Season 2 - Episode 21: Grimwood

## Synopsis

Bjorn, Henry, Sammie, and Angelina fight Zane Grimwood at the shack on East Thornvale. Bjorn gets the last shot with his assault rifle. Then, Angelina tells them that Sammie is infected by Rift magic. She can see it taking over her body and turning her into something else. In private, she makes sure Bjorn knows what he has to do if Sammie turns. Bjorn swears he won't let that happen.

## Episode Description

It's time to finish off the serial killing warlock once and for all. But it is not going to be easy, as this warlock has control of their very bones.

## Key Events

* Bjorn, Henry, Sammie, and Angelina take down Zane Grimwood.
* Angelina says that Sammie is being infected by Rift magic, that it is taking over her body and turning her into something else.

## Summary

Bjorn, Henry, and Sammie fly over to the fishing shack on East Thornvale, with Bjorn carrying Sammie. When they arrive, they find Angelina. She's sitting on a tree stump, looking like she's had the crap kicked out of her. One of her legs is bent at an unnatural angle. Bjorn helps her put her leg back in its correct position and then she heals it magically. Bjorn asks what the situation is and Angelina explains that they are having a hard time getting through his rift magic. His magic is breaking their bones and making their blood feel like it's boiling.

Sammie closes her eyes and attempts to tap into the warlock's magic. She realizes that his magic seems to be focused on Angelina. Sammie suggests that Angelina use herself as a distraction, then the rest of them can take him out through force. Angelina asks Sammie if Zane would be arrogant enough to fight her one-on-one. Sammie isn't sure. Henry suggests that Sammie immobilize Zane while the others take him down. Sammie says she can try, but that her magic is different now so she's not sure. Angelina gives her a look but doesn't push the topic for now.

The group quietly approaches a one-room shack. It looks abandoned with boards over the windows. There is a path that leads up to the fishing shack with trees on both sides. Henry and Sammie sneak through the trees to try and get as close as possible to the shack. Bjorn waits a bit farther back in the trees, turning invisible to hide himself further. Angelina walks straight up the path. She lobs a fireball at the shack and challenges Zane to a fight. The door creaks open and Zane begins to laugh. He steps out and holds his hand toward Angelina, who immediately collapses to the ground holding her stomach.

Sammie immediately uses magic to freeze Zane in place. Zane looks around confused and Angelina gasps as he releases his magical grip on her. Henry attempts to sneak up to get a good shot on Zane, but trips over the underbrush. He falls on his face and Zane locks eyes on him. He hits Henry with a spell that makes it feel like his lungs are collapsing, he's left gasping for air. Bjorn starts shooting from the cover of the trees with his assault rifle. Zane breaks free of Sammie's magical hold - he looks Bjorn in the eyes and begins to whisper. Bjorn feels his knee slide to the side and he's dropped to the ground as it is dislocated.

Sammie attempts to freeze Zane in place again so that he can't use his magic. She reveals her position and eggs him on to try and keep his attention solely on her. She's able to trap him once again so that he can't move but it doesn't stop him from using magic. Sammie feels pain explode in her head. Her nose begins to bleed. Sammie tries to keep his attention despite being in pain, she tells him that she's the on that took control of his pet, however Zane still moves his gaze away to look for his next target.

Henry picks himself up from the ground. He lunges at Zane and manages to slash at the back of his leg with his claws. Zane pulls himself free of Sammie's hold again and falls forward. He twists around and grabs Henry's face. He whispers again in a language Henry can't understand and suddenly Henry feels something cold enter his lungs, like they're being filled with ice. Zane drops his hold on Henry and then crawls forward, away from him.

Bjorn lays down on the ground to get a more stabilized shot. He lets out a breath and pulls the trigger. The bullet sails through the side of Zane's skull and he collapses to the ground, motionless.

Bjorn tries to fix his knee, but ends up injuring it worse. He limps into the clearing and Angelina meets him, leaning on him for support. Henry is still left gasping for breath. Sammie makes her way out of the trees and rushes over to heal Henry and he is able to cough out the fluid in his lungs. Angelina asks if everyone is alright and Bjorn admits he needs help with his knee. They both sit heavily beside each other and Angelina helps him the best she can. She looks up at the stars through the canopy of the trees and says, "Good work, Gunnar." Bjorn says he's happy to help.

Suddenly, Angelina's eyes turn golden. She examines Sammie for a bit and then blinks her eyes back to normal. She asks Sammie what happened to her, but Sammie just says it's a long story. Angelina taps her own chest where she knows the knife shard is in Sammie's and Sammie sighs. Sammie admits they tried to take the shard out but it was killing her so they put it back in. Angelina says that Sammie is different now than the last time she saw her. She stands and looks to Bjorn, telling him not to tell the Council about this.

Sammie asks Angelina what she sees that's different. Angelina explains that she can see tendrils of green energy, weaving themselves through her veins and bones. She's infected with rift magic. The rift magic is starting to sustain her instead of her own pure magic - slowly turning her into something else. Angelina tells Sammie to be careful before motioning for Bjorn to follow her. They have a conversation out of earshot of Sammie and Henry. Angelina stresses how dangerous the situation is, how dangerous rift magic is, and makes sure Bjorn knows what he has to do if Sammie turns. Bjorn says he'll make sure Sammie doesn't turn. Angelina makes him promise that he'll do what he has to do if she does. Bjorn, begrudgingly, agrees. Angelina says that she won't tell the Council or anyone on her team, then claps him on the shoulder and turns to leave.

## List of Appearances

* Bjorn Olafson
* Henry Marlowe
* Sammie Overbrook
* Angelina Ripley
* Zane Grimwood

## Roll Tracker

**Andrew Level Up:** Advanced Kick Some Ass and Act Under Pressure

**Wesley Level Up:** Erase 1 used luck point

**Hannah Level Up:** Took "Telepathy" from the Spooky

## Harm Dealt

 Wesley/Henry
 Andrew/Bjorn
 Andrew/Bjorn