(At the jungles of India, a golden scaly egg was sitting on a pile of leaves. A pangolin walks by and notices the egg. The pangolin sniffed at the egg until it starts moving, causing the pangolin to run away. Then legs and wings burst out of the egg, and the egg falls apart, revealing a baby dragon. The baby dragon looked around while already walking. The baby dragon come across each animal, only to communicate with squeals. As the baby dragon walked through the jungle, it noticed a moving tail and proceed to play with it. It turns out to be Kaa the python.)
Kaa: Hm? Well, well, what do we have here? Ah, a little dragon.
(The baby dragon sneezed a mixture of fire and ice.)
Kaa: Where are you from, little one?
(The baby dragon squeals.)
Kaa: I don't understand squealing, but you might need to speak up.
(The baby dragons squealed instead of speaking up.)
Kaa: I'm not sure where your parents are at, but I'm glad to help you find them. Unless they're around here.
(As Kaa looked around, the baby dragon heard some noises and runs off. Kaa the noticed the baby dragon disappeared and wondered where it went. The baby dragon came to a stop and see a pack of wolves hunting a herd of buffalo. The baby dragon curiously watched the wolf pack hunt down the weak and sick buffalo. In the end, they killed enough. The wolves brought back the buffalo as the baby dragon secretly followed them. Once there, the baby dragon hid behind a rock and watch the wolves feast. The two wolf pups fight over a piece of meat and slipped. Then the baby dragon takes the meat and eats it. When the wolf pups investigate, they see a dragon. The two pups start barking which the wolves walked over. Alexander and Luri looked at the dragon in awe.)
Alexander: How did it get here?
Luri: I don't know.
Alexander: I've never seen a dragon before. It's so... small.
(The baby dragon once again sneezed a mixture of fire and ice.)
Luri: What are we going to do with him?
Alexander: I'll get Akela.
(Later, a council meeting is held, regarding a baby dragon.)
Akela: Alexander, is something the matter?
Alexander: We've found a dragon.
Akela: A dragon, you say? I thought they were a myth.
Alexander: They were, until it came to the jungle.
(Then Kaa arrives.)
Kaa: Ah, there you are. You mustn't wander off, you know.
Akela: Kaa, what brings you here?
Kaa: To be sincere, I saw the dragon. I have no idea where its parents are at. All it can do is squeal. I hope he can speak better.
Akela: Then we have no choice but to adopt it. Who will adopt it?
Luri: We will. Ever since that dragon came here, I want to raise it as our own.
Akela: Before you consider adopting it, it must have a name.
Luri: I'm going to call him... Drake.
Akela: Drake, it is then.
(Years passed when Drake is a dragonet, he learns the Law of the Jungle and how to fly. He even learn how to breathe fire and ice. Drake often plays with the wolf pups.)
One day later
Mowgli's Mother (V.O.): Our home is a tiny little planet, floating all by itself in the vast space of the great universe. There are many animals living on this planet, all doing their best to survive.
(A sea plane flies by and stops at the lake. Soon a camp is set up.)
Mowgli's Mother: Some are meat-eating animals. And others eat fruit and plants. But they all live together in harmony. We are all creatures living together on this little planet. This little planet we call the Earth. So human beings and wild animals have to learn to get along with each other. And we must not spoil the beautiful jungle for some foolish advantage of our own.
Mowgli's Father: Now, now, my dear, I think that's a little difficult for him to understand. *notices Mowgli sleeping* Oh look, he's fallen asleep. Sound asleep in the middle of the jungle, miles from civilization He's still too young to be afraid of anything.
Mowgli's Mother: Our boy is going to be a friend of this jungle. When he grows up, I'm sure he'll carry on our work of protecting nature.
Mowgli’s Father: Now let’s go collect some soil and water samples while he’s still sleeping.
Mowgli's Mother: *picks up the crib and brings Mowgli to the tent* Have a good sleep, my child. The air and water seems so fresh and pure in here. Don’t they?
Mowgli’s Father: I won’t be able to answer that, and until I analyze the samples back to the University. If that pollution has spread as far as this jungle, it'll be very serious.
(Unknown to the couple, two baby deer sneak into the camp and went inside the tent. Mowgli then wakes up to see the deer. Mowgli stands up, but fell out of his crib and reached out to the deer, but the two small deer ran away. Mowgli stands up and chased after them into the jungle. Elsewhere at a cave, Shere Khan's voice is heard.)
Shere Khan: I smell humans. I hate humans. Tabaqui!
(Tabaqui arrives)
Tabaqui: Here I am.
Shere Khan: I smell a human in the jungle, go and find him.
Tabaqui: But-but... you wouldn’t catch a human, would you? It is against our law. It is against the Law of the Jungle.
Shere Khan: I make the laws in my hunting ground. Now go!
Tabaqui: Yes Shere Khan. I understand.
(Meanwhile, Mowgli is still chasing the baby deer, but his tunic got stuck. Mowgli ripped off his tunic and continued chasing them. The baby tripped on something which turns out to be the python, Kaa.)
Kaa: *coils Mowgli and lifts him* Well, well, a little man-cub.
Mowgli: *reaches out to Kaa*
Kaa: Stop doing that, you hear? Where have you come from?
Mowgli: *opens Kaa's mouth and pulls his tongue*
Kaa: Cut that out!
(Kaa slithers away but Mowgli held into the python's tail.)
Kaa: You're just a nuisance. *throws Mowgli off* Now run along home.
(Before Kaa leaves, Mowgli started crying which annoys the python.)
Kaa: *waves his tail* Here, stop screaming with that awful voice of yours.
Mowgli: *grabs Kaa's tail*
Kaa: So you like that, eh? Well, just try and behave yourself. You're a very lucky that I'm a good python or you wouldn't be here right now.
Baloo: There's no such thing as good pythons and bad pythons. It depends on whether your stomach is empty or full.
Kaa: Now, now, Baloo, who do you think you're speaking to? I know the Law of the Jungle. What would become of me if I were to start hunting humans?
Drake: So this is a human. I’ve never seen one, he’s so... small.
Baloo: I never seen one as well.
(Mowgli looks at Baloo and touch his nose, causing the bear fall on his rear. The baby then falls asleep.)
Baloo: Cute little critter, isn’t he?
Kaa: All animals are cute when they’re calves. But he’ll be a danger to the jungle when he grows up.
Baloo: I’m afraid you’re right, his parents must be looking for him. We better take him back to them before he gets us into trouble, Kaa.
Kaa: Yes, that’s a good idea. Go ahead.
Baloo: Kaa! Wait! Where are you going?
Kaa: He's yours now. You can do what you want.
Baloo: But I don't know what to do with him.
Kaa: I'll go and find Bagheera. He knows a lot about human creatures.
Baloo: Promise me that you'll bring him right back, and you won't fall asleep on the way, will you?
Kaa: I'll try not to.
Drake: Does Bagheera know about humans, Mr. Baloo?
Baloo: Of course he does, Drake. Bagheera knows everything. Hopefully you would know more about them.
(Meanwhile at the camp, Mowgli's mother is panicking when she found out her son is missing.)
Mowgli’s Mother: My little boy! Where is he? Where is he?!
Mowgli’s Father: What’s the matter? Isn’t he here?
Mowgli’s Mother: I left him sleeping in a tent in his crib!
Mowgli’s Father: He must’ve wandered off into the jungle.
(Elsewhere, a herd of buffalo are grazing until one of them bellowed, alerting the others. The buffalo ran but one got stuck. Then Bagheera pounces on the buffalo.)
Bagheera: Who’s that?
Kaa: Hello there Bagheera, nice to see you.
Bagheera: What do you want?
Kaa: We found a man cub, here in the jungle.
Bagheera: A man cub came to a place like this?
Kaa: That's right, Baloo and Drake have him now, but we should get him out of the jungle before he causes trouble. We thought you might know what to do.
Bagheera: Because I was once looked after by humans?
Kaa: Yes, but in spite of that, everyone in the jungle thinks of you as a friend.
Bagheera: I don't need any friends.
Kaa: Now Bagheera...
(Birds in a distance are flying away.)
Kaa: Shere Khan!
Bagheera: Yes, I think your man-cub is already causing trouble.
Kaa: Now what?
Bagheera: Find the cub's parents before Shere Khan does and chase them out of the jungle. *runs off*
Kaa: What about the cub?
Bagheera: I have other things to think about.
Kaa: Why does everything always happen at once?
(Elsewhere, Drake and Baloo look at the birds flying away.)
Drake: What does it mean?
Baloo: Those birds mean trouble. Shere Khan's coming. *to Mowgli* You, boy, wake up. Wake up, I said. We have to move!
(Meanwhile, the couple are searching for Mowgli calling out his name.)
Mowgli’s Mother: where is my son? Where is he?! Mowgli! Mowgli!”
Mowgli’s Father: Mowgli? Where are you?!
Mowgli’s Mother: Mowgli!
(Then Tabaqui appears.)
Mowgli's Father: A jackal. What have you done with Mowgli? Where is he?! *swings his stick* Answer me! Answer me, where is he?!
Tabaqui: *runs off*
(Suddenly, the couple hear Shere Khan's roar.)
Mowgli’s Father: Another wild beast coming closer.
Mowgli’s Mother: What about Mowgli?
Miwgli’s Father: We can do nothing without a rifle. We must run away.
Mowgli’s Mother: But my son.
Mowgli’s Father: We’ll come back again. I promise you that.
(Tabaqui runs up to Shere Khan and reports to the tiger.)
Tabaqui: Shere Khan, I found them, two humans.
Shere Khan: I’m going to enjoy hunting humans. *looks up* Who's that?
Bagheera: If you hunt humans, they will strike back in force.
Shere Khan: Bagheera.
Bagheera: That's why it is forbidden for predators like us to hunt them. You know the Law of the Jungle, or don't you?
Shere Khan: Do you think I care?
Bagheera: No I don't. That's why I'm warning you, go hunt rabbits or something.
Shere Khan: What did you say?!
Tabaqui: Shere Khan, the humans are running. They're getting away.
Shere Khan: Bagheera, if you want to stop me, you have to get down out of that tree.
Bagheera: Bah! Why do I waste my time?
(The panther jumps from one tree limb to the next. He follows the two humans trying to escape. Till the woman runs into something.)
Mowgli’s Mother: I’m caught! Help, it’s a snake! Help!
Mowgli’s Father: It’s nothing, dear. It’s just a vine. Come on, this way.
Bagheera: Why can’t humans run faster? They’re so slow.
(Shere Khan is prowling and a tree branch fell which the tiger swiped it away.)
Shere Khan: Bagheera, come down here! BAGHEERA!
Tabaqui: Shere Khan! I've just caught the scent of another human. A cub.
Shere Khan: A cub?
(Night falls as the couple ran through the jungle.)
Bagheera: Where's Shere Khan? He must have given up the chase.
(As the couple catch their breath, the moonlight reveals Bagheera which scared them.)
Mowgli's Father: A black panther! Go away!
(Although Bagheera meant no harm, the couple slipped down a cliff and fell to their deaths. Bagheera looked down in shock.)
Bagheera: Oh dear, how terrible.
(Elsewhere, Baloo and Drake are strolling through the jungle while baby Mowgli rides on Drake's back. Then they are stopped by Tabaqui.)
Tabaqui: Where are you and Drake off to, Baloo?
Baloo: Tabaqui, out of our way, we're in a hurry.
Tabaqui: *looks at Mowgli and licks his chops* Well, well, so that's what a man-cub looks like.
Baloo: Drake, take the man-cub some place safe.
(With that, Drake nodded and ran off. Tabaqui goes after the dragonet but Baloo stops him.)
Baloo: No, Tabaqui, I won't let you attack humans in the jungle.
(As the two growled, Baloo noticed Shere Khan. The bear tried to stop him, but Tabaqui intervenes. At the den, young Akru and Sura are suckling from Luri's teat. Then they hear bushes rustling. Alexander growls and thinks it was a predator, but it turns out to be a Drake with a man-cub on his back.)
Alexander: Drake, where have you been?
Drake: I was with Baloo until me, him and Kaa found a man-cub.
Alexander: A man-cub?
Luri: Poor thing, he must have lost his way.
(The baby walks up to Luri and touches her nose.)
