01x15 - Love Hurts

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Astral: Previously on The Other Kingdom.

I read that darkness can take over a fairy.

Gigi: You like Brendoni.

I won!

This is the best feeling ever!

Astral is finding her dark side.

This isn't who you are.

I think my dodgeball days might be over.

*

My princess, you have a dark side.

A weakness.

Your light dimmed once.

I can make it go out forever.

(maniacal laughter)

She's a nasty bit of business.

I don't trust her.

I trust her about as far as I can throw her.

No, wait.

I probably can't throw her very far.

Unless she's lighter than she looks.

Which wouldn't surprise me.

Because of all her creepy floating around.

She almost let a giant eat me.

She tricked me into becoming a donkey,

she put me on trial for my life--

And she said I talk too much.

What a grump!

She's planning something.

We need to warn the King.

Yes, but about what?

We don't have any proof that she's done something wrong.

She said I talk too much.

Which is pretty bad, because everyone talks

just the right amount for what they want to say.

Which means she's really saying that no one should talk,

even the King.

So I think we should tell the him that and let him zap her.

Good thought.

Or, we can watch her to prove that she's planning something.

I mean you're probably right, but if that doesn't work,

we're totally telling him about her saying I talk too much.

Right.

*

When an Other gets something in their head

they have a hard time letting it go.

They make such a big deal about how they should look.

You can't show Tristan your dress until the dance.

Why?

How they should act.

Never bring attention to yourself.

Just fly under the radar.

Or how they think a game should be played.

Win?

Yes!

Crush everyone.

I am so done with that.

Maybe Others think too much and feel too little?

You're still talkin' to that weird rock?

Ugh.

I don't trust it.

That thing gives me the major heebie-jeebs.

It's so glowy, and creepy, and--

(electric buzzing)

I mean rock on, rock!

C'mon, Bren-doh-doh, get dressed.

We're gonna be late for school.

*

Hey Dev, why didn't you show me these?

They're really good.

They're just for the school dance.

I keep telling you, you've got a real talent.

Hey, what are you doing today?

Oh!

Big plans.

I forgot to flip over my word-a-day calendar yesterday.

So today, I get two words!

Life's all about the simple pleasures.

No, I mean, do you have any tests?

Any assignments?

Is that a trick question?

Did Mr. Trainer call you?

Because I haven't corrected him on plate tectonic movements

in at least three days.

No, I'm finishing my renderings for the research center

and I'd love to get your thoughts.

You know, two creative guys talking shop.

That could be cool.

But I thought the center got cancelled.

Did you find a new site to build it on?

We start building next week.

That's awesome!

Congrats, Dad.

So do you want to come to work with me today or not?

This is a one-time offer to skip school.

*

You coming?

We're gonna be late.

You guys go ahead.

I'm skipping school to go to work with my dad today.

You're going to skip school to work?

Yeah, you really know how to live, Dev.

Sneeze ya later.

*

In A Midsummer Night's Dream, what do you take away

about Shakespeare's commentary about love?

Ooh!

That it's magical?

True, there is a lot of magic in here.

Tristan, what do you think Shakespeare's saying

about romance?

That it's all pretend, and in the end it just leaves you

with a sense of heartache and disarray--

It doesn't leave you with heartache!

It leaves you with your heart racing

because the person you like just smiled at you.

Romance fills the air with rainbows

and sparkles and desserts!

Thanks Astral.

But let's allow Tristan to finish his point.

Romance is disingenuous and just traps people into doing things

that they don't wanna do.

(wind blowing)

Whoa, who opened a window?!

Easy.

It's just a play.

(bell ringing)

Remember your essays are due Friday.

Be it resolved Romance and love are magical.

Make them good.

*

Astral: I'm not like other kids.

I guess you could call me different.

Back home, I'm a princess.

But here I could be whoever I wanna be.

Go to school, make new friends, explore your ways,

and have some fun.

Hiding my fairy powers isn't always easy.

