I'm very sorry the past few stories have stunk, very very badly. I've been kind of distracted lately. So sorry. Thanks for still reading though. Please don't stop!!! I promise I can do better! I think. Teehee

I own none of the characters in this story except for Dana, Tonya, and the occasional extra or two. Other characters are all owned by Telescene. In other words, not me!

Tommy: Please Dana, you can trust me. I won't care who or what you are. Tell me the truth.

Dana: Okay. The low class story is all a cover up. That's part of it, but not the whole. I'm not, from here.

Tommy: I know that.

Dana: No Tommy. I'm not FROM HERE.

Tommy: Oh (pause) what?

Dana: I knew I shouldn't have told you.

Tommy: Dana, you haven't told me anything.

Dana: I should probably start from the beginning. (Flashback happens as the scene shifts to a medieval-looking village. Houses are being burned. Monster soldiers are terrorizing the villagers. Her voice is heard while the scene continues) Dejani- a village in the dimension where I originally lived- is one of the many areas ruled by the evil king Lord Nem. They say his heart is made from the fiery pits of Mt. Shamn- the volcano all the evil in our dimension dwells in. It was home to all the Shamnians- trolls, goblins, demons and such. Well, a couple years back, Lord Nem sent the inhabitants of Mt. Sham down the countryside to destroy all that resisted capture. Their first strike was a neighboring village of Dejani, just south of the mountain. When the Dejanites got wind that all of the villagers there had been brutally murdered, their only choice was to leave everything and run. Lord Nem, being the very evil he could be, discovered this attempt and ordered the Shamnians to attack Dejani before anyone could leave. My father was Colonel of the militia that protected our village. He was the first to die. My mother, seeing that the line of defense was quickly demolishing, rapidly took me to her sister's house. She gave my aunt a necklace that opened portals- something like that. Right before we were about to take off, the Shamnians started to break down the door. I, being only eight, figured my dad had finally returned home to join us. I ran to the entrance, my mother trying to grab me. They broke down the door, and were about to strike me down, when my mother pushed me out of harm's way. My aunt picked me up and raced to the portal. My uncle, aunt, and I were the only ones to escape Dejani; everyone else was killed by the Shamnians, including my mother. She died because of me.

Tommy: You can't be held responsible. You were an innocent child. She was trying to protect you.

Dana: Yes, because I foolishly believed my father was still alive after I saw him sliced open with my very own eyes. I can't remember much, but that's what my family said.

Tommy: So, you've been living in this reality ever since?

Dana: No. My family and I are Realm- Hoppers. We jump dimension to dimension every time we get traced.

Tommy: By whom?

Dana: By the Shamnians. Lord Nem sent them after us. When he said take no resisters, he really meant it. That's why I took up karate. My uncle figured I would need to learn how to protect myself, incase he and my aunt are killed.

Tommy: So what about the strip thing? What does that have to do with anything?

Dana: My uncle wanted me to keep up appearances. You can find out basically anything at a strip joint. Usually everything that is covered up can be revealed there.

Tommy: From what I saw, I can absolutely agree. (Dana gives Tommy a look) So, umm, that's it? That's the big secret?

Dana: Yes, but you mustn't tell anyone.

Tommy: What about Merton?

Dana: Merton? I can probably trust him, I don't know. You two don't judge people by their paranormal abilities; after all, you guys specialize in that stuff, right?

Tommy: Pretty much.

Dana: You can't tell anyone else though. If word gets out who I really am, my family and I would have to leave. Right now even you are in grave danger, knowing this information.

Tommy: Speaking of which- Dana Fille- that isn't your real name, is it?

Dana: Technically, it's a nickname. My full name is Dananka Fillias of Dejani. Every time we change realms, I have to change my name as well.

Tommy: But Dana Fille? It's kind of, well, obvious. Don't you think?

Dana: Not really, no. (Tommy shrugs) I probably should go.

Tommy: (kissing her goodbye) See you tomorrow.

Dana: And remember, nobody. Merton, okay, but no one else!

Tommy: Relax. No one is gonna know.

(Dana leaves. Tommy sits down on the bench and closes his eyes.)

T.V.O. Yep, everything was turning out to be all right. (Henchman comes up to Tommy and throws him off the bench) Except for that.

Tommy: (Wolfed out) Okay buddy. Wanna play ruff? (Tommy and the henchman start fighting. The henchman throws in some cheap shots, but Tommy eventually over powers him. The henchman runs off.) That's right pal, you just keep on running- damn, that WAS too easy. (Camera zooms in on his neck to show a microchip blinking rapidly.)