Luri: He isn't frightened at all.
(Then the man-cub pulls Sura and begins to suckle Luri's teat.)
Luri: Look, he's feeding, just like our own two cubs are.
Alexander: He certainly is a hungry little fella.
Luri: Isn't he though?
(Suddenly, they hear Shere Khan's roar.)
Alexander: Uh oh. That sounds like Shere Khan. Get the cubs inside the lair, Luri.
Luri: Yes dear.
(As Alexander makes a stand, Luri leads the boy, her cubs and Drake into the lair. Then Shere Kahn pounces from the bushes)
Shere Khan: I smell a man-cub. I come to clam my prize.
Alexander: This is not your hunting ground. Get out of here!
Shere Khan: I tracked him here, I want him.
Alexander: You're not getting him!
Shere Khan: How dare you disobey me! HOW DARE YOU! GIVE ME THAT MAN-CUB!!!
Alexander: No I won't. From now on, he's part of my family.
Shere Khan: Your family?
(Then the tiger hears the wolves howling.)
Alexander: Go away now. Leave us alone, Shere Khan.
Shere Khan: I'm warning you, Alexander, I'll make you pay for this. That man-cub belongs to me! I'll never give him up! *roars and leaves*
Luri: Do you really mean we can keep him?
Alexander: You've already decided to keep him, haven't you, dear?
Luri: Oh yes. I want to.
(Later, the meeting is held at the Council Rock.)
Akela: So, you want to adopt this man-cub into our wolf pack?
Wolf 1: Man is not a wolf!
Wolf 2: He’s bound to cause a lot of trouble!
(The wolves muttered among them.)
Alexander: Shere Khan was chasing him. So his parents must be dead. You know very well what will happen to him if we left him alone now.
Akela: Yes, but Shere Khan will cause trouble.
Wolf 3: Yes! Let’s throw the boy into the river!
Alexander: *growls*
Akela: Let’s make a discussion in coordinates with the law. As you know, he must be recommended by at least two members of the pack. Not counting his adopted parents of course. Before we can even consider accepting him as one of us, who will recommend him? Speak up!
Baloo: So the man-cub is safe. I would be more than happy to give him my recommendation.
Wolves: *grumbles*
Akela: Silence! Baloo is a good friend. He teaches our cubs the law of the pack. We should listen to anything he has to say.
Baloo: Thank you very much, Akela. Listen everyone, a man-cub will not harm us. I can assure you, all he wants to do is play like our own wolf cubs. And as you can clearly see, he has dull fangs and claws. There is no reason at all for you to be afraid of him.
Alexander: Thank you, Baloo.
Baloo: Well, I must say I really admire him for his courage. But you need another recommendation.
Bagheera: May I speak?
Akela: Bagheera? You?
Bagheera: Yes, I know. I have no right to speak at your meeting, but according to the law, the wolf pack is entitled to accept a gift of fresh game in exchange for a stranger.
Akela: That is correct, Bagheera.
Drake: What are you going to do with the man-cub, Mr. Bagheera?
Bagheera: I am sure Baloo will take care of him. Won't you, Baloo?
Baloo: Who, me?
Bagheera: Will you trade him for a water buffalo?
Wolves: *mutters*
Akela: Be quiet. But why, Bagheera?
Bagheera: I'm afraid his parents have perished.
Akela: Did you catch them?
Bagheera: No, but it was all my fault.
Wolves: *gasps*
Baloo: Now, listen everyone, Bagheera was trying to stop Shere Khan from attacking humans in the jungle. And you know why he did it, don’t you?
Alexander: You didn’t want to bring trouble to us here in the jungle. Isn’t that right, Bagheera?
Bagheera: I did what I felt like!
Baloo: Now Bagheera, you don’t have to be so modest. What Alexander said is quite right.
Bagheera: What’s your answer? Do you accept the exchange or not?
Alexander: Akela?
Akela: I’m listening. Bagheera is a good friend who acted for the good of the jungle. We will spare the life of the cub for his offer of game. Anyone who objects can come up here.
(Everyone was silent.)
Akela: Now this man-cub can be accepted as a true member of our pack.
(The wolves mutter as Alexander and Luri look down to see Mowgli playing with Sura, Akru and Drake.)
Akela: But what will we call him?
Bagheera: I heard when his parents called him. It was Mowgli.
Luri: Mowgli, that’s a nice name. Go on, Mowgli, thank Baloo and Bagheera.
(Mowgli climbs on Bagheera and rides him. Mowgli, Bagheera, Akru, Sura and Drake run towards a cliff and stops as the Sun rises. Years later, Drake, Akru and Sura are running through the jungle with Mowgli catching up.)
Akru: Hurry up.
Sura: You're falling behind, Mowgli.
Mowgli: There! Sura, Akru, Drake, you’re going to fast for me!
Sura: I'm holding back as much as I can.
Drake: Come on, we're almost there.
(Mowgli picks up speed, but isn't fast. As Akru, Sura and Drake reach the lair, Mowgli climbs up the tree.)
Mowgli: You can't beat me at tree climbing. Expect Drake, he can fly.
Sura: Mowgli, if you can't run fast, you'll never be a real hunter.
Akru: If you can't be a real hunter, you'll never be a real wolf.
Luri: Mowgli, Drake.
Mowgli and Drake: Mother.
Luri: What are you doing here? You two promised to meet Bagheera.
Drake: Right, we forgot.
(Mowgli and Drake ran off to meet Bagheera.)
Luri: As usual.
Akru and Sura: *laughs*
Luri: Tell me, is Mowgli running any faster than he did before? Or maybe Drake having any better control over his abilities?
Sura: He's not as fast as we are. As for Drake, he was doing his best to control his abilities.
Akru: They need a little practice, but Mowgli's gonna be a good wolf. Drake will also be a good dragon as well.
Sura: Right, all they need is work, come on.
Akru and Sura: *runs off*
Luri: They were such a tiny man-cub and dragonet.
(Luri remembered how Drake brought Mowgli to her and Alexander. Elsewhere, Mowgli climbing a tree while Drake is practicing how to fly, with Bagheera watching them. Mowgli slowly draws closer to a bird, as his black panther teacher watches. But when he is catches the bird it flies away and he falls into the pond. Drake is trying to catch the bird in mid-air, but held it in his claws, but seeing the bird chirping calling for help, Drake feels guilty seeing a helpless creature, so he lets it go.)
Bagheera: Mowgli, I've told you before, you must hang on tight when you're up in tree. And Drake, you shouldn’t let go, regardless of a creature’s plea.
Mowgli: But Bagheera, it's not that easy. I don't have strong claws like you do.
Drake: And I should never ever harm a single soul like that.
Bagheera: That's enough. My time is precious and I'm not going to waste it listening to your complaints.
Mowgli: Alright then, forget it. We'll go practice on our own. Come on, Drake.
(Mowgli runs off with Drake following him.)
Drake: Mowgli, wait up!
Baloo: *chuckles*
Bagheera: Baloo.
Baloo: Looks like you're having a tough time trying to train them.
Bagheera: Tough isn’t a word for it. If you only knew.
Baloo: Why do you do it?
Bagheera: Because Mowgli insist on learning to hunt like us. And Drake insist to learn to be brave like us.
(Bagheera and Baloo looked up to see Mowgli and Drake on a tree, attempting to reach the bird.)
Bagheera: Look out, you're going to fall!
(The branch breaks, causing Mowgli to fall. Luckily, Drake grabbed Mowgli and glided.)
Baloo: That's very good.
(Drake ends up getting hit by a tree as he and Mowgli fell, but are caught by Kaa.)
Drake: Kaa.
Kaa: I know you're anxious to learn, but don't you think you're overdoing it? *lowers Mowgli and Drake down*
Mowgli: I'm sure glad you were there, Kaa.
Bagheera: Next time, you two are gonna get hurt.
Baloo: Mowgli, Drake, why do you two keep trying so hard?
Mowgli: 'Cause I made a promise to my father.
Kaa: Do you mean Alexander?
Mowgli: Yes, that I'd become a worthy wolf.
Drake: I also made a promise that I'll find the Hidden World.
Bagheera: That's fine, but you have to learn to listen!
Baloo: Bagheera, there's no point in shouting. Mowgli, Drake, you must understand, Bagheera only shouts because he's worried about you.
Bagheera: Me? Worried? Why should I worry?
Mowgli: I know, I won’t do it again. Bye.
Drake: Same here. Farewell.
Bagheera: Mowgli, Drake, where are you going?
Mowgli: To keep our promise to Father.
Baloo: Mowgli and Drake made a promise to Alexander.
(Later, Mowgli and Drake sat by the lake, deep in thought of how Alexander died. Flashback of Alexander saying his last words to Mowgli and Drake.)
Alexander: Mowgli, promise me you’ll become a brave and worthy wolf. And Drake, I hope you find the world that leads to your ancestors. And always take care of your mother...
(Alexander passes away as Mowgli, Drake, Luri, Akru and Sura mourned him. Night falls as the wolves gathered at the Council Rock. Akru and Sura ran up to Luri.)
Sura: Mother, I can't find them anywhere.
Luri: Oh no, not again.
Akru: I told Mowgli and Drake at least three or four times that there was a meeting of the pack tonight. They're just gonna get into more trouble.
Sura: Shall I go looking for them, Mother?
Luri: Yes, if you can find him before Akela starts talking.
Akela: Listen everyone.
Akru: It's too late now.
Akela: I've called you all here because Shere Khan who has been peaceful until now has begun to cause trouble with a band of wild monkeys he's gathered around him. I'm warning every member of the pack of the danger on the other side of the Kuwano River in Shere Khan's territory. *spots Mowgli and Drake* Mowgli, Drake, it’s you.
Akru: I’ve been looking all over for you two.
Mowgli: We’re sorry.
Lala: Late again?
Akela: How many times do I told you two not be late for meetings of the pack?
Drake: With all due respect, sir, we do have a reason. Can’t say it's good or bad but it does explain it.
Lala: Of course, you two always have to be different, don't you?
Drake: Lala, we made a mistake and we take full responsibilities.
Lala: Regardless, it just proves you two are incapable. How can you keep up if one of you can hunt or kill anything?
Akru: I think we've all heard enough from you, Lala!
Sura: Stop it, Akru.
Lala: I'm only telling the truth. How can anyone call him a wolf when he can't even hunt? And how can Drake find his own ancestors and this so-called Hidden World? I'm against the wolf pack taking in a human and a dragon.
Akela: I've heard enough, Lala. We must never forget the promise made to Alexander.
Lala: Alexander might have been a hero, but the wolf pack shouldn’t live in the past.
Akru and Sura: What?!
Luri: Stop it. Sura, Akru, Lala's right, Mowgli and Drake did come late to the meeting. Mowgli, Drake, you must apologize to everyone.
Mowgli: I apologize.
Drake: Me too.
Akela: Do you accept their apology?
Lala: No, Grandfather, never! And I'll never accept you two as members of this pack!
(The next morning, Mowgli, Drake, Akru and Sura are hiding in the tall grass while looking at a rabbit.)
Sura: Alright, it’s right there.
(Mowgli pounces and he and Drake chase after it)
Akru: He approached the right way from down wind.
Sura: Yes, but they both still have a lot to learn.
(Mowgli and Drake kept chasing the rabbit until Lala pounced on it.)
Mowgli: Not you, Lala.
Lala: I was right beside you, but of course, you never noticed.
Sura: What's going on, Mowgli?
Lala: To think that this is the son of our hero, Alexander. What a laugh.
Mowgli: Take that back! *grabs Lala*
Drake: Mowgli, leave her alone.
Sura: Akela will be very angry with you.
Akela: Stop it, you two.
Akru: Now you've done it.
Lala: Grandfather.
Mowgli: Bagheera.
Akela: You know that it's against the rules of the pack to fight among yourselves.
Akru: Lala started it, she grabbed our rabbit.
Lala: What do you mean your rabbit? Since when does game belong to someone before they catch it?
Drake: That's because you keep butting in!
Akela: Enough! If you don't stop, I'm going to lose my patience.
Bagheera: Akela, I'm sorry to interfere, but I think this would be a good time to put Mowgli and Drake to the test to see if they're worthy of becoming members of the pack.
