Cha-chung!
Long, long ago, when magic turned the world,
in a time some cannot remember, but our hearts will never forget,
in a kingdom past the ferocious pumas of the Golden Mountains…
…just above the deadly skulls
-of the Jungle Lands…
…and just below the magical roosters of Luna Island…
…resting above an ancient secret lake,
was the legendary Kingdom of Teca.
There, the ancients told of a great prophecy,
-that a Mighty Eagle…
…and three courageous jaguars…
…would one day vanquish the dark lords of the underworld!
-But know this,
though prophecies may give hope,
-the battle will still be fought…
-…for victory rides
-on the shoulders of heroes!
Look! It's the Teca Eagle!
-Mm-hmm!
Jaguars, did you bring the package?
On my command, we engage. Ready?
Uno, dos--
-¡Tres! -¡Tres!
Happy Day of Coronation, Maya!
-Huh?
Hey, uh, perhaps a little louder.
Happy Day of Coronation, Maya!
Lance, go!
Beloved sister, Maya,
your brother Lance dove into the Cursed Ocean,
narrowly escaped the sea beast, and brought you the Golden Pearl!
-Huh? -Daggers, go!
Move aside.
Your brother Daggers invaded a burning pirate ship,
-fought the nefarious Bandit Queen…
-…and stole her jeweled earring!
Ha!
-Aw. -Shield, go!
Amateurs.
Your most-courageous brother Shield went deep into the Cursed Forest,
outran a deadly avalanche of doom,
-and found you…
…this majestic turquoise bird!
Oh!
-Behold its majestic majesty!
-Ahem.
One,
you're all late.
-But, mi amor--
And two…
-Oh my gods! -A wizard turned--
Maya into a turkey!
Husband, your daughter has been out all night.
These are not the ways of a Teca princess.
-Maya!
And on her day of birth.
Maya's rebel fire burns bright,
just like yours.
Gross.
Órale. Off you go to prepare for the coronation.
-You three smell like-- -Like victory!
-Vamos. Off to the baths.
Maya's coronation cannot be delayed.
There's still time.
-And I know just who can bring her back.
Huh?
Chiapa, por favor!
-You are a battle cat. Act like one.
Get Maya back here as soon as possible, boy.
Ay.
I think you know where that girl ran off to.
-Ay, Maya. I just hope she's safe.
This is going to be glorious!
If I survive.
Illegal Bare-Knuckle Fighting Pit fans,
please give a hand to the undisputed champion,
Bear Killah!
-Challenge!
-Huh? -Who dares challenge Bear Killah, man?
I do.
-Oh, yeah.
I do!
This is no place for a girl!
Go home, little niña!
Hey! You are not a man!
Oh yeah. You can do this, Maya.
-What's your name, girl? -Eagle Foot!
No, no, Claw. Claw's better.
Eagle Claw!
-Ooh!
By the twitching of our ears, a new challenger appears.
You proved your bravery, girl. Stand down.
It's such a great honor to fight you, Mr. Bear Killah!
Whoever's the least dead at the end gets the gold prize of… gold!
Fight!
Oh! I see what you're doing.
Triple Fist of Destruction. It's a classic!
Triple Fist of Destruction!
-Ooh, great combination, Bear Killah.
Now, how about you taste some Eagle Punch!
Ooh!
I liked that one, man.
Ooh! Oh, I'm so sorry. Do you need a moment?
Check out this Eagle Claw Kick!
-Eagle Claw! -Oh, are you all right?
Is it o-- Huh?
The Bear cannot stand before this mighty Eagle warrior!
Eagle Claw!
Mighty Eagle Flip!
-Oh!
Ooh!
And now, the Teca Family
-Elbow!
Oh my gods.
I think I beat Bear Killah!
I won!
-Eagle Claw! Eagle Claw!
-Eagle Claw!
This little eagle is not ready.
-Huh? -Eagle Killah!
-Ah!
-The Eagle is done! -Oh!
The Bear has won!
Call it, ref man.
-Stay down,
or I have to break the rest of you, girl.
Do you give up, Eagle Claw?
Eagle Claw!
-Huh?
The Mighty Eagle is not done!
Ay, for the gods' sake, Maya!
-This is how you found her, Chiapa?
-I'm sure she'll be fine.
