Legacies (2018) s03e08 Episode Script

1 Invisique saeclum.
Hope? Landon? MG had the ascendant this whole time.
I used it to come find you.
I knew you were alive.
I could just feel it.
I don't understand.
There's nothing there.
What? What do you want me to see? Just say it.
Landon? Landon? Hold on, okay? I'm gonna get us out of here.
Ventus.
Hope? Hope? Hope! Hope, stop! Sorry.
I guess I was dreaming.
About murdering me with a tornado? No.
I think Landon was trying to send me a message, but something wouldn't let him.
What sort of message? That he's alive.
Gates are a common symbol in dreams.
They represent thresholds in life.
An open gate signifies an entry point into a new beginning, while a closed gate usually means there's something holding you back.
I keep telling you, this was more than a dream.
It felt real, like a vision.
I don't know.
Moving on is not the answer.
Finding Landon is.
Which I would have done sooner if MG hadn't been hiding this thing the whole time.
I agree.
He should've been more honest with us.
I also understand why he wasn't.
Prison world is crawling with monsters, and if our leprechaun friend is any indication, more might be coming for this.
The ascendant is a key.
Malivore's way out.
- And my way in.
- Ah.
Not until we have credible proof that Landon is still alive.
Sometimes a dream is just a dream, Hope, no matter how real it feels.
I can't let you and everyone else go risk their life based on a gut feeling.
Fine.
Have it your way.
Where are you going? To get your damn proof.
Hey.
Is this seat taken? Okay.
Guess so.
Boys.
Nice to see some friendly faces.
Seriously, Jed? After what you did, you're gonna dis me like this? Look, dude, you're an even bigger pariah around here than I am.
So as much as I appreciate you taking the heat off me, I-I can't.
You coming? Sorry, MG, but, uh, what you did to Hope and my boy Landon was messed-up.
Yo, Kaleb.
Need, uh, a hand with whatever this is? It's salt.
Doc's going full Pokémon since that leprechaun showed up.
And now he's got me setting up monster traps all around campus to try to catch the next one when it shows up, so Right.
Whoa.
Sounds like a job for two vampires.
Or a job for one vampire and one witch.
I asked Cleo to help.
So I guess everyone's just pissed at me.
Can you blame 'em? I mean, what you did total dick move.
Agree to disagree.
But either way, I thought you'd still have my back.
How the hell am I supposed to do that with you being all two-faced, MG? I will say one thing about this school.
It has an abundance of candles.
You ready to go, Kaleb, or do you two need a moment? Um nah.
Nah, uh we're done for now.
I understand why you want to go charging into Mordor, but we don't even know if Frodo is still alive.
If you don't want to be a part of the Fellowship, there's the door.
I promised my dad that I would help you and be your supernatural fact-checker, but I want you to manage your expectations, Hope.
I know you, and you'll keep looking whether we find proof or not.
I'll burn that bridge once I come to it.
That's what I'm afraid of.
Afraid of what, exactly? None of your business.
Aren't you late for class? Uh, I was just looking for my chemistry textbook.
- Could've swore I left it here, so - Oh, yeah, in Landon's room.
- Nice try, Nosey Josie.
- Fine.
I heard about the ascendant.
You're clearly doing a spell.
And if it's about Landon, I mean, I can help.
Mm-hmm.
That was rude.
I'll say.
My sister's supposed to be all about that Muggle life, not snooping around witchy stuff.
And the last time that she "helped," she shattered the Sandclock, became Darth Pigtails and damn near burned down this school, so ixnay on the magic talk around her.
Works for me.
I have a feeling dealing with one Saltzman sister is gonna be hard enough today.
That's the spirit.
Now let's get this over with.
L'agbara ina yi, o le loh.
L'agbara ina yi, o le loh.
L'agbara ina yi, o le loh.
Yo, that was hot.
You must say that to all the witches.
It is done.
If a monster enters this space, it will be unable to leave it.
Or any of the others we have consecrated.
