Original subtitles

Previously on "Runes".

At the next Red Moon,

dragon fire will rain down on Normandy.

This will occur in nine days time.

Nine days?

But we have no clues.

(Hugo yells)

The nine pillars, just like the legend of the nine shards.

We can still beat Loki if we can forge a special sword

to counter his powers.

Wyrd.

It's been taken by those despicable humans.

Let's hope this rune is the strongest of all,

'cause we sure could use its help now.

Fenrir's running away.

(gasps) Look, this must be the symbol of Wyrd.

Yeah, I think you're right.

All the strange events in Baligan,

you caused them all,

and secure that stone.

Once we get him back to the castle,

we'll find out what secret it's hiding.

The ritual is complete,

now nothing stands between him and what he wants.

Nothing at all.

(rock cracking)

(gentle background music)

(gentle background music and humming)

I should have handled this myself long ago.

They would not dare to lie to me.

Yeah, it is possible, yes.

But all the taxes you have imposed on the villagers

have made them angry

and I don't believe

that will make them very cooperative, my lady.

I will interrogate them one by one if I must.

And those who do not wish to tell me

where William of Normandy is hiding

will be driven from my lands.

Right.

The crack is getting bigger,

we're almost there.

(heart beating)

That's his heart, we did it.

You hear that, brother?

(heart beating)

(spear clattering)

You really think this will work?

We don't have all day,

I should have already started forging the sword.

I'm doing my best.

I know last time I tried with little buddy

didn't go so well,

but that doesn't mean I don't know what I'm doing.

(flame exploding)

Oh.

Oh. Whoa.

Just look at all the pretty colors.

So then who is the best?

Great job Wace.

No time to waste,

is the mold ready?

It's perfect, and thanks for all your help.

It was no trouble.

Besides, we had the son of the best blacksmith in the region

to guide us.

You should get started.

I certainly got work to do.

Between my parchments,

the antlers runes, and the song,

I understand now how Loki will restore himself

to his dragon form.

The prophecy speaks of an uncommon eclipse,

and if I am correct,

it is expected today. An eclipse?

But we've had many of those in the past.

What's so different about this one?

This eclipse is special.

It is to be a complete solar eclipse.

And since today is the summer solstice,

the alignment of the heavenly bodies will be unique

and that is why the song spoke of a sky of fire.

It is a phenomenon so incredibly rare

only to be seen every 300 years.

Loki Yes, the God of Chaos

will no doubt seize the opportunity provided by the eclipse

to multiply his power.

We're not gonna let that big lizard destroy our homes.

(gentle background music)

(flame crackling)

Whoa, did you see that?

The strongest metal in the history of the world

just melts like it was made of ice.

This fire is amazing don't you think?

I'm going to save so much time thanks to this.

You should be thanking the Grand Goblin,

oh and me, I suppose.

Speaking of Loki, where are Hugo and Lil' Golès?

They should have been back by now.

But doesn't Hugo have Wyrd with him?

I need the rune to finish the sword.

Indeed you do.

Hugo will never be able to match Loki's strength

if Wyrd is not engraved on the sword.

My Lord trouble is coming,

believe me there isn't much time left.

Let us go please.

Really?

I believe I've already captured the source of the trouble.

Mother will be able to make you talk.

None of what's going on is our fault.

Ah, look there, up in the sky my lord.

What, what is that?

Oh calm yourselves,

it's nothing more than an eclipse.

(ground rumbling)

(horses neighing) (people gasping)

Oh, no.

Lil' Golès, now's our chance.

Get back here.

(Hugo panting and grunting)

No, don't let them get away.

(upbeat background music)

What were those earthquakes? No idea.

But they saved us.

(suspenseful background music)

Hugo, through here.

(suspenseful background music)

Hurry, they can't have gotten far.

Thanks Lil' Golès. (Lil' Golès chuckles)

Take shelter. What's going on?

What is happening now?

I have no idea my lady.

Dame Neel, will you allow me to take a few men

and see what's going on in the forest?

No one will leave this village

before I have my questions answered.

I want William brought here now before I-

(ground rumbling)

Dame Neel, we ought to head inside the castle

until we know what's happening.

(horse neighing) Look!

It's one of the guard's horses.

What? But where's the guards?

That horse belongs to my son.

Aye, I believe it does.

Saddle my steed and assemble a few villagers,

we must mount a search for Neel.

