Night remains over New Haven, the grim darkness surrounding everything as the only source of light comes from street lights. This time belonged to no one, evil lurks in the shadows. An uncertainty fills the air, praying for the sun to rise and to grace them with a happy morning. Footsteps are heard in the distance with Esdeath appearing, making her way to the center of town. She wears a black cloak, masking her dark hair and hazel eyes with the hint of a sinister smile. Ivy and Ruthie dawdle behind her, maintaining their positions behind Esdeath as she makes her way closer and closer to her objective. The wind skins across Esdeath’s body, not breaking from the cold as she now arrives at a park. Esdeath stands in front of a tree, the same oak tree which Samuel stood under not a day ago. She marvels at the height and grandness of the tree, raising her hand before saying, “Bring it down.” Ivy closes her eyes as Ruthie unveils a chainsaw, letting loose the machine as his chomps its way into the crust of the tree. The tree moans and shrieks in horror as the saw which Ruthie holds slices through it, leaves falling off as the pale moon watches from above. Ruthie cackles in delight and sings, “Chop, chop, timber!” The tree creaks and begins to fall to one side, Ivy opening her eyes with her poison ability having no effect on the tree. The tree falls beside Ruthie who rejoices as the plant slams into the ground, a magnificent sound being heard for a second before silence fills the air again. Esdeath circles around the tree, seeing a hole inside of the trunk as she sticks her hand inside, pulling her hand back out after finding nothing inside. Ruthie watches Esdeath obediently, her new master seemed more menacing than Bobby ever was. Ivy remains neutral, crossing her arms as she waits for Esdeath to finish her business. “The Orb is gone” announces Esdeath, clenching her fists in frustration as she turns to leave the scene. “We will have to do things the hard way” adds Esdeath, grinning at Ivy. Esdeath passes by Ruthie, paying no attention to her as the three of them exit the park, the oak tree remaining collapsed on the ground.
The time reaches closer to morning as across the town, Descendants pour into Tisha’s house. The living room is crowded with clumps of people who wait for Tisha to appear. “I wonder why this was a mandatory meeting,” says Adore, looking at Brittany who stands beside her. “All I know is last time Tisha taught us a lesson, she almost lost her marbles” replies Brittany, thinking back to when Tisha was in such a stressed state. Adore and Brittany turn to look at the front entrance as Wendy walks in, smiling as she makes her way over to the two girls. “Glad you could make it” greets Adore, starting the small talk. “Well, it was mandatory” points out Wendy, making Adore’s face turn red. “Okay, Einstein” snaps Adore, offended by Wendy’s comment as she leaves to talk to someone else. Brittany and Wendy look at each other, “This interrupted her beauty sleep I think” jokes Brittany, shaking her head at Adore. “It’s fine, I’ve done far worse” replies Wendy, bringing Brittany over to the corner of the room. “I’m sorry for what I put you through,” says Wendy, expressing her deepest apologies. “It wasn’t cool what I did” notes Wendy. “But I’m moving past it now.” Brittany gives her a hug, “Shit happens, I'm just glad you’re still here to move on.” The two girls smile at each other and chat as Gabriel and Angel enter Tisha’s house. Gabriel holds Angel’s hands, the girl seemingly nervous around all the new people. “You’re going to make a lot of friends” encourages Gabriel, smiling at Angel.
