02x10 - A Fête Worse Than Death

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Previously on Theodosia... Clive's even helping
her with the upcoming school fete. A fete!

I wish I went to a
school like this.

Imagine you're clay spinning
on a potter's wheel.

It only takes the
slightest touch

and your shape can change
into something new.

Why is he even
here? Magic stuff.

What, you mean real
magic? Don't be like that!

Agh! Oh, my hands, they're
burning! It's OK! Just breathe in.

Good.

The Eternal Flame is fading!

The Oasis of Magic
must be theirs!

If someone else is
using Elena's wheel,

they must be based near the
school. A teacher or a pupil?

The Eternal Flame
is a shapeshifter.

It could be
masquerading as anyone.

They could even be one of us!

If the Eternal Flame is here,
speak up or prepare for battle.

You really think this will work?

Well, it took long
enough to prepare.

One touch and the Eternal Flame
will return to their true form.

Really glad you didn't turn into
a massively powerful and ruthless


You and me both.

No ancient mages here, anyway.

Time to get to the oasis -
before the magic burns you up.

Well, there's a reason
the oasis is hidden.

I'm not opening any
pathways for any evil mages.

The Eternal Flame must
be unmasked first.

But they could be
anyone, anywhere.

All the evidence
points to the school.

It's where I was kidnapped,
it's where the clay is from and.

Miss Fremont's wheel.

So, that's where we'll start.

There may be a
slight problem there.

Today is...

COMPERE: Welcome! Welcome to
Maple Sky's annual Fete of Clay.

OK. Top suspects - over-friendly
kids, attentive teachers.

If we do find them, reveal their
true identity, they'll fight back.

Neither of you are in control
of your magic right now.

We almost lost you before.

The clay person said that
the Eternal Flame is waning.

Darius and I, well, we're
getting more powerful every day.

We can do this.

OK. The rest of you
keep on your guard.

Will, you're stationed
on the stage.

Granny, keeping an eye
on Dad, Clive and Elena.

Henry, you're with Maya,
our roving photographer.

Or, we could be on the
lookout for the hideout.

No way! OK, if you see anything
that is even remotely strange,

you come and find me, OK?

And, most importantly of
all, do not walk off alone.

Now, let's go.

Not a lot to
photograph down here.

Spooky, secluded, subterranean

it's got evil lair
written all over it.

If we see anything strange,
we'll find Theo, like she said.

Promise?

Journalist's honour.

Ah!

Bravo! Well done, young man.

Ah, Mother! Are you
looking for something?

Just taking in the place.

Oh, I must say, I
thoroughly approve.

Not like that ghastly
place I sent you.

Yes, it was a bit bracing.

I don't know how you managed it,
Mother - raising me on your own.

Henrietta's been gone a few
weeks, I'm already struggling.

Oh, not from where I'm standing.

Well, that's very kind of you,
but... The proof is in the pudding.

Theo and Henry are remarkable.

You're faring far
better than I ever did.

Now, let's go and find
Clive and his lady friend.

I was hoping for a tour.

It's OK! It's not that heavy.

What's up?

Theo still upset?

Things seemed a bit
tense after the Phoenix.

It's fine. So, is she
coming to the show?

She's with Darius. Oh.

OK.

Ah! Oh, sorry, Miss Merriman.

Ha. Just tripped.

One down. Are you sure
this is a good idea?

I mean, how can we compete
with 3,000 years of experience?

Because there's two of us and
we have surprise on our team.

There's my national champion.

We're all set up for
your fencing demo.

Right, er, but...
See you on the piste.

I am so sorry. I
completely forgot.

I'll make an excuse...
It's OK. I can do this.

It's too dangerous.

We're two against one, remember?

Fine. OK. I'll stay close.

But we have to
keep searching. OK.

I'll be half an hour tops.

Who would you be if
you could shape shift?

I'd be Sam, order five
burgers on the house.

Clay! OK. Time to
report back to Theo.

Oh, it's just a smudge!

Clay's a bit of a red flag.

We were wrong about Elena
being the Eternal Flame.

We need to make sure we're


The answer could be
behind this door.

Aren't you afraid? Of course.

This is how we
stop being afraid.

Agh! Maya? Ow!

Where are you?
I-I can't see you.

It's fine, I just hit my foot.

Stupid floor.

What is it? Nothing.
Why are you being weird?

