Slaying: The Next Generation

by Willie Jackson

Episodes 13-15 now available. This is my spin-off of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer that takes place one year after "Chosen" in the deep south. It's a new story with mostly my original characters and a few of Joss Whedon's characters thrown in as well. Written in a script-style format. All credit goes to him for his characters and I own none of the songs that are in this story as well.

2. Talent Show

Slaying: The Next Generation

Episode 2: Talent Show

Samantha (V.O.)

This is what happened last time . . .

Dana (V.O.):

He doesn't know who you are Alicia.

Cut to: Alicia staking two vampires and attacking Jarga, the head of the Gator Demon Tribe

Alicia (V.O.):

I should introduce myself then. (She punches Jarga knocking him onto his back.) The name's Alicia, the Vampire Slayer!

Jarga (grunting):

Slayer.

Cut to: James visiting Alicia and her family at her home

James (V.O.):

You should seriously consider putting some kind of team together to deal with the demon hunting.

Cut to: Mindy comes to freaking out after her first vision

Mindy (V.O.):

I saw . . . the future.

Samantha (V.O.):

That means you're a Seer.

Cut to: Damian and Samantha saving Mindy and Amelia from a gator demon

Amelia (whispering to Mindy):

Who are these two?

Mindy (whispering)

That's Samantha Avarn and Damian DiMarco. They are the most powerful magic users in the entire southeast.

Cut to: the group conversing in James's home

Amelia:

I recently started practicing witchcraft a few weeks ago.

Samantha:

That puts you under my supervision then.

Mindy (to Alicia):

Does that mean that Amelia and I are now part of this group you have?

Alicia (V.O.):

I guess so sis since you are a seer. I'll have to train you to hold your own in a fight.

FADE TO BLACK

Cut to: Downtown Rosedale – Night

A young woman walks down the sidewalk carrying a bag of groceries toward her home outside of the downtown district. Rounding a corner, she's pulled into an alley dropping her grocery bag. A vampire pins the woman to the wall as she exposes her neck.

Vampire:

You look especially delicious this evening (she licks her lips exposing her vampire teeth). I'm hungry and you'll have to be my dinner.

Woman (screaming):

Someone help me!

Alicia:

Hey! (The vampire shoots around allowing the woman to make her escape.)

Vampire:

You'll pay for ruining my dinner. Prepare to die.

Alicia (smirking):

That's the thing see; I'm not the one who's going to dust you. (She points behind the vampire causing her to turn around. Mindy is sitting on a barrel in a green jumpsuit twirling a stake in her hand) Dusting you is going to be her job. It's her first demon so make her look good.

Vampire:

Sending someone else do your job Slayer?

Alicia:

No. I'm training my kid sister so she can fight and I'm making sure you don't leave this alley. She's all yours Mindy.

Mindy (chuckling):

(She jumps off the barrel and takes a fighting stance) I've got it from here sis. (Alicia sits on a crate to get a good view of the battle. The Vampire charges after Mindy who sidesteps her before kicking her in the gut knocking her down.)

Alicia (observing):

Make sure you don't leave an opening for her to counter. First chance you see; go for the heart with the stake.

Mindy (struggling):

I got it. (She sees the vampire get to her feet and land a punch knocking her back. Determined, she goes back in and dodges a series of punches before landing several kicks to her opponent's gut.) I got ya. (Seeing an opening, she goes to stab the vampire but she dodges).

Vampire (smirking):

You got some moves but it's not enough. (She goes for another punch but she exposes herself long enough for Mindy to stake her right in the heart) Oh crap . . . (she turns to dust).

Mindy (relieved):

I finally got it. Does it always take this long?

Alicia (smiling):

Sometimes longer but you did well for your first vampire. Remember to keep your head on a swivel because they're could be more waiting for a possible ambush.

Mindy:

So if I win, I should just get away.

Alicia:

There's nothing wrong with a little gloating but keep moving. Never engage a vampire, or any other enemy, by yourself unless you're with someone who knows what they're doing. Mom will have my hide if I get you injured or worse – killed.

Mindy:

I'll take a note of that.

Alicia:

Now let's go home before mom starts to worry. (The sisters leave the alley on the way to their home.)