Mac and Sabrina enter Tisha’s house, Sabrina’s small grin fading away at the sight of Alexis. “How are you two?” asks Alexis, her innocent appearance frustrating Sabrina. Mac grabs Sabrina’s hand, “We’re doing fine.” Alexis smiles back at them, “Well that’s good.” Gabriel walks over and pulls Mac away, introducing him to Angel as Alexis and Sabrina are left alone. “So how’s your day going?” asks Alexis, trying to talk to her. “It’s fine” answers Sabrina, abruptly ending the talk by facing away from Alexis. “Why do you hate me?” mumbles Alexis, looking at Sabrina’s back. “Ugh, why are you so annoying?” moans Sabrina, rolling her eyes. “I’ve never done anything to you!” cries Alexis, her face frowning. “You’re taking away Mac from me!” yells Sabrina, a few other heads in the room turning towards the two of them. Mac returns to Sabrina, “What are you doing?” Sabrina pushes Mac back, “Forget it Mac! I’m sorry that I died and you’d rather spend time teaching Alexis than be with me. It’s a true testament to who you are…” screams Sabrina, the rest of the Descendants watching the scene unfold. “He’s just teaching me! It’s not like we’re having an affair behind your back” replies Alexis, crossing her hands as whispers from other people are heard around the room. “I just came here earlier to ask for ways to help you, and I can’t believe you would do this. This didn’t have to be a public spectacle, but you made it that way” says Mac, disappointed in Sabrina’s actions. “Whatever” replies Sabrina, turning to walk out of Tisha’s house. “I don’t know why she’s like this” explains Mac to Alexis, checking to make sure that she is alright. “It’s not her fault” answers Crimson, walking into the room and stands before Mac. Tilting his head at Crimson, Mac asks, “What do you mean?” Crimson sighs, “When Mia read my book to resurrect people, she didn’t know the effects of bringing someone back from the dead. When someone comes back from the dead, they lose a part of themselves.” Mac looks at the ground in silence. “In this case, Sabrina has lost a part of herself which controlled her envy and jealousy.” Alexis bites her lip, ashamed at fighting with Sabrina. “Can we help her at all?” questions Mac, trying to find a way to aid Sabrina. Crimson shakes her head, “I don’t know.”
“We found her trying to steal some of our supplies” explains Ivy, lifting the bag on her head to reveal Katherine’s face. Esdeath looks at Katherine’s face, Katherine saying nothing to Esdeath. Esdeath stares into her eyes, “You’ve been through a lot I see.” Esdeath stands back up, turning to contemplate. Ruthie watches Ivy and Esdeath from a distance, a part of herself wanting to shoot a bullet in Katherine’s head, but another part of her scared to do so. “Was she able to steal anything before you caught her?” asks Esdeath, facing away from the other. Ivy reveals Ruthie’s gun, “She was able to steal her gun.” Esdeath glances at Ruthie, shaking her head in disappointment. Ruthie shrugs her shoulders, her heart beating faster and faster. “It’s an impressive accomplishment to be able to steal a weapon from one of my associates. Release her” commands Esdeath, turning to look at Katherine. Ivy takes the shackles off Katherine’s hands, stepping back from her in case she attacks. Katherine rubs her wrists as Esdeath approaches her, “You seem to be a lost soul, but I think I can show you the way.” Esdeath points at another body with a bag over their face, Ivy lifting it to reveal Bailey’s face. Esdeath stands beside Katherine as she looks at Bailey, “You’ve joined us at an important time.”
Tisha descends the stairway with Tori and an injured Chandler beside her. The room goes silent as Tisha stands before everyone, Tori and Chandler going to stand in the crowd. Tisha looks around, almost everyone was there. Edward stood alone, outcasted by the other for obvious reasons, Arlene and Carlisle stand beside each other, Arlene’s face looking pale and her eyes red from not long ago discovering her long-lost brother. Kate joins Alexis and Mac who sit next to one another, and finally Jenni and Violet entered last, the two keeping their distance from the rest of the group. Tisha pauses for a moment, inhaling before she speaks, “Not long ago, I stood before you at a funeral to remember the lives we lost. Ever since then, things haven’t felt the same to me. The funeral felt like an illusion to me, something I didn’t want to admit that happened, but it did. We lost Mia and Ariel, and we lost much more. Truths were revealed which I wish had never come to fruition.” Tisha pauses, taking another breath and continues, “We lost something more, we lost our spirit. Before everything, we had regular teachings, and our group was more unified. What happened to us?” Tisha shakes her head, “I-I-can’t” mumbles, Tisha, trying to continue. “I lied to you all” states Crimson, stepping to stand beside Tisha. “I drugged Jenni, that’s how she ended up at the Ferris Institute.” Whispers and gasps break out through the crowd as Crimson continues, “I lost hope in what we could accomplish, I lost hope in myself. I took an easy way out to solve my problems, and I think that’s what we’ve done after the funeral. We looked away from what really matters, we went our own ways and fell even further.” Crimson looks around as everyone watches her, “I’m not asking you to forgive me, I did what I did, but please don’t repeat what I did and leave, we’re stronger together.” As Crimson finishes her speech, the room fills with silence, people looking around as Tisha smiles at Crimson. “United we Stand” giggles Adore, quoting a book she once read. Muffled voices agree with her as rejoice fills the room, people cheering at Tisha and Crimson. The two of them hug, Tisha whispers, “Thank you.” Crimson inches her way a step back from Tisha, regaining her professionalism, “All in a day's work.” The voices of joy and happiness are soon cut off as Tisha glances at Quinton who sits near the back, just entering the room.
