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CHAPTER 19: TRUST
(Gabriel's apartment. Dana creeps inside the door. She looks around in the apartment and then sits on the bed)
Gabriel: You know. It's considered polite to knock.
Dana: I thought you were dead.
Gabriel: Yeah. Well, funny thing about demons.
Dana: They're hard to kill?
Gabriel: No, actually, they have terrible aim. They got me right above the heart. There's no kill in that.
Dana: I see.
Gabriel: So, you seem to be alright, considering the last time I saw you you were being chased.
Dana: Yeah. It wasn't the best of times. But we're okay now.
Gabriel: We?
Dana: Gabriel, I appreciate your help and all, but I-
Gabriel: I understand.
Dana: Thank you. (She turns to leave. Then stops) I know this sounds cliché, but, we still are friends.
Gabriel: Sure.
(Dana leaves. Camera changes to outside.)
Dana: (Stopping) Merton.
Merton: (Leaning on his car) I knew it. Well, I didn't exactly know, but I knew I knew something.
Dana: Merton, it's not what it looks like.
Merton: So, you didn't just come from that weirdo's apartment?
Dana: Okay, so maybe it is what it looks like. But, that doesn't mean anything.
Merton: Of course it does, but that's it. I've decided; you have to choose between him and me.
Dana: I already have.
Merton: (Surprised. Nodding) Okay, fine.
(He opens the car door)
Dana: Merton. I chose you.
(Merton turns around)
Merton: Oh. Heh, I thought you meant-
Dana: Merton, I don't have a place to stay. I was wondering if I could sleep with you- I mean, sleep at your place. Well, if you're up for it.
Merton: Oh, I'm up. I mean, for the occasion, heh.
Dana: (Smiling) Good.
(Woods)
Tonya: I don't know Tommy. There's just something about her I don't like.
Tommy: Maybe she's just giving off a bad vibe. After all she just almost died, umm, again.
Tonya: No. It just seems different. Something's not right.
Tommy: Don't worry. We'll just call a meeting to order and get everything straightened out.
Tonya: Sounds good. I love it when you take charge.
(Tommy laughs, but then stops)
Tonya: What's wrong?
Tommy: My back hurts.
Tonya: Wha-(She catches Tommy as he starts to collapse.) Tommy, you have an arrow in your back.
Tommy: Oh really? Didn't notice.
(Merton's lair)
Dana: Merton, you don't have to get out a sleeping bag.
Merton: No, really, I love sleeping on the floor. I practically do it every night.
Dana: Maybe I shouldn't have pursued this.
Merton: No, it's okay. You don't have anywhere else to go. Your Aunt and Uncle kicked you out, Sky-Anne's off doing . . . something, and Tonya's homeless. Besides, Tommy snores.
Dana: (Amused) And you would know this how?
Merton: (Caught off guard) Umm, camping trip? Heh heh.
(Tonya teleports into the room with a sickly Tommy)
Tonya: Tommy needs help.
Dana: We can see that.
Merton: Tommy, you look like death.
Tommy: (Coughing) Not too far from it either.
(Later. Merton is at his computer. Tommy lies on the bed, looking even worse than before. Dana is dampening Tommy's brow with a cloth. Tonya is pacing back and forth.)
Tonya: Found anything yet?
Merton: For the quadrillionth time, no! Don't rush me.
Tonya: We don't have time Merton.
Dana: We know that. He's doing the best he can.
Tonya: Well, do better.
Merton: Hey, I'm doing my job. What I want to know is how come you found him just in the nick of time?
Tonya: Well, I-
Tommy: We were talking.
Dana: About what?
Tonya: Noth-
Tommy: Just stuff.
Merton: Stuff?
Tommy: Stuff.
Dana: Stuff?
Tonya: (Still pacing) Good God is there an echo in here?
Dana: Just relax Tommy. You need all the strength you can muster.
Merton: I have some milk bones in the-
Tonya: Merton, please.
Merton: Fine. I'm on it.
(Even later. Tonya has finally taken a seat at the couch. Tommy closes his eyes every now and then. Dana watches him carefully)
Dana: Tommy, don't fall asleep. You can slip into a coma.
Tommy: A coma is the least of my worries right about now. Wouldn't you say Mr. Dodo?
