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Previously on Theodosia...

This is a whole other level of magic.

It's Grandad's journal. What's it say?

Henry, I can't read cuneiform. Hardly anyone can.

Let's try a wisdom spell.

SHE GASPS

"Two feathers were sold to the merchant."

I can read cuneiform! Wonderful!

Have you heard of something called The Magic Circle?

It's my dream to join.

Well, keep practising.

Nigella.

SHE LAUGHS

Theo.

Well, this is awkward.

Your grandmother's going to turn up any minute.

You were... That old lady was you! How did...?

I can explain everything, I promise. Just not here. OK, come on.

And then I sealed the portal to the Duat with the Staff of Osiris.

And that's it.

Now you know all of my secrets.

Nigella?

Nigella, please say something, you're scaring me.

Sorry, I'm fine. This is just...

Completely and utterly crazy? Yeah. Tell me about it.

Nigella, it's really important that I can trust you with this.

Of course. I won't tell a soul.

Thank you.

You know, it actually feels good to have told you.

Sometimes I feels like I'm just carrying so much stuff around,

and I know I have to keep going, but it's a lot.

Well, I'm here now,

and a problem shared is a problem halved.

I'm here to help, whatever you need.

Thank you.

But you were lying when you said I know all your secrets.

That handsome boy. Will, is it?

I want to know everything.

Start talking.

THEY GIGGLE

I can't believe I missed old lady Theo.

Please tell me you had cute little glasses and a whiskery chin.

That's wild that you had to tell Nigella the truth.

Are you sure she can be trusted?

100%.

She's right. Nigella is cool.

When we were little I used to steal jam tarts from their larder

and she would always cover for me

and just say it was really greedy mice.

And did you find out anything new while you were in granny mode?

Or were you too busy...

OLD LADY VOICE: ..crocheting tea cosies?

I need to work out this code. If I can do that,

I think it'll unlock the secrets of the Pyramidion.

Good morning, class.

Now, I know you'd all rather be doing something else,

but I am here to expand those brains,

and that's what I'm going to do.

So, if you open up your exercise books...

Could I please be excused? Why?

I just really don't want to be here.

Nice try. Let's get started.

Let's see how well you know your zoology.

I'm sure there must be something in the whole animal kingdom

to keep you focused on your lessons.

Right, are you ready?

Ready. All right, cool.

"Your good looks and charm dazzle everyone you meet." So true.

It's fixed. Nice one, Will.

How would I manage without my number-one employee?

I don't know, but you might have to find out.

They're taking people on at the laundry.

It's decent pay and it's full-time.

But what about your magic? I thought you wanted to be a real magician?

Look, I could make a million watches disappear,

but I still wouldn't be able to do real magic.

Real magic is...

..is something special.

Yeah, well, you shouldn't give up on your dreams.

If I'd done that, I wouldn't own the best arcade on this road.

It's the only arcade on this road. Yeah, my point still stands.

And remember what that magician guy said -

you've got the potential to be really good.

I've got an idea.

Why not put on a show here? Hmm?

Picture it - Will the Wondrous, live at the Arcade, for one night only.

Eh? What do you say?

They have more than 300 razor-sharp teeth

and they can detect a single drop of blood in 20 gallons of sea water.

And that's why great white sharks are apex predators...

..and on occasion will even eat humans.

Any questions?

If I got eaten by a shark, could I be excused from lessons?

Any other questions?

Do you think I'd suit a fringe?

Any questions related to zoology?

Why don't we take a break?

Then we can come back refreshed for everyone's favourite...

..maths.

THEY GROAN

Remind me why we're doing this on our break,

when we could be eating cake?

I told you, I need you to lift

the Pyramidion so I can examine the underface.

I only came here to talk about Artie's idea.

But I guess I'm doing this now.

Guys, focus. OK, have you all got your amulets on?

This thing's full of magic. We must stay protected.

OK.

On three.

OK, one...

THEY GROAN

..two...

..and three. OK, lift.

Bring it over to the light here. THEY STRAIN

Careful!

This is really heavy,

and my wrists weren't designed for manual labour.

OK.

OK, nice.

Oh, there ARE hieroglyphs under here.

That doesn't make any sense.

Unless...

OK, I need a book to check something real quick.

No pressure,

but it would be great if you could be... really quick.

Just so you know, my wrists are going to snap.

Just need to change my grip a bit.

THEY SHOUT, PYRAMIDION SMASHES

Oops.

