Shizaku explains to Commander Saoku that the companions are not very strong, and that they are likely camping outside the town. He is able to convince Saoku to send a unit of his soldiers to look for them, as they're likely trying to connect with the Earthbender refugees.
Meanwhile, the others find a small cave in the mountains where the rebels are hiding -- the Earthbender Ma Leng is just an eleven-year old girl, and her brother, Ma Ran, is only 15. They're a bit precocious and wary of the companions, but are later convinced the group can help them fend off Saoku and his forces.
The group plans quickly to return and free the waterbenders. Toji does so by quickly smashing through their cages, while the rest of the group fends off the Fire Nation soldiers. Saoku grabs Ma Ran and threatens to end him if the group doesn't stand down, but is stopped by Jyoti and Dharma (secretly) airbending and unbalancing him, then Moshi capturing him.
The group parleys with Saoku and convince him to leave, having bested his troops. They help Ma Leng and Ma Ran rebuild the village, and Jyoti suggests bringing them with them to Neila's camp for protection, but Ma Leng is convinced to stay. The waterbenders, Tokala and Noya, however, do come with the companions. The group then heads east towards the resistance camp.
- Saoku is sent westward defeated, to rejoin Captain Shan.
- Ma Ran and Ma Leng stay in their village
- Tokala and Noya come with the group to Neila's camp.
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