Marcy at the Gates/Transcript

Part 1
{{TranscriptH| {{TD||[squawking]}} {{TD|Sprig|Doo, doo, doo. Newtopia! Ugh. I can't believe it! It's been a long journey, but we're finally almost there.}} {{TD||(Sprig looking desperate to see Anne look at a picture of her friends)}} {{TD|Sprig|Anne?}} {{TD|Anne|Huh?}} {{TD|Sprig|Uh, thought you'd be more excited.}} {{TD|Anne|I am excited. It's just... we've been traveling Amphibia for weeks. I thought there'd be some sign of Marcy by now. But nothin'.}} {{TD|Sprig|Maybe that's a good thing. Your last friend was kind of... (point to Sasha on her photo) totally evil.}} {{TD|Anne|(slap Sprig's hand away from her photo with her friends) Hey! Look, Sasha and I might be going through a rough patch, but that doesn't mean I don't care about her. And since she got zapped here with me, it must mean Marcy did too. Also, Marcy is completely different from Sasha. She's harmless.}} {{TD||(Flashback to Saint James Middle School's gym where Marcy's playing her Nintendo Switch lookalike console playing role-playing video game)}} {{TD|Marcy|Boom, just cleared new game plus.}} {{TD|Off-screen coach|Heads up!}} {{TD|Anne|(grunts)}} {{TD|Marcy|Whoa! Thanks, Anne.}} {{TD|Anne|Hey, no problem.}} {{TD|[whistle blows]}} {{TD|Off-screen coach|Marcy, Sasha, Anne! You lose!}} {{TD|Sasha|(groans)}} {{TD|Marcy|Okay. Sash, Anne. Dungeon's almost ready. Then we can finally play some Creatures and Caverns. Oh, yeah!}} {{TD|Anne|Locker door! Locker door!}} {{TD|Marcy|Oop! That was close.}} {{TD|Sasha|One of these days, she's gonna get herself killed.}} {{TD|Anne|Ugh! Don't say that... [gasps] Wet floor, wet floor!}} {{TD|Marcy|Oh, man. Where'd I be without you.}}

{{TD|Marcy|I did it again, didn't I?}} {{TD|Anne|She was super smart. But super oblivious.}} {{TD|Marcy|Whoo!}} {{TD|Anne|And insanely clumsy.}} {{TD||(Cut to present day at the fwaggon)}} {{TD|Anne|Like, maybe the clumsiest person alive.}} {{TD|Sprig|Wow, that must be horrible. (He drink a glass of water then accidentally slip)}} {{TD|Anne|Back home, we were there to protect her. But here, she's alone, and instead of kickballs...}} {{TD|Sprig|She could get mauled by an elephant scarab. Or crushed to death by a heron. Or worse, flayed alive by a... (Anne grab his lip to shut him up)}} {{TD|Anne|Not helping.}} {{TD|Polly|Guys! Come... It's... I... Not gonna believe... Ah! Just get out here!}} {{TD||(Anne and Sprig climb up the fwaggon and gasps, Anne jump off the fwaggon and run toward the grass to see the view of Newtopia, the rest of the Plantar Family run toward it and watch the view as well and gasps}}}

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Uh, Anne?

Yep, the Plantars took me in. The one you got there is Hop Pop.

Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh.

As I thought, 62 centimeters!

Yep! All brain.

Judging from the size of your cranium and flecks of sediment,

you're from Frog Valley, right?

[gasps] You can tell all that from my head?

Oh, Anne. I'm so jealous you found a farming community.

I've been studying Amphibia history,

and farm culture is super underappreciated in my opinion.

You're the backbone of society and do not get enough credit for it.

Hub, bub, bub, bub. Hub, bub, bub, bub... [gasps]

Get off of me!

Thank you, thank you!

-Hey, a pollywog! -Hi.

Hmm. I'd say those legs should be coming in in about...

bub, bub, bub, buh... two months, give or take.

[gasps] Can I get that in writing? Oh, yeah, absolutely.

[squeals, giggles]

Thank you!

Oh! And hi there.

Wow. I've never seen a frog your color before.

