Cookie Run Kingdom Story - Beast-Yeast Episode 10: Battlefield of Passion

[Music] Call me Bry Cookie. >> Are you with us? Wild Berry Cookie, please stay still.

You're not fully healed yet. That cookie who rules this garden, she tricked us. >> What?

Of her majesty. >> Queen Mother is nowhere to be found. We only managed to find fragments of her memories entrapped in these sugar crystals.

[Music] I failed her. I failed to fulfill my sworn duties. >> We'll have time to wallow in self-punishment later.

According to the locals, this must be the place the ruler of the garden cherishes the most. the heart of paradise. >> She won't let us in so easily then.

>> I'd like to see her try to stop us. >> While you were recovering, we defeated the warden of the heart and obtained this key. The chariot was of great use.

Earned a couple of scratches, but I consider them medals of honor. I was set off to the haunt at once. >> Yes, I'm with you.

But we must devise a concrete plan rather than acting rashly. Now, where's that signal? >> What?

>> Right on. Cute. That's Tiger Lily Cookie giving us the go sign.

Let's go. The heart awaits. Yes, it is my duty to protect her majesty, Holly Berry Cookie.

>> And I, Raspberry Cookie, the commander of our expedition, will not stand by and let this beast have her way. >> Ground sticky. >> It's like walking over dried up juice.

>> This place is different from where the sugar angels resided. Oo, new faces. >> Who goes there?

>> I'm Jelly Cup Cookie. I love to frolic in this paradise with my lovely jelly cups. >> Jelly cups.

>> Ooh, yes. I've been so tired. Walking, running, jumping, all so tiring, huh?

As a Holly Barian, I find this very difficult to sympathize with. >> Huh? Everyone else here would agree with me.

What a curious batch you are. It's so convenient having Jelly Cups do all the work for you. This place is full of weird cookies.

Let us go. >> Oh, careful going that way. Those deer can be quite ferocious.

Oh, poor creature. [Music] >> The deer. It ate the lion.

>> This forest is unlike any forest I've seen. >> We made it out in one piece. >> What an unsettling place.

>> Butter Tiger senses something. Come here. >> Wait, where are you running off to?

>> They left. Huh? Just like that.

But why this place? Berry trees. So many can't smell scent from pink cookie.

>> Oh, why? It's that adorable cookie and her pet. >> Sweet scent.

Stay back. Oh, don't be such a meanie. Why would you want some unripe berries in a paradise full of sweet candy fruits?

You'll regret eating those berries. Why? Cuz they're so sour and tart.

It'll make your head spin. Gone. I I want berries.

>> Holly Berry cookie. Holly Berry cookie. >> It's you.

Holly Berry Cookie. Never let your shield go. >> My shield?

It's too late. My Holly Berry shield has shattered to pieces. >> Listen well, Holly Berry Cookie.

Your shield is >> I can barely hear the light's voice. Did the light of passion fade along with my shield? No.

I mustn't give up. >> Oh, you've awoken. Eternal sugar cookie.

Where am I? I was in the garden of This is the heart of my paradise. Oh, but look at you.

You look so tired, so weary from all your troubles. >> I've I've rested enough. As for my shield.

>> Oh, dearest. You won't need that anymore. And look, your soul jam is in your hands.

>> What? What do you mean? Wait, my soul jam, it's no longer shining.

I don't understand. >> H, it makes perfect sense to me. You've set down your hero's mantle, so naturally, even your soul gem has taken a much needed break.

I sincerely hope both you and your soul jam can enjoy the tranquility of my garden. No matter how much happiness I granted others, it always felt like something was missing. But now that you're here, everything feels complete.

Where is Wild Berry Cookie? >> My dearest, is there another cookie on your mind? That won't do.

I want you to focus solely on you and me. You cared for others and what happened. In the end, it was only you who got hurt.

>> Know this. I never regretted fighting for my friends. Of course.

Of course. I understand. You try your hardest to care for your loved ones, even if it means lying to yourself.

Fortunately, I might know just the way to fill your heart with happiness. >> What are you saying? >> How shall I put it?

A small gift for you, dearest, will eventually blossom into a blessing for all. Your happiness will lead to the creation of a paradise for all cookie kind. A place where everyone can live in peace and harmony.

That's eternal sugar cookie. Little one, didn't I tell you not to interrupt when I'm with Holly Berry Cookie? A cookie has arrived for the berries of the heart.

H berries, you say? Looks like a serpent has slithered into the garden. Apologies, my dearest.

I have to tend to some other matters. Please rest here until I return. >> Uh, very well.

[Music] She's gone. This is my chance to escape. Pavlova Cookie.

>> Yes. I wish to get some air. Let me outside.

