Wait...is this...I think it is...HOLIDAY THEME CHAPTER! :D Alright...so its a halmark holiday...still!
Anyways...Hope you guys like this chapter, i kinda rocked it and couldnt resist puttin in what i did...just seemed to work...yall get what i'm talkin about in a second :P
I do not own Buffy...If i did...I'd be rich...which i'm not...just sayin...I dont own the words Billie sings today either, For i am not that creative to write my own songs for her...although maybe one day i'll have a crack at it, that day is not today! I needed to switch like three words for it to fit so dont kill me! The song is Taylor Swifts...only...with a more edgy music behind it i was picturing...then again its acoustic...and i'm rambling...
ENJOY! :D
Episode 10—Valentine Slay
GILES (V.O.)
Previously…on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
WILLOW AND KENNEDY'S ROOM—NIGHT
WILLOW (softly)
Kennedy I—
She takes Kennedy into her arms and kisses her passionately. After a moment she pulls back from the kiss still holding Kennedy and looks into her eyes. Kennedy looks shocked but looks back.
WILLOW (softly)
I love you.
Kennedy's eyes go wide and her jaw drops in a combination of shock and happiness.
WILLOW (softly)
I'm falling for you. Sometimes I feel like you're the only person who can make me feel better. I dream about you. I miss you when your not around for longer then ten minutes, and I'll use my Guardian sense just to feel you near me. (Kennedy starts to smile and her eyes begin to water) I haven't felt like this since Tara…and I was scared at first because of how that ended. But…I realized there's nothing to be afraid of—I know I'm safe with you.
KENNEDY (sweetly)
(Kennedy smiles as a tear moves down her cheek) I'm your kite string.
WILLOW (smiling)
And you always will be.
KENNEDY (sweetly)
And you're my Goddess
WILLOW
And I always will be.
CUT TO: BULLET ALLEY—NIGHT
Xander and Billie stand in the alley as Billie loses control of her demonic powers.
BILLIE (hurting)
(a tear flows down her face) Xander…the misery…
XANDER
Tell me (he keeps walking towards her slowly) How much pain do you feel coming from me right now? (another step) 'Cause I can't feel any.
BILLIE (sharply)
Its just repressed…there's always pain.
XANDER
(standing in front of her) I haven't had any pain these last few weeks…You never gave me pain Billie, you stopped it. (Billie continues crying) I was grieving when we met…Anya died in our last apocalypse, but I think I've started to finally move on, and that's all thanks to you.
BILLIE (quietly)
Xander… (tears continue to fall from her glowing blue eyes)
Billie continues to cry while she is frozen at Xander's words. He leans in to kiss her sweetly, she closes her brightly glowing eyes at the act.
XANDER (V.O.)
You don't have to fight the demon alone anymore Billie. I'm gonna help you and so is everyone else. You're human too and that part is stronger and always will be.
Xander pulls away looking at her with a caring gaze as she opens her eyes to the same glowing blue only to have them begin to fade in intensity. Billie's dark look is replaced with one of near exhaustion as her eyes move to a more simple glow.
BILLIE (V.O.)
You're friends…are okay with you being with a monster?
XANDER (V.O.)
They don't have to be…you're not a monster. (He hugs her in comfort)
BILLIE (sweetly)
What did I do to deserve a guy like you?
XANDER
I can say the same thing.
BLACKOUT
SCOOBY LIVING ROOM—DAY
Kennedy, Faith, and Billie are playing the Xbox together. Faith is sitting on the coffee table, Kennedy at the end of the couch and Billie is sitting on the floor leaning on the side of the couch. They all are button mashing with serious competitive drive.
FAITH
Ya can't honestly think ya can catch me with that hunk of junk do ya Mini-me?
KENNEDY (focused)
Nah…but, (squealing sounds and a crash are heard and a smile appears on her face) I can do that without losin' much.
FAITH (annoyed)
(her jaw drops) What the…since when did you get the cops on your side!
KENNEDY (proud)
Since I ratted you out to them to get a free jail break.
BILLIE
No worries Faith, I gotcha back. (an engine revving and another smash is heard; Billie gains a smirk)
KENNEDY (frustrated)
Hit an' run…really…
BILLIE (teasing)
Ah can it…you're jus' mad 'cause that's like the third time I did it to ya.
KENNEDY (annoyed)
Well yeah! How am I supposed to steal cars for my chop shop when you keep runnin' me down!
FAITH
Well since Blondie is my hired gun so that my boys can get the cars you try stealin' I'd say she's doin' her job.
BILLIE (serious)
Yeah…and I want my money.
FAITH
(ignoring Billie) Chillax…you'll get it.
BILLIE (smirking)
(the sound of a gun cocking is heard) As in…now.
KENNEDY (relieved)
Hallealujah! Her gun ain't pointed at me for once…
FAITH
Damn…fine, fine. How bout I get ya a new car instead?
BILLIE (smirking)
Gotta car…I want my money.
KENNEDY (mocking)
Ooooooo You gonna get hosed! Come on Faith! I didn't get run down three times and shot at five for free!
FAITH (frustrated)
Remind me again why I hired a fricken Bounty Hunter in the first place…I gotta gang of goons that would do it for me.
BILLIE
'Cause when you hire me, the cops don't bust you're your drug ring when your goons screw up…I don't screw up (she smirks cockily)
KENNEDY
I'm still alive though…
BILLIE
It's a video game Ken…Definitely sure ya can't totally die in here…
FAITH (frustrated)
Lousy unrealistic virtual gang bang game…I would totally have demons bein' my drug runners. No one would screw with them!
KENNEDY
Yeah, except for us. (sirens are heard) Ah hell! Billie, I'll pay you a grand to get these cops off me!
BILLIE
Cake. You better thank Ken, Faith…girl just saved your ass. (squealing sounds are heard as Billie twists her controller dramatically and smirks after a loud crash is heard, Faith and Kennedy drop their jaws)
KENNEDY (shocked)
Whoa….
FAITH (shocked)
How much money did I owe ya again?
BILLIE
Well now Ken owes me a grand an' you still owe me ten. Now given you're a loyal customer…I'm willin' to take payments (she smirks)
KENNEDY
How much do ya think I'd be in the hole if I ditched my chop shop and went for the Bounty Hunter gig?
FAITH
Hell that's what I'm sayin'!
BILLIE
A lot…given everyone already comes to me an' you'd just get caught then have to pay me to get all the cops on your tail to crash into a water tower.
KENNEDY (joking)
Aren't you like…fourty years old? Shouldn't you suck at video games?
