The Search (Part 2)/Transcript

[theme song]

[Kate, Magic, and Peter are at an ice cream shop.]

Peter: Your friend recommended ice cream from here?

Kate: Uh, yes, it could be good.

Magic: You don’t really want to eat ice cream from here?

Kate: We can’t leave. We have to look for Ava.

Magic: Huh? I know, but how are we gonna look for her when we’re inside there?

Kate: I’ll think of something. We can’t quit now.

Peter: Are you sure you want to go in? I know of another place right around the corner.

Kate: Come on, Dad. You never know; it might be good. Let’s give it a try!

Peter: If you’re sure.

[The three walk inside. Meanwhile, Eva and her gang are still in the Land of Eternal Snow.]

Eva: Is that clear?

Gort: Clear as glass.

Zull: It’s just that—

Eva: What? What’s the problem now?

Krakia: It’s just that the plan is a little, uh, risky!

Eva: I’m fed up with your constant moaning! It’s an order, okay?!

Zull and Gort: Uh-huh, uh-huh.

Krakia: Eh-heh.

Eva: That snow leopard might seem strong, but as a case of simple maths, we are three and he is one! He can’t win! [chuckles]

Gort: Eva, uh, forgive me for butting in, but we’re four, aren’t we?

Eva: You don’t expect me to go, do you? For a simple flower? Are you crazy?!

Gort: Of course not. Ah, sorry.

Eva: You need to approach the Never Alone Flower from three different sides. That leopard won’t be able to stop all of you.

[The snow leopard briefly lays down next to the flower, but immediately roars and approaches a scared Zull once he gets close.]

Snow leopard: [growls] You dare to enter?

Zull: Uh, no! Not me! [runs off]

Snow leopard: [roars as he tries to chase him off but stops as he hears someone else. He growls and approaches Gort, who approaches the flower.]

Snow leopard: [growls] Go away! [growls]

Gort: Oh, yes, sir! Oh, yes sir! [runs off]

[The snow leopard growls as he tries to chase Gort, but catches the scent of someone else. He finds Krakia, roars and jumps into the air. Krakia squawks, and the leopard roars again and punches her, sending her back down the hill.]

Krakia: [groans] Phew, that was close!

Snow leopard: Don’t ever come back again! [runs back]

[Back in the Big City…]

Peter: Can we have the menu?

Lady: Well, I did have one, now where is it?

Peter: Don’t worry. What ice cream would you like?

Kate: I’d…like…vanilla, or maybe pistachio?

Lady: Ah, well, we don’t seem to have either of those.

Peter: Oh, don’t worry about it. What kind of ice cream do you have, then?

Lady: Well, it’s…whatever’s left.

Peter: Okay, well then, surprise me I guess.

Kate: Yes, um, me too please.

Lady: And for your dog over there?

Magic: Woof…

Kate: Uh…nothing for him. Thank you very much.

Magic: Uh…

Peter: Poor little puppy. He can try a little ice cream too. Happy now, Magic? [chuckles and pets him]

Magic: Hm…

Kate: [shrugs but notices the Friendship Heart glowing]

Magic: Uh, the Friendship Heart keeps flashing. Ava could be in danger.

Peter: What’s wrong with Magic? He seems a little agitated.

[The lady leaves once writing up their orders.]

Kate: Yes…[turns to the lady] Where’s the restroom, please?

Lady: That way. But mind the boxes.

Kate: Be right back. [stands up, winks at Magic, and goes inside the restroom. She takes the garbage can and uses it as a stool.] I have to find a way to get out if I am to find Ava… [climbs through the window and ends up outside] The hard part’s gonna be finding a way to get back in. [runs down the street and to the North Bus Station] ''Where are you, Princess? What if I can’t find her? Everyone in the Pocket Kingdom is relying on me. Even Magic. I can’t let them down. [imagines everyone in Pocketville] I must find Princess Ava.'' [gasps] I won’t give up! [walks off]

[In the Land of Eternal Snow…]

Eva: We can’t give up! I have to get the Never Alone to Durillia, whatever it takes!

Krakia: [squawks]

Zull: But, Eva, you saw the leopard!

Gort: Yeah, uh, he’s too clever.

Krakia: It’s not our fault.

Eva: I admit the leopard’s rather good. But he has weaknesses.

Zull: Are you sure? I didn’t notice anything, Eva.

Eva: It’s a big one, but he hides it well.

Krakia: What is it?

Eva: I think his weak point is just like Durillia’s. He’s lonely.

Zull, Gort, and Krakia: Huh?

Krakia: I don’t get it!

Eva: You can tell by the way he protects that flower; that he is sensitive.

Zull: The leopard? He’s sensitive?

Eva: And I think his weakness is something we can easily exploit.

Gort: I’m afraid to ask how.

Eva: Gort, go and roll in the snow for me.

Gort: What?

Eva: You heard me. Go and roll in the snow!

Gort: But why?

Eva: Because I have a fabulous idea. You just have to trust me.

[Kate walks down the street and meets two older women.]

Kate: Excuse me, but have either of you seen a Siamese cat around here?

Brunette woman: No, I’m sorry.

Blonde woman: Have you lost your cat?

Kate: Well, kind of. Thanks anyway.

[Kate walks off. She sees the Pet Buster hunched over. She looks at the glowing Friendship Heart, then approaches him.]

