Rayman Legends Adventures in Pocahontas/Script

Chorus of Men: In Sixteen Hundred Seven
We sail the open sea
For Glory, God and Gold
And the Virginia Company
For the new world is like Heaven
And we'll all be rich and free
Or where we have been warned
By the Virginia Company
Then we have been warned
By the Virginia Company
It was a big day for several traveling settlers in London, England. A ship was being loaded up with cargo and equipment. These settlers were heading out to sea in search of a new world. One by one, men signed up for the voyage after saying their farewells to their friends and family who were staying home. It was an emotional day for some, but most were supportive of their London brethren traveling to see what the world had to offer.
Chorus: For Glory, God and Gold
And the Virginia Company
But these settlers were joined by someone very special, someone who was well known throughout the country for his daring adventurous spirit and his reputation for dealing with natives of the worlds he had explored. This was Captain John Smith. Well known for his stories of traveling to new worlds and his bravery, John walked through the crowds of people as the boat continued to get loaded up and ready for adventure. Onboard, three fellow voyagers, Ben, Lon and Thomas noticed John approaching and recognized him. "Look, is that Smith," asked Lon.
"It's him," said Ben, "the old sea dog."
"Captain John Smith," said Thomas who was amazed, "I've heard incredible stories about him."
"Are you coming on this trip as well," Lon asked Thomas.
"Of course he is, you half-minded," said Ben, "you can't fight the Indians without John Smith."
"That's right," said Smith as he got on a cannon that was being hoisted up onto the ship, "I'm not going to let you have fun."
But there was another person of reluctance coming along for the voyage. A chariot raced down the street and parked near the boat. Out came the man in charge of this voyage; Governor Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe exited his chariot and approached the boat, followed by his faithful right-hand man, Wiggins and his pug dog Percy. With everyone onboard, Ratcliffe gave a gesture with his hand and the boat started heading out.
Chorus of Men: From the beaches of Virginny
There's diamonds like debris
There's silver rivers flow
And gold you pick right off a tree
With a nugget for my Winnie
And another one for me
And all the rest will go
To the Virginia Company
It's Glory, God and Gold
In the Virginia Company
But this voyage at sea was not as pleasant as the settlers expected. They found themselves in a massive sea storm. Winds were blowing on the top flag rapidly, lightning and thunder boomed as rain came falling from the heavens, and the sea was unstable and vicious. Some of the sailors attempted to keep the sail from blowing down and getting caught in the storm. Despite everyone's best efforts, they were all attempting to get through the storm. The combined forces of the waves, wind and unstable ship were giving everyone damage.
"HAUL ON THE BRACE!"
"C'MON, C'MON, DO YOUR BEST!!"
"BEWARE!!!"
A wave hit the boat, sending some of the settlers sliding across the deck. Water was filling up on the lower decks and the sailors attempted to get it out.
"FASTER! SHE TAKES MORE WATER THAN THAT!!"
The ship continued the perilous trek through the storm. Another wave hit the boat, and this time, it caused the cannons to break off their restraints. As Thomas attempted to hold onto the cannon, he called to John. "JOHN! LOWER IT HERE!! THE GUNS ARE BROKEN!!!"
John looked and saw for himself; his fellow soldiers were attempting to keep the cannons from sliding off the ship. He got onto the deck and rushed to Thomas' assistance. "DROP THE MAINSAILS!! STEADY ON YOUR CURSE," John ordered his fellow soldiers before turning to Thomas, "it's alright, Thomas. We're going to tie her up."
"SAY YOUR PRAYERS, MEN," cried one of the settlers.
The ship continued to endure the intense waters and winds. Suddenly, another wave hit the boat, from the bow. It started riding down the boat as the settlers scattered in fright. "THOMAS, WATCH IT," shouts John as he catches a rope.
The wave hit the two, but while John was able to secure himself, Thomas was dragged along with the dangerous wave. The cannon was sent flying overboard, but so was Thomas. "HEEELLLPPP," he cried as he fell into the raging waters.
"MAN OVER THE SEA," shouts someone who noticed Thomas' danger.
"HEEEELP," cried Thomas as he was getting dragged away from the ship.
"STAY ON THE CURSE," shouts Ben, "HE'S LOST!!"
"HEEEEEELLLP!!!"
"PINE THE PINS," ordered John as he tied a rope around his waist.
"AYE, SIR," said a settler.
Not wasting a second, John rushed to the edge of the ship where Thomas fell. The rope remained secure around his waist. "SMITH," shouts Ben, "SMITH!!"
But Smith ignored Ben and dove into the ocean after Thomas. "ARE YOU CRAZY," shouts Ben.
John swam towards an almost unconscious Thomas and caught him. "Hang on, Thomas," he said, "now I've got you."
But while John had Thomas in his hands, the rope broke off the pin and was about to slip off the ship. "Run, the rope," said Lon as he, Ben and Roy caught the rope.
"FIRE!!"
John gripped onto the rope while holding onto Thomas. The two were sent underwater by another wave, but John kept his grip on the rope. "C'MON, GUYS," shouts Ben, "SHOOT!!"
The three settlers pulled the rope with all their might. John and Thomas resurfaced as they were being hoisted back onto the ship. "PULL, PULL," yelled Ben upset, "PUT YOUR BACKS INTO IT!!"
The two men were pulled up and up until eventually getting back onto the ship. "There, my lucky guys," said Ben.
Thomas coughed out the water as John cleaned his hat. The storm calmed down, making everything safer. "Well, it was refreshing," he said.
"Nice work, Smith," said Lon.
"Of course, you'd all do the same for me," said John as he gave Thomas his hat.
"Oh, sure, sure. Of course we would."
"Sure, yes. Yes, we would."
"Absolutely."
As John and Thomas pulled themselves together, Ratcliffe and Wiggins appeared on the scene. "Damage on the deck," Ratcliffe asked.
"Governor Ratcliffe," said Thomas.
"Thomas fell overboard, sir," said John.
"Thank goodness he's been successfully recovered," replied Ratcliffe, "good work, Smith."
Ratcliffe turned to the other settlers. "Don't be discouraged, men. It won't take long to reach the new world," said Ratcliffe, "and remember what awaits us there…freedom…"
Percy barked in response to Ratcliffe. "....Prosperity...."
Percy barked again. "…the adventure of our lives," continued Ratcliffe, "you're the best crew that England has to offer, and nothing, neither the wind, nor the rain, nor a thousand bloodthirsty savages will stand in our fashion. Continue, men."
The settlers cheered for their leader as he started leaving. "A moving prayer, sir," said Wiggins, "I'm sure the men will be most elated."
"Hopefully," said Ratcliffe, "I'll need these unintelligent peasants to dig up my gold…right?"
Back with John and Thomas, they were tying a rope around one of the cannons and putting it back in place. "This New World's gonna be great, John," said Thomas, "I'm gonna get a bunch of gold, build a big house for myself, and if an Indian tries to stop me…I'll blow him up."
"You're just concerned about your fortune, Thomas," said John, "leave the savages to me."
"You think they're going to cause us a lot of damage," asked Lon.
"Not as many damage as Smith'll give them," said Ben.
Settlers: We'll murder ourselves an Injun
Smith: Or perhaps two or three
Settlers: We're Stalwart men
And Bold of the Virginia Company
As the settlers enjoyed themselves with a drink, John and Thomas looked out into the horizon ahead of them. "What do you think the New World will look like," asked Thomas.
"Like everyone else, I guess. I've seen hundreds of New Worlds, Thomas," said John, "what could be different about this one?"
The ship continued its journey across the sea as everyone got ready for the New World ahead of them.
Settlers: It's Glory, God and Gold
And the Virginia Company
Several miles ahead of the ship, across the sea mist, past the beautiful shining sea was a land that awaited the settlers. A forest with tall trees and a landscape that was immense. It was Virginia and this was the home of an ancient community of humans; the Indians. For years they'd lived here, coexisting with the land and defending it from any threat. Today, a group of Indians was making its road towards their village. They were full of pride and accomplishment, and were looking forward to their reunions with their families.
Indian Chorus: Hega, hega
Ya-hi-ye-hega
Ya-hi-ye-ne-he-hega
An Indian lookout spotted the returning Indians and blew his horn. The other lookouts got the signal and alerted the other Indians.
Indian Chorus: Hega, hega
Ya-hi-ye-hega
Ya-hi-ye-ne-he-hega
The other Indians, who were doing their daily business, got the signal and became shocked. Some were picking corn, others were fishing and others were farming as they heard the special news.
Indians: Steady as the beating drum
Singing to the cedar flute
Seasons go and seasons come
Bring the corn and bear the fruit
By the waters sweet and clean
Where the mighty sturgeon lives
Plant the squash and reap the bean
All the Earth our mother gives
The Indians headed towards center camp, where Kekata, the shaman of the village was entertaining some of the children with his shaman powers. But upon seeing the returning Indians appear, he got up with the children to greet them.
Indians: O Great Spirit, hear our song
Help us keep the ancient fashions
Keep the sacred fire strong
Walk in balance all our days
Seasons go and seasons come
Steady as the beating drum
Plum to seed to bud to plum
Standing at the front of the returning group was the great Chief Powhatan, the leader of the Indians.
Indian Chorus: Hega, hega
Ya-hi-ye-hega
Steady as the beating drum
Powhatan got off his boat and greeted his fellow Indians. Other returning Indians were given warm welcomes by their friends and families. Powhatan grinned upon seeing all the happiness around him. "Cham-ah wing-ga-po, Powhatan," said Kekata.
"E-wee-ne-to, Kekata," said Powhatan as he greeted his old friend, "it's good to be home."
Powhatan turned to the other Indians and announced, "chesk-cham-ay! The Massawomecks are defeated. With the help of our brothers, our village is safe once again."
The crowd of Indians cheered for their leader. "Your return brought a lot of joy to the village," said Kekata, "look at all these grinning faces."
Powhatan looked at the happy Indians together. Although happy knowing that his Indian brethren were happy together, he could see that someone special to him was missing. "Yes, but there's a grinning face that I can't see. Where's my daughter?"
"You know Pocahontas," said Kekata, as the wind blew by, "she has her mother's mind. She goes wherever the wind takes her."
A few miles away from the village, on the top of a tall rock ledge over a waterfall, an Indian woman stood, looking out into the distance. This was Powhatan's daughter, Pocahontas. She felt the breeze fly behind her. A voice came from far below her. Pocahontas looked and saw her best friend, Nakoma in a canoe. "Pocahontas," she called, "your father's back. Come here now."
Pocahontas became emotional. She turned to her hummingbird friend, Flit and said, "he's back, Flit."
Pocahontas headed into the forest with Flit, where Meeko, Pocahontas' racocon friend was munching on some raspberries. Flit took and gulped it down. "C'mon, Meeko," said Pocahontas.
Meeko gobbled up the rest of the raspberries, and followed his friend. But as it seemed Pocahontas was going to find a road through the forest to meet her friend, she turned around and started running to the edge of the waterfall. Nakoma noticed what she was going to do. "NO, not like…that," she said.
It's too late since Pocahontas jumped off the rock ledge and plummeted to the river. She splashed into the water, leaving Nakoma annoyed by her action. "Show yourself," she commented.
Up above, Meeko jumped over the edge himself. He plummeted to the river like Pocahontas, but as he opened his eyes, he realized what he had done and became frantic. Flit tweeted at Meeko with irritation, but was caught by the terrified Meeko, before the two landed into the water. "Pocahontas," called Nakoma, "Pocahontas, are you alright? Well, you better do good, because I'm not coming after YOU!!"
Nakoma was suddenly sent falling into the water as Pocahontas flipped the canoe over. Pocahontas and Nakoma met up together underneath the canoe. "Don't you think we're getting.......a little old for these games," asked Nakoma.
Pocahontas spit water in Nakoma's face. The two started playfully splashing each other. Above water, Meeko caught the canoe and tried climbing up onto it. Flit also surfaced and coughed out water. Annoyed with Meeko, he looked at him before seeing his tail sticking out like a target. Flit flew towards Meeko, but all he ran into was the boat as Meeko slipped into the water. "Help me return this fact," said Nakoma.
Flit frantically tried getting his beak off the boat, but he was already flipped into the water. "What were you doing up there," Nakoma asked Pocahontas.
"Reflection," said Pocahontas as Meeko came onto the boat and shook the water off his fur, "Meeko."
"About the dream again," asked Nakoma, "did you understand it already?"
"I know it means something, I just don't know what," said Pocahontas.
