This is a pretty basic move, but it still took me months to perfect.
So, don’t be frustrated if you don’t get it right away.
Just push and pull the water like this.
The key is getting the wrist movement right.
Like this?
That's almost right.
If you keep practicing, I’m sure eventually…
Hey! I’m bending it already.
Wow. I can't believe you got that so quickly.
It took me two months to learn that move.
The idea is to create a big, powerful wave.
[sighing]
So, like this?
Aang!
[grunting]
Maybe you should take your own advice, Toph!
What's the matter? Can't handle some dirt, Madame Fussy britches?
Oh sorry. Did I splash you, Mud Slug?
[grunting]
Are we taking a break?
[grunting]
Hungry for a mud pie?
[grunting]
I’ll give you a mud pie!
[grunting]
[screaming]
[grunting]
[gasping]
Uh, guys, I thought we were supposed to be training me?
[whimpering]
You have healing abilities.
The great benders of the Water Tribe sometimes have this ability.
I’ve always wished I were blessed like you, free from this burning curse.
I just want to try this one move first and then it's all yours.
Here, hold it open for me.
The Single Water Whip. Looks doable.
[grunting]
[laughing]
What's so funny?
I’m sorry, but you deserved that.
You’ve been duped. She’s only interested in teaching herself.
Aang will get his turn once I figure out the Water Whip.
[shrieking]
Fine. You want to learn to fight so bad?
Study closely.
[grunting]
Don't worry. I'm not going to hurt you.
Ow!
You can’t knock me down!
Go Katara!
So, you were showing me the octopus form.
Right. Let me see your stance.
Your arms are too far apart.
See, if you move them closer together, you protect your center.
- You got it? - Oh, yeah. Thanks.
Okay, let's see what you got.
You make a fine octopus, Pupil Aang.
So, between the two of us,
we ought to be able to bend them into any shape we want.
I found it. The symbol for volcanic doom.
[growling]
Aunt Wu! Look! Something’s happening in the clouds.
That's very strange. It shouldn't...
[gasping]
Oh my!
That's why you have to learn to control water wherever it exists.
I've even used my own sweat for waterbending.
That’s very resourceful, Katara. You’re thinking like a true master.
But did you know you can even pull water out of thin air?
You've got to keep an open mind, Katara.
There's water in places you never think about.
You can take it even further.
That was incredible!
It's a shame about the lilies, though.
They're just flowers.
When you're a waterbender in a strange land, you do what you must to survive.
Close your eyes.
Visualize yourself walking over to Naga.
- Did you see it? - Yes.
Now…
take that first step.
[whimpering]
[grunting]
[sighing]