Credits
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(Shannen's room. Shannen is sleeping in her bed, covered up almost completely by the blankets. Sunlight is coming in through the window, slightly muffled by the thin curtains hanging over it. In the bed, Shannen begins tossing and turning. There is a light knock on the door, and Mrs. St. James, Shannen's mother, enters.)
Mrs. St. James – (sweetly) Wake up, Shannen, or you'll be late!
(In the bed, Shannen groans.)
Mrs. St. James – Come on, darling, it's time to get up.
(Mrs. St. James pulls the covers off Shannen, who curls up, holding her head. Loud murmurs are heard, and Shannen puts her hands over her ears.)
Mrs. St. James – (worriedly) Darling? What is it?
(Shannen's face is twisted in pain as the murmurs grow louder and louder. Scene changes)
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(Lewis and Cleo are walking over to Shannen's house. They're talking and laughing about something. They arrive at Shannen's house, and ring the front bell. Mrs. St. James opens the door, a very worried look on her face.)
Mrs. St. James – (looking disappointed) Yes?
(Lewis and Cleo look at each other, slightly confused.)
Cleo – (to Mrs. St. James) We thought we'd accompany Shannen to school today, if it's alright.
Mrs. St. James – I'm very sorry, but I don't think Shannen is leaving the house today.
Cleo – (worried) Why?
Mrs. St. James – (louder, and slightly hysterical) I don't know! She won't tell me what's wrong with her, and I'm going out of my mind trying to figure out what to do! I think she's got a really bad headache, but the pills I gave her aren't working! That's why I called the doctor, who should be here any minute now.
Lewis – Maybe Cleo and I could go upstairs and see her?
Mrs. St. James – (opening the door wider to let them in) Yes, maybe you can figure out what's wrong with her.
(Cleo and Lewis enter the house. Scene changes)
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(Cleo and Lewis walk through the hall and reach a door with a sign on it saying 'Shannen' and a few drawn figures on it. Lewis knocks on the door.)
Lewis – (calling) Shannen, it's us.
(No sound is heard from inside the room.)
Lewis – Shannen?
(There is still no answer. Lewis tries to open the door, but can't.)
Lewis – (to Cleo) It's locked.
Cleo – (calling) Shannen, open the door!
(There is no answer from inside the room.)
Cleo – (to Lewis ) Stand back.
(Cleo concentrates her wind power on the door, and soon, a clicking is heard as the wind turns the locking mechanism, and unlocks the door.)
Cleo – There.
(Cleo opens the door, and enters. Lewis follows her. Scene changes)
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(Inside the room, there is a large mess. The bed is empty, but the covers have been stripped off the bed. The door to the bathroom is open, there is water on the floor, and the curtains have been shut so forcefully that one is hanging loose. Cleo and Lewis look around the room, and see a small bunch of blankets in the corner farthest from the door. Shannen is wrapped in the blankets, her hands over her ears, her eyes shut. She is rocking slightly.)
Shannen – (quietly singing to herself) I can't hear you, I can't hear you, I can't hear you…
(Lewis and Cleo look at each other, afraid, then turn back to Shannen.)
Cleo – (tentatively) Shannen?
(Shannen winces, but continues on as if she hadn't heard Cleo. With another worried glance at Lewis, Cleo begins to approach Shannen. After a few steps, Shannen opens her eyes and stares at Cleo. She tries to push herself farther back, but she is against a wall.)
Shannen – (screaming) No! Go away!
(Cleo steps back, shocked. Shannen begins to cry, and puts her hands over her ears again.)
Shannen – (sobbing) I can't hear you, I can't hear you…
(Loud murmurs are heard as the camera focuses on Shannen. Lewis's voice sounds, suddenly.)
Lewis's voice – What's wrong with her?
(Shannen, looks up, mad for some reason.)
Shannen – What's wrong with me? (screaming) What's wrong with me?! I'll tell you what's wrong. I can hear your minds from across the room! I can hear all the minds inside my house! And it hurts! I can't even tell the difference between my thoughts and all your own! (stands up quickly) Go away! I don't want you here!
(Shannen's face becomes angry, as she leans down and throws a notebook at Lewis and Cleo. Her aim is off, and instead of hitting either of them, the notebook flies over their heads and out the door. Seeing this, Shannen collapses on the ground, sobbing harder.)
Shannen – Go, just go!
Lewis – (kneeling) Shannen, you can deal with this, you can block them out. You figured out how to do it before, with the plants' minds, do it now, with our minds.
Cleo – (kneeling too) Yeah, you know you can do this, Shannen, just try.
Shannen – (whimpering) It's too hard, there are too many minds, I can't.
