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Previously on "Runes."

No news from Hela.

She was supposed to follow the Hugo boy

and report on his findings, but still no word.

You should have trusted Ulrich with that mission.

He's incompetent.

Hugo must already be on his way to the stone.

The clue from his bow will have given him a headstart.

Sleipnir, I am William, heir to the Duchy of Normandy,

and to my ancestor, Rollo.

I humbly beg you in his name

to bring me to the third stone.

The last of Rollo's stones.

We'll offer them as a trade.

(lightning zaps)

(Hela grunts)

You got it?

Sure did.

Whoa. All we have to do now

is go to the cave and give it to Algythe.

And imprison Loki forever.

(upbeat medieval music)

Mother, at least let me explain.

I've heard enough.

Ulrich is a great warrior.

He deserves to be the captain of the guard.

Do not defend him.

I am content with Hela and I have no intention

of taking back that delusional good-for-nothing,

who can't stop raving about William of Normandy?

Ulrich is a loyal servant of our house

and he will unmask William.

Where is your new captain of the guard?

She, well, something's not normal about her.

You seem to be quite sure of this.

You have proof?

No, I don't know. Call it intuition.

Just have faith in Ulrich, mother please.

He's going to find William and when he does,

he'll bring him back in chains,

and the Dutchy of Normandy will be ours.

Oh, ever since I gave him this mission

it's been nothing but disappointment.

He can hardly bear to stand before me.

He has no place in this castle.

Especially since he aided the thieves who stole from me.

I have no doubts that he's helping our enemies.

Perhaps even with the House of Normandy.

(sighs) well, I'm going to prove that you are wrong.

(gasps) Come back here.

(Neil sighs)

(door creaking)

(Dame Neil sighs)

You there? Have you seen Ulrich today?

Yes, my lord. Not so long ago.

He was headed toward the forest,

he seemed to be in a rush.

(suspenseful music)

Come on, Fenrir and Hela won't be far behind.

We need to get to the cave.

(feet shuffling)

(bushes rustling) Hm?

(suspenseful orchestral music)

(walls rumbling)

(Algythe vocalizing in foreign language)

(gasps) Quiet down in there.

(eerie music)

Make no mistake, Loki, you will not escape.

(walls rumbling)

The spell is coming to an end.

Loki will soon be free.

He's making the earthquake.

I can feel his power growing.

They'll return with the final stone in time.

I have faith in Hugo.

Mm.

(sighs) I hope that they're all safe.

(ground rumbling)

(paws thumping)

(Fenrir growls)

Can't have just vanished.

Oh, it's all because of Sleipnir.

He's impossible to track.

Brother, we must find the cave.

It's our last chance to succeed.

(Fenrir roars)

(Fenrir growling)

(Hela chuckles) (ominous music)

(Fenrir roars)

(wolves panting)

(Hela whistles)

Oh.

Lady, Hela.

Well, Kin? Did you find the cave of Balagan?

(Kin giggles)

How can a creature like you not know where it is?

Well, that's...

What I need to say is I will find it, my lady.

Do it fast. Hugo's recovered the final stone.

They could begin the ritual anytime now.

It will be done.

(wolves howling)

(Hela gasps)

(Kin gasps)

Fenrir, wait. Ah, keep looking for it.

(whimpering) Ooh.

(hooves clopping)

(wolves howling)

(horse neighs)

Whoa, whoa.

(Neil sighs)

Ha-ya.

(hooves clopping)

(wolves howling)

Fenrir's wolf pack. We have to hurry.

We'll be safe once we get to the cave.

The wolves we can drive off at least.

But I'm not so sure we stand much of a chance

against Fenrir and Hela.

We don't have much time. Loki's almost free.

Well, what if Wace and I go off in another direction?

We can lead them on a wild goose chase away from the cave.

It's a good idea, but it's too risky.

I could go with them.

It's okay, Alice. We're gonna be fine.

Friends till the end. (cackling)

We'll see you soon.

Let's go.

(Hugo panting)

(Ulrich panting)

How dare he defy me like that?

That child will be the death of me.

(chuckles) Neil is growing up.

Hava, I wish to speak to my son.

Well, my Lord has taken his leave and left the village.

He what?

Guards.

(doors creaking)

Summon, Hela.

The captain is not here, my lady.