Theo! Sh!

You might want to take a look at this!

What is this?

Hen... Henry?

Wake up. Henry!

Safiya, wake...

Will, come on. Come on, now.

Will, this isn't funny. Wake up!

What's happening?

"Only those worthy of the Golden Ship of Ra shall be rewarded.

"Those who conspire with darkness shall...

"shall never wake up."

Will!

Will, wake up!

Sometimes I think you break on purpose, just to annoy me.

HE SIGHS

There is another way.

You don't have to be fixing machines

and washing dishes for the rest of your life.

You could achieve a lot with a little bit of help.

You could have some real power.

Why don't you take it?

See what it feels like to do real magic.

I can't.

Do you want it or not?

Safiya? Please, what's happening?

I'd drop the hem slightly, but otherwise, incredible.

You... You're right, I do look incredible.

Take it. Take anything you want. You're a princess.

The world deserve to see you at your fabulous best.

Hey, wake up!

It's Saffy, but super-powered.

MACHINE WHIRS

Saffy, no!

Why are you always trying to break stuff?

MACHINE CHITTERS

MACHINE POWERS DOWN

ECHOING WHISPERS

A classroom without pupils

is like a hat without an ostrich feather -

a sorry sight indeed.

They're on a break. They'll be back shortly.

I'm glad to hear it.

I'll go and find out what's keeping them. Hmm.

Hear me, Ancients. Tutu, guide these mortals out of sleep.

Awake, arise. Awake, arise.

Why is nothing working?

Theo!

Are they...? They're asleep.

But I can't wake them.

I don't understand. They had their amulets on.

They were supposed to be safe.

What's this? No. Don't touch that!

The Pyramidion did this.

Its magic was too powerful.

This is really, really bad, Nigella.

Feels good, doesn't it?

What will you do with your new power?

Well, first I need to fetch the food for table five.

ORACLE LAUGHS

Remember who you are now. You have power.

Use it.

Hello, everyone, I have a special trick for you.

Now, watch this.

- GASPS - My God!

What else can you do?

GASPS

I hate to say it, but I'm adorable.

Oh, who am I kidding? I love to say it.

Well, this was fun, but I have to get back to my friends.

But I'm keeping this dress.

You... You can't leave yet. I can make you even more adorable.

A more luxurious gown, more dazzling eyes,

an even wider smile? Just name it.

Don't you want to be the perfect princess?

Actually, I... I don't.

I mean, sure, I'll always be fabulous,

but I realised I want to be more than just that.

See ya.

DOOR RATTLES

Er, Theo. I could maybe do with some help here.

Hello, Henry.

HENRY MUMBLES: Theo...

What's happening to him?

This reminds me of when you were little.

You used to call out like that when you were having a bad dream.

Well, maybe that's what's happening.

Maybe they're having bad dreams.

If I can adapt a seeing spell,

I might be able to see into their dreams.

OK. I'm going to need a bowl of water.

I'll get one. OK.

We want more magic.

OK, OK.

Only if you say so.

Are you ready for it?

Three, two...

LAUGHTER

Get off!

Let go of me. Argh, you're hurting me! Will!

Will!

When did you get so tragic?

You used to be the perfect princess.

You do know everyone is going to laugh at you

in your new Swiss school?

You're really not getting this, are you?

I'm not going to Switzerland,

I don't want to be the perfect princess.

I want to see the world and learn new stuff.

I want to thrash Henry at pinball and watch Theo try to be cool.

I want to be me.

DOOR RATTLES

This mean we're not BFFs any more?

There you are!

Have lessons not resumed? Did you find the children?

I did. But I'm afraid I'm playing nursemaid.

A cooling compress is needed for a bad headache.

Cooling compress?

Pah! There's only one way to deal with illness -

a large spoonful of cod liver oil and a freezing cold bath.

I don't think Safiya would thank me for that.

Oh. Well, don't just stand there, my dear, your patient awaits!

I found a spell I think might work.

Hear me, Ancients. Push back the veil of darkness.

Give me sight into the secrets of sleep.

OK. This bowl of water should show us what they're seeing.

It's working. It's incredible!

Watch this.

GASPS

And down!

Whoa!

Amazing. Unbelievable.

Amazing. Thanks. Thank you.

OK, OK, what's your next trick?

OK, this next one's going to blow your minds!

Really.

Wait, where's Artie? He'll love this one.

OK, let me just find him.

ALL: No! We want more.

