Raya and the Last Dragon_2021

RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON
    Screenplay By:
    Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim Property of Walt Disney Animation Studios ACT 1 SEQ. 100 - PRELOGUE

EXT. DYSTOPIC KUMANDRA - DAY
    A LONE RIDER on a LARGE WHEEL tears through a harsh-looking landscape. She passes by stone statues and ruins, overgrown with vines and plants. Whatever this place is, it's not okay.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    I know what you're thinking. A lone rider, a dystopian world, a land that's gone to waste - how did this world get so broken? Well, that all began 500 years ago.
    The camera pulls high into the air, showing an aerial shot of Kumandra. SEQ. 110 - PROLOGUE MONTAGE. Stylistically, the following sequence is performed using Southeast Asian-inspired puppetry. It begins with shots of the land, its people, and the lush river that connects them all.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    Kumandra. This is what we used to be, when our land was whole and we lived harmoniously alongside dragons - magical creatures who brought us water and rain and peace.
    DRAGONS leap out of the river like dolphins.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    It was paradise.
    A beautiful shot of Kumandran people and dragons living harmoniously.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    But then, the druun came - a mindless plague that spread like wildfire - multiplying as they consumed life and turned everyone they touched into stone.
    The smoke-like DRUUN turns someone into stone by floating over them. As it does, the Druun multiplies into two. A war between the Druun and the Dragons ensue.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    The dragons fought for us the best they could, but it wasn't enough.
    Druun turn dragons and people into stone by the dozens. Amid the chaos, we find SISU, a majestic blue Dragon who climbs to the highest point in Kumandra.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    That's when the mighty Sisudatu, the last dragon, concentrated all her magic into a gem and...
    She centers all her magic and -
    RAYA (V.O.)
    ... blasted the druun away.
    A MAGICAL EXPLOSION WIPES AWAY THE DRUUN and returns everyone back to normal.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    Everyone that was turned to stone came back... except the dragons.
    We see a stone dragon graveyard.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    All that was left of Sisu was her gem.
    Where Sisu stood, there's now a glowing Dragon Gem.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    It should have been this big inspirational moment where humanity united over her sacrifice... but instead - people being people - they all fought to possess the last remnant of dragon magic.
    We see the map of Kumandra split up.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    Borders were drawn. Kumandra divided. We all became enemies. And the gem had to be hidden.
    We see a palace erected around the gem.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    But that's not how the world broke. That didn't truly happen until 500 years later when I came into the story...
    SEQ. 120 - YOUNG RAYA

INT. DARK ROOM - NIGHT
    DRIVING DRUM MUSIC takes us through QUICK FLASHES of: - a WEAPONS closet being opened. - gloved hands reaching for fighting sticks. - a mask being tied on. REVEAL: A young warrior headed out into the night. But then is stopped when she passes a METAL CUFF. Is it a weapon? A piece of armor? Nope, it's a cute HAIR TIE. LIGHTNING FLASHES casting light on our warrior, revealing it's YOUNG RAYA. TITLE CARD: RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON

EXT. HEART PALACE GROUNDS - CONTINUOUS
    Raya runs over the rooftops, leaping from one building to the next. She does it with stealth, athleticism, and most importantly, STYLE...

INT. DRAGON TEMPLE - CONTINUOUS
    She sneaks into the tunnel hallways of the ancient Dragon Temple. Her hands glide over ornate wall carvings of Dragons, then abruptly pauses. Something's not right. There's a strange GROOVE in it. Raya discovers a loose stone on the pathway, she compresses it - suddenly, a NET swoops down - but Raya avoids it with ease.
    YOUNG RAYA
    (humored)
    Looks like someone's trying to be clever.
    She reaches into her satchel and pulls out what looks like a SMALL ARMORED BALL. She taps on it. The ball opens, revealing THE CUTEST FURRY FACE YOU HAVE EVER SEEN. This is TUK-TUK, half pill-bug, half puppy.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Alright, Tuk-Tuk, let's show 'em what clever really looks like.
    TUK-TUK turns back into a ball and rolls down the chamber hallway, triggering BOOBY TRAPS: swinging nets spring up, designed to trap intruders. But Tuk-Tuk rolls under the nets unscathed. Tuk-Tuk unfurls and walks down the hallway, but gets distracted by a passing BUG.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Tuk-Tuk! Come on. Focus.
    Tuk-Tuk obliges and stays on task.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Thank you.
    Raya crawls safely under the nets behind Tuk-Tuk.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Hey, bud. That was awesome. Gimme some shell.
    Tuk-Tuk tries to high-five her, but ends up rolling over onto his back.
    YOUNG RAYA
    (flips Tuk-Tuk back over)
    I gotcha.
    Raya comes to a large circular door and unlocks it. SEQ 123 - RITE OF PASSAGE

INT. CHAMBER OF THE DRAGON GEM - CONTINUOUS
    Raya takes off her shoes and leaves them at the doorway as she steps into the inner chamber of the temple. GLOWING FLOWERS light the way as, underfoot, a stream of water flows AGAINST GRAVITY up some steps. Raya looks around, sensing the MAGIC of the place. She steps into the open room to see: THE DRAGON GEM It floats above a small pond in the middle of the room. It's a multi-faceted glowing orb, emanating a MAGIC ENERGY that's reflected in the glowing flowers and otherworldly light around it. Stepping stones lead across the pond towards the Gem. Young Raya heads for the Gem, then pauses -
    YOUNG RAYA
    (realizes)
    Wait a second... this feels too easy...
    She turns to see A GOLDEN MASKED WARRIOR standing between her and the Gem.
    YOUNG RAYA
    (humored)
    Chief Benja. Look, I know it's your job to try and stop me, but you won't.
    BENJA
    Don't mistake spirit for skill, young one. I promise you will not set foot on the Dragon Gem's inner circle. Not even a toe.
    YOUNG RAYA
    You might want to take out that blade. You're gonna need it.
    BENJA
    Not today.
    The Masked Warrior detaches his sword from his belt, but doesn't remove it from its sheathe. Raya attacks. THEY FIGHT - it's fun, athletic. They're both highly skilled, but Benja is clearly the superior fighter. He disarms her Raya and puts her on point. With the tip of his sheathed sword inches away from her face, he then...
    BENJA
    BOOP.
    ... "boops" her on the nose with it. He removes his mask, revealing BENJA, Raya's father.
    BENJA
    Like I said, not one foot on the inner circle. You lost, Raya.
    YOUNG RAYA
    (smug)
    Did I?
    The Masked Warrior looks down to see that Raya has her toe touching the Gem's inner circle platform.
    BENJA
    (with seeming pride)
    Raya...
    (but in reality)
    ... I probably should have said two feet.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Hey. Don't beat yourself up too much, Chief Benja. You gave it your best.
    BENJA
    I won't. And it's either father or ba to you.
    (smiles)
    You did good, dewdrop.
    (with great affection)
    You passed the test.
    He gestures for her to step onto the Gem's circle. Raya takes a breath and does - it's a moment she's been working towards her whole life. Raya is transfixed by the Gem's brilliance. Her cockiness falls away as she's caught up in its magic.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Wow. The spirit of Sisu.
    Benja smiles - he's been waiting for this moment his whole life too. He approaches the Gem and kneels, Raya follows suit. She looks, entranced, at the GLOWING WATER DROPLETS spiraling around and above the Gem.
    BENJA
    For generations, our family has sworn to protect the gem. Today, you will join that legacy.
    Raya's bows as Benja scoops up water with his hands and pours it on her. It's a sacred, intimate ceremony. As the water trickles down her face, to Raya's amazement the droplets start to GLOW and float all around her, joining the droplets encircling the Gem.
    BENJA
    Raya, Princess of Heart, my daughter. You are now a Guardian of the Dragon Gem.
    Benja looks at his daughter with pride, as Raya accepts this new responsibility. He puts an arm around her as she leans her head on his shoulder. This is everything she's ever wanted. SEQ 126 - DAD'S WISDOM

EXT. HEART PALACE - DAY
    A MONTAGE of life in Heart. Cranes elegantly glide above Heart's temple. Small fantastical critters scurry across branches. A hand delicately places flowers into a spirit house. Life here is peaceful and good.

INT. PALACE HALLWAY - DAY
    Benja and Raya walk down the palace hallways. Raya walks a few steps ahead of him, throwing strikes and kicks, swept up in an imaginary fight.
    BENJA
    Well, someone's excited.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Anyone hoping to steal the dragon gem now has to face the fury of the TWO baddest blades in all the lands.
    BENJA
    (confidentially)
    I'm glad you feel prepared, dewdrop, because I have something important to tell you - the other lands... they're on their way here as we speak.
    YOUNG RAYA
    They are?
    Benja nods.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Okay, OKAY, we can do this. I'm ready. I know exactly how we'll stop them.
    BENJA
    (unconvinced)
    Really? Tell me what you know about the other lands.
    IMAGES SLAM ONTO SCREEN. Zoom into the desert region of Kumandra and a TAIL MERCENARY sharpening a sharp blade...
    YOUNG RAYA (V.O.)
    First: Tail. A sweltering desert with sneaky mercenaries who fight dirty.
    The Tail Mercenary slashes at camera. Zoom into the port-city of Kumandra and a Talon Merchant juggling fruit.
    YOUNG RAYA (V.O.)
    Second: Talon. A floating market famous for fast deals and fighters with even faster hands.
    A TALON MERCHANT tosses the fruit and slices them in the air with a pair of knives. On the snow-covered mountains of Spine, we see an army of LARGE BARBARIANS.
    YOUNG RAYA (V.O.)
    Third: Spine. A frigid, bamboo forest guarded by exceptionally large warriors and their giant axes.
    A shot of the WARRIORS OF FANG.
    YOUNG RAYA (V.O.)
    Fourth: Fang, our fiercest enemy. A nation protected by angry assassins... and their even angrier cats.
    Reveal the angry cat in one of their arms.
    CATS (VOICED BY RAYA)
    Hisss!
    The cat swipes at camera as...

INT. KITCHEN - DAY.
    Back to reality, Tuk-Tuk hisses like the cat to compliment Raya's story as... Raya and Benja enter the kitchen.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Okay, so we're gonna need crossbows. And catapults. Ooo, what about flaming catapults?
    Benja walks over to a soup pot...
    BENJA
    (adds ingredients)
    Or... how about - Shrimp paste from Tail, lemongrass from Talon, Bamboo shoots from Spine, chilis from Fang, and palm sugar from Heart.
    YOUNG RAYA
    (confused)
    We'll poison them?
    BENJA
    No, we're not going poison them and we're not going to fight them. We're going to share a meal with them.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Wait, what?
    BENJA
    I invited them.
    Benja hands her a bowl of soup.
    YOUNG RAYA
    But they're our enemies.
    BENJA
    They're only our enemies because they think the dragon gem magically brings us prosperity.
    YOUNG RAYA
    That's ridiculous. It doesn't do that.
    BENJA
    They assume it does just like we assume things about them.
    (offers a bowl of soup)
    Raya, there's a reason why each land is named after a part of the dragon. We were once unified harmoniously as one. Kumandra.
    YOUNG RAYA
    That's ancient history, ba.
    BENJA
    But it doesn't have to be. Listen, if we don't stop and learn to trust one another again, it's only a matter of time before we tear each other apart. This isn't the world I want you to live in.
    Raya nods.
    BENJA
    I believe that we can be Kumandra again. But someone has to take the first step. Trust me.
    SEQ. 130 - BUILDING BRIDGES

EXT. BRIDGE - NEW DAY
    Raya and Benja stare at an armada of different clans. We see the flags and unamused faces of the five different nations.
    YOUNG RAYA
    (whispers)
    Thing's look a little tense, ba.
    BENJA
    Don't worry. I'm gonna open with a joke.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Please, don't.
    BENJA
    I'm kidding, I'm kidding.
    Benja steps forward.
    BENJA
    People of Tail, Talon, Spine, and Fang, welcome to Heart. For far too long we have been enemies. But today is a new day. Today, we can be Kumandra once more.
    Benja gestures, inviting them to cross the bridge, but no one moves.
    TAIL CHIEF
    (extra-paranoid)
    Nice speech, Chief Benja, but why'd you really bring us here? Are you gonna rob us?
    DANG HAI (CHIEF OF TALON)
    (slightly drunk)
    Why would he need to rob us? The land of Heart already has everything.
    SPINE CHIEF
    It's easy to pontificate on Kumandra when you hold the mightiest weapon in all the lands.
    BENJA
    The gem's not a weapon, it's a sacred relic.
    Raya looks around and sees all the angry voices shouting from the crowds. Her eyes catch NAMAARI's (also 12, the only other kid in this army of angry adults). They share a smile as all the adults argue away. Raya makes a decision and steps forward, gives a respectful bow before speaking.
    YOUNG RAYA
    I have something to say...
    The crowds hushes...
    YOUNG RAYA
    Who's hungry?
    No one in the crowd responds... except for one hand raises, a LANKY SPINE WARRIOR from the congregation of Spine. His fellow warriors eye-shame him into lowering it. Namaari giggles at him. She looks up at her mother, VIRANA (Queen of Fang), asking for permission to approach.
    VIRANA
    (whispers)
    Go ahead. It's alright.
    Namaari walks to Raya.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    I'm Namaari. Of Fang.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Hi Namaari, I'm Raya.
    Raya notices Namaari's necklace.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Is that Sisu?!
    (embarrassed)
    Sorry. I might be a little bit of a dragon nerd.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    Hey. I'm the one wearing the Sisu fan-necklace.
    The girls are clearly cut from the same cloth. Raya invites Namaari into the palace.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Come on. Have you eaten yet?
    The two girls follow each other over the bridge into the palace as Benja smiles, proud of his daughter. The sight of these two girls connecting lowers everyone's defenses, and the rest of the clans, too, cross the bridge. SEQ. 132 - DRAGON NERDS