(School hallways)

T.V.O. It was again time for an Open House at Pleasantville High. The teachers were busily assigning us projects so they could show them off and look important when our families showed up.

Merton: (walking beside Tommy) She's a what?

Tommy: Merton, lower your voice. If anyone finds out about her, she could be leaving.

Merton: Tommy, she's made my life a living hell for the past few weeks! Granted when it's just us she's an angel, but around her gal pals?

Dana: (leading her group of girls) Hi Tommy. Hey Goth freak.

(The girls all start giggling)

Merton: See?

Tommy: Look Merton. I know you and Dana have been fighting for a while. But the fact is, her life can be in danger if this gets spilled.

Merton: Such a tragedy.

(Bell rings)

Tommy: Dude, we're late for class.

Administrator: How nice of you to realize Mr. Dawkins.

Merton: Mr. Smith.

Mr. Smith: Good morning Mr. Dingle. My, you boys are kind to wait for me so I can give you these notes.

Merton: Really?

Tommy: Cool.

Mr. Smith: Yes. Yes indeed. Tell me now, how do you feel about the color pink?

(Smith gives both confused boys pink slips.)

Tommy: Detention?

Merton: Not again.

Mr. Smith: No, no, not detention. The school got a little tired of having to replace the projector and film slides every time you attended.

M & T: (looking at each other) Heh heh.

Mr. Smith: You two will be working at the Open House tonight. I'm sure Janitor Hernandez could use the help. Now gentlemen, on to class. (Tommy and Merton hang their heads as Mr. Smith escorts them to class. Merton and Tommy are about to enter the classroom when Dana rounds the corner, bumping into Mr. Smith. Now flustered) Ms. Fille, how about you join Tommy and Merton in their school- assisting quest?

Dana: (Receiving a pink slip from him as he leaves) Huh?

M & T: We'll explain later.

(Caves)

Tonya: You mean to tell me he's still alive?

Henchman: What did you want me to do, kill him?

Tonya: Hey! There's an idea!

Henchman: He was too powerful.

Tonya: You know, kinda finding that hard to believe when you have that jagged sword in you hand. Ever think of using it? (No response. Tonya sighs) Please tell me you at least placed the tracer on him.

Henchman: You mean that little blue and silver thing? (Tonya nods a little frustrated) Yep, boss, we sure did.

Tonya: Good. Tonight, we attack.

Henchman: He might be too strong though.

Tonya: I'll be the judge of that. I keep hearing that this wonder dog is some kind of muscle man. I'd like to take him on. If there is one thing I've learned, never send a henchman to do a woman's job.

(School. Open House. Night time)

Merton: (Approaching Tommy with burnt muffins) Tommy!

Tommy: Yo dude. Hey, by any chance do you have any ointment with you? This rash on my neck is killing me!

Merton: Tommy! You terminated the muffins!

Tommy: What? I kept it in for twenty-five minutes!

Merton: You left the oven on 550 degrees!!!

Tommy: So?

Merton: The maximum temperature for the recipe is 450 degrees!

Tommy: Look, it's okay. See? (Places a black muffin in his mouth. He chews slowly in disgust while trying to look pleased) Yummmm.

Merton: (Mad) Don't patronize me.

Dana: Hey guys. (Takes a cup of lemonade. Sips it, and spits it out) This stuff takes like sh-

Merton: Hey! That's my punch over there.

Dana: (Disgusted) What kind of punch is it?

Merton: Lemonade.

Dana: Merton! This makes my taste buds want to shrivel up and die!

Merton: Don't be so dramatic. I added in sugar. (Picks up the salt container he used) Oops.

(Suddenly the lights go out)

Tommy: Umm, why are the lights gone?

Merton: Good question Tommy. Good question.

(Henchmen [Vampire ones] burst in through the doors and windows. They part a way for Tonya to enter.)

Tommy: Merton, get Dana out of here.

Merton: What?

Tommy: Just do it!

Dana: I'm not leaving you.

Tommy: Go!

(Merton grabs a struggling Dana and disappears into the background.)

Tonya: (Grinning. Vampires start growling) Ladies and gentleman welcome to Open House- all you can eat.

(Broom closet. Merton shuts and locks the door)

Merton: We should be safe in here. (Dana slaps Merton) Ouch, what'd you do that for?

Dana: I could have taken care of myself. I didn't need your help.

Merton: Look, I was just following orders. Tommy wanted you some place safe.

Dana: Oh that's right. You're the little helpless, in-the-way sidekick. I forgot.

