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To retrieve those and bring them to me. He even remembered his way back here. Alton's residual memories. Well, what about the others on the horses? They're shanked back by. He keeps getting closer. Stop! Stop right there! Mona! Whatever. His eyes. Look. They're black. Like the infected we saw in Westport. The what? That is what they look like. You didn't say shit about any black eyes. I told Tony. I thought what you saw was a a dilation. I've seen that before but this. Oh my this is very, very different. I am so sorry, Pigs. I was wrong. For me? Alvin. What's he saying? The dream. I think it means his thoughts brought him here. What about the others on the horses? They are with him. All the way from Prim? That's insane. They must have been riding nonstop for days. Oh God. Alvin's horse. They've literally been ridden to death. Just to bring me this. Grandma, careful. The pacifists won't attack us but they will defend me. I'm safe. Better yet, I'm keeping them in my crosshairs. Things, writings. I found them. Great. Alvin gave them to you. Now tell them to leave. Just wait. Dean, you got those other... No, Ben. Ben. What is it? What you found? Inc's last experiment. No, is this this... Alvin, who do you think is the figure in black on this page? Chuck. Chuck. Chuck. It's exactly what was illustrated on the wall. They're the same. No, no, no, no. No, no, that's not happening. Nick? Just a heads up. All those numbers are on the horses. They have the same black eyes as this guy's here. The horse right out of the queue didn't like that. Just telling you what I see, man. What's he saying now? No, I don't like that. He's done here. Tell him to go. Go, go, go. Didn't you hear? Go! Nick, stop! The fuck out of here! Move, Alvin. What the hell? Wait. I did it. I... Oh god. Oh shit. Well, you did it now. I'm so sorry. I saw the infected in the num-roma. I thought they were attacking. They are now. They are. They're not passing us anymore. Yeah. What, what did you tell them to do? Attack the bad infected. I had no choice. Nick, Nick, I'm so sorry. I didn't know. Well, come with me. We have to get back to the plane. You know how? Ben. Ben. He didn't go ahead. Come here. Go. I had a... Woo! One never ever heard of that. Another. Two more to go. Passive it's making sure we're at that third rider. Something was the last one. Hi. I saw the num-roma go way around the visitor center. It's circling around us. Let's take close. Oh, Alvin. He's dead. That... that's who he shot? No, I thought he was infected. He was. It doesn't matter now. Okay. We just need to find the last rider. Tanya, Tanya, something's happening over there with your pacifist. There. Jesus, they're attacking each other now. Come on. No, no. No, no. No, no. No, no. No, no. That is the black two. It's spreading. What? What's spreading? This is another infection. Isn't it? Yes, it is. Oh, fuck that. We need to get out of here now. Move to the plane. Wait. A secondary infection? Spreading amongst those already turned? Yeah, sure. It looks like genius. The pacifists are fighting the ones that don't guys. They're at two sides now. More are heading around to the back side of the visitor center. Oh, crap. They're going to cut off our retreat. No. Ah, ah, ah. No, this... Got him. Spread his death. Go around. Go around. Next, wait. Drug infected already made it to the other side. We won't reach the plane. Now with all those? Quickly. Everybody gives inside the building. The pacifist's out there. There's no one left. No. Damn it. No. Hurry! Beard can't stop. It isn't safe in here. They get through DMN air everywhere. The walls are glass. We're in the death trap. There's no way out. There is one way. Down. Go to the cave. What? No. Shit in me. Get in the elevator now. Go boy. Go boy. I got you. Go. Team. Now. Ah. Shut it. I am a president. I'm a president. All you damn doors, please. Keep it back. I'm trying to get... Take the bomb. Oh, mini. 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That's podcastpulse2025.com. And now back to descendants. Why would your dad even agree to this if he has a choice? He thinks he doesn't have any other options. Can't up your week and lose control. Oh, if I hadn't have dropped the damn tape, you were getting shot at. You're lucky it wasn't worse. Oliver put you in this position to begin with. He knew what could happen and now he's accepting the consequences. But the whole thing is insane. They stupid men and they're bravado. How does this dual thing even work? What would they use? No idea. And I'm not sticking around to find out. Get packing. Put everything in your bag. You don't want to leave behind. I know you are making some sense. Yes. So where are we going to Westport? I was thinking of flying to where Nick was headed. He needs to know all this. And if he's not there, then we'll continue home. Where would you want to go? Me? You know? I never really thought about it. I tend to go where the wind takes me. But if you could choose, I'd like to be where someone actually does care. That's all. Even if it was just for a little while. We could find that place. Yeah? Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. It's not that far. Who is that? Oliver. What? Can I speak with you? In here? You'll know we're leaving. Then I'll take it out of the hall. Coming. Did you change your mind? I can't run from this. And neither should you. What do you mean? I'm not. I think I know you well enough. Running is what I would have done when I was younger. So what? We just get more stubborn with age? Is that what I have to look forward to? You understand why I have to do this. You know why so many members never returned. It's because Tanoodo was around. He would destroy any decent part left of us. I can't let that happen. This is all very new to you, but not for me. This is my legacy, my life. And would it be worth throwing that away if you lose? We do things in the family, not for one person, but for the sake of all of us. That's how we survive. Did you really come here to try and convince me this duel? Is worth it? No. I accept how hard this must be to understand. If the situation were reversed, I would try to talk you out of it too. But you're still going to do it anyway. There are... I want you to have something. There are lockers by the armory. You know where that is? Yes, downstairs. If this doesn't go my way, go to locker number 23. Your fingerprint will open it. I'm not planning on staying around to find out what happens to you. Eurum has been locked down. No one in or out until after this is done. All transmissions are blocked as well. So there is no outside influence. No one can leave. So you might as well come. Don't you understand? I don't want to be there. What if I need you to? Show the tenudos and the others that there are still members of this family willing to stand up to them. I failed my test. Not a part of anything. That's not how I see it. You manage to lure the snake out of hiding for everyone to see. Even if I failed to kill it, you won't. What does that even mean? Will you be there for me? This is hard enough. I don't want to be alone. Thera? I'll be there. Thank you. What about Nekoma? She has to stay in your room. But if something happens to me, you both need to run like hell. But nothing's going to happen to you, right? Not if I can do anything about it. Fingers. Hey, Vera. You expect in another fight? Still carrying around your katana? Did you leave your weapons behind? Toshay. Are those headstones? Are we in a graveyard? For those who are important enough, they are the ones buried in the courtyard. It's an honor for any family member's final test to be here. What does that mean? It's written that family members are never truly at rest until they return to the earth. It's their final test, and a deep-rooted ritual for us. No one's told you about that in your lessons? It's never come up. Also, I just want to let you know, whatever happens, I'll honor the results. Do I look like I care about that right now? This whole thing is barbaric. The family is a mix of old traditions and new. Who are we to argue with what's kept us alive for so long? If this hadn't happened before, the Dawson branch of the family would continue trafficking and enslaving people. That door prevented so much suffering. Maybe this one will do the same. This is very different. Yeah, we'll see. Vince it. I was wondering if you were going to be here. What's stopping me from cutting you down right here now? What's to say we don't have our own little duel? You're not a full member yet. Not to mention the 40 other family members watching us right now. Also, I did bring my throwing knives. You fucking traitor. I told you once, I am as loyal as they come to this family. We're like only to the tenudos. Michael never killed your brother and you know that. No, no I don't. So then you spent all that time with us, getting to know who we were with Nick. All the while knowing exactly who he was and what you did to him. That's not entirely true. I figured out who he was after some time together in the arena. But by then, what could I do? You killed the only dad he ever knew and now you're going after mine? What did all of her ever do to you? What was the point of even bringing me here? I didn't know how this would turn out either. Honestly, I've been rooting for you. From everything I saw, you deserved to be a part of this family. And then you just had to go poking around. No, this is wrong. You can clearly see Angel Seniors only using this as a way to gain control of the families. You could just as easily lose. And then I'd be done here too. Oh yeah? And where would you go if T'Noodle lost? Do you, do you even have friends outside of here? The family is all there is for you. You'll have nothing left. Yeah, well. Not me. I am the daughter of one of the most powerful nations in the world. And I have a lot of friends. Like Nick, who'll learn exactly what happened. You are going to regret every bit of what you've done. Angel, T'Noodle Senior. Thank you, fingers. Are we just about ready? Just sweating on. Oh. Oliver Blackburn. Bought of me one that if you were really going to show. Why wouldn't I? Dead. Oliver Blackburn. Bought of me one that if you were really going to show. Why wouldn't I? Dead. Please don't do this, I can't stop asking. Oh, look at that. So touching. I don't see anyone over there with you. Maybe nobody would really care if you