Episode 11

The episode returns back to the standoff between Discord and the CEOs. Discord says that Semblance's sister is now the leader, and Semblance asks where her sister is. Discord says he won't tell her, and Semblance asks one more time, yet again to no avail. Discord talks about how Semblance left as she was scared, and left behind Fury, who was twelve and that it was years.

He talks about how he won't let them hurt his family, and that if the boss deploys the all she won't be safe. Semblance asks her last question, if her sister is okay. Discord says he could lie but he won't, saying she's colder and more drawn in. He also says she's stronger, but that she wouldn't want to see Semblance again. He takes a step back as Semblance takes a step forward. She tells him she doesn't want to fight any of them. Discord says that she should heed his warning, that 'they' will come and that the new Hydra Team is nothing like her and that she should run to where Victoria could never find her. Discord says the next time they meet, he won't be as friendly. He fires a burst of bullets at her feet, and flees into the forest.

Halberd asks if Discord was her acquaintance, and she says that it's not as bad as it seems and that she's getting close. He asks if they'll come back, and she says they have a mission to do. They leave the inn to find Zayne returning with a bag of soft drinks. Halberd says they have to get into the temple, and Zayne says they won't be able to get in without expressed permission. Zayne offers them some drinks, and they take some. They head to the main gates to find Dr. Augustus arguing with the guards. Halberd hands them the crate and the guards take it. The guard yanks it from his hands, and starts going inside. Semblance asks if they can enter, but they get no response.

Halberd, Kalkydra and Katze see as the doors closing, sees the guard open the crate and pulls out a vial with purple liquid in it. Katze tries to get the the other guard to sign the contract, but the man ignores her. Semblance pokes him and tells him that they need payment and a signature. The man looks down, and Semblance sees his eyes are shining slightly, and the veins are going right to the pupils.

Halberd walks up and offers him a Sprite Cranberry (Not Sponsored), and gets no response. The other guard comes out from the temple, and they slam their spears down to be threatening. Rock says he has plans, and none of them legal. They ask Augustus, and apparently there is a new person in management of the city. Semblance tries to call someone, but has no signal. Rock suggests bringing in law enforcement from outside the city or suing them. Halberd says they should discuss plans over lunch. Semblance suggests finding the old caretaker of the city, and Augustus says it's possible, and they could try it.

They head to a restaurant called Dragon's Gyros. A waiter comes by, asking what they want. Katze orders fish, Halberd orders Gyros Pita and a drink. Halberd asks if he knows what's going on, and he tells them secretly that he thinks what's going on is a hoax. Halberd asks if he's seen her or been in the temple, and the man responds saying he's only seen pictures. The rest order food, and Augustus says that they should be done if the guards took the package that their job is done.

Halberd asks who gave Augustus the official paper, and he replies, saying that a research team in Colombia who gave him it since he wanted to research the Oracle. Augustus says that time isn't the problem, it's the person. Rock says that the Oracle might be in distress, and Augustus says it's possible. Rock says they could break in, and Zayne comes in and sits with them. They ask about where the Oracle is, and Zain says that she's supposed to be in the temple. He also says the city is separated into the inner an outer parts, with the inner being for the most 'faithful' to the Oracle.

They ask if he's been inside the inner, Zayne says he's been in the inner sanctum once or twice, saying it's very luxurious in it. Semblance says they have a plan, and Zayne says they can't get in unless they find someone who will try to let them inside. They group leaves after eating and paying, before guiding them to a hut on the outskirts of the city. Zayne guides them through the ruins and such, before heading for the treeline. They walk for about 10-15 minutes before finding a clearing with an old temple in it. Katze asks if he found it and went in, and Zayne says didn't, as he found it that day.

Halberd asks if he should break it open, and Semblance says she's got it. She grabs the door and yanks it, the door flying 20 feet away. The rest of the group saw purple tendrils around her for a moment. The group enters, and they head down hallways and stairs, heading down. They enter a cave, and Halberd stops the group as he's spotted webs all over the cave. They hear skittering, only one creature making the sound. A massive spider climbs out and blocks the exit, and Katze feels a breath on her neck. Halberd turns to see a humanoid figure. The humanoid figure with acrobatic skill, flips herself. She berates Kalkydra, Rock and Halberd. A girl steps forward, with blue/purple hair and green eyes. She's wearing a black hoodie with a skull in the middle, ripped jeans. She asks who opened the door, and they point to Semblance. The girl says she knew she'd a reason she liked her. She then asks for a reason why she shouldn't have Sparky, the massive spider, eat them. Halberd says he's got Oripathy, and the girl says "tough shit" and pulls down her bandanna, showing that she's got oripathy.

She says they're lucky Sparky doesn't have oripiathy, and with a snap of her fingers, Sparky skitters away. They ask why she's here and she says she doesn't know if she should tell them. They ask if she knows about the Oracle, and she says she doesn't know which was an obvious lie. Halberd says they were told to leave or be forced to, and the girl replies, saying the Imbibed aren't all there in the head. Semblance says they can sit down and have a talk, and the girl agrees. Halberd asks if her a Sparky can leave the cave, and she says yes. Halberd asks if she knows anything about logistics, and she says that she was in the cave for five years and calls him an old man. She introduces herself as Invera. They ask about why she doesn't like friends, and she says that her and Pythia were street urchins.

They head down, to where they find a chair and table made of silk. She snaps her fingers, and the silk attaches to her feet. She shows her arts to be the ability to change the viscosity of items. She snaps her fingers again and the group can move once more. They compliment her. She talk about how the Oracle had the ability to see a few minutes into the future, but not the ability to see into the future. Halberd asks how the Oracle became the Oracle, and she says that people found her Arts useful.

Eventually they had set up a fortune telling business to earn money so they didn't starve, but it had become too big, and they had gained a cult shortly after. For a bit, they had apparently ruled the city. They ask why she's down here and Oracle up there. Invera says she saw shit hitting the fan, and that soon suited men had arrived and started helping them, but doing something to Pythia. It apparently hurt her, but her powers grew. They started taking more and more prophecies an giving some to the general population. She also says that she tried to break Pythia out, but failed and panicked, running away.

Halberd asks her if she wants to try and break out Pythia, but Invera says she doesn't just trust anyone. The group offers to help, and Semblance says they could give her a place to stay, and understands what it's like to have to leave someone behind. Invera says she knew she liked Semblance for a reason, and stares at the others.