We haven't seen her all day.

Depart immediately and find my son and Hela,

then bring them both to me.

(feet thumping)

(doors creaking)

I feel uneasy, Hava.

(upbeat orchestral music) (birds chittering)

(Fenrir growling)

(Hela panting)

Hurry up.

(all panting)

(tense orchestral music)

(Hugo grunts)

(Hugo groaning)

Quiet.

Alice, Hugo disappeared.

Huh?

I don't understand. He was right behind me.

Hugo.

Hugo, Hugo.

(both groaning)

You can't be serious.

Fenrir and his wolves are almost here.

(chuckles) You've got bigger things to worry about,

you and your friends.

Let's go, hurry up, William of Normandy.

You know I'm not William

You keep your lies for those

who might believe them and move.

Hey, where are you taking me?

You'll see.

(wind whooshing)

(Hugo chuckles)

Thanks.

(sword clinks)

How'd you find me?

You can't hide from the best hunters in Balagan,

especially when you make as much noise

as a herd of wild boars.

Come on.

Hey, wait for us there.

There.

Quick to the cave.

What happened?

It's Ulrich. He took me by surprise.

(ominous orchestral music) (Ulrich groans)

Go on. I've got this.

No, this time we stay together.

(panting) You won't get away.

(feet shuffling)

You are coming with me.

Ulrich.

Ulrich, is that you?

Let go of me. Hugo.

Let her go. No, you might hit Alice

If you don't surrender now I-

Ulrich.

Neil?

(horse neighs)

Neil, behind you.

(Turstin and Lil' Golès gasp)

Ulrich.

Neil.

(Neil groans)

(Fenrir roars)

(Alice grunts)

(Fenrir roars)

(rock thuds)

Come on. We have to go.

There's no time.

We have to help. Neil is hurt.

But we can't. With Fenrir here, it's too risky.

And if he's here, Hela's not far behind.

Even more reason not to leave him.

Hurry up. Let's get him.

He's right.

This way.

(Ulrich groaning)

(Wace and Turstin whimpering)

Come back.

Stay away from him.

(wolves growling)

(Fenrir growls)

Foul beast.

(arrows whirring)

(horn hotting)

Huh?

(Ulrich panting)

What was that? A wolf?

And Ulrich as well. Why'd he run?

You and you search the area.

We should be able to find tracks from Lord Neil's horse.

Fenrir, what on earth have you done? (grunts)

(horse neighs)

Alice, look. His horse.

(suspenseful music)

(horse snorts)

Ugh, where are we supposed to take him?

We still have to bring Rollo's stone to the cave.

We don't have time to take care of him.

If I let Neil die, no one will escape

the wrath of Dame Neil.

And I swore to protect all the people of Normandy.

We'll hide him somewhere and then we'll deal with Loki.

We can't stay here.

Hmm? It's too dangerous.

The farm.

We'll get there a lot faster on horseback than on foot.

Hmm.

Go, we'll hold them off.

(upbeat orchestral music)

(wolves growling)

Still got the gift from the Grand Goblin?

Oh yeah. Oh yeah.

Here, this is perfect.

Come on little buddy.

(rock scratching)

Hurry.

All right, it's your turn.

(tense orchestral music)

(Turstin grunts)

(hammer thumps) (fire crackling)

Woo-hoo, go Turstin. That was amazing.

Come on. Let's go.

We can still catch up.

(hooves clopping)

(horse neighs)

What is it? What's wrong?

I don't know, I...

Whoa.

Oh, oh. Whoa. (horse neighs)

(Hugo sighs)

(horse bellows)

What is that?

Hugo, Neil's arm Look.

Huh?

Help me carry him.

(broom swishing)

Mom, mom.

(door rumbles)

Neil? (gasps)

What have you done now?

He was in the forest. He's been hurt.

Get inside.

(door thumps)

(sighs) You brought the son of Dame Neil into my house?

Put him on the bed.

(Hugo grunting)

If you two know what's good for you,

you'll tell me everything.

Do you think he'll invite us to supper at the castle?

(Alice sighs)

It's us.

Turstin, Lil' Golès? And what are you two doing here?

We helped Hugo save Lord Neil.

Whoa.

That doesn't look good, does it?

His horse was hurt too.