Cut to: Avarn Residence – Night

A half mile from the high school sits a posh residence sitting in the hills overlooking the city. The hillside mansion is among the most luxurious in the city and belongs to the Avarn family, the richest in town. In the backyard, Samantha, wearing a black dress shows off several spells for Amelia, wearing a red shirt and blue jeans, as she gets a gauge of her magical prowess. She looks through her spellbook noticing it much lighter than Samantha's book. Samantha's mother Tabitha, a tall, slender witch in her late forties, looks on from a lawn chair near the back porch light.

Samantha:

Spells are only to be used in support of those involved in physical combat understand?

Amelia:

Yeah. I'm not one to pick a fight to begin with.

Samantha:

What kind of spells have you been working on?

Amelia:

Just basic stuff – levitation, shields and healing spells – none of which I've come close to mastering.

Tabitha (observing):

Developing your prowess as a witch takes time. (Amelia looks over at Samantha's mother as she walks over.) It took Samantha a year to reach her potential and she did once she joined up with Damian.

Samantha (smiling):

Once I did, he showed me things that I haven't even considered was possible through magic. He's better than I am but we're both at the same level power wise. We both rather support than attack but that's just us.

Tabitha:

Remember that all witches and warlocks have to strike a balance between offense and defense. You'll live a lot longer that way.

Amelia:

That I plan on doing. What should be my balance anyway?

Samantha:

That's for you to decide. Now let me see this shield spell you're working on.

Amelia (nervous):

Okay (she stands up and holds out her arms as energy coalesces around them.) Here goes nothing – Aurus Reflexus Borce! (A strange barrier forms in front of her but its shaky and wobbles around. She struggles to maintain a solid shape.)

Tabitha:

Try to relax and let your energy do the work. You're forcing things a bit too much (she puts her hands onto Amelia's shoulders calming her down.) You're way too tense.

Amelia:

I'm trying. (She takes a deep breath calming down letting her power take over. Tabitha takes her hands off of her as her shield stabilizes taking on a blue hue with silver lines.)

Tabitha:

That's one of the most impressive energy shields I've seen in a while.

Samantha:

Now try and move the shield in front of me.

Amelia (surprised):

I can do that?

Samantha:

Sure but you must maintain focus and be quick about it. Just say Barrius Transferrus and send it over.

Amelia (focusing)

Let me see here. (The barrier starts to inch in the direction of Samantha who has her arms out.) Barrius Transferrus! (The barrier suddenly vanishes from Amelia's control over to Samantha and changes shape into a crescent moon.) Sorry that I couldn't keep the shape I had.

Tabitha:

For your first transference spell that was great. The shield spell you conjured is adaptable to the person who uses it. That's why it changed from an oval shape you had to a crescent moon for Sam. Yours was a basic version since you just started. You'll eventually be able to make that spell your own.

Amelia (relaxing):

I didn't know my simple shield spell can do all of that.

Tabitha:

You'll come into your own with your powers over time. For now, why don't you stay tonight and I'll let your mother know that you're with me. (She pulls out her cell phone and hands it over to Amelia.)

Amelia (excited):

I'm down with that. (She dials a number and hands the phone back to Tabitha who walks off as a voice come over the other end.)

Samantha:

Now let's keep working on those other spells you know.

Cut to: Rosedale High Courtyard – Morning

Students arrive in anticipation of the school's talent show to be held in the auditorium after lunch. Most of the chatter is about who's in the show and who's doing what for their act. Arriving on campus, the Davidson sisters exit their mother's car and enter the scrum of their fellow classmates as some of them personally thank Alicia for saving their lives with the attack the previous week.

Alicia:

Today is going to rock out loud.

Mindy:

You know what song you and Dana are going to sing?

Alicia:

That's a surprise we're saving for the show so you'll find out then.

Mindy:

I could get a vision and find out for myself.

Dana:

(She walks up to the sisters wearing a blue dress and heels) That would be cheating you know.

Mindy (deflated):

You two are no fun. (She walks off towards Amelia and the rest of her friends.)

Dana:

So, what are we singing?

Alicia:

I was thinking more of Lorde's "Royals" or Katy Perry's "Roar" or that song "Brave".

Dana:

We're not just fighters; we're also the best singers in school so let's do "Roar".

Alicia:

It's settled then. Let's go sign up (the girls head to the music room). I just hope Damian and Samantha aren't in it this year. They always beat everyone.

Dana:

Well, I did have this thought: how about we get them to join us – we'll blow everyone out of the water.