Merton: You know, I should have left you there to get gobbled up by those things.

Dana: You know what? I bet you would. You would probably leave an innocent girl in a room full of demons if it meant escaping your own torture.

Merton: Well, that's the thing, you're not really innocent.

Dana: (Angry, in Merton's face) I hate you!

Merton: You hate me? I hate you!

(Long pause. They stew in their anger. Suddenly, they embrace each other and fall on the floor, proceeding to make out)

(Henchman finishing off some teacher. Tonya grins with glee)

Tonya: Next?

Girl: Please don't kill me.

Tonya: Awe, look, a volunteer. (She grabs the girl. The girl starts crying) Don't worry honey, my guys probably won't drink you dry. After all, there are other desires boys like to fulfill.

Tommy: (Coming forth, but hiding in the shadows) Let her go.

Tonya: (Drops girl) Speaking of which.

Henchman: Boss, that's the guy.

Tonya: Oh, the impeccable boy who seems to escape every murder attempt I plan. How nice to finally meet you.

Tommy: The pleasure's all mine. Look, I seem to be the one you want so let these people go.

Tonya: Sorry, can't do that. See, we also came to have a little fun.

Tommy: Fine. You want your fun? You can have it with me.

Tonya: (Slyly) Promise?

Tommy: I'm impeccable aren't I?

Tonya: Tempting. (Pause) Oh well, why the hell not? These people are most definitely boring anyway. Men, please escort everyone out of the building, and don't start feeding until I give the word. (Tonya smiles at Tommy as the henchmen bunch the people up into a group and take them out of the school) Just in case.

Tommy: How considerate.

Tonya: Yes, very. So, are you gonna run? It's always fun when they run.

Tommy: No running here. I'm all about the fight.

Tonya: Oh, darn. I hate it when I play the cat and there is no stupid mouse to catch. Don't you just hate that?

Tommy: Not much of a cat person.

Tonya: (Laughing) No, I guess you wouldn't be would you? Fine, if you won't play, then I'll just have to force you to. (She leaps in the air and disappears)

Tommy: Umm, crazy lady? Where did you go?

Tonya: Over hear.

(Tommy turns around only to get punched in the face. He gets back up, Tonya still no where in sight. She then swings down kicking him in the gut, knocking him to the floor.)

Tonya: (Straddling him, pouting) You're not much fun. That was easy.

Tommy: (Throwing her off) Just getting warmed up.

Tonya: (seeing Tommy take off running) Oh goodie, the fun begins.

(Tommy runs to the other end of the hall and hides behind the corner)

Tonya: Here boy. I've got a nice bone for you.

Tommy: (runs through the other halls jumbling up the path. He still hears her voice getting closer.) How does she do that? (He scratches his neck. The tracer comes off into his palm) Hello, what's this?

Tonya: (reading a detector that finds the tracer. She turns the corner where the spot is) I've got you (No Tommy) What the f- (Tommy tackles her to the ground, now on top of her. She struggles but can't break away) Great. Good job wolf boy. If you don't mind, make the kill nice and quick.

Tommy: Kill? I'm not gonna kill you. But, I can't have you jump me when I let you go, so (punches her, knocking her out cold.)

(Outside. Henchmen wait while holding the group of people. Random "Please let me go" s can be heard. Doors to school open.)

Tommy: (Still standing in the shadows, but making sure Tonya can be seen. He clears his throat) Let my people go! (The henchmen look at each other confused) NOW! Or your leader is toast.

(The henchmen again look around at each other. One of them nods and they all let the people go. Tommy throws Tonya to one of the henchman, and they all leave towards the woods.)

Tommy: I wonder if any of those chocolate brownies are still left.

(Broom closet. The room looks very steamy. Merton and Dana are still making out, though they look really sweaty.)

Dana: (Breaking away) We can't do this.

Merton: (Disappointed) You're right.

Dana: It's not fair to Tommy.

Merton: You're right.

Dana: Not convinced are you?

Merton: Nope.

Dana: Me neither. (She pulls him back into a lip lock.)

Tommy: (Outside of closet) Hey guys, are you in there?

Dana: (Both of them pulling away) Yeah. Yeah, we're here.

Merton: Umm, can you let us out?

Tommy: The door's lock is inside the closet, Merton.

Merton: Right. (Opens the door) Forgot. Heh, heh. (He moves aside to let Dana out. She shyly comes out and fixes her hair while avoiding Tommy's eyes. She goes ahead of them.)

Tommy: She must be really shaken up from tonight.

Merton: Yeah. Shaken up.

TBC

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