Water.
Earth.
Fire.
Air.
Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony.
Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked.
Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, could stop them.
But when the world needed him most, he vanished.
A hundred years passed, and my brother and I discovered the new Avatar...
...an airbender named Aang.
And although his airbending skills are great.
He has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone.
But I believe Aang can save the world.
Book One: Water | Chapter Nineteen: The Siege of the North Part 1
Nice try, Pupil Sangok.
A couple of more years and you might be ready to fight a sea sponge.
Would anyone care for a rematch with Katara?
Katara, you have advanced more quickly than any student I have ever trained.
You have proven that with fierce determination,...
...passion and hard work you can accomplish anything.
Raw talent alone is not enough.
Pupil Aang!
Yes, Master Pakku?
Care to step into the sparring circle?
I figure since you've found time to play with house pets...
...you must have already mastered waterbending.
I wouldn't say "mastered", but check this out!
So they don't have palaces in the Southern Tribe?
Are you kidding? I grew up in a block of ice. It's not exactly a cultural hub.
Sokka, this is wrong.
What's wrong? We're taking a walk!
I'm engaged. It just... feels...
I know what you need! You need to meet my good friend Appa!
Who?
Appa and I go way back. Don't we boy?
Ahh! Easy!
Down boy! Ahh! No! Up!
Looks like you haven't been giving Appa enough attention.
So how does this work?
You hangin' on tight?
Mmm hmm.
Yip... yip!
Oh... my... goodness!
Wow! I can't believe you do this every day!
Yeh, we pretty much live up here.
Is it always this cold in the sky?
Not when you're with someone.
It's beautiful up here.
Yeh.
Whoo! Yeh! Huh... Good times! Good times!
Hey, look!
What's happening?
Oh no.
Soot.
What?
I've seen it before. Right before my village was attacked. It's soot mixed with snow.
But why?
It's the Fire Nation. They've closed in on the North Pole.
And from the looks of the stuff...
...I'd say there's a lot of them.
This will truly be one for the history books, General Iroh.
Just think, centuries from now, people will study the great Admiral Zhao...
...who destroyed the last of the Water Tribe civilization.
You're lucky you're here to see it.
Be careful what you wish for, Admiral. History is not always kind to its subjects.
I suppose you speak from experience?
But rest assured, this will be nothing like your legendary failure at Ba Sing Se.
I hope not, for your sake.
Tell the Captains to prepare for first strike.
We'll be landing soon. Do you have a plan?
I'm working on it, Uncle.
What's wrong? We have to go!
No, Sokka, wait. I can't see you anymore. Not at all.
What? We're just friends.
I wish we could just be friends,...
...but I like you too much and it's too confusing to be around you.
I'm marrying someone else.
You don't love him, do you? You don't even seem to like him.
But I do love my people.
You're not marrying them.
You don't understand. I have duties to my father, to my tribe.
I have to do this, goodbye!
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.
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!
I'm going to need volunteers for a dangerous mission.
Count me in.
Sokka!
Be warned. Many of you will not return.
Come forward to receive my mark if you accept the task.
The stillness before battle is unbearable. Such a quite dread.
I wasn't there when the Fire Nation attacked my people.
I'm gonna make a difference this time.
Yip! Yip!
Katara!?
I'll take it from here, boy!
Appa!
Thanks for the rescue, buddy!
You have got to be kidding me.
Men, you'll be infiltrating the Fire Nation navy.
That means you'll all need one of these uniforms...
What's your problem?
Fire Navy uniforms don't look like that.
Of course they do. These are real uniforms captured from actual Fire Navy soldiers.
When, like a hundred years ago?
Eighty five.
The Fire Nation doesn't wear shoulder spikes anymore.
The newer uniforms are more streamlined.
How do we know we can trust this guy? Such bold talk for a new recruit.
Sokka is from our sister tribe, Hahn, he is a capable warrior and I value his input.