>> Blood Eternal Shooting Cookie said. Yes, you and I both know what she ordered, but you can keep a close eye on me until she returns. After all, we have other things to talk about.

>> All right, just a quick walk. >> What brings you here, I wonder? Don't tell me you seek happiness from me.

>> Oh, don't be silly. That fairy from the heart of your garden must be right in season. I hope to gather some for my little struggling student.

Why are you here? Your disguise scares my sweetlings. Why, thank you kindly.

I'll take that as a compliment for my acting. Very well. Enjoy the plentifulness of my garden, but know that I will not tolerate any of your tricks.

My my, what happened to the gracious hostess I once knew? Will you shun me so cold-heartedly after all we've been through together? [Music] That is exactly why I'm warning you.

You'd always sprinkle a dash of deception and make sure everything flows to your advantage. I simply have no idea what you're talking about. You mean how I turned your sugar angel into a jester and made them jump over fiery coals?

Or spreading that rumor about how your garden exists at the bottom of the cliff and nudging that foolish cookie ever so slightly toward their crumbly device? Yes. And yes.

Now, I'd appreciate it if you would leave my realm at once along with your mask of false innocence. You're being so harsh. What's life without a little beastly entertainment?

>> You and I both know you always act for your benefit and your benefit alone. Now, would you leave us be? My other half awaits me.

[Music] [Laughter] You two must be enjoying each other's company. But take it from me. Ease up on your other half.

What? Obsessive love can be oh so stifling. Keep suffocating your other half and they'll run away.

[Music] That won't happen. We're like two sugar cubes in a jar. She left my paradise but returned back into my arms.

[Music] Well, my advice to you is keep a close eye on them. A cookiey's heart is fickle. It can change in a heartbeat.

Wrong. Holly Berry cookie is mine forever and ever. Oh, just look at you all loveydovey.

It makes me want to keep teasing you. [Laughter] [Music] What a nuisance. My precious time wasted.

I wonder what my dearest Holly Berry cookie is doing right now. Oh, I know. I'll prepare a surprise gift for her.

>> Just a short walk, sees, right? >> Oh, yes. And I'll tell you what you wanted to know all this time.

>> M I sense that void in your soul, even here in the heart. Oh, very strange. All cookies find fulfillment the moment they set foot onto these sacred grounds.

All pains and sorrows melt away here in paradise. So why are you still like this? You told me you deliver happiness through love.

>> Mhm. >> Then there must be cookies who deliver happiness through other means. All is inferior to love.

But yes, they do exist. [Music] >> In that case, perhaps I feel happiness in a different way. I am the happiest when my heart is empty.

No way. Love is the sweetest, most intricate form of happiness. Beautiful in itself, even unrequited.

[Music] I hear being in love makes you feel light as a feather, like you're floating on a cotton candy cloud, as free as can be. Oh, I know about love. It's just in the end, my love has always brought me pain.

I've learned my lesson. No more. Love cannot bring me happiness.

I don't see a problem. Here in this garden, we can restore your faith and love. Easy peasy.

After all, you are Eternal Sugar Cookiey's other half. I >> Pablo Cookie. >> What is it?

I'm kind of in the middle of something here. >> There are intruders in the heart. intruders.

>> A rather feral duo. An elegant fencer and a cookie with a steel gauntlet. The jelly cups are jiggling with fear.

>> Oh yes, tiger lily cookie, raspberry cookie, and wild berry cookie. They're safe and sound. Oh, thank goodness.

This is so annoying. Okay, Holly Berry Cookie, let's take you back. Sugarfly Cookie, take care of this problem at once.

>> Yes, Pavlova Cookie. >> Hold on. Let me join you on this mission.

What? This garden is Eternal Sugar Cookies cherished home and safe haven for all. I wish to help.

A helpful type, huh? Very well. Sugarfly Cookie, take Holy Berry Cookie with you.

>> Yes, Pavlova Cookie. >> Always. Yes, this and yes that.

No backbone, will you? >> But I'm always filled with joy here where I gained my wings. >> What's so great about this place?

You can hardly stretch your wings here. >> Pablo Cookie left. Why is he angry again?

>> So, Sugarfly Cookie, where did you see these intruders? >> Not far from here. You are as kind and gracious as Eternal Sugar Cookie herself.

>> Kind gracious. >> Of course. She's the one who granted my deepest, dearest wish.

I'm sure she will grant your wish, too, Holly Berry Cookie. Whatever your heart desires. Shall I take you to the intruders?

We must cross the river on a boat. Please watch your step, Holly Berry Cookie. Oh, this reminds me of the Grandberry Harbor.

Where I'm from, we travel on boats and ships every day. Well, it has been a while since I've rode a boat. We're hardly moving.

>> Holly Berry Cookie, wait. Why don't you try letting go of the orus for a moment? >> Huh?

