The Dragon Prince (2018) s04e02 Episode Script

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Previously on The Dragon Prince
Aaravos gave me final instructions.
And then, the star caterpillar
went into that chrysalis.
I had to complete
the resurrection spell alone
and it worked.
- Oh.
- You're back!
For now.
There is a way to make it permanent.
Aaravos can do it. We need to free him.
Anything come for me?
Maybe from Xadia, ancient tome,
dusty and crusty
and full of rare elven runes?
I need it to translate
some super-weird runes.
I've planned a surprise for everyone.
The Dragon Queen is coming to Katolis,
and she's bringing Zym.
This human she's marrying,
she's a beast.
I heard that.
That's what I love about her.
I almost forgot.
I want you to meet my new boyfriend.
Terry!
Yes, um, hello.
It's not really my birthday anymore.
It'll never be the same.
Because of Rayla.
This'll always just be
the anniversary of the day she left.
I don't even know if she's alive.
So, when might we expect the emergence
of our mysterious guide?
The being needs our help to arrive.
To open the chrysalis, we need your staff.
And I take it you did not find my staff
beside my crumpled body?
Unfortunately, when you fell,
you left the staff up there,
at the tip-top of the Storm Spire.
Oh.
So, we have to go back up there.
- Uh
- Such a lovely day!
Who's ready for an exhausting climb?
Hey, you're that guy
waiting for that fancy book.
Well, it's here.
- That's great, can I please
- So crazy.
When it arrived this morning,
it blew my mind!
Well, m-more than my mind, actually.
Uh, I have a busy day, i-if you
wouldn't mind just giving me the
It wasn't carried by a normal crow, no.
It was this wild, magical Xadian bird!
I had never seen anything like it.
Flew right in surrounded
by glowing sparkles and shiny bits.
I mean, when it arrived, I literally
Let's just say
these aren't the same trousers
I wore to work this morning.
Here it is!
This is just what I need!
Wow, someone's in a good mood!
Sorry! Can't stop.
Ugh, I love books!
He's right. Books are great.
King Ezran, I must confess
I was impressed with your vision
for using the Dragon Queen's visit
as a catalyst for growing trust
and peace across the continent.
Thanks, Corvus!
But tell the truth.
Is it really about changing the world,
or is it just an excuse
to get Zym to come visit?
Can't it be both?
It's been four months since I've seen him.
I just miss him so much,
I wanna squeeze his zappy little cheeks!
This is a matter of utmost urgency!
The situation demands action.
This is not a choice, Zym.
Your mother insisted
that before your journey to Katolis,
you must consume the proper vegetables.
They're just vegetables!
Fresh and delicious and nutritious.
You do realize I'm one
of the most powerful sky mages in history,
a legendary master of the four winds
and I'm reduced to this,
convincing you, a stubborn dragonling,
to eat his veggies.
Well, you're welcome.
How about we try it this way?
Oh, look, here comes
the delicious Zucchini-phoenix,
flying into your mouth!
Whoo, whoo, whoo!
Oh! You shot it down!
Listen to me, young Azymondias,
the Dragon Queen will be mad at you,
and she'll be furious with me
if you don't
Zym. Did you finish your dinner?
Every last morsel!
Such a good boy.
Wonderful. Thank you, Ibis.
I'm sure King Ezran eats
all of his vegetables, too.
Almost time for our big journey.
Hey, Dad, I know what'll take your mind
off the climb!
Terry will tell you about some
of his wondrous Earthblood elf powers.
Really, that won't be necessary.
Ah, it'll be my pleasure!
See that plant right there?
Uh-huh.
It's a Xadiazalea.
I just gave it
a bit of extra grow-magic.
Nothing happened.
Yet!
Should bloom a week or two early.
On average, give or take.
Amazing, baby!
Whoo!
Dad, we call it a high four and a half,
because I bring five and he brings four.
Isn't that hilarious?
Ooh, ooh! I know.
Tell my dad what it smells like
when you pass gas.
I do not need to know this.
Petrichor.
Uh
Petrichor, Dad.
It's the smell of fresh rain
hitting dry stones!
It smells so good when he farts!
I am so happy for you both.
You'll be
the world's most formidable couple!
Well, sister, it can finally be said.
You have met your match!
What a beautiful couple.
"Thank you, Prince Karim.
Now that you'll officially be
my little brother,
I'll try not to beat you up too much."
Hey, what? Something's on your mind.
No. I'm good.
Tell me.
I'm not above tickling the truth
out of you if I have to!
I have concerns.
Not here.
Did they move this gateway higher?
It seems like it's higher
than it was before.
This
This is absolutely exhausting.
Maybe now's a good time
for a breathing spell, huh?
Who likes breathing? This elf!
Three poofed-up puffer-bats,
coming right up!
Breath of life, sustain us!
Ah.
Dark magic's got a bit
of a tingly aftertaste.
Nobody ever tells you that!
I don't get it.
This tome seems like it has just about
every rune and symbol in history
but nothing matches
the writing on the mirror.
Wait, what is this?
Ah!
The whole last half of the book is empty!
