Niko and the Sword of Light (2015) s01e06 Episode Script
From the Tumbledowns to the Gap of Gloom
Previously on "Niko and
the Sword of Light"
Lord Nar Est,
this is the sidekick of
that "hooman"
you're looking for.
Ahh!
Nar Est:
You three have done well.
- [growling]
- Tell me what you know.
They were headed to
the Pools of Destiny.
Lyra: Do you know where
the Pools of Destiny are?
Dolphin Queen:
I can bring you within
a days' journey
of the Endless Expanse.
- Ooh!
- Dolphin Queen: The pools
lie just beyond.
Nar Est: You will
report back to me with this.
- You are my spy.
- Ohh.
♪♪
I am Niko,
and this is my
sword of light!
I am here to free my people,
and defeat the darkness.
Forever!
♪♪
♪♪
[thunder]
Now that your princess
has left with the shard,
it won't be much longer
until your pathetic magic
runs dry.
Darkness shall consume you
once and for all.
Will you stop that?
One of these days
it's gonna break.
We have better ways
to pass the time.
The Champion.
What are we gonna do
about him,
oh, great master of darkness?
For now, not a thing.
Our agent will see to that.
And when he's through,
that sword will be ours.
The shard will be returned,
and all the power of darkness
will be mine!
Don't you mean ours, Lord?
No, Rasper, I do not.
[wind blowing]
Uh! Are you sure
this is the way, Lyra?
It is rather windy.
The ovoid's brighter.
This must be the path.
The only way to
the Pools of Destiny
is across the
Endless Expanse.
And the only way to
the Endless Expanse
is through this canyon.
What is this place?
It's called the Tumbledowns.
I've heard mention of it,
but I've never seen it myself.
It seems abandoned.
No, we are being watched.
[whispering]
Listen carefully, Niko.
- No sudden--
- Greetings, strangers.
It is I, N--
[grunting]
[muffled dialog]
We are trying to
get through this
without any incidents,
remember?
[muffled]
Sorry.
[rumbling]
Let me do the talking.
Please excuse our trespass.
We mean to travel to
the Endless Expanse.
[rumbling]
Hey, you made it!
- Mandok!
- You found us!
I knew my loyal sidekick
would return.
Sidekick?
Let's not get carried away.
Guide and companion.
I'd even settle for
exalted beacon of wisdom,
if you like.
May I introduce
the Tumblebees.
[overlapping greetings]
- Howdy!
- [gasps]
This is Niko,
the one I was
telling you about.
Greetings,
good friends.
[all exclaiming]
Uh, and I'm Lyra.
Actual princess.
[all exclaiming]
Ooh, they're anxious
to meet you, too,
your highfulness,
but the Tumblebees
love a good story.
What have you been
telling people, Mandok?
Until Niko is ready
to battle Nar Est,
we're extremely vulnerable.
We need to keep
a low profile.
Ooh, I-- I really haven't
told them anything at all.
Is it true you
defeated the Mugwhump?
- And the Arachtaur?
- And Xerxes?
Uh, they're probably just
jumping to conclusions.
Lucky guessers.
How do?
Are you really
the champion who will
defeat the darkness?
That is my quest,
small prickly round creature.
Well, I'm Dusty.
This is my pa, Rusty,
my cousin Musty,
and my friends Bumpy,
Rollie and Sticky.
And that there
is my grandpa Fred.
Hey. How do?
[chuckles]
How do?
These are friends,
I assure you.
Why, looky here at this
cute little thing.
[gasps]
Let's give it a hug.
Oh, you little snuggle bug.
- Yeeha!
- Oh!
I'm glad you escaped
those awful hill giants.
Where did you go
after that?
Oh, therein lies a tale.
Quite a story, actually.
A real doozy.
Remind me to
tell you about it sometime.
You want me to
tell you about it now, huh?
I want to hear everything.
Well, I don't want to bore you
with every little nugget.
Let's just say
I went to the Valley
of Very Sadness.
I-- I think
that was the name.
Maybe.
There, inspired by Niko,
I heroically rid the bazaar
of marauding tent oysters.
And there I heard it
on good authority
that Nar Est is sending
someone after you.
