NARRATOR (v.o.): Once upon a time there was a king named Odin who ruled a large and mighty kingdom. And yet, he was sad for he was growing old and had no child to inherit the throne. Then, happily, a daughter was born... A princess. And she was given the name Maddie. Kings and Queens came from all around to offer their gifts to the child. Among them was the widow Vahl and her young son, Prince Loki. It was then that Odin and Vahl happened upon the same idea. Loki and Maddie would be brought together each summer in hopes that they would fall in love and join their kingdoms forever. But unknown to all was another plan, that of the evil enchanter, Thanos. Maddie's birth was of little concern to him, for he was preparing to take King Odin's kingdom by means of the Forbidden Arts. On the eve of his assault, Odin attacked and Thanos' powers were plunged into darkness. Despite calls for his death, the enchanter was only banished.

Thanos: I'm not finished with you yet, Odin. Someday I'll get my power back. And when I do, everything you own, everything you love will be mine.

NARRATOR (v.o.): Many feared King Odin too kind. But in time the threat was forgotten and all hopes turned to that not-too-distant summer, when Loki and Maddie would meet.

(Cut to: Exterior, Vahl's castle, day.)

CHAMBERLAIN: Hehehe, oh, here they come, hee! [Laughter.]

Odin: Dear Vahl, as lovely as ever.

CHAMBERLAIN: [Gasp.]

Vahl: Oh, a nest. [Chuckles.]

Odin: And who might this strapping young man be? Young Prince Loki, no doubt.

Vahl: Welcome to our fair kingdom, dear Odin. And to you, young princess. Go on, Loki. [Chuckles.] Dear, go on...

Loki: Mother!

QUEEN Vahl: Loki!

Loki: Hello, Princess Maddie. I'm very pleased to meet you.

Maddie: Pleased to meet you, Prince Loki.

Vahl: Ah-ah-ah-ah!

Loki: Yuck! (v.o.) I can't believe I'm stuck with her all summer I'll bet she doesn't wrestle, hunt or box

Maddie (v.o.): He looks conceited

Loki (v.o.): What a total bummer

Maddie & Loki (v.o.): If I get lucky I'll get chicken pox

Loki: So happy you could come

Maddie: So happy to be here

Maddie & Loki (v.o.): How I'd like to run

Maddie: This is not my idea

Loki: This isn't my idea

Maddie & Loki: Of fun

(Transition to: Interior, Vahl's castle.)

Vahl: The children seem to get along quite nicely

Odin: We'll join our lands if this arrangement clicks

Vahl: My dear King Odin, that's my point precisely

Odin: It's such good parenting

Vahl: And politics So happy we agree

Odin: I think we've got a deal

Vahl: Loki's quite a catch

Odin: This is my idea

Vahl: This is my idea

Odin & Vahl: Of a match

Vahl: [Laughs.] And such fun!

(Transition: A few years later, exterior, Odin's castle, day.)

Odin: Good heavens, child, don't dawdle We can't keep Loki waiting

Maddie: I haven't packed or washed my hair And father, I get seasick

(Cut to: Interior, Loki's room.)

Vahl: She soon will be arriving Is that respect you're showing?

Loki: To make me kiss her hand again I swear I'm gonna be sick

(Cut to: Exterior, the docks, Vahl's kingdom, day.)

Odin: One day Prince Loki will be her intended

Vahl: Splendid

(Transitions: Vahl's castle, day.)

Loki: We've tried all summer but we just can't lose her

Maddie: Hey fellas, wait up!

BROMLEY: Quick, put on some speed

Loki: When picking teams

BROMLEY: Or friends

Loki: I never choose her

BROMLEY: You'd think she'd take a hint and learn to read

Maddie: This really isn't fair

Loki & BROMLEY: We really couldn't care

Maddie: Boys, it's all or none This is not my idea

Loki & BROMLEY: This isn't my idea

Maddie, Loki & BROMLEY: Of fun

(Transitions: Exterior, Vahl's kingdom)

VILLAGERS: Long before they met Loki and Maddie Were destined to be wedded

(Transitions: Interior, Vahl's castle and Odin's castle)

SERVANTS: However anyone could see The only point on which they didn't disagree Was that the very thought of summertime Was dreaded

(Transitions: Interior, Vahl's castle.)

Loki: She tries to talk me into playing dress-up She's always flirting with the castle guards

BROMLEY: I think you really sorta like her, fess-up

Loki: I'd like her better if she'd lose at cards Four sevens and a ten

Maddie: I think I've won again

Loki & BROMLEY: Every time she's won

Maddie: This is my idea

Loki & BROMLEY: This isn't my idea

Maddie, Loki & BROMLEY: Of fun

(Transitions: Exterior, Vahl's kingdom, day.)

VILLAGERS: We need a royal wedding I'd love to be invited At least we'd get a holiday to rest our ploughs and axes Someday these two will marry Two lands will be united And with some luck their marriage may result in lower taxes

(Transition: Odin to Vahl)

Odin (v.o.): What if Maddie doesn't go for the merger?

Vahl (v.o.): Urge her!

(Split-screen + transitions: Maddie and Loki – now adults.)

Maddie & Loki: For as long as I remember We've been told we'd someday wed Every June until September

Loki (v.o.): All their pushing and annoying hints

Maddie (v.o.): I've got bruises with their fingerprints

Loki (v.o.): I can do much better, I am sure

Maddie (v.o.): He's so immature I see him smiling and my knees start buckling I see inside him and my doubts are gone

Loki (v.o.): She started out as such an ugly duckling And somehow suddenly became a swan

Maddie (v.o.): So happy to be here

Loki (v.o.): 'Til now I never knew

Maddie & Loki (v.o.): It is you I've been dreaming of

Loki (v.o.): This is my idea

Maddie (v.o.): This is my idea

Vahl, Odin & CHORUS: What a good idea, such a charming and romantic notion This is my idea (This is my idea) Such a good idea (Such a good idea) What a good idea, such a powerful and magic potion This is exactly my idea Of love

Maddie (v.o.): This is my idea

Loki (v.o.): This is my idea

Maddie & Loki (v.o.): This is my idea Of

CHORUS (v.o.): Love

Loki: Arrange the marriage!

