For the Future/Transcript

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Speaker	Dialogue
[Open on the Titan's skull.]
Luz	We gotta stick together!
[The ground starts shaking and the Titan's skull starts to crack. Cut to the moment during the Day of Unity when Luz tries to grab on to King, not letting him go.]
King	[Sadly.] I'm sorry. Not this time.
Luz	[Crying.] No!
King	Luz, I'm so happy I had you as a big sister.
[King inhales, then lets out a sonic scream, pushing Luz, Amity, Willow, Gus, and Hunter through the portal and into the Human Realm. Scene then cuts back to show a view of the portal from the Demon Realm.]
Luz	King!
[The portal door closes, then explodes into pieces. Cut to King looking at the camera tearfully.]
King	Goodbye!
[King is pulled upwards to the Collector, causing him to yell in fright. Up above, the Collector is swirling in the air, surrounded by pieces of The Titan's skull and colorful, ribbon-like light trails.]
The Collector	I'm free, I'm free! [Grabs King and twirls him around. Meteors materialize and fall to the ground.] Oh, this is the good-est I've felt in forever and ever! It's like the whole world is singing!
[The Collector spins around King again, then waves his hand, producing multiple stars. Cut to a POV from somewhere above the location of the Draining Spell. Multiple meteors fall, producing smoke and sparkles where it lands. Cut to people running around, screaming in terror.]
King	Yeah, I wouldn't call that singing…
The Collector	So, tell me about your game "The Owl House". You promised you'll teach me if I stopped the Draining Spell!
King	Well, it's… [Sputters.] like playing pretend. We get roles and go on adventures. But this is too crazy! [Gestures towards below.] We can't play if you are freaking everyone out!
Lilith	[Offscreen.] King!
[The Collector and King look at Lilith, who's using Hooty as a helicopter. They land somewhere below, meteors shooting down around them.]
Lilith	What are you doing up there?
Hooty	[Frantic.] What's happening?
Lilith	[To the Collector, approaching them.] I don't know what you are, but stay away from my nephew!
The Collector	[Retrieving a crescent moon from his sleeve and flinging it towards Lilith, who gasps.] That's my best friend you're talking to! Hands off!
Hooty	Lulu!
[Hooty immediately stops spinning and wraps around Lilith to protect her, and the crescent moon hits him instead. Consequently, Hooty transmogrifies into a Jack-in-the-box like puppet. Lilith sees this and gasps.]
Lilith	Hootsifer!
[Lilith starts falling, but another crescent moon immediately hits her in the forehead, turning her into a puppet. The Collector then lifts up their hand, and both puppet Hooty and Lilith disappear in a puff of smoke.]
King	[Angrily.] You can't hurt people, either!
The Collector	But they're not hurt! [Points to a U-shaped castle above, which is being constructed from the pieces of the Titan's skull. King worriedly looks at the castle, and is pulled close by the Collector.] They are safe and sound in our new house. Now, what part do I get to play?
[The Collector grins at King, who responds in terror. A meteor shoots towards the ground.]
[Cut to Eda kneeling, hugging Raine with her remaining arm. Raine rests their head Eda's knees. Osran, Eberwolf, and Adrian can be seen lying nearby, still unconscious. The meteor lands in front of Eda, producing a large puff of smoke, stars, and sparkles. Soon, Raine wakes up, and they and Eda stare at each other lovingly. Saddened by Eda's missing arm, they touch the stump. their hand to touch it. Both of them notice the Collector, grabbing King's arm, and doing backflips which produce light trails and stars. Raine gives Eda a knowing nod, and Eda smiles and turns into harpy Eda. Being admired by Raine, Eda takes off.]
[Cut to the Collector, surrounded by meteors, looking around themself in amazement. On the ground, Kikimora climbs out of a hole in her Abomatron, and is shocked by a flash in the sky. The flash came from a large star, which disappears and explodes again, spreading a wave of sparkles across the Boiling Isles.
[A scroll appears, explaining what has happened to the Isles using pictures from different Penstagram accounts. The first is from "Horns_Not_Thorns", and shows people trying to run away from the main location, with meteors about to land near them. The caption: "DAY OF UNITY 👎👎👎 #IWANTAREFUND". The second is from Eileen's account, "eyeleeen", and it shows multiple Hexside students looking at strange star-shaped robotic creatures through the window of the school. Skara points at them while looking at the camera. The caption: "WHAT ARE THOSE THINGS???? #WEIRDWEATHER #TIME2PANIC #BYE ✋✋✋" The third is from the account of the spike-headed student, "friendly_neighborhood_pointyhead", and it shows Hexside's faculty fighting off the star-shaped creatures, with the Oracle teacher turning into a puppet after being hit in the forehead by a crescent moon from the star robot. The caption: "OHMYTITAN OH NO NO NONOONO #HEXSIDE #DAYOFUNITY #HELP" Finally, "Daily_Knee_Views" took a picture from the Knee which shows the Collector's castle floating in the distance, the entire Boiling Isles being shrouded in the Collector's waves, and meteors shooting towards the ground. No caption is given.]
[Cut to Harpy Eda flying upwards towards King and the Collector, dodging meteors and rocks along the way. As she gets nearer to them, her beast form suddenly starts to take over, forcing her to land on a piece of rock nearby. She takes out a bottle of elixir, only to find it empty. The Collector then comes over and presses his hand on Eda's bottle.]
The Collector	You look fun! Wanna play?
[The Collector grins at Eda. Upon seeing him up close, Eda's inner Owl Beast immediately takes over her. It screeches and pounces towards the Collector.]
-TITLE CARD-
[Scene cuts to Luz floating in a pool of dark-colored water.]
Luz	Huh?
[Luz opens her eyes, realizing she is in the In Between Realm. She stands up and looks around, then looks up, noticing a figure walking far above her. The figure pants, then stops to catch their breath. The figure then continues walking, notices Luz, and waves at her. Luz raises her hand, with a puzzled look on her face. She is then suddenly pulled downwards into the water. Over at the Demon Realm, Amity successfully pulls Luz out from the portal, causing them both to fall backwards. Cut to Willow, Amity, Camila, and Gus looking at camera with a worried expression on their faces.]
Amity	Luz! [Cut to the quartet and Hunter looking down at Luz, with Amity helping Luz to sit up. The portal disappears behind them.] You were in there for so long, w-we thought you got stuck behind! [Hesitant, brushing the underside of Luz's chin with her hand.] Are you hurt anywhere?
Luz	I'm... I-I'm fine. [Gently moves Amity's hand off her chin.] I saw something or... someone, but it was probably just in my head. [Stands up.] Any sign of him?
Hunter	Oh, c'mon! It's not like a swarm of ghosts will inexplicably appear if you say his name, I think! Anyway, if Belos was here, [The camera zooms out, showing that the sextet are in front of a portal matching the one in Gravesfield. They appear to be where Eda found her portal.] he's long gone now.
Camila	Well, he better stay out of our way. This mama's hungry for vengeance!
[Camila squints in anger, triggering a smile from Gus.]
Gus	Now, that is a fight I'd watch!
[Cut to the sextet walking down a path through the forest. They look around in bewilderment. Willow pokes out from behind a tree.]
Willow	Okay, everyone, coast is clear. [Noticing a patch of red grass nearby, she hums curiously.] Oh, hello, red grass! I've missed you! [Whispers to the grass.] I can't talk for long. We're on a mission to save the Boiling Isles!
[Behind Willow, Gus casts a spell which creates two illusory two red grass fairies.]
Red grass fairies	Willow's back! Hooray!
[The fairies hug Willow, causing her to laugh in excitement. Hunter sees this and smiles, but a chirping sound grabs his attention which reminds him of Flapjack, and he immediately looks above. On a tree branch nearby, a red bird can be seen cleaning its feathers. It then takes out its head and flies away. Cut to Gus looking at Willow playing with the fairies happily, with Amity, Camila, and Luz walking towards them. Hunter becomes irritated and groans.]
Hunter	We don't have time for "red grass" or i-illusions! [Starts striding.] Belos had a head start, so we should keep moving until we find him!
[Gus and Willow watch as Hunter walks away with a dejected look on their faces. Gus uses a spell circle to make his illusions disappear. Willow notices Gus becoming gloomy and tries to cheer him up.]
Willow	Don't worry! I bet we'll all feel better when we punch Belos right through the face, and yes, I mean through the face.
Gus	[Laughs.] Thanks, Willow. You're always looking out for us, aren't ya?
Willow	[Smiles, summoning vines] Well, someone has to! And it looks like my job here is done.
[Willow rides away while standing on top of the vines. Watching this, Camila laughs.]
Camila	Wow! You kids were really holding back in the Human Realm, huh?
Amity	Maybe a little. [She notices a puddle of Abomination goo on the ground. Crying out in delight, she turns it into a pair of gloves, talking to it in a playful drawl.] Hello, you gorgeous slime!
[She unwraps the goo and plays with it, laughing happily in the process. Luz sees this and blushes, with a smile on her face. But soon, she becomes gloomy again, and Camila notices this.]
Camila	Mija, you never told me how pretty this place was! [Gestures around her.] The trees, the sky, qué belleza—
[Camila screams. In front of the sextet, the entire Boiling Isles has turned into a fantasy like world, with oddly shaped trees, stars, sparkles, bright colors, and the Collector's castle floating in the distance. Part of the Titan's skull is also missing. Camila rushes forwards and shields the kids behind her.]
Camila	Kids, stand back! [Squints.] Who knows if that monster is alive or not?
Amity	Actually, the Titan skull is normal. [Cut to another view of the Isles.] Everything else is... wrong.
[Cut to a waterfall with sparkles. Cut to a view of a forest, with 2 shooting stars jumping from the ground, giggling like children, then falling back down.]
Willow	Guys, what's on top of the Skull?
[Scene pans up above The Titan's skull, showing the Collector's castle.]
Luz	I dunno, but maybe we can get some answers in Bonesborough.
[Hunter, Willow, Gus, and Amity start walking down the slope.]
Camila	[To Luz.] Wow! Skulls, bones... I can really see this place helping you with your taxidermy hobby!