I knew you were heading for
the Pools of Destiny,
so I ran ahead
to warn you.
Nar Est has
plenty of spies.
Uh, exactly.
Uh, we need to keep
our sharp eye out
for suspicious types.
You can leave
that part to me.
Thanks, Mandok.
We're lucky to have
a friend like you.
[metal clanging]
Tumblebee: Oh, man.
[chattering]
Something is wrong?
Night's comin'.
We must get inside.
- Quickly.
- Listen to her.
This is serious.
- [gasping]
- [laughing]
[wind blowing]
Friend Dusty.
I sense we are hiding.
Why is that?
Every day at sunset,
a foul wind blows in
from the Endless Expanse,
carrying with it
the most cruel creature:
the fearsome Prickletwister.
[all exclaiming]
Woe be to those
who may get caught in
its path of destruction
and misery.
- [all exclaiming]
- Uh-huh. Sho 'nuf, man.
[trilling]
[trilling]
Hey, watch it.
Apparently, this twisting
cactus snake
has plagued the Tumbledowns
for generations.
Hang on, cousins.
Here it comes!
Niko, stay back!
But I wish to see
this fiend.
- [wind blowing]
- [growling]
There's someone out there.
[gasps]
He's right.
Some poor traveler
is caught in
the Prickletwister's path.
[growling]
[roaring]
[roaring]
I must help him!
Niko, wait!
That is reckless.
That is Niko.
[growling]
Shield of light!
[grunting]
- [roaring]
- Yah!
Huh?
Yah!
Lightning storm!
Talon claw!
Force blast!
Look at him go.
Rusty: That's some hero,
all right.
He's knockin' that
twistery old thing
back into the Endless Expanse
where it belongs.
Niko: Retreat,
swirling fiend!
[grunting]
Get some light over here.
Thanks, fellas.
Niko! Are you hurt?
I don't think so.
Did we win?
You battled
the Prickletwister,
and survived.
[groans]
This strange traveler
and I make a good team.
[gibberish]
Perhaps my ears
are broken.
I do not understand
these words.
He's says, "Thank you for
coming to his aid.
"He would have
surely perished alone."
What can I say?
I speak Howleese.
- [gasping]
- Well, that's
pretty impressive,
- if I do say so myself.
- He understood that.
[gibberish]
He says,
"I appreciate the save, kid,
"I'll be seein' ya."
[gibberish]
Okay, so he didn't say that.
His people always
repay their debts,
so he humbly offers
his services to you,
brave warrior.
[gasps]
Like a sidekick?
Well, no, not exactly like
a sidekick.
[gibberish]
Okay, exactly like a sidekick.
At last! My hero's wish
has finally come true.
You know, Niko my boy,
I've been giving it
a lot of thought,
and I have decided
I will become your sidekick
after all.
Apologies,
small friend,
but the position
has now been filled.
But you may be sidekick
to the sidekick.
I'll pass.
Come on, Niko,
let's not be too hasty here.
We don't even know
what's under
that ominous cloak of his.
- [all exclaiming]
- Oh, adorable.
Looks can be deceiving.
Tell me your name,
humble sidekick.
He's a Howling, Niko.
They don't have names.
Is this true?
Then I shall find you one!
The perfect name.
Uh Danger Lord?
Lightning Fur?
Battle Hound?
Hmm
Fluffy Hunk?
The Prickletwister
has been turned away.
It'll be back.
Oh, dry up,
Cousin Musty.
This calls for
a celebration.
[cheering]
♪♪
[indistinct chatter]
Besides having my own sword,
this is definitely
the best part of
being a champion.
I've never seen
an outsider
so excited
about our food before.
Well, he is a growing boy.
What will we be having?
Breadmelon?
Huskmelon?
Nushberries?
Go ahead, eat up.
This is definitely
the worst part of
being a champion.
[crunching]
[trilling]
Uh, excuse me,
I'm scowling here.
Now is really not
a good time.
I make my own schedule,
you nit.
Remember, the champion
must not reach
the Pools of Destiny,
or you will pay dearly.
All good,
nothin' to worry about,
gotta go, bye.