Kate: Sir? Uh, excuse me.

Pet Buster: Huh?

Kate: I’m sorry to bother you, but I’m looking for my cat. She’s Siamese. You haven’t seen her around here, have you?

Pet Buster: Hm…

Kate: Oh…

Pet Buster: Who are you, and where did you come from?

Kate: Sorry to bother you.

[Kate walks off. The Pet Buster looks at her as she leaves.]

Kate: Gosh, it’s been a while. I’d better get back to the ice cream shop. Dad’ll be wondering what happened to me. I don’t want him to get suspicious.

Pet Buster: Hmm… [approaches the North Station and finds Ava and Wallace]

Ava: You’re right, Wallace. This sandwich is just delicious.

Wallace: I told you so. Wait here, and I’ll see if I can get another one for you.

Ava: I’ll come with you.

Wallace: No disrespect, but this requires a couple of skills you haven’t quite learned yet.

Ava: Oh, alright then.

Wallace: I’ll be right back. You wait here.

[Wallace walks off. The Pet Buster gets out a camera and photographs Ava.]

Pet Buster: Got her.

[The Pet Buster takes more pictures of her.]

Pet Buster: Now I can find out who you really are.

[Meanwhile, in the ice cream shop…]

Peter: What is taking Kate so long? [stands up]

Magic: I gotta stop him! [climbs on his leg]

Peter: Magic, what are you doing?

Magic: [barks and lies on his back]

Peter: Not right now, boy.

[Peter walks to the restroom. He knocks on the door.]

Peter: Kate? Kate? Huh? Kate, can you hear me? Kate, open the door! Open the door! Huh? [forces the door open. Kate is not there.] Kate, where are you? Where could she have gone? [walks back, only to see Kate seated] Huh?

Lady: [walks to the seat with the ice cream] These are for you, and this one for the puppy.

Kate: Come on, Dad. Your ice cream is gonna melt!

Peter: But Kate, I was looking for you. How did you get here?

Kate: I just came back. You know, through the hall there. You shouldn’t worry. I’m a big girl now.

Peter: [takes his seat] Well I was getting worried. I am your dad, you know.

Magic: Oh look, it’s not lit up.

Kate: ''Magic is right. The Friendship Heart isn’t glowing anymore. Maybe the princess is no longer in danger. At least for now.''

[The three eat their ice cream. Meanwhile, Gort is disguised as a snow leopard.]

Gort: Yeah, I don’t think this is such a good idea.

Eva: You look great.

Zull: Yeah. [chuckles]

Eva: You just need… [puts two twigs below Gort’s eyes] A nice mustache.

Zull and Krakia: [laugh]

Gort: Yeah, I look ridiculous, don’t I?

Zull: Well let’s face it: that’s nothing new, is it? [laughs]

Eva: Enough! Now listen to me. Try to move like a cat. That leopard must believe you are one of his own kind.

Gort: Okay, I’ll try, but I’m warning you, I am a dog and it’s going to be difficult for me.

Eva: When he sees you, he’ll believe you’re a leopard too. He’ll be so pleased. He’ll forget all about guarding the flower and we’ll grab it!

Gort: Is it dangerous?

Eva: Stop whining. Go!

[Gort slowly approaches the snow leopard. The snow leopard notices him.]

Snow leopard: I don’t believe it. Another snow leopard! I’ve waited years to meet another snow leopard!

[The leopard runs down the hill to meet Gort.]

Gort: Calm down, control yourself! [runs off]

Snow leopard: Wait, come back! We could be friends!

[Eva, Zull, and Krakia approach the Never Alone Flower.]

Eva: My plan worked beautifully. Finally, all my dreams will come true. [grabs the flower] Now to take it to Durillia!

[The trio run off.]

Zull: And what about Gort?

Eva: Uh, he’ll be fine!

Snow leopard: Hey friend! Where are you? Come out and play claws and paws!

Gort: [hiding behind pine trees] Oh, what did I do to deserve this? [shivers]

[Back in Kate’s room…]

Magic: Oh, my poor stomach…

Kate: I’m sorry, Magic. We should have never eaten at that ice cream shop. It’s all my fault.

Magic: No it’s not. We’re a team and face everything together.

Peter: [enters the room with a bowl and cup full of medicine] A little medicine should help you feel better.

Kate: How are you feeling?

Peter: Uh, next time I choose the ice cream parlor. [groans and leaves the room]

Kate: [gets down from the bed and takes the bowl] Dad is right. It’ll make you feel better.

Magic: Hmm… But I hate taking medicine.

Kate: Come on, do it for me, please?

[Kate pets Magic. Magic slurps up the medicine from the bowl.]

Kate: Good boy. We really shouldn’t complain. Our tummy aches are nothing compared to the dangers faced by Princess Ava.

[Meanwhile, the Pet Buster compares the photographs of Ava to the online article over the Felis aulicus species.]

Pet Buster: Felis aulicus. A cat of the royal court. Only two in the world and no one has ever seen one. [looks at the photograph] You are going to make me rich, little kitty. I can’t wait to meet you. [laughs] It’ll be a pleasure to have you as a guest in my house.

[The Pet Buster gets up and looks at the pets he captured. He places a photograph of Ava in one of the cages and closes it.]

[credits]