Cleo – Yes you can. Try, please, Shannen, at least try.
(Shannen buries her face in her hands and sobs. The murmuring grows louder and louder. In the murmuring, Shannen's thoughts are heard.)
Shannen's Voice – I can do this, I can do this…I can block all the other thoughts…I'm me…These are my thoughts…This is my mind…my own…no other thoughts can intrude…this is my mind…it's MINE!
(The murmuring abruptly dies, and Shannen looks up at Lewis and Cleo.)
Shannen – I did it! They're gone!
(Cleo stands up and approaches Shannen, then helps her up. Shannen wobbles slightly, but Cleo is holding on to her, so she doesn't fall.)
Shannen – (wonderingly) It's quiet.
Cleo – Yes, it is. (after a short pause) Are you going to school today?
Shannen – Yeah, just give me a second.
(Cleo and Lewis leave Shannen, and close the door. Scene changes.)
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(Shannen runs out of her room, her bag in her hand. She sees Cleo and Lewis in the hall.)
Shannen – Come on! We're going to be late!
(Cleo and Lewis run after Shannen, down the stairs, at the bottom of which is Mrs. St. James.)
Mrs. St. James – Shannen? Are you alright?
(Shannen is already opening the front door, Cleo and Lewis exit.)
Shannen – Yeah, mum, but I'm going to be late. Bye!
(Shannen leaves and shuts the door. Her mom sighs, and shrugs slightly. Scene changes.)
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(Cleo, Emma, and Shannen are walking in the halls, Shannon hugging her books close, as if to shield herself.)
Cleo – So, how did it feel, being able to, you know (looks around to check if anybody is listening) read everyone's mind?
Shannen – (shuddering slightly) Honestly? It was awful, I couldn't concentrate on anything, and it hurt so much. People think too much, in my opinion.
Emma – So, you mean, if you unblocked yourself, you would be able to hear everyone?
Shannen – 'If' being the key word. I'm not doing it; I won't go through that again.
(Ricki arrives, looking slightly upset. Cleo notices.)
Cleo – What's wrong, Ricki?
Ricki – (annoyed) Zane wasn't able to get us the really thick curtains for tonight.
Cleo – Tonight?
Emma – (stares at Cleo disbelievingly) It's the full moon, Cleo!
Cleo – (understanding) Oh!
Shannen – (confused) What's so important about the full moon?
Emma – I'd forgotten you didn't know. Well, when we see the full moon, we go a bit funny-
Ricki – (interrupting) You mean all gaga.
Emma – (chiding) It's not funny, Ricki! It's really serious. Something dangerous could happen, need I remind you of that?
(Ricki shrugs guiltily, remembering her powers after the effect of the full moon.)
Shannen – So, you guys have to hide from it?
Cleo – Yes.
Shannen – I'll help you, if you like. I wouldn't mind.
Emma – Thanks, Shannen, that would be great.
(The four girls continue walking down the hall, talking. Scene changes)
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(Emma, Cleo, Ricki, Shannen, and Lewis are at Emma's house. They have covered all the windows, and no moonlight is visible. Ricki is relaxing on the couch while everyone is double checking all the entrances.)
Lewis – All right, that should do it.
Cleo – Good, then we're all set.
Lewis – (glancing at his watch) Oops, I better go.
Cleo – I'll see you tomorrow.
(Lewis and Cleo kiss each other lightly, Ricki looks disgusted, Shannen embarrassed, and Emma ignores them. Lewis leaves.)
Shannen – So, what do you usually do around this point?
Emma – Oh, watch movies, eat-
Ricki – (interrupting) Become were-wolves and howl at the moon.
Emma – It's not funny!
(Emma throws a pillow at Ricki and hits her in the face.)
Ricki – Hey!
(Ricki throws it back. Emma catches it before it hits her, and puts it on the couch neatly.)
Ricki – You know, a pillow fight means that you have to throw it back.
Emma – I thought you didn't like pillow fights.
Ricki – I don't.
Emma – (turning to go upstairs) Well, I think I'll bring some films I rented. I left them in my room, I'll be right back.
(Emma goes over to the stairs when a knocking is heard. Shannen goes over to the front door and opens it. Zane enters carrying a large box.)
Zane – Look, you guys, I felt really guilty about earlier today, so I brought some compensation.
(Nobody notices Emma, who had been about to climb the stairs, looking back at the entrance, where the full moon is coming in. She stares at it for a long time, and then continues upstairs. Shannen, Ricki and Cleo are watching Zane, who's gone into the sitting room, where the girls are.)
Ricki – (hesitantly) Zane, I don't-
Zane – No, I just thought I'd leave these here and go.
Cleo – (smiling) Thanks.