The boat is sailing on its own. >> The waters of the stream of sloth guide these boats silently. See, we've arrived.

This is one of Eternal Sugar Cookies most thoughtful touches so that no one has to suffer from unnecessary work. >> You said Eternal Sugar Cookie granted you happiness. What was it?

>> The happiness I sought was to be adorned with colors like the bringer of happiness herself. adorned with colors. >> Yes, that's right.

Instead of a dreary set of wings, I wanted magnificent, dazzling ones. As soon as I uttered my wish, Eternal Sugar Cookie coated my wings with glistening sugar syrup. >> She coated your wings with syrup.

But that means you can't fly anymore. Oh, but there's no need to fly in paradise. >> What?

>> Here in the garden of delights, boats sail without oars. Ripe fruits fall right into your mouth if you lie underneath a tree. All of this sweet happiness has been graciously bestowed by the great eternal sugar cookie.

>> Huh? >> You call that happiness? Do not let minute details rob you of joy, Holly Berry Cookie.

I couldn't believe it myself when I first arrived here. A paradise with no pain or sorrow. It seemed like a fantasy, but I knew it was real.

The moment Eternal Sugar Cookie granted me these magnificent wings, I knew that I had escaped the perpetual cycle of dull and monotonous existence. You've escaped. Eternal Sugar Cookie saw right through me, didn't she?

Did I truly come here to escape my past? Even if I did, I'm useless now without my light of passion. According to the sugar angels, the intruder should be wild berry cookie.

Raspberry cookie. How did they Oh, thank goodness they're alive and well. Wild berry cookie.

Raspberry cookie. Tiger lily cookie. Your majesty.

>> I'm glad to see you safe. >> Likewise, my friend. But wait.

>> Oh my, look at my reflection in the water. I look positively stunning. This grotesque scenery accentuates my gorgeousness.

My dough has become one with my blade. Say goodbye to those endless, rigorous training sessions. Can anyone dance more elegantly than I?

Decidedly not. Bear jellies of every flavor imaginable. I can stuff myself with bear jellies without selling them.

No more dealing with rude customers, too. >> Everyone knows I'm the strongest cookie in the market. I don't have to fight to prove myself anymore.

Why are all the cookies of the Holly Berry Kingdom here? >> It seems that everyone has been transported to this realm. They were talking to the air when we found them.

>> I don't know why they're acting this way, but I'm glad you two are unaffected. >> Oh, joy. I can pick out dresses for Princess Cookie all day, every day.

>> I can pet all the butter tigers without any worries. Oh no. Even you two?

Who put you under this spell? >> Mother? How do you mean mother?

Look around. Everyone is so happy. It's paradise.

>> Oh, no. No, no, no. Listen to me.

We must escape. Come to your senses. This is the realm of a beast.

We must return to our Holly Berry Kingdom. >> Your Majesty. >> I just love it here.

No more flaunting myself at all those endless parties. You don't realize how exhausting it was, countless banquetss, dancing, dinners, and I How many years have I wasted on training? Here, I can be the strongest without much effort.

The marketplace is always full of rowdy ruffians while merchants like me simply try to make it through the day. But here I can munch on bear jellies and rest. No more work for me.

I didn't ask for this life of fighting. The noble houses of the Holly Berry Kingdom don't care about us common folks. All they do is party night after night without coming up with any solutions for real problems.

Everyone is always so quick to blame us nobles. But have you ever thought about how difficult it is to rule the kingdom and be rich? The audacity.

Here on the other hand, all creatures treat me as I deserve like royalty. >> Yes. Yes.

We can get back to this debate later. As for now, we have to escape. No, we all had enough.

What? Our kingdom of passion knows no rest, your majesty. Day after day, dragons threaten our very survival.

>> Yes. Yes. Back home, I lived in fear, scared the dragons might burn my shop down to the ground.

And now that we're finally free from those fears, you're asking us to leave, your majesty. >> Yes. Yes, you must.

This place is rich coming from you, Queen Mother. You've left the kingdom. No.

Abandoned your duties and us whenever you pleased. And now you're asking us to go back to a world full of pain and sorrow. Yeah.

Hold on. Now that I think about it, had her majesty never left the kingdom, we wouldn't have gotten attacked by dragons or lost our princess. And in all the chaos and confusion, those lizards kidnapped one of the twin princesses.

Terrible, terrible stuff, huh? Too bad the queen abandoned her duties and her land. No, >> do not listen to them.

Holly Berry Cookie, >> are these cookies from your homeland? Holly Berry Cookie. >> Yes.

>> A gift graciously prepared for you by Eternal Sugar Cookie herself. How thoughtful. [Music] >> What are you saying?

>> What kind of gift is that? She brought these cookies here against their will. >> It might seem as if this gift bestowed by the wise bringinger of happiness is meant for Hollyberry cookie alone.