Blank, blank, blank, blank, blank, blank.
Blankity, blankity, blank!
This is
This is not a Tome of Translation.
It's barely a Pamphlet of Pathetic! Ugh!
Now what?
Something's not right.
Claudia, are you sure you did
the breathing spell correctly?
Yeah, of course.
Uh, the puffer-bats, d-did you capture
each of them at peak-of-puff?
Because it's tricky,
and if you're even a moment off
Dad, I did it right!
You know I'm perfectionish.
You mean a perfectionist?
No, "-ish."
But Dad, the spell is working.
You're fine.
No. No, I'm not fine.
Lord Viren?
There, there, you're okay now.
Just a little panic attack.
There's no shame in that.
Uh, I I blacked out?
Sometimes, all the little bits of stress
and anxieties come together and add up,
turn into kind of a big thing,
and, psh, down you go.
Used to happen to me all the time
when I was a sapling.
No. We're too high.
I can't do this.
Dad, I believe in you.
And we'll be right here, by your side.
But we have to keep moving, okay?
You're the legendary Lord Viren.
You shouldn't have a fear of heights!
Heights should fear you.
Terry, I died falling off this mountain.
But only the one time!
I was so excited about this book, Bait,
this incredibly rare tome from Xadia.
I was sure it would translate
the symbols on the mirror, but no luck.
And half the book is blank!
Wait. Why are you trying to give me ink?
Maybe the blank pages are to write on,
and-and-and it magically translates it
on the other side!
Is that what you're saying, Bait?
Am I about to vandalize an ancient book?
I guess it wouldn't be the first time
I accidentally on purpose ruined
a super rare magical artifact.
Okay, here goes.
It's working!
Karim, you are my kid brother.
I'm supposed to criticize your love life,
not the other way around.
Janai, I have nothing to criticize
about Amaya.
I love Amaya!
She is strong and funny
and she makes you happy.
Yes, so why are you being strange and dour
about my decision to marry her?
It's the symbolism, sister!
You are Queen now.
I never wanted to be Queen.
But you are!
What message do you think it gives
the people if you choose to marry a human?
There's no message.
The only message is that I've chosen
this amazing woman as my wife.
No, it confirms their fears,
that this Empire is ending,
that the rising Sun is now a falling star!
What is this nonsense?
Look around you.
We lost Lux Aurea, our great capital,
and we were not able to reclaim it.
Our people live in this this camp!
In makeshift tents!
It's temporary, Karim. You know that.
The marriage will tell the people
that it is not temporary.
It will confirm their fear
that these humans are not our guests.
They are our guests.
What are you afraid of?
Humans cannot become a permanent
We are done with this conversation.
You can have what you want, you know.
Without the symbolism.
You can live with Amaya
as if you are married.
You can enjoy every day of your lives
together, just as you would.
But do not make it official.
Do not make it a symbol.
You can do this, Dad!
You just have to lean back
and don't look down.
I'm not looking down! Aah!
Ugh, are you sure we're making progress
a-and this "shortcut"
will get us somewhere?
Fairly sure.
I mean, totally sure.
Uh, rock solid certain.
Whoop! Ignore that.
Hey! Do I smell petrichor?
Guilty as charged!
Whoops, couple more
little chuckle-puffs there.
Chuckle-puffs is
what Terry calls laughing farts.
For the sake of
Oh, no. No, no, no.
I-It's cracking and collapsing beneath us!
Dad, calm down, it's not crumbling.
I'm going to fall!
Dad, you just need to calm down!
No!
I almost died.
Again.
Again!
My whole life, I've been chasing
after things I didn't have.
Influence.
Status. Power.
Now that I'm here,
and I may have only 30 days left,
do I really want to spend
all those days chasing?
Maybe I should stop
and appreciate what I do have,
a-a month of life.
Living each day to the fullest,
watching beautiful sunsets together.
Laughing, and enjoying every moment
with my daughter,
who is the most special person
I have ever known.
Uh, we could travel the countryside
and try the seven cakes of Xadia!
I-I-I've spent my whole life
striving to become someone different.
Maybe it's time to accept
that I am who I am
for the days I have remaining.
And when I reach the end,
I will be at peace.
And it
It will just be my time
to let go.
Wha
You are not letting go, Dad!
Not as long as you've got me by your side.
I brought you back from the dead,
and I am not about to let you go!
You see?
That's a sign!
The dragons are leaving!
We don't even have to sneak in now.
We'll be able to get your staff back
without any trouble.
You don't have to have
to keep climbing, Dad.
You can head back down the Spire.
Terry and I will retrieve the staff.
I'm going to take care of you, Dad.
Everything is going to be okay.
Of course we're not moving too fast.
I love you, and I'm ready to marry you.
You don't mean us
you mean humans and elves.
I don't know.
I just don't know.
Almost done, Bait.
Just one last rune symbol.
It's working!
The tome is giving me a translation.
"In Darkness, Gaze Upon a Fallen Star."
In darkness, gaze upon a Fallen Star
What is it, Bait?
Why are you looking at the Cube?
Wow.
I wonder what
Uh, what was that? Where did it go?
Hey.