"You should ask your father about this," said Nakoma.
"Perhaps I should," said Pocahontas, who noticed that Flit was trapped underwater and removed him, "c'mon, Flit. Stop playing around. We have to get back."
Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, they reached their village and saw their fellow Indians gathered together to listen to Powhatan's speech. "…facing a determined enemy. The battle lasted from sunrise until the evening shadows fell," said Powhatan, who directed Indians to one of Powhatan's warriors, "our warriors fought bravely, but none as braver as Kocoum."
Kocoum, the warrior Powhatan was referring as well, stood with a stern face while someone painted bear paws on his chest. "…because he attacked with the ferocious force of the bear," continued Powhatan, "he turned out to be the greatest of warriors…"
Pocahontas and Nakoma noticed Kocoum. "He's so handsome," said Nakoma who was in awe of the man.
"I especially like his grin," said Pocahontas.
"…destroying each enemy on his road. Tonight, we will feast in their honor," concluded Powhatan.
The Indians cheered for their leader. Pocahontas approached Powhatan and embraced with him. "My daughter," said a happy Powhatan.
"Wingapo, father," said Pocahontas.
"Seeing you gives me great joy," said Powhatan.
"I'm so glad you came home safe," said Pocahontas.
"Come with me," said Powhatan as he and his daughter headed into a hut, "we have a lot to say about."
Above the hut, Meeko climbed a tree branch and peeked into a hole in the roof. Upon getting off the branch, the branch whacked Flit away. Meeko wandered across the ceiling as Pocahontas and Powhatan had a discussion with each other. "Father, for many nights, now I've had a very strange dream," said Pocahontas, "I think this is warning me that something's about to happen. Something emotional."
"Yes," said Powhatan, "something emotional is about to happen."
"Really," asked Pocahontas, "what is this?"
"Kocoum asked to seek your hand in the marriage," said Powhatan.
"Marry Kocoum," asked Pocahontas, who was unsure.
Above, Meeko expressed disgust about Powhatan's idea of marrying Kocoum. "I warned him that it would make my heart go up," said Powhatan.
Pocahontas was full of doubt about this. Was this really what her dream was warning her? Pocahontas looked outside and saw Kocoum standing with some children. "But he's so...serious," said Pocahontas.
"My daughter, Kocoum will make a good husband," said Powhatan, "he is loyal and strong and will build you a good house with solid walls. With him, you'll be safe from evil."
"Father, I think my dream is taking me to another path," said Pocahontas.
"This is the right path for you," said Powhatan.
"But why can't I choose....."
But before Pocahontas could finish, Meeko, with Powhatan's turban over his head, fell from the ceiling and landed in Pocahontas' arms. As for Flit, he was stuck underneath a bowl. Pocahontas giggled at Meeko's mischievousness before turning to her father. "Pocahontas, come with me," said Powhatan as the two exited the hut, "you are the boss's daughter. It's time for you to take your place in life. Even the wild mountain stream must one day join the big river."
Powhatan: As the river cuts its path
Though the river's proud and strong
He will choose the smoothest curse
That's why rivers live so long
As steady...as the steady beating drum
Powhatan took something and gave it to Pocahontas. It was a blue necklace. "Your mother wore this for our wedding," he said, "it was her dream to see you wear it alone."
Pocahontas took the necklace and put it on. She looked at the necklace before looking at Powhatan, who was very proud to see her daughter with his wife's necklace around her. "It suits you."
Near the edge of the river, Pocahontas sat and stared at her reflection. Pocahontas was doubtful if Powhatan's thoughts on her dream were to be true. She felt that something else was her destiny. Meeko got on Pocahontas' shoulder and looked at her necklace while Flit flew nearby. "He wants me to be stable," said Pocahontas as she turned to the river again, "like the river."
Everyone looked at the reflection in the water but suddenly, two playful otters appeared from underwater. Meeko and Flit were alarmed, but Pocahontas found this funny and cute. "But it's not stable at all."
The two otters started swimming away as Pocahontas got into the water herself, getting into a nearby canoe. Meeko and Flit got in the same boat as it rode into the river.
Pocahontas: What I love most about rivers is
You can't step in the same river twice
The water's always changing, always flowing
But people, I guess, can't live like that
We all must pay a price
To be safe, we lose our chance of ever knowing
What's around the riverbend?
Waiting just around the riverbend
I look once more, just around the riverbend
Beyond the shore, where the gulls fly free
Don't know what for
What I dream the day might send
Just around the riverbend
For me
Coming for me
The canoe rode further downriver, past some turtles and flying birds. The forest and fauna were beautiful. It was truly a beauty of nature, something Pocahontas loved so much.
Pocahontas: I feel it there beyond these trees
Or right behind these waterfalls
Can I ignore that sound of distant drumming
For a handsome sturdy husband
Who builds handsome sturdy walls
And never dreams that something might be coming
Pocahontas started riding towards a waterfall. Meeko was hesitant about this. The canoe headed down the waterfall and Meeko held onto Pocahontas for dear life, but started enjoying the thrill.
Pocahontas: Just around the riverbend
Just around the riverbend
I look once more, just around the riverbend
Beyond the shore, somewhere past the sea
Don't know what for
Why do all my dreams extend
Just around the riverbend
JUST AROUND THE RIVERBEND!!
The canoe stopped upon reaching a fork in the river. One side of the river was large and smooth, while the other was windy and twisty. Pocahontas' joy turned into doubt again.
Pocahontas: Should I choose the smoothest curse?
Steady as the beating drum
Should I marry Kocoum?
Is all my dreaming at......an end?
Pocahontas looked at her reflection and imagined Kocoum extending his hand for marriage.
Pocahontas: Or do you yet wait for me
Dreamgiver
Just around the river......bend
Pocahontas rode down the twisty part of the river. Up ahead, Pocahontas halted her stroll across the river as she approached a secluded area in the forest. She entered an area surrounded by flora that was close to touching the water. This area was home to many species of forest animal. There were quails, owls, frogs, squirrels and many other creatures here and they noticed Pocahontas' arrival. After getting ashore, Pocahontas approached a tree with her friends. As Pocahontas climbed onto a tree stump, everyone heard a female voice, but it wasn't coming from Pocahontas. "Is that my Pocahontas?"
But Pocahontas was the only one who knew this voice. "Grandmother Willow, I need to speak to you," she said as she looked at an old tree.
A side of the tree started moving, as if it was morphing into something. It changed into a face. "Good morning, girl. I expected you to visit her today," she said before noticing Pocahontas' necklace, "why, your mother's necklace."
"That's what I want him to speak about," said Pocahontas, "my father wants me to marry Kocoum."
"Kocoum," asked Grandmother Willow, "but he's very serious."
"I know," said Pocahontas, who agreed, "my father thinks it's the right path for me. But lately, I've been having this dream and I think it's…"
"Oh, a dream," said Grandmother Willow, who became curious, "let's hear everything about it."
The animals around the group started chattering emotionally, ruining the silent meeting between Pocahontas and Grandmother Willow. This irritated the gorilla. "Silence," she said, only to be ignored.
After shooing a squirrel off her nose, she raised her voice, much louder than before. "SILENCE!!!!!"
Grandmother Willow's loud voice silenced everyone in the area. A croak from a terrified frog caught the elderly tree's attention. Unwilling to mess with her, the frog hid underneath his lily pad. Grandmother Willow turned to Pocahontas. "Now, girl, you were saying."
"Well, I'm running through the forest, and then, right in front of me there's an arrow," said Pocahontas, "if I look at it, it starts spinning."
"A rotating arrow," asked Grandmother Willow, "how unusual."
"Yes, it turns faster and faster and faster, until suddenly, it stops," said Pocahontas.
"Well, it seems to me that this rotating arrow is pointing you in your road," said Grandmother Willow.
"But Grandmother Willow, what is my road," asked Pocahontas, who was yet confused, "how am I going to find it?"
"Your mother asked me the same question," said Grandmother Willow.
"She did it? What did you warn her?"
"I warned her to listen. Around you there are spirits, girl. They live on the Earth, the water, the heavens. If you listen, they will guide you," said the wise tree.
Pocahontas listened carefully. A gentle breeze blew across the branches above. She could hear something that sounded like a woman singing. "I hear the wind," said Pocahontas as she rose to her feet.
"Yes," said Grandmother Willow, "what is this warning you?"
"I don't understand."
Grandmother Willow: Que que na-to-ra
You will understand
Listen with your heart
You will understand
Pocahontas could feel the breeze as she listened to what the wind had to say.
Grandmother Willow: Let it break upon you
Like a wave upon the sand
"It's saying something's coming," said Pocahontas, "strange clouds?"
Grandmother Willow: Listen with your heart
You will understand
Curious, Pocahontas climbed Grandmother Willow's branches. Meeko and Flit followed her and they appeared above the tree leaves. They looked out into the distance, expecting to see something. Suddenly, Flit and Meeko became frightened and hid themselves under the flora. "What do you see," asked Grandmother Willow.
"Clouds," said Pocahontas, "strange clouds."
But Pocahontas was able to identify what these 'strange clouds' really were. They were the approaching ship's sails.
From his room below the deck, Governor Ratcliffe looked out his window and looked at the new world. He marveled at the possibilities of retrieving gold. "Look, Wiggins," he said, "a whole New World, a sock full of gold, just waiting for me."
Wiggins was in the same room and he was grooming Percy. "And a lot of adventures await us. Right, Percy," said Wiggins, while Percy ignored Wiggins, "do you think we'll meet some savages?"
"If we do, we should make sure we send them a proper English greeting," said Ratcliffe.
"Ooh, gift baskets," said the happy Wiggins as he lifted some gift baskets, showing his plans for meeting the Indians.
Ratcliffe looked at Wiggins dryly before complaining, "and he recommended me that fashion."
Ratcliffe sat near his desk, looking at a map, as John Smith entered the room. "It's perfect, Governor. The water's deep enough. We can pull up to the shore," he said before turning to Percy, "hey, Percy."
Percy was not very pleased with seeing John. "It's very good then," said Ratcliffe, "give the order."
"It's over, sir," replied John, "I have a team that's assembled and they're ready to go."
"As for the natives," said Ratcliffe, "I count on you to make sure that these filthy gentiles won't disrupt our mission."
"Well, if there's anything like savages I've fought before, I can't handle anything."
"Exactly," said Ratcliffe, "that'll be all, Smith. He's a good man."
"See you, Percy," said Smith as he patted Percy on the head.
John left the room, leaving Ratcliffe with Wiggins. Ratcliffe was reminded at how popular John was to the crew. "Men like Smith," said Ratcliffe as he walked to a mirror, "I've never been a.....popular man."
"I like you," said Wiggins.
"And don't think I don't know what these returnees at the Court say about me," said Ratcliffe.
"Oh, yes, all this speak is that he's a poor social climber who failed at everything he tried," said Wiggins as he put Ratcliffe's belt on.
"I'm very aware that this is my last chance for glory," said Ratcliffe as Wiggins put on his cape and hat, "but mark my words, Wiggins, while King James sees the gold these peasants dig up, success will be mine eventually."
On the ship's deck, a life boat was deployed as the sailors looked at the New World. Lon and Thomas were in awe at what the New World looked like. "It's amazing," said Lon.
"And it's all ours," said Thomas, "I've never seen anything like it."
Ben appeared with a ladder and tossed it off the deck. "It may look like Ratcliffe's panties for all I care about as long as I get down from this stinking boat," he said.
"C'mon, people," said John as he started climbing down the ladder, "we didn't get all this just to look at it."
John, Thomas, Ben and Lon came in the lifeboat and proceeded towards the land. This was certainly something spectacular for them. They had never seen a place as beautiful as this forest. They could see the tall trees tower over them and they could hear the wildlife echoing from the forest. John was the one most curious of this place. He had been through many journeys in the past, but he was looking forward to seeing what would await him on this one. In the forest, Pocahontas, Meeko and Flit headed towards the river to get a better look at the strange clouds as Pocahontas perceived them. Proceeding further into the forest, John thought at how he would meet the Natives of this strange world. In the forest, Pocahontas slowly and silently crept up a rock. She looked at the edge and saw John's lifeboat reaching the shore. John got off the boat and looked at the forest, overcome with curiosity. Pocahontas noticed the handsome man and was curious herself.
Back on shore, John's group was pulling a rope attached to the ship. "Keep it tense, guys, keep it tense," called Ben, "easy now, easy. Stop, that's far enough."
"Alright now, tie her up," said Lon.