But if you think about it, truly it's a gift for all. Now, no one will face the same pain Wild Berry Cookie has. Isn't it wonderful?

And you, Holly Berry Cookie, your shield can finally rest. For none of these cookies require your protection. What a joyous moment.

>> We've heard enough. >> Look, look at all these happy faces. They're radiating with happiness.

>> We don't want to go back to the Holly Berry Kingdom. >> What has gotten into you all? your holly barians for berry's sake.

Perhaps my family and I could get used to a life without harvesting berries under constant threat from monsters. >> I was so scared about another war breaking up. But this place feels so safe.

>> Even the soldiers. Looks like you two need more training. >> No, all of you are right.

I don't know what it means to be happy anymore. >> Your Majesty, >> I wasn't a perfect ruler, but I know I did my best for our kingdom. And yet, despite my efforts, I never managed to make you as content, as happy as you are here.

No matter how hard I tried, I failed to bring you true joy. How could I take that away from you? H >> the Berry families have always stood united as one despite our differences, brought together by a common goal, and that is protecting the Holly Berry Kingdom you've passed down to us, your majesty, your legacy.

As the commander of this expedition, I've sworn on my sword. I've taken an oath to keep our kingdom safe with courage and determination guiding my path. But if Holly Barians themselves no longer care for their home, is there even a kingdom to protect?

That oath you're speaking of, it seems more like a burden to me. >> What? >> Holly Berry Cookie, you said you don't know what it means to be happy.

Allow me to show you the true happiness bestowed by eternal sugar cookie upon all in her sacred paradise. Oh, cookies from noisy place beyond the jungle. Why aren't they here?

What an adorable butter tiger. Reminds me of my younger days when I used to roam the jungle with your kind. >> Cookies from the palace, too.

Oh, went in the box like us. >> You must be around the same age as Princess Cookie. Oh, my lost daughter would have been just like you.

Darling, if this truly is a paradise of happiness, what if our little girl is awaiting us here? >> Well, if that is true, perhaps we can stay here forever, >> daughter. >> Oh, my baby.

Oh, my sweet child. Where could you be? He's crying.

Butter tiger, bring berries. Come on, don't cry. Eat berries.

Good for you. That's so sour. You, too.

So, George, [Music] my goodness. Where where are we? >> I can think clearly now.

Darling, look around. It seems like the beast cookie has gotten to us. The wretched beast has brought all of the Holly Berry Kingdom here to her domain.

Oh, my head. It feels so heavy. [Applause] >> You've woken up.

>> It's all thanks to you. We must wake the others. Could you help us?

>> What's this? The whole place is filled with giant jars of jam. Everyone, be on your guard.

>> Have no fear. The kind eternal sugar cookie cherishes dearly each and every denison of her garden, especially her other half, Holly Berry Cookie. >> I must stay vigilant.

What on earth bread? Those cookies. Oh.

Oh, thank goodness. They're sleeping. I can hear them breathing.

>> Dessert flora growing here bears the sweetest honey in all the garden. Take in the delightful scent lingering in the air and fall into an everlasting sweet slumber. Eternal Sugar Cookie envisioned this place as a sanctuary for all those who wish to escape from the cruelty of this world.

How merciful, how benevolent. Oh, just look at all those serene faces. So content and full of bliss eternal.

>> What? Bliss eternal. No, I cannot will not leave my denisins here.

>> Huh? passion inside their hearts has grown cold and now they're just blazing around in the shade doing nothing. I know my cookies and they would have made the same decision as I even if I cannot stop Eternal Sugar Cookie.

I know that Wild Berry Cookie and Raspberry Cookie will do everything to protect their fellow Hollyians. >> Your Majesty I am going to leave this place with my cookies. So, please move out of my way.

>> Huh? I don't understand. Do you not feel eternal sugar cookie kindness?

>> The cookies here never know when to stop talking. >> Agreed. >> I'm beginning to understand why Pavlova Cookie was acting that way.

It saddens me to see you all refuse to accept the selfless gifts of the bringer of happiness. Please, you haven't truly tasted her sweet blessings yet. After all, I myself understood true happiness only after I gained these wings.

>> Let us go, friends. There is only one way to deal with stubborn cookies like you. This jam jar lid will do as a makeshift shield.

You know what they say, an artisan never blames her tools. >> Hollyberry Cookie is a great hero, not just some carpenter. With or without the Holly Berry shield, her majesty's strength is unrivaled.

>> Oh, I thank you. Oh, sweet sugars. I I don't understand.

How did I lose with these beautiful wings? My sparkly wings coated with syrup. You lost because of them.

I observed your movements in battle. You fight as if you were meant for the skies. Your wings once served you well.