Cool.
In that case, uh, pull up a cushion.
Can get to know each other a little better while we wait.
There is something I would like to know.
All right.
What was going on between you and MG earlier? It's a Super Squad thing, a'ight? You wouldn't understand 'cause you ain't Squad.
But I do know what it feels like to be at odds with a friend.
Hope remains upset with me for what I did to that leprechaun, and I am at a loss how to fix it.
Yeah, I hear that.
MG he's the homey, you know? I swore I'd always have his back.
Then he made me vow to never give up on Landon, which is before the truth about him hiding the ascendant came out.
Now that it has It seems you cannot keep one vow without breaking the other.
Boom.
So unless there's some third option I'm not seeing, I'm-a just stay Switzerland till I can figure something out.
I have an idea.
Well, at least one thing is clear.
You certainly put the "ass" in "astral projection.
" If Landon had left you a message, why haven't MG or I seen it on any of our recon missions? That's what we're here trying to figure out, so maybe try helping.
You know, you're not the only one who lost a boyfriend in a tragic prison world mishap.
So you want to compare losses now? I guarantee you that's not a fair fight.
We're comparing blind spots, and you definitely have one for Landon.
Just like I had one for Sebastian.
I couldn't see things clearly like everyone else.
I was in so deep.
That's it.
You've astral projected here before.
So you can tell me the things that I'm not seeing.
Anything that's changed.
I'm telling you, there is nothing diff Wait.
This is new.
It looks like a note or A message.
But it's not there anymore.
Maybe a gargoyle ate it? Or the wind blew it away.
I mean, that thing could be anywhere.
Not really.
Every day in a prison world is the same day, right? Which means the wind always does the same thing.
Look.
See? Helpful.
"To whom it may concern" That's super impersonal.
That doesn't sound like Landon to me.
Would you get down here and help me read the next line? "My name is Landon Kirby.
" I knew it.
Lizzie, he's alive.
This is proof.
Then let's get home so I can give you a tissue.
Maybe even a hug.
Okay, now that we have proof Landon's alive, and we have the ascendant at our disposal, we're going after him.
Sorry I'm late.
Would have helped if someone told me there was gonna be a Super Squad meeting.
Luckily for us, there's a planetary transit tonight, which we can use to power the ascendant.
Hold on, you guys are going to the prison world? Dr.
Saltzman, that's way too risky.
We need more time.
Well, if you hadn't been lying to us this whole time, we might have had more time to prepare.
Everyone, relax.
MG's right.
It's not ideal.
When's the next celestial event? Not for another month.
If you think I'm waiting that long, think again.
Where do you think Landon is, exactly? We don't know.
Once we are physically in the prison world, then we can do a locator spell.
In a world with hungry monsters trying to tear us limb from limb, I probably look like a hot dog to them.
I agree with all of you, for a change.
Which is why this incredibly dangerous mission has to be conducted on a purely voluntary basis.
MG, I think we know where you stand.
Enough talk.
Who's with me? You know I'm not.
So please, at least let me try to explain why.
I get that you're pissed.
And I apologize for breaking your trust.
But you also know me, and you know there's nothing I wouldn't do for you or anyone at this school, even Jed.
So why do you think I've been lying this whole time? Lizzie and I astral projected into this world.
I've seen its horrors with my own eyes.
If we open a door to it, we could be marching right into one of Malivore's traps.
Or worse, giving him exactly what he wants.
A way into our world.
What Malivore wants is Landon.
Always has, always will.
Which is why we need a better plan.
Otherwise, we will be trading a life of someone here for him.
Why do you think we all fought so hard to lock Malivore away in the first place, Hope? We can't screw that up.
And if Landon were here, I'm sure that he'd agree with me.
Well, he's not.
And if you were trapped, he'd risk his life to save you.
That goes for any of you.
I'm not saying we shouldn't go after Landon.
We just have to be smart about it.
And what you're talking about right now, it's not smart.
It's desperate.
