1 00:00:02,874 --> 00:00:05,244 Water. 2 00:00:05,245 --> 00:00:07,116 Earth. 3 00:00:07,117 --> 00:00:09,223 Fire. 4 00:00:09,224 --> 00:00:10,513 Air. 5 00:00:11,578 --> 00:00:15,708 Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. 6 00:00:15,709 --> 00:00:19,783 Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. 7 00:00:19,984 --> 00:00:24,092 Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, could stop them. 8 00:00:24,093 --> 00:00:27,249 But when the world needed him most, he vanished. 9 00:00:27,589 --> 00:00:31,407 A hundred years passed, and my brother and I discovered the new Avatar... 10 00:00:31,408 --> 00:00:33,245 an airbender named Aang. 11 00:00:33,346 --> 00:00:35,448 And although his airbending skills are great. 12 00:00:35,449 --> 00:00:39,178 He has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone. 13 00:00:39,179 --> 00:00:42,797 But I believe Aang can save the world. 14 00:00:48,252 --> 00:00:50,373 Previously on "Avatar"... 15 00:00:50,636 --> 00:00:53,936 We need to find King Bumi so Aang can learn earthbending somewhere safe. 16 00:00:53,953 --> 00:00:56,295 Sounds like you're headed to Omashu. 17 00:00:56,307 --> 00:01:01,744 I present to you the Earth Kingdom city of O... Oh, no... 18 00:01:01,856 --> 00:01:04,543 I guess I need to find someone else to teach me earthbending. 19 00:01:04,556 --> 00:01:09,581 You need to find someone who waits and listens before striking. 20 00:01:09,587 --> 00:01:14,748 In the swamp we see visions of people we've lost, people we loved... 21 00:01:14,760 --> 00:01:18,497 But what about my vision? It was someone I had never met. 22 00:01:27,896 --> 00:01:32,311 It's pricey, but I really do like it. 23 00:01:32,326 --> 00:01:34,989 Then you should get it. You deserve something nice. 24 00:01:34,992 --> 00:01:39,763 I do, don't I? But no. It's too expensive, I shouldn't. 25 00:01:39,770 --> 00:01:42,304 Alright, then don't. 26 00:01:45,436 --> 00:01:48,021 You know what? I'm gonna get it. 27 00:01:48,486 --> 00:01:53,603 Psst, psst. Hey, you kids like earthbending? You like throwing rocks? 28 00:01:53,610 --> 00:01:58,039 Then check out Master Yu's Earthbending Academy. 29 00:01:59,676 --> 00:02:03,355 Look, there's a coupon on the back. The first lesson is free. 30 00:02:03,360 --> 00:02:05,280 Who knows? This Master Yu could be... 31 00:02:05,281 --> 00:02:09,117 the earthbending teacher you've been looking for. 32 00:02:18,404 --> 00:02:20,670 Take your stances. 33 00:02:21,104 --> 00:02:26,059 Now, strike as if you're punching through your opponents head! 34 00:02:29,660 --> 00:02:32,560 So, are you ready to commit to more lessons? 35 00:02:32,565 --> 00:02:39,441 If you pay for the whole year in advance, I'll bump you up to the next belt. 36 00:02:40,864 --> 00:02:43,761 Ah, he's not the one. 37 00:02:43,771 --> 00:02:47,350 I think The Boulder is gonna win back the belt at Earth Rumble 6. 38 00:02:47,359 --> 00:02:49,961 He's gonna have to fight his way through the best earthbenders... 39 00:02:49,968 --> 00:02:52,059 in the world to even get a shot at the champ. 40 00:02:52,061 --> 00:02:54,922 Excuse me, but where is this earthbending tournament exactly? 41 00:02:54,934 --> 00:03:00,659 It's on the Island of Noneoya... none o' ya business! 