Now, our first objective is to determine the identity of their commanding officer.
His name is Zhao. Middle-aged. Big sideburns. Bigger temper.
Sokka, I want you to tell everything you know to Hahn, he is leading this mission.
Hahn, show Sokka your respect. I expect nothing less from my future son-in-law.
Princess Yue's marrying you?
Yeh, what of it?
Nothing, congratulations.
Stop those fireballs!
It's almost twilight, Admiral.
As your military consultant I must advise you to halt your attack.
The waterbenders draw their power from the moon and it is nearly full tonight.
You should wait and resume the attack at daybreak.
Oh, I'm well aware of the moon problem and I am working on a solution.
But for now, daybreak it is.
They've stopped firing.
Aang!
I can't do it. I can't do it.
What happened?
I must have taken out a dozen Fire Navy ships,...
...but there's just too many of them. I can't fight them all.
But, you have to! You're the Avatar!
I'm just one kid.
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.
I don't need your wisdom right now, Uncle.
I'm sorry, I just nag you because, well, ever since I lost my son...
Uncle, you don't have to say it.
I think of you as my own.
I know, Uncle. We'll meet again...
...after I have the Avatar.
Remember your Breathe of Fire! It could save your life out there!
I will.
And put your hood up, keep your ears warm!
I'll be fine.
Let me tell ya, Sokka, I've courted a lot of girls,...
...but Yue is the finest... and she comes with the most perks.
Perks!? What does that mean?
I mean, Yue's nice and everything,...
...but the points I'll get with the Chief aren't bad either.
Princess Yue is wasted on a self absorbed weasel like you!
Whoa. Hang on. What do you care?
You're just a simple rube from the Southern Tribe.
What would you know of the political complexities of our life? No offense.
You're just a jerk without a soul! No offense!
That's enough! Sokka, you're off the mission.
All right, fall in men!
Everybody listen to what I say and we'll take out this Admiral Jo in no time.
It's Admiral Zhao!
Where are they going?
They're coming up for air somewhere...
The legends say the moon was the first waterbender.
Our ancestors saw how it pushed and pulled the tides...
...and learned how to do it themselves.
I've always noticed my waterbending is stronger at night.
Our strength comes from the Spirit of the Moon,...
...our life comes from the Spirit of the Ocean. They work together to keep balance.
The Spirits! Maybe I can find them and get their help!
How can you do that?
The Avatar is the bridge between our world and the Spirit World.
Aang can talk to them!
Maybe they'll give you the wisdom to win this battle!
Or, maybe they'll unleash a crazy amazing spirit attack on the Fire Nation!
Or wisdom. That's good too.
The only problem is, last time you got to the Spirit World by accident.
How are you going to get there this time?
I have an idea, follow me.
So is this the way to the Spirit World?
No, you'll have to get there on your own.
But I can take you to the most spiritual place in the entire North Pole.
I never thought I'd miss grass this much!
It's so warm here! How is that possible?
It's the center of all spiritual energy in our land.
You're right, Yue. I can feel... something... it's so... tranquil.
Be quiet!
Is something wrong, Sokka?
Oh no! Hahn's out there on the top secret mission...
...while I'm here sharpening my boomerang. Everything's fine!
Listen to me. I took you off the mission for selfish reasons.
I have a special task in mind for you.
What? You want me to scrub the barracks?
I want you to guard my daughter, Princess Yue.
Er, sure. That shouldn't be too hard.
Why is he sitting like that?
He's meditating... trying to cross over into the Spirit World.
It takes all his concentration.
Is there any way we can help?
How 'bout some quiet!? C'mon guys! I can hear every word you're saying!
Is he okay?
He's crossing into the Spirit World. He'll be fine as long as we don't move his body.
That's his way back to the physical world.
Maybe we should get some help?
No, he's my friend. I'm perfectly capable of protecting him.
Well, aren't you a big girl now?
No!
Yes! Hand him over, and I won't have to hurt you.
