Chapter 13

## Kyoshi Island, Part 2

**Chapter 13** is titled - "Kyoshi Island, Part 2".

## Summary

Aang and Katara enjoy a delicious meal of desserts and treats, charitably given from the town while Sokka lies on the floor, still somewhat beside himself at being defeated by girls. In Aang's honor, the town's people clean up the statue of Avatar Kyoshi. Later, Aang shows off to the young women of Kyoshi as they chase him around, much to Katara's annoyance. Sokka sees the Kyoshi Warriors practicing and asks where he might get a good workout. Suki asks if he wants to show off some of his 'moves'. He tries to demonstrate his techniques but is brought down by Suki. He stammers that he was going easy on her but ultimately fails on his next attempt as well, as she ties him arm-to-leg and swings him to the ground. He leaves the dojo in embarrassment. Meanwhile, Katara asks Aang if he can help her carry some supplies for their journey. Aang declines and asks Katara if she would like to go with him and the pack of young village girls on a trip on Appa, which she rejects. Aang accuses her of being jealous of him being in the company of the girls so often. Having had enough, Katara angrily walks off. Sokka returns to the training area and bows before Suki, admitting he would be honored to be trained by her. She makes sure he will not care about being trained by a girl, and he admits that he said some inappropriate things before and apologizes. She agrees on the conditions that he undergo all their traditions, including adopting the uniform of a Kyoshi Warrior.

He complains about being in a dress, to which Suki replies by pointing out the symbols of honor and bravery that make up the uniform. Just as Sokka begins feeling proud to wear the uniform, Aang walks by giggling, complimenting Sokka on his "nice dress". Suki begins training Sokka in the art of Kyoshi style fighting. After a little while of training, Sokka believes he is starting to understand the form but chucks his weapon out the door moments later. Suki laughs, saying it is not about strength; it is about using an opponent's force against them and waiting until the right moment to strike. Sokka manages to knock down Suki who, embarrassed, says it was on purpose, but subsequently admits she was knocked down and asks him to try it again. Aang informs Katara that he is going to locate the unagi and ride the creature. After a heated exchange, Aang runs off to ride the beast. Aang is in the water with the young ladies on the beach impatiently waiting for the unagi's arrival. After what seems like forever to them, the girls decide to leave. Katara shows up and they each apologize for their behavior before starting to make fun of it. However, the unagi soon appears, thrashing around and throwing Aang violently into the water, causing him to fall unconscious. As the unagi swims toward Aang to finish the attack, Katara rapidly swims to the rescue, grabbing hold of Aang and using her waterbending to propel herself toward land. When she comes ashore after a fast escape, she hides behind some rocks, where she spots Fire Nation troops approaching. After they pass, she waterbends water out of Aang's throat. Aang coughs and wakes up, telling her to not ride the unagi.