(Everyone exchanges looks)
Merton: I got it! Traces on the arrow contain Silvarian Metallic Acid.
Dana: Translation?
Merton: Werewolf poison. It's not a legal item and is generally sold in the black market for . . . hmm, 30 bucks, not bad. (Seeing Dana and Tonya's expressions) Sorry. Anyway, it breaks down the lycanthrope's immune system until-
Tonya: Until what?
Merton: Until the lycanthrope host is . . . dead. But there is a cure. An antisilvarian potion should do the job.
Dana: Where can we get it?
Merton: At any demon hideout one can fine.
Tonya: There are a couple of close ones. I'm on it.
Dana: Wait, why should you go?
Tonya: Because I'm the only one strong enough to protect myself you nit.
Dana: But why should we trust you? I mean, for all we know you could have been the one that stuck the arrow in Tommy.
Tonya: If I had, do you really think I would have brought him to you people?
Dana: I don't know, makes for a nice cover up. And then, when we've found the cure, you volunteer to get it, only you might stall a little bit until he's dead.
Tonya: You would just love that wouldn't you? Give you a reason to hate me all over again.
Merton: Ladies, maybe we should-
Dana & Tonya: Shut it Merton.
Merton: Righty-o.
Dana: Come on now. We all heard what that little girl said. "We can't trust her". Maybe we can't trust you, Tonya.
Tonya: Who's to say she wasn't talking about you, Dana?
Merton: Ladies, please. I'm just as worried as you are, and I'm sure Tommy would be too if he weren't delusional. But right now we don't have time for this. Tommy's life is in danger.
Tonya: Right.
Dana and Tonya: Sorry.
Merton: Heh, did you see how I did that? That was so totally cool. (Clears throat) Maybe we should draw straws.
Tommy: No Merton.
Dana: What's wrong Tommy?
Tommy: I know who I want to go.
Dana: Don't worry Tommy; I'll be right back.
Tommy: No. Not you Dana. I want Tonya to go.
(Dana's mouth drops open as Tonya cracks a smile.)
Dana: He's crazy. We shouldn't let-
Tonya: You heard the man. Don't fret; I will be back.
(Tonya leaves. Dana looks mad. Scene change. Tonya walks into a cavern. She passes some homeless demons. She finally comes to a potion set-up at the back. The owner has his back turned)
Tonya: I need some antisilvarian potion, and make it snappy.
Owner: You never were a patient one.
Tonya: Wait, I know that voice.
(The owner turns around revealing himself to be Darwin)
Tonya: Wow, Dar, it's been a long time. How've you been?
Darwin: Minion, you?
Tonya: Dead.
Darwin: So I remember. I also remember hearing that you're fighting for the wrong side.
Tonya: Oh c'mon, Dar. Where would you hear a thing like that?
Darwin: Oh you'd be surprised.
Tonya: Look, they brought me back to life; it's not like I have a choice.
Darwin: Wow, did hell make you soft or something?
Tonya: I'd rather not talk about it.
Darwin: (Shifting his eyes) Come around back for a sec.
(He takes her to his tent nearby. He looks around one more time, and then closes the drapes.)
Darwin: The Master has it out for you.
Tonya: Why's that?
Darwin: You know, he's responsible for everything evil, and now his once right-hand man-er, woman, is screwing up all his deeds. In lames terms, he's pissed.
Tonya: Wow, I didn't know.
Darwin: Yeah. That time he sent for you and you didn't come back-
Tonya: Bad?
Darwin: After he barbecued all those who failed to catch you, well, let's just say I got a promotion.
Tonya: Then why are you here?
Darwin: To save your ass!
Tonya: (Pause) Wait, you knew I was gonna- you shot the arrow you little bastard!
Darwin: Hey now, let's not point fingers here. It was the only way.
Tonya: You're killing a good friend of mine right now. I do hope you realize that.
Darwin: Yes, the wolfboy. I knew you had a thing for him.
Tonya: What do you mean?
Darwin: Well, quite frankly, me and the guys think you're . . . well-
Tonya: Spit it out Dar.
Darwin: Well, we think you're Goodie whipped. (Tonya starts to throw a punch; he braces himself) Oh c'mon now.
