1. Water...
Copy !req
2. Earth...
Copy !req
3. Fire...
Copy !req
4. Air.
Copy !req
5. Long ago, the four nations lived
together in harmony.
Copy !req
6. Then everything changed
when the Fire Nation attacked.
Copy !req
7. Only the Avatar, master of all
four elements, could stop them.
Copy !req
8. But when the world needed him most,
he vanished.
Copy !req
9. 100 years passed and my brother
and I discovered the new Avatar.
Copy !req
10. An airbender named Aang.
Copy !req
11. And although his airbending
skills are great,
Copy !req
12. he has a lot to learn before
he's ready to save anyone.
Copy !req
13. Oof!
Copy !req
14. But I believe Aang can save the world.
Copy !req
15. ( ♪ )
Copy !req
16. So what's the new plan?
Copy !req
17. The new plan is the old plan.
Copy !req
18. You just need to master all four elements
Copy !req
19. and confront the Fire Lord
before the comet comes.
Copy !req
20. Where am I supposed to get
a firebending teacher?
Copy !req
21. Hello.
Copy !req
22. Zuko here.
Copy !req
23. I think it's time I joined your group
and taught the Avatar firebending.
Copy !req
24. And I know my destiny is to help you
restore balance to the world.
Copy !req
25. I think you are supposed to be
my firebending teacher.
Copy !req
26. I know you're nervous,
but remember, firebending
Copy !req
27. in and of itself is not something to fear.
Copy !req
28. Okay.
Copy !req
29. Not something to fear.
Copy !req
30. But if you don't respect it
Copy !req
31. it'll chew you up and spit you out
like an angry komodo rhino.
Copy !req
32. Now, show me what you've got.
Copy !req
33. Any amount of fire you can make.
Copy !req
34. Maybe I need a little more instruction.
Copy !req
35. Perhaps a demonstration?
Copy !req
36. Good idea
Copy !req
37. You might want to take
a couple steps back.
Copy !req
38. What was that?
Copy !req
39. That was the worst
firebending I've ever seen.
Copy !req
40. I thought it was nice.
Copy !req
41. Why is this happening?
Copy !req
42. Maybe it's the altitude.
Copy !req
43. Yeah, could be.
Copy !req
44. Just breathe, and...
Copy !req
45. That one kind of felt hot.
Copy !req
46. Don't patronize me.
Copy !req
47. You know what it's supposed to look like.
Copy !req
48. Sorry, Sifu hotman.
Copy !req
49. And stop calling me that.
Copy !req
50. Hey, jerks.
Copy !req
51. Mind if I watch you two jerks
do your jerk bending?
Copy !req
52. Get out of here.
Copy !req
53. Okay, take it easy.
Copy !req
54. I was just kidding around.
Copy !req
55. Jerk bending.
Copy !req
56. Still got it.
Copy !req
57. Listen, everybody.
Copy !req
58. I've got some pretty bad news.
Copy !req
59. I've lost my stuff.
Copy !req
60. Don't look at me.
Copy !req
61. I didn't touch your stuff.
Copy !req
62. I'm talking about my firebending.
Copy !req
63. It's gone.
Copy !req
64. I'm sorry.
Copy !req
65. I'm just laughing at the irony.
Copy !req
66. You know, how it would've been nice for us
Copy !req
67. if you'd lost your firebending
a long time ago?
Copy !req
68. Well, it's not lost.
Copy !req
69. It's just weaker for some reason.
Copy !req
70. Maybe you're just not as good
as you think you are.
Copy !req
71. Ouch.
Copy !req
72. I bet it's because I changed sides.
Copy !req
73. That's ridiculous.
Copy !req
74. I don't know.
Copy !req
75. Maybe it isn't.
Copy !req
76. Maybe your firebending comes from rage
Copy !req
77. and you just don't have enough anger
to fuel it the way you used to.
