The Spirit Thief Spirit Warriors

Since the creation of Yin and Yang,

there has been the spirit world.

Filled with magic and myth.

It is protected by five Spirit Warriors.

But a new evil has risen.

And a new generation of warriors called to save us all.

Warriors. Your new clue has arrived.

When that the bell rings it's time to play.

Fair means, not foul, will win the day.

There is a town in the spirit world called Piaggi.

It was a happy place once.

But now darkness has come.

What, what do you mean?

They are being taken over by a cruel leader.

Who must have found the pig Spirit Piece.

Now its power makes her invincible.

Great, just what I wanted to hear.

Do not cover your ears whilst stealing her bell.

When the bell rings, it's time to play.

Fair means not foul will win the day.

Hwang!

Master, I'm at your command.

I know where the pig Spirit Piece is hidden.

Jen! Wait, it could be dangerous up there!

-What's up?

-I can't see straight.

The next Spirit Piece may be taken with ease.

And what of the Spirit Warriors?

Surely you do not fear a group of mere children.

Indeed, my Lord.

Something's coming.

Get ready. It could be Hwang.

-Ugh! Ahh!

-Ugh! Ow! Argh!

It's OK. Don't be frightened, my name's Bo and these are my friends.

Let me take a look at that.

I'm going to have to bandage this cut. What's your name?

-Ji.

-Hey, Ji.

Ever heard of a place called Piaggi?

Can you tell us how to get to Piaggi?

-No, no, no. You must not go there.

-It's OK kid, you can tell me.

Follow the path and enter through the door in the wood.

The key is in the stars.

I can't believe I just told you!

I've got a way with little kids.

Argh!

-And where are you flying to, little bird?

-I'm just playing.

Playing a little bit too roughly, it would seem.

-Bo helped me. She was kind.

-Bo!

Which way did she go?

Spread out and look for a door.

It could be hidden in one of the tree trunks.

I'll try over here.

I've found it!

Hate to break this to you, Jen, but that ain't no door.

He said the door was in the wood. This is wood.

And he said the keys were in the stars. Look.

Good work, sis.

Maybe the pegs need to be in a different pattern.

Whoa!

It's a street.

Don't even think about it.

-Look.

-That must be Piaggi.

-Oh, weird.

-You must hurry, a soldier is looking for you.

-Hwang.

Did someone mention my name?

Ha!

-Cool.

-Come on, through here, run!

Stand your ground. We beat him before and we can beat him again.

Yeah, we're not scared of you, you big bully.

Blaze!

Whoa!

Was that snakes, I hate snakes!

Bo, come on, let's get out of here!

Come on.

-What is that?

-Bo...

Oh, no.

And there.

This isn't good.

Ha, ha, ha!

Bo, no, no!

-Let's get out of here.

-Bo, come on!

-Watch out!

-Come on, hurry up!

Ji, no! Get out of there!

Go.

No!

-Hurry, hurry up.

-Bo, look out!

Over here, quickly.

Come on.

Argh!

No.

No!

Ji. What happened to him?

-Those warriors. They...

-Where did they come from?

Next time when I say run, we run, OK.

You did your best, Bo.

-My best wasn't good enough.

-They took you by surprise.

Yeah, next time you'll be ready.

You're right. What happened to Ji,

that won't happen to us.

OK?

So come on, let's get the Spirit Piece.

Open, I tell you. Open!

Hwang. Have the Spirit Warriors all been destroyed?

-I'm closing in on them, master.

-You lie.

Speak the truth or face the consequences.

They escaped through a puzzle box into Piaggi.

I cannot open it.

Bring me the box.

Yes, master.

Wow. Look at all these games!

Most of these games are half-finished.

Everyone sure left in a hurry.

'You have cheated...'

-'Who are you?'

-'The last person you will see alive.'

-'Arghh!'

Got something?

-Nothing good.

-That's helpful.

These games are not a lot of fun, that's all.

Remember the clue. When the bell rings it's time to play.

Ring it and see what happens.

Do it.