Tonya: Give me the potion Dar.
Darwin: Haven't you been listening to what I've said? He's going to kill you. He's got bounty hunters and everyone looking for you.
Tonya: Then you jeopardized my existence by making me come here, now didn't you?
Darwin: Don't be like that. We're old friends. I don't want to see you killed. Besides, protection is hard to find these days. Look, just let this boy die. It'll save your life and boost up your social status.
Tonya: I don't care what people think of me, you know that. Besides, I can't.
Darwin: Why not?
Tonya: I don't know. He trusts me, and I'm not going to let him down.
Darwin: Figures. (Sighs. He gives her the potion) Good luck kid. (Tonya starts to leave) Tonya, something bad is about to happen. They've kept it hush-hush, so I don't even know what it is. But it's something big. Just (sigh) just be careful.
Tonya: I will.
(Camera changes to outside the tent. Tonya runs into a hooded figure)
Tonya: Watch it- (The person takes the hood off) Dana! What the hell are you doing here?
Dana: I followed you. Tommy might trust you, but I don't.
Tonya: How much did you hear?
Dana: Not much.
Tonya: Really?
Dana: No. Actually, I heard all of it.
Tonya: Then you now know you can trust me.
Dana: Oh, how do you figure?
Tonya: Well obviously if you heard EVERYTHING you also heard that my life is in danger.
Dana: (Yawning) Why do I not care?
Tonya: Let's just get the hell out of here, alright?
Dana: Fine with me.
(Merton's lair. Merton is dampening Tommy's brow)
Merton: Hang in there buddy.
Tommy: (Scratchy voice) Merton, there's something we need to talk about.
Merton: I know what you're gonna say, now that the girls aren't here. I think Dana's right, we should watch Tonya.
Tommy: No Merton. I trust Tonya.
Merton: What are you saying Tommy?
Tommy: Maybe Tonya's not the one we should look out for.
Merton: What? How can you say this? Dana's saved our lives, not to mention the whole entire world.
Tommy: Tonya doesn't need to help us, but she does. I don't think that should be forgotten.
Merton: Well, maybe it's not even them. Maybe it's Sky-Anne. She's been evil before, maybe she- (Tommy starts coughing) We shouldn't have talked about this.
Tommy: No. It's fine. We need to. We have to be-
Merton: Aware?
Tommy: Yeah.
Merton: You know, this whole mystery thing kinda makes them sexier, am I right, heh, am I right?
Tommy: Was that supposed to make me feel better or something?
Merton: Well, umm, that depends. Did it work?
Tommy: (Smiling) Yeah. It kinda did.
(Tonya and Dana enter)
Tonya: Here it is.
Merton: (Grabbing the potion) Okay. I'll be just one moment.
Tonya: I also learned some important information. Word around the street is that the Master's got something big planned.
Dana: (Smiling) That's not all.
(Tonya shoots her a look)
Tonya: I think we should go and investigate.
Merton: (Coming back with the potion.) Maybe we should wait until Tommy gets better and when we find Sky-Anne.
Tonya: We don't have time. The Master could be done by then.
Dana: Who's to say he isn't now?
Merton: Okay Tommy. Time for the medication.
Tommy: Okay. Give it to me.
Merton: Oh no, no. Not orally.
Tommy: What?
Merton: Oops, did I leave that detail out?
Tommy: Yes. You kinda did.
Merton: Well, umm, the medication isn't oral. Ladies, I suggest you close your eyes.
Tommy: You can't be serious.
Dana: No Merton, maybe we should let Tonya do it. I'm sure she'll love it.
Merton: Wait, why would Tonya- oh.
Tommy: (Nervous) Okay, let's get on with that shot.
Merton: Not before you explain this. I mean, how-
Tommy: It's no big deal.
Merton: No, but it sure explains a lot.
Tommy: C'mon Merton, please.
Merton: Alright, but this doesn't get you off the hook.
(Outside the lair. Tonya's smoking a cigarette. Tommy walks out, obviously in pain)
Tommy: I think Merton pushed it a little too hard on purpose. (Tonya gives him a look) Why do I even use words to talk?
Tonya: (Laughing) I guess it's just in your nature.
Tommy: (Gesturing to the cigarette) You know, those things'll kill you.