BILLIE
Not when I've been playing them since before you were even a thought. (she smirks)
FAITH
Blondie probably played Atari at demon bars for cash.
BILLIE (sarcastic)
Did you find a biography on my demon days?
KENNEDY (amazed)
Wait…there's a biography on your demon days!
BILLIE (uneasy)
Probably…wouldn't surprise me anyways. I was a bit of a scourge to the people around here and Ireland…not exactly proud of it…
FAITH
No sweat Rock star. We ain't holdin' it against ya, everyone's got junk in the past… you just got it on Ireland's most wanted. (She smirks as Billie smacks her playfully and the three go back to playing focused as Buffy, Willow and Xander walk in the room completely unnoticed)
BUFFY (sarcastic)
Huh…you'd think your girlfriends would be happy when you two walk in the room.
WILLOW (defending)
They are! Just…haven't noticed us yet…
XANDER
Well maybe yours didn't…but I know Billie just knows I'm here (he smiles and looks at her then frowns when she doesn't turn around) or not…
WILLOW
I'm the one with the girlfriend madly in love remember? You and Billie have been dating what? Two months?
XANDER (proud)
Yes! And I already know her deepest darkest secret…I'm really proud actually.
BUFFY (teasing)
Yeah….how proud are ya when she's having the girl equivalent of a bro-mance with Faith and Kennedy…
XANDER
(he starts out confident then turns horrified as he continues on) Now that you mention it…The fact she's spending so much time with a known player and known lesbian doesn't bug me at all…not even the fact that they all have super powers and I don't…and all like the same stuff that I seem to stink at…(his eyes go wide) Oh no! My girlfriends in love with Faith and Kennedy! (he leans on Buffy's shoulder freaking out)
WILLOW (freaked)
I thought it was bad when she just flirted with Faith…Oh no my girlfriend is gonna leave me for two other known reformed killers! (she leans on Buffy's other shoulder freaking out)
BUFFY (wide eyed)
(she looks at Willow and Xander confused then looks up at the girls playing the Xbox) Yo! Bad ass Scooby members! (the three respond with a group huh without looking away from the screen) Hate to tell ya this…but two of your loved ones are freakin' out over here! (The three look back, Kennedy and Billie look confused as Faith smirks)
FAITH (smiling)
I knew ya had a thing for me B, but I wouldn't say loved one…I'm trying to think of ya more like a sista, ya know?
BUFFY (smiling)
In your dreams Faith…Kinda obvious who I was talking to when Xander and Willow are having panic attacks.
KENNEDY (confused)
Yeah…doesn't answer the kinda serious question of why their freakin' out…
BILLIE (confused)
With ya there. (Kennedy and Billie both walk towards Willow and Xander confused looking Billie takes Xander's hand and pulls him away from Buffy to find what's wrong) What's up big guy?
XANDER (freaked)
It's the eye patch isn't it! It might be mysterious and interesting, and sure I might have saved the world a few times but Kennedy and Faith are Slayers…they're the real bad asses a guitar player/motorcycle driver/demon should love…
BILLIE (shocked)
What!
KENNEDY
(she takes Willow by the shoulders and looks her in the eye) What's wrong baby? Who am I beatin' down?
WILLOW (freaked)
I'm not exciting…I don't have as tortured a past or reason to fight the fight…I was evil for what? A day? Faith was completely lost and Billie was a demon for decades…I'm—boring.
KENNEDY (confused)
What…the hell…are you talking about…
FAITH (hysterical)
Oh shit! You gotta be kiddin' me! (she starts cracking up and everyone looks at her un amused) Ah hell! The love birds think their little snuggle bears are crushin' on each other and me! (she falls to the ground cracking up. Billie and Kennedy start to lose it too and start cracking up)
BILLIE (hysterical)
Okay…(she takes deep breaths) I'm okay…(she looks at Xander trying not to laugh) First of all…don't swing that way, obviously—datin' you right? But come on…Faith an' Kennedy? First…Kennedy is completely Willow-Whipped. An' Faith—is Faith.
FAITH (annoyed)
(she sits up quickly from pulling herself together and speaks quickly) I can year ya you know…
BILLIE
Faith…(she holds up her controller, hits two buttons and a loud shot is heard as Faith looks at the TV annoyed then shoots a glare back to Billie) Shut up.
KENNEDY
Willow—haven't we been over this? I love you, okay?
WILLOW
Yeah…Buffy was just messing with us and—well I guess we took it a little too literally.
BILLIE (teasing)
Ohhh so its Buffy's fault that our sweeties are freakin' out (she smirks at Buffy) I think I know why too.
BUFFY
Ah crap…what I do this time?
KENNEDY
Not what you did…(she shares a look with Billie and smiles while they both put their arms around their honeys) Someone's jealous they don't have a valentine this year!
BUFFY (defensive)
What! I'm not—
BILLIE (teasing)
Totally are!
BUFFY
Am not!
WILLOW
Well when ya think about it Buffy…you did have Angel…Riley…and I guess if you wanna count Spike? (Buffy gives her a glare) Or not…but however you slice it you always had a sweetie on Valentine's Day.
KENNEDY (sarcastic)
If only Faith would grow a set and ask Buffy out already.
FAITH
(she looks slightly nervous) Yeah…top of my list Mini-me. (Billie notices her uneasiness and looks at her curiously)
BILLIE
Anyways…(she looks to Xander and smiles) What are we doin' this fine Halmark Holiday?
XANDER (smiling)
Well…given you have a show tonight at the Bullet and will probably be forced to sing love song after love song—(Billie rolls her eyes) I was going to pretend that every single one was for me.
BILLIE (sarcastic)
Well it's not like I'm singin' for Landon…
BUFFY
Don't even tell him you were kidding about that.
BILLIE (realizing)
Good point…
XANDER
Well crazy sixteen year old warlocks aside…I was gonna take you out to dinner before your show but I know you gotta do sound checks and junk…so maybe after we can do something. (he pulls a little black box out of his back pocket and holds it out to her) That is…if you'll be my valentine. (he smiles)
BILLIE (smiling)
Xander! Like you had to ask! (she takes the box happily and starts to open it)
FAITH
If that's a ring I might die laughing…
XANDER (sarcastic)
Well thanks for ruining the surprise Faith…then again I usually propose to beautiful women I date for a few months.
BILLIE
Don't listen to Faith. (she looks at Faith) She's just bitter 'cause she doesn't have a valentine either.
WILLOW
Well we're making her and Buffy come to the Bullet tonight anyways.
