The Secret of Moonacre Page #2

Could I stay out a little longer?

As long as you promise to stay

within the Moonacre boundary.

Remember...

I can only vouch for your safety

if you stay out of the forest.

I will be home before long,

and Peririco will take good care of me.

Very well.

Goodbye Uncle!

What's so special

about the forest anyway?

You stay here.

Oh, little baby.

Who did this to you?

One catch two captives.

What do you want?

Let's go. Catch an animal that

comes to get you coming to help!

I know who you are!

You're bandits and plunderers!

You!

You're coming with us now!

My father's just dying

to make your acquaintance.

It's the demon dog!

Thank you,

you obedient doggy!

Come on, little one...

Let me take you home.

Robin, it's your father!

What did I do to deserve

such a prize filth for a son?

I hope Peririco gave you an

educational tour of the estate.

I have a wounded hare.

That, young lady,

is a rare Moonacre rabbit.

By far the most beautiful,

brave and serene creature.

And as you've brought

her in from the wild,

she's now your responsibility.

And with your knowledge of animals,

I very much doubt it will

live to see the morning.

Keep out of the forest child!

Maria?

Goodness gracious!

Look at your...

dress!

Maria, there's something

alive on your body!

Miss Heliotrop, please calm down!

This is a Moonacre rabbit...

A beautiful, brave and serene creature.

I intend to look after it.

And I'm going to call her Serena.

Uncle?

I really think you and I

have some matters to discuss.

There are some very strange things

going on in this house.

First off, who always keeps my dress

and leaves the biscuits in my room?

The stars on my ceiling move.

There's a mysterious

white horse outside.

This place is falling apart,

things appear to move,

and the piano plays

music on its own!

I mean, I have never even

seen the kitchen.

So where on earth

does all this food come from?

Do you ever stop asking questions?

Uncle, I...

Sit down, my dear.

Wolf?

Where are we going?

Wolf?

Wolf?

Wolf?!

Marmaduke Scarlet.

Chef of all chefs,

at your service, Little Princess.

How do you do that?

Get me some sherbet, will you?

Chop, chop...

I'm not actually really sure

where your sherbet is...

Never you mind...I'll get it...

Are you the one who leaves

the milk and biscuits for me?

These past few days,

it all comes back to me.

Scarlet please, will you stop

yourself for just one moment?

Surely somebody in this household

must be able to answer my questions.

Dear Princess, a little bit of magic...

has come back to the valley.

You obviously haven't

finished reading the book.

The book?

But my uncle took it

away from me.

In the library,

you'll find a slim volume,

Secret Doors and Private Lockers...

Perhaps a piece of...

stargazer pie for your study.

The Moon Princess truly believed

in the goodness of all.

But the men soon fell to the greed

that was in their heart.

Each desperate to claim

the power of the pearls for himself.

We are the chosen ones!

These pearls stay with

the De Noir clan forever!

Father?

Come! Be with me.

Let Moonacre be your home

and be your family.

Speak true!

With the power of these pearls,

I can claim the valley for myself.

No.

Together, I mean together

we could rule the valley.

These pearls belongs to no man,

they belong to nature!

Give it to me!!

No! Give them to me!!!

No no no!!!

I beg of you... please!!!

You cannot let your heart

be ruled by greed!

Betrayed by those she loved the most,

the Moon Princess unleashed

the power bestowed upon her,

and cast a terrifying

curse over them all.

Hear me!!!!

You've gone against the nature,

and you shall suffer for it!

Nature will wreak her revenge

and put a curse upon this valley.

One day,

a pure heart will walk among you.

If she can't lift the curse,

when the 5000th moon

rises from the sea,

this valley shall be plunged

into eternal darkness!!!!

The moon pearls vanished that day,

and where to find them

remained a secret.

Marmaduke!

The house... the valley... it's all...

- Cursed!

Oh yes!

Take a look around you.

Everything's falling apart.

Ever since that terrible day,

the two families have

been totally consumed

with pride...

and blind hatred.

And the only person

who can break this curse

is a true Moon Princess!

The Moon Princess?

But...

she lived hundreds of years ago.

The legend tells...

of a little white horse,

a mystical companion

to protect her.

A magical creature...

invisible so they say...

to anyone...

except a true Moon Princess.

You mean...

I'm suppose to be this...

I'm supposed to undo this curse?

Everyone knows the legend.

Peace will never be restored...

until the pearls are return to the sea

and the families reunited!

This is all madness!

Time is slipping away.

the 5,000th moon...

to set it right.

Stop! Stop...

I don't want to hear another word!

You are all insane!!

Three hundred and eighty-four years...

times thirteen for the moon's per annum.

Plus...

seven moons for this year.

That's...

That makes...

four thousand nine hundred

and ninety-nine.

Oh Serena, the very next moon's

arrival will be the 5,000th moon.

Everyone knows the legend...

These pearls belongs to no man...

They belong to nature!

You're a Merryweather...

You're the chosen one!

Keep out of the forest child!

I've to get out of this

remote place, Serena!

I don't want anything more

to do with this!

Miss Heliotrope

will take good care of you.

Maria....

Maria...

Who are you?

You look...

just like the lady in the painting.

Come along.

Oh, do come in!!

You naughty hedgehog!

In my favorite chair again!

You cheeky monkey!

Be nice and still,

don't make any sudden movement.

Then she won't be so scared!

I will try!

Oh! I was talking to the snake.

I rescued as many

injured creatures as I can.

And did you do the embroidery

and brought all those

strange dresses in my room?

Yes.

My name is Loveday.

Our time is nearly spent right here...

the moon shall not be our forever.

You saw something,

didn't you?

Didn't you?

Tell me what you saw.

I have to leave!

No no no no...

Stay with me!

I've frightened you, haven't I?

You see,

I'm not used to visitors.

And I do so much just

want to be your friend.

It's no use you know...

your father...

he tried to run away too.

But there is nowhere to hide.

He sent you here

because he loved you.

Because Moonacre

is where you belong.

You and I are the same.

Except...

Except?

Where I failed,

you might succeed.

What about my uncle?

Sir Benjamin... can't he help?

Never, ever mention that man to me again,

do you understand?

Your past is behind you.

Your future awaits you

if you want it.

You decide.

I want to help.

I just don't know what

I'm supposed to do to begin.

Find the pearls!

Nobody knows where they are.

Each family blames the other

for taking them.

They are both to blame.

The De Noir took the casket

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