Luz	[Placing her hand on Camila's arm.] Mamá, you're pretending to like this place, aren't you? [Smiles weakly.]
Camila	[With faked cheer.] No! I love the fact that you've been living on a giant... carcass! [Smiles awkwardly.]
Luz	It's sweet of you, really, but I haven't changed my mind. [Camila becomes worried.] After we rescue Eda and King, I'm staying in the Human Realm permanently. [Walks away.] It's for the best.
Camila	Wait! Let's talk first!
[Camila sighs, then follows Luz down the slope. Cut to somewhere deep in the forest, where a butterfly lands on a rock, but Belos slams his hand on the creature as he slowly crawls forward. The goo he leaves behind produces black smoke. Belos screeches. Cut to Belos' point of view, which is blurred and shaky. Suddenly, an hallucination of Caleb Wittebane appears in front of him, which stands motionless, glaring at Belos. A bloodstained dagger hovering above his head.]
Belos	[Strained from the effort of keeping himself together.] Don't mock me! I tried to save your soul. It's your fault this all happened!
[Belos screeches, and uses his arms to take two swipes at Caleb. However, the blades phase right through the apparition. Belos pants heavily, with goo dripping down all over his body. His left arm suddenly breaks apart, revealing the bone underneath it. Belos groans and drops to the ground, Caleb still glaring at him.]
Belos	I need a new body!
[Belos climbs past Caleb and deeper into the forest. Camera pans up to show the Collector's castle. Cut to behind a tree in the forest. Luz walks forward, sees something, and gasps, She immediately rushes forward, with Amity and Gus following her from behind. Cut to Luz coming to a stop in front of the Owl House and looks up. The house has grown dilapidated since its raiding by coven scouts, and is now graffitied on the outside. Camila and the kids come up from behind.]
Camila	What is this place?
[Luz walks forward, grabs on the front door's handle, and leans on it, with a pained look on her face. She then turns around.]
Luz	Welcome [Cut to inside the Owl House, as she opens the front door.] to the Owl House!
[Luz looks at the interior with a melancholic look on her face. Camila opens a cupboard, finding a partially eaten apple and a dead rat inside which she's grossed out by. Cut to Hunter pacing back and forth outside, with Clover and Emmeline following him from behind. Willow and Gus look at this from the kitchen window inside as they sit on the ledge.]
Camila	[Holding a dead rat.] So, this is the Owl House I heard so much about?
Willow	Yeah, but don't worry—the food's usually not that spoiled. [Gestures at the rat.]
Camila	[Shocked.] Food? [Chuckles and puts down the dead rat.] I need some advice.
Gus	Well, first you have to pluck out all the dire rat's extra heads. The tiny ones that line the digestive tract might still be bitey, so-
Camila	I- [Exasperated sigh.] No, I need advice about Luz. [Picks up a chair and sits down.] See, she's planning to make a very bad decision for herself. She's so determined to make herself sad, and... [Sigh.] I don't know what to do!
[Willow and Gus, concerned, look at Camila.]
Gus	That reminds me of when I failed my first school project. I thought I deserved to be grounded, so I ran off to live in a cave in the most dramatic way possible! Of course, reliable ol' Willow finds me and says...
Willow	[Clears throat.] "Augustus, it's okay to fail! Look at me! I fail all the time!"
Gus	"Oh, yeah?" I said. "Like when?" Suddenly, there's this big slimy explosion in the distance!
[Willow giggles as Gus speaks.]
Willow	"Like tonight! I forgot to chain up my Abomination homework."
[Gus and Willow laughs while reminiscing about this past incident. Camila smiles nervously.]
Camila	[To herself.] They have to chain up their homework?
Gus	Maybe Luz is going through something like that. My dad didn't care if I failed that project, but... [Tears up.] I didn't wanna fail him! And... [Sniffles.] Oh man, I-I hope he's okay!
Willow	[Hugs Gus.] Don't worry, we'll get him back. I'll make sure of it.
[Camila is about to console the kids when she is suddenly interrupted by Hunter yelling outside.]
Hunter	Stop!
[The trio looks outside. Cut to Hunter yelling at Clover and Emmeline.]
Hunter	Stop following me! Belos could be anywhere by now, and we're just sitting here!
[A twig snaps in the distance. Hunter gasps and looks towards the source of the sound, instinctively preparing to summon his staff. He then realizes that he can no longer do that, and groans in frustration. Then, he starts pacing again. Cut back to Gus, Wilow, and Camila.]
Willow	We should make sure he doesn't pace himself into the Boiling Sea.
Gus	[Wipes his eye.] Good call. Besides, you're probably the only one strong enough to drag him back up.
[Gus walks away, and Willow follows him from behind. Camila stops her.]
Camila	Willow, hold on! How are you feeling?
Willow	[Hiding her stress.] Don't worry about me! You heard what Gus said. I-I'm the reliable one!
Camila	It's okay to be scared, too. It's not good if you try to hold it all in.
Willow	[Her mask briefly slips.] I'm fine, really, and I think you'll be fine, too. You and Luz are a lot alike.
[Willow turns around and walks away. Her expression changes once she's facing away from Camila. Camila then notices a trail of plants emerging from the ground behind Willow as she walks away, and looks up with a concerned look on her face. Cut to the corridor outside Eda's room. Amity and Ghost emerge from around the corner and walks down the corridor. She looks around melancholically, then suddenly, she steps onto something. She looks down and notices that it's a picture frame. She picks it up, smiles at the photo, then walks into Eda's room. The room is filled with balls of Light glyphs floating in the air. Amity and Ghost walk towards Eda's bed/nest. Amity then looks down at it.]
Amity	Hey.
[Luz is lying in the nest holding her Palisman egg. She glances back at Amity.]
Luz	[Exhausted.] Hey.
Amity	Did you think sitting in a nest was gonna help your Palisman hatch?
Luz	Maybe, but nothing's happening.
Amity	Remember what the Bat Queen said: to connect with the Palisman, you need to express your deepest wish.
Luz	[Sits up.] I never asked. How did you connect with your Palisman?
Amity	Well, after being handed the staff, I said, "I wanna be a great witch! Or, uh, I don't know, I wanna be an author, like Mildred Featherwhyle!" But she wouldn't move, until I admitted that I don't know what I'm gonna be when I grow up, but I wanna choose the path myself. And that was enough.
[As Amity speaks, she scratches Ghost's head, much to Ghost's delight. Ghost then rubs her head against Amity's face. Luz looks back at her egg and slides down, looking bummed out.]
Luz	I wanna be a witch, and help my friends, but doing one always seems to mess up the other. Why did this get so complicated?
Amity	[Rubs Luz's head, causing Luz to look up at her.] You just gotta be patient. [Kisses Luz's head. Luz stares at the floor, downcast, perturbing Amity.] And this isn't the only reason you're in here, is it?
[Amity shows Luz a framed photo of Eda, Luz, King, wearing matching sweaters, and Hooty, in the background, transparent, and wearing glasses and a bow tie with a similar palette. Her determination renewed, Luz sits up and looks at the ceiling.]
Luz	I'll find Eda and King no matter how long it takes!
Hunter	[Outside.] It's Eda and King!
[Luz and Amity look towards the source of sound looking surprised, then stare back at each other. Cut to Hunter, Willow, and Gus looking up at the sky. Amity, Luz, and Camila run up to them from behind. A meteor shoots past above their heads.]
Hunter	[Points towards the meteor.] They were on that shooting star!
Camila	How are we supposed to follow them?
Amity	Don't worry!
[Camila turns to look at Amity, who has Ghost on her shoulder. Amity boops Ghost's nose, turning her into her staff. Beside her, Willow and Gus turn their Palismen into staffs too.]
Amity	I'm a safe flier.
[Both Hunter and Luz approach the trio. All five of them ready to take off on staffs.]
Camila	[Shocked.] Flier?
[Cut to the sextet flying across Bonesborough. Hunter rides on Willow's staff, Luz rides on Gus' staff, and Camila rides on Amity's staff. Camila is terrified and keeps her eyes shut, tears flying. The sextet then lands at somewhere in Bonesborough. They get off their staffs and look around.]
Camila	Phew, those things need seatbelts! [Gets off Amity's staff, sighing in relief.] Hello, sweet earth!
[Camila leans on a lamp post and slides down. She suddenly hears growling and looks down, realizing that she's sitting atop some creature. One of the creature's eyes opens, stares at her and blinks. Camila screams in terror and jumps up, ready to fight the creature, but she notices everyone staring at her and immediately hides the bat behind her.]
Camila	I-I mean, [Bows.] hello, good sir!
[The creature becomes happy at Camila's politeness. Cut to a broken swing in the Slayground, then to the six walking around an abandoned, dilapidated Bonesborough.]
Willow	Where are Eda and King?
Gus	Where is anyone?
[The group then arrives at downtown Bonesborough. Hunter peeks behind an abandoned stall.]
Hunter	[Turns around.] Something's coming!
Gus	Witches?
Willow	Demons?
Hunter	No, it-it's... [Squints and turns around.] Sparkles?
[Hunter looks back and hears a sound with a bright, sparkling wave coming towards him. He immediately turns around and runs away. Noticing the wave, the rest of the group gasps, turns around and runs away too. All of them hide in an alley with the waves passing right beside them. Once the wave passes, Luz and Amity peek out, and sees that the town square has now been completely overhauled: Skies with colorful rainbows, new stalls, new statue, and chalk drawings on the floor. Multiple puppets who used to be Bonesborough citizens are also now standing there. Amity notices two puppets who used to be Cat and Amelia standing nearby, and becomes creeped out.]
Willow	Dad?
[Willow notices a puppet who used to be Gilbert standing among the crowd. Puppet Gilbert's eyes flashes yellow, then starts hopping along with the other puppets, whose eyes are also flashing yellow. A jingle plays in the background. Suddenly, the puppets start screaming and running around. Willow runs out and chases after Gilbert.]
Willow	Stop, it's-it's me! Have you seen Papa? Wait!