You're not poisonous, are you?

Maybe I am, maybe I'm not.

Wait, really?

Yeah, I literally actually don't know.

I will iodine that later.

So what about you, Mar-mar? Have you been in Newtopia this whole time?

Here and there, but, uh, mostly here.

I actually warped in right inside the city walls.

Pretty lucky, right? Like, what are the odds... Oh, oh, okay! Oh, my gosh!

Remember that game I tried to get you and Sasha to play? Creatures and Caverns?

No.

It turns out newts are just like Cephalons.

From Shadows of Xel'noth!

I just role-played like your typical artificer/rogue and the next thing I know...

Boom... I'm the chief ranger of the Newtopian Knight Guard!

[Polly] Uh... Were those words?

So, Marcy, can you get us into the city?

We tried the gate, but they won't let us in.

Unfortunately, those gates will stay closed until the barbari-ants are defeated.

Luckily, we've got a plan. Come on!

Hop Pop. Birthday. Make it happen.

Part 2
[Barley] I'm telling you, Branson, what we need is a direct frontal assault.

And I'm telling you, Bartley, a sneak attack is what's called for.

Yeah, well, you're both wrong.

We need to learn how to communicate with our ant brethren

and live in sweet, sweet harmony.

Ludicrous! Yeah, shut up, Blair.

You shut up!

[arguing] 'Sup, triple B?

Ahem. Ah, Master Marcy. Are you lost?

No, no. They're with me. The Plantars traveled here all the way from the valley.

[Polly burps]

Ah, welcome, dirty peasants.

And this is my friend, Anne... Ow.

[laughs] Sorry. Just... still can't believe you're here.

[giggles] Anne, quit it. All right, all right. Keep doing what you're doing.

You'll be glad to hear we've agreed on a battle strategy.

What? We've agreed on nothing!

Well, no worries. I think I got it figured out.

Anne, do you remember when we studied insect migration patterns in biology class?

Nope. Well, since the weather warmed up,

those ants have been sending scouting parties deeper into our territory.

In fact, I predict a full-scale invasion is just around the corner.

The king has asked me to stop them before they turn Newtopia into a giant anthill.

Wait. You work directly for the king of Amphibia?

Uh-huh. Sprig, behave yourself.

I didn't even know you guys had a king. Well, duh.

We're not anarchists, Anne. Speak for yourself.

Okay. Plan is we're gonna sneak behind enemy lines and drive the ant queen away.

With her gone, the rest should retreat.

Oh, yeah? And how are we doing that?

Check it out!

[gasps] Boom shrooms?

Not quite. These are stink shrooms!

Oh. Carry on.

They're designed to release pheromones

that should drive the queen away instantly.

But we will have to fight our way through a bloodthirsty hoard of ants.

My interest has been restored.

We'll have to be extra careful. If one thing goes wrong...

Whoa!

[chuckles] Flimsy table.

Uh, Marbles, this sounds pretty dangerous.

Yeah, why don't you leave the mission to me and the Plantars?

We did stuff like this all the time in the valley.

[grunts] To the max!

Ugh. Come on, Anna Banana. I'll be fine.

Banana?

I've changed, remember?

Mm-hmm. Your cape's on fire again.

[screams]

Fire! Fire! Fire! Somebody do something!

Hold still. There!

Those capes sure are flammable.

Anne, trust me. I can handle this.

Now let's get going. Mission, engage!

[sighs]

What's your problem?

Me? Well, to be honest, my cholesterol's been a little...

Not you. Frownzilla over there.

Oh, come on, guys.

Surely you don't trust this "Marcy" person.

I do. With my life, actually.

I mean, look, Sprig, she's clearly harmless.

[giggles]

All right, yes, on the surface she looks harmless,

but do you not remember Sasha?

Eh, I try not to. Now that you mention it...

Well, I say we watch "Marbles" like a pigeon hawk.

That way we can be ready if she tries to pull anything funny.

You guys with me?

Still no. Can't say I agree, but you do your thing.

[groans] Fine. Thanks for nothin'.

You guys coming? What, us?

[chuckles] Of course not. We're analysts.

