Chapter 61: The Red Lotus Blooms

a goodbye message from Baithin, read by M^3 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atla-distorted-reality/support

What was it that allowed Aang to take this great journey, after being separated from the spirit world for three years after his greatest failure? How will the other world fair, now that the Avatar has brought it to the precipice of an uncertain future, and left them? How will those he loved, and lost, move forward? (This is the final episode of Distorted Reality, thank you everyone so much for your support, listenership, and everything! We would especially like to thank the brilliant author of this fic we've adapted, so don't forget to give some love to Baithin on Ao3 and Tumblr, and keep an eye on the still updating comic by the amazingly talented RocketAxxonu! We love you all, thank you for coming on this journey with us!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atla-distorted-reality/support

Aang's journey comes to its end. The distorted reality finds its peace, and the hope for a new future. (Stay tuned for the epilogue!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atla-distorted-reality/support

The arrival of a competing celestial spirit changes the tides of battle, as Aang finally faces down the man responsible for this world's turmoil, and his friends give everything they have into pushing back the Water Empire forces. [Stay tuned for the final part!] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atla-distorted-reality/support

Circumstances change, and the invasion begins. [stay tuned for Part 3] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atla-distorted-reality/support

As the assembled forces begin their final march to Aniak'to, Sangmu retreats from the city with surprising news, news of a guru who knows the recipes of the Air Nomads. Meanwhile, those at the North Pole deal with the aftermath of their battle against the Nightseer. [stay tuned for Part 2, and more on the way!] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atla-distorted-reality/support

Aang's training to learn how to defend against bloodbending is interrupted by the discovery of their camp, and along with it, old wounds reopened as Katara and Hama join the side of the Avatar. Meanwhile, at the North Pole, Mai and her team find a way off the iceberg they've been stuck on, and rush to stop Arnook's plans before the new moon rises. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atla-distorted-reality/support

As Team Avatar makes preparations for Seiryu's Moon, Zhao disappears and threatens the camp's safety. In the ensuing chaos, secrets are revealed that challenge Zuko and Azula's morals, as well as the latter's control over the Fire Lord dwelling within her. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atla-distorted-reality/support

With Team Avatar finally reunited, the group makes a commitment to revealing all secrets- but can they live with the consequences? Meanwhile, Ty Lee and the others continue their daring escape from the North Pole, and find some unexpected help on the way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atla-distorted-reality/support

Aang puts his plan into motion to move the invasion forces to the South Pole, but runs into a dangerous surprise on the way... Meanwhile, Yue finally finds her way back to her father and Suki, but learns not everything is as she thought it was. She will need nearby allies to set things right. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/atla-distorted-reality/support