AangThis whole Avatar thing... maybe the monks made a mistake.
GGyatso
The only mistake they made was telling you before you turned sixteen. But we can't concern ourselves with what was. We must act on what is.
Aang
But Gyatso, how do I know if I'm ready for this?
GGyatso
Your questions will be answered when you are old enough to enter the Air Temple sanctuary. Inside you will meet someone who will guide you on your journey.
Aang
(really happy) Who is it?
GGyatso
When you are ready he will reveal himself to you.
[Studying a map detailing reported Avatar sightings scattered around] How am I going to find the Avatar, Uncle? He is clearly a master of evasive maneuvering.
[Cut to Sokka, looking at a similar map, which is blank]
[to Aang] You have no idea where you're going, do you?
Aang
No but I know it's near water [zooms out to show the ocean below]
We must be getting close, then.
What does me being a girl have to do with sewing?
Simple: girls are better at fixing pants than guys, and guys are better at hunting and fighting and stuff like that. It's just the natural order of things.
[with exaggerated happiness] All done with your pants! [throws them, they hit Sokka in the head] And look what a great job I did!
Wait! I can't wear this! Katara! [sticks his hand through the hole in his pants]
Aang
Relax, Sokka. Where we're going, you won't need any pants!
[Aang, Katara and Sokka walk toward Omashu's gate, but are stopped by the gate guards, one of which positions a rock over Aang's head]
GGGate Guard
Halt! State your business here.
Aang
[runs up to the guard] [elderly voice] My business is my business young man and none of yours! I've got a good mind to put you over my knee and paddle your backside!
GGGate Guard
Settle down, old timer. Just tell me who you are.
Aang
Name's Bonzu... Pippenpaddle-Oppsocopolis... the Third, and these are my grandkids.
Katara [now smiling serenely]: Hi, June Pippenpaddle-Oppsocopolis. Nice to meet you.
GGGate Gaurd
[to Katara] You seem like a responsible young lady. See to it that your grandfather stays out of trouble. Enjoy Omashu.
[Aang, Katara and Sokka walk to the gate until the guard stops Sokka]
GGGate Guard
[places a hand on Sokka's shoulder] Wait a minute... [Sokka becomes nervous] ...you're a strong young man. Show some respect for the elderly and carry your grandfather's bag!
Aang
Good idea! [throws Sokka his bag]
Aang
Wait. How is Sokka a genius? His plan didn't even work!
Come on, Aang. Let her dream.
You're right, Sokka's plan didn't work. But it looks like it did.
Aang
Did the definition of 'genius' change in the last hundred years?
Mastering the elements takes years of discipline and practise. But if the world is to survive, you must do it by summer's end.
Aang
What if I can't master all the elements in time? What if I fail?
I know you can do it, Aang, for you have done it before.
Aang
I know how to deal with these guys, Katara. Pirates love to haggle. Watch and learn. [walks over the Pirate Captain.] What say ye to the price of... one copper piece!
Hahaha! The price is 200 gold pieces. I don't haggle on items this rare.
Aang
Okay, two copper pieces!
It's not as amusing the second time, boy.
Sokka (to Katara after mensioning waterbending) : Yeah maybe we can find you a nice puddle to splash in. Sokka (looking at huge waterfall): Nice puddle
Aang, I'm so sorry. This is all my fault.
Aang
No, Katara, it's not.
[charing up] Give me the boy.
You're really gonna hand over the Avatar for a stupid piece of parchment!?
[about Sokka] Don't listen to him! He's trying to turn us against each other.
([o Sokka about Aang] Your friend is the Avatar?
Sure is, and I'll bet he'll fetch a lot more on the black market then that fancy scroll.
Shut your mouth, you Water Tribe peasant!
Aang
[sternly] Yeah, Sokka. You really should shut your mouth...
[still trying to con the priates] I'm just sayin', it's bad business sense. Just imagine how much the Fire Lord would pay for the Avatar. You guys would be set for life!
Think about it. Somehow Prince Zuko and the Fire Nation keep finding us. It's because they spot Appa; he's just too noticeable.
What?! Appa's not too noticeable!
(sarcastically) He's a gigantic fluffy monster with an arrow on his head! It's kinda hard to miss him!
[Appa angrily bellows]
Aang
[soothing Appa] Sokka's just jealous 'cause he doesn't have an arrow.
[sarcastically] Okay, we'll try it your way, O' Wise Leader.
Aang
Who knows? Walking might be fun! [Later] Walking stinks!
[Aang complains about walking]
[mockingly] Well, I don't know, Aang. Why don't you ask Sokka's instincts? They seem to know everything!
[sarcastically] Ha ha, very funny.
Aang
I'm tired of carrying this pack.
You know who you should ask to carry it for awhile? Sokka's instincts!
Aang
Hey, that's a great idea! Hey! Sokka's instincts! Would you mind--?
Aang
But we thought you were going to the dam. How come you went to the town insted?
Let me guess, Your instincts told you?
Hey, sometimes they're right.
Aang
Uh, Sokka, you know we're going the wrong way right?
Sokka And sometimes they're wrong.
Sokka, you're supposed to put the tarp on top of the tent. You know, so we don't get rained on?
Ordinarily you'd be right, but seeing as it's the dry season, you're not. Besides, that tarp makes a pretty warm blanket.
But what if it does rain?
What if it doesn't? Then I would've put the tarp up for nothing.
Arrgh! You're infuriating!
Katara, why don't you worry about gathering the firewood, cause that kindling's looking pretty sorry.
Well if you don't like my firewood...!
[throws twigs at Sokka]
Fine by me! If you're not gonna do your job...!
[pulls down tent]
Aang
Okay, guys, I got the grub if you guys got the... Hey, where's the campfire? And what happened to the tent?
Why don't you ask Miss Know-It-All, queen of the twigs.
Oh, yeah, well you're Mr. Lazy Bum, king of the.. [picks up a twig and throws it at Sokka] ..tents!
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