KENNEDY
Good…more people to drool over Billie's awesome gift (she smiles) You gonna open it or what rock star?
BILLIE
(she opens the box to reveal a necklace—A silver spiral outline heart with a bright Caribbean Sea blue stone set in the center of the spiral where the arches of the heart connect on a silver chain—She gasps in amazement as she lifts the necklace from the box) Oh my god…
XANDER
Please tell me that's a good oh my god…last time I gave a girl a heart necklace on Valentine's day she broke up with me, taking a chance here.
BILLIE (amazed)
(she admires the necklace) Good…definitely good. (she looks at him and smiles as he takes the necklace and clasps it behind her neck) Its perfect. (she kisses him)
WILLOW
Definitely ended better than Cordy.
BUFFY
Well Billie isn't a crazy spoiled rich girl obsessed with her image…so duh.
KENNEDY
Kay…my turn! (she pulls a long box from her jacket pocket similar to Xander's and holds it to Willow) For my Goddess.
WILLOW (smiling)
Awwee Ken! You shouldn't have!
KENNEDY (teasing)
Well…if you don't want it. (she fakes putting it back in her pocket as she smirks)
WILLOW (smiling)
Give it missy. (Kennedy smiles warmly as she hands Willow the box. She opens it to reveal a gold charm bracelet of small wiccan talismans, symbols, and a heart at the clasp with an etched K+W on it. Willow smiles widely as she marvels over the bracelet) It's beautiful! (she smiles at Kennedy) Does my girl know me or what?
KENNEDY
Well I try. (she takes it and clasps it around Willow's wrist kissing her hand) Only the best for the woman I love.
BUFFY
(standing next to Faith) Isn't Valentine's day cute with the little heart jewelry everyone gets.
FAITH
Not really one for the hearts…more of the cross an' brass knuckles kinda girl.
BUFFY
What if the brass knuckles had a heart on it?
FAITH
Then I'd probably be usin' 'em a lot on the turds who made fun of 'em.
BUFFY (sarcastic)
(she chuckles and smiles) Faith—the hopeless romantic. (Faith smiles at her; Billie notices again)
KENNEDY
Well I don't know about Faith…but Xander definitely is with the surprise he got all lined up.
XANDER
Well you're in on it too Kennedy
BUFFY
Yeah…but it was your plan in the first place.
WILLOW (curious)
Surprise…(she looks at Kennedy) What kinda surprise?
KENNEDY
Ohhh no…I'm soo not telling you. That's the point of the surprise
WILLOW
Awwee come on! (she snuggles into Kennedy's side and starts pouting)
KENNEDY (nervous)
Nope.
WILLOW
But Kenny (she starts kissing Kennedy's neck) you know I hate surprises.
KENNEDY (stuttering)
Willow…stop you—can't tell you…sur-surprise.
FAITH
Uhoh…better do something quick Ahab…Ken's too Willow-Whipped to keep this up much longer.
XANDER
Well long as Billie doesn't start pouting I should be fine. (he looks at her) Don't think I could survive that.
BILLIE
Nah. I like surprises. (she hugs into his side) Never was one to snoop for my Christmas presents.
WILLOW
Yeah well (she continues to tease Kennedy) I hate surprises and Ken knows it. You gonna tell me yet? I could turn you into a clown again…
KENNEDY
Alright! Fine! (Willow smiles in victory) We're taking you two on a weekend getaway.
WILLOW
No way! (she hugs Kennedy) There was that so hard?
BUFFY
Awweee Kennedy! You ruined it! (she smiles)
FAITH
Wait…you knew about it too! What the heck…how come no one told me?
KENNEDY
'Cause you woulda blabbed something to Billie…
FAITH (thinking)
No I wouldn't…yeah okay maybe I would…smart choice.
XANDER
Well wouldn't have mattered since Kennedy ruined it…Was gonna be a surprise but, we're leaving for the hot springs outside of town right after Billie's set tonight at the Bullet.
WILLOW (excited)
That sounds amazing!
KENNEDY
Hey don't look at me, all Xander's idea…he just asked if I wanted to get in on it.
BILLIE
Well how sweet is my guy? (she smiles at him) An' weekend getaway on Valentine's day? (she starts smirking) At the hotsprings? That a hint or something?
XANDER (quickly)
What! I mean…uhh…hint for—no..its uhh…not.
BILLIE
Calm down Xander. (she smiles and kisses him deeply, when she breaks the kiss Xander is left speechless) I'm excited. The perfect plan for a getaway, I love it. (she kisses him again softly)
BUFFY
Awwee how cute. Guess that leaves the loveless here to patrol. Were in for a crazy weekend Faith, just like old times.
FAITH (nervous)
Right…old times. (she glances at Buffy then looks away causing Billie to look at her suspiciously)
BILLIE
Anyway…I gotta give you your present tonight at the Bullet. (she looks at Xander) An' I gotta go start settin' up for the show. See you tonight? (she kisses Xander then looks back to Faith) Why don't you come along Faith…need to ask ya somethin' bout Xander's gift.
FAITH (distracted)
Should probably take Red…she's the one with the whole yellow crayon past with your snuggle bear. (she glances at Buffy again then looks away)
BILLIE
Nope. (she grabs Faith's arm and starts pulling her out the door) Need you…come on Slayer.
FAITH
Hey! Watch the leather Blondie…stupid demon strength…(they leave through the front door)
XANDER
Gotta love that she can slap Faith around.
BUFFY
Xander…you're the only one without some kinda chance against Faith you know that right?
XANDER
You guys never wanna leave me my pride do you?
KENNEDY
Nah…we enjoy destroying it too much.
XANDER
Least I'm not whipped…
WILLOW
Yeah…(she smirks) yet!
KENNEDY
The time will come don't you worry! (she puts her arm around Willow)
XANDER
Well, before it does we gotta head out Ken. Need to finish up everything for the weekend.
KENNEDY
Alright (she turns to Willow) Meet ya tonight (she kisses her) Love ya.
WILLOW
Love you. (Kennedy and Xander leave the house)
KENNEDY
(Her and Xander walk down the walkway) Thanks again for letting me in on this weekend thing. Got Willow really excited.
XANDER
Hey no problem! Thought it might be fun if it was a group thing, ya know?
KENNEDY
You must really like Billie to do somethin' like this for her.
XANDER
Yeah…(he smiles to himself) yeah I do, she's worth it.
KENNEDY (teasing)
Hey…what's with that?
XANDER (smiling)
What's with what?
