Jeremiah 29:13

**Jeremiah 29:13** is the eighth and final episode of the second season of *Warrior Nun*. It is the eighteenth episode of the series overall.

## Synopsis

Ava visits the other realm and returns with a new plan to end Adriel's unholy charade — but it will require superhuman strength and painful sacrifices.

## Plot

### What they have to do

As Ava Silva lies on a bed in Jillian's villa wearing the Crown of Thorns, she finds her consciousness in the other realm, facing off against the Tarasks. They snarl at her and she tells them to take it easy, that she's not there to fight. They roar at her, continuing to advance and she thinks to herself that she hopes she's right. A voice shouts for them to stop. They part, revealing Reya, who tells them to let Ava come. They vanish into smoke and Ava realizes they are gatekeepers. She steps forward, thinking to herself "Holy shit!"

In the villa, Beatrice grabs Father Vincent by the throat, pushing him against the wall and asking him what he's done. He tells her again that this was Ava's choice. Michael asks her to let Vincent speak and she releases his throat. He tells them that the key to Adriel's destruction is in Reya's realm and that Ava is seeking it. She asks why he would help with that and he tells them that his devotion to Adriel died when he killed Pope Duretti, though he doesn't expect them to understand. He tells them that he has paid and intends to keep on doing so until he dies, but that Ava sought him out. Beatrice asks how they could possibly trust him. Dora tells her that she believes him. Beatrice asks how they will know when Ava is ready to come back, given that Ava can't remove the crown herself. Michael agrees it's a good point.

"Look", points out Father Vincent, indicating Ava, who is sitting up and removing the Crown herself. "Impossible", says Beatrice in wonder. She asks Ava if she is alright and she tells her she's better than fine. She says that it doesn't matter what she saw, she understands what they have to do, what *she* has to do. She goes out to the terrace and takes in the scenery. She receives a visit from Michael, who calls what she did incredibly brave. She calls herself a danger to herself and others. She tells him she saw Reya and she understands what he was talking about in terms of giving yourself over for the mission completely. She tells him this has to work and he tells her it will. She tells him that they will keep things between them, that otherwise the others will fight to stop them. He tells her there's something his mother told him about the Arc she needs to know.

### Don't f- it up

Ava gives everyone a briefing, explaining that Adriel is a fugitive from the other realm. He failed to take power there and thus wants to make this world his kingdom. She tells them they cannot let that happen. Jillian Salvius outlines her belief that Adriel's endgame is to use the prayer energy from his followers to activate the Arc to open the floodgates, bringing over enough wraith demons to enslave the entire planet. Mother Superion agrees they need to act now. Ava tells them there's one more thing, that the Halo keeps giving out on her. She explains that she thought it was rejecting her, but that when she went near Adriel's cross, it nearly gave out completely. When she got further away, it came back. Beatrice explains that destroying the cross is priority number one. Jillian shows on a map the locations of the Cross and the Arc in Adriel's cathedral and Mother Superion outlines the plan to split into three teams. Ava sums up the plan, telling everyone to get ready, as they're heading out immediately.

Beatrice speaks with Mother Superion. She tells her that Ava is holding back, not telling them everything, and she agrees that she knows. She tells her that she reminds her of Sister Shannon, before the end. They agree to keep an eye on her. In his room, Michael cuddles his old plush toy dog. Jillian enters and he tells her he doesn't remember much from when he was still a child, that it seems like forever ago. She tells him that for her it was only a few months. She sits with him and he tells her he remembers being six and not being able to go to the park, so she built him one. She agrees she did, that they spent so much time there playing. He agrees they always made the best of things, that she did what she could to make him happy. She shakes her head, saying that she wishes she could do that now. He says he wishes this too. She tells him she knows this was all beyond her and that his life was difficult, but that she loved being his mother more than anything. He tells her that he wants to tell her something nobody else knows, that on the other side, the nature of life is different, that a part of him will always exist and she made it happen. He tells her he will always love her and they hug.