"Here, John, tie this end," said Thomas as he left some rope for John to pull.
But John wasn't with the group pulling on the rope. Thomas noticed him climbing up a tree. "John? John! What are you doing up there?"
"Giving a better look."
John climbed to the top of the tree, unaware that Pocahontas was watching him from behind, hidden in the bushes. John, oblivious to his stalker, gazed upon the beautiful view of the forest. He was looking forward to seeing more of this world. From the hiding place, Meeko looked at John before getting curious. He started advancing towards him, concerning Pocahontas. She tried catching Meeko's tail, but was unable. Flit swiftly flew in and pulled Meeko by the tip of the tail. This wasn't doing much though, and Meeko was pulling himself forward. Flit eventually lost his grip on Meeko's tail and was sent flying backwards into the bush. Meeko, in turn was sent flying forwards, smashing into John's boot. This alarmed John and he swiftly turned around with his dagger ready. "HEY, YOU!!"
Pocahontas became concerned at how John would think of her raccoon. John knelt down and said, "well, you're a weird-looking guy."
"You hungry," asked John as he offered Meeko a biscuit, "here. That's a cookie. The food is...well, sort of."
At first cautious, Meeko took the biscuit and nipped at it. He instantly took a liking to it. "You like it, eh," asked John, "well, try eating that for four months straight."
Pocahontas grinned upon seeing Meeko get along with the stranger. Meeko turned back to Pocahontas. "You have a friend back there," asked John.
Pocahontas became concerned again. John approached the bush where she was hiding. Pocahontas didn't have anywhere to go, where she was cornered. John noticed in the flora that Pocahontas was hiding, trying to stay hidden from John's view. Curious, John approached Pocahontas, only to be suddenly attacked by a protective Flit. "HEY, WHAT THE…"
In attempting to shoo Flit off, John wobbled and inadvertently tossed some more biscuits aside, catching Meeko's attention. In the scuffle, a trumpet fanfare came from below and Thomas called out to John. "John, you better come down here. The governor comes ashore."
"OK, that's it," said John to Flit, "I'm leaving."
Flit flew back to Pocahontas, who grinned at her hummingbird for keeping John from seeing her.
At the Indian village, many of the Indians gathered together in a hut. They got word of the settlers coming into their land and while some were curious, others were wary and unsure. Powhatan stood before his fellow Indians and announced, "my brothers, we need to know more about these visitors. Kekata, what do you see?"
Kekata came to his feet and did a silent Indian chant while taking some powder. He threw the powder into the center fireplace. The shaman conjured images in the fireplace and facts started getting loud. The smoke coming from the fire morphed into images of the settlers. "These are not men like us," said Kekata, "but strange animals with bodies that shine like the sun, and weapons that emit fire and thunder."
As Kekata went through his explanation, the Indians watched as one settler fired a gunshot. The Indians were getting hesitant. Powhatan stared in awe of these people, but also wary. "They roam the Earth like ravenous wolves, consoling everything in their path," Kekata continued.
The images turned into wolves that pursued Indians and morphed them into nothingness. Shocked by the description of these visitors, but knowing that battle could be imminent, Kocoum stood and spoke to Powhatan. "Great Powhatan," he said, "I will lead our warriors to the river and we will attack. We will destroy these invaders in the fashion that we destroy the Massawomecks."
"Kocoum, in that battle, we knew how to fight our enemy," said Powhatan, "but these pale visitors are strange to us. Take some men to the river to watch them. Hopefully, they did not intend to stay."
Back at the shore, Ratcliffe planted a flag into the ground and gave an announcement to the gathering settlers. "I hereby claim this land, and all its riches in the name of his Majesty King James the first, and I so name this settlement…Jamestown."
The crowd cheered for their leader while Wiggins watched from inside the lower deck of the ship. "Bravo, bravo, beautifully spoken, sir," said Wiggins, who turned to Percy, who was taking a bubble bath, "hurry up now, Percy. We must be all completely clean for the New World."
Wiggins left the room, leaving Percy to himself. Percy had a bowl of raspberries by his side. He ate one of the raspberries while, outside the ship, Meeko appeared on a tree branch and noticed Percy relaxing in his tub. He noticed a cannon above him and reached out for it. As Percy was about to munch on another berry, Meeko caught the cannon and swung himself in the room and landed in the tub. Percy was alarmed by the sudden splash, but then noticed an odd image in the bubble in front of him. The bubble burst and Percy noticed Meeko waving hello. Percy's jaw dropped as Meeko put a berry in Percy's mouth. Meeko took the entire bowl of raspberries and gobbled it down his mouth. This frustrated Percy, and he burst as Meeko took the berry in his mouth. Percy came out of his tub and chased Meeko out of the ship. Meeko managed to get onto a branch to save himself, leaving Percy to trip and stumble into a mud puddle.
Meanwhile, Ratcliffe stood alongside John Smith. "Captain Smith," said Ratcliffe, "it appears like I selected the perfect spot, right? Not a savage in sight."
"Just because we don't see them, it doesn't mean they're not there, sir," said John.
"Well, then perhaps you should venture out and determine their roustabouts," suggested Ratcliffe.
"If there are Indians out there, I'll find them," said John as he got ready to go.
With that said, John started heading out into the forest. But he was unaware that he was being watched. Pocahontas hid herself in the flora and watched as John headed into the forest. Pocahontas proceeded into the forest, listening Ratcliffe's orders to the other settlers. "Now, gentlemen, to work. You men unload the ship, you build the fort," he ordered before turning to the remaining group, "the rest of you, break the shovels. It's time to start digging."
"To dig," asked Ben and Lon.
"Well, of course," said Ratcliffe as he folded out a map, "let's not forget what the Spaniards discovered if they came to the New World; gold…mountains of it. Why for years, they're devastating the New World from its most precious resources, but now…"
Ratcliffe put the tip of his sword on the Virginian part of the map. "…it's our turn."
Ratcliffe: The gold of Cortez
The jewels of Pizarro
Will seem like mere trinkets
By this time tomorrow
The gold will find here
Will dwarf them by force
Oh, with all you have in you, boys
Dig up Virginia, boys
The settlers were given shovels and pickaxes.
Ratcliffe: Mine, boys
Mine every mountain
And dig, boys
Dig till you drop
Grab a pick, boys
Run, boys
Shove in a shovel
Uncover these lovely pebbles
That sparkle and shine
It's gold and it's mine
Mine…mine
Ratcliffe fired a shot into the air with his pistol and everyone proceeded into the forest. Some started digging into the ground while others started cutting down trees.
Settlers: Dig and dig and dig
And diggety
Dig and dig and dig
And diggety
Wiggins: Hey, nonny, nonny
Hey, nonny, nonny
Ratcliffe: Oh, how I love it
Wiggins: Hey, nonny, nonny
Hey, nonny, nonny
Ratcliffe: Riches for cheap
Wiggins: Hey, nonny, nonny
Hey, nonny, nonny
Ratcliffe: There'll be heaps of it
And I'll be on top of THE HEEEEEEEAAAP!!!
Settlers: Dig, dig and diggety dig
Ratcliffe: My opponents back home
It's not that I'm bitter
But think how they'll squirm
If they see how I glitter
The ladies at court
Will be all a-twitter
The king will reward me
He'll knight me
NO…LORD ME!!
It's mine, mine
Mine for the taking
It's mine, boys
MINE ME THAT GOLD!!
With these nuggets....dug it's
Glory, they'll give me
My dear friend King Jimmy
Will probably build me a shrine
Ratcliffe and Wiggins: IF all of the gold
Ratcliffe: IS MINE!!
Settlers: Dig and dig and dig
And diggety
Dig and dig and dig
And diggety....
Deeper in the forest, John was also expressing his interest in the land through song, but his views of the land were different from Ratcliffe's.
John: All of my life
I have searched for a land
Like this one
A wilder more challenging
Country I couldn't design
Hundreds of dangers await
And I don't plan to miss one
In a land, I can claim
A land I can tame
The greatest adventure is mine
Ratcliffe: Keep on moving, lads
John: Mine
Ratcliffe: Don't be shirking, lads
MINE, BOYS, MINE!!
Settlers: Find a mother lode
Then find another load
Ratcliffe: MINE ME THAT...GOLD!!
Settlers: Dig, dig and diggety
Ratcliffe: BEAUTIFUL GOLD!!
Settlers: Dig, dig for that gold
All: Make this island....my land
Ratcliffe: Make the mounds big, boys
I'd help you to dig, boys
But I've had this crick in me spine
John: This land we behold
Ratcliffe: This beauty unwarned
John: A man can be bold
Ratcliffe: It all can be SOLD!!
Settlers: Then go for the gold
Ratcliffe: And the gold...
Settlers: We know which is here
Ratcliffe: …is…
Settlers: All the riches here
Ratcliffe: …mine…
Settlers: From this moment
Ratcliffe: …mine…
Settlers: This land and what's in it is…
Ratcliffe: MINE!!
Settlers: DIG AND DIG AND DIGGETY DIG!
HEY, NONNY, NONNY, NONNY, IT'S MINE!!
Trees were blasted off by cannons and dynamite combined. Explosions went off, clearing more and more land for the settlers.
Back with John, he climbed down a rock wall and approached a river near a waterfall. He had traveled a good distance and was exhausted. He took a handful of water and splashed it on his face, cooling it off. As he took another handful, he noticed something in the reflection. He glimpsed carefully and saw something that looked like someone behind him. John glimpsed behind him before washing his face with the water. He looked behind him, but there was no one. All he saw was a tree standing near a rock edge. But there was someone behind the tree. It was Pocahontas. She hid herself behind the tree as she watched John get up and start leaving. John put on his hat and started crossing the river. As for Pocahontas, she silently slid herself down the rock cliff and sneaked across the edge. She came on all fours and hid some tall grass that was close to the river. She peeked out from the grass and saw the waterfall. But John wasn't there. Pocahontas was very curious of this man. He obviously wasn't an Indian like she was, but he was very handsome, more handsome than Kocoum. As she looked at the waterfall, Meeko and Flit appeared. Pocahontas hid the two before slowly moving towards the river. She silently approached the water and scanned the area, looking for John. He was nowhere to be seen. Pocahontas jumped across the river rocks, seeing that John was on the other side.
But what she was unaware of was that John knew they stalked her, anticipated her approach and was hiding from behind the waterfall. He crouched on his knees with his gun at the ready. He frowned at the waterfall, silently ready for the moment to strike. As Pocahontas jumped to another rock, John burst from his hiding spot and landed on the river rock with his gun pointed towards the Indian, who growled in frustration before shouting out an enraged "STEELE!!"
This yell was so loud that it echoed across the waterfall. John watched as Pocahontas stood, but the intention of shooting her suddenly started fading off. This was indeed and Indian, as he expected, but this one was....beautiful. John looked at Pocahontas as the river mist faded out. Here, he saw Pocahontas staring at him, with her raven hair blowing in the breeze. This was something John was never expecting to see; a beautiful Indian woman, hearing the frustrated English settler shout his name. But John was mostly focused on Pocahontas. John slowly rose to his feet, causing him to lower his weapon in confusion. The man he thought was going to shoot Pocahontas and lowering his weapon and staring back at the woman. John put his gun on the rock and slowly approached Pocahontas. He came into the river and slowly came closer to the woman. But as he did this, Pocahontas suddenly started fleeing. "NO, WAIT," begged John, "please don't go."
Pocahontas fled through the forest, with Meeko and Flit following behind her. They reached for Pocahontas' canoe, but before Pocahontas could row off, she heard John's voice calling for her. "PLEASE, WAIT!!"
Pocahontas swiftly turned and saw John approaching her. "Don't run away."
Pocahontas, who was at first curious, was now wary and unsure. She stared at John, unsure, but also suspicious. "It's alright. I'm not gonna hurt you," he said as he extended his hand for her, "here, let me help you out of there."
"Mat-ta-que-nat-o-rah," said Pocahontas, who wasn't sure.
"You don't understand a word I'm saying, do you," said John as he kept his hand extended for Pocahontas.
Pocahontas was yet unsure about trusting this man. "It's alright," said John again.
Pocahontas didn't take John's hand, but the wind started blowing behind her. She started feeling that there was nothing wrong with trusting this man. She could hear the same chorus she heard in the wind if she was with Grandmother Willow. She could sense that the wind warning her to take John's hand. She slowly moved her hand forward and took John's hand, allowing him to gently pull her back to land. Pocahontas could hear Grandmother Willow singing as John helped her onto land.