KENNEDY (curious)
That! The big smirk you got on your face when—(she stops walking and thinks for a moment) when you think about Billie…
XANDER
What? I can't smile when I think about my girlfriend?
KENNEDY (thinking)
Insane smiling when you think about her…fancy jewelry for Valentine's day…springing for a weekend get away…the way you got all speechless when she kissed you like that in the house…(she looks at him realizing) You love her.
XANDER (nervous)
What?
KENNEDY (realizing)
You're falling for her, aren't you?…(she smiles at him) Just admit it Xan-man…feels better when you do. (she punches his shoulder playfully) Trust me.
XANDER
I…(he thinks for a moment) yeah…I think maybe I am…Yeah (he smiles) I'm falling for my guitar playin', motorcycle ridin', Irish talkin', half demon girlfriend.
KENNEDY
Sounds like what I sad about Willow…except I think it was more spell castin', demon slayin', uber witch, Red headed girlfriend.
XANDER
Definitely makes more sense for Willow.
KENNEDY
So…you gonna tell her? (Xander looks confused) Billie…that you love her?
XANDER (nervous)
I don't—know…should I? I mean…uhhh
KENNEDY
Well does she love you?
XANDER
I'm not sure…(he thinks) Its hard…I mean with Anya she just said everything she felt so I never really had to worry about it…like when she just took off all her clothes in front of me.
KENNEDY (disturbed)
Why aren't I surprised by that…(she thinks) Wait…so you and Billie never…(Xander looks uneasy) Xander!
XANDER
What! It's not exactly an easy thing to do! (he realizes what he said) Wait—that didn't come out right…
KENNEDY
Well no wonder she was teasing you about the hot springs thing! Xander…really…
XANDER (nervous)
What! It's never been the right moment…I really care about her…It's not just like goin' for it ya know?
KENNEDY (thinking)
True…With Willow I thought we were gonna die the next day…
XANDER
Well that makes me feel better…
KENNEDY
(she puts her arm around him) Hey, no worries…you'll know when the time is right for both. Who knows…maybe this weekend?
XANDER
Maybe…thanks Ken.
KENNEDY
Hey…anything for the girls we love right?
XANDER
Definitely.
They start down the walkway again only to be ambushed from the side. Their attackers wear bright white suits with red undershirts and throw sacks over their heads and tie them shut. While they tie their arms and legs behind their backs. Xander and Kennedy struggle but its pointless as they are immobilized and tossed to the ground next to each other.
KENNEDY (muffled by the sack)
Think the women we love would do anythin' for us too? (they are dragged away by the men)
CUT TO: SILVER BULLET—NIGHT
Billie is center stage with her guitar while Faith is at her amplifier looking frustrated.
BILLIE
Up the distortion and lower the treble.
FAITH
What the hell is distortion?
BILLIE
What does it sound like?
FAITH (to herself)
Sounds like it makes it sound retarded…
BILLIE
Banshee senses Faith…I heard you. (she hits a few notes on her guitar)
FAITH
Okay that's it…(she stands up from the amp and walks towards Billie) You know I suck with this kinda thing...so no way in hell can I help you with your sound check or Ahab's gift…So? Spill it…what's up Blondie?
BILLIE (playing dumb)
(she continues strumming notes on her guitar) Waddaya mean? Can't I just wanna spend time with one of my buds?
FAITH
(she grabs hold of the neck of Billie's guitar forcing her to look at her) Not since you've been actin' like ya got somethin' huge on your mind and have no idea how to tell me. Sing Blondie…now.
BILLIE
Alright…(she looks at Faith and thinks for a moment) But its more somethin' you gotta tell me…
FAITH
Uhoh…that doesn't sound good…(Billie puts her guitar down) Feelin' a big heart to heart comin' on…gotta say I ain't so hot with those.
BILLIE (softly)
Faith…I saw your face after what Kennedy said.
FAITH
After she said what? Mini-me tends to talk a lot.
BILLIE (softly)
You know…(Faith looks impatient)…what she said about Buffy.
FAITH
(her eyes go wide until she catches herself) Oh you mean about the whole jealous without a valentine thing? Yeah…I mean the chick is totally missin' her boy toys.
BILLIE
Don't play dumb with me Faith…you know what I meant.
FAITH
Yeah…(she walks over to a booth and sits down with a beer) Yeah I figured you did…(she takes a long drink)
BILLIE
(she sits with a beer as well and looks at her) So what was that all about.
FAITH
Alright—but first of all it's not exactly what you think it is.
BILLIE
Then tell me what it actually was. (Faith takes another long chug of her beer deep in thought) Come on Faith! If anythin' I'm the one to actually talk 'bout this stuff with. I know her the least so hey, no biased opinion.
FAITH
Alright just…(she sits up at the table and looks at Billie seriously) are you the only one who thinks, whatever?
BILLIE
Definitely…everyone else shrugged it off an' no worries…lips sealed.
FAITH
Good…(she thinks for a second then takes another swig of her beer)…you say anythin' and I'll slay you without makin' it look like a accident—got me?
BILLIE
I got that you don't like talkin' 'bout this kinda thing much…its not good for ya though. (Faith looks away) I won't force ya Faith…just wanted to let ya know that I'm here for ya. Just gotta open up a little. (she takes a swig of her beer)
FAITH
(She thinks for a moment)…What did it look like to you?
BILLIE
Well…looked like Kennedy saying somethin' without meanin' anythin' by it about you an' Buffy bein' together…then you looked like she kicked your puppy or tossed your favorite stake through a wood chipper.
FAITH
That bad?
BILLIE
Fer a second…then you covered it up. (Faith looks down at her beer) If I didn't know any better…I'd say ya loved her.
FAITH
Well I was right…Its not exactly what ya think…
BILLIE
Alright (she drinks her beer) But I said if I didn't know any better….I've felt yer pain Faith.
FAITH
Yeah, you have. (she finishes her beer) That mean you felt why I went kinda crazy back in Sunny D?
BILLIE
I just feel the pain and what emotion it comes from. Believe it or not…It comes from all of 'em. (Faith starts looking uneasy) I felt your guilt…your sadness…your yearn for redemption…your fear…mostly your guilt though. An' the part that was kinda weird to me 'til now. (Faith looks up confused) That…I felt your confusion.
FAITH
I didn't know you could feel everything like that…
BILLIE
No one does. Consider it proof you can trust me. (She winks while finishing off her beer to take away Faith's uneasiness) Now…how 'bout tellin' Dr. Billie what's got you so confused its actually causin' ya grief.
