01x18 - Agony of a Witch

[bunniefuu]

[wind howling]

[coughs]

[wind howling]

I haven't forgotten
what you've promised me.

I will bring you my sister,
Emperor Belos.

[woman] Then why the delay?

- Kikimora.
- The day of unity is fast approaching

and other teams have bound
many rogue witches to covens.

And yet the Owl Lady
still roams free.

Are you protecting her?

Rest assured, Kiki,
I have everything under control.

Today we capture Eda,
once and for all.

[snoring] Hoot-hoot-hoot
hoot-hoot-hoot.

Hoot-hoot-hoot
hoot-hoot-hoot.

Good. That infernal
house demon is asleep.

Surround the house.

Sleepwalking. Sleepwalking.
Sleep hooting!

Hi, Lilith. Peekahoot.

[groans]

- [guards battle cry]
- Sorry.

Eda doesn't like trespassers.

But I'm always here
to make new friends.

Hoot! Oh, look at me.
I'm a person now.

Wobbly, wobbly.
Ooh, blackout.

Hoot, hoot. Hoot, hoot.
Bye, friend.

Ooh! I feel like dancing. Hoot!

[groans]

[groans, grunts]

I did it! Oh, hey look!
It's a bug.

[gasps] Oh.

[groans, pants]
Hmm.

Aw, just an old leaf.
Well, that's good too. [chews]

- [guards screaming]
- [guard] No, no, no! No!

Hooty. Ah, you're a thorn
in my side.

- [guard groans]
- But you always dig your way into my heart.

Ooh, magic 'sghetti.

Hey! That 'sghetti
is witch's wool.

It repels powerful spells.

Every witch worth their salt has
a cloak made from this stuff.

I'm worth salt.
I want cloak!

Easy, kid. With the emperor's
g*ons at my doorstep,

I need this for protection.

They have really stepped up
their att*cks lately.

I think I finally understand why
the emperor wants you so badly.

He's got the hots for you,
doesn't he?

[clicks tongue]
Uh, but no.

Emperor Belos wants
to control all wild magic

through his coven system.

He ordered my capture
years ago

because I refused
to fall in line.

And he won't stop
until he's got you.

Aw, don't sound so worried.
I'm a master escape artist.

The only thing that can
slow me down is my curse,

and that hasn't bothered me
for weeks.

Uh-oh.

- [Eda growls]
- [whimpers]

- King!
- Eh? [screams]

Get the elixir. Now!

[growls, gasps]

[sighs]

You know, I'm getting a
little tired of this game.

So why don't you just
show me your face?

Oh. Whew!
Oh, thanks for this.

And those.

Hey, your gem.

It's still dark.

Uh, no, it's not.
You're nuts.

The curse has been getting worse
and you've been hiding it.

[groans]
You're right.

It's taking more elixir
to turn me back,

and more magic to keep the curse
from rearing its feathery head.

What happens if you use your magic up?
Do you... Do you die?

No! Jeez, you're morbid.

I just kinda sort of turn
into the Owl Beast forever.

Ah, it's a fate much worse than death
if you think about it. [chuckles]

No. No, I can't let that happen.
I'll do something about it.

- I'll find a cure and then...
- Hey, don't worry.

I just have to limit
my magic use a little.

Ah! There's the Luz I know.

Ugh. Go on.

Do the parallel arm thing.

[grunts]
King demands huggies too.

Okay. It's time for school.
[groans]

Have a good day.

Get rest.
Drink lots of water.

Stay out of the sun.
Lift with your knees, not...

Ah. What a good kid.
So considerate.

She deserves something nice,
and I think I know what.

Poor Eda. Enemies everywhere,
even her own body.

I wish I could help her.

[men groaning in distance]

The roughhousing was fun, but I like
this part of our playdates even better.

Ugh.

[ringing]

[groaning]

The emperor demands your
presence in the throne room.

And there's a bird
on your head.

Ooh, you in trouble!

[grunts]

Luz, you ready for the
field trip of a lifetime

to the one, the only,
Emperor's Castle?

Right. I was actually
gonna stay behind.

I don't like the way
they treat Eda.

But you're gonna miss out
on all the cool stuff!

Like what?
Like ancient relics.

Look! It's the Plant Coven's
Green Thumb Gauntlet.

It can grow whatever
you imagine.

Hmm.
And the Oracle Sphere.

It shows you which path will
help you become your best self.