42 00:03:03,111 --> 00:03:05,724 Oh, I got to remember that one. 43 00:03:05,742 --> 00:03:07,948 I'll take care of this. 44 00:03:07,950 --> 00:03:10,945 Hey strong guys, wait up! 45 00:03:12,163 --> 00:03:18,659 What was I thinking? I don't need a new bag. Why'd you let me buy this? 46 00:03:20,847 --> 00:03:22,715 You ready to find an earthbending teacher? 47 00:03:22,719 --> 00:03:25,460 Because we're going to Earth Rumble 6! 48 00:03:25,464 --> 00:03:27,317 How did you get them to tell you? 49 00:03:27,320 --> 00:03:30,850 Oh, a girl has her ways. 50 00:03:38,053 --> 00:03:42,570 Hey, front row seats! I wonder why no one else is sitting here. 51 00:03:42,575 --> 00:03:44,941 I guess that's why. 52 00:03:51,882 --> 00:03:59,030 Welcome to Earth Rumble 6! I am your host, Shin Fu! 53 00:03:59,039 --> 00:04:02,688 This is just gonna be a bunch of guys chuckin' rocks at each other, isn't it? 54 00:04:02,700 --> 00:04:04,510 That's what I paid for. 55 00:04:04,518 --> 00:04:11,535 The rules are simple. Just knock the other guy out of the ring and you win. 56 00:04:13,620 --> 00:04:21,335 Round one! The Boulder versus The Big Bad Hippo! 57 00:04:21,665 --> 00:04:26,371 Listen up, Hippo. You may be big, but you ain't bad! 58 00:04:26,376 --> 00:04:30,773 The Boulder's gonna win this in a landslide. 59 00:04:30,784 --> 00:04:34,619 Hippo mad! 60 00:04:45,595 --> 00:04:51,413 Unbelievable, ladies and gentlemen! The Hippo is rocking The Boulder! 61 00:05:04,057 --> 00:05:07,139 The Boulder wins! 62 00:05:07,777 --> 00:05:10,438 How about The Boulder? He's got some good moves. 63 00:05:10,458 --> 00:05:14,377 I don't know. Bumi said I need a teacher who listens to the earth. 64 00:05:14,391 --> 00:05:18,662 He's just listening to his big muscles. What do you think Sokka? 65 00:05:20,050 --> 00:05:27,473 Next match, The Boulder versus Fire Nation Man! 66 00:05:29,569 --> 00:05:32,056 Boo! Boo! 67 00:05:32,059 --> 00:05:36,986 Please to rise for Fire Nation national anthem. 68 00:05:36,987 --> 00:05:43,589 Fire Lord, my flame burns for thee! 69 00:05:43,599 --> 00:05:47,126 Go back to the Fire Nation! 70 00:05:51,537 --> 00:05:54,403 No. No please! 71 00:06:00,733 --> 00:06:08,375 Yeah! Whoo! The Boulder knows how to put the hurt in the dirt! Yeah! Whoo! 72 00:06:26,382 --> 00:06:33,744 Now, the moment you've all been waiting for. The Boulder versus your champion... 73 00:06:33,759 --> 00:06:37,784 The Blind Bandit! 74 00:06:41,094 --> 00:06:45,356 She can't really be blind. It's just part of her character, right? 75 00:06:45,367 --> 00:06:46,891 I think she is. 76 00:06:46,901 --> 00:06:49,601 I think she is... Going down! 77 00:06:50,911 --> 00:06:56,466 The Boulder feels conflicted about fighting a young, blind girl. 78 00:06:56,474 --> 00:07:00,456 Sounds to me like you're scared, Boulder. 79 00:07:00,781 --> 00:07:03,719 The Boulder's over his conflicted feelings, 80 00:07:03,732 --> 00:07:07,717 and now he's ready to bury you in a rock-a-lanche! 81 00:07:07,731 --> 00:07:11,625 Whenever you're ready... The Pebble. 82 00:07:19,069 --> 00:07:21,423 It's on! 83 00:07:57,481 --> 00:08:03,426 Your winner, and still the champion, The Blind Bandit! 