I have a good friend who descends upon her enemies like a bird of prey. Although I don't think her wings are real. [Music] No.

No. I wanted these beautiful wings, not some colorless boring. I I hated them.

Those dull wings. But I still remember the wind beneath them. As they soared through the skies, I felt so free.

Could I fly once more? Is it possible? My wings have been coated in syrup for far too long.

I I want to try. Come what may, I can take the pain. As long as I can fly again.

[Music] My wings. My wings. I can still move them.

>> Don't push yourself, sugarfly cookie. Your wings tore as the syrup coating cracked. Yes, but how strange.

My wings are as tattered and shabby as can be. And yet, for the first time in a long time, I felt like myself again. Please, I want to leave this place with you.

[Music] The moment I spread my wings once more, the spell cast upon me has vanished. It's true. I wanted my wings to shine and sparkle, but I never wanted to give up everything else.

>> You are right. Like your wings and my shield, things may tear and break, but this is not the end. Together, we shall prevail and escape this place.

We can do it together. >> What is that light? That is >> my soul jam has returned to me though but a flicker.

The light from the soul jam is shining upon the chariot. Looks like even this chariot understands my wish to leave this place as soon as possible. We can rescue and protect even more cookies with this power.

And perhaps after all, we will return to the Holly Berry Kingdom all together, safe and sound. Blueberry Cookie, wake up. There's no time to waste.

>> Raspberry Cookie, Surely you can't best my time. >> Cranberry Cookie, get up. >> How dare you give me orders.

>> Everyone's sleepy. Oh, Tiger Lily Cookie, you're safe. >> Eat berries.

>> Berries. >> So sour. >> Huh?

What? Um. Ew.

This place is so gross. This is not a place for a graceful lady. Why?

What am I doing here? I must return to House Cranberry at once. Huh?

This place is crawling with worthy foes. Everyone is coming to their senses. >> My son.

Yes. It is all thanks to this cookie here. You mean tiger lily cookie?

Strong cookie, you eat. >> So sour. >> But wait, I can think clearly now.

These berries seem to awaken our senses, but for a short while. >> H. If the effects aren't permanent, these berries alone won't be enough.

No. The sweet scent of this garden will engulf us once more, putting us into a trance. >> That means there is only one way out.

Facing the beast head on. [Music] >> That voice. Oh no, there you are, dear.

I looked everywhere for you. But did I hear that right? You want to face me?

Heat on. No. Sugarfly cookie.

Snap out of it. Why are you trying to leave me? You know how lonely that would make me.

[Music] >> No. Something terrible is a foot. A my little sugarfly cookie.

Poor thing. You let the joy you craved so flutter away. But worry not, they shall not touch you ever again.

It is but an easy fix. [Music] The dessert creatures and cookies all turned into sugar sculptures. Wait, that means that those sculptures in the garden, more cookies have turned into sculptures.

Your majesty, we have no time. Jungle Berry Cookie. You know what you must do.

Defeat the beast or she will turn everyone into sugar. Royal Berry Cookie and I solemnly swear to protect the others. Do what you must, Queen Mother.

Thank you. I leave them in your care. But will you trust me to fight the beast?

The light in my soul jam has not fully returned. >> Oh, mother, you mentioned beasties before without a proper shield. Your Majesty, I trust that you of all cookies should know that strength does not come from a mere weapon.

Well, if you put it that way, I cannot defeat Eternal Sugar Cookie on my own. But things will be different with our strengths combined. I have my trusty officer, my most loyal retainer.

A butter tiger riding jungle warrior and a new ally who knows eternal sugar cookies secrets. I will no longer let the sweetness of sloth take over me. [Music] My my all my gentle care, all the miraculous delights of my garden.

Yet you are still eager to return to the world of suffering. Perhaps the joy and happiness I showed you weren't enough. We'll work on that later.

But first, come to me, my sweetest. >> Watch out for the vice. >> My dearest other half.

I invite you into my inner sanctum. No, now don't fight it. This is all for your own good.

>> You have no idea what is good for me. [Music] Wildberry behind you. >> I got this.

>> I will cut down everything that stands in our way. >> Go, Budger Tiger. >> What a batch of stubborn little cookies.

Why go through all this trouble when you can live in eternal happiness here in my paradise? All you need to do is give in to the sweetness of sloth. >> Everyone be careful.

More vines. This is not good. The vines are too strong.

I can't move. >> They took raspberry cookie. >> No.

Sugarfly cookie. >> A holy berry cookie. >> No, this is not good.

They will take us all. [Music] Um, I thought you wanted to escape. Why and how did you get caught so quickly?

Was it truly worth ruining your wings? Oh, what a fool. I could never understand her.

I Where am I? Did the vines take me? Raspberry cookie, wild berry cookie, sugarfly cookie, tiger lily cookie, where are you?