Stop!

Don't ring the bell.

Quick. Hurry.

Inside. Inside!

Inside.

Why mustn't we ring the bell?

This place is amazing! You're a game maker.

Yes. My name is Chiszu.

Stay away from the window!

-Why, what's out there?

-Just step away.

BELL RINGING

Don't look at the bell. You must not look at the bell.

-But...

-Close your eyes, I tell you.

Shut your eyes, I say!

Anyone else feeling kind of stupid?

OK, it's just me then.

What was that all about?

-The bell summons the townspeople to play games.

-But who rings the bell?

It used to be me.

Every day I would ring the bell and people came to the square to play.

The town was happy but I was happier.

For when the bell rang, my own son ran to play with me.

Each day, every day.

But then one day, a stranger came to town.

She would play with the townspeople whenever the bell sounded.

I watched her.

Always she would win.

I didn't realise until too late that she had come to take over the town.

-So she's the one who rules Piaggi now?

-Yes.

What's her name?

Yama.

-Oh no.

-Why, who's Yama?

My mum used to tell me and Jen about...

Hang on, where's Jen?

She must have looked at the bell.

Jen. Jen! Jen?

Quick, to the palace. Your sister would have been drawn there!

Jen!

Jen! Open the doors.

Huh!

Huh!

-Open the doors, Jen.

-Who's Yama?

She's the spirit taker. I'll never see Jen again.

Sit down.

Now we play. Sit down.

Please.

You must know some way to get Jen out. Help me.

-I cannot.

-Chiszu!

All is not lost.

Roll a six and I'll be surrounded.

Look. I win!

No.

-You lose.

-But...

Hello?

Is there anybody there?

Bo? Mum?

You did it, Master Li.

You doubted my skill?

Never, my lord. Only my own.

So, I will have to deal with these Spirit Warriors myself.

My choice in general seems less than wise.

Master. Your injuries are too great and their powers too strong.

Let me prove myself. Give me one more chance.

I am Li! Ruler of the spirit world!

There is no power greater than mine.

When your wounds heal, no one can defeat you.

Until then, allow me to continue to fight in your place.

Good, Hwang, you are indeed my most loyal servant.

Fight as I would fight.

Without mercy.

Yes master.

Hello, is there anybody there?

Who's there?

-Ji!

-How is it that you're here?

Yama sent me here.

No. Now I am ashamed.

It's OK. It's not your fault.

I'm ashamed of my father. It is he that feeds new games to Yama.

Games that send my friends here.

-But why, why does he?

-To save his own skin. Because he's a coward.

Jen! Jen! Open the door.

Give it up, girl, it's not happening.

-Well, if there's a way into the palace, that's not it.

-I know.

Don't worry about it.

-We'll get Jen back somehow.

-Will we? That's fantastic news!

I just meant we'll do our best.

Well, you can be very convincing.

Look, let's split up and see if they can find another door or something.

-Vicky!

-Run!

The other way.

Look out!

No!

Trix!

What have you done to my friends?

They're the least of your concerns.

HE SNIFFLES

HE SNEEZES

HE SCREAMS

SHE SOBS

Dry your eyes, Bo.

-Mum?

-There's no time for sorrow.

-You have work to do.

-She's gone, Mum.

I lost Jen and the warriors. Mum, I need to go home.

Nothing is ever lost.

I don't know what to do.

You must win, Bo.

And to win, you must play the game.

Hello? Is anybody there?

I don't like this.

OK, what do you want first?

The bad news or the bad news?

-I told you before, I cannot.

-If Yama can take spirits,

maybe by defeating her, we can get them back.

-She has the spirit piece. You cannot defeat her.

-I must try.

Otherwise I'll never see Jen again.

-I have to look after her.

-And I have to look after Ji.

-Ji?

My son. If I give Yama a new game, she has promised to protect him.

Then she has lied to you.

No. You lie.

Welcome, Hwang. It is good to see you again, my old friend.

You're mistaken.

I do not believe we are acquainted.

