Avatar: The Last Airbender s03e16 Episode Script
The Southern Raiders
Zuko: Watch out! What are you doing?! Keeping rocks from crushing you.
Okay, Im not crushed.
You can get off me now.
Ill take that as a thank you.
Come on, we can get out through here! What are you doing? Go ahead, Ill hold them off.
I think this is a family visit.
Zuko, no! Come on, we gotta get out of here.
What are you doing here? You mean its not obvious yet? Im about to celebrate becoming an only child! I cant get him to go in there.
Appa hates tunnels.
Aang, theres no way we can fly out of here.
Well have to find a way.
We need to split up.
Take the tunnel and get to the stolen airship.
No, the Fire Nation cant separate our family again.
Itll be okay, its not forever.
I can clear that away and we can fly out through there.
Umm, theres an awful lot of fire in that general direction.
Well get through, lets go.
Shes not going to make it.
Of course she did.
Aang: Wow, camping.
It really seems like old times again, doesnt it? If you really want to feel like old times, I could, uhh chase you around a while and try to capture you.
Haha.
To Zuko.
Who knew after all those times he tried to snuff us out, today, he be our hero.
Here, here.
Im touched.
I dont deserve this.
Yeah, no kidding.
- Whats with her? - I wish I knew.
Whats with him? This isnt fair.
Everyone else seems to trust me now.
What is it with you? Oh, everyone trust you know? I was the first person to trust you, remember? Back in Ba Sing Se.
And you turned around and betrayed me.
Betrayed all of us.
What can I do to make it up to you? You really want to know? Hmm, maybe you could re-conquer Ba Sing Se in the name of the Earth King.
Or, I know.
You could bring my mother back.
Opps, wrong tent.
Sorry.
Do you need to talk to Sokka too? Nope.
Not me.
Well, hellooo.
Uh, Zuko.
Yes, why would I be expecting any one different? So whats on your mind? Your sister, she hates me and I dont know why! But I do care what she thinks of me.
Nah, she doesnt hate you.
Katara doesnt hate anyone.
Except maybe some people in the Fire Nation.
No, I mean, uh, not people who are good but used to be bad.
I mean, bad people.
Fire Nation people who are so bad, who have never been good and probably wont be ever! Stop.
Okay, listen.
I know this may seem out of nowhere, but I want you to tell me what happened to your Mother.
What? Why would you want to know that? Katara mentioned it before when we were imprisoned together in Ba Sing Se and again just now when she was yelling at me.
I think somehow shes connected her anger about that to her anger at me.
Its not a day I like to remember.
Im going to find Mum.
Many of the warriors have seen the black snow before and they knew what it meant.
A Fire Nation raid.
We were badly outnumbered.
But somehow, we managed to drive them off.
As quickly as they came, they just left.
I was so relieved when it was over but, thats because I didnt know yet what have happened.
I didnt know we lost our Mother.
Wait.
Can you remember any details about the soldiers who raided your village? Like, what the lead ship looked like? Yeah Sea Ravens.
The main ship had flags with sea ravens on them.
The symbol of The Southern Raiders.
Thanks, Sokka.
No problem.
Thanks for stopping by.
Thought he never leave.
Suki.
You look terrible.
I waited out here all night.
What do you want? I know who killed your Mother.
Im going to help you find him.
I need to borrow Appa.
Why? Is it your turn to take a little fieldtrip with Zuko? Yes, it is.
Oh.
Whats going on? Were going to find the man who took my Mother from me.
Sokka told me the story of what happened.
I know who did it.
And I know how to find him.
Umm and what exactly do you think this would accomplish? I knew you wouldnt understand.
Wait, stop, I do understand.
Youre feeling unbelievable pain and rage.
How do you think I felt about the sandbenders when they stole Appa? How do you think I felt about the Fire Nation when I found out what happened to my people? She needs this, Aang.
This is about getting closure and justice.
I dont think so.
I think its about getting revenge.
Fine! Maybe it is.
Maybe thats what I need.
Maybe thats what he deserves.
Katara, you sound like Jet.
Its not the same.
Jet attacked the innocent.
This man, hes a monster.
Katara, she was my Mother too.
But I think Aang might be right.
Then you didnt love her the way I did.
Katara The monks used to say that revenge is like a two-headed ratviper.
While you watch your enemy go down, youre being poisoned yourself.
Thats cute.
But this isnt air temple pre-school.
Its the real World.
Now that I know hes out there, now that I know we could find him, I feel like I have no choice.
Katara, you do have a choice.
Forgiveness.
Thats the same as doing nothing.
No its not.
Its easy to do nothing.
But its hard to forgive.