CROWD: [Cheers and applause.]

Maddie: Wait!

Loki: What? You're all I ever wanted. You're beautiful!

Maddie: Thank you. But what else?

Loki: What else?

Maddie: Is beauty all that matters to you?

Odin: [Coughs.]

Vahl: Loki... What else?

Loki: I, uh... What else is there?

ROGERS: [Buzzer noise.]

Vahl: [Whimpers.]

(Transition to: Exterior, Vahl's castle, day.)

Odin: We tried, Vahl. No one can say we didn't try.

Vahl: [Sobs.]

Odin: Say goodbye, Maddie.

Maddie: Goodbye.

Odin: Goodbye...?

Maddie: Prince Loki.

Loki: Mother.

Vahl: Loki!

Loki: Goodbye, Princess.

Vahl: All these years of planning... Wasted!

(Transition: Interior, Vahl's castle, later.)

ROGERS: What else is there? She says, "Is beauty all that matters?" And you say, "What else is there?!"

Loki: It was dumb, I know.

ROGERS: You should write a book. 'How to Offend Women in Five Syllables or Less'.

BROMLEY: Your turn, Prince Loki.

Loki: I didn't know what else to say.

BROMLEY: [cheating at chess, takes Loki's queen] Oh! You lost your queen, Loki.

Loki: That's twice in one day!

ROGERS: Think! You must see something other than Maddie's beauty.

Loki: Of course I do, Rogers. She's like... You know! How about... And then... Am I right? I don't know how to say it! I'll prove it to her. I'll prove my love! Checkmate!

BROMLEY: Huh?

(Transition to: Exterior, the woods, evening.)

Thanos: Today's the day, Odin... Everything you own, everything you love, will be mine.

(Cut to: Interior, Odin's coach.)

Odin: I – I just don't understand... What else did you want him to say?

Maddie: I need to know that he loves me for just being me.

GUARD (off-screen): Whoa! Whoa.

Odin: Stay inside, Maddie.

(Cut to: Interior, Vahl's castle.)

Loki: It's King Odin's captain!

GUARD: We... We were attacked. A Great Animal...

Loki: Maddie!

ROGERS: Loki! Wait!

(Transition: Exterior, woods, evening.)

Loki: Maddie! Maddie? Maddie! Oh! King Odin...

Odin: Loki... I...

Loki: Who did this?

Odin: It came so quickly... A Great... Animal.

Loki: Where is Maddie?

Odin: Listen to me, Loki. It's not what it seems. It's not what it seems.

Loki: What's not? Where is Maddie?

Odin: Maddie is... Maddie is... Gone.

Loki: Maddie!

(Transition to: Exterior, Swan Lake.)

Thanos: Now don't let my little spell make you sad, Maddie. It doesn't even last the whole day. As soon as the moon comes up... And that's how it works, every night. You have to be on the lake, of course, and when the moonlight touches your wings... Now look Maddie, this sort of thing doesn't give me any pleasure. Well, maybe a teensy bit. But what I really want is... Is your father's kingdom.

Maddie: Take it, then! You have enough power.

Thanos: Nah, tried that already. Once you steal something, you spend your whole life fighting to keep it. But if I marry the only heir to the throne... We'll rule your father's kingdom together, legally, King and Queen. You know?

Maddie: Never!

Thanos: Where are you going? As soon as moonlight leaves the lake you turn back into the swan. No matter where you are.

Maddie: [Cries.]

(Cut to: Exterior, the grounds of Vahl's castle, day.)

ROGERS: The musicians are not happy.

Loki: I know, but I have to practice.

ROGERS: Oh, no complaints here. I think it's going to be loads of... Fun.

Loki: The Great Animal is never going to give her up without a fight.

ROGERS: You're not still thinking she's alive?

Loki: When I find the Great Animal, Rogers, I'll find Maddie.

ROGERS: Oh Loki, you've looked everywhere. She's not coming back. The whole kingdom knows it.

Loki: The whole kingdom's wrong. Maddie's alive, and I'm gonna find her. You ready, Brom?

ROGERS: No peeking! Animals, assemble!

MUSICIAN 1: Lord Rogers, I must object. We are musicians!

ROGERS: The servants have the day off. We have to use someone.

MUSICIAN 1: But I'm an artist! Not a boar.

ROGERS: Could've fooled me.

Loki: C'mon guys, they're harmless.

MUSICIANS: We are a band And not a band of animals This masquerade

MUSICIAN 2 (BEAR): Is more than I can bear

MUSICIANS: There goes my reputation It's awful, this humiliation

MUSICIAN 3 (LION): And I've the lion's share

ROGERS: Down on all fours, please, and growl ferociously! Liven it up a bit! I want you to strike fear into my heart.

WESLEY (RABBIT): [Roars.]

ROGERS: Not you, Wesley, you're a rabbit, for heaven's sake. Archers! Ready. Set. Go!

WESLEY (RABBIT): [Chuckles.]

MUSICIAN (FOX): Duck!

HANS (DUCK): Yes?

WESLEY (RABBIT): [Chuckles.]

MUSICIAN (BEAR): Duck!

HANS (DUCK): What?

Vahl & COURTIERS: Day after day all the prince ever does Is practice, practice, practice

Vahl: Thinking of her and the way that it was

COURTIERS: Practice, practice, practice

HANS (DUCK): He's not happy 'til he has attacked us

ROGERS: Twelve seconds!

NOBLES: Day after day all the prince ever does Practice, practice, practice Thinking of her and the way that it was Practice, practice, practice

MUSICIANS: If we had refused he would have sacked us

ROGERS: Five seconds!

MUSICIANS: So we face a life of target

ROGERS: Three! Two!

MUSICIANS & NOBLES: Practice, practice, practice!

ROGERS: Time! Animals, assemble for counting. Aha! Very good, very good. You scored plenty of five pointers, that's for sure.

Loki: Sorry, Hans. Why don't you take a few days off?

ROGERS: Moose are worth two points. Sixteen, it's a total of thirty-two. Ten seven pointers and fourteen three pointers, with a total of two hundred ninety-eight. Well done, Loki! Now Bromley, let's see, for you, and zero, and zero, and uh nothing, and nil and zip. And last but not least the elusive 100-point white rabbit!

