S1E3 · Book One: Water - Chapter Three: The Southern Air Temple

Aang is excited about finally going home again for the first time in one hundred years, but he is shocked to find out that the temple is deserted. Aang tells Sokka and Katara about his childhood as they explore the temple, but they soon discover something that Aang never expected, also Aang discovers a new friend that joins them throughout their journey. Meanwhile, Prince Zuko must make repairs to his ship, and the only way he can do it is to dock his ship at his rival's naval base

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Aang returns to his home, the Southern Air Temple, where he remembers his teacher Gyatso. Katara and Sokka see a fire nation helmet, but cover it up for Aang. After they discover a group of statues of past Avatars, Aang finds that Fire Nation soldiers killed Gyatso, and enters the Avatar State, causing the statues to glow at the eyes. Zuko, having had his ship ruined, is repairing it while Commander Zhao, a high ranking Fire Nation leader, meets him and finds out the Avatar is alive. Zuko challenges him to an Agni Kai, and wins once he remembers his basics. Zhao tries to attack him while Zuko’s back is turned, but Iroh stops him and critiques his sportsmanship.

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