Akela: A test of endurance.
Mowgli: What’s a test of endurance?
Drake: Why do I have a feeling that sounds worse than it is?
Akru: No! Mowgli and Drake aren’t ready for that yet!
Drake: Bagheera?
Bagheera: Be brave and stop that whimpering.
Mowgli: But will... will we be the only ones?
Bagheera: Of course not, it'll be a contest between you, Drake and that little miss know-it-all over there.
Lala: Huh? Me and them?
Bagheera: Of course, it’ll be a contest, Lala, between you three. You have nothing to fear if yours good as you say, you are.
Lala: Grandfather?
Akela: Are you saying you are afraid, Lala?
Bagheera: Well?
Lala: Alright, I’ll do it!
Bagheera: Mowgli? Drake?
Akru: Wait! Me and Sura will compete instead of Mowgli and Drake!
Bagheera: Mowgli, Drake, it's time to stand up for yourselves. You can't stand behind your brothers forever.
Mowgli: But... But I...
Bagheera: Mowgli, Drake, what happened to that promise you made to Alexander?
Drake: Yes, w-we will.
Mowgli: He’s right, we will do it!
(Later, Mowgli attempts to catch another rabbit but fails.)
Sura: You missed again.
Bagheera: I shouldn’t have interfered. You’re not ready.
Mowgli: Don't worry, Bagheera, we'll be ready in time for the contest tomorrow.
Bagheera: Remember, you'll have to catch two rabbits and three birds all by yourselves. It's not going to be easy, you know.
Drake: We'll be ready.
Sura: Are you sure? It's not an easy contest, and there's still time for us to replace you.
Akru: It will be hard, but if they do make it, they won't have to take anymore teasing from Lala.
Mowgli: That's right, and I won't let her call me a man-cub anymore.
Drake: I will also won't let her call me the only dragon because I will find the Hidden World.
Bagheera: That’s the stuff, you two! That’s the stuff Alexander’s son made of and the search for the Hidden World!
Mowgli: I’ll prove that I’m Alexander son!
Akru: I still wish that there was some way we could help you.
Sura: It wouldn't be fair. After all, the whole point is to prove that you can do it by yourselves.
Akru: I know that, Sura! If only there were some way I could lend you my speed and my strength, then you'd win for sure.
Drake: Just you saying it gives us strength. Thank you, Akru, Sura.
(At night as Mowgli and Drake slept in the den. Both of them woke up, walked out of the den, and looked up at the moon. Mowgli walked on fours while Drake breathes a ice ball and plays with it.)
Luri: Mowgli, Drake.
Mowgli and Drake: Mother.
Luri: You need to rest for tomorrow.
Mowgli: Mother, why am I different from Sura and Akru? Why don't I have fangs and claws like them?
Drake: And why am I the only dragon? Am I truly destined down this path, Mother? Am I destined to extinction like so many species before me?
Luri: Tell me, do rabbits have fangs?
Mowgli: Everyone knows rabbits don’t have fangs.
Luri: And antelope?
Mowgli: No.
Luri: And Drake, is the African panther considered extinct?
Drake: Yes, but rumor has it, they’re making a comeback. There’s even a possibility that the Tasmanian tiger is also making a comeback.
Luri: Now would you say that these animals are easier to catch because they don't have any fangs? Would you say that animals are considered extinct?
Mowgli: No, the antelope are hard to catch because they run fast. The rabbits have such good ears that they can hear you coming from far off. Birds have wings so they can fly. And skunks smell really bad.
Drake: And dinosaurs used to roam the Earth until they became extinct.
Luri: True, but many creatures that are presumed to be extinct can make a comeback. So as long as two are alive, the species will survive. In fact, in the human religion, a story of what my grandfather’s grandfather told me. The Ark.
Mowgli and Drake: The Ark?
Luri: It was said that a human, who saw the wickedness of humanity, was told by God to build a ship to house all living creatures, both great and small. It was meant to save all creatures, including humans. The innocent will be spared, but the wicked would be cleansed. So you see, not all animals need claws or fangs. They all have something useful. Mowgli, Drake, don't you think you have something useful too? Something that can help you besides claws and fangs?
Mowgli: Besides claws and fangs?
Luri: Don’t worry, son, you don’t have to figure it out by tomorrow. And even if you do lose to Lala, nothing terrible will happen to you two. And don’t forget, if you are a man-cub or the last dragon, you’re both still Alexander's sons, and you’ll never had to prove yourself to me.
(Mowgli and Drake hugged Luri as Akru and Sura watch. The next day, the contest has begun.)
Akela: Mowgli, Drake, Lala, you three understand the rules of this contest. Before sunset and without anyone's help, you each must bring back two rabbits and three birds. If Mowgli and Drake succeed, they will truly become one of us. You ready? Go!
(The wolf, dragon and boy began their charge.)
Luri: Good luck, you two!
Akru: You can do it, Mowgli and Drake!
(Lala spots a rabbit and pounced on it. Mowgli and Drake are hiding the grass and think about how to use something besides claws and fangs. As Mowgli and Drake got up, the ducks already fly away.)
Drake: I guess we really are hopeless.
(During the contest, Mowgli and Drake attempt to sneak up on a rabbit but it ran off.)
Mowgli: Aw, I'll never be able to do it!
(Mowgli grabs a branch and throw it. Surprisingly, the branch returned into Mowgli. Mowgli threw it again, getting a idea to use a branch as a boomerang. Elsewhere, Lala is close to winning.)
Lala: One more rabbit to go to win this contest, then I'll prove to everyone that I am the best. *spots a black rabbit* Look, a rare black rabbit on the other side of the river.
(Meanwhile, Mowgli threw the branch at a rabbit and struck it. Drake fired a ice ball at a bird and struck it as well.)
Drake: Mother is right, we can have something useful besides claws and fangs.
(At Shere Khan's territory, the monkeys report to the tiger.)
Monkey: Shere Khan, Shere Khan, I have important news. A young wolf has crossed the river into your territory.
Shere Khan: Tell me, was the man-cub with her or she alone?
Monkey: Man-cub? The scout didn’t mention a man-cub.
Shere Khan: And the dragon?
Monkey: The scout didn't mention the dragon either.
Shere Khan: Nevermind, we could use that young wolf to lURE the rest of the pack. I’m sure the man-cub and dragon will be with them. *groans*
Monkey: What's the matter, Shere Khan?
Shere Khan: It's my old battle wound, it keeps bothering me.
Monkey: An old wound?
Shere Khan: Alexander did it.
Flashback
(During the forest fire, many animals fled. Along the way, Shere Khan stops the wolves.)
Alexander: Shere Khan!
Shere Khan: Alexander, give me the man-cub now.
Alexander: Never! I told you once before, I will never give him up. Mowgli’s my son.
Shere Khan: I warn you, if you don't give him up peacefully, you will have to fight for him.
(Alexander chooses to fight Shere Khan while the wolves escape.)
Flashback ends
(Mowgli is swinging his new “fang”, killing a bird.)
Mowgli: Wow, I got him!
Bagheera: Ingenious.
Drake: Bagheera.
Bagheera: I have always been impressed by the inventiveness of the human mind. Very clever.
Mowgli: Bagheera, how long have you been watching us?
Bagheera: From the beginning. I was worried about you both.
Drake: Oh, Bagheera. I guess you do have a heart after all.
Bagheera: A little worried. Since you didn’t notice me means you got a long way to go.
(Then they hear birds squawking.)
Drake: What's that?
Bagheera: The birds are warning of Shere Khan.
Drake: Shere Khan's near?
(Elsewhere, Lala is chasing the black rabbit, but is confronted by Shere Khan. At the Council Rock, Akela and Luri look at the sunset.)
Akela: The Sun is setting.
Wolf: Akela, Akela!
Akela: What is it? Has something happened?
Wolf: Lala has crossed into Shere Khan's territory.
Akela: What?! How could she?!
(Meanwhile, Mowgli, Drake and Bagheera are heading back.)
Bagheera: You had a great idea, but it's too bad you couldn't make it back in time.
Mowgli: Yes, but as Mother said, it's more important that I found something only I can do, so I'm happy.
Drake: Me too.
Bagheera: You know, if you're ever asked to leave the pack, you're always welcome to come and stay with me. Oh well, yes, it's only if you're ever asked to leave.
(Suddenly, Mowgli, Drake and Bagheera look up to see Shere Khan cornering Lala at a cliff.)
Mowgli: Lala!
Bagheera: Shere Khan and Lala!
Mowgli: She’s trapped, I have to save her.
Bagheera: Then aim carefully.
(Mowgli throws his fang and hits Shere Khan in the face and Drake flies up to her.)
Drake: Lala, jump! I’ll catch you!
(With that, Lala jumps as Drake catched her.)
Shere Khan: They haven't heard the end of me yet.
(At the Council Rock, Mowgli and Drake stood before Akela.)
Mowgli: We're sorry, Akela. We didn't pass the test.
Akela: It's not the contest that's important, but the fac that you risked your own lives to save someone else. That makes you two worthy of becoming members of this pack. Thank you.
Drake: Thank you, Akela.
(Akru and Sura lick Mowgli as Drake embraced them.)
Akela: You have any objections, Lala?
Lala: Hmph.
Akela: Oh dear.
(The wolves howl as they celebrate Mowgli and Drake becoming members of the pack. At another location, a sheep are grazing until a helicopter comes by, causing them to scatter.)
Tom: This thing go any faster, Mom?
Olivia: *laughs* Any faster, Tom, and the blades will come off. Okay. Just ahead, over this row of trees. You ready for this?
Tom: I think you know the answer to that. *sees the fissure* Whoa! The Kullersen Fissure. How deep is that thing?
Olivia: It's been scanned to be deeper than the Mariana. Over seven miles down. Of course, at that depth, you find poisonous gas, razor sharp rocks, rivers of lava.
Tom: You had me at poisonous gas.
(Tom looks down into the fissure and notices something giving off electrical charges underneath the fog.)
Tom: Is that...?
Olivia: Project ICARIS.
(The helicopter turns left to reveal a research station built on the edge of the cliff.)
Tom: No way...
Olivia: ICARIS 1 on approach.
Man: Come around back, ICARIS 1. We're just finishing a cargo drop and getting the VTOL outta your way.
(Olivia lands the helicopter in a pad. Tom jumps out of it.)
Tom: Alright, let's head to the fissure.
(Before Tom can run off, he ran into Director May Wong.)
Tom: A hat?
May: Thomas, how you've grown! The last time I saw you, you jumped into the polar bear habitat at the zoo. What a ruckus! Hope you learned from that experience. Dr. Kullersen!
Olivia: Director Wong. You remember Mrs. Wong?
Tom: I remember the hat.
May: Welcome to Project ICARIS! Follow me.
Olivia: How are the preparations coming along?
May: Ah, well, as with any new project, we've had our little bumps. You both must be exhausted from the trip.
Olivia: Actually, the earthquakes you have mentioned have me concerned. I'd like to see the data.
May: That's the Olivia I know and love. Rest is for the weak. Thomas! I'm stealing your mother! My daughter will show you around. You remember my Jun Bug, don't you?
Olivia: You two were so cute together when you were six.
Tom: Jun? Uh... Yeah? Yeah.
May: Jun, you remember Tom. When you're done playing with your magical cards, can you help him find orientation?
Jun: They're tarot cards, mom. They're not magic.
May: Yes. And they're showing me a future where you don't reach your potential. This way, Olivia!
Tom: Mom, what about checking out the fissure?
(Olivia shrugs as she enters an elevator with May.)
Tom: Hey.
Jun: Hey yourself. You look different than I remember.
Tom: A lot can change in eight years. So, uh, where's this orientation thing supposed to happen?
Philip: It'll be in the ICARIS Visitor's Center. We'll be heading there once the other students arrive.
D'Angelo: I'm here, Pops! And I am... on time!
Philip: We're still waiting on one more teen.
D'Angelo: Uh, Pops?
Philip: *notices Alex behind him* Whoa! Where'd you come from? Alright. Everyone, close order on my son here. *sighs* That means shoulder to shoulder. Move.
(The teens move shoulder to shoulder.)
Philip: Okay, we have D'Angelo Baker.
D'Angelo: Here! I mean, you already knew that.