Its not just hard, its impossible.
So you were just going to take Appa anyway? Yes.
Its okay, because I forgive you.
That give you any ideas? Dont try to stop us.
I wasnt planning to.
This is a journey you need to take.
You need to face this man.
But when you do, please dont choose revenge.
Let your anger out and then let it go.
Forgive him.
Okay, well be sure to do that guru-goody-goody.
Thanks for understanding Aang.
Yip yip.
You know, youre pretty wise for a kid.
Thanks, Sokka.
Usually its annoying but right now, Im just impressed.
I appreciate that.
So can I borrow Momo for a week? Why do you need Momo? We need to find the Fire Navy communication tower.
All the navys movements are coordinated by messenger hawk.
And every tower has to be up to date on where everyone is deployed.
So once we find the communication tower, we bust in and take the information we need.
Not exactly.
We need to be stealthy and make sure no one spots us.
Otherwise, theyll warn The Southern Raiders.
Long before we reach them.
Okay, Southern Raiders.
There.
On patrol near Whale Tail Island.
Whale Tail Island, here we come.
You should get some rest.
Well be there in a few hours.
Youll need all your strength.
Now, dont you worry about my strength.
I have plenty.
Im not the helpless little girl I was when they came.
Im going to find Mum.
Mum! Kataras Mum: Just let her go and Ill give you the information you want.
Fire Nation soldier: You heard your Mother, get out of here! Mum, Im scared.
Go find your Dad, sweetie.
Ill handle this.
I ran as fast as I could.
Dad! Dad! Please, I think Mums in trouble! Theres a man in our house.
Hakoda: Kya! But, we were too late.
When we got there, the man was gone.
And so was she.
Your Mother was a brave woman.
I know.
There! See those Sea Raven flags? Its The Southern Raiders.
Lets do this.
Soldier: So there I was and I was like, you know, you could This is it, Katara.
Are you ready to face him? Captain: Who are you? You dont remember her? You will soon.
Trust me.
What? Whats happening to me? Think back.
Think back to your last raid on the Southern Water Tribe.
I dont know what youre talking about.
Please, I dont know! Dont lie! You look her in the eye and you tell me you dont remember what you did.
Its not him.
Hes not the man.
What?! What do you mean hes not? Hes a leader of The Southern Raiders! He has to be the guy! If youre not the man were looking for, who is? You must be looking for Yon Rha.
He retired 4 years ago.
Old Lady: Yon Rha, you lazy piece of work, I need something.
Yon Rha: Yes Mother, what is it? Yon Rhas Mother: The tomato-carrot from your garden are too hard for my gums.
I need something soft and juicy.
Would you like something else from the garden? I would be happy to Forget your stupid garden! Get your grimy hind to the market and buy me some real food! Hello? Did you see someone? Hello? Is someone there? That was him.
That was the monster.
Nobody sneaks up on me without being burned.
We werent behind the bush.
And I wouldnt try firebending again.
Whoever you are, take my money.
Take whatever you want, Ill cooperate.
Do you know who I am? No, Im not sure.
Oh you better remember me like your life depends on it! Why dont you take a closer look.
Yes, yes.
I remember you now.
Youre the little Water Tribe girl.
Kya: Just let her go and Ill give you the information you want.
Yon Rha: You heard your Mother, get out of here! Katara: Mum, Im scared.
Go find your Dad, sweetie.
Ill handle this.
Now, tell me.
Who is it? Whos the waterbender? There are no waterbenders here.
The Fire Nation took them all away a long time ago.
Youre lying.
My source says theres one waterbender left in The Southern Water Tribe.
Were not leaving until we find the waterbender.
If I tell you, do you promise to leave the rest of the village alone? Its me.
Take me as your prisoner.
Im afraid Im not taking prisoners today.
She lied to you.
She was protecting the last waterbender.
What? Who? ME! I did a bad thing.
I know I did and you deserve revenge.
So why dont you take my Mother? That would be fair.
I always wonder what kind of person could do such a thing.
But now that I see you, I think I understand.
Theres just nothing inside you.
Nothing at all.
Youre pathetic and sad and empty.
Please spare me.
But as much as I hate you I just cant do it.
Katara! Are you okay? Im doing fine.
Zuko told me what you did.
Or what you didnt do, I guess.
Im proud of you.
I wanted to do it.
I wanted to take out all my anger at him but, I couldnt.
I dont know if its because Im too weak to do it or if its because Im strong enough not to.
You did the right thing.
Forgiveness is the first step you have to take to begin healing.
But I didnt forgive him.
Ill never forgive him.
But I am ready to forgive you.
You were right about what Katara needed.
Violence wasnt the answer.