FAITH
Well…Obviously you know its Buffy.
BILLIE
I meant gimme somethin' to work with.
FAITH
(she thinks for a second) I've never been close to anyone…everyone I cared about in my life in the past either got killed or left.
BILLIE
That's why you said me an' Ken were the only ones you didn't screw over?
FAITH
Yep…Ya got the story of how I used to fight for the other team right? (Billie nods) Well…everyone thought it was all because of the guy I accidentally killed—well that kinda was the swing vote. But I was having these weird feelings.
BILLIE
With Buffy?
FAITH
Yeah…(she thinks hard to put it into words) this kinda…freaky tingle whenever she was around.
BILLIE
Literally?
FAITH
Yeah. I kinda just figured it was a Slayer thing. But…I don't know I felt like we were actually connected. The whole Buffy an' Angel junk made me a little crazy to start. Then…well I ended up in a coma…that's besides the point though.
BILLIE
But it's not just a Slayer thing is it? You don't feel it with Kennedy or any of the other new Slayers do ya?
FAITH
Nope…its gotten stronger since Red did the big hocus pocus and made the army of the wannabees. Like the Slayer in me wants me to know that Buffy's the real deal or whatever.
BILLIE (softly)
Do you love her?
FAITH (freaked)
Whoa whoa…who said anythin' 'bout that!
BILLIE
Well is it just a Slayer bond…or did you start feelin' somethin' more?
FAITH (confused)
I…I don't know…
BILLIE
You never really opened up 'bout this kinda stuff have ya?
FAITH
I've loved one person in my life…that was my dad before my drunk ass mother got his can thrown in prison. I lived on the get some, get gone philosophy after that. Kinda protected me form the pain.
BILLIE
Not anymore you don't.
FAITH
Huh?
BILLIE
Xander told me he never noticed any random guys at the house like he thought there would be…and I never noticed you leavin' the club after Slayin' with one either.
FAITH
Well…the joint changes a chick ya know? Kinda flips your view of the world and all that other hallmark junk.
BILLIE
So…you don't think its love, maybe somethin' to do with the original Slayer thing…Kay you gave me the thought out choices…now what does your heart say?
FAITH
Well I think hearts usually make a bit of a thumping sound right?
BILLIE
Hey…you can either tell me or I violate your emotions an' feel what your pain is comin' from myself…your choice. (she smirks) Be a smart ass an' I smart ass right back.
FAITH (thinking)
Ever since B told me she forgave me…I just feel more at peace around her. When we train together…every time we lay hits on each other its like there's more force behind it. I just feel like I belong there.
BILLIE
Ya think Buffy feels it too?
FAITH
I have no idea….
BILLIE
What are ya gonna do?
FAITH
See how it pans out I guess…me an' B are buds now. Guess that's a start right?
BILLIE
Well…given I'm half pain causing beast…makin' sure people get along ain't exactly my area of expertise…(Faith chuckles) But whenever ya need to talk 'bout it you let me know alright? Hell if ya wanna write her a love song I gotcha back there too. (she smiles as Faith laughs)
FAITH
I will. Thanks Blondie…for a chick fallin' pretty damn hard for a pirate, you're a good friend.
BILLIE (softly)
I'm not—(Faith gives her a serious glare)
FAITH
Don't even…
BILLIE (nervous)
That obvious?
FAITH
Lets just say Cupid didn't have to give you two an ass shot this year. He's takin' you to a fricken hot spring girl! As in rockin' an' rollin' in a serious volcano hot tub…has love all over it.
BILLIE
Uhh…rockin' an' rollin'…right…(she looks uneasy)
FAITH
Ah hell…You guys haven't got freaky yet have ya?
BILLIE
Well between him being poisoned, and me goin' total postal demon…no not really. (she thinks for a second) Then again…I don't really remember what happened New Years Eve…
FAITH
I do…You an' Ahab ended up gettin' so wasted me an' Red had to take care of ya! Takes a real pal to hold back your hair while ya let it all go in the toilet Goldilocks.
BILLIE (nervous)
Oh wow…please tell me I didn't say anythin' too stupid…
FAITH
Oh nahh…Well…except for talkin' bout how ya were gonna do Xander at Midnight (she smirks)
BILLIE (embarrassed)
I didn't…
FAITH
Ya did…between hurls you said how romantic that would be and how epic it would be if ya could say you did it two years in a row. That's why I figured ya already rocked his world.
BILLIE (embarrassed)
Oh my God! (she covers her face with her hands and slumps down in the booth) Please tell me you are just bein' an evil little jack ass an' that totally didn't happen…
FAITH
Hey, I deserve to have somethin' to mess with ya about after holdin' your hair back that long!
BILLIE
Next time I catch you oogling Buffy you are soo gonna get it when we're alone…
BUFFY
(her and Willow walk up to Billie and Faith at the table) When who's alone? (Faith and Billie jump at the surprise) Geeze…happy to see you guys too…
FAITH (annoyed)
Buffy! What's with the givin' us heart attacks! Not good when Goldilocks' gotta go on stage soon.
WILLOW
Sorry…figured a Slayer and a Demon would be able to notice two of their friends walkin' over to them—and did you just call Buffy by her actual name?
FAITH (nervous)
(she looks wide eyed at Billie who looks calm) Yeah…uhhh
BILLIE
Well when ya scare us half to death what do ya expect. (she looks to Faith with a smile)
BUFFY
And I think Demon just beat the group genius' argument. (she looks around) Hey where's Xander and Kennedy?
BILLIE
They were with you guys when we left.
WILLOW
Yeah…(she looks around) They left to take care of the weekend thing and said they would meet us here.
FAITH
Probably just takin' longer then they thought it would. No worries.
BILLIE (nervous)
Yeah…but Xander better not miss my set.
BUFFY
Don't worry Billie…that song you wrote him is amazing.
BILLIE
Well I hoped it was…but he needs to be here for me to sing it…(Billie and Willow look nervous at each other)
CUT TO: PENTHOUSE—NIGHT
Kennedy and Xander are both tied to bright red chairs in the center of a large romantic penthouse. It is accented in shades of white, red, and all the pinks in between. Kennedy and Xander's chairs are facing each other and both are bound, gagged, and knocked out. Kennedy starts to regain consciousness and shakes her head alert. She looks around confused and angry as she kicks Xander shocking him awake. They both look around completely confused as a woman, in a bright red dress laying on the bright red couch surrounded by men in bright white suits with red ties and under shirts, speaks
WOMAN
Would someone please untie their mouths…(the woman stands up as two men undo the cloths around Kennedy and Xander's mouths) Think I'd rather listen to them rant then hear that annoying muffled squeak.
