Dragonkeeper

In ancient times

when necromancers waged war against all living beings,

forces were joined between the empire and the dragons.

A sacred bond was forged between dragons

and a few chosen pure of heart.

But from the ashes of victory came jealousy of their power.

And the new emperor hunted the dragons,

jailed them, and persecuted their fellow humans.

Dragonkeeper.

Wait, you wouldn't mind

if I try first, would you?

It's not that I don't trust you, but...

I don't trust you.

Of course, of course.

Excellent.

I'm pleased you're pleased.

We're all pleased. Aren't we, lads?

Are you pleased? Yeah, we're pleased.

Smiling. Ha!

20 gold pieces, as agreed.

I'd give you a thousand times more

if you could bring me one alive.

A live one?

Who do you think you are? The Emperor?

Sir, 20 pieces of gold now.

There.

It's a pleasure doing business with you.

Well done.

- - Now how all is in your hands.

- - Oh!

Oh, stop cryin...

Oh, you're not crying.

- - Who's crying?

Boy, check it out. Go on.

Sorry for being late!

Where have you been?

- Oh. - You fool.

I just, the carriage was...

was broke down on the

The wheel.

Over here!

Huh?

- - Shut up!

We changed you! What else do you need?

What else do you need?

Give him something! Please!

[Master Lan shouts indistinctly]

- - Oh, welcome back.

Welcome back, Master.

Oh my!

What? What did you...?

How can something so small make so much noise?

Because it's a baby.

They do that. Yes.

Whatever.

Just, just make it stop!

Make it, stop it before

- I feed you both to the... -

Her name is Ping.

- - Hello, Ping.

Bring the jars in.

- Mother! -

Hold on.

I have the dragon parts.

This time the medicine will work.

No, my son, it's too late.

No.

- Wang Chao? - Yes?

Hurry up with the vases.

Yes, Master.

Oh, my back!

Please, stop.

My time has come.

- - No.

No.

It's already started in you.

So soon.

I will find a cure.

Don't make my mistake.

Don't worry about how you're going to die.

Worry about how you're going to live.

No.

Mother!

This will not be my destiny.

I swear.

Ping?

Ping!

Wake up!

Honored guest?

What? Wake up!

You're having silly dreams again.

I can't control my dreams.

Come, come, come.

- It's daybreak. -

You can sleep a little longer.

Come on! It's feeding day today.

Today? It's really today?

You're finally going to let feed them?

Oh, finally!

What do you think?

Yes, I think you mean the other animals.

You get to feed the chickens.

Oh, yay.

Chickens.

Come now. Get moving.

Master will be up early.

Yes, Lao Ma.

Your day will come, Ping.

When I'm too old to look after them.

But you're already old.

Ping!

Sorry, Lao Ma.

- - Morning, chickens.

Wait for it.

There we go. One at a time.

Ah!

Chickens.

Five, six, seven, eight, nine.

10, 11, 12.

Good morning, Hua Hua.

- Look what I got you. -

Took it from the Honored Guests' basket.

- - No, Hua Hua!

You can't eat the eggs!

They're all for Master.

- - Don't be silly, Hua Hua.

The Honored Guests never leave their palace.

They're just telling Master to hurry up with their food.

No, Hua Hua! I said no eggs.

I better go now.

I'll see you tomorrow. Be a good boy.

Come on, guys.

I don't wanna wear this stupid ceremonial outfit all day.

- Where's the basket? - Ma? Ma?

Master's already outside!

I know, I know. How many eggs?

- 12, Ma. - Perfect.

- Let me see. - Come on,

you old woman! Where's the food? Where is it? Hey?

Quick, give me a hand!

How can you let him treat you like this?

He's the Master and we are just servants.

This is not fair. Why?

Ping! That mouth.

This is what we are.

You can't change destiny.

Don't forget to put out the laundry.

Yes, Lao Ma.

Will you hurry up?

Sorry, Master.

Faster!

We haven't got all day.

Yes, Master.

"Yes, Master. Ah!"

Hurry up!

What now?

I'm sorry, Master.

"Sorry, Master! Sorry!"

Lao, you can save yourself. Get up!

Ma!

Oh, if you don't get up now,

I'm going to beat you back to your ancestors!

Get up!

No, Master!