Tonya: It's not these I'm worried about.
Tommy: What happened tonight?
Tonya: I ran into an old friend. It's funny; both sides don't consider me in their group, but always in the other. It's like I'm not evil, but I'm not good.
Tommy: I kinda get that too. Most humans think I'm evil, but demons think I'm good. It's like there's nowhere to go.
Tonya: I hear there's a nearby cave around here that might have something.
Tommy: Oh really?
Tonya: You also know that I'm going to go there no matter what you say, right?
Tommy: Oh I know. Just, don't get hurt.
Tonya: I won't.
(The camera changes to inside the lair. Tommy walks in. Dana is sitting on the bed holding her head. Merton is comforting her.)
Merton: Tommy, I think we might have an idea as to where Sky-Anne is.
(Caves. Tonya stands in the middle of a circle of demon minions, in front of a fiery pit.)
Master: I knew you would come.
Tonya: That's funny; so did I.
Master: What happened to you Tonya?
Tonya: I've been reformed.
Master: How dare you do such a thing. I was your family. You've betrayed your family; now you must be taught a lesson and punished. (A muscular man walks out from behind the shadows) I believe you've met Antonio?
Tonya: Big guy who doesn't shower? Of course. How could I forget the smell?
(Antonio grumbles)
Master: A smart-ass until the very end. You have the freedom to run now if you wish.
Tonya: I won't run.
Master: (Chuckling) Yes. I know. (Pause) Very well, kill her.
(Antonio and Tonya begin to fight. Tonya tries to throw a fireball but can't.)
Tonya: (Panicking) You took away my powers.
Master: Of course. What lesson could I teach if you actually won?
(Antonio backhands Tonya. She falls to the ground. He then picks her up and slams her back down to the ground. She struggles to get up. Blood is all over her face. He tries to hit her, but she gets the upper hand. Things start to look good, but he back jabs her, gaining control once more. Antonio picks her up by the neck. The camera only shows her feet struggling. Slowly, her feet stop kicking until she doesn't kick at all. The minions start to yell in celebration)
Master: The lesson ends.
TBC
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CHAPTER 19: TRUST
(Gabriel's apartment. Dana creeps inside the door. She looks around in the apartment and then sits on the bed)
Gabriel: You know. It's considered polite to knock.
Dana: I thought you were dead.
Gabriel: Yeah. Well, funny thing about demons.
Dana: They're hard to kill?
Gabriel: No, actually, they have terrible aim. They got me right above the heart. There's no kill in that.
Dana: I see.
Gabriel: So, you seem to be alright, considering the last time I saw you you were being chased.
Dana: Yeah. It wasn't the best of times. But we're okay now.
Gabriel: We?
Dana: Gabriel, I appreciate your help and all, but I-
Gabriel: I understand.
Dana: Thank you. (She turns to leave. Then stops) I know this sounds cliché, but, we still are friends.
Gabriel: Sure.
(Dana leaves. Camera changes to outside.)
Dana: (Stopping) Merton.
Merton: (Leaning on his car) I knew it. Well, I didn't exactly know, but I knew I knew something.
Dana: Merton, it's not what it looks like.
Merton: So, you didn't just come from that weirdo's apartment?
Dana: Okay, so maybe it is what it looks like. But, that doesn't mean anything.
Merton: Of course it does, but that's it. I've decided; you have to choose between him and me.
Dana: I already have.
Merton: (Surprised. Nodding) Okay, fine.
(He opens the car door)
Dana: Merton. I chose you.
(Merton turns around)
Merton: Oh. Heh, I thought you meant-
Dana: Merton, I don't have a place to stay. I was wondering if I could sleep with you- I mean, sleep at your place. Well, if you're up for it.
Merton: Oh, I'm up. I mean, for the occasion, heh.
Dana: (Smiling) Good.
(Woods)
Tonya: I don't know Tommy. There's just something about her I don't like.
Tommy: Maybe she's just giving off a bad vibe. After all she just almost died, umm, again.
Tonya: No. It just seems different. Something's not right.
Tommy: Don't worry. We'll just call a meeting to order and get everything straightened out.
Tonya: Sounds good. I love it when you take charge.