I see you've learned a new trick. But I didn't come this far to lose to you.
You little peasant. You've found a master, haven't you?
It's daybreak at last. Let's write history.
You rise with the moon. I rise with the sun.
The Water Tribe can try to resist the inevitable, but their city will fall today.
Aang!
What happened? Where's Zuko?
He took Aang. He took him right out from under me.
Where did they go?
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Thanks to Acastus for The Transcript.
Book One: Water | Chapter Twenty: The Siege of the North Part 2
I can't believe I lost him.
You did everything you could...
...and now we need to do everything we can to get him back.
Zuko can't have gotten far. We'll find him. Aang's gonna be fine.
Okay.
It's all right. You stay here, Momo, in case Aang comes back.
Yip! Yip!
Hello? I'm sorry to disturb you,...
...but I just really need to find the Moon and the Ocean spirits.
Go... away.
You're still here?
Yes! I need...
Perhaps that thing will help you? Chase it!
Finally!
Come back!
Hello, Aang.
Roku!
Shelter!
Roku, the Water Tribe is under attack. I need to find the Ocean and Moon spirits!
The Ocean and the Moon are ancient spirits.
They crossed over from the Spirit World to the Mortal World very near the beginning.
There is only one spirit I know of who is old enough to remember.
Who?
The spirit's name is Koh. But he is very dangerous. They call him... the Face Stealer.
When you speak with him you must be very careful to show no emotion at all...
...not the slightest expression or he will steal your face!
I finally have you. But I can't get you home because of this blizzard.
There's always something. Not that you would understand.
You're like my sister. Everything always... came easy to her.
She's a firebending prodigy... and everyone adores her.
My father says she was born lucky. He says I was lucky to be born.
I don't need luck though, I don't want it.
I've always had to struggle and fight and that's made me strong.
It's made me who I am.
I don't need to remind you we have a time limit.
If we don't defeat the Water Tribe before the full moon rises they will be undefeatable.
I assure you I have everything under control.
I intend to remove the moon as a factor.
Remove the moon!? How?
Admiral Choi!
Prepare to meet your fate!
As I was saying... years ago I stumbled upon a great and powerful secret...
...the identity of the Moon Spirit's mortal form.
What?
I was a young Lieutenant serving under General Shu in the Earth Kingdom...
I discovered a hidden library, underground in fact. I tore through scroll after scroll.
One of them contained a detailed illustration and the words "moon" and "ocean."
I knew then that these spirits could be found... and killed.
And that it was my destiny to do so.
Zhao, the Spirits are not to be trifled with!
Yes, yes, I know you fear the Spirits, Iroh.
I've heard rumors about your journey into the Spirit World.
But the Ocean and Moon gave up their immortality to become a part of our world...
...and now they will face the consequences!
Oh! Whew! You're just a curly tailed blue nose.
Show no fear. Show no emotion at all.
Hello? I'm looking for a spirit named "Koh."
Welcome!
Thank you.
My old friend, the Avatar. It's been a long time.
You know me?
How could I forget you!
One of your previous incarnations tried to slay me!
It was eight or nine hundred years ago.
I didn't know that. Why did he... or I... try to kill you?
Oh... it was something about stealing the face of someone you loved...
Of course, that's all behind us.
Why should I hold a grudge against you for something in a past life?
After all, you're a different person now. You've come to me... with a new face.
Guess we'll be here awhile.
Don't worry! Prince Zuko can't be getting too far in this weather.
I'm not worried they'll get away in the blizzard. I'm worried that they won't.
They're not gonna die in this blizzard.
If we know anything it's that Zuko never gives up.
They'll survive... and we'll find them!
It's been a long time since I've added a child's face to my collection.
So... how may I help you?
I need to find the Moon and the Ocean.
Their spirit names are Tui and La.
Push... and Pull... and that has been the nature of their relationship for all time.
Please, help me find them.
An entire culture could be destroyed if I don't get their help.