Grandmother Willow: Que que na-to-ra
You will understand
As for Flit, he started flying towards John, but Meeko stopped him while gazing at the beautiful scene of Pocahontas and John together.
Grandmother Willow: Let it break upon you
Like a wave upon the sand
"Who are you," John asked Pocahontas.
Pocahontas closed her eyes and listened to the wind.
Grandmother Willow: Listen with your heart
You will understand
Pocahontas opened her eyes and looked at the settler. "Pocahontas," she said.
"What," asked John, "what did you say?"
"My name is Pocahontas," said Pocahontas.
Meeko and Flit stared at each other while opening up to John. "I'm John Smith," said John.
The two continued staring at each other while getting to know John better.
Back with the other settlers, they continued their digging while Ratcliffe strolled around them. "That's it," he said, "keep moving, men. Keep digging. It must be here someplace."
But the settlers were oblivious about being watched by Kocoum and two other Indians. They observed the settlers from a safe distance and watched as they dug into the ground in their remorseless search for gold. "There are yet thirty of them down on the ridge," one of the Indians said to Kocoum.
"That's over a hundred," said Kocoum.
Back with Ratcliffe, he approached Thomas's hole. "Nothing yet?"
"Nothing but rocks and dirt, sir," said Thomas.
"How long will we dig like this, sir," asked Lon.
"Aye, we're slaving off, opening our backs day and night…" Ben said as he approached Ratcliffe.
"For king and country, I know, I know. And I share your tiredness," said Ratcliffe as he finished a drumstick, "WIGGINS?! WIGGINS!!"
Wiggins, who was nearby, trimming some topiaries of an elephant, a bear, a giraffe and a unicorn. "Hang on," he said as he ran to his boss.
"Discard that," said Ratcliffe as he gave Wiggins the drumstick.
Wiggins grinned and knelt down to Percy. He offered the drumstick to the dog as he said, "mmm, who's a good puppy? Who's a good puppy?"
But Percy was uninterested. "Get it, boy," said Wiggins as he tossed the drumstick into the bushes.
The drumstick landed near one of the hidden Indians. He slowly peeked out from behind his bush to get a better look at the settlers. But Percy noticed him and yelped in fright. Ratcliffe heard this and realized that the Indians were among them. "SAVAGES," he shouts, "IT'S AN AMBUSCADE! ARM YOURSELVES!!"
"RUN," cried Wiggins as he hid behind his topiaries for shelter.
"ARM YOURSELVES," shouts Ratcliffe.
The settlers swiftly came out of their holes and ran towards their weapons. As for the Indians, they hid themselves, concerned they might have provoked them. "MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS A MUSKET," ordered Ratcliffe as the settlers got their weapons, "SHOOT!!"
Thomas rushed into the battlefield. But he tripped on a log and incidentally fired a shoot behind him. This shoot flew right in between Ratcliffe's legs and hit a barrel of water. Alarmed, but enraged, Ratcliffe turned to Thomas and said, "THEM, you idiot."
The settlers opened fire on the Indians. Taken completely by surprise by the power of the weapons these men had, but provoked into fighting back, the Indians fired their arrows. A skirmish had begun and both sides were firing endless firepower on each other. Percy cowardly hid underneath a helmet as the battle raged on. "WHERE'S THAT FUCKING SMITH IF I NEED HIM," shouts Ratcliffe as he trades his gun for another.
Up above, one of the Indians, Namontack hid himself behind a tree and got ready to attack. Unfortunately, Ratcliffe noticed him and fired his gun. The bullet slashed Namontack's leg, giving him some big scratches. He collapsed onto the ground as Kocoum and the other Indian noticed his blow. "Namontack," exclaimed Kocoum as he rushed to his friend.
Namontack looked up and saw Ben approaching him with his gun. But before Ben could strike, Kocoum caught hold of Ben's gun and forced him back. The two enemies stared each other down as they attempted to gain control of the gun. But Kocoum was stronger and he kicked Ben to the ground before turning back to Namontack. He carried Namontack and said, "back to the village."
The Indians retired into the forest. With them gone, the settlers cheered over their apparent victory. But Ratcliffe was in no mood for celebrating. "Shut up. Shut up, you fools. They'll be back," said Ratcliffe.
Wiggins came out from behind the now destroyed topiaries as the settlers calmed down. "Everyone back to camp," said Ratcliffe, "get the rest of the cannons ashore and finish building the fort."
"Aye, governor," said Ben.
Ratcliffe turned to Thomas. "And you," he said, "learn to use this fact properly. A man's not a man unless he knows how to shoot."
Back at the village, Namontack was getting medical treatment from Kekata. Powhatan, Kocoum and a few other Indians were alongside them and they were devastated at what had become of their fellow Indian. "These beasts are invading our coasts......and now that," said Powhatan as he looked down on Namontack.
Kekata, trying to tend Namontack's wound, turned to Powhatan and said, "this wound is foreign to me."
Namontack moaned in pain as Powhatan turned to Kocoum. "We will fight this enemy, but we cannot do it alone."
Powhatan and Kocoum started heading out of the hut. "Kocoum, send messengers to every village in our nation. We will ask our brothers to help us fight," Powhatan said before turning to the rest of the tribe, "these white men are dangerous. Nobody is allowed to approach them."
But what Powhatan was unaware of was that Pocahontas was already with one of the white men. Pocahontas looked at John Smith's helmet and was interested. "It's called a helmet," said John.
"Helmet," repeated Pocahontas.
Flit looked at the helmet himself and was intimidated by the large reflection of himself. "Then…which river is that," asked John as he looked at the nearby water.
"Quiyoughcohannock," replied Pocahontas as she put on John's helmet.
"They have the most unusual names here," said John, "Chickahominy. Quiyo…Quiyoughcohannock.....Pocahontas."
Pocahontas took off the helmet and said, "you have the most unusual name as well…John Smith."
"Hey, you," exclaimed John who noticed something exploring his bag.
John saw Meeko in his bag and munching on biscuits. "Is this bottomless pit a friend of yours," John asked Pocahontas as he picked up Meeko by the tail.
"Meeko," commented Pocahontas as she took her raccoon.
"Well, how are you doing, Meeko," said John as he extended his hand for a handshake.
Meeko took John's hand, but not for a handshake. He looked around to see if there was more food.  "It's alright, it's just a handshake," said John, "here, let me show you."
Pocahontas and Meeko waited for something to happen, confused about what to do. "Nothing happened," said Pocahontas.
"No, no, I need your hand first," said John.
Pocahontas set Meeko aside and took John's hand. With that said, John slowly moved his hand up and down. "Then we say 'hello,'" said John.
Pocahontas grinned, understanding what was going on. Meeko tried doing the same fact with Flit, but he shook him around since all Meeko could shake with was Flit's beak. "Then, we say 'hello'; wingapo," said Pocahontas as she waved her hand above her head.
"Wingapo," said John as he mimicked Pocahontas' gesture.
"And as we say 'farewell'; ana," said Pocahontas as she waved her hand in the same gesture.
"I like hello better," said John as he and Pocahontas joined hands.
Flit flew in between the two, separating their hands and flying towards John. "Yes, I remember you," said John.
"Flit doesn't like strangers," said Pocahontas as Flit landed on her finger.
"But I'm no longer a stranger," said John.
Flit swiftly lashed at John with his beak. "Stubborn little guy, isn't he?"
"Very stubborn," replied Pocahontas.
John suddenly felt Meeko searching in his bag again. "Hey, you!"
Meeko came out, but not with food this time, but with a compass. Meeko swiftly fled the two as Pocahontas said, "Meeko, come back here."
"Don't worry, he can't hurt it," said John, believing there was to be no damage.
But Meeko suddenly started banging the compass on a tree. "HEY, YOU," shouts John, who rushes towards the racoon, "what are you doing here?"
Meeko swiftly dodged John and scurried up a tree. "Meeko, bring that back," ordered Pocahontas.
"It's alright, he can keep it," said John, "call it a gift."
Meeko started banging the compass on the tree again. "What was that," asked Pocahontas, who was curious again.
"My compass," responded John as he came to his feet.
"Compass?"
"It warns you how to find your way if you get lost," said John, "it's alright, I'll get another one in London."
"London," asked Pocahontas, "is this your village?"
"Yes," responded John, "it's a very large village."
"How is it," asked Pocahontas.
"There are streets full of carriages," said John, "bridges over the rivers and buildings as tall as trees."
"I'd like to see these facts," said Pocahontas.
"You will," replied John.
"How?"
"We'll build them here," said John, "we'll show your people how to use this country properly. How to make the best of it."
"Make the best out of it?"
"Yes," said John, "we'll build roads and decent houses and…"
"Our houses are fine," said Pocahontas.
"You only think that because you don't know better," said John.
Pocahontas frowned at John with disapproval. Pocahontas came to her feet and headed for her canoe. "Hey, don't take that," said John as he tried to stop her, only to be stopped himself by Flit, "hey, you…PLEASE, WAIT!!"
John got off from Flit and stopped Pocahontas from leaving. "Please, wait," he said, "we can teach you so much. We've improved the lives of savages all over the world."
"SAVAGES," exclaimed Pocahontas, now more irritated.
"Not that you're a savage," said John.
"Only my people," said Pocahontas.
"No, listen," said John, trying to calm facts down, "I didn't mean that. Just let me explain."
"Let go," said Pocahontas as she tried rowing out of John's road.
"No," said John, "I won't let you go."
Pocahontas frowned at John again. She launched herself into the tree and started climbing. "Look, don't do that," said John, "'barbarian' is just a word......you know…"
John started climbing the tree after Pocahontas. "A term for...people who are uncivilized."
"Like me," concluded Pocahontas.
"Well, if I say uncivilized, I mean...."
But before John could finish, the branch he was holding onto snapped off and John was sent falling off the tree, hitting several branches before hitting the ground. His helmet landed on his head as Pocahontas came to the ground and looked at John. "What you mean is....not like you."
Pocahontas: You come from a land complete with wonders
And you say what we have here
You improved on long ago
You'll teach us how to live
But what lessons will you give?
As it seems, there is so much that you don't know?
You…don't…know
Pocahontas headed into the forest. John, taken aback by Pocahontas' wisdom and words, was now unsure, but followed her to see if she had more to say about her fashions. Pocahontas showed her where the settlers were setting up the fort, then showed her a majestic bear and her cubs.
Pocahontas: You think you own whatever land you land on
The Earth is just a dead fact you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life...has a spirit....has a name
You think the only people who are people
[ Soft Growl ]
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You learn facts you never knew, you never knew
[ Growling ]
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon?
Or asked the smirking bobcat why he smirked?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
CAN YOU PAINT WITH ALL THE COLORS OF…THE WIND?!
Pocahontas guided John further into the forest, showing him the many wonders of the forest and how perfect it already was. It was a beautiful experience for John. Pocahontas took John on a run across the forest, a swim in the lake and let two eagles fly up into a tall tree.
Pocahontas: Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Come taste the sun-sweet berries of the Earth
Come roll and all the riches all around you
And for once...never see in all chat worth
The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
The heron and the otter are my friends
And we are all connected to each other
In a circle....in a hoop that never ends
HOW…TALL does the sycamore grow?
If you cut it down.....then you'll never know
Pocahontas eventually showed John the incredible view of the forest from atop a rock edge.
Pocahontas: And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
For whether we are white or copper-skinned
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountain
We need to paint with all the colors of the wind
You can own the Earth and yet
All you'll own is earth
UNTIL YOU CAN PAINT!!
With all the colors.....
Of…the…wind
This wisdom Pocahontas was giving made John in awe of what he learned. All this was the exact opposite of what he intended on doing to the land. The land was already beautiful and fine the fashion it was. Pocahontas' words also caused John to rethink his views of the Indians. Was it right to think of them as savages? Could it be true that he and the other settlers could befriend them and coexist alongside them, like how Pocahontas was coexisting alongside the beauty of nature? Should he rethink his intentions? His time with Pocahontas had left him with numerous questions.
However, their magic spell together was interrupted as Pocahontas heard the sound of the beating drums from his village. Pocahontas became concerned upon hearing them. "What is this," asked John.
"The drums," said Pocahontas, "they mean danger. I shouldn't be here."
Pocahontas started leaving, but John stopped her. "I want to see you again," he said.
"I can't," said Pocahontas.
"Please don't go."
"I'm sorry," said Pocahontas, "I have to go."
Pocahontas left John to himself. John watched as Pocahontas left to go back to her village, obliged to have gotten to know her, but mournful about the possibility of not seeing her again.