But my friends help me when things go wrong.

I have to make a choice soon.

You're world or my home.

Time is running out.

*

I finally get why Tristan hasn't asked me to the dance.

Because he's being mind controlled by aliens?

I was up watching conspiracy videos online last night.

It happens.

No!

He doesn't get romance.

And if he doesn't understand that, then how is he supposed

to realize the pure magic of a school dance?

Fairy logic if I've ever heard it.

I know!

But don't worry.

I figured out how to fix him.

Wait.

I know that look!

Things don't go well after that look!

Tristan needs to see romance in action.

And when he does there'll be no way he'll think it's bogus.

I don't know.

I've seen some pretty kooky romance lately.

Like what?

Let's see, the three girls you made fall in love with Devon.

Devon was very picky.

Tristan all crazy after you had Brendoni give him

that love potion.

Everybody knows you can't trust troll magic.

It's too unpredictable.

I'm just saying Tristan has a point.

Okay.

But look, I'm not doing this for me this time.

I'm doing this to help Tristan.

You can't go through life not believing in romance.

Everyone needs romance.

Even Hailey.

(twinkling)

Uh oh.

I found you!

It's such a beautiful flatscreen, isn't it?

We're just getting to know each other.

I don't know what all your buttons do yet.

Tristan!

Have you ever seen a TV like this one?

Yeah.

Third period.

Computers.

Don't listen to him.

There's no one like you.

Don't say it.

Peter: Well, this is it.

This is where the magic happens!

And by magic I mean architectural surveys,

conference calls, and sometimes mid-afternoon naps.

You want something to drink?

I'm good.

Thanks.

Cool, what's this?

Electric eraser my son.

All you do is push this button on the side.

Ooooh.

You don't even have to blow your own eraser dust.

Classy.

Ah!

Oof.

Sorry.

Someone should definitely put a warning on these things.

Well there she is.

The research center.

What do you think?

It's nice.

But--

It could use a little--

--green.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

And I didn't even have to go to college.

Oh, you're going to college.

Now this is the entire lot.

How about right there?

Maybe a green space?

Mini park, maybe?

That's a great idea.

Do it.

Draw me your ideas.

Cool.

Keep it simple.

No problem.

I love simple.

I have it all under control.

Woah!

I never said I had the stool under control.

Peaseblossom: I can't see with this rock in front of my face.

Winston: Peasy get down.

I brought you the water you requested, my Queen.

Oh, thank you, Versitude.

I needed this.

Don't drink that!!

No my Queen, stop!

What are you doing?!

She's trying to poison you.

She put something into your water!

Do you mean these?

Be careful, they're poisonous!

Goji berries aren't poisonous.

They help with digestion.

See?

No!

Ooooh.

So sorry.

It looked like she was--

And we were all like, "No!

Stop!"

We're both very sorry.

I believe you owe Versitude an apology.

Of course.

So sorry, Ms. Versitude.

I mean we're still pretty sure you're up to--

I mean we're sorry.

We'll just go.

*

Don't worry so much.

You have to do it the way Others would do it.

Bake Tristan some heart shaped cookies?

Or send him an emoji of two people holding hands.

Oooh.

Or the sushi one.

I love that one.

Morgan, last time was a mistake.

Believe me, it's going to work.

*

(twinkling)

*

Yeah!

I still got it!

* I need to let you know. *

Hey Tristan, how's it going?

I've been better.

Just found out that spider monkeys aren't

actually half spider, half monkey.

Yet another dream dashed by Bio class.

Oh look!

True love.

Makes you feel all googly inside, doesn't it?

Claire?

What's going on?

I've found my heart.

My soul.

My delightful e-Claire.

It's true.

Except for the last part.

I hate pastries.

If you don't get away from my girlfriend, short stack,

I'm gonna flatten you.

Hey, hey, hey!

No one's flattening anyone.

Now get to class.

All of you!

Their romance was beautiful.