BROMLEY: I believe that's three hundred, Rogers.

Loki: Good shooting, Brom.

BROMLEY: Well, write it down! Three hundred to two ninety-eight.

Loki: Oh but uh, wait just a moment, Rogers. Sorry, Brom.

BROMLEY: [Chuckles.] You're a great marksman, Loki. One of the best. But it takes more than good aim. It takes courage. That's my forte.

ROGERS: Well, then. How about a quick round of catch-and-fire?

BROMLEY: C-c-c-c-c-c-catch-and-fire? You mean me?

ROGERS: You're the only one with enough c-c-c-c-c-c-c-courage.

(Cut to: Exterior, Vahl's castle, later.)

ROGERS: Are you sure you'll all right?

BROMLEY: Uh-hmm. I'm fine. I-I'm fine. Oh, too tight! Too tight!

ROGERS: Oh, whoops. So sorry.

Loki: Ready?

BROMLEY: R-r-r-r...

ROGERS: He's ready. Remember now, aim for the heart. Right between the shoulders.

BROMLEY: Oh please, oh please, oh please...

Loki: Come on, Brom... Hold it steady.

BROMLEY: Oh please, oh please, oh please... Now!

ROGERS: Fifty-two out of fifty-two! Well done, Loki! Extraordinary courage, man. Just think, one inch lower and that arrow would have...

Loki: Don't lose hope, Maddie, wherever you are... I'm gonna find you.

(Transition: Exterior, Swan Lake, night.)

SPEED: [Chuckle.]

Thor: Quiet! I cannot concentrate.

SPEED: You've come up with some dumb ideas, Thor, but this one's a doozy.

Thor: Hah! Go ahead and laugh. I'll get her to kiss me and when she does...

SPEED: When she does, poof! You'll change into a prince. I know, I know, you've told me. Why don't you just give her these flowers? These are pretty.

Thor: Hah, what, they love duds. I don't want these flowers, I must have those. When she learns that I have risked my life for them, the kissing will not stop.

SPEED: And then you'll change into a prince.

Thor: Precisely.

SPEED: Mind if I point out a problem?

Thor: I don't take advice from peasants.

SPEED: Suit yourself.

Thor: Flowers. Kiss. Concentration. Flowers. Kiss. Concentration.

SPEED: Just curious, how are you going to get back?

Thor: Ah! Hurry, hurry! Move up, move up! No, not that — close! Aaaah! Grab to me! Grab to me! Hold my arm! Hold my leg! Hold my – hold it, hold it, hold it. Oh thank you, Maddie. Thank you. Let me have that. Silence, you savages. Haha!

Maddie: [Gasp.] Are you all right, Thor? Thor?

Thor: Oui, oui, oui, Maddie, yes, I'm all right.

Maddie: What in the world were you trying to do?

SPEED: He thought that if—

Thor: Shh! I wanted to get those flowers for you.

Maddie: You're being sneaky again, Thor.

Thor: What sneaky? You deserve a nice bouquet.

Maddie: And you deserve a kiss.

Thor: Well, all right.

Maddie: You know I'm under a spell.

Thor: But my kiss will break the spell.

SPEED: Give it up, Thor.

Maddie: I can only kiss the man I love and then he—

Thor: Must make a vow of everlasting love, I know.

Maddie: And prove it to the world.

Thor: What do you think I was doing with the flowers and the alligators going chop-chop?

Maddie: Speed, make him understand.

SPEED: I'm only a turtle.

Maddie: If I could break this spell I'd run to him today And somehow I know he's on his way to me Loki, you and I were meant to be Far longer than forever I'll hold you in my heart It's almost like you're here with me Although we're far apart

(Intercuts between Maddie & Loki.)

Loki: Far longer than forever As constant as a star I close my eyes and I am where you are

Maddie: Sure as the dawn brings the sunrise We've an unshakeable bond

Loki: Destined to last for a lifetime And beyond Far longer than forever

Maddie: Far longer than forever

Loki: I swear that I'll be true

Maddie: I swear that I'll be true

Loki: I've made an

Maddie & Loki: Everlasting vow To find a way to you Far longer than forever Like no love ever known

Maddie: And with your love

Maddie & Loki: I'll never be alone

Maddie: Far longer than forever

Loki: Much stronger than forever

Maddie: And with your love I'll never be alone

PUFFIN: [Whimpering.]

SPEED: You think he's dead?

Maddie: No, it's just his wing, I think.

Thor: Strange-looking bird.

Maddie: Poor fellow. He must be in a lot of pain. You better hold him.

PUFFIN: [Whimper.]

SPEED: Ready.

PUFFIN: [Gasp.]

Thor: 'Allo! This is your wake-up call!

PUFFIN: A-ha! It takes more than a pair of pond folks to keep Puffin down! Hi-yah!

Maddie: Wait, I'm your friend.

PUFFIN: If you were me friend, how come you have an arrow in your hand, ah, a-hah? Yes! The exact kind of arrow I have in...

Maddie: I took it out while you were laying there.

PUFFIN: You mean you had a chance to kkkt but instead you pfft?

Maddie: U-huh.

PUFFIN: Madam, I apologize. Me name is Puffin. Lieutenant Puffin.

Maddie: It's a pleasure, Lieutenant Puffin. I'm Maddie. Princess Maddie. [Puffin kisses her hand] And these are my best friends in the whole world, Mr. Lorenzo Trudge-a-long...

SPEED: Friend call me Speed.

Maddie: And Thor.

Thor: I have no friends, only servants, and they call me Your Highness.

SPEED [whispers to Puffin]: He thinks he's a prince.

PUFFIN: I owe ya, Princess. And I intend on stayin' until me debt is paid.

Maddie: I don't think there's much you can do. He has me under a spell.

PUFFIN: What? You mean a magical...

Thanos: Your knight in shining armor has come to set you free.

PUFFIN: Lemme at 'im, lemme at 'im... I'll...

SPEED: Chill.

Thanos: All it takes is one little word. Will you marry me?

Maddie: Every night you ask the same question.

Thanos: No, no!

Maddie: And every night I give you the same answer.