In the midst of a rainstorm, John Smith, Thomas, Ben and Lon were setting up part of the fort. A few days had passed since arrival, and the settlers had cut down numerous trees in their attempt to set up shop in the New World. By now, several picket fences were set up around the area as John and the others were hoisting up another fence to complete their part of the border. Meeko sneaked into the fort while the settlers hoisted up the fence. "Alright," said Ben, "this one's ready to lift."
"Two on each side," said Lon.
"Hello there," announced Ben, "PUSH!!"
"Look at it," said Lon, "it's slippery."
"C'mon, guys," said Ben, "it's just a small fence."
"Easy now, easy…"
"Here it is."
The picket fence was all set up. "This'll keep everything out," said Thomas, "right, John?"
But John, yet remembering his time with Pocahontas, was silent. He dug a hole into the ground near the fence, leaving Thomas worried. "Is something wrong, John?"
"What?"
"You've been horribly silent in the past few days," said Thomas.
"Ah, he's just mad at losing all the action," said Lon.
"Ah, don't worry, John," said Thomas to John, "you'll have your chance to deal with the Indians."
"Yes, we'll take care of them like we did last time, right, comrades," said Lon, who started singing, "we shot ourselves an Indian, or perhaps two or three."
But Ben, frustrated about what just happened, kicked Lon in the butt and said, "alright, you crazy howler. Get to work."
"C'mon, Ben, it's just a little fun," said Lon.
"Oh, sure, we're having a lot of fun, no," said Ben, "look at us, no gold, no food, while Ratcliffe's sitting in his tent all day, happy as a clam."
In his tent, Ratcliffe was not actually happy as Ben thought he'd be. He was in concern because he and the other settlers hadn't found any gold. He looked at his map and said, "I'm doomed. By now, I should wallow in wealth and I haven't found even a grain."
While Ratcliffe was complaining to himself, Percy pulled out a small Mattel toy that looked like a merry-go-round with bones. Percy spun the fact around and he started eating the bones. But as he reached in for another one, he saw that the bones vanished. But Percy discovered Meeko on top of the toy. Seeing that he took the bones, Percy growled at the raccoon. Meeko scratched Percy's chin before fleeing. Percy barked pitifully and chased him out of the tent. Ratcliffe was oblivious to the argument behind him. "What am I neglecting," he complained to himself.
But as he thought to himself, he heard a painful moan coming from behind him. He turned and gasped upon seeing Wiggins with an arrow shot through his head. "I…I…" Wiggins muttered, apparently in pain, before taking the arrow off his head, revealing it to be a contraption and cheerfully saying, "I did it myself."
But Ratcliffe, in no mood for a laugh, took the contraption and said, "take that foolish...." before looking at it and having a thought, "obviously…the Indians. Wiggins, because you think these insolent pagans got us attached?"
"Because we invaded their land, cut down their trees and dug their land," said Wiggins, reminding Ratcliffe of the actions he and the other settlers had done since they arrived.
But Ratcliffe had other thoughts. "It's gold. They have it and they don't want us to take it from them. Well, I'll have to take it by force then, won't I?"
Outside, Ben and Lon were relaxing in the hole that John dug. Ratcliffe appeared before them and said, "you're there. Where's Captain Smith?"
Ben and Lon swiftly stood up as Lon said, "well, he's…disappeared."
"Yes, your song must've frightened them," said Ben to Lon.
"Well, then go get them for God's sake," said Ratcliffe.
"What if we run into the Indians," asked Lon, who was unsure.
"That's what WEAPONS are for," said Ratcliffe cheerfully, before sternly ordering his troops, "now arm yourselves and keep moving."
Meanwhile, in the forest, Meeko was yet running from Percy. Percy was still hot on Meeko's trail, barking. He kept running into the forest, trying to catch Meeko, unaware that Meeko was hiding on top of a nearby moose. With Percy gone, Meeko came off the moose and gave one of his remaining bones to the beast. The moose ignored Meeko and continued grazing on the grass, minding his own business.
Meanwhile at the Indian village, Flit stood perched on a corn stem, looking out for danger. Below him, Pocahontas and Nakoma were picking corn and placing them in their baskets. "Pocahontas," said Powhatan as he approached the two, "you should be inside the village."
"We'll be fine," said Pocahontas.
"We're gathering food for the arrival of the warriors," said Nakoma as Pocahontas hid her piece of corn.
"Don't go far," said Powhatan, "now is not the time to run away."
"Yes, father," said Pocahontas with a grin.
Powhatan looked at his daughter and grinned upon seeing the necklace yet around her neck. "If I see you wearing that necklace, you look like your mother."
"I miss you," said Pocahontas.
"But she is yet with us," said Powhatan, comforting his daughter, "wherever the wind moves through the trees, I feel her presence. Our people look at her for wisdom and strength. One day, they'll also look to you."
"I'd be honored, Your Highness," said Pocahontas.
"You shouldn't be here alone," said Powhatan who started to leave, "I'll send for Kocoum."
Powhatan left the two girls to themselves. But here, Nakoma felt something was up. "Alright," she said, suspicious of Pocahontas, "what is that?"
"What," asked Pocahontas.
"You're hiding something."
"I don't hide anything."
"Pocahontas, can you warn me," said Nakoma, "I promise I won't warn anyone."
Suddenly, John appeared from the vegetation, giving Nakoma a fright. "Pocahontas, look," she said, getting frightened.
Pocahontas turned and saw John. Flit also noticed John and dove towards him, but John took a biscuit and blocked the hummingbird's attack. He approached the Indians as Nakoma said, "he's one of them. I'm going to get....."
Pocahontas swiftly silenced Nakoma to avoid other Indians getting on the scene. "What are you doing here," asked Pocahontas.
"I had to see you again," said John.
Nakoma mumbled in shock upon hearing John. But before she could try crying out for help in great agony, she and the others heard Kocoum's voice. "Pocahontas? Pocahontas!"
"Please don't say anything," Pocahontas whispered to Nakoma before turning to John and guiding him off from the scene, "run, this way."
"But…"
But it was no use. "Nakoma," said Kocoum as he appeared, "where is Pocahontas?"
Afraid of her best friend being with one of the settlers, but not letting her best friend down, Nakoma said, "I…I didn't see her," while acting casual.
Kocoum sighed and replied, "Pocahontas can't keep running away. It's dangerous out there. Warn her. Listen to you."
Kocoum left the area, leaving Nakoma to say with sarcasm, "of course she does."
Flit, on the other hand, wasn't doing well. The biscuit remained stuck to his beak. He tried flying off, but his beak was deep in the biscuit. He lifted his head into the air, but all this deep was slide the biscuit on top of him, squishing him.
Back in the forest, in the sheltered area, Meeko munched on his final bone while looking at a map before hearing John's voice. "This place is incredible."
Meeko looked and saw John and Pocahontas approaching him. "And to think, we only got here to look for gold," John continued.
"Gold," asked Pocahontas.
Meeko slid down a vine to meet up with his friends. "Hey, Meeko," said John.
"What's Chex," asked Pocahontas.
"You know, it's…it's yellow," explained John, "it's really vulnerable."
"Oh, here, we have a lot," said Pocahontas, who understood what John was saying, "gold."
She looked out her piece of corn from the cornfields. But this wasn't what John was speaking about. Though amused, John said, "gold is…this," as he took out a little gold coin.
"There's nothing like that around here," said Pocahontas before Meeko took the coin.
"No gold," asked John.
"Not that I've seen," said Pocahontas.
John chuckled before saying, "all this for nothing. These guys have a big surprise."
"Will they go away," asked Pocahontas.
"Some might," said John.
"Will you go home," asked Pocahontas.
"Well, it's not much that I have much home to return to," said John, "I never belonged anywhere."
"You could belong here," said Pocahontas.
John thought to himself as Pocahontas suddenly heard the silent chorus in the wind. John was confused as to what he was hearing. But as he looked at the nearby tree that stood over them, he saw something morph in the tree, but swiftly disappeared. Though it was brief, John became alarmed. "What was that," asked John.
"You saw something," asked Pocahontas, who saw the tree change as well, but wasn't afraid.
"No…no…I just…I…I didn't see anything," said John, at a loss for words, "right?"
"Look again," said Pocahontas.
John did so, and saw the tree change again. This time, it morphed and stayed in shape. It was Grandmother's Willow's face. "Let it break on you like a wave upon the sand," she sang as she appeared.
John finally understood what he was looking at; a tree with a face that was speaking to him. He stared in shock as Grandmother Willow said, "hello, John Smith."
"Pocahontas," said John, "that tree is speaking to me."
"Then you should respond," said Pocahontas, encouraging him to speak with Grandmother Willow.
"Don't be afraid, young man," said Grandmother Willow, "my bark is worse than my bite."
"Say something," Pocahontas said to John.
"How about a tree," John asked Pocahontas.
"Anything you want," replied Pocahontas.
Though hesitant, John came to his feet and approached Grandmother Willow. "Well…um…"
"Come closer, John Smith," said Grandmother Willow as she guided John towards her with one of her branches, "he has a good soul. And he's also handsome."
John grinned at the tree. "Oh, I like her."
"I knew you would," said Pocahontas.
But their friendly moment together was interrupted as they heard Ben's voice. "SMITH, SMITH, WHERE ARE YOU, MATE?!"
Everyone looked and saw Ben and Lon strolling through the forest with their guns, looking for John. "We can't show up," said John.
"Run," said Grandmother Willow, "down here."
The pair hid themselves behind Grandmother Willow as Ben and Lon kept walking. "This place gives me chills. Savages could hide anywhere," said a hesitant Lon.
"Yes, well, if you see one, don't ask any questions. Just shoot," said Ben.
Pocahontas started getting hesitant of the pair approaching them, but Grandmother Willow smirked, having a plan in mind. She raised one of her roots and tripped Ben and Lon. "Look at your feet, you great owl," said Ben to Lon.
"It wasn't me," said Lon, "it was the tree."
"Oh, sure," said a skeptical Ben, "the tree as it felt its roots lift, and…"
As Ben spoke, he noticed the root lowering back into the ground. This made him and Lon hesitant. It appeared this place was haunted for them. "Let's get out of here," said Ben.
But before they could do so, Grandmother Willow raised two of her vines and whipped them at Ben and Lon's butts. "OW," they shout.
"RUN," cried Ben as they fled.
"But what about Smith," asked Lon.
"He's a big boy," replied Ben, "he can take care of himself."
With Ben and Lon gone, Pocahontas and John came out of their hiding spot. "I'm glad you're on our side," said John to Grandmother Willow.
"There are yet a few shots in these old vines," replied Grandmother Willow.
"I'd better get back before I send the entire field behind me," said John.
"Where will I see you again," Pocahontas asked John.
"Let's meet tonight," said John as he grinned at Pocahontas, "right here."
John headed back to camp, leaving Pocahontas with Grandmother Willow. Although she was happy to have spent more time with John, Pocahontas felt something uneasy. "Well, I haven't had that much emotions in two hundred years," said Grandmother Willow.
"What am I doing here," asked Pocahontas, "I shouldn't see him again. I mean, I want to see him again."
"Who wouldn't do it," asked Grandmother Willow, "I want to see him again."
"But any matter," said Pocahontas as Meeko tied her hair in a ponytail, "something inside me is warning me that is the right fact."
"Maybe it's your dream," suggested Grandmother Willow.
"My dream," asked Pocahontas, "do you think that's what the spinning arrow was pointing at?"
Grandmother Willow nodded yes.
But while Pocahontas and John were able to get along perfectly, the Indians were not persuaded to rethink their thoughts on the settlers, nor they were aware of her sneaking off to see John. Indian warriors from different tribes within the nation appeared, rowing their boats to shore. "The warriors are here," said one of the Indians.
The tribe gathered together to meet their visitors. Pocahontas made it back to her village, but was stunned to see Indians from different tribes entering her village. What was going on? Pocahontas slowly approached the village, but their entrance was noticed by Nakoma. "Pocahontas, are you crazy," she asked, "what have you done with that?"
"There you are," said Kocoum to Pocahontas.
"Kocoum."
"Look at them," said Kocoum, "now we have enough warriors to destroy these white demons."
Powhatan stood before his tribe with the other tribe leader and announced, "now that we are joined by our brothers, we will destroy this enemy."
The two leaders turned and headed into a hut. Pocahontas rushed towards her father before he entered the hut. "Father, I have to speak to you," she said.