[Hunter rushes outside and holds Willow back. Suddenly, something crashes through the wall of a building beside them, and Hunter immediately drags Willow away. Once the smoke disperses, Owl Beast Eda can be seen standing there.]
Luz	Eda?
[Owl Beast Eda starts chasing the puppets, causing them to run around and scream. Gilbert is forced into a corner as Owl Beast Eda approaches him. Upon seeing this, Willow gasps, summons her staff and prepares to rescue her dad. Right as Owl Beast Eda is about to attack Gilbert, a bright beam shoots from the sky into the ground behind her.]
The Collector	Stop right there, beast!
[Owl Beast Eda turns around and looks up. Willow's expression changes from being determined to surprised. Cut to Collector and King riding on a star platform from the sky and to the ground. They stare at Owl Beast Eda judgingly.]
The Collector	Fear not, citizens of Bonesborough! [Jumps down from the platform.] I'm here to stop this beast's mad rampage!
King	[Thumbs up.] I believe in you, Collector!
The Collector	Thanks, best friend! [Gives two thumbs up and winks at King. Luz is shocked at the sight of this.] Light glyph, go!
[The Collector waves his right arm and opens up his palm. A bright flash emerges from the palm, blinding Owl Beast Eda as she screeches and drops to the ground. The puppets around start cheering and clapping. Suddenly, Terra emerges from beneath the Owl Beast, revealing that it's a costume, and she's dressed as Eda.]
Terra	[Unenthusiastically.] Oh, hooray, I'm back to normal!
Luz	[Incredulously.] What?
[Both Luz and Amity look at this unbelievably. Terra stands up, straightens her back, and groans.]
Terra	Who's gotta pint of apple blood? Hoot, hoot!
The Collector	[Groans.] Time out, everyone, time out!
[The puppets stop moving and become limp. The Collector approaches Terra frustratedly.]
The Collector	Terra, for the last time, Eda doesn't sound like that! She's got more of a, like, a—a cool aunt vibe, who pretends to be all cold-hearted, but actually cares a lot!
Terra	[Groans in disgust.] You're a real thorn in my side, y'know that? [Points at the Collector.] I've had it with you and your stupid little dog!
[The Collector becomes shocked at how Terra calls King and glances back at him. They then become angry, as Terra groans again.]
Terra	Whatever. All I have to do is play Eda the Owl Lady, and I don't get turned into one of those things, right? Then let's just continue. [As Eda, she squeals.] "I like musicians!" [Pretends to be cute.]
The Collector	[Angered, holding up a crescent on their right palm.] You're not being very nice right now!
Terra	Wait!
[The Collector flings the moon at Terra; it hits her in the forehead and turns her into a puppet. The Collector then turns around and walks away. Luz, Amity, Gus, Camila, Willow, and Hunter look at what just unfolded in front of them with a shocked expression on their faces. Cut to the Collector sitting on the star platform gloomily as he spins around. King approaches them.]
King	Collector, buddy, you gotta stop doing that! [Stops the platform.] Think about what you're doing to these people!
The Collector	You are so bo-ring! [Looks back at King.] I'm just playing pretend!
King	Even playing pretend has consequences. [Sadly.] A cranky old witch taught me that.
The Collector	You mean Eda, right? That's what we need: the real thing! A cranky, know-it-all, mentor figure, no substitutes allowed! Maybe if I ask real nice, I wouldn't have to turn her into a puppet!
King	[Climbs up the platform.] N-no! Her curse is still [Ums.] in effect! [The Collector sadly turns away, hugging their knees. King puts his hand on their shoulder.] But I can check if she's feeling better.
[The Collector is cheered up.]
The Collector	You promise?
King	You can trust me, Collector.
[King offers his pinky finger, and the Collector shakes it back with their pinky finger, making a pinky promise. Cut to Camila approaching Luz from behind.]
Camila	Is that the little King guy you were telling me about? [Luz nods and hums, a smile growing.] ¡Ay, qué lindo! (Translation: Oh, how cute!)
[Camila blushes. Cut back to King and the Collector on the star platform.]
The Collector	[Activating the platform by slamming it.] C'mon, King! Let's go back to the Archive House!
Luz	Wait, no! Not yet!
[Luz runs out and tries to chase after King and the Collector, but they have already took off on the platform. The puppets start disappearing in puff of smokes around Luz and the entire illusion covering the area also fades away.]
Luz	[Upset.] King!
[Camila, Amity, and Gus come out from the alley and stand behind Luz.]
Camila	[To Amity.] O-Okay, okay! The eyeballs in the ground are normal, but the little space cherub is the danger?
[Hunter and Willow run up from behind and approach the quartet.]
Hunter	We should follow them. Belos is probably trying to get back to the Collector.
Gus	I-It looked like they were playing a game!
Luz	[Turns around.] Yeah, with some kind of messed up version of my life! King must have told them about our adventures.
Gus	Do you think everyone who was turned into a puppet gets locked in the Archives?
[Luz climbs up the platform where Belos' statue used to be at and looks up. She sees the star platform carrying King and Collector going back to the Collector's castle floating in the sky.]
Luz	If they do, then that's where we have to go.
Mattholomule	[Offscreen.] You'll never make it!
[Everyone is surprised at the sudden appearance, Luz humming in curiosity. They look up at a building as Mattholomule steps on the ledge. Cut to him, Skara, and Barcus staring down from top of the building.]
Mattholomule	'Cause you guys are lo-sers!
[Mattholomule smirks. There's a flashback to Hexside during the Day of Unity. In the gym, Principal Bump unrolls some mattresses on the floor. 2 children laugh, run towards the mattresses, and one of them throw themselves onto a mattress. The spider teacher kneels down beside them. Principal Bump smiles as he looks at the children, then turns around. Behind him, the teachers stand nearby and have a worried expression on their faces. Some students are resting on the mattresses, while some are sitting on the seats inside the gym. The photo class teacher approaches Bo and offers her a tray filled with hot drinks, and she takes one cup. Cut to Amelia, Boscha, and Cat putting on their grudgby gear. As the scene plays, Skara can be heard narrating, explaining what happened.]
Skara	[Narrating.] Since the Golden Guard—I-I mean Hunter—told us about the Emperor's plan for the Day of Unity, Principal Bump allowed students and teachers to camp out at Hexside.
[Mattholomule holds a makeshift mace.]
Mattholomule	[Narrating.] We thought we could handle whatever the Emperor threw at us.
[Cut to Jerbo pouring food into Barcus' bowl. Barcus holds a spoon in his mouth.]
Mattholomule	[Narrating.] But when the Draining Spell hit...
[The gym is covered in the red glow of the eclipse. Jerbo and Barcus look outside the window as the Draining Spell takes effect. Cut to Skara and some other students, watching in shock. They then look to their left, and see Principal Bump and the teachers fall to the ground, too weak to stand. Cut to Bo and Viney rushing over to help Bump up. Bump rolls up his sleeve, and shows lines forming on his arm, coming right from the Abomination sigil on his wrist. Bo covers her mouth.]
Mattholomule	[Narrating.] We realized things wouldn't be so simple.
[Cut to Skara looking shocked. Behind her, outside, everyone's magic is drained, and the sky remains red. Cut to the spell ending when the moon is shifted by the Collector.]
Mattholomule	[Narrating.] After the adults recovered...
[The tachers and Bump being helped up by students.]
Skara	[Narrating.] That's when the Collector's spies showed up.
[The one-eyed goat student and an Illusion track student look out the window, as one of the star-shaped robotic creatures fly past them, causing them to gasp in shock. Scene changes to show the Collector's spies surrounding Hexside. Boscha, Cat, and Amelia kick open the front door, ready to fight off the spies as they hold flaming grudgby balls in their hands.]
Skara	[Narrating.] The grudgby team snuck out, and tried to hold them back, but...
[Cat, Amelia, and Boscha launch their grudgby balls at one of the spies, but it manages to dodge all of them. It then teleports behind Boscha, and prepares to launch a crescent moon at her. Amelia immediately rushes over and pushes Boscha aside, both falling to the ground. Cat protects the duo by running over and standing in between them and the spy. Consequently, the crescent moon hits her instead. Amelia stands up, and before she can react, another crescent moon hits her in the forehead, causing her to gasp. Amelia and Cat turn into puppets, confusing Boscha, and disappear in a puff of smoke. Boscha looks up and gasps: the spy is preparing to puppetize her as well. Before it can do so, some Abomination goo hits it from behind. Cut to Bump with active spell circles drawn with his hands, and behind him, the school teachers prepare to fight the spies. Cut to Bump and the teachers rushing forward, as Boscha is being helped up and taken away by the spike-headed student and the Construction teacher.]
Mattholomule	[Narrating.] It didn't work.
[A crescent moon hits the Oracle teacher on the forehead. Another crescent moon hits the Detention teacher in the face. A spy then launches another crescent moon at Bump, which hits him in the forehead before he can finish drawing a spell circle, turning him into a puppet. Around Bump, all the other teachers have also been turned into puppets.]
Mattholomule	[Narrating.] Bump and the adults were turned into toys and taken away.
[The teacher puppets disappear in puffs of smokes. The spies then fly up and away from Hexside.]
Mattholomule	[Narrating.] We've been hiding here ever since.
[Back in the present, Mattholomule and Skara lead the way with the sextet following them from behind.]
Mattholomule	And somewhere along the way, I went from being Mattholomule [Everything around him becomes sparkly.] to Man-tholomule!
[Mattholomule puckers his lips and scratches his chin, smudging the ink of his drawn-on facial hair. Cut to Willow, Hunter, Gus, Luz, and Amity with repulsed looks on their faces. Camila snickers. Skara shushes the group and looks up, causing them to look up as well. Above, another one of the Collector's spies fly past them without noticing their existence. Mattholomule then instructs everyone to keep moving forward after he is sure that the coast is clear.]
[The group approaches Hexside. Cut to Skara and Mattholomule approaching the front door. Skara drags a crate aside while Mattholomule removes a piece of board blocking the door. Barcus and the sextet walk up and stairs and approach the door.]