INT. PALACE - NIGHT
    The interior of the palace. It's crowded. No one's talking. Everyone's giving each other some major side-eye. Focus shifts to Young Raya and Namaari who are hanging out at the edge of the room. Tuk Tuk reaches to nibble at a skewer of food just as Raya picks it up.
    YOUNG RAYA
    (mid-laugh)
    Seriously? Your mom actually said that? Awkward.
    Namaari laughs in acknowledgment.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Okay, next question - hand-to-hand or swords?
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    (duh)
    Blades all day.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Right?
    Kumandran fist-bump.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    Okay... dressy or casual?
    YOUNG RAYA
    Only a monster would choose to wear this outfit on the regular.
    Raya looks around for inspiration for her next question, she sees their food.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Rice or stew?
    Namaari however goes silent.
    YOUNG RAYA
    I didn't think that'd stump you.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    This is actually one of the first times I've had rice in a while.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Really?
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    Fang may look nice on the outside, but we have some pretty big holes on the inside.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Oh.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    Sorry, didn't mean to bring it down. So where were we? We both have single parents who are terrible at telling jokes, we're both warrior-women who despise uncomfortable formal wear -
    YOUNG RAYA
    - AND we're both Sisu super fans.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    (hushed)
    You know, Fang legend says she's still out there.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Sisu? You're kidding, right?
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    Wanna see something?
    Young Namaari looks around. No one is paying attention to them. She pulls out a scroll. She handles it gently with reverence.
    YOUNG RAYA
    (in awe)
    Are you supposed to have that?
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    (duh)
    No.
    Namaari opens the scroll, revealing an intricate design of Sisu and the Druun.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    According to this, after the Mighty Sisu blasted away all the druun, she fell into the water and floated downstream. Legends say she's now sleeping at the river's end.
    Tuk Tuk crawls onto the scroll and looks at the design with the girls.
    YOUNG RAYA
    But which river? There's like hundreds.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    I don't know. But if we could find it, could you imagine? A dragon back in the world? Things could be so much better.
    YOUNG RAYA
    (looks at her dad)
    Yeah, maybe we really could be Kumandra again.
    Namaari makes a decision. She takes off her necklace and hands it to Raya.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    Here.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Whoa. Really?
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    From one dragon nerd to another.
    Raya looks at the pendant and back at Namaari, gets an idea.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Hey. Come with me, dep la. I wanna show you something.
    The girls stand to leave. Tuk-Tuk takes a bite of food, then follows Raya. SEQ. 150 - BETRAYED

INT. DRAGON TEMPLE - NIGHT
    Young Raya and Namaari enter the inner chamber. Tuk-Tuk waits by the entrance, watching them.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    (sees the gem, in awe)
    The spirit of Sisu. I can feel it.
    Raya smiles, happy she has a pal to share this with.
    YOUNG RAYA
    It's the last bit of dragon magic left in the whole world.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    I see why Heart guards it so closely. Thank you, dep la. You've been very helpful.
    Namaari suddenly strikes Raya, sending her to the ground. She looks on in shock at Namaari.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    In a different world, maybe we coulda been friends. But I have to do what's right for Fang.
    Namaari goes for the Gem, but Raya leaps in front of her. They start fighting. Seeing that Raya's in trouble, Tuk-Tuk rolls in to help. He bumps into Namaari's ankle, but she scoots him away. Tuk- Tuk shakes it off, angry. This distracts Namaari just long enough for Raya to strike, knocking her to the ground. However, Namaari isn't worried at all. Instead she smiles and shoots a firework up through the temple opening.

INT. PALACE - DAY
    Benja is speaking to VIRANA, the Fang Queen.
    BENJA
    Chief Virana, I'm so glad Fang accepted our invitation.
    The firework explodes in the night sky. Everyone looks up. The congregation of Fang immediately begins moving out towards the Gem temple. Benja looks back to the Fang Queen to discover... she's gone.

INT. DRAGON TEMPLE - NIGHT
    As Namaari and Raya continue to fight...
    YOUNG RAYA
    There is no way you're taking Sisu's Gem.
    Namaari steps away from Raya towards the chamber doors.
    YOUNG NAMAARI
    Sorry. It's Fang's now.
    Suddenly, the room fills up with Fang soldiers. Raya steps back, she's the only thing between Fang and the gem. Tuk-Tuk climbs up on Raya's shoulder, frightened. Raya bravely squares up against the Fang forces, until - SWOOSH!!! Benja repels into the room from above and quickly dispatches a dozen different adversaries. His sword turns into a cool grappling whip which he uses to drive everyone back.
    BENJA
    You will not set foot on the Dragon Gem's inner circle.
    A giant smile crosses Raya's face. Her dad is indeed the baddest blade in all of Kumandra. But then...
    FEMALE SPINE WARRIOR (O.S)
    What's going on?
    SPINE CHIEF (O.S.)
    What is this?
    The other armies from Tail, Talon, and Spine begin to shuffle into the room. Suddenly they all stop and see the gem for the first time. They're in awe.
    FEMALE SPINE WARRIOR
    Fang's making a play for the Gem!
    SPINE CHIEF
    No! Spine should have the gem!
    TAIL CHIEF
    Not if we get to it first!
    Everyone pulls out their weapons. This is going to be a blood bath. Benja sees Raya in the reflection of his sword as she raises her fists to help defend the Gem. He makes a decision.
    BENJA
    Listen to me!
    Everyone has their weapons raised -
    BENJA
    We have a choice. We can tear each other apart, or we can come together and build a better world. It's not too late. I still believe we can be Kumandra again...
    Benja sheathes his sword. Did it work? Suddenly, an arrow strikes Benja in the leg. As he sinks, everyone rushes in.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Ba!
    Raya runs to Benja's side as... Hands grabs onto the gem, it gets tossed around until - KRSHH! The Gem crashes to the ground, breaking into five pieces. But before anyone can react - BOOM! The ground shakes, the water in the chamber recedes, the floor opens up. From the broken Earth, A DRUUN emerges.
    BENJA
    Druun...
    The ARCHER shoots an arrow at the creature, but it goes right through the Druun, leaving him unscathed. The Druun immediately turns the archer to stone, then duplicates. The Druun turns toward Benja and Raya. Benja quickly rushes to grab one of the gem pieces and holds it up... repelling the Druun back momentarily. There's a mad scramble as the other four gem pieces get snatched up.
    YOUNG RAYA
    No!
    Raya grabs her father, pulling him out of the fray.
    YOUNG RAYA
    (runs up)
    Ba! Come on! We have to go!
    A Druun pursues after them, but touches water and recoils!
    BENJA
    (realizing)
    They're repelled by water.
    (to everyone)
    Hurry! Get to the river!
    SEQ. 160 - BROKEN HEART

EXT. HEART BRIDGE - DAY
    Heart is plunged into chaos with people fleeing. Raya escapes with Benja and Tuk-Tuk over the bridge. But it's slow going -- Benja is badly hurt and they're constantly shoved aside by others trying to save themselves. Benja's leg gives out from under him and he falls.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Ba! Get up! Come on. Please, we have to keep moving. Get up.
    He looks ahead, the distance is too far for him to go. The bridge SHAKES again. Benja sees a Druun approaching.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Please, ba! We don't have time. Look. Stand up! I'll help you.
    BENJA
    Raya, you have to listen. You are the Guardian of the Dragon Gem.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Ba, why are you saying this?
    Benja pulls out the broken gem shard.
    BENJA
    There's still light in this. There's still hope.
    YOUNG RAYA
    No, we can make it together. You're okay...
    BENJA
    (hands her the gem)
    Raya, don't give up on them.
    Benja hands Raya the gem. He pulls her in close, then kisses her on the forehead.
    BENJA
    I love you, my dewdrop.
    YOUNG RAYA
    Ba?
    Benja pushes Raya off the bridge into the water just as...
    YOUNG RAYA
    NO!
    ... a druun passes through her father, turning him to stone.. As the current carries her away, Raya watches her father's unmoving silhouette on the bridge.
    YOUNG RAYA
    ...Ba!
    ACT 2A SEQ. 180 - SEARCH FOR THE LAST DRAGON Chyron: TAIL - SIX YEARS LATER

EXT. TAIL DESERT - DAY
    A LONE RIDER on a LARGE WHEEL tears across the desert. On her saddlebag is BENJA'S SWORD. Suddenly she spots something on the smokey horizon, the silhouette of three different people. She draws her sword. As they near, she discovers... It's only a few people who've been turned to stone. She relaxes.

EXT. TAIL OUTSKIRTS - DAY
    The lone rider comes to a stop. She pulls her mask down - it's Raya. She looks down, knocks on Tuk-Tuk's shell - He unfurls as... Raya takes out the ANCIENT SCROLL, comparing what she's sees to what's on it. Raya lowers the scroll, revealing the canyon below. The river she's been following is now a trickle leading into a shipwreck.
    RAYA
    (sigh)
    Please let this be it.
    She begins to drift out of frame.
    RAYA
    (knocks on the ball)
    Whoa, what are you doing you big, fur bug? Hey buddy - focus. Eyes forward, Tuk-Tuk.
    Tuk-Tuk turns back to the cliffside.
    RAYA
    Good boy! You're so easily distracted.
    Just then, a DRUUN attacks! Raya and Tuk-Tuk fall back. Raya scrambles for her satchel. Just as the Druun closes in, Raya pulls out her gem shard and holds it up, scaring the Druun off. She turns around to find Tuk-Tuk immobile on his back, looking at her helplessly.
    RAYA
    (flipping him back over)
    You're getting a little too big for this, bud.
    SEQ. 215 - AROUND THE RIVERBEND

EXT. DRIED UP OCEAN BASIN - DAY
    Raya and Tuk-Tuk follow the river, which has now gone down to a small trickle. It flows into an old wrecked ship, surrounded by old whale bones, trash, etc.
    RAYA
    (to Tuk-Tuk)
    Six years of searching and we end up at a literal shipwreck. That's not a bad sign, is it?
    Raya approaches the wreck and enters it. Tuk-Tuk tries to follow but can't fit into the opening.
    TUK-TUK
    Hrmph.

INT. SHIP WRECKAGE - DAY
    Raya enters the derelict ship. She follows the tiny trickle on the ground. The trickle leads her to a sheer wall of loose rock and debris where the water-stream disappears into a hole underneath it. SEQ. 217 - ENTER THE DRAGON There's no way for Raya to get to the other side. Raya rummages around her satchel, pulls out a bowl. She places it on the ground and fills it with rice. She holds the dragon pendant in her hands.
    RAYA
    Sisudatu... I don't know if you're listening. I've searched every river to find you. And now I'm here at the very last one. Look, there's not a lot of us left and we really... we really need your help. If I can be honest, I really need your help. I made a mistake. I trusted someone I shouldn't have. And now the world's broken.
    (a beat)
    Sisudatu, I just really... really want my ba back. Please.
    She takes a deep breath.
    RAYA
    (deep breath)
    Okay. Here goes everything.
    Raya raises a vial of water to her head and bows. She pours the water over the pendant in the bowl...
    RAYA
    (chants with reverence)
    Suva de dra sim Mandra de dra lim Bavaa de dra Tomben.
    She pours the last of the water from the bottle, and raises the bottle to her head again. Raya sits in anticipated silence, but nothing seems to happen. However, unbeknownst to her, the stream behind her begins to flow backwards. Water droplets rise out of the stream and swirl in the air. Tuk-Tuk sees this from the outside entrance, as he drinks from a puddle. Tuk-Tuk starts "barking" to get Raya's attention.
    RAYA
    (to Tuk Tuk)
    I know, buddy, I haven't forgot -
    Raya now sees the floating water droplets which now are coming together to magically form... SISU!
    SISU
    (inside a dust cloud)
    Where am I? Pengu? Amba? Pranee? Are ya here?
    Seeing Sisu's silhouette, Raya bows.
    RAYA
    (bowing)
    Oh Mighty Sisu -
    SISU
    Who said that?
    Sisu turns, her mighty tail swings out and clobbers the bowing Raya. Sisu steps out of the dust-cloud. We finally see her in her mighty glory.
    SISU
    Hello? Hello?
    RAYA (O.S.)
    (muffled)
    Mmf-mph!!
    Sisu looks down and finds Raya awkwardly collapsed in a heap under her, perhaps tangled up in her own cape.
    SISU
    Ooo, I'm sorry, I didn't see ya there.
    (picks Raya up)
    Not too bad. Just a little dusty. Let me get that for you.
    Raya and Sisu finally make eye-contact.
    RAYA
    (eyes widen)
    Sisu. You are... Sisu!
    SISU
    And you're... people. What's your name?
    RAYA
    Raya. I'm Raya.
    SISU
    And you're NOT made of stone, which means...
    Both women squeal in celebration!
    SISU
    It worked!
    RAYA
    It worked!
    SISU
    We did it! Ya hear that, Pengu? It worked! I didn't mess it up!
    (notices Raya's bag)
    Is that food?
    (drops Raya)
    I was so focused on saving the world, I forgot to have breakfast today.
    RAYA
    Today? When exactly do you think "today" is?
    SISU
    Tuesday.
    (takes bite of food)
    Ugh! I mean... Mmm. What is this delightful culinary treat?
    RAYA
    It's jackfruit jerky. I dried it myself.
    SISU
    Well, compliments to the chef.
    (offers jerky to Tuk-Tuk)
    Wanna finish this, skippy?
    Sisu offers the jerky to Tuk-Tuk, but he refuses to eat it.
    RAYA
    Uh, Sisu, there are a few things I need to catch you up on...
    SISU
    Oh yeah?