- ♪♪[banjo]
- [cheering]
This is a song about
a low down dirty varmint
who got what he deserved.
They call him traitor
A despicable,
miserable cheat ♪
They call him traitor
[grunting]
A backstabbin',
horrible thief ♪
He chewed up our trust
Smashed friendship
to dust ♪
And mangled our goodwill
to others ♪
[howling]
He told us he'd changed
And fingered the blame
On evil that
came from another ♪
♪♪
They call him traitor
A despicable,
miserable cheat ♪
They call him traitor
A backstabbin'
horrible thief ♪
They call him traitor
Traitor
Traitor
Traitor!
Traitor!
Traitor!
Traitor!
It's not my fault!
[string pops]
That your song
is so wonderful.
[cheering]
[panting]
[growling]
The sword.
- [growling]
- Ah-ha!
I knew it!
You're just after the
deadly scorpion snail
crawling up Niko's back.
I'll let you get that one,
Sidekick.
[crunching, spitting]
[gasps]
He may be cute,
but that is one
tough hombre.
♪♪
Are you sure this
quite possibly deadly climb
is our only option?
[grunting]
- Ahhh!
- [grunting]
Ahhh!
[growling]
- [howling]
- [screaming]
- [grunting]
- Thank you for-- Ahh!
Cushioning our-- Ahh!
Fall, prickly friends.
[straining]
[chirping]
- Ohh.
- [whimpering]
Will you stop that?
[grunting]
[all exclaiming]
- [screaming]
- [grunting]
Saved again.
That is most fortunate.
And sharp.
[straining]
[grunting]
Whoa!
Oh, thank you.
That is just great.
Leave me to get smooshed.
[gibberish]
Very funny.
Why don't you get
your own sidekick?
There has to be
another way through
to the Endless Expanse.
You could go
around the mountains,
but that would take
weeks and weeks,
and you'd have to get past
the Stompin' Foothills.
And the Smashing
Boulder Bears.
And the Sulfurous Tar Pits
of Unending Agony.
Maybe we should
quit while we're ahead,
and still have our heads.
Who knows what
could be waiting for us
at the Pools of Destiny.
And do we really
need to go?
How about the Hot Springs
of Hallelujah?
I hear it's very nice
this time of year.
We are finding a way through.
Let's take a load off.
Musty'll make us up
some bumble-ade
Can do-dee-do!
♪♪
Your city seems big
for so few Tumblebees.
Ah, the Prickletwister and
others done took their toll.
We're all that's left.
♪♪
Gloom and anguish
Despair take hold of me
Maybe not that number,
Dusty.
You know, Niko,
we never had a hero
around these parts
until last night.
You're awful lucky to have
a champion for your people.
Princess, I am confused.
Am I not
their champion, too?
Technically, no.
The champion's mission
has always been
to free our people.
Human people.
But everyone in this world
suffers because of Nar Est.
Should I not be
the champion for them all?
♪♪
Lyra: You're right, Niko.
Oh, I've been
so selfish.
All those years,
never diverting
from my mission.
Think of how many
we could have helped
if I'd just bothered
to look around me.
Well, you're
helping 'em now,
aren't ya?
I am.
Thanks, Dusty.
I shall be a champion
for all the world!
The light shall prevail!
[howling]
- Howly?
- [growls]
I will find you a name.
This here's for you, Niko.
A gift for our champion.
I thank you for this
small, round stick.
[chuckles]
It's a whistle, silly.
There may not be
a lot of us left,
but if you ever need
the Tumblebees's help,
this'll let us know.
- [no sound]
- [all exclaiming]
All: Too loud, too loud!
Apologies,
but I do not think it works.
I think it works, Niko,
but only they
can hear it.
[metal clanging]
[gasping]
We need to help
these people.
When the Prickletwister
comes back through,
I'll bet
you can cure it.
- I will not.
- [gasping]
But Niko,
the Tumblebees need us.
And we need
the Prickletwister.
- I have a plan.
- You do?
Oh, boy.
♪♪
[wind blowing]
[gasping]
Here it comes, Niko!
I am ready!
Dusty:
Thanks. And good luck.
And remember the whistle.
Lyra:
All right, now what?
Strap yourselves in!