Yes, my lady.

(hammer thudding) (Turstin grunting)

Not quite ready yet.

Still needs more work.

(Turstin grunting) You can do it, Turstin.

Just keep going. We'll be ready in time.

(ground rumbling)

No, Loki, already. No, it's impossible.

I have to find Hugo.

No Turstin, you're the only one who can forge the sword.

But without the Wyrd rune I can't finish it.

Well, guess you'll be needing this then.

Hugo.

Finally you made it.

Where have you two been?

Well, we had to fight Fenrir,

then we were captured by Lord Neel

who wanted to take us to the castle.

What?

Well, I'm glad you made it back in one piece little buddy.

It is almost time,

Loki's sure to be free soon.

When we fought Fenrir,

this symbol appeared on the stone.

Oh, not a minute to lose Turstin.

Understood.

(upbeat background music) (hammer clamoring)

(upbeat background music)

(flame roaring)

(upbeat background music)

(Turstin grunting)

(upbeat background music)

(ground rumbling) (Hela gasping)

The ritual is almost complete, so close.

(rock rumbling) (upbeat background music)

(dragon roaring)

Is that?

(dragon screeching)

It's him.

Loki has finally been reborn as a dragon.

Quickly, follow him.

(ground rumbling)

(ominous background music)

No, not yet.

(people panting)

That's Loki?

Oh yes, Loki has been reborn as a dragon.

But before he can unleash his chaos,

he'll have to face us.

Turstin.

(majestic background music)

Take it, after all, it's for you.

Oh.

(majestic background music)

Thanks, you really did it.

It's perfect.

Concentrate Hugo, we must be certain

that you are capable of activating the power of Wyrd.

(sword glinting) (people gasping)

(Hugo chuckles)

Alice, do you think with your new strength

you could move Jotun?

I can try.

(majestic background music)

(Alice grunting)

(suspenseful background music)

Let's see if you can help out an old friend.

Wyrd, bring him back. (sword thudding)

(majestic background music)

(rock cracking)

Whoa.

It seems that my young Lord Hugo and his companions

have done well since last we met.

Jotun. Jotun.

Big rock man. Jotun.

I'm so happy to see you again Jotun.

And I am not unhappy to be here.

These children are incredible.

Oh, I see my Lord has reforged Wyrdinn.

Wyrdinn? The sword of destiny.

And if you have done so, then that means-

Yes, Loki has returned.

Then we should not tarry,

we must destroy him.

Jotun is right,

there will be no more Normandy if we do nothing.

No one else will be able to stop him after today.

I cannot accompany you on this fight for I am too old.

Don't worry, we'll be careful

and thanks for everything you've done for me,

I've learned so much from you Algythe.

Hugo, wait.

I also forged you a shield

with the rest of the metal from the cave,

and some new arrowheads to go with your bow.

Thanks Turstin.

Osborne, it's my turn to give you my father's bow.

Put it to good use.

Alright, head for the den of wolves

Algythe, take care of Hilda for us.

We'll be back for her as soon as we can.

Don't worry Hilda,

we won't be gone for long.

I'll be all right mama,

the big rock man will protect me.

(people laughing)

A true Viking.

Jotun my friend,

I'm counting on you to keep them safe while we're gone.

(Jotun grunts)

(footsteps thudding)

(people panting)

It would've been nice to have a troll on our side

if we're going to have to fight a dragon.

But now that he's in the circle of life,

Jotun can't leave.

Don't worry, we have Wyrdinn,

And Loki will be no match for us (gasps).

(fire crashing) (people gasping)

Ah, it's Loki. He's gonna roast us alive.

We have to find the others.

No, it'll be safer if we split up.

He knows we're here,

we have to get across as fast as we can.

(people panting)

(wings swooshing)

(people gasping)

Huh? Loki.

(dragon growling)

(people yelling) (fireball crashing)

(people gasping)

Slepnir. (horse neighing)

We have to get Loki away from the village,

We'll lead him to the coast. (horse neighing)

Whoa.

(people panting)

Look everyone, it's burned.

they must have been here.

Do you think they were? No.

I can feel that they're still safe.

And they got away with Slepnir.

We have to find them,

we can't let them take on this terrible beast on their own.

If they're riding Slepnir,

they're far away by now.

But we can follow them thanks to this.