Philip: Jun Wong.
Jun: Present in this dimensional timeline. I'm here, too, Phil.
Philip: Tom Kullersen.
Tom: Yup! I am also here.
Philip: Alex Gonzalez.
Alex: *raises her hand shyly*
Philip: Sorry, what was that?
Alex: Here.
Philip: I can't hear you.
Tom: She said "here".
Philip: Okay. For those of you who don't know, I am Security Chief Philip Baker. Welcome to Project ICARIS. International Crevasse and Research Investigation Station. Your safety orientation begins now.
(The teens follow Philip.)
D'Angelo: Your name's Kullersen? Like, named after the fissure?
Tom: Actually, it's named after my mom. She figured out the comet would tear it open.
D'Angelo: Yo, that is crazy! So, you're famous.
Jun: More like infamous. He climbed into a polar bear habitat when he was five. Made the local news.
Tom: In my defense, the bear looked lonely.
D'Angelo: Oh man. Polar bears might look cute, but they can be very aggressive.
Tom: Nah, he just needed a friend.
Philip: Alright, everybody, simmer down. Except for you. You're fine. I like my elevator rides quiet.
Everyone: *enters the elevator*
Philip: On this, the green floor, you'll find our amazing research division. It is state of the art.
Tom: Nice.
Philip: Children are not allowed.
Jun: Still leaping before you look?
Philip: The blue floor is home to our high tech control center and security hub. The virtual brain of the station. It is state of the art.
Tom: Can we...
Philip: Children are not allowed.
Tom: What's on the red floor?
Philip: The hangar. It's a highly restricted area. Home to our explorer-class drone fleet. It is state of the art. Children are not allowed.
Tom: So where are children allowed?
Philip: The Visitor's Center. You have three jobs while you're here. Number one, go to school. Number two, stay away from the fissure. And number three, make sure you stay away from the fissure. Look all you want, but touch nothing. When you're done looking, take a seat, and we'll begin your first safety film.
(Tom stays behind in the elevator and presses the red button. Jun notices him, but doesn't say anything as the elevator doors close. Tom reaches the hangar and is amazed by all of this. A drone takes flight and Tom follows it to a platform.)
Tom: Whoa. State of the art.
(Tom looks down into the fissure and notices something flying in the fog.)
Tom: Huh? What is that? A drone?
Linda: What are you doing out here?
Tom: I- I saw something. It was...
(The hangar began to shake.)
Tom: What is that?
Linda: Oh no... Earthquake!
(The two fell down as Linda drops the electronic tablet, causing the drone to crash under the platform. Part of the platform and breaks it off, causing Linda to fall. She gabs onto a metal bar, barely hanging on.)
Linda: Get help!
(Tom rushes back to the station and sees a emergency button. The earthquake cause the crane to swing out of control and hit the boxes. Some fell and land on Tom, but removes some and presses the emergency button. Tom grabs a rope and throws it down to Linda. She grabs it, slipping a bit.)
Linda: Not like this! I'm too young! I have a cat!
(Tom starts to pull her up, but soon enough, he slips back to the edge on the platform.)
Tom: We're just... I don't know what we're just... I can't...
(Tom falls into the fissure, but is caught by Philip.)
Philip: I got you! I got you both! Climb up, Linda!
(A few moments later, everyone is safe.)
Tom: Did you see that?
Philip: What? Our lives flashing before our eyes?
Olivia: Tom! Are you okay?
Tom: Mom! Mom! Hi, I'm fine. I just saw something-
Olivia: *hugs Tom tight* What happened?
Linda: Earthquake. Falling. Screams. Death riding toward me on a pale horse.
Philip: Your son thought fast, threw her a cable, saved her life.
May: Thomas? What are you doing down here? This is a restricted area.
Tom: Oh! I-I...
Olivia: Wait a minute. You weren't supposed to be down here?
Tom: Well, no... See, the elevator doors were closing, and I couldn't-
Olivia: Oh, Tom! From now on, he will only be where he's supposed to be. Right?
May: Chief Baker, show the Kullersens to their dome. One moment, Olivia. I think we were both hoping that Tom had matured beyond the "swimming with polar bears" phase of his development.
Olivia: He has. I promise you, May, he has. And if he hasn't, he's going to.
(At outside in front of the building where Tom and Philip wait for Olivia.)
Philip: What you did back there... pretty stupid. But pretty brave, too. You gotta understand that fissure is dangerous, son. No one knows how deep that thing is. If you fell in, you might never hit the bottom. I'm glad I'm not you right now.
(Olivia drives a jeep to the dome where she and Tom are going to live.)
Tom: This place is pretty nice. Feels very... domey. Look, I know you're mad, but... So, uh, maybe after we unpack, we can wander around? I think I saw something in the fissure.
Olivia: The fissure you weren't supposed to be near?
Tom: Yeah. Yeah, that fissure.
Olivia: Tom, you totally went against everything we talked about before we got here. I know you're excited. I am, too. But, you cannot, under any circumstances, sneak around places that could get you killed.
Tom: Okay, okay, I get it. I just wanted to see the drone fleet. And I didn't know an earthquake was coming.
Olivia: You have a drone. Look at that.
Tom: It's not the same thing.
Olivia: We have been here barely an hour, and we almost had a tragedy. Not the best first impression.
Tom: Okay, I admit it. The drone mission was misguided. I should've stayed with the group. But, come on, Mom. We come from Vikings. We don't ask for permission. We don't care what other people think. We crave adventure!
Olivia: There won't be any adventure if you keep breaking the rules.
Tom: Rules are for suckers.
Olivia: You will complete the safety orientation videos. Or die by the sword!
Tom: Now she wants me dead. How quickly we forget. You'll never defeat me! This umbrella is state of the art!
(Tom and Olivia play fight with an umbrella and a broom for swords.)
Olivia: Oh, but I will, because I am your mother and have responsibilities!
Tom: I see your responsibilities and raise you one independent teenager.
Olivia: Parental duty!
Tom: Teen angst!
(Olivia defeats Tom by "stabbing" him with the broom.)
Tom: Oh man...
Olivia: We gotta behave ourselves, boyo. This expedition is even bigger than I thought. Look at this place. A lot of eyeballs are on us.
Tom: Well, can we at least use our eyeballs and go look at the fissure? I'm serious. I think I saw something.
Olivia: W-What do you mean "saw something"?
(Olivia's phone rings.)
Olivia: Oh, I gotta take this. Hello, May. No, sorry, I didn't forget. I'm just getting Tom situated. Be right there. I gotta get back. They need me at the station.
Tom: What do I do while you're gone?
Olivia: I don't know. Unpack. Play a video game. Gotta go. Love you! Stay away from that fissure. Stay near the dome.
(Tom turns on the TV, but there is no signal. He looks around the room and sees his drone.)
Tom: Huh. She said I couldn't go near the fissure, but she didn't say anything about my drone.
(Tom sits on top of his dome while flying his drone around.)
Tom: Alright, let's check out the world's deepest hole and see if we can spot that flying thing.
Jun: How do you like your dome?
(Tom almost drops his tablet and looks down to see Jun.)
Tom: Well, they're all the same, right?
Jun: Pretty much. How did you get up there? *climbs up* Help me.
Tom: *pulls Jun up*
Jun: I heard what happened on the platform.
Tom: Wow. That was quick.
Jun: Well, when people almost die and a chunk of the station falls into the fissure, word travels fast.
Tom: Good point.
Jun: Guess you're still the boy who makes the local news.
Tom: I guess so.
Jun: I knew you were coming here, you know. It was fated.
Tom: Fated?
Jun: Yeah, it was in the stars. I read your astrological chart. I-I was just curious. It doesn't mean anything.
Tom: Guess you're still the girl who's into everything magical.
Jun: It's not magic, but yeah. I am. Okay, uh, what's the point of this toy? It's making me dizzy.
Tom: It's not a toy, Jun. It's a drone.
Jun: It's a toy.
Tom: I saw something in the fissure earlier. Something flying.
Jun: What do you mean? Like another drone?
Tom: No, no, bigger, faster. I don't know... different.
Jun: Well, your drone has a camera on it, right? Let's go check it out.
Tom: What do you think I'm trying to do?
Jun: *grabs the tablet*
Tom: No, no, no, no, Jun! Jun, it-it takes a lot of practice to-
Jun: Oh! Hey! This is kinda fun.
Tom: Okay! Easy! These things are expensive.
Jun: I got it. I got it.
(The drone crashes somewhere in the distance.)
Jun: Oh. Sorry. My bad. Where did it go?
(Tom and Jun are trying to get the drone out of a sheep's wool.)
Jun: Poor thing. I'm so sorry.
Tom: Never shaved a sheep before. You're welcome.
Jun: I should get going. It's getting late. You gonna be okay?
Tom: Yeah. I'm just gonna take one more flight and check out the fissure.
Jun: Your chart was right. You have an unquenchable thirst for adventure.
Tom: I told you. I saw something weird. I wanna take another look.
Jun: Just be careful. Like I said, you were fated to be here. We both were, and something big happens.
Tom: Something big?
Jun: Life-changing.
(Later, Tom is in the Visitor's Center, lowering his drone into the fissure.)
Tom: Okay, where are you?
(The drone flies by a pile of fallen boulders. A flash of light briefly coming from inside appears.)
Tom: There you are.
(The drone flies closer but is shut off by a surge of electricity.)
Tom: What the...?
(Tom goes outside and sees his drone near the pile of rocks.)
Tom: Okay, this is probably a bad idea.
(Tom uses the pickaxe to climb down the fissure and puts the drone in his backpack. He hears a deep growl.)
Tom: What are you?
(Tom sees a small spark and stumbles in shock.)
Tom: Whoa! Okay, time to go.
(Before Tom can leave, he hears the creature roar. Tom crept close and sees a eye. He looks to see a tail.)
Tom: A tail? Okay, okay, okay. Just - just hold on.
(Tom struggles to move the boulder, but mustered his strength to allow the tail to move.)
Tom: Okay, you can come out now.
(To his surprise, electrical currents over the piles of stone shooting out, with a cloud of smoke, the creatue comes out. Tom takes a step back and falls into the fissure. He manages to pull out his pick-axe and drive it into the wall, stopping his fall. He begins climbing until he reaches a rock platform. He looks up to see the creature coming down. This creature is a Night Light dragon, a crossbreed between a Night Fury and a Light Fury.)
Tom: Ah! Go away! Go on! Get outta here!
(Tom turns on his flashlight which scares the dragon. The dragon circles Tom before shooting small lightning at the flashlight.)
Tom: No, no, no, no, no, no, no! Oh, you gotta be kidding me.
(Tom smacks the flashlight to turn it on. He points the flashlight at the Night Light which frightens it. Tom starts to climb up with his pickaxe. He nearly makes it out, before slipping and falling. The Night Light catched Tom by holding his foot. The dragon flips him over so that he is holding him upright, before flying into a large cavern, dropping Tom. Tom: immediately grabs and turns on his flashlight. The Night Light growls at this, shielding its face with a wing.)
Tom: Woah, woah, woah, woah, hey, hey- stop, stop, stop.
(Tom lowers the flashlight, and the Night Light relaxes slightly, but doesn't lower its guard. It starts to circle Tom.)
Tom: You're alright. You're alright.
(The Night Light growls as the light hits him again.)
Tom: I'm not gonna hurt you. Just don't hurt me.
(The Night Light snarls again. Tom gives it a small smile, repositioning the light in front of both of them, no longer directed at the Night Light, who steps into the light. Tom gasps, and the light hits Thunder again, who flinches slightly, but draws itself to its full height instead of jumping away.)
Tom: What are you? Where did you come from? Why am I asking questions?
(The Night Light steps closer, sniffing.)
Tom: Okay, okay. You stay right there. Alright? And I'm gonna look for a way out of here.
(Tom walks around the cavern, shining the flashlight around, revealing a green underground lake, and dozens of stalagmites jutting out of the ground.)
Tom: This place is incredible.
(The Night Light follows him, still sniffing curiously, and licks his lips. Tom finds an opening with a sliver of light shining out of it.)
Tom: Huh. Well, okay. I'm just gonna see myself out. Whoa, WHOA!
(The Night Light pounces on Tom, grabbing his backpack before walking away, whacking Tom on the head with his tail as he goes.)