84 00:08:04,172 --> 00:08:06,234 No! 85 00:08:06,241 --> 00:08:07,997 How did she do that? 86 00:08:07,999 --> 00:08:11,459 She waited, and listened. 87 00:08:13,471 --> 00:08:15,612 To make things a little more interesting, 88 00:08:15,619 --> 00:08:23,289 I'm offering up this sack of gold pieces to anyone who can defeat The Blind Bandit! 89 00:08:23,294 --> 00:08:27,103 What? No one dares to face her? 90 00:08:27,109 --> 00:08:29,155 I will! 91 00:08:32,647 --> 00:08:35,779 Go Aang! Avenge The Boulder! 92 00:08:35,792 --> 00:08:41,271 Do people really want to see two little girls fighting out here? 93 00:08:42,041 --> 00:08:45,101 I don't really want to fight you. I want to talk to you. 94 00:08:45,108 --> 00:08:47,340 Boo! No talking! 95 00:08:47,346 --> 00:08:49,499 Don't boo at him. 96 00:08:57,543 --> 00:08:59,680 Somebody's a little light on his feet. 97 00:08:59,694 --> 00:09:03,526 What's your fighting name, The Fancy Dancer? 98 00:09:05,458 --> 00:09:07,606 Where'd you go? 99 00:09:07,610 --> 00:09:09,094 Please, wait! 100 00:09:09,100 --> 00:09:11,289 There you are! 101 00:09:22,407 --> 00:09:25,214 Please listen! I need an earthbending teacher, 102 00:09:25,215 --> 00:09:27,422 and I think it's supposed to be you. 103 00:09:27,426 --> 00:09:31,083 Whoever you are, just leave me alone. 104 00:09:32,104 --> 00:09:33,885 Wait! 105 00:09:41,338 --> 00:09:43,567 Way to go, champ! 106 00:09:50,156 --> 00:09:53,637 I gotta admit, now I'm really glad I bought this bag. 107 00:09:53,642 --> 00:09:56,277 It matches the belt perfectly. 108 00:09:56,285 --> 00:09:58,295 That is a big relief. 109 00:09:58,306 --> 00:10:00,065 If we want to find The Blind Bandit, 110 00:10:00,069 --> 00:10:03,531 the Earthbending Academy is a good place to start. 111 00:10:06,255 --> 00:10:09,339 Oh great, you again. 112 00:10:10,724 --> 00:10:12,555 Yeah, I didn't think so. 113 00:10:12,556 --> 00:10:13,872 Nicely done. 114 00:10:13,885 --> 00:10:16,606 Hey, you're the kid who beat The Blind Bandit. 115 00:10:16,611 --> 00:10:19,940 We need to talk to her. Do you guys know where she lives? 116 00:10:19,945 --> 00:10:25,490 The Blind Bandit's a mystery. She shows up to fight, then disappears. 117 00:10:25,494 --> 00:10:29,373 Let me handle this. You're not telling us everything! 118 00:10:29,380 --> 00:10:34,101 No no, I swear it's true! No one knows where she goes, or who she really is. 119 00:10:34,106 --> 00:10:36,994 That's because we're asking about the wrong person. 120 00:10:37,003 --> 00:10:41,448 In my vision, I saw a girl in a white dress with a pet flying boar. 121 00:10:41,466 --> 00:10:42,760 Know anybody like that? 122 00:10:42,763 --> 00:10:46,020 Well, a flying boar is the symbol of the Bei Fong family. 123 00:10:46,027 --> 00:10:49,692 They're the richest people in town, probably the whole world. 124 00:10:49,699 --> 00:10:51,698 Yeah, but they don't have a daughter. 125 00:10:51,703 --> 00:10:54,675 Flying boar is good enough for me. Let's check it out. 126 00:10:54,676 --> 00:10:56,964 Yeah, you better leave. 127 00:10:56,968 --> 00:11:00,142 Hey, I've got my eye on you. 128 00:11:00,152 --> 00:11:02,221 Water Tribe. 129 00:11:03,049 --> 00:11:06,343 I'm telling you, The Boulder was standing right there. 