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[Simon] Previously on Max & The Midknights...

[baby wailing]

[King Conrad] It is highly unusual for a clatterback

to be this far south.

- I'll head out to investigate. - I could go too!

[King Conrad] You have a banquet to attend.

[Max] If I'm really Byjovia's hero,

shouldn't I be out there somewhere, helping people?

[Queen Nerelia] My kingdom is in jeopardy!

Help! I need help!

"help"?

♪ Upbeat rock theme music plays ♪

♪ Lotta people tellin' me what I should be ♪

♪ But I wanna make my own destiny ♪

♪ Got a feelin' that it might be time for me ♪

♪ To find my own way ♪

♪ 'Cause I can feel it in my heart ♪

♪ It takes a lot to be brave but just a little to start ♪

♪ Let's go take a million chances ♪

♪ Let's go and change our circumstances ♪

♪ I'm gonna write my own story and the hero is me! ♪

♪ Song ends with echoing rock note ♪

[flames roaring]

[bright music playing]

♪ Whoo! Whoo! Yeah! ♪

♪ Whoo-hoo! Whoo! ♪

- ♪ Whoo! Yeah! - Ha-ha!

♪ Gardenias and roses ♪

♪ This peaceful life we chose is ♪

♪ The perfect way to always stay ♪

♪ In harmony with everything that grows ♪

♪ Is... your heart filled up with kindness? ♪

♪ Then let each day remind us ♪

♪ To serve our Queen and fellow beings! ♪

♪ A simple life is paradise! ♪

♪ That's right! ♪

-♪ Home is where the gnome is -[ribbiting]

♪ Home is where the gnome is ♪

♪ Home ♪

♪ Home ♪

♪ Home is where the gnome... ♪

- [creature roaring] - [whimpers]

[gnome] Something's coming! [screams]

What is it? What's going on?

I-I-I don't know, I-I...

[shimmering]

- We have to get to safety. - But, Queen Nerelia...

Run!

- [gnomes screaming] - [baby crying]

Ahh! Help us!

[grunts] Gah! Ahh!

-♪ intense music playing -[ribbits]

Ahh!

- Help! - [crying continues]

♪ music fades ♪

And so I ran through the night,

then traveled for days by boat

until I reached Byjovia.

Queen Nerelia, do you have any idea

who would do such a terrible thing?

No. We Gnomes of Tresk are a peaceful gardening community.

We have no enemies,

only friends.

And I consider you, King Conrad,

my truest and oldest friend.

Which is why I come to you, asking for help.

Please. You must find my people.

Perhaps I can locate them!

♪ Heroic music plays ♪

[clears throat] Show me the missing Gnomes of Tresk!

[static buzzing]

Blast! Nothing is coming up.

- [Baby Sam crying] - Huh?

[gasps] Shh. Oh, it's okay.

Who's the cutest little baby gnome, huh?

That's right, you are. You are.

- [crying stops, giggles] - Oh!

She kinda reminds me of you, Max.

[chuckles] Me?

- Really? - Oh, yeah.

I found you in a basket just like this one.

All alone, helpless.

Oh! It still gives me nightmares to think

what would've happened if I hadn't found you that day.

[giggling]

Yeah.

- Me too. - [squeals]

Hmm. Normally, I would send Sir Gadabout

to search for the gnomes,

but he's already away on a mission.

And I fear it's too soon for me to leave my kingdom again,

having so recently returned.

Please, King Conrad.

If my people aren't found,

I fear young Sam and I

may be the last of our kind.

[babbling, giggling]

The Midknights and I will go.

♪ Heroic music plays ♪

Sir Max, I'm not sure about this.

First, a clatterback appears in Byjovia,

and now the gnomes are missing?

I know it could be dangerous, but, King Conrad,

this is what the Midknights do.

We help those in need.

That baby has no family and I...

I couldn't live with myself

if I didn't at least try to find the gnomes,

so that little Sam doesn't have to grow up without a family.

I was lucky enough to be saved by someone.

Maybe I can do the same for her.

[squeals]

[grunts, farts]

[giggles]

You'll have to cross the Seventh Sea

to get to Tresk.

Are you confident you can navigate a ship?

Oh! [laughs] No problem!

I aced sailing in Knight School.

