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Amberley, you still alive?

Relax, Uncle Ander. It's not like I'm gonna break.

How many times have I missed that jump tonight?

Five.

If you lose count of your steps tomorrow, it'll be the shortest half

mile of your life.

I'm going again.

It's late.

The race starts at dawn. You need to rest.

But only the first seven runners across the line become members of the Chosen.

I didn't do all of this just to lose.

Princess, are you sure you want to step on thousands of years of Elven

tradition? There's no turning back. We need to get in there and stake out my

starting place.

Don't worry. As your friend and loyal servant, I've got you covered.

Okay, let's stay focused, Catania.

Bet you wish you'd told Lauren you were running now.

He's a big boy. He can handle it.

Jace told me that if Lauren becomes a member of the Chosen, he's going to

ask...

You're not allowed here.

Have you come to wish me luck?

Yes... and no.

I'm racing, too.

You're kidding.

On a road that says a girl can't run the gauntlet?

That's the way it's always been. We have female commanders in the elven army and

women on the high council. It's time the four lands had a female chosen.

You knew about this?

Who do you think sneaked her past the home garden out of the palace?

The gauntlet is dangerous, Amberley.

These guys will do anything to win.

So will I.

Then good luck.

May the best elf win.

I'm definitely sensing a lot of sweaty elf boy hate.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Time yet.

Thank you.

I thought you were teaching her how to fence She was a quick study

Congratulations. As king, I welcome you to the Order of the Chosen.

At the dawn of every new year, we gather in this sacred garden to recount

the story of the Elgrys.

Thousands of years ago,

Our elven ancestors fought a war against an army of demons.

The elves were at the point of annihilation when their elders turned to

magic. Using this powerful gift, they managed to imprison the demons in

a realm known as the Forbidding.

The Elcrise was created to stand sentry. As long as it lives, the

demons are locked up for all eternity.

Now I realize that for some of you, this is merely folklore.

But in no way does this diminish your responsibilities.

And you are now its protectors.

Now step forward, place your hands on the tree, and be accepted by the

Elcrise.

I can't believe you let her embarrass a father like that.

This is his last ceremony before he abdicates the throne. I didn't let

Amberley do anything.

Okay, this was her idea.

I just aided and abetted.

She could have seriously hurt herself.

It's not for Aiden's sake that you want to keep her safe.

Invoking our dead brother.

That's very subtle. You should work that into your coronation. We made a pact to

protect her, remember?

Well, at least you know where she'll be for the next year.

Locked behind these walls.

Watering an old tree.

Do you have any respect for elven traditions?

Only the ones with parties.

It has begun.

I had to go all the way to Olney, but I found white willow bark.

I'm afraid it won't do any good now.

I'll leave you two alone.

You hang in there. I've got something new to try. I promise, this will ease

your pain.

Always.

I'm not making these things.

They're precious.

No, Mama.

I'm not ready.

She always loved this spot.

Said she could see the whole world from here.

Sorry, Will.

Hey, Uncle Flick.

Have you ever seen these before?

Mom called them elf stones.

I told her to bury those damn things after your father died.

Why?

Because they put him in an early grave.

He was never the same person after he used them.

Use them?

Wait, you're not seriously telling me you believe in magic. I believe in evil,

Will.

And those things bring you nothing but misery.

Do yourself a favor. Throw them in the river. Be done with them.

Someone's here to see you. I told the Home Guard not to let anyone in.

That's why Catania helps me avoid them.

If you won't tell me what's going on, maybe I'll talk to him.

You owe me.

You didn't need to jack up on me.

You passed out in front of the Elcrins.

I was worried about you.

I'm fine.

Why have you locked yourself up in here?

You wouldn't believe me if I told you.

Is that one me?

You definitely got the ears, right?

Can I ask you something crazy?

But you have to promise not to laugh.

Yeah.

Do you think the story of the Elkries is true?

You mean the part where it's a barrier holding back a demon army?

Come on, Amberly. We both know magic, tied out with the druids.

Forget I asked.

Come to the celebration tonight.

People need to see you.

I need to see you.

Leave your demons behind and come and celebrate.

You just buried your mom.

Now's not the time to be making reckless decisions about your future.

I know my future's not here.

That's the Elfstones talking.

Give me a little credit, Uncle Flake. I threw those things away like you said.

I'm moving to Storlock to train as a healer.

You've never been more than five miles outside of Shady Vale.

The world outside is dangerous, Will.

It's full of gnomes and trolls and rovers. They all hate each other.

The only thing they have in common is they hate elves more.

I'll keep my ears covered, just like always.

You're the same as your father.

Never happy with your place in the world.

What is that supposed to mean?

Stay in Shadyvale.

Let me talk to Dax.

I'm sure he could use an apprentice.

Dax couldn't heal his stubbed toe.

Storlock has the best healers in the four lands.

Will, you did everything you could.

It wasn't enough.

I never want to feel that helpless again.

Uncle Ander, thanks for the safe.

The gauntlet's easier to navigate than this party.

Just don't faint again and you'll be fine.