Skara	We did a little redecorating these past few months, so let me welcome you to… [She and Mattholomule push the doors open.] New Hexside!
[The sextet gasps. Cut to a POV from further inside the building. The interior is now rather messy, and the situation is chaotic. A student swings past on a rope and knocks 2 people to the ground. Mary uses an Abomination hand to reach somewhere higher, but a kindergartener hisses at her and shoos her away. 2 students in casts walk past. Skara, Mattholomule, and Barcus lead the sextet into the building.]
Gus	This does not smell great!
[The sextet looks around. A glass breaks. Camila notices something and gasps.]
Mary	Heads up!
[A fireball flies past Luz and barely misses her as she quickly dodges. The fireball lands somewhere behind and explodes. Luz looks back with a nervous expression. The sextet is led into the school cafeteria, which has now been turned into a market. Students can be seen selling food and weapons. A student stoles food from another student and runs away, forcing the student to chase after him. On a table, a student can be seen eating something which does not appear to taste great. At two stalls, a Beast Keeping student is selling T-shirts, and an Oracle student is selling candy.]
Beast-keeping student	T-shirts! Get your T-shirts!
Oracle student	Bootleg candy! Now that your mama's a puppet, it's time to eat that candy!
[Camila and Luz pass by the stall. A small Bard student jumps up and bites on the Oracle student's hand, causing them to yell in fright as they try to shake off the Bard student. Cut to POV from inside a classroom. Braxas and a few other kindergartners have formed a circle, with Barcus standing and the rest sitting. To Braxas' right, a plushie with a star-shaped cutout over its face can be seen. Amity, Gus, and Camila pass by the classroom outside, but Camila stops and looks when she hears Braxas speaking.]
Braxas	I'll save you, father! [He kisses a paper throwing star, then flings it at the plushie; it slices through the plushie's head and lodges into the wall. The other kindergartners get to work destroying the plushie.] Let the blood of your enemies give you strength!
[Upon seeing this, Camila makes a face and walks away. Cut to Mattholomule, Skara, and Barcus standing in front of a statue. Luz and the rest approach them from behind. Mattholomule places his right hand on his chest.]
Mattholomule	This is a statue of Principal Bump, who risked his life for ours.
[Mattholomule, Barcus, and Skara salutes the statue with a sad expression on their faces. Barcus barks.]
Camila	It's so nice to see teachers getting the respect they deserve...
[Camera zooms out to show the statue, which shows Bump all swagged out skateboarding. The words engraved on the pillar says "IN MEMORY OF THE COOLEST PRINCIPAL EVER" "PRINCIPAL BUMP AKA "PRINCY B"".]
Camila	I think.
[The students notice Luz and the gang and start gathering over, whispering among themselves. Luz, Amity, and Camila look up at the students.]
Student 1	Do you see who's back?
Student 2	Look who it is!
Student 3	Oh, my gosh, it's Amity!
[Gus and Willow look up happily too, with Willow waving at the students.]
Student 4	Hey, where've you guys been? Who's tall Luz?
Viney	Willow! [Running up to Willow from behind, she grabs Willow's hands.] I'm so glad you're back! Your orchids have become sentient and have started a war with a roving gang of kindergartners. Please help!
[Eileen approaches Gus with a paper clip in her hand and mumbles something at Gus, asking him something he's rattled by.]
Gus	No, human paper clips are not a good meat substitute! Have people been eating those?
[Eileen glances backwards with a nervous expression, then immediately runs off.]
Emira	Mittens?
Amity	Em!
[Amity hears Emira behind her and immediately turns around. Emira, lacking her concealment stone, hugs Amity and spins her around, both smiling happily.]
Edric	Heya, sis!
[Emira and Amity's eyes shoot open. They look towards Edric. He's in a full body cast, meaning that he can only waddle, and he's dragging Bo, holding a bandage, behind him.]
Edric	Amity!
[The bandage clung onto by Bo rips off, allowing Edric to toddle freely towards Amity.]
Amity	[With each word, the camera zooms in further, and she becomes more shocked.] Oh. My. Titan!
[Edric tries to hug Amity, but falls forward instead, and is stopped by Amity.]
Emira	Ed, you're gonna hurt yourself!
Edric	I don't care! I wanna hug my sister! [Breaks free his arms, screaming from the hurtful exertion, and hugs Amity.] Siblings!
Amity	What happened?
Edric	[Pulled back by a worried Emira.] After you and Dad left the factory, I bravely set off to find you. Then, I was tragically cornered by one of the Collector's spies!
Emira	When he was running away, he fell into an empty well.
Edric	Not empty! [To Amity, serene.] There were rocks at the bottom!
Amity	[With a tearful smile.] C'mere, you weirdos!
[Amity, Edric, and Emira hug each other together, smiling. Cut to a student riding on an Abomination passing through a corridor. The Abomination steps onto the people sleeping in the corridor, but they keep on sleeping.]
Willow	No offense, but this seems a bit...
Camila	Disgusting.
Viney	Yeah, but we're just... following orders.
Luz	From who?
Boscha	[Through the school's PA system, clearing her throat.] Attention! Would Captain Tholomule escort his guests to the Council Chamber? [Getting louder.] And do it now!
Willow	Captain who?
Gus	Wait! [Slowly turning to Matt.] Has Tholomule been your last name this whole time?
[Matt shrugs. Scene changes to show the Collector's castle. Camera then tilts down, showing the forest underneath it. Belos struggles to climb forward, finally stopping in front of a stone wall and draws a glyph combination on it. He then slams on the glyph combo, activating it and unlocks the door. Cut to the interior, which shows piles of skulls, skeletons, and broken Golden Guard masks. Belos keeps on crawling forward, getting increasingly tired and out of breath. Suddenly, he notices the apparitions of Caleb and the past Golden Guards next to him.]
Belos	Oh, shut up!
[Belos keeps on crawling forward, finally arriving at the room where he used to make Grimwalkers.]
Belos	There has to be one left!
[Cut to a hand sticking out from dirt next to Belos. He notices this, immediately screeches, and pounces towards the hand. He swallows up the hand and disappears into the pile of dirt underneath it. A while later, the hand starts twitching. Somewhere above the sky, the Collector and King flies through the clouds on the star shaped platform. The Collector laughs in excitement as he flips the platform 360° while flying. Soon, they approach the castle. Cut to a POV from inside the castle. The Collector and King flies through a curtain and approaches a flight of stairs.]
King	Boy, oh boy, we were gone for a while! [He and the Collector stop in front of the stairs, jump off the platform, which promptly disappears, and walk towards the staircase.] I should probably [Sputters.] go check on the ol' Owl Beast. Maybe get her something to eat?
[The Collector jumps up and floats mid-air, turning himself upside-down.]
The Collector	What do mortals eat, again? Rocks, fire, gravity?
[King looks at the Collector incredulously. Odalia walks down the stairs, smiling ay the duo.]
Odalia	Welcome home, Collector! [King and the Collector approach.] Did you have a pleasant adventure?
The Collector	Mamadalia, we need to feed the Owl Beast. [Lands on the staircase, humming in thought.] How about pizza bagels?
Odalia	[Chuckles.] I told you before, Collector, I could be much more use to you than being a Mamadalia. Maybe we can talk about remaking the Boiling Isles into something bigger and better!
The Collector	[In an angled close-up, glares at Odalia.] Pizza bagels!
[Odalia grunts, then bows at the Collector. The Collector and King then turn and walk up the stairs, as Odalia also turns around and walks away unhappily.]
The Collector	Oh, and one more thing!
[Odalia tenses up and looks back at the Collector with a nervous expression. The Collector snaps their fingers, summoning the puppets from before out of thin air above Odalia. They then fall down to the ground, causing Odalia to yell out in surprise. Odalia, now slightly disheveled, sits up with an unhappy expression on her face.]
The Collector	Drag those back to the collection room, will ya? Kay, thanks, bye!
[Before the Collector finishes his sentence, he floats up together with King, with stars and sparkles surround them. Cut to the Collector's room. It appears to be a room leading to a small planet floating in a galactic nebula. Two beds can be seen atop the planet, which is also floating in the middle of the room. Francois is seen placed on one of the beds. In between the two beds is a nightstand with a lamp on it. The Collector drags King into the room and flies towards the beds.]
The Collector	We've been playing pretend forever, King! It is fun, but, [Lands on the bed.] what if we switch it up? We can play Capture the Flag! Us versus... everyone on the Isles! We can put the losers on the moon!
King	[Nervously.] Wow! That is an idea, but don't you think people would have a tough time breathing?
The Collector	So? They can hold their breaths. [Floats up from his bed, magically folds back his blanket, then floats back down on the bed and covers himself with the blanket.] Hey, King! [Claps, summoning a thick book made of stone slabs. King stares up at its first pages.] Can you read me a story?
King	[Chuckles nervously.] Easy! [Pushes the book, which falls backwards, wraps around the planetoid, and stops before hitting King, flipping open. He walks towards the book and kneels down, preparing to read.] Okay. "Collectors live long—we watch things pass. To preserve, to observe, we must amass. What flies, what swims, be it predator or prey, seal them up so that they never fade."
[King sputters, hesitant to keep reading. Cut to a view of the page. Underneath the paragraph, the next section reads: "But should they meddle in our affairs, we'll clean the planet and scorch the air." But this paragraph has been scratched out by the Collector, and he wrote something underneath it instead.]
The Collector	No, no, don't read the next part! Skip to where I fixed it.
[Cut back to the page, which now shows what the Collector wrote: "But playing is more fun, make friends instead, and the others stink! Boo!" King sputters.]
King	Okay! "But playing is more fun, so I'm gonna make friends instead, the others stink, boo!"
[King looks back up at the Collector, who now has their eyes shut with a peaceful look on their face. King climbs up one of the stone slabs to switch the brightness of the lamp to something softer and darker.]
The Collector	King, can I sleep with Francois?
[The Collector smiles at King as jf trying to convince him. King looks back at Francois, then back at the Collector.]
King	C'mon! You know I've only let one other person hold him!
The Collector	[Sulky.] Right, that human. Can you at least leave him to watch over me? I don't like being alone!