It never is.
Then I have a question for you.
What are you going to do when you face my Father?
Okay, Im not crushed.
You can get off me now.
Ill take that as a thank you.
Come on, we can get out through here! What are you doing? Go ahead, Ill hold them off.
I think this is a family visit.
Zuko, no! Come on, we gotta get out of here.
What are you doing here? You mean its not obvious yet? Im about to celebrate becoming an only child! I cant get him to go in there.
Appa hates tunnels.
Aang, theres no way we can fly out of here.
Well have to find a way.
We need to split up.
Take the tunnel and get to the stolen airship.
No, the Fire Nation cant separate our family again.
Itll be okay, its not forever.
I can clear that away and we can fly out through there.
Umm, theres an awful lot of fire in that general direction.
Well get through, lets go.
Shes not going to make it.
Of course she did.
Aang: Wow, camping.
It really seems like old times again, doesnt it? If you really want to feel like old times, I could, uhh chase you around a while and try to capture you.
Haha.
To Zuko.
Who knew after all those times he tried to snuff us out, today, he be our hero.
Here, here.
Im touched.
I dont deserve this.
Yeah, no kidding.
- Whats with her? - I wish I knew.
Whats with him? This isnt fair.
Everyone else seems to trust me now.
What is it with you? Oh, everyone trust you know? I was the first person to trust you, remember? Back in Ba Sing Se.
And you turned around and betrayed me.
Betrayed all of us.
What can I do to make it up to you? You really want to know? Hmm, maybe you could re-conquer Ba Sing Se in the name of the Earth King.
Or, I know.
You could bring my mother back.
Opps, wrong tent.
Sorry.
Do you need to talk to Sokka too? Nope.
Not me.
Well, hellooo.
Uh, Zuko.
Yes, why would I be expecting any one different? So whats on your mind? Your sister, she hates me and I dont know why! But I do care what she thinks of me.
Nah, she doesnt hate you.
Katara doesnt hate anyone.
Except maybe some people in the Fire Nation.
No, I mean, uh, not people who are good but used to be bad.
I mean, bad people.
Fire Nation people who are so bad, who have never been good and probably wont be ever! Stop.
Okay, listen.
I know this may seem out of nowhere, but I want you to tell me what happened to your Mother.
What? Why would you want to know that? Katara mentioned it before when we were imprisoned together in Ba Sing Se and again just now when she was yelling at me.
I think somehow shes connected her anger about that to her anger at me.
Its not a day I like to remember.
Im going to find Mum.
Many of the warriors have seen the black snow before and they knew what it meant.
A Fire Nation raid.
We were badly outnumbered.
But somehow, we managed to drive them off.
As quickly as they came, they just left.
I was so relieved when it was over but, thats because I didnt know yet what have happened.
I didnt know we lost our Mother.
Wait.
Can you remember any details about the soldiers who raided your village? Like, what the lead ship looked like? Yeah Sea Ravens.
The main ship had flags with sea ravens on them.
The symbol of The Southern Raiders.
Thanks, Sokka.
No problem.
Thanks for stopping by.
Thought he never leave.
Suki.
You look terrible.
I waited out here all night.
What do you want? I know who killed your Mother.
Im going to help you find him.
I need to borrow Appa.
Why? Is it your turn to take a little fieldtrip with Zuko? Yes, it is.
Oh.
Whats going on? Were going to find the man who took my Mother from me.
Sokka told me the story of what happened.
I know who did it.
And I know how to find him.
Umm and what exactly do you think this would accomplish? I knew you wouldnt understand.
Wait, stop, I do understand.
Youre feeling unbelievable pain and rage.
How do you think I felt about the sandbenders when they stole Appa? How do you think I felt about the Fire Nation when I found out what happened to my people? She needs this, Aang.
This is about getting closure and justice.
I dont think so.
I think its about getting revenge.
Fine! Maybe it is.
Maybe thats what I need.
Maybe thats what he deserves.
Katara, you sound like Jet.
Its not the same.
Jet attacked the innocent.
This man, hes a monster.
Katara, she was my Mother too.
But I think Aang might be right.
Then you didnt love her the way I did.
Katara The monks used to say that revenge is like a two-headed ratviper.
While you watch your enemy go down, youre being poisoned yourself.
Thats cute.
But this isnt air temple pre-school.
Its the real World.
Now that I know hes out there, now that I know we could find him, I feel like I have no choice.
Katara, you do have a choice.
Forgiveness.
Thats the same as doing nothing.
No its not.
Its easy to do nothing.
But its hard to forgive.
Its not just hard, its impossible.
So you were just going to take Appa anyway? Yes.
