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Mohan.

Who could be more beautiful?

You're like a cloud... Or sweet milk.

You belong to curupira.

But I'm taking you for my own.

I'm taking you into my world...

Water and mist.

Accept my curse.

Do as I ask.

Kill for me,

And I'll give you another Life...A human life.

You have no choice.

You will kill for me, mohan.

Why have you gone to iara?

Did she put a curse on you?

I demand to know.

I rule these forests.

The beastmaster is mine.

Have you agreed to kill him?

Why...Why?!

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...

The mist in this forest is Strange. Have you noticed?

What about it?

The way light Hits it, for one.

It's soft like a baby's hand.

Water's like that.

Yet powerful enough To carve a canyon

Through a mountain of rock.

It can do That, too.

I don't think kodo And podo like it.

Well, with any luck, They'll get lost in it.

I hate it when he Stops like that.

Is something wrong?

He's afraid. He can't see.

Ruh's afraid?

A little.

You tell him that Great thinkers say

If you can see through fear,

Then you're fine.

You agree with that?

Well, up to a point.

I mean, if a tiger's nervous, Who am I to--

Dar?

Ahh...Much clearer.

Feeling better there, big guy?

[ rustling ]

That's curupira.

What does she want?

Probably wants To yell at me.

Tell the little demon We've got business.

We're travelling to The middle of the world,

Where the demons Are friendlier...

And where ferrets are fed

To lions and bears For snacks -- argh.

You've forgotten what it's like To be lonely, haven't you?

I don't know what you mean.

You will.

I'll be lonely?

Is that why you brought me here?

You'll wish it were.

If I wished you to be with me,

To come with me,

To leave here right now, Would you do that?

-why? -if you liked me,

Beastmaster, you'd Just say "Yes".

I do like you.

But my friend and I,

We're travelling--

There's death in this forest.

There's death In every forest.

In this one, It's waiting for us.

Be careful.

Beware of the mist... It plays tricks.

-it opens cracks. -what do you mean?

You could step into the future.

And meet my death?

Death is always Waiting in the future.

Until it isn't.

Where is it?

I told you:

In the mist.

What do you two Little rats want?

I suppose you're hungry.

Well...

Find your own food.

Stop it...Stop it!

You are incorrigible -- If I could choose,

Over the cliff you'd go -- I wasn't joking

About ferrets being fed To lions and bears for snacks.

I'm not.

What did little Backwards-feet have to say?

She said this forest Is very dangerous.

Well, I could've told you that.

She also said that Death is waiting here...

In the mist.

Terrons?

No, haven't seen any.

There's no tracks, either.

Well...What kind of death?

Monsters? Sorcerers? Disease?

Was she specific?

She said something About being lonely.

Lonely? You're not alone.

Every animal in the Forest is your friend.

How could you be lonely?

Have you seen Kodo and podo?

Oh, they're acting Crazy, as usual.

They're like a bad dream: Never completely go away.

I think we should Just keep moving.

Absolutely -- The quicker we get out

Of this strange Mist, the better.

Dar, maybe we should head back.

We're going The right way.

It's getting thicker.

What?

Something wrong?

It's ruh.

He's afraid again?

More this time.

Of what?

He doesn't know.

There's something Out there.

-what is it? -I don't know.

But if it's an animal, It won't talk to me.

Great.

Probabaly isn't real, then.

Or an enemy.

What is it?

It must be sorcery. Curupira warned you.

All the more Reason to stay back.

Ruh?

I don't understand.

I don't think we're supposed to.

Things just can't disappear.

The mist must have come

And taken him somewhere.

-where are you going? -to find it.

To find ruh.

Kodo and podo disappear. Now ruh. What next?

Curupira said I would know

What it's like To be alone.

Terrific. That means I'm next.

What about sharak? We haven't Seen him all day. Where is he?

He's in the sanctuary.

Well, at least He's safe.

We've done well, mohan.

Now I think it's time

We had a little fun.

Iara?

Well, show yourself...

If you dare.

Why don't you come Out here where I can

Get a hand on you?

I have been in your world.

Haven't you noticed?

You took my white tiger!

And your beastmaster.

I know that you love him, But you can't have him.

-I do, and I will. -you can't, iara.

You kill the ones you love.

I'm only preparing him For life without you.

You're an immature,

Unpleasant little girl.

He deserves better...A woman.

At least, I'm capable of love.

You -- you can Only love animals.

The animals and the Forests are mine!

Your world is in The muck and slime

And the cold salt of the oceans.

Why don't you Stay there?

Because I like Your world, curupira.

And when you're gone,

Trapped forever beneath The muck and the slime,

I'll have it all.

Why don't you Come now, curupira?