Tisha excuses herself, making her way over to Quinton as she motions the two of them to head out to her front porch. The two stand outside in the dusk morning, the sun having yet to reveal itself. “Why didn’t you show up on time?” asks Tisha, looking out at the night sky, the moon slowly descending. “I was busy, but I’m here now.” Tisha nods her head, accepting his answer as they both say nothing for the moment. “Why are we out here?” asks Quinton, looking confused at Tisha. Tisha looks at the floor, turning to face Quinton’s direction, “Crimson told me what you did” admits Tisha, looking at Quinton. “I don’t understand, what did I do?” asks Quinton, biting the inside of his cheek. Tisha moans, “You helped drug, Jenni.” Quinton says nothing, his heart sinking as his face turns pale. Tisha grins, “So you have nothing to say.” Quinton doesn’t answer her. “Of course, no never have anything to fucking say.” Quinton starts to speak, only to be stopped by Tisha, “No, you don’t get to explain yourself, you could have told me before.” Tisha takes a step towards him, “Get the fuck off my property.” Tisha starts to enter her house as Quinton says, “I did it because I love you.” Tisha turns back and laughs, “You love me? If you loved me, you would have told me the truth! I never even asked for Jenni to be drugged…” Quinton grabs Tisha’s arm, “She was dangerous back then…” Tisha rips her arm away from Quinton, “And you’re the dangerous one now.”
Both of them are interrupted by the sound of beast howling echoes in the air. Out of the darkness, Esdeath appears with Ivy and Ruthie who trail closely behind. Katherine reveals herself a few steps away from Esdeath, keeping her distance. Quinton and Tisha stand on the porch as Crimson makes her way outside at the sound of the demons. “Tisha! I’m going to make this short and sweet, give me The Orb.” Tisha looks at Esdeath confusingly, “I don’t have anything that belongs to you, get off my lawn!” Esdeath sighs, “Fine then, I guess we have to do this the hard way.” From inside Tisha’s house, people peer out the window, watching the spectacle unfold. Esdeath winks at Ivy who reveals a tied up Bailey, her eyes filled with tears as Ivy places her hand on Bailey’s head. “If you don’t give us the orb, we will have no choice but to make a demonstration of our power by killing her” threatens Esdeath, showing the hint of a sinister smile. Chandler gasps, limping her way outside of the house to look at her friend. “No” answers Tisha, clenching her fists at Bailey being captured. “Fine then” replies Esdeath, raising her hand as the demons around her begin to charge their way towards Tisha’s house. Crimson holds out her hand, her eyes turning red as fire exits the palm of her hand and makes a straight line through the ground, cutting off the demons from passing through to Tisha’s house. “So annoying” moans Esdeath, raising her hand as water pours out, extinguishing the flames as the demons continue their approach. Crimson steps onto Tisha’s lawn and begins to fire bolts of flames at the demons. Esdeath glares at Ruthie, “What are you doing? Shoot them!” Ruthie looks at Esdeath in fear, pointing her pistol at Tisha as she begins to fire. Tisha closes her eyes, about to be hit by bullets as a force field appears around her. Tisha’s eyes peek open, seeing Angel beside her. Mac and Alexis race out of the house, trying to help protect everyone. Mac’s eyes turn green as giant plants sprout out of the ground, trapping some of the demon’s in the ground. Alexis tries to summon a demon, unable to perfect the spell. Quinton passes by the two of them, shooting bolts of water at the demons. “What are you doing?” asks Tisha, having just told him to leave. “I’m not going to let them kill you” answers Quinton, placing himself in front of Tisha. Bullets ricochet off Angel’s forcefield, flying inside Tisha’s house as Wendy and Adore duck behind furniture. Screams are heard inside the house as people cower on the floor. Brittany stands, holding a hand out to Wendy and Adore, “It’s time to not be scared anymore.” The three girls appear outside the house, Wendy going invisible with her powers to sneak behind the demons and fight them. Adore stands beside Crimson, the two of them combining their fire attacks to make a wave of heat, evaporating the demons. Brittany closes her eyes, entering the mind of Ivy as Ivy closes her eyes, the two poison Descendants trying to destroy the others mind. Bailey remains shackled, unable to move as a muffled scream is heard from her, trying to get people to come over and save her. Gabriel watches Angel who defends Tisha, feeling inspired to help. Gabriel shoots a line of magical energy towards Ruthie who dodges, her mind being overwhelmed from the fighting and becoming recklessly hyper. “You missed me sweetie!” taunts Ruthie, drawing Gabriel in closer. A demon lurks up behind Mac, jumping on his back, only to be thrown off by a demon created by Edward who now helps him. Edward placing himself beside Mac as the two play off each other's attacks.
