08x273 - Treasure

[bunniefuu]

[gasps]

This is bad.

Blast 'em!

[MAVIS]

Focus my feelings.

[MAVIS] That's the part

that I've already mastered.

[MAVIS]

I just need to go deeper.

[screams]

Yeah!

[chuckles]

This is awesome!

My whole body's pulsing

with magic power!

Mine, too! I think

we're finally ready.

[PRECHT]

Now we can fight.

So what do you all think?

I'm the black wizard Mavis!

You like my new look?

[MAVIS] Now that the

stranger in the woods

had taught us

how to use magic,

we needed to train hard

and focus on honing our

new-found skills as wizards

so we could hold our

own against Blue Skull.

As we began to

master our abilities,

our confidence grew ten-fold.

It was then we realized

this wasn't any old magic.

This was our magic.

[YURI] Say what? Now you

wanna liberate Magnolia?

Yes.

What's happening to the people

there breaks my heart.

I can't watch them

suffer anymore.

Don't be ridiculous!

The only reason we're here

is to snatch the Tenrou Orb

from Blue Skull and that's it!

We're just hunting for treasure!

Just because we learned magic

doesn't make us superheroes!

Don't forget.

Our ultimate objective

in learning magic

was to utilize it in battle.

Now is the time. There's

nothing holding us back.

Look, I know that wizard

had some really nice things

to say about your skills,

but you can't let

that go to your head!

Think about the numbers, man!

Four brand new wizards

are really gonna take down

a guild with hundreds of 'em?

It'll never happen. It's insane.

It sounds to me like

you're too afraid

of gettin' your

butt kicked again.

I'm not afraid.

I'm just being logical!

Listen, man.

We've seen a bunch of cities

that were just as bad this one,

but we always had reasons

why we couldn't help.

Now that we have this kinda

power, we're all out of excuses.

It's time to act.

[MAVIS]

Okay.

I've come up with

our plan of action.

Anybody here?

We've come back.

It's you. Hey, Mommy!

Sorry that we're

running a little late.

Did you find their base?

We did, without

anybody spotting us.

Why are you here?

Oh, I wasn't expecting you.

I thought you left the

city after our talk.

We need to ask a favor of you.

Do you think you can get a

small group of people together?

Even just two or three

would be fine.

The most important thing

is they have to be loud.

[MAKO]

I don't understand.

Just gather a few people.

I promise, I'll explain

everything to you later.

We're going to change things

for the better in this city.

But we can't do it

without a little help.

I appreciate it, but I'm

afraid that's impossible.

[MAVIS] Don't say that!

Nothing is impossible!

What happened here

is a real tragedy.

The people can't go on

living like this any longer.

It's time to fight back.

We're more than willing

to lead the way

and fight on the front line.

But we're gonna need the people

of Magnolia to back us up.

Please help us.

Let's take back this city!

I know someone.

What about the blacksmith?

He's always angry

and super loud!

He sounds like the

perfect guy to me.

[MAVIS] Me too. Do you know

where we can find him?

Whaddaya want?!

Can't ya see I'm busy?!

Come on! Out with it!

Tell me! Who are these people?!

This guy's a piece o' work.

He sure is loud.

You're perfect for us!

Whaddaya talkin'

about?! Huh?! Hm?

Hey, mister.

They came here to save our

city from the bad guys.

What?!

Are you crazy?!

Who are you, really?

I know how it sounds,

but just hear them out.

Little Miko told us that

you're always angry.

Well, she's %

right about that!

I'm angry at Blue Skull.

I'm angry about what

happened to the city.

And most of all

I'm angry at myself!

I believe you.

But would you be willing

to truly direct your

anger at Blue Skull?

Whaddaya mean? Would I?

You got some kinda

wild idea in mind?

I don't know, but things

sure could get wild.

If you wanted them to.

I dunno what you're

gettin' at here,

but you can count me in, missy!

Listen up! I ain't takin'

this garbage anymore!

[KERSEY] So I'm gonna go up

to those Blue Skull jerks

and give them a

piece of my mind!

Who's with me?

You can count me in, buddy!

Yeah, me too!

I'm so sick of this crap!

Let's go up there and

do somethin' about it!

All right! Anyone else?

I'll go with ya!

I'm with you, too!

[PRECHT] That Mavis is

really something else.

Before, everyone here was

too scared to even speak up,

but look what happens

when she gets involved.

[KERSEY]

Let's go!

[CROWD]

Yeah!

[KERSEY]

All right, folks!

We're goin' up to Blue Skull

and tellin' 'em to shove it!

There's strength in numbers,

so the more the merrier!

Magnolia is our city!

Are we just gonna sit around

and take this crap? Hell no!

So come with us!

We're takin' this city back!

Let's kick those

thugs outta here!

[YURI] I think it's safe

to say that angry mob

is gonna keep the guild's

wizards busy for a little while.

[PRECHT] Yes. Giving us

our chance to strike.

[MAN A] Hey, Blue Skull!

