Qeios

Jasper:
[Jasper is dreaming of Rivatha] My dear Rivatha.

Rivatha:
Yes, my darling Jasper?

Jasper:
Here I am, heart and soul, confessing my undying love for you. You have touched my heart in so many ways and words couldn't even begin to explain the love I feel for you. Rivatha, will you be my buttercup?

Rivatha:
Of *course* I will! I love you! [runs towards him] Jasper!

Jasper:
[Runs towards her] Rivatha!

Rivatha:
Jasper!

Jasper:
Rivatha!

Mrs. Whitely:
JASPER!

Jasper:
[Jasper wakes up and finds himself back at Mrs Whitely's house] A dream?

Mrs. Whitely:
Jasper! Would you get your butt out of the way! Jeremy wants to get a snack.

Jasper:
Shouldn't you two be asleep?

Mrs. Whitely:
Like we can sleep when you're in here confessing your love to the fridge!

Jasper:
I was confessing my undying love to Rivatha...

Mrs. Whitely:
Pfft. Love? TV's better. Now move!

Jasper:
Why am I back here?

Mrs. Whitely:
You don't even live here!

Jasper:
Oh, that's right. I came back to collect Mister Fuzzy-Wuzzy. He gets scared when he's alone. [picks up cuddly toy] We can go find Rivatha together, mister Fuzzy Wuzzy. And if I do find her... It is time that I shed this person that I am. I must become something more. Someone that Rivatha can put her faith into... Someone that Rivatha can love...

Rivatha:
Good morning Woodrow!

Woodrow:
Good morning Rivatha. Did you sleep well?

Rivatha:
Not really. Sleeping on a pile of rocks isn't really my thing. Everywhere I turned there was something sticking into my back.

Rothlyn:
Have you searched the forest area yet?

British Guard:
No sir, it's much too far away.

Derpy Guard:
[subtitled] Our suits wouldn't hold up long enough for us to get there and back sir.

Rothlyn:
We have to try anyway. I'll go myself if I must!

British Guard:
We've already found her helmet sir. There's no way that she's still alive.

Rothlyn:
Even so... I-I won't... I won't believe u-until we find some sight of her.

Derpy Guard:
[subtitled] King Rothlyn... you need to let her go. We must move on.

Rothlyn:
I've told you, I am no longer your king. I've already stepped down. Rivatha is your new queen.

British Guard:
But sir, she's gone. We need you to lead us.

Rothlyn:
Why are you all so eager for her to be dead? I said she's still alive until you can prove otherwise!

Derpy Guard:
[subtitled] Yes sir, we're sorry. We'll do our best.

Rothlyn:
And how has that been working for you so far?

Citizen Woman:
[enters] Rothlyn!

Rothlyn:
Hello... I'm sorry. I don't mean to be this rude. You just caught me at a bad time.

Citizen Woman:
Is it true? I she...

Rothlyn:
No. No, she's not. She's a strong girl. She can... she can still be out there.

Citizen Woman:
Of course sir, but everyone in the city is saying that she's dead!

Rothlyn:
What- Who told them that?

Citizen Woman:
I'm not sure.

Rothlyn:
Wait, wait... hold on. Do you still write that newspaper?

Citizen Woman:
Yeah. Is there something you'd like me to write about?

Rothlyn:
Tell the people that she isn't dead, and whoever is spreading these rumours is an enemy of this city.

Citizen Woman:
Of course! I'll write it as soon as possible. See you later your highness! [leaves]

Rothlyn:
Thank you. Stay safe.

Jasper:
Shouldn't you be asleep?

Mrs. Whitely:
Like we can sleep when you're up confessing your love to the fridge!

Jasper:
I was confessing my undying love for Rivatha... ,

Mrs. Whitely:
Pfft. Love? TV's Better. now move!

Audrey:
Here they come. No turning back now.

Rivatha:
[Wakes up after a storm in bed in an unfamiliar room] Where am I? Agh, my head hurts... At least my helmet doesn't seem to be busted up...

Woodrow:
[enters] Oh! you're finally awake. How are you feeling? Does anything hurt?

Rivatha:
N-no, I'm fine, thank you. Are we back in Qeios?

Woodrow:
Qeios? Is that where you came from?

Rivatha:
What are you talking about?

Woodrow:
I just wondered if that's where you're from.

Rivatha:
Well of course we're back in Qeios. How else would you be able to breathe?

[sits up]

Woodrow:
Slow down! You need to rest.

Rivatha:
I told you, I'm fine. Now then, where's my father?

Woodrow:
You were the only person I found in the forest.

Rivatha:
Stop playing with me! Bring me my father!

[gets up off of the bed]

Woodrow:
I found you injured, so I brought you to Escent Village. I don't know who your father is

Rivatha:
That's it! I'll find him myself.

[moves to wards the door]

Woodrow:
[blocks her path] You're injured, stop!

Rivatha:
[punches Woodrow out] Lay a hand on me again, I dare you! You'll find yourself rotting in a prison cell.

Woodrow:
You're going to throw me in prison?

Rivatha:
[Goes outside, finds herself on part of an interconnected treetop plataeu comprising a village] Where? Um...

Woodrow:
[follows her] Like I said, you were injured, so I brought you back to Escent village. You didn't have to punch me...

Rivatha:
Is this the Qeios Orchard outside the city that I've heard of? I didn't know there were buildings in the trees though...

Woodrow:
What on Earth are you talking about?

Woodrow:
I'm not sure what you mean.

Rivatha:
The air. Is the air filtered?