(flute calling)

(birds cawing)

Don't lose sight of them.

(upbeat background music)

Where on earth could they have gone?

My Lord, perhaps we should return to the castle

and inform Dame Neel. It's out of the question.

My mother needs proof

that there are forces beyond her understanding at work.

Whether that's an enormous wolf,

or the disappearance of Ulrich

she'd never believed me

but this time it'll be different.

I just need to find that traitor Hugo.

(people gasping)

Mercy upon us (yells).

Hela?

Oh no, you're not getting away from me this time.

(fire swooshing) (people gasping)

If Loki followed us, the village should be safe.

There aren't a lot of places to hide around here.

(dragon growling)

(sword swooshing)

I have to face him.

Stay back and keep out of danger.

We've never let you down before

and we're not gonna start today.

She's right, even if I hate giant lizards,

you're not getting rid of us that easily.

Don't worry, Hugo,

It'll be my pleasure to get rid of them for you.

You take care of Loki,

We'll handle Hela and Fenrir.

Alright.

(suspenseful background music)

(Hugo grunting)

(suspenseful background music)

Father, I'm coming.

(Turstin grunting) (Hela gasping)

Whoa. Huh?

Now that's a hammer.

Now what are you gonna do?

Your specters are no match for me (gasps)?

(Alice and dragon growling)

No, that's impossible.

(Alice grunting)

(dragon growling)

(air swooshing)

Hugo.

(Hugo gasping)

Fenrir get out of the way.

No.

(dragon growling) (Hugo grunting)

(ground rumbling)

After everything we did for you,

we mean nothing to you,

nothing at all.

(birds cawing)

I hope you saved some fun for us.

(upbeat background music)

(dragon crashing)

(people coughing)

Give up yet lizard breath?

(Osborne grunting)

(arrows swooshing and thudding)

(dragon growling)

(rope tearing)

(dragon growling) Get down.

(fire crackling)

(people gasping)

(suspenseful background music)

(air swooshing)

That is enough.

Fenrir.

(horse neighing)

Come on, let's fight.

(dragon growling)

(upbeat background music)

(air swooshing) (people grunting)

(suspenseful background music)

(wings flapping)

I can barely see him, it's so dark.

(dragon growling)

(majestic background music)

Huh?

Follow me. (horse neighing)

I've no shot, he's out of range.

There's no way to get to him, huh?

Unless maybe I could (gasps).

Yeah, Osborne the bow, quick.

(upbeat background music)

Wait, the arrows.

(upbeat background music)

Let's go.

(upbeat background music)

Now. (upbeat background music)

For my family, for my friends

in the name of Rollo be gone (grunts).

(arrow swooshing) (dramatic background music)

(fireball exploding) (dragon screeching)

(arrow thudding) (dramatic background music)

I did it (sighs).

Hugo.

(air swooshing)

(flute whistling) (birds cawing)

(somber background music)

(dragon crashing)

(somber background music)

Hugo. Hugo.

(people laughing)

Bravo. Hugo, you did it,

you saved Normandy. You saved all of us.

He's gone?

Wow look, the sun's coming back.

(gentle background music)

Using his sword as a sort of arrow,

even I wouldn't have thought of that.

He's a truly incredible boy.

(horse neighing)

(majestic background music)

Goodbye my friend.

We should get going Dagmar,

someone will have noticed the commotion by now.

Oh Hugo, easy does it, we got you.

We have to get back to the cave to tell the others.

An exploit worthy of Robert of Normandy.

I can't wait to tell your mother how brave you've been.

I'd love to be able to see her again.

(gentle background music)

What on earth is this?

It's a dragon.

No, it can't be real.

What?

(Neel yelling)

He burned me. Neel, my son.

Oh, I don't believe this. What is that?

What is this, is that a dragon?

My son, was it you who brought down this creature?

Well, I did, with this sword here.

Did you hear that, he killed a dragon.

I swear mother, it's true. Dragons.

(person grunting)

Hadvar, send out a message

to all the other lords of the region

and tell them that young Neel, son of Lord Neel,

has slain a dragon

and it will not be long now

before he finds the hiding place of William of Normandy.

It will be done, Dame Neel.

Long live our lord,

long live our Lord,

Glory to our lord, glory to Neel.

(Hela grunting) Long live our lord

Long live our lord who slayed a dragon.

Long live Lord Neel.

(gentle background music)