Golden Jungle Tales Page #3

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destroy the monster.

But all of our friends ran away.

Nobody was willing to fight.

- Alright, that's the spot.

- [Dad] Only we

were left behind.

- Darling, get back to work.

At this pace,

we'll never finish.

- I'm coming, honey.

I better go.

- Wait, wait, wait, wait.

I want to fight

the monster, too.

- [Dad] You're too young,

coati, and too small.

- I can't do it alone.

Don't go.

I need help.

- Insisting won't get you

anywhere, little coati.

There's nothing you can do now.

The monster has come to stay.

You can't beat it.

(splashing)

- Wait, wait.

Hmm.

I understand.

But I still think you're

all being selfish.

- Hey, Koo.

- Hello, Jacquarai.

- My parents just are doing

the best they know how, Koo.

- I'm sorry.

It's just that--

- [Jacquarai] Come,

I'll show you something.

- [Koo] Where are we going?

(playful ominous music)

Blegh, what is this place?

- This is what the

monster leaves behind.

- Where are we headed?

- I'll show you where

the monster lives.

(coughing)

- What a horrible mess.

Ew, this is just terrible.

- [Koo] Who are they?

- It's the otters.

They're very upset.

- What happened to them?

Why do they look so upset?

- [Otter] Poor us.

What are we gonna do?

- [Pedro] He's coming!

(ominous music)

- Do you think you'll

be okay all alone?

Aren't you afraid?

- Yeah, I'll be fine.

I know what I'm doing.

I made it.

- [Jacquarai] Be

careful nobody sees you.

(playful dramatic music)

- Look at that.

We got company.

- Alright, a cat.

- It's not a cat,

it's from the jungle.

- Is it edible?

- Let's find out.

(growling)

(barking)

Ouch.

(growling)

- [Dog] I'm gonna get

you, little jungle pest.

(barking)

(melancholy music)

- [Dad] Okay, we have

3,000 palms ready to ship.

- Dad?

Do these wild animals live here?

Dad.

Dad?

Dad, what are you counting?

Dad?

Dad.

- [Dad] Yeah sure,

I can find mahogany.

How much do you need?

- Dad, what is--

- [Dad] Hold up, buddy.

Yes, I'm sorry.

I was talking to my son.

Yes, of course.

- Mahogany.

Dad.

- Okay, great.

I'll see you at the meeting.

- Hey Dad, you didn't

catch the plane.

- Tommy, I was on

an important call.

(phone ringing)

- They're always important.

You used to play

with me all the time.

- [Dad] Tommy, how many

times do I have to tell you?

- [Tommy] You never

listen to me anymore.

- [Dad] Of course I do.

It's just that I have to work.

How do you think we can afford

all those toys you play with?

- Where's that

little troublemaker?

- It got away.

Can I get a snack now?

- You never change.

(crickets chirping)

- [Dad] Tommy, can I come in?

- [Tommy] Yes, Dad, come in.

- [Dad] I just wanted to

see how you were doing.

I'm going out.

I'm meeting Mr. Daleone.

- Can I play before I go to bed.

- [Dad] It's late, Tommy.

- I know, but I can't fall

asleep when I'm not home.

Besides, I miss Mom.

- [Dad] Tommy, you knew it was

going to be hard for a while.

I'll make you a deal.

If you go to bed now, I

promise I'll be back soon.

You didn't eat

your dinner, Tommy.

- Don't treat me like

a little boy, Dad.

I know it's your job,

but I don't like this place.

And I don't have

anybody to play with.

- What do you mean, you don't

have anybody to play with?

What about Captain Torpedo?

- Dad, it's not Captain Torpedo.

It's Captain Super Techno.

- Super Techno,

what a super name.

And don't forget.

Super Techno Robot outside

guarding the place, right?

- Yes, Dad.

- And you have my cell

number on the fridge

if you need anything.

- Yeah, Dad.

- [Dad] It's just a

few more weeks, Tommy.

Then we'll be able to go home.

- And see Mom again?

(phone ringing)

- Alright, buddy.

I've gotta get to work.

Hello?

Yes, Mr. Daleone.

I'm running a little late,

but I'm on my way now.

I'm leaving, Tommy.

Yes, don't worry,

I'll bring the papers.

(gentle melancholy music)

- Goodnight, Mom.

Goodnight, Dad.

Goodnight, Captain Super Techno.

(gentle melancholy music)

(motor humming)

(playful sneaky music)

(sneezing)

(bright music)

- Were you looking for me?

- What are you doing here?

I thought you--

- You thought you left

me behind, didn't you?

Well, I just couldn't

leave you alone

in this moment of danger.

So I followed you.

- But if you were following me,

how did you get

here before I did?

And how did you

avoid the monster?

- You mean the monster that

was destroying the trees?

Oh, prepare for an

incredible story.

When I saw the

monster attacking you,

I got so mad.

I decided to face

it all on my own.

It tried to crush me

in its big steel jaws,

but I used all my

strength and fought back.

"You better take me where

my friend Koo is or else!"

And it did.

- Whoa.

Wait, did this really happen?

- Well, there's another version.

(playful dramatic music)

I took a ride on one of

the logs, all the way here.

This is heaven, Koo.

- Heaven?

This is not fun and games, Kee.

It's dangerous.

- To the contrary, Koo.

This is the most amazing

place in the world.

(giggling)

Let me show you.

- No, no, no, Kee.

I don't think

that's a good idea.

- Let's go, Koo.

(growling)

See?

What did I tell you?

The monster controls the light.

And it controls the water, look.

Cold, and hot, too.

- My tail.

- Sorry, I'm sorry!

- [Koo] You burned my tail.

- Now, prepare for the

biggest surprise of your life.

Look at all this food.

- Whoa.

Check out all that fruit.

- What did I tell you?

All the food you've

ever dreamed of.

And now, the greatest

wonder of all,

a huge color box that talks.

And look, this is how

it controls the fire.

- Hmm, what is this smell?

- Smell?

There's no smell, Koo.

All you have to do

is rub this little

stick of wood like this.

(explosion)

(yelping)

- Hey, get out, get out.

Take this!

Get out!

- Come on, Koo, this way.

- Get away, get away!

(panting)

Looks like you're more afraid

of me than I am of you.

Come on, little one.

You can go.

(panting)

- Kee?

(barking)

- Not so fast anymore,

little troublemaker.

- Let me go, you brute.

- I'm coming, Kee.

I'm coming.

- You're hurting

me, you ugly thing.

- Can I get a treat now?

(barking)

- I'm coming!

Let her go, let her go!

(yelling)

- Are you okay, buddy?

- Here's your treat,

you silly beast.

(birds squawking)

- [Koo] Run, Kee, run.

- Wait for me, Koo.

Wait.

- What?

What is it?

- It's just that, it's very

brave what you did, Koo.

- It's nothing, Kee.

Forget it.

- I can't forget it.

I wanted to tell you...

You've very special to me.

- Am I interrupting something?

- Avartai!

I thought you were...

- Extinct?

- I'm sorry, Avartai.

I didn't mean it that way.

- Looks as if I still have

some time left in this world.

And since I'm here, I figured

you could use some help.

Gather around.

Listen to me carefully.

- Huh, help?

Koo doesn't need any help.

- Kee, please, no need to--

- He may be tiny,

he may be skinny,

but he's a hero.

- Please.

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