XANDER
What's going on…where are we? (he looks around)
WOMAN
Why, (she gestures to the penthouse) you're in my humble home. Well for this year anyway…I tend to hop around cities.
KENNEDY (frustrated)
Forgot the part where I care…oh wait…that isn't a part.
WOMAN
Wow (she looks at Kennedy in thought) Somebody loves this one? Go figure…
KENNEDY
What the hell is that supposed to mean?
WOMAN
Oh she's a genius too (she gets in Kennedy's face and smirks a mocking grin) I mean you're quite rude and find it shocking someone is in love with you.
XANDER (confused)
How do you…(he thinks for a moment) Who are you?
WOMAN
Well…for lack of a better term…I believe you mortals would call me (she holds her arms out in presentation) Cupid.
KENNEDY (amused)
(she starts cracking up then regains herself when Cupid gives her a glare) Sorry…sorry…It's just I'm picturing you as a chubby little baby in a diaper with cute wings trying not to jab your eye out with your little red bow and love arrows…(she starts cracking up)
CUPID
Interesting…That is how I am depicted to mortals as of late? (she glares at the men in Suits who look away non-chalantly) Seems I was out of the loop.
XANDER
Starting to think you're out of a lot more then one of the loops lady. What's with the little white suit posse ambushin' us?
CUPID
You mean my Soul Mates?
KENNEDY
Pretty sure you're only supposed to have one of those…
CUPID
Wow…I really should get out more…I haven't actually conversed with mortals for a while…no child—I assume you humans took my term Soul Mate for lovers I have literally bound to me for eternity…
XANDER
Actually…(he thinks) pretty close to how we use it…
KENNEDY
Either way it doesn't answer our question to what's going on.
CUPID
Apparantly the fear that comes from my name has also gone to the dogs…Tell me children…what have you been taught about Cupid?
XANDER
Yep…Chubby baby flying around shooting arrows in peoples butts to get them to find true love.
KENNEDY
Sorry…not slut with army of sex slaves in a swank love shack that kidnaps people…
CUPID
(she laughs) Clever…Maybe that is why you are loved…
XANDER
Okay…second time you said that…seriously, what's going on?
CUPID
You couldn't have been told more idiotic things about me. (she begins to circle Xander and Kennedy) You see…I don't give love—I feed off others'. Every year on the day where the stars align to give me my power, my Soul Mates venture out to kidnap two young people in love, whether they may know it themselves or not…(she turns to the men) Only, they are supposed to bring me people in love with each other…not someone else.
KENNEDY
Yeah…sorry…Gotta love Xander but definitely not like that.
XANDER
Not to mention she's dating my best friend.
KENNEDY
Yep.
XANDER
And I'm dating a musician.
KENNEDY
That too.
CUPID
Curious…You both are deeply in love…I feel it. (she stands between them and puts her hand over their hearts and it starts glowing red. Xander and Kennedy gasp and jerk at the act while Cupid concentrates with her eyes closed) Ah…they have both taken your hearts. How sweet. Too bad you four won't live long enough to see how it pans out. (she smirks as she takes her hands away leaving Kennedy and Xander panting in pain)
KENNEDY (in pain)
If you…do anything to Willow…
CUPID
You'll what? Try to Slay me? (she laughs) You haven't had your powers long enough to even try. Not to mention I can't be killed by a stake through the heart little one. (she stands behind Kennedy and puts her head next to her ear) I can't be killed at all.
XANDER (in pain)
Like we haven't heard that before.
CUPID
You probably have…but not from someone who exists so long as there is the slightest bit of Love on this plane. (she holds her hands to Kennedy's temples; as they start to glow a soft pink Kennedy inhales slowly) I see…your love is a powerful witch. She is connected to you by magic as well. Ah you are third on the list of deep loves she has had…much heartbreak is see too, she allowed you to heal her…You are a lucky girl. (she takes her hands away and starts walking towards Xander)
KENNEDY (dazed)
Don't gotta tell me twice…
CUPID
And you…I sense something fresh with you. (she stands behind Xander and holds her hands to his temples; they start to glow soft pink and Xander inhales slowly) A Banshee huh? Must make for interesting squabbles…A new budding passion mending serious pain to both of you…You saved each other, how cute. (she takes her hands away and Xander's head falls) And they say rebounds never work.
XANDER (dazed)
Wait…she does love me?
CUPID
(she moves between them again) Strongly yes…She yearns for you (she looks to Kennedy) much like your witch does. Both of your love is going to make me stronger then I have been for centuries. (she smirks) But first…(she holds her arms over Kennedy and Xander's hearts again) we need to get them over here. (she smirks as her hands begin glowing bright red and Xander and Kennedy twitch and scream in pain)
CUT TO: THE SILVER BULLET—NIGHT
Billie is standing at the side of the stage with Faith looking around as Buffy and Willow walk up to them.
BILLIE
Nothing?
BUFFY
Nada…zilch…and squat.
WILLOW (concerned)
I couldn't sense Kennedy either which makes me really worried. They should have been here by now!
FAITH
Calm down Red…we'll figure out what happened. Couldn't have gone far right?
BUFFY
Its still strange…Xander and Kennedy…I mean why would anyone kidnap them? (Willow and Billie look at her with an annoyed glare) I mean together…if they jumped them outside the house why wouldn't they have gone for Faith and Billie?
BILLIE
Good point…maybe they needed them for something…
WILLOW
Well what do they have in common—Aaarrrrahhhh! (Willow and Billie both howl in pain as they hold their chests and topple at the sudden shooting pain to their hearts. Their eyes go red for a moment then fade back as the pain begins to subside. Buffy and Faith support the two as they pant heavily and recover)
FAITH (worried)
Shit! You two okay!
BUFFY (worried)
What happened!
WILLOW (in pain)
It felt like…my heart was being ripped out…
BILLIE (in pain)
Literally and metaphorically.
BUFFY (worried)
Your eyes turned red too, what was that all about?
FAITH (realizing)
Wait…what they have in common…(the three look at her) They're in love.
BUFFY
Ah hell…
WILLOW (worried)
(her expression turns frightened as she gains a soft white glow on her hands while she balls them into fists) Kennedy…
BILLIE (worried)
(her eyes swirl bright Caribbean Sea blue and her expression is completely frightened) Xander…
The two bolt together for the door shoving people aside from their way.
