Heya, my friends!
This episode is about to end with what seems to be a sleepless sleepover.
But, the real drama is only beginning!
Previously in Ep 61: "Stay Close":
Part One: A shocking discovery leaves Wink terrified and Entrapta electrified!
Part Two: Glimmer and Bow mix magic and muscle in an effort to put Swift Wind in his place! The Princess Emergency Sleepover Gathering begins!
Part Three: In Mystacor, Catra and Castaspella share what is in their hearts.
AND
Part Four: Is it a party?! Adora threatens everyone with tasty treats, Swift Wind stretches the truth for dramatic purposes, and Frosta is more impressive than first she appears (much to Spinnerella's amusement!).
It's time for the final princess to arrive on the scene to bring this episode to a conclusion with another cliffhanger!
I am dedicating this to Sisi ( @SisiNiSawa621 ), fine friend and our own resident Lonnie! I think you might like the end of this one. :)
Please, enjoy, y'all!
Some time later, the evening sky has faded from midnight blue to black, bejeweled in starlight. All is quiet, and a soft, inviting glow peers out from the huge circular window of Glimmer’s bedroom. Inside, there has been a transformation.
Most of the occupants have migrated to the floor, settling in amongst an over-abundance of cushions, with blankets draped around their shoulders and thighs.
Netossa now sits in front of the small sofa where Spinnerella lies curled up on her side. Netossa leans back, her cheek nearly touching the face of her darling.
Near them, Frosta, Scorpia, and Perfuma sit together: Scorpia cross-legged, Frosta sitting tall on her lap, and Perfuma leaning close against Scorpia’s side with her head tilted to lie on her friend’s shoulder.
Mermista has flopped onto her stomach, buried beneath a huge blanket, elbows on the floor with her chin in her hands.
Bow and Glimmer sit together, leaning against one another and holding hands at the foot of Swift Wind’s lounge. In the tiredness of the evening, Swift Wind has spread out and let his muzzle flop over Glimmers shoulder.
Platters of elegant party hors d’oeuvres lie around, and several of the princesses are nibbling and munching on them as they listen in fascination.
The casual party of chatty Princesses has become a comfortable, warm and quiet gathering of attentive listeners as Adora stands before them and continues her narrative. With animated hand-motions, she paces in front of her friends.
Adora: [seriously] The storm that hit us in the Whispering Woods was unlike anything we had ever seen. Beyond even what She-Ra could handle. It was . . . all I could do to protect my friends. [she stops and lifts a hand to gesture] And if Netossa and Spinnerella hadn’t been there to rescue us . . . it could have been very bad.
Glimmer stands up, steps to the center of the room, and turns to the group.
Glimmer: [deliberately calmly] And we have reason to believe that whatever is happening is even bigger than that. We think now that it could be a threat to all of Etheria.
There is a brief stunned pause as the serious atmosphere deepens. Perfuma raises a hand and breaks the murmuring silence.
Perfuma: [emphatically] It’s true! There have been earthquakes in Plumeria. Twice. In just the last three days.
Bow: [tentatively] How often do they usually happen in Plumeria?
Perfuma: [without hesitation] Never.
Frosta jumps to her feet.
Frosta: [urgently] In the Kingdom of Snows, a massive avalanche took out the entire pass leading to the castle!
Mermista groans loudly from underneath her blanket.
Glimmer frowns and looks her direction with concern.
Glimmer: Mermista?
Mermista tosses the blanket off her face and looks around blurry-eyed at the others.
Mermista: Uhhh, so, we’ve been getting these weird deadly whirlpools? Out of nowhere. Yeah. Those are fun.
She lets the blanket fall again.
Glimmer turns back toward Scorpia.
Glimmer: What about you, Scorpia? Anything unusual happening in the Fri-- I mean -- Peace Zone?
Scorpia rolls her eyes upward and touches her chin, considering. Her eyes grow wide in realization.
Scorpia: [slowly] As a matter of fact . . . [she drops her claw and turns toward Glimmer] Yes! Just last night, in fact. I lost a game of charades! [shaking her head] I honestly can not remember that ever happening before.
Looking up, Scorpia notices the staring faces and raised eyebrows.
Scorpia: But, uh, I guess that’s not . . . I mean . . . [shrugging] Nope! Nothing to report!
Adora: [quickly filling the awkward silence] And Mystacor is struggling, too. Some kind of attack has grounded the entire island; their magic has been compromised.
Seeing the despairing effect of this news beginning to take hold, Glimmer quickly chimes in.
Glimmer: [firmly, with conviction] This is why we’re all here. Etheria is in trouble. So now it’s up to us: the princesses. Together, we have got to find a way to stop this thing.