What if you're not you? How?
I've been here the whole time.

That's exactly what a shapeshifter
would say. Well, I know you're you.

Because only an idiotic,
empty-brained simpleton would stand

here arguing with me when there's
a power-hungry mage on the loose.

You do sound an
awful lot like Maya.

Great. Case closed.

Do you want a candy apple?
Yes, I want the biggest one.

This one? Er... Maybe this one?

No. No, I'm good. No? Which
one would you like? Er...

This one? This
one? No. This one.

This one? Yes.

Does she know how
you feel about her?

Sorry, who?

It's, er... It's complicated.

Tell me about it.

You should speak to her. I did.

Sort of.

So, yeah, I guess
she knows. Excuse me.

Oh!

Elena's organised the whole event,
so she's, er, quite in demand.

She does seem very busy. Perhaps
we should leave her to it.

Well, I'm rather
enjoying her company.

Everything all right,
my dear? Absolutely.

I'm just short one volunteer.
Ah, look no further.

Are you sure? It could
get a little messy.

I'm yours to command.

Well, in that case, follow me.

How very peculiar.

Is smiling something
Clive does, nowadays?

Hmm. Recent addition.

Elena brings out
the best in him.

LAUGHTER

STALLHOLDER: Oh, he
would be perfect.

What are you looking for? Is
there some sort of surprise guest?

Something like that.

Can we go over the
routine? Sorry. Yes.

So, we start with the candle.

Build to our rose, then
into the cabinet you go.

Hmm. Bit of a step
down from the Phoenix.

Thought we'd go a
bit more low-key.

You've given up trying to
impress, then? What do you mean?

Nothing. Ignore me.

Er, tell me more about
this showstopper.

AUDIENCE: Ooh!

The wand is mightier
than the sword, right?

Go on. Do your worst.

Ha! High and dry.

Is that all you've got? Come
on, give us your best shot.

Agh!

Clive!

Yeah, you passed
with flying colours.

We'd better go get
you cleaned up.

Such a good sport.
Clive's a changed man.

Isn't he just?

Er, I'll be right back.

Will you excuse me?

STOMACH RUMBLING Henry,
that's disgusting!

Sorry, I skipped breakfast.

RUMBLING

Look, maybe if we'd
gone to the cake stand.

Oh, I think I might
have a toffee.

What is it? What's wrong?

The pipe's hot.

That's weird.

This wing hasn't
been used in years.

PIPES RATTLE

I know that
definitely wasn't you.

We should go back, talk to Theo.

And tell her what - that the
school heating system's rubbish

and a bit noisy? Well,
what would you suggest?

We finish what we started
- follow this pipe.

He seems barely recognisable.

All doe-eyed and smitten.

He's got shapeshifter
written all over him.

Ah, Theo, darling.
Do you want a go?

Oh, not yet. Thanks, Dad.

You hardly touched him.

Give that to me.

Oh! What did you do
that for, you...?

Oh-oh! It really is you.

Such a complete transformation.

Oh, isn't it glorious?!

Well, not really, no.
You made me miss my shot.

Oh. And this young lady has got
her heart set on that bear there.

Oh, er, well, if
you'll allow me.

Oh, Mother, please...

Ahem.

Oh!

You'll find the odds of
hitting the target increase

when you aim at it. Ha-ha.

Theo, is all well?

Yeah. Yes, Granny.

You just... gave me an idea.

Ha! Any time.

Oh! Thank you. Aren't
you both adorable?

Where's Maya with her camera?

Oh. Do you know, I, ha,

I haven't seen her or
Henry since we got here.

Holed up at the cake
stall, no doubt.

Oh, um...

Stay where you are.
I'll be right back.

A boiler room. Imagine if we brought
Theo down here just to show her

a couple of pipes and a...

I...

I... wasn't expecting this.

I couldn't even imagine.

Clay people! They're alive!

It's all right. It's
a trick of the light.

Look.

OK, it's definitely
time to get Theo.

We can't turn back now. I knew
you were going to say that.

Pssst!

QUIETLY: Come on!

AUDIENCE MEMBER: Oh!

You got me. Well
played. Good match.

Has something happened? I've
come up with a new plan.

Hey there. Will.

I, er, thought you
were with Josie.

We're not performing for
a bit and I saw Theo.

What's the latest? Well,
apparently there's a new plan.

OK. The odds of hitting a target
increase when you aim at it,

right? Right. So?

