Legends of Chima S1 E2

## Plot

Continuing where the last episode left off, we're still in a ridiculously long flashback. Crooler uses a Persuader Plant to convince Cragger to attack the lions. At the temple, Laval hasn't heard from him yet, and Lagravis tells him to be patient. He tells Laval the Great Story again. They weren't always the humanoid animals they are today. Centuries ago, there were no buildings, vehicles, or tribes in Chima, just jungles, plains, and normal animals. One day, "the sky opened up, and blessed the land." It looks like it was struck by lightning. It raised Mount Cavora up from the heart of Chima. The water that flowed from this mountain was different, full of a life force they now call chi. The animals that drank the water became smarter, more complex, and evolved. However, some chose not to drink the chi. They stayed simple and pure, and vanished into the Outlands, never to be seen again. These animals are now called Legend Beasts, and it's said that they will return one day, when Chima needs them most. However, few people believe they even exist anymore. Chi still flows from Mount Cavora, and it's collected at the Lion Temple. It forms into orbs in the pool thanks to special minerals. Laval thinks the Great Story could use more action, and a better ending. Lagravis tells him to respect the past, and grow up. His other friends show up to collect chi for their tribes, but Cragger didn't come. As the first to drink the chi, lions protect it, and distribute it fairly among the other tribes every month. Even tribes they might personally dislike or not get along with, like the crocodiles. There's always an extra powerful Golden Chi orb every month. They race for it. The chi itself chooses the contest, so no tribe can have an advantage over the others. It picks a jousting contest. Laval defeats Gorzan, and gives him some tips for next time. Rogon defeats Bladvic. Laval defeats Rogon. Razar, the prince of the raven tribe, fights Worriz, who defeats him. Laval defeats Worriz. Before he can claim the Golden Chi though, Cragger shows up. Lagravis says he needs to be here at the start of the competition in order to compete, but Laval wants to joust him. Lagravis tells him that without rules, they're nothing. Cragger goes after Eris instead. Her vehicle won't start, forcing Laval to interfere. They wind up in the Fallen Jungle. They fight, and Laval tells Cragger that he's sorry about what happened to his parents, but it was an accident that *he* caused. Cragger pins Laval under a tree, but before he can kill him, Eris and Gorzan stop him and force him to retreat. The crocodiles, wolves, and ravens team up to attack the lions. This leads into what we saw in the previous episode, and the flashback finally ends. On the battlefield, Lagravis summons the eagles and gorillas to their aid. Laval refuses to kill Cragger, and just says that he's forgotten who his true friends are. When he turns his back on him though, Cragger tackles Laval and throws him into the river. He can't swim, and Cragger leaves him to drown. Even with reinforcements, things aren't looking good for the lions. A creature saves Laval from drowning. It's the Lion Legend Beast. Cragger starts coming to his senses, but Crooler uses more pollen from the Persuader Plant on him. Laval returns to the battlefield with the Legend Beast. Everyone bows down to it. Even Crooler seems to be in awe. Cragger puts in a chi orb and charges at it, but it just swats him into a wall, and the chi falls out. Laval puts it in and fights Cragger, who is forced to retreat again, but he says that this isn't over. Lagravis tells Laval that he's become a true lion warrior today, and the Legend Beast walks off into the distance.