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[theme music playing]

Captain, we're lost, aren't we?

In the best of ways, Skink.

When you don't know where you are, no one else does either.

Still, we can't keep on like this much longer.

Once we pay off our debts, we're free and clear.

No more dodging Darkan's patrols. We can go where we want, do what we want--

Beg pardon, Captain Killara,

but we don't owe Lord Darkan anything. You do.

So, the way I see it,

we shouldn't be out in this Serpent-forsaken desert.

It's been ages. We need a job.

[all] Yeah!

What we need to do, soldier...

Is whatever the captain commands.

Exactly. Or is Nogo here mistaken?

Please. Enlighten us.

[gulps] No argument here, Ma'am.

-Nope. -No.

[murmuring]

Shut up! All of you!

That's better. Now...

I'm just saying, Captain, we're mercenaries. We need to fight.

I mean, am I right or am I right?

[sighs] Oh, you're right, Soldier.

Sking, Nogo, oblige him, will you?

-With pleasure, Captain. -On it.

[soldier grunting and groaning]

Moving on. First order of business, establish our current location.

Ah.

And as it happens, it appears that our luck is about to change.

[Kulipari grunting]

Come at me, Tharta. Let's see what you've got!

You asked for it, Stinger! I'm gonna squash you like a...

bug!

A bug? Seriously? I'm a Scorpion.

Which means I'm faster than you.

Impressive.

Rocked me pretty good.

I'm right here Stinger. Don't take me for granted.

Oh, you think you're that hard Thuma?

Then I'll just get bolder!

Sticks and stones may break my-- Well, actually, they don't hurt me at all!

Then try this!

[yells]

Gotcha!

[grunts]

[Tipi] Kulipari!

Time for me to score some points!

[grunting and groaning] You're poking me Tipi, get off!

Have at thee, scorpion.

I'll spike you like a ball, pincushion!

Ah, they've been hanging around Dingo too much.

Stop goofing around!

Get mad, Stinger! Tap your poison!

Darel became a warrior without poison! And I don't need it for these three!

[Kolipari grunting]

Triplets sure grew up fast. Hey, figs! I love figs!

Kulipari mature quickly. They have to. They're warriors.

Yes! Owned! And the Scorpion wins again!

Hey! What was that for?

You call that training?

What? I won!

Only because these three were thinking

more about clever lines than clever tactics.

Oh, so, if the scorpion wins it's because the frogs weren't trying?

Is that what you're saying?

What I'm saying, Stinger,

is that you're supposed to be honing your abilities.

Tapping your power. Pushing the limits. Not playing a game.

Tharta, burned out your poison too quick.

-Thuma, you talk too much. -[gasps]

Tipi, you were sword-fighting with his butt!

-[giggles] -And Stinger, I know the poison's in you.

But if you don't learn to tap it, you may as well stay home.

Because right now, you're not much of a scorpion.

That was pretty harsh, Jir. And did you have to waste my fig?

Got no choice, Gee.

That youngster's not just a scorpion, he's Marmoo's bloodline.

I'll show you poison, old Frog.

I'm betting that Stinger can tap his poison.

If I can get him mad enough to do it here in training, he can learn to control it.

But if he taps by accident in the village...

Oh, yeah, somebody could perish.

And there's no coming back from that.

Ow!

And I smell frog. Three of them.

Even though I came here to be alone.

Sorry, no can do! We're your friends.

[giggling] Kulipari stick together!

I'm not in the mood, Tipi.

Rather be sullen? I can do that. Watch.

Honey maggot?

Tharta, you just don't grasp the concept.

But thanks.

Jir. He makes me so furious!

He's just trying to train us.

He's trying to train you. I'm just your sparring partner.

A scorpion.

I'll never be Kulipari.

Hey, who kicked our butts just now?

[laughs] And that was without powers.

Kulipari will come in time.

-[people yelling] -What's that?

-Didn't think anyone was out here but us! -Let's check it out. I'll take point.

-Kulipari! -Tipi, wait! [grunts]

[people screaming]

Quickly. Take their food and water. Whatever you're able to carry.

