The
dominant Bullies (Lion, Monkey, Owl, and Rabbit) and their helpless Targets
(Skunk,
Unicorn, Duck, and Elephant) cannot resolve their daily problems.
(We Got Issues) Dinosaur, who has been traveling through the galaxies, crash
lands due to a malfunction of the rocket ship. The characters live in an
atmosphere of unending stress because they are bullied every day. (The Land
Between) Dinosaur, a wise and experienced mediator, senses that
these two groups need some guidance. (What’ll You Do?) The Bullies threaten
to blow up the rocket ship unless Dinosaur leaves immediately, which is not
possible because the ship is broken. Skunk, a gender-fluid scientist, resolves
that if he fixes the ship, they can all finally escape from the Bullies. The
Bullies, led by Lion, break into Skunk’s laboratory, trash everything, and lock
Skunk inside. From outside the lab, the Bullies proudly share their malicious
social media posts about Skunk (Copy. Paste. Send.) Dinosaur
intercedes, but the Bullies stalk off, unconvinced. Dinosaur promises to bring
tools to release Skunk. Multi-colored Unicorn is harassed and treated as
invisible. Unicorn is shaken and loses confidence, but Dinosaur gives
reassurance. (I Am For Real)
The
Bullies steal Unicorn’s backpack and run to a nearby pond, where they discover
Duck sitting on a rock, hoping to learn to quack once they escape. Duck, who
struggles to speak correctly, is taunted by Owl. (Beg A Little, Crawl A Little)
Duck has trouble finding the right thing to say. (Longing To Qua..)
The Bullies use Unicorn’s backpack to tie Duck on the rock. Dinosaur and
Unicorn discover Duck, but they can’t swim. They go looking for Elephant, who
is big and can walk in the water to reach Duck.
Elephant,
who feels physically inadequate, is compressing food and drinks for the escape,
but is tormented by Rabbit and the other Bullies. Dinosaur and Unicorn convince
Elephant to help Duck (Time To Stand Up!) and the three of
them successfully rescue Duck.
Unicorn,
noticing Monkey’s bananas sticking out of the backpack, quickly hides them. (Going
Bananas!) Unicorn begins to taunt Monkey, but Dinosaur steps in,
and Monkey realizes how painful it is to be the target of bullying. To the
dismay of Lion and the other Bullies, Monkey tentatively joins the Targets as
they return to the lab to rescue Skunk.
Dinosaur,
Monkey, and the Targets free Skunk. The Targets ask if they can escape with
Dinosaur if Skunk fixes the ship. Dinosaur says they must first resolve
their problems with the Bullies. The Targets are empowered, (I Feel
Strong!) Dinosaur is impressed, and everyone feels optimistic. (Hold Onto
Hope) Freed to do as they like, the Targets consider bullying back,
but decide instead to tell the Bullies how they feel. The Bullies are unmoved.
Monkey has a choice to make and decides to officially join the Targets. (Latitude
To Your Attitude) Duck convinces Owl to help others with academic
problems, rather than slander and snub. Dinosaur and Elephant explain why
Rabbit should stop bullying. (Hop, Rabbit, Hop!) Rabbit is
reluctant at first, but eventually understands and agrees. (Rabbit! Rabbit!)
This
leaves only Lion, who remains unaffected. (Greed) The former Bullies join the
Targets in their attempt to persuade Lion, (Bully No More!) but still, Lion
resists. Skunk tries a different tactic, telling Lion, “Everyone has
problems, but we all have choices and are responsible for what we do.” Lion
agrees to think about changing behavior. (A Perfect World)
Elephant
trips racing to escape and the other Targets stop to help. When they arrive at
the rocket ship, Dinosaur is inside, and the door is locked. Skunk programmed
the door to stay shut to keep the Bullies out. Targets decide not to leave The
Land Between, to stand up for their rights and embrace their new friendships
with the Bullies. (Don’t Bully Me Down!)