I know I'm not the leader of the Super Squad, but I did lead the fight that saved this school from Triad.
And it's my plan that put Malivore where he's at right now.
I'm no coward.
So who's with me? Then, um I guess you were right, Dr.
Saltzman.
Uh, I don't need to be here.
A psycho what? A psychopomp.
Creatures capable of traversing dimensional planes.
You hate my idea.
No, not at all.
I'm just very impressed.
For someone who didn't know anything about this stuff before you got here, you're a you're a quick study.
What you got? Meet Charon, the ferryman of Greek myth.
Pay his bounty, and he will carry your soul across the River Styx.
He sounds dope, if you're dead.
We're trying to bring Landon back alive.
Perhaps we can, for the right price.
Just not how the portal or the Malivore monsters work.
You can't just go ordering up any creature you want like it's takeout.
Have you tried? Then how can you be certain? Surely there are spells which exist to summon what you consider monsters.
Yeah, that's black magic.
And while that would absolutely be an amazing name for our band, it's not really how we do it around here.
In my belief, magic is neither good or bad.
Its alignment, positive or negative, is set off by the user's intention.
So I guess that's how you intend to help me with my vows plural to MG.
And remind Hope that my intentions towards her have always been good.
I'm still not convinced MG's were.
I understand you are angry with your friend, but saving Landon will require action.
You cannot be Switzerland forever.
Um, speaking of action, Super Squad meeting started about ten minutes ago, so I got to I'll think on it.
I promise.
Malivore's not the only threat we need to worry about.
Let's not forget, The Necromancer is trapped inside the prison world as well, and he is notorious for holding a grudge.
I wish we had more time, but these planets aren't gonna wait for us, so if we're gonna do this, we need to get prepared immediately.
Which means you all need to make the decision that's right for you.
Sorry I'm late.
I miss anything important? No, you're just in time.
Are you coming with us to the prison world to save Landon or not? Uh Where's MG? He's not joining us, here or there.
So, if I go, I'm just doing him dirty like he did us.
And if I stay, I'm still screwing him over.
- And Landon.
- Sounds like a no.
Moving on.
Wade? Well, as a general rule, I tend to avoid situations that will probably lead to my untimely demise, but Gaby and I really need a DM for our next campaign, and-and Landon's the only one that's any good at it.
S-So, yeah, I'm-I'm Team Hope.
Let's go get our boy.
The pack's a lot smaller these days, but I'll rally all the wolves I've got left.
As long as the witches stop spelling scarlet letters onto my shirts.
Wow.
I think that can be arranged.
Elizabeth? It's risky for sure, and if I need to make a decision right here, right now - I'm with MG.
- What? N-No.
You're the only Gemini witch we have.
If you don't activate the ascendant, then this whole thing falls apart.
Maybe it should.
You know, maybe he's right.
I'm sorry, Hope.
We'll find another way.
Um, some people go mini-golfing on their first official date.
Please tell me you're not one of those people.
- Earth to Jo.
Are you in there? - Yeah.
Sorry.
I was just thinking about how your disdain for my favorite sport makes us incompatible.
Yeah, I'm seeing that.
Because the only thing we can agree on is that we want to go on a date.
So how about a ditch date? You mean, like, right now? Listen, headmaster's daughter, I know it goes against that color-coordinated headband and all, but take a walk on the wild side for a change.
I'm warning you, I can be pretty wild.
Mmm.
And pretty cute when you're thinking about being wild.
So why are we still here? Josie? Who's this five feet of trouble? Hope, it's weird to see you here.
What do you need? That help you offered me this morning.
I've been looking for you everywhere.
In hindsight, I probably should've started here first, but I thought Dr.
Saltzman would've hid you better.
Keep playing with that thing and you'll burn your hand off.
I spelled it myself to stop Hope from doing exactly what you were about to do.
Wh Polish the ascendant? All right, fine, I-I was definitely gonna steal it.
But we both know that Hope will never quit until she gets what she wants.