Alicia:

I don't know. Damian is not one for attention since that incident with Lucy a year and a half ago. He's been a bit of a recluse when it comes to these kinds of events.

The girls approach the music room and jump into the registration line. The line wraps from the music room and around the corner. Right in front of the teens, Damian and Samantha are in their own conversation about their act for the show.

Samantha:

Relax why don't you? This will do you some good to get back on stage.

Damian:

I guess so. What are we doing this year? Sure we've won the last two years, but if Alicia and Dana are in it, they'll sure give us a run at the top prize.

Samantha:

True. They are our only real competition. Last year's result was really close and we barely beat them.

Damian:

I know but they are good as singers and are tough to run with especially in a competition like this.

Alicia (overhearing):

We're thinking the same thing about you two. (The juniors turn around and greet them with smiles.) So, what magic act are you planning?

Samantha (thinking):

Well, we haven't decided yet but we're probably going to latch on to a singing act this year and give someone else a chance to win.

Dana:

We had a thought: Why don't you two join us. We're going to sing Katy Perry's song "Roar" – or a shortened version of it thanks to the time constraints.

Damian (smiling):

That sounds like a good idea. We've been working on some new stuff that goes with that song actually.

Alicia:

Aw man, this is going to blow everyone's minds (she sees the registration table in front of them) well, we're next to sign up. (The four sign up together.) You guys free to practice.

Damian:

I can't. I have to take a package to the mayor then I have to rush back here before second block. I'll catch you all later. (He rushes out of the building.)

Cut to: Mindy catches up with Amelia and the rest of their group

Amelia (smiling):

About time you got here.

Mindy:

I've been here for a few minutes trying to get my sister to spill on what she's doing for the talent show but no dice.

Everett:

I don't see the big deal. Damian and Samantha are entering with some magic act they've got planned. They win every year.

Mindy:

I didn't know that. What kind of show is this going to be?

Amelia:

Let's just say that it'll blow your mind (Mindy and the rest of their group turn to her with questioned looks on their faces.) What? I spent time with Samantha these last few days improving my spells.

Mindy:

That explains why I haven't heard from my best friend in the last three days.

Amelia:

You can say that but there's no substitute for hanging with your best friend.

Everett:

Wait until a guy like me comes along.

Mindy/Amelia (annoyed):

Back off Everett! (He turns away.)

Cut to: Rosedale City Hall – Mid-morning

Amongst the stores and shoppers of the downtown district sits Rosedale City Hall, an all white structure sticking out among the various downtown buildings. People come and go as they settle various issues or to leave complaints with the administration. Inside, the mayor's office is a round room with the desk sitting across a window taking up most of the wall opposite the door. A man wearing a police uniform and standing at about 6'5" enters the office and confronts an older male, the town's aging mayor, wearing a beige suit with a green tie.

Mayor:

What can I do for you Chief Armstrong?

Police Chief Armstrong:

This town is going to pieces Mayor Rodgers. I just got several reports last night saying they were attacked by people with scary faces.

Mayor Rodgers:

That's your problem Davis. Why do you think I hired you as chief of police?

Davis:

There's more going on in this town than responding to people complaining about people in Halloween masks.

Mayor Rodgers:

If you're doing your job, then how come a woman reported being attacked by one of those 'people' with the strange face and being saved by a high school girl?

Davis:

Hell if I know. I only have so many officers and they're dealing with other crap and besides, we can't catch every crook in this town and you know that.

Mayor Rodgers:

What you're saying is that they are vigilante crime fighters in this town? That can get dangerous if they aren't reigned in.

Davis:

There are more problems that just that. When will you tell the people around here about the problems that continue to grow?

Mayor Rodgers:

That's something that the people will never hear about. The less they know the better for the city and for us.

Davis:

The hell it is! If you're still looking for that crazy Orb of Orin or whatever the hell it is, it's only going to lead to this town's downfall.

Mayor Rodgers:

I told you months ago you are to never speak of that. That's between you and me.

Davis:

We're still not any closer to finding this thing.

The two individuals continue their argument oblivious that Damian stands outside the office listening to the exchange as he waits to deliver a package before returning to school.

Damian (whispering to himself):

What the hell is the Orb of Orin?