EXT. THE BOAT - CONTINUOUS
    Sisu reaction.
    SISU (O.S.)
    You broke it!?!
    Birds fly.

INT. THE BOAT - CONTINUOUS
    SISU
    Oh, oh, oh my. Oh, this is bad. This is bad. I've been asleep for 500 years, you brought back the druun, and none of my brothers and sisters came back? Why didn't they come back?
    RAYA
    I... don't know.
    SISU
    Also you broke the gem...
    RAYA
    I still have a big chunk of it though.
    SISU
    Is that supposed to make me feel better? If you lost a puppy and I said "Well we still have a big chunk of it," would that make you feel better?
    RAYA
    Can't you just make another one?
    SISU
    No, I can't just make another one.
    RAYA
    But you're a dragon.
    SISU
    I'm gonna be real with you, alright? I'm not like the best dragon. You know?
    RAYA
    But you saved the world.
    SISU
    I did do that. That's true. But... have you ever done like a group project, but there's like that one kid who didn't pitch in as much but still ended up with the same grade? Yeah... I wasn't the one who actually made the gem, I just... turned it in.
    Sisu picks up the gem shard and immediately starts glowing.
    RAYA
    Whoa, you're glowing.
    SISU
    Oh, thank you, I use aloe and river slime to maintain my--
    RAYA
    No, no-- look.
    Sisu looks at herself.
    SISU
    This was my little sister Amba's magic. I got the glow!
    RAYA
    Your little sister's magic?
    SISU
    Yeah, every dragon has an unique magic.
    RAYA
    Okay, what's yours?
    SISU
    I'm a really strong swimmer!
    RAYA
    (processing)
    Wait wait, you touched this gem piece and it gave you powers. You know what this means, right?
    SISU
    I no longer need a nightlight?
    RAYA
    What? No, you're still connected to the gem's magic. And that means you can still use it to save the world. If we get all the other gem pieces,
    RAYA
    You can reassemble it and -
    SISU
    I can reassemble it and -
    Sisu looks at the scroll, sees herself looking awesome.
    RAYA
    (leading)
    SISU
    (catches on)
    Boom the druun away! Boom the druun away!
    RAYA
    And bring my ba back?
    SISU
    And bring ALL of Kumandra back.
    SEQ. 219 - NAMAARI ON THE HUNT

EXT. TAIL DESERT - DAY
    An army of Serlots (oversized battle cats) charge through with soldiers from Fang riding them. Once the dust settles, a single Serlot returns into frame. A hand reaches down to pick up a shiny object in the sand - Raya's hairpin. REVEAL: Teenage NAMAARI (taller, stronger, angrier). She is with four other Fang Soldiers.
    WAHN
    Princess Namaari, the Tail-lands are infested with Druun. Benja's daughter is as good as stone out here. Retrieving some useless dragon scroll isn't worth the risk.
    Namaari drops Wahn with a leg sweep.
    NAMAARI
    Anyone else want to question why we're out here?
    Assembled group is speechless. The Serlot army charges forward, following Tuk-Tuk's tracks to the wrecked ship. It looks like Raya is gonna get caught, however... In the background, the silhouette of Raya and Sisu ride away on Tuk-Tuk in the distance. SEQ. 222 - TAIL RUINS

EXT. TAIL RUINS - DAY
    RAYA
    Okay, so here's the sitch -
    THE KUMANDRAN MAP SLAMS ONTO SCREEN.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    After the gem broke, each piece was taken by one of the chiefs of the five lands. Fang -
    A SPLITSCREEN SHOWING THE FANG CHIEF HOLDING A GEM SHARD (Namaari stands next to her) slams onto the far-left of the screen.
    RAYA
    Heart -
    ANOTHER SPLITSCREEN SHOWING RAYA HOLDING A SHARD NEXT TO TUK TUK slams in next.
    RAYA
    Spine -
    ANOTHER SPLITSCREEN SHOWING TONG WITH A GEM PIECE
    RAYA
    Talon -
    A SPLITSCREEN SHOWING DANG HAI WITH A GEM SHARD
    RAYA
    - and Tail...
    A FINAL SPITSCREEN SHOWING THE TAIL CHIEF WITH A GEM SHARD BACK TO REALITY.
    RAYA
    ... where we are now.
    Raya's stands in front of an impressive structure that's now the Tail Chief's home. CU on Sisu's face.
    SISU
    Wow, so many questions. First one - Why am I wearing this?
    Pull back to reveal Sisu dressed exactly like Raya.
    RAYA
    Well, we don't want to attract attention.
    Raya and Sisu look up at the old Tail Ruins.
    SISU
    (looks at the hat)
    Oh, you definitely chose the right hat for that.
    (walks forward)
    So what makes you think the Tail Chief's here?
    Sisu hits a trip wire, a spiky tree-trunk falls in her direction. Raya dives, pushes Sisu out of the way as the tree trunk crashes down where she once stood.
    RAYA
    Because this place didn't just boobytrap itself.

INT. THE TAIL DRAGON TEMPLE - DAY
    Raya and Sisu carefully work their way through the temple.
    SISU
    This doesn't make sense. None of this would stop a druun.
    RAYA
    It's not to stop druun. It's to stop people.
    SISU
    Hm...
    They look down hallway and see an intricate array of trip- lines. Raya carefully works her way through it. She looks back at Sisu who quickly and smoothly flies through the obstacle course without any problem. Sisu shoots Raya a smile. Raya's blown away by what she's just seen.
    SISU
    What? Why are you looking at me like that?
    RAYA
    Uh... nothing. Just not used to seeing dragons.
    SISU
    Impressed, huh? Wait till you see my backstroke. I'm wicked when I hit that liquid. I got water-skills that kill. I slaughter when I hit the water. I'm like... really good at swimming. Through rhyme. I was trying to make... that I was a really good swimmer... I'm a good swimmer... Is basically what I'm saying...
    RAYA
    Okay, we need to keep going.
    Raya and Sisu round another dark corner.
    SISU
    (loudly, scaring Raya)
    Oh no!
    RAYA
    (concerned)
    What? What is it?
    SISU
    We forgot to bring a gift for the Tail Chief.
    RAYA
    I'm sorry, a gift?
    SISU
    Yeah. A gift says "you can trust me, can I trust you?"
    A bug falls on Sisu's nose.
    SISU
    Aw, hey there little fella! Oh, this beetle's got a booty!
    RAYA
    Careful! It's a Toot N Boom!
    SISU
    Why is it called a--
    Bug farts... Raya tackles Sisu, as it explodes.
    SISU
    Got it. Noted. Makes sense.
    Raya looks up and sees a hallway full of bugs.
    SISU
    You have to admit though, these bug booties are kinda cute.
    They inch their way through.

INT. TAIL RUINS INMOST CHAMBER - MOMENTS LATER
    Raya and Sisu enter a chamber. There, they find a floating platform with a hollowed out tree at the center. Inside it is a skeleton holding a gem shard.
    RAYA
    I'd say we found the Tail Chief.
    SISU
    What happened to her?
    RAYA
    From the looks of it, she was hoarding the gem and became a victim of her own traps.
    SISU
    Well, you got to admire her commitment.
    They look at the missing bridge.
    RAYA
    Okay, hold on.
    Sisu grabs Raya's shoulders. Raya uses her sword to swing them over to the other side, but suddenly they stop mid-swing. They both look back and they see that's Sisu's hind-legs haven't left the ledge.
    SISU
    Oh, we were doing a jumpy thing. So sorry. My bad. I get it now. I'm with it.
    Sisu jumps and propels them to the other side. They land on the other side. Sisu reaches for the gem.
    RAYA
    Sisu? Don't.
    Raya points out the trip wire that runs from the skeleton to several pit-doors on the ceiling. Raya examines the booby-trap and does an "Indiana Jones" style switch off to get the gem without triggering the traps. It's tense.
    RAYA
    Phew.
    (hands Sisu the gem)
    Two down, three to go.
    The gem lands in Sisu's hand and suddenly - poof - she's a person.
    SISU-HUMAN
    I just shape-changed! Into people!
    RAYA
    Dragons can do that?
    SISU-HUMAN
    This was my sister Pranee's thing!
    Sisu marches around weirdly.
    SISU-HUMAN
    (plays around)
    Look at my people arms and my people face! Look at how close my butt is to my head. Now that you don't have to hide me, getting the rest of the gems is gonna be a breeze!
    RAYA
    Yeah well this one was easy, but the rest of them are being held by a bunch of no-good binturis.
    NAMAARI (O.S.)
    Binturi? That's not a very nice way to describe an old friend.
    Raya looks over to the entrance way and finds Namaari and her soldiers standing there.
    RAYA
    Namaari.
    NAMAARI
    What's dripping, dep la? Oh, I see you finally made a new friend. And here I was worried you were gonna end up becoming a cat lady. Like me.
    Namaari's Serlots (Felines of Unusual Size) stroll into the chamber.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Something tells me you're not besties?
    NAMAARI
    Stealing dragon gem pieces, are we? Why?
    RAYA
    What can I say? Bling is my thing.
    NAMAARI
    I gotta admit, Raya - until a few months ago I thought you were stone, but then someone stole Fang's dragon scroll -
    RAYA
    Oh, is that why you're chasing me? And here I thought it was because you missed me.
    Raya throws back Namaari her dragon scroll. Namaari catches it, face still looks severe.
    NAMAARI
    (picks it up)
    Are you really looking for Sisu? What are you? Twelve?
    RAYA
    I actually was looking for Sisu. Ooh, and guess what? I found her.
    Sisu looks at Raya, are you serious? Namaari can't hide the fact that she's moved. Really?
    RAYA
    Say hi, Sisu!
    SISU-HUMAN
    HI! It's very nice to meet you. And I love your hair - and your cats'... hair.
    NAMAARI
    (unamused)
    Take them.
    Namaari's people raise their crossbows. Raya quickly reacts, kicks the trip wire. Traps go off. The room begins to fill with sand. A ton of it dumps directly on Namaari and her feline army. Raya scoops up Sisu and swings her over to the other side.
    RAYA
    Run!
    Sisu tries to run, but with four legs.
    RAYA
    Not like that. Two legs!
    SISU-HUMAN
    Right!
    Raya and Sisu run past Namaari and her people. Namaari and her people unbury themselves and start chasing them. Raya looks forward, sees the Toot N Boom alley and begins agitating them to make them explode.

