The Labyrinth of the Red Dragon

*Not to be confused with the location*

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**The Labyrinth of the Red Dragon** is the twelfth episode of the Prime Empire Chapter and the thirty-second episode of the first season of *LEGO Ninjago & My Little Pony: Living the Pony Life*. it is based on the LEGO Ninjago episode titled *The Maze of the Red Dragon*.

## Synopsis

Still in the game zone Terra Karana, the Samurai guide Okino has to choose between helping his allies the ninja and the Mane 6, or obeying the evil orders of his Master, Unagami.

## Plot

As the Ninja, Mane Six and Okino head to the Labyrinth of the Red Dragon, Okino narrates about his past failures and promises that he'll not fail the Ninja and the Mane Six. Once the Ninja, Mane Six and Okino enter the Labyrinth, they had to escape from the obstacles and traps, such as statues and floor spikes. When Cole was about to ask Okino on which way to go, Okino sees all of *Prime Empire* pause, and Unagami appears before him. Okino explains to Unagami about what the Ninja and the Mane Six said about *Prime Empire* and Unagami admits that the Ninja and the Mane Six were right. However, Unagami explains that he plans to make a machine that will allow him to escape to Ninjago and Equestria and that Okino can join him by betraying the Ninja and ponies. Okino disagrees with Unagami, saying the Ninja and the Mane Six are his friends and that he can't betray them. Enraged, Unagami transforms into the Empire Dragon and says to Okino that he'll meet him again soon. Unagami then unfreezes *Prime Empire* and the Ninja see Okino depressed again. When the Ninja and Twilight ask Okino what's wrong, Okino replies that he's okay and tells the Ninja and Mane Six to head right.

After heading right, the Ninja, Mane Six and Okino dodge more traps and rested awhile. Okino questions Lloyd and Twilight on why he and the other Ninja and ponies seek for the Key-Tanas and they reply that they need it to stop Unagami and free all the people and ponies that are trapped in *Prime Empire*. Soon, the Ninja, Mane Six and Okino reached the heart of the maze and spotted the Pink Key-Tana with the Red Dragon. Jay attempts to grab it, but only for the Red Dragon to wake up and attack the Ninja and the Mane Six. When Okino was about to tell the Ninja ad Mane Six about the Red Dragon's weakness, Unagami pauses all of *Prime Empire* again and reminds Okino about his offer. *Prime Empire* unfreezes and the Red Dragon continues to overpower the Ninja and Mane Six. Fluttershy tried speaking to the dragon and sang "Music in my Resentment" in hopes of calming it. but, unfortunately nothing worked out as hoped. Remembering what Lloyd and Twilight said to him about making his own decisions, Okino tells the Ninja and Mane Six the dragon's weakness by hitting its scale. The Ninja and Mane Six were able to overpower the Red Dragon while Jay was able to get the Key-Tana. When the Red Dragon was about to attack Lloyd and Twilight, Jay used the Key-Tana and defeat the Red Dragon with it. After the dragon was defeated, it vanished into an amulet and Okino tells Jay that he can now use the dragon in a future battle and only once. Angered by Okino's betrayal, Unagami pauses *Prime Empire* again and tells Okino that he'll never see the gateway to Ninjago and Equestria. The Ninja and Mane Six thank Okino and told him that he should join them. Although, Okino denies the Ninjas' and ponies' request.

Now named as the Ronin of Terra Karana, Okino placed his sword with his fallen masters and heads out to seek his own adventures.

## Cast

* Applejack - Ashleigh Ball
* Cole - Kirby Morrow
* Fluttershy - Andrea Libman
* Jay - Michael Adamthwaite
* Kai - Vincent Tong
* Kaya - Nicole Bouma
* Lloyd Garmadon - Sam Vincent
* Nya - Kelly Metzger
* Okino - Alessandro Juliani
* Pinkie Pie - Andrea Libman
* Rainbow Dash - Ashleigh Ball
* Rarity - Tabitha St. Germain
* Twilight Sparkle - Tara Strong
* Unagami/Empire Dragon - Dean Redman

## Transcript

* The Labyrinth of the Red Dragon (Transcript)

## Locations Visited

* Prime Empire
	+ Terra Karana
		- Labyrinth of the Red Dragon
		- Forest of Discontent

## Trivia

* **Narrator**: Okino
* After being defeated by Jay, the Cyber Dragon was stored into Jay's inventory and can be used only once in a future battle.
* This episode concludes the 3-episode Terra Karana arc, concluding the stories of Okino and the first Key-Tana.
* Okino renounces his way as a Samurai upon fulfilling his purpose and declares himself a Ronin.
* The Ninja and Mane Six successfully obtain the Pink Key-Tana.
* Unagami reveals he can transform into the Empire Dragon, making him the second antagonist to take on the form of a Dragon, the first being the Overlord.
* Unagami confirms his plan to build a doorway to Ninjago and Equestria and become a physical being.
* This is the eight episode in the series to end with the iris-out transition. The first seven were "Alchemy Lessons", "Lost and Found", "When Life Gives You Lemons", "Nice to Meet You, Kaya", "Lies and Cakes", "Superstar Rockin' Jay" and "Pinkie Pie the Unicorn".

## Easter Eggs

* The plot is very similar to the Framework arc in the fourth season of *Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.*, where an A.I. Madame Hydra constructs a portal from the digital framework to the real world.

## Errors

* After Lloyd asks Okino how to defeat the dragon, Jay screams with Zane's voice.