CUT TO: PENTHOUSE—NIGHT
Cupid is still holding her glowing red hands over Kennedy and Xander's hearts making them cry in agony. She pulls her hands away and walks towards her Soul Mates by her couch as Kennedy and Xander pant in pain.
XANDER (in pain)
I thought…you said that they were (he groans) already coming.
CUPID
They are…I just figured I might as well get a little boost from the love you both have before facing off with a powerful witch and demon…should be the most fun I've had in centuries.
KENNEDY (in pain)
What? Getting bored of your boy toys? (she winces) Just so you know…Willow and Billie are probably the only people in the world you shouldn't have called to you…
CUPID
Is that so? Notice me not being afraid…
XANDER (in pain)
My girl's gonna make your ears bleed…
KENNEDY (in pain)
And mine is gonna flay you alive…
CUPID
I thought I sensed some dark pasts…Wow…You both love them even with the mistakes they made. Even more powerful…(she turns to her Soul Mates) You all really must find me morsels like these two more often—(she is cut off by the double doors of the penthouse flying open and a strong wind gusting through the room revealing Willow with a bright white aura and Billie with bright glowing blue eyes at the door both with angry expressions)
WILLOW (angry)
Hey Billie.
BILLIE (angry)
Yeah Willow?
WILLOW (angry)
Are you as curious as I am to find out who is screwing with the people the most powerful witch this side of the world and one pissed off Banshee care the most about?
BILLIE (angry)
I almost feel sorry for 'em. (they walk into the penthouse and notice Kennedy and Xander tied up then look to Cupid clapping on the couch)
CUPID
Bravo…you located my humble home to rescue the people you love…too bad you played into a trap. (the doors behind Billie and Willow slam shut; the two don't even blink)
BILLIE (dark)
Pretty sure you seriously don't know who you're screwin' with an' how many buttons you already pushed. (Cupid snaps her fingers and her Soul Mates move towards Willow and Billie)
WILLOW
We can happily show you though. (she flicks her hand up and unties Xander and Kennedy from their chairs) Manu Strangulo (her, Xander, and Kennedy's hands all glow a soft white and they cover their ears) Maestro, please.
BILLIE
My pleasure.
She takes a deep breath and lets out a soul-shattering howl that forces the Soul Mates to the floor holding their heads in pain. She stops her shriek and moves towards the closest one and snaps his neck. Cupid winces and holds her chest in pain at the act. Willow holds up her hand forming a small fireball in her palm as she sends it flying towards two other Soul Mates turning them to ash. Cupid yelps in pain as Billie approaches the last Soul Mate. She ducks his punch and side steps his lunge. As he attempts to kick her she grabs hold of his ankle and smirks as she starts crushing down with her strength. The Soul Mate falls to the ground yelling in pain as Billie's eyes glow brighter.
BILLIE
Jus' what I needed. Thanks pal. (she throws him against a wall and he falls lifeless to the floor after cracking it; she turns to Cupid) Now you…Lets see how long you last without your little army of Clorox lovers.
CUPID (in pain)
You can't kill me. I am the embodiment of love. So long as it exists…I exist. (She pulls her hands back then forces them forward glowing a bright red at Billie and Willow. They both begin to glow red as they are lifted in the air and yell in pain, Billie's eyes gain a brighter glow) You never realize how much you rely on the love you feel until it's ripped from you. (she smirks as she drops both of them to the ground)
BILLIE (darkly)
(her and Willow stand up slowly. Billie's expression is menacing) You are seriously going to regret that.
CUPID
Oh that's right…Banshees enjoy pain. No matter, the passion in this room just gives me power without absorbing it…your love will be your end.
WILLOW
True…But lets see what happens when we overdose you on pain instead of love.
She puts one hand over Billie's heart then holds her other towards Cupid. Her hand begins to glow bright Caribbean Sea blue as Billie gasps. Her hand aimed at Cupid shoots out a matching blue colored energy to Cupid's heart causing her to jerk in pain. Billie starts gasping and yelping in pain as her eyes color fade in intensity and Cupid's eyes begin turning bright Blue and she starts to glow. Willow winces and focuses one final blast towards Cupid earning one final howl of pain as she disintegrates in red sparkles. Billie's eyes fade back to brown as she gasps and kneels to the ground catching herself with her hands. Willow tumbles backwards into Kennedy's arms.
KENNEDY
I gotcha. (she holds onto Willow as she catches her breath)
XANDER (worried)
(he runs over to Billie and kneels beside her) Billie! Are you okay! (he lifts her up to look into her eyes, she looks dazed)
BILLIE (dazed)
But Pap…I don't wanna go to cloggin' lessons.
XANDER
(he laughs and hugs Billie) You're okay. (he pulls back and looks at her) And you saved my life.
BILLIE
(she shakes away her daze and looks at him) Again? (she smiles) Startin' to turn into a habit don't ya think?
XANDER
You save me from a few crazy demons and I keep ya from goin' demon…sounds fair. (he kisses her softly)
KENNEDY
I ever tell you how amazing you are?
WILLOW
Yeah you did (she smiles) I ever tell you how much I love you?
KENNEDY
Yeah you did. (she smiles and kisses Willow) Thanks.
WILLOW
Well the Guardian has to guard her Slayers once in a while right?
XANDER
(he helps Billie to her feet supporting her as she stumbles again) Think we should probably stay here for the weekend guys.
BILLIE
Why? I think some relaxation in a hot spring is just what we need after Willow rips all my power to kill a psychotic love killin' slut don't ya think?
WILLOW (freaked)
Oh my god! I took your power away!
BILLIE
Not the actual demon, just the strength I got from all the pain. S'all good…just means I need a weekend to relax!
XANDER
Well…you don't exactly seem full of energy…just figured you two might wanna rest for tonight.
KENNEDY
Xander's right. The springs aren't goin' anywhere if we at least wait till the morning right?
WILLOW
Deal. Lets go home.
BILLIE
Sounds good to me. (she takes a step and nearly falls forward. Xander catches her and pulls one arm across his shoulder to support her) or not.
XANDER
Come on…I'll take you back to your place.
CUT TO: SCOOBY HOME—NIGHT
Willow and Kennedy walk in the front door as Buffy and Faith twist their heads around and sigh in relief to see them okay. They stand up and move towards them.
BUFFY
Thank god you guys are alright!
FAITH
What happened?
KENNEDY
Cupid kidnapped me and Xander…tortured us a little…then Willow and Billie flew in all heroic and saved our asses!
