The Race for the Realm

"The Race for the Realm" is the thirty-fifth episode of the Disney Channel animated series Elena of Avalor. It premiered on July 14, 2018 and is the tenth episode in the second season.

Plot
Elena, Mateo, Naomi, and Gabe are discussing the riddle to the next piece of the Scepter of Night: In the Valley of Stars, find the Sun that sparkles inside the Moon. During the discussion, Elena flashes back to the moment Shuriki took over Avalor. After being snapped out of it, Elena declares that she must deal with Shuriki. Naomi assures her that they will after they get the pieces of the Scepter of Night first. Migs soon figures out that the next piece of the Scepter of Night is in Vallestrella since Vallestrella means "Valley of the Stars". Before setting out, Mateo points out that they should have the Staff in the Royal Treasury first and Gabe agrees with him. This causes an argument within the group.

Elsewhere, Shuriki's group has also figured out that the second piece of the Scepter of Night is within the Realm of the Jaquins. Victor and Carla insist that Shuriki make them malvagos now, to which she reminds them she can't without a wand. Carla reminds her that Fiero can, only for Fiero to declare the Delgados unready to become Dark Wizards. Fiero also reminds Shuriki that they will need a Jaquin to get inside Vallestrella. Shuriki, due to her hatred for them, is appalled at the thought of riding a Jaquin while Fiero is merely concerned if they will find one willing to take them to Vallestrella. Hearing this, Victor tells the two sorcerers that he knows an outlaw resourceful enough to help them in that regard. The group then sets out to meet him.

Back in Tepet Muul, Elena's group is still arguing about what to do. Elena breaks up the argument by sending Mateo and Gabe back to lock the Staff up in the Royal Treasury and she and Naomi head to Vallestrella. Back with Shuriki's group, they are outside a cave that is the den of the outlaw, who Victor reveals to be Troyo. Suddenly, they spot Mateo and Gabe flying by on Migs and Dulce. Realizing that Elena's group split up, Shuriki orders the Delgados to go after the boys while she and Fiero go after the girls. Victor tells her they will never be able to catch up to the boys much less get the Staff as they are riding Jaquins. Carla replies they'd be able to if they get made into malvagos. Agreeing with her, Shuriki orders Fiero to make Victor and Carla Dark Wizards. When Fiero expresses doubt, Shuriki simply tells him “Do it”. Fiero casts a spell that turns the Delgados in malvagos. Victor tells the sorcerers "You will not regret this." and he and Carla climb on the carriage. Carla casts a spell that causes the carriage to go around in circles. Fiero smacks his forehead with the palm of his hand and groans to Shuriki "I regret this already." before casting a spell that sends the carriage after the boys.

Meanwhile, Elena and Naomi enter Vallestrella on Skylar and Luna respectfully. Naomi is amazed by all the sights while Elena asks Skyler what Sun that sparkles inside the Moon means. Skylar tells her he doesn't know but that he has some friends who might and leads them to them. On the way Elena has another flashback to the day Shuriki took over. Skylar snaps her out of it and introduces her to his friends: The Flaringos. Skylar introduces Elena to their leader: Zuni. Elena explains the situation and the Flaringos agree to help. Back in the Ever Realm, Shuriki and Fiero meet Troyo. Shuriki tells him they need Jaquins so they can get into Vallestrella. Troyo tells her he will help-for a price. Shuriki promises to make him King of the Jungle when she takes over Avalor if he helps her. Troyo agrees and leads her and Fiero to Cruz and his twin sister Vestia. Back in Vallestrella, Elena stress the urgency of stopping Shuriki. The Flaringos tell her that if you keep letting the darkness of the past keep entering your head you will mess up your future.

They arrive at the spot where the Sun sparkles inside the Moon where the find the Mount of the Scepter of Night and a grumpy Butterfrog, who helps hem get the Mount so that they'll leave, They also find Alacazar's final riddle: When you reach the highest of heights, the Jewel of Night will will be in the clasp of your claw. Luna deduces that the Jewel of the Scepter of Night is in the claw of the Jaquin statue on Monter Grande Garra, the tallest mountain in the Realm of the Jaquins. Elena sets off there. Meanwhile, Shuriki and Fiero arrive in Vallestrella and learn from the Flaringos that Elena's group has the second piece of the Scepter of Night and are on their way to the third. Back in the Ever Realm, the Delgados have caught up to Mateo and Gabe. Carla conjures a purple tornado that enables her and Victor to take the Staff from the boys.

Back in Vallestrella, Elena and Naomi have found the Jewel of the Scepter of Night. Suddenly Shuriki and Fiero appear causing Elena to have yet another flashback. The flashback makes Elena give in to her desire for revenge and go after Shuriki, only to overuse her Scepter. Fiero overwhelms Naomi and takes the Jewel. Shuriki appears and takes the Mount from Naomi, who falls off a cliff. Elena and Skylar save her while Shuriki and Fiero escape. Mateo and Gabe appear and reveal what happened to them. Back in the Ever Realm, Shuriki's group has reunited. Shuriki reunites the three pieces and gains the Scepter of Night. Fiero tells her he must teach her how to use it to which she tells him "What are you waiting for?" Meanwhile, Quita Moz appears before Elena's group and tells Elena she can still beat Shuriki if she masters all of the Scepter of Light's powers. Elena then leaves with Quita Moz for Scepter of Light training with him.

Cast

 * Aimee Carrero as Princess Elena
 * Mario Lopez as Cruz
 * Diane Guerrero as Vestia
 * Jane Fonda as Shuriki
 * Héctor Elizondo as Fiero
 * Lou Diamond Phillips as Victor Delgado
 * Rosie Perez as Dulce
 * Cheech Marin as Quita Moz
 * Grant George as Troyo
 * Carlos Alazraqui as Skylar
 * Jorge Diaz as Gabe
 * Rosie Perez as Dulce
 * Yvette Nicole Brown as Luna
 * Chris Parnell as Migs
 * Joseph Haro as Mateo
 * Myrna Velasco as Carla Delgado
 * Jillian Rose Reed as Naomi Turner
 * Mick Wingert as Lomo/Bruce Butterfrog
 * Katherine Von Till as Maya
 * Vargus Mason as Zuni

Song

 * If You Just Keep Moving On

Trivia

 * Victor and Carla become malvagos.
 * Troyo makes his second appearance in this episode.
 * Troyo, Shuriki, Cruz and Vestia join forces.
 * Shuriki gains the Scepter of Night.
 * Moral: If you dwell in the past you will ruin your future.