EXT. TAIL RUINS - CONTINUOUS
    Raya and Sisu burst out of the ruins and leap onto Tuk-Tuk.
    RAYA
    Tuk Tuk, roll!
    SEQ. 224 - ESCAPE ON TUK-TUK

EXT. SLOT CANYONS - DAY
    Raya and Sisu blaze outta there on Tuk-Tuk's back through the slot canyons towards town. They quickly barrel toward a low hanging rock.
    RAYA
    Jump!
    They both jump off of Tuk Tuk, narrowly dodge the rock, and land back on Tuk Tuk.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Who was that girl?
    RAYA
    That's Namaari. She's the backstabbing binturi that broke the world
    Sisu looks back.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Wow, those cats are really fast, huh?
    Raya looks back and sees that Namaari and her soldiers are all now chasing them with their Serlots. Raya looks ahead and notices a boat docked in a port. An idea crosses her mind.
    RAYA
    What do cats and Druun have in common?
    SISU-HUMAN
    (guessing)
    Um... they have no... souls!
    RAYA
    (correction)
    AND they both hate water.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Oh...
    RAYA
    Hold on!
    They leap into the water. Frustrated at being outmaneuvered. Namaari reroutes her soldiers in pursuit. SEQ. 225 - BOUN'S SHRIMP BOAT

INT. SHRIMP BOAT - DAY
    Raya, Tuk-Tuk, and Sisu leap onto the shrimp ship.
    RAYA
    Hello?! Is anybody here?
    BOUN (10) suddenly pops up behind Raya and Sisu, shoves chairs under them, throws a pop-up table in front of them, and slides up with a napkin over his fore-arm.
    BOUN
    Welcome to the world famous Shrimp- orium. My name is Boun, I'll be your server today. Would you like to hear our daily specials?
    SISU-HUMAN
    Yes please!
    BOUN
    We got shrimp. We got congee. We got a shrimp congee that won't quit.
    RAYA
    The captain! Where is the captain?
    BOUN
    Lemme go get him!
    (he walks to the other side of the table)
    What's up, my new customers, I'm Captain Boun, the owner, chef, and Chief Financial Officer of the Shrimp-orium. How can I help you?
    Boun starts dancing.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Well, I'm Sisu and -
    Raya looks over the side of the ship, sees Serlots nearing.
    RAYA
    And we need to get to Talon. NOW.
    BOUN
    I'm sorry, the Shrimp-orium is not a water-taxi.
    Raya holds out blocks of jade in front of Boun, who nods.
    BOUN
    Toi! That's alotta jade!
    Raya pushes half of it his way.
    RAYA
    Half now, half when we arrive in Talon. Deal?
    He grabs the jade.
    BOUN
    Clasp onto your congee, today's special is--
    (smug)
    To-go.
    Tuk-Tuk is about to take a bite when his food is yanked away. With a great flourish, Boun pushes the boat away with a long pole. But it floats at a snail's pace. Raya sees Namaari and her Serlots in the distance, approaching fast.
    RAYA
    Uh... Captain Boun? Does this thing go any faster?
    BOUN
    Whoa, you didn't tell me Fang was after you! This is gonna cost you extra!
    SISU-HUMAN
    Don't worry, I got it!
    Sisu leaps into the water, and transforms back into a dragon.
    BOUN
    What is she doing?
    SISU grabs the bottom of the boat and starts kicking her legs. As she does, the shrimp-ship starts moving down the river at a steady speed.
    BOUN
    What is happening?
    RAYA
    My friend's a really strong swimmer?
    Namaari and her Serlots reach the riverbank. They watch as the boat motors away.
    RAYA
    (mockingly)
    Bye bye, binturi!
    Namaari seethes.
    FANG OFFICER
    Princess Namaari. If they're after gem pieces, their next stop would be Talon.
    NAMAARI
    We're not following them to Talon. We're going back to Fang. I need to speak with Chief Virana.
    SEQ. 227 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU

EXT. KUMANDRAN RIVER - ESTABLISHING - DAY
    The shrimp boat steadily floats down the murky waters of the Kumandran river. Sisu meanwhile enjoys swimming alongside the ship. She dives deep into the water and effortlessly glides through the fish and vegetation in the riverbed, taking in what she's missed out on for the past few centuries.

EXT. BOUN'S SHRIMP BOAT - DAY
    Raya leans over the side of the boat, panicking that Sisu has disappeared below the water's surface.
    RAYA
    Sisu? Sisu??
    Sisu resurfaces.
    SISU
    Ah...
    RAYA
    Please! Get out of there!
    SISU
    (continues to swim)
    I'm a water dragon. This is water. It's sorta my thing. You wanna come in?
    RAYA
    (whispers)
    Someone could see you.
    SISU
    Oh. Do you mean "Captain Pop and Lock" over there? What, are you scared he's gonna challenge me to a dance battle?
    Boun bangs on the pots and pans to make a beat. Raya awkwardly dances to cover her talking to Sisu off the side of the ship.
    RAYA
    Sisu, I saw people lose their minds over a dragon gem. Can you imagine what they'd do over an actual dragon? Look, we need you to make this all work.
    RAYA
    Until we have all the gems, you have to stay human. Please.
    SISU
    Wow. You've really got some trust issues.
    RAYA
    (sidebar response)
    Look, my father blindly trusted people and now he's stone.
    Sisu jumps onto the boat as a human.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Hey. We'll get your ba back. I got you, girl. Come on. Who's your dragon? I mean human. Because I'm gonna be human until - yeah, you get it.
    Bowls suddenly fall onto a table.
    BOUN
    Okay, who's hungry?
    SISU-HUMAN
    Ooo, I am!
    Boun ladles congee into each bowl.
    BOUN
    Two house specials!
    (spins a bottle of hot sauce in his hand)
    How spicy would you like it? Hot, hotter, or Boun-goes-the-dynamite?
    SISU-HUMAN
    Bring on the heat!
    RAYA
    Yeah, no, no... I don't think so.
    SISU-HUMAN
    What are you doing?
    RAYA
    (whispers)
    We don't know him. It could be poisoned.
    SISU-HUMAN
    (loudly)
    Why would he poison us?
    BOUN
    (offended)
    Yeah, why would I poison you??
    RAYA
    First, to get my jade purse. Second, to steal my sword. And third - I don't know - to kidnap my Tuk-Tuk.
    BOUN
    All good points, but if this is poison...
    (slurps congee)
    You're gonna die happy.
    RAYA
    Yeah, thanks but, we've got our own eats.
    Raya takes out her own jackfruit jerky and rips a piece off with her teeth. It's hard, leathery, not very good. Raya hands some to Sisu but finds her gulping down the congee.
    SISU-HUMAN
    This is delicious!
    (points at the food)
    By the way. Not. Poison.
    (heat hits her)
    But... It's hot - IT'S REALLY HOT! Water! Boun? Captain Boun? We need water on deck!
    SEQ. 229 - NAMAARI IN DRAGON GRAVEYARD

EXT. DRAGON GRAVEYARD - DAY
    Namaari and her soldiers ride through a field full of stone dragon. We clock Namaari's face. This moment has more meaning to her than the rest. Namaari stops and bows. SEQ. 229.5 - WHAT ARE DRUUN?

EXT. THE RIVER - EARLY EVENING
    CU on Raya as she stares at the purple glow and movement of druun ominously sweep through the trees on the shoreline. Tuk-Tuk's visibly shaking from seeing them, Raya pets his head to calm him down.
    RAYA
    I know buddy.
    BOUN
    You know, during the day, you can almost forget they're here, but at night...
    (clearly unnerved)
    This is why I never leave the boat.
    Raya clocks Boun's words. He might be verbose, but he's just a kid.
    RAYA
    You're a smart kid.
    BOUN
    What are druun anyways?
    SISU-HUMAN
    A plague born from human discord, they've always been here - waiting for a moment of weakness to attack. They're like the opposite of dragons, instead of bringing water and life to the world, they're like a relentless fire that consumes everything in its wake until there's nothing left except ash and stone.
    BOUN
    They took my family.
    Sisu takes flowers, walks to the edge of the boat, and drops petals into the river.
    SISU-HUMAN
    They took mine too.
    Boun joins Sisu, takes some flowers and does the same. Raya clocks Boun's sadness. She walks over, joins and casts one single flower into the river for her dad. It's a solemn yet unifying moment. The lights from Talon catches Boun's attention.
    BOUN
    Looks like we're here! So where are you guys headed after Talon? I might be headed there too.
    SEQ. 230 - TALON PORT

EXT. CITY OF TALON - ESTABLISHING - NIGHT
    Chyron: TALON
    BOUN
    I mean, for a fee, of course.
    RAYA (O.S.)
    Of course.
    Talon, a bustling port city built almost entirely on the water. Protected from Druun by a WALL on one end, and water on the other - Talon is one of the very few towns left in the land. It has the looks of a Southeast Asian Night Market and the energy of New York's night life... if Manhattan existed on sampan boats, that is.

EXT. SHRIMP BOAT - NIGHT
    Sisu admires the bright lights.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Wow. What a smart way to druun- proof your house - build right on the water. People of Talon are geniuses.
    RAYA
    Yeah, Talon may look nice... but it's a hotspot for pickpockets and con-artists.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Lucky for me, empty pockets!
    RAYA
    Okay, so here's the good news. I know where the gem piece is. The bad news...

INT. GANGSTER'S LAIR - FANTASY
    The camera zooms through Talon to the largest and most imposing building in the city. It zips by different groups of shady characters and up to a balcony.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    - it's being held by the notorious Chief of Talon, Dang Hai.
    The camera lands on DANG HAI, an extra-large kingpin with a Cthulu-shaped beard.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    What Dang Hai lacks in style, he makes up in mean.
    BACK TO REALITY.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Gotcha. Now we're just gonna have to turn up the charm. Let's go get him a gift!
    RAYA
    Sisu, I think maybe it's safer for you to stay here on the boat.
    SISU-HUMAN
    What?
    RAYA
    Without you we can't put the gem back together.
    SISU-HUMAN
    But I want to help.
    RAYA
    I know, and you will. By staying safe.
    Sisu reacts.
    RAYA
    I'll be back before you know it.
    Raya leaves. Off Sisu, frustrated.

EXT. TALON DOCK - CONTINUOUS
    Boun ties off the boat. Raya and Tuk-Tuk on the dock.
    BOUN
    If you see any hungry faces, send 'em my way.
    RAYA
    You got it, Captain.
    Raya peers towards the city. SEQ. 240 - CON-ARTISTS

EXT. TALON STREET - NIGHT
    Various shots of the lively night market: Endless varieties of delicious food being cooked, money exchanging hands, bright signs advertising wares, and lanterns being strung up across the market. Three ONGIS pop up from behind a merchant stand and watch Raya and Tuk-Tuk pass by. They deviously smile at one another - out of towners...
    RAYA
    Alright, there's Dang Hai's house. No detours until we score that dragon gem.
    Raya's eyes are focused on the top of the Talon Chief's home. Her ears however hear a BABY CRY. Raya turns and finds...
    RAYA
    Whoa. What in the -
    ... a lone baby sobbing in the middle of an alleyway. Raya looks up at the temple, she's tempted to keep going, but her human decency gets the best of her. She approaches the toddler.
    RAYA
    (struggles with decision)
    Uh...okay...
    Raya picks up the crying baby.
    RAYA
    Hey... baby, toddler, thing, whatever you're called. It's really late, what are you doing out here? Where are your parents?
    As Raya tries to console the baby, she turns to find...
    RAYA
    (calls out)
    Hey. Whose baby -
    ... the Ongis on top of Tuk-Tuk, pick-pocketing the gems. They have the gem shards in their hands.
    RAYA
    What? Ongis! Drop em!
    Caught, the baby HISSES, attacks Raya, and runs off with the Ongis.
    RAYA
    Really? A con-baby!

EXT. SHRIMP BOAT - CONTINUOUS
    Sisu is still perched on the side of Boun's boat, thinking.
    SISU-HUMAN
    (shakes head)
    This is giving me bad feels. Chief Dang Hai does not sound like someone you can smooth talk. Raya didn't even bring a gift.
    (makes a decision)
    That's it. I'm going shopping!
    Sisu starts marching off, then stops.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Oh wait... I don't have any money.
    BOUN
    You're an adult. You could just put it on credit.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Ooo, what's credit?
    BOUN
    It's kinda like a promise. You take what you want now and you promise you'll pay it back later.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Pay it back later... What an amazing concept! Thanks, Captain Boun!
    A MUSICAL BEAT drops as... SEQ. 250 - CHASE THROUGH TALON

EXT. TALON MARKET - NIGHT
    MONTAGE. To some fun "Saturday Night Fever'esque" beat, Sisu skips through town, sees all the shops. Sisu OOHs and AHHs as she helps herself to food and clothes...
    SISU-HUMAN
    I'll be buying this with credit. Ooo, Dang Hai's gonna love this. Credit, please. Oh, I like that. Uh, yeah. I'll be using credit. Yes. I love credit!
    Sisu's having a great time until -
    MALE MERCHANT 1
    (points at her)
    HEY! YOU!:
    MALE MERCHANT 2
    Are you going to pay for any of that?
    SISU-HUMAN
    Oh right, right. No, this is on credit. Yeah, I'm gonna pay you back later.
    MALE MERCHANT 2
    Pay us back later? We don't know you!
    FEMALE MERCHANT
    You have no credit here! Pay us right now!
    The different Vendors circle around her.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Now? I don't have anything, but... if I could find my girl Raya, she has a sword. Dried eats. Two Dragon Gem pieces.
    (realizes)
    No we don't. Whaaat? Who said that?
    MALE MERCHANT 2
    You better pay up, binturi!
    FEMALE MERCHANT
    This isn't a charity!
    MALE MERCHANT 2
    Who do you think you're stealing from?
    As the angry vendors close in on a beleaguered Sisu, a SWEET OLD WOMAN notices and comes to Sisu's rescue.
    DANG HU
    (slapping the Vendors' hands away)
    Nee, nee! Get away from her! Can't you see she's new in town?
    The merchants back off, seemingly chastised. Sisu looks at the Old Lady, grateful. This is DANG HU.
    DANG HU
    (to Sisu)
    Come, dear. Don't be afraid. It's okay.
    As Sisu walks off with Dang Hu.