Carlisle reveals his hunting knife, looking over at his sister Arlene who looks undisturbed by the scene unfolding. “We have to help” explains Carlisle, looking at Arlene to join him. Arlene looks at him, “I don’t know, these people haven’t really helped us at all.” Tisha screams as Angel’s forcefield is broken and a demon pounces on her. Carlisle begins to walk out the door as he says to Arlene, “They helped you find me.” Carlisle throws his knife at the demon, the electricity from the blade entering the demon’s skull as it drops over onto the floor, the dark blood soaking into Tisha’s clothes as she stands with a small injury on her arm. Kate remains with Tori, both of them hiding inside Tisha’s house. “You haven’t learned to control your powers,” says Kate, “It’s better if I hide to protect you.” Tori closes her eyes, hiding behind Kate as the two girls stay in Tisha’s basement. The lights in Tisha’s house flicker as Jenni exits the building, electricity flying everywhere as Violet remains at her side. Jenni screams, releasing a wave of electricity and killing multiple demons. Esdeath watches Jenni, impressed by her power. Chandler limps towards Bailey, trying to help her captured friend as a demon stabs its teeth into her injured leg. Chandler collapses, the demon about to sink its fangs into her neck before a hand appears on the demon’s head, Arlene ripping out the demon’s own fang and stabbing it in the eye. “This is for bringing Carlisle to me,” says Arlene, saving Chandler life. Esdeath yawns, “This is boring me now.” She snaps her finger, Ruthie hearing the snap as Gabriel draws closer. Closing his eyes, Gabriel teleports himself behind Ruthie, ready to attack her from behind. Gabriel opens his eyes, his teleportation spell having worked, only to feel the metal on a weapon against his head. Ruthie smiles, “Checkmate.” A loud bang is heard as Gabriel’s body drops to the floor, his eyes remaining open as the bullet in his head lets blood seep out. Angel screams in horror at the sight, dropping to the floor in devastation. Esdeath snaps her finger again, a group of Demon’s surrounding themselves around Quinton before tackling him to the ground. Quinton fires water bolts at the demons, killing a few before one of the demons get close enough and bites on his arm, ripping the socket of the arm off. Quinton yells in excruciating pain, fainting at the sight of no arm. More demons crown around his unconscious body, feasting on his flesh. Tisha looks away, unable to watch Quinton’s body be ripped apart. As this all happens, Alexis closes her eyes, all of Esdeath’s demon’s stopping their actions as they turn their attention towards Alexis. The demon’s circle around her, bowing at her command as the other watch. “How can she do that…” gasps Edward, himself not even capable of such an act. Mac smiles, “She just needed the practice.” Alexis commands the demons to vanish, the creatures doing so accordingly. Esdeath runs over to Bailey, ripping Ruthie’s gun out of her hand and holding it to Bailey’s head, “I’m done with these games.” She places her finger on the trigger, stopping just second before the killing blow at the sight of a new person. People shriek in disgust and horror as a man crawls towards them, his skin having been peeled off his body and his hair all but gone. Tisha recognizes him as Anthony, rushing over to help the burned man. “S-s-Samuel…” moans Anthony, wailing from his unbearable pain.
