♪ Who's gonna help when the danger overwhelms ♪
♪ And the mysteries are piled high? ♪
♪ Who's gonna be around, never gonna let you down ♪
♪ When you're on a wild ride? ♪
♪ Your friends are always by your side ♪
♪ It's Craig of the Creek, he's gonna save the day ♪
♪ It's Craig of the Creek ♪
♪♪
I had a dream last night...
a bad dream! [ Both gasp ]
I dreamt I was trying to get to the stump,
but no matter how hard I looked, I could not find it.
Aw, man. That sounds scary.
It was scary. So, I brought...these!
Wait. Are we gonna go,
like, inside your dream and rescue you?
No, they're blindfolds. The stump is right over there.
We got to be able to find our base even if it's dark.
Pick one and cover your eyes with it...dramatically.
♪♪
Craig, you forgot Mortimer.
♪♪
Ooh, here I go!
Here, base-y, base-y, base-y!
Huh? Aah!
Trying to get me when my guard is low, huh?
Boy, am I in my element.
Huh?
[ Gasps ] This rock just moved!
Guys! Guys! Guys!
I just found the first livin' rock!
Wait. This ain't no rock, it's a turtle!!
Ooh, we should keep him!
Yeah! I'll make a little base for him.
What should we name him? He looks like a Sheldon to me.
Your name should strike fear
into the hearts of your enemies, like Mortimer.
I think we should take him Turkle.
Who's going to fear that name, unfinished math homework?
[ Mumbling ] You're unfinished math homework.
Wait! I got it! Tur-terror!
You're gonna love hanging with us.
Aw, don't be shy, man. We're all friends here.
Hey, JP. Bring him to the play pen.
Okay, so I put some leaves down for a bed
and even a bowl of water so he can use it as a pool.
I went all out. I know.
♪♪
Man, he is lovin' that wall.
Aw. He loved it so hard, he fell asleep.
You know nothing about animals, Craig.
He's clearly bored.
That's how Mortimer was when I first got him
from the pet store, but then I gave him
a bird-sized basketball hoop, and he was happy.
We just need to get this turtle some toys.
Oh. Y-You think so?
I'm the only one with a pet here.
Trust me. Uh, I have a cat.
When's the last time you've seen him?
Yeah, fair enough.
Crackers and a slightly used jar of peanut butter.
Now, I can't promise
that a couple fingers haven't been in that jar.
You've been warned. No refunds. [ Chuckles ]
Get ready for 10 more!
Thanks, Kit! No prob.
Hey, there. What can I --
Wait! There was something else!
Do you have any turtle toys?
Hmm. Maybe I should've said toys for turtles.
Ah, Tur-terror! Huh?
He's gone!
Well, how did he get out?!
[ Stomping ] All: Whoa!
♪♪
Oh, my gosh! Today is animal heavy.
Hand over our turtle!
Please?
Your turtle? No. I refuse.
♪♪
[ Barking ]
[ Straining ] Dog...breath.
No! Kelsey!
♪♪
But we found that turtle first, so give him back!
Never!
Ah, she got me!
Your arm! Are you all right?!
It's only a flesh wound. I'm fine.
But there's blood everywhere.
You fought valiantly, warrior, but on the wrong side.
Allow me to enlighten you.
Long ago, these forests were filled with animals --
deer, wolves, turtles, and tigers.
They roamed in packs by the thousands,
but then the suburbs came, burned their forest
and chased them from their homes.
All that is left now is this creek.
These creatures do not need your toys and affection.
They need only to be free and wild.
Plus, I'm pretty sure you can get salmonella from turtles.
Wow.
I bet you can.
I didn't think about it like that.
Thank you, um...
I am Wildernessa, friend of nature,
and this is Cheese Sticks. [ Chuckles ]
I'm Craig. This is JP, Kelsey, and her falcon, Mortimer.
That isn't a falcon. Oh, I know.
I was just --
You don't know a thing about animals.
But you? You appear to have
a special kinship with nature...like me.
I do? Yes.
Your feather friend stays by your side
without leash or harness.
Yeah, he does.
Well, I put him in a cage at night.
Sorry. I must go. A squirrel needs me.
Cheese Sticks, let's dip.
Whoa.