We must have gotten separated. >> Still thinking about other cookies in my presence, are we? you.

[Music] >> No, the jam. Eternal sugar cookie. Let them go.

>> Why would I? Just look at them. They're at peace.

>> You're wrong. This happiness you talk of is just an illusion you feed your victims. Such harsh words.

I care about your friends just as much as I care about you. >> What? You know this.

Not once have I stopped cookies from leaving my garden. And yet somehow they always come running back into my open arms after realizing that nowhere else can they find true happiness and joy. My dearest, my only wish is to shield all these poor souls from pain and suffering.

And now you too have returned to me as well. >> That's because you I don't want you to resent me. So be it.

I won't stop you if you wish to leave. And no monsters will chase you. You have my word.

What? >> Listen carefully. I'm about to tell you how you and your friends can leave this place safely.

You only need to take one bite out of the most luscious berry in the heart of my garden of delights. Oh, Pavlova cookie. Yes, eternal sugar cookie.

Be a dear and bring me that berry. Yes, eternal sugar cookie. That berry is ah, yes.

Have you wondered why there's no suffering in my utopia? All pains and sorrows of the cookie existence are absorbed into a single berry. A very special berry known as the berry of all pains.

Now, Pavlova cookie, give the berry to my other half. Here you go. H.

>> So, you're saying that my friends and I can return to our homes if I eat this berry? That's right. Monsters outside the garden will not attack you as the immense pain from this fruit will erase all sweetness of sloth.

Perhaps that is why your friends who have known pain did not succumb to my spell. But I wonder, are you sure you are making the right choice for all these cookies? >> Yes.

Yes, I am. >> Then ask yourself this. Are you making the right choice for yourself?

>> What do you want from me? I'm asking whether you have the courage to push your beloved friends and family back into the world of hurt and pain. [Music] Behold, I will show you a glimpse of the agony contained within this berry.

The path you and your friends will tread once you leave. [Music] I'm so exhausted. I mustn't lose my sword.

I can barely move. Did I fail to protect the honor of my house? >> Hunter Tiger, no.

Wake up. Hunter Tiger. Oh, my darling, please wake up.

No. No. Princess.

Oh, not the princess. Stop. What is this?

>> Oh. Oh. Oh.

We are not quite done yet. [Music] >> No, >> your magic must stay. >> If a war breaks out after you leave my garden, >> your precious cookies will sacrifice themselves, dough, and soul for you.

[Music] My dear, you know what fate awaits beyond these walls. Remember the heart-wrenching pain you felt after losing your loved ones in the dark flower war. How you pushed everyone away in its wake.

Yes. You made sure no one would see the hurt deep within your heart. Enough.

Stop this. [Music] Come now, Holly Berry Cookie. Eat the berry and face the horrors of your past.

with a sweet scent. I can't. >> Dearest, here you no longer require your shield.

So why do you resist? Why do you lie to yourself? >> You're going to let someone get hurt again?

>> You couldn't protect them. You put down your shield for good. Remember, it has caused enough suffering.

My shield. Oh, your shield has shattered once more. Hassan is so fragile.

It only took one touch for it to crumble. [Music] The scent is overwhelming. No, no, not again.

[Music] A war will break out. One bringing even more horrors and destruction than the dark flower war. >> Watch out.

[Music] a tan cookie. >> The young will become orphans. Soldiers will lose their will to fight.

>> Butterfree, watch out. >> Stop. >> Cries of pain will replace laughter in the cookie world.

H >> cookies will turn into flavorless crumbs and dissipate in the wind. >> Is this my end? >> Destruction and chaos will ravage the land.

Oh, deceit and lies will turn kindness to savage hatred. In the end, only silence will remain. >> No, please.

This cannot be. >> Your heart is much too kind to withstand the cruelty of this world. You care too much for others so that there is nothing left to fill that void in your heart.

No, you know all too well that you cannot take that bite. I I don't know what what do I do? >> The answer is simple, dearest.

Join me and help me turn the cookie world into a paradise of happiness eternal. No cookie will no pain with you at my side. Together we will create the world you have always dreamed of.

>> The world I dreamed of. Holly Barie. [Music] >> But if Holly Barians themselves no longer care for their home, is there even a kingdom to protect?

That voice. >> With or without the Holly Berry shield. Her Majesty's strength is unrivaled.

>> I I want to try. Come what may, I can take the pain. As long as I can fly again.

>> Holly Berry Pokey. [Music] Holly Berry Cookie. It's the light of passion.

Thank goodness I tried so hard to reach you. I think hearing the voices of others helped. Aha.

Good. Good. But I I'm lost.

I'm still a coward who trembles in the face of reality. Listen to yourself. Are those truly your own words?

