Test of Wills

This was the first story Ikran came up with since Season 2, particularly after the episode, "Go Where I Send Thee..." and it's canon as it takes place after the episode itself.
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TheIkranRider's OC, Gavin, had a suppressed memory to which the Pied Piper awakened. He said, "The Pied Piper and his instrument was able to influence his victims, especially kids and even soldiers back in the Revolution. And more recently was Abbie. Only problem is...you're not the only one." Gavin lost his temper to Ms. Lancaster (Beth Lancaster-Weiss) and during that night he discussed his suppressed childhood memory with Ichabod, since he had experience working with Indians before, and that he's the only one he could trust.
He describes his time in a field trip during elementary school in the fall. He visited an Indian reservation and was hypnotized by their drums. He began to slip away like Abbie did after hearing the Piper's flute. And Ichabod was supportive of his situation, as they're capable of doing some interesting things like summon rain or call other members.
The next day, Gavin, Ichabod, and Abbie went to a reservation in Highland Falls. Gavin stranded away from the group and wound up in a village run by Chief Parrish (I think you know who I'm referring to). Indeed, he eavesdropped on Gavin's weakness and wanted to exploit and the people, as he planned to make a small army for the apocalypse. In every War, there's an army, after all.
So, The Witnesses found a clue, a discarded sac filled with berries/herbs. When night fell, they decided to search for the missing chief, and Crane guessed his son was behind it. They found him captive and battered. He went by the name of Chief Turgado, the head of the Onondagas living in Highland Falls. He explained about the sac, saying he had a crisis he wanted to reverse, as the new chief brainwashed his tribe and Gavin. Unfortunately, they were ambushed and taken to the village. The atmosphere was building and Gavin, aka the Battle Hawk of Darkness, was leading the ritual, awaiting the sacrifice of the Witnesses. Thanks to his quick thinking and his experience, Ichabod prevented any casualties. When Gavin emerged from the teepee, he drank what was supposed to be the Blood of War, an agent made by Jeremy Crane in order to have permanent control over his servants. Thankfully, the Witnesses made the switch-a-roo using the chief's herbs, and it began to reverse the curse.
Meanwhile, Turgado challenged Parrish to a duel to determine his people's fate. He summoned War and it was a losing battle. Ichabod came to his aid, while Abbie carried Gavin to rest in her van. Hidden away, he blew out some darts encased in the same berry broth, hitting Henry on contact, both he and War collapsed as Gavin did. Turgado couldn't thank them enough, and he actually predicted the coming of the Witnesses to save the world, though he thought it was just due to old age and farce. His tribe were their normal selves as they met the pair, and Turgado explained the war is just beginning, it was close to home, and "our time is short."
At the cabin, Gavin awakened as his normal, groggy self. He hardly remembered anything except following the drums. Ichabod assured him it was his son behind it all. The group decided to visit the Onondagas again, and Turgado gave them testimonials and aliases as honorary members of his tribe. Ichabod was Soaring Crane, Abbie was Ruby Wolf, Gavin was the Battle Hawk of Light, and while not present, Jenny was Maple Fox. Lastly, Henry came to and planned for his next move.
== Trivia ==
* Gavin's actual name means Battle Hawk, and Lucas means Light; best to put 2 and 2 together.
* This was a oneshot that takes place in Season 2, after Episode 4, The Root of All Evil.
* This was also based on this unusual effect Ikran has with exotic Indian drums, as when she was a kid, in a field trip from early grammar school in October, there was an Indian reservation and while she was seated/listened to them, her mind began to slip away. Turns out that Abbie's not the only one who slips into a trance by a musical instrument.
* The Onondagas are a tribe from New York, one of a few. As is Highland (Basin) Falls.
* Turgado was a mashup name of Turgal meaning great chief, and Cado meaning prudence. Together, it was thus the Great Chief of Prudence!
* There were some significant names thrown in: Soaring Crane resembles Ichabod because of him soaring thru the ranks in his military career; Abbie's the Ruby Wolf since she's sharp/beautiful as a ruby, works well in a pack or alone, and is very protective; Jenny's known as Maple Fox since she's sly and cunning, as well as her actress bearing from Canada.
* The tribe functions as a small army for the apocalypse on either side.
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