As the sun now peaks it’s head out from the horizon, the first few rays of sun hit Samuel’s skin as he stands on top of the Town Hall building, holding The Orb as it turns back on. Samuel holds out his hand, his eyes turning cyan as the wind begins to pick up. Clouds begin to form around the town, his hair now blowing to one side of his body. His picture of John flies out from his pocket, flying away in the wind as he channels his powers. “They deserve this” grunts, Samuel, “Get ready for a storm.” The wind grows in strength as a funnel cloud starts to appear from the storm.
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Next Episode: "Eye of The Storm"
Questions:
Thoughts on The Episode?:
Thoughts on Tisha calling out Quinton?:
Was the meeting at Tisha's house successful?:
Thoughts of the Battle?:
Thoughts on Gabriel/Quinton's deaths?:
Thoughts on the Ending Scene?:
A very dramatic battle and shocking deaths.I saw that Game Of Thrones reference with "if you're resurrected you lose a part of who you are"
Quinton deserved to be called out,but Quinton and Mac were very close friends when the series began,but now they almost never talk to each other
I think they are all going to work together and make people more brave
Very intense
When I read Gabriel's death I was so shocked and then Quinton's death made it even more heartbreaking for me
Samuel you need jesus,and you caused Quinton's death :(
Questions:
Thoughts on The Episode?: Veeery cool episode I AM SHAKING!! Esdeath formed a very nice and strong pack.
Thoughts on Tisha calling out Quinton?: He totally deserved this. He totally got what was coming for him!
Was the meeting at Tisha's house successful?: I dont think so .. they meet and some of them died ..
Thoughts of the Battle?: AMAZING! I was barely breathing while reading it. Everyone tried their best but I am amazed by Ruthie. She was great.
Thoughts on Gabriel/Quinton's deaths?: Ruthie slayed Gabriel in an awesome way. THRILLING! Also Quinton finally died. But who was the one creating the demons. Was it Katherine?
Thoughts on the Ending Scene?: Oh my god Samuel. I still cannot accept him as a villain. He must try harder! Also Esdeath will kill the shit out of him now! He messed with the wrong people. Plus he is alone. "The lone wolf dies but the pack survives."
Very intense episode! I knew this battle would go past this episode this time.
YES! Quinton FINALLY got what he deserves! Don't fuck with love, bitch!
It never really got a chance. It was cut short before it got to do much.
Intense, but I don't think it's over yet.
I didn't like either of them lol
Welp, rip Samuel. Next time, don't be so unorthodox about your motives!
I'm such a queen losing part of myself.
YAS TISHA SLAY ME QUEEN SNATCH QUINTON'S WEAVE. Bald.
Not really considering it wasn't finished and nothing really got covered.
LOVED IT! I have been waiting for another battle since the last one and this one had me shook! Amazing :)
Okay Quinton has been horrible in season 3, but I did not expect him to die! OMG I was so surprised! But I wasn't very angered. Gabriel's death was bound to happen unfortunately. I'm really losing Samuel as a character considering he used to be one of my favourites.
Once again, I'm really losing Samuel. He needs to let go of John and find new values and motives.
Amazing
He deserved it
It was helpful for Brittany Adore Wendy and Gabriel if you don't count the fact that he's dead
exciting, sad and shocking
I'm sad they are both gone but this helps angel get her storyline and Quinton has been here since season 1 omg. wish he could have gave tisha or a friend some last words
shocking, they need to stop Samuel before a fav character dies
Good. Shocking. No. Bound to happen, depressing, in some way for Quinton. Samuel may be my character but I'm loosing him he's not even my fave anymore. He needs to let go of John.
Quinton deserved to be called out,but Quinton and Mac were very close friends when the series began,but now they almost never talk to each other
I think they are all going to work together and make people more brave
Very intense
When I read Gabriel's death I was so shocked and then Quinton's death made it even more heartbreaking for me
Samuel you need jesus,and you caused Quinton's death :(