[Music] I've never gone against a greater foe. I just don't know how to fight her. I fear that history will repeat itself.

That I'll run away just as I did after the dark flower war. Then how about this? Yes, run away you did.

But even then, time and time again, you've sworn to raise your shield. Remember those moments. In moments, I've sworn to raise my shield.

[Music] >> Bananas are everywhere. I can't stop all of them. What just happened?

There's no way we're letting Holly Berry Cookie fight off those monsters on her own. >> Yeah, it's not just about the farm. We got to protect our friend, too.

Oh, you too. >> The dark flower war may have ended, but the scars it left still haven't healed. Our kingdom is in shambles.

Your majesty. Forgive me. I tried my best, but my strength was not enough.

I I couldn't save everyone. >> No, don't say that. You've returned safely, and that's what matters.

>> Our queen has returned. Thank goodness. Hurrah!

>> I a letter from Pure Vanilla Cookie. White Lily Cookie has returned as the friend we all knew and cherished. I resented her when I heard what happened.

But after reading these words, at long last, my heart feels at peace. See, there is strength to go on within you. You're right.

I always seem to forget something very important. Even in my darkest hours, hope and passion never left my side. Well said.

Remember, however grim, the past holds the key to your present and future. I recall the moment I first held my shield. Not to save myself.

Not for a chance to run away. Yes, I remember now. The reason why I chose to wield my shield remains unchanged to this moment.

It was because I wanted to protect. I wanted to protect my family, friends, my battle comrades, my loved ones. Yes, this is it.

The will to protect. That is the true shield you hold within your heart. Now go.

It's time to shatter this cloying, suffocating illusion. I can think clearly now. So, are you ready to join me in our paradise of happiness?

No, I'm getting out of here and I'm taking everyone with me. [Music] Oh, but you are not brave enough to eat the berry of all pains. You know that by doing so, you will only make everyone suffer.

You're right, Eternal Sugar Cookie. I was nothing but a coward who ran away from my past. Yet every time I chose to return, no matter what awaited me, because I never lost my passion.

Because there were cookies in need of my shield. And now you are willing to doom all those cookies to an eternity of pain and suffering. All for your passion.

No, I will free myself from this fear that I might hurt those I love. I will eat this berry and face all that I once dreaded, all that I once turned away from. For that is the path my heart yearns for.

What? No. No.

No. No. Holly Berry Cookie, you mustn't.

The pain will be unlike anything you felt. I don't want you to suffer. No.

[Music] What? [Music] That's one sturdy shield. [Music] It's all thanks to you.

Do you feel that your heart is made whole again? Yes, I do. My heart is overflowing with passion.

[Music] The shadows of my past will no longer loom over me. That empty heart is now filled with light. >> I will not stand by while you toy with my friends.

>> It can't be. You don't want to be with me. [Music] What's going on?

>> Ow. [Music] >> Holy berry Cookie, you did it. [Music] >> Did you all have a good rest?

[Laughter] Do you have any idea what you just brought upon yourselves? pain. Do shattering pain of reality will engulf you all.

A pain so overwhelming it will obliterate everything and everyone you once held dear until the very last granle of life powder in your dough. You can try to scare me all you want. Nothing will shake me.

I will run away from my fears no longer. Even if pain and sorrow bring me down to my knees, I will rise again and again and march on forward. Why?

Oh, why? Why must you make such a foolish decision? No, I cannot let you do this.

[Music] I will not let you go. >> You will not set foot outside my garden. >> Something is very wrong.

This place is rotting away. >> We said bad. >> Ho ho.

I must have made you very angry. Wild berry cookie. Yes, Holly Berry Cookie.

>> I will need your aid. Only together can we prevail. >> I'm with you always.

>> Good. Let's show them how we do it. Holly Varian style.

>> Eternal sugar cookie. Seems like you couldn't break my shield this time. Why dearest?

Why do you wish to leave my side? What changed? You dreaded the pain once, yet now you willingly invite suffering upon yourself and your allies.

Yes, the world is filled with pain, but passion and romance are just as plentiful. You leave yourself but a malformed sliver of joy, ready to crumble at any moment. >> Oh, eternal sugar cookie, I believe that you are sincere in your wish to make all cookies happy.

No matter how bright the passion is, it cannot burn forever. No matter how great the strength is, we all have our fears. Reality and all its quiet cruelty can make even the bravest of heroes flee.

>> Enough. Come now, you and I both know that happiness cannot exist without pain as its shadow. One day you might realize that it is you who is lying to herself.

And perhaps then we could be two halves of a soul destined to complete one another. Two halves of a soul. Don't leave.

[Music] Don't leave. For if you do, it would mean the happiness I've grown and nurtured was wrong. No other cookie on all of Earthbread understands you like I do.