130 00:11:06,344 --> 00:11:09,749 I saw the kid strike, but there was no earthbending. 131 00:11:09,760 --> 00:11:14,073 Nothing made contact. The Blind Bandit just fell out of the ring. 132 00:11:14,085 --> 00:11:18,940 She must have took a dive and split the money with the kid. 133 00:11:22,408 --> 00:11:25,652 Nobody cheats Xin Fu. 134 00:11:30,932 --> 00:11:34,775 That's the flying boar from my vision. Come on. 135 00:11:49,552 --> 00:11:51,606 What are you doing here, Twinkle Toes? 136 00:11:51,615 --> 00:11:52,924 How did you know it was me? 137 00:11:52,940 --> 00:11:56,010 Don't answer to Twinkle Toes. It's not manly! 138 00:11:56,014 --> 00:11:58,665 You're the one whose bag matches his belt. 139 00:11:58,674 --> 00:12:00,131 How did you find me? 140 00:12:00,135 --> 00:12:04,017 Well, a crazy king told me I had to find an earthbender who listens to the earth. 141 00:12:04,027 --> 00:12:06,139 And then I had a vision in a magic swamp and... 142 00:12:06,149 --> 00:12:09,548 What Aang is trying to say is, he's the Avatar, 143 00:12:09,551 --> 00:12:11,398 and if he doesn't master earthbending soon... 144 00:12:11,399 --> 00:12:13,819 he won't be able to defeat the Fire Lord. 145 00:12:13,826 --> 00:12:18,805 Not my problem. Now get out of here or I'll call the guards. 146 00:12:18,809 --> 00:12:21,230 Look, we all have to do our part to win this war. 147 00:12:21,241 --> 00:12:24,272 And yours is to teach Aang earthbending. 148 00:12:24,289 --> 00:12:28,440 Guards! Guards, help! 149 00:12:29,915 --> 00:12:31,492 Toph, what happened? 150 00:12:31,504 --> 00:12:35,520 I thought I heard someone. I got scared. 151 00:12:35,533 --> 00:12:37,242 You know your father doesn't want you... 152 00:12:37,253 --> 00:12:41,487 wandering the grounds without supervision, Toph. 153 00:12:48,691 --> 00:12:52,241 I'm pleased to hear that Toph's private lessons are going well, 154 00:12:52,248 --> 00:12:55,946 but I want to be sure that she's not trying anything too dangerous. 155 00:12:55,953 --> 00:13:00,060 Absolutely not. I'm keeping her at the beginner's level. 156 00:13:00,061 --> 00:13:03,521 Basic forms and breathing exercises only. 157 00:13:03,538 --> 00:13:05,353 Very good. 158 00:13:05,363 --> 00:13:09,201 Excuse me sir, but you have a visitor. 159 00:13:09,206 --> 00:13:12,857 Who thinks they are so important they can just come to my home unannounced? 160 00:13:12,866 --> 00:13:17,323 Uh, the Avatar, Sir. 161 00:13:27,647 --> 00:13:29,963 Blow on it. It's too hot for her. 162 00:13:29,968 --> 00:13:32,448 Allow me. 163 00:13:33,803 --> 00:13:35,234 Oh my! 164 00:13:35,245 --> 00:13:39,465 Avatar Aang, it's an honor to have you visit us. 165 00:13:39,469 --> 00:13:43,638 In your opinion, how much longer do you think the war will last? 166 00:13:43,656 --> 00:13:47,192 I'd like to defeat the Fire Lord by the end of summer, 167 00:13:47,207 --> 00:13:51,582 but I can't do that without finding an earthbending teacher first. 168 00:13:51,591 --> 00:13:55,073 Well, Master Yu is the finest teacher in the land. 169 00:13:55,090 --> 00:13:57,472 He's been teaching Toph since she was little. 170 00:13:57,473 --> 00:14:00,193 Then she must be a great earthbender, 171 00:14:00,213 --> 00:14:03,854 probably good enough to teach someone else. 172 00:14:06,442 --> 00:14:09,129 Toph is still learning the basics. 