And here's Part 2! A bit longer than before, and starting off with a bit more "fluff" that I usually include earlier on. I didn't want it to be this massive scene, but I wanted to show a glimpse of what led Aang to his morning flight, adding a bit more to where his head has been at. It's just good to have it here, considering the rest of the chapter focuses more on the bondage and the dynamics of the villains. The next chapter will meld these two aspects of the story together, after all.

As for said bondage, it's without a doubt the most intense gagging I've done in a story. I'd be lying if I said part of that wasn't spurred on how often he should have been gagged in the show, lol. It also fits his character for how I feel he'd react to being gagged worse than any other character I've put in bondage. He couldn't even help attempting to use his lung power while gagged, and the consequence was fun to portray.

We also learn about our main villain and how he's connected to the earthbenders. I want to portray Han Leng as someone who's exactly the opposite of Aang right now: completely sure of himself, seeming to have total control over his own situation, and not concerned about anything but himself and the elevation of his own status. Which is to the detriment of the earthbenders, who have a past with Han that remains partially unrevealed.

Not much more to say here! Thanks for reading as always! :D