Mika the Sorceress (episode)

## Mika the Sorceress

**Mika the Sorceress**  (French titled *Mika la magicienne*) is the second episode of the second season, and the twenty-eighth episode overall.

## Plot

It is another fine day in Thebes. The scene fades to the pond area at Royal Palace where Papyrus is napping, and Bebo is scolding Kamelot for eating from the leaves of the garden.

Papyrus is having a dream of an unidentified young woman, and immediately gets waken up by Bebo. But this is not the only time he has had the dream, but several times. Bebo warns him about telling it to Théti, who then makes her appearance shortly.

She complains that Papyrus missed their appointment for the third time. Théti is concerned with what is happening to him but she simply ignores, reminding herself that she has more important duties, and leaves. Papyrus feels bad and tries to apologize to her, but Bebo advices that they walk around Thebes, hoping it will make him feel better.

Mika is honoring the god Seth, but with the deal that all of Egypt will know that she is the greatest sorceress of youth in the nation. However, this debt comes with a price.

At the market place, Bebo, with Papyrus by his side, buys a fine looking saddle for Kamelot, but the donkey chews it up. A commotion is suddenly heard by a seller chasing Shepsi, who has stolen his dates. He stops when Kamelot is in his way and urges the animal to move. Bebo vouches that Kamelot is a steward of Merenre. The seller scoffs at the declare and sarcastically demands Kamelot to pay for his stolen dates. Papyrus insists that he will "catch" Shepsi and return them.

He happily finds Shepsi on a rooftop, only shortly, the woman from his dreams shows up and they immediately recognize each other. Mika introduces herself in a flirtatious manner and Papyrus begins to falls for her. Mika offers him a container of kohl for Théti, and smiles gently yet slyly. She returns to her shed and vows Papyrus will see her again, but announces a bad omen for Théti behind her closed door.

Bebo meets with Papyrus with Tiya, asking him if he had found Shepsi, and notices that Papyrus had just met with Mika. Tiya expresses her disfavor against Mika, noting her as a scheming charlatan. Papyrus remembers he needs to return to the palaces and leaves. Bebo continues to poke at Tiya about Mika’s appeal, to which Tiya responds they need to appreciate inner beauty.

Papyrus steps into Théti’s room with the given kohl. Théti is preparing for a ceremony dedicated to a month of Thoth, expecting an apology from Papyrus but is too soon. Papyrus, however, offers the kohl to the princess, much to her delight since she was running out. He suggests that they hang out after the ceremony, bringing a smile on Théti’s face.

As Théti applies the accessory, Papyrus daydreams about the mysterious woman he met. He snaps out of it when Théti parrots him name, and tells her he can’t stop thinking about Mika, the strangest thing being he just met her. Upon hearing this, Théti quickly lapses back to her sassy phase and cancels their after meeting. She leaves the room, not acknowledging Ratoufer greeting her.

Ratoufer questions what is going on between the two. Papyrus sadly complains he will never understand princesses, but Ratoufer advices he should have empathy towards Théti. He also warns of Seth’s impending plots.

Théti has a banquet prepared for the god Thoth, and begins to praise him. However, Mika triggers the worn kohl by calling on Seth, causing Théti to take the statue of Thoth and smash it. Thoth soon appears before her for her desecration, and strikes her dead.

In her room, Théti is surrounded by her friends. Only, Ratoufer’s healing has no effect on bringing her back, and informs that the bewitched kohl is the work of Mika. Papyrus counter argues and claims Ratoufer is wrong, believing Mika would never do such a thing.

Tiya tries to convince him otherwise, claiming he has been bewitched by the person responsible for Théti’s offense. Papyrus again views this as incredulous, resisting to listen and believing Mika would help him find the magical sarcophagus. Tiya confirms to Shepsi, labeling Papyrus a helpless case.

Meanwhile, Bebo informs to Ratoufer that Papyrus has been impossible ever since he met Mika. Ratoufer makes a true statement of evil appearing to be good, and good appearing to be evil, or even both mixed up. Ratoufer pleads for Bebo to look after Papyrus and prevent him from doing something drastic.

Papyrus returns to Mika’s shed and confronts her about the bewitched kohl. Mika, however, tries to make excuses but soon realizes they must go to a place called the Mines of Jebozet to retrieve what Papyrus seeks. Papyrus is not sure if he can trust her, but she convinces him otherwise that she is also in the hands of the gods.

Aker rejoices at this and gloats that Papyrus has just fallen into a trap.

Tiya and Bebo make a diversion consisting of Bebo distracting Mika and Tiya sneaking into her shed. Bebo asks Mika about his "girl problem" and urges her to make this fictional girl notice him. Mika tries to shun Bebo away the first few times due to her rush, but offers him a magical comb as his request anyway.

Ratoufer declares Papyrus’s complicated challenge: Papyrus’s strength and courage are not enough to get through, but by the good judgment of his heart.