And I might add that I have studied

every book on navigation in the royal library

and can tie any variety of knot.

Ooh, even a garlic knot?!

Oh, who am I to doubt the great Sir Max and the Midknights?

If it weren't for you all, I'd still be

a small boy with amnesia.

Queen Nerelia, the Midknights will go to Tresk

to find the missing gnomes!

Thank you, Midknights.

And I shall join the children and Uncle Budrick

on the quest as well.

[squeals]

Ah! Yeeouch!

Oh, me? No, gee, I'd love to go,

but I couldn't possibly abandon my duties as...

[off-key] ♪ Royal troubadour! ♪

Yes, you can!

I mean, it'll be hard, but you must go, Budrick!

Well, you heard the big guy!

The band is gettin' back together!

- Yes! - Whoo-hoo! [laughs]

♪ upbeat rock music playing ♪

Okay, this is serious. We have to find those gnomes.

- Kevyn, can you... - Gather all the maps

of the winding waterways we'll be sailing

and the surrounding territories?

- I'm on it! - Uh, hey, guys...

And I can finally begin writing my next book

about the Midknights' continuing adventures!

Me and Mumblin: two wizards on a quest!

Oh, yeah, and all of you.

Uh, I kinda need to talk to you...

Oh! How I've missed being on the open road!

I'm getting goose bumps just thinking about it.

And I'm not even a goose anymore!

- Me too, Uncle Budrick! - Hey!

♪ Tense musical stinger ♪

W-w-what's up, Simon?

[sighs] Well, um, how do I put this... It's...

I can't go on this quest!

- You're not going on the what?! - Huh?!

Say again?

- [bells tolling] - ♪ mystical music plays ♪

Okay. [chuckles] Okay, real funny, Simon.

You're not coming with us. [laughs] That's hilarious!

I'm serious.

I'm not going.

I don't understand.

Max, my whole life, I've been on the run.

And for the first time,

I feel like I have a home that's mine.

Parents, friends...

I finally have a place where I belong.

My heart broke when I heard about the gnomes.

And Queen Nerelia's story? It scared me, Max.

Simon...

Because I suddenly had this terrible feeling

that something like that could happen here.

To my home.

With all these strange things going on,

I feel like I have to stay in Byjovia

and make sure it stays safe.

'Cause I just don't know what I'd do if I lost it.

I'm sorry. Please don't be mad.

Going on a quest withoutSimon?

[sharp exhale]

Should I be honest and tell him

that this royally stinks?

Simon, we're-we're not mad!

I get it. We all do.

Right, guys?

- Uh... - Yeah!

[awkward chuckle]

Thanks. And, Millie,

I know it'll be hard without me on the road.

It's cool. I'm just crying on the inside.

Console me, bro!

[groans] Losing oxygen!

[panting heavily]

Well, let's get a good night's rest.

Tomorrow, we head to Tresk.

- [shuddering] - [indistinct chatter]

- We shouldn't be here. - I'm scared.

- What do we do? - [whimpers]

[eerie voice] Welcome, my little gnomes.

♪ Ominous music plays ♪

Who is he, Rovak?

I'm not sure.

Now, let's get to work!

- [chains clink] - [gnomes groan]

-♪ dark music playing -[gnomes whimpering]

♪ whimsical music plays ♪

[inhales sharply]

- [imitates crowing] - [chickens clucking]

- [crowing continues] - Um...

Nope!

Mom, where's my hydrological map?

- Um... - [Alice] Already packed it.

Dad, have you seen my Wizard Beatmagazine issue 202?

Put it in your backpack!

[panting]

Ah! Where are my sock puppets?

I can't find my sock puppets!

Oh, wait.

They're on my feet!

- Dad! - Mom!

[both] I already packed it!

Come on! We've got a boat to catch.

Good luck, my dears!

Oh! Don't forget to write us in the mirroring book.

I'll write in it every day.

- Mmm! - Mmm.

I never get used to these goodbyes.

Good luck, Midknights.

Bye! Go get those gnomes!

- Bye! - See ya soon!

- Bye, Simon! - Farewell!

[birds chirping]

♪ dramatic music playing ♪

[gasps]

[all sigh]

♪ soft music playing ♪

♪ adventurous music playing ♪

Ahoy, Sir Max and the Midknights!

