Once again, making up for the past delays. I've decided that I'm going to
bring this story to an end very soon. Schedules are conflicting, and I do
not want it to loose whatever glamour it may have. :) So, count on two more
chapters very soon. Please excuse any grammatical errors. Thanks, and
enjoy!
I own none of the characters in this story except for Dana, Tonya, Sky- Anne, Gabrielle and the occasional extra or two. Other characters are all owned by Telescene. In other words, not me!
CHAPTER 24: TWICE BITTEN
(Merton's Lair. Tommy, Tonya, and Sky-Anne sit on the couch. Gabrielle is finally inside leaning on a wall. Merton is pacing back and forth.)
Merton: We can't kill her. We have to figure out another way.
Sky-Anne: There is no other way.
Tonya: Unless you kill the child after it's born.
Tommy, Merton, & Sky-Anne: What?
Sky-Anne: You didn't bother to mention this before?
Tonya: Well, I was all for killing that little witch too! (Addressing Sky- Anne) No offense.
Tommy: Then we just need to kill the kid then.
Sky-Anne: But . . . it's just a little innocent baby.
Tonya: (Rolls eyes) I can't believe you guys. It's also pure evil! It's got the Master inside. That innocent baby is the flesh form of the Master himself!
Tommy: Right. So then, all we have to do is kill it then.
Tonya: Not that simple. You can't kill it.
Sky-Anne: But I thought you just said-
Tonya: What I meant was neither of you two can kill it. The only people that can destroy this thing are Dana and Goth boy over here.
Merton: Me?
Tonya: Yeah. You just seem to be special all around don't you?
Merton: I can't kill anything! I cried when I had to flush my goldfish down the toilet. (Everyone raises their eyebrows at him) I was seven!
Tonya: Well, you're well over seven now, time to grow up.
Merton: No, I'm not killing anything.
Sky-Anne: Merton, this thing is going to have to die anyway. Now whether you want Dana to die too is up to you.
Merton: I'm not killing anything and that's that. I'm sorry.
(Merton storms out)
Gabrielle: Well, that was bloody awkward.
Sky-Anne: (Sighs) Shut up Gabrielle.
Tommy: (Exasperated) Well, what are we going to do now?
Tonya: I guess we're on our own again. (Smiling) So back to plan A: Killing Dana.
Tommy: I don't even know if I can do that now.
Sky-Anne: It does seem so barbaric.
Tonya: Have you two lost your marbles? She's not Dana! She's-
Sky-Anne: Evil. We know that Tonya, but what if this thing inside of her is the reason she's acting this way?
Tommy: We could be killing the good Dana as well.
Tonya: Fine. Then let that child be born. That's fine with me. Of course, I hope you enjoyed your eighteen years of life, because not one enemy of the Master will be spared.
Gabrielle: Don't forget the half-bloods too!
Sky-Anne: Right, sorry. I'll take over the research stuff.
Tonya: Good. I'll try the underground population one more time. Maybe I can get more information.
(Cave tunnel. Merton walks through the tunnel very carefully.)
Merton: (Bumping into something) Gah!
Dana: Merton? What are you doing outside of the room?
Merton: Umm, just, exploring.
Dana: It's not safe out here.
Merton: I thought it was supposed to be safe Dana; hence the hiding here part.
Dana: Well, I just meant this place could be dangerous. But right now, it's the only haven we have.
Merton: Right.
Dana: Merton, are you feeling alright?
Merton: Me? Oh yeah, sure.
Dana: You don't seem as . . . well, hyper.
Merton: Yeah, I think it's just the low feeling during the change.
Dana: (Suspicious) Right . . .
(Merton's Lair)
Sky-Anne: (Going through old books) Tommy, I'm sorry things are turning out this way.
Tommy: Me too.
Sky-Anne: Look, I understand if you and Tonya want to spend some time together.
Tommy: Why's that?
Sky-Anne: Well, it's just, even if we DO succeed, maybe not all of us are going to make it.
Tommy: What are you getting at Sky-Anne?
Sky-Anne: (Sighing) Tonya and Dana are linked by a very strong bond.
Tommy: I know that. Merton told me all about-
Sky-Anne: (Cutting him off) Such a strong bond, that whatever happens to one will happen to the other.
Tommy: What are you saying?
Gabrielle: Oh bloody hell. She's saying your lady friend's going to get offed when you kill Dana. Honestly, are you that thick?
Sky-Anne: (Slamming the book closed) Shut it Gabrielle.
Gabrielle: Fine. But if you want my help, you should treat me a little kindlier. It might save your worthless neck.
Tommy: Then we can't kill Dana.
Sky-Anne: Tommy, it's not that sim-
Tommy: Then make it that simple! I'm already losing friends Sky-Anne; I don't want to lose anymore.
Gabrielle: The boy's got a point Sabrina.
Sky-Anne: I swear if you don't shut your mouth I'll do the Master one big favor and stake you right here.
Gabrielle: (Backing off) Relax kiddies only foolin'.
Tonya: She's right Tommy.
(Everyone, a little surprised, turns to look at Tonya)
Tonya: We all have to make some sacrifices . . . however big they may be.
Sky-Anne: I promise you Tonya I'll try to find a spell or something.
Tonya: Yeah, thanks. (Recollecting herself) Well, the clock's ticking. We should get a head start if we want to live.
Tommy: Right. Yeah, we should get going.
(Hideout. Merton enters the room. Dana turns from the window)
Dana: What's wrong?
Merton: (Hiding his right hand behind his back) Nothing. I was just thinking. It is getting pretty late.
Dana: Indeed. Look at the moon. Isn't it glorious?
Merton: (Catching a glimpse) Yeah, it's really, umm . . . red.
Dana: It's a lunar eclipse. It's really beautiful isn't it?
Merton: Sure. But, it's just the moon.
Dana: Just the moon? Merton, don't you feel the energy it's giving off?
Merton: Well, I do feel something, but I think it's just that dinner we had earlier.
Dana: Merton, why are you not changing?
Merton: Umm, well, I don't know.
Dana: You didn't do anything to stop it did you?
Merton: Why would I do that?
Dana: Merton, you're my only protection if they try to kill the baby and me.
Merton: I know. I'll keep watch. Tonight I'll keep watch while you're . . . you know.
Dana: Giving Birth?
Merton: Yeah, right, doing that.
Dana: Merton, how did you know that was tonight?
Merton: Umm . . .
Dana: Merton, what's behind your back?
Merton: Nothing . . . why would you think I had something behind my back?
Dana: Because you're hiding your hand.
Merton: Oh that? I just have a back pain that's all.
(Dana grabs the hand from behind him, revealing a dagger in his fist)
Merton: It's not what it looks like.
Dana: So you weren't going to stab me with this then?
Merton: Oh no! I was, uh, looking for some vegetables. I figured hey, with a baby coming we're going to need a lot of healthy food around here.
Dana: So you were going to slice up vegetables?
Merton: Yeah.
Dana: (Taking the dagger) Do you honestly think you can fool me Merton?
Merton: Well . . . no.
Dana: Whom have you been talking to?
Merton: It's more of whom you've been talking to.
Dana: So, you have been sneaking around. I told you not to!
Merton: Yeah, because I'm sure you knew the Master's flames would be a dead giveaway!
Dana: Merton, you don't understand. You should be with us, not against us.
Merton: Oh yeah? Well I . . . I . . . I feel kinda funny.
(Merton clutches his stomach)
Dana: Ha! You are changing.
Merton: No, I'm not. I should be cured. I took some wolf-
Dana: Yes . . . you did, and it does cure werewolves. But then, you're not all werewolf are you?
Merton: (Falling to the floor) What are you saying?
Dana: It only slowed down the process of your transformation, but never mind that now. Congratulations Merton. You're becoming the first of your species.
Merton: What?
Dana: You will soon have the agility of a werewolf, and the thirst for evil of a vampire.
Merton: (Groaning) You knew this all along.
Dana: Well duh! But I had to do it Merton. The Master saw you as a liability. I saved you from death by turning you into-
Merton: A monster? Gee, thanks.
Dana: Not a monster, but a being with extraordinary power. You'll see. Once the transformation is complete, you'll understand our purpose. You won't be so confused anymore.
(Shamnians start to enter the room.)
Shamnian: It is time Mistress.
Dana: And I am ready.
Shamnian: (Ordering the other Shamnians) Take this creature away and destroy him.
Dana: Wait, no! You can't. I've talked to the Master. He said he could live if he were evil.
Shamnian: The Master said this human was not to be trusted.
(Some of the Shamnians start to take Dana away while the others pick up Merton who's still stricken with pain.)
Dana: (Being taken away) He promised! He's supposed to come with me. You can't do this!
(Dana disappears down the tunnel.)
Shamnian: Alright. You heard the Master. Tear this pathetic human up before he gains his strength.
Shamnian2: (Seeing Merton moaning) Should we though? He seems to be in enough pain as it is. Perhaps this transformation will kill him for us.
Shamnian: We can't take any chances. The Master said the boy was on his way here to kill the prophecy. We cannot allow this to happen.
(Merton mumbles something)
Shamnian2: What did he say?
Shamnian: I don't know. He's muttering.
Merton: (In-between breaths) I . . . said . . . to . . . get off . . . me!
(Merton blasts the Shamnians aside, knocking them out cold. He looks out the window and gazes at the moon. His features are that of a werewolf, but his eyes are red, and his teeth are all pointed like a vampire. He let's out a warped screech almost like a wolf howl. Camera changes to outside the caves. Tommy [wolfed out], Sky-Anne, Tonya, and Gabrielle all stand outside.)
Tommy: Did you guys hear that?
Sky-Anne: It sounds terrible.
Tommy: Okay. Does everybody know his or her part of the plan?
(Everyone nods)
Tommy: Okay. Sky-Anne and Gabrielle you stay to the north of the cave. Tonya and I will go towards the mouth.
Tonya: I just love it when he talks tough.
Sky-Anne: Be careful Tommy. This eclipse will help your strength, but don't rely on it all too much.
Tommy: Don't worry, I'll be careful.
(Tommy and Tonya walk through the tunnel. Sky-Anne stops at a part close to the opening.)
Sky-Anne: (Laying down candles) Help me out here.
Gabrielle: Fine, but what are you doin'?
Sky-Anne: Saving a friend.
(Camera changes to Tommy and Tonya walking through the tunnel.)
Tommy: Why do evil places have to be so dark?
Tonya: I think it's for affect.
Tommy: Oh, right.
Tonya: Tommy, look.
(Tonya and Tommy approach the Master's Flames.)
Tommy: What should we do? (Tonya grabs Tommy's throat and starts to choke him) Oh crap.
(Camera changes back to Sky-Anne and Gabrielle. Sky-Anne, eyes closed, sits around a circle of candles. Gabrielle watches at the side)
Gabrielle: You know, I always liked Dana. We could have really hit it off. Of course, her bein' evil makes us have even more in common. I mean, when I first saw her I was going to bite her, but then I figured somethin'. She was different.
Sky-Anne: (Closed eyes) How so?
Gabrielle: She has that scent of death. Normally humans don't give off that scent.
Sky-Anne: Scent? Guess I don't need perfume anymore.
Gabrielle: Yeah, your personal scent can't be covered up. Her scent just was extraordinary.
Sky-Anne: So I guess you're still attracted to her then.
Gabrielle: Well, I didn't say that . . . umm, so, you're just concentratin'?
Sky-Anne: Yep.
Gabrielle: And this is supposed to help, how?
Sky-Anne: Not all magic involves spells and sorts. You have to focus your mind on your surroundings.
Gabrielle: So, what? You're goin' to ask Mother Nature to change the anatomies of both Dana and Tonya?
Sky-Anne: That's the plan.
Gabrielle: Alright then, as long as I don't grow any tree limbs or anythin', that's fine with me.
(Camera changes to Tommy and Tonya fighting.)
Tommy: Listen to me Tonya. This isn't you. It's the Master. You have to be strong. Fight him, not me.
(Tonya corners him. She picks up a spear and is about to shove it through Tommy when she freezes)
Tommy: (Nervous) That's it! Fight him Tonya! I know you can!
Tonya: Tommy?
Tommy: Yeah Tonya?
Tonya: Shut up!
(She again tries to move the spear, but then a wave of energy suddenly flows through her body. She drops the spear.)
Tonya: What happened?
Tommy: Thank God.
(Shamnians appear and start to rush the two.)
Tommy: Are you up for this?
Tonya: Better late than ever.
(Tommy and Tonya start to fight the Shamnians. After a while, one of the Shamnians gets the better of Tonya.)
Tonya: (Being cut on the arm) Ow, that hurt! (She takes his sword and slices his head off) Wait a minute . . . that hurt? Tommy, Sky-Anne did it, except, I think I'm human now. (Another Shamnian comes at her, and she repels him just as easily) But I can still kick ass!
(Camera changes to Sky-Anne)
Sky-Anne: (Opening her eyes) I did it! Gabrielle, it worked! Gabrielle?
(Gabrielle is nowhere in sight. She hears a noise and walks toward it)
Sky-Anne: Gabrielle?
Merton: (Hiding in the shadows) No, it's just me.
Sky-Anne: Merton? I thought you left.
Merton: Yeah, well, I decided to help out after all. I just met up with the gang; they told me to come get you.
Sky-Anne: Are they alright?
Merton: Yeah, they're fine; just, follow me.
(Sky-Anne starts to follow Merton, but someone holds her back)
Gabrielle: I wouldn't do that if I were you.
Sky-Anne: What do you mean?
Gabrielle: That's not Merton.
(Merton, still transformed, comes out into the light. He starts laughing)
Sky-Anne: What happened to him?
Gabrielle: Well, he's either evil, or incredibly insane.
Merton: Or both! Now, come with me and die.
Sky-Anne: (Nervous) You mean or die. (Aside to Gabrielle) He did mean OR die, didn't he?
Gabrielle: I don't think so. (Pushing her out of the way) I'll handle this.
Sky-Anne: Don't hurt him Gabrielle.
Merton: (Sarcastic) Yes, Gabrielle. Please don't hurt me!
(Merton starts breaking into hysterical laughter. Gabrielle hits him hard, but ends up damaging his hand more than Merton's face)
Gabrielle: What the hell?
Merton: That's gonna cost you.
(Merton easily punches Gabrielle, knocking him back a good distance.)
Merton: Now come with me Sky-Anne. Who knows? You might even be the first female Werepire.
Sky-Anne: What? Werepire?
Merton: Yeah, I thought that was a tad strong. But would Vampwolf sound any better? And now that we're on the subject, if someone's bitten on the full moon does that person become a monster then or do they have to wait the whole lunar cycle?
Sky-Anne: (Caught off guard) Umm, I don't know.
Merton: Oh, darn it! I was hoping I could find out. Oh well.
(Merton picks Sky-Anne up by the neck. She struggles)
Merton: Don't worry. It'll all be over soon.
(Gabrielle charges Merton, making him drop Sky-Anne)
Merton: (Getting back up) Well that was rude!
Gabrielle: Sorry, I wasn't ever human long enough to learn my manners.
(Merton punches Gabrielle again, knocking him over the cliff. Merton walks toward the edge to discover Gabrielle hanging on barely)
Merton: Don't you ever die?
(Merton starts to attack Gabrielle again, but then stops. He cocks his head and sniffs the air)
Merton: They're getting close . . . too close.
(Merton dashes off inside the cave. Sky-Anne, still bewildered, rushes over to Gabrielle.)
Sky-Anne: Hold on! I'll get a branch or . . . something.
(Camera changes to Tommy and Tonya fighting the Shamnians. Tommy gets knocked down. The Shamnian is about to stab him, when Tonya knocks him out of the way.)
Tonya: I think that's all of them.
Tommy: Thanks.
(Tonya helps Tommy up. Suddenly a sword goes through Tonya's torso. Both Tommy and Tonya look very surprised. The sword is pulled out as Tonya collapses to the floor. Tommy smashes in the Shamnian's face with his fist. The Shamnian falls to the ground)
Tommy: (Kneeling down and cradling Tonya) Tonya, are you okay?
Tonya: Yeah. I think. He . . . he got me pretty good.
Tommy: You'll be fine. You're going to be just fine.
(Tonya coughs up blood.)
Tonya: Listen Tommy. Don't feel bad for me. I've lived a long life span and-
Tommy: Don't say that. You're going to make it!
Tonya: (Smiling) You're so adorable when you pout.
Tommy: Don't do this Tonya! You can't die!
Tonya: (She coughs up more blood) Relax kid. (Her voice starts to get weaker and slower.) I always . . . knew I'd . . . go . . . down fighting.
Tommy: No, don't!
(Tonya closes her eyes. Her body relaxes.)
Tommy: (Clutching her tightly) No! No!
(Tommy starts crying as he holds her even closer. Camera zooms out to show Merton standing only feet away from Tommy.)
Merton: (Sympathetic) Sorry Tommy.
Tommy: (Looking up and wiping away his tears) Yeah, sure.
Merton: You loved her . . . didn't you?
Tommy: Yeah. Got a problem with that?
Merton: (embarrassed) No, I just thought-
Tommy: If you don't mind, I really don't want to talk to anybody.
Merton: Yeah, sure. Look, I'm really sorry. If I would have just- I mean-
(Tommy lays Tonya gently on the ground. He gets up and faces Merton.)
Tommy: I don't care what the hell you think, you got that?
Merton: I know I'm sor-
Tommy: And not you or anybody else can stop me from killing Dana, not anymore.
Merton: No. You're not going to kill her.
Tommy: Merton, I just told you-
Merton: No. You're not going to kill her, because . . . because I will.
(Tommy's expression softens. Sky-Anne and Gabrielle come running inside)
Sky-Anne: Tommy look out! Merton's . . . not attacking . . . anyone.
Merton: I'll do it Tommy. I should have done it when I had the chance.
Sky-Anne: (Seeing Tonya's body) Oh my god.
Gabrielle: Well, I guess your bloody spell wasn't full of blarney after all.
Sky-Anne: Tommy, I'm so sorry. If I'd known-
Tommy: Yeah. (Pause) I know.
Gabrielle: Well then, what do we do next?
(Merton enters a room covered in black. Dana, dressed in black as well, has her back turned to him.)
Dana: I knew they wouldn't kill you.
Merton: More like couldn't.
Dana: (Turning around, holding the baby) I know why you're here.
Merton: I guess that makes two of us.
Dana: Merton-
Merton: You can't talk me out of this Dana.
Dana: It's our child Merton.
Merton: It's not my child. You used me just to . . . it's not mine.
Dana: Oh really? Then look at him! He's the spitting image of you. He has your eyes; he has your dark hair.
Merton: Don't do this.
Dana: He is your son!
Merton: How can he be? He's the Master. He's not some normal human baby.
Dana: He might have the soul of the Master, but his flesh? It's made of you and I. Why can't you understand that?
Merton: Because I can't! This child will bring forth Hell itself Dana.
Dana: Not if we raise him. Merton, we could raise him in the way of good.
Merton: Heh, that's not what you said a couple hours ago.
Dana: I was about to have a baby for crying out loud, but now I'm more grounded. Merton, if you don't want your son to be evil, then he doesn't have to be.
Merton: With the soul of the most powerful evil? Dana, are you listening to your own words?
Dana: Think about it. Is there really such thing as an evil and a good? They are both man-made words, aren't they? Really, there are only choices. The question is what choice will you make?
Merton: Don't try to mess with me Dana. This child has to die.
Dana: Son.
Merton: What?
Dana: If you want to kill him, fine. But don't address him as a child. Call him your son.
(She hands the child, wrapped in a black blanket, to Merton. He's caught off guard as he accepts the baby. He watches as the child sleeps peacefully.)
Merton: (Looking up at Dana) I have to do this Dana. There's no other way. Tommy expects me to.
Dana: Forget Tommy! Forget them all! Listen to your heart. Do you know what IT is expecting you to do?
Merton: (Looking down at the baby one more time and looking back up) Yes . . . I do.
(Camera changes to Tommy, Sky-Anne, and Gabrielle outside the room)
Sky-Anne: Do you think he'll do it?
Tommy: No. But whatever he does, he'll do what's right.
Sky-Anne: How can you be sure?
Tommy: I'm not.
(Merton comes outside and shuts the door)
Merton: We can go now.
Tommy: Are you sure?
(Merton looks back at the door)
Merton: Yes.
Tommy: Alright then, let's go home.
(Camera changes to the gates outside of a monastery. The rain is heavy as a hooded figure dashes through the gates to the monastery doors. The figure knocks on the door. A monk opens it.)
Monk: Ah, yes? May I help you?
Dana: (Taking off the hood) Take him please.
(Dana hands the baby to the monk)
Monk: I cannot take this child. These walls are no place for him.
Dana: Please. This is the only way he can have a life. A real life . . . a safe life. You must take him.
Monk: (Hesitating) Fine, but you must hurry off. I cannot let you be seen inside this house of God.
Dana: Thank you.
(She puts her hood back on and walks off. The monk looks down at the child)
Monk: May God help us all.
(He shuts the door. The thunder and lightening grow stronger.)
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CHAPTER 24: TWICE BITTEN
(Merton's Lair. Tommy, Tonya, and Sky-Anne sit on the couch. Gabrielle is finally inside leaning on a wall. Merton is pacing back and forth.)
Merton: We can't kill her. We have to figure out another way.
Sky-Anne: There is no other way.
Tonya: Unless you kill the child after it's born.
Tommy, Merton, & Sky-Anne: What?
Sky-Anne: You didn't bother to mention this before?
Tonya: Well, I was all for killing that little witch too! (Addressing Sky- Anne) No offense.
Tommy: Then we just need to kill the kid then.
Sky-Anne: But . . . it's just a little innocent baby.
Tonya: (Rolls eyes) I can't believe you guys. It's also pure evil! It's got the Master inside. That innocent baby is the flesh form of the Master himself!
Tommy: Right. So then, all we have to do is kill it then.
Tonya: Not that simple. You can't kill it.
Sky-Anne: But I thought you just said-
Tonya: What I meant was neither of you two can kill it. The only people that can destroy this thing are Dana and Goth boy over here.
Merton: Me?
Tonya: Yeah. You just seem to be special all around don't you?
Merton: I can't kill anything! I cried when I had to flush my goldfish down the toilet. (Everyone raises their eyebrows at him) I was seven!
Tonya: Well, you're well over seven now, time to grow up.
Merton: No, I'm not killing anything.
Sky-Anne: Merton, this thing is going to have to die anyway. Now whether you want Dana to die too is up to you.
Merton: I'm not killing anything and that's that. I'm sorry.
(Merton storms out)
Gabrielle: Well, that was bloody awkward.
Sky-Anne: (Sighs) Shut up Gabrielle.
Tommy: (Exasperated) Well, what are we going to do now?
Tonya: I guess we're on our own again. (Smiling) So back to plan A: Killing Dana.
Tommy: I don't even know if I can do that now.
Sky-Anne: It does seem so barbaric.
Tonya: Have you two lost your marbles? She's not Dana! She's-
Sky-Anne: Evil. We know that Tonya, but what if this thing inside of her is the reason she's acting this way?
Tommy: We could be killing the good Dana as well.
Tonya: Fine. Then let that child be born. That's fine with me. Of course, I hope you enjoyed your eighteen years of life, because not one enemy of the Master will be spared.
Gabrielle: Don't forget the half-bloods too!
Sky-Anne: Right, sorry. I'll take over the research stuff.
Tonya: Good. I'll try the underground population one more time. Maybe I can get more information.
(Cave tunnel. Merton walks through the tunnel very carefully.)
Merton: (Bumping into something) Gah!
Dana: Merton? What are you doing outside of the room?
Merton: Umm, just, exploring.
Dana: It's not safe out here.
Merton: I thought it was supposed to be safe Dana; hence the hiding here part.
Dana: Well, I just meant this place could be dangerous. But right now, it's the only haven we have.
Merton: Right.
Dana: Merton, are you feeling alright?
Merton: Me? Oh yeah, sure.
Dana: You don't seem as . . . well, hyper.
Merton: Yeah, I think it's just the low feeling during the change.
Dana: (Suspicious) Right . . .
(Merton's Lair)
Sky-Anne: (Going through old books) Tommy, I'm sorry things are turning out this way.
Tommy: Me too.
Sky-Anne: Look, I understand if you and Tonya want to spend some time together.
Tommy: Why's that?
Sky-Anne: Well, it's just, even if we DO succeed, maybe not all of us are going to make it.
Tommy: What are you getting at Sky-Anne?
Sky-Anne: (Sighing) Tonya and Dana are linked by a very strong bond.
Tommy: I know that. Merton told me all about-
Sky-Anne: (Cutting him off) Such a strong bond, that whatever happens to one will happen to the other.
Tommy: What are you saying?
Gabrielle: Oh bloody hell. She's saying your lady friend's going to get offed when you kill Dana. Honestly, are you that thick?
Sky-Anne: (Slamming the book closed) Shut it Gabrielle.
Gabrielle: Fine. But if you want my help, you should treat me a little kindlier. It might save your worthless neck.
Tommy: Then we can't kill Dana.
Sky-Anne: Tommy, it's not that sim-
Tommy: Then make it that simple! I'm already losing friends Sky-Anne; I don't want to lose anymore.
Gabrielle: The boy's got a point Sabrina.
Sky-Anne: I swear if you don't shut your mouth I'll do the Master one big favor and stake you right here.
Gabrielle: (Backing off) Relax kiddies only foolin'.
Tonya: She's right Tommy.
(Everyone, a little surprised, turns to look at Tonya)
Tonya: We all have to make some sacrifices . . . however big they may be.
Sky-Anne: I promise you Tonya I'll try to find a spell or something.
Tonya: Yeah, thanks. (Recollecting herself) Well, the clock's ticking. We should get a head start if we want to live.
Tommy: Right. Yeah, we should get going.
(Hideout. Merton enters the room. Dana turns from the window)
Dana: What's wrong?
Merton: (Hiding his right hand behind his back) Nothing. I was just thinking. It is getting pretty late.
Dana: Indeed. Look at the moon. Isn't it glorious?
Merton: (Catching a glimpse) Yeah, it's really, umm . . . red.
Dana: It's a lunar eclipse. It's really beautiful isn't it?
Merton: Sure. But, it's just the moon.
Dana: Just the moon? Merton, don't you feel the energy it's giving off?
Merton: Well, I do feel something, but I think it's just that dinner we had earlier.
Dana: Merton, why are you not changing?
Merton: Umm, well, I don't know.
Dana: You didn't do anything to stop it did you?
Merton: Why would I do that?
Dana: Merton, you're my only protection if they try to kill the baby and me.
Merton: I know. I'll keep watch. Tonight I'll keep watch while you're . . . you know.
Dana: Giving Birth?
Merton: Yeah, right, doing that.
Dana: Merton, how did you know that was tonight?
Merton: Umm . . .
Dana: Merton, what's behind your back?
Merton: Nothing . . . why would you think I had something behind my back?
Dana: Because you're hiding your hand.
Merton: Oh that? I just have a back pain that's all.
(Dana grabs the hand from behind him, revealing a dagger in his fist)
Merton: It's not what it looks like.
Dana: So you weren't going to stab me with this then?
Merton: Oh no! I was, uh, looking for some vegetables. I figured hey, with a baby coming we're going to need a lot of healthy food around here.
Dana: So you were going to slice up vegetables?
Merton: Yeah.
Dana: (Taking the dagger) Do you honestly think you can fool me Merton?
Merton: Well . . . no.
Dana: Whom have you been talking to?
Merton: It's more of whom you've been talking to.
Dana: So, you have been sneaking around. I told you not to!
Merton: Yeah, because I'm sure you knew the Master's flames would be a dead giveaway!
Dana: Merton, you don't understand. You should be with us, not against us.
Merton: Oh yeah? Well I . . . I . . . I feel kinda funny.
(Merton clutches his stomach)
Dana: Ha! You are changing.
Merton: No, I'm not. I should be cured. I took some wolf-
Dana: Yes . . . you did, and it does cure werewolves. But then, you're not all werewolf are you?
Merton: (Falling to the floor) What are you saying?
Dana: It only slowed down the process of your transformation, but never mind that now. Congratulations Merton. You're becoming the first of your species.
Merton: What?
Dana: You will soon have the agility of a werewolf, and the thirst for evil of a vampire.
Merton: (Groaning) You knew this all along.
Dana: Well duh! But I had to do it Merton. The Master saw you as a liability. I saved you from death by turning you into-
Merton: A monster? Gee, thanks.
Dana: Not a monster, but a being with extraordinary power. You'll see. Once the transformation is complete, you'll understand our purpose. You won't be so confused anymore.
(Shamnians start to enter the room.)
Shamnian: It is time Mistress.
Dana: And I am ready.
Shamnian: (Ordering the other Shamnians) Take this creature away and destroy him.
Dana: Wait, no! You can't. I've talked to the Master. He said he could live if he were evil.
Shamnian: The Master said this human was not to be trusted.
(Some of the Shamnians start to take Dana away while the others pick up Merton who's still stricken with pain.)
Dana: (Being taken away) He promised! He's supposed to come with me. You can't do this!
(Dana disappears down the tunnel.)
Shamnian: Alright. You heard the Master. Tear this pathetic human up before he gains his strength.
Shamnian2: (Seeing Merton moaning) Should we though? He seems to be in enough pain as it is. Perhaps this transformation will kill him for us.
Shamnian: We can't take any chances. The Master said the boy was on his way here to kill the prophecy. We cannot allow this to happen.
(Merton mumbles something)
Shamnian2: What did he say?
Shamnian: I don't know. He's muttering.
Merton: (In-between breaths) I . . . said . . . to . . . get off . . . me!
(Merton blasts the Shamnians aside, knocking them out cold. He looks out the window and gazes at the moon. His features are that of a werewolf, but his eyes are red, and his teeth are all pointed like a vampire. He let's out a warped screech almost like a wolf howl. Camera changes to outside the caves. Tommy [wolfed out], Sky-Anne, Tonya, and Gabrielle all stand outside.)
Tommy: Did you guys hear that?
Sky-Anne: It sounds terrible.
Tommy: Okay. Does everybody know his or her part of the plan?
(Everyone nods)
Tommy: Okay. Sky-Anne and Gabrielle you stay to the north of the cave. Tonya and I will go towards the mouth.
Tonya: I just love it when he talks tough.
Sky-Anne: Be careful Tommy. This eclipse will help your strength, but don't rely on it all too much.
Tommy: Don't worry, I'll be careful.
(Tommy and Tonya walk through the tunnel. Sky-Anne stops at a part close to the opening.)
Sky-Anne: (Laying down candles) Help me out here.
Gabrielle: Fine, but what are you doin'?
Sky-Anne: Saving a friend.
(Camera changes to Tommy and Tonya walking through the tunnel.)
Tommy: Why do evil places have to be so dark?
Tonya: I think it's for affect.
Tommy: Oh, right.
Tonya: Tommy, look.
(Tonya and Tommy approach the Master's Flames.)
Tommy: What should we do? (Tonya grabs Tommy's throat and starts to choke him) Oh crap.
(Camera changes back to Sky-Anne and Gabrielle. Sky-Anne, eyes closed, sits around a circle of candles. Gabrielle watches at the side)
Gabrielle: You know, I always liked Dana. We could have really hit it off. Of course, her bein' evil makes us have even more in common. I mean, when I first saw her I was going to bite her, but then I figured somethin'. She was different.
Sky-Anne: (Closed eyes) How so?
Gabrielle: She has that scent of death. Normally humans don't give off that scent.
Sky-Anne: Scent? Guess I don't need perfume anymore.
Gabrielle: Yeah, your personal scent can't be covered up. Her scent just was extraordinary.
Sky-Anne: So I guess you're still attracted to her then.
Gabrielle: Well, I didn't say that . . . umm, so, you're just concentratin'?
Sky-Anne: Yep.
Gabrielle: And this is supposed to help, how?
Sky-Anne: Not all magic involves spells and sorts. You have to focus your mind on your surroundings.
Gabrielle: So, what? You're goin' to ask Mother Nature to change the anatomies of both Dana and Tonya?
Sky-Anne: That's the plan.
Gabrielle: Alright then, as long as I don't grow any tree limbs or anythin', that's fine with me.
(Camera changes to Tommy and Tonya fighting.)
Tommy: Listen to me Tonya. This isn't you. It's the Master. You have to be strong. Fight him, not me.
(Tonya corners him. She picks up a spear and is about to shove it through Tommy when she freezes)
Tommy: (Nervous) That's it! Fight him Tonya! I know you can!
Tonya: Tommy?
Tommy: Yeah Tonya?
Tonya: Shut up!
(She again tries to move the spear, but then a wave of energy suddenly flows through her body. She drops the spear.)
Tonya: What happened?
Tommy: Thank God.
(Shamnians appear and start to rush the two.)
Tommy: Are you up for this?
Tonya: Better late than ever.
(Tommy and Tonya start to fight the Shamnians. After a while, one of the Shamnians gets the better of Tonya.)
Tonya: (Being cut on the arm) Ow, that hurt! (She takes his sword and slices his head off) Wait a minute . . . that hurt? Tommy, Sky-Anne did it, except, I think I'm human now. (Another Shamnian comes at her, and she repels him just as easily) But I can still kick ass!
(Camera changes to Sky-Anne)
Sky-Anne: (Opening her eyes) I did it! Gabrielle, it worked! Gabrielle?
(Gabrielle is nowhere in sight. She hears a noise and walks toward it)
Sky-Anne: Gabrielle?
Merton: (Hiding in the shadows) No, it's just me.
Sky-Anne: Merton? I thought you left.
Merton: Yeah, well, I decided to help out after all. I just met up with the gang; they told me to come get you.
Sky-Anne: Are they alright?
Merton: Yeah, they're fine; just, follow me.
(Sky-Anne starts to follow Merton, but someone holds her back)
Gabrielle: I wouldn't do that if I were you.
Sky-Anne: What do you mean?
Gabrielle: That's not Merton.
(Merton, still transformed, comes out into the light. He starts laughing)
Sky-Anne: What happened to him?
Gabrielle: Well, he's either evil, or incredibly insane.
Merton: Or both! Now, come with me and die.
Sky-Anne: (Nervous) You mean or die. (Aside to Gabrielle) He did mean OR die, didn't he?
Gabrielle: I don't think so. (Pushing her out of the way) I'll handle this.
Sky-Anne: Don't hurt him Gabrielle.
Merton: (Sarcastic) Yes, Gabrielle. Please don't hurt me!
(Merton starts breaking into hysterical laughter. Gabrielle hits him hard, but ends up damaging his hand more than Merton's face)
Gabrielle: What the hell?
Merton: That's gonna cost you.
(Merton easily punches Gabrielle, knocking him back a good distance.)
Merton: Now come with me Sky-Anne. Who knows? You might even be the first female Werepire.
Sky-Anne: What? Werepire?
Merton: Yeah, I thought that was a tad strong. But would Vampwolf sound any better? And now that we're on the subject, if someone's bitten on the full moon does that person become a monster then or do they have to wait the whole lunar cycle?
Sky-Anne: (Caught off guard) Umm, I don't know.
Merton: Oh, darn it! I was hoping I could find out. Oh well.
(Merton picks Sky-Anne up by the neck. She struggles)
Merton: Don't worry. It'll all be over soon.
(Gabrielle charges Merton, making him drop Sky-Anne)
Merton: (Getting back up) Well that was rude!
Gabrielle: Sorry, I wasn't ever human long enough to learn my manners.
(Merton punches Gabrielle again, knocking him over the cliff. Merton walks toward the edge to discover Gabrielle hanging on barely)
Merton: Don't you ever die?
(Merton starts to attack Gabrielle again, but then stops. He cocks his head and sniffs the air)
Merton: They're getting close . . . too close.
(Merton dashes off inside the cave. Sky-Anne, still bewildered, rushes over to Gabrielle.)
Sky-Anne: Hold on! I'll get a branch or . . . something.
(Camera changes to Tommy and Tonya fighting the Shamnians. Tommy gets knocked down. The Shamnian is about to stab him, when Tonya knocks him out of the way.)
Tonya: I think that's all of them.
Tommy: Thanks.
(Tonya helps Tommy up. Suddenly a sword goes through Tonya's torso. Both Tommy and Tonya look very surprised. The sword is pulled out as Tonya collapses to the floor. Tommy smashes in the Shamnian's face with his fist. The Shamnian falls to the ground)
Tommy: (Kneeling down and cradling Tonya) Tonya, are you okay?
Tonya: Yeah. I think. He . . . he got me pretty good.
Tommy: You'll be fine. You're going to be just fine.
(Tonya coughs up blood.)
Tonya: Listen Tommy. Don't feel bad for me. I've lived a long life span and-
Tommy: Don't say that. You're going to make it!
Tonya: (Smiling) You're so adorable when you pout.
Tommy: Don't do this Tonya! You can't die!
Tonya: (She coughs up more blood) Relax kid. (Her voice starts to get weaker and slower.) I always . . . knew I'd . . . go . . . down fighting.
Tommy: No, don't!
(Tonya closes her eyes. Her body relaxes.)
Tommy: (Clutching her tightly) No! No!
(Tommy starts crying as he holds her even closer. Camera zooms out to show Merton standing only feet away from Tommy.)
Merton: (Sympathetic) Sorry Tommy.
Tommy: (Looking up and wiping away his tears) Yeah, sure.
Merton: You loved her . . . didn't you?
Tommy: Yeah. Got a problem with that?
Merton: (embarrassed) No, I just thought-
Tommy: If you don't mind, I really don't want to talk to anybody.
Merton: Yeah, sure. Look, I'm really sorry. If I would have just- I mean-
(Tommy lays Tonya gently on the ground. He gets up and faces Merton.)
Tommy: I don't care what the hell you think, you got that?
Merton: I know I'm sor-
Tommy: And not you or anybody else can stop me from killing Dana, not anymore.
Merton: No. You're not going to kill her.
Tommy: Merton, I just told you-
Merton: No. You're not going to kill her, because . . . because I will.
(Tommy's expression softens. Sky-Anne and Gabrielle come running inside)
Sky-Anne: Tommy look out! Merton's . . . not attacking . . . anyone.
Merton: I'll do it Tommy. I should have done it when I had the chance.
Sky-Anne: (Seeing Tonya's body) Oh my god.
Gabrielle: Well, I guess your bloody spell wasn't full of blarney after all.
Sky-Anne: Tommy, I'm so sorry. If I'd known-
Tommy: Yeah. (Pause) I know.
Gabrielle: Well then, what do we do next?
(Merton enters a room covered in black. Dana, dressed in black as well, has her back turned to him.)
Dana: I knew they wouldn't kill you.
Merton: More like couldn't.
Dana: (Turning around, holding the baby) I know why you're here.
Merton: I guess that makes two of us.
Dana: Merton-
Merton: You can't talk me out of this Dana.
Dana: It's our child Merton.
Merton: It's not my child. You used me just to . . . it's not mine.
Dana: Oh really? Then look at him! He's the spitting image of you. He has your eyes; he has your dark hair.
Merton: Don't do this.
Dana: He is your son!
Merton: How can he be? He's the Master. He's not some normal human baby.
Dana: He might have the soul of the Master, but his flesh? It's made of you and I. Why can't you understand that?
Merton: Because I can't! This child will bring forth Hell itself Dana.
Dana: Not if we raise him. Merton, we could raise him in the way of good.
Merton: Heh, that's not what you said a couple hours ago.
Dana: I was about to have a baby for crying out loud, but now I'm more grounded. Merton, if you don't want your son to be evil, then he doesn't have to be.
Merton: With the soul of the most powerful evil? Dana, are you listening to your own words?
Dana: Think about it. Is there really such thing as an evil and a good? They are both man-made words, aren't they? Really, there are only choices. The question is what choice will you make?
Merton: Don't try to mess with me Dana. This child has to die.
Dana: Son.
Merton: What?
Dana: If you want to kill him, fine. But don't address him as a child. Call him your son.
(She hands the child, wrapped in a black blanket, to Merton. He's caught off guard as he accepts the baby. He watches as the child sleeps peacefully.)
Merton: (Looking up at Dana) I have to do this Dana. There's no other way. Tommy expects me to.
Dana: Forget Tommy! Forget them all! Listen to your heart. Do you know what IT is expecting you to do?
Merton: (Looking down at the baby one more time and looking back up) Yes . . . I do.
(Camera changes to Tommy, Sky-Anne, and Gabrielle outside the room)
Sky-Anne: Do you think he'll do it?
Tommy: No. But whatever he does, he'll do what's right.
Sky-Anne: How can you be sure?
Tommy: I'm not.
(Merton comes outside and shuts the door)
Merton: We can go now.
Tommy: Are you sure?
(Merton looks back at the door)
Merton: Yes.
Tommy: Alright then, let's go home.
(Camera changes to the gates outside of a monastery. The rain is heavy as a hooded figure dashes through the gates to the monastery doors. The figure knocks on the door. A monk opens it.)
Monk: Ah, yes? May I help you?
Dana: (Taking off the hood) Take him please.
(Dana hands the baby to the monk)
Monk: I cannot take this child. These walls are no place for him.
Dana: Please. This is the only way he can have a life. A real life . . . a safe life. You must take him.
Monk: (Hesitating) Fine, but you must hurry off. I cannot let you be seen inside this house of God.
Dana: Thank you.
(She puts her hood back on and walks off. The monk looks down at the child)
Monk: May God help us all.
(He shuts the door. The thunder and lightening grow stronger.)
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