Squadix Saga | Season 2 | Episode 2 | Taken By The Wind
Marla: *Appears to see the forest around and is transported to Alfea*
*In the room*
Marla: *Puts the potted flower on the window next to the others* Hello, everyone! I'm Marla and I'm welcome here especially by your new roommate.
Steph: Hi Marla! I'm Steph and they're Jade and Angelica.
Girls: Hi Marla!
Marla: Hi girls! I'm glad to meet you. Anyway. Can I somehow convince you to stop helping me so much? I was holding out for another six months without unpacking.
Steph: Coffee?
Marla: *Sits down and hands Steph the bag*
Steph: *Puts in and sniffs* Marla, you're saving my life. We have a new and extremely dubious directory. *Holds bag*
Jade: And blackout time because of the missing twins.
Steph: Before he passed out, Gasper said "Rosalind" But we don't know where he got the bites and he hasn't woken up since.
Marla: Have you ever seen each other?
Angelica: *Talks on the phone* I didn't expect voicemail when I want to talk to my mom. I understand that he is not accountable to anyone. She is the queen of Cerestia. But I'm a princess, and that's why I can't and won't share my room with anyone. *Hangs up looking at Marla*
Marla: *Appears to Angelica in her room with her package in her hands* Angelica: Yes?
Marla: I understand you don't like it. But you won't even notice me. I promise. I can be invisible.
Steph: Nicholas, what does he think? About Marla?
Jade: Marla, yes. She seems like a great girl. It's weird transferring in the middle of the year, but he's looking at it.
Steph: If we want to find out what Rosalind is up to, we have to be careful. Now more than ever. After the whole Ortiz thing, she's thirsty for blood.
*In office*
Octavian: The river has been drained and we've expanded our search perimeter. Ortiz will not escape.
Rosalind: He's already escaped. Are you saying you won't lose him again? I hadn't even thought of that, Octavian. A colossal failure is enough. You do not believe? *Activates stabbing power and stabs Octavian*
Tulipa: *Appears with note in hand* We have things to sign. *Puts on the desk*
Rosalind: *Looks after turning off the power*
Octavian: *Leaves the desk*
Rosalind: Yes?
Tulipa: I analyzed the data from Cerestia. Maps, reports. Octavian did not lose it alone. Ortiz was certainly helped.
Rosalind: And you found evidence in these reports you studied?
Tulip: No.
Rosalind: You thought I couldn't figure out that a broken bridge, a broken engine, and a key that landed in the prisoner's lap meant Ortiz had outside help? Thank you for your excellent skills Miss Detective!
Steph: *Appears*
Rosalind: Steph! *Gets up from the chair* How nice to see you!
Zyon: Surely I can't help you?
Marla: Headmistress want a clear list of items. Nothing fun or worth stealing there.
Specialist: Leave the girl alone *Takes Zyon away*
Professor Harvey: Where are the summer herbs?
Marla: The western wall.
Professor Harvey: *Leaves* It was obvious! The western wall.
Marla: *does chemical experiments*
*In the schoolyard*
Zyon: But a discreet one. I don't want him to prove it's kindness.
Lucas: Can you stop saying "goodness"? We know that Tulipa keeps you under wraps.
Lucas: Will you please leave me with the spell, buddy? *Takes off blouse*
Zyon: Yes? *Lucas walks on stage*
Lucas: Come on! *Begin training*
Lucas: Matteo
Zyon: Will you be in the room later? Matteo will want a smoke, I think.
Lucas: I'll be with Steph. The room is only yours. *Takes the blouse back*
Zyon: Thanks! Tell me when you want me to disappear too.
Lucas: Okay.
Zyon: You know, for you and Steph to... Oh my god! Please tell me you wore it! I understand what the problem is! I understand! No shooting star fairy, strong emotions, are you afraid your walking stick will fall?
Lucas: I won't... What the hell? It's normal to worry. Sometimes love hurts bro! *Lucas walks away from Zyon*
*In the office*
Steph: "And on that fateful day. The Fire Company rained down the light of hell on the Army of Darkness. But the bond of enemies was not broken. And..." *Rosalind gets up from her chair and leaves*
Rosalind: Go on ! I'll be back soon. *Walks out of the office*
Steph: *Looks at Rosalind and looks at the book as she continues reading* "Clark swore with his hand on his chest on his life that he would... summon from the darkest corners a power so by...." *Gets up from the chair and goes to the desk, takes out a book and opens a book flipping a page and looks at a strange and mysterious creature, until he looks at the unknown language* *Takes out the phone, takes a picture on the pages of the book* *Closes the book and puts the book back where it is hurriedly and puts the phone in his pocket leading to the place and sits back* (Steph will be afraid that she will be caught by Rosalind ;) )
Rosalind: *Appears in office entering* Anything interesting? (Rosalind's curious, man!)
