Ep 2. Chapter 2: The Avatar Returns
- June 7, 2010
The show Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated series that follows a young boy named Aang who discovers he is the last surviving Avatar - a powerful being capable of controlling all four elements of nature. In the Extras - Book 1: Water season 1 episode 2, titled Chapter 2: The Avatar Returns, Aang, Sokka, and Katara must escape the clutches of Prince Zuko and return to the Southern Water Tribe to help the people there.
The episode begins with Aang, Sokka, and Katara escaping from a Fire Nation warship after being captured by Prince Zuko. In order to get away, Aang uses his airbending powers to create a massive gust of wind that propels the trio into the ocean below. They wash up on a beach and are met by a group of warriors from the Southern Water Tribe who mistake Aang for one of their own.
After realizing that they are no longer in the safety of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang, Sokka, and Katara decide that it is best to move on and find a way to get back home. Along the way, they encounter an elderly man who tells them about the war being waged by the Fire Nation against the other nations. The group also discovers that Aang is the last Avatar and that he has been missing for 100 years.
Determined to help Aang fulfill his destiny, Sokka and Katara agree to help him return to the Southern Water Tribe to warn their people of the impending danger. However, they soon learn that Prince Zuko and his allies are hot on their trail and are determined to capture Aang at all costs.
The group decides to split up to create a diversion, with Aang and Katara heading to the Southern Water Tribe via a flying bison named Appa, while Sokka distracts the Fire Nation soldiers. Along the way, Aang begins to feel the weight of his responsibility as the Avatar and worries that he will not be able to live up to the expectations placed upon him.
As they arrive at the Southern Water Tribe, Aang discovers that the Fire Nation has attacked and destroyed his home. Despite this setback, Aang remains committed to his mission and begins to learn more about his role as the Avatar.
Meanwhile, Prince Zuko confronts Sokka on an icy landscape and a battle ensues. Sokka is able to hold his own against Zuko's firebending powers, proving to be a worthy opponent. In the end, Zuko falls to his knees, defeated and humiliated.
The episode ends with Aang, Sokka, and Katara being welcomed back to the Southern Water Tribe as heroes. Aang realizes that his destiny is greater than he ever could have imagined and that he must do everything in his power to stop the Fire Nation from conquering the world.
Overall, Chapter 2: The Avatar Returns is an action-packed episode that sets up the premise of the show and introduces viewers to the main characters and their struggles. With stunning animation and a compelling storyline, it is a must-watch for fans of the series.