I mean, before all that other stuff happened.

It looked like trouble to me.

But trouble could be beautiful!

Like a swarm of bees or a hurricane.

Okay.

Bad examples.

That looks great, kiddo.

I moved the bench over here,

so it could have a better view of the sunset.

I'm nothing if not a romantic.

Just like your old man.

Shouldn't you change the legend, Dad?

It still says that Evermore Woods is the building site.

No, that's right.

City Council reconsidered my proposal.

When?

A few days ago.

I didn't tell you guys, because I knew Astral would get upset.

Those woods are important to her.

I know.

But this research center is important too.

And look, with you making this mini park,

she's never gonna miss it.

(buzzing)

Now, I've gotta duck out to a meeting.

But keep working, Devon.

You're doing great.

One or two people falling in love

isn't gonna change Tristan's mind.

I'm glad you realize that.

I was afraid you were gonna hatch an elaborate scheme.

I have to fill the whole school

with people crushing on each other,

that way everywhere he looks he sees the magic of romance.

Aaaaaaaand there it is.

(twinkling)

*

Where have you been all my life?

Done.

* You're so beautiful and you don't know it *

Astral!

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I just used a lot of my powers.

It makes us sleepy.

* See lately I've been feeling paralyzed. *

* I swear you got me mesmerized. *

* Stuck counting every freckle-- *

--it's perfect.

Hey Tristan!

Tristan!

Do you see the lovvvvvv?

Astral?

Astral, wake up.

Five more minutes, Mommy.

Astral!

(snorting)

Hey, Morgan, I--

Sorry that took so long, Dev.

But I had to grab this out of storage.

Bom-ba-da-bah!

Huh?

I had it made back when I first noticed your talent in drawing.

Sort of wishful thinking, I know.

But at least on this project, it'll be true.

It's great, Dad.

(phone ringing)

Morgan: Did you just call me?

Why aren't you at school?

Uh, no.

Sorry.

Butt dial.

*

I got lots of fruits and stuff to get your energy back.

Energy.

Noun.

Spelled N...R...G.

Here, drink some juice.

Oh no, wake up Astral!

Wake up!

My love.

Why thank you kind sir.

I think you might have gone too far.

No I didn't.

Once I get my energy back.

Astral.

Once I get my energy back it'll totally work.

Oh, no.

Oh, yes.

It's going to work, Morgan.

No, look.

Tristan!

Help me wave my arms.

They're too tired.

That's not a good idea.

Do it!

Tristan!

See?

He's totally feeling the--'

* And this heart is yours *

* I've never given up

* I've never given up

* My heart is yours

Versitude: Now listen and listen good.

I don't care what you have to do.

We must overthrow the King immediately!

Ah-hah!

We've got you now!

Peasy, guard that tree.

Don't let whoever's behind there escape.

Say hello to the Dukes of York!

What are you doing?

Don't play dumb.

We know you're scheming with someone over there.

Traitor!!

Traitor!!!

Come quick!!

And don't pop in and out of air either

because that's what traitors do,

even though it looks pretty snazzy!

What's going on this time?

Traitor.

Versitude is a traitor.

We heard her talking to someone

about overthrowing you, King Oberon.

Is this true?

Partially.

Traitor!

I knew you were up to no good, you poppy-popperson.

But I wasn't talking about you, my Lord.

I was rehearsing--

Edgar!

I was rehearsing your favorite play.

We were going to perform it at the winter solstice.

As a surprise.

But it turned out

just like the milk I had to throw out this morning.

Spoiled.

So that's what you were--

I'm sorry.

Me too.

Especially about the poppy-popperson part.

You're very graceful.

I'm sure it'll still be a lovely play.

You were very convincing.

Thank you.

*

Oh, you are one delectable stack of pancakes.

I could eat you for breakfast!

Oh no!

Brendoni, not you too!

Trust me, Astral's weak- sauce enchantment spell

ain't gonna land on this runway.