Thanos: Don't!

Maddie: I'll die first.

Thanos: You're really starting to bug me.

Maddie: I should think you'd be used to it by now.

Thanos: That's it! Just keep pushing it. But someday I'm going to boil over!

Maddie: Go ahead then! But I'll never give you my father's kingdom.

Thanos: I was hoping you'd say you'd be mine. But it looks as if you need another day to think about it. [Laughs.]

Maddie: No.

Thanos: [Laughs.]

PUFFIN: Princess... Princess!

(Transition: Interior, Vahl's castle.)

Vahl: Beautiful, simply beautiful. Soon Loki will be married and the kingdom will have a king again.

ROGERS: I doubt it. Loki still refuses to be king unless he finds Maddie.

Vahl: Oh poppycock! All that will change at tomorrow night's ball.

CHAMBERLAIN: They're all coming to the ball! [Laughs.] Every princess is coming.

Vahl: [Squeals.] Oh goody, oh my. Oh, this is wonderful! You see, Rogers. One of these is bound to change his mind.

ROGERS: Oh absolutely... not.

Vahl: Do not lose one.

CHAMBERLAIN: Oh, no, no, no no.

Vahl: Where is Loki? Oh never mind I know where he is, working on the mystery of the Fat Animal.

ROGERS: The Great Animal, Your Highness.

Vahl: Well, Big, Great. It's large and has fur.

(Cut to: The castle library.)

Odin (v.o.): Listen to me, Loki. It's not what it seems.

Loki: What did King Odin mean? It's not what it seems, of course! It's not what it seems! Now I'll find you, Maddie.

Vahl: They're coming, Loki. Oh! Loki, where are you going?

Loki: To find the Great Animal.

Vahl: Oh, wonderful. Just make sure you're here tomorrow night.

Loki: Tomorrow night?

Vahl: Uh. The ball.

Loki: Mother, I... I can't. Oh please, mother. Don't do the lip thing. If I leave now, maybe I can be back in time.

Vahl: [Cheers.] Thank you, darling. [Laughs.]

Loki: But please, mother, don't turn it into one of your beauty pageants.

Vahl: Oh, no no no no no. It's just a few friends... And their daughters. I want this to be big. Every princess must have her own introduction.

CHAMBERLAIN: But you said...

Vahl: Forget what I said. Now, send for the cooks and tell the band to start rehearsing! And I want four footmen for every carriage. [Giggles.] Maybe five!

(Cut to: Exterior, Swan Lake, day.)

PUFFIN: Let me get this straight. You mean every night when the moonlight leaves the lake you – honk honk!

Maddie: Right. The following night, if I want to turn back into a human, I have to be on the lake.

Thor: Hmph. All she needs is a little moonlight. Me, I 'ave to be smooched.

PUFFIN: No fear. You fly to your prince, we bring him back to the lake. The moon comes up, you change into a princess and [trumpet noise], happily ever after. [Laughs.]

Maddie: How do we find him?

PUFFIN: You don't know where he is?

Maddie: I don't even know where I am.

SPEED: I bet he does.

Thor: Oh that's a great idea. Just say, Monsieur Thanos, I'd like to leave now, do you have a map or something?

Maddie: [Gasp.] That's it!

Maddie & PUFFIN: A map!

Thor: [Shrieks.]

Maddie: Let's do it! We're off on a mission We're tough, in good condition

PUFFIN: We're short

Maddie: But standing tall

Maddie, PUFFIN & SPEED: No fear!

Maddie: There's danger around us

Thor: They'd hurt us if they found us

SPEED: Our backs are to the wall

Maddie, PUFFIN & SPEED: No fear

Maddie: 'Cause we have all the courage we require

PUFFIN: Take it from a frequent flyer

Maddie: Try your luck Our plan will fly

Maddie, PUFFIN & SPEED: No fear

Maddie: It's hanging on the wall. In the upper chamber.

PUFFIN: Maddie can keep a look-out while we get the map.

Thor: We?

PUFFIN: You're not going to help us?

Thor: Oui! This plan if applied'll Be simply suicidal You'll be a sitting duck

Maddie, PUFFIN & SPEED: No fear

Thor: Suppose that I do this Who knows if we'll live through this How 'bout a kiss for luck?

Maddie: No

PUFFIN & SPEED: Fear

Maddie: Our team is shy one green web-footed volunteer

Thor: No way, jose No chance

SPEED: No choice

Maddie, PUFFIN & SPEED: No fear

Thor: Don't, stop it! Stop it! Don't!

(Cut to: Interior, Swan Lake castle.)

PUFFIN: All right, quickly.

SPEED: Easy for you to say. Ouch.

Thor: Whenever I have to do something quick, I always bring a turtle.

SPEED: I think I pulled a muscle.

Thor: I'm gonna die! I knew it! I'm on a dangerous mission with a lame turtle! You're gonna get us all killed!

SPEED: Beat ya.

Maddie, PUFFIN & SPEED: We will take any dare That the other side'll dare to dream up We'll fight tough, we'll play fair But we're sure to win because we'll team up

SPEED: Yikes.

PUFFIN: [As the elf goes after him] Head for the door!

[Thor is shown stuck running on book pages like a treadmill, he runs himself out of them]

THE ELF: [Cackles.]

PUFFIN: All right. Thor goes deep, Speed gets the hand-off. Ready?

PUFFIN, Thor & SPEED: Break!

THE ELF: Huh?

PUFFIN: Set. Hut hut!

Thor: I'm open! I'm open! Haha! [Gasp.]

PUFFIN: Catch that map!

Thor: [Screams.]

SPEED: Saved ya.

Thor: Reach!

SPEED: Hey, batter batter batter.

PUFFIN: Oh the crowd's going wild!

CHORUS: No fear No fear We would be fine if one of us knew how to steer

PUFFIN: Get a grip

SPEED: Get set

PUFFIN: That's our respect Go right

SPEED: No sweat

PUFFIN: And no regret We'll land

SPEED: Not yet

Thor: Oh no, not there!

SPEED: Save me.

CHORUS: No fear

Maddie: There's Loki's kingdom. When do we leave?

(Cut to: Exterior, Vahl's castle, day.)