(Tommy laughs, but then stops)
Tonya: What's wrong?
Tommy: My back hurts.
Tonya: Wha-(She catches Tommy as he starts to collapse.) Tommy, you have an arrow in your back.
Tommy: Oh really? Didn't notice.
(Merton's lair)
Dana: Merton, you don't have to get out a sleeping bag.
Merton: No, really, I love sleeping on the floor. I practically do it every night.
Dana: Maybe I shouldn't have pursued this.
Merton: No, it's okay. You don't have anywhere else to go. Your Aunt and Uncle kicked you out, Sky-Anne's off doing . . . something, and Tonya's homeless. Besides, Tommy snores.
Dana: (Amused) And you would know this how?
Merton: (Caught off guard) Umm, camping trip? Heh heh.
(Tonya teleports into the room with a sickly Tommy)
Tonya: Tommy needs help.
Dana: We can see that.
Merton: Tommy, you look like death.
Tommy: (Coughing) Not too far from it either.
(Later. Merton is at his computer. Tommy lies on the bed, looking even worse than before. Dana is dampening Tommy's brow with a cloth. Tonya is pacing back and forth.)
Tonya: Found anything yet?
Merton: For the quadrillionth time, no! Don't rush me.
Tonya: We don't have time Merton.
Dana: We know that. He's doing the best he can.
Tonya: Well, do better.
Merton: Hey, I'm doing my job. What I want to know is how come you found him just in the nick of time?
Tonya: Well, I-
Tommy: We were talking.
Dana: About what?
Tonya: Noth-
Tommy: Just stuff.
Merton: Stuff?
Tommy: Stuff.
Dana: Stuff?
Tonya: (Still pacing) Good God is there an echo in here?
Dana: Just relax Tommy. You need all the strength you can muster.
Merton: I have some milk bones in the-
Tonya: Merton, please.
Merton: Fine. I'm on it.
(Even later. Tonya has finally taken a seat at the couch. Tommy closes his eyes every now and then. Dana watches him carefully)
Dana: Tommy, don't fall asleep. You can slip into a coma.
Tommy: A coma is the least of my worries right about now. Wouldn't you say Mr. Dodo?
(Everyone exchanges looks)
Merton: I got it! Traces on the arrow contain Silvarian Metallic Acid.
Dana: Translation?
Merton: Werewolf poison. It's not a legal item and is generally sold in the black market for . . . hmm, 30 bucks, not bad. (Seeing Dana and Tonya's expressions) Sorry. Anyway, it breaks down the lycanthrope's immune system until-
Tonya: Until what?
Merton: Until the lycanthrope host is . . . dead. But there is a cure. An antisilvarian potion should do the job.
Dana: Where can we get it?
Merton: At any demon hideout one can fine.
Tonya: There are a couple of close ones. I'm on it.
Dana: Wait, why should you go?
Tonya: Because I'm the only one strong enough to protect myself you nit.
Dana: But why should we trust you? I mean, for all we know you could have been the one that stuck the arrow in Tommy.
Tonya: If I had, do you really think I would have brought him to you people?
Dana: I don't know, makes for a nice cover up. And then, when we've found the cure, you volunteer to get it, only you might stall a little bit until he's dead.
Tonya: You would just love that wouldn't you? Give you a reason to hate me all over again.
Merton: Ladies, maybe we should-
Dana & Tonya: Shut it Merton.
Merton: Righty-o.
Dana: Come on now. We all heard what that little girl said. "We can't trust her". Maybe we can't trust you, Tonya.
Tonya: Who's to say she wasn't talking about you, Dana?
Merton: Ladies, please. I'm just as worried as you are, and I'm sure Tommy would be too if he weren't delusional. But right now we don't have time for this. Tommy's life is in danger.
Tonya: Right.
Dana and Tonya: Sorry.
Merton: Heh, did you see how I did that? That was so totally cool. (Clears throat) Maybe we should draw straws.
Tommy: No Merton.
Dana: What's wrong Tommy?
Tommy: I know who I want to go.
Dana: Don't worry Tommy; I'll be right back.
Tommy: No. Not you Dana. I want Tonya to go.
(Dana's mouth drops open as Tonya cracks a smile.)