Papyrus and Mika transport to the mines by a chariot. The wheels bump against a protruding rock, causing them to lose balance and fall off the chariot, resulting in Mika spraining her ankle. While Papyrus offers to carry her in his arms, Mika attempts to flirt with him but Papyrus stops her from getting the wrong idea, with his pursuit of finding Horus and saving Théti holding more importance to him. Mika is dismayed at the mention of Théti.

Tiya and Bebo prepare for the two to arrive at an entrance in the mines. Bebo plays around about the thought of Papyrus and Mika falling for each other. Tiya worries for what Théti would think, but Bebo then makes a tease that she would at least be jealous. Tiya does not respond to it.

Shortly after, Papyrus and Mika arrive at the entrance. Tiya quickly stops him and tries to convince him once again about Mika. Shepsi silently slips the comb, Mika gave to Bebo earlier, into her pouch, unbeknownst to her. Mika grows impatient and badgers Papyrus to keep following her. Tiya begins to wonder if Bebo’s thought really is a good idea.

Papyrus and Mika both go into the cave, light getting dimmer as they progress on. Papyrus questions how Mika can see in the dark, she takes her limestone charm and runs it against the galena around them, impressing Papyrus, but reminding them the galena is used to make the kohl that bewitched Théti. Mika immediately ignores the statement and continues further into the cave.

Tiya and Bebo are also going through the cave, with Bebo feeling uneasy about the area. Tiya mocks him by claiming if she is jealous, Bebo must be scared. Bebo denies this and refuted by calling her stupid. Kamelot also expresses his fear, not wanting to go further, and brays loudly. The entire cave starts to rumble to the noise.

Papyrus and Mika are affected by the result, but they keep going and arrive at a lake that’s an entrance to the Black Pyramid (location). Papyrus questions if they will dive in, noting that he does not like the water. Mika proves him otherwise by getting out some stones and throwing them in the water, causing the lake to drain and revealing a seemingly endless stairway. Papyrus is once again impressed, and both share a small moment of glance. He goes on ahead but Mika hesitates. She follows after despite her concern.

Tiya and Bebo meet a dead end and lose hope. Kamelot picks up the comb on the ground, leading them assume Papyrus is alone. Tiya believes contrary and claims Bebo’s plan might work without the comb.

Mika and Papyrus continue down the stairs that seem to take forever to climb. Mika pleads to him to halt resuming and turn back, claiming sinister forebodings striking her. Papyrus suggests to continue, being to far to turn back. Mika tried to stop him but she presses against a step that makes her slip. Papyrus tries to save her, only for them both to plummet down.

They end up in Ombos, where the air is composed of fire and acid. Mika expresses her regret and renounces her association with Seth, but Aker taunts her and gloats that she is too late. The pyramid appears, Papyrus is beckoned and proceeds to go toward it. Mika stops him and reveals it’s a trap. Knowing he will suffocate to death, Papyrus renounces his mission, as well as his sword, and falls unconscious.

Mika frantically begs him to return, wishing she will trade her youth and life to save him. She takes his sword and calls on the gods to save her and Papyrus.

They transit to the alter of Osiris and Isis. Mika thanks them for saving the both, before Papyrus begs for clemency. He pleads for Théti’s life, claiming it was his fault. But Mika intervenes and acclaims her fault, her greed for power of youth having been blinded her. Isis is willing to grant Papyrus’s mission to free Horus, but Papyrus feels otherwise, that without Théti, his struggle is meaningless. Mika acknowledges his profound feelings for Théti, solemnly claiming so.

Papyrus is offered a scale with Théti’s soul on the left and Horus on the right, and the pen of Ma’at to chose. Papyrus is in a quandary of which to choose, arguably the hardest decision-making he has had. Mika quickly takes the pen and runs towards the alter, she ages and loses strength as she approaches. Mika collapses and the pen flies over to Théti. Papyrus is heartbroken and questions why she would save Théti. But justice has rendered itself and Théti is brought back to life. Ratoufer is proud of Papyrus for taking the right road.

Tiya, Théti, Shepsi, and Papyrus all sit by the pond, while Kamelot is grazing in the garden and Bebo napping. Théti and Tiya discuss about the perfume Théti is holding, but Papyrus does not want to partake in the conversation. The perfume is accidentally poured on Shepsi, and Tiya jokes about who he wants to seduce. Shepsi tries to rub the perfume off of him and Tiya suggests that he will take a bath.

Shepsi objects to the idea and quickly runs off, waking up Bebo on the way. He hops on Kamelot and hits him on the behind, causing Kamelot to run off with Shepsi on his back. Bebo and Tiya demand for their companions to come back. The two look at each other and share a laugh. Théti laughs with them a little bit, but notices Papyrus’s grim phase, still thinking about Mika.

Papyrus comes to admit that choosing between Théti and Horus was impossible. And whether Mika really wanted to save Théti for him remains a mystery. But Théti reassures that Mika saved her life, and that is what matters.

## Characters

**Main**

* Papyrus
* Mika
* Tiya
* Bebo
* Shepsi
* Kamelot

**Major**

* Thoth
* Ratoufer
* Théti

**Minor**

* Isis
* Osiris
* Date seller

**Mentioned**

* Pharaoh Merenre
* Ma’at

## Gallery

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