-[gasps] -[gasps]

[grunting]

[scorpions grunting]

Huh?

[grunting]

[groans]

-Skitter back to the desert, scorpion! -Really?

I've been waiting my whole life to say that line. Don't ruin the moment.

Whatever. You! Surrender now!

We're not scared of you!

With what you are, young one, you shouldn't be afraid of anything.

We're outmatched.

Return our plunder to these good wayfarers, for we submit.

Well, OK, then.

Who are you? Who do you follow?

My name is Caz, one time Sergeant of the Great Scorpion Army.

Alas, we follow no one. Our leader, Marmoo is long past.

Our only lord now is survival.

If that's true, there's enough food and water in the village for everyone.

Our lord is gone, but we do not seek to replace him with a frog.

Even if he is the Blue Sky King.

Back to the desert, troops.

Hungry and thirsty, but scorpions to the end!

Fare well with your frog masters, young scorpling.

I sense greatness in you.

I hope they do as well.

Uh... yeah! Stinger's with us!

So, don't be causing trouble around here again.

Take it easy. You're not like them.

I've been told I'm not much of a scorpion. Maybe it's true.

Are you Kulipari?

Uh, in training. Why?

Where you find Kulipari, you find the Blue Sky King.

It is urgent we see him, for we have news he needs to hear.

This way, everyone.

It's slow, but we should be there by morning.

[groans]

[gasping and crying]

Yeah, you and everyone else.

Don't be silly, no one here that thinks that.

Tell you what, sweetie, you can ride the big, strong scorpion.

-Huh, see? Now you're a warrior! -[giggling]

And you've made a friend.

-But, Jir-- -Get over it, Stinger!

Jir doesn't like anyone. Some you can't change. Some you can.

[children giggling]

[people chattering]

Welcome to Nova Australis, everyone. The council will be meeting shortly.

And there's a well in the center of town.

Fresh, cool water!

-[geckos gasping] -Bless the Rainbow Serpent!

Heh, I'm telling you, with Burnu and Quoba gone, we're stretched thin.

One emergency, and you're not gonna have the Kulipari to handle a moth nest.

Then good thing we have more than just Kulipari.

We have all the residents of Nova Australis now.

Frogs, lizards, spiders,

scorpions, platypuses, possums,

more will come.

And here, all will be welcome.

[coughing]

Oh, nice idea, but dangerous.

Not everyone's going to be friendly. Makes this place vulnerable.

I'm telling you, something could bust through that door any second.

[screams]

Wow, Jir, make something else happen just by saying it!

Stinger? And the triplets?

Well, what are you four doing?

You know better than to disturb the council.

Sorry big brother, but this is Chief Bindi of the Geckos.

And we think you need to hear what he has to say!

You are the Blue Sky King?

You were expecting blue mud? It was medication. Sorry, wore off.

Very well.

We come seeking your help,

and to bring you warning of a grave danger that could doom us all.

You youngsters clear the room, this is council business.

[sighs] It was just getting good, too.

I am Bindi, Chief of the Gecko tribe.

I am here because my son has been kidnapped by a powerful warlord.

We Geckos are not a warlike species.

The Great Reef has been our protection from invaders.

Thus, we were not prepared when Darkan and his army came.

We fought as best we could, but it was too much.

Darkan demanded tribute from us.

My adopted son, Koa.

[Chief Bindi sighs heavily]

Our deepest sympathies, Chief Bindi.

[squeaking]

I'm familiar with Darkan.

Why would he want a gecko? Even one that can fight?

Oh, my son isn't a gecko.

He's a frog.

And more, like him.

-He's... -Kulipari.

I thought we and the triplets were the last of us.

First the Poison Scrolls re-emerge, now new Kulipari.

Could it be? The prophecy of the Dreamwalker?

I don't know, Stargazer. But if it is... [coughs]

Have you heard anything from Burnu?

He's still searching the old Amphibilands for the Frog Scroll.

[coughs]

Jir, are you feeling all right?

Oh, fine.

