Episode 40

**Episode 40** of Forever After is the fortieth episode in the series and the final episode of season 1.

## Summary

Robin learns more about the Wicked Witch as Hira mends bridges and makes more friends.

## Plot

Hira releases her magic into the Wise Women's meeting hall, waking up the people inside. The Wise Women are confused about what happened, and are very startled upon seeing Hira, who asks why they never include her. She goes on, ranting about the councils being held behind her back, and the Head Wise Woman explained that they didn't think Hira would be interested in such matters.

Hira angrily asks if they think she has no ideas about running the kingdom or if they think she isn't fit to. The Wise Women insist that's not it, and that they discuss such small matters, like the planting season and weather charms, and that such matters are beneath Hira. Hira asks what they mean, and the Wise Women explain that Hira is so powerful, and she is planned for major events, but they don't want to bother her with minor things.

Hira is stunned, and the Head Wise Woman explains that she had explained to the King and Queen about the mistake they made at Briar Rose's baby shower. The order of priority is very clear, and if they have to leave a Wise Woman off the guest list again, it should be Rashida. The Head Wise Woman promises it won't happen again, and Hira nervously states that she wasn't hung up on it anyway.

The Wise Women laugh about the actions of the King and Queen after Hira cursed Briar Rose, that burning the spinning wheels was too extreme, and Hira nervously laughs along before asking them to let her know when they have something important to attend to. The Head Wise Woman promises as Hira heads out the door, and lets them know that even if it's not important, she doesn't mind, and the Wise Women grow excited at what they could do with Hira's help.

Robin cheers over how well things went, and Hira grumbles as she takes them to the King and Queen, letting her magic undo her curse. The royal pair wake up, startled to see Hira, and ask if they can help her. Hira explains she is there to wish Briar Rose a happy birthday as the teen wakes up and walks out of the room with the spindle in it.

Upon seeing Hira, Briar compliments her beauty and states he wants to be her when he grows up. Briar tries to hug Hira, and gets knocked into a bush when the older woman panics. Briar is not bothered and asks if Hira can teach him magic, to which Hira agrees to as long as Briar uses it for petty evil. Briar asks his mother if he can, and the Queen agrees since it will bring back the textile industry.

Robin points out how well Hira is handling things, and Hira responds with a sarcastic threat of ending the Prince Charming. Robin smiles peacefully, saying she was just leaving, but Hira holds her back, and gives her a necklace that will shield her from the Wicked Witch's spyglass as thanks for Wonderland. Robin is confused about Hira not being on his side, and Hira explains that the Wicked Witch had made his own side when he turned on her mentor, Bastinda.

Robin realizes that the Wicked Witch had taken over the role of the Wicked Witch of the West from *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz*, and Hira confirms the information. Hira explains that Bastinda was the best of all of them, but she got arrogant by thinking she could turn a Prince Charming from his role. Robin is still confused as to how a Prince Charming could become the villain of a story, and Hira instructs her to ask the Fates.

Robin hesitates, asking if Hira was really okay with her ending the story. Hira inquires if Robin thinks they all disappear when she stops looking at them, and explains that it's not an ending because they all live happily ever after, using her magic to end the story herself.

Robin returns to the Enchanted Forest, surprised that Hira was able to end the tale. Tank asks if Robin was able to finish the story, and Robin explains what happened. Tank timidly points out that Robin was able to satisfy Hira’s wants, and Robin explains that Hira realized she was wrong and lifted her spell, which was an important lesson that carried over to other parts of her life.

Tank admits that Robin's way is better sometimes, but Robin cuts him off, explaining that she was the one who was wrong, and was sorry that she disregarded his point of view and pushed him away. Robin confesses that she was afraid to do things Tank's way because she did think it would be harder, but Tank was a true friend and his opinion mattered to her. And even more important than ending the story and not dying, she didn't want to let Tank down, and begged for forgiveness.

Tank forgives Robin, and admits that Robin was right about the rest of it, that the way he does things doesn't always work. He shouldn't have rejected Robin's method because it reminded him of the Witch, it wasn't fair after all she had done. Tank admits that Robin was the Prince Charming that Forever After needed, and he was proud of her.

The Fates step forward, admitting that they were all proud of Robin, that while they had their doubts earlier, she had proven herself worthy. And now that Robin was taking things seriously, they were ready to properly arm her for the fight ahead, but the Fates are interrupted by the return of a roughed up Lea, who announces that they have a problem.

## Important Events

* Hira finishes the story of *Little Briar Rose*
* Robin and Tank are reunited
* The original Wicked Witch's name is revealed

## Characters

Robin Jane Brown

Hira

Wise Women

Briar Rose's Parents

Briar Rose

Wicked Witch (Mentioned)

Bastinda (Mentioned)

Tank

The Fates

Lea

## Credits

*Written by Violet Matter*

*Storyboarding by Valery Yu*

*Art by Hannah Patten*

Backgrounds by Megan Roberts

*Lettering by Kylie Hunsinger*

*Copy editing by Kat Vendetti*

*Produced by Quinn Sosna-Spear and Wil Kennedy*