Ep 2. The Cave of Two Lovers

When Aang, Katara, and Sokka stumble upon a hidden cave, they discover that it's also home to two lovers who have been trapped inside for decades. Despite the decrepit state of the cave, the two lovers have managed to keep it at bay by playing a tune that serves as the key to another part of the cave.

The group, with no other choice, decides to follow the couple into the other part of the cave. However, the journey isn't going to be easy, as the cave is filled with dangerous, winding paths that are said to lead people to their doom.

As they move through the cave, the group finds an ideal camping spot, but quickly realize that the situation is more complicated than they first thought. The couple, both gifted with the ability to bend earth, have been clandestinely followed by a group of nomadic hippies. The hippies want to take the couple to their side as they believe that earthbending should only be used for things that are harmonious with nature.

The environment is tense since Aang does not want any interference from the group. Sokka, however, is more interested in the young hippie girl named Suki and tries to catch her attention. Suki, in turn, challenges Sokka to prove himself, declaring that she won't be impressed with him until he can match her skills.

As they continue on their journey, the group faces more obstacles, including a tunnel that's caving in. But with Aang’s help and quick thinking, they manage to escape unscathed. The two lovers' motive remains unclear, but as the journey progresses, it's revealed that the couple has a hidden agenda.

Ultimately, as they near the end of the cave, the two lovers reveal their true objective – they want to seal the group inside the cave so that they can live in peace without outsiders meddling in their affairs. Aang, however, discovers a way out, and the group breaks out of the cave.

The episode ends with the group parting ways with the two lovers and the hippies, with Sokka realizing he is smitten with Suki, and Aang and Katara suspicious about the two lovers' intentions. As they leave, the two lovers look on wistfully, hoping that one day they'd get to live alone in peace inside their beloved cave.

The Cave of Two Lovers is a well-plotted episode that moves the story along without feeling forced. It is a good episode to understand individual preferences and their desires. It showcases the group's dynamic and produces a sense of danger, yet maintains a light-hearted feel throughout.