We don't do... [snorts] ...field work.

And what's wrong with field work?

I'll have you know we farmers are the backbone of society!

[ribbits]

Weirdos.

Okay, we should be arriving there shortly! [screams]

Marcy! Well, down the hatch!

All right, Bessie, we're about to be betrayed... probably.

If we're not back in three hours, send for help.

[neighs]

Good girl.

[Marcy grunts]

All right! Let's go.

Hold up. Stay behind me.

Behind, eh?

Just where a maybe-backstabber would wanna be.

Okay, if we can just stay in this formation. Wait!

This is gonna be a cinch, guys.

Trust me, I know these tunnels better than anyone... [screams]

[chuckles] Thanks.

Okay. Note to self: Do not step in holes.

Seriously, let us handle this. You'll be safer in the back.

I gotta say, I do feel pretty safe back here.

[grunts] [all] Sprig!

Why me? Ow! Why always me? [screams]

[ants shrieking]

All right, guys. Fight mode!

On it! On it!

Yeah, on it!

Oh, Sprig, good. You survived.

Yeah, I kicked him!

Okay, Marcy, stay close.

[blows raspberry]

Ooh! Nice.

[grunts] Marcy, what are you doing?

[chuckles] Essence of Heron's bane.

Just what the doctor ordered.

[grunting]

Steady, steady. [screaming]

Done!

Guys, this way! [grunts]

Come on!

Insta-vines! Bred 'em myself.

[Polly] Uh, guys?

A little help here.

Whoopsies! [all gasp] Not the baby!

[grunting]

[grunts]

[roars]

See? That could've been on purpose.

It was an honest mistake, Sprig.

Marcy! Oh, sorry, sorry.

But it all turned out okay, right?

Anyway, isn't vegetation in Amphibia just the coolest?

You think vegetables are cool?

Marcy, how'd you like to be adopted?

Hmm. Dude, seriously, chill.

[Hop Pop] Oh, yeah, I got lots of vegetables back home.

Wait. Shh! Get down!

[growls] It's the queen.

[spits, roars]

[purrs]

Well, at least she's a good mother.

Here's the plan. We're going to have to plant these around the room.

That way she gets a nose-full. They're set to go off in five minutes, so move quickly.

Also, the queen is nearly blind, but hears really well.

So be very, very quiet.

[all grunt]

[crackling] [gasps]

Huh? [grunts]

[queen growling]

[exhales]

Anne, what are you doing?

Um, saving you from a giant rock that was about to crush you?

Well, you didn't have to.

I was about to get out of the way, myself.

No, you weren't. I have to protect you.

Like I always do. Just like back home.

But we're not back home, Anne.

And I've been doing just fine by myself.

Yeah, but, but...

[crackling]

[squeaking]

You gotta be kidding me.

[grunting]

[screaming]

[roars]

[roaring]

Sprig!

Sprig! Sprig!

Part 3
He's still alive! These bugs take a while to digest their food. Look!

[roars]

[gurgling]

I can still save him.

No! I'll do it. You just... stay here.

Anne, only I've studied barbari-ant biology.

It has to be me.

No, it doesn't! I can handle it.

Ugh! Why won't you just let me go?

Because I just got you back, okay?

And I don't... [sniffs]

I don't wanna lose you again.

You won't. I promise.

[snorts]

Okay... go. You got this.

See you on the other side.

[ants shrieking]

Who knew these ants were so bouncy?

I did, 'cause I studied them.

I can't watch.

Dibs on the crossbow.

Come on... Come on...

[Marcy punching, grunting]

[vomits]

[whispers] Trustworthy.

Whoo-hoo!

[all cheering] She did it!

-[Marcy screams] -[screaming] Oh, no!

I gotcha! I gotcha!

[all grunt]

[roars]

[gasping]

Uh, not looking forward to being torn apart right now!

Marcy, any ideas?

-Three, two, one... -[clucks]

[ants shrieking]

[roars]

[rumbling]

[all coughing]

Huh, you know what? It actually smells kinda nice.

I mean, it will liquefy your lungs if you breathe too much of it, so...

Well, time to go!