Mother Superion visits Ava in her room. Seeing Ava looking troubled, she offers to come back later, but Ava invites her in. She presents the Divinium Sword, telling her it may be the only way to kill Adriel. She asks if Ava is troubled, and she tells her she's overwhelmed with gratitude, that sometimes just being alive moves her. She says she's reminding herself what's at stake and what they're fighting for. Mother Superion tells this speaks to her worthiness, why God chose her and why her sisters will follow her. Ava tells her this is the problem, that she doesn't want them to follow her, that she wants to protect them. Mother Superion tells her she made that decision once and would do it again. Ava agrees she understands and they hug.

Outside, Ava tells Beatrice she has the look in her eyes right before she aikidos someone into submission. "Better not test me, then", she quips. A little ways away, Mother Superion tells Father Vincent that she knows she's supposed to absolve sin but that she's having difficulty. Father Vincent tells her that he doesn't seek absolution, just patience. She tells him she will let his actions speak, to bring them all home. He goes over the car and Beatrice says that he's not coming with them. Ava chides her, but she is insistent, that she appreciates him helping Ava but he's not in their good graces. He says he has no right to that and Ava tells Beatrice they need his help, that he knows the cathedral. She tells her she's a nun and forgiveness is part of her job. Beatrice sighs, finally giving in. Michael joins the group and Mother Superion comes over the car, saying in French "Fulfilling my hope, headlong, I go towards glory". "Ecclesiastes?" asks Beatrice. "Talking Heads", admits Mother Superion. She tells them it's their last shot. "Don't fuck it up."

### Just waiting for them

They head off to the cathedral. Inside, Yasmine and Camila stare down at the crowd in the main hall, Yasmine asking how they can possibly make a difference. Camila tells her they can only try. The van pulls into the underground garage and they're greeted by Firstborn Children guards. Father Vincent says to leave it to him. The leader, Brother Griffin, reminds him that all guests must go through security at the main entrance. Vincent tells him that the sisters are "virgins" who are guests of Adriel himself and must enter unseen. When the other guards step forward, he tells them that they must be unmolested as well, or else they are breaking Adriel's Holy Covenant. They let them pass, though the Sisters wonder that it was too easy.

The group is then greeted by Camila and Yasmine. Hugs are exchanged and Camila asks about Vincent's presence. Ava says that he's been "born again... again", that it's a long story. Camila asks about the plan and they explain that it's to take out the Cross and Adriel. Yasmine asks what the plan is to get out. When everyone is silent, she says she sees and Ava tells her she's done enough and can wait outside and cover. She tells Ava she wants to be a part of it. Camila agrees she's one of them. Ava then says that as the Warrior Nun, she makes Yasmine a Sister Warrior. Yasmine asks if this is how it works and Beatrice says that it definitely doesn't work that way. Ava agrees, but says they don't have time. A large group of Firstborn Children appears and the battle is on.

The battle begins. It quickly turns intense, with bullets flying everywhere and Ava using the Halo's power to take out many of the Firstborn Children. At one point, Beatrice shouts for Ava to phase and tosses a knife into the head of a man standing just behind her. They take down the entire group, Michael slipping away during the battle. Beatrice asks about this and Ava tells her he split off to find the Arc. Beatrice seems troubled by this, but doesn't question it. They split into two groups, Father Vincent, Camila and Dora breaking away to go after the Cross. They find it with a large group of Adriel's followers gathered around it. Vincent says it's just waiting for them and Camila agrees that this is true assuming you ignore the brainwashed cultists.