Copy !req
78. So all we need to do is make Zuko angry.
Copy !req
79. Easy enough.
Copy !req
80. Okay, cut it out!
Copy !req
81. Look.
Copy !req
82. Even if you're right, I don't want to rely
on hate and anger anymore.
Copy !req
83. There has to be another way.
Copy !req
84. You're gonna need to learn to draw
your firebending from a different source.
Copy !req
85. I recommend the original source.
Copy !req
86. How's he supposed to do that?
Copy !req
87. By jumping into a volcano?
Copy !req
88. No.
Copy !req
89. Zuko needs to go back to whatever
the source of firebending is.
Copy !req
90. So is it jumping into a volcano?
Copy !req
91. I don't know.
Copy !req
92. For earthbending, the original benders
were badgermoles.
Copy !req
93. One day, when I was little,
I ran away and hid in a cave.
Copy !req
94. That's where I met them.
Copy !req
95. They were blind, just like me, so we
understood each other.
Copy !req
96. I was able to learn earthbending,
not just as a martial art
Copy !req
97. but as an extension of my senses.
Copy !req
98. For them, the original earthbenders,
it wasn't just about fighting.
Copy !req
99. It was their way of interacting
with the world.
Copy !req
100. That's amazing, Toph.
Copy !req
101. I learned from the monks, but the
original airbenders were the sky bison.
Copy !req
102. Maybe you can give me
a lesson sometime, buddy.
Copy !req
103. Well, this doesn't help me.
Copy !req
104. The original firebenders
were the dragons and they're extinct.
Copy !req
105. What do you mean?
Copy !req
106. Roku had a dragon, and there were
plenty of dragons when I was a kid.
Copy !req
107. Well, they aren't around anymore, okay?
Copy !req
108. Okay, okay.
Copy !req
109. Sorry.
Copy !req
110. But maybe there's another way.
Copy !req
111. The first people to learn from the dragons
were the ancient Sun Warriors.
Copy !req
112. Sun warriors?
Copy !req
113. Well, I know they weren't around
when I was a kid.
Copy !req
114. No, they died off
thousands of years ago.
Copy !req
115. But their civilization wasn't too far
from where we are now.
Copy !req
116. Maybe we can learn
by poking around the ruins.
Copy !req
117. It's like the monks used to tell me.
Copy !req
118. Sometimes, the shadows of the past
can be felt by the present.
Copy !req
119. So what?
Copy !req
120. Maybe you'll pick up some
super old Sun Warrior energy
Copy !req
121. just by standing where they stood
1,000 years ago?
Copy !req
122. More or less.
Copy !req
123. Either I find a new way to firebend,
or the Avatar has to find a new teacher.
Copy !req
124. We've been riding for hours.
Copy !req
125. I don't know why, but I thought
this thing would be a lot faster.
Copy !req
126. Appa's right, Zuko.
Copy !req
127. In our group, typically we start out our
missions with a more upbeat attitude.
Copy !req
128. , I can't believe this.
Copy !req
129. Don't worry.
Copy !req
130. You'll get the hang of it.
Copy !req
131. Whoa!
Copy !req
132. Even though
these buildings are ancient
Copy !req
133. there's something eerily
familiar about them.
Copy !req
134. I can tell the fire sages' temples are
somehow descended from these.
Copy !req
135. Okay, we've learned something
about architecture.
Copy !req
136. Hopefully, we'll learn something about
firebending too.
Copy !req
137. The past can be a great teacher.
Copy !req
138. Zuko, I think the past
is trying to kill me.
Copy !req
139. I can't believe it.
Copy !req
140. This booby trap must be centuries old,
and it still works.
Copy !req
141. There's probably a lot more.
Copy !req
142. Maybe this means we shouldn't be here.
Copy !req
143. Where's that upbeat attitude
you were talking about?
Copy !req
144. Besides, people don't make traps unless
they've got something worth protecting.
