The Southern Air Temple

Written by: Michael Dante DiMartino

Directed by: Lauren MacMullan

Guest Starring: Sab Shimono (Monk Gyatso), Jason Isaacs (Commander Zhao)

Aang, Katara, and Sokka arrive at Aang's home, The Southern Air Temple, located on top of the Patola mountain range. Although Aang has high hopes as he approaches, but they quickly melt away as he arrives - the place is not at all as he remembers it. Aang enters a sanctuary and sees statues of all the former Avatars and recalls his past. Meanwhile, Prince Zuko goes to Commander Zhao's harbor to repair his ship. Zuko's sloppy explanation for the damages leads Commander Zhao to finding out that the Avatar is alive. Prince Zuko then challenges him to a fire duel. Back at the Southern Air Temple, Sokka and Aang chase a flying lemur until Aang finds the dead body of his old master, Monk Gyatso. Aang unleashes his rage through the Avatar Spirit. This warns all the nations of the Avatar's return. Katara calms Aang and they continue on with their new lemur friend "Momo" in tow. Prince Zuko fights Commander Zhao and defeats him. As Zuko walks away, Zhao tries to hit him from behind. General Iroh interferes, however, telling Zhao that "Even in exile, my nephew is more honorable than you!"

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