### In the next

Ava's group proceeds, but both Yasmine and Beatrice are confused when they get to where the Arc is supposed to be, only to find the area empty. Yasmine suggests that maybe they moved it, but Beatrice says that Jillian lied. "Why?" wonders Yasmine and Ava says she told her to. She says it's because things change when you realize everything's not about you. She apologizes to Beatrice, that it's the Warrior Nun's job to die so everyone can live. Beatrice tells her not to do it and she tells her it's so she can live. "I won't, I can't", Beatrice tells her. Ava tells her she can. "I can't", she insists, moving to attack, but Ava blocks and kisses her. They share an intense, passionate kiss. "In the next", Ava tells her, phasing through the floor. Below, she meets Michael, who tells her he found the elevator but it's guarded. He tells her they'll find another way down.

Yasmine asks what Ava is doing and Beatrice tells her she's sacrificing herself. Yasmine says they can't let that happen. Beatrice agrees, but points out that they don't know where Ava's going, that the whole plan is upside down. "Upside down!" agrees Yasmine, saying that the first church Adriel ever built was inverted and he's repeated the design to focus the energy down, that the Arc is below the Cross. Meanwhile, down below, Ava and Michael find a hole in the ground. Ava asks him if he's up for it and he tells her they don't have a choice. She says they could be back in the Alps enjoying their lives at the bar. He points out that the Bar will be gone if Adriel wins and she agrees they're both living on second chances anyway. They dive in, Ava using the power of the Halo to control their descent. They feel an energy vibrating in the air and follow.

Back up-top, Father Vincent's team proceeds forward, but he tells the others they may have a problem, seeing Kristian Schaefer. He says he'll stall him while they go ahead. Down below, Michael and Ava review the plan, which is that they'll be brought before Adriel, and be expected to use the Crown. They'll use it as bait and he'll give the signal when Adriel gets close. She pulses the Halo's energy directly to him, the resulting explosion tearing the three of them apart. She asks if he's sure, that Adriel claims he can't be killed by anything in this realm. Michael points out that the Halo, Divinium and himself are not of this realm. "Semantics, huh?" wonders Ava. Up above, Father Vincent meets with Kristian. Kristian tells him he knows he has renounced his faith. Father Vincent tells him it has been restored. "Is that so?" asks Kristian. Father Vincent tells him that what he is doing is wrong, that Adriel's work conflicts with what he believes in. Kristian replies that Adriel is living proof of a world beyond. "Who are you to question his works?" he asks. Father Vincent asks who he is to question the alternative of a benevolent creator giving them a miracle in Ava, risen from death to save them from darkness. Kristian tells him this is a fatal error in judgment. Father Vincent says his God doesn't punish errors. "Your God is about to be extinguished from the universe", Kristian tells him.

### Not a hostage

The Sisters radio each other, discussing Ava's absence. Beatrice tells Camila and Yasmine they must destroy the Cross. They place explosives on it, ignored by the followers who are caught up in their chant. Seeing them, Kristian points and two monks come forward and seize them. Below, Michael tells Ava to follow his lead as they approach Adriel. "Your reckoning is at hand, traitor", he tells him. He tells him he's escaped justice for a thousand years, but it ends now. Suddenly Lilith arrives and stabs him in the heart, pulling it out with her hand. Ava screams in shock. "That did end that", agrees Adriel, as Lilith teleports and slashes Ava, then restrains her. Adriel comes over and gets in her face. He tells her that her plan failed, that he's been ahead of her every time and right on schedule, she brought the Halo to him. She tells him she's seen the other side and knows he stole the Halo from Reya, a power that dwarfs his and that he can never outrun. He tells her she's right and this occurred to him. He snaps his fingers and the Arc activates.

Up above, it is a full-on brawl. Dora and Camila are both restrained by monks. Beatrice and Yasmine approach the guarded door. Yasmine tells Beatrice that she will handle this. Beatrice, however, steps forward, shedding her habit. Kristian tells Camila and Dora it's going worse for their friends below. Adriel rants to Ava that he tried to bring light to the world, only to be punished, exiled, while others imprison humanity, creating a system that subjugates women and props up the powerful. She asks how it's any different from what he's doing. He tells her that they're on the same side, that the universe is controlled by powerful beings that see this world as primitive and disposable. He says that he sees this world as a staging ground to prevent the next great war.