Whoa! Is this ship for us?

Indeed! The Mighty Acorn!

Ha-ha!

Step aboard!

- It's awesome! - Such an impressive vessel!

Holy boat-a-ronie!

[grunts, gasps]

Hey! What do they call this thing up here?

- [Kevyn] The crow's nest! - [grunts]

- [cawing] - Ow!

- Oh! Hey, crows! - [caws]

Max, you seem to be one Midknight short.

Yeah... you see, Simon's not coming.

- [gasps] - But it's okay,

nothing to fear. We're good.

Though I do feel like we're missing something else.

[Mumblin] Don't forget me!

- ♪ music distorts, stops ♪ - [wheels squeaking]

[all gasp] Mumblin?!

Mumblin, what happened to you?!

Well, funny story.

You see, I was getting ready for the quest

when I realized I could not leave without a good book!

Ah!

Hmm. Yes!

Whoop... Whoa! Yow! [screams]

Ooh! Whoa! Ow!

[screams]

[screaming, groaning]

Whoa! Ugh!

[panting]

Wh-whoa! Argh! [sighs, groans]

[bone cracks]

[groans, whimpers]

But not to worry!

Dr. Leech patched me up and I am good to go!

[grunting, groaning]

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

[all] Mumblin!

- Mumblin! - Mumblin!

[blows bubbles, coughs]

Help.

[coughs] Help.

[sighs]

♪ soft comedic music plays ♪

Easy, easy!

Uh, Mumblin, I think you need to stay here and rest.

Oh, I'm afraid you're right, Max.

Millie, that means you will be the main wizard on this quest!

Me?! But have we trained enough?

I don't want to let anyone down!

I wanna be the best wizard I can be!

Oh, you will, Millie.

And if you get in a tough situation,

just think to yourself: W.W.M.D.,

What Would Mumblin Do?

Okay, sure.

I've got my wand and the Ring of Return

in case we get into anything too sticky!

Oh, Sir Max, before you depart,

I want you to have this.

- [shimmers] - It's an ancient relic

passed down through generations.

It shines brightly when it detects evil.

It should help keep you safe.

- Thank you, Your Highness. - [Baby Sam squealing]

I'm honored to wear it.

Find my people, Sir Max.

Find them and bring them back to me and Baby Sam.

We will. I promise.

Okay, you ready, Midknights?

- Indeed! - You bet your boat!

- Farewell! - Thank you again!

- Good luck, Sir Max! - Remember, Millie,

W.W.M... [yelps]

- Whoa, whoa! - [water splashes]

[sighs] I'll get him.

[Mumblin] I'm okay!

♪ Music fades ♪

- [horse whinnies] - Alright, line up right here

and I'll get to every one of you, I promise!

[bleats]

Hello! Hey, piggies.

How we feeling today?

Pretty good, Dr. Simon! Your advice really helped us.

Plus, the boys came up with a joke just for you!

[squeaking, oinking happily]

Pfft! [laughs] Oh, pulled pork!

That's hilarious.

I gotta tell Millie that later.

I-I mean, I guess when she gets back.

Oh, she and the other Midknights

- are going on another quest. - [bleats thoughtfully]

- [oinks] - Yeah, and like I told Doris...

[surprised bleat]

...I feel good about my decision.

Byjovia is my home.

I've gotta stay here and keep it safe.

[disapproving bleat]

[inquisitive oink]

What's my favorite thing about Byjovia?

Oh, well, where do I start?

I love hearing Millie tell me

all about her latest wizard obsession.

Or Kevyn showing me the newest book he's reading.

I love Uncle Budrick's sock puppet shows.

He's hilarious.

Oh, and I love watching Max

practice her sword fighting.

[approving oinks]

Huh. I guess everything I love about Byjovia

does have to do with the Midknights.

[thoughtful oink]

"Home isn't a place, it's the people"?

[bleats]

Huh. I never thought about it like that.

Well, yeah, I guess in that sense...

♪ soft music plays ♪

...the Midknights are my home.

[exasperated bleat]

[happy oinking]

If that's the case,

then my home is on a ship about to leave Byjovia!

Oh, no! What have I done?!

But wait, I can't leave all of you!