BROMLEY: It's a mouse.

Loki: The Great Animal.

BROMLEY: [Chuckles.] A tad small, wouldn't you say?

Loki: Yeah? Until it changes into this. An animal that can change its shape. A harmless creature approaches... Then suddenly, it's too late.

BROMLEY: You mean... You mean it could be anything?

Loki: Anything.

(Cut to: Exterior, Swan Lake, day.)

Thor: Maddie, I apologize for the way I've been acting.

Maddie: It's all right, Thor.

Thor: No, no. This Loki is very important to you. And all I can do is think of myself.

Maddie: Everyone does that.

Thor: Please Maddie, don't make this any more difficult than it already is. Accept my apology, please.

Maddie: Okay, I accept.

Thor: Good. Now we can kiss and make-up. [Kissing noises.]

Maddie & SPEED: Thor!

Thor: What? What did I say? What? What?

PUFFIN: Ten hut! It is zero hour, troops. Maddie, prepare for take-off.

Maddie: Right.

PUFFIN: The rest of you have your assignments. Is everyone ready?

SPEED: Ready for action, sir.

PUFFIN: How about you, Thor? Thor? Highness?

Thor: Oui! I am ready.

PUFFIN: Take-off!

SPEED: Good luck! Have a nice flight!

Thor: Remember! If anything happens to her, I'll have you whipped, flogged, put on the rack and then have your back legs fried in butter!

(Cut to: Exterior, forest, day.)

Loki: He's in here, Brom. I can feel it.

BROMLEY: How will you know the Great Animal when you see it?

Loki: I'll know. Better stay close.

BROMLEY: [Laughs nervously.] If you say so. Loki? Loki, where are you?

Loki: Shh, shh.

BROMLEY: Oh, sorry.

BROMLEY: L-L-Loki. Loki? Oh-oh-oh-oh Loki!

(Cut to: The skyline.)

Maddie: We better keep an eye out for hunters.

PUFFIN: [Chuckles.] At ease, Maddie. I can smell a human a mile away. [Shrieks.]

Maddie: [Gasp.]

PUFFIN: Where did that come from?

BROMLEY: (off-screen) Loki!

Maddie: [Gasp.] Loki! He's here!

PUFFIN: You will not lose control. You will follow the plan as outlined. Acknowledge. Acknowledge! Maddie!

(Cut to: The forest.)

PUFFIN: Maddie!

(Cut to: Another part of the forest.)

BROMLEY: Oh, I've got you now. [Chuckles.] Don't give me that innocent look. Change! Go ahead, change! I'm not afraid of you!

MOUSE: [Squeak.]

BROMLEY: [Blubbers.]

(Cut to: Another part of the forest.)

Maddie: [Gasp.] Loki!

Loki: A swan? A swan! Of course! It's not what it seems! Just a little closer... Come on... Come on...

Maddie: Loki!

Loki: This one's for Maddie!

PUFFIN: Ah, Maddie! Oh, phew. Oh, oh! That was close! It's working! Here he comes. Hey, slow down, you're going to lose him! Slow down!

Maddie [about Loki]: He's too close.

PUFFIN: Too close? He can hardly see us anymore let alone – aah! Speed up, girl. Oh, that boy of yours can move.

Maddie: I told you! He's faster than you thought.

PUFFIN: Don't worry, Maddie, I've been taught just what to do in this situation.

Maddie: Well?

PUFFIN: Uh...

Maddie: Puffin!

PUFFIN: Yeah yeah yeah yeah! When the archer has you in his sights, fly into the sun and use its light. Follow me! Aha! Ah... Well, what did I tell you, Maddie? Now all we have to do is stay in the sun. [Gasp.]

Maddie: [Gasp.]

PUFFIN: All right! Don't panic, don't panic! Uh...

Maddie: [Gasp.]

PUFFIN: Ah!

Maddie: Puffin!

PUFFIN: Maddie, hurry!

Maddie: Into the trees! We better think of something quick. Or else, we're dead ducks.

PUFFIN: (...) the old possum said, when there's no escape, you have to play dead. Gives the right the right touch, yes? Wait 'til I give you a ha! [Exaggerated death sounds.]

Loki: Ah!

PUFFIN: Hoo! That'll put some distance between us.

(Transition: Exterior, Swan Lake, evening.)

SPEED: No sign of them yet.

Thor: I hope that petty Puffin knows what he's doing.

SPEED: Incoming!

PUFFIN: Ha ha! There they are! It's almost time, Maddie. Look.

Maddie: I can't do it.

PUFFIN: Well, you have to!

Maddie: [about Loki] He'll kill me, Puffin!

PUFFIN: Oh... You don't do it now, Maddie, you've lost your chance for life.

Maddie: All right. I'll do it.

PUFFIN: Go!

Loki: What?

PUFFIN: All right, come on, come on...

Maddie: [Gasp.]

Loki: Gotcha!

PUFFIN: [Squawks.]

Maddie: Hello, Loki. Oh Loki, I've missed you so.

Loki: No one believed me, but I knew.

Maddie: You can't stay.

Loki: Can't stay? No, I'll never let you out of my sight again.

Maddie: Listen to me, Loki.

Thanos: (off-screen) Maddie!

Maddie: Oh no!

Loki: Who is it? What's going on?

Maddie: It's him!

Loki: Who?

Maddie: He has me under a spell.

Loki: Who does?

Thanos: (off-screen) Maddie!

Loki: Let him come! I'll—

Maddie: No, he has great power. You must go!

Loki: Then you're coming with me.

Maddie: I can't! When the moon sets I'll turn back into a swan. Please Loki, you have to trust me. Go!

Loki: There must be some way to break the spell.

Maddie: Oh, there is. You must make a vow of everlasting love—

Loki: I make it? It's all I've ever wanted.

Maddie: You must prove it to the world.

Loki: How? How?

Maddie: I don't know!

Thanos: (off-screen) Maddie!

Maddie: Go!

Loki: The ball! Tomorrow night, come to the castle. Before the whole world I will make a vow of everlasting love.

Thanos: (off-screen) Maddie!

Maddie: I'm coming! Go!

Loki: Tomorrow night.

Maddie: Yes. Tomorrow night. Now go.

