Jun? Jun!
-In my room!
Mom, did you know that Medusa had snakes for hair,
and if you looked her in the eyes, you turned into stone?
-More storybooks?
I hope you finished your homework.
-It's not a storybook, Mom.
It's a book of Greek myths.
Dad gave it to me a long time ago.
-Hm. Have you opened the book that Igave you?
10 Pillars to a Successful Life.
Yeah. Didn't think so.
I'm pretty sure the first pillar
is to put down the fantasy mumbo-jumbo and face reality.
-These myths came from somewhere real, Mom.
I promise.
-Jun,
you're starting to sound just like your father.
He was a dreamer, too.
-What's wrong with following your dreams?
-Dreaming is what you do while you're asleep.
It doesn't put you on a path to a successful life.
To that end, I've signed you up for a junior CEO course.
It's an online group that meets
three times a week starting tonight.
-I don't want to be you. That's not me.
-Jun, how do you expect to survive
out there in the realworld
if you refuse to actually live in it?
D' Come on, come on...
Is it almost ready?
-What's going on?
-Oh, you're here! She's here. We can start!
-Start what?
-Friends and dragons,
after many tries and many fails, I'm proud to present
the first fully functional Dragon Rider Fire Suit.
-Alright! Whoo!
-Now, nothing will stop us from exploring the Fire Realm.
-The dried dragon gel worked perfectly as a fireproof adhesive.
I'm 80% sure there's a 50% chance it's perfect.
-Not a scratch.
-Okay, let's all suit up. I need some adventure today.
-I heard that! Fire Realm, here we come!
-Slow down, everyone.
I've only built two suits so far.
Kullersen just couldn't wait to try his on.
-What? I get excited. You know this.
-Well, how long will it take you to build all four?
-Uh, hm... Well, I might need more dragon scales,
and we'll have to harvest another batch of dragon gel, let it dry...
-Probably a few days.
-A few days? Oh, come on, Alex!
Sorry. I didn't mean to snap.
The suits are amazing. Take all the time you need.
-Uh, Jun? You okay? -Fine.
I just really needed to get out of here today,
you know? Clear my head.
-Well, we have twofire suits.
Uh, why don't you and Tom just go?
-Yeah, why don't you and Tom-- Wait, what?
Without us? But I've been dying to see the--
Oh! I- I mean, that's a-- that's a great idea!
You and Tom just go.
-What do you say, Kullersen? You up for it?
-Me? I'm already dressed for the occasion.
What are you?
And what secrets do you hold?
I thought I might find you out here.
You always did prefer fieldwork
to the sterile environment of a laboratory.
-Not all questions can be answered in a lab, Wilma.
-Hm. Any particular question you're wrestling with?
We are on the same team, remember?
Come on, Olivia.
Let me in.
-I found this crystal in sector two.
-It's a magnificent specimen.
-The molecular structure is unlike anything we've ever seen.
-A new discovery. Exciting.
-Wilma, it's harder than a diamond.
-That's impossible.
Nothing in nature is harder than a diamond.
-I didn't believe it myself,
but it's been tested and confirmed.
-You found that in sector two, you say?
-I can't believe how much wildlife lives in this furnace.
-Me either.
We might actually find some answers out here, pal.
Keep your eyes open for that dragon symbol.
-Hey, Kullersen.
Thanks. I needed this today.
-Ride or die.
-But, man, it's hot out here.
Stop it, you two.
Here you go, Wu.
-Hold on, Wei, you're next.
-So, you want to tell me what's going on with your mom?
You don't think I know you by now?
-Where should I start? Birth?
It's like we're from two totally different worlds.
She doesn't care what I want out of life.
Only what she wants for me.
-She'll come around. She's your mom.
-Doubt it.
She never believed in my dad.
"Dreams are what you do while you're asleep, Jun,
and why are you sleeping? You should be a CEO by now!"
She's never going to get me,
no matter what I achieve.
-We should probably land and give the dragons a rest.
It's getting really hot out here.
-Huh?
-What is that?
Ah, it hurts my eyes to look at it.
-I don't know. But let's find out. Come on, pal.
Whoa. A shield?
-Yes! More proof that people have been down here.
-Marco!
Polo.
-Marco!
-Polo.
-Marco!
-Polo.
-Marco...
-Plow out of water!
-I got you, girl! You're totally it!
Wait, how's that gonna work?
-I guess playtime's over.
-What are we looking for again, Dr. Sledkin?
-A brilliant green crystal.
You'll know it when you see it. Now, dig.
-They're coming this way. What do we do?
The tunnel leads right to the dragon world.
-When I'm hacking into mainframes,
the security bots will create virtual walls to slow me down.
-We don't have any security bots!
-I know, but we have dragons.
We need to create some real walls to slow these miners down.
-Hm...
This sounds like a job for Plowhorn.
-Come on, girl. Give us a bomb loogie.
-This cave's not stable.
-What was that? -We got to get out of here.
-You're not going anywhere
until you get me through that wall. Hm.
-Well, that didn't work.
-Now, they're digging faster.
-Huh. I can't believe how light this shield is.
What kind of metal is this?
Hm. Strong, too.
-I don't see anybody anywhere.
Just fire and lava.
And no other signs of people.
-Who knows how long this shield's been down here, Tom.
Or the spearhead you found.
-I can't believe there isn't a symbol or marking on it.
At least this proves we're on the right track, pal.