Cut to: Rosedale Caves – Mid-morning

Five priests are dragged into the center of the cave by several vampires waltzing in from underground. The priests are bound at their wrists and placed in front of the Hooded Male who stirs and walks to the front of the stage.

Hooded Male:

I'm glad you holy men could join me here today. I'm going to let you all go just as soon as you answer my questions, ok?

Priest #1:

What's the meaning of all this?

Hooded Male:

I have it on good knowledge that you men know all about the Orb of Orin. Tell me everything you know about it and where is it?

Priest #2:

What makes you think we're the ones who know anything? We don't have a clue about what you're asking us about.

Priest #3:

That goes double for me – I'm only a novice.

Hooded Male (frustrated):

Come on! At least one of you must know something. (He turns to the vampires in the room.) You did get the right ones didn't you?

Female Vampire:

These priests were the ones traveling from Mississippi over to this town that I spoke of.

Hooded Male:

They're useless. Kill them!

Priest #2 (freaked):

Wait. I did overhear something a few days ago.

Hooded Male:

Now we're getting somewhere. What do you know?

Priest #2:

I overheard my bosses saying that the Orb of Orin can't be found by looking for it – something else has to draw it out.

Hooded Male:

Like what?

Priest #2:

I don't know. That's all I know I swear.

Hooded Male:

Thank you. Your help has been more than appreciated – kill them anyway! (The vampires take the men down a separate tunnel into the darkness.) Well, that was useful.

Female Vampire:

I apologize for the mix-up in the priests my liege. I thought we grabbed the ones I thought had the information you needed.

Hooded Male:

Lucy, my dear, you've done plenty already. Now we need research done to find out how to get this thing.

Lucy:

You want me to round up a pack and raid the libraries?

Hooded Male (smiling evilly):

Actually, (he looks into his crystal ball at the ongoing argument between Police Chief Davis Armstrong and Mayor Rodgers) I have a better idea.

Cut to: Rosedale High Auditorium – Afternoon

Students flood into the auditorium with eager anticipation for the start of the talent show. The seats fill quickly as students watching the show link up with their various cliques and chatter echoes through the auditorium. Backstage, the acts put the finishing touches on their acts. Several individuals, including Damian, are doing involved in two acts which are within the rules of the event as long as they're not two of the same kind of act. A male teacher walks on stage to get the show started.

Teacher:

Good Afternoon Rosedale High! (Cheers ring from the crowd of students as the teacher raises his hand calming everyone down.) Alright settle down and let's get this show started. We've got nine wonderful acts for your entertainment varying from music to comedy to magic. (Students cheer louder wanting the show to get the show going.) First up, we have (he looks down on the cue card and his eyes go wide) whoa, somebody trying to pull something here? (The students whisper to themselves about what's got the teacher doing a double-take.) Ladies and gentlemen, we have a treat right out of the gate. We have sophomores and last year's runners up Alicia Davidson and Dana Wilson as they sing Katy Perry's hit song "Roar" and get this: they're accompanied by last year's winners; juniors Samantha Avarn and Damian DiMarco who'll be putting on a magic display during the performance. (Gasps are heard throughout the auditorium. Several of the acts backstage feign defeat as they see the four individuals take the stage.) Let's hear it for them.

Alicia (smiling):

Hello fellow classmates! (Nervous cheers echo through the auditorium.) I know many of you are shocked to see the four of us together in this but it'll all make sense in a few minutes. Let's go! (The upbeat pop song plays and various students rise from their seats.)

Dana (singing):

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath

Scared to rock the boat and make a mess

So I sat quietly

Agreed politely

(Damian and Samantha walk to opposite sides of the stage. Their hands start glowing green as a green mist rises from the floor of the stage. The crowd stares at the show and jams along to the song.)

Alicia (singing):

I guess that I forgot I had a choice

I let you push me past the breaking point

I stood for nothing

So I fell for everything

(Damian and Samantha manipulate the mist changing its color from green to orange in conjunction to the speed of the beat. Both girls are surrounded in the mist.)

Alicia/Dana (both singing):

You held me down, but I got up

Already brushing off the dust

You hear my voice, you hear that sound

Like thunder gonna shake your ground

(Damian flicks his wrist as lightning rushes out from his fingers echoing the sound of thunder throughout the auditorium.)

You held me down, but I got up

Get ready cause I've had enough

I see it all, I see it now

(Samantha changes the mist to a magical fire that surrounds the ladies amazing the crowd.)