And I don't want her or anyone else to get hurt because of it.
So if you're here to stop me As much as I want to know how that sentence ends, I'm actually here to help you.
And if you hadn't moped off from that meeting, you'd know that I stuck up for you.
Seriously? I know.
It was pretty epic.
Then all we got to do is keep this thing out of Hope's hands until the celestial event is over.
You think siding with MG was the wrong decision, and now you're mad at me, so you should just cut the Copernicus and say it.
I am not mad at you.
I just don't know what the right call is.
I wish there was some other way, one that wasn't so risky.
I just I can't see it.
You can't find another astrological event? Hope is right.
If we don't get Landon tonight, we have to wait another month.
Well, if he's survived past his expiration date this long, then maybe he can last another 30 days.
He's like Cheez Whiz.
And what if he doesn't? We almost lost this school because everyone's parents were afraid that if they send their kids back, they'd be forced to fight monsters.
Is that really why you chose MG? Partially.
He's always had my back, even when I didn't choose him or deserve it.
The least I could do was return the favor for once.
Well, I suppose we all have our blind spots when it comes to the people we love.
Dorian, what's up? Josie did what? With who? When? No.
Thanks for the heads-up.
That didn't sound good.
Worse.
Hope found her Gemini witch after all.
Thank you for coming with me.
You not mentioning us being in a cemetery probably helped.
Ever since I got buried alive, they give me the creeps.
Well, it's a hot spot and has a perfect view of the celestial event.
I know Lizzie was just trying to protect me this morning, but I'm glad she came around.
Where is she? Currently, probably pissed at me for going behind her back and dragging you into this, even after she explicitly told me not to.
So you lied about Lizzie coming and now Finch is mad at me, too? I mean, I didn't really have a choice.
Lizzie bailed on me and you're the only other Gemini witch I know.
Yeah, in theory.
Except I don't have my magic and you know that.
Which sucks, because a love potion is about the only way that Finch is ever gonna talk to me again.
What if I could fix it? I mean, not you and Finch, but your magic.
If you take it back, we can save Landon.
I know I was trippin' but turns out there was no need.
Lizzie put the kibosh on Hope's rescue mission for about another month, so, all you and I got to worry about now is that whole "getting to know each other" part.
Cleo.
What the hell? - You all right? - Yes.
That took far more out of me than I expected.
I don't like the sound of that.
What-what did you do? Meet Charon, the Ferryman.
Ho-ly crap.
The planetary transit will be visible just after the sun goes down, so no pressure.
Do you understand the risk that you're asking me to take? The last time I had magic I'm just willing to bet that you're stronger than the darkness.
- Like you were before.
- Yeah, but what if you're wrong? Then I'll be right by your side.
Like I was when you had your episode.
I went into your head thinking that you needed someone to save you.
But you didn't.
You pulled yourself out of the darkness and into the light.
All I did was remind you of who you are.
Like I'm doing now.
I thought I knew who I was.
That Mystic Falls High was a fresh start.
A new me.
Without magic, monsters or drama.
Those things are a part of you, Jo.
They always will be.
You can't run from them.
I could guilt-trip you about the fact that your walk on the dark side led to the creation of this prison world and Landon being trapped there Which you kind of just did.
But no one feels more guilty about what happened to him than I do.
So I'd rather just focus on the good, because that's the Josie Saltzman that I know.
Thank you.
I just miss him.
I hate the position that I'm putting you in, but You don't need to keep talking.
I've made my decision.
You don't have to worry about the whole Josie thing.
Okay? Because we're gonna get Landon back in the land of the living before Hope can say "abracadabra.
" You two captured this thing? Uh, yeah.
More or less.
Well, let's start with the more.
Uh - I summoned it, Dr.
Saltzman.
- No, look, look, before you freak out, you said that you wanted us to catch a monster to try to get some more answers, right? This one does more than that.
In theory.
But it will not accept money in exchange for Landon's soul, as we expected, so we are in need of your expertise.