We're goin' hungry out here!

[WOMAN A] Please!

My children are starving!

Give us some food!

[MAN B] How can you do

this to us? We need help!

Open up those doors,

ya damn cowards!

Thank you for doing this.

I kept saying that we

should do something

to help the people of this city,

but even so, you're the only

one who'd listen to me.

Well, I was thinking the

exact same thing actually.

These people are hurting.

The life was getting

choked out of this city.

Blue Skull put us through

hell on Tenrou Island,

but what's happening

here might be worse.

They're all living in fear, and

made to suffer on a daily basis.

We've no choice but

to step in and fight

before they lose every

last shred of hope.

We barely made it in time.

[MAVIS]

Speaking of time...

This is Master Geoffrey's

favorite hunting ground.

The mountains north of the city.

Apparently he goes

there fairly often.

I get ya. We're gonna launch

a sneak att*ck on him.

Not exactly.

[BOYS]

Huh?

[chuckles]

[MAVIS]

There's no way we could b*at him

in a head-to-head battle.

What a beaut'! Nice sh**t'!

[MAVIS]

We may have grown stronger,

and we can use a

few fighting spells,

but he is the master

of a large wizard guild.

Something's not right

with those trees.

[MAVIS] For now, we're making a

declaration of w*r against them.

What the--?

Did that tree att*ck us?

It's nothing to worry about.

I know you're hiding up there,

so show yourself!

We've got your base.

Kardia Cathedral's ours now.

That means all your

treasure is too.

You guys've got boatloads

of expensive stuff in there.

It should net us a lotta Jewel!

I know who you are.

So you've learned some magic

and you've come to take

your revenge, is that it?

Good guess. But we've

already taken our revenge.

[grunts]

[WIZARD B]

Master Geoffrey!

Magnolia's on fire!

It's burning down!

[MAVIS]

You're a tough guy, Warrod,

but you don't stand a chance

against his kind of power.

But how?

[MAVIS] You'll have to

make a break for it.

[WARROD] Well, that's all

I got! Later, losers!

Now, men! After him!

What are you gonna do?

Go back to Magnolia!

How could this be happening?

They were weak! They ran

from us like cowards!

I'll hunt them down and

make them suffer for this!

The rest of their lives

will be nothing but pain!

They cannot destroy my kingdom!

The city's engulfed in flames!

Can I not leave my men

unsupervised for one afternoon?

[MAVIS]

Seven years ago...

[MAVIS]

...you invaded our island.

You b*rned down our homes.

And slaughtered our

families, without mercy!

So you're the one behind this.

You brought this on yourself.

Now it's your turn to suffer.

[PEOPLE screaming]

[MAN C]

Master Geoffrey!

[MAN D]

Help us! Please!

Even the citizens. You monster!

[chuckles] Now I understand.

I almost believed your little

show for a moment there.

[MAVIS]

Hm?

Really? It's another illusion.

I was afraid you'd actually

gone and learned real magic.

But all you've done is conjured

another cheap parlor trick.

It's insulting!

When will you realize you

can't win with empty threats?

You think I'm afraid of

your pretend firestorm?

You saw right through it.

[chuckles]

[gasps]

The entire city was an illusion.

But the cage that you're

in now is very real.

What?!

[MAVIS] We're just between your

hunting grounds and Magnolia.

You were so upset that

you didn't even notice

the ride back home was shorter.

[GEOFFREY]

The whole city was an illusion?

How were you able to pull off

a spell of that magnitude?

We were taught by a wizard

more powerful than you.

The real Magnolia is over there.

Still in one piece.

But things've changed.

[CROWD shouting]

We need reinforcements

at the front gate!

Can't we just k*ll

the townspeople

if they get outta hand?

There are way too

many of 'em right now!

They're about to tear down

the walls and get inside!

Guess we gotta deal with 'em.

You stand guard here.

No problem.

[YURI]

Well, that was easy.

[PRECHT] Never underestimate

the element of surprise.

So you ready to do this?

[PRECHT]

I am.

[yells]

What's happening?

That's gotta be them!

Are they saving us, Mommy?

They are.

Enemy raid!

Say what?

They're attacking us with magic!

You got a death wish?

The party's starting.

[PRECHT]

This oughtta be fun.

Bring it on. I don't care

how many of you there are!

I'll take on all

of you if I gotta!

[WIZARDS screaming]

Not bad at all.

What the hell?

Where did they learn

this kinda magic?

Clear the way for me.

I'm gonna charge

straight on through.

[PRECHT]

Right.

[WIZARDS scream]

[yells]

[YURI chuckles]

Absolutely ridiculous!

Blue Skull will not be

defeated by just two people!

[MAVIS] Underestimating

the power of your enemy

is a dangerous mistake.

One that you can't afford.

Our numbers may be smaller,

but the power of our feelings

is greater than you

can comprehend.

What utter nonsense!

[MAVIS]

Is it, though?

I've learned quite

a bit about magic.