Steph: Okay. I apologize. Just.... What happened to Gasper?
Rosalind: He was attacked. Steph: Why exactly?
Rosalind: Everyone's talking about it and I don't know... My time is limited. Leave the gossip for your girlfriends.
Steph: So you're leaving me like this with the veil over my face? A classmate was attacked. We also read old books. We don't even train?
Rosalind: Yes, sometimes words from old books are more useful than magic. Information gives you power. The phrase has become cliché for a reason. You still don't know where you come from. Don't you think you'd be stronger if you knew?
Steph: I don't know if it matters anymore.
Rosalind: Of course I do. It's better to know more than less. Even if it can disturb you. *Drinks liquor* Like, I know you've been snooping around my office. I feel like a fool, but it gives me an advantage. It shows me that I can't trust you. And trust is vital. *Sits down with Steph* I'd hate for this to fall apart. You don't want to drop your deck on me, do you? You were at the First Domination.
*In the yard*
Steph: Chair over there in the drawer. And the creature's pincers match Gasper's bites. The creature attacked him. Rosalind knows. If only I recognized the language! Theodore: It's a dead tongue. Rosalind has the book in the Royal Archives, I think. I think I remember these symbols from school. I kind of liked history. I can make out a bit of what's written here, but it's going to be a bit of a grind.
Steph: We don't have time. Three fairies disappeared, only one returned. What that book says is the key to Rosalind's plan. Orion: What if we had a language guide? It would have started, but it is about thousands of symbols. You should have a guide in your library.
Steph: Rosalind closed the library. He said he wanted to eliminate false propaganda. Angelica: It's a good sign when a boss controls your access to books.
Orion: At my house. I have one in my house. In the living room library. You know where, don't you, Angelica? Angelica: Yes. I was there with Lucas.
Steph: It's Lucas's house.
Orion: Yeah, I don't think Lucas would want to go.
Steph: I have a free reading hour for Rosalind. I borrow Harvey's car and can sneak out.
Orion: I can draw you a map.
Marla: *Appears to see Gasper in the doctor's office and checks on Gasper*
Orion: What are you doing?
Theodore: Get in there, stay put!
Octavian: Theodore, long time no see! How nice that you stayed so close to Alfea! *Enters shop* Although it makes sense somehow. You got along with the teachers and followed Orion everywhere. And now? Do you still know where he walks from?
Theodore: Well, it didn't beep.
Octavian: *Laughs at Theodore a bit and hits Theodore in the broken glass*
Thedore: *Falls to the ground and says to Octavian* I don't know where he is. He hasn't contacted me.
Octavian: Really?
Theodore: Octavian, I wouldn't do that. You just know me.
Octavian: *Opens door, looks and closes, then looks at broken bottles with blood. Follow Theodore* I'll stop by the area, Teddy. *Leaves the shop*
Theodore: *Sees Octavian leave the shop and opens the door after contacting Orion*
Orion: Are you okay? Theodore: Yeah, I'm fine.
Orion: I'm sorry.
Theodore: He'll realize it's just a portal as soon as you know.
Orion: I know.
*In the yard*
Steph: *Laughs with Lucas*
Lucas: Really? *Turns to Steph*
Steph: I was reading from that!
Lucas: Yes.
Steph: Yes.
Lucas: What's the last sentence? Steph: Here, there, scattered... patchwork!
Lucas: *Closes book* Grade 10. Rosalind?
Steph: Octavian? I have to go to Ortiz's house. The house... Your house. I'm not telling you to ask for your help. I just... had to tell you.
Lucas: It's okay. I'll take you...
Steph: No, you... I can't get you involved. Rosalind will...
Lucas: You need a break. Me too. We'll get the hell out of here!
Late...........
Steph: Is this where you grew up? So, all day long, little Lucas... Roaming across the plains like this, from dawn to dusk?
Lucas: Don't freak out. *Smiles at Steph*
Steph: What a shame! I love to fly. *Smiles at Lucas*
Lucas: Let it go! We are locked up on campus all day. We are not even allowed to go out in the hallway sometimes. Go wild!