So you didn't fall in love with your own reflection?

Please.

I'm just having an especially good face day.

Ugh.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Wait.

What are you talking about?

Hailey: You're so complex.

The way you change channels.

Adjust your volume up and down.

There's nothing you can't you do.

I take it all back.

Astral this is some grade-A chaos you've unleashed.

I'm starting to see the family resemblance.

Brendoni, have you seen Tristan?

No, but if he's smart, he bailed on that Fall Dance cupcake thing

in the lunch yard.

Cupcakes?

The ultimate food of love!

Trust me: stay away.

It's like Cupid puked all over the place.

Someone draw me a map, because I'm getting lost in these eyes.

*

Hey dad, I'm finished.

This is really, really great Devon.

I'm so proud of you, son.

Hey, Steve.

Yeah, before the graphics go out next week,

I have something I wanna add to the presentation.

It's exactly what this project needs.

And get the bulldozer crews on the phone.

I want to make sure we're all set to go next week.

Great job.

*

Hey Tristan!

How's your day going?

I've had weirder days.

Not many.

Did Valentine's Day come early?

Aw.

That's so romantic.

In all my years, I've never seen

a Fall Dance fundraiser go so nuts!

Oh, get that animal out of my school!

No, No, the pony has to go now!

It's how I'm asking Claire to the dance.

Out!!

On the upside, our school has plenty of school spirit!

I don't know what's going on here, but frankly,

I don't think we should tempt fate any further.

The Fall Dance is cancelled!

No!

You can't!

Principal Williams: Attention, students of Theseus High.

The Fall Dance is officially cancelled!

You kids are out of control!

(horse whinny)

Oh no you don't!

Shoo!

Get out of here!

You were right.

I ruined everything.

This day couldn't get any worse.

There you are.

Where have you been all day?

I have to tell you guys something.

*

Romance is disingenuous.

it takes a lot of work to try to change it.

It's never easy.

Sometimes thinking before you do something could be a good thing.

When you try to change someone's mind, it doesn't always work,

but when you know something's important like really important

nothing should stop you from doing what's right.

Peaseblossom: We should've marched up to the king and said,

"We've got a gut feeling that Versitude's up to no good.

And my gut is never wrong.

Except for that one time I swallowed a hummingbird."

They might not have believed us.

After today they certainly won't.

We looked like a couple of Pixies.

A couple of no good,

bark-eating, ostrich-loving pixies.

Why do you plot against Versitude?

She's my most trusted advisor!

Your Grace.

We saw her watching Astral--

Silence!

You doubt Versitude, you doubt my rule, little Other.

I didn't mean it.

I'd never doubt you my lord.

It's true.

We're always talking about how great a King you are.

I have a mind to cast you both into the Bogs of Nevermore,

where you'll toil with the trolls until they eat you.

No, please.

We're so sorry.

My Liege, I beg your pardon.

Be kind.

They mean no harm.

Their actions may be misguided, but their hearts are pure.

You always amaze me, Versitude.

You should thank this elf for her kindness.

And embrace her wisdom.

Thank you for your kindness.

I embrace your wisdom.

Do not tread in these waters again.

You think you're smart enough to stop me?

What?

I knew you were watching me the whole time.

What?

I set you up, and now they'll never believe you.

You're powerless!

And once my plans take root and I am ruler of Athenia,

I will make sure you two are the first I punish.

(maniacal laughter)

If you bulldoze the woods you'll destroy thousands of lives.

We've already gone down this road, Astral.

I thought we agreed to keep this a secret.

She's telling the truth, Dad.

I am.

You've got to believe her.

Mr. Quince, if you change the building site

I will totally owe you one.

On the Bro Code.

Bro Code aside, I can't change it.

It fits perfectly for what we need.

Dad, please.

If I could only make you understand what you're doing.

I am not gonna argue anymore with a child.

You go tell my little brother, Oberon the Fairy King,

if he wants to stop me, he should come here himself.

*