Where spells get their power.

And the feelings we put into

our spells are very strong.

You don't stand a

chance against us.

You're going down today.

Mavis' plan worked

out perfectly.

Oh, man. This power is unreal.

[PRECHT]

Agreed.

[PRECHT]

What's wrong? What is it?

There's our treasure.

Sittin' right there.

[YURI]

It's the Tenrou Orb.

Listen to me.

Your main objective is to

retrieve the Tenrou Orb,

is it not?

[MAVIS]

Yes, that is our intention.

Leave it alone. You shouldn't

even lay a finger on it!

That's not an option.

It belongs to my people.

They d*ed trying to prevent

your guild from taking it.

You don't understand!

Whatever you do,

you must never make physical

contact with the orb!

If that were to happen,

the city would not

survive the destruction!

It would be wiped off

the map completely!

[MAVIS]

Yuri! Precht!

Did your mission succeed?

We were able to lock up

Geoffrey! But there's one thing.

[YURI] Well, what do ya think

of what we pulled off here?

Aren't you impressed?

Using magic like this

is pretty awesome!

Where's the Tenrou Orb?

Yeah, I guess it's about

time to talk about that.

Don't you remember?

We all had the same goal

going in up until this point,

but afterwards?

That's where it gets tricky.

[MAVIS]

Are you saying you've found it?

Yes, as a matter of fact,

it's right here.

And I am not gonna let go of it.

Put it down! It's dangerous!

This is Tenrou's sacred stone,

passed down for

generations, right?

I'm serious. The orb's cursed.

It has a dark secret that

I was never told about.

I'm begging you.

Please listen to me.

What you're holding

is pure evil.

What do you mean?

[MAVIS] Long ago,

it absorbed massive amounts

of evil magic energy.

It was impossible to control,

so it was taken to Tenrou Island

to keep people away from it.

Any human who touches it

will succumb to its curse.

The evil energy will completely

take control of you! You'll die!

Put it down! Let it go

right this instant!

Oh, please.

Do you actually believe

this crap she's telling us?

I'm telling you the truth!

I don't buy it.

You may be a crafty

little thing,

but I am not gonna

fall for this one!

You just want it for yourself.

And this is the only way you

think that I'll give it up.

Oh, jeez. You're

so damn stubborn.

You gotta put it down.

Please, Yuri!

I told you this treasure

is mine! You can't have it!

[MAVIS, ZERA gasp]

What's happening to me?

[PRECHT]

Yuri!

[screaming]

Master Geoffrey was right

about the curse!

[YURI screams]

[CROWD gasping, chattering]

[roars]

[KERSEY]

Holy crap!

I'm scared!

It's gonna be okay.

[CROWD screaming]

[DRAGON roars]

What the hell is going on?!

How is that thing alive?

[PRECHT]

What just happened?

Yuri disappeared!

He was taken over

by that evil energy.

And then it possessed

a symbol of evil

to gain a more destructive

physical form.

[PRECHT]

Wait.

Are you saying that Yuri

is inside of that dragon?

[MAVIS]

Yes. I'm sure of it.

That dragon is gonna

demolish the entire city!

What's going to happen to Yuri?

[ZERA]

Mavis!

Wait, Mavis,

where are you going?

Yuri! Can you hear me?

[roars]

[MAVIS] You have to stop this!

You're hurting innocent people!

We came to protect them!

Think about how many

lives are at stake!

[roars]

Please, Yuri!

I know deep inside

you're a good person who

wouldn't hurt anybody.

Yuri! You have to stop

and listen to me!

You can't be so reckless!

[MAVIS gasps]

You just saved my life!

[PRECHT]

That thing is not Yuri.

It's a monster and a

thr*at to everyone here.

Our only choice

is to use our magic.

To k*ll it before it kills us.

You're wrong.

I know Yuri is still in there.

I'll save him. And the city.

But nobody is gonna die today.

[PRECHT]

How? That's impossible.

I just need to get as

close to him as I can.

[PRECHT]

It's too dangerous!

Walking hand-in-hand

with danger, without fear,

isn't that the treasure

hunter way?

[PRECHT] But you aren't

a treasure hunter!

[MAVIS]

I am.

I've looked... for so long.

My treasure... is right here.

And it's more valuable

than anything else.

The friends I've made

mean everything to me.

[roars]

So I can't let Yuri be

taken. No matter what.

Because what I treasure

most in the world

are the people

closest to my heart.

[MAVIS] After his greed

got the better of him,

Yuri fell under the horrible

curse of the Tenrou Orb.

His spirit has fused with

the giant bone dragon

and he'll destroy the city

if we can't stop him.

But I'm gonna save him.

I have to get through

to him somehow.

The others may have

abandoned hope,

but I'm not that kind of person.

This won't be easy.

To pull this off I'm going

to have to risk it all.

I'll have to use

an ancient spell,

the most powerful one yet.

Next Time: "Law."

A white spell of

absolute justice.