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It's truly one of nature's Most breathtaking environments.

The sounds, the colours.

Every bird and monkey Seems to be happy.

No, they're scared.

Scared? What? Of us.

Yeah, and ruh.

Of course, I mean, Who wouldn't be?

But, uh, ruh Can't get them up there.

He's caught something.

Does that ever bother you,

Ruh killing other animals?

No, it's natural. He's got to eat.

Why are they making Such a racket?

They're safe from us.

See, animals Are like people.

They're afraid Of strangers.

We're the Strangers here.

I would like to live in a world

Where fear isn't The first response.

I don't think it's Going to be this one.

Here.

Oh, great. That's the Last of the water.

You don't have to Carry water here.

It's better than dying thirsty.

Look.

Is there anything You don't see?

What you don't see Gets you into trouble.

All right, let's Get out of here.

I've been thinking, As soon as we get back

To my home in The middle of the world,

I'm going to make a map Of this place.

I don't think anyone's Been here before.

-I didn't see footprints. -you didn't see them?

Probably a hunter Trying to feed his family.

No, they were female.

A woman? Out here alone?

She was tall.

-how can you tell? -her strides,

They were longer than yours.

They were More like mine.

I'm going to get some water.

Oh, if I...

Happen to meet her

I might be a little while.

In an age when nature And magic rule the world...

There is An extraordinary legend:

The story of a warrior

Who communicates with animals,

Who fights sorcery And the unnatural.

His name is dar, Last of his tribe.

He's also called...

What is this?

No one's ever seen Anything like it.

And there are more of them?

Mm-hmm.

And they killed my men?

What weapons were found?

None, king zad.

Just our men's skull hatchets... Broken in pieces.

Splintered like kindling.

It's very powerful.

But the wounds Are deep and clean.

What kind of weapon does this?

One with A hard edge.

Yes.

And like this creature, Unlike any I've seen before.

[ growling ]

Thank you for helping me.

You saved my--

It's called

A manlink.

I've never even heard of it.

That's odd, Because the chances are

He's probably one Of your relatives.

Maybe even an uncle

-or a cousin. -what?

The manlink are An ancient race of being.

Before your mankind -- They left this part of the world

Ages ago.

Seems almost human.

Because it is.

Part ape, part man.

That can only be magic, sorcery.

No, in fact, this creature Is more like nature's way

Of tying man And animals together.

A link, so to speak, one That many thought was missing.

Why would they come here?

Societies are the products Of individuals.

Eventually we all Seek new territories.

Why mine? And Why kill my men?

When one set of being enter Another group's world,

Violence is usually

-the end result. -but the curious thing is,

The manklinks left to avoid That kind of stupidity.

They were never a violent race.

Well, I am, And I won't have my men

Slaughtered by a group Of murderous monkeys.

No, I don't suppose you will.

Where do I find these creatures?

A little demon who lives In the forest.

Perhaps she could help.

[ grumbling ]

All right, I was knocked out by a woman.

And you think it's funny.

That's just great.

But, you know, she Didn't give me a warning.

How would that make you feel?

Oh, she was strong.

[ chuckling ]

Well, now, where are you going?

Ah, a quiet one.

I bet I can make her scream...

With pleasure and pain.

So that's how you want it?

Just the pain?

It's this way.

I owe you an apology.

Yeah, putting Your foot

In my mouth.

Sorry.

Well, it Certainly was

A new way To say hello.

Wish I thought Of it first.

I didn't know If I could trust you.

Do I look like someone Who can't be trusted?

Things aren't always What they look like.

My name's dar.

Arina.

Arina, we're looking For a friend of mine.

I think he was Taken captive by terrons.

There are others in this forest More dangerous than the terrons.

Because I'm looking For someone as well.

I'm afraid if we don't move Quickly, they'll both die.

Well, I think We better

Move quickly.

Together we might have a chance.

Ohhh! That was Totally unnecessary.

I'll just, uh,

I'll just, uh, stand

Back here -- I'm a bit afraid of heights.

You're a lot cuter Than your big friends.

I know you want To find your friend,

But it will be Too difficult in the dark.

The great deserts. A place called the namib.

You're a long way from home.

That home doesn't Exist any more.

Kodo and podo will steal Everything if you let them.

You made a friend for life.

And your life?

Where are you from?

[ sighing ]

The mydlands.

I was born a sula.

I don't know that tribe.

That's because The terrons wiped us out.

I'm the last one.

Then you're like me.

My people were killed In a great war...

Also by the terrons.

How did you escape?

I was a child.

My mother hid me in a field Of wildflowers before she died.

I grew up alone.

Learned how to live.

My friend, tor, And his people, they found me

They took me to the uplands.