We have met many times,

and your work always profits me. Are you ready to play?

I will not play games like an infant!

I seek the Spirit Piece from you.

Play!

Your powers are no good to you here.

HE SHOUTS

Sit.

Let us play one another.

I've been a coward in order to protect my son.

But now I know Ji's fate, I will help you.

I pledge my life against Yama.

The warriors. My sister, your son. We must win them back.

But how? No-one can defeat Yama.

Show me how to play, game maker, and I will defeat her.

All is not lost. Roll a six and I'll be surrounded.

Look, a six! I win.

Look!

-A six.

-No, one.

-You lose.

-No, I rolled a six.

-Did you?

SHE SNIGGERS

I will spare your spirit this time.

Return to your master with my good wishes.

I hope he will continue to help me in my work.

Sowing chaos throughout the spirit world.

And the Spirit Piece?

Go! Before I will lose my patience.

-You lose.

-But it's a game of chance.

I can't control the roll of the dice.

No, but you can make the best of the numbers it gives you.

Fear clouds your judgement. You must discard your fear.

How can I? I'm frightened I'll never see my sister again.

It is upon that that Yama relies.

OK. Let's play again.

Do you think we're, like, you know...

-Ow!

-No, I don't think so.

My eyesight's gone weird. I can see really far.

-I saw Jen and Ji!

-What? You found them?

Quick, this way.

I've got my spirit power.

Great. Now it's just me with nothing.

Good. You play with true courage now.

The true player has the courage to care not whether he wins or loses.

Only by banishing fear and embracing this courage can you defeat Yama.

You've won! Courage has made you victorious.

Am I ready?

You are ready.

BELL RINGS

Good luck!

-Jen!

-Trix. How come you're here?

Whoa, I can see for miles!

-I can kind of bend where I'm seeing as well.

-Enough!

Will you shut up? Or I'll bend you.

No! Please don't bend me. I'll do anything. Don't bend me!

-Relax, all right. I don't bite.

-Really?

Then how do you eat? It must be really difficult.

I've come to undo the harm that you've done to this town.

-I want my friends back.

-And I want your spirit.

One true warrior.

So that is our wager. Let's play.

I think if I touch people, they'll believe anything I say.

I'm a kitten.

Oh, cute!

-Now, that is a cool power.

-I'm loving this!

Dingxiang, ancient spirit warrior!

I have waited many years to meet you warriors.

You play well. But the Spirit Piece makes me invincible.

All is not lost. Roll a six and I will be surrounded.

SHEN: 'When the bell rings, it's time to play.

'Fair means, not foul, will win the day.'

You don't have the spirit piece at all.

You're just trying to get me to cheat!

That's how you win. If you scare someone into breaking the rules,

they forfeit the game and you win.

Well, I'm not afraid of losing.

No. No! It's not fair.

It's not fair at all.

There!

You want to play? Let's play.

When Li tried to steal the Spirit Pieces, I kept the big piece with me

so I would be sure it was truly safe from his grasp.

For only the new Spirit Warriors

are able to take it from here to the Spirit World.

Sorry. Not going to happen.

We're trapped in here just like you.

I have you now. This game is over!

You're a bully and a bad loser.

Yama, you're out of here.

No!

I think your friend may have saved you.

Here. Guard it well.

Onwards, brave warriors.

You're back!

-I missed you so much.

-What are we, bad smells?

And you, Ji. Your father will be so pleased to see you.

I don't care what my father thinks.

Ji, it was your father who risked his life to help me beat Yama.

Well done, warriors.

You have won your first Spirit Piece,

and your leader has shown she can lead.

But all our problems, they were down to me.

No. A diamond with a flaw

is worth more than a pebble without imperfections.

Make ready. For the next clue will soon appear.

GEE RINGS BELL

Let's play!

-I can beat you, Dad.

-No, you won't.

Bo...

What do you think we do with the Spirit Piece?

Where can we keep it so that Hwang can't get it from us?

Well, I guess that answers that question...

Gar yau...

ALL: Gar yau!

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