Give it up; come now.

This is too strange.

It seems clear to me that It wants us to go this way.

So now the mist is telling Us which direction to go?

Ruh's disappearing wasn't Rational either, tao.

No, and I completely understand Why you want him back.

Good. Then let's go.

No...I don't think we Should be here at all.

I heard this story: Two brave men, warriors,

Like you and I, had a friend That disappeared inside a cave.

Instead of asking Someone if they knew

About the cave and What was inside it,

They just walked straight in... Straight into an abyss.

And they were never seen Or heard from again.

And this mist

Tao, do we know anyone who Knows anything about this mist?

Only curupira. And I wouldn't Put my life in her hands.

But I did once.

And she gave me my powers.

So, you can stay Here if you like.

But I'm going to Save my friends...

Because I know they Would do the same for me.

Dar...

So would I.

Besides, what's an abyss?

A little bit of mist?

Can't be all that bad.

Coming?

Dar, I'm nervous.

It looks Like a woman.

Death can be a woman, In more ways than one.

Come on.

Welcome.

We saw your fire.

Grey smoke, wet wood... Like everything in this forest.

I think it's beautiful here.

I wouldn't exactly call it that.

Something doesn't feel right.

This isn't real. I don't Think she is, either.

It's very real.

And, I assure you, I am, too.

See?

I'm flesh and Blood...Like you.

Tell me about This place.

We're strangers here.

What would you Like to know?

About the mist.

Well, it Covers things,

Makes them Difficult to see.

That can be good...And bad.

Like anything that's Not understood.

But there are Important things

To learn in This forest.

Some animal friends Of mine are lost here.

Will they find Their way out?

A quick way.

The quickest way out is death.

Brave men like you Understand that.

You have many chances to die,

But fate will only Give you one death.

It's waiting for you here... In the mist.

Which one will kill You, beastmaster?

Aahhh!

-I could see everything but-- -it's not ruh.

What? The tiger That was here--

-it wasn't him. -how can you tell?

The marks On his face.

No two tigers Are the same.

You need to clean These wounds.

I have some herbs That will help.

The sentinel in the burning Forest...They weren't real.

But these are.

But they didn't kill you... Even if they tried.

They weren't the death that Curupira says is waiting here.

No, that's still Out there...

All the more reason that we Should avoid it at all cost.

Do you think We have a choice?

We could be at the sanctuary; We could be at xinca.

We could be anywhere Except here.

We have that choice.

That's not how It's supposed to be.

How's it supposed to be?

Do you believe in fate?

Fate just moves us around

Like the wind blows the leaves.

-fate involved me for a reason. -and free will?

What about it? -- Things are going to happen

The way they're Supposed to happen.

-and you can't change it? -no.

Why has fate brought you here?

So I can find my death.

-that's terrible. -not when you come

To terms with it.

Are you frightened?

No.

I guess that's A good thing.

Are you?

Yes.

Then things are as They're supposed to be.

How do you figure that?

You told me your name was "Tao".

You said it meant "The way".

You're on your way even If you are frightened.

I'm on my way.

That's also a good thing.

Here...Behind you.

What are you doing in there?

The ancient one Had a snit

And replaced me.

Can you believe it? Me?

You haven't seen her, have you?

Tall, blonde.

He likes tall blondes.

But what did you do?

It was a matter Of the heart...

And a sorceress is not Supposed to have one.

And she's not supposed To fall in love.

And you?

What brings you here?

One of the animals I love most

In the world... Has been taken away.

My white tiger.

Iara did it -- to lure me

Into her mist -- So she can get rid of me

And take over my world.

What will you do about it?

I was hoping

For your help.

As you can see, I'm powerless.

Also taking the beastmaster Into the mist.

She loves him, which means

I've grown to be quite... Fond of him.

Well, he's human,

Of course...But that's not

And he's used well The powers I gave him.

I just hope they don't Destroy him too.

Curupira.

Whatever happens, I wish you luck.

The same to you.

It looks like something We could both use.

Everything looks the same.

No, it's different.

How can you tell?

The trees.

The trees. You're amazing.

All I see is mist, mist, Mist and more mist.

I feel like we're Walking around in circles.

If I could lay My hands on her...

I would make her

Show us a way...

Tao?

...I would teach her a lesson.

...If I could lay my hands On her, you know, I would

Make her show us a way To get out of this forest.

I would, I would Teach her a lesson.

...She may be Beautiful...But she's like

A wild dog with a bad temper.

But she's like a wild dog With a bad temper.

And...I know a lot Of women like that --

It's funny, they seem to be The ones you remember.

Dar?

Tao!

Dar.

Dar...Dar!

Stop!

I said stop.