Hey. Thanks for having my back.

Not that you needed it. You're right. You really have changed.

[both] Uh, you're on fire again.

What?

Oh, come on!

There wasn't even any fire this time!

[Marcy grunts] Mission success!

Hey, uh, Marcy?

Sorry for all the suspicion earlier.

I was wrong about you. You're no backstabber.

Hey, I'm just glad you're okay.

It's obvious you mean a lot to Anne.

[gurgling]

Nyeh! Dang it, Sprig!

[laughing]

Oh, ha-ha.

[bell tolling]

[musical fanfare plays]

Now, come on.

Who's ready to go to Newtopia?

And write up a detailed report!

Yeah!

Yeah! Yeah!

[Sprig] Wait, what? [Polly] A report? Boo!

Wow. Marcy hasn't just changed, she's flourished.

I've never seen her so happy.

Always impressive what people are capable of, isn't it?

[grunting]

A little help, please?

[all] Whoa!

[Anne] Whoa, look at this place!

[Hop Pop] Mighty impressive.

[gasps] I want to touch everything!

This is like a city, city.

-Huh? -What's going on?

I didn't do it!

[clears throat]

Well met, Lady Olivia.

The king sends his greetings, Marcy.

He trusts you have succeeded?

[imitates trumpet fanfare]

Ah, still fresh, I see. Excellent work.

As expected of the great Marcy Wu. [snaps fingers]

Ew, ew, ew, ew, ew.

I see you have... company.

Lady Olivia... [squeals]

Meet Anne, one of the friends I was telling you about.

Turns out she got transported to Frog Valley.

Uh-huh. A little town called Wartwood.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Anne.

You too, dude!

Oh, uh, I mean... milady.

Hmm, hmm, hmm. Oh, oh...

And these are the Plantars.

Hey there! 'Sup.

-Hello. We can bow too. -Your Highness.

-[Polly and Sprig grunt] -Oh!

[guard snickers]

Yes, well, uh...

Welcome to Newtopia, Plantars and Anne.

This is an old city, but one rich in history and splendor.

Please don't touch anything that looks important.

Hey, look what I did! [grunts]

I'm okay! Statue's broken.

Do enjoy your stay.

She seems friendly... ish.

So, are you like a big deal here or something?

Let's just say I have a perfect record when it comes to missions.

Okay. So, Marcy, I've got a couple of questions.

How'd you get so smart? What's your coat made out of? What's in this pouch?

Where'd you get that wrist thing?

[whispers] What was Anne like back home?

[clears throat] Kids, will you help me get the fwagon unloaded?

Let's give Anne and Marcy some space.

[groans] Fine. [groans] Buzzkill.

So, you haven't found a way home either, huh?

Nerp.

You know, it's funny.

I've been hoping to find you for so long,

but now that I actually found you,

I have no idea what to do next.

[chuckles] I know what you mean.

First things first though. We have to find Sasha.

Oh! Actually, I did find Sasha.

We, uh... we had a fight.

No... Was it bad?

Er...

There were maybe some swords, minor explosions.

Anyways, I don't know where she is now. [sighs]

Well, even if we find a way home,

it's pointless without Sasha. So, what now?

I don't know. Back home, Sasha always decided the plan.

[chuckles] Yeah. Maybe it's time we started making our own decisions, huh?

Yeah! I mean, it's worked out for us so far, right?

Come on, stand up!

Uh... okay.

Come on, Anne. Let me see that power pose!

[inhales] This good?

Good enough! [clears throat]

I'm Marcy Wu!

And, uh, I'm Anne Boonchuy!

[both] And together, we're gonna find Sasha

and find a way home!

[grunting, laughing]

Oh, my gosh. Okay, so I wanna know everything that's happened to you since you got here.

-You got any photos? -Do I?

Here's me and Domino 2. She tried to eat us.

Here's me and Sprig by the lake. There was a snake that tried to eat us.

Oh, oh! Here's us running from a giant centipede that...

[Marcy] Let me guess. Tried to eat you?

[Anne gasps] How did you know?

[bell tolling]

The pieces are starting to fall into place.

It's time for the game to begin.