Tom: Hey! That's my stuff!
(The water bottle as Tom picks it up, but the Night Light runs to him.)
Tom: Here! Here! Take it it's yours!
(The Night Light stops in mid charge sniffing the water bottle.)
Tom: Do you want some water? Is that it?
(He opens the lid pours some water out. The Night Light sniffs it, then raises its head up. Tom pulls out his phone with a camera on its screen of the Night Light. Tom is whether or not to take a picture of the creature or not.)
Tom: *puts his phone away* I don't think anyone should know about you right now.
(Then the Night Light steals the backpack, looking for something. Tom chases after him when the Night Light sneaks behind the pillars of stone Tom follows it seeing him searching inside the backpack to find a bag of potato chips.)
Tom: No! Wait!
(The Night Light went ahead and swallows the chips bag and all. But then the dragon starts to sniff then sneezes out cheese dust onto Tom's face, and then the animal throws the bag back into Tom's face.)
Tom: Sorry. That's all the loops I got. Wait a minute, you're hungry. Okay, I can bring you back something to eat.
(Then the Night Light grabs Tom by the ankle and flies off.)
Tom: Not again!
(The Night Light creates a EMP which shorts out any electrical devices including the lights. The station goes into emergency power and an alarm is going off with a red triangle and lighting bolt on it.)
Linda: There goes the power again. Chief? Still no idea what's causing that?
(Tom tries to return home but bumps into Chief Baker. He returns Tom home, knocks on the door, Olivia is shocked to see him.)
Tom: Mom, it's not what it looks like.
Philip: We found him running around near the fissure.
Tom: Okay, it's exactly what it looks like.
Kullersen Dome
Olivia: I don't even know what to say to you right now. I see your new gritty hairstyles is part of this rebellious phase you're going through? I thought I was clear when I say stay near the dome.
Tom: You were, but...
Olivia: Wasn't I clear when I say stay away from the fissure?
Tom: Yes, but... there's a...
Olivia: I don't care, Tom. Your life is worth more than a cheep reckless thrill. Maybe this'll get through; if you fell into that fissure, you will be gone forever. And I don't know what I'll do without you.
Tom: I'm sorry.
Olivia: From this moment forward; when you're not in school, you will be here. On weekends, you will be here. If it's a holiday, you will be here. Understood?
Tom: Got it.
Olivia: Good. If I go into a hundred yards of that bottomless pit, so help me, Tom. I will stick you in the ICARIS jail.
Tom: ICARIS has a jail?
Olivia: Chief Baker will build me one. Don't think I won't ask. And don't think he won't build it.
(Tom walks to his bedroom, puts his backpack on his bed, he then turns to the window to see the water bottle returned. He picks it up and on the bottle are three claw marks. The next morning on the surface, Tom slept on through the night on the table.)
Olivia: Tom, wake up. It's your first day of school.
Tom: *wakes up*
Olivia: Well, at least you're already dressed. A benefit in sleeping in your clothes, and apparently on your desk. They always said "Just wait till he's a teen". I never listened.
Visitor's Center
(Tom stares out the window, thinking of the Night Light. Tom drew in a sketch book of the Night Light, Jun and the others saw this.)
D'Angelo: My dad said that kid is trouble with a captial T.
Jun: Who? Kullersen?
D'Angelo: He went back out to the fissure last night. Yeah, that platform is not even finished yet. If he took a bad step, he had to grow wings real fast.
Jun: Knight of swords. Means you worry too much. Chill.
D'Angelo: Chill? I am totally chill. Don't I look chill? Why don't you talk?!
Jun: I thought we had a agreement, Kullersen. You weren't going back to the fissure.
Tom: I seem to be hearing this a lot lately.
Jun: I warned you.
Tom: No. You said you read my chart that something big was gonna happen. That's pretty vague.
Jun: Did something big happen?
Tom: Kinda. Maybe. I don't know.
Jun: Talk about vague.
D'Angelo: What do you think they're talking about over there? If they're plotting something, my dad is gonna bust them big time. Am I right? Got a real bad feeling about this. Nothing?! Okay.
Jun: I think you saw something down there, didn't you?
Tom: Okay yes, yes I saw something.
Jun: A moth? Very funny.
Tom: It's not a moth. Isn't it?
Jun: You never could draw, Kullersen. Too busy breaking your crayons.
Tom: It's a bat maybe. Or-or a Pterodactyl. Some kind of flying dinosaur.
Jun: Wait, for real? It could be a dinosaur. Or a dragon.
Tom: Thought you said it was a moth.
Jun: Maybe like a moth-like dragon. Round face, four legs, some fangs. Needs better wings.
Tom: I'm having flashbacks to kindergarten. Dragons aren't real, Jun.
Jun: Dragons stories have been around for thousands of years in every country and culture. They had to come from somewhere. Dragons are real. I'm sure of it.
Alex: If dragons were real, humanity would exterminate them. Dragons would be hunted down to the ends of the earth, chased down and turned into boots, belts and burgers. Big business would exploit them. Reducing them to a tiny column of profit margins of an endless spreadsheet of doom. Let's face it, a real dragon would be a dead dragon.
D'Angelo: I liked it better when you didn't talk.
(After school, Tom walks back home.)
Jun: Kullersen, wait up! So what are we gonna do about your dragon?
Tom: We're not doing anything. And it's not a dragon.
Jun: Just try to open your mind. There's a whole world out there we don't understand.
(Then a thunderstruck was heard.)
Jun: Thunder? There's not a cloud in the sky.
(Tom rushes back home opens the fridge with lasagna, cheeseburger, a box of pizza.)
Tom: Okay time to feed a giant flying cave creature.
(He carries the food but stops when he sees his mother.)
Tom: Mom! Hey I thought you were at work.
Olivia: I was but I forgot some spreadsheets. That's quite a lunch.
Tom: Yeah, right. Well you can never eat too many hamburgers.
Olivia: I guess not. I might be working late tonight.
Tom: Hey Mom? Can I ask you something?
Olivia: Sure. What's up?
Tom: What would happen if we actually discover something down in the fissure?
Olivia: Like what, a new mineral?
Tom: Yeah a mineral, or a plant or a new animal maybe?
Olivia: Discovering a new species? That would be incredible.
Tom: Yeah. We could study it. You and me. Figure it out what it is, where it came from.
Olivia: Imagine the science.
Tom: It would be awesome!
Olivia: The Rakke Corp would be very relieved too.
Tom: The Rakke Crop? What do you mean?
Olivia: Well they've invested a billion dollars into this expedition. They're expecting to find something pretty big. A new species would go along way.
Tom: So you're saying whatever we find will just end up as a endless profit margin on an Rakke Corp spreadsheet of doom.
Olivia: That's pretty dark boyo.
Tom: I thought we were here for science. Not to make Rakke Corp money.
Olivia: What's this really about?
Tom: Okay...listen. When I was...
(The phone which Olivia answered it.)
Olivia: This is Dr. Kullersen. Yes May, I agree the earthquakes are a problem. I will be right there. Gotta go. The Rakke Corp wants an update. *leaves*
Tom: Yeah. I bet they do. Okay, got the food. Now just need to figure out the cave to that creature is.
(At the station, Tom is sitting in the sunken living room, looks through old map of where the fissure is.)
Tom: Okay. Maps. Maps to the secret cave. Where are you? Probably won't say map to the secret cave.
Alex: Hi.
Tom: *jumps in fright* Where did you come from?
Alex: I was born in Tuscaloosa.
Tom: How long you've been standing there?
Alex: Long enough to notice that even with all these maps you're still lost.
Tom: Just checking out the caves in the area. 'Cause I like caves.
Alex: " like caves too. They're dark. But those maps are useless. When the fissure opened up its shift everything around. Might as well files with a map of Pangaea. *laughs and snorts*
Tom: I haven't thought about that. Thanks Alex.
Alex: I have the new maps. Drawn by the Rakke Corp seismic cartographer.
Tom: Wait, how did you get those?
Alex: I didn't. Cinnabot538 hacked them off the ICARIS server. *rushes to the elevator and pushes the button*
Tom: Well do you think Cinnabot538 might be able to send me those to my phone?
Alex: I think Cinnabot538 can do whatever she wants.
(Tom goes off into a cave to see if he can meet the Night Light.)
Tom: Hello? I'm back! Dinnertime!
(Tom uses a pickaxe to knock it on the rock wall.)
Tom: Come and get it!
(The Night Light pounces on Tom.)
Tom: I brought you some food.
(The food is laid out as the Night Light sniffs them and doesn't like the pizza.)
Tom: The only creature on the planet who doesn't like pizza.
Night Light: *tosses the pizza, burger and box*
(The Night Light sniffed at the plastic container of spaghetti, licks it first then eats the whole food.)
Tom: Alright. Now we're getting somewhere. Or not. No, no, no!
(The dragon vomits the spaghetti sauce and into Tom's clothes. Tom offered different foods: a stake, cereal, and a jar of pickles, only to have the Night Light swipe them away in dislike. All the food he brought none of which the Night Light liked, not one bit.)
Tom: What do dragons eat? *picks up a box* There's these. Frozen fish nuggets. *groans* Nobody likes frozen fish nuggets.
(He pours some of them onto the ground. The dragon gets, up sniffs the fish nuggets. He licks one, he chews it, tastes it and he actually likes it.)
Tom: Alright, fish. Dragons like fish.
(The Night Light offers Tom a fish nugget.)
Tom: No, no. I'm good.
Night Light: *roars*
Tom: If fish nuggets were the last food on the planet, I would happily starve. *picks up a fish nugget* Okay. Thanks, I think I'll save this one for later.
Night Light: *growls*
Tom: *eats the fish nugget and swallow it* Yum. We're gonna split this whole pile of nuggets are we?
(After a while, they ate the whole pile.)
Tom: Oh! Okay that's it.
(The dragon offers the last nugget.)
Tom: No, no, no. I can't no more. I can't do this. I can't eat another nugget. I just ate one! The last one is yours.
Night Light: *growls*
Tom: Okay, okay. Last one's mine. Just...give me a second. *eats a fish nugget* We did it. We're done.
(As the Night Light lay down, Tom touches the dragon's face which wakes him up and the two are startled. The dragon sees the palm and presses his face onto Tom's hand and a little static shock is made, making his hair stand up.)
Tom: So what do you wanna do now?
(The dragon carries Tom while flying through the fissure. They flew close to the lava waterfalls then geysers of water shoots in up. The two stop as rocks begin to fall. The two began to fly upwards, avoiding the falling debris but the dragon accidentally lets go of Tom, so he flies in to save him. Tom and the dragon fly out, but this time, Tom's riding the dragon.)
Tom: Did you do that on purpose?!
(The dragon shooting falling rocks with lightning shots.)
Tom: Yeah! Blast those suckers!
(Then a large stone crumbles off the wall.)
Tom: Watch out!
(The Night Light flies into a hole.)
Tom: Phew! That was a big one.
(The two spot a light as Tom used a pickaxe to break it open. Tom soon discovers a world filled with dragons, mythical creatures, unique animals, dinosaurs and prehistoric mammals.)
Tom: You seeing what I'm seeing?
(Tom is never been amazed of his whole life, seeing a hidden world.)
Tom: Whoa. This is... this is... I-I don't know what this is. A hidden world.
(The phone buzzes which cause the Night Light to get nervous.)
Tom: Uh, don't worry. Don't worry. No, no, no. It-it's just my phone. It's just my phone. *looks at the phone* Oh no. Mom's heading home? I gotta go.
(Tom runs off with the Night Light following him. Elsewhere, Mowgli and Drake are strolling through the Crystal Realm. They see lots of dragons, dinosaurs and unique animals that live in the Hidden World.)
Drake: I can't believe everything is true. The Hidden World does exist.
(Mowgli and Drake look at elves riding on giant eagles and dwarfs mining, singing in dwarvish, eating boar meat and drinking mead and ale. The jungle boy and dragon walked among the mythological and prehistoric creatures.)
Drake: I can’t believe this. I’m walking among them, and nobody staring. I blend right in.
Dwarf: Look over there. Do you think that’s a human?
Elf: Impossible. We haven’t seen humans in centuries. Must be a wood nymph.
