Now comes the part where I double cross you. Dai Li, arrest the Fire Nation princess. [pauses out as The Dai Li don't move] I said arrest her! [short pause as The Dai Li Agents don't move again; failed] What is wrong with you?!
It's because they haven't made up their minds. They're waiting to see how this is going to end.
What are you talking about?!
I can see your whole history in your eyes. You were born with nothing, so you've had to struggle, and connive, and claw your way to power. But true power, the divine right to rule, is something you're born with. The fact is, they don't know which one of us is going to be sitting on that throne, and which one is going to be bowing down. But I know, and you know. [She sits on the Earth King's throne] Well? [She and Long Feng lock eyes; after a long moment, Long Feng kneels before her]
... You've beaten me at my own game.
Don't flatter yourself. You were never even a player.
Uncle, I don't understand. What are you doing with the Avatar?
[glares at him] Saving you, that's what.
[Zuko starts to advance on him, but Iroh holds him back]
It's time we talked. [to Aang] Go help your other friends. We'll catch up with you. [Aang and Katara leaves]
[not looking Iroh directly in the eye] Why, Uncle?
[seriously] You're not the man you used to be, Zuko. You are stronger, and wiser, and freer than you have ever been. And now you've come to the crossroads of your destiny. It's time for you to choose. It's time for you to choose good.
[Iroh is suddenly immobilized by crystals, startling Zuko]
[enters followed by two Dai Li Agents] I expected this kind of treachery from Uncle. But Zuko, Prince Zuko. You're a lot of things, but you aren't a traitor, are you?
[slyly] It's not too late for you, Zuko. You could still redeem yourself.
The kind of "redemption" she offers is not for you!
[glares at him] Why don't you let him decide, Uncle? I need you, Zuko. I've plotted every move of this day, this glorious day in Fire Nation history, and the only way we win is together. At the end of this day, you will have your honor back. You will have Father's love. You will have everything you want.
Zuko, I am begging you. Look into your heart and see what it is you truly want.
[she gestures for the Dai Li to leave, then pursues Aang and Katara, as Zuko considers his choice.]