EXT. TALON STREET - NIGHT
    Raya continues her chase through the streets of Talon... Tuk-Tuk tries to keep up, but stops at a narrow bridge that he's too big to cross. He changes direction. Raya chases after the Ongis and Noi, leaping over a man asleep in a boat. Noi throws her diaper at Raya.
    RAYA
    (dodges)
    Ah! Diaper!
    ... and finally Tuk Tuk corners the Ongis and the Con-Baby. Having no escape, the little "Con-Baby" snaps her fingers and the Ongis hand Raya back her gem.
    RAYA
    (to Baby)
    Thanks.
    RAYA
    So, it's none of my business, but using your baby charm to rip people off is super sketchy.
    (beat)
    Alright, where's your family?
    Noi scoffs at Raya and walks away with the two largest Ongis. The LITTLEST ONGI however hangs back and "poses as a stone statue" to tell Raya what's happened to Noi's parents.
    RAYA
    (realizes)
    Oh. Right.
    Raya looks over at Noi and the Ongis as they split a piece of food. She looks up at Dang Hai's house and gets an idea.
    RAYA
    Hey. How would you like to earn some honest loot?
    SEQ. 260 - THE HEIST

EXT. TALON CHIEF HOME - NIGHT
    Noi and the Ongis nod to Raya, hiding nearby - it's showtime. Several scary BODYGUARDS stand at the ready in front of the Talon Chief's fancy home. Noi cutely waddles in front of them and falls down. She stands and coos, being adorable. The Ongis join in. All eyes go to Noi and the Ongis as... Raya sneaks into Dang Hai's palace. She sneaks up the steps to a BIG GUY on the balcony. Raya immediately points her sword at his back.
    RAYA
    (cool and threatening)
    Alright, Dang Hai, I'll take that dragon gem piece.
    He turns to reveal -
    CHAI THE FLOWER GUY
    Whoa! I'm not Dang Hai! I'm Chai, the flower guy.
    RAYA
    Where is Dang Hai?
    CHAI THE FLOWER GUY
    He's right over there.
    The Big Bodyguard points to a decorated statue... it's a stoned Dang Hai.
    RAYA
    What? Who has his gem piece?
    CHAI THE FLOWER GUY
    The most vicious Chief Talon has ever seen.
    CUT TO: SEQ. 270 - MOB BOSS

EXT. TALON GATES - NIGHT
    Dang-Hu walks with Sisu through the market towards the city's edge.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Those folks were like crazy mad. I just wanted to bring some gifts to the Talon Chief, Dang Hai.
    DANG HU
    Is that who you're looking for dear? I know exactly where he is.
    SISU-HUMAN
    You do?
    DANG HU
    Mm-hmm. I'll take you there.
    SISU-HUMAN
    SEE! That's what I've been trying to tell my girl Raya. But she's all like - "You can't trust people. Don't talk to anyone. I only eat terrible foods I dried myself."
    Two large HENCHMEN join Sisu and Dang-Hu as they walk. She gives them big smiles, but they don't react to her at all. From the looks exchanged between Dang Hu and her "sons" we sense that she's more Mob Boss than Sweet Old Mother. The Henchmen nod and lower a draw-bridge for Sisu and Dang Hu to cross. They cross the bridge and...
    DANG HU
    Come, dear. Chief Dang Hai is just outside the city, beyond the gates.
    ... they continue on through some gates.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Away from the water, huh? Wow. He really likes living on the edge.

EXT. TALON JUNGLE - NIGHT
    Dang Hu leads Sisu out of the gates into the jungle. It's creepy, quiet. Sisu is relieved to see someone else out there -
    SISU-HUMAN
    Hi there, Dang Hai. I'm Sisu and I've come here to offer you some -
    - but is shocked to see it's a Stone Person. The rattle of druun.... Sisu looks and finds a Druun emerge from the woods, it approaches Sisu - but a "glow" pushes it away. Dang Hu stands by the doors with her two large bodyguards...
    DANG HU
    Now, you're going to tell me where I can find those other dragon gem pieces. Or...
    Dang Hu reveals she's hold a dragon gem piece of her own.
    DANG HU
    I'll have to leave you outside with that... thing. Take your pick.
    The Druun paces back and forth, looking for a way past Dang Hu. Dang Hu steps backward into the city walls, not giving Sisu a moment to react.
    SISU-HUMAN
    But I trusted you.
    DANG HU
    Big mistake.
    Dang Hu steps behind the gates.
    DANG HU
    You better talk fast. It looks hungry.
    More druun begin to emerge from the woods.
    SISU-HUMAN
    No, no, no.
    Mob Boss lowers the gem and the Druun rushes towards Sisu as - Raya and Tuk-Tuk blast through the city gates and grab-up Sisu -
    SISU-HUMAN
    RAYA!
    DANG HU
    Stop her!
    RAYA
    Sisu, I told you to stay on the boat!
    SISU-HUMAN
    Sorry!
    As they sweep past Dang Hu, Raya swipes the gem from Dang Hu hands and gives it to Sisu.
    RAYA
    Hold onto this for me, will ya?
    Raya barrels towards them. A giant blast of FOG covers the area, scaring away the druun. Raya clears out. Door closes.

EXT. DOCKYARDS - NIGHT
    Raya and Sisu ride on Tuk-Tuk, away from the Talon gates.
    RAYA
    (celebrating)
    Fog?!
    SISU-HUMAN
    Yeah, that was my brother Jagan's magic.
    SEQ. 280 - WHERE'S THE BOAT?
    RAYA
    Okay, three down, two to go!
    They hop on board.
    RAYA
    (yells out)
    Alright, Captain Boun. Next stop -
    (ducks a bowl thrown at her)
    Spine!
    Reveal: Boun standing there with Noi and the Ongis chugging down congee like frat boys at a keg party.
    BOUN
    Thanks for the new customers!
    RAYA
    Yeah, I sorta promised to buy them all the congee they could eat.
    BOUN
    Well, we're stuck with them for awhile. Cause Ongis have nine stomachs.
    RAYA
    Oh, toi.
    Raya and Sisu walk over to the table.
    SISU-HUMAN
    I can't believe it. That old lady was really going to hurt me.
    RAYA
    Well, I'm sorry, Sisu, that's what the world is now. You can't trust anyone.
    As Sisu sits, Noi approaches her. She super adorable.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Does that include babies?
    RAYA
    Uh, well...
    SISU-HUMAN
    She's so cute. I mean looks at those cheeks!
    Noi grabs Sisu by the cheeks.
    SISU-HUMAN
    (muffled)
    Hi, I'm Sisu.
    NOI
    Soo-soo.
    Noi leaps on her face.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Aw, she loves my face.
    RAYA
    (bemused)
    Watch out she doesn't steal your teeth. Here, lemme help you.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Oh, that's so sweet... okay, too much sweetness, too much sweetness! It's too much!
    SEQ. 290 - ISLAND OF FANG

INT. FANG THRONE ROOM - DAY
    Virana speaks to FANG OFFICERS, over a map of Kumandra.
    GENERAL ATITĀYA
    Chief Virana, we're running out of room. We need to expand to the mainland.
    VIRANA
    And how do you propose we handle the druun, General Atitāya? Without proper protection, it would be a death sentence for our people.
    Namaari enters the palace.
    NAMAARI
    I might have a solution for that, mother.
    VIRANA
    (genuinely happy)
    My little morning mist, it's good to see you home.
    NAMAARI
    I located Raya. She's out stealing gem pieces.
    VIRANA
    What?
    Virana reacts, looks at her gem on a staff.
    NAMAARI
    I'd like to take the royal army and intercept her in Spine.
    VIRANA
    Well, if she's going into Spine, I doubt there will be much left of her to intercept.
    NAMAARI
    She's more capable than you realize. We have to stop her.
    Virana hears the anger in her daughter.
    VIRANA
    Walk with me.
    Virana leads Namaari to the balcony.
    VIRANA
    Look around.
    (points to Fang)
    We made all this by making smart decisions, not emotional ones. We are safe. Our canal protects us from those monsters. I don't think it's wise to risk yourself when you don't have to.
    NAMAARI
    But you heard the General - we're running out of space, we need to expand. If we had all the gem pieces, we could do that safely. You're right.
    NAMAARI
    This isn't an emotional decision, it's the only decision we can make to secure Fang's future.
    Virana thinks it over.
    VIRANA
    Namaari, you're truly growing into the leader I raised you to be.
    (to the General)
    General Atitāya, ready the royal army for my daughter's command.
    NAMAARI
    Thank you, Mother. I won't let you down.
    SEQ. 295 - BRAT PACK

EXT. KUMANDRAN RIVER - ESTABLISHING - DAY
    Boun's shrimp boat floats towards snow covered hills.

EXT. SHRIMP BOAT - DAY
    Noi and the Ongis shove as much congee and condiments into their mouths as they can. Boun chases them off!
    BOUN
    (to Ongis)
    Hey! Stop eating!
    The Ongis knock hot sauce into Tuk-Tuk's plate. He eats and immediately knocks Raya over to get to the side of the ship.
    RAYA
    Sorry, Buddy. I got this.
    Raya walks over to Boun, Noi, and the Ongis fighting with each other.
    BOUN
    Did you just throw a shrimp at me? That's not even edible! Don't look at me like that, you fuzzy garbage can.
    RAYA
    (big smile)
    Hey, guys. Do you want to play hide and seek?
    Tuk-Tuk, Noi and the Ongis nod yes.
    RAYA
    Alright, ready? One, two...
    They run away and hide. (Tuk-Tuk is terrible at it.) Raya stops counting and walks away.
    BOUN
    (whispers)
    Thanks.
    RAYA
    Two and a half... Three...
    (to Sisu)
    Remind me to never have kids.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Being people is hard.
    RAYA
    (to Sisu)
    Yep.
    (over her shoulder)
    Six...Seven...
    SISU-HUMAN
    You have small heads, no tails, you lie to get what you want. Like the Talon Chief back there.
    RAYA
    Yeah well, the world's broken, you can't trust anyone.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Or maybe the world's broken BECAUSE you don't trust anyone.
    RAYA
    (wistful)
    You sound just like my ba.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Well, he sounds like a smart man.
    RAYA
    Yeah. He was. I really wanted to believe him. I really wanted to believe that we could be Kumandra again.
    SISU-HUMAN
    And we can.
    RAYA
    Literally thousands of people turned to stone would argue otherwise.
    SISU-HUMAN
    That doesn't mean you shouldn't try.
    RAYA
    And I did. And you know what happened? I got kicked in the back by someone who gave me a "gift" - Look around. We're a world of orphans because people couldn't stop fighting over a gem. Wanna know why other dragons didn't come back? Because people don't deserve them.
    SISU-HUMAN
    But you can change that.
    RAYA
    I am done trying. Kumandra is a fairy tale. The only thing important to me now is bringing my ba back.
    The ship comes to a stop.
    BOUN
    Um... I think we're in Spine.
    Clouds part, revealing the imposing structure of Spine. Suddenly - Splash - Sisu pops out of the ship, storms up the beach-side. In her arms, she carries a large pot of Boun's soup.
    RAYA
    Sisu!!!
    BOUN
    Hey! My congee!
    RAYA
    (to Boun)
    Don't go anywhere. I'll be right back.
    Raya leaps off the ship with her gem satchel and sword. Chyron: SPINE SEQ. 300 - SHORES OF SPINE

EXT. SPINE VILLAGE - NIGHT
    Sisu carries a pot of food up the hill...
    RAYA
    Sisu! Come back! Please. What are you doing?
    SISU-HUMAN
    I'm going to show you that you're wrong!
    RAYA
    How? By getting squashed by a bunch of Spine rage-heads?
    SISU-HUMAN
    No. By proving to you that if you want to get someone's trust, you have to give a little trust first.
    Sisu walks right up to the Spine village doors and starts knocking.
    RAYA
    Sisu, don't!
    Suddenly, a burlap sack swoops from above and traps Raya and Sisu inside.
    SISU-HUMAN
    In hindsight, maybe I was a little hasty. But... who's hungry? No? I'll leave you alone.
    SEQ. 310 - MEET TONG

INT. TONG'S CABIN - NIGHT
    Raya and Sisu are alone, tied up, dangling from a wooly mammoth tusk. From Raya's POV, we see her sword nearby.
    RAYA
    (to herself)
    Okay... Where are we?
    SISU
    Interesting choice of digs.
    Suddenly the doors of the cabin open. The silhouette of a large barbarian (TONG) stands there, axe in hand. Tong slams his axe into the wall.
    TONG
    You two must be dung of brain to think you could steal Spine's dragon gem.
    He slams his axe into some wood.
    RAYA
    Gem? Who said anything about gems? We have no interest in gems.
    Tong drops Raya's satchel full of gems in it.
    RAYA
    Okay, yeah. I can see how that makes me look like a liar.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Actually, I think it was the lying that made you look like a liar.
    Tong starts maniacally laughing.
    SISU-HUMAN
    I'm not sure what's funny.
    TONG
    Your fear is like a delectable nectar feeding the tum tum of my soul. It's good. It tastes like... mango.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Ooo, I love mango.
    TONG
    (gets in Sisu's face)
    OF COURSE YOU LOVE MANGO! Only a tongue-less cretin wouldn't.
    SISU-HUMAN
    Oh toi.
    TONG
    It's been such a long time since I've last peered into the eyes of a trembling enemy.
    TONG
    (contemplates the time)
    Where has the time gone? It's been so long...
    Tong slumps.
    SISU-HUMAN
    (to Raya)
    He seems lonely.
    TONG
    NO! I'm not lonely. I'm a Spine warrior, I was born and bred to do only one thing - to invoke fear and to crush the skulls of my enemies.
    SISU-HUMAN
    That's actually two things.
    TONG
    RWAR!!!
    SISU-HUMAN
    Ah!
    TONG
    Hehe. Look at your face.
    RAYA
    Hey. What do you plan on doing with us?
    TONG
    Oh, it's going to be bad. Horrifying. It'll take me two weeks to clean up.
    RAYA
    You have no idea, do you?
    TONG
    Yes I do! I'm formulating this gruesome plan in my head of... It makes me sick just thinking about it. You just wait. Until then...
    (looks at them dangling)
    ... why don't you just hang around? Good one, huh? Hehe.
    Suddenly Tuk Tuk smashes through the front door as - Boun, Noi, and the Ongis leap off of him onto Tong. Tong is immediately subdued, gets tied up. Noi hisses.
    TONG
    A little one?
    SISU-HUMAN
    Alright!
    Boun cuts Raya and Sisu free.
    RAYA
    Good work, Captain Boun.
    Boun however is concerned about something else.
    BOUN
    Fang's here.
    RAYA
    What?
    NAMAARI (O.S.)
    People of Spine -

EXT. SPINE VILLAGE - CONTINUOUS
    Hundreds of Fang soldiers are on the outside gates of Spine.
    NAMAARI
    We are hunting for Raya, a fugitive from Heart. Send her out or we're coming in!

