Mia steps into a space that looks nothing like Centopia.
Everything is grey, like an old photograph. Shadows move before she even takes a step. Mia:
What is this place...?
A voice answers but it's not coming from outside.
It's her own voice, but older, heavier, tired. Voice:
It's the place where you hid everything you didn't want to feel.
Mia turns around.
In front of her stands a version of herself- same face, same body
but with glowing blue eyes.
Mia-Reflection:
You came here for the piece. But the piece doesn't come to lies. Mia:
don't lie!
Her reflection steps closer, calm and merciless. Mia-Reflection:
Yes, you do.
You lied to your friends. You lied to your family.
You lied to yourself.
Mia clenches her fists.
Mia:
I'm just trying to do what's right.
Mia-Reflection:
And what's "right"?
Being the hero?
Being the chosen one?
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Being the one who saves everything? Mia can't answer.
Her reflection looks at her with painful clarity. Mia-Reflection:
Your unspoken wish isn't to save the world. It's to not be alone.
The truth hits her harder than any magic.
Mo and Yuko wait anxiously.
Xeanon and Zeanon stand farther away, watching with suspicious calm. Mo:
If anything happens to her in there, it's your fault!
Zeanon:
We only showed her the path. The rest is her choice. Yuko:
don't believe you. Drake sent you for a reason. Xeanon smirks.
Xeanon:
Drake never sends his people without a reason. But he never tells the whole truth either. Zeanon lifts a small crystal identical to Drake's, but weaker.
Zeanon:
We don't need to take the piece. We just need to be here when Mia finds it. Mo steps forward, furious.
Mo:
And then what? You'll steal it? Xeanon laughs.
Xeanon:
No.
The piece can't be stolen.
It can only be attracted.
Yuko suddenly understands.
Yuko:
You tied the piece to something... to someone? Zeanon shakes his head. Zeanon:
Not to us.
To someone witha much stronger desire. Mo's eyes widen.
Mo:
Drake..
Xeanon bows dramatically.
Xeanon:
Finally, someone gets it. At that moment, the Rift begins to shake. A wave of blue light bursts out.
Yuko:
Mia! What's happening in there?!
Xeanon and Zeanon step back, ready. Zeanon:
It begins.
The tenth piece has been found.
Drake's Castle
The tenth piece flies straight into Drake's hands.
Drake:
Yes... finally! The piece is mine!
Inside the Rift
Mia is crying.
Mia:
No... never be able to compete with villains... I'm so weak... I'm tired of this.. A presence appears the god of resilience, Samson.
Drake's Castle Again Drake stares at the piece. The throne room suddenly turns cold. A ghostly figure materializes. Samson:
It's not wise to play with prophecies, Prince Drake.
Drake's PTSD triggers instantly. He falls to the ground, trembling. Drake:
No... impossible.. Samson Carsinga...
killed you in the Cold War.. Samson:
Give me the piece.
Drake:
Never!
Samson takes it effortlessly.
Drake:
You bastard! You'll pay for this! Samson's eyes turn predatory.
Samson:
No.
You never will.
Mia is still on the ground, crying. Samson appears beside her.
Mia:
Who... who are you?
Samson:
Tell Mo my grandson that I'm proud of how much he's grown.
He disappears.
Mia steps out.
Mo:
Mia! Are you okay? Why were you crying? Xeanon and Zeanon stare at the piece in her hand.
Xeanon:
How is that possible?!
The piece should have gone to Drake! Mia:
Secret.
Xeanon and Zeanon retreat, confused. Mia turns to Mo.
Mia:
Your grandfather said he's proud of how much you've grown.
Mo's eyes fill with tears.
Drake's Castle- Final Scene Drake slams his fist on the throne. Drake:
You won this time, Mia...
but next time, won't spare you. The whole sword will be mine and burn it in the volcano!
He laughs, furious.
End of Episode