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter

Dancing through the fire

Cause I am a champion

And you're gonna hear me roar

(Damian and Samantha both blow fire from their mouths that change into a tiger's eye watching the audience. The crowd cheers stares in awe as others continue to jam along.)

Louder, louder than a lion

Cause I am a champion

And you're gonna hear me Roar

(Samantha raises her left hand as the eye changes shape into a lion and it roars echoing through the room.)

You're gonna hear me Roar

Alicia (singing):

Now I'm floating like a butterfly

Stinging like a bee I earn my stripes

I went from zero, to my own hero

(Damian and Samantha manipulate the flames encircling a line of fire around her right and his left arm and a ring of fire encircles the girls.)

Dana (singing):

You held me down, but I got up

Already brushing off that dust

You hear my voice, you hear that sound

Like thunder gonna shake your ground

You held me down, but I got up

Get ready cause I've had enough

I see it all, I see it now

(Damian and Samantha move to the center of the stage as the line of fire on the stage rises into the air.)

Dana/Alicia (both singing):

I've got the eye of the tiger, a fighter

Dancing through the fire

Cause I am a champion

And you're gonna hear me roar

(Damian and Samantha exhume fire from their arms as the lion's roar echoes through the auditorium)

Louder, louder than a lion

Cause I am a champion

And you're going to hear me roar

(The fire around Samantha's and Damian's arms unwind as the lion preps one last shout)

You're gonna hear me Roar!

(The lion roars fire fueled by the fire on Samantha and Damian's arms as the four of them strike as finishing pose as Alicia and Dana stand back to back pointing to the audience; Samantha and Damian stand with their arms pointing to the sides and flick their wrist as they change the lion into small butterflies and sparks before they disappear. The crowd breaks out in applause and cheer wildly as the four on stage takes their bows.)

Teacher (clapping):

How about that ladies and gentlemen? (The applause continues as the four teens exit the stage before returning for a curtain call.) I never thought those four would join forces and put on one of the best performances this talent show has seen in years. Makes me wonder what the rest of the show is going to look like? I know we're still on a high from that first show, but let's get on with it.

Cut to: Downtown Rosedale – Afternoon

The school day ends as students scatter and head in various directions. In the heart of downtown sits a series of stores surrounding City Hall. Police Chief Davis Armstrong leads a patrol of policemen as they look after the shoppers and other pedestrians. In a clothing store, several patrons are checking out when three demons suddenly rush into the store from the back entrance sending everyone into a panic. Chief Davis Armstrong and another officer rush into the store.

Davis:

Everybody down! (Everyone in the store drops to the floor except for the three beige-colored demons all dressed in black garb. One of them grabs a male shopper by the neck.) Let the man go – now!

Demon #1:

As if you're going to stop us (he snaps the man's neck killing him before letting him drop limp onto the floor) we're going to kill all of you in this room. (He directs his friends to capture two other individuals.)

Officer:

Not on my watch. (He charges after one of the demons firing his gun killing one of the demons. Another rushes around and guts another officer before killing another shopper.)

Demon #2:

Anyone else want to try something?

Davis:

You'll pay for that. (He charges after the lead demon but is quickly stopped as the demon charges him and pins him to the wall.)

Demon #1:

Now no one can stop us. Get him to the master. (The fellow demon starts to drag the chief out of the store only to stop in his tracks. Alicia stands at the entrance pounding her fist into her hand.)

Alicia (angry):

Where do you think you're going?

Demon #1:

Stay out of this Slayer. This doesn't concern you.

Alicia:

You're wreaking havoc in a public place which makes it my business. Since I'm in a good mood I'm giving you one chance to let the policeman go and get out of here otherwise you won't live long enough to feel the beating I plan on giving you both.

Demon #2:

Not a chance.

Alicia (smirking):

I thought you'd say that. (She charges after the demon holding the chief and tackles him to the floor forcing him to let go of the man. She punches him in the face but he hits back getting her off of him. The other shoppers in the mall rush out of the store.) Now this gets good. (She flips up and goes back after him and lands a kick to the back of his head knocking him forward a bit.)

Demon #2:

I'm not going down that easily.

Alicia (smiling):

That wasn't my goal. You do notice that the place is cleared out. Now I don't have to hold back! (She dropkicks the second demon forcing him back and she tends to Davis.) You ok officer?

