The Star Page #4

Okay, great. Now, just...

Just try to get your hooves in...

Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah. Spread-eagle.

We're going for a wedge thing here.

That's it. You got it. You're a wedge.

-How does that feel?

-Fantastic.

Great. Okay. Next, just lift that hoof

and take a step down.

-No, no, no.

-You can do it. Just one hoof at a time.

That's it.

What is taking him so long?

Well, didn't exactly stick the landing,

but that was good.

You're a fast learner.

-Dave? Dave?

-l'm under you and in a lot of pain.

-Dave?

-Yeah. Right here. On your butt.

Come on. Let's get moving.

You must be Dave.

I've heard great things about you.

-l'm Ruth.

-Pleasure.

Well, we've got places to be,

people to save, caravans to join.

-See you around.

-Thanks, Ruth.

Have you ever been to Bethlehem before?

-We've never been anywhere before.

-Well, you're in for a treat.

The Samaritan Mountains

are beautiful this time of year.

Deadly steep, but great views.

-You've been to Bethlehem?

-Are you kidding?

I grew up around there.

I know all the ins and outs,

how to avoid predators

and treacherous high cliffs.

The treacherous cliffs.

You're not really considering this,

are you?

Come on, Ruth. Lead the way.

Sheep are usually better at following,

but I will do my best.

-Let's go, flock.

-Yippee.

-Felix, come on.

-Shouldn't we be sneaking out?

Why are we sneaking in?

King Herod is up to something.

And we are gonna find out what.

With the help of a little

well-placed distraction.

Come on, fellas. Hurry.

Still no report from my hunter?

-Has he found the child?

-No, sire.

But your scribes are ready

to present their findings.

Well, finally,

someone's doing theirjob.

So tell me where he is.

According to the prophecy, Your Majesty,

the new king is to be born in Bethlehem.

And? That's all? To what family?

Who are they? I am the king.

I am the king of Judea.

If you people can't find this one child,

then I'll just have to kill them all.

See? I told you.

Shall we send soldiers

to track him down?

No.

You three, come.

-lt's the wise men.

-Hide, quickly.

-So, any word of the new king?

-Yes.

Look for him in Bethlehem.

You're free to go.

Our humblest thanks, Your Majesty.

When you find him, send word to me.

I dearly wish to know where he is

so that I, too, may honor him

mmagn

You know, I think

he might be up to something.

He's using the wise men

to track down the new king.

Yeah! Plus, did you see him

crumple that flower?

-We have to warn the new king.

-Pack your bags, boys.

Looks like we're going to Bethlehem.

And now our tour will continue

past these pebbles on the path.

Watch your step. Watch your step.

And watch your step.

I blame you for this.

There they are.

Come on.

Mary.

Are you sure you don't want

to sit in the cart?

No, it's hard enough for you as it is.

Just let me fix my boot.

-I don't believe it.

-Really, I'm fine.

No, not that. That.

Bo?

Mary. You're in danger.

You need to listen to what I'm about

to say extremely carefully.

You ever feel like he's trying

to talk to us?

Why is he here? Where did he come from?

She's not getting it.

Okay, new plan.

Can you two act like dogs?

-What do you think?

-Yes. I do a great dog.

-Dogs are my fourth best animal.

-Great. Just follow my lead.

"Look at me. I'm Mary. I'm so pregnant."

"I'm Joseph. I'm in a bad mood."

Wait, wait, wait.

Is that supposed to be me?

It's totally you.

"No! Look! Here come the dogs!"

That's you guys.

Throw me a stick,

and I'll bring it right back.

What's this? It's a tail?

-I'm gonna get you.

-Seriously?

We're doing this

instead of the royal caravan?

No, Ruth, you're a scary dog.

Just be meaner.

Meaner? You mean like this!

No! They got me!

If only a certain donkey had warned me.

There is something seriously

wrong with those animals.

I think Bo's trying

to tell us something.

Come on, come on.

I think he wants a belly rub.

What? No. I mean, yes, always,

but not now.

This is not working.

Guys, I hate to break this up,

but we've got trouble.

-Mama!

-Those guys?

Yeah, they've been following us

since we came down the cliff.

Couldn't you have pointed

that out sooner?

No. They followed us right to her.

Well, why don't we hide

in that big flock over there?

That's what a sheep would do.

Yes. Great idea.

Bo, what are you...

-Joseph?

-Right behind you.

Okay.

You must be really thirsty.

I'm gonna grab some water.

Do you want some?

Sure. Yeah, I guess I'll just take

a look at that wheel, then.

-Don't carry too much, okay?

-I won't.

Sorry.

-Fresh figs! Get your fresh figs here.

-I got them.

Hello, sir. You look like a man

who appreciates fine pottery.

Hurry up.

We need three buckets of water.

-Do you see anything?

-What are we looking for?

What...

Here we are, minutes away

from being chopped

into tiny little pieces

by a knife-wielding psycho.

-We could've been riding with royalty.

-Look! They're here.

Dave, let's try and lead them away.

Ruth, you stay here and guard Mary.

If they find her, get our attention.

-Yeah. We should have a secret signal.

-Sounds great.

Help me.

Gosh. The signal. Okay.

-No.

- | ' | | take care of this.

Looks like it's up to me.

Nope, too big. Too big.

-Ruth, looks like it's up to you.

-Me?

I knew this day would come.

For the flock!

Look out!

-No!

-Get back! Get back!

Watch out!

Hold it up!

No!

Yes!

B0, are you okay?

-What has gotten into you?

-That donkey did it.

He destroyed everything.

Did you do this?

-It was the donkey.

-Who owns that?

Oh, boy.

We stopped him!

That went great, right?

Hey, you big mutts!

-Come here.

-Hope your boss knows how to swim.

You want some of this?

What's the matter, guys? All tied up?

That's it, you're dead.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

-I hate that dancing bird.

-I know. He's so talented.

-Joseph.

-No, no.

I do not want that donkey

near you or the baby.

Go! Get out of here!

-Joseph, it's fine.

-Fine?

Mary, this is not going well, all right?

I just promised four people

I'd repair the carts that he smashed.

Yeah, trying to save her life.

Maybe if you pulled the cart,

Joseph would want you to stay.

-No, he is just too much to deal with.

-He's just a donkey.

"Just a donkey?" Yeah, he is.

Just a good-fornothing donkey

that has only ever brought us trouble.

Come on, Dave. Let's go.

-Where are we going?

-Where do you think?

To join the royal caravan.

Where we'll finally

do something important.

Bo, wait a minute. What about the star?

It means something.

You said so yourself.

You follow the star. I'm done with that.

But what about our tiny flock?

Flocks stick together.

We're not a flock.

I never should have followed you.

Bo?

Bo!

We're gonna die. We're gonna die!

We're gonna live. We're gonna live!

Someone's gonna die.

Why should I feel discouraged?

Why should the shadows come?

Why should my heart be lonely?

And long for Heaven and home?

I sing because I'm happy

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