Its okay, because I forgive you.
That give you any ideas? Dont try to stop us.
I wasnt planning to.
This is a journey you need to take.
You need to face this man.
But when you do, please dont choose revenge.
Let your anger out and then let it go.
Forgive him.
Okay, well be sure to do that guru-goody-goody.
Thanks for understanding Aang.
Yip yip.
You know, youre pretty wise for a kid.
Thanks, Sokka.
Usually its annoying but right now, Im just impressed.
I appreciate that.
So can I borrow Momo for a week? Why do you need Momo? We need to find the Fire Navy communication tower.
All the navys movements are coordinated by messenger hawk.
And every tower has to be up to date on where everyone is deployed.
So once we find the communication tower, we bust in and take the information we need.
Not exactly.
We need to be stealthy and make sure no one spots us.
Otherwise, theyll warn The Southern Raiders.
Long before we reach them.
Okay, Southern Raiders.
There.
On patrol near Whale Tail Island.
Whale Tail Island, here we come.
You should get some rest.
Well be there in a few hours.
Youll need all your strength.
Now, dont you worry about my strength.
I have plenty.
Im not the helpless little girl I was when they came.
Im going to find Mum.
Mum! Kataras Mum: Just let her go and Ill give you the information you want.
Fire Nation soldier: You heard your Mother, get out of here! Mum, Im scared.
Go find your Dad, sweetie.
Ill handle this.
I ran as fast as I could.
Dad! Dad! Please, I think Mums in trouble! Theres a man in our house.
Hakoda: Kya! But, we were too late.
When we got there, the man was gone.
And so was she.
Your Mother was a brave woman.
I know.
There! See those Sea Raven flags? Its The Southern Raiders.
Lets do this.
Soldier: So there I was and I was like, you know, you could This is it, Katara.
Are you ready to face him? Captain: Who are you? You dont remember her? You will soon.
Trust me.
What? Whats happening to me? Think back.
Think back to your last raid on the Southern Water Tribe.
I dont know what youre talking about.
Please, I dont know! Dont lie! You look her in the eye and you tell me you dont remember what you did.
Its not him.
Hes not the man.
What?! What do you mean hes not? Hes a leader of The Southern Raiders! He has to be the guy! If youre not the man were looking for, who is? You must be looking for Yon Rha.
He retired 4 years ago.
Old Lady: Yon Rha, you lazy piece of work, I need something.
Yon Rha: Yes Mother, what is it? Yon Rhas Mother: The tomato-carrot from your garden are too hard for my gums.
I need something soft and juicy.
Would you like something else from the garden? I would be happy to Forget your stupid garden! Get your grimy hind to the market and buy me some real food! Hello? Did you see someone? Hello? Is someone there? That was him.
That was the monster.
Nobody sneaks up on me without being burned.
We werent behind the bush.
And I wouldnt try firebending again.
Whoever you are, take my money.
Take whatever you want, Ill cooperate.
Do you know who I am? No, Im not sure.
Oh you better remember me like your life depends on it! Why dont you take a closer look.
Yes, yes.
I remember you now.
Youre the little Water Tribe girl.
Kya: Just let her go and Ill give you the information you want.
Yon Rha: You heard your Mother, get out of here! Katara: Mum, Im scared.
Go find your Dad, sweetie.
Ill handle this.
Now, tell me.
Who is it? Whos the waterbender? There are no waterbenders here.
The Fire Nation took them all away a long time ago.
Youre lying.
My source says theres one waterbender left in The Southern Water Tribe.
Were not leaving until we find the waterbender.
If I tell you, do you promise to leave the rest of the village alone? Its me.
Take me as your prisoner.
Im afraid Im not taking prisoners today.
She lied to you.
She was protecting the last waterbender.
What? Who? ME! I did a bad thing.
I know I did and you deserve revenge.
So why dont you take my Mother? That would be fair.
I always wonder what kind of person could do such a thing.
But now that I see you, I think I understand.
Theres just nothing inside you.
Nothing at all.
Youre pathetic and sad and empty.
Please spare me.
But as much as I hate you I just cant do it.
Katara! Are you okay? Im doing fine.
Zuko told me what you did.
Or what you didnt do, I guess.
Im proud of you.
I wanted to do it.
I wanted to take out all my anger at him but, I couldnt.
I dont know if its because Im too weak to do it or if its because Im strong enough not to.
You did the right thing.
Forgiveness is the first step you have to take to begin healing.
But I didnt forgive him.
Ill never forgive him.
But I am ready to forgive you.
You were right about what Katara needed.
Violence wasnt the answer.
It never is.
Then I have a question for you.
What are you going to do when you face my Father?