We have to find whoever left the shield.
Then maybe we can get some answers about the dragon symbol
and our connection.
Thanks.
We should probably head back. We're almost out of water.
-What is it?
-Looks like an injured dragon.
Here, let me see.
There's another dragon down there, too.
-An angry-looking fire dragon. -Let me see.
Now there are two more fire dragons.
-Ooh! Let me see!
-Remind me next time to bring two pairs of binocs.
-Tom, we have to do something.
That little dragon's gonna get torn apart.
-I know, Jun, but isn't this just nature?
I mean, who are we to pick sides and decide
which dragon gets to live and which one might starve?
But, that little dragon looks like it's from the Crystal Realm,
and it might have just stumbled in here. And if that's the case...
-Then it's not the natural prey for those fire dragons.
-How much water do we have left? -Two bottles.
-Okay, let's help it.
What's the plan?
-You heard that, too, right?
-Now, this has to freak them out.
-Dr. Sledkin?
Th- there's something in there.
-A-and it doesn't sound friendly.
-I'm sure it's just the wind whistling through a cavern.
And if there's a cavern, then there's probably more green crystals in it.
Redouble your efforts!
-Now, what do we do?
-I think it's time for them to come face-to-face
with a dragon.
-Huh?
-Come and get us, you flamethrowers!
JUN Come on.
Come on!
No! Shh! I'm trying to save you.
-Wei!
-Wu! Grab the dragon!
-These guys are faster than I expected!
Let's shake 'em, pal!
-Lose them around the rocks!
-Look out!
Ah!
Looks like we gotta fight these guys off.
Whoa!
-Ah!
-Wei, steam cloud getaway!
-Shh...
Whoa! Whoa!
Tom!
-Come on, Thunder!
This is gonna hurt!
-Wu! Wei! Everything you got!
Are you guys okay? Is anything broken?
-I don't think so.
Just remind me never to pick a fight with those guys again.
-You alright, pal?
-At least they're gone.
-For now. They hunt in packs like hyenas,
splitting up to save their energy.
They probably went to get some friends.
We should get out of here--
-Here, let me see.
-Hoo! It's okay. Just banged it.
Knees and lava rocks don't mix.
Man, it's hot in here.
How's that little guy doing?
-I think he has a broken wing. -Perfect.
He has a broken wing,
and I lost the shield.
At least we're all feeling crummy, right?
-Oh, you lost the shield?
-Yeah, just around that ridge.
Don't worry. We'll find another clue, pal.
-This whole thing is my fault.
-Don't say that.
It was both of our decisions to help the little dragon.
Ride or die, remember?
-My mom said I couldn't survive in the real world.
Guess I can't survive in any world.
-Hey, we're not dead yet.
-The heat in the battle drained Wu and Wei, and look at Thunder.
-We all just need to rest for a minute.
Catch our breath, then we'll fly out of here.
And while we wait,
why don't you tell me a story?
-What? -Why not?
Anything to take our minds off that pack of Flame Throwers.
Your mom might hate your stories, but I always loved them.
What's the last one you read?
-Um, the Greek myth about Medusa.
-The creepy snake lady, right? Every day was a bad hair day?
-Not too shabby, Kullersen.
I didn't think you could read.
-I saw the movie. Can't remember how it ends, though.
-That's the best part.
-Hey, pal. You doing okay?
Hm?
-Aah!
-That's it! I quit! -I quit!
-Score. Another one for Feathers.
-I wonder if Tom and Jun are having as much fun.
-You feeling a little better, pal?
Flame Throwers are getting closer. Think you can fly?
That's my dragon. Okay, Jun, let's...
Wu, Wei. W-where's Jun?
Jun!
Grab the little dragon! I hope you guys are recharged!
Thunder! Find Jun!
Where did she go?
Thunder! Boom-boom goodbye!
-Oh no. Huh?
Whoa!
-Jun!
Are you crazy?
-For saving you? Maybe.
-Come on, pal. It's almost over.
-Wei!
-Time to go home.
-What was that? -Right now, I don't care.
Let's get out of here.
-Did you wander into that
Fire Realm and get yourself into trouble?
Let Dr. D fix you up.
-Another clue to the mystery. Someday,
we're going to find the answers to my connection to Thunder.
-What kind of metal is this? -I don't know,
but that shield has a lotof uses.
-Well, we didn't need it to scare off those miners, right, D?
-Nope.
Just needed a little disappearing dragon trick.
-By the way, Jun, how did you come up with the idea
of using the shield to blind the Flame Throwers?
-Simple-- Greek myth.
Perseus used the reflection in his shield to defeat Medusa.
-I am so happy you finished that book.
So, where are you going to keep it?
-This is a good spot for it. Until I need it again.
-Keep an eye on my patient, girl.
We should get back. It's late.
-Jun. Hang on.
I've been thinking about what your mom said,
that you can't survive in the real world.
You did more than survive today.
You saved my life. Maybe the dragons, too.
So, next time your mom comes at you about reading your stories,
just pretend like you have your shield with you
and deflect her words.
-Who wants to live in the real world anyway?
-Not me. As long as I can be a dragon rider by day,
I'll happily be a french fry cook at night.
-Me too. But I'll cook the cheeseburgers.
-Oh, okay! I see how it is. The great Jun Wong's
too good for french fries.
She's got to be the CEO of cheeseburgers. Alright.