FAITH
You got kidnapped by Cupid? (she looks blankly at them) A baby with wings…an' shoots people in the ass with arrows…kidnapped you…
WILLOW
Actually. Cupid is—well was—a psycho chick who feeds off the power of a couple in love.
BUFFY (shocked)
Wow…how the hell did we get that mixed up?
KENNEDY
Hell if I should know! And by the way…I'm sick of being tortured…It really gets on my nerves and makes me tired.
WILLOW
Channeling energy makes me sleepy too…
BUFFY
Hey, where's Xander and Billie?
WILLOW
Xander said he was taking Billie back to her place.
BUFFY
Is she gonna sing him that song?
KENNEDY
If she feels up to it…Willow drained her pretty good to make Cupid go poof.
WILLOW
She looked fine when we left 'em though…
FAITH
(she starts chuckling) Ah shit. Blondie's totally gettin' some tonight.
CUT TO: BILLIE'S ROOM—NIGHT
Xander guides Billie to her bed and sits with her at the end of it.
XANDER
Feeling any better?
BILLIE
Yeah, a lot actually. Think it was just a temporary thing when Willow channeled my pain through her.
XANDER
Well you guys were amazing. Cupid didn't stand a chance.
BILLIE
I suddenly feel like I'll never look at Valentine's day the same.
XANDER
With ya there…you sure you're okay?
BILLIE
Yeah. (she smiles) I'm great. (she kisses him softly) But…I didn't get to give you your present.
XANDER
Sorry…I was kinda—tied up.
BILLIE
S'okay. It not exactly how I wanted to give it to ya but I think you'll like it anyways. (she reaches over and picks up her acoustic leaning against the bed)
XANDER (smiling)
You wrote me a song…suddenly I feel like an un original dork with the whole necklace and weekend getaway.
BILLIE
Actually…(she kisses him) the necklace is amazin'. An' I'm beyond excited to go to the hot springs with you. If anythin' I'm just too cheap to buy you somethin'. (she smiles)
XANDER
So serenade me then (he smiles as Billie takes hold of her guitar and begins playing a soft intro)
BILLIE (singing)
(she sings softly but strongly)
The way you move is like a full on rainstorm
And I'm a house of cards.
You're the…kind of reckless that should send me running
But I…kinda know that I won't get far
And you stood there in front of me
Just…close enough to touch
Close enough to hope you couldn't see-
What I was thinking of
(she plays and sings stronger)
Drop everything now,
Meet me in the pouring rain,
Kiss me on the sidewalk,
Take away the pain.
Cause' I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile.
(Xander smiles widely at her causing her to grin back as she sings)
Get me with those brown eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile.
(she sings calmly again)
My mind forgets to remind me…you're a bad idea
You touch me once and it's really something
You find I'm even better than you…imagined I would be
I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
But with you, I know it's no good
And I could wait patiently but, I really wish you would
(she sings strongly again as she stares into Xander's eyes)
Drop everything now,
Meet me in the pouring rain,
Kiss me on the sidewalk,
Take away the pain,
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
Get me with those brown eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
(she does a short guitar break then starts singing with everything in her)
I run my fingers through your hair,
And watch the lights go wild.
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me,
It's just strong enough to make it feel right.
And lead me up the staircase,
Won't you whisper…soft and slow.
(softly)
I'm captivated by you baby,
Like a fireworks show.
(she stops playing her guitar and gazes at Xander lovingly)
Drop everything now,
Meet me in the pouring rain,
Kiss me on the sidewalk,
Take away the pain,
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile.
(she begins playing again and finishes strong)
Get me with those brown eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile.
(She sings the last word while watching Xander softly waiting for his response he just looks into her eyes and kisses her)
XANDER (softly)
That had to be…the single most amazing thing anyone has ever done for me.
BILLIE (sweetly)
You liked it?
XANDER
I loved it. (he kisses her sweetly, when he pulls back from the kiss he remains close to her) I'd kiss you in the rain…but it's a clear starry night out there.
BILLIE
Its one of those things that I put into songs cause they sound good and symbolize something. Like how you came for me in the alley after I almost lost it. Losing myself is my biggest fear…but you wash it away like a pouring rain.
XANDER
In that case I'll chase you into every rainstorm you see. (she smiles at him warmly and he thinks for a moment realizing what he needs to do) Billie…today with Cupid…
BILLIE (curious)
Yeah?
XANDER (sweetly)
She told me and Kennedy how she kidnaps couples in love then absorbs it…that's her power. (Billie looks at him sweetly with wide eyes) She put her hand over my heart (he lifts Billie's hand to his heart) And said she felt what I felt…(he looks into her eyes) And I feel like I'm falling in love with you.
BILLIE (softly)
Xander…(she looks at him softly) I think I can finally start writin' actual love songs from the heart. (a small smile forms on her face) 'Cause I'm falling in love with you too.
Xander smiles as Billie moves to kiss him softly at first. The kiss deepens as she sets her guitar on the floor and the couple lies back on the bed.
CUT TO: UNKNOWN CAVERN-NIGHT
Malcom kneels in front of the Shadow man whose eyes are glowing bright Caribbean Sea Blue through the shadows.
MALCOM
You summoned me my lord?
SHADOW MAN
Yes...Out of curiousity...you have been keeping an eye on the Slayer's and their little groupies, correct?
MALCOM
As you have ordered sir. They have done nothing or learned anything that could lead them to you.
SHADOW MAN (angry)
Besides ambushing your ritual and learning our greatest weapon! (Malcom winces)
MALCOM (softly)
Yes, sir.
SHADOW MAN
And What did Dracula tell them?
MALCOM (shocked)
(his eyes shoot to his master's) Dracula?
SHADOW MAN
Wow...i thought he tried to make sure you bloodsuckers knew when he was around? Kinda sad that his reach didn't phase you Malcom. Perhaps I should have another loyal right hand.
MALCOM
I apologize my lord. Whatever your wish is, I shall oblige.
SHADOW MAN
Thats what i like to hear...now the Slayer's...what have they learned?
MALCOM
I will find out, sir.
SHADOW MAN (curious)
And Billie...I have felt a strange lack of misery on her part. What has she been up to?
MALCOM
She has been spending the most time with the human of the group. The man with the eye patch.
SHADOW MAN (amazed)
No way! (he starts laughing maniacly) Well, well. Little Billie has fallen in love with a human. (he sits forward from his stone throne out of the shadows to reveal he is a young looking man with pale skin and platinum blonde hair spiked messily up. He is tall with a fit build) Things just got very interesting (he gains an evil grin)
BLACKOUT