lost. Haven't you been here long enough to understand emotions like this getting the way of our line of work? No. Spoken like a true enforcer. Not a leader. Are you done? Can we get on with this? What weapon was chosen? Dad, please. Vera, I need you to step aside. I just found you and now I might lose you? There is no other way. Pistols have been selected by the committee. These are the two cult Dragoon revolvers that settled our last duel regarding the matter of the Dawson family. To show they are both in working condition. Go ahead and reload. You have one shot each. One is all I need. At least considering the caliber of these pistols. Yeah, it'll be quick. Vera, what do you want now? Can't you leave me alone? Why should I? If your father falls, I want to be close to you when it happens. Backs against each other. Ten paces. Turn and fire. Deep down, there has to be at least one part of you that doesn't want this. What will your father do to the families if he wins? You think he'll be fair? Bring it for. The tape doesn't matter. I still hurt everything said. Tanuto's using you. Five, six. You're wrong about your brother. This will only make it worse. Seven, eight. There's no coming back from this. I promise you. Nine dead stop. Oh no. Dad! And like that, cut out. Boot and stem. We need to stop the bleeding. It won't matter. Well, no one will help me. No one can. I'm sorry. Please. Clara. Remember what I said. We love you. I love you. No. Ryan. I'll take care of him. Don't you dare. He's gone. No, no, no. He'll still be buried here with his family and be honored in tradition. Do you think I give him like fuck about that? What do you all stand there for? We got work to do. Vera, I- Vince, get over here. Goodbye. Now where the hell is she going? You. Get after her now. Me. Why do I have to? You forget who's in charge now? Go. Yes, sir. Show a little more enthusiasm, my boy. We won. Did we? Always got to spoil the mood. Oh, sorry, old friend. But this is the way it had to be. What? Where is it? Where's that fucking ring? Where is it? Where is it? Oh, shit. This way. What the hell's there? What is this? This is it, this. Ah, got you. It's for Robert. Well, this won't end well. No! Please. You're very predictable. Well, as chance. And then your death will be self-defense. Never. Okay, then. Ah. Do you have any idea who taught sortmanship to practically every family member? I am an allistochism. You won't beat me with any blade. Please. How about darts? Got nothing against those. No, come on. Hey, my dad, Oliver. I know. You do how? The minute you left, I made my way through the passages and I waited for you. I knew if something happened to Oliver, you would need me. I'm so glad you're here. About time you realized that. Now, are we finally going? Hi. I need to get to the lockers first. They're, they're this way. Where did you get those darts? Armory. I think your dad figured I would come here. There was a key left in the passage exit. He knew? Don't ask me how. But you know what those assholes did? They already went to my mom's home in Colorado, made their own darts from wife frogs and brought them here. Look at all this. Definitely not letting them have any. These are mine. He did all this in case he lost. Wanted to give us a chance. Maybe you were right to trust him. Told you. He left me something too. I just need to... Shit. Butch locker was it. 23. Not that I was e-dropping through the door anything. It's over here, but I can't open it. Needs your fingerprints. What the hell is this? What did he give you? A book. Oh, shit. It's the list for the entire family. All their contact codes, everything. Something tells me this is very dangerous. He don't want anyone else having it. There's a letter to end an envelope. Flash there. No time to read. Come on. Flash them here. Come on. The map says that there's a secret vector through the passage here. It leads outside. I already know the way, but move your ass. These are dangerous people on our tail. We cannot get caught. I know. Oh. Follow what behind me. I remember the path we took through the traps. It's between the trees here. There. Keep up. There. I'm sorry. I just keep seeing what happened over and over. That's not the end for him. Oliver gave you this for a reason. Same as my darts. He wanted you to take it away from here. You're right. Stay close. Keep low. Light on your feet. Watch where you step and don't disturb the leaves. Can't let them track us. Oh. Down the way through. Stop. That's one of their snares. Pulled Nick right up into the tree before. Lots of them out here. Thanks. Look, come on. I heard it too. Keep moving. Don't move. Arms in the air. Arms in the air. To be continued in the next episode of Where Alive Descendants. And now a word from our sponsors. You've been listening to We're Alive Descendants, produced by Wayland Productions, written and directed by KC Wayland. Starring, Ditan Gilbert as Nicholas. Hagen Cho as Vera. Sam Skolnik as Will. Michael Ursu as Vincent. Joe Sousa. As Oliver. Alita Lache as Fingers. Paul Ben Victor as Angel Tanulo Sr. Haze Dunlap as Dean. Vanessa Born as Newcombe Morgan Tall as Nauha. Alisa Alia as Peggs. Shirley Jordan as Tanya. 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