- [grunting]
- [trilling]
[rumbling]
[growling]
[growling]
[roaring]
[grunting]
Ahh!
[grunting]
[grunting]
He needs help!
What he needs is to
give up this crazy idea.
If anyone should be helping,
it's that so-called
sidekick of his.
Where is he?
Probably ran off to hide,
and left us to our flying
spike-filled doom.
Ohhh.
Sword splash!
[grunting]
Sidekick! Now!
[howling]
Yah!
[yelling]
[grunting]
Oh, so you're
coming too, then?
[yelling]
[screaming]
Hang on, Niko!
[yelling]
Yah! I have it!
[screaming]
Yee-ha!
- Ahh!
- [howling]
- [squealing]
- Flicker!
♪♪
[cheering]
Fare thee well, Niko!
Don't forget to cure
the Prickletwister!
[screaming]
You've got this, Niko!
We're almost through.
Yeeha!
[whimpering]
Please don't crash.
Please don't crash.
[gasps]
So many stars.
[screaming]
[screaming]
[screaming]
Mandok, don't move!
Wasn't planning on it.
- [screeching]
- [screaming]
[grunting]
Now your evil
shall be dismissed.
[grunting]
There he is.
This is our chance
to impress the boss.
We'll jump him
when he least expects it.
Ready. Set--
Darkness, be gone!
I don't believe this.
Curses. I missed.
[grunting]
[grunting]
Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa.
- Whoa, whoa.
- Uh, Niko.
I am coming!
[growling, screeching]
[grunting]
[growling]
[screeching]
Let the darkness be gone!
Again!
[screeching]
There, small friend.
Now you are free.
Lyra: Niko!
We're slipping!
- [screaming]
- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
- [trilling]
- [grunting] I have you!
- [grunting]
- [screaming]
I think it's
the other way around.
- [screaming]
- [grunting]
[gibberish]
If you are complimenting me
on a most excellent battle,
I say thank you,
humble sidekick.
I could not have done it
without you.
Actually, he says
we're sinking.
[gibberish]
Lyra: You can skip
the translation.
I know this in any language.
We're in slicksand!
All:
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
♪♪
Chirp.
the Sword of Light"
Lord Nar Est,
this is the sidekick of
that "hooman"
you're looking for.
Ahh!
Nar Est:
You three have done well.
- [growling]
- Tell me what you know.
They were headed to
the Pools of Destiny.
Lyra: Do you know where
the Pools of Destiny are?
Dolphin Queen:
I can bring you within
a days' journey
of the Endless Expanse.
- Ooh!
- Dolphin Queen: The pools
lie just beyond.
Nar Est: You will
report back to me with this.
- You are my spy.
- Ohh.
♪♪
I am Niko,
and this is my
sword of light!
I am here to free my people,
and defeat the darkness.
Forever!
♪♪
♪♪
[thunder]
Now that your princess
has left with the shard,
it won't be much longer
until your pathetic magic
runs dry.
Darkness shall consume you
once and for all.
Will you stop that?
One of these days
it's gonna break.
We have better ways
to pass the time.
The Champion.
What are we gonna do
about him,
oh, great master of darkness?
For now, not a thing.
Our agent will see to that.
And when he's through,
that sword will be ours.
The shard will be returned,
and all the power of darkness
will be mine!
Don't you mean ours, Lord?
No, Rasper, I do not.
[wind blowing]
Uh! Are you sure
this is the way, Lyra?
It is rather windy.
The ovoid's brighter.
This must be the path.
The only way to
the Pools of Destiny
is across the
Endless Expanse.
And the only way to
the Endless Expanse
is through this canyon.
What is this place?
It's called the Tumbledowns.
I've heard mention of it,
but I've never seen it myself.
It seems abandoned.
No, we are being watched.
[whispering]
Listen carefully, Niko.
- No sudden--
- Greetings, strangers.
It is I, N--
[grunting]
[muffled dialog]
We are trying to
get through this
without any incidents,
remember?
[muffled]
Sorry.
[rumbling]
Let me do the talking.
Please excuse our trespass.
We mean to travel to
the Endless Expanse.
[rumbling]
Hey, you made it!