INT. TONG'S CABIN - CONTINUOUS
    Raya looks out the window and sees stone Spine people all around. She looks into Tong's cabin and spots... an empty crib. She looks over at Tong.
    RAYA
    You're the only one here?
    TONG
    My people battled the druun with much valor... but lost.
    Raya looks at Sisu and the bag of gem pieces. She realizes what's at stake, makes a decision.
    RAYA
    (thinks)
    Okay, the Fang gang's here for me, not for you. So if I can distract them, you guys can get out of here.
    SISU-HUMAN
    You're gonna fight an entire army?
    RAYA
    No, I'm just gonna stall them. Look, I know how to push Namaari's buttons. Once you guys are clear, I'm out of there.
    (to Tong)
    What's your name?
    TONG
    The moniker given to me is Tong.
    RAYA
    (to Tong)
    Okay, Tong, look, you don't know me, I don't know you. But I'm sure that you know a back door or way outta here and it's really important that my friends stay safe. Okay? So, I am sincerely asking you, will you help us? Please.
    He nods. SEQ. 320 - INJURY AND ALLIES

EXT. SPINE GATES
    Raya takes a deep breath.
    RAYA
    Okay. Note to self: don't die.
    Raya puts on her hat. ON THE OTHERSIDE OF THE GATE. Namaari is still waiting for a response.
    NAMAARI
    (commands)
    Burn them out.
    The soldiers aim their flaming cross-bows. However... The giant gates of Spine open. All the Fang Soldiers lower their arrows as... Raya, alone, armed with only her sword, walks out.
    RAYA
    Hey there, princess undercut, fancy meeting you here.
    NAMAARI
    You and those dragon gem pieces are coming with me.
    RAYA
    My sword here says we're not.
    All the Fang soldiers raise their weapons.
    RAYA
    Yeah, I knew you couldn't handle rolling solo. You're nothing without your band.
    They start to advance. Did Raya's bluff not work? Namaari's hand finally signals her men to stop.
    NAMAARI
    Stand down. This shouldn't take long.
    Raya smiles. She got she wanted. The two women go at it. It's a martial arts fantasia, as our Luke Skywalker battles with our movie's Darth Vader. With everyone watching the fight, Raya is able to clock Tong, Sisu, and the kids start to escape. Raya goes back to the fight and disarms Namaari.
    RAYA
    Didja need that, dep la?
    Namaari kicks Raya's sword out of her hands.
    NAMAARI
    Nah.
    This is an evenly matched fight.
    RAYA
    Looks like somebody's been taking classes.
    Raya charges and throws her signature move (a 540 kick). ... but Namaari catches it in mid-air. Namaari smirks and lets loose a flurry of blows. She finally lands a hit.
    NAMAARI
    Why are you stealing gem pieces?
    Raya clocks Tong and the gang escaping from the cabin.
    RAYA
    Oh, I'm just trying to get a matching set.
    Namaari knocks Raya down again...
    RAYA
    (through gritted teeth)
    You didn't happen to bring Fang's gem, did you?
    Smack! Raya goes down again. Tong and company escape during the fight, but Sisu stops and looks back. She sees Raya on the ground, losing the fight.
    RAYA
    No? Never mind, I'll just swing by and grab it later.
    That's enough - Namaari reels back for the final blow.
    NAMAARI
    Oh, I'm going to enjoy this...
    But she is interrupted by a blast of FOG. Sisu - in dragon form - scares away the other Fang soldiers. She gets in Namaari's face and roars! Tong, Boun, the Baby and Ongis run up and also see the dragon. It stops them in their tracks, in awe. Raya gets up and runs to them.
    RAYA
    (approaches the team)
    Yep. She's a dragon. Let's go. Come on!
    Raya ushers them along, as they continue to look back in shock. All of the Fang soldiers are reeling... But Namaari doesn't flinch, staring in wonder at Sisu. Sisu locks eyes with Namaari, it rattles her. But then, just as fast as she arrived, Sisu turns and disappears into the safety of the forest. Off Namaari, heightened, emotional, in disbelief of what she just saw. ACT 2B SEQ. 330 - ONBOARD

EXT. RIVER - ESTABLISHING - NIGHT
    The boat zooms down the river, being pushed by Sisu.

EXT. BOUN'S SHIP - LATER- NIGHT
    As Raya looks at Spine fades in the background, a shrimp tail smacks her in the face.
    RAYA
    Did you just hit me with a shrimp tail??
    An angry Boun with Noi at his side chomping on shrimp.
    BOUN
    (agitated)
    When were you going to tell us she was Sisu?
    RAYA
    Technically, you always knew she was Sisu.
    Another shrimp tail hits Raya.
    RAYA
    Seriously?
    Sisu climbs onboard. Tong steps forward.
    TONG
    Why are you here, divine water dragon?
    SISU
    (shaking water out of her ears)
    Isn't that obvious, big guy? My girl Raya and I are gonna fix the world - bring everyone back.
    BOUN
    You're gonna bring everyone back? I want to help.
    RAYA
    I'm sorry, I can't let you do that. It's too dangerous.
    BOUN
    You're not the only one who lost family to the Druun.
    (kneels)
    Please let me help you.
    Noi and the Ongis kneel as well. Tong kneels and presents the Spine Dragon gem.
    TONG
    I too wish to join this fellowship of druun butt-kickery.
    Raya takes the gem and looks at Sisu. Sisu reaches out and touches the gem, her eyes brighten. Above them, water begins to fall.
    SISU
    My big brother Pengu's magic...
    The team takes in the moment when... SEQ. 335 - RUNNING ON RAINDROPS Sisu begins to run. Her feet bound onto rain-drops and she begins climbing into the heavens. We see her swoop around in circles, do loops, and dives. It's magnificent. Sisu climbs higher and higher into the rain, the clouds part and the sun beams down on her. Tuk-Tuk catches raindrops on his tongue, Noi giggles, Tong laughs - it's magical. Sisu flies back down from the clouds and dives into the water. Everyone takes cover from the giant splash behind Tong. He gets soaked. Sisu resurfaces and smiles at Raya, who warmly smiles back.
    RAYA
    Alright, Captain Boun. To Fang!
    BOUN
    You got it!
    MONTAGE: The boat gently drifts through the different landscapes of Kumandra - from temple ruins to marshlands. SEQ. 340 - THE PLAN

EXT. KUMANDRAN RIVER - DAY
    A map wipes screen and slams down onto a table.
    RAYA
    Alright, everyone. Here's the plan.
    Spy music...
    RAYA
    The last gem piece is in Fang -
    (Noi and the Ongi hiss)
    - the most heavily guarded of the five lands.

EXT./INT. FANG CITY & PALACE - NIGHT
    An aerial shot of the city of Fang.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    Now, they're protected by an artificial canal that separates them from the rest of the world. The only way in or out is by water.
    The camera zooms into one of the ports and we see...
    RAYA (V.O.)
    Luckily for us, we have a magic water-dragon.
    ... Raya, Tong, Boun, Noi the Ongis, and Sisu-Human emerge from the water - all dressed as Fang citizens. The team strolls into the city, undetected. They approach the palace.
    RAYA (V.O.)
    Now, the palace will be swarming with Fang soldiers.
    Zoom into a group of Fang Soldiers, staring ruthlessly directly at the camera. (No more voiceover. Now Raya and the gang interact in the fantasy normally.)
    RAYA
    To sneak past them, we'll need to--
    Boun steps forward.
    BOUN
    I got this, guys.
    The dozens of Fang soldiers all turn to Boun.
    BOUN
    I'll take care of the first wave.
    Boun takes out guards with an impressive array of martial arts.
    BOUN
    Tong will follow up with his GIANT AXE OF BAD-AXERY!
    Tong slams his axe down in a fiery rage!

INT. FANG PALACE - CONTINUOUS
    The team runs into the palace...
    BOUN
    And then come the Ongis and that crazy con-baby...
    They lunge at Virana, taking the gem.
    BOUN
    ... who will toss the gem to THE MIGHTY SISUDATU... RAWWWRRR...and then...
    Noi and the Ongis throw the last gem to Sisu.
    SISU (VOICED BY BOUN)
    Bye, bye, binturis -
    A bright light bursts out of the gem, making the screen go white.

EXT. BOUN'S BOAT - DAY
    BOUN
    (smiles big at Raya)
    Super flow plan, am I right?
    RAYA
    (unamused)
    Uh, no. Yeah, that's not flow. That's a clog.
    SISU
    I agree. Here's my plan!
    FANTASY. Reveal: a super BUFF Sisu.
    SISU (V.O.)
    We infiltrate Fang, confront Namaari...
    Buff Sisu walks up to Namaari...
    SISU (V.O.)
    (presents something nice)
    ... and offer her something nice and go...
    ... and gives her a present.
    SISU
    Hey. Want to help us save the world? Because all it takes is one gem piece!
    NAMAARI (VOICED BY SISU)
    YES!!! I've been waiting for someone to ask me!
    (hands the gem over)
    Here ya go!
    Sisu and Namaari skip off into the sunset.
    NAMAARI (VOICED BY SISU)
    Best friends forever!
    BACK TO REALITY. They all blankly stare at Sisu.
    RAYA
    Yeah, I think I'd rather go with Boun's plan.
    SISU
    What?
    BOUN
    YES!
    SISU
    Why?
    RAYA
    (duh)
    Because it's Fang.
    TONG
    Their blades are specially designed for the stabbing of backs.
    BOUN
    If it weren't for them, none of this would have happened. They're the worst.
    Noi hisses.
    SISU
    If we're just honest with her, deep down, I got a feeling she wants to fix the world as much as we do.
    RAYA
    You weren't there when Namaari betrayed me. We're sticking with my plan.
    Sisu scowls. More rain starts falling hard.
    RAYA
    Whoa! Uh, what's with the downpour?
    SISU
    Come on. I need to show you something.
    Sisu grabs Raya and leaps off the boat into the water and runs on rain into the heavens. Boun, Tong, and Noi watch them fly away.
    BOUN
    So... what do we do now?
    Tong shrugs. SEQ. 360 - BROTHERS AND SISTERS

EXT. SKY (OVER HEART) - DAY
    Sisu carries Raya through the air. Raya hugs onto Sisu for dear life.
    RAYA
    Where are you taking me?
    The cloud parts to see where Sisu is headed: Heart. Raya's eyes lock onto the Heart bridge. Sisu flies them into the top of the temple opening. Chyron: Heart

INT. CHAMBER OF THE DRAGON GEM - CONTINUOUS
    The interior of the gem chamber has crumbled, huge shafts of light now peek into it.
    RAYA
    Sisu, why did you bring me here?
    SISU
    This is where it all happened.
    RAYA
    (remembering)
    Yeah, I know. I was there.
    SISU
    No, this is where it all happened 500 years ago.
    Sisu pulls down some foliage to reveal the dragon statues.
    SISU
    I want you to meet my brothers and sisters. The real mighty ones. I miss them.
    Raya looks at the statues.
    RAYA
    I never knew they were here.
    SISU
    (points)
    See that classy looking one over there? That's Amba - I get my glow from her. And that's Pranee - she's the shapeshifter. Jagan - fog. And Pengu... he's our big brother. He brings the rain.
    (beat)
    We were the last dragons.
    FLASHBACK Years ago. The four dragons and Sisu (who's much smaller than the others) are gathered right there - in the spot that will one day become the dragon gem chamber. They've been cornered. Druun are all swirling around them.
    SISU (V.O.)
    All the other dragons had been turned to stone. We were drowning in a sea of Druun.
    Sisu sees an opening. CU on Pengu.
    SISU (V.O.)
    But my oldest brother, Pengu, refused to accept defeat. This is where we'd make our last stand, united.
    Pengudatu uses his powers to conjure a sphere of water.
    SISU (V.O.)
    So, one by one, they combined all their magic, creating the dragon gem.
    Each of the dragons concentrate and place their magic into the gem, making it stronger. With the last power added, the water-sphere solidifies into a gem. The four dragons, with their hands on the gem, turn and look at Sisu.
    SISU (V.O.)
    I don't know why they chose me. It could have been any of us. All I know is I trusted them and they trusted me. And so...
    The four dragons hand Sisu the gem. They immediately get turned to stone by druun. Sisu stares at the gem, takes a calming breath. And on an exhale... Boom. BACK TO THE PRESENT.
    SISU
    When they put their faith in me, it empowered me beyond anything I could imagine. The same can happen with Namaari.
    RAYA
    I really wish I could believe that. I once thought that we could be friends.
    SISU
    After all this, maybe you can be.
    RAYA
    Even if she wanted to help us, how could I possibly trust her?
    SISU
    But if somehow you could, you wouldn't just bring your ba back - you'd also bring back his dream. Kumandra.
    Raya looks at the bridge through a crack in the wall. She plucks a flower. Off the flower, match-cut to...