Dwarf: *in dwarvish* Must be the kind of nymph from the Nature Realm. That will explain the animal skin loincloth.
(Elves and dwarfs muttered which Mowgli overhears them.)
Mowgli: Um, Drake? What are they talking about?
Drake: I'm not sure.
Dwarf: You there.
Mowgli: Huh?
Dwarf: What brings you here to the Hidden World?
Drake: I came here know where the dragons are at.
Dwarf: Hold on.
(The dwarf inspects Drake and realizes who the young dragon is.)
Dwarf: I know what you are, you're the son of Draco and the Scarred One, are ya?
Drake: Uh... is that a problem?
Dwarf: Nevermind. We're takin' ye two to the queen.
(The elves and dwarfs escort Mowgli and Drake throughout the Hidden World. There, they arrive to Drakonheim the City of Dragons. Once they enter, Mowgli and Drake saw a tribe of humans called Sky Riders training dragons, a kappa chef making sushi, a cyclops forging a weapon, etc. They then arrive to the palace and stopped before two Drakorn guards.)
Dwarf: We're here to see the queen. We've found a human and Draco and the Scarred One's son.
(The Drakorn guards looked at each other and allowed them to enter the palace. Mowgli and Drake looked around before they enter the throne room. They saw a purple dragon flying by before turning into a human woman with purple hair and sky blue eyes, wearing a regal caped robe and a silver crown. This is Ymra, the purple archdragon and the queen of the dragon race. The elves and dwarfs bowed before her.)
Elf: My queen, we have found a human and Draco's son at the Hidden World.
Dwarf: Not to mention a wood nymph or whatnot, due to animal skin loincloth.
Ymra: *to a Sky Rider* Bring them forth.
(The Sky Rider nodded and brought Mowgli and Drake to Ymra.)
Ymra: What are your names?
Mowgli: M-Mowgli.
Drake: And I'm Drake.
Ymra: Tell me, Mowgli, why have you come here?
Mowgli: We heard rumors about a fissure that leads to a world where Drake's ancestors live.
Ymra: Well, it will be unusual for a human to say.
Mowgli: Drake and I are raised by wolves.
(Everyone muttered about Mowgli and Drake being raised by wolves.)
Ymra: Let's see.
(Ymra placed her hand on Mowgli's forehead and look into his memories. She is greatly fascinated by this.)
Ymra: I never thought you would be raised by wolves.
Drake: What about that Draco and Scarred One thing?
Ymra: Draco and the Scarred One are your parents.
Drake: M-M-My parents? You're saying Draco and the Scarred One are my parents??
Ymra: Indeed.
Drake: What happened to them? A-Are they around?
Ymra: I'm afraid not.
(Drake is saddened to hear this as Mowgli comforts him.)
Drake: I wish I could meet them.
Mowgli: But you still have me.
Drake: Thanks, Mowgli.
Mowgli: What will you do with us, Your Majesty?
Ymra: Since you are guests, I believe you would settle here for a moment. *to Klard* Take them to the mead hall.
Klard: Yes, Your Majesty. *to Mowgli and Drake* This way please.
(Klard the goblin majordomo escort the duo to the mead hall. At the mead hall, Mowgli and Drake are having a meal with three dwarfs, a small troll and a centaur.)
Mowgli: I have a question, why do humans ride on dragons?
Ymra: At one time, humans and dragons were at war. At one time, it was killer be killed, we killed hundreds of humans and they killed thousands of us. It was only to realize a young Viking prince discover the secret. Our ancestors were slaves to a giant dragon, a titan. A fete on the dragons to scavenge for food, and a dumpster didn’t bring any back. After the boy shot down one of the legendary dragons known as the Night Fury, he began the amazing journey of learning how to train, understand, and breed dragons. However, as he began to discover more species of dragons, he also saw the worst of humanity who exploited them. Turn them into food and war beasts. After a realization, he decided to free the dragons to return to the Hidden World.
Mowgli: What's his name?
Ymra: His name was Hiccup.
Mowgli and Drake: Hiccup?
Ymra: Yes, he was the first Viking to tame the Night Fury. He desire to create a utopia for humans and dragons, but the utopia was never made.
Drake: I got one, what is the Old Code?
Ymra: The Old Code was a set of rules used by knights, which maintain order in the world. A knight is sworn to valor, his heart knows only virtue, his blade defends the helpless, his might upholds the weak, his word speaks only truth, his wrath undoes the wicked. No sacrifice, no victory. However, one knight named Mordred violated the Old Code and started the Great Purge.
Mowgli: The Great Purge?
Ymra: It is a period which Mordred enacted a brutal genocide against all magical creatures, but King Arthur himself confronted him in battle.
Drake: And Arthur saved all magical creatures?
Ymra: Yes, but sadly, Arthur died fighting Mordred. Our ancestors will never forget his legacy.
Drake: That would explain a lot.
(The next day, Tom brought Jun to the Night Light he named Thunder. Jun is shocked to see a real life dragon. So, the three flew into the Hidden World where Tom covers Jun's eyes.)
Jun: Um, how am I supposed to see anything with you covering my eyes?
Tom: Hold on, hold on. We're almost there. Wow. You never get used to it, do you?
Jun: Get used to what?
Tom: Oh, sorry. *uncovers Jun's eyes*
Jun: *gasps at the sight of the Hidden World* That's a lot of dragons.
Tom: Looks like a whole world of them.
Jun: *spots dinosaurs* Wow! Are those dinosaurs?
Tom: This is amazing. And we’ve only scratched the surface.
Jun: And look over there are those... centaurs?
Tom: Centaurs? Is that the half-man half-horse?
Jun: Come to think of it. Centaurs are known for hunting and teaching, just like Chiron.
(Then Terrible Terrors flew by as one lands beside Jun.)
Jun: Hello, little guy. I can't believe how friendly they are. I thought all dragons breathed fire and terrorized villages.
Tom: Guess you can't believe everything you read.
(Thunder growls at the sight of Gembreakers.)
Tom: What is it, pal?
Jun: Tom, look!
(The Gembreakers use their horns to bash a crystal, causing some chunks to fall and they eat it.)
Tom: They eat crystals. That makes sense.
Jun: None of this is in any of my dragon books. *approaches the Gembreakers*
Tom: Jun, Jun. Slow down. Something doesn't feel right.
(Soon, they’re surrounded by elves armed with bows and arrows, as well as dwarfs with crossbows and arrows as well as axes. One elf with long blond hair aims his arrow at Tom face to face).
Elf: Don’t think I will kill you humans. It will bring me nothing but pleasure.
Jun: Now just calm down, everybody. Let’s just take a deep breath before somebody gets hurt.
Dwarf: Oh, someone is going to get hurt, lass. Only it’ll be you and your blond-haired friend.
(Thunder steps in, growling at the elves and dwarfs.)
Dwarf: Is that... a Night Light?
Tom: His name's Thunder.
Elves and Dwarfs: Thunder?
Tom: Yeah, I thought Thunder sounded cool. So what’s going on? Why are you aiming at us?
Elf: You're intruding the Hidden World.
Tom: Intruding? L-L-L-Look, i-it's a misunderstanding. Let's all just calm down and-
(Tom stepped on something. When they turn around, it was Wrecker the grumpy and territorial Ankylosaurus.)
Tom: And maybe... talk things out...
(Wrecker roared at Tom, Jun, Thunder, the elves and dwarfs which they scatter as the Ankylosaurus give chase. Tom and Jun hid in different spots while Wrecker bash and smash some crystals.)
Tom: Thunder! Save Jun! Save Jun!
(As Thunder flies to save Jun, the Ankylosaurus slammed his tail, causing the floor to crack which Jun fell into the water.)
Jun: Okay... that's not good.
(Then something comes towards Jun which turns out to be a fish.)
Jun: *sighs* It's just a fish.
(Then something's up, but this time it's no fish, it was another dragon with a red head. Jun tries to climb but it's too slippery. Then a second one with a blue head pops up. Then it flies out of the water, revealing to be a Mist Twister dragon.)
Jun: Whoa... a two-headed dragon.
(The Mist Twister bumps on one of the crystals, causing some of them to fall.)
Jun: And it's trapped in here with me!
(Meanwhile, Tom, the long-haired elf and the dwarf with a axe are sneaking away from the territorial Ankylosaurus. Tom then bumped into Mowgli.)
Tom: What the!? Uh, mind explaining who that is?
Dwarf: That's Mowgli.
Tom: Mowgli? What's a Mowgli?
Elf: A human raised by wolves.
Tom: Wolves? Okay, this is weird. I don't know where that Mowgli thing comes from, but um... do you two have anything about that, Mr... Elf and Mr. Dwarf?
Legolas: It's Legolas.
Gimli: And name's Gimli.
(Jun inhales and exhales thinking of she can training this beast.)
Jun: "Okay, my whole life has been leading up to this moment. Mighty dragon of the crystal pool! I am June Wong! I command you come to me! Together we will escape this prison. Here me and obey!
(The Mist Twister lands in front of her, the blue headed dragon breaths ice on one of the ice steps she stood on, which she steps back.)
Jun: Uh oh.
(The red head breaths fire which causes it to shatter like glass and explode, causing her to fly backwards. After landing on her back she realizes the situation now.)
Jun: Okay. Confidently taking command like a wizard, usually works in the stories. Think Jun, think. What else do dragons like?
(She thinks of a way to get the dragon to listen to her but follow orders is different then she remembers her pendent she has around her neck. So she removes her necklace and presents it to the dragon.)
Jun: Treasure. Behold great beast. My priceless treasure.
(At first, they were intrigued by it, they drew closer to June to see it. At first, she thought she was getting somewhere.)
Jun: That's it. Now succumb to me and become my servant. Hey, hey!
(The red head dragon grabs the "treasure". The two fought over it until the blue head swallows it, the red head burps.)
Jun: You're not suppose to eat it! Why isn't any of this working?!
(Tom, Thunder, Mowgli, Legolas and Gimli are still running from Wrecker.)
Tom: We gotta shake that Ankylosaurus, pal! Wait a second, why are we running? You can fly! *mounts on Thunder*
(Mowgli howls which summons Drake as the boy mounts on the young dragon. However, the four are attacked by Spider Bats. Elsewhere, the Mist Twister is playing with Jun.)
Jun: Put me down! I'm not a chew toy! Stop!
Mist Twister: *throws Jun*
Jun: I'm trying to save you! You need to listen to me!
(The Mist Twister breathed fire and ice which Jun dodged.)
Jun: *sighs* I was so sure that my was the same as Tom's, that these dragons were our destiny. So, why isn't this working? You even remind me of the mythical stories my Aunt Po used to tell me. I'm no dragon trainer, am I? You have no reason to listen to me. This isn't my destiny.
(The blue head comforts Jun, but the red head growls at the blue head.)
Jun: Okay, alright. Enough of that. You have two heads, I have two hands. You don't want to be commanded by a wizard or tricked with treasure, do you? You wanna be respected and revered, just like the dragons in my Aunt Po's stories. You are the Moon. Cool, quiet, and thoughtful. And you are the Sun. Hot, fiery, soulful. Together, you create balance. I am Jun Wong. I am humbled by your majesty. I ask for your acceptance and friendship.
(The Mist Twister places their snouts onto Jun's hands.)
Jun: I should've also remembered my Aunt Po's stories about the Taoist concept of Wu Wei. *mounts Wu* Wu Wei. Effortless action for maximum affect! *falls off*
Wu and Wei: *laughs*
Jun: Okay, alright, alright. Wu Wei is something you strive for, but never achieve, right?
(Wu picks up Jun and puts her on Wei.)
Jun: Okay, enough banging our hands against the ceiling. Let's think of another way. Wu, ice!
Wu: *shoots ice at the ceiling*
Jun: Wei, heat!
(Wei breathes fire at the ceiling, causing it to explode.)
Gimli: These humans can bond with dragons after all.
(Thunder fires electricity at the Spider Bats, driving them away. However, a big alpha Spider Bat arrives and confronts the group. Suddenly, they hear a mighty roar. Tom wondered what it was until a 25ft gorilla-like ape jumps down. The giant ape fought the alpha Spider Bat before driving it away by pounding his chest.)
Tom: Is that... a giant gorilla?