"Not now, my daughter," said Powhatan, "the council is gathering."
"We don't have to fight them," said Pocahontas, "there must be another fashion."
"Sometimes our roads are chosen for us," said Powhatan.
"But perhaps we should try them," said Pocahontas.
"They do not want to speak."
"But if one of them wants to speak, you would listen to him, wouldn't you," asked Pocahontas.
"Pocahontas...."
"Wouldn't you?"
"Of course I would, but it is not that simple," said Powhatan, before turning to the hut, "nothing is simple anymore."
Powhatan entered the hut, leaving Pocahontas more distressed.
Back with John, he continued his trek back to the settler's fort. Meeko followed him, but heard a rustling in the bushes nearby. He turned and saw Percy, attempting to stay on his feet in exhaustion. But upon seeing Meeko, Percy got crazy again and chased after him. Meeko made a run for it, running through a log. Percy chased the raccoon into the log, but was unable to go through it like Meeko. Percy tried backing up, but was stuck. Meeko was right in front of him, but he couldn't reach him. Percy came on his hind legs and wobbled around, trying to get himself free, but it proved futile. Meeko caught onto a branch and climbed up. Now Percy was on his own, unnoticed by John. Meeko came on John's shoulder and waved a farewell to the defeated pug dog. Percy fell on his back, leaving him stuck in the forest, surrounded by the tall trees.
Back at the fort, Ben and Lon stood on sentry duty, watching out for intruders. Thomas was also on guard. He slowly exited the fort, scanning the area for danger. He heard a twig snap and swiftly turned around, pointing his gun. But all he was pointing at was John. "Easy, Thomas, that's me," said John as Meeko swiftly hid himself in John's bag.
"Oh, John," said Thomas, feeling bad for almost shooting him, "I could've hurt you."
"Didn't aim, you couldn't," said John, "keep both eyes open if you shoot. You'll see twice as well."
John entered the fort. "Smith," said Ben, "there you are!"
"We were looking for you everywhere," added Lon.
"SMITH," shouts Ratcliffe as he and Wiggins approach John, "where have you been?"
"I was out scouting the territory," said John.
"Excellent," said Ratciffe, "then you must know the Indian roustabouts. We need that information for the battle."
"What fight," asked John.
"We will eliminate these terms once and for all," said Ratcliffe.
"NO," shouts John, "you can't do that."
Intentions questioned again, Ratcliffe frowned at John. "Oh…can't I?"
But before he could say anything, John spoke up. "Here. We don't have to fight them."
"John, what's come into you," asked Thomas.
"I met one of them," said John.
"You…what," asked Ben.
"A wild one," said Thomas.
"They're not the terms," said John, "they can help us. They know the country, they know how to navigate the rivers and…"
Meeko swiftly poked his hand out of the bag and handed John the piece of corn Pocahontas gave him earlier. John took the corn and showed it to his comrades. "And look," he said, "it's food."
"What is this," asked Lon.
"It's better than standing hard, it's safe," said John.
"I like Burger King," said Wiggins cheerfully.
But Ratcliffe, having his own thoughts, took the corn and tossed it aside. "They don't want to feed us, you fellow children," he said with fury, "they want to murder us.....all of us! They have our gold, and they'll do anything to keep it."
"But there is no gold," said John.
The settlers were alarmed by John's words. "No gold," asked Ben.
"And I guess your little Indian friend warned you this," suggested Ratcliffe.
"Yes," John replied.
"LIES…LIES, ALL OF IT," shouts Ratcliffe, "murderous thieves, there's no room for their kind in civilized society."
"BUT THIS IS YOUR COUNTRY," argued John.
"THIS IS MY LAND," yelled Ratcliffe upset, "I make the laws here, and I say...anyone who looks at an Indian without murdering him on sight, will be tried for treason......AND HUNG!!"
Under the full moon, Pocahontas swiftly ran through the village to the cornfield. She was on her road to get to Grandmother Willow and meet up with John. But her swift yet silent sprint was not unnoticed. "Pocahontas."
Pocahontas turned and saw Nakoma standing behind her. "Nakoma," she said.
"Don't go there," said Nakoma, "I lied to you once. Don't ask me to do it again."
"I have to do this."
"He's one of them," said Nakoma who stood in front of Pocahontas' path.
"You don't know him."
"If you go outside, you will turn your back on your own people," said Nakoma.
"I'm trying to help my people," said Pocahontas.
"Pocahontas, please," begged Nakoma, "you're my best friend. I don't want you to get hurt."
"I don't do that," said Pocahontas as she joined her in the cornfield, "I know what I'm doing here."
"Pocahontas, no," called Nakoma.
But it didn't work. Pocahontas ran into the corn fields as she hurried to Grandmother Willow.
Meanwhile, at the settler's camp, John silently blew out the candle light in his tent. Meeko watched from his shoulder, and with the tent silent, John came out of his tent and silently sneaked around, trying to remain unseen. Using a flashlight, he sneaked past a group of settlers who were sitting near a campfire.
"Ratcliffe wouldn't take us halfway to China for nothing."
"But what if Smith is right? What if there is no gold?"
"If you ask me, Ratcliffe has been lying to us since we left London."
"Listen to me, you idiots," said Ben, "these savages didn't attack us for nothing. They're hiding something."
"If they have the gold, I think we should fight them."
As the campers spoke amongst themselves, Thomas noticed John sneaking towards the front exit. John was oblivious to Thomas watching him. He hid himself near one of the fences and silently sneaked himself out of the fort. Meeko followed him and joined him as he ran into the forest. Thomas watched him run and became concerned. But before he could do something, a dark figure appeared behind him and pushed him out of the border. It was Ratcliffe. He noticed John's departure and was suspicious. "Follow him," he said to Thomas.
"Yes, my Lord."
"I want to know where he's sneaking away."
"Yes, sir."
"And if you happen to see Indians," said Ratcliffe as he tossed Thomas a gun, "shoot them."
Thomas nodded at his boss and looked at his weapon. But before he could go after John, Ratcliffe said, "oh, and Thomas, you're a messy sailor and a poor excuse for a soldier. Don't disappoint me again."
Ratcliffe went back into the fort, leaving the discouraged Thomas to himself. Reminded at how he almost shot Ratcliffe the other day and reminded of the problems he dealt with from the voyage at sea, to the fights against the Indians, Thomas slowly went off to catch up with John.
At the Indian camp, Kocoum was sharpening a dagger. Nakoma approached him and said, "Kocoum."
"What is this?"
"It's Pocahontas," replied Nakoma.
"What's wrong," asked Kocoum, "is she alright?"
Nakoma, unsure if warning Kocoum about Pocahontas' activity, but more concerned about her safety, replied, "I think…she's in danger."
Back with Pocahontas, she eventually managed to get to Grandmother Willow. Here, she could sense danger was arising. "The Earth is trembling, child, what's going on," she asked.
"The warriors are here," replied Pocahontas.
"Pocahontas," said John as he arrived.
"John."
"Listen to me," said John, "my men are planning to attack your people. You have to warn them."
"Perhaps it's not too late to stop this," said Pocahontas, "you must come with me and speak to my father."
"Pocahontas, speaking makes no sense," said John, "I've already tried to speak to my men, but everything in this country had scared them."
Suddenly, a loud howl-like fashion echoed through the forest. Everyone was alarmed by this, but spotted a log moving towards them. But this log had legs wobbling around the ground. It was also making a howling cry that sounded like something in pain. "That's the strangest creature that I had ever seen," said Grandmother Willow.
The log lost its balance and slid down a hill. The log got stuck in between two branches and out came Percy. Percy landed in John's hands, surprising John. "Percy!"
But the first fact Percy saw was Meeko. With that said, he got furious again and chased after him, barking again. "Easy now, Percy, come here," said John.
"Meeko, come back," said Pocahontas, not letting the two fighting.
"You understand what I mean," asked John, "if two feasts want to fight, nothing can stop them."
"C-come here, both of you," shouts Pocahontas to the bickering animals.
"Alright, he's a friend," said John before getting stern, "BAD, BAD DOG! SIT!!"
Flit was nearby and he laughed about this activity, but Meeko caught Flit and held him like a sword. He waved it around the barking Percy as he retired up into the tree. Pocahontas and John's attempts to stop the fighting aren't working, but Grandmother Willow raises her voice and shouts, "ALRIGHT, THAT'S ENOUGH!!"
Percy froze in fear and fell into the water nearby. With facts having calmed down, Grandmother Willow picked up Percy with one of her vines and gently placed him on a tree stump. "It's enough to make your juice boil," she said before turning back to Pocahontas and John, "now then, there's something I want to show you. Look."
Using one of her vines, Grandmother Willow dipped it in the water and some ripples appeared. "The ripples," said Pocahontas.
"What about them," asked John.
"So small in the beginning, watch them grow," said Grandmother Willow as they watched the ripples grow bigger, "but someone has to get started."
"They won't listen to us," said John.
"Young man, sometimes the right fashion is not the easiest one," said Grandmother Willow as she used her root to slide John down to Pocahontas, "don't you understand? Only if the fighting stops, can you be together?"
Pocahontas and John held each other's hands. Pocahontas grinned at John as he understood what had to be done if battle was to be ceased. "Alright…let's go speak to your dad," said John.
Delighted that John was accepting her idea, Pocahontas flung her arms around John, hugging him. Grandmother Willow grinned at the two before moving her branches where that they could be to themselves.
But there was someone else watching this embrace. Lurking through the shadows was Thomas, with his gun at his disposal. He spotted John and Pocahontas embracing together and was shocked. John was hugging an Indian woman and he wasn't resorting to violence. Thomas started seeing that John was probably right about the Indians. However, there was another person watching this embrace, but unlike Thomas, he was getting fueled with fury and frustration. Seeing Pocahontas with John for the first time, jealousy consoled him and unable to keep it in for long, gave out a loud Indian yell that split through the peaceful silent atmosphere and charged at John. Pocahontas gasped upon seeing this. But before she could react fast enough, the frustrated person tackled John to the ground. To Pocahontas' shock, it was Kocoum. "KOCOUM," she exclaimed, "NO!!"
Kocoum tried striking John with his tomahawk, but John dodged the attack and caught a stick to intercept the weapon. John threw Kocoum off him and came to his feet. Kocoum pulled out his dagger and charged at John again. Both adversaries locked fists with each other as Pocahontas tried stopping the fight. "KOCOUM!!"
Thomas, having seen Kocoum attack his friend, raced to the battlefield as the fight raged on. John was overpowered by Kocoum, but managed to keep his grip on Kocoum's arm that had the dagger. "LEAVE HIM ALONE," demanded Pocahontas as she tried getting Kocoum off John.
But Kocoum was too strong for Pocahontas, and Kocoum threw Pocahontas aside. John was again on the ground and attempting to stop Kocoum's dagger from piercing his neck. As for Thomas, he managed to get a few meters away from the fight and readied his weapon. The two adversaries frowned at each other as they attempted to gain control of the fight. Pocahontas managed to get to her feet and tried again to pull Kocoum off John. "KOCOUM," she shouts, "STOP!!"
This time however, Pocahontas managed to get Kocoum off John. But everyone was unaware that Thomas was about to shoot. "Both eyes open," he muttered.
With his eyes open and his gun ready to fire, Thomas pulled the trigger and unleashed a devastating shot of firepower. But this shot scored a direct hit on Kocoum in the heart. Gasping for air, Kocoum fell backwards. He tried holding onto Pocahontas, but he only managed to catch onto Pocahontas' necklace. But this wasn't enough to stop Kocoum's fall. The necklace broke apart as Pocahontas watched in horror as Kocoum collapsed to the stream. He was now dead. John came to his feet and noticed Thomas approaching the scene. "Thomas."
Thomas, though relieved that John was alright, was now concerned about what he had done. "Is he…"
"You murdered him," said Pocahontas.
Getting frantic, Thomas replied, "I thought that..."
Now angry, Pocahontas charged at Thomas, only to be stopped by John. "GET AWAY FROM HIM!!"
"Pocahontas, it won't help," said John, "he was only...."
"HE MURDERED HIM!!"
Thomas started feeling awful about what he had done and heard Indians in the distance coming their road. Not letting Thomas take the blame on Kocoum's death, John said, "Thomas, get out of here! GET OUT NOW!!"