[overlapping animal sounds]

You'll all be okay?

Geez, you're the best bunch

of emotionally mature animals I know!

Good work, everyone.

- Now, uh... Oh, oh! - [bleats]

Doris, I haven't even packed!

We've got you covered!

We'll be here when you get back.

- We'll always be here, Simon. - Aw!

- [chuckles] - Mmm!

I love you guys. Wait!

How am I supposed to catch the boat before it leaves?

- [happy bleating] - [panting]

Watch out!

- [neighs] - [bleats]

[caws]

[boar growls]

I feel like a changed man after the clatterback.

Nothing can hurt me! I own these streets!

Yeah, you do!

[screams]

- Ow! - [Simon] Sorry!

[screams]

[panting]

There they are!

[exclaims]

[grunts] I'm okay!

- [screams] - [growls]

- You want to do what?! - [bleats]

Whoa! I'm not okay with this, Allen!

- [grunts] - [bleats]

[panting] I'm not okay with this!

Ahh! Allen!

[loud scream]

- [crow cawing] - I'm flying!

- Wait, how am I flying? - [crow cawing]

Brandon! Am I glad to see you!

Max!

Wait for me!

- Max! - Does anyone hear that shouting?

Max!

Sounds like Simon.

It is Simon!

And he has wings!

Man, I wish I had wings!

- What?! - [Brandon cawing]

I know you're getting tired, Brandon.

Remember, positive affirmations!

You're almost there!

- Ahh! - [Max] Oh, no!

He's heading for the water!

Ahh! [grunts]

[grunting]

Wait. How is he moving so fast?

[grunting]

[croaking]

♪ stirring music playing ♪

Max!

We've gotta get him on the boat.

Kev, tie me a knot on the mast!

Ooh, this calls for a bowline!

And put some garlic on it!

Uncle Budrick, take the helm!

[grunts]

Hup! [laughs]

Secured!

Coming, Simon!

[grunts] Whoa!

- [growling] - Whoa! The clatterback is back!

What?! Ahh!

[loud whimpering]

- Grab on! - [growls]

Pull us up fast!

[straining]

- [growls] - [panicked scream]

[groans]

[screams]

I thought it only ate acorns!

Well, the ship iscalled the Mighty Acorn!

It must've seen our flag!

[screaming]

[growling]

Do we really have to do this again?

Max, wait!

[growling]

[roaring whinny]

[chitters]

[low roaring]

- Simon, that was awesome! - That was amazing!

Whatever did you say to the clatterback, Simon?

I told him he's a vulnerable being.

Underneath all those scales is a heart.

He's gonna go do some self-reflecting.

Wait, I thought you didn't speak alligator.

I don't.

But I do speak turtle.

I guess reptile dialects are similar.

Oh, smart thinking!

Does this mean you're coming on the quest?

[chuckles] I couldn't let you go without me!

Except for an hour ago when I almost did.

I'm so glad you changed your mind.

Me too!

But are you sure you're okay leaving home?

You are my home. All of you.

And those gnomes are counting on us.

Don't worry, Simon. We'll find the gnomes

and come right back. I promise.

♪ Bright music playing ♪

Now who's ready to get this quest started?

- Yeah! - Save the gnomes!

- You "gnome" I am! - [laughs]

[sighs] Let's do this, Midknights! Come on!

♪ Off we go ♪

♪ No one knows ♪

♪ Where it ends ♪

♪ Well, I'm glad we're with friends ♪

♪ music continues ♪

Simon, Millie, raise the sails!

[grunting]

[rattling]

Wow.

Kevyn, start us off with one of your famous narrations!

Egad! The opening line to my next book!

[clears throat]

Odd. [giggles] I seem to be drawing a blank.

"I'm on a boat..."

No.

"Clatterback!" Hmm...

"Take me to the river..." [groans]

Ooh, how about this?

"As the Midknights sailed off,

all Millie could think was,

'Why is part of the ship called the poop deck?'"

[Kevyn chuckles] Thanks, Millie,

but I'm sure I'll think of something eventually.

♪ Sail away ♪

♪ Brighter days ♪

♪ We got a strong wind ♪

♪ We got a strong crew ♪

♪ There's nothing we can't do ♪

♪♪

♪ Music fades ♪