Mowgli: I never seen a ape that big.
Drake: According to legend, the Hidden World is ruled by a legendary beast god named Kong. You're Kong, aren't you?
Jun: It's a honor to meet you, Your Majesty.
(Jun bows in respect as Kong bowed back.)
Gimli: You know, lass, I clearly admit that humans had proven to be friends with dragons.
(Then a elf runs by.)
Legolas: What is it?
Elf: We've found something.
(Mowgli, Drake, Tom, Thunder, Wu and Wei, Kong, Legolas and Gimli ran and saw a giant hole.)
Jun: Whoa. Did the quake knock those down?
Tom: I don't know if it was the quake, or whatever made that hole.
(Mowgli, Drake, Tom, Thunder, Wu and Wei, Kong, Legolas and Gimli inspect the hole and closely look at it.)
Tom: Look at the size of that hole.
Jun: It's like something burned its way through. Like a machine.
Tom: Or a dragon.
Drake: I’m still new to the dragon world myself. But whatever made that hole, even I do not wish to run into it.
Mowgli: Then let’s not stay here and find out what made it.
Everyone: *nods in agreement*
(As everyone are about to leave, they hear a weak roar. They investigate and saw a injured Gembreaker.)
Tom: That dragon looks injured. We should probably help it.
(He walks but is stopped by Gimli)
Gimli: That is if you want your face configured, pretty boy.
Legolas: We should find some means to give it herbs to heal it.
Jun: I don’t know anything about herbs. But I do know that there’s a medical kit back in ICARIS.
Legolas: What is this ICARIS?
Tom: You know, Project ICARIS. International Crevasse and Research Investigation Station. By the way, we'll be right back.
(Mowgli, Tom and Jun mount on their dragons and flew off, with Legolas, Gimli and Kong looking after the injured Gembreaker.)
Mowgli: So this is how humans make homes?
Tom: Not exactly. Also, you’re gonna need a new change of clothes.
Mowgli: Why?
Jun: No offense, but you look like a caveman. Wearing only animal skins.
Mowgli: Caveman? You mean humans that use to live in caves?
Jun: Kinda, but it's not important. We gotta find something good.
(So Tom and Jun look for something until they Hindu clothes. They give Mowgli Hindu clothes as the boy puts them on. Mowgli's disguise name is Saju. Once they get into the hospital, Mowgli, Tom and Jun snuck past D'Angelo and search for the medical kit. Unluckily, they are caught by D'Angelo.)
D’Angelo: What are you two doing? And follow up who is this guy?
Tom: Hey D'Angelo. We were just...
Jun: We need a first aid kit. We found an injured lizard and wanted to help it. As for him, he's Saju.
Tom: What she said.
D'Angelo: An injured lizard... Aw, I wanna help too! Why didn't you ask Dr. D?
Tom, Jun, Mowgli: Dr. D?
D'Angelo: Yeah, I spent summers with my grandpop. He's a veterinarian. I picked up a few vet skills along the way. I'll come with you!
Tom: I don't if-
Jun: I think that's a great idea.
(Mowgli, Tom and Jun whispered privately about D'Angelo, but decided to take him anyway. Along the way, Tom, Jun and Mowgli explain to D'Angelo about Dragon Club.)
D'Angelo: Okay, so listen up. The first rule of Dragon Club; is that you don't talk about Dragon club. It's a secret. Can you keep a secret, D'Angelo?
D'Angelo: Can I keep a secret? Of course I can keep a secret. I vow on the Army Rangers.
Jun: See Tom? Nothing, to worry about. He vowed on the Army Rangers.
Tom: What does that even mean?
D'Angelo: Dude, rangers are the most bravest and most loyal of the airborne units. You know my pops was a ranger. Our word means a lot. But he would not approve us, going beyond our perimeter. Even to help an injured animal. It is a violation of numerous ICARIS safety codes.
(They reach the cave entrance.)
D'Angelo: The lizard's down the hole?
Tom: Yeah. Way down.
(They went down the cave as D'Angelo looked around.)
D'Angelo: Oh man, Pops knew you were trouble.
Jun: Oh he is, with a capital T. This is worth it.
(Thunder and Drake ran past D'Angelo which startles him.)
D'Angelo: Ah! What was that? I heard something!
Tom: Prepare yourself to never be the same in three, two, one.
(Emerging from the shadows is Thunder.)
D'Angelo: *gasps* That is a big lizard.
Tom: Yup. This is Thunder, and he's a dragon.
Drake: I'm a dragon as well.
D'Angelo: It talks?! *faints*
Mowgli: Are all humans like this?
Tom: Kinda.
(Jun thinks of an idea. D'Angelo was snoring on Wu's neck.)
D'Angelo: *wakes up* Oh man. I had the craziest dream.
(D'Angelo realizes that he is riding Wu and Wei.)
D'Angelo: I mean nightmare!
Jun: Just relax, D'Angelo.
D'Angelo: Relax?! I'm on a dragon! A huge, flying dragon!
(They then arrive to the Hidden World.)
D'Angelo: This day can't get any weirder.
Gimli: Laddie, it can.
(He turns to see the dwarf, elf, Kong and other dragons.)
D'Angelo: Is that a elf, dwarf, and... a giant gorilla?!
Jun: Yep. Welcome to my world. Now, let's help that injured dragon before-
D'Angelo: Nope. No. No, no. Uh-uh. You said lizard. You didn't say anything about an injured dragon. I knew y'all were crazy. Why didn't I listen to that little voice inside? "Those kids might seem cool, son, but they're gonna get you killed."
Tom: That little voice sounds an awful lot like your dad.
Mowgli: You're the only one who knows anything about injured animals.
D'Angelo: Nope. Not it. I'm already trying to figure out how I'm gonna tell Pop.
Tom: I'll help you figure that out. You're not.
D'Angelo: Oh? And how are you gonna stop me?
Gimli: They could leave you down here.
D'Angelo: Huh?
(Soon, Mowgli, Drake, Tom, Thunder, Jun, Wu and Wei, Legolas, Gimli and Kong brought D'Angelo before the injured Gembreaker, only to notice it disappeared.)
Tom: Was right over here.
Jun: She must've... flown away?
D'Angelo: Not with a hurt wing, she didn't. An injured animal isn't gonna lay out here in the open. It's gonna find cover from potential predators.
(They followed the trail until they find the injured Gembreaker.)
D'Angelo: See? There she is. Oh, that dragon looks like a wounded warrior.
Jun: And she needs your help.
D'Angelo: Okay, fine. The first thing we have to do is triage. Figure out exactly what's wrong. *approaches the Gembreaker* Shh. It's okay.
Gembreaker: *growls*
D'Angelo: That doesn't sound good!
(The Gembreaker fired slimy fireballs which cause the others to hide behind a crystal.)
D'Angelo: Did you know it could do that?
Tom: I mean... yeah. I gues we kinda knew. Sorry.
Jun: I'm sorry too. Even though it's more his fault than mine.
D'Angelo: Is there anything else I need to know about angry, bomb-blasting, armored dragon?
Tom: I think that about covers it.
Jun: Yup! Yeah, that's the main stuff. Oh! Uh, they're faster than they look.
Tom: Right. Yep. Important point for after it gets healed.
Jun: Any ideas on how we can get close enough to help it?
D'Angelo: Uh... double-flanking maneuver. Works every time. Tom, you and Sparky here cover the right flank. Jun and I will take the Wonder Twins and cover left. We'll overpower the dragon from both sides, then, we have it under control, we'll administer aid.
(With that, Mowgli, Drake, Tom, Thunder, Jun, Wu and Wei, Legolas, Gimli and Kong cover each flank and surround the Gembreaker. But to their surprise, the dragon was gone. They turn to see the Gembreaker from behind. The Gembreakers fired slimy fireballs which the others hid behind the crystal. D'Angelo sees the Gembreaker still trying to fly but to no avail. He starts to feel sympathy for the wounded dragon.)
Jun: So, you're just gonna leave it?
D'Angelo: Nah, you're right. Stay and help. No body, not even a grouchy old dragon, should be left out here injured and alone.
Tom: We're gonna need another plan though.
Jun: I think I have another plan. *pulls out a injector*
D'Angelo: A tranquilizer? Who's gonna do that?
Jun: *gives him the injector*
D'Angelo: Why didn't I listen to that little voice inside? Okay. After I give the injection, we have to work fast to bandage and splint the wing. Be ready.
Jun: We will be.
D'Angelo: Alright, you gorgeous dragon. Time for you to get some D'Angelo!
(D'Angelo charges forward while yelling. The Gembreakers sees D'Angelo and fired slimly flameballs which D'Angelo dodged. D'Angelo actually made it, and just as the wounded Gembreaker dragon stops firing, D'Angelo press the injector on the dragon's skin but not pressing the trigger. He was now close to the dragon, she looked at the human, still in fear.)
D'Angelo: Oh, you poor girl. You've seen your share of battles, huh? Let's see if I have something here. *pulls out ointment and rubs it on the Gembreaker* There you go. You're not such a bad girl. It's just like Mama says. You just gotta let your guard down, and you'll find some way to connect.
Legolas: This Dragon Doctor might be useful after all.
D'Angelo: You hurt your wing? I'm gonna take a look, okay? *raises a beetle-like shell and inspects* Doesn't seem broken. *spots a shard* Aha. I think we found the problem. Hold still now... *pulls out the shard* Got it. You're all done.
Gembreaker: *growls happily*
D'Angelo: You know, you're not a half-bad patient, but you're lucky I don't have a cone big enough to put on your head.
Drake: Nice job.
D'Angelo: Dr. D saves the day.
(However, Drake, Thunder, and Wu and Wei sense something is wrong.)
Mowgli: Drake, are you okay?
Drake: Something's wrong.
(The three Gembreakers from before flew to the scarred Gembreaker, but this time, they began to bully her.)
Jun: Oh man, what are they doing?
Gimli: They're the bullies that abuse her in the first place.
D'Angelo: Hey, stop that!
Drake: No, wait!
D'Angelo: Get away from her!
(The Gembreaker bullies turn their attention to D'Angelo and start chasing him. Mowgli, Drake, Tom and Thunder held the Gembreaker bullies off as D'Angelo got on Wu and Wei. Legolas fired a arrow at a Gembreaker bully which ticked it off. The Gembreaker bully flies towards Legolas but Gimli whacked it with his axe. Drake shoots ice to try and slow the Gembreaker bullies down. The Gembreaker fired the blasts which Wu and Wei dodged, until D'Angelo falls off.)
Jun: D'Angelo!
(The scarred Gembreakers come in and saved D'Angelo. D'Angelo slips off her back and lands between two crystals.)
D'Angelo: I'm good. She broke my fall. Kinda. Thanks for trying to save my butt, girl.
(The Gembreaker offers D'Angelo to ride her, which he does. As Mowgli and the others are outnumbered, the Gembreaker flies up to the big crystal and bashes it with her horn. The Gembreaker then hits the crystal again, breaking it apart. The crystal then fell on the Gembreaker bullies, prompting them to retreat.)
D'Angelo: And don't unless you want some more D'Angelo! Yo! Did you see her out there? She went full Gemzilla just plowed her horn right into that crystal. Sent those bullies flying for the hills.
Jun: You two were great.
Tom: Okay, I have to admit. You were right.
Jun: You said it for yourself, I'm the brains of this outfit.
Tom: No argument from me. Welcome to Dragon Club.
D'Angelo: Get in here! *hugs Tom tight*
Tom: Okay, you're a hugger. That's cool.
Mowgli: Since you're bonded, what are you gonna call her?
D'Angelo: Plowhorn. Her name is Plowhorn.
(Later in the meadhall at Drakonheim, everyone had a feast as they celebrate D'Angelo as the new member of Dragon Club. The next day, Mowgli, Drake, Tom, Thunder, Jun, Wu and Wei, D'Angelo and Plowhorn are flying through the fissure till Thunder is attracted by lightning.)
Tom: Whoa, whoa! No pal! Where are you going?
D'Angelo: What's wrong with Thunder?
Tom: I don't know. He's trying to fly up into the clouds. We can't go up there, buddy. Someone might see you.
Thunder: *stops*
(Tom hears something and turns to see the helicopter's lights.)
Tom: Quick, hide!