[Luz] "The Healing Hat. Made from
the magic of the Savage Ages."

It is said to cure the deadliest
diseases and heal any curse?

Yeah, you can't
miss this.

[Principal Bump]
All aboard, students.

Hmm.

You've done so much
for me, Eda.

Now I'm gonna do something
for you.

[all cheering]
No roughhousing.

Do not make me turn
this carriage around.

Hey, Luz. [shrieks]
Um, what was that, Willow?

I was just saying we're
getting close to the castle.

Emperor Belos built it
as a symbol of unity.

Before he came into power, folks
were doing magic all wrong.

He taught us that the only way to respect what
the titan gave us, is through joining covens.

It's a shame Amity couldn't make it.
She would love this trip.

Shut up.

So, Willow,

would you say this Belos guy
is, like, powerful?

[chuckles]
No offense to Eda,

but the emperor's the most
skilled witch that's ever lived.

He can even talk
to the titan.

Now, the emperor's assistant
will be your tour guide.

Please don't make me regret
taking you here.

Whoa!
Look at that!

[Mary gasps]
It's massive!

[Kikimora]
Children of Hexside...

Emperor Belos welcomes
you to his castle.

We're honored by visits
from students.

You'll soon be a part
of a coven.

Some lucky few may even find
their home here,

in the mighty Emperor's Coven.

She looked at me!
Wow. Some.

You are the future
of the Isles.

My job is to teach you
its past.

- [students] Ooh.
- [Big Ears] Whoa!

[Kikimora]
Today the Isles are a place

of peace and prosperity.

But that wasn't always the case.

Up until years ago, witches
and demons practiced wild magic

during what we called
the Savage Ages.

Witches had access to corrupt knowledge
and that dishonored the titan.

That was until our great
emperor ascended to the throne

and taught witches how
to use magic properly.

Our next stop is the emperor's
personal collection of relics.

Oh, Luz, you'll like this.
It's where... Huh?

[strains]

[chuckles] Love me a properly
ventilated castle.

The Relic Room.
These items are reminders

of our great emperor's
overwhelming power.

From the curious and mighty.

Ooh.

To the very handy.

Oh, I could grow

such beautiful things
with that.

[Kikimora] And even
the most valuable.

Come along, children.

Let's go, Luz.

Here at the Emperor's Coven,

we require members
with sophistication,

elegance and grace.

[door creaks open]

[grunts]

[grunts]

[gasps]
Ah!

Make way for Ms. Lilith
Clawthorne, students.

Oh, my gosh.
The head of the coven.

Oh, wow.
[gasps]

Yes, and if I'm not mistaken,

she's on her way to see
the emperor himself.

Let's all wish her luck.

[all] Good luck, Ms. Lilith.

[inhales] Thank you, students.

Good luck with puberty.

This way, children.

Hmm.

[grunts]

[gasps]

[inhales]

[heartbeat thumping]

I'm at your service,
Emperor Belos.

[pants]

Just a moment, Lilith.

Ah, that's better.

[gasps, squeals]

How's the hunt for the Owl Lady?

I heard you attempted
a raid this morning.

Yes, but we were...
Unsuccessful?

That was obvious enough.

It's been a little
over a month

since you promised
to bring me the Owl Lady.

Well, where is she?

If I just had more time, I...

I'm getting bored
of your excuses, Lilith.

Don't worry. I'll give
you the time you need.

Bring the Owl Lady
to me by twilight.

She'll join the Emperor's Coven, and
in return I'll heal her little curse.

But if you fail...

you will be stripped of your
rank and banished from my coven.

You do know what happens to
coven-less witches, don't you?

[witches screaming]

I... I understand.
I will not fail.

Yeah. Something tells me Luz
is gonna like having a cape.

Cape? I thought you
were making cake.

You thought I was
knitting a cake?

I, uh... Anyway,
if there's no cake,

then I have to get
to work.

Would you look at us two being
all generous to that kid.

You know, when she first got here,
I thought we were gonna eat her.

But now I only think
of that, like, sometimes.

Yeah, she's changed
the feel of this house.

Well, she always had a good
heart but was impatient,

and always bit off more
than she could chew.

But despite all that, I think
she's finally growing up.

[Luz] Please don't notice I'm gone.
Please don't notice I'm...

boarding the bus?

Huh?

[screams] Oh, guys.
I, uh...

You were planning on taking
the Healing Hat, weren't you?

