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.

4. Dreamland Visit

Slaying: The Next Generation

Episode 4: Dreamland Visit

Damian (V.O.)

This is a recap of what I've managed to find out to this point . . .

Cut to: The mayor and Police Chief Davis Armstrong arguing over the Orb of Orin

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.

The two individuals continue their argument oblivious that Damian stands outside the office listening to the exchange as he waits to deliver a package from his father meant for the mayor before heading to school.

Damian (whispering to himself):

What the hell is the Orb of Orin?

Cut to: Damian's conversation with Willow and Aria after he shows the footage of Amelia's spell

Aria:

The soul of that novice witch used to be one of the original elemental witches.

Damian (shocked):

Elemental who now?

Willow:

This is the reason you need to find the Orb of Orin. We believe that thing belongs to the one who leads the coven.

Cut to: Damian talking to Samantha, Alicia and Dana about his conversation with Willow and Aria

Samantha (realizing):

Wait a second; you're not saying that . . .

Damian:

Exactly.

Alicia:

No way!

Dana:

Seriously?

Damian (nodding):

Amelia Henderson is descended from the elemental witch that lived in this area long ago. Don't tell her yet.

Cut to: Amelia and Mindy rushing into the backyard after Mindy's vision in the mall

Mindy (to Amelia):

I saw you getting captured.

Alicia (comforting):

What did you see Mindy?

Mindy (V.O.):

I saw Amelia standing up to a group of biker demons until she was captured by some creep in a black hood.

Damian (realizing):

The person in the black hood, did he happen to have green eyes and a creepy smirk that could turn milk sour?

Mindy:

Yeah that's him. You know him?

Damian (deflated):

Unfortunately, yeah I do. His name's Yarza, a necromancer demon.

FADE TO BLACK

Cut to: Amazon Temple – Afternoon

Amongst the deep forests of the Amazon jungles sits a large clearing cloaked by a magic barrier so that no prying eyes venture onto the site. Behind the barrier sits a huge temple along with several other buildings. Females patrol the property dressed in gold and silver armor with swords draped either on their sides or their backs. In a clearing near the barrier scarred with battle marks and blood, Kennedy trains with several of the Amazon Warriors as they trade blows with their respective swords. Willow watches from the steps of the temple as Aria joins her along with another woman also dressed in all white and in her fifties.

Willow (to Aria):

Kennedy's really adjusting to life around here huh?

Aria:

I'd say. Her strength and intuition have increased tremendously. You really should consider branding her with some kind of mark.

Willow:

