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CHAPTER 20: CRASH OF THE TITANS
(Merton's Lair. Merton types at his computer. Dana lies on Merton's bed unconscious, and Tommy looks out the window)
Tommy: So run this by me again.
Merton: Dana's having visions, or, umm, something. We figure maybe it's Sky-Anne trying to contact us, but for some reason it's backfiring and causing Dana to twitch like a mad eye every time she sees something. (Tommy raises an eyebrow) Okay, so maybe similes aren't my thing.
Tommy: Are you sure it's Sky-Anne?
Merton: No, but before Dana passed out she said her name.
Tommy: (Closing the window curtain) I wish Tonya would get back soon.
Merton: (Rolling eyes) I bet you do.
Tommy: And what's that suppose to mean?
Merton: Nothing. I just think we should be a little aware and concerned that you're falling head over heels in love with a psycho lady.
Tommy: Merton, it's not like that. She's different.
Merton: How? How is she different?
Tommy: She fights on our side for one thing.
Merton: And?
Tommy: And- and isn't that enough?
Merton: No, it's not. Tommy, who's to say she isn't setting us up? She might be trying to get on the inside, so she can run off and tell her little master about our situation.
Tommy: Who's to say she is?
Merton: (Sighs) All I'm saying is that-
Tommy: All you're saying is that we shouldn't trust her.
Merton: Exactly.
Tommy: And all I'm saying is that you don't know her Merton.
Merton: I know her well enough to know that she isn't good.
Tommy: You don't know what you're talking about.
Merton: (Standing up, slamming his hands down on his desk) The hell I don't! (Calming down) Sorry, it's just . . . (Sigh) I know you like her Tommy, but also remember that she tortured me. No matter what she's doing to make up for that, I just . . . I can't trust her.
Tommy: No one's asking you to Merton. I trust her, and I don't need anyone else to prove it to me either.
Merton: Fine. Let's just get back to work then.
Tommy: Good idea.
(Dana sits up. Her eyes wide open. She starts gasping for air)
Tommy: What's wrong?
Merton: I don't know. She was fine just a second ago.
(Dana grabs Merton's arm. Her "T" mark starts to glow. Merton notices this. Dana's gasping stops as she lies back down and stops stirring)
Merton: As much as I hate to admit it, I don't think Sky-Anne is the one doing this to Dana. I think it might be . . . Tonya.
(Tommy looks down at the "T" mark as the glow starts to fade. Camera changes to a dark cavern. Sky-Anne sits in a circle of candles.)
Sky-Anne: I can't do it. I'm not powerful enough.
Voice: (Low, masculine) You will do as I tell you. You will awake my family.
Sky-Anne: I've tried. It's useless.
Voice: You wake them, or you die.
(Merton's Lair)
Merton: The marks seem to do something to both Tonya and Dana.
Tommy: How?
Merton: I don't know, but it might have something to do with why Dana had to jump into that vortex with Tonya, and why they both came back from the dead. If something happens to one, the same thing happens to the other.
Tommy: Meaning?
Merton: Whatever is happening to Dana is happening to Tonya.
Tommy: Then we gotta go help her.
Merton: What about Sky-Anne?
Tommy: She's strong; she can take care of herself.
Merton: Oh and Tonya can't?
Tommy: Well, like you said if Tonya is in the same condition as Dana, then I think that'll answer your question. Besides, if I don't go, Dana's life can be in danger too.
Merton: Alright, but I'll stay behind and see if I can find anything else on Sky-Anne.
Tommy: Good.
(Tommy leaves)
Merton: I sure hope he knows what he's doing.
(Merton suddenly grabs his head in pain. His sight starts to blacken as glimpses of Sky-Anne appear in his vision)
Sky-Anne: Merton . . . monster . . . trust . . . Dana . . . help . . . me.
Merton: I knew it! Where's that locator spell? Aha! (Grabs a piece of parchment. Looks over at Dana) Don't worry, I'll be back. Heh heh. (Clears throat) From out of the depths of coils that bind, bring me to the one I need to find.
(Merton disappears and then reappears in a cavern)
Merton: Heh, how's that for a handy spell?
Sky-Anne: Merton, what are you doing here?
Merton: (Superman pose) I've come to rescue you fair maiden!
Sky-Anne: What the hell do you think you're doing?
Merton: (Voice cracking) Not the kind of reaction I would expect.
Sky-Anne: I specifically told you not to come.
Merton: But I thought-
Sky-Anne: (Groan) I was having trouble with my contacting spells. Merton, I think something's wrong with Dana.
Merton: Nah, really?
Sky-Anne: You have to get out of here now.
Merton: Why, what's the big dilemma?
Voice: Me.
(A giant hand hits Merton back so hard he's lifted off his feet and banged against a cavern wall, knocking him out cold)
Sky-Anne: No! Why'd you do that?
(The camera reveals the monster to be a giant man)
Giant: Do I have to have a reason to kill?
Sky-Anne: That didn't kill him.
Giant: No. (Picks up Merton's limp body) But squeezing his frail frame until his insides ooze out like homemade jelly ought to do the trick.
Sky-Anne: Don't do it. He's not worth it. Just let him go.
Giant: But now I have something of worth to you.
Sky-Anne: What? No way.
Giant: You're telling me you don't know him?
Sky-Anne: Never met the guy in my life.
Giant: Oh, so then you wouldn't mind if I squash him to the cavern wall like an irritable insect, am I correct?
Sky-Anne: No, wait! Don't. I'll do anything. Just don't hurt him.
Giant: (Laughing as he sets Merton down) Just as I presumed. You humans are so weak when it comes to affections. Very well, I will not hurt him if you bring back my family.
Sky-Anne: And if I don't succeed? Will you still kill me?
Giant: No. I'll kill him. And then you'll try again.
(Tommy walks along a path)
Tommy: I know this is where Tonya was headed. Should be just a little further.
(Darwin pops out from the shadows)
Darwin: Now young sir, why on earth would you be traveling up this road at this time of the eve?
Tommy: None of your business. Wait, you look familiar. Have we met?
Darwin: Well, I suppose sometime in the past. The question is what's your rush? A boy like you shouldn't be heading to places this path leads to.
Tommy: But like I said, it's really none of your business.
Darwin: My, she was right, you are quite the little passionate-
Tommy: She? You mean Tonya? (Slams Darwin to the mountainside) Do you know where she is? If I find out you people hurt her I swear I'll-
Darwin: What? Growl me to death? I'm immortal. You can't kill me.
Tommy: There are much worst things I can do. Look, just tell me where she is, alright?
Darwin: I cannot do that. But I can tell you that if you keep on this path, it will lead straight to your ending.
Tommy: (Pushing him aside) Bring it on.
(Cavern)
Giant: Aren't you finished, yet?
Sky-Anne: It takes time. Be patient.
Giant: The more time it takes, the less time your friend has to live.
Sky-Anne: Look, you'll get your family reunion, but harassing me isn't helping anyone.
(Cavern starts to shake)
Sky-Anne: Oh boy.
Giant: They're awakening!
Sky-Anne: (Through gritted teeth) Great.
(Rocks start to fall. She notices Merton lying under an avalanche and moves him to safety. He starts to wake up)
Merton: What's going on?
Sky-Anne: Oh nothing. Just the awakening of the Titans and the possible end of the world as we know it.
Merton: Oh. That's all?
Sky-Anne: C'mon, we need to get out of here.
(They start to run, but are stopped by huge feet)
Woman Titan: Oh look, toys.
Merton: Something tells me that's not good.
Sky-Anne: Watch out.
(She zaps the giant toes, causing the woman to yell out in pain)
Sky-Anne: In here. Quick!
(They both run to a deep crack in the wall)
Sky-Anne: We should be safe in here, for now.
Merton: Oh, very reassuring.
(Tommy comes to the top of the mountain.)
Tommy: Looks like there was a struggle.
(The place is deserted)
Tommy: Where did everybody go?
Tonya: Down the mountainside. Not very big on rock climbing.
Tommy: Tonya? I thought you were hurt.
Tonya: Little ol' me? I told you I could take care of myself.
Tommy: Let's get back to the lair. We can start looking for Sky-Anne.
(Cavern)
Merton: They're getting restless.
Sky-Anne: No, they're getting hungry. I was trying to stall. I knew the giant wasn't going to let us go that easily after his family woke up.
Merton: How'd you get here in the first place?
Sky-Anne: Funny story actually. I was walking through the forest and out of nowhere comes this giant hand. I guess you can figure out the rest, huh?
Merton: Guess so. But, how come you couldn't just, you know, poof, and get out of here?
Sky-Anne: This cavern let's things in, but not out, well, magically. If we want to get out of here, we're going to have to do it the old fashion way, through the front door.
Merton: And unless all the Titans decide to go to sleep at the same time, I'm guessing that's quite near to impossible?
Sky-Anne: Way to be optimistic. Wait, listen, what are they saying?
Man Titan: I say we go after him. He's the one that bound us to our slumbering graves, so we should return the favor. What do you say Cornelius?
Cornelius: We mustn't forget he's the most powerful evil ever known. Are you sure we shouldn't join him?
Man Titan: And crawl our way back to the top? We have an army full of Titans, why should we join him? He should ask for our forgiveness.
Cornelius: My goodness, it was that same pride that got us here in the first place.
(Titans start arguing)
Sky-Anne: Did you hear that? They hate the Master as much as we do. We're on the same side.
Merton: Wait, there are still other Titans that are talking about joining him; I don't think we should burst out with celebration just yet.
Sky-Anne: Maybe they'll be a little grateful though, since I did pull them out of those dreadful cases.
Merton: I don't know Sky-Anne. When you got a body that big and a brain that small, it just doesn't go together very well.
Sky-Anne: Why can't you just-
Merton: What? Just what?
Sky-Anne: Listen to that. What do you hear?
Merton: Umm . . . nothing.
Sky-Anne: Exactly. This cavern was full of arguing Titans just a minute ago.
Merton: Should we look out the hole?
Sky-Anne: I'm thinking more.
Merton: Wait!
(Sky-Anne crawls out of the hole. Merton follows her)
Merton: Are you crazy? You could have been killed!
Sky-Anne: I don't think we're the ones who should worry about being dead right now.
Merton: What?
Sky-Anne: Look.
(Merton turns to face the whole cavern. Many gigantic bodies lie dead on the dirt floor)
Merton: What could be so powerful as to wipe out an entire ancient race of mass warriors in only five seconds?
Sky-Anne: I don't know. And I don't think I want to find out either. Come on. Exit's up ahead.
(Merton's Lair. Tommy and Tonya walk in.)
Tommy: Feeling better Dana?
Dana: (Sitting up in bed) Yeah, how'd you know?
Tommy: Lucky guess.
Dana: I see you're still here?
Tonya: Yes Dana. I bet you're just bursting with joy, now, aren't you?
Dana: Mmm . . . no, not really.
(Merton and Sky-Anne walk in)
Tommy: Great, you're back . . . wait, where'd you go?
Merton: Since you were so determined to get Tonya back, I decided to get Sky-Anne.
Tommy: Oh. Well, I didn't think-
Merton: What? Didn't think what?
Tommy: Well, that you could handle yourself without-
Merton: Protection? Yeah. Well, there are a lot of things you don't know.
Sky-Anne: Wait, did I miss something?
Dana: They've been at it ever since Tommy came out.
Sky-Anne: Excuse me?
Tommy: About Tonya!
Sky-Anne: (Laughing) Oh, I thought you meant, wait . . . Tommy and Tonya?
Tonya: Yes, the topic seems to be on the tip of everyone's tongues these days. I bet we even have several chat rooms going at it too.
Sky-Anne: Tommy, could I talk to you for a minute, please?
Tommy: Umm, yeah, I guess.
Sky-Anne: Outside.
Tommy: Sure.
(They walk out. The camera changes to outside the lair)
Tommy: Look, I know what you're going to say, but before you do I want to tell you that-
Sky-Anne: It's okay. I trust your judgement.
Tommy: Well thank God someone does.
Sky-Anne: I know Tonya's good. When she came back from, Hell, I saw it in her. But, that's not what I wanted to talk to you about.
Tommy: Oh?
Sky-Anne: Tommy, something's wrong with Dana.
Tommy: What? No, she's better now. Look, it's this thing where Tonya and Dana are connected, well, that's how Merton explained it.
Sky-Anne: No Tommy. Something else. (Sigh) You remember Gabriel? The guy that Dana stayed with when she got back?
Tommy: Yeah. Kind of pale. Hey, maybe it's Merton's long lost brother. (Starts laughing. Sky-Anne doesn't smile) Wow, I didn't know I was that bad of a comedian.
Sky-Anne: No, it's not that. I just don't feel like laughing right now.
Tommy: Sky-Anne, what's wrong?
Sky-Anne: When I was out walking a day or two ago, I ran into Gabriel. We recognized each other from that one meeting. Anyway, apparently he had been looking for one of Dana's friends to tell them that something was wrong with her. She didn't seem to be the same. Something in her changed after the full moon.
Tommy: What, is she a werewolf now too?
Sky-Anne: No. Tommy, do you remember anything going on at the time of the full moon?
Tommy: Yeah. I do. A bunch of those Shamnian guys were after Dana, but we got to her before they did, I think.
Sky-Anne: Well, maybe something happened to her. Maybe the Shamnians did get to her before you did.
Tommy: So you're saying she's evil?
Sky-Anne: All I'm saying is that we shouldn't leave her alone for long periods of time.
Tommy: Well, we need to tell Tonya this, and Mer-
Sky-Anne: No Tommy. We can't tell Merton.
Tommy: What?
Sky-Anne: Gabriel also told me that he smelled Merton all over her. Tommy, I think, well, maybe we shouldn't trust Merton either.
Tommy: What!
Sky-Anne: I know. I know, but-
Tommy: No. You don't. Merton is my best friend.
Sky-Anne: I know that Tommy. But as a human being he is also persuadable.
Tommy: No. Not Merton. He's been there for me countless of times. I'm not going to do this.
Sky-Anne: I'm not asking you to break up with him or something. Just, be careful what you say around him.
Tommy: No, I'm not going to keep things from him.
Sky-Anne: I admit I almost told him myself, but then I thought about it. Think of it this way. If Dana is dangerous, Merton might be safer if he doesn't know.
Tommy: How are we going to find out if she's ev-
Sky-Anne: Time.
Tommy: Time could get someone killed.
Sky-Anne: Not if she's under constant watch.
Tommy: What about Tonya? Can we at least tell her?
Sky-Anne: (Pause) Yes. I suppose so.
(Tommy and Sky-Anne head back in. Sky-Anne sits in a chair. Dana watches her closely.)
Dana: Sky-Anne, it's been a while.
Sky-Anne: Yeah, I was just held up lately.
Merton: To say the least. I haven't gotten a chance to tell Dana what happened Sky-Anne.
Dana: Yes, of course, I'm sure it's full of gigantic proportions.
(Dana smirks. Sky-Anne stares her in the eye. Dana looks away. Sky-Anne still looks at her with suspicion.)
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CHAPTER 20: CRASH OF THE TITANS
(Merton's Lair. Merton types at his computer. Dana lies on Merton's bed unconscious, and Tommy looks out the window)
Tommy: So run this by me again.
Merton: Dana's having visions, or, umm, something. We figure maybe it's Sky-Anne trying to contact us, but for some reason it's backfiring and causing Dana to twitch like a mad eye every time she sees something. (Tommy raises an eyebrow) Okay, so maybe similes aren't my thing.
Tommy: Are you sure it's Sky-Anne?
Merton: No, but before Dana passed out she said her name.
Tommy: (Closing the window curtain) I wish Tonya would get back soon.
Merton: (Rolling eyes) I bet you do.
Tommy: And what's that suppose to mean?
Merton: Nothing. I just think we should be a little aware and concerned that you're falling head over heels in love with a psycho lady.
Tommy: Merton, it's not like that. She's different.
Merton: How? How is she different?
Tommy: She fights on our side for one thing.
Merton: And?
Tommy: And- and isn't that enough?
Merton: No, it's not. Tommy, who's to say she isn't setting us up? She might be trying to get on the inside, so she can run off and tell her little master about our situation.
Tommy: Who's to say she is?
Merton: (Sighs) All I'm saying is that-
Tommy: All you're saying is that we shouldn't trust her.
Merton: Exactly.
Tommy: And all I'm saying is that you don't know her Merton.
Merton: I know her well enough to know that she isn't good.
Tommy: You don't know what you're talking about.
Merton: (Standing up, slamming his hands down on his desk) The hell I don't! (Calming down) Sorry, it's just . . . (Sigh) I know you like her Tommy, but also remember that she tortured me. No matter what she's doing to make up for that, I just . . . I can't trust her.
Tommy: No one's asking you to Merton. I trust her, and I don't need anyone else to prove it to me either.
Merton: Fine. Let's just get back to work then.
Tommy: Good idea.
(Dana sits up. Her eyes wide open. She starts gasping for air)
Tommy: What's wrong?
Merton: I don't know. She was fine just a second ago.
(Dana grabs Merton's arm. Her "T" mark starts to glow. Merton notices this. Dana's gasping stops as she lies back down and stops stirring)
Merton: As much as I hate to admit it, I don't think Sky-Anne is the one doing this to Dana. I think it might be . . . Tonya.
(Tommy looks down at the "T" mark as the glow starts to fade. Camera changes to a dark cavern. Sky-Anne sits in a circle of candles.)
Sky-Anne: I can't do it. I'm not powerful enough.
Voice: (Low, masculine) You will do as I tell you. You will awake my family.
Sky-Anne: I've tried. It's useless.
Voice: You wake them, or you die.
(Merton's Lair)
Merton: The marks seem to do something to both Tonya and Dana.
Tommy: How?
Merton: I don't know, but it might have something to do with why Dana had to jump into that vortex with Tonya, and why they both came back from the dead. If something happens to one, the same thing happens to the other.
Tommy: Meaning?
Merton: Whatever is happening to Dana is happening to Tonya.
Tommy: Then we gotta go help her.
Merton: What about Sky-Anne?
Tommy: She's strong; she can take care of herself.
Merton: Oh and Tonya can't?
Tommy: Well, like you said if Tonya is in the same condition as Dana, then I think that'll answer your question. Besides, if I don't go, Dana's life can be in danger too.
Merton: Alright, but I'll stay behind and see if I can find anything else on Sky-Anne.
Tommy: Good.
(Tommy leaves)
Merton: I sure hope he knows what he's doing.
(Merton suddenly grabs his head in pain. His sight starts to blacken as glimpses of Sky-Anne appear in his vision)
Sky-Anne: Merton . . . monster . . . trust . . . Dana . . . help . . . me.
Merton: I knew it! Where's that locator spell? Aha! (Grabs a piece of parchment. Looks over at Dana) Don't worry, I'll be back. Heh heh. (Clears throat) From out of the depths of coils that bind, bring me to the one I need to find.
(Merton disappears and then reappears in a cavern)
Merton: Heh, how's that for a handy spell?
Sky-Anne: Merton, what are you doing here?
Merton: (Superman pose) I've come to rescue you fair maiden!
Sky-Anne: What the hell do you think you're doing?
Merton: (Voice cracking) Not the kind of reaction I would expect.
Sky-Anne: I specifically told you not to come.
Merton: But I thought-
Sky-Anne: (Groan) I was having trouble with my contacting spells. Merton, I think something's wrong with Dana.
Merton: Nah, really?
Sky-Anne: You have to get out of here now.
Merton: Why, what's the big dilemma?
Voice: Me.
(A giant hand hits Merton back so hard he's lifted off his feet and banged against a cavern wall, knocking him out cold)
Sky-Anne: No! Why'd you do that?
(The camera reveals the monster to be a giant man)
Giant: Do I have to have a reason to kill?
Sky-Anne: That didn't kill him.
Giant: No. (Picks up Merton's limp body) But squeezing his frail frame until his insides ooze out like homemade jelly ought to do the trick.
Sky-Anne: Don't do it. He's not worth it. Just let him go.
Giant: But now I have something of worth to you.
Sky-Anne: What? No way.
Giant: You're telling me you don't know him?
Sky-Anne: Never met the guy in my life.
Giant: Oh, so then you wouldn't mind if I squash him to the cavern wall like an irritable insect, am I correct?
Sky-Anne: No, wait! Don't. I'll do anything. Just don't hurt him.
Giant: (Laughing as he sets Merton down) Just as I presumed. You humans are so weak when it comes to affections. Very well, I will not hurt him if you bring back my family.
Sky-Anne: And if I don't succeed? Will you still kill me?
Giant: No. I'll kill him. And then you'll try again.
(Tommy walks along a path)
Tommy: I know this is where Tonya was headed. Should be just a little further.
(Darwin pops out from the shadows)
Darwin: Now young sir, why on earth would you be traveling up this road at this time of the eve?
Tommy: None of your business. Wait, you look familiar. Have we met?
Darwin: Well, I suppose sometime in the past. The question is what's your rush? A boy like you shouldn't be heading to places this path leads to.
Tommy: But like I said, it's really none of your business.
Darwin: My, she was right, you are quite the little passionate-
Tommy: She? You mean Tonya? (Slams Darwin to the mountainside) Do you know where she is? If I find out you people hurt her I swear I'll-
Darwin: What? Growl me to death? I'm immortal. You can't kill me.
Tommy: There are much worst things I can do. Look, just tell me where she is, alright?
Darwin: I cannot do that. But I can tell you that if you keep on this path, it will lead straight to your ending.
Tommy: (Pushing him aside) Bring it on.
(Cavern)
Giant: Aren't you finished, yet?
Sky-Anne: It takes time. Be patient.
Giant: The more time it takes, the less time your friend has to live.
Sky-Anne: Look, you'll get your family reunion, but harassing me isn't helping anyone.
(Cavern starts to shake)
Sky-Anne: Oh boy.
Giant: They're awakening!
Sky-Anne: (Through gritted teeth) Great.
(Rocks start to fall. She notices Merton lying under an avalanche and moves him to safety. He starts to wake up)
Merton: What's going on?
Sky-Anne: Oh nothing. Just the awakening of the Titans and the possible end of the world as we know it.
Merton: Oh. That's all?
Sky-Anne: C'mon, we need to get out of here.
(They start to run, but are stopped by huge feet)
Woman Titan: Oh look, toys.
Merton: Something tells me that's not good.
Sky-Anne: Watch out.
(She zaps the giant toes, causing the woman to yell out in pain)
Sky-Anne: In here. Quick!
(They both run to a deep crack in the wall)
Sky-Anne: We should be safe in here, for now.
Merton: Oh, very reassuring.
(Tommy comes to the top of the mountain.)
Tommy: Looks like there was a struggle.
(The place is deserted)
Tommy: Where did everybody go?
Tonya: Down the mountainside. Not very big on rock climbing.
Tommy: Tonya? I thought you were hurt.
Tonya: Little ol' me? I told you I could take care of myself.
Tommy: Let's get back to the lair. We can start looking for Sky-Anne.
(Cavern)
Merton: They're getting restless.
Sky-Anne: No, they're getting hungry. I was trying to stall. I knew the giant wasn't going to let us go that easily after his family woke up.
Merton: How'd you get here in the first place?
Sky-Anne: Funny story actually. I was walking through the forest and out of nowhere comes this giant hand. I guess you can figure out the rest, huh?
Merton: Guess so. But, how come you couldn't just, you know, poof, and get out of here?
Sky-Anne: This cavern let's things in, but not out, well, magically. If we want to get out of here, we're going to have to do it the old fashion way, through the front door.
Merton: And unless all the Titans decide to go to sleep at the same time, I'm guessing that's quite near to impossible?
Sky-Anne: Way to be optimistic. Wait, listen, what are they saying?
Man Titan: I say we go after him. He's the one that bound us to our slumbering graves, so we should return the favor. What do you say Cornelius?
Cornelius: We mustn't forget he's the most powerful evil ever known. Are you sure we shouldn't join him?
Man Titan: And crawl our way back to the top? We have an army full of Titans, why should we join him? He should ask for our forgiveness.
Cornelius: My goodness, it was that same pride that got us here in the first place.
(Titans start arguing)
Sky-Anne: Did you hear that? They hate the Master as much as we do. We're on the same side.
Merton: Wait, there are still other Titans that are talking about joining him; I don't think we should burst out with celebration just yet.
Sky-Anne: Maybe they'll be a little grateful though, since I did pull them out of those dreadful cases.
Merton: I don't know Sky-Anne. When you got a body that big and a brain that small, it just doesn't go together very well.
Sky-Anne: Why can't you just-
Merton: What? Just what?
Sky-Anne: Listen to that. What do you hear?
Merton: Umm . . . nothing.
Sky-Anne: Exactly. This cavern was full of arguing Titans just a minute ago.
Merton: Should we look out the hole?
Sky-Anne: I'm thinking more.
Merton: Wait!
(Sky-Anne crawls out of the hole. Merton follows her)
Merton: Are you crazy? You could have been killed!
Sky-Anne: I don't think we're the ones who should worry about being dead right now.
Merton: What?
Sky-Anne: Look.
(Merton turns to face the whole cavern. Many gigantic bodies lie dead on the dirt floor)
Merton: What could be so powerful as to wipe out an entire ancient race of mass warriors in only five seconds?
Sky-Anne: I don't know. And I don't think I want to find out either. Come on. Exit's up ahead.
(Merton's Lair. Tommy and Tonya walk in.)
Tommy: Feeling better Dana?
Dana: (Sitting up in bed) Yeah, how'd you know?
Tommy: Lucky guess.
Dana: I see you're still here?
Tonya: Yes Dana. I bet you're just bursting with joy, now, aren't you?
Dana: Mmm . . . no, not really.
(Merton and Sky-Anne walk in)
Tommy: Great, you're back . . . wait, where'd you go?
Merton: Since you were so determined to get Tonya back, I decided to get Sky-Anne.
Tommy: Oh. Well, I didn't think-
Merton: What? Didn't think what?
Tommy: Well, that you could handle yourself without-
Merton: Protection? Yeah. Well, there are a lot of things you don't know.
Sky-Anne: Wait, did I miss something?
Dana: They've been at it ever since Tommy came out.
Sky-Anne: Excuse me?
Tommy: About Tonya!
Sky-Anne: (Laughing) Oh, I thought you meant, wait . . . Tommy and Tonya?
Tonya: Yes, the topic seems to be on the tip of everyone's tongues these days. I bet we even have several chat rooms going at it too.
Sky-Anne: Tommy, could I talk to you for a minute, please?
Tommy: Umm, yeah, I guess.
Sky-Anne: Outside.
Tommy: Sure.
(They walk out. The camera changes to outside the lair)
Tommy: Look, I know what you're going to say, but before you do I want to tell you that-
Sky-Anne: It's okay. I trust your judgement.
Tommy: Well thank God someone does.
Sky-Anne: I know Tonya's good. When she came back from, Hell, I saw it in her. But, that's not what I wanted to talk to you about.
Tommy: Oh?
Sky-Anne: Tommy, something's wrong with Dana.
Tommy: What? No, she's better now. Look, it's this thing where Tonya and Dana are connected, well, that's how Merton explained it.
Sky-Anne: No Tommy. Something else. (Sigh) You remember Gabriel? The guy that Dana stayed with when she got back?
Tommy: Yeah. Kind of pale. Hey, maybe it's Merton's long lost brother. (Starts laughing. Sky-Anne doesn't smile) Wow, I didn't know I was that bad of a comedian.
Sky-Anne: No, it's not that. I just don't feel like laughing right now.
Tommy: Sky-Anne, what's wrong?
Sky-Anne: When I was out walking a day or two ago, I ran into Gabriel. We recognized each other from that one meeting. Anyway, apparently he had been looking for one of Dana's friends to tell them that something was wrong with her. She didn't seem to be the same. Something in her changed after the full moon.
Tommy: What, is she a werewolf now too?
Sky-Anne: No. Tommy, do you remember anything going on at the time of the full moon?
Tommy: Yeah. I do. A bunch of those Shamnian guys were after Dana, but we got to her before they did, I think.
Sky-Anne: Well, maybe something happened to her. Maybe the Shamnians did get to her before you did.
Tommy: So you're saying she's evil?
Sky-Anne: All I'm saying is that we shouldn't leave her alone for long periods of time.
Tommy: Well, we need to tell Tonya this, and Mer-
Sky-Anne: No Tommy. We can't tell Merton.
Tommy: What?
Sky-Anne: Gabriel also told me that he smelled Merton all over her. Tommy, I think, well, maybe we shouldn't trust Merton either.
Tommy: What!
Sky-Anne: I know. I know, but-
Tommy: No. You don't. Merton is my best friend.
Sky-Anne: I know that Tommy. But as a human being he is also persuadable.
Tommy: No. Not Merton. He's been there for me countless of times. I'm not going to do this.
Sky-Anne: I'm not asking you to break up with him or something. Just, be careful what you say around him.
Tommy: No, I'm not going to keep things from him.
Sky-Anne: I admit I almost told him myself, but then I thought about it. Think of it this way. If Dana is dangerous, Merton might be safer if he doesn't know.
Tommy: How are we going to find out if she's ev-
Sky-Anne: Time.
Tommy: Time could get someone killed.
Sky-Anne: Not if she's under constant watch.
Tommy: What about Tonya? Can we at least tell her?
Sky-Anne: (Pause) Yes. I suppose so.
(Tommy and Sky-Anne head back in. Sky-Anne sits in a chair. Dana watches her closely.)
Dana: Sky-Anne, it's been a while.
Sky-Anne: Yeah, I was just held up lately.
Merton: To say the least. I haven't gotten a chance to tell Dana what happened Sky-Anne.
Dana: Yes, of course, I'm sure it's full of gigantic proportions.
(Dana smirks. Sky-Anne stares her in the eye. Dana looks away. Sky-Anne still looks at her with suspicion.)
TBC
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