- Mandok!
- You found us!
I knew my loyal sidekick
would return.
Sidekick?
Let's not get carried away.
Guide and companion.
I'd even settle for
exalted beacon of wisdom,
if you like.
May I introduce
the Tumblebees.
[overlapping greetings]
- Howdy!
- [gasps]
This is Niko,
the one I was
telling you about.
Greetings,
good friends.
[all exclaiming]
Uh, and I'm Lyra.
Actual princess.
[all exclaiming]
Ooh, they're anxious
to meet you, too,
your highfulness,
but the Tumblebees
love a good story.
What have you been
telling people, Mandok?
Until Niko is ready
to battle Nar Est,
we're extremely vulnerable.
We need to keep
a low profile.
Ooh, I-- I really haven't
told them anything at all.
Is it true you
defeated the Mugwhump?
- And the Arachtaur?
- And Xerxes?
Uh, they're probably just
jumping to conclusions.
Lucky guessers.
How do?
Are you really
the champion who will
defeat the darkness?
That is my quest,
small prickly round creature.
Well, I'm Dusty.
This is my pa, Rusty,
my cousin Musty,
and my friends Bumpy,
Rollie and Sticky.
And that there
is my grandpa Fred.
Hey. How do?
[chuckles]
How do?
These are friends,
I assure you.
Why, looky here at this
cute little thing.
[gasps]
Let's give it a hug.
Oh, you little snuggle bug.
- Yeeha!
- Oh!
I'm glad you escaped
those awful hill giants.
Where did you go
after that?
Oh, therein lies a tale.
Quite a story, actually.
A real doozy.
Remind me to
tell you about it sometime.
You want me to
tell you about it now, huh?
I want to hear everything.
Well, I don't want to bore you
with every little nugget.
Let's just say
I went to the Valley
of Very Sadness.
I-- I think
that was the name.
Maybe.
There, inspired by Niko,
I heroically rid the bazaar
of marauding tent oysters.
And there I heard it
on good authority
that Nar Est is sending
someone after you.
I knew you were heading for
the Pools of Destiny,
so I ran ahead
to warn you.
Nar Est has
plenty of spies.
Uh, exactly.
Uh, we need to keep
our sharp eye out
for suspicious types.
You can leave
that part to me.
Thanks, Mandok.
We're lucky to have
a friend like you.
[metal clanging]
Tumblebee: Oh, man.
[chattering]
Something is wrong?
Night's comin'.
We must get inside.
- Quickly.
- Listen to her.
This is serious.
- [gasping]
- [laughing]
[wind blowing]
Friend Dusty.
I sense we are hiding.
Why is that?
Every day at sunset,
a foul wind blows in
from the Endless Expanse,
carrying with it
the most cruel creature:
the fearsome Prickletwister.
[all exclaiming]
Woe be to those
who may get caught in
its path of destruction
and misery.
- [all exclaiming]
- Uh-huh. Sho 'nuf, man.
[trilling]
[trilling]
Hey, watch it.
Apparently, this twisting
cactus snake
has plagued the Tumbledowns
for generations.
Hang on, cousins.
Here it comes!
Niko, stay back!
But I wish to see
this fiend.
- [wind blowing]
- [growling]
There's someone out there.
[gasps]
He's right.
Some poor traveler
is caught in
the Prickletwister's path.
[growling]
[roaring]
[roaring]
I must help him!
Niko, wait!
That is reckless.
That is Niko.
[growling]
Shield of light!
[grunting]
- [roaring]
- Yah!
Huh?
Yah!
Lightning storm!
Talon claw!
Force blast!
Look at him go.
Rusty: That's some hero,
all right.
He's knockin' that
twistery old thing
back into the Endless Expanse
where it belongs.
Niko: Retreat,
swirling fiend!
[grunting]
Get some light over here.
Thanks, fellas.
Niko! Are you hurt?
I don't think so.
Did we win?
You battled
the Prickletwister,
and survived.
[groans]
This strange traveler
and I make a good team.
[gibberish]
Perhaps my ears
are broken.
I do not understand
these words.
He's says, "Thank you for
coming to his aid.
"He would have
surely perished alone."
What can I say?