Please, must I beg you? >> I'm sorry. There are battles I must fight.

[Music] >> So be it. You can let happiness slip by a thousand times because I'll always be there to give it back. You will not leave my domain if you are trapped in jam forever.

[Music] Don't leave. Don't leave. Don't leave.

Don't leave. Don't leave. Don't leave.

Don't leave. Don't leave. This place is crumbling down.

Watch out. The whole place is filling up with jam. Soon the entire garden will be flooded.

Must leave. >> I will make an opening >> this way. Follow me.

[Music] No. [Music] Holly Perry, did you change your mind for me? You must wake up.

I'm going to leave this place. Consider what I said so far. Until next time.

Of course I will. [Music] Oh, pathetic. Look at her trying to fly with those tattered wings.

Can't stand her. Always so meek and weakwilled. But what is this emptiness within my heart?

Was it Was it my fate to silently watch her leave? Holly Berry Cookie. Eternal sugar cookie.

She returned to me, unfearing the flood of jam. Such a kind heart, much too tender to confront the world. [Music] No need for jam.

After all, my sweetest other half is not meant for a life inside a jar. I shall adorn my paradise with splendor so that when my dearest returns, she will be in awe. Yes, eternal sugar cookie.

I will relay your orders to the sugar angels. Unlike the butterfly that chose freedom, my fate is forever bound to this place. This paradise eternal.

Finally, we made it out of that garden. >> No monsters in sight, your majesty. Queen Mother, you are unscathed.

Jungle Berry Cookie, you managed to bring everyone to safety. Cookies of the Holly Berry Kingdom are as different as can be, but in times of crisis, we know how to work together. Haha.

It is all thanks to Queen Bubba. >> Cranberry cookie. The sheet mask made from jelly tears is mine.

I'm cuter, so I deserve it more than you do. >> Excuse me. I am the noblest in all of the Holy Berry Kingdom.

This specialty from Beast is mine by right. I hear the monsters here are formidable. Let me add them.

>> What are you looking at? You high brows never seen a simple cookie before? What a scary place.

I can't wait to return to the Granberry Harbor and my bear jellies. >> Now, these are the cookies I know and love. >> It's her majesty, Holly Berry Cookie.

It's really her. It's Holly Berry Cookie. >> Oh, your majesty.

On behalf of House Cranberry, I thank you for defeating that beast. >> Your majesty. >> You all did so well fighting off Eternal Sugar Cookies powers.

Sometimes we freeze in the face of pain and hurt. And sometimes we run away. But with the passion burning in our hearts, we can always overcome sloth.

You all taught me this lesson. Today's victory isn't just mine. It belongs to all of us.

Let us celebrate and let us remember this day forever more. Strong cookie. Ah, >> tiger lily cookie.

Looks like I'm in your debt >> for you. >> Oh, what's this? Thank you, >> your majesty.

Holly Berry Cookie, please accept this berry. >> Huh? Wait, that flower in your hair.

>> Honey Berry Cookie. >> Oh, sugarfly cookie. We couldn't have escaped without your help.

Where are you headed now that you're free? You are welcome to join us in the Holly Berry Kingdom. >> Thank you for your kind words.

But I too must face the past I once ran away from. You see, I was once a cookie of the fairy kingdom who, entranced by the beauty of sloth, forgot her true purpose. >> You come from the fairy kingdom.

The place where White Lily Cookie woke up. >> Oh, White Lily Cookie is awake. Such happy news.

I used to care for the silver tree. Eons ago, a most honored guest arrived, silent as the wind, to visit Elder Fairy. The sapling of the silver tree was planted after a long conversation with the guest.

I lived as a proud protector of the silver tree, proof of its sacred history and the weight of its duty. But one day, a seed of obsession took root in my heart. A deep yearning for beauty drew me, unknowing, to the garden of delights.

I wish to return to my fellow fairy brothers and sisters and ask for their forgiveness. If the beast cookies have awakened, it means the power of the seal is no more. Perhaps I can be of help back in the fairy kingdom.

H I see. But please don't hesitate to come visit the Holly Berry Kingdom. You are always welcome there.

>> For that, I thank you, >> Holly Berry Cookie. We finished preparations to return home. >> Ah, it won't be an easy journey back.

We might still find more clues about our foes on our way. Wild Berry Cookie. Yes, your majesty.

>> Do you do you feel that the great evil spreading across the cookie world? >> Yes, I can sense it. An unknown presence, writhing beneath the earth, struggling to break free.

>> I wonder what fate awaits my old friends and those beast cookies. [Music] I will not back down. Not anymore.

To protect the cookie world I cherish with all my heart. >> Always with you, Queen Mother. >> Yes.

Now, let us journey back to the Holly Berry Kingdom, a kingdom of passion and romance.