[The Collector looks away sadly. King, pitying the Collector, sighs, then puts Francois on the table next to the Collector. The Collector is finally satisfied and smiles, shutting their eyes. King then floats up towards the exit, and after glancing back at the Collector one more time, phases out through the exit. Back at Hexside, Mattholomule leads Luz and the rest into the gym. A few masked students, the Hexside Guard, stand on both sides. A banner proclaims, "NEW HEXSIDE IS THE FUTURE!", and Boscha sits on a tall chair. To her left is a large creature wearing a St. Epiderm uniform, with its face covered by a cloak. To her right, a short person with a ponytail and glasses. Jerbo is standing in front of her, holding a clipboard and saying something.]
Jerbo	So, if we got a group to organize supplies, we can keep track of perishables, and that way, we won't have to fight over food anymore.
[Boscha hums in thought. The short person climbs up onto an armrest.]
Short person	President, if I may be so bold?
Luz	[Surprised.] President?
Short person	This would take valuable resources away from your guard. You don't want to be collected like the others, do you?
Boscha	Good point, Miki! Next! [Snaps fingers.]
[Jerbo sighs, turns around and walks away. He gasps when he sees Mattholomule and the sextet.]
Jerbo	Oh, my gosh, it's you guys!
Mattholomule	Did she take any of our ideas?
Jerbo	[Dejected.] No. Sorry, I gotta make sure the kindergartners aren't hunting down lockers again. [Mutters and walks away.] It was a blood bath last time. [To Luz, waves.] So glad you're alive!
[Jerbo forces a laugh and walks off, with Luz and the rest staring at him, Gus flashing a peace sign. Mattholomule, sputtering, walks towards Boscha.]
Mattholomule	Boscha, we found- [Miki clears her throat. Mattholomule groans and concedes.] Allow me to introduce Student Body President Boscha and her trusted guards, Miki and Roka.
Boscha	[Playing with a grudgby ball.] Welcome to new Hexside, home to the future of the Isles, and stuff!
Luz	What the heck is going on here?
Amity	Yeah, Hexside doesn't even have a student council! I would know. I kept trying to organize one, but Bump thought I was too "obsessed", and-
Willow	All right, girl, take a breath!
[Willow pats Amity on the back. Amity takes a deep breath, then exhales sharply.]
Gus	And who are you two? [Points at Miki and Roka.]
Miki	My little sister and I were traveling for the Day of Unity, but found ourselves hiding here after the… [Sputters.] incident. Boscha brought us in, so we helped to establish order over Hexside.
Boscha	Now, we are flourishing!
[Cut to the entrance of the gym. Outside at the corridor, Jerbo and Skara scream and run past. Edric tries to escape, but he can only walk slowly as his whole body is in a cast. The kindergartners knocks him to the ground as they run past him to chase after Jerbo and Skara. One of the kindergartners drags Edric away as he screams.]
Edric	Tell my story!
[Back to Luz and Camila, both nervous.]
Luz	[Placing her hand on Camila's arm.] Well, first of all, I'd like to introduce you to my mamá, Camila!
[Camila lifts her arms and smiles.]
Gus	And [Points at Hunter.] honorary Hexolio, Hunter!
[Hunter blushes and glares at Gus. Luz strides forward.]
Luz	Long story short, we're here to help. We're gonna rescue everyone from the Archives, and save the Boiling Isles!
[A moment of awkward silence follows. One of the guards coughs.]
Luz	Not the reaction I was expecting.
Miki	[Walks forward.] As the leader, the safety of Boscha's subjects is paramount, and this is a suicide mission! After the horrors her own grudgby team faced-
Boscha	[Groans, agitated.] Quiet! I don't need to hear that again! But Miki's right. We're staying put.
Luz	But-
Boscha	And that's that!
[Cut to Mattholomule and the sextet outside the gym. The guards slam the doors shut behind them. The sextet turn around to look back at the doors, some looking annoyed, some looking puzzled.]
Luz	What just happened?
Mattholomule	It's been like this ever since Miki and Roka showed up! We want to fix stuff around here, but anytime we suggest something, Miki threatens to throw people into the Detention Pit!
Camila	[Shocked.] The what?
Luz	Maybe there's another way. I don't know how to get into the Archives, but we may be able to get close by teleporting directly into the Titan's skull!
[Gus, Willow, Amity, and Camila gasp. Back at the Collector's castle, King walks down a corridor filled with murals on the wall of both sides. His eyes downcast and he looks to be in low spirits. Suddenly, he notices something, gasps, and immediately runs forward. Cut to Odalia kneeling down doing something.]
Odalia	[Annoyed.] Oh, it's getting tangled!
[Odalia groans and gets up, holding the Hooty puppet in her hands. King calls out to her.]
King	Wait, wait! Can you give me that one?
[Odalia turns, humming curiously. Camera tilts down to show Hooty puppet's face. Cut to King walking down another corridor towards a large cage, carrying puppet Hooty in his arms. Some of the cage's steel bar appears to be bent and broken, and two signs which says "Keep Out!" "Beware of Beast" can be seen placed on the steel bars. In front of the cage, puppets of all Coven Heads except Terra can be seen standing there. To the rightmost of the line-up, Eda can be seen standing there, pretending to be one of the puppets. Suddenly, Eda makes a sound and moves, tongue sticking out.]
King	Eda, c'mon! Not right now!
[Eda straightens up and looks at puppet Raine next to her. Then, she steps over the laser beam on the floor, which triggers an alarm. All the Coven Head puppets turn around to look at her, then rush forward, spell circles drawn, to attack Eda. King panics.]
King	Wait!
[King runs forward and ushers Eda back behind the laser beam. This deactivates the alarm and the puppets, as they all move back to their original position. Cut to King and Eda walking into the cage.]
King	You gotta stop leaving your room! The Collector thinks you're still in Beast mode!
Eda	I know. [The puppet Raine smiles.] I just like visiting Raine.
[Cut to Odalia, dragging some puppets down a corridor. Exhausted by the effort, she stops, groans, and straightens her back. As she bends to grab the ropes, she notices the Coven Head puppets not far away from her, and has an idea. Cut to somewhere inside the cage. Lilith is seen stirring a pot of liquid which is being boiled. She now has short red hair. Cut to Eda lifting up a curtain as she walks into the hideout. King follows her behind, carrying puppet Hooty.]
Eda	Lily, guess who King found!
Lilith	In a moment, Edalyn! [Grabs a cup and scoops up some liquid from the pot, then gives it to Eda.] Drink this. I think I got it right this time.
[Eda gulps down the drink, gagging at its taste. The sporadic feathers on her body retract and disappear.]
Eda	Lily, it's actually impressive how the taste keeps getting worse, but it does work! Keep it up, and you'll put Morton out of business.
King	Great! Now, can you do something about this guy?
[King lifts up the puppetized Hooty by his face. Lilith immediately covers her face and screams in surprise.]
Lilith	Hootsifer! Is he okay? Can he hear me? [Pulls up Hooty, yelling at him.] Hootsifer, can you hear me?
[A tear drips from Lilith's face onto Hooty's eye. Immediately, Hooty starts shaking.]
Hooty	[Muffled, as if coming from an ancient speaker.] Sequestered at a darkness like unto death, the dulcet tones of an angel wakes me! Be it you, Lulu?
Lilith	[Overjoyed, she hugs Hooty.] It be! It be!
Eda	Hooty, you keep finding new and impressive ways to creep me out.
King	[Walking up to Hooty, Lilith, and Eda.] Maybe the Collector can release him, too, like you and Lilith!
Lilith	No! You are already putting yourself at enough risk just for us!
Eda	Ah, Lily's right. If the Collector finds out you are lying, we could all turn into puppets for good. [She feels something below, finding that King is tightly hugging her leg.] What's the matter?
King	I don't know. I just miss Luz.
Eda	[Kneels down.] Oh, I miss her too, kiddo, but she's in the Human Realm now with, y'know, her real family.
King	Don't say it like that! You know you don't mean it!
Lilith	[Turning her head.] What Eda means to say is, we'll find a way to defeat the Collector. [Lifting Hooty and looking at his face.] At least Luz and her friends are safe, and far, far away from this madness.
[Cut to an exterior shot of Hexside. It is now dusk and multiple of the Collector's spies are flying around the school building. Cut to inside the building. Gus peeks out from behind a pillar, and uses an illusion to help him look the other way. Suddenly, a fireball flies past him, and he immediately hides. A few rogue kindergartners run down the corridor holding weapons and shouting.]
Gus	Okay, the coast is clear.
[Gus gives Mattholomule a thumbs up. Mattholomule draws a spell circle on the wall behind him, then slams his hands on it. This activates the spell circle, and the walls split apart, revealing a door behind it. Mattholomule then leads everyone into the Photo class room.]
Mattholomule	This is where me and Jerbo had been trying to come up with plans to make Hexside more livable.
[Willow notices a notice board with several photos pinned on it. She sees a family photo of hers, and immediately tears up, becoming sad. She then shuts her eyes and shakes her head.]
Willow	Keep it in, keep it in! [Opens eyes and looks down.] Oh!
[Willow notices a photo of Hunter holding his staff. He is in his Flyer Derby attire and is grinning at Flapjack. She turns around to look at Hunter, who is still upset and annoyed. She then takes down the photo and smiles at it.]
Gus	Plans to convert the gym into a common space? Schedules for rotating guard shifts? [Gasps.] Is that a dinner menu using veggies from the Plant Homeroom?? Mattholomule, you are actually a decent leader!
Mattholomule	Did you ever have any [Flicks his hair.] doubt in your mind?
Gus	Yes. Many, many doubts.
[Cut to Luz, taking a seat.]
Luz	All right, [To Willow.] time to take a walk down memory lane. [Willow grabs a pair of tweezers.] Once, I saw Philip-I mean, Belos, use a glyph to teleport to the skull, but it may take some digging to find it.
[Hearing Luz's words, Camila becomes worried. Amity glances at Camila.]
