Chapter 2: The Battle

The Nutcracker invites Maria to take a walk through magical places. He takes her to Gingerbread Ville and Confection Ville, where he is the King. She thanks him for his friendship.

The King of the seven heads appears to Maria and asks for her candy in exchange for leaving the Nutcracker alone. She agrees. The Nutcracker asks Maria for a sword.

Maria is feeling better. Godfather Drosselmeier visits the children. He tells them the story of Princess Pirlipat and the Krakatuk nut. Young Drosselmeier undoes the enchantment of Princess Pirlipat, and Lady Ratilda condemns him to live as a nutcracker. Only the love of a true friend can rescue him.

Fritz toys join the Nutcracker to fight against the Seven-Headed Mouse, who is winning the battle. However, Maria intervenes and falls wounded. The family worries about Maria's health, and they do not believe the Nutcracker and the Mouse King story.

Counselor Drosselmeier visits the Stahlbaum house. He brings gifts to his godchildren Maria and Fritz. There is a toy that catches Maria's attention: a wooden nutcracker. The toy comes to life at night to prepare for battle with the evil Seven-Headed Mouse.

The Nutcracker captures the inner beauty and innocence of a child. It is more than a fairy tale, a stage performance or a musical composition. It is a story that transforms hearts through its message of love, kindness, courage and companionship.