Copy !req
145. Look.
Copy !req
146. This seems promising.
Copy !req
147. Though I'm not sure this tells us
about the original source of firebending.
Copy !req
148. They look pretty angry to me.
Copy !req
149. I thought the dragons were
friends with the Sun Warriors.
Copy !req
150. Well, they had
a funny way of showing it.
Copy !req
151. Zuko, something happened
to the dragons in the last 100 years.
Copy !req
152. Something you're not telling me.
Copy !req
153. My great-grandfather Sozin happened.
Copy !req
154. He started the tradition
of hunting dragons for glory.
Copy !req
155. They were the ultimate firebenders.
Copy !req
156. And if you could conquer one, your
firebending talents would become legendary
Copy !req
157. and you'd earn the honorary title, dragon.
Copy !req
158. The last great dragon was conquered
long before I was born, by my uncle.
Copy !req
159. But I thought your uncle was,
I don't know, good?
Copy !req
160. He had a complicated past.
Copy !req
161. Family tradition, I guess.
Copy !req
162. Let's just move on.
Copy !req
163. It's locked up.
Copy !req
164. Wait.
Copy !req
165. It's a celestial calendar.
Copy !req
166. Just like the fire sages
have in their temples.
Copy !req
167. I bet that sun stone opens the door
Copy !req
168. but only when sunlight hits it
at just the right angle on the solstice.
Copy !req
169. Monkey feathers.
Copy !req
170. The solstice again.
Copy !req
171. We can't wait here that long.
Copy !req
172. No, we can't.
Copy !req
173. But we might be able to speed time up.
Copy !req
174. Let's see if we can outsmart
the sun stone.
Copy !req
175. Nothing's happening.
Copy !req
176. Come on.
Copy !req
177. You know, Zuko, I don't care what everyone
else says about you.
Copy !req
178. You're pretty smart.
Copy !req
179. Relax.
Copy !req
180. They're just statues.
Copy !req
181. It says this is something
called the Dancing Dragon.
Copy !req
182. Zuko, get over here.
Copy !req
183. I want you to dance with me.
Copy !req
184. - What?
- Just do it.
Copy !req
185. Let's follow the steps of the statues.
Copy !req
186. Don't you see?
Copy !req
187. These aren't dance moves.
Copy !req
188. These statues are giving us a lesson.
Copy !req
189. I think this is some kind
of Sun Warrior firebending form.
Copy !req
190. This better teach us some
really good firebending.
Copy !req
191. Hooray!
Copy !req
192. Wait.
Copy !req
193. What exactly is that?
Copy !req
194. It's some kind of mystical gemstone.
Copy !req
195. Well, don't touch it.
Copy !req
196. Why not?
Copy !req
197. Remember what happened out there
with those spikes?
Copy !req
198. I'm just very suspicious of giant,
glowing gems sitting on pedestals.
Copy !req
199. It feels almost alive.
Copy !req
200. Oh, no, it's another trap.
Copy !req
201. I can't pull free.
Copy !req
202. It's like some kind of glue.
Copy !req
203. I can't move.
Copy !req
204. Zuko, do something.
Copy !req
205. Me?
Copy !req
206. I can't move either.
Copy !req
207. It stopped.
Copy !req
208. At least we have air.
Copy !req
209. Maybe if we stay calm,
we can figure a way out of this.
Copy !req
210. You had to pick up
the glowing egg, didn't you?
Copy !req
211. At least I made
something happen.
Copy !req
212. If it were up to you, we'd never
have made it past the courtyard.
Copy !req
213. Help!
Copy !req
214. Who are you yelling to?
Copy !req
215. Nobody's lived here for centuries.
Copy !req
216. Well, what do you think we should do?
Copy !req
217. Think about our place in the universe?
Copy !req
218. Who is down there?
Copy !req
219. For trying to take our sun stone,
you must be severely punished.
