Episode 7 of Willow opens with Airk unlocking the chains of his cellmate, who muses that all things are fleeting, save for Kit's perpetual selfishness and obnoxiousness. But let's not dwell on that. Airk is soon reprimanded until he reveals his failed escape attempt and the monster-guarded prison. Astonishingly, Airk leaps into the well, housing Kit within its depths. Before their fingers could touch, Elora intervenes with her magic, throwing Kit back out. How is this well linked to the yellow sea? How does Airk glimpse her? We await the show's revelations.
The group arrives at the Shattered Sea, their only passage to their destination. Jade advises Kit to rest, but she refuses, driven by urgency. Along the way, they stumble upon a wooden hut housing an old man, Zeb. At the rear, a mud creature is imprisoned. Zeb, it transpires, was one of three warriors sent on a mission, though he cannot recall its specifics. I predict his mission involves rescuing the woman with Airk.
Meanwhile, Airk learns of Cashmere's layout and its connection to the Order of the Wyrm, an ancient sect that practices blood magic. As they converse, a girl lunges at Airk, initiating a kiss he hastily rejects.
Back with the group, Willow and her companions are forced to flee as the Crone's minions appear, giving chase. They board a convoy led by the mud creature encountered earlier, racing through the Shattered Sea. Kit is struck by a shuriken, but Jade swiftly removes it. Willow is amazed by Graydon's flute magic, which disables a circling bird. Elora freezes when her arm is grasped, but they manage to subdue their attackers.
Elora struggles internally, confronting the darkness within. Later, during training, she unleashes a dark spell learned in the haunted castle, blasting Willow back. Convinced she will kill the witch, Elora realizes they are running low on food and time. Days, weeks pass, but the show's timeline remains ambiguous. One thing is clear: the Shattered Sea is vast.
Beneath the stars, Kit and Elora confide. They discuss Madmartigan, with Elora clarifying that he did not choose her over Kit but truly loves her. Kit admits her jealousy, not because Elora is the Chosen One, but because nothing has ever come easy for her. She desires bravery, love, and a life not defined by princesshood. Empowered by this heart-to-heart, the group decides to traverse the sea on foot.
Graydon confesses his love to Elora as they walk. At the sea's edge, the others prepare to retreat. With Kit's encouraging words, Elora gains courage. Together, they leap from the cliff's edge, diving into the depths. Emerging, they find themselves exactly where they need to be. The pair walks onward, arriving at the city to a surprising sight—Airk, sporting a fresh haircut. What excellent barbers they must have here!
Episode 8 of Willow commences with Airk's jubilant arrival, his eyes sparkling with delight upon seeing Kit and Elora. He eagerly urges them to embark on a journey to meet the Crone, assuring them that she is not the menacing figure they've been painted as. Airk insists that their encounter with her is imperative for his return, yet a subtle change in his demeanor hints at his recent indulgence in the mysterious liquid, a potent brew that seems to have warped his mind.
Concurrently, Graydon and his companions boldly leap over the cascading waterfall, venturing deeper into the heart of the city. Despite Graydon's valiant attempts to wield his magic and unlock the door, the raging sandstorm swirls through the streets, transforming Boorman into a statue of stone.
Kit and Elora, undeterred, take a daring leap forward, traversing a portal orchestrated by the Crone, only to emerge in a paradise-like realm where Kit's mother awaits. She confesses her regret for denying Kit her freedom and long-sought independence. Simultaneously, Airk, his voice cloaked in seduction, attempts to entice Elora to the dark side, offering her a goblet filled with the ominous yellow liquid.
Suddenly, the serene landscape is disrupted by Madmartigan's voice, resonating through the ether. He confesses that he has always been by Kit's side and that leaving her was the most difficult decision he's ever made. He speaks of love as a sacrifice, urging Elora to be willing to give up what she desires for what she believes in. He proclaims that Kit possesses a purity of spirit that surpasses his own, making her the shield destined to protect Elora.
As Kit ventures deeper into the vision, she discovers Elora vanished, replaced by the Crone herself, who declares that the Great Awakening has commenced. With a gasp, Kit transforms into stone, frozen in place.
The scene shifts to Elora and Airk standing before the altar, their wedding ceremony underway with the Crone as the solemn witness. The Crone whispers to Elora that by binding themselves with the sacred kiss, she can help salvage everything. Yet, just before their lips touch, Elora draws back, declaring that she no longer has feelings for Airk. In a sudden turn of events, Willow appears, wielding his magic with precision, shattering the illusion and liberating all from their stone prison.