I speak Howleese.
- [gasping]
- Well, that's
pretty impressive,
- if I do say so myself.
- He understood that.
[gibberish]
He says,
"I appreciate the save, kid,
"I'll be seein' ya."
[gibberish]
Okay, so he didn't say that.
His people always
repay their debts,
so he humbly offers
his services to you,
brave warrior.
[gasps]
Like a sidekick?
Well, no, not exactly like
a sidekick.
[gibberish]
Okay, exactly like a sidekick.
At last! My hero's wish
has finally come true.
You know, Niko my boy,
I've been giving it
a lot of thought,
and I have decided
I will become your sidekick
after all.
Apologies,
small friend,
but the position
has now been filled.
But you may be sidekick
to the sidekick.
I'll pass.
Come on, Niko,
let's not be too hasty here.
We don't even know
what's under
that ominous cloak of his.
- [all exclaiming]
- Oh, adorable.
Looks can be deceiving.
Tell me your name,
humble sidekick.
He's a Howling, Niko.
They don't have names.
Is this true?
Then I shall find you one!
The perfect name.
Uh Danger Lord?
Lightning Fur?
Battle Hound?
Hmm
Fluffy Hunk?
The Prickletwister
has been turned away.
It'll be back.
Oh, dry up,
Cousin Musty.
This calls for
a celebration.
[cheering]
♪♪
[indistinct chatter]
Besides having my own sword,
this is definitely
the best part of
being a champion.
I've never seen
an outsider
so excited
about our food before.
Well, he is a growing boy.
What will we be having?
Breadmelon?
Huskmelon?
Nushberries?
Go ahead, eat up.
This is definitely
the worst part of
being a champion.
[crunching]
[trilling]
Uh, excuse me,
I'm scowling here.
Now is really not
a good time.
I make my own schedule,
you nit.
Remember, the champion
must not reach
the Pools of Destiny,
or you will pay dearly.
All good,
nothin' to worry about,
gotta go, bye.
- ♪♪[banjo]
- [cheering]
This is a song about
a low down dirty varmint
who got what he deserved.
They call him traitor
A despicable,
miserable cheat ♪
They call him traitor
[grunting]
A backstabbin',
horrible thief ♪
He chewed up our trust
Smashed friendship
to dust ♪
And mangled our goodwill
to others ♪
[howling]
He told us he'd changed
And fingered the blame
On evil that
came from another ♪
♪♪
They call him traitor
A despicable,
miserable cheat ♪
They call him traitor
A backstabbin'
horrible thief ♪
They call him traitor
Traitor
Traitor
Traitor!
Traitor!
Traitor!
Traitor!
It's not my fault!
[string pops]
That your song
is so wonderful.
[cheering]
[panting]
[growling]
The sword.
- [growling]
- Ah-ha!
I knew it!
You're just after the
deadly scorpion snail
crawling up Niko's back.
I'll let you get that one,
Sidekick.
[crunching, spitting]
[gasps]
He may be cute,
but that is one
tough hombre.
♪♪
Are you sure this
quite possibly deadly climb
is our only option?
[grunting]
- Ahhh!
- [grunting]
Ahhh!
[growling]
- [howling]
- [screaming]
- [grunting]
- Thank you for-- Ahh!
Cushioning our-- Ahh!
Fall, prickly friends.
[straining]
[chirping]
- Ohh.
- [whimpering]
Will you stop that?
[grunting]
[all exclaiming]
- [screaming]
- [grunting]
Saved again.
That is most fortunate.
And sharp.
[straining]
[grunting]
Whoa!
Oh, thank you.
That is just great.
Leave me to get smooshed.
[gibberish]
Very funny.
Why don't you get
your own sidekick?
There has to be
another way through
to the Endless Expanse.
You could go
around the mountains,
but that would take
weeks and weeks,
and you'd have to get past
the Stompin' Foothills.
And the Smashing
Boulder Bears.
And the Sulfurous Tar Pits
of Unending Agony.
Maybe we should
quit while we're ahead,
and still have our heads.
Who knows what
could be waiting for us
at the Pools of Destiny.
And do we really
need to go?
How about the Hot Springs
of Hallelujah?
