♪ Pa-pum ♪
[grunts]
[panting]
[Callum] 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.
[Karim] 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! [giggles]
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.
[theme music playing]
[music fades]
[suspenseful music playing]
[liquid gurgling]
So, when might we expect the emergence of our mysterious guide?
The being needs our help to arrive.
-[birds twittering] -[groaning]
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.
[screaming]
[groans]
So, we have to go back up there.
-Uh-- -Such a lovely day!
Who's ready for an exhausting climb?
[birds cawing]
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!
[bird cawing]
[cooing]
I had never seen anything like it.
Flew right in surrounded by glowing sparkles and shiny bits.
I mean, when it arrived, I literally…
[whispers] Let's just say these aren't the same trousers
I wore to work this morning.
[normal voice] Here it is!
[gasps] This is just what I need!
[horse whinnying, neighing]
[goat bleating]
[horse neighing]
Wow, someone's in a good mood!
Sorry! Can't stop. [laughs]
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.
[birds cawing]
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!
[imitates zapping sounds]
[Terry, Claudia humming]
[panting]
[gasping]
-[grunts, pants] -[wind howling]
[sighs]
[Ibis] This is a matter of utmost urgency! The situation demands action.
[Zym whimpers]
[Ibis] This is not a choice, Zym.
Your mother insisted that before your journey to Katolis,
you must consume the proper vegetables.
[sniffs, gags, whines]
They're just vegetables! Fresh and delicious and nutritious.
[groans]
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.
[whining]
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!
[roars]
-[Dragon Queen growls] -[gasps]
-[walls rumbling] -[footsteps approaching]
[gulps] Listen to me, young Azymondias,
the Dragon Queen will be mad at you,
and she'll be furious with me if you don't-- [gasps]
Zym. Did you finish your dinner?
[Zym whines]
Every last morsel!
[chuckles] Such a good boy.
Wonderful. Thank you, Ibis.
I'm sure King Ezran eats all of his vegetables, too.
[Pyrrah growling]
[Zym whining]
Almost time for our big journey.
[Zym whines, purrs]
[Viren panting, coughing]
Hey, Dad, I know what'll take your mind off the climb!
Terry will tell you about some of his wondrous Earthblood elf powers.
[stammers] Really, that won't be necessary.
Ah, it'll be my pleasure! See that plant right there?
[bones cracking]
Uh-huh.
[chuckles] It's a Xadiazalea.
I just gave it a bit of extra grow-magic. [laughs]
[clears throat] Nothing happened.
Yet!
Should bloom a week or two early.
On average, give or take.
-[groans] -Amazing, baby!
-[Claudia laughing] -Whoo! [laughing]
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.
[clears throat] Petrichor.
Uh…
Petrichor, Dad.
It's the smell of fresh rain hitting dry stones!
It smells so good when he farts!
[soft celebratory music playing]
[people chattering, laughing]
I am so happy for you both.
You'll be the world's most formidable couple!
[grunts]
[both laugh]
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."
[giggles]
[laughing]
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!
[laughs]
[whispers] I have concerns.
Not here.
[Viren panting]
Did they move this gateway higher?
It seems like it's higher than it was before.
[panting] 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!
[in reverse] Breath of life, sustain us!
[exhales]
[pants]
[clicking tongue] Ah.
Dark magic's got a bit of a tingly aftertaste.
Nobody ever tells you that!
[sighs]
[gentle music playing]
-[Callum] I don't get it. -[groans]
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! -[grunts]
-The whole last half of the book is empty! -[croaks]
Blank, blank, blank, blank, blank, blank.
Blankity, blankity, blank!
[gasps] This is-- This is not a Tome of Translation.
-It's barely a Pamphlet of Pathetic! Ugh! -[whines]
-[Bait grunting] -[sighs]
-Now what? -[whines]
[dramatic music playing]
[panting]
Something's not right.
Claudia, are you sure you did the breathing spell correctly? [pants]
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.
-[wheezing] No. No, I'm not fine. -[heartbeat pounding]
[gasping]
[high-pitched ringing]
[Terry, muffled] Lord Viren?
There, there, you're okay now.
[gasping]
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.
[gasps]
[grunts] No. We're too high.
I can't do this. [pants]
Dad, I believe in you.
And we'll be right here, by your side.
But we have to keep moving, okay?
[grunting]
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!
[sighs]
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!
[Bait grunts]
[gasps]
[grunts]
[growls]
Wait. Why are you trying to give me ink?
[grunts]
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? -[grunts]
[Bait growling]
Am I about to vandalize an ancient book?
[growling]
I guess it wouldn't be the first time I accidentally on purpose ruined
a super rare magical artifact. [laughs]
Okay, here goes.
[quill scratching]
[gasps] It's working!
[grunts]
[dog barking in the distance]
-[goat bleating] -[horse neighing]
[people chattering]
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.
[dramatic music playing]
[rocks crumbling]
[groaning, gasping]
[wind howling]
[Claudia] 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. [laughs]
[farts]
Whoop! [laughs] Ignore that.
Hey! Do I smell petrichor?
Guilty as charged!
-[Terry farting, laughing] -[Claudia laughing]
Whoops, couple more little chuckle-puffs there.
[laughing] Chuckle-puffs is what Terry calls laughing farts.
-[groans] For the sake of… -[rock crumbles]
-[gasps] -[wind howling]
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!
[whimpering]
[screaming]
[whimpering]
No!
[sighs]
[wind howling]
[exhales] I almost died.
Again.
[laughs] Again!
[sighs]
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!
[sighs]
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.
[grunts] 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!
[Dragon Queen growling]
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.
[gentle music playing]
[Amaya chuckles]
Of course we're not moving too fast.
I love you, and I'm ready to marry you.
[sighs] You don't mean us…
you mean humans and elves.
I don't know.
I just don't know.
[quill scratching]
Almost done, Bait. Just one last rune symbol.
-[growls] -[gasps]
It's working!
The tome is giving me a translation.
[growls]
"In Darkness, Gaze Upon a Fallen Star."
In darkness, gaze upon a Fallen Star…
[Bait growls]
-What is it, Bait? -[growls]
Why are you looking at the Cube?
Wow.
[Bait snarls]
I wonder what-- [gasps]
[chittering]
[gasps]
[metal clanking]
[whines]
Uh, what was that? Where did it go?
[gasps]
[dramatic music playing]
Hey.
[closing theme music playing]