173 00:14:09,136 --> 00:14:11,974 Yes, and sadly because of her blindness, 174 00:14:11,986 --> 00:14:15,715 I don't think she will ever become a true master. 175 00:14:15,719 --> 00:14:19,537 Oh, I'm sure she's better than you think she is. 176 00:14:35,515 --> 00:14:37,048 What's your problem? 177 00:14:37,049 --> 00:14:39,672 What's your problem? 178 00:14:41,339 --> 00:14:47,149 Well, shall we move to the living room for dessert then? 179 00:14:49,310 --> 00:14:51,521 Good night buddy. 180 00:14:54,317 --> 00:15:01,775 Relax. Look, I'm sorry about dinner. Let's call a truce, okay? 181 00:15:01,892 --> 00:15:07,153 Even though I was born blind, I've never had a problem seeing. 182 00:15:07,164 --> 00:15:11,755 I see with earthbending. It's kind of like seeing with my feet. 183 00:15:11,758 --> 00:15:17,143 I feel the vibrations in the earth, and I can see where everything is. 184 00:15:17,147 --> 00:15:22,577 You, that tree, even those ants. 185 00:15:24,390 --> 00:15:25,847 That's amazing. 186 00:15:25,859 --> 00:15:31,748 My parents don't understand. They've always treated me like I was helpless. 187 00:15:31,753 --> 00:15:34,471 Is that why you became The Blind Bandit? 188 00:15:34,485 --> 00:15:35,667 Yeah. 189 00:15:35,680 --> 00:15:38,084 Then why stay here where you're not happy? 190 00:15:38,096 --> 00:15:42,878 They're my parents. Where else am I supposed to go? 191 00:15:42,887 --> 00:15:44,046 You could come with us. 192 00:15:44,059 --> 00:15:47,353 Yeah. You guys get to go wherever you want. 193 00:15:47,356 --> 00:15:55,607 No one telling you what to do, that's the life. It's just not my life. 194 00:15:56,563 --> 00:15:59,017 We're being ambushed. 195 00:16:15,326 --> 00:16:20,110 I think you kids owe me some money. 196 00:16:24,920 --> 00:16:28,065 Whoever took Aang and Toph left this. 197 00:16:28,070 --> 00:16:32,444 "If you want to see your daughter again, bring 500 gold pieces to the arena." 198 00:16:32,456 --> 00:16:34,722 It's signed "Xin Fu and The Boulder." 199 00:16:34,726 --> 00:16:36,813 I can't believe it. 200 00:16:36,826 --> 00:16:40,386 I have the Boulder's autograph! 201 00:16:40,926 --> 00:16:44,314 Master Yu, I need you to help you get my daughter back. 202 00:16:44,326 --> 00:16:46,732 We're going with you. 203 00:16:46,753 --> 00:16:49,868 Poor Toph. She must be so scared. 204 00:16:49,872 --> 00:16:51,290 You think you're so tough... 205 00:16:51,298 --> 00:16:54,556 why don't you come up here so I can smack that grin off your face? 206 00:16:54,568 --> 00:16:56,539 I'm not smiling. 207 00:16:56,554 --> 00:16:58,605 Toph! 208 00:16:58,621 --> 00:17:02,258 Here's your money. Now let them go. 209 00:17:12,128 --> 00:17:13,259 What about Aang? 210 00:17:13,266 --> 00:17:17,464 I think the Fire Nation will pay a hefty price for the Avatar. 211 00:17:17,466 --> 00:17:22,035 Now, get out of my ring. 212 00:17:36,577 --> 00:17:39,201 Go. I'll be ok. 213 00:17:41,532 --> 00:17:46,631 Toph, there's too many of them. We need an earthbender. We need you! 214 00:17:46,632 --> 00:17:52,028 My daughter is blind. She is blind and tiny and helpless and fragile. 