Woodrow:
Why would we filter our air?

Rivatha:
...Beee-cause it is toxic?

Woodrow:
[laughs] The air... is toxic? Um, I think you need to get some more rest. You hit your head pretty hard.

Woodrow:
I don't want to rest, I want to see my father!

Woodrow:
I understand that, but I don't know where he is. We're not in Qeios territory.

Rivatha:
We're not in Qeios?

Woodrow:
That's what I've been trying to tell you, we're in my Village?

Rivatha:
Whoa, whoa, wait a minute... there are other safe havens from the toxins?

Woodrow:
There isn't any toxic air. I'm not sure why you would think there is.

Rivatha:
But I was told that the air isn't safe to breathe!

Comet:
Are you serious? That's completely idiotic.

Rivatha:
Uh... Who said that?

Woodrow:
Oh. That was my friend, Comet. Sorry I didn't introduce you.

Rivatha:
Your dog?

Comet:
No, he doesn't own me! And how would you like it if is called you "human" all the time?

Rivatha:
Oh my gosh! It spoke!

Comet:
Yes I spoke, is it really that shocking?

Rivatha:
As a matter of fact, it is! How is it speaking

Woodrow:
You've never met a dog before?

Rivatha:
The ones in Qeios don't speak!

Comet:
[sigh] Well, there's no helping it. She's completely rude!

Rivatha:
No, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to seem rude. It's very nice to meet you Comet.

Comet:
It's a pleasure to make your aquaintance... Weirdo.

Rivatha:
[Pre-title opening for episode 1] The city of Qeios, the sole remaining safe haven for the human race. My father told me stories about how long ago, a Dragon War once raged. They destroyed everything in their path, before they were both slain by my ancestor, Lord Zesh. Even though Zesh was able to save us, the world was no longer suitable for sustaining life. The air became toxic, the ground was scorched and torn. We had no choice but to build a wall around our beloved city. They found a way to filter the air in the city, but with limited access to the outside, it was nearly impossible to supply our city with food. Today, we are still striving to make our city a better place by expanding the walls. Our Guardians are the only ones allowed to leave the city in order to collect materials, but I'm sure we'll discover a way to let everyone leave the city soon.

Timothy:
Princess. The King is asking for you.

Rivatha:
Thank you for letting me know, I'll go see him.

Timothy:
You're very welcome, your Highness.

Rivatha:
Why are you being so formal, Timothy? Just call me Rivatha.

Timothy:
You'll be Queen in a matter of hours. I can't be seen speaking to you like that.

Rivatha:
[sigh] Very well. You're excused.

Rivatha:
You called for me father?

Rothlyn:
Yes. Please sit down Rivatha.

[Rivatha sits down]

Rothlyn:
I can't help but notice, you've been acting rather sad lately.

Rivatha:
...I-I'm sorry. I guess I'm just a little scared

Rothlyn:
Of becoming the Queen?

Rivatha:
...No! Not at all! I'm worried about the townspeople. They seem awfully scared of me now.

Rothlyn:
But that's a good thing! It means they will follow you!

Rivatha:
Yeah, well, it's hard seeing them treat me like a total stranger.

Rothlyn:
I have something to tell you, that will cheer you up.

Rivatha:
What is it?

Rothlyn:
After your coronation, I'll take you outside the walls.

Rivatha:
*WHAT*? Are you *serious*? Isn't the air *toxic* outside*?

Rothlyn:
Of course. You can wear one of those suits the Guardians wear. It'll keep you safe.

Rivatha:
Thank you, father!

Rothlyn:
[laughs] No need to thank me. I know you've been wanting to see beyond the gates. It's the least I could do for the new Queen!

Rivatha:
I better go get ready. I don't want to be late.

Rothlyn:
Goodbye, Rivatha.

[Rivatha leaves]

Citizen Woman:
Look, it's the Princess!

Citizen Man (Uncredited):
Shh, don't get her attention! We don't want any trouble!

[Rivatha approaches them]

Citizen Man (Uncredited):
G-greetings, your Highness.

Rivatha:
There's no need to be... *scared* of me! I'm still the girl that you all know!

Citizen Woman:
Of-of course your Majesty.

[Rivatha sighs and leaves]

Sonia:
[spots Rivatha in the street] Hey! Rivatha!

Rivatha:
[approaches Sonia] Hello Sonia.

Sonia:
Are you excited about today?

Rivatha:
I suppose so...

[but]

Rivatha:
*Everyone* is scared of me now! How come you aren't?

Sonia:
What are you talking about? We've been friends since we were kids!

Rivatha:
You're right. Thank you.

Sonia:
You're going to be Queen. Now you can finally help the city the way you've always wanted!

Rivatha:
Yeah, what am I getting so worked up for? Today's the day I finally get to go beyond the wall!

Sonia:
Wait... you're going to do what?

Rivatha:
Oh, I forgot to tell you. Father is letting me go outside the gates!

Sonia:
Now that worries me. Please don't be reckless. It's very dangerous outside.

Rivatha:
I know, I'll be careful. So will you be at the Coronation?

Sonia:
Of course! I'll be cheering you on.

Rivatha:
[laughs] Thank you Sonia.

Sonia:
I uh... really should get ready. I don't want to make you late. See you later Rivatha!

Rivatha:
Bye!

Rothlyn:
Great, humble people of Qeios! I hereby set unto you... your Queen, Rivatha!

Rivatha:
...As your new Queen, I will do what I must to make this city prosper. I ask for your loyalty and trust.

[crowd applauds]