*Lucas and Steph run around having fun through the fields*
Steph: That's amazing! Fly! *Looks weird* Lucas! There are horses here. Wild horses, for real. Have you ever tried to ride it?
Lucas: Come on! *He goes with Steph and they ride white chosen wild horse* They are our horses.
Steph: You jerk!
Lucas: You know what's cooler than just rambling? Are you ok?
Steph: Yes? It's extraordinary!
*In Alfea*
Angelica: *Tries to get out of Alfea's gate into the forest by touching and gets very angry*
Tulipa: *Appears* All stories about princesses (like Angelica) locked in a castle and none of them have a princess torturing herself to get out. How original!
Angelica: Can I help you? Tulipa: I'm looking for Lucas. I know how much you love stalking him. Any idea where it is? Or where was he three days ago when Ortiz escaped the convoy?
Angelica: Do you think Lucas helped him?
Tulipa: Someone did.
Aneglica: Maybe Octavian isn't as great as you think he is. I know it's hard when parents don't live up to expectations. I do know.
Tulipa: Do you know where he was or not?
Angelica: I saw him that afternoon. So to paraphrase leave it alone! *Goes*
*In the classroom*
*Marla is in a lab with the students and when the bell rings she comes out of the lab*
*In the room*
*Marla is studying in her new room on the desk where her things are*
*In the school hall*
Nicholas: In the flesh! *Appears to Jade* May I accompany you? I wear a wetsuit when it's cold, but I feel like I'm swimming... Jade: In a sleeping bag.
Nicholas: Exactly.
Jade: Well, I'll... I'll...
Nicholas: Yes. Related to this. I'm not saying I don't like texting, but I'd like to meet in person. Maybe just for a walk or a swim.
Jade: Sure. It's just... I have a lot on my mind right now.
Nicholas: Okay, look what, I think you like me, which is great, because I like you. But why do I feel like everything is a virtual game? Well then. *Goes*
*In the doctor's office*
Rosalind: I have to see with my own eyes. He's not conscious, he's not talking?
Harvey: No.
Rosalind: *Looks at Gasper* I wasted enough resources on him. Time to move him to the capital.
Harvey: We owe it to him to find out what happened to him.
Rosalind: And clearly you are not capable. From what I can see, his condition has worsened. It won't be your concern anymore, for his sake. As for what is in your care, Octavian visited Theodore, our friend. What a brilliant suggestion you gave us! He might know something. If you have any more ideas, you know where they are. *Rosalind suddenly leaves the doctor's office with Harvey*
Rosalind: I'll arrange for him to be moved. Tomorrow.
*In the specialist's room*
Zyon: Octavian is a little out of his mind.
Tulipa: I'm not condoning his toxic masculinity, but now you can't take anything he says personally. There is a lot of pressure on him. With Ortiz.
Matteo: I told you I'm fine.
Zyon: *Sent by Octavian* I have a tip on Ortiz! The equipment! Speaking of wolf! *Zyon and Matteo get out of bed* What a lucky kitty!
Tulipa: *Pretends to sleep* *Gets out of bed* *Looks for the items**Opens the closet* Folds her pants. What a thing!
Zyon: Tulip! Why are you counting through Lucas's stuff?
Tulipa: To find out who helped Ortiz. Octavian is not safe. I don't want to lose him. It's my father.
Zyon: Tuli, I don't know exactly what happened that day, but you're right. I don't think he escaped by himself. It's just... It's not about Lucas.
Tulipa: And you didn't see anything?
Zyon: I have to go. *Leaves after kissing Tulipa* *On campus*
Steph: *Enters Lucas's house to look around for Lucas' memories and stuff* *Takes the book with a study of ancient languages and opens the book opening* *Enters message with the Squadix group where Marla is already the new member of the Squadix group | Steph: I got the guide. *And hangs up the phone* *Closes the book and goes to the other side*
Lucas: It's a temple. Ortiz gave me all the puzzle pieces. Every bit of my father, intangible hero.
Steph: Lucas...
Lucas: You want to bring Alfea back to what she was? For me it is no longer possible. I can't forget what I found out.
Steph: I know what it's like. Getting answers to questions you didn't even want to ask. Answers that change everything.
Lucas: And when do you start getting those stop-and-go responses? You didn't want to be defined by a terrible discovery about your origins. I have nothing left to do.