They called me arina.

It means wildflower.

You have a very pretty name.

And you?

Um...

I grew up alone... Except no one found me.

Well, you fight like a warrior.

Someone had to teach you that.

I, uh, I watch the animals.

I learned from them.

They taught me.

They still do.

Is your friend a warrior too.

[ laughing ]

No...

He fights with his brain.

Oh, a thinker.

And he talks too much.

Hmm.

I want you to know something.

I wouldn't have beaten Those terrons

Once they had me by the neck.

I owe you my life.

Then we're even.

Do you have a woman?

I did.

No more.

Not in this life.

Oh...Podo?

Tao.

My name is tao.

I'm from the middle Of the world.

I was travelling there With my friend dar when you, um,

Creatures grabbed me and--

Your name is doh.

You can't talk, and you don't Understand when I talk,

But you can read and write.

You want to know everything.

Oh, I see, about the land...

And the people -- You're travellers

Like me -- excellent!

There's many things I want to learn

About your people as well,

Like, uh, uh, ah!

Like, uh...

Where are you from?

Why are you here?

And, and what

You are?

Oh, there's one more thing -- The, uh, the, uh,

The leash.

I don't understand.

Oh, I see, I see.

He doesn't know how To stay close yet.

Where to start?

Tell me your name,

Human.

I am king zad,

Ruler of the territories.

Who are you?

I am curupira.

You're a demon?

If you like.

-I do like. -a friend

Told me you need some help.

I'm searching for The creatures called manlinks.

Do you know them?

Of course.

What kind of animals are they?

They're not animals.

I think they're more human; Therefore, not worth much.

They look like animals.

Do you think everything Is what it looks like?

What do you mean?

Well, you say you're a king.

You don't look like one.

And what do I look like?

An old man...With no hair.

Do you know where I can find them?

I only care About real animals...

And sometimes humans.

I take it I'm not going to get Any more information from you.

Are you disappointed?

Don't you like me?

You're very...Clever.

Is that all you think?

Your feet are-- ha, ha, ha, ha,

Strange.

But everything else seems to be

Put together Very nicely.

What does that mean?

Only that I find you...

Very attractive, Like a fresh peach ready

To be plucked from the tree.

Have you ever felt A man's lips...

On yours.

Oh, yes.

[ chuckling ]

Ahhh!

[ groaning ]

Ahhh, ahhh!

You can feel My lips another day.

Oh, the manlinks are In a canopy of the rainforest.

And you know what?

They're a lot more Attractive than you are.

[ roaring ]

What is it?

Another friend.

He's in trouble.

I don't see Your friend.

He's the big one.

What's going on?

I don't understand.

My friend came into their Hunting grounds and made a kill.

How do you know this?

They just told me. Stay here.

What are you doing?

I'm offering a truce.

I'm telling them We mean no harm,

That we're only Passing through this

Forest, we don't mean to stay.

And the tigers understand?

Yes.

I don't think they believe you.

Both against ruh isn't fair.

If they want to fight, They fight me too.

He says they took My friend that way.

We'd better hurry.

Ahh.

Sorceress.

What are you doing here?

You know, you're very lucky.

Curupira usually leaves men with Nothing left but their skin.

The little vixen.

I'll break her.

No, you won't.

She's a demon.

She's not one Of your slave girls.

How did you find me here?

With this.

It's very useful.

It's my third eye.

It looks very human.

It is.

Here, have a look, if you like.

Here.

It belonged to baha the slaver.

He won't be needing it any more.

He had a little problem With curupira as well.

Ahhh.

Fascinating.

Perhaps you can use it

To help me search For the manlinks.

The demon told me They're in the rainforest.

You want me to Come with you?

I would be utterly charmed And captivated by your company.

Perhaps I'll see You there, then.

The manlinks interest me,

But travelling like A human doesn't.

[ chuckling ]

Doh.

Finished, well, Everything I could,

Given the time that I had.

Now this is everything you ever Wanted to know

About the territories And the mydlands and the downs.

Now I've included the people That I've seen

And the places I've been to

And some of the Cultural curiosities...And this.

It's called a map.

This shows you

Where you are

And every place that you Want to find.

I've found this an Invaluable tool in my travels.

You seem to be Communicating in the

Same way that dar does with

The animals -- He's the beastmaster.

Hey...

Doh, doh!

I wouldn't go out there.

The big ones Will kill you if you do.

Who are you?

My name is tor.

I'm from the uplands.

Tao, middle of the world.

What have you learned About our friends?

I thought they Were friends.

Think carefully.

-they're scared. -so am I.

They seemed to have come here To learn about this place.

Do you know why?

A great wave of ice Is moving to the uplands,

Destroying everything In its path.