Willow	[Placing a hand on Luz's shoulder.] Remember, Luz, no schemes, no plots, no ruses—
Willow and Luz	And definitely no shenanigans!
[Willow and Luz smile. Willow holds up the tweezers.]
Camila	I'm gonna assume those are clean.
[Back at Belos' hideout, the hand sticking out from dirt earlier is still twitching, as the tubes connecting from somewhere into the dirt keeps on flashing blue lights. Suddenly, the hand sinks down, and Belos emerges from the dirt. Based on the shadows on the wall, he should be a grimwalker who looks like Hunter. Belos moans and lifts up his hand, and the skin melts right off.]
Belos	No! [Balls up his fist.] It's not ready!
[Belos quickly runs off on all fours while screeching. Cut to him climbing up the horn of the Titan, approaching the Archives. Eventually, he makes it to the building, and climbs through a window. He sees Odalia ordering puppet Raine to carry the puppets around.]
Odalia	Put that one over there. No, no, no, over there!
[Puppet Raine turns and walks towards the direction Odalia is pointing, carrying puppet Amelia in their arms.]
Odalia	[Sighs frustratedly.] Making a deal with that child was a waste of time! I wish someone would see my potential.
Belos	Oh, yes, I think you'll prove to be quite useful.
[Belos emerges from behind Odalia and towers over her as he speaks. Odalia turns her head around nervously.]
Odalia	[Points at herself.] Me?
Belos	No.
[Belos screeches and launches himself forward, going past a shocked Odalia and towards puppet Raine.]
Belos	You!
[Belos plunges himself into puppet Raine. Soon, he gains control over puppet Raine's body. He makes them lift their head and stare at the camera, their eyes flashing blue, and cackle. Back in the Photo classroom, Luz's memory photos of the Isles have been clipped onto a clothesline with clothespins. Willow clips the newest photo: Luz struggling to fight Grom, who has taken the form of Camila. Camila is subtly concerned by this.]
Willow	I think we found it!
[Worried, Camila turns her head. Willow takes out another photo from Luz's ear: the teleportation glyph drawn by Philip to enter the Skull.]
Luz	Woah, it's so clear! We can use this to get to the Skull!
Hunter	Finally, [Stands up.] we can get moving again!
[Willow stops Hunter in his tracks.]
Willow	Before we go, look what I found.
[Willow offers the photo she found earlier to Hunter. He takes it over and looks at it.]
Gus	We're all gonna miss Flapjack, but we know he loved you the most.
Willow	And we just wanna let you know, we don't care who you're supposed to be, 'cause you are one of us now. Never forget that.
[Hunter looks up from the photo, teary-eyed and sad. Gus and Willow are taken aback.]
Luz	[Donning her hat.] Hunter, are you okay?
Hunter	I don't know.
[Hunter looks back down at the photo. Willow becomes overwhelmed with guilt.]
Willow	Oh, I'm sorry! I... [Retreats backwards.] didn't mean to make things worse! [Vines emerge from the ground and wrap around her feet.] I— [Sputters.] I'll be right back!
[Breaking the vines, Willow leaves the classroom. Gus sighs.]
Gus	I guess this is my fault, too.
Hunter	What? How?
Gus	[Examining a memory photo of Caleb Wittebane's statue in Gravesfield.] I've known you were a Grimwalker since the Day of Unity. I was waiting for you to bring it up yourself, but I-I-I don't know. Maybe if I weren't so afraid, none of us would be hurting right now.
Hunter	Gus, I-I—
Gus	It's okay. You stay here, I'll find Willow.
[Gus rushes out from the classroom.]
Hunter	Wait, Gus!
[Cut to Willow storming down the school hallway, looking angry. Behind her, Hunter calls out to her and Gus.]
Hunter	Willow, Gus, wait up, please!
[Willow walks past Boscha.]
Boscha	Trouble with your team, Captain Half-a-Witch? [Hearing Boscha, Willow stops.] Leading isn't easy, is it? All your time is spent helping the team, keeping people from fighting, planning your next move, and Titan forbid you show any weakness! Everyone else falls apart!
Willow	Not now, Boscha.
Boscha	If you want my advice...
Willow	Advice? From you? [To Boscha's face, growing angry enough for her eyes to start glowing, and vines to emerge around her.] You have been nothing but petty and mean to me since I met you! What, you want me to give up? You want me to admit how stressed I am? What advice could you possibly give me?
[Boscha is shocked at Willow's reaction, but immediately becomes smug again.]
Boscha	Actually, I was gonna advise you to watch your back. [Pulls up a face covering. Willow turns around to look behind her.] You never know when your opponent is gonna strike.
[Cut to Camila, Amity, Luz, and Mattholomule in the Photo classroom.]
Mattholomule	Woof! They're not coming back, are they?
Camila	[Shutting her eyes and hanging her head.] You kids have gone through too much. Even when we rescue your families, there's still so much to fix.
Amity	At least we'll all be together to figure it out. Right, Luz?
[Amity smiles at Luz, who lets her guilt show.]
Luz	Amity, I should tell you something.
[Something barges through the wall, catching everyone by surprise. Miki walks in together with Roka, laughing in triumph.]
Miki	So, the rumors were true. You were trying to stage a coup, little Mattholomule!
Mattholomule	Yeah, we were, 'cause you guys are the worst!
[Miki starts cackling evilly. Luz realizes who she really is, becoming incredulous.]
Luz	No, not you!
[Miki cackles. She removes her wig and glasses, and pulls the cover off Roka, revealing their true identities.]
Kikimora	Long time, no see, human!
Luz	Kikimora!
Camila	[Sniffs.] What's that smell?
Luz	[Sniffs, panicked.] Sleeping nettles!
[Boscha laughs and walks into the room, stopping next to the Abomatron. She's holding a potion bottle with a potion laced with sleeping nettles, which also produced smoke.]
Boscha	Most important rule of Grudgby: always expect the unexpected.
[After inhaling the smoke from the potion, Camila, Amity, Luz, and Mattholomule become dizzy and drop to the ground. The last thing Luz sees before fainting is Kikimora cackling evilly as she puts on a face cover. Back at the Collector's castle, Belos walks down a corridor using puppet Raine's body. A bit of his goo flows out from the eye and rolls down their cheek, and Belos promptly flicks it off. Cut to the Collector's bedroom. Belos opens the door and floats down, standing next to the Collector's bed. He opens Raine's palm and releases some goo from it, intending to harm the Collector. The Collector's eyes suddenly shoots open in alert, and they immediately fling their blanket towards Belos, wrapping him around with it, and immobilizing him.]
The Collector	You're not supposed to move on your own! How did you break your spell?
Belos-Raine	The spell isn't broken.
[Belos parts Raine's hair, flaunting the crescent moon on their forehead.]
Belos-Raine	See? You take such good care of us Coven Heads, Collector, keeping us safe in the Archives. It was the [Sputters.] power of your kindness that brought me to life, so I could tell you-
The Collector	What is it?
Belos-Raine	You're in danger, Collector.
[From the reflection in Raine's glasses, the expression of the Collector changes from angry to puzzled. Back at Hexside, the door to the Detention Pit is opened. Kikimora walks over in her Abomatron, and drops Luz, Amity, Camila, and Mattholomule, all wrapped in a ball of Abomination goo, into the Pit.]
Luz	What gives, Kikimora? Are you working for the Collector?
Kikimora	The days of Kikimora the underling are over. [She gestures at Boscha, who walks over, glaring at the quartet.] I prefer partnership such as ours. We need to establish our rule now, for the well-being of future generations.
Camila	Okay, I'm still catching up. [Mattholomule blows a raspberry at Kikimora.] What's the little red kitten trying to do?
Luz	She's just copying Belos' "scare people into worship" thing because she has no ideas of her own!
Kikimora	[Rubbing her right fist on her left palm.] Oh, I'm going to enjoy this! [Jumps into the pit.] You think I'd just drop you in and walk away? [Aims the Abomatron's cannon at Luz.]
Amity	Boscha, c'mon! [Luz stands up and steps forward, shielding the others.] This is a bit much, even for you!
[Boscha glances to her side, then turns around and walks away, closing the door behind her. Kikimora charges her cannon, then fires at Luz, who deflects the blast with vines from a Plant glyph. She then runs off, and Amity proceeds to attack Kikimora with Abomination goo. Kikimora catches the goo with the Abomatron's hand, then prepares to fire it back. Amity gasps and pushes Camila aside, both falling to the ground. Mattholomule attempts to fight, but the pile of goo easily buries him underneath it. He pops out from the goo, screaming in fear.]
Mattholomule	I don't deserve this!
[Kikimora attempts to pull off the vines wrapping around her cannon, but more vines emerge from above and wraps around her Abomatron. Up above, Luz has activated more Plant glyphs, and is trying to hold on for dear life.]
Camila	[Grabbing a bone in the ground.] I-I-I-I think I remember the ice glyph!
Luz	Mamá, wait!
[Camila draws the ice glyph on the ground, and slams her hand onto it, activating the glyph. A large piece of ice block shoots up and hits the pit door, destroying it. Rocks and rubble start falling all around the Detention Pit. Kikimora shields herself with the Abomatron's arm. Amity wraps herself and Mattholomule in a ball of Abomination goo and rolls away. Luz pounces towards Camila and pushes her backwards before the falling stones hit both of them. One the smoke disperses, Luz sits up.]
Luz	Mamá? Amity?
[Kikimora emerges from a pile of rubble behind Luz.]
Kikimora	Don't think you've won just yet!
Camila	[Offscreen.] Kiki-miki!
[Kikimora looks towards Camila, somewhere above. Camila sputters, grabbing her bat.]
Camila	Bruja toss!
[Camila kisses her bat, then throws it towards Kikimora, hitting her right in the head and knocking her out. Camila then flees with Luz, picking up her bat on the way. In another part of the Detention Pit, Amity and Mattholomule are searching for everyone.]
Amity	[Calling out.] Luz? Camila? Are you okay?
[Boscha suddenly lands in front of the duo, causing them to gasp in shock. Boscha then stands up and stares at them.]
Amity	Let us go, Boscha!