Dana: He's crazy. We shouldn't let-
Tonya: You heard the man. Don't fret; I will be back.
(Tonya leaves. Dana looks mad. Scene change. Tonya walks into a cavern. She passes some homeless demons. She finally comes to a potion set-up at the back. The owner has his back turned)
Tonya: I need some antisilvarian potion, and make it snappy.
Owner: You never were a patient one.
Tonya: Wait, I know that voice.
(The owner turns around revealing himself to be Darwin)
Tonya: Wow, Dar, it's been a long time. How've you been?
Darwin: Minion, you?
Tonya: Dead.
Darwin: So I remember. I also remember hearing that you're fighting for the wrong side.
Tonya: Oh c'mon, Dar. Where would you hear a thing like that?
Darwin: Oh you'd be surprised.
Tonya: Look, they brought me back to life; it's not like I have a choice.
Darwin: Wow, did hell make you soft or something?
Tonya: I'd rather not talk about it.
Darwin: (Shifting his eyes) Come around back for a sec.
(He takes her to his tent nearby. He looks around one more time, and then closes the drapes.)
Darwin: The Master has it out for you.
Tonya: Why's that?
Darwin: You know, he's responsible for everything evil, and now his once right-hand man-er, woman, is screwing up all his deeds. In lames terms, he's pissed.
Tonya: Wow, I didn't know.
Darwin: Yeah. That time he sent for you and you didn't come back-
Tonya: Bad?
Darwin: After he barbecued all those who failed to catch you, well, let's just say I got a promotion.
Tonya: Then why are you here?
Darwin: To save your ass!
Tonya: (Pause) Wait, you knew I was gonna- you shot the arrow you little bastard!
Darwin: Hey now, let's not point fingers here. It was the only way.
Tonya: You're killing a good friend of mine right now. I do hope you realize that.
Darwin: Yes, the wolfboy. I knew you had a thing for him.
Tonya: What do you mean?
Darwin: Well, quite frankly, me and the guys think you're . . . well-
Tonya: Spit it out Dar.
Darwin: Well, we think you're Goodie whipped. (Tonya starts to throw a punch; he braces himself) Oh c'mon now.
Tonya: Give me the potion Dar.
Darwin: Haven't you been listening to what I've said? He's going to kill you. He's got bounty hunters and everyone looking for you.
Tonya: Then you jeopardized my existence by making me come here, now didn't you?
Darwin: Don't be like that. We're old friends. I don't want to see you killed. Besides, protection is hard to find these days. Look, just let this boy die. It'll save your life and boost up your social status.
Tonya: I don't care what people think of me, you know that. Besides, I can't.
Darwin: Why not?
Tonya: I don't know. He trusts me, and I'm not going to let him down.
Darwin: Figures. (Sighs. He gives her the potion) Good luck kid. (Tonya starts to leave) Tonya, something bad is about to happen. They've kept it hush-hush, so I don't even know what it is. But it's something big. Just (sigh) just be careful.
Tonya: I will.
(Camera changes to outside the tent. Tonya runs into a hooded figure)
Tonya: Watch it- (The person takes the hood off) Dana! What the hell are you doing here?
Dana: I followed you. Tommy might trust you, but I don't.
Tonya: How much did you hear?
Dana: Not much.
Tonya: Really?
Dana: No. Actually, I heard all of it.
Tonya: Then you now know you can trust me.
Dana: Oh, how do you figure?
Tonya: Well obviously if you heard EVERYTHING you also heard that my life is in danger.
Dana: (Yawning) Why do I not care?
Tonya: Let's just get the hell out of here, alright?
Dana: Fine with me.
(Merton's lair. Merton is dampening Tommy's brow)
Merton: Hang in there buddy.
Tommy: (Scratchy voice) Merton, there's something we need to talk about.
Merton: I know what you're gonna say, now that the girls aren't here. I think Dana's right, we should watch Tonya.
Tommy: No Merton. I trust Tonya.
Merton: What are you saying Tommy?
Tommy: Maybe Tonya's not the one we should look out for.
Merton: What? How can you say this? Dana's saved our lives, not to mention the whole entire world.
Tommy: Tonya doesn't need to help us, but she does. I don't think that should be forgotten.