My people are looking for A new place to live as well.

I was sent to learn What foods are here

-and what we can grow. -they caught you.

It seems different styles Of life don't always

Treat each other with respect.

They can't talk, But they can read and write.

Manlinks stopped using Their throats

To make sound a long time ago.

It was safer to be quiet

In the forest.

So they can communicate Without words.

Yes.

All we must do Is make them understand

-we mean them no harm-- -it won't work.

-the manlinks don't trust men. -why?

They were here before humans.

When we came, man ate From the tree of knowledge.

We learned how to kill.

Generations of manlinks Died at the hands of humans.

They won't let us go.

They're afraid, If they do, their

-whereabouts will be discovered. -so in other words,

The survival of their race Is more important than us.

It's the way of the world.

If it were us, it would be the Same, don't you think?

They'll be up there somewhere.

The manlinks live in the trees.

Arina, stop, stop!

It's all right now. He understands.

You have a great power.

It's a gift.

Well, it's also powerful.

I only asked him not to strike.

Do animals always Do what you ask?

Sometimes,

They listen, but it Doesn't mean they've heard you.

They don't have any weapons.

-they're very strong. -but probably not very quick.

This is their environment. We can't escape them here.

We could cross the platform, Jump into the trees.

If we slip, In case you haven't noticed,

-it's a long down. -if we stay, we're dead.

It's now or never.

Arina, your weapon,

Is that made from stone?

No.

Some kind of wood?

My people in the uplands, The nords, they call it metal.

It comes from the earth, Like the shiny stones.

But it's a lot harder, And it doesn't break.

I've seen it, I just, I don't Know how it gets its shape.

The nords use great fires To make it soft.

And then pound it Into whatever shape is needed.

This is used for killing.

And other things.

My friend tor can tell you More about it.

He's always making new things.

He sounds like my friend tao.

Does tor talk a lot?

All the time.

They seem alike.

Do you think people Can be the same

Even though they're From different places?

Animals are, and you and I have Things in common.

My friend sharak Has found the manlinks.

Is sharak the tiger?

No, he's an eagle.

What happened?

You slipped, but you're lucky.

Doh saved your life.

Thank you.

Ohhh!

I thought if I could

Make a commotion, I might be able to get

A message to my friend dar.

-I'm sure he's looking for me. -he can look.

He'll never find us up here.

Maybe not...

But one of his Animal friends might.

Eagles.

I love eagles.

So majestic.

Does she know the eagle Will bring dar?

-she suspects something. -she likes me.

Yes, but, uh, if humans Threaten her world,

Next time she'll take your life Instead of saving it.

We're getting closer.

All right--

I want our little visit To be a surprise.

Be safer if we waited For them to come down.

We could set a trap.

No, we'd be waiting a long time.

-it may be too late. -fighting them in the trees

Is certain death.

-my friend is worth it. -so's mine.

Good. Let's go.

There.

No, most of you might look like Apes, but none of you can climb.

Well, we'll spread Out, then.

Wait for them To come down.

I have a better idea.

Bring me fire.

I want more smoke!

Sorceress,

You made it.

We're about to have A little party.

If you're not careful, You're going to

Burn down the whole forest.

As long as I kill the manlinks, I don't care.

Very well.

But there's A certain demon who might.

Over here!

Dar, I knew you'd make it.

We've got to find A way out of here.

They'll escape. They'll Use vines to reach the ground.

That's great for them. What about us?

What about dar? What about dar?

Arina!

Go, go.

Come on.

Arina, jump, jump now.

Come on.

After them! Now!

Arghhh!

You!

Aren't you pleased to see me?

Not again.

Burn my forest, will you?

I should burn you.

With a kiss.

But the ancient one said no.

Rules, there are too many rules.

No kiss.

Just my hot breath.

[ gasping ]

What's he saying?

He hopes we'll meet again...

And he wants you to know that He never meant us any harm.

Oh, ask him what happened?

Why didn't they evolve Into human beings.

Why did they fail?

He says that they didn't fail At becoming human.

They succeeded At becoming who they are.

Oh.

One more thing.

Why were the terrons here?

According to rafiki, The terrons thought

That the manlinks Killed some of their men.

And they didn't?

No. Someone else Made it look that way.

Who?

I'll tell you on the way.

-let's go. -I'm all for that.

You made a new friend.

I wonder how long He can put up with you.

Who are you? What do you want?

You're playing a dangerous game.

First you killed the terrons...

Then an innocent manlink to make

It look like they did it.

Who are you?

Clever, but evil.

Oh, the metal gave you away.

Who are you?

A dangerous game, arina.

Play it carefully.

Wh-what happened?

This is a strange world.

We have a lot of work to do To make it ours.