entry to the mainland, quickly.
19:18 - 19:54
The audience watches as Zuko dives back in and finds light.
"That light source would surely come from somewhere, perhaps the mainland?"
The audience heard Spinner's comment as Zuko continued to swim and found his exit, and it even showed the other side of this ice wall.
"This coat of ice seems thinner compared to the Great Wall on the mainland." Spinner had his eyes widen, realizing what was on the other side of the wall. "Zuko has made it to the mainland, but this ice wall is blocking him and the land. He needs something to break it?"
Dabi chuckles. "Break it, Firebenders don't break ice, they melt it." Right on cue, Zuko used his remaining breath to generate heat from his palms.
The Banish Prince knew that generating a flame while underwater is a dumb move, but generating heat from his palm and directly touching the ice would melt the frozen wall like melting ice cubes with a torch. Izuku wrote down this ability that can generate heat and not just ignite flames with their willpower. Slowly, Zuko's heart was hot enough to create a hole to his salvation.
"He did it, he reached the mainland." Everyone heard what Toga said. Everyone from both sides found Zuko incredible for surviving all of his taunts that took place ever since he met that pack of Seal-Turtles, and reaching their pinniped. He could have died from each attempt, but he kept going even though the odds were not in his favor. However, he challenges all the odds and comes out victorious, and as a survivor.
Dabi was amazed by Zuko too; his flames for his ambition burned so bright it was almost blinding. Dabi wishes that in a similar scenario, against his devil, his father. His flames would be too hot for Endeavor to the point he wishes he were dead. He let out a breath, realizing it was back to work. "Time to capture the Avatar."
19:54 - 20:11
The next scene shifted next with Aang. Katara went to explain how Aang is going to crossover to the spirit worlds.
Kosei understood the main method. "Oh, I see, and here I thought we're going to see a portal to Wonderland," he chuckles. "Anywho, just like before, Aang is not entering the spirit world like Alice visits Wonderland. The way that Aang will enter the spirit world is by astral projecting his spiritual self by using meditation. Therefore–
How about some quiet? Come on guys, I can hear every word you're saying!
Kosie shrank down, feeling embarrassed being scolded by his idol.
20:11 - 20:33
The scene zooms in on the pond, where the two koi fish are shown circling each other. Aang on the other hand was staring at the fish, seemingly mesmerized. The two fish circled each other as they morphs into an image of the symbols for yin and yang. The scene cuts back to Aang, as his eyes and tattoos light up entering the glow.
"Woah, what just happened?" Neito asks his friends.
"I believe Aang just entered the Spirit world, and I guess we'll wait to learn the results." Kosei smiled that Aang was able to enter the spirit world, but many were disappointed hoping to see a Wonderland theme portal.
20:33 - 22:02
(Guys this segment is going to be different. I'm going to write the entire fighter of Katara and Zuko in one segment. I wrote something similar with MHA Reacts to RWBY, the food flight scene.)
Katara went to explain to the Princess that Aang will be okay, and if anything goes wrong, she'll be there to protect him.
Well, aren't you a big girl now.
The audience got their eyes widened. They knew he was coming, but they didn't expect it to be this soon. "It's Zuko!" Kosei got his eyes widened, knowing a fight was about to happen.
Yes. Hand him over, and I won't have to hurt you.
[As Yue runs. Katara assumes a defensive stance. Zuko, who kicks up his leg, sending a fire blast Katara's way. He fires more blasts from his hands. Zuko continually fires as Katara conjures up water shields to deflect the attacks.
Katara draws water from the pond and sends the stream at Zuko. The wave pushes the boy back several feet and knocks him to the ground.]
Many of the students cheered for Katara, and the teachers were impressed by how much she had improved in such a short time. Midnight is the proudest of all for Katara. She fought for change and to ensure the future of women and young girls, allowing them to learn Waterbending in the ways of a warrior.
"She's kicking Zuko's ass with her newly found skills in Waterbending, Go Katara!" Itsuka Kendo cheers.
I see you've learned a new trick, but I didn't come this far to lose to you.
[Zuko turns around and fires another blast which Katara blocks by summoning another shield of water. Katara sends a powerful jet of water at her opponent. The wave collides into Zuko, who is sent farther back.
Zuko attempts to steady himself from the impact, small juts of ice form around his feet. The scene cuts towards Katara as she uses her Waterbending for the water begins rising around Zuko and encircling him. Imprisoning Zuko in the process.]
This is what Aizawa was looking forward to since he met the young Waterbender of the Southern Tribe.
How a novice becomes a master.
He is finally seeing Waterbenders in their full potential and on her own two feet. No help from the other benders or the Avatar.
He can also see what Iroh and Zhao talked about, how waterbending was stronger during nighttime. They weren't wrong. He saw Katara's attacks; the water was more aggressive than during the day. The Full Moon theory, however, is an enigma.
Like how is any other night different for a Waterbender during the other moon phases? Aizawa understands the legend when it comes to the moon spirit, but he and the rest haven't fully seen the scary potential that the Full Moon can offer. Perhaps one day they'll meet someone special, a Waterbender who truly understands the raw power of the full moon.
Where there is life, there is water.
You little peasant. You've found a master, haven't you?
[The ice prison glowed orange as it shattered.
Zuko fires repeated attacks at Katara, who draws water from the oasis to deflect his attacks. She prepares to strike him with a water blast. However, Zuko manages to slip away and head toward Aang.]
"NO! YOU! DON'T!" Kosei shouted at Zuko.
[Katara fires a water blast, throwing Zuko to the other wall. She whips up a large wave and sends the attack at Zuko. The rush of water sends Zuko up the side of the cliff; she freezes the water, encasing him in ice.]
'No!' Dabi internally screams. Zuko went to hell and back from faking his death from the pirates, and the hell he went through just to enter the mainland. 'This is not over you peasant just because you prison him. Zuko will get out of that ice prison.'
22:02 - Last Scene.
The night comes to an end, when the sunrise reach it's peak, and the tables have turn to the Fire Nation favor.
First, Zuko escape from his ice prison and knocks out Katara in the process.
"Katara no!" Kota shouted worried for Katara.
You rise with the moon ... I rise with the sun.
Second, The great wall of the Northern Tribe has shattered and the Fire Nation has arrived to the mainland.
"No!" All Might said worried about what would happen to this whole nation.
The Water Tribe can try to resist the inevitable, but their city will fall today.
Lastly, it was too late. Even as Sokka, Princess Yue have arrived to see Katara. Zuko and Aang are gone.
Dabi smiled happily for Zuko, "He did it, he has captured the Avatar."