Merton: Well, maybe it's not even them. Maybe it's Sky-Anne. She's been evil before, maybe she- (Tommy starts coughing) We shouldn't have talked about this.
Tommy: No. It's fine. We need to. We have to be-
Merton: Aware?
Tommy: Yeah.
Merton: You know, this whole mystery thing kinda makes them sexier, am I right, heh, am I right?
Tommy: Was that supposed to make me feel better or something?
Merton: Well, umm, that depends. Did it work?
Tommy: (Smiling) Yeah. It kinda did.
(Tonya and Dana enter)
Tonya: Here it is.
Merton: (Grabbing the potion) Okay. I'll be just one moment.
Tonya: I also learned some important information. Word around the street is that the Master's got something big planned.
Dana: (Smiling) That's not all.
(Tonya shoots her a look)
Tonya: I think we should go and investigate.
Merton: (Coming back with the potion.) Maybe we should wait until Tommy gets better and when we find Sky-Anne.
Tonya: We don't have time. The Master could be done by then.
Dana: Who's to say he isn't now?
Merton: Okay Tommy. Time for the medication.
Tommy: Okay. Give it to me.
Merton: Oh no, no. Not orally.
Tommy: What?
Merton: Oops, did I leave that detail out?
Tommy: Yes. You kinda did.
Merton: Well, umm, the medication isn't oral. Ladies, I suggest you close your eyes.
Tommy: You can't be serious.
Dana: No Merton, maybe we should let Tonya do it. I'm sure she'll love it.
Merton: Wait, why would Tonya- oh.
Tommy: (Nervous) Okay, let's get on with that shot.
Merton: Not before you explain this. I mean, how-
Tommy: It's no big deal.
Merton: No, but it sure explains a lot.
Tommy: C'mon Merton, please.
Merton: Alright, but this doesn't get you off the hook.
(Outside the lair. Tonya's smoking a cigarette. Tommy walks out, obviously in pain)
Tommy: I think Merton pushed it a little too hard on purpose. (Tonya gives him a look) Why do I even use words to talk?
Tonya: (Laughing) I guess it's just in your nature.
Tommy: (Gesturing to the cigarette) You know, those things'll kill you.
Tonya: It's not these I'm worried about.
Tommy: What happened tonight?
Tonya: I ran into an old friend. It's funny; both sides don't consider me in their group, but always in the other. It's like I'm not evil, but I'm not good.
Tommy: I kinda get that too. Most humans think I'm evil, but demons think I'm good. It's like there's nowhere to go.
Tonya: I hear there's a nearby cave around here that might have something.
Tommy: Oh really?
Tonya: You also know that I'm going to go there no matter what you say, right?
Tommy: Oh I know. Just, don't get hurt.
Tonya: I won't.
(The camera changes to inside the lair. Tommy walks in. Dana is sitting on the bed holding her head. Merton is comforting her.)
Merton: Tommy, I think we might have an idea as to where Sky-Anne is.
(Caves. Tonya stands in the middle of a circle of demon minions, in front of a fiery pit.)
Master: I knew you would come.
Tonya: That's funny; so did I.
Master: What happened to you Tonya?
Tonya: I've been reformed.
Master: How dare you do such a thing. I was your family. You've betrayed your family; now you must be taught a lesson and punished. (A muscular man walks out from behind the shadows) I believe you've met Antonio?
Tonya: Big guy who doesn't shower? Of course. How could I forget the smell?
(Antonio grumbles)
Master: A smart-ass until the very end. You have the freedom to run now if you wish.
Tonya: I won't run.
Master: (Chuckling) Yes. I know. (Pause) Very well, kill her.
(Antonio and Tonya begin to fight. Tonya tries to throw a fireball but can't.)
Tonya: (Panicking) You took away my powers.
Master: Of course. What lesson could I teach if you actually won?
(Antonio backhands Tonya. She falls to the ground. He then picks her up and slams her back down to the ground. She struggles to get up. Blood is all over her face. He tries to hit her, but she gets the upper hand. Things start to look good, but he back jabs her, gaining control once more. Antonio picks her up by the neck. The camera only shows her feet struggling. Slowly, her feet stop kicking until she doesn't kick at all. The minions start to yell in celebration)
Master: The lesson ends.
TBC
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