Thanos: Maddie! Didn't you hear me calling?

Maddie: I... I...

Thanos: I thought I heard... voices.

Thor: Maddie. Maddie.

Maddie: Voices?

Thanos: Yes? Voices.

Maddie: Well, I — I...

Thanos: You what?

Maddie: I've decided to become your queen.

Thor, SPEED & PUFFIN: [Gasp.]

Thanos: No! You mean... Hu-huh! Maddie, Maddie, you've made me so happy. I'll be a good king, you'll see, I'll wear nice clothes, and I'm going to get my beard trimmed. Oh, oh, you've made me so happy, Maddie, oh... By the way, you wouldn't happen to know who this belongs to, would you?

Maddie: [Gasp.]

Thor: Ah!

Thanos: "Come to the ball?" "I will make a vow of everlasting love..." [Laughs.] Thought you could fool Thanos, did you?

Maddie: I will never be yours! You creature! I will marry Prince Loki and you cannot stop me!

Thanos: Oh, I hate to tell you this, Maddie, but you won't be able to attend the big ball tomorrow night.

Maddie: If you want to stop me, you'll have to kill me.

Thanos: No! I don't think so. You see, you've forgotten one very important thing... Tomorrow night there is no moon. [Laughs.]

Maddie: [Cries.]

(Transition: Interior, Swan Lake castle.)

Thanos: No matter what they do, I'm always one step ahead. On the other hand, Prince Loki's vow could ruin everything.

THE ELF: Aaaa!

Thanos: I'm gonna have to deal with him... But how? The vow! I'll get Loki to offer his vow to the wrong princess!

THE ELF: Eeee?

Thanos: That's it! [Laughs.] I'll make you look like Maddie. Well, that's gonna take a lot of work, but it'll be worth it. 'Cause when he makes his vow to the wrong girl, Maddie will die, and I'll finish Loki off myself. Oh, I love it! I mean, this is really classy... This is me! Gosh it's such a hoot to see them quaking When I'm king they'll treat me with respect I can't wait to watch their poor hearts breaking So much for politically correct Up 'til now I've pulled my punches I intend to eat their lunches No more Mr. Nice Guy, not for me If you think that I'm hard-hearted Well, let me by, I haven't even started

Thanos & BACKUP SINGERS: No more Mr. Nice Guy, no sirree

Thanos: Soon as my witchcraft has zinged 'em I'll gain control of the kingdom As for Maddie, well that's tragic 'Cause I'm going back to that

Thanos & BACKUP SINGERS: Old black magic

Thanos: Good behavior is so much duller Time to show my one true color

Thanos & BACKUP SINGERS: Baby, Mr. Nice Guy's history

THE ELF: Yeah!

Thanos: Vengeance is what I believe in I don't get mad, I get even Maddie can't get to the ball 'cause I won't bring her So I'll zap up a date

Thanos & BACKUP SINGERS: Who's a real dead ringer

Thanos: Up to no good, I love plottin' 'Cause I'm so good when I'm rotten

Thanos & BACKUP SINGERS: No more Mr. Nice Guy, wait and see

BACKUP SINGERS: Wait and see

Thanos: I'll become that nasty, naughty

Thanos & BACKUP SINGERS Petty, spiteful

Thanos: Wicked, wayward

Thanos & BACKUP SINGERS: Way delightful

Thanos: Bad guy I was born to be

THE ELF: One more time!

Thanos: Lying, loathsome

Thanos & BACKUP SINGERS: Never tender

Thanos: Indiscreet

Thanos & BACKUP SINGERS: Repeat offender

Thanos: No more Mr. Nice Guy, that's not me Yeah!

BACKUP SINGERS: Do do do

Thanos: Thank you, thank you, thank you. [Laughs.]

(Transition: Interior, Vahl's castle, ballroom.)

Loki: Mother have you s—

Vahl: Oh, Loki!

Loki: What are these?

Vahl: Roses.

Loki: They're red.

Vahl: Of course they're red.

Loki: But mom, I don't want red roses. I want white. Like a swan. Have you seen Bromley?

Vahl: No.

Loki: Has anyone seen Bromley? Would you feed this to a swan?

SERVANT: I...

Loki: Take it back. Get something light, something fresh. No no no no no, Rogers, hold it.

ROGERS: What's wrong?

Loki: Tonight the music must be played rubato, soft and graceful, like a swan.

ROGERS: A swan?

Loki: Have you ever seen a swan, Rogers?

ROGERS: Of course I've seen a swan.

Loki: If you could play a swan, what would it sound like?

ROGERS: [Laughs.]

Loki: Soft and graceful, Rogers. Where is Bromley?

Vahl: No one has seen him, Loki.

Loki: You're kidding! Who's gonna be my best man?

Vahl: Best...? You mean? You – oh – Loki! Oh!

Loki: There you go, Rogers, that's the stuff. Come on, mother.

Vahl: [Laughs.] Don't be so secretive, Loki, tell me who she is. [Squeals.]

Loki: [Laughs.]

(Transition to: Interior, watery dungeon, Swan Lake castle.)

Thanos: It hurts me to lock you up, Maddie. Hurts me deep. But then, a king's day is full of tough decisions. You understand. Oh, now you're mad at me again. Doggone it, I can't do nothing right! Head full of pudding. That's me. Well, I can't leave you like this. If you're not happy, I'm not happy. Hmm... I know! If you can't attend the ball, then I'll bring the ball to you! Let's see... the first thing you need is a young man. The prince is busy, of course, but I think I can arrange a substitute.

BROMLEY: No, please, I beg you, please!

Thanos: Oh poor fellow, he got lost in the woods.

BROMLEY: Aaah! No, help! Help! Don't go!

Thanos: Oh, I'd love to stay but if I don't leave now I'll be late; that's tacky. D-don't give me that look, missy, had to be sneaky, didn't you? Had to drag your weakling prince into it, didn't you? That's fine with me, just fine with me!

(Transition to: Exterior, Swan Lake, night.)

PUFFIN: Oh!

(Transition to: Exterior, Vahl's castle, night.)