215 00:17:52,033 --> 00:17:54,140 She cannot help you. 216 00:17:54,146 --> 00:17:57,747 Yes, I can. 217 00:18:03,210 --> 00:18:07,646 Let him go. I beat you all before, and I'll do it again. 218 00:18:07,658 --> 00:18:11,726 The Boulder takes issue with that comment. 219 00:18:13,570 --> 00:18:15,569 Wait. 220 00:18:20,674 --> 00:18:22,833 They're mine. 221 00:19:10,360 --> 00:19:11,415 Hit it harder! 222 00:19:11,417 --> 00:19:13,681 I'm trying! 223 00:20:14,194 --> 00:20:18,088 I never knew. Your daughter's amazing. 224 00:21:09,107 --> 00:21:14,870 She's the greatest earthbender I've ever seen! 225 00:21:15,132 --> 00:21:18,855 Dad, I know it's probably hard for you to see me this way, 226 00:21:18,873 --> 00:21:23,897 but the obedient little helpless blind girl that you think I am just isn't me. 227 00:21:23,908 --> 00:21:31,080 I love fighting. I love being an earthbender. And I'm really, really good at it. 228 00:21:31,085 --> 00:21:33,354 I know I've kept my life secret from you, 229 00:21:33,366 --> 00:21:36,482 but you were keeping me secret from the whole world. 230 00:21:36,489 --> 00:21:38,224 You were doing it to protect me. 231 00:21:38,238 --> 00:21:43,275 But I'm twelve years old and I've never had a real friend. 232 00:21:43,311 --> 00:21:45,475 So now that you see who I really am, 233 00:21:45,487 --> 00:21:47,865 I hope it doesn't change the way you feel about me. 234 00:21:47,883 --> 00:21:51,448 Of course it doesn't change the way I feel about you, Toph. 235 00:21:51,462 --> 00:21:53,754 It's made me realize something. 236 00:21:53,766 --> 00:21:55,014 It has? 237 00:21:55,027 --> 00:21:58,698 Yes. I've let you have far too much freedom. 238 00:21:58,712 --> 00:22:03,015 From now on, you will be cared for and guarded 24 hours a day. 239 00:22:03,016 --> 00:22:03,940 But dad! 240 00:22:03,971 --> 00:22:06,764 We are doing this for your own good, Toph. 241 00:22:06,774 --> 00:22:12,943 Please escort the Avatar and his friends out. They are no longer welcome here. 242 00:22:12,957 --> 00:22:14,427 I'm sorry, Toph. 243 00:22:14,439 --> 00:22:18,842 I'm sorry, too. Good bye, Aang. 244 00:22:22,937 --> 00:22:25,736 Don't worry. We'll find you a teacher. 245 00:22:25,748 --> 00:22:28,545 There are plenty of amazing earthbenders out there. 246 00:22:28,550 --> 00:22:30,840 Not like her. 247 00:22:39,885 --> 00:22:42,042 Toph! What are you doing here? 248 00:22:42,047 --> 00:22:47,565 My dad changed his mind. He said I was free to travel the world. 249 00:22:47,569 --> 00:22:52,122 Well, we'd better get out of here... before your dad changes his mind again. 250 00:22:52,139 --> 00:22:53,690 Good idea. 251 00:22:53,701 --> 00:22:56,075 You're gonna be a great teacher, Toph. 252 00:22:56,082 --> 00:22:59,447 Speaking of which, I want to show you something. 253 00:22:59,457 --> 00:23:01,537 Okay. 254 00:23:02,451 --> 00:23:04,055 Now we're even. 255 00:23:04,067 --> 00:23:07,552 Um, I'll take the belt back. 256 00:23:10,486 --> 00:23:12,593 Sorry. 257 00:23:13,897 --> 00:23:16,063 I know you two are very different... 258 00:23:16,077 --> 00:23:19,846 but I believe you have a common interest. 259 00:23:23,181 --> 00:23:25,937 The Avatar has kidnapped my daughter. 260 00:23:25,942 --> 00:23:33,036 I want you to do whatever it takes to bring her home.