Fainting days are over.

Well, good, because as you can see, there are a lot of people who are very

eager to meet you.

Grandpa still hasn't spoken to me.

Don't worry about it.

You know, sometimes I think the only member of the family that he actually

likes is Mangs.

Speaking of loyal dogs, how's your boyfriend?

Be nice.

Lauren's a good guy.

He deserves someone who truly loves him.

I'm just not sure that someone is me.

Then you better tell him, or else you're gonna spend a very awkward year together

in the sanctuary.

Not nearly as awkward as watching you pine for Commander Tilton.

No, I'm not pining. I'm... I'm observing.

That's been over for a very long time.

I think we can both agree she made the wiser choice.

Happy hunting.

You look absolutely amazing.

Thanks.

Would you like to dance?

I just need some food. I haven't eaten all day.

I'll make you a plate.

Stay back.

What are you doing out here?

The Elgrys called to me.

I heard it during the gauntlet, and then again tonight. I tried to ignore it, but

it won't let me. Amberley, you're not making any sense.

When I touch the tree, it shows me visions.

Horrible visions of the future.

Like what?

That I'm going to kill you, Loin.

Kill me?

I saw it.

I stabbed you.

Mom, I don't know what to think anymore. I should never run the gauntlet.

I have to leave Arbor Lawn.

There's only one person who can help me.

Calm down.

No, I won't put you in danger.

You need to stay as far...

Seriously.

So much for my shortcut.

Hey, I don't like it any more than you do.

Great.

Now the guy talks too much.

Elves were supposed to be smart.

I'm half elf.

Clearly the wrong half.

Only an idiot would travel these woods alone.

Trolls hunt here.

Wait, that's a troll?

Was it troll?

The troll must have picked up your scent.

I hear elf ears are their favorite snacks.

Even short tips.

If you're gonna keep insulting me, I should at least know your name.

Eritrea.

I'm Will.

Thanks for saving my life All

right

Xander, any word on Amberley? Black Watch are still sweeping the

countryside.

I wish there was something I could do. You'd start by telling the truth? I told

Prince Harry and everything.

See, I'm an excellent liar.

Which means I can tell when somebody's lying to me.

Amberley left the party upset and you fought her out here.

You two got into a fight.

And now she's missing.

As far as I'm concerned, I'm staring at the prime suspect.

She said the old trees called her and showed her a vision of the future.

And it killed me.

You honestly expect me to believe that the tree was communicating with her? I

know it sounds crazy. It's why I didn't say anything.

You better pray she's still alive.

Hey, what do you think that was?

Don't know, don't care.

Are you curious about ancient humans?

How they were able to build these incredible things?

Look, they're dead, we're not.

End of story.

Anyone ever tell you you're kind of cynical?

Anyone ever tell you you're kind of naive?

What is it?

Not sure. Some kind of fungus or bark rot.

The Elcrease is sick? When's the last time that happened?

Never.

So you don't recall any accounts of the Elcrease ever having been sick?

It's never even shed a leaf.

I understand the symbolic importance of the Elkreis, Father, but it is, after

all, only just a tree.

The Elkreis is more than just a tree.

I can assure you of that, boy.

Stop there!

How did you get past the Home Guard?

Leventine, please tell your son I'm in no harm.

Put down your sword, boy.

It has been a long time, my old friend.

Father?

Father, who is this human?

This is Al-Anon.

The last druid of Paranorn.

Druid?

You said the last druid died in the war of the races.

Did you now?

No one has set eyes on you in 30 years. I assume the worse. It appears you have

not aged a single day.

I have been called by the elk race.

I must go to the sanctuary immediately.

If you really are a druid...

Show us some magic.

I don't do tricks.

Let him go.

If Al-Anon is here, there are dark days ahead.

This is your house?

You're welcome to camp out with the trolls.

I didn't picture someone like you living in a place so... woodsy.

Take off your clothes before you come in.

All of them.

You're joking, right?

No. You need a bath.

And I don't want you to try to muddle over my woodsy little house.

So you live here alone don't worry we won't be disturbed

So aren't you worried about rovers?

What do you know about rovers?

One look at you and they take the clothes off your back and steal your

little bag of blue rocks.

I need those back.

Why?

Are they valuable?

Only to me.

Someone's got a little secret.

What's it gonna take for you to tell me?

They're called elf stones.

They belong to my dad.

They're supposed to have magical powers.

They're very pretty.

Compared to you, I hadn't noticed.

Sorry.

and the epic headache you're gonna have in the morning.

It's much worse than I thought.

The Elkreis is dying.

You need to mobilize the elven army. Why does a dying tree require an army?

You do know the story of the elk race, don't you?

Each leaf represents a single demon. Once they begin to fall, the creatures

of darkness will be released from the forbidding one by one.

We all know that story is just a fairy tale. Father, you're not actually

listening to this, are you?

You've allowed him to believe this when you know the opposite to be true. After

the war of the races.

I believe that magic had disappeared along with you and the Warlock Lord.

Well, then you tell that to your people when the fairy tales are ripping out

their throats.

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