Boscha	Oh, Amity, I already let you go many times! When you stopped hanging out with the group, when you left the grudgby team, when you disappeared for months!
Amity	What are you saying?
Boscha	I'm saying...
[Boscha walks up to Amity and gets really close to her face. Suddenly, she grabs Amity's hand and kneels down; the camera follows her, revealing that Amity is clutching the hem of her dress.]
Boscha	Please come back!
Mattholomule	[Disgusted.] Huh?
Amity	[Disgusted.] Eh?
Boscha	[Moving back.] The others are gone, but we can still be a team! We can rule New Hexside together. It'll be just like the old days, and maybe even better!
[Amity and Mattholomule stare at each other uncertainly. Suddenly, something tumbles above them, making a loud noise and causing the ground to shake.]
Amity	Sorry, we don't have time for this!
[Amity walks away with Mattholomule, leaving Boscha behind. Boscha then proceeds to hug Amity tight, stopping her.]
Boscha	I won't let you leave again!
Amity	Boscha, you're hurting me!
[Suddenly, the duo are surprised by the sound of spell circles being activated. A shoddily made stone statue of Mattholomule, sticking out its tongue, emerges from the ground, forcing them apart.]
Mattholomule	Run!
[Mattholomule slams a spell circle into the ground, creating some smoke, then runs away with Amity. Angered by this, Boscha kicks the head of the statue towards the duo. Mattholomule activates a spell circle, and puts on Abomination gloves to catch the head. He then throws it back at Boscha, but she dodges it. Boscha then throws a bottle of potion at Mattholomule, then summons her staff and runs forward. The potion hits Mattholomule, but he was able to shield it with his Abomination gloves. Boscha then pushes him aside with her staff and grabs Amity by her arms.]
Boscha	Got you now, Blight!
[All of a sudden, a puff of smoke appears. Once it disperses, Boscha realizes that she is actually grabbing Mattholomule, and backs off.]
Boscha	Huh?
Mattholomule	Cool, right? A little illusion trick Augustus taught me.
Boscha	But... [Backs away.] Where's Amity? She didn't leave, did she?
[Behind Boscha, another puff of smoke appears, and she turns around to look at it. Once the smoke disperses, Amity is seen sitting on the shoulder of a large Abomination.]
Amity	I can't be who you want me to be, Boscha, but we can still save your teammates. Would you let us try?
[Boscha starts sweating as she is forced to make a decision. Elsewhere in the Detention Pit, Hunter desperately tries to wake Gus up by grabbing him by the collar.]
Hunter	Hey, Gus! Gus, Gus, are you okay? Can you hear me? Gus, wake up!
[Gus wakes up and squints at Hunter confusedly.]
Gus	Huh? What? [Screams, pushing Hunter aside, and attempting to flee.] Boscha!
Hunter	It's okay, it's okay! It's just me!
Gus	[Crosses his arms, then looks to his right.] What happened? I remember smelling sleeping nettles.
Hunter	Yeah, and I think I saw Kikimora, which is definitely a bad sign. [Points to his left.] That way is all caved in, so-
Gus	[Going the other way.] This way, yeah. I'm ready to kick some New Hexside butt.
[Hunter stares as Gus walks away. He then hugs his hands around his knees and buries his head in his arms as he speaks.]
Hunter	[Quiet.] Oh, Flapjack, everyone's on edge, and I don't know what to say! I wish you were here!
[A vine emerges from the ground and wraps around Hunter's left arm. He notices this and breaks it off, only to be entangled in further vines. Gus cries out in surprise; Hunter stands up and runs towards him, calling his name. Gus is tightly wrapped in vines, hanging upside down, and looking terrified. On the ground, Willow is wrapped in vines, too. She turns to look at Hunter, eyes glowing green.]
Willow	Oh, Hunter! [Willow breaks the vines, then starts to draw a spell circle.] I had a little run-in with Boscha, and got stuck down here. Gus just surprised me.
Hunter	What's going on? [Rushes forward.]
Willow	I've got it all under control!
[Willow tries to free Gus, but more vibes appear and wrap around him tightly. He sputters fearfully.]
Gus	I don't think it's working!
[Gus tries to mutter something, but he's now completely wrapped up in vines, much to Willow's dismay.]
Willow	[Trying in vain to pull away the vines, increasingly agitated.] I can do this, I can do this, I can do this, I can do this, I can do this!
Hunter tries to approach her, but he's wrapped up in vines as well. She notices that he's disappeared, and becomes scared, squeaking, "Hello?" as she's surrounded by vines. Back in the Collector's bedroom, Belos (in Raine's puppet body) and the Collector stares down at each other. Suddenly, the Collector bursts out laughing and does a backflip in the air.]
The Collector	Me? I'm in danger? [Floats onto his bed, laughing. Belos makes Raine follow suit.] Good one!
Belos-Raine	It's true! [Unwrapping a blanket, and handing it back to the Collector.] Someone very close to you is planning their betrayal, right now.
The Collector	You don't mean King, right? I don't know if you've noticed, but he's my best friend.
Belos-Raine	And where is he now?
[The Collector thinks about this, then hesitantly looks at Francois. Cut to Eda and Lilith's hideout, a pair of eyes appear on the wall as the Collector spies on King. Cut to a scroll depicting a Titan attacking a Collector with their sonic scream. Cut to a view of the room; King is starring at the scroll, Eda is sitting next to Lilith, who's hugging Hooty with her left arm.]
Lilith	All right, King. According to these [Sputters.] borrowed books, Titan magic can actually cancel out the Collector's, and that's why his predecessors, well...
King	[Solemnly.] Wiped out all the Titans?
Lilith	The important thing is that there is hope to defeat him—maybe even trap him again.
King	No! We can't do that!
[Back at the Collector's room, after hearing what King just said, the Collector takes off his hood.]
Collector	Hear that? He's looking out for me!
[Belos stares at the Collector.]
Eda	Why not?
King	'Cause it didn't work!
[The Collector immediately pulls down his hood and spies on King again. Cut to King at the hideout.]
King	If we want things to go back to normal, the Collector needs to be stopped for good, and I think I know a more permanent solution.
The Collector	[Takes off their hood; and moves to hug their knees.] That didn't sound very friendly!
Belos-Raine	You know, the human is here too.
The Collector	[Gets angry.] Luz? Why is she back?
Belos-Raine	Obviously, to help King put an end to you [Walks away.] and your little games.
The Collector	No, [Stands up.] no, no, no, you're fibbing, you're definitely fibbing! [Uncertain.] Right?
[Belos makes Raine smirk at the Collector. Cut back to King at the hideout.]
King	The Collector is just a little kid. A scary, powerful one, but also sad and alone. I don't know. This whole time, I was scared of making him mad, but I think I can relate to him. [Eda smiles at King, who walks towards her.] Let me talk to him, immortal being to semi-immortal being. It's worth a try if no more people get hurt, right?
Eda	[Hugs King.] Oh, you're growing up too fast for me, kiddo!
[Eda kisses King's head. Back at somewhere outside, a few of the Collector's spies fly past above. Camera tilts down to show a stone wall. The wall suddenly breaks open, and someone invisible runs out and away from the cave, stepping on grass along the way. Then, a powerful blast shoots out from the hole, and destroys everything around. Cut to Kikimora on her Abomatron, with the cannon just recently fired. She's getting furious as she controls her Abomatron to move forward.]
Kikimora	Come on out, you humans! [Stomps down the blasted path.] You can't hide forever!
[Once Kikimora is far away enough, camera tilts down and shows Luz and Camila cancelling out the Invisibility glyph. They both take deep breaths, and exhales, with Camila dropping her knees onto the ground. Luz screams in frustration.]
Luz	[Throwing away her hat, which lands near Camila.] My whole plan fell apart! I-I messed up again!
Camila	What are you talking about?
Luz	[Sighs.] It doesn't matter.
[Luz starts walking away, but Camila grabs her hand.]
Camila	No, mija, it does matter! [Pulls Luz down.] You don't want to leave the Demon Realm, do you?
Luz	Of course not, but—
Camila	You keep messing up? Messing up is a part of living! You don't think I've ever messed up before? [Scoffs.] Okay, well, once, I scheduled my wisdom tooth surgery the day before my wedding. Oh, then there was that time I got road rage, and didn't realize I was cursing out your new principal. And, you know, I sold energy drinks for a pyramid scheme for three years! [Less cheerfully. She tears up, moving Luz to cry as well.] And, of course, I was convinced we should move to Gravesfield to be closer to that fancy hospital. You know how that ended.
[Luz looks away. Suddenly, she hears Kikimora blasting from somewhere above.]
Camila	And worst of all, I didn't stand up for you when you needed me most! [Sniffles.] I forgot about the Astral Oath!
Luz	[Surprised.] The what?
Camila	[Picking up Luz's hat.] The Astral Oath is a promise made between Captain Avery and his family, to love and protect each other, just as they are, through supernovas and solar winds.
Luz	[Delighted.] Mom, are you a secret nerd?
Camila	[Putting Luz's hat back on her, then caressing her cheek.] I had a hard time growing up; I was afraid you would too. My biggest mistake was trying to protect you, by changing this beautiful Good Witch into something she wasn't.
[Luz is touched enough to cry. Her Palisman egg, inside her waist pouch, starts glowing. She wipes her tears without noticing this.]
Luz	I think I just realized something! [The Palisman egg gradually cracks.] I don't know why it took me so long to figure out. [Camila smiles at Luz.] The only thing I've ever really wanted [The egg glows bright enough to catch Camila's attention.] was to be understood!
[As Luz speaks, she lifts her head, having an epiphany. Beams of purple light emerges from the crack on the Palisman egg, which then explodes, creating a force field so powerful and bright that it shoots up straight into the sky. Kikimora notices the bright purple flash behind her, and turns around to look at it. She then grins evilly.]
[After the blinding flash fades, Luz opens her eyes, sees something and gasps. In front of her, her staff floats in the air, with sparkles and purple mist spiraling around the Palisman. Luz approaches her staff as the staff also floats down to her. She grabs the staff, sending an energy field upwards. Camila then approaches as the duo look at the shrouded mass atop the staff in awe. The cloud stops rotating, and becomes a purple orb. Suddenly, Kikimora bursts through the wall behind them.]