Perfuma: [emotionally] But, . . . where do we even start?! What is causing all of this?
As Glimmer speaks, a faraway low humming sound can be heard. It begins to build.
Glimmer: [boldly] We start by believing in ourselves! And in each other! If we’re going to --
She stops and frowns, cocking her head. The humming is now much louder. A palpable vibration. And still growing.
Glimmer: [concerned and perplexed] What is that? Where is it coming from?
At once, everyone begins looking around themselves for the source of the sound. Spinnerella sits up. Mermista shakes out of her blankets and raises her head and shoulders. Scorpia begins to rise to her feet.
While some of the others move around the room, searching the floor and the walls, Bow walks to the window and stares out at a dark distant shape screaming through the air, growing larger and nearer at a horrifying speed.
Bow: [voice rising in panic] Eeeeeeverybody! Get down!!
All heads turn toward Bow, and Glimmer moves to join him at the window, eyes wide and frowning.
Glimmer: Bow, what --
The shape has become huge, seconds now from slamming through the window!
Bow turns and launches himself at Glimmer in a tackle. The sound is now a roar of fury, but Bow manages to be heard just over the cacophony.
Bow: Down, NOW!!! GET DOWN!!!
Everyone drops and covers, and Glimmer, with Bow shielding her, slams down hard within the sliver of a second before impact.
But there is no impact. In an instant the hellish rush of sound is stilled, and a bright light beams through the open window.
Moments later, an energetic figure tumbles suddenly into the room, landing on its feet. Princess Entrapta surveys the room, the floor of which is full of her fellow princesses, lying face-down flat on the floor amongst a large scattering of cushions and blankets.
Entrapta: [softly] Hmmm.
With the tip of her ponytail, she rubs her chin thoughtfully.
Entrapta: [brightly, at full volume] Maybe you’re all asleep!
Slowly, the princesses raise their heads.
Bow opens his eyes and lets go of Glimmer, who pushes out from under him and jumps to her feet.
Glimmer: [relieved] Entrapta!
Entrapta spies one of the platters on the floor, and reaches out with a hair tendril.
Entrapta: [delighted] Ooo! Tiny food!
Snagging a pastry, she begins nibbling happily.
Glimmer: [still stunningly pleased] It’s you!
Entrapta: [frowning a little as she chews] Well. Yes. You . . . did activate the beacon.
Glimmer: [laughing] Yes! Of course! I’m just . . .
Glimmer staggers over to Entrapta and puts her arms on her shoulders, leaning into her in a loose, partial hug. Entrapta’s eyes widen.
Entrapta: [nervously] Errrr . . .
Glimmer: What a relief! I’m so glad you’re here!
Entrapta quickly places the ends of her ponytails on the sides of Glimmer’s arms and firmly plucks her off. Lifting Glimmer a few inches off the floor, she gently sets her down a few feet away from her and releases her grip. Glimmer looks at her in surprise.
Entrapta: [flatly] Yes. I am.
Glimmer recovers her composure and smiles tensely at Entrapta.
Glimmer: Well! There’s been so much going on!
Entrapta steps past her and stands in the center of the room turning to face all of the princesses.
Entrapta: [to everyone] Yes! I know! And I have news for all of you!
As the princesses give Entrapta their full attention, she throws her head back, eyes closed, grinning. Spreading her arms, her hair ripples excitedly along her sides.
Entrapta: [announcing with enthusiastic glee] Fellow princesses! The entire planet is glitching uncontrollably, causing dramatic and deadly random events all over Etheria, which, if left unchecked, will increase both in intensity and frequency, culminating in a catastrophic explosion!!
Entrapta opens her eyes and looks around the room. She is met with open mouths and bulging eyes. Some of the princesses are clinging to one another.
Entrapta frowns at the stunned silence.
Mermista: Entrapta!
Entrapta looks at her curiously, and Mermista lifts her hand to indicate the others.
Mermista: [with an enforced measure of calm] Wooould it help if I said that these are expressions of horrified fear and not giddy excitement?!
Entrapta considers this, looks around the room again, then relaxes, her expression brightening.
Entrapta: [pleased] Oh! Yes! That makes more sense. Thanks!
Mermista: Yeah. Any time.
Entrapta takes a few steps toward Glimmer and addresses her directly.
Entrapta: [nodding reassuringly to her] But there is no need to be alarmed.
Suddenly, Entrapta raises up on her ponytails, stretching as tall as she can be. Holding her fists close to her chest, gazing outside at the gorgeous glittering night and beaming with excitement, she raises her voice, proudly.
Entrapta: [to all of her friends] Because we have science on our side!!
[End of Episode 61]