Thomas did exactly that and fled. Meeko, Flit and Percy watched Thomas flee before noticing the Indians approaching. Percy hid underneath the tree in fear as John waited for the Indians to arrive. This time, he was outnumbered and before he could react fast enough, he was surrounded and held hostage. Four Indians caught hold of John. John was immobilized and held at spearpoint. As he was being taken away back to the Indian village, Pocahontas stood above Kocoum's dead body. Three more Indians appeared and carried Kocoum's body back to the village. Pocahontas was devastated at what just happened and slowly followed them. The only ones who were left on the scene were Meeko, Flit and Percy. With the danger past, Meeko and Flit came out from under the tree and started to head out. But Percy, shivering in fright, didn't move. Meeko and Flit noticed him shaking with fear and felt bad for him. Meeko approached the frightened pug dog and comforted him. Feeling better and no longer having the intention of chasing Meeko like before, Percy came out from under the tree and followed him and Flit. Now they were friends and they had set aside their differences. All that was left on the scene was Pocahontas' now broken necklace.
At the village, the Indians gathered to see Kocoum's dead body being carried off. Everyone was disheartened at what just happened to one of the tribe's bravest warriors. As the Indians muttered to themselves about what they were to do, Powhatan looked at the dead body with shock. Then his shock turned into frustration. "Who did this?"
The Indians holding John as someone said, "Pocahontas was out in the forest. Kocoum went looking for her and this white man attacked him," said one of the Indians as they showed John's face to the boss.
John stared at the frustrated Powhatan, who pointed his spear towards them. "Your weapons are strong, but now our frustration is stronger," he said, "at sunrise, he will be the first to die."
"But, Father," protested Pocahontas who appeared.
Powhatan turned to his daughter and frustratedly said, "I warned you to stay in the village. You didn't obey me. You have disgraced your father."
"I was just trying to help."
"BECAUSE OF YOUR DECEPTION, KOCOUM IS DEAD," yelled Powhatan upset before turning to the other Indians, "take him away."
The Indians did so and John was taken off from Pocahontas. Pocahontas, overcome with guilt over what just happened, came on her knees and tried holding back tears while everyone else retired to the village. She didn't know how to get out of this jam and she was blamed for Kocoum's death. As she mourned, someone appeared before Pocahontas and felt bad for her. It was Nakoma. Having seen John get sentenced to death at sunrise, Nakoma felt bad for what just happened, for her action of sending Kocoum after Pocahontas not only made John get ready for a death sentence, but it also made everyone lay the blame on Pocahontas. Pocahontas noticed Nakoma and said, "Kocoum just came to protect me."
"Pocahontas....I sent Kocoum after you," said Nakoma as she tried comforting her friend, "I was concerned about you. I thought I was doing the right fact."
"All this happened through me," said Pocahontas, "and now, I'll never see John Smith again."
Nakoma, feeling that nothing could be done, but wanting to calm Pocahontas, took her hand and said, "come with me."
As for Pocahontas, she was guided by Nakoma to John's hut. Nakoma stood before the two guards and said, "Pocahontas wants to look into the eyes of the man who murdered Kocoum."
The guards looked at each other before one of them said, "be swift."
The guards let Pocahontas enter the hut. Upon entry, Pocahontas saw John, tied to a pole and head down. He was unable to move, or get away. Feeling horrible for what she had gotten John into, Pocahontas slowly approached him and looked him in the eye. John noticed Pocahontas and was surprised. "Pocahontas."
"I'm very sorry," Pocahontas said mournfully as she hugged John.
"What for," asked John, "this? I've got worse scratches than this. I can't think of anything now, but…"
"It would've been better if we'd never met," said Pocahontas, "all of this wouldn't have happened."
"Pocahontas, look at me," said John, "I'd rather die tomorrow…than live a hundred years without knowing you."
"Pocahontas," said Nakoma from outside.
"I can't leave you," said Pocahontas to John.
"You never do that," comforted John, "no matter what happens to me…I will always be with you…forever."
Pocahontas slowly headed for the exit. John watched her leave, and then looked at her shadow. As it disappeared, John lowered his head again, knowing that death was coming for him tomorrow morning and that was his final chance to see Pocahontas.
Meanwhile at the fort entrance, Thomas came running, lamenting for help. "HEEEELP," he cried, "SOMEONE HELP! HELP!! HEEELLLPPP!!!"
"Easy, boy," said Lon as he and Ben noticed him frantic, "what is this?"
"It's Smith," said Thomas as the settlers started awakening, "they have him."
"Who needs him?"
"The savages."
"The savages?!"
"They captured him," continued Thomas as the settlers gathered around him, "dragged him away."
"Where did they take him," asked Ben.
"They went north," said Thomas.
"How many were there?"
"I don't know. At least a dozen."
As the settlers spoke, Wiggins appeared from his tent and came to warn Ratcliffe. But as Wiggins reached the tent, Ratcliffe caught Wiggins' collar and pulled him in. "It's perfect, Wiggins," he said, "I couldn't have planned this better myself. The gold is as good as mine."
"We must save him," said Thomas, "he'd do the same for each of us."
"Thomas is right," added Ben, "we have to do something."
"And then we will," said Ratcliffe as he approached the settlers, "I warned you that these savages couldn't be trusted. Smith tried to befriend them, and see what they did to him. But now, I say it's time to save our brave comrade. At the dawn of the day...WE'LL FALL!!"
The settlers yelled in agreement as Ratcliffe climbed onto a platform, where Wiggins put black armor on his body.
Ratcliffe: What can you expect
From filthy little heavens
Their entire disgusting race is like a curse
Their skin's a hellish red
They're only good while dead
They're vermin as I said 
And worse…
All: THEY'RE SAVAGES! SAVAGES!!
Ratcliffe: BARELY EVEN HUMAN!!
All: SAVAGES! SAVAGES!!
Ratcliffe: DRIVE THEM FROM OUR SHORE!!
They're not like you and me
Which means they must be evil
We must sound the drums of WAAAAAAARRR!!!
All: THEY'RE SAVAGES! SAVAGES!!
DIRTY REDSKIN DEVILS!!
NOW WE SOUND THE DRUMS OF WAAAAAAARRR!!!
The settlers were handed guns and they stuffed all their weapons for the battle tomorrow. Thomas was the only one, who was unsure about this. He saw John with Pocahontas earlier and saw potential with the two sides being friends, but he was the only one who thought this and remained silent.
At the village, the Indians gathered around a fireplace, mourning Kocoum's death and getting ready for their retaliation against the settlers.
Powhatan: This is what we feared
The pale face is a demon
The only fact they feel at all is greed
Kekata: Underneath that milky hide
There's emptiness aside
Indians: I wonder if they even bleed
All: THEY'RE SAVAGES! SAVAGES!!
BARELY EVEN HUMAN!!
SAVAGES! SAVAGES!!
Powhatan: Murderers at the core
Kekata: They're different from us
Which means they can't be trusted
Powhatan: We must sound the drums of war!
All: THEY'RE SAVAGES! SAVAGES!!
First we deal with this one
THEN WE SOUND THE DRUMS OF WAAAAAAARRR!!!
The Indians stuffed their weapons and for John's death at dawn. Both sides were banging their drums in preparation for war.
Ben: LET'S GO MURDER A FEW, MEN!!
Indians: SAVAGES! SAVAGES!!
Ratcliffe: Now it's up to you, men!
All: SAVAGES! SAVAGES!!
Barely even human
NOW WE SOUND THE DRUMS.....OF…WAAAAAAARRR!!!
The two sides got ready for the battle ahead of them, hatred fueled at a high rate and showing no mercy.
As for Pocahontas, she was back with Grandmother Willow and she warned her about what was going on at sunrise. "They're going to murder him at dawn, Grandmother Willow," said Pocahontas.
Shocked, Grandmother Willow said, "you must stop him."
"I can't do it."
"Child, remember your dream."
"I was wrong, Grandmother Willow. I followed the wrong path," said Pocahontas, before hiding her face in disgrace, "I feel so lost."
Feeling bad for Pocahontas, but remembering something reluctant, Meeko looked in John's bag that he left in Grandmother Willow's tree. Percy sat next to Pocahontas and tried comforting her. Meeko slid down one of Grandmother Willow's vines and handed Pocahontas the compass that John gave him earlier. Pocahontas saw the item and saw the arrow. "The compass?"
She moved the compass around and saw the arrow moving. She moved the compass the separate direction and the arrow continued spinning in the same direction. "The turning arrow," said Pocahontas.
"It's the arrow from your dream," said Grandmother Willow.
Spirits lifted again, Pocahontas said happily, "I was hurt. It pointed to him."
The wind blew around Pocahontas as she rose to her feet. But the rising sun caught her attention and she remembered what was going on to John. "Sunrise," she said.
"It's not too late, child," said Grandmother Willow, "let the spirits of the Earth guide you."
The spinning arrow on the compass kept spinning at a very fast rate until eventually stopping and pointing to where the sun was rising. "You know your path, child, follow it right now," said Grandmother Willow.
With the sun appearing over the horizon, Ratcliffe led his army into battle. This was his chance to eliminate the Indians for good. He drew his sword and directed his men to battle.
Ratcliffe: This will be the day
Let's go, men
The other settlers followed Ratcliffe with their weapons ready. As for the Indians, they got ready for John's execution.
Powhatan: This will be the morning
Bring out the prisoner
John was brought out, yet restrained and guided to the execution spot.
Indians: WE WILL SEE THEM DYING IN THE DUST!!
Elsewhere, Pocahontas, Meeko, Flit and Percy began rushing to stop the execution.
Pocahontas: I don't know what I have done
Yet I know I have to try
Settlers: NOW WE MAKE THEM PAY!!
Pocahontas: Eagle help my feet to fly
Indians: NOT WITHOUT A WARNING!!
Pocahontas: Mountain help my heart be great
Indians: Now we leave them blood and bone and dust
Pocahontas: Spirits of the Earth and heaven
Soldiers: IT'S THEM…OR US!!
Pocahontas: PLEASE DON'T LET IT BE NO USE!!
Both sides: JUST A BUNCH OF FILTHY, STINKING
SAVAGES! SAVAGES!!
Indians: DEMONS!!
Settlers: DEVILS!!
Ratcliffe: MURDER THEM!!
Both sides: SAVAGES! SAVAGES!!
Settlers: WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?!
Destroy their evil race
Until there's not a trace left
Pocahontas: How…loud are the drums....of…war?
John was set on a rock edge, leading to a forest. Powhatan was handed a club as the settlers appeared on the scene.
Pocahontas: Is the death of all I loved
Carried in the drumming of war?
Powhatan raised his club high above his head and got ready for the final blow. John braced for impact, but before he could get murdered, Pocahontas suddenly appeared and threw herself onto John before shouting out a Big No.
Powhatan paused upon seeing her daughter stop him from murdering John. "GET AWAY FROM MY MAILBOX," yelled Roy upset.
"If you murder him, you'll have to murder me as well," said Pocahontas as she protected John.
"Daughter, stand up," ordered Powhatan.
"I DON'T KNOW," shouts Pocahontas, "I love him, Father."
Powhatan stared at his daughter with a surprised look. Everyone else was also surprised by Pocahontas' words and they paused. The Indians stood alongside Nakoma, Meeko, Percy and Flit. "Look around you. This is where the path of hatred has brought us," said Pocahontas, "that is the path I have chosen, Father. What will happen to you?"
Powhatan stared at Pocahontas, disappointed that she was defying him. But Powhatan stopped upon realizing something. He looked at the settlers, who had their guns ready to shoot, then he looked at his tribe of Indian warriors, who had their arrows, ready to shoot as well. Then Powhatan looked at Pocahontas defending John. He saw they were thinking of a different solution, but was it one he should agree with? As everyone remained silent, awaiting something to happen, Powhatan felt the wind blow across him. He could sense his wife's spirit disapproving of his decision for war. Pocahontas could see that Powhatan was trying to come up with a decision, but what was he going to do? As for Thomas, Ben and Lon, they started feeling doubts about fighting as well. They could see Powhatan not doing anything to their friend. Powhatan looked at his club and came up with a realization. If he and his tribe were to go to war, more could be lost than be gained. He did not want to risk of his tribe's lives, or his daughter. Making a decision, Powhatan took his club and raised it above his head, but to acknowledge Pocahontas' words and make an announcement. "My daughter speaks with wisdom for many years. We all come here with frustration in our hearts, but she comes with courage and understanding. From this day onwards, more if you murder, don't start with me," he said.
Seeing that Powhatan was calling off the battle, Pocahontas and John grinned at each other. "Please release him," Powhatan ordered one of his men.