I hear it's very nice
this time of year.
We are finding a way through.
Let's take a load off.
Musty'll make us up
some bumble-ade
Can do-dee-do!
♪♪
Your city seems big
for so few Tumblebees.
Ah, the Prickletwister and
others done took their toll.
We're all that's left.
♪♪
Gloom and anguish
Despair take hold of me
Maybe not that number,
Dusty.
You know, Niko,
we never had a hero
around these parts
until last night.
You're awful lucky to have
a champion for your people.
Princess, I am confused.
Am I not
their champion, too?
Technically, no.
The champion's mission
has always been
to free our people.
Human people.
But everyone in this world
suffers because of Nar Est.
Should I not be
the champion for them all?
♪♪
Lyra: You're right, Niko.
Oh, I've been
so selfish.
All those years,
never diverting
from my mission.
Think of how many
we could have helped
if I'd just bothered
to look around me.
Well, you're
helping 'em now,
aren't ya?
I am.
Thanks, Dusty.
I shall be a champion
for all the world!
The light shall prevail!
[howling]
- Howly?
- [growls]
I will find you a name.
This here's for you, Niko.
A gift for our champion.
I thank you for this
small, round stick.
[chuckles]
It's a whistle, silly.
There may not be
a lot of us left,
but if you ever need
the Tumblebees's help,
this'll let us know.
- [no sound]
- [all exclaiming]
All: Too loud, too loud!
Apologies,
but I do not think it works.
I think it works, Niko,
but only they
can hear it.
[metal clanging]
[gasping]
We need to help
these people.
When the Prickletwister
comes back through,
I'll bet
you can cure it.
- I will not.
- [gasping]
But Niko,
the Tumblebees need us.
And we need
the Prickletwister.
- I have a plan.
- You do?
Oh, boy.
♪♪
[wind blowing]
[gasping]
Here it comes, Niko!
I am ready!
Dusty:
Thanks. And good luck.
And remember the whistle.
Lyra:
All right, now what?
Strap yourselves in!
- [grunting]
- [trilling]
[rumbling]
[growling]
[growling]
[roaring]
[grunting]
Ahh!
[grunting]
[grunting]
He needs help!
What he needs is to
give up this crazy idea.
If anyone should be helping,
it's that so-called
sidekick of his.
Where is he?
Probably ran off to hide,
and left us to our flying
spike-filled doom.
Ohhh.
Sword splash!
[grunting]
Sidekick! Now!
[howling]
Yah!
[yelling]
[grunting]
Oh, so you're
coming too, then?
[yelling]
[screaming]
Hang on, Niko!
[yelling]
Yah! I have it!
[screaming]
Yee-ha!
- Ahh!
- [howling]
- [squealing]
- Flicker!
♪♪
[cheering]
Fare thee well, Niko!
Don't forget to cure
the Prickletwister!
[screaming]
You've got this, Niko!
We're almost through.
Yeeha!
[whimpering]
Please don't crash.
Please don't crash.
[gasps]
So many stars.
[screaming]
[screaming]
[screaming]
Mandok, don't move!
Wasn't planning on it.
- [screeching]
- [screaming]
[grunting]
Now your evil
shall be dismissed.
[grunting]
There he is.
This is our chance
to impress the boss.
We'll jump him
when he least expects it.
Ready. Set--
Darkness, be gone!
I don't believe this.
Curses. I missed.
[grunting]
[grunting]
Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa.
- Whoa, whoa.
- Uh, Niko.
I am coming!
[growling, screeching]
[grunting]
[growling]
[screeching]
Let the darkness be gone!
Again!
[screeching]
There, small friend.
Now you are free.
Lyra: Niko!
We're slipping!
- [screaming]
- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
- [trilling]
- [grunting] I have you!
- [grunting]
- [screaming]
I think it's
the other way around.
- [screaming]
- [grunting]
[gibberish]
If you are complimenting me
on a most excellent battle,
I say thank you,
humble sidekick.
I could not have done it
without you.
Actually, he says
we're sinking.
[gibberish]
Lyra: You can skip
the translation.
I know this in any language.
We're in slicksand!
All:
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
♪♪
Chirp.