And what about her dislocated shoulder? Hm?
Oh! Uh…
We wait for the healers?
I didn't sneak out to the fighting pits, I swear!
Ay, Maya, we were so worried about you.
You could have died in that ring!
Ho, ho, ho! Please tell me you won.
Oh, Mama, I was trying--
You know, I was trying to win that gold for the orphanage.
Don't use those kids as an excuse.
You were fighting for nothing more than glory.
-There's nothing sweeter than glory!
Which is not the right thing to think.
Obviously.
Mija, I've dreamt of your coronation for 15 years.
I don't want to be like you.
A… A diplomat who does nothing but sit around talking
while the warriors get to have epic adventures.
Is that what you think I do?
-Um, yeah. -Maya, respect your mother.
Mama, what happened to you?
You were a warrior once. You trained me to fight.
So you could protect yourself, not fight in the pits!
It's the closest thing I'll ever get to being--
To be a-- a true Eagle Warrior.
It's not fair that my brothers get to go on epic quests,
but I have to stay cooped up in a palace because…
…because I'm a princess.
Ay, mija, it's not because you're a princess.
It's because your brothers are the jaguars from the prophecy.
Ugh! "The prophecy."
A Great Eagle King, me,
and his three jaguar sons, your brothers,
would one day battle the dark gods to save the world of man.
Dun, dun, dun!
And what if the Great Prophecy was just a made-up story?
Maya!
-Papa, what if the gods don't even exist?
Enough!
Come on, mijos.
Being a leader is more than just fighting.
It's about sacrifice.
It's just not fair!
No more of this Eagle Warrior nonsense. Look at me, niña.
Maya will never fight again.
I hate you.
I wish you weren't my mother.
-Mama, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-- -Maid, take Maya to my dressing room.
Do what you must to make her look like a princess.
-You're new, aren't you? -Yes, my lady.
Hey, that's my favorite melody.
Mine too.
Some say it was here before the world and will remain after it ends.
Pardon me for speaking out of turn, my lady,
but it's clear your parents love you to the sun and back.
The gods have blessed you all.
I guess.
Tu mamá only wants what's best for you.
I shouldn't have said that to her. It's just, I don't wanna be a diplomat.
If they would only give me a chance…
…I could be a great Eagle Warrior.
Maya, the queen has fought many battles.
Maybe you should listen to her wisdom.
Oh, who asked you?
Niña!
I'm so sorry, my queen.
Hold on. No, no, no. I'm sorry, I…
-Can this day be any worse?
Teca! Teca! Teca! Teca!
-Teca! Teca! Teca! Teca! Teca! Teca!
Behold, mi amor, the other kingdoms have all come to honor our daughter.
This is even better than I dreamt.
Look, look! The Gran Bruja and the Wizard Council is here.
Zapote, the air doesn't feel right.
-Sensing a great darkness around us.
Ugh, this again. "Oh no! A great darkness."
"Oh, ho, ho, ho!" "I'm sensing disturbances in the forces!"
So tired.
-Ribbit.
Oh! And the King and the Princess of the Barbarians actually showed up!
Barbarian King is hungry.
Ay, Papa, we just ate!
-Does daughter want king to starve?
By the gods! The Jungle Lands' Widdle Queen is here!
Did you say Widdle Queen?
Yeah, 'cause she's so little and cute. She's the Widdle Queen.
It's-- It's the Widow Queen.
Yeah, because all the men around her…
-…die mysteriously.
Look, Fabiola. The Teca princess will be crowned right there.
And we get a front-row seat.
Crown the Teca princess now!
-So we can food! -Ay, Papa!
In the name of all the gods, I present to you our daughter,
-Maya!
Yes, I know.
Perhaps Mama is right.
It's just, my whole life's about to change and there's nothing I can do about it.
Thanks for listening, Chiapa.
All right. No more warrior. I'm a diplomat for my kingdom.
Here we go.
Oh!
She looks--
-Like a real-- -Princess.
-Ow!
-Dang it. -Maya! Are you okay?
-Can we help you? -Oh, no. Gracias.
I got this.
-Go, Maya.
Lo, a new day has begun. Princess Maya will be the sun!
-Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Oh no!
Fly away! Fly away! Fly away!
Are you ready to carry the weight of the crown, mija?