So, I need to make
myself more of a target.

You know, draw the
Eternal Flame to me.

Sounds way too
dangerous. Yeah, I agree.

Well, there are
too many variables.

That's the only
chance we've got.

In that case, I
may have an idea.

This must be where they make
the clay people. Or try to.

Maybe Theo was right about the
Eternal Flame's power waning.

I've seen worse in
penny dreadfuls.

Wait. This panel...

It's hollow.

Seems like someone's
got something to hide.

OK, ready when you are.

Ah! Roses.

Love them.

In fact, one bouquet just

isn't enough.

AUDIENCE: Ooh!

Told you we could
draw up a crowd.

Can you believe this?

You all need to stop...

He says he wants it low-key.

And smell the roses. Then
he drops me and does this!

AUDIENCE: Oh! CHEERING.

Seriously?

That's amazing!
How did he do that?

Let's ramp it up. Show the Eternal
Flame we've got real magic.

Ladies and gentlemen,
the piece de resistance.

Darius!

Right. Where were we?

This is a magic penny.

Now you see it

now you don't.

I think you forgot

this!

Ah, my trusty assistant!

What would I do without her?

Um, chisel.

Er, hammer.

What can you see?

It looks like

some sort of scroll.

Argh! Help me!

Let go! Agh!

DARIUS GROANS

Close your eyes.
Take a deep breath.

In. Let it out.

Let go of everything you're
thinking and feeling.

Just push it all away.

HE GROANS Right, that's it.

We're going to the Oasis.
No, we can't. It's too risky.

Theo? Are you all right?

I'll be fine.

Has either of you
seen Henry or Maya?

No. Why?

It's nothing. Leave it with me.

Henry and Maya will stick to the
plan, won't they? I doubt it.

We've got to focus on you, OK? If
you can't control the magic, then...

I can, but

being around you, well...

You know how I feel.

Look, I'll be all right
in a minute, but...

I saw someone. A girl.

She was wearing a red ribbon.

Argh!

Her... her eyes were bright
- like they were burning.

She was heading for the maypole.

OK.

I've got this.

Oh! Let go of him!

Let go of him!

Give me the scroll!

What are you going
to do? Save you!

Get off!

I'm trying to put it back!

Where did she go?

Josie!

Josie! Oh.

I hope I can bring her back.

Good assistants
are hard to find.

One, two, three.

Oh! APPLAUSE.

What in carnation?!

Thank you!

Thanks for your support.

Will, I need to talk to you.

Can't it wait?

I'll clean up then, shall
I? Great! Thanks, Josie.

I was being sarcastic.

We need to get out of here! Now!

We need that scroll. We
only just put it back!

All that protection,
it's got to be important.

Let's just skip the part
where you try to resist.

You know you'll agree
with me eventually.

Maybe if we make a hook
or a clamp or something.

LOUD FOOTSTEPS

Sh!

Footsteps! Someone's coming!

OK, so, a girl
with a red ribbon?

There.

Oh, no, There are two of them!

SHE SIGHS OK.

Um, sorry we're
late. Yes, yes, go.

Seriously? We have to get
Darius to the Oasis, OK?

Just... MUSIC STARTS UP.

It's not her.

It must be the other one.
I think I can reach her.

But how bad is Darius? He's
so much worse than I am.

OK. Let's go.

Wait, no. Why are we turning?

Theo!

Henry! Maya! Are you down here?

It's just Granny. It's OK, Maya.

What a frightful place!

Any idea who the
shapeshifter is now, then?

Not a clue. Hmm.

I'll get her this time.

There she is. Will,
toss me the amulet!

Neither of them reacted.
What's going on?

Out! Now. Come along now.

It's not safe. Oh, but
we... No. No time for buts.

You didn't find anything
useful, did you?

Actually... No. Nothing
to report, unfortunately.

SHE GASPS Oh!

Granny! What are you doing?

Granny! Granny! Get
away from that door.

Aah!

Granny, can you hear me?

Ha! My power's waning, is it?

KNOCKING CONTINUES

Granny!

Granny, are you OK?

Granny!

Ah! OK, maybe with a run-up.

Is it... just me, or...? No.

Hey!

Help! Someone let us out!
Help, somebody, please! Help!

Hey! Open the
door! Help! Granny!

Someone please open
the door! Help us!

Agh!

You?