FOOTMEN: Every single princess on the planet Prayed to be invited to the ball Every Portia, Gwenevere and Janet Would come by coach or boat to be here Most would swim the moat to be here Just to be at this historic gala Girls would walk around or even crawl Rumor is that at this joyous scene tonight The prince will likely choose his future queen tonight

(Transition: Interior, Vahl's castle.)

CHAMBERLAIN: Uh, excuse me. Oh, excuse me. [Clears throat.] Excuse me, Your Highness!

Vahl: Yes, yes, Chamberlain.

CHAMBERLAIN: It's getting rather crowded.

Vahl: Very well, you may begin the introductions. And Chamberlain?

CHAMBERLAIN: Yes?

Vahl: No mistakes this time! Everything must be perfect.

CHAMBERLAIN: Oh no no no, oh yes, no no no, madam, everything will be p-p-perfect. [Laughs nervously.]

Vahl: Promise me, Loki, you'll tell me who is the moment she arrives.

Loki: [Chuckles.] Don't worry, mother, you'll know. Believe me, you'll know.

(Cut to: Exterior, Swan Lake, night.)

PUFFIN: Ah!

SPEED: What?

PUFFIN: It's coming!

Thor: What is?

PUFFIN: An idea! A substantial idea! A large, colossal idea!

SPEED: Sounds big.

PUFFIN: I got it! Ha! Water leaks into the dungeon, right? Well, if there's a leak, there must be a hole. We'll find the hole, make it bigger and [explosion sound] she's loose. [Chuckles.]

Thor: I think you're forgetting two things. Chomp chomp!

SPEED: His Majesty's got a point.

PUFFIN: Not to worry. Now, first we need a scout.

Thor: Are you crazy? Who's going to jump into this moat?

PUFFIN: He's got to be a good swimmer.

Thor: I should say so.

SPEED: And he's got to be small, too.

Thor: Teeny weeny, not to be seen.

PUFFIN: And it wouldn't hurt if he was green, for camouflage purposes.

Thor: Precisely. Small, good swimmer, green. Good grief, you're talking about me?!

PUFFIN: You're off on a mission You're tough, in good condition A hero, warts and all No fear

Thor: Absolutely not! I can't hear you! I can't hear you!

(Transition to: Interior, ballroom, Vahl's castle.)

Vahl: Oh, thank you, thank you, I know that some of you just abhor beauty pageants, but being a puff puff girl myself way back in 39, ah, I just couldn't resist. And girls? A one, a two, a one two three!

CHAMBERLAIN: Beauty and glamour and breeding unmatched

CHORUS: Princesses on parade

CHAMBERLAIN: Lovely, enthralling, and all unattached

CHAMBERLAIN: The hoi polloi and those well-bred agree Each enjoy a royal pedigree

CHORUS: Born for success

CHAMBERLAIN: Each possesses a spark Each a remarkable maid Boy oh boy, these royal highnesses All have pluses, they've no minuses Gaze upon

CHORUS: These princesses on parade

ROGERS: This princess comes from Colchester, where corn and cotton grows. She plays croquet and harpsichord and sews her own clothes. Antonia isn't known to take the path of least resistance. She hails from south east Franisatan and came the farthest distance. Gruzilda lives to help the world, she finds no task too menial, and all the other hopeful girls think she's the most congenial. Brunhilda is from Studgart, where our swords and armors' made.

CHAMBERLAIN: Gaze upon

CHORUS: Princesses on parade This is the likely occasion When the heir to the throne picks a wife

PRINCESSES: This may be the day when Prince Loki will say

CHAMBERLAIN: "Where have you been all my life?"

PRINCESSES: [Swoon.]

PRINCESSES & CHORUS: Brilliant, beguiling, the smiling brigade

CHAMBERLAIN: Princesses on parade

CHORUS: Each the pride of her community Each a golden opportunity

PRINCESSES Just the thought that crown prince Loki'll, face this choice and he's hysterical

CHORUS: Gaze upon, heap praise upon

CHAMBERLAIN: These radiant, glamorous, luminous, dazzling

CHORUS: Princesses on parade

CHAMBERLAIN: [Gasp.]

Vahl: Chamberlain. All who were invited are present, are they not?

CHAMBERLAIN: Well, yes, I mean, well. [Gasp.]

Vahl: Open the door! Chamberlain.

CHAMBERLAIN: It's the milkman, it must be the milkman. [Gasp.] We'll, it's not the milkman.

Vahl: Oh! Oh no, it can't be! Excuse me, pardon me, could you, please, I've got to get through. Oh oh, yes, she's lovely, isn't she? Queen coming through here, excuse me excuse me. Rogers! Rogers, who is it? Do you know her?

ROGERS: I don't know.

Vahl: Come now, Rogers, I know he confides in you. Who is it?

ROGERS: I promise I've never seen her before. Although she does look a great deal like...

Vahl: But it couldn't be... Could it?

Loki: Oh, I was so worried... I almost thought...

THE ELF (as Maddie): Nothing could keep me away.

(Cut to: Exterior, Swan Lake, night.)

PUFFIN: Okay, Speed will draw the gators away then you'll get a runnin' start and make a [sound] for that hole.

Thor: If I can find it, and if the alligators don't chew me before I get there.

PUFFIN: Don't worry. Speed will rush to help.

Thor: Ah yes, Mister Molasses will rush to help.

PUFFIN: That's the plan.

Thor: Suddenly I'm full of comfort.

PUFFIN: Well, all right. Stretch out.

Thor: How do I get myself talked into these things?

PUFFIN: All right, all right. To your mark.

SPEED: Hey, you old leatherheads, come and get me. Come on, buckeyes!

PUFFIN: Perfect, perfect. Right. Are you ready? Get set... Go! Faster, faster!

Thor: Sure, go on, Thor, race to your death! [Screams.]

SPEED: Get moving, slow-poke.

Thor: Slow-poke?! Oh!

SPEED: Na na na na na. Any luck?

Thor: [Grunts.]

Maddie: Thor!

Thor: To the rescue, mademoiselle!

PUFFIN: Oh, there's the signal. All right, Puffin, time to brush up on the divin' technique. Yoo hoo! Those turtles are tough eatin'. How about a little white meat, eh? Good for the heart!

Thor: We broke through. Let's go!