Steph: You are not defined by Octavian, Lucas. By the fake hero, not by the monster that he is. *Holds Lucas' hand* You are defined by what you do. And who are you from? You are good at heart. You are honest. And you torture yourself inside to be strong for those around you. You put everyone first. I know you. I know who you really are gone.*He kisses with Lucas both taking off each other's tops*
In the school hall* *In the doctor's office*
Marla: *Injects and stings Gasper*
Gasper: *Wakes up with extremely angry eyes*
Marla: Gasper are you okay. I want to help you. Did that attack you? *Points with phone*
Gasper: That's.... That's me......
Marla: Gasper are you okay. I want to help you!
Gasper: Take it from me! I have to get off! *Gets off the bed and attacks Marla*
Marla: No!
Gasper: I can't feel it anymore... Give it to me! Where is my magic! *Runs*
Marla: *Gets up off the floor*
*In the house*
Steph: *Looks at phone* I'm not looking
Lucas: Steph? What? It would be! It's Octavian. *In the office*
Angelica: And if he catches us?
Tulipa: Rosalind will not return. Partying every night in the East Wing working on a secret project I don't want him to say I didn't trust. And now I have the opportunity to do it.
Angelica: Yes, Zyon is a sucker. First class. But he cares about you.
Tulipa: I am aware. It's gross.
Angelica: It's okay for you to care too. You can let go of yourself.
Tulipa: *Drives me out of my mind* *Putting drink aside* s**t
Gasper: *Appears in the office*
In the house*
Lucas: It's an old hideout. Come on... He doesn't need to know where we are here. *Hides with Steph* I'm coming for you.
Steph: It's coming.
Octavian: *Appears looking for them and calls Rosalind* Rosalind. Did he wake up? You said he was barely breathing when he escaped the lab. Did he get to talk to anyone? We should come, in case he does. Are you sure the rest are closed? *Leaves*
*In Alfea*
Zyon: There was someone here. Probably someone who knows where Ortiz is. Octavian: Let's send them a message! Now burn it to the ground! *Specialists burn* *Lucas and Steph cough from the fire* Steph: We can't stay here.
Lucas: If you didn't leave?
Steph: Get out and that's it! *Both exit*
Lucas: Come on! I'm still out!
Steph: That's okay. We are safe here. *Activates with stars on eyes and deactivates*
*In the office*
Gasper: Where's Rosalind?
Aneglica: *She gets scared with Tulipa* Tulipa: I can stop him.
Angelica: No, you can kill him. *Gasper loses control* *Rosalind appears in the office*
Rosalind: Get away from him!
Gasper: Rosalind! What did you do to me! *Tries to kill Rosalind* Rosalind: Don't come near! He's just confused! And he was given something.
Gasper: Get out of my head! Rosalind: I said stay put! A little more. *Gasper remembers what happened before* Gasper: Get out of.... *Dies*
Rosalind: Everyone out! *Goes to sit on the chair* *Girls exit* *Angelica uses her magic from the book to translate*
Thedore: We have to crack the code by finding the symbols in the guide. Theodore: It's more cautious that way. Angelica: I was risking too much if I left the campus. After what Rosalind did to Gasper. Theodore: I thought I understood. As far as I can tell, it's a summoning spell for those creatures. It's ancient, it doesn't belong to the elements.
Steph: So Rosalind summons these creatures? What to attack fairies? Why? Wait! I've seen this before.
Jade: Deposit. Keep. Do they store? That's what that symbol means. The one that prompts with a "J" and has a table next to it. Deposit. Keep.
Steph: Magic. Keep the magic going. Isn't Rosalind summoning them to steal the fairies' magic? To become stronger.
*In the office*
Rosalind: New news on Ortiz!
Octavian: We haven't made any progress yet. *Another place scene now*
Steph: We let Gasper die so we wouldn't find out.
Angelica: Rosalind is already one of the most powerful fairies.
Theodore: But no matter how strong you are, it's never enough.
*Back to the office*
Rosalind: *Stabs her activating eye magic on the specialists*
Tulipa: Zyon knows something. About the one who helped Ortiz escape. But he doesn't want to say.
Rosalind: *Disables* Very well. All are free to go. *Specialists leave the office except for Zyon* Less Zyon. He will tell me everything you know about Orion Ortiz. *In room* *Lucas wiping with towel and looks at Orion*
Orion: Lucas.