Copy !req
220. We didn't come here
to take your sun stone.
Copy !req
221. We came here to find the
ancient origin of all firebending.
Copy !req
222. yeah, right.
Copy !req
223. They are obviously thieves,
here to steal Sun Warrior treasures.
Copy !req
224. Please.
Copy !req
225. I don't normally play this card,
but I'm the Avatar.
Copy !req
226. Just hear us out.
Copy !req
227. My name is Zuko,
Crown Prince of the Fire Nation.
Copy !req
228. Or at least, I used to be.
Copy !req
229. I know my people have distorted
the ways of firebending,
Copy !req
230. to be fueled
by anger and rage.
Copy !req
231. But now I want to learn the true way,
the original way.
Copy !req
232. When we came here, I never imagined
Copy !req
233. the Sun Warrior civilization
was secretly alive.
Copy !req
234. I am truly humbled to be in your presence.
Copy !req
235. Please, teach us.
Copy !req
236. If you wish to learn the ways of the sun
Copy !req
237. you must learn them from
the masters Ran and Shao.
Copy !req
238. Ran and Shao?
Copy !req
239. There are two of them?
Copy !req
240. When you present yourselves
to them, they will examine you.
Copy !req
241. They'll read your hearts,
your souls, and your ancestry.
Copy !req
242. If they deem you worthy,
they'll teach you.
Copy !req
243. If they don't, you'll be
destroyed on the spot.
Copy !req
244. If you're going to see the masters,
Copy !req
245. you must bring them a piece
of the eternal flame.
Copy !req
246. This fire is the very first one.
Copy !req
247. It was given to man by the dragons.
Copy !req
248. We have kept it going
for thousands of years.
Copy !req
249. I don't believe it.
Copy !req
250. You will each take
a piece of it to the masters
Copy !req
251. to show your commitment to
the sacred art of firebending.
Copy !req
252. Um, Mister Sun Chief, sir?
Copy !req
253. Yeah, I'm not a firebender yet.
Copy !req
254. Couldn't my friend here
carry my fire for me?
Copy !req
255. No.
Copy !req
256. This ritual illustrates
the essence of Sun Warrior philosophy.
Copy !req
257. You must maintain a constant heat.
Copy !req
258. The flame will go out
if you make it too small.
Copy !req
259. Make it too big,
and you might lose control.
Copy !req
260. I'm sorry.
Copy !req
261. I'm just a little nervous.
Copy !req
262. It's like a little heartbeat.
Copy !req
263. Fire is life, not just destruction.
Copy !req
264. You will take your flames up there.
Copy !req
265. The cave of the masters
is beneath that rock.
Copy !req
266. Hurry up.
Copy !req
267. I can't.
Copy !req
268. If I walk too fast, my flame'll go out.
Copy !req
269. Your flame's gonna go out
because it's too small.
Copy !req
270. You're too timid.
Copy !req
271. Give it more juice.
Copy !req
272. But what if I can't control it?
Copy !req
273. You can do it.
Copy !req
274. I know you can.
Copy !req
275. You're a talented kid.
Copy !req
276. Facing the judgment of the firebending
masters will be very dangerous for you.
Copy !req
277. Your ancestors are directly responsible
for the dragons' disappearance.
Copy !req
278. The masters might not be
so happy to see you.
Copy !req
279. I know I wouldn't be.
Copy !req
280. But once they find out I'm the Avatar...
Copy !req
281. Have you forgotten that you vanished
Copy !req
282. allowing the Fire Nation
to wreak havoc on the world?
Copy !req
283. The decline of the dragons
is your burden too.
Copy !req
284. We could turn back now.
Copy !req
285. We've already learned more
about fire than we'd hoped.
Copy !req
286. No, we're seeing through to the end.
Copy !req
287. We're gonna meet these masters
and find out what's so great about them.
Copy !req
288. What if they judge us and attack us?
Copy !req
289. Well, we're the fire prince
and the Avatar.