Davis (in pain):

I'm fine. Just give me a minute. (The demons take the distraction to rush out the back of the store and underground.)

Alicia (frustrated):

(She looks around the store and notices the demons are gone.) What the hell - those bastards are gone. Goddamn it! I better get back then.

Davis (concerned):

Wait! (He gets Alicia's attention who turns around.) Who are you and did that leader call you a "Slayer"?

Alicia (deflecting):

Don't worry about it; it's none of your business. Later (she waves running out of the store)

Davis (thinking):

There's definitely something going on in this town.

Cut to: Davidson Residence – Early Evening

The backyard of Alicia's house is alive as a barbecue is in full swing celebrating Alicia and her group at the talent show earlier in the day. Amelia sits by the fence working on her spells as Mindy watches with peaked curiosity and Samantha continues coaching her. Lucinda places steak and burgers onto the grill. James sits on the porch taking a curious interest as to what Damian heard earlier in the day before he went to school as they talk at a tone so the others won't hear them.

James (curious):

So you say that the mayor is looking for the Orb of Orin?

Damian (concerned):

Yeah, and from what I could gather, the chief of police knows about it and that hero act Alicia pulled off last week.

James:

That would mean there's much more going on in Rosedale than I first thought. I'm glad I did settle here after all.

Damian:

I'm also concerned that somebody or something might be organizing the underworld; especially after that gator demon attack.

James:

I'm not sure Alicia is going to be able to handle all of this right now.

Damian:

That's why we don't tell her about the mayor or this orb – yet. The underworld is a more serious threat at the moment.

James:

I agree. I'm considering bringing in a second Slayer to help Alicia and the rest of the team.

Damian:

Keep it on the backburner for now. Let's see what happens.

Alicia (panting):

(She enters through a sliding door leading inside.) I'm home people.

Dana (relieved):

Thank goodness. (She gives her friend a hug lasting a few seconds and noticing a cut on her jaw.) What happened downtown?

Alicia:

Some demons decided to raid one of the stores and tried to capture the police chief. I intercepted them and we fought but they got away while I tended to the chief.

Mindy (listening):

You let a demon get away. That's not like you.

Alicia (to Mindy):

Saving lives is as important as killing the bad guys Mindy, I told you that already. (She turns away.)

Lucinda:

Why were they after the chief of police?

Alicia (shrugging):

Heck if I know. I was lucky to get there before the carnage started.

Damian (whispering to James):

That confirms my theory; there's someone organizing the underworld.

James (whispering to Damian):

What do you have in mind?

Damian (whispering):

Sooner or later whoever this is will eventually turn up. I say, we wait and see.

Lucinda:

Well, nothing more on that front, we have to celebrate the four individuals who rocked the talent show today. I caught the performance on the school website and it was one of the best I've seen in a long time.

Amelia:

Oh yeah I've been meaning to congratulate you four on a show well done.

Alicia/Dana:

Thanks.

Mindy:

That was a wonderful magical display you two put on Sam and Damian. (Samantha takes a bow and Damian nods his head.)

James:

We can celebrate today but tomorrow it's back to business of protecting the masses.

Dana:

We know that Mr. Elvoy; that's why we're enjoying today for what it's worth.

Damian (to Amelia):

So, I hear that you're an up and coming witch as well?

Amelia:

Yeah. Samantha's been teaching me a few things and she and her mother helped improve the spells that I do know.

Damian:

I would love to see what you can do . . .

Lucinda (yelling):

Burgers are done – come and get it! (The group rushes toward the grill leaving the three magical ones alone.)

Amelia (nervous):

You sure; I'm not that experienced and only know a few spells.

Damian (reassuring):

Don't worry about it. Every one of us has to start somewhere – so what do you know?

Amelia:

I only know levitation, healing and shield spells – nothing like what you two did at the talent show.

Samantha:

My mom and I helped her master her basic shield spell and taught her how to transfer it from one magical person to another.

Damian (to Amelia surprised):

Really? (Amelia nods) You've got the best spells to start with – defensive in nature. Soon I'll teach you some offensive spells to balance you out – that is, once you get used to things. I've got a feeling that you'll become as powerful as the earthbound goddess herself. (The three continue chatting as they walk up and grab a burger from the platter set out on the porch.)

BLACKOUT