It's Fenrir. We really need Algythe.

Wace, go to the cave and bring her back here quickly.

Be careful and don't get caught.

Don't worry. Careful is my middle name. (chuckles)

(ominous orchestral music)

(feet tapping)

Hmm?

Ugh, we don't have time for this.

Even more reason to hurry up.

(feet tapping)

Hmm?

I must be getting close to the cave now. (snickers)

(Neil groaning)

He's burning up.

(water burbling)

Did you see the wound on his arm?

And it's starting to spread.

(Neil groaning)

I've never seen this before.

I've no idea what to do.

Maybe an ointment could help him.

Or a poultice.

Yes.

I've watched Algythe prepare them.

We could try that.

Alice, help me.

Of course.

(Hugo sighs)

(Neil groaning)

I just hope Lord Neil didn't run into that beast.

I just hope that beast runs into us.

I got a present for it.

Mm?

You halt.

Oh, that's you Captain.

(Hela chuckles)

What are you doing out here

Hunting for the boy William of Normandy?

Dame Neil hasn't heard from you for days now.

I am well aware,

but I happened upon something interesting.

Hmm.

Hmm. Hmm.

Filled with ghosts and wolves. (snickers)

You just had to attack the children.

What if the guards had killed you?

Of what use would you be then?

(Fenrir growls)

Let's go. (grunts)

We are going to pay them a little visit.

(Fenrir roars)

(Algythe panting)

(horse bellows)

(Algythe sighs)

(door rattles)

If what Wace is true,

no herb will be able to save this boy.

No, that's not possible.

His wounds will continue to worsen.

Our mortal medicine is not powerful enough.

We can't just do nothing, Algythe.

We have to save him.

(Hugo sighs)

What if we use Rollo's stone?

It might be our only chance.

I have to try.

No, Hugo, please.

Follow me.

(door rattles)

You should have come right back to the cave

And abandoned Neil? I had to save him

With the stone?

Ugh, you said that mortal medicine wasn't enough.

(Algythe sighs)

Do not forget what happened the last time

you used one of Rollo's stones.

Using it requires much energy.

So you should be saving yourself

for renewing the spell in the cave.

Think of the consequences if Loki gets free.

Don't worry about me.

The sooner we help Neil, the sooner we can get going.

But I need your help, please.

(sighs) You remind me of Cecile.

You are both as stubborn as an ox.

(door thuds)

(Neil grunting)

Go on, Hugo. Concentrate.

(ominous orchestral music)

(door rumbles)

What do you think you are doing?

We are healing him.

(gasps) With that? No.

No.

You'll not use that thing on Neil.

It's sorcery.

You'll leave him be.

Then he will die.

If you care about this child, let them work.

Look at his wound.

It's getting worse by the minute.

Time is running out

(sighs) Then heal him.

But if anything happens to him,

you'll feel the wrath of my blade.

(scoffs) Kindly leave us now.

I'm ready.

(Neil groaning)

(Algythe gasps)

Calm yourself, Ulrich. Just be patient.

(Ulrich scoffs)

No, you mustn't interrupt them.

You'll endanger Lord Neil.

(Neil groaning)

(magical music)

(laughing) Why, you did it, Hugo.

He did what?

(Neil panting)

Neil.

Ulrich. (grunts)

Neil.

He'll be fine.

He needs rest. Let's leave the boy now.

(door thumps)

Oh. Oh.

(all laughing)

(horses snorts)

You managed to harness the power of the stone.

It was incredible.

Well done, Hugo. I'm so proud of you.

(horse neighs)

My thanks.

Hiya. (horse neighs)

(hooves clopping)

You okay?

Yeah, yeah. I am all right.

The stone took a lot of your energy.

I still have enough to take care of Loki.

Let's not waste time. To the cave.

(suspenseful orchestral music)

It's Ulrich.

We've been ordered to keep him out.

Stay there.

Let me through. I'm bringing the Lord Neil.

(doors rattle)

I found Neil in the forest. He needs rest now.

(gasps) Neil.

And my lady, I need to tell you something.

(birds chirping)

(suspenseful orchestral music)

Huh?

(woman gasps)

(woman laughing)

(Hilda speaking indistinctly)

(Hilda giggling)

(ominous orchestral music)

(Hilda gasps)

(ominous music)