SEASON 2, EPISODE 10

Music is a bit somber. Luna flies towards the outskirts of Crown Peak, and sets down the Tidesinger and Senn. Tidesinger turns and observes Luna and Abbigail as Abbigail dismounts.

TIDESINGER

For a moment I feared the Enderknights would be our enemies. I must thank you for rescuing us. May I know your name sir…?

Abbigail takes her helmet off and holds it at her side. Tidesinger is surprised.

ABBIGAIL

My name is Abbigail, Queen of the End.

TIDESINGER

I am glad we have a common enemy, Queen Abbigail.

They look down at Senn.

ABBIGAIL

Is he alright?

Hubris and Ria arrive.

RIA

Senn?!

Ria hurries over to Senn and helps him lean upright. Hubris walks over to Tidesinger and Abbigail, looking between them and Luna, confused.

HUBRIS

What happened in there?

TIDESINGER

We can discuss that later. Right now we need to get outof the Kingdoms. The Voltaris have allied with the Nether− an invasion is imminent.

Senn blinks his eyes slowly in Ria’s arms, and she smiles.

RIA

We can rally back at Ataraxia. The city was built as a haven for the Ardoni… it should be safe enough.

ABBIGAIL

Perfect, I just sent one of my Enderknights there with Galleous. After I find my other knights we’ll meet you there.

Abbigail mounts back on top Luna and flies off.

Cuts back to Felden, Lucan and Niika are hurrying off and stop to catch their breath.

LUCAN

*catching breath*

NIIKA

*catching breath*

LUCAN

*catching breath* How’re you holding up?

NIIKA

*catching breath* I just need a moment… I’m so confused. Why are we in Felora? Where did the Nether come from?!

LUCAN

You… don’t remember anything?

NIIKA

No… last I recall we were at Fort Zuka.

LUCAN

From what I can tell, the Necromancers used some sort of Wither effect on you. You’ve been under their control for weeks. Now come on, we have to get to safety.

NIIKA

That was the Nether attacking. Where will it be safe?

Lucan looks around. They’re all alone. The jungle night is quiet and peaceful.

LUCAN

How long have you been fighting the Necromancers again?

Niika is a bit confused by the question.

NIIKA

Around two years…

LUCAN

And did you ever feel “safe?”

Lucan turns to Niika, who shakes her head.

LUCAN

The Necromancers were just practice- now the real fight begins.

NIIKA

We can’t hope to beat the Nether with an army at their disposal.

LUCAN

The Nether is gonna spread across all of Ardonia. They won’t be able to defend all of the kingdoms at once. This is our home, we know this land better than they ever will.

NIIKA

You want to start a rebellion… against the Nether?

Lucan stops realizing it was a bad idea.

LUCAN

*sigh* Yeah… yeah I guess it sounds pretty ridiculous-

NIIKA

No… I like it. I just didn’t think you would suggest that.

They look at each other for a moment.

LUCAN

Where do we start?

NIIKA

We can set up camp outside of Felora. I can scout untilwe figure out the situation.

Lucan smiles.

LUCAN

About time I stop doing all the work.

Lucan nudges Niika jokingly. She smiles, but then looks worried and pounces on Lucan.

NIIKA

*quietly* Get down!

They look up as a few Withers fly by overhead.

NIIKA

It’s begun.

They stand back up, watching the Withers flying by overhead.

Music starts rising. Cuts back to Felora, the Nether army kills everyone on the beacon platform. Pythus places a new nether star into the beacon, and it lights back up. They start beaming up and away.

Scene cuts to Oakendale. Everyone is walking around, peacefully. Suddenly the Nether begins beaming onto the platform and spreading out through the city, killing all the guards and taking control.

Shots of Nether portals activating around the world, Voltaris helping, Nether coming through.

Montages to the other capitals, including crown peak, as the Nether takes over city after city using the beacon network. K’arthen is never shown, as they had their beacon disabled due to leaving the unity of kingdoms.

Music slows down a bit as the cities are now mostly taken. The Deathsinger and Pythus approach each other in the middle of Crown Peak. The Deathsinger is standing closer to the throne, which is where Pythus was heading.

PYTHUS

Move aside Ingressus, the throne is mine.

DEATHSINGER

I have delivered on my promise, I only ask that you honor yours.

The Deathsinger steps aside.

PYTHUS

You’re right, both the Nether and Overworld are mine to control… as planned.However…disappointing news has reached my ears that Enderknights have returned, even after you assured me they had “vanished.” I need the Ender realm as well now… then perhaps I can help you with your Prime Songs.

Pythus walks on past. The Deathsinger looks a bit angry that Pythus didn’t seem to be willing to help him further, even though Pythus now rules all of Ardonia like planned.

The Deathsinger turns and walks away.

Cuts to Ataraxia. The Knights of Ardonia are all assembled. Abbigail, Luna, Denny, Saxon, Trevor, Tidesinger, Senn, Ria, Hubris, Grek, Grim, Onyx, Masani. A few random Ardoni and humans stand around the edges.

Galleous stands in front of them.

GALLEOUS

Everything you knew about this world is going to change now. Towns and roads will no longer be safe for travel, our enemies will not falter, and many of our friends will not survive. Today, all of us are Knights of Ardonia as we fight the second Great War.

The camera starts moving along the different characters.

HUBRIS

We’ll need to recruit quickly. Find anyone who has skills we can use- even if it means rescuing them from the hands of the enemy.