If it is to be, it is up to me.
-Ay, Fabiola, coming here was a mistake.
See, Zapote? I knew something was wrong.
Oh, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit.
-Ribbit! -Ooh! Maybe we do the fightings today!
Teca! Teca! Teca! Teca! Teca!
Can this be? The gods have sent their own emissary?
The prophecy…
…it is upon us.
For Teca!
-Oh, get behind us. -But--
Get behind us, Maya.
I--
Great King and Queen of Teca!
Allow me to introduce myself.
I am Zatz, the Prince of Bats.
-I am but an emissary for Lord Mictlan.
Why are you here now? We have done nothing but honor the gods.
Please, allow me to escort the honorable Princess Maya
to her rightful kingdom in the underworld.
My rightful kingdom?
And once in the underworld, Princess Maya will be sacrificed.
Sacrificed?
-Alas, Lady Micte,
Maya's true mother, shall welcome her to the endless death.
True mother?
-Mama, what is he saying? -Everything will be all right, mija.
Chiapa, stay to protect Maya.
Jaguars, on my command, we move.
Now, please allow me to escort Princess Maya.
I promise you, no harm will come to anyone.
But you resist, and I swear you will all die.
Don't look.
In the name of Teca, attack!
-Lance! -Daggers!
-Shield!
I can defend our people too!
Listen to me, Maya. It is not our place.
Let your father and brothers handle this.
You left me no choice.
By the gods.
-I can help!
Boys, get the Bat Prince.
-I'll take the stone giants. -Got it!
Behold the might of Teca!
-Lance! -Daggers!
Shield!
Oh!
Ooh! Whoo, come and get some!
Ooph! You missed me! Ay!
Missed again!
Ooph!
Eagle Claw!
Huh?
D'oh!
Eagle Claw!
Huh?
Ooph!
Too slow!
-Aha!
Taste the prophecy!
-Taste it!
I will not fight you.
You'll never take our sister alive.
A bat is no match for three supermacho jaguars!
Go back to whatever cave you flew out of, vampiro.
Know the Kingdom of Teca does not fear the dark gods!
-Even really handsome ones.
My jaguar brothers and I were born and trained our whole lives
to fight scum like you!
We are done here.
Brothers!
That prince is good.
-Yeah. He fights pretty well too. -Huh?
Hey! Over here, stone face!
Ooph!
-Papa!
-Ándale, Chiapa!
Hey, niño vampiro, is that all the gods sent?
-Teca! -Teca!
That's impressive, especially for an old guy.
Perhaps the Teca prophecy is upon us.
I will not fight you, King Teca. It is clear you're hurt.
Listen here, boy.
You tell your gods that if they want my daughter,
they will have to rip her away from my cold, dead arms.
Am I understood, boy?
Understood.
-Papa! Are you okay?
I assure you, the god of war will not be pleased.
Be well, Princess Maya.
I'll see you soon.
-But… the prophecy…
Your hand, my love.
Ah, I have another one just like it.
-Did we win? -My gods!
-See how good family fight together?
Teca princess will be the end of her kingdom.
What a shame.
Bye-bye, Tecas.
-This is madness!
The god of war will be furious, and it's all your fault, Princess Maya!
Brothers and sisters!
-This is war!
-Now more than ever,
we must stand together!
I will lead us all to an epic victory!
Will the alliance join us?
-We fight!
Ay. This is not our battle.
We not fight!
Ugh.
Brothers and sisters, you know we would fight for you.
-At times like these, we must-- -You must fight for us!
-Maya!
This is not how we ask for help.
Ah, we don't need your help, cowards!
-Ay…
Ah! Easy, husband. Rest.
-We'll figure something out, Papa. -There's nothing to figure out.
We're going to war with the gods.
For you, Maya.
Hmm…
It is done, Lord Mictlan.
Just as you planned, husband.
And?
All of the Teca army are marching through the Endless Forest, my lord.
I can already taste their fear, mi amor.
They do not know what they do.
Your half-breed daughter, she will be a delicious sacrifice, beloved.
Anything for you, beloved.
Perhaps showing the humans mercy--
General Camazotz, the only mercy in war is death.
-And I shall be relentless…
…in my mercy.
Don't wait up, my darling.
For tonight, I pay a visit to an old acquaintance of yours.