EXT. HEART BRIDGE - DAY
    The flower being placed in the small pool of rain water that has gathered in Benja's stone hands.
    RAYA
    (touches his hands)
    Do you think he would even recognize me? So much has changed.
    SISU
    Of course he will.
    RAYA
    You remind me of him.
    SISU
    Oh yeah? Strong, good-looking, with impeccable hair.
    RAYA
    Hopeful.
    Raya touches her father's hand.
    RAYA
    How would I even approach Namaari after all that's happened?
    SISU
    It may feel impossible. But sometimes you just have to take the first step even before you're ready. Trust me.
    Raya nods.
    RAYA
    Okay. We'll go with your plan.
    SISU
    (surprised)
    What? My plan? You're gonna go with my plan?
    RAYA
    Yeah.
    SISU
    ALRIGHT! You're not gonna regret this. But we're gonna need a really good gift. What do you think she's into? Cats? Knives? Cats with knives? Knives with little cats on them?
    An idea hits Raya.
    RAYA
    Actually, I know exactly what to give her.
    Raya pulls out the dragon pendant. SEQ. 380 - NAMAARI'S BURDEN

EXT. FANG COURTYARD OR FIELD - DAY
    Chyron: Fang Virana narrates a shadow puppet show.
    VIRANA
    ... and that is how the land of Fang rose in spite of all the monsters that wanted to destroy us. Because we're smart, resilient, and we take care of one another.
    Namaari storms in.
    NAMAARI
    Mother, we need to talk.
    KID
    It's Princess Namaari!
    All the kids cheer. Namaari smiles at the children. They melt for her.
    VIRANA
    (laughs)
    Alright, alright. Now run along, kittens. I have to speak with the princess.
    The children are ushered away by their parents. As soon as the children are out of Virana's presence, her face turns serious.
    NAMAARI
    Mother, you won't believe what I saw -
    VIRANA
    You saw a dragon.
    Namaari's taken aback.
    VIRANA
    General Atitāya informed me that you'd be returning home without the gem pieces.
    NAMAARI
    It was Sisu. She can fix what we broke. She can bring everyone back.
    Virana overlooks the fang children playing in a nearby courtyard.
    VIRANA
    And that's what scares me. When everyone comes back, who do you think they'll come for? You forget, the other lands blame us for what's happened.
    NAMAARI
    But we never meant for anyone to get hurt.
    VIRANA
    Yes, but if we had the dragon and the gem pieces, we would be forgiven. We could save the world. But more importantly, our people would remain safe.
    NAMAARI
    Raya isn't just going to give Sisu to us.
    VIRANA
    We're not going to give her a choice.
    NAMAARI
    What are you going to do?
    VIRANA
    That's no longer your concern, my love. You've done enough.
    Virana leaves with her General. Off Namaari, heartbroken. SEQ. 385 - ONGI DELIVERY

EXT. FANG OUTSKIRTS - DAY
    Raya, Sisu, and the rest of the team stand a beachside. Their eyes locked onto the skyline of Fang.
    TONG
    If she refuses to help, we've just flushed our tactical advantage into the dung pot.
    RAYA
    I know.
    BOUN
    Yeah. She really has no reason to help us.
    RAYA
    I know.
    SISU
    (tries eating jerky)
    This jerky is terrible.
    RAYA
    I KNOW!
    TONG
    Are you sure those four miniature menaces will be successful?
    RAYA
    I... don't know.

EXT./INT. FANG PALACE - NIGHT
    A Fang Guard keeps watch as... From behind a wall, the eyes of Noi and the Ongis appear. They give each other a look. Ready? Let's go! One Ongi ties up the Guard's legs as another silently climbs onto his shoulder and - THWAP - judo-chops him on the neck, dropping him. They infiltrate the palace and shuffle down the dark hallways in military-like fashion. Suddenly, Noi holds up her little fist - stop! She clocks a plate of food in the palace kitchen and signals to it. The Ongis quietly retrieve the food. They continue onward, shoving the food in their mouths along the way.

INT. NAMAARI'S CHAMBERS - NIGHT
    Namaari sits at the edge of her bed, the dragon scroll open in her lap. Namaari hears Ongi chitters coming from outside. She turns to the window.
    NAMAARI
    Huh?
    The Ongis throw her a small tied up bundle and disappear. Namaari opens the bundle to find a note and... the dragon pendant. SEQ. 390 - CAMPFIRE

INT. SHRIMP BOAT - NIGHT
    The boat floats in an little alcove on the river, with Fang on the horizon. Raya sits at the end of the boat, looking up at the palace, deep in thought. Tong and Boun argue over a simmering pot which gets Raya's attention.
    TONG
    There's too much spice.
    BOUN
    Uh, no, there's too much bamboo.
    TONG
    What do you know? You have the tastebuds of a tall baby.
    BOUN
    Well, you dress like a tall baby.
    TONG
    Give me the spoon! I'm taking over!
    BOUN
    Back off tidal wave, I'm the professional here.
    Raya approaches, pulls some palm sugar from her pouch.
    RAYA
    (sprinkles in the sugar)
    May I?
    Boun tastes the broth. It's delicious.
    BOUN
    Whoa. That's good!
    RAYA
    It's just a little something my ba showed me.
    SISU
    Aw. Did he also show you how to make that delicious jerky?
    RAYA
    No, that was all me. It'll be nice to share a meal with him again.
    Boun gives Raya a bowl of soup.
    BOUN
    I know what you mean. I have this really obnoxious sister who always tussles my hair. I can't wait to see her the most.
    He hands Tong a bowl.
    TONG
    After we win the day, I look forward to filling my eyeball with the joy-tastic image of my village full again.
    Noi, on Tong's shoulder, babbles - touches his face.
    TONG
    And you will be reunited with your family, Noi.
    RAYA
    Um, what did you just call her?
    TONG
    Noi. It's her name. It's written on her collar. Have none of you ever checked?
    Everyone is guilty.
    TONG
    And they think of me as the ruffian.
    A firework goes off in the distance and breaks the moment.
    SISU
    What's that mean?
    RAYA
    It means we're on.
    (to Sisu)
    Sisu, until we get that gem and confirm Namaari's actually on our side, promise me you'll stay hidden.
    Sisu nods. SEQ. 420 - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART

EXT. FANG CLIFFSIDE - NIGHT
    Namaari stands alone, in her hands she holds the dragon pendant. Raya emerges out of the woods, alone.
    RAYA
    (referring to the pendent)
    I see you got my gift.
    NAMAARI
    (staring at the pendent)
    I never thought I'd see this again.
    RAYA
    Well, I tried to take good care of it.
    Namaari looks up at Raya. They share a smile.
    RAYA
    You're not the only dragon nerd here.
    Namaari unfolds the cloth to reveal the Fang gem piece, places it on the ground, then steps back. Raya's taken aback. It's really here. Sisu-Dragon emerges from the woods, her eyes locked on Namaari. Raya opens her satchel, showing that she has the rest of the gems. We clock on Namaari's eyes, noticing them.
    SISU
    (to Raya)
    The final piece.
    RAYA
    Time to bring everyone back.
    SOUND FX: The click of a weapon being armed.
    NAMAARI
    Sisu and the gem pieces are coming with me.
    The rest of the gang emerge from the woods when they see Sisu in danger.
    BOUN
    Sisu!
    NAMAARI
    Stay back!
    TONG
    It was foolish to trust someone from Fang.
    NAMAARI
    (to the gang)
    Don't come any closer!
    RAYA
    Namaari, it doesn't have to be like this.
    NAMAARI
    I don't have any other choice.
    Raya puts her hand on her sword, on guard.
    SISU
    (to Raya)
    Hey. I got this.
    Sisu steps forward. Namaari reactively points the crossbow at Sisu.
    SISU
    I know you don't want to hurt anybody.
    NAMAARI
    What are you doing?
    SISU
    You just want a better world. Like we all do.
    NAMAARI
    Sisu...
    SISU
    I trust you, Namaari.
    Raya sees her opening. She pulls her sword and tries to disarm Namaari. The crossbow goes off. An arrow cuts through the air, striking Sisu in the heart. She falls into the canal, DISSIPATING INTO THE WATER.
    RAYA
    No!
    Namaari, shocked, drops her crossbow and leaves with the gem piece. Raya runs towards the water.
    RAYA
    SISU!!!!
    Raya goes to leap into the water, but Tong stops her.
    RAYA
    No...
    The river begins to roil and then... Rapidly, magically, the water disappears all around them as Raya backs away from everyone...
    BOUN
    What's happening?
    TONG
    I don't know. It appears that with the last dragon gone so too goes the water. Now there is nothing to stop the druun. Nothing.
    Across the now empty riverbed, crowds of druun begin to emerge.

INT. FANG CITY - THRONE ROOM
    From the balcony, Virana watches in horror as druun overtake her city.

EXT. FANG CLIFFSIDE - NIGHT
    Boun pulls his eyes away from the vanishing water.
    BOUN
    Raya...
    (realizes Raya is gone)
    Where's Raya?
    Pan down to Raya's empty sword sheathe and three gem pieces lying on the ground. ACT 3 SEQ. 430 - THE GUNSLINGER

EXT. FANG OUTSKIRTS - ESTABLISHING - DAY
    A heavy, emotionally-filled hip-hop beat thumps away, as Raya walks towards the Nation of Fang. CU on her glistening sword blade in one hand. In the other... Her shard glows/protects her as Druun run amok all around. For the first time in this film, she truly is "The Gunslinger." Raya continues on and walks through the open gates of Fang as people flee from inside.