Beatrice approaches the group guarding the door, including Cardinal William Foster. She tells them she offers mercy to whoever walks away now. "Stay and you'll never walk again", she tells them. "Take her", orders Foster, walking away. She masks her face and the battle begins. She shows her full power, while Foster approaches Yasmine from behind and comments that he's glad he didn't have to fight Beatrice. He tells her he just needs her for a hostage. "I'm not a hostage", she declares, "I'm a Sister Warrior!" She attacks. As Beatrice slaughters the others one after another, Foster knocks Yasmine to the ground, telling her that Mother Superion is gone and can't save her this time. "She's alive and with me still!" shouts Yasmine, impaling him in the leg with a knife. He tells her it will take more than this to stop him. She tells him he's wrong, that she got him in the femoral artery. "Oh, you unholy bitch!" he shouts as he bleeds out and Yasmine finishes the last of the others. "Let's go", Yasmine tells Beatrice, but she tells her to keep safe and find the others, that she's done enough. She nods in agreement.

### A long time waiting

Beatrice takes the elevator down, Yasmine saying she'll just sit and bleed for a while. Down below, Adriel declares that he will bind the universe together and save all existence, but to do so he needs power, much more than he currently possesses. Reya appears from the Arc, dragged from the other side by wraith demons, while she struggles to resist them. Adriel tells Ava if he is to become God he must first imprison God. Lilith picks up the Crown. Ava tells her she can't let him do this and Adriel says that Lilith understands, that she knows how long he has been waiting for the Halo to be received by a perfect fool. Camila discusses with Dora the fact that she has a direct line into Adriel's brain. Dora agrees they'll buy her time. They make their move and attack.

"Stop this, I command you!" shouts Reya. Adriel tells her that she commands him no more, that she is his prisoner. The Tarasks shriek and Reya appears through the portal. He tells her he will keep her locked forever, taking the Crown from Lilith and charging forward. He declares he will free every living creature from her tyranny, but just then, he falls to the ground as Camila's voice sounds in his head. He drops the Crown, clutching his head in agony. Lilith releases Ava and goes to Adriel. The Arc powers down and Ava pulls out the Divinium Sword. Lilith stares. "I've been waiting a long time for this, Warrior Nun", declares Adriel.

The battle begins, each attacking and dodging, but neither seeming to get the upper hand. Then Ava stabs Adriel directly through the heart. He falls to the ground. Lilith charges forward and she and Ava battle, Lilith repeatedly phasing to dodge her attacks. Ava centers herself, the sword resonates, and she seems to predict where Lilith will come from next. She slices, sending Lilith tumbling to the ground. Adriel gets back up and the battle is back on. Lilith heals, while Adriel knocks Ava to the ground. Ava notices Michael's body behind her. She picks up the Sword, drawing Adriel toward the body. Beatrice arrives as Adriel declares that it is time to end this and take back what is his. "No!" shouts Beatrice as the Halo's power surges from Ava. She directs it towards Michael's body, setting off a massive Divinium explosion.

### Letting go

Beatrice goes to Ava, who is coughing, but still very much alive. She tells her that she did it, that it's over. She asks to get her out of there, but Ava asks to rest, just for a moment. But it is not over. From the other end, Adriel cackles. His face is a terrible, bloodied mess, but he is still alive and healing. As he pulls out a shard, he rises, his face glowing with power. "No!" shouts Ava, as his bones crack and he walks forward. "Treacherous, irritating fool", he tells her. "I cannot be killed in this realm." Up above, the fight continues. Camila shouts for everyone to run as the Cross explodes. The Cross's energy fades and the Halo glows. Ava tells him that she may not be able to kill him in this realm, but she knows something that can. He asks what this is. "Semantics", she tells him, the Halo glowing at full power. She sighs and seems to go limp. "And what did that accomplish?" wonders Adriel. "What it always accomplishes", Ava tells him, the air rippling and several Tarasks appearing.