Maddie: Thank you, Thor. Oh, and when this is over, remind me to give you a kiss.

Thor: [Cheers.]

BROMLEY: What, what is it? Stay away, what are you doing? No, no, get away!

SPEED: I'll tell you when. Let's go.

Maddie: Ah!

SPEED: Friends call me Speed.

PUFFIN: Go Maddie, go! Hoo hoo!

(Cut to: Interior, ballroom, Vahl's castle.)

Loki: Something about you seems... I don't know, different.

THE ELF (as Maddie): Don't worry. After tonight, everything will be perfect.

Loki: Yes, yes of course. Rogers, I want to make an announcement. Stop the music.

(Cut to: Exterior, Vahl's castle, night.)

Maddie: [Gasping.] Oh!

(Cut to: Interior, ballroom, Vahl's castle.)

Loki: Kings and queens... Ladies and gentlemen... Mother. I have an announcement to make. Today I have found my bride.

(Cut to: Exterior, Vahl's castle, night.)

Maddie: No. Loki, no, it is a trick!

(Cut to: Interior, ballroom, Vahl's castle.)

Loki: I present her to you as the future queen of our fair kingdom. And as proof of my love for her, I make a vow to break all vows, a vow stronger than all the powers of the earth, before you and before the whole world, I make a vow of everlasting love—

(Cut to: Exterior, Vahl's castle, night.)

Maddie: Loki!

(Cut to: Interior, ballroom, Vahl's castle.)

Loki: To Maddie.

(Cut to: Exterior, Vahl's castle, night.)

Maddie: No!

(Cut to: Interior, ballroom, Vahl's castle.)

CROWD: [Cheering.]

Thanos: No more Mr. Nice Guy, no sirree! [Laughs.] Hello, little prince.

Loki: Who are you?

Thanos: Went and pledged your love to another, eh?

Loki: What are you talking about? This is Maddie.

Thanos: No, Maddie is mine.

Loki: It's you! You have no power here. I made a vow... A vow of everlasting love.

Thanos: [Laughs.] You made a vow, all right, a vow of everlasting death!

Loki: No! Maddie!

THE ELF: [Laughs.]

Thanos: You should have left her to me. Now Maddie will die.

Loki: Maddie!

(Cut to: Exterior, night.)

Maddie: [Gasps for air.]

Loki: Maddie!

Thanos: (off-screen) She's fading fast, little prince.

Loki: No!

Maddie: [Gasps.]

(Cut to: Exterior, Swan Lake, night.)

Thanos: (off-screen) [Laughs.]

PUFFIN: Something's gone wrong.

(Cut to: Skyward, night.)

Maddie: [Gasps.]

(Cut to: Exterior, forest, night.)

Thanos: [Laughs.] If you hurry, little prince, I'll let you see her one last time.

(Cut to: Exterior, Swan Lake, night.)

Thor: There she is!

SPEED: I don't think she's gonna make it.

Thor: This way, Maddie!

PUFFIN: Oh, keep coming, girl... Come on now.

Loki: Maddie! Oh, what have I done to you? Forgive me, Maddie... Forgive me.

Maddie: Loki.

Loki: Yes, Maddie? I'm here.

Maddie: Loki... I feel so weak. I think I'm...

Loki: No, you'll live, Maddie. The vow I made was for you.

Maddie: I know. I love you, Loki.

Loki: Maddie... Maddie! Maddie! I made the vow for her. [Louder] Do you hear? The vow I made was for her!

Thanos: No need to shout.

Loki: Don't let her die!

Thanos: Is that a threat?

Loki: Don't you dare let her die!

Thanos: Oh, it is a threat.

Loki: You're the only one with the power. Now do it!

Thanos: [throws him aside] Only if you defeat... me.

Loki: The Great Animal!

Thor: I'm betting on the animal.

Loki: No! I won't let her die!

PUFFIN: The bow! Loki's bow! Swim to the bottom of the lake and get the bow!

Thor: [Screams.]

Loki: [Grunts.] [Screams.] Uh...

PUFFIN: Throw it! Oh, throw it, throw it!

Thor: [Screams.] Wake up, wake up! Allo! Good luck!

BROMLEY: Oh please...

Loki: Brom?

BROMLEY: Oh please oh please oh please... Now!

Thor, SPEED & PUFFIN: [Cheer.]

Loki: Forgive me, Maddie... Forgive me. I only wanted to break the spell, to prove my love. I love you for your kindness and courage, I always have.

Maddie: Loki?

Loki: Maddie!

Maddie: Oh, Loki!

PUFFIN: Well, there ya have it. Everlasting love.

(Transition to: Exterior, Loki's kingdom, day.)

CROWD: [Cheers.]

CHAMBERLAIN: [Giggles.]

BROMLEY: Well, Rogers, old man, I suppose you owe me an apology. After all, if it weren't for me, the Great Animal would still be alive.

ROGERS: Gasp. Dear me, no...

BROMLEY: What?

ROGERS: The Great Animal! It's alive!

BROMLEY: [Whimpers.]

ROGERS: Uberta.

Vahl: Rogers.

(Cut to: Skyward, day.)

PUFFIN: I don't care if everyone else does have the day off. The prince wants a fighting air force and it's my job to get you birds in shape. You're in Puffin's army now. General Puffin.

(Transition to: Swan Lake castle, night.)

Thor: I'm ready for my kiss, mademoiselle.

Maddie: Now don't be too disappointed, Thor, if nothing happens.

Thor: Finally, after all these years, I shall return to my throne.

SPEED: Don't forget to write.

Thor: You still don't believe me, do you?

SPEED: The only thing you're going to turn is red.

Thor: Well, I'm ready Maddie. Voila! Well, Speed, what do you have to say now?

SPEED: Uh...

Thor: That's what I thought. And now if you don't mind, I've got some schmoozing to do.

Maddie: Would you like a kiss too, Speed?

SPEED: Nah. I'm happy as a turtle.

Thor: Bonjour, madam.

LADY: [Screams.]

Thor: Aha! The ladies still fall for me.

(Transition to: Exterior, Swan Lake, night.)

Maddie: Will you love me, Loki, til the day I die?

Loki: No, much longer than that, Maddie. Much longer.