(A loud splash is heard from upstairs, and everybody looks up.)
Cleo – (tentatively) Emma?
(Hearing no reply, everyone rushes upstairs. Scene change)
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(Shannen and Ricki burst into the bathroom, and see Emma giggling in the bathtub, her tail hanging over the edge.)
Rikki – (quietly) Oh, no.
(Emma turns and sees both girls standing in the doorway.)
Emma – You guys, the water's great. Come join me.
Rikki – (approaching Emma) Emma, that's just the full moon talking. Come on, you have to get out.
Emma – (angrily) No I don't.
(Emma raises her hand and causes a wall of ice to form between Shannen and Rikki. She then tears open the curtains. Rikki sees the reflection of the moon on the ice and stares at it, mesmerized. Cleo and Zane arrive.)
Zane – You guys, she wasn't in the other bath- (stops when he sees Emma.)
Cleo – Rikki?
(Rikki turns and smiles at Cleo. Emma opens the curtain wider as Rikki melts the ice.)
Shannen – Cleo! Don't look at the moon!
(Cleo is already staring at the moon. Zane reaches out to pull her out of the bathroom, but Cleo raises her arms and creates a strong wind, forcing him into the hallway, along with Shannen. The door shuts behind them, and all three girls smile at each other mysteriously. Scene change)
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(Zane is banging on the bathroom door. Shannen runs over to him, some keys in her hand.)
Zane – Good, maybe you can get this door open.
(Shannen puts a key into the door and unlocks it. She opens the door carefully and looks in.)
Shannen – It's empty.
Zane – (taking his phone out of his pocket) I'm calling Lewis.
(Scene change)
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(Zane and Shannen are sitting in the living room. A knocking is heard, and Zane gets up to open the door. Lewis enters.)
Lewis – Where's Shannen?
(Zane motions over to the living room, and Lewis makes a beeline for Shannen.)
Lewis – Good. Shannen, I need you to sense the girls.
Shannen – (incredulous) What?
Lewis – You heard me.
Shannen – Lewis, I can't.
Lewis – Yes you can, use your powers.
Shannen – (whimpering) But it hurts!
Lewis – (patiently) Shannen, you're our only hope.
(Shannen gets up and walks over to near the stairs.)
Shannen – I'm not sure if I can.
Lewis – Try, Shannen, please.
(Shannen nods, sighing. She closes her eyes, and immediately, many murmurs are heard. Shannen's face contorts in pain as she focuses. Finally, Cleo's, Emma's and Rikki's voices are heard.)
Shannen – They're close by…going to Mako…but wait…they've stopped…they can feel me…they've realized what I'm doing.
(The front door flies open and the mermaid trio is standing there. Cleo raises her arm, and the force of the wind causes Shannen to fly up in the air, hit the wall above the stairs. Cleo lowers her hand, and Shannen falls to the ground, rolling down the stairs and coming to a stop, unconscious. Zane rushes over to her.)
Cleo – Our work here is done.
(The three mermaids leave. Lewis begins to run after them.)
Zane – Lewis! Where are you going!
Lewis – To find them before they do something they'll regret! (leaves)
Zane – (looking at Shannen, who is beginning to groan in pain) They already have.
(Scene change)
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(All three mermaids are in the moon pool, giggling as they each take turns using their powers. Lewis arrives.)
Lewis – Hey, you guys!
(The three mermaids turn to look at him.)
Cleo – Hello, Lewis! Why don't you join us?
Lewis – I'm fine here, actually, and you guys should be fine too, in about (checks his watch) three minutes.
Emma – What do you mean?
Lewis – That's the time when the moon sets.
Cleo – (laughing) Oh, Lewis, you're so silly! The moon is what makes us fine! It's wonderful!
Lewis – Not what it does to you. Now, would you please get out of the water?
Rikki – Make us!
(All three girls raise their arms and a storm begins to appear. Lewis glances down at his watch again, and then up at the sky.)
Lewis – (quietly begging) Come on, come on!
(Suddenly, the storm dies, and all three girls look at each other, confused.)
Rikki – What happened?
Lewis – The moon. Come on, we should be going.
(Scene change)
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(Lewis is in his boat, heading back towards land. Beside him, all three mermaids are swimming. The camera backs away, and the profile of a boy is seen, watching the group make its way towards land. The boy turns, and smiles mysteriously. Scene fades)
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End Credits
(A/N) Yay! Another episode for all you guys to enjoy! And, I wanna apologize for taking so long to upload this, I got a horrible case of writer's block. Oh, and I'm gonna start introducing new characters to the series, as you've probably realized. So, anyways, hope you enjoyed this, and don't forget to review!