The Tarasks appear, surrounding Adriel. He shouts that she's mad, that they'll kill them all. "But they'll kill you first", Ava tells him. And they do, grabbing him and ripping him apart. Up above, Kristian gasps in shock. Ava struggles against Beatrice, telling her to get away, that she told her not to follow. The Tarasks roar, but Reya shouts at them to stop. They turn to her as the Arc once more surges with power. She closes her hand and all of the Tarasks vanish. She steps to the portal and turns to Ava. Ava nods in understanding. She steps through the portal and disappear. "Who's that?" asks Beatrice and Ava tells her that she doesn't know, that she doesn't know anything, collapsing. Up above, the sun shines through the broken dome of the cathedral. The nuns hug and Adriel's followers arise, once more themselves, having been freed from the wraith demons.

Beatrice tells Ava they have to get her out and she tells her she's not going to make it. Beatrice tells her not to say it, that she could heal. "Not from this", Ava tells her. She asks Beatrice to take the Halo, but Beatrice shakes her head. She tells her she's done with it. She tells Ava it's not her time. She insists that she will make it. Ava asks why she's always trying to save her. Lilith approaches. She tells Beatrice there is one way to save her, but she needs to hurry. She indicates the Arc. Beatrice tells her there must be another way. "There isn't", Lilith tells her. Ava tells her she knows she's right. They take her to the Arc. "Let me go", Ava tells Beatrice. Beatrice strokes her chin, telling her to be free. She sends her through the Arc. As she goes through, she tells her that she loves her. Lilith tells her she did what she had to do, that there's a holy war coming and she hopes they end up on the same side. She sprouts her wings, then teleports away. Beatrice sits in front of the Arc.

In an idyllic countryside, the Order of the Cruciform Sword has set up new headquarters. Beatrice considers the Divinium Sword, which is now lying in repose in a glass case. Mother Superion and Camila approach, Superion telling her that the new recruits are waiting for her in the courtyard. She tells her that someone else will have to teach them. Mother Superion nods and Beatrice walks away, carrying a bag. She steps outside, viewing the new recruits practicing poses and martial arts and acknowledging a nod from Father Vincent. As she walks away, back inside the Divinium Sword glows with a faint blue light.

## Cast

* Thekla Reuten as Jillian Salvius
* Lorena Andrea as Sister Lilith
* Kristina Tonteri-Young as Sister Beatrice
* Tristán Ulloa as Father Vincent
* Sylvia De Fanti as Mother Superion
* William Miller as Adriel
* Olivia Delcán as Sister Camila
* Peter De Jersey as Kristian
* Jack Mullarkey as Michael
* Meena Rayann as Yasmine Amunet
* Sadiqua Binum as Sister Dora
* Lope Haydn Evans as Young Michael Salvius (flashback, uncredited)

### Co-Starring

* Andrea Tivadar as Reya
* Sergio Freijo as Security Monk (Brother Griffin)

## Quotes

(*in French*) "*Fulfilling my hope, headlong, I go towards glory.*"

"*Ecclesiastes?*"

"*Talking Heads.*"

- Mother Superion and Beatrice

"*Father Vincent.*"

"*Hello, Camila.*

"*Yeah, he's been... he's been born again... again.*"

- Camila, Father Vincent and Ava

"*Well, then, as the Warrior Nun, I hereby make you a Sister Warrior, effective immediately.*"

"*That's it? That's how it works?*"

"*That is not in any way how that works.*"

"*Yeah, but we don't have time, so... Praise God and kick some ass.*"

- Ava, Yasmine and Beatrice

"*Your God is about to be extinguished from the universe.*"

- Kristian Schaefer to Father Vincent

"*I'm glad I didn't have to fight her. I just need you for a hostage.*"

"*I'm not a hostage. I'm a Sister Warrior!*"

- Cardinal Foster and Yasmine

## Trivia

* The episode's final scene takes place following the initial end credits.