Why are you doing this? Where are you going?

Where's my friend?

Tao!

Tao!

Tao.

Can you see me?

Tao?

[ destine ]: now you're Alone, beastmaster.

All your friends are gone.

You're all alone.

Don't you want to find them?

Where are you?

Can't see you.

It's your time now.

My time?

Time for what?

Death is waiting, beastmaster.

We all face it alone.

Come...Find it.

Dar!

Tao?

Where are you?

Here.

Tao!

This way.

Fool -- don't you ever learn?

Why do you do that?

-because I can. -I'm glad you're

Having fun while Something's trying to kill me.

[ sighing ]

You're not happy. I can tell.

Why don't you just Leave this forest?

Because I've lost tao And I've lost ruh--

Oh, you're always Losing something.

What if you lost me?

Why do you ask me that?

Answer the question.

I'd try to find you.

You would?

Yes.

What if you couldn't?

-what if I were gone forever? -what are you talking about?

Make me a promise, beastmaster.

If this ever happens, You can't save me.

But save my animals, and save

My forest.

Promise me?

That's why you Gave me the powers.

That's why I'm a beastmaster. Of course I will.

I promise.

Good.

And save my

White tiger.

Iara lied to him.

Iara?

To save him, you have to Tell him the truth.

-then he won't kill you. -he wants to kill me?

If you let him.

But I can't talk to him...

And what's the truth?

Do I have to Tell you everything?

Make him talk to you.

Use your powers.

Iara lied to him.

She always lies.

If you tell him the truth,

That's enough To break any curse.

Tell him the truth,

And he'll listen To you...Instead of her.

Where will I find him?

He's looking for you.

He shouldn't be hard to find.

And...

Remember your promise, Beastmaster.

[ iara ]: hello, little demon.

I rule here, iara.

The forest is mine.

Take your foul mist

And leave my forest.

Welcome to my world.

Struggle against me?

Not in the mist you don't.

It's water...

And it gives me more Strength than all

Animals in all your forests.

I have your white tiger.

Soon...I'll have your

-you'll never have him. -as soon as I have...

You.

Water is stronger.

Ohh...

Finished, my dear?

Aww, all used up, are we?

Well, I'm not.

You kiss your victims,

Don't you?

Suck the life from their bodies.

Is that what I should do to you?

No...

Something more appropriate.

Something from my world.

The muck and s-s-slime.

The cold salt of the oceans.

Who are you?

Where's my Friend, tao?

I told you. All of them are gone.

Gone where?

You ask simple questions,

Beastmaster, but there are No simple answers.

I could make you tell me.

Well, that might be fun.

What are you called?

Destine, fate, kismet.

Destiny.

Choose whichever You like.

Well, it's not what I want... It's what will be.

And there's only One way to know.

Catch me, beastmaster.

Catch me and you'll know.

Look, beastmaster...

Look who's here.

You can't save me...

But save my animals...

And save my forest.

Dar!

Iara.

It was you?

You're destine.

-you put curupira-- -yes...

And now you need me.

What did you tell The white tiger?

That I'd make him human.

But it's over. I've won.

I don't need to keep That promise now, do I?

Where is he?

Where is he?

Lying in wait for you.

-I'm going to talk to him. -you can't.

I have curupira.

Your powers come from her.

And she's not Coming back here...Ever.

I'm going to try.

He'll kill you.

[ dar ]: mohan,

I'm not here To fight you.

I'm here to tell you the truth.

I know you never Hunted me on your own.

You were cursed By the demon iara.

But she lied to you.

She isn't going To make you human.

And if she did, it would make Your life less than it is,

Because the tiger is the most Noble creature on this earth.

And I respect you For who you are.

And I hope you respect me For who I am...

A servant to you And your kingdom.

I'll see you soon.

Thank you, mohan.

The white tiger listened to me.

So I still have the powers That curupira gave me.

I told mohan the truth, iara.

You can't stop the truth.

But I got what I wanted.

And that's also...

The truth.

Let curupira go.

[ laughing ]

I don't think so.

Unless you come with me.

Be with me

In my world.

Think about it, dar.

What about my friends?

You have no Use for them.

You can have them.

I did get what I really wanted.

But we'll see each other Again, beastmaster.

And next time, I won't be so generous.

Dar...

Did you see The white tiger?

I did.

And it didn't Kill you.

It must not Be your destiny.

You know, maybe one day It will be,

But...For curupira It was different.

Different? How?

Iara took her to her world.

I'll never see her again.

I know she meant A lot to you.

The best thing

You can do Is to remember.

That way the Spirit lives on.

I will.

I promised.

Well, then...

We should get Out of here --

That includes The two of you.

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