[sighs] You got me.
But you don't understand.

Eda has this curse and it's
zapping away her magic, and...

Luz, no matter what,
you can't steal this hat.

But you can borrow it.

Hey! I wanted to say that.

We learned about Eda's curse
from your notes.

We're totally
gonna help you.

Thanks, guys. I know exactly
what we gotta do.

It's time for a heist.

Healing Hat. Mmm!
You're Eda's last hope.

I-I can feel it.
I can feel the magic flowing.

[Gus] Me too.

Finally. I'll know how
to become my best self.

You're always
your best self.

[sobbing]

Whoa.

I just wanted to try
it out. [giggles]

Now we can cure Eda
and get this hat back

before anyone knows
it's gone. [giggles]

- [Emperor Belos] I will know.
- [Luz gasps]

We need to go. Now.

[gasps]

[gasps]
[whimpers]

Stand back.

[sighs] Lilith, think.

You've given your entire life
to this coven.

You can't lose it.

What's Eda's weakness?

She has no attachments,
no friends.

- Think!
- [crashing]

[coughs, groans]

Come on. Let's go!
[gasps]

Why, if it isn't
Eda's human pet.

How perfect.

Aren't I lucky
to find you here.

Stay away. If you touch us, Eda
will come after you so fast...

That's the plan.

Run, Luz!

- [groans]
- [Willow screams]

Wrong move, Lilith.
It's two against one,

and you don't stand
a chance against...

[screams, grunts]

Now, that doesn't
belong to you.

No!

[strains, screams]

No! I needed that
to heal your sister.

- Huh. These decrepit relics are useless.
- [grunting]

If you wanna see
your friend again,

deliver this to Edalyn.

[grunts]

[Willow] Luz!

I spy with my little eye
something coming this way.

- Luz.
- [King] Wait!

Wait for me!

You're not the only one
who knows dark magic.

Now stop gawking
and load me in.

Ow! Ow! Gentle.

[knocking]

Eda, we have
some bad news.

Come on, Edalyn. You would be
late when I need you most.

[wind howling]

Sister, I see that you got my
invitation to a Witch's Duel.

[grunts]

Where is she?

Easy now.

The human is safe.

[screams, grunts]

[distant] Eda!

You can have her back,
provided you do as I say.

Renounce your wild ways
and join the Emperor's Coven.

He can help heal
your curse.

Don't believe everything
that bonehead tells you.

He doesn't wanna heal me.
He wants to control me.

Then I will take you in
by force.

You've always looked down
on me because I'm wild,

but fortunately that just made
me work harder than you.

[screams]

Luz!

[Luz grunting]

Stop hiding behind Luz,
you coward. [grunts]

It's sad to see you
slowing down, sister.

Tell me, is it the curse?

Eda! [distant] Your gem!
Maybe it is the curse.

But then how pathetic are you...

that you can't best me
at my worst?

[gasps]

Maybe you are stronger than me
but that made me work smarter.

I became sharp, crafty.

A lapdog for a tyrant.

[grunts]

You always thought
you were better than me,

that I could never b*at
you in anything.

I am better than you.

Then why were you
so easy to curse?

[gasps]

[gasps]

A-And I have the power
to remove it,

if you would just
let me explain.

[Eda shouts]

[grunts]

Eda, stop! Your magic!

[pants]

- [gasps]
- [Lilith] Human,

that orb was for
your protection.

[screaming]

Luz!

[grunts]

[groans]

Eda, stop!

You'll run out of magic.

It's my power, kid.
And before you showed up,

I spent my whole
life wasting it.

Eda, no, no, no!

All right, kid.
Listen to me.

I'm going away and I don't know
if I can bounce back this time.

Watch over King.
Remember to feed Hooty.

Please. No!

And Luz, thank you
for being in my life.

- [Luz screaming]
- [Owlbert hoots]

[screams, grunts]

[Owlbert squawks]

- [hoots sadly]
- Eda!

[groans, screams]

[growls, snarls]

[whimpers]

Come along, sister. Now we
can let the healing begin.

[Luz] You monster!

[grunts]

[both grunting]

Leave, human!

[squawks]

Edalyn is finally
with her family.

Her real family.

Go back to your world.

This one is ours.

[gears rattling]

[rumbling]

[yawns, smacks lips]

Oh, Luz! There you are.

Hi, Hooty.

[gasps]

[pants] The cake is me!

Hey, um, where's Eda?

[sobs]