VAL

I will fly to the Ardoni clans and rally who I can before the Nether has time to spread north.

ONYX

If we can get the Magnorites of K’arthen on our side, then you’ll see what real strength looks like.

GREK

I’ve been itching for a good fight… I’m ready for some fun.

GRIM

*unknown grunt*

ABBIGAIL

You can count on the Enderknights to be at your side.

MASANI

I need to get to Felora.

They turn towards Masani.

ONYX

Oh right, you can talk. What do you want with Felora, anyway?

Massani looks to one side, but does not answer.

TIDESINGER

We will fight for Felden, Masani, as we will all the kingdoms. After we gather enough forces and organized our resistance, we will liberate Ardonia from the Nether. I… once had an ally who may be able to join us. However, I am not sure whether or not he will answer our call.

They look towards the Tidesinger, unsure of what he means.

GALLEOUS

Ataraxia was founded as a safe haven for Ardoni, but will now become a refuge for all who seek it. I may not be a fighter… or agree with using the Songs, but I will do what I can to help those who fight for Ardonia. Go, Tidesinger… go summon this ally of yours. The Second Great War has finally begun.

Music swells, and a montage begins which sort of summarizes up all the different story arcs. A few of the KoA are traveling with the Tidesinger. Pythus approaches and sits down on the throne in Crown Peak. The Deathsinger, Tygren, and some of his Voltaris overlook the city. At Felora, the Nether army has taken control and Wither skeletons now line the walkways. Lucan and Niika overlook from a nearby treetop. In K’arthen, still safe, the Magnorites are forging weapons and arming themselves up. Borgen walks along and oversees this. The Angel of Death flies along with a few Withers over the cities.

Cuts back to real-time. The KoA are hiking up a mountain. Another dragon is flying around above.

TREVOR

Thunderdome has been following us ever since we left Ataraxia.

SAXON

I don’t trust him one bit after what he and Allister did at Crown Peak.

ABBIGAIL

He won’t attack all of us. Just stick together.

They arrive further up on the mountain and see a Nether doorway.

RIA

What is this place?

TIDESINGER

The first Nether Portal. It has been inactive for centuries. Be vigilant, the enemy may be using it once again.

They continue hiking up, and crest the mountain top.

Thunderdome flies down and lands in front of them. Luna roars at him and the Enderknights draw their swords.

Thunderdome just bows his head and looks down.

SAXON

We should kill him for what he’s done.

DENNY

You can’t kill him- he’s one of us.

TREVOR

He turned against us and attacked a city full of innocent people.

ABBIGAIL

They’re right, Denny.He has to pay for what he’s done… and he knows it.

Abbigail walks forward with her sword still drawn. Thunderdome remains with his head low. It’s suspenseful. Abbigail raises her sword up high and Thunderdome closes his eyes.

DENNY

Wait!

They stop, Thunderdome looks up at Denny.

DENNY

I didn’t ask to be an Enderknight- but here I am. Thunderdome didn’t choose to be raised by Allister- it’s just what happened. We just said we needed everyone and now we’re going to kill one of the only two dragons alive? I’ll take him, and train him as he should have been. 

Denny walks forward a bit, and Thunderdome takes a few steps towards Denny and nuzzles him. Denny pats his head.

The Tidesinger smiles a bit, happy with Denny’s choice.

Thunderdome looks over at Luna, who glares back at him. Thunderdome walks over to Luna, and bows down before her. She continues to frown, and walks off past him.

The Tidesinger sets a beacon down on the highest point.

SENN

Your friend lives up here?

TIDESINGER

Not entirely.

Everyone looks at eachother, confused.

The Tidesinger has created a small altar of Gold Blocks surrounding the beacon. He picks it up and stands in the center, holding it high.

The music swells, and everyone is excited.

The music slowly fades out, nothing has happened.

TIDESINGER

*unhopeful* We will give him time…

Tidesinger sets the beacon down in the center, and walks off.

Cuts to later. Senn and Ria are sitting nearby. They’re still a bit uncomfortable having not had much casual time to catch up.

SENN

Is that the same weapon I made for you?

RIA

Yeah… had it enchanted during a visit to Etherea.

She holds the weapon forward, showing off the enchanted blade.

Ria stops, remembering what happened. Senn gets up and sits down beside her and puts his arm around her. She looks up and smiles.

RIA

I thought I had lost…everyone.

SENN

I’ll always be here for you.

Cut to later that night, everyone’s mostly sleeping. The Tidesinger sits up, staring off into the distance sleeplessly.

Ria raises up a bit and looks towards the beacon. She looks around at everyone relaxing. The dragons are sleeping as well.

She gets up and walks over to the beacon. This wakes Senn up and he looks after her.

SENN

*sleepy* Ria? Where ya’ goin’?

She walks over to the beacon and looks down at it.

The Tidesinger turns to see what she’s doing. Ria holds the beacon up high above her head.

Suddenly lightning strikes it, and Ria drops the beacon as she falls back in pain.

SENN

Ria!

Senn hurries over to Ria and helps her up. Everyone watches the beacon as it is continuously struck by lighting and energy begins rushing up out of it into the sky.

Suddenly they are thrown back as the beacon explodes in a flurry of electricity.

Everyone is staggering back up. The Tidesinger slowly walks towards a shadowy figure remaining in the smoke left over from the destroyed beacon.

Only the silhouette can be seen of the mysterious figure. Suddenly two white glowing eyes open. To be continued in Season 3.