John was released from his restrain. With that said, John and Pocahontas embraced, happy to be together again. Nakoma watched Pocahontas hug John and became happy for her. John wasn't bad like she thought. As for the settlers, they were moved by Pocahontas' wisdom and lowered their weapons. The Indians also lowered their weapons. Both sides didn't want to fight anymore.
But someone was not moved by the wisdom and yet determined to accomplish what he came to Virginia for. "Now's your chance," said Ratcliffe as he drew out his sword, "fire!"
"No," said Thomas, taking a stand against Ratcliffe.
"What?"
"They let him go," said Thomas.
"They don't want to fight," added Ben.
"This is a trick, don't you know," said Ratcliffe, "FIRE!!"
But Thomas, Ben and Lon stood there and did nothing. The other settlers didn't open fire either. Ratcliffe stared at his men with shock and disappointment. "Well, alright," he growled frustratedly, before catching a settler's gun and pointing it towards Powhatan, "I'll solve it myself."
John noticed Ratcliffe pointing his gun toward the Indian boss. Thinking fast, John pushed Powhatan out of the road. "NoooooOOOO!!!!"
Ratcliffe, not stopping himself in time, fired and the bullet hit John. This shocked everyone, including Thomas and Pocahontas. "JOHN," cried Thomas.
John collapsed to the ground, shivering in pain. Pocahontas rushed to his aid as the settlers frowned at Ratcliffe with fury. Ratcliffe, having discovered what he had done, was also shocked. "You shot him," said Thomas.
"He stepped in...immediately," said Ratcliffe, defending himself, "it's his own responsibility."
But the settlers did not roll with it. They eventually saw Ratcliffe as the greedy monster John saw in him. "Smith was much more correct," said Ben.
"We shouldn't have listened to you," added Lon.
The settlers surrounded Ratcliffe and caught him. "CATCH THE GUN!!"
"TRAITORS," shouts Ratcliffe, "let me go, I say. How do you dare?"
Thomas took the gun and said, "place him in chains."
"I see you all hang up against this," yelled Ratcliffe upset as he was being taken off.
"And also gag him," said Thomas.
The settlers took Ratcliffe off, with the intention of following Thomas' orders of chaining and gagging him. As for Thomas, with Ratcliffe hostage, he turned his attention back to John and rushed to his aid. Pocahontas and Powhatan surrounded their fallen friend and were both concerned if he would survive the serious injury.
Ultimately, it was decided for John to go back to London for medical treatment for his injury. Thomas, Ben and Lon packed his lifeboat as the ship waited for departure at sea. "Is he gonna make it, Thomas," asked Ben.
"The sooner he returns to England, the better," replied Thomas.
"Well, let's hope that the wind is with him," said Lon.
"Is the ship ready for preparation," asked Thomas.
"Any moment now," said Ben, "just loading the last part of the cargo."
The "last bit of cargo" that Ben was speaking about was actually Ratcliffe, in chains and gagged, as Thomas wanted him. Ratcliffe was tossed in his lifeboat. Although immobilized and defeated, Ratcliffe muffled, "unleash me at once. I'LL BRING YOUR HEADS FOR THIS!!"
But Ratcliffe was ignored and his lifeboat was taken to the ship. Wiggins watched Ratcliffe's lifeboat and felt bad for him. "And he was highly discouraged," he said before sighing.
As for John, the settlers gathered around him as his lifeboat got ready to get to the ship. Thomas stood above John and said, "the ship's almost ready. We're better to carry you on. We'll lose the tide."
Though in pain, John protested. "No, not yet," he said, "she said she was here."
Thomas saw something coming from the forest mist and said, "look."
The other settlers looked and saw the Indians approaching them. Some of the settlers had their guns ready, but the Indians were in no mood to fight. Instead of arrows, the Indians had baskets of food for the settlers. They put their offerings down as Pocahontas approached John. The settlers cleared a path for the woman as Thomas got up and approached her. "Return is his only chance," he said, "if he stays in here, he'll die."
Pocahontas put her hand on Thomas' shoulder, forgiving him for what he did to Kocoum and agreeing that John had to go. Pocahontas approached John and offered him a small bag. "Here," she said, "it's from Grandmother Willow's bark. It'll ease the pain."
"What kind of pain? I had much more pain than this," said John, "now I can't think of anything…"
Chief Powhatan and Nakoma approached John as Pocahontas gave the boss space. Kneeling down to John, Powhatan gave John his own cape as a gift. "You are always welcomed among our people. Thank you…my brother."
Flit flew above John and tweeted at him, wishing him luck. "I thought you don't like strangers," said John.
Flit flew to Meeko and Percy, who was staying in Virginia. Together, they revealed Pocahontas' necklace, all fixed up and ready to be worn again. "My mother's necklace," said Pocahontas as she put it on.
John patted Percy on the head and said, "see you, Percy."
This time, Percy didn't mind John patting him on the head. His experiences in Virginia had changed him for better. Meeko gave John a biscuit as a parting gift. John turned back to Pocahontas, while happy knowing that John would survive, was getting mournful since he had to go. "Come along please," asked John.
Pocahontas looked at John, then Powhatan. "You have to take your own path," he said.
Pocahontas looked at everyone; the settlers and her people. She was given the privilege to follow her path, but was unsure which path to take. There were so many potentials with the paths offered for her. If she wanted to, she could go with John to England. All the possibilities seemed promising. Pocahontas thought for a moment before turning to John. Although she loved John, she knew where her destiny was supposed to be. "I need it here," she said.
John acknowledged Pocahontas' decision. "And…I'm with you," said John.
"No," said Pocahontas, "you must go back."
"But I can't leave you," said John.
"You'll never do anything. No matter what happens, I will always be with you…forever," said Pocahontas, mimicking John's words from before.
Pocahontas and John kissed each other, bidding each other farewell. Pocahontas held John's hand as Ben and Lon carried John to the lifeboat. Pocahontas and John's hands pulled apart and Pocahontas watched as John was being loaded into the lifeboat. Nakoma watched and shed a tear, feeling bad for Pocahontas, who was going to miss her love. "Good luck, boy," said Lon.
"Godspeed, John," said Thomas as he and Lon helped push the lifeboat to the water.
Ben rowed the boat to the ship, while everyone onshore watched them leave. The crew on the ship got ready to depart.
"Is the crew ready?"
"Yes, teacher!"
"Please set up the mainsails!"
Onshore, Powhatan put his hand on Pocahontas' shoulder, comforting her. Together, they watched as the anchor was hoisted up onto the ship and the sails were set.
"Weigh the anchor!"
"Let go of the top gallants!"
The ship started heading out to sea. The Indians and settlers watched as the ship departed. Pocahontas, willing to see the ship leave, started moving forward. Powhatan watched as Pocahontas' walk turned into a fast run. Pocahontas ran through the forest, as the ship's sails stood above the tall forest trees like they did upon arrival. Pocahontas kept running and running until eventually stopping at her rock edge over the waterfall. Standing on the high rock edge, high above the water, Pocahontas watched as the ship headed out to sea. The wind suddenly picked up behind her and blew towards the ship. This was most likely the spirit of Pocahontas' mother, aiding in John's journey back to London. John could feel the wind and he turned back to Virginia. He saw Pocahontas standing on the tall rock, watching him leave. John, though mournful about leaving Pocahontas, was proud to have met her. From getting to know her more from experiencing the beauty of nature with her and getting saved by her from death, John was proud to have known such a marvelous woman, one that he would never forget in his life. John waved his hand in the fashion of saying a farewell to the Indians. Pocahontas, standing tall on the rock formation with her hair waving in the wind, raised her hand high and waved back to John, proud to have known during this stay. She watched as the ship reached the open sea, hoping that perhaps someday in the future, John would return for her.
Executive ProducersDENNIS DESHAZERSHERYL STAMPS LEACH
Senior ProducerJIM ROWLEY
ProducersJEFF GITTLELINDA HOUSTONMARTHA DATEMA LIPSCOMB
DirectorBRUCE DECK
WriterMITCH LOBROVICH
Production DesignerJESS NELSON
Musical DirectorBOB SINGLETON
Lyricists/ComposersSTEPHEN BATES BALTESLORY LAZARUS
Performance DirectorPENNY WILSON
Educational SpecialistsMARY ANN DUDKO, Ph.D.MARGIE LARSEN, M.Ed.
Cast:Voice of Barney... BOB WESTBarney's Body Costume... DAVID JOYNERVoice of Baby Bop... JULIE JOHNSONBaby Bop's Body Costume... JEFF AYERSVoice of B.J. ... PATTY WIRTZB.J.'s Body Costume... JEFF BROOKS
Cast:Shawn... JOHN DAVID BENNETT, IITosha... HOPE CERVANTESStella the Storyteller... PHYLISS CICEROJason... KURT DYKHUIZENKathy... LAUREN KING
Cast:Juan... MICHAEL KROSTCarlos... COREY LOPEZMin... PIA MANALOKenneth... NATHAN REGANJulie... SUSANNAH WETZEL
Associate DirectorERIC NORBERG
Stage ManagerTERRIE DAVIS MANNING
Lighting DesignBERNER & BRILL LIGHTING DESIGN, INC.
EditorMCKEE SMITH
Audio DirectorDAVID M. BOOTHE
Art DirectorELIZABETH SAGAN VELTEN
Wardrobe Supervisor/DesignerLISA O. ALBERTSON
Technical Operations SupervisorRANDY BREEDLOVE
Video EngineerBINK WILLIAMS
Camera OperatorsLARRY ALLEN TOM COXBRUCE HARMON VAN SMALLEY
Production AudioRONALD G. BALENTINE
Boom OperatorsJAMES JOHNSONBRYAN MAYO
Lighting DirectorCASEY COOK
Key GripBUZ CANNON
Lighting Board OperatorTODD DAVIS
Grip/ElectricJAMES EDWARDS
Construction SupervisorCHARLES BAILEY
Craft Shop SupervisorRAY HENRY
Art/Craft CoordinatorAMY ATHERTON
Set DresserAGGIE DAVIS-BROOKS
DraftspersonCHRISTOPHER MCCRAY
Craft/Prop ArtistMARK BROGAN
Props/Special EffectsDAVID COBB
CarpentersTY M. BURNSDANNY SMITH
Scenic PainterE. (BILL) SLETTE
Swing CrewCARMELO GOMEZ
Costume Shop ManagerGEORGIA FORD WAGENHURST
Costume TechnicianD.J. SEGLER
Costume SewingNATALIE SERGI-SAARISUSIE THENNES
Make-Up DesignerJEANIE L. D'IORIO
Hair StylistDEBRA HERTEL HAEFLING
Costume/Wardrobe AssistantsBRIAN N. BLEVINSJANET BUSH
Field ProducerSANDY JANTZEN
Post VideotapeDUDLEY ASAFF
Dialogue EditorDENICE CROWELL
Post Production AudioCRAIG CHASTAIN
Production Office ManagerSUE SHINN
Script SupervisorCATHERINE REYNOLDS
Production CoordinatorsJULIE HUTCHINGSKELLY MAHER
Production AccountantDEBBIE COTTLE
Production SecretaryAUSTIN GRAY
Asst. to Performance DirectorDAVID VOSS
Production AssistantsBRADEN MCDONALDJOEL ZOCH
Barney Music DepartmentJILL HANCECHARLES KING JONATHAN SMITH
For Singleton Productions, Inc.BRADFORD COLEMAN LARRY HARONMIKE PIETZSCH
Educational Research StaffPATSY J. ROBLES GOODWIN, M.Ed.KIMBERLY THORNTON, M.Ed.JOY STARR
Children's TeacherSANDRA GILPIN
Children's SupervisorMARY EVANS
Barney and the Backyard Gang™ and Barney & Friends®were originally developed by Sheryl Leach,Kathy Parker and Dennis DeShazer.
Vocal Performances Enhanced with Help fromSingleton Productions, Inc.
"I Love You" • Lyrics by Lee Bernstein (BMI)
Special Thanks toTom Rennen of Intelligent Light Digital ImagingLibrary of Numbers
Original Barney, Baby Bop and B.J.Costumes byIRENE COREY DESIGNASSOCIATES
Produced byTHE LYONS GROUP ANDCONNECTICUT PUBLIC TELEVISION
For Connecticut Public TelevisionExecutives in ChargeLARRY RIFKINSHARON BLAIR
Executive in ChargeRICHARD C. LEACH
BARNEY & FRIENDS • Carnival of NumbersCopyright 1995 • Lyons Partnership, L.P.