Copy !req
290. I think we could take these guys in
a fight, whoever they are.
Copy !req
291. Bring 'em out.
Copy !req
292. Chanters!
Copy !req
293. Those who wish to meet the masters
Ran and Shao will now present their fire.
Copy !req
294. Sound the call.
Copy !req
295. What's happening?
Copy !req
296. Zuko, my fire went out.
Copy !req
297. What do you want me to do?
Copy !req
298. Give me some of yours.
Copy !req
299. - No, just make your own.
- I can't.
Copy !req
300. Get some from one of those warriors.
Hurry.
Copy !req
301. Stop cheating off me.
Copy !req
302. Quit being stingy.
Copy !req
303. Uh-oh.
Copy !req
304. These are the masters.
Copy !req
305. You still think we can take 'em?
Copy !req
306. Shh.
Copy !req
307. I never said that.
Copy !req
308. Oh, here it comes.
Copy !req
309. Any moment now.
Copy !req
310. Dinner for the masters.
Copy !req
311. Quiet, Ham Ghao.
Copy !req
312. What?
Copy !req
313. Everyone's thinking it.
Copy !req
314. Zuko, I think we're supposed to
do the dragon dance with them.
Copy !req
315. What?
Copy !req
316. What about this situation makes you think
they want us to dance?
Copy !req
317. Well, I think they want us
to do something.
Copy !req
318. Let's just try it.
Copy !req
319. Fine.
Copy !req
320. Judgment time.
Copy !req
321. I understand.
Copy !req
322. Their fire was beautiful.
Copy !req
323. I saw so many colors,
colors I've never imagined.
Copy !req
324. Like firebending harmony.
Copy !req
325. Yes.
Copy !req
326. They judged you, and gave you visions of
the meaning of firebending.
Copy !req
327. I can't believe there are
still living dragons
Copy !req
328. My uncle Iroh said he faced
the last dragon and killed it.
Copy !req
329. So your uncle lied.
Copy !req
330. Actually, it wasn't a total lie.
Copy !req
331. Iroh was the last outsider
to face the masters.
Copy !req
332. They deemed him worthy
and passed the secret on to him as well.
Copy !req
333. He must've lied to protect them,
so no one else would hunt them.
Copy !req
334. All this time, I thought
firebending was destruction.
Copy !req
335. Since I hurt Katara,
I've been too afraid and hesitant
Copy !req
336. But now I know what it really is.
Copy !req
337. It's energy, and life.
Copy !req
338. Yeah.
Copy !req
339. It's like the sun, but inside of you.
Copy !req
340. Do you guys realize this?
Copy !req
341. Well, our civilization is called
the Sun Warriors, so yeah.
Copy !req
342. That's why my firebending
was so weak before,
Copy !req
343. because for so many years,
hunting you was my drive.
Copy !req
344. It was my purpose.
Copy !req
345. So when I joined you,
I lost sight of my inner fire.
Copy !req
346. But now, I have a new drive.
Copy !req
347. I have to help you defeat my father
and restore balance to the world.
Copy !req
348. Now that you have learned the secrets
and you know about our tribe's existence,
Copy !req
349. we have no choice but to
imprison you here forever.
Copy !req
350. Just kidding.
Copy !req
351. But seriously, don't tell anyone.
Copy !req
352. With this technique the dragons
showed us, Zuko and I will be unstoppable.
Copy !req
353. Yeah, that's a great
dance you two learned there.
Copy !req
354. It's not a dance.
Copy !req
355. It's a firebending form.
Copy !req
356. We'll just tap dance our way
to victory over the Fire Lord.
Copy !req
357. It's a sacred form that happens to be
thousands of years old.
Copy !req
358. Oh, yeah?
Copy !req
359. What's your little form called?
Copy !req
360. The Dancing Dragon.
Copy !req
361. ( ♪ )
Copy !req