♪♪
Hey, Kelsey! We're gonna shoot these guys into the sky
and then spend a couple hours
trying to get them out of a tree. You want in?
Huh? Oh. Yeah.
Do you want to launch Commander Snapper first?
Nah, he needs to be a father to his kids.
Kelsey: As the words of the beast girl echoed in her head,
Kelsey suddenly noticed nature-y things
she had never noticed before.
Uh! Whoa! Whoa!
He's stuck in a tree, as planned.
Let's go get him!
♪♪
Rabbits, the first mammals to have hair,
which is why they are also called "hares."
Craig: Ugh! Got it!
♪♪
I found Sergeant Shell!
The rescue mission was a success.
The miracle of life!
So beautiful.
Aw, thanks.
Ah, looks like it's time to go home.
Race ya!
♪♪
I don't know why I'm so itchy,
but that diamond is hitting the spot.
Good morning, my friends.
Wow! Cool camouflage!
Wait, cam-- Are you going off to war?
I always knew this day would come!
No. That arc comes later.
Yesterday, I had an epiphany.
Wildernessa opened my eyes to the plight of all caged animals.
All animals should have the chance to run free,
and it's up to us to help them regain
their rightful place in the animal kingdom.
I want to do something about it, but I need your help.
We can help. Yeah!
What do you want to do, burn down a zoo?
I want to free all the dogs in the neighborhood!
Yeah! That's -- Wait, what?
Sounds good. I'm down.
Great! Let's go.
You mean, like, take them from their owners?
Um, yeah.
But I feel like their owners
might be kind of angry about that.
Listen to yourself!
Those dogs don't belong to people.
They're just like Tur-terror
when we trapped him in that cage.
Don't they deserve their freedom?
I-I guess so.
Let's go!
♪♪
How are we going to free the dogs
with the owners in the yards?
We just need some kind of distraction.
I got an idea, but it's a little complicated.
[ Both screaming ]
Look at me!
Hey, quit making that racket!
I'm trying to spend time with my dog!
Now, Kelsey!
♪♪
Go! Go forth, noble beasts, and be free!
Free to chase squirrels, pee on whatever you want,
and let no human tell you when to walk.
[ All barking ]
Now, it's your turn, Mortimer.
It is time for you to return to your majestic life
as king of the Serengeti.
Of the 37 Mortimers I've had in my life,
you were the only one who truly understood me.
[ Laughs ] Huh?
Goodbye, my friend.
Now go!
Come on! Go!
No, in the other direction. I release you!
[ People screaming ] That's coming
from the Trading Tree.
♪♪
No, that's chocolate! It's bad for you!
Shoo! Shoo! Hey!
♪♪
Oh, this is all wrong! This isn't roaming free!
[ Barking, growling ] [ Whimpering ]
Hey, shoo! Leave him alone!
There, there. You're okay.
[ Growls, barking ]
Mortimer!
Oh, no!
Stop! Heel!
Ooh!
No!!
[ Horn honks ]
♪♪
Whew! Wildernessa. Thank goodness.
You were just going to let this dog run off into the street?
Well, actually, I was --
Yeesh. You really don't know anything about animals, do you?
Listen -- We really need your help.
My dog! What happened here?
Wildernessa, I tried to free the dogs
so they could go back to nature,
but it all went wrong -- terribly wrong!
I just wanted to help the animals!
Instead, the dogs keep trying to eat chocolate
and run into the street!
Two of my favorite things.
Chocolate bars, fast cars,
kids who know nothing about nature.
It seems that even the creek has been tainted
by the world of man.
[ Coughs ]
We have got to get these dogs
back to their yards before they got hurt.
I don't know how we're gonna catch 'em.
They got a bunch of extra legs, and they're naked.
Wait. I have an idea. Peanut butter?
♪♪
Hey, little doggies!
There is more where that came from, babies!
♪♪
Sorry, pal, but you'll be the safest here.
Thanks for helping us, dog bear.
So I guess we'll see you around?
When nature has taken back these suburbs
and the creek runs red with the blood of humanity.
What?
Bye! Hyah!
♪♪
Mortimer, thanks for choosing me and my head.
Mwah.
[ Chirps ]
♪ When it's time to go to bed ♪
♪ Know you don't have to feel alone ♪
♪ 'Cause I'll see you tomorrow at the creek ♪
Just like I drew it.