But you'll get it. Just after I find him.

ALL: No! Come on, Will, please.

Will, Will, Will...

ALL CHANT: Will, Will, Will...

How are you back?

Theo threw you into the Duat.

Still hiding behind your sister.

But Theodosia Throckmorton isn't here to save you this time.

You're all alone.

I'm not scared of you.

Then your memory is short.

I defeated you before and will do so now.

Want to bet?

What have you done to me?

YARET LAUGHS

Yaret.

The hieroglyphs.

"Only those worthy of the Golden Ship of Ra shall be rewarded."

The Pyramidion is testing them to see if they'll stand

with the Serpents or stand with Ra.

Are your friends up to the task? Theo... Will they pass the test?

They're going to have to.

I didn't tell you the second part of the message.

"Those who conspire in darkness shall never wake."

CROWD CLAMOUR

Will! Will!

Help me.

Will, you've got to help me.

I'm trying, but... I don't know how to free you.

That's not quite true, is it?

Is it this?

Do I have to give it back?

That's a decision only you can make.

CROWD MEMBER: Come on, Will.

DOOR RATTLES

No, no...

Look at me.

Don't you want to be the most perfect version of yourself?

Fixed to the spot with fear,

like the weakling that you are.

Don't you tire of being scared all the time?

Join me and you will never feel fear again.

No offence to Henry and your friends,

but this isn't looking good.

I have to help them.

How, if they won't wake up?

I have to go in their dreams.

What? Is that safe? Do you even know what you're doing?

No, I don't. But that's never stopped me before.

OK, Henry's in the most danger. I have to help him first.

Theodosia Throckmorton. I knew you'd come.

Way to make a late entrance, sis, but I've got this.

I'm going to deal with Yaret, just as soon as I work out how to move.

Want a quick spell to help you out with that?

I thought you'd never ask.

Hear me, Ancients...

Why isn't it working? I don't know!

YARET LAUGHS

ALL CHANT: We want Will! We want Will!

Will... Will...

I'm sticking to stage magic.

Will. You're awake.

It's OK, you're safe.

What's up with Theo and Henry?

What's going on?

Look at me, princess!

STOP! Just leave me alone.

You know what you are?

You're just a sad reflection of someone I used to be.

You have no power over me.

SHE SCREAMS

What happened?

I'm guessing I'm not the only one who had a really weird dream.

Theo's gone into Henry's dream to help him.

It doesn't look like it's working.

No, Theo!

You were a fool to enter the Pyramidion.

You have no power here.

This is your brother's test...

..which he has failed.

Leave her alone!

And now I have you, Theodosia.

There's no-one to help you. You are completely at my mercy.

Get away from my sister!

HENRY SHOUTS

Theo. Henry. Thank goodness you're back safely.

Does anyone have any idea what just happened to us?

It all started when we lifted the Pyramidion,

which is why I never do manual labour.

I really hope I'm still dreaming and that's not what I think it is.

Tell me those aren't serpents.

So, my dream wasn't just a dream? The Serpents really are back?

Yes. Or at least, that's what I think.

Which means there's only one thing left to do.

Seal up this room and pretend we never found it. Great idea.

No. OK, whatever secret the Pyramidion is containing,

it really didn't want the Serpents knowing about it.

So, maybe it's a weapon that we can use against them?

That's why we have to find out what's inside this Pyramidion.

I liked my idea better.

I hate to say it, but Theo is right.

If these Serpents are as dangerous as you say they are,

we have to be prepared.

And that's why I'm going to decipher Harold's journal

and work out the secret of the Pyramidion.

And nothing is going to stop me.

So good to be on land again.

Although my legs think they're still on the boat.

Miss Krait? What a coincidence to see you here.

Oh. What a surprise.

But I'm afraid I can't chat.

I'm here on behalf of the Foreign Office,

overseeing the British dig sites,

and we've got rather a situation on our hands.

Sir Arthur Syme has been injured during his dig at the Great Pyramid.

Oh, the poor man.

But it does leave the dig without leadership.

You'll excuse me, I must get on.

Of course. Miss Krait...

..we could help out.

Alistair's father worked at the Great Pyramid.

Henrietta, I'm sure Miss Krait has the situation in hand.

We've studied Sir Harold's plans of the site. We know it intimately.

Well, I suppose you could take over,

at least until I find someone more suitable.

Oh, well, we would be honoured to be given the opportunity.

It would mean leaving with me immediately.

Lead the way.