What if Raya and the Last Dragon was a co-production of Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Scott Free Productions?/Transcript

(Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Jerry Bruckheimer Films (without text) and Scott Free Productions (without text) logos start. After the logos, we see Kumandra, a peaceful kingdom with creatures and people. They live peacefully and harmoniously as text appears and says "Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present".)

Raya: (narrating) There have been many tales of the great lone rider, me, Raya. But, ancestors, this one is my father's.

(The scene goes to young Raya who uses a staff to draw and swing as little Tuk Tuk watches her.)

Raya: Here I am. A young princess of Kumandra, unaware of the blade. If you had such a daughter, her chi, the boundless energy of life itself speaking through me every motion, could you tell me that only a son could wield chi? That a daughter would risk shame, dishonor, exile? Ancestors, my father could not.

(Benja opens the door and young Raya sees him.)

Benja: Raya, the puppet show's ready.

Young Raya: Coming, father. Come on, Tuk Tuk

(Young Raya walks with Benja then little Tuk Tuk hops on Raya's shoulder as they arrive at the throne room with young Namaari who sits in front of a puppet theater with her mother, Virana.)

Young Raya: Oh. Hello.

Virana: Oh. Hey, Raya. You're just in time for the show.

Young Namaari: Yes. So, come on. Sit next to me.

Young Raya: Okay.

(Young Raya sits next to young Namaari as Benja sits next to Virana. The small curtains open as a hand puppet appears on stage.)

Puppeteer: Hey! (laughs) Are you all excited to hear the story of Kumandra where it was a place of humans and dragons?

(Young Raya, young Namaari, Benja and Virana say yes in Filipino.)

Virana: (in English) That means "yes". (young Raya and young Namaari giggle)

Puppeteer: Oh, good. Let me tell you the story of a dystopian world, a land that's gone to waste. How did this world get so broken? Well, that all began 500 years ago. Kumandra. This is what we used to be. When our land was whole, and we lived harmoniously alongside... dragons. Magical creatures who brought us water and rain and peace. It was paradise. But then, the Druun came. A mindless plague that spread like wildfire, multiplying as they consumed life and turned everyone they touched into stone. The dragons fought for us the best they could, but it wasn't enough. That's when the mighty Sisudatu, the last dragon, concentrated all her magic into a gem and... (imitates explosion) blasted the Druun away. Everyone that was turned to stone came back. Except the dragons. All that was left of Sisu was her gem. It should have been this big inspirational moment, where humanity united over her sacrifice. But instead, people being people, they all fought to possess the last remnant of dragon magic. Borders were drawn, Kumandra divided. We all became enemies, and the gem had to be hidden.

(The curtains close as young Raya and young Namaari feel shocked but surprised.)

Young Raya: Wow. That was remarkable.

Young Namaari: I never thought the story was epic and ironic.

Benja: You're telling me. I thought Kumandra and Fang would've been united as one.

Virana: And on top of that, how about you brush Namaari's hair and then she can come home to Fang with us?

Young Raya: Oh. But she and I still have to play.

Benja: Don't worry. She'll have to come back in another day, Raya, after you brush your ex-friend's hair.

Young Raya: Oh. Okay.

Young Namaari: Come on, it's time to brush my hair.

(The scene goes to young Raya and young Namaari. Young Raya brushes young Namaari's hair.)

Young Namaari: Raya, what happens when you fell off the roof? It was like you were a bird.

Young Raya: Don't panic. (whispers) There's a spider crawling in your head.

Young Namaari: You know I'm all scared of spiders. This isn't one of your tricks, is it, Raya?

Young Raya: Don't worry, if you hold very still, I'll just swat at it.

(The scene goes to Virana who talks to Benja.)

Virana: That's because I'm trying to protect Namaari that I say this.

Benja: Raya is young. She's still learning how to become friends with her.

Virana: (scoffs) You make excuses for her. You forget, Raya is a daughter, not a son. A daughter who would find the last dragon.

Benja: Any woman would be fortunate to find the last dragon in Kumandra. Including Raya.

Virana: I ask you, what woman will want to find the last dragon who hasn't been seen for over 500 years? (breathes deeply) Namaari gives me no trouble. Sisu will luckily be found by your daughter, that's all. It is Raya I worry about. They'll call her a menace. It's time you talked to her. (Benja sighs as young Namaari opens the door after Raya finishes with her hair)

Young Namaari: All brushed.

Virana: Very good. And what do you say to Raya?

Young Namaari: Thanks, Raya. I'll see you again soon.

Young Raya: I'll see you again soon, too, Namaari.

(Young Namaari and Virana walk back to Fang.)

Benja: Dewdrop, come sit next to me. (Young Raya sits next to him) Do you know why Sisudatu lives in a sacred palace? She is the last of the water dragons.

Young Raya: But I thought she concentrated her magic.

Benja: (chuckles) Some say the Druun had been defeated by the Dragon Gem, so the gem had been hidden for years. I think she can help you rebuild Kumandra. Your chi seems strong, Raya. But chi is for warriors, not daughters. Soon you'll be all grown up and it is time for you... to find Sisudatu. To save the world and its people. I say this to protect you. That is my task. Your task is to find the last dragon, Sisudatu. (Young Raya sniffles) Do you think you can do that?

Young Raya: I believe I can, father.

(The scene fades to black as the title appears and says "Raya and the Last Dragon". The scene fades to a wasted city as text appears and says "Tail. 20 years later...".)