Kikimora	Found you!
[Back at the Detention Pit, Willow is still alone in the dark surrounded by vines. She's nervous.]
Willow	Gus? Hunter?
[Behind Willow, Gus grunts in response, only his hand sticking out as the rest of his body is still wrapped up in vines. Concerned, she turns around.]
Willow	Gus! [Miserably failing to free Gus.] I can do this, I can do this! [Draws a spell circle, but it summons more vines instead, causing her to scream in surprise. Somewhere behind, Hunter, also wrapped up, opens his eyes and stares at Willow.] I can do this, I can do this! [Defeated.] I can't do this!
[Willow drops to her knees, and vines emerge from the ground and surround her. Seeing this, Hunter tears up.]
Willow	can't control my own magic, I can't help my friends! Why have I been trying to be someone different? Boscha's right. I'll always just be Half-a-Witch Willow!
[Hunter starts to glow a bright yellow, and he balls his fists. Screaming, he breaks free from the vines and teleports forward, freeing Willow from the vines.]
Hunter	[Crying.] You didn't make anything worse, you didn't do anything wrong! You guys mean the world to me, and I-I didn't know how to say that yet. Just… please don't call yourself that ever again. [Tender.] You've been holding in a lot, haven't you?
[Willow stares at Hunter with a surprised expression, eyes still glowing green.]
Gus	Willow! [Hunter and Willow, who whimpers, turn to Gus. The glow in Willow's eyes dims slightly.] Reliable people need someone to rely on, too! [Wrapped up again.] Just let it out! We'll be fine!
[Gus gives Willow a thumbs up. With this signal, she begins to sob.]
Willow	I miss my dads!
[The entire ground shakes as Willow bawls. Hunter looks at the vines crashing down all around them with a stupefied expression on his face. One of Gus' illusions then pops up. Hunter turns around to look at it.]
Gus' illusion	Hey! [Points to his left.]
[Hunter grabs Willow's shoulder and teleports to Gus. He then grabs Gus and teleports away before a large rock crashes where Gus was at. He moves upwards in a zig-zag pattern, managing to escape the cave—though he stops in mid-air, not on the ground. The trio falls, screaming, then rolls down a slope, coming to a stop. They pant, with Gus sitting up.]
Gus	[Surprised, looking at Hunter with Willow.] Hunter, how did you do that?
Hunter	[Rubs his eye.] Do what?
Gus	You have magic, dude!
Hunter	The magic of friendship?
Willow	[Pleased.] No, the magic of Flapjack!
[Willow places her hand on Hunter's chest. Hunter chokes up. He suddenly notices a bright purple flash to his right, and immediately teleports away with Gus and Willow. A bright purple force field passes right behind Hunter. The trio looking at where the force field came from, voicing their confusion. Cut to a shot of the purple orb atop Luz's staff. Camera zooms out to show Camila and Luz. Luz is sitting on the ground.]
Luz	Sorry! [Laughs.] I'm still getting the hang of this.
Gus	[Worried.] Luz has a staff!
Willow	Why does that make me nervous?
[Somewhere nearby, Kikimora pushes aside two trees with the Abomatron.]
Kikimora	There you are! I'm done playing hide-and-seek!
[Kikimora aims her cannon at Luz and fires. Willow immediately summons vines from the ground and surfs forward, blocking the attack from Kikimora with the vines. She then draws a spell circle.]
Willow	Yep, that's better!
[Willow commands the trees to fall and crash towards Kikimora's Abomatron. She then uses a vine to grab the Abomatron's left hand, and slaps Kikimora with it. Furiously, Kikimora fires her cannon, but misses. Luz and Hunter gasp.]
Gus	[Drawing spell circles between his hands.] She's fine! This is child's play for us.
[Gus triggers the circles, creating illusions of Willow flying. Kikimora fires at two of them, destroying both.]
Luz	Woah! What did I miss?
[Willow draws a spell circle as she flies on her staff, but some Abomination goo fired by Kikimora hits her, knocking her off her staff. She screams as she starts falling. Hunter immediately teleports upwards and catches Willow with his arms. After landing, Willow blushes as her and Hunter stare at each other.]
Luz	[Angered.] I missed a lot!
Kikimora	[Approaching the quintet, who prepare to fight.] I don't need this wretched school to start my own empire! I'll make my own, and I'll start by taking you apart, piece by piece, brat by brat!
[Two fiery grudgby balls hit Kikimora, and she turns to her left angrily. On a cliff nearby, a group of Hexside students stare down at Kikimora angrily, some holding fiery grudgby balls in their hands. They are holding a banner which says H.A.S., which is short for Human Appreciation Society.]
Mattholomule	Stop right there! Miki, I can't say I'm surprised by this. As for you, Roka...
[The Abomatron points at itself questioningly.]
Mattholomule	I know there's been nothing but [Flicks his hair.] chemistry between us. Be that as it may, [Lifts a fiery grudgby ball.] I-
Boscha	That's a robot, Matt.
[Mattholomule shrugs. The Hexside students then proceed to hurl fiery grudgby balls at Kikimora. Cut to Amity flying towards Luz and the rest.]
Amity	They'll hold her back. [Grabs Luz's hand and runs.] Let's get to the Skull!
[The others immediately run after Luz and Amity.]
Willow	Hey, Boscha, don't think this means I'm finished with you.
[Willow grins at Boscha, who disdainfully lifts up a fiery grudgby ball.]
Boscha	Whatever! I didn't do this for any of you. I just want to do normal things, and look great, [Jumps down the cliff with the other Hexside students, some of them holding fiery grudgby balls.] and play grudgby with my team!
[ Cut to Willow running away as the Hexside students pounces towards Kikimora, pushing her Abomatron to the ground. Cut to Luz suddenly stopping as the others continue running towards the skull, and takes out the photo taken from her head earlier to memorize the teleportation glyph combo. She then keeps the photo and starts drawing the glyph combo on the ground, but before she can finish, the orb glows, and the staff starts flying, much to Luz's delight.]
Luz	I can't tell what you're gonna be, but thank you, little friend!
[Luz continues drawing the glyph combo on the ground while flying on the staff. Upon seeing this, Amity, Gus, and Willow summon their staffs and use it to help with drawing the glyph combo. Soon, the drawing is finished. Cut to the Hexside students trying to hold Kikimora and her Abomatron down. She eventually stands up and throws everyone aside as she speaks.]
Kikimora	This is my empire now! [Stomps forward.] You have to obey me!
[Kikimora fires from her cannon towards Luz and rest. Upon seeing this, Luz immediately slams the glyph, activating it. The glyph combo successfully teleports everyone away to the skull before Kikimora's fireball hits them. Cut to somewhere inside the Skull. Everyone except Luz is shown on screen as they keep their eyes shut tight. Eventually, Camila and Hunter open their eyes and look above in surprise. Part of the Archives can be seen floating above. Cut to a POV from somewhere further to show the sextet on a half-sphere like structure.]
Gus	We—we made it!
Willow	Oh, my gosh! [Screams happily, then leans toward Amity, who laughs.] I can't believe that actually worked!
[Amity and Willow run off. Camila, chuckling, approaches Hunter.]
Camila	[Elbowing Hunter.] Well, you really beamed us up, eh, O'Bailey?
[Hunter and Gus gasp at Camila's reference to "Cosmic Frontier". Cut to Luz, staring in awe at her Palisman, still shrouded in the mist, as Hunter and Gus chant, "Beam us up!"
Luz	Guys? [Cut to the quintet, Gus, Hunter, and Camila laughing happily. Everyone soon notices what's happening to Luz's Palisman, and gasps.] Come meet my Palisman!
[Everyone approaches the staff, excited.]
Camila	What kind of magical creature will it be? A dragon?
Hunter	A bird?
Amity	Oh, an otter!
Willow	A spooky bat?
Gus	A snake?
Luz	You are close. [Luz smiles. Her Palisman flies out of the mist, transforming into a bat, a scorpion, and a dragon, before reverting to its true form–a cross between a cat and a snake, coloured like Luz's hoodie—and descending onto Luz's palm.] She's a snakeshifter! Her name is Stringbean, and she's perfect!
[Stringbean rubs herself on Luz's face as Luz caresses her, then then flies towards Amity, Willow and Gus, much to their delight. Ghost, Clover, and Emmiline follow behind Stringbean as she flies off. Camila runs over to the Palismen, kneeling before them.]
Camila	¡Pero mira que preciosos mis bebés! ¡Ven, ven! (Translation: Oh look at all of mama's precious babies. Come here, come here.)
[The Palismen approach Camila, and she holds Stringbean and Clover close to her cheeks. Hunter smiles as he sees this, but is surprised when someone suddenly grabs his hand. He looks to his right and sees Willow next to him.]
Willow	Thanks for what you said back there! [Smiles at Hunter.] You mean a lot to me, too.
[Hunter immediately blushes. He also starts tearing up and sniffles. Willow also blushes at Hunter. Cut to Willow and Hunter's pinkies, very close together.]
Hunter	[Locking pinkies with Willow.] Cool. Happy to help.
[Stringbean flies back to Luz as Amity also approaches Luz. Stringbean rubs Luz on the face, causing her to grin happily. Noticing Amity in front of her, Luz turns Stringbean into her staff form, and holds Amity's hand.]
Luz	Can't wait to show Eda and King.
Amity	They'll love her, although Hooty might eat her.
Luz	King might, too.
Amity	Eda might, three.
[Luz and Amity stare at each other, then burst into laughter. Cut to a POV from further away. The camera tilts up, showing the Collector sitting on the edge of a cliff staring down at the sextet. Belos stands behind them, making Raine approach.]
Belos-Raine	What did I tell you? [Leans down.] Luz has come to help King get rid of you for good. What will you do, Collector?
[Angered, the Collector begins to rise, their eyes glowing.]
The Collector	I think I wanna play a new game. [Snaps fingers.]
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