Oh, you think you need their help? Actually, it's quite the other way around.
Someone's going to kill them!
What do you mean? How can I find them and protect them?
You've already met them, actually.
Tui and La, your Moon and Ocean,...
...have always circled each other in an eternal dance.
They balance each other... push and pull... life and death...
...good and evil... yin... and yang.
The koi fish!
I must be going now.
We'll meet again.
The spirits are in trouble. I need to get back to the physical world.
A friend is here to guide you back.
Hei-Bai!
We'll be following this map to a very special location.
And when we get there... we're going fishing.
This is where I came in. But how do I get back?
Good riddance.
Momo!
Momo? Oh no! Where's my body?
Look! That's gotta be Aang! Yip! Yip!
Welcome back.
Good to be back.
That won't be enough to escape.
Appa!
Here for a rematch?
Trust me, Zuko, it's not going to be much of a match.
Hey! This is some quality rope!
We need to get to the oasis! The spirits are in trouble!
Wait, we can't just leave him here.
Sure we can. Let's go.
No, if we leave him, he'll die.
Yeh, this makes a lot of sense. Let's bring the guy who's constantly trying to kill us!
I feel faint.
I feel it too.
The Moon Spirit is in trouble.
I owe the Moon Spirit my life.
What do you mean?
When I was born I was very sick and very weak.
Most babies cry when they're born...
...but I was born as if I were asleep. My eyes closed.
Our healers did everything they could.
They told my mother and father I was going to die.
My father pleaded with the spirits to save me...
...that night, beneath the full moon,...
...he brought me to the oasis and placed me in the pond.
My dark hair turned white, I opened my eyes and began to cry...
...and they knew I would live.
That's why my mother named me Yue, for the moon.
I am... a legend now! The Fire Nation will for generations tell stories about...
...the great Zhao who darkened the moon!
They will call me Zhao the Conqueror! Zhao the Moon Slayer! Zhao The Invincible!
Huh! Get it off! Get if off!
Don't bother!
Zhao! Don't!
It's my destiny... to destroy the Moon... and the Water Tribe.
Destroying the moon won't hurt just the Water Tribe.
It will hurt everyone... including you.
Without the moon, everything would fall out of balance.
You have no idea what kind of chaos that would unleash on the world.
He is right, Zhao!
General Iroh, why am I not surprised to discover your treachery?
I'm no traitor, Zhao, the Fire Nation needs the moon too.
We all depend on the balance.
Whatever you do to that spirit I'll unleash on you ten-fold! Let it go, now!
There's no hope now. It's over.
No, it's not over.
You're alive?
You tried to have me killed!
Yes, I did. You're the Blue Spirit... and enemy of the Fire Nation!
You freed the Avatar!
I had no choice!
You should have chosen to accept your failure... your disgrace!
Then, at least you could have lived!
It's too late. It's dead.
You have been touched by the Moon Spirit. Some of its life is in you!
Yes, you're right. It gave me life. Maybe I can give it back.
No! You don't have to do that!
It's my duty, Sokka.
I won't let you! Your father told me to protect you!
I have to do this.
No!
She's gone. She's gone.
Goodbye, Sokka. I will always be with you.
It can't be!
Take my hand!
I've decided to go to the South Pole.
Some other benders and healers want to join me.
It's time we helped rebuild our sister tribe.
What about Aang? He still needs to learn waterbending.
Well, then he better get used to calling you "Master Katara."
The Spirits gave me a vision when Yue was born.
I saw... a beautiful, brave young woman... become the Moon Spirit.
I knew this day would come.
You must be proud.
So proud. And sad.
I'm surprised, Prince Zuko,...
...surprised that you are not at this moment trying to capture the Avatar.
I'm tired.
Then you should rest. A man needs his rest.
You too, Momo.
Come here.
Iroh is a traitor and your brother Zuko is a failure. I have a task for you.
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Thanks to Acastus for The Transcript.