And then, the dreams started.

Did you say dreams, Chief Bindi?

More importantly, do you have any idea where your son Koa might have been taken?

I do.

Cardigal.

Where the last Dreamwalker came from.

And if this child is what Stargazer and I think he is,

then we need to act now!

"This is council business." Darel is such an older brother sometimes!

On the upside, swimming hole's free!

Oh, yeah! Last one in is a sticking-- Uh...

Scorpion?

I did not say that!

Might as well. I'm not getting in.

Come on Stinger, All Kulipari can swim!

Scorpions don't swim.

Whatever. Your loss!

-Race you to the other side! -[laughter]

I'm gonna win!

Only 'cause you got a head start!

[grunting]

What?

What the...

Kulipari!

Oh yeah, still the scorpion!

-Still kicking our butts! -Still our friend.

I want a rematch!

Swimming Scorpions, what next?

Pigo? S-Sorry. I've been told I'm not much of a scorpion.

You shouldn't spend time with those who say such things.

W-We're training.

Yes, to be Kulipari.

There haven't been scorpion Kulipari for many years.

In my opinion, perhaps it's time again.

Train hard, young Stinger.

What's going on over there?

Looks like a rescue mission.

They're going without us?

Not if we can help it! Let's go!

Are we there yet?

Stop asking that, Nogo!

Are we there yet?

Nearly, Skink.

What are we looking for when we get there, Captain?

Salvation.

Cardigal's the one place where we can use that to pay my debt.

And where we can sell this.

All we have to do is get inside there.

Fortunately, I have a secret back entrance.

No one knows of it but me.

Or so I thought.

Don't ruffle your scales, Captain.

Give me 10 seconds.

What? Is that supposed to be frightening? We've fought worse!

And more!

That's not at all of you, is it friend?

Welcome home, Killara.

[yelling cry]

Xava says this is the quickest route into the forest outside of Cardigal.

Any idea what we'll find out there, Chief Bindi?

Nothing pleasant, I fear. But you are the Blue Sky King.

And Dingo and I are Kulipari.

Nothing out there we can't handle. Ow!

I warned you about that overconfidence, Ponto!

[coughs]

This mission will tax even your skills to the utmost.

Yay! And mine? Oh, please, give me lots of scary warnings too!

Cardigal is a place for thieves. Scoundrels. Villains of all kinds.

I'd rather enjoy it. But on this trip,

I shall be protecting our Blue Sky King.

And this young Frog, Koa. He must be rescued before he's--

-Shh! -We heard. Rescue mission.

-Like it wasn't obvious anyway. -We're going along!

Absolutely not. I need you four to stay here

and protect the village while we're gone.

But missions like this are what we've been training for! We're Kulipari!

What... That's why I need you here. Especially once Ponto and Dingo are gone.

Please. Tipi, Thuma, Tharta. I'm your older brother. Do this for me.

Aww, playing the brother card Darel?

Pretty low, big bro.

You're not my brother.

No, but I've seen you train, Stinger. Jir used to train me as well.

I know he's being harder on you than anyone.

But I've seen how tough you are.

You're a true warrior, Stinger.

ne of the best I've seen.

You know it, I know it.

That's why I'm asking you to protect the village for me.

Because I trust you.

All right, Blue Sky King.

I'll stay here.

For now.

I'm proud of all of you.

Don't worry, Chief Bindi. We'll find your son.

You have my word, as the Blue Sky King.

By the Rainbow Serpent, I hope you are successful.

If Koa's power grows under Darkan's control,

he could be a force for evil like none have ever seen.

-Last chance, Ponto! -You sure you don't need us?

Nah, this'll be like grabbing a fly in sap.

You're the one that's got to stay here with Jir.

Stay dangerous, but don't kill each other.

Unless, of course, it is a matter of honor.

-Then-- -Just do what Darel would do.

Darel wouldn't let himself get left behind.

Ahh, don't do that part. It's overrated. Causes lots of trouble.

-Besides, you said you'd stay. -Yeah, I said I'd stay.

For now.

[closing theme music]