(They flew down back into the fissure just before the helicopter pilots can see them. The entire dragon-riding group hides in the fissure. They waited until the chopper passes them, after it does the group emerges from their hiding spots)
Jun: That was close. They could've seen us.
(They flew through the fissure, unknown to them, someone or something was watching them, the creature's eyes open seeing the four youths and their dragons. It carefully watches them and follows without making a sound. Alex is on her computer, deciphering the image on she got from the fissure's drone, but it's still too fuzzy to make out.)
Alex: Definitely something weird flying around out there. *turns to the screen to see Tom running* Wendy how many times Tom's gone through the perimeter sensors?
Wendy: Nine times. Ten if you count the sheep diversion.
Tom: What are you up to, Thomas Kullersen?
Carla: Hello mija.
Hazel: We've got some great news. Well more of a good news bad news thing.
Carla: The bad news, our little earthquake problem has stopped our work at the station. The good news is, we've got the evening off.
Hazel: And we want you to come along on an existing adventure we've planned.
Alex: This adventure wouldn't happen to take place outside, would it?
Carla. Well yes. But we won't do anything dangerous, we're gonna catch some fireflies.
(Before Alex could answer, another earthquake hits.)
Alex: Earthquake!
Hazel: Engage safety protocols!
(Carla and Hazel put on their helmets and hide under the table while Alex turns on her shock absorbers on her seat. The shaking lasted for a few seconds before stopping, including Alex's seat.)
Carla: So what do you say? Wanna catch some fireflies?
Alex: We're just gonna ignore that major earthquake?
Hazel: We've lived in California. Earthquake are like rainstorms.
Carla: But if you need, to talk about your feelings we're happy to do that. During our evening firefly walk.
Alex: I feel...I should stay here. Enjoy your walk.
Hazel: In case you change your mind.
(Carla and Hazel then leave the room.)
Carla: I just wish she had one good friend.
(Alex looks at the computer and then at the flashlight. Alex decided to go outside anyway as she pick up the flashlight. At the Dragon's Lair, Mowgli, Drake, Tom, Jun and D'Angelo discuss about keeping dragons a secret. Tom stands over the lair and calls out.)
Alex: Tom? Uh, Tom? You in there? Hello? Hello? My little toaster tracker says you're down there. Of course he's not in there. This is silly. I'm going home.
(Alex walks back but bumps into Thunder. She turns to see Drake, Thunder, Wu and Wei, and Plowhorn.)
Drake: Ummmm... hello...
Alex: Okay then. *runs off screaming*
Jun: Well, she looks like she might be part of Dragon Club whether we like it or not.
Tom: Let's get the dragons back in the lair, then we'll deal with Alex.
(Soon Alex runs home and closes the door.)
Alex: You're safe. Obviously, you're having an elusive dream. You never even went outside. You've been here the whole been, safely in your dome. *throws her flashlight* Also part of the dream.
(The floor creeks as a pot falls down. Then the coffee pot moves by itself, then the dishes and a bowl of apples. She turns around to see the window open.)
Alex: *sighs in relief* Just the wind.
(Then a loud bang was made. The door to Alex's room opens.)
Alex: Hello?
Raspy Voice: Hello.
Alex: Moms? Mamas? *enters her room* Okay, okay, okay. Just breathe, Alex. You're fine. In fact, you're probably just overly tired. Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's it. Too much fresh air. Let's just go to bed! *gets in bed* Uh, lights off, Wendy!
Wendy: Good night, Alex.
(Wendy turns off the lights and shuts herself off. The door opens by a crack light. Alex hides underneath the blankets.)
Alex: This is my safe space. This is my safe space. This is my- Wait a second. This is all Tom, I bet. Some kind of twisted prank. Oh, Kullersen, you better...
(Alex stops in mid-sentence when she sees a Featherhide dragon. Alex screamed as the Featherhide turned invisible.)
Alex: It's real! It's real! It's definitely real!
(Alex runs out of the room and when she opens the door, she saws Mowgli, Tom, Jun and D'Angelo.)
Tom: Uh, hey, Alex. Sorry for just dropping in like this, but you wouldn't believe what we saw in the woods.
D'Angelo: Yeah, a bunch of weirdo mountain kids wearing silly costumes. Teenagers, am I right?
Alex: What are you people talking about?! Those aren't teenagers, those are monsters! A-And there's one in my bedroom!
(Jun turns on the lights and see nothing.)
Jun: Alex, there's nothing there.
D'Angelo: Are you feeling okay?
Tom: Can I get you some water?
Alex: No, I don't need water! And no, I'm not feeling okay, okay? This thing has feathers and a beak and it can turn invisible.
Mowgli: Turn invisible? I don't think dragons have feathers.
Alex: Wait, what? Who's talking about dragons?
(Then they look up to see Drake and Thunder entering from the ceiling window. Alex rushes but trips over the Featherhide's tail, causing it to screech. The screech was so loud that they cover their ears.)
Jun: It is an invisible dragon.
Mowgli: What is it doing here?
Alex: Listen, I don't know what you're talking about, but I want you to get this thing out right now!
Mowgli: Hold on, you hear that?
Tom: *walks to the window to see Carla and Hazel* Oh no, it's your moms!
Alex: Moms!
Tom: No, Alex, wait! The dragons are a secret. We can't tell anymore. Just like Cinnabot538 and Saju are a secret.
Jun: If people knew about the dragons, it would put them in danger.
Tom: Can we trust you?
(Just as Mowgli put his Hindu clothes on, Carla and Hazel entered the doom.)
Carla: Sweetie, you changed your mind? *sees the youths and gasps* Alex...
Hazel: I can't believe it.
Carla: You have friends over!
Tom: Uh, yeah. Yeah, it-it's a movie party. Right, Alex?
Alex: Right. Movie party.
Carla: You kids just sit right here.
Hazel: No cinematic bonding experience would be complete without salty treats.
Carla: We get all sorts of movies on this thing. Action, comedy, fantasy, oh, how about a monster movie?
Alex: Yeah, that's appropriate.
(Hazel pours the popcorn into a bowl and Featherhide makes a ding noise. Hazel saw nothing.)
Hazel: Our microwave appears to be malfunctioning.
Carla: No telling what's wrong with this thing.
Hazel: I'm sure Alex can fix it.
D'Angelo: Thanks. Who doesn't love hot buttery popcorn?
(The Featherhide slurps all the popcorn. Carla and Hazel turn to notice the empty bowl.)
Carla: Wow, D'Angelo, you must've been hungry.
D'Angelo: I'm still hungry, actually. Yep.
Carla: Is everything okay?
Alex: What could possibly be the problem?
Hazel: Perhaps we're "cramping" Alex's style.
Carla: Of course. Let's get outta here.
Hazel: Please, enjoy the show.
Carla: We're off to catch some more fireflies!
Carla and Hazel: *leaves the dome*
Mowgli: *approaches the Featherhide* It's okay, I mean you no harm.
(The Featherhide dodges Mowgli.)
D'Angelo: My turn. Come here, you little copycat.
(D'Angelo tries to jump it but no good either. Mowgli, Tom and D'Angelo try to catch the Featherhide but it kept running.)
Jun: This isn't working. We're only scaring it.
Alex: And me. This is why I never go outside, because terrible things like this can follow me home!
(The invisible dragon still follows her around, even behind her, and nudges her leg, like a dog asking for its master's attention. But she's still scared, even telling it to stay away from her. But the dragon follows her all over the dome house, to back where she started.)
D'Angelo: Maybe we should wait outside. Too many cooks in the kitchenette anyway.
Jun: You're right. Call if you need us.
Tom: Wait, Alex. Can you stay? There's a reason this dragon followed you home.
Alex: Why? What does it want with me?
Mowgli: It saw me with Drake, and you were all alone, and it's curious about you.
Alex: Wait, you each have your own dragon?
Tom: Yeah. Yeah, they sorta bond with us, and I think this one wants to bond with you. So let's just sit down and make ourselves small.
Alex: I-I don't know. I'm not comfortable with animals. I-I prefer tech that does what I tell it to do. Animals, they're unpredictable, and you know really, really mean. You see this one time; this really big dog followed me home. And...everyone saying "it likes you, it likes you pet it". And so I did, I did pet it and it bit me. It bit me so hard and then it growled and it chased me. So now, I don't go outside, and now nothing ever follows me home. Or didn't. This is why I don't listen to people, when they tell me it's safe outside. Because it is not safe outside.
Tom: No, not always. Sometimes, the world outside is scary, but sometimes, it's amazing. And fantastic and... and worth taking a risk for.
Alex: Yeah, but... but you don't know that this is amazing.
Tom: No. No, I don't. There are never any guarantees, so I leave it for you to decide. But dragons aren't big dogs. They're something unique. And I don't this one would've followed you home if she hadn't already connected with you in some way.
Alex: So, your saying that all your dragons are nice?
Mowgli: Yes, that's why I'm with Drake.
Tom: They're our friends, and that's why we keep them a secret. Because a real dragon...
Alex: Would end up a dead dragon.
Tom: Lemme try something.
(Tom tries to reach out to the Featherhide, but it's to skittsh. So he had Alex to reach out her hand. The Featherhide places its snout on Alex's hide and uncloaks itself.)
Alex: She's beautiful. She looks a little like Quetzalcoatl.
Mowgli: What's a Quetzalcoatl?
Alex: The feathered serpent. My abuelita use to tell me bedtime stories of how wise Quetzalcoatl was. They say the feathered serpent was the forefathers of all Mesoamerica.
Tom: I guess this makes you and this dragon, family. You could say it was her destiny to meet you.
(Outside, the youths waited for their friends to come out. Mowgli and Tom came out first.)
D'Angelo: It ate her, didn't it? I knew it.
Tom: No, everything's fine. But we gotta get this dragon out of town before somebody spots her.
Alex: Everyone stay back. She got a little too excited, and she needs her space right now. And so do I.
(The Dragon Club backs away as the Featherhide comes out of the dome.)
Tom: Okay, let's get back to the lair without being seen.
(Tom runs into Plowhorn. Drake, Thunder and Wu and Wei are there as well.)
Tom: What are you guys doing here?
Drake: I tried to tell them to stay in the cave.
Tom: Look, we gotta fly out of here now.
Alex: No, no, no. I am not flying. I'm more of the "stay on the ground, walk on two legs" type.
(Then beepings is made on their phones.)
D'Angelo: Uh oh. That's the ICARIS emergency messaging systen,
(D'Angelo turns on the phone, revealing Chief Baker.)
Philip: Chief Baker here with a safety alert. Due to increased earthquake activity, we are implementing a new security system. Motion-activated spotlights to help you all safely navigate home after dark. Didn't want them to surprise you. Thank you and good night.
(Thunder uses a EMP to short out lights, but it instantly turned back on. The Dragon Club rushed through the town without being seen. However, two security guards are on patrol. Luckily, Wu and Wei creates a steam, allowing the others to sneak through. Jun mounts Wu and Wei and takes off without being heard. D'Angelo stops and sees a light which turns out to be Chief Baker. Plowhorn curls into a ball which D'Angelo hid behind her. Fortunately, Chief Baker sees no one. However, Mowgli, Drake, Tom, Thunder, Alex and the Featherhide are confronted by the sheep. Thunder fires electricity at the sheep, causing it to run into the two guards. Mowgli, Drake, Alex and the Featherhide rush through the woods where they see a firefly. The Featherhide follows the firefly.)
Alex: The firefly. That means... Moms.
(Drake gulped fearfully and turns into a rock, with Mowgli hiding. Alex stops the Featherhide which it understood her. The Featherhide covers Alex with her wing and turns invisible. One firefly flies towards the invisible dragon which Carla caught it with a jar. Aftewards, the lesbian couple left. In the lair, the Featherhide runs around in excitement.)
Jun: Wow, that dragon is really coming out of her shell.
D'Angelo: And so is Alex.
Alex: I'm gonna call you Feathers because of your beautiful plumage. So, now you got a name, and we gotta get you caught up with the other dragons, so let's practice a hiding technique. Feathers, hide.
Feathers: *mimics voice* Feathers, hide. *licks Alex*
Tom: Looks like we're building a nice little family here, huh?
Mowgli: I wish you and your friends would meet my wolf family.