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Published: 2010-10-13 22:06:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 9616; Favourites: 213; Downloads: 0
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My mom and I watched Avatar together.We laughed together at the funny bits, cheered at the cool parts, cried at the sad points... but at this moment, we were completely silent.
We realized that the second season, and everything that had happened in it, was leading up to this one scene. Culminating simply in a choice. One little... yet immense choice. Like a light switch, the difference between light and dark.
We were on pins and needles... the edge of our seats. "He had to choose Iroh... right?" We both had to be thinking in unison- I know we were... but we remained silent.
Then Zuko chose Azula.
...
My mouth fell and I looked to my mom. Her eyes went wide.
"No," she said aloud.
"No," she repeated. Her tone turned pleading, as if she were willing it not to happen.
I was shocked.
It's moments like these that make me love this show so much!
Avatar belongs to Mike, Bryan and Nick. Art belongs to me.
See More of my Avatar Fanart here: [link]
EDIT: fixed the shading around Iroh's face and beard.
Thanks for looking
-Matt
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I saw the series out of order, so my emotions weren't quite as raw and real as those of viewers who saw the original airing. But, I agree with your analysis--that scene really fits the definition of "momentous".
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I agree with you, my emotions wren't quite as "raw and eal" either, but for difnt reasons.
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I reacted exactly the same way... I couldn't, didn't want to believe it.
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Realmente esse episodio de ATLA foi muito emocionante. Sua mรฃe assistia ATLA com vocรช? Isso รฉ um mรกximo! Significa que nรฃo se trata de um desenho de criancinha, mas de um desenho que ao mesmo tempo รฉ divertido e emocionante.
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great job. I can tell just through the artwork how much you love the show.
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I hated Zuko at this part.If I were Iroh,I would never forgive him...No,I would.But I would blow up on him first.:
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Iroh's not like that though... he's too kindhearted
Plus, more than anything, he wants Zuko to find his own path
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Yeah,your right.
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I didn't expect him to join Azula either. i was like BAD ZUZU! D:< Nuuuuh!!!
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i kept expecting a cliche tumbleweed to roll between them at this part.
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And the music from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" to play in the background?
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Sometimes he is, Thank you!
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I just love this episode. The use of symbolism is showing the right side of Zuko's face, and then his scar, gave me chills all over. Avatar as a whole is a masterpiece, but the writers really outdid themselves with this episode. Zuko is most of what draws me to the show; he is such an encouraging icon of strength and rising from the ashes (no pun intended) of broken circumstances to overcome against all odds. He is a true hero.
And I so wish I could get my mom into Avatar! Both my parents think it's dumb. *Sigh*...It's getting harder to find people who truly appreciate the beauty of Avatar nowadays.
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Zuko really needs his own show at this point. Maybe something like a prequel or sequel to the main saga... there's more than enough potential story space for it.
My mom is cool like that
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I totally agree; there needs to be a show about Zuko. And not some retarded turn-based chibi video game like The Path Of Zuko. He certainly has enough to him to make it very interesting. Maybe after Korra!
Haha
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I love this scene, one of the best parts of second season. I was certain he'd choose Iroh and shocked when he went with azula too. Another amazing pic, love it.
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its ok , because when iroh is in prison, he turns pretty badass!!
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Great drawing, and... I totally agree with your description
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I cheered at that moment. Sure, I liked the guy, but he's such a better character as a vilain...
....And I thought it made perfect sense, for him...
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I like Zuko better as a good guy...
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Sadfaces forever. 
Man this show is amazing. Nice job!
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Thank you
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wow I really love this picture! We don't even see azula's face but we know she's smirking on the inside
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Oh she totally is
Thank you
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Awesome pic! 
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You are so right about this one moment being so defining of the whole 2nd season and the shock of Zuko's choice, his betrayal.
The crystals have the right amount of glow and Iroh looking on willing Zuko to make the right choice. It's really good.
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Your mom is awesome. Mine asks me why I watch such crap.
Great drawing, and when I saw this episode for the first time, I had the same reaction.
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I told my mom that you think she's awesome. She's blushing now!
Yeah, she watches BLEACH and Doctor Who with me too. She's pretty cool. This episode had us both reeling.
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Ok, ok...now that you say she likes BLEACH and Dr. Who has MY mind reeling. Where did your mom come from???
'Aren't you the doctor?'
'Dr. who?'
'Ain't it tho!'
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My mom grew up with Doctor Who! She watched the original series in the 70s and 80s... so obviously we watch the new series together.
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awesome picture!
This is seriously my favorite episode!
idk why but it is.
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You're art is amazing as usual! I yelled at the TV when this happened as well ^^
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