EXT. FANG CITY - CONTINUOUS
    As she marches in, citizens rush past her as druun are now attacking everyone. But from Raya's POV, they're all a blur. She's focused on only one thing: Namaari. SEQ. 440 - SHOWDOWN

EXT. FANG THRONE ROOM - DAY
    Raya finds Namaari in the throne room, her eyes locked on her mother Virana who's now been turned to Stone.
    RAYA
    Namaari!
    Namaari turns and sees Raya.
    NAMAARI
    (resolute)
    Let's finish this, binturi.
    Namaari raises her weapon. Its steel catches the light. The two women rush at each other. Their blades clash. SEQ. 450 - AVENGERS ASSEMBLE

EXT. FANG CITY ENTRANCE - CONTINUOUS
    Boun, Tong, Noi, the Ongis, and Tuk-Tuk enter Fang. Each using their gem shards to repel the Druun. It's complete chaos. The Druun have amassed and are swooping around the city like an unrelenting whirlwind. The glow of the team's shards barely breaks through the swirling dark clouds of demon spirits. Boun spots Raya.
    BOUN
    Raya!
    Raya doesn't hear him, as she is completely engulfed in her battle with Namaari.
    TONG
    She cannot see us. Raya's blinded by her own rage.
    Boun sees people trying to escape the city, but it's chaos.
    BOUN
    (looks at his gem piece)
    The gem's powers are fading. All these people are druun-food if we don't get them out.
    They all nod. It's time to be the heroes they never asked to be. Boun and Tuk-Tuk help a pair of kids hiding behind debris.
    BOUN
    Come on. Trust me, it's gonna be okay.
    The kids climb onto Tuk-Tuk and Boun races them out of there.
    BOUN
    Stupid Druun! Outta my way! Go go go!
    As he does, Tong scoops up as many people as possible to get them out of the city.
    TONG
    (to elderly lady)
    Up we go.
    Druun start to close in on a scared civilian couple. With the help of the Ongis, Noi uses a gem shard to ward it away.
    BOUN
    Get to the water! Keep going! Keep going!
    SEQ. 460 - RAYA VS. NAMAARI

INT. FANG CITY - THRONE ROOM - CONTINUOUS
    Raya and Namaari continue to clash. It's an epic sword-fight. (Think the best fights in Star Wars... but with steel.) Like their last fight, Namaari once again gets the upper hand. But this time... instead of backing down... Raya smacks Namaari's swords out of her hands. Raya kicks her to the ground. As Namaari falls, the dragon pendant slides out. Namaari scrambles to grab it. She holds onto it. Raya raises her blade...
    NAMAARI
    I never meant for any of this to happen.
    RAYA
    Liar!
    NAMAARI
    I don't care if you believe me. Sisu did. But you didn't trust her. That's why we're here.
    Raya hesitates.
    NAMAARI
    Do whatever you want, but you're as much to blame for Sisu's death as I am.
    Raya looks at the reflection of her eyes in her raised blade. Namaari closes her eyes. Raya looks back at her own reflection in her sword and notices the rage in her eyes. Her ears catch the sound of her friends helping people amid the destruction. She looks outside and sees...
    BOUN
    Tong, there's still people back there! Hurry, we're running out of time.
    TONG
    Got it! Everyone out! Come with me!
    Focus on Namaari. She looks over to where Raya once stood and discovers... Raya's gone. SEQ. 465 - TEAMWORK

EXT. FANG CITY - MOMENTS LATER
    The camera swoops around Raya, as she joins Boun, Tong, Noi, and the Ongis in their efforts to help people evacuate the city. It's a heroic sight of epic proportions (Think Marvel Studios' Avengers). Tuk-Tuk rolls by with a bunch of kids on his back.
    RAYA
    (commands, to Tuk-Tuk)
    Okay, Tuk. These are the last of them. Go! We're right behind you.
    Suddenly... A druun steps in between Tuk-Tuk and the exit.
    RAYA
    Tuk-Tuk!
    The kids and Tuk-Tuk are in jeopardy until... Namaari leaps in front of the Druun and scares it away with her own dragon gem shard.
    NAMAARI
    (to Tuk Tuk)
    What are you waiting for? Go!
    Tuk-Tuk rolls away. Namaari and Raya share a look. But then - Another earthquake hits. Stones fall and crash. All exits are blocked.
    BOUN
    Raya!
    TONG
    (sees Namaari, rage-filled eyes)
    It's the one who slayed Sisu!
    Another quake. The team falls into rubble. SEQ. 470 - WE ARE KUMANDRA The light in the dragon gem piece begins to fade even more. As Raya comes to...
    BOUN (O.S.)
    (faint, far away)
    Raya! Raya!
    Raya sees her team, they're completely engulfed by druun. Their gems are holding them off, but the druun continue to advance as the gem's powers fade.
    BOUN
    The gem's magic is almost gone!
    TONG
    They aren't backing off!
    BOUN
    They're everywhere!
    Raya's eyes catch something shiny on the ground, it's... the dragon pendent. She picks it up, triggering a memory. FLASHBACK. She's momentarily transported back to the Heart temple where the druun once swirled around Sisu and her siblings. She hears Sisu's faint voice from the past...
    SISU (V.O.)
    I don't know why they chose me. It could have been any one of us. All I know is I trusted them and they trusted me. And so...
    BACK TO REALITY. That's it!
    RAYA
    Everyone, give me your gems! We can still put it together, it can still work!
    BOUN
    Sisu's gone, Raya. We don't have her magic.
    RAYA
    It's not about her magic. It's about trust.
    WHAT?:
    RAYA
    That's why it worked. That's why we can do it too. By doing the one thing Sisu wanted us to do - what my Ba wanted us to do - to finally trust each other and fix this. But we have to come together. Please.
    Raya looks to her friends -
    TONG
    After what she's done -
    BOUN
    We'll never trust her!
    Noi hisses! Raya looks at her divided team and understands what she must do.
    RAYA
    Then let me take the first step.
    Raya hands Namaari her gem piece.
    BOUN
    Raya, no!
    Raya steps away and is immediately turned to stone. The group is in shock. Did that just really happen? Namaari stares at the gem piece in her hands. She looks up and sees Boun, his eyes locked onto Raya and his friends. Moved by what he just saw, he knows what he has to do. He hands his gem to Namaari as well... and then goes to Raya, taking her hand, and being turned to stone as well. Namaari's shook. But to add to her confusion, Noi and Tong follow suit. They give up their gem pieces to her and moments later, they too are turned to stone along with the Ongis. Pan over to Namaari. She has all the gems. She's in shock... She looks up and sees... an exit. She has a choice... Namaari starts to flee, but stops and looks at Raya's stone face... It's too much, she can't keep going. Namaari returns and hurriedly assembles the gem pieces as the pulsing light within them continues to DIM... They stick together, but the pulsing light within is growing FAINTER... Namaari places her hand on Raya's stone shoulder, as a Druun washes over her, turning her into stone. On the GEM: THE LIGHT GOES OUT... Was Namaari too late? SEQ. 480 - REBIRTH For a moment, it looks like the Druun have completely won the day. They multiply, wreak havoc... Then... something happens. INSIDE THE GEM - a TINY PULSE OF LIGHT RETURNS. The light gets bigger and bigger until... BOOM! A blast of light suddenly explodes (just like in the prologue), destroying all the Druun. The light pulses out through the lands. The land is finally free of the monsters... but all the statues remain, until that is - Clouds roll in, illuminated by gentle thunder. And then... a droplet of glowing rain falls. And then another. And another. Droplets hit the statues of Raya, Boun, Tong, Noi, the Ongis, and Namaari. As they do, the stone coating on their skin melts away. THEY COME BACK TO LIFE.
    BOUN
    (in disbelief)
    It worked! It worked! It --
    Boun trips, looks at his feet which are still turning back to normal. Noi and the Ongis jump happily on Tong. Finally... Raya looks over to find Namaari's hand touching her shoulder. Raya's trust in her indeed transformed her. Raya touches Namaari's hand, they acknowledge something new has been born between them. SEQ. 490 - RETURN OF SISU

EXT. KUMANDRA (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - DAY
    We see the rebirth of the Spine, Talon, Tail, and finally Fang...

EXT. FANG CITY - THRONE ROOM STEPS - CONTINUOUS
    Virana, back to life, exits her throne room and takes in this new world around her as...

EXT. FANG COURTYARD - CONTINUOUS
    Our gang climbs out of the rubble where Raya finds Tuk-Tuk searching for her.
    RAYA
    Tuk-Tuk!
    The two friends reunite as... Water once again flows abundantly all around them - the dragon river has returned.

EXT. RIVER - NIGHT
    But then... Over the horizon, right above newly returned waterfalls, an amazing sight emerges - All of the DRAGONS gallop through the air towards them. Raya and gang stand in awe as the dragons swirl over Kumandran River. As they do, droplets start to rise. Under the surface of the water... a glow. It gets brighter... and brighter... until - SPLASH! SISU rockets up into the air... She reacts with joy and surprise as she sees the other dragons now there.
    SISU
    (sees her siblings)
    Pranee! Amba! Jagan! Pengu!
    Sisu runs on the raindrops alongside her siblings, then lowers down to the ground. Raya runs to her friend as Sisu playfully splashes her.
    SISU
    Raya!
    RAYA
    Sisu.
    SISU
    I. Am. So hungry.
    RAYA
    I got some jerky.
    SISU
    Not that hungry.
    They smile and hug. Tong shoves Noi in Sisu's face.
    NOI
    Soo-soo!
    TONG
    (Big inhale)
    Ah! It is good to breathe in your glorious dragon stench again.
    SISU
    Okay, I take that as a compliment.
    Namaari stands apart, chastened. She remorsefully bows to Sisu who... ... reaches out and pulls Namaari into the group. She hugs them all. SEQ. 500 - THE NEW WORLD MONTAGE. GATES OF SPINE. Tong returns home where he sees his people all alive again. TALON MARKETS. The Ongis bring Noi back to her worried mother. TAIL DOCKS. Boun sails back home where he finds his family looking for him the dock.

EXT. HEART BRIDGE - DAY
    Raya rides back to Heart on Tuk-Tuk. She nears the bridge her father was once frozen on and stops. She dismounts Tuk-Tuk and walks onto it where she sees...
    RAYA
    Ba.
    ... her father standing there, cleaning up debris. He turns to catch her eyes.
    BENJA
    Dewdrop?
    Raya breaks into a run and they hug tightly, tears running down her face. Benja gives his daughter a kiss on the cheek and then sees above him... SISU standing on the bridge before him. Benja is gobsmacked. He bows in respect to the dragon.
    BENJA
    Is that... really her?
    Sisu smiles.
    SISU
    Chief Benja, your daughter did you proud. Hope you don't mind. She brought some friends.
    Sisu steps aside to reveal Boun, Tong, Noi, the Ongis, and Namaari standing side-by-side. Behind them, hundreds of citizens from all over Kumandra are lined up. Benja is overwhelmed, he can't believe his eyes.
    RAYA
    (to Benja)
    Ba, welcome to... Kumandra.
    As the crowd moves in to cross the bridge, Benja looks at Raya - this is more than anything he could have dreamed of. As Benja and Raya walk into Heart with the crowd, he puts an arm around her and she leans her head on his shoulder. Sisu flies through the air one last time past Raya, who smiles at her from below. (End on Sisu.) TITLE CARD: RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON THE END

Summary: Long ago, Kumandra, a prosperous land where humans lived alongside dragons, was ravaged by the Druun, mindless spirits that turn every living thing in their path to stone. Sisu, the last surviving dragon, concentrated her magic into a gem and blasted away the Druun, reviving Kumandra's people but not its dragons. A power struggle for the gem divided Kumandra's people into five chiefdoms called Fang, Heart, Spine, Talon, and Tail, corresponding to their placement along a gigantic dragon-shaped river. 500 years later, Chief Benja of the Heart tribe retains possession of the gem and trains his young daughter Raya, a warrior princess, to protect it. Benja, believing Kumandra can be reunited, holds a feast for all five tribes. During the feast, Raya befriends Namaari, princess of the Fang tribe, who gives Raya a dragon pendant. Raya trusts Namaari and shows her the gem's chamber but Namaari betrays her as part of a plot to help Fang steal the gem. After being alerted to the attack, Benja and the other tribes arrive and start fighting over the gem, breaking it into five pieces. The gem's destruction creates a fissure that releases the Druun, who quickly take over the Land of Heart. The tribe leaders each steal a piece of the gem and flee. Benja notices water repels the Druun and saves Raya's life by throwing her into the river before being turned to stone. Six years later, Raya treks across Kumandra to find Sisu, have her create another gem, and banish the Druun. In Tail, Raya summons Sisu, who says she did not create the gem but wielded it on behalf of her four siblings, all of whom contributed their magic to the gem. Raya and Sisu resolve to reclaim the four pieces of the gem, reassemble it, and use it to banish the Druun and restore those who were turned to stone. Raya and Sisu travel across the realm, reclaiming pieces of the gem and making new friends; including Boun, a young restaurateur from Tail; Little Noi, a baby con artist from Talon; and Tong, a warrior from Spine; all of whom have lost loved ones to the Druun. Namaari, hoping to gain the gem shards for the Fang tribe, pursues Raya. Each gem shard Raya and Sisu acquire blesses Sisu with one of her siblings' magical powers. Raya, who does not fully trust their new companions, insists Sisu remain disguised as a human but in Spine, Sisu reveals herself to save Raya from Namaari. In Fang, Sisu persuades Raya to propose an alliance with Namaari rather than steal the final shard. As a gesture of trust, Raya returns the pendant Namaari gave her years before. Namaari, torn between her responsibility to Fang and her wish to help defeat the Druun, threatens the party with a crossbow. Sisu tries to calm Namaari but Raya attacks with her whip sword after seeing Namaari's finger on the trigger, causing the crossbow to fire and kill Sisu. Sisu's death drains away all of the water, allowing the Drunn to overrun the realm. Raya, angered by Namaari’s actions, pursues her and finds her grieving the petrification of her mother. Namaari and Raya fight while Raya's companions use the gem pieces to evacuate the people of Fang. Raya angrily prepares to kill Namaari but stops when Namaari reminds Raya her that her inability to trust others led to Sisu’s death, and they go to aid the others. As the Druun gain on her group, Raya remembers how trust allowed Sisu to save the world. She urges the others to unite and reassemble the gem, showing her faith in Namaari by handing over her gem piece and allowing the Druun to turn her into stone. Boun, Tong, Noi, and the ongis follow suit, and Namaari reassembles the gem before also being petrified. This unleashes a shockwave that spreads throughout Kumandra, vanquishing the Druun and conjuring up a magical rainstorm that revives everyone, including the dragons, who later revive Sisu. After the group reunites with their loved ones, the tribes and dragons gather at Heart to unite as Kumandra once again.