Well, I'm a little rusty when it comes to psychopomps, but I think I know what it wants.
Go get some of Landon's personal items.
It'll need some of those to identify his soul or whatever.
Nerd stuff.
Copy that.
We're on it.
Oh, and, uh, Cleo? Next time you want to summon a monster, just ask for permission first, okay? Now get moving.
We're running out of time.
I got to say, a road trip was a great idea.
So, you gonna tell me where we're headed? Um West.
W-We need to go west.
I guess it doesn't matter as long as we keep moving.
You gonna show me what's on your mind? It's a surprise.
Let's just get back on the road.
Lizzie, wait.
There's something I need to say before we do.
It might be cheesy, you'll probably make fun of me for this later, but you're my person, Lizzie Saltzman.
You always have been and you always will be.
- I know.
- But I didn't know that you had my back the same way.
Not until today.
So I just wanted to say thank you, because I truly understand just how much that means.
Can I just get a rain check on this conversation? I have so many things that I want to explain to you, and I regret all the times that I let you down or made you feel used.
And I promise that I'm gonna try really, really hard not to do it ever again.
Starting first thing in the morning.
Why are you doing this? Because Hope has Josie.
And we both know that she won't stop until she gets the ascendant.
So I'm sorry, but if it's the only way to save my sister, I'm I'm gonna give it to her.
Bennett blood? Check.
And then, do you have the ascendant? Uh, back at the school.
Then why are we here? Well, your dad had it spelled.
But for a fully operational siphon witch who can break down its barrier, that shouldn't be a problem.
Well, it sure as hell is for this one, sister.
I told you to leave her out of this.
Well, I think we're all clear as to why we're here, so why don't we just skip the verbal sparring and get to the actual fight? I'm not gonna ask again, Lizzie.
Give her the coin.
Invisique.
How could you? Relax.
We'll find it later, after we get your boyfriend back.
Lizzie, no.
You don't have to do this for me.
Yes, I do.
Because you're my blind spot, Jo.
Just like Landon clearly is Hope's for reasons that I will never fully understand.
Because she loves him.
I love you.
You freaking better.
You want to do this spell so bad? Let's do the damn spell.
Take me out to the ball game Take me out to the crowd Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks - I don't care if I ever get back - Is he torturing it? - 'Cause it's root - Uh, not on purpose.
- Then why exactly is he singing? - For the home team I mean, that must be his big idea, but ain't no way in hell Supernatural Simon Cowell's gonna bring back Landon hearing all that.
One, two, three Time for black magic to step up to the stage.
Old ball ga - Yeah, thank you.
- Mm.
Uh There's a saying old, says that love is blind Still we're often told Seek and ye shall find So I'm going to seek A certain lad I've had In mind - Eh, he likes it.
Keep it up.
- Yeah? O-Okay, uh, all together then.
Jump to the chorus, big finish now.
Won't you come and please To put on some speed? Follow my lead Oh, how I need Someone to watch Over Uh, Landon Kirby.
Dr.
Saltzman, does this monster desire our dignity? No.
But in the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, Orpheus charms Charon into, uh, reuniting him with his beloved using poetry and song instead of cash.
- What? - Mm-hmm.
Oh.
Oh, yeah, yeah.
Give him Landon's stuff.
Um Huh.
Dude knows how to make an exit.
Let's just hope he comes back in time.
That should do it.
Okay.
Now step outside the circle.
And don't come back in.
No matter what happens.
Sangiema Meam Et Nos Mundo Carcerema.
Sangiema Meam Et Nos Mundo - It's working.
- Carcerema.
Sangiema Meam Et Nos Mundo Carcerema.
I don't remember this being so painful.
Dark magic.
The Necromancer was full of it when we trapped him, so the prison world must be radioactive with it.
- And now it's infecting you.
- What do we do? Sever the connection.
Let go.
- I can't! - Hold on.
We can do this.
We just have to push through.
No, Hope, you could die! Let go! No! I'm not abandoning him again.
Josie! I'm so sorry.
Landon? Long time, no see.
Am I dead or is this another dream? No, I'm pretty sure Landon made it back here somehow.
Because we totally see him, too.
Our granddad always used to say that the secret to a good crab omelet is in the seasoning.
Then you are in luck.
We have an absurd amount of salt left over from setting traps yesterday, hmm? Our grandad also used to say, "It's Old Bay all the way.
" Are we celebrating, then? Super Squad pulled out a big win.
Landon's home.
Thanks to you.
Does that make me an official member of your Squad? Put it to you like this.
It's definitely on the agenda for our next meeting.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Hmm? Wow.
I was definitely on the sidelines before you put me back in the game.
Which is ironic, because I gave MG so much grief about his actions having consequences.
But not taking any does, too.
So no more Switzerland for me.
Have you patched things up with MG yet? I'm next in line.
Apparently, something serious went down between him and Lizzie last night.
Drink this.
It'll help you feel better.
If only it were that easy for me.
I owe you an apology.
For siphoning me into a lifeless husk or stealing the ascendant for Hope? Both.
But in my defense, the latter part turned out okay.
Frodo has returned to the Shire.
Wait.
Hope's plan worked? Yes and no.
Landon's back, but not because of Hope's stupid plan, which you were totally right about.
Super dangerous, and it is the last time that I am doing anything for her.
Then why'd you betray me? Because Josie was in trouble.
And it's like you said.
She's the only person on the planet that I would betray anyone for.
Especially you.
You know that, right? What I know is that people used to listen to me.
Maybe not all the time, but when lives were on the line.
And that's what made the rest okay.
But if that's no longer the case, I don't know why I'm even here.
Because the Salvatore School is our home.
Not mine.
Not anymore.
You don't mean that.
Trust me.
I do.
Because if everybody is gonna bail on me when it matters most, I have to bail before it gets to that point again.
Because I cannot bear the thought of watching you or anyone else I love get hurt.
Does that mean I can go? Well, according to these tests, there are no traces of black magic in your system.
So, technically, you're safe to return to Mystic Falls.
And it's still my choice, right? Unless I have reason to believe it shouldn't be.
If anything, last night was a painful reminder of why I need to distance myself from this place.
Speaking of, I did what you told me to and I talked to Mom this morning.
She said that you guys have a friend in town with a room that I can use.
Just for a little bit.
Are you mad? Maybe a little sad.
But if I'm gonna allow my students to make their own decisions about raiding a prison world full of monsters, the least I can do is let my daughter live the life she wants.
So long as she's safe doing it.
Come on.
I'll give you a ride to school.
So what do you remember? I remember us.
The last night we were together.
How perfect it was.
Until you dissolved into a puddle of mud, which I hardly take as a compliment.
Then what happened? Darkness.
After that Darkness is the only thing I can remember.
Makes you feel any better, I know what Malivore is like.
Being so lonely, it's physically painful.
Deep down, I must've known you were looking for me.
I'm guessing that's what made me find my way back to you.
Technically, we have Cleo to thank for that.
We should probably get her a fruit basket or something.
She's the new girl? And my roommate.
It was going great until we got in this big fight.
I'll probably be spending more time in your room from now on.
Mm, as long as we keep it PG-13.
What was your fight about? When I was struggling, while you were gone, she kept pushing me to find a way to move on.
And then she killed the one thing that I thought might help me find you.
A leprechaun.
- Oh, okay.
- Long story.
Anyway, doesn't matter.
'Cause I needed this.
Just being in your arms.
But? I may have pissed off a lot of people in the process.
I guess it runs in the family.
When I was little, my mom was taken by a group of vampires, and my dad had to go to extreme lengths to get her back.
Things were never the same after what he did.
Sounds like risking everything for the people you love is a classic Mikaelson move.
Always has been.
Forever will be.
You'll never have to go through that again.
I promise.
Gonna hold you to that.
Now kiss me.