My nephew is a complicated young man.
He has been through much.
I've always had to struggle and fight,
and that's made me strong.
That's who you are, Zuko.
Someone who keeps fighting, even though it's hard.
[birds chirping]
[quacking]
Hey, Mom, want to see how Azula feeds turtle ducks?
Zuko. Why would you do that?
[quacking]
Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!
[quacking]
Stupid turtle duck. What'd she do that?
Zuko, that's what moms are like.
If you mess with their babies...
And I'll bite you back.
[giggling]
Dad's going to kill you. Really, he is.
Haha, Azula, nice try.
Fine. Don't believe me but I heard everything.
Grandfather said Dad's punishment should fit his crime.
"You must know the pain of losing a firstborn son
by sacrificing your own."
Liar.
I'm only telling you for your own good.
Mom?
Zuko, please, my love, listen to me.
Everything I've done, I've done to protect you.
Remember this, Zuko.
No matter how things may seem to change,
never forget who you are.
As was your dying wish,
you are now succeeded by your second son.
Hail Fire lord Ozai.
These meetings are dreadfully boring.
If I'm going to rule this nation one day,
don't you think I need to start learning
as much as I can?
Very well.
But you must promise not to speak.
These old folks are bit sensitive, you know.
Thank you, Uncle.
The Earth Kingdom's defenses are concentrated here.
A dangerous battalion
of their strongest earthbenders and fiercest warriors.
So I am recommending the 41st Division.
But the 41st is entirely new recruits.
How do you expect them to defeat
a powerful Earth Kingdom battalion?
I don't.
They'll be used as a distraction
while we mount an attack from the rear.
What better to use as bait than fresh meat?
You can't sacrifice an entire division like that.
Those soldiers love and defend our nation.
How can you betray them?
Zuko was right, you see,
but it was not his place to speak out.
And there were dire consequences.
The Fire lord became very angry with him.
He said that Prince Zuko's challenge of the General
was an act of complete disrespect.
And there was only one way to resolve this.
Agni Kai, a fire duel.
That's right. Zuko looked upon the old general
he had insulted and declared that he was not afraid.
But Zuko misunderstood.
When he turned to face his opponent,
he was surprised to see it was not the general.
Zuko had spoken out against the general's plan.
But by doing so in the Firelord's War Room,
it was the Fire lord whom he had disrespected.
Zuko would have to duel his old father.
Please, Father. I only had the Fire Nation's best interest
at heart. I'm sorry I spoke out of turn.
You will fight for your honor.
I meant you no disrespect. I am your loyal son.
Rise and fight, Prince Zuko.
I won't fight you.
You will learn respect
and suffering will be your teacher.
I looked away.
[screaming]
What a stunning view.
The only view I'm interested in seeing is
the Avatar in chains.
You know, the Avatar hasn't been seen
for 100 years.
The chances of finding him here are very slim.
First, we'll check each of the air temples,
then we'll scour the world,
searching even the most remote locations until we find him.
Prince Zuko, it's only been a week since your banishment.
You should take some time to heal and rest.
What else would I expect to hear from the laziest man
in the Fire Nation?
[sighing]
[screaming]
[gasping]
Where are you hiding him?
[groaning]
[cheering]
[grunting]
Hey, Katara. Hey, Sokka.
Hi, Aang. Thanks for coming.
Looking for me?
You're the airbender?
You're the Avatar?
- Aang? - No way.
I've spent years preparing for this encounter.
Training. Meditating. You're just a child.
Well, you're just a teenager.
Anyone who harbors these traitors
will face the wrath of the Firelord.
There will be no place left to hide.
I think we're safe here.
You have been away for a long time.
I see the weight of your travels has changed you.
You have redeemed yourself, my son.
Welcome home.
I am proud of you, Prince Zuko.
I am proud because you and your sister
conquered Ba Sing Se.
I am proud because when your loyalty was tested
by your treacherous uncle, you did the right thing
and captured the traitor.
And I am proudest of all
of your most legendary accomplishment,
you slayed the Avatar.
What did you hear?
Azula told me everything.
She said she was amazed and impressed
with your power and ferocity at the moment of truth.
I know I've made some bad choices.
But today, and I'm gonna set things right.
I'm ready to face you.
Prince Zuko, what are you doing here?
Why are you here?
I'm here to tell the truth.
Telling the truth during the middle of an eclipse.
This should be interesting.
After I leave here today,
I'm going to free Uncle Iroh from his prison.
And I'm going to beg for his forgiveness.
He's the one who's been a real father to me.
Oh, that's just beautiful.
And maybe he can pass down to you the ways
of tea and failure.
But I've come to an even more important decision.
I'm going to join the Avatar,
and I'm going to help him defeat you.
Really? Since you're a full blown traitor now
and you want me gone, why wait?
I'm powerless. You've got your swords.
Why don't you just do it now?
Because I know my own destiny.
Taking you down is the Avatar's destiny.
Goodbye.
Today... this war is finally over.
[cheering]
I promised my uncle that I would restore
the honor of the Fire Nation. And I will.
The road ahead of us is challenging.
100 years of fighting has left the world scarred and divided.
But with the Avatar's help,
we can get it back on the right path,
and begin a new era of love and peace.
All Hail Firelord Zuko.
[cheering]
Avatar Aang and Firelord Zuko
transformed the Fire Nation colonies
into the United Republic of Nations.
A society where benders and nonbenders
from all over the world could live and thrive together
in peace and harmony.
The Fire Nation has spent too much of its history
fighting nonsense wars, and I refuse to drag
my nation into another one unless there's no other choice.
If you attack Kuvira, you'll do it without my army.
Fine. I'll hold off any plans of attack.
I'm sorry. My hands are officially tied.
I understand. Thanks anyway.
But you should talk to the Firelord.
My mother and grandfather have always been good friends
to the Avatar and the Southern Water Tribe.
I'm sure they'll be willing to help.
Thank you, General.
Aren't you coming to the air temple with us?
I'm sorry, but I can't.
I am going back to the Fire Nation.
If it's true that the Red Lotus
is targeting the nation's leaders,
I need to protect my daughter.
I understand. You have to keep the Firelord safe,
but before you leave, I was wondering
if you could help me with something.
I was often Aang's council, and I'd love to be yours.
That's just it. You knew Aang better than anyone.
I was wondering if you knew what he might do
if he were in my situation.
Hmm. Rebuilding the Air Nation was Aang's biggest dream.
He would be beside himself with joy with what you've done.
And if he accomplished that goal,
he might have sacrificed anything to protect it.
So he would give himself up to save the Air Nation?
I don't know for sure.
The airbenders might've been closest to Aang's heart,
but as the Avatar, he was concerned
with people of all nations.
No one knew better than Aang that in times of turmoil,
the world needs its Avatar the most.
Thanks. Your uncle was right.
It was helpful talking to you.
Wait. You spoke with my uncle?
Yes. In the spirit world, a couple of times, actually.
The Avatar must be protected.
Where are you going?
To stop them.