No! No!
Jayce, what did you do?
Come back!
What happened to Daniel? Where is he?
I don't know.
I swear. Look, I just wanted to scare him.
I shouldn't have been able to do… whatever that was, that wasn't me.
Is he alive?
Look, it's a teleportation sigil.
Daniel didn't explode. He just went somewhere else.
Daniel isn't magic. He can't teleport on his own.
If you didn't send him, where did he go?
Ow!
Where even am I?
-Ow! Ow!
I thought the Chain Scale was, like, unbreakable.
-Ow!
I know you, right?
Listen, we can talk this out.
Or maybe not.
Ah.
-What happened? -We're just hanging.
Hoagie, we're on the ceiling.
Yeah, Elyse beat us up and now we're hanging from the ceiling.
Bet you I can get us loose.
Stop helping!
This is a double-bind spell.
Every time we try to escape, the bonds get tighter.
That makes sense.
I would have noticed if I had any feelings left in my body.
Quit moving, you hunk of junk. We're getting crushed to death.
Oh, right. You still need to breathe.
Whoo, been a long time since I had to do that.
I can't do this, Luce.
I refuse to die at a bowling alley basement.
Just give me a minute.
Don't take too long. Elyse is probably halfway to the Scepter by now.
Maybe Daniel can help us out when he gets there.
Forget it.
Daniel's all-in on his new best friend, Mr. Super Tracker Demon Guy.
They're probably kicking back on Creepy Jerk Beach together.
-Whoa!
Oh, this is gonna hurt.
No! Stop!
Back off. I'm not going out as fish food.
Oh, come now, Daniel.
My children's man-eating phase lasts only through infancy.
As you can see, they've grown out of that.
-Mostly.
Nurenya? Your Majesty?
It's good to see you, and the kids too.
Seriously, though, how did I get here?
Your Chain Scale armor contains a fail-safe
to return you to me should it ever break.
I can't believe that jerk Jayce broke my armor with his creepy…
Purple and blue magic?
This is Dread Magic.
Where did you encounter this nightmare power?
Tell me now!
It came from Jayce. But what is Dread Magic?
Dread Magic is an evil force that threatens to consume the world.
If it has returned, we are all doomed.
I've never even heard of it.
You are not meant to.
It has been kept secret since we sealed it away so long ago.
In ages past,
Dread Magic was created by a foolish wizard
looking to unnaturally increase his abilities.
It is not like normal magic.
It is malicious, hateful, and hungry.
This parasitic force does not need spells or totems.
It spreads without limits,
overtaking its hosts until there is only the urge to destroy.
How did you defeat it?
We couldn't. It was too powerful.
United, we were able to seal the magic in a Coffer
and sink it on an island beneath the sea.
This blight faded from memory.
We prayed it would never be found.
How did Jayce know about Dread Magic if it's such a secret?
We locked up as much as we could, but small traces remained in the world.
These remnants hunger to connect back with the main source.
Jayce tracked ancient magic artifacts. He must have come in contact with it then.
That's why he was locked in a Soul Box.
But Jayce thinks opening the Coffer will restart a Magical Golden Age.
A delusion or a lie.
Either he does not know what he is doing, or worse, he does.
If Dread Magic is set free,
it will ultimately befoul this entire world.
He must be stopped.
There's only one chance to stop Jayce,
and that's if I get the Scepter of the Primus first.
Your Majesty, you need to send me to Selcouth right now.
If only I could.
Your armor is what allowed you to teleport here.
I cannot send you anywhere when it's like that.
Come on, I can handle a few thousand volts.
Nope, I have to fix this.
Unfortunately, the only one who can restore the armor is Spanos.
That doesn't sound promising.
Who's this big deal Spanos guy?
A fish of low character and lower ambitions.
Only his electric scales can repair the armor.
If you find him, he could help you.
Great. Find one fish on a planet that's 70% water
before Dread Magic kills us all.
He is living above ground, where he must stay.
I will not have my palace darkened by his presence.
Okay. Don't bring him here. Got it.
One last thing. Witching Rods.
You're a magic fish, he's a magic fish. Let's see if you're on his frequency.
Looks like this just became a rescue mission.
Thief!
This man is trying to steal my creations!
What? You're the thief.
Get back with that fish, you fish robber!
Missed me with that.
Why do I open my big mouth?
This is actually kind of relaxing.
I mean, for me.
I don't know what you guys are gonna do. Die, I guess.
Yeah, then I'll come back to haunt your stainless steel keister.
No one's haunting anyone yet.
Haruspex, I think you can get us out.
How? My magic just finds stuff.
Find my baton and I can free us.
Ooh, good thinking.
I use a spell like that to find my keys. Say, they ought to put you in charge.
That's the idea.
Just one teensy problem.
I still need a secret to do it, and I already have yours.
Use your secrets. What's the big deal?
I don't have any. I'm an open book.
Oh, come on! Don't make me do this.
-You just said it was no big deal. -Fine. I'm scared of horses.
I have nightmares where my Dad is a horse.
Wait, was your Dad a horse?
Lucy, I'm a human-turned-pig, not a pig-centaur-thingy. Gross.
Just like that. Ooh, but more. Come on.
I tell people I listen to public radio to seem smart.
I've snuck into 48 concerts.
I helped Pie Maker sell expired baked goods.
This, I can work with.
I review movies online I haven't seen.
I made the petition to get a vampire on city council.
I didn't think he'd win!
I want to learn jazz tap. White chocolate is the best.
I found Prospero's poems online, and she's good.
She's really good, Lucy!
-That poor kitty's really been through it.
You actually followed me in here. You are brave.
Or just stupid.
Be careful, thief.
Huh?
You never know what you'll step in.
Look, I'm not a thief.
I mean, yes, I came to get Spanos from you,
but because I need his help.
Who do you think you've been dealing with?
I am Spanos. Duh!
Oh, turn around, will you? I got to yell at this guy.
As I was saying, I am Spanos the Great! And I don't take kindly to thieves.
Would you like to explain what some surface-dwelling schmuck
is doing with my Chain Scale?
Come on, Shak. You coming or what?
After you blasted Daniel with your weird hand magic, I'm not sure.
You know I'd never hurt Daniel. He's my friend.
He's gonna help us get the Coffer, remember?
No, he wasn't. He was leaving.
We have no clue where he is.
Now we're just going without him?
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have pushed him away.
This thing inside me is making me lose control.
The truth is, I'm scared.
The Coffer can make me whole again, but I need the Scepter to open it.
And we can do this together.
Then we'll pick up Daniel and I'll make it up to him.
To both of you.
But I can't do it alone. Help me, please.
Yes, Jayce.
Of course. You're my brother.
I knew I could count on you, sis. Now, we have to get going to Selcouth.
It's a volcano, so I'm thinking lava death traps.
Hey, those'll be fun, right?
You should not have that armor.
It is my property, my design, and I want it back, you thief.
This is just a misunderstanding.
Spanos, I need your help.
You know what? I'm taking your whole arm. It's mine now.
Give me that! That's my arm!
Yeah.
Ow!
Every artist has a canvas.
Some people paint.
I make gizmos and death traps, like this one.
Whoa!
Okay, you made your point, you freaky fish guy!
No!
They say, if you do what you love, you never work a day in your life.
Ah!
Hey! No fair!
You can't ride the Orb! It's delicate equipment!
Sorry. Missed that part in the rule book.
Stop! You're breaking everything!
Some people make death traps, I break them.
That's my art.
Okay, let's have a talk without your magical pain machines.
How dare you put me in this peasant goblet.
Unhand me. Also put 'em up!
I'm not finished, you thief.
Spanos, I don't want to steal any of your stuff.
Queen Nurenya gave me the Chain Scale.
Nurenya gave you my gear?
Yeah, right, and I'm a dolphin.
I need you to repair it. The fate of the world depends on it.
Hmm. Okay, I'll do it.
Really? Just like that?
I'm a fish stuck in a pitcher.
I have zero leverage to debate.
Uh, one problem, though.
Here it comes.
I can't do it here.
Nurenya's Royal Springs are the only waters
that can cool the forged metal.
Uh, she was pretty clear about you never being allowed back inside, ever.
Well, I guess you'll have a broken shock gauntlet forever.
Good luck, you skin-covered goon.
Fine. Let's take this party back to the Mermaid Queen.
Don't forget my tools!
All of them.
Good news! I found Spanos.
-Bad news… -I'm home!
How's the palace, Your Highness?
Oh wait, it's still a sewer.
Silence!
I will not take guff from an aquarium guppy.
Oh, like you're so tough in your big old bubble.
Come out and say that to my face.
What are you doing? Stop it!
Zip it, leg boy.
I've got a bone to pick with my big sis over there.
Big what now?
Ignore him, Daniel.
Spanos has always been a bitter, foul being obsessed with his gizmos.
Better than being obsessed with an Insect King.
How'd that work out for you?
We do not speak of that, you utter disappointment!
You sound just like Mom!
That is why she put me in charge!
How dare you?
No!
All of you, stop being insane.
You, stop picking on your brother.
You, stop antagonizing your sister.
Does your family grudge really matter when that is gonna destroy the world?
It doesn't! Come on!
That's easy for you to say.
You never had to deal with her banning you from using the weapons you designed,
always calling you small.
Aw.
You are small.
You couldn't handle them. You would just hurt yourself.
Is that why you gave my magnum opus to that oily-skinned meat bag?
Because I couldn't handle it?
The Chain Scale is an honored gift.
Everyone knows your work is the pride of the seas.
Every second we waste is another second the world gets closer
to being consumed by Dread Magic.
Tell him how you feel already.
You are an exceptional inventor.
I took my jealousy out on you.
In doing so, I chased you away.
I should have been a better sister.
I'm sorry.
Okay.
I wasn't the easiest little brother. I could have been better too.
But, um… thanks.
And you're a pretty good queen, I guess.
Now, let's take these good vibes and save the world.
Who's with me?
Oh, I have not washed this arm in a while.
Chain Scale 2.0 can summon the teleporting Frog
anywhere you have water,
extend your range on the Magic Crossbow,
and most importantly, it will repel one Dread Magic Blast.
After that, good luck, champ.
Stopping Dread Magic will take all of your power and wit, Daniel Spellbound.
Be brave, but quick. We are running out of time.
You must get the Scepter first.
No transport, no time. What now?
I have something.
I installed a teleporter in here, in case I really need to quit this job.
You're not registered as a teleport-- Hey, you did have a secret.
No, everyone knows about it. I just didn't want to do the paperwork.
Lucy, go become Primus,
one that looks out for all the magical creatures.
Why is the volcano trying to kill us?
It's a test to make sure we're worthy of the Scepter.
Then let's ace it.
Nice save, little sis. I knew I could count on you.
Shak, we have to win if I'm gonna survive. It doesn't matter who gets in our way.
-I don't know, Jayce. What about…
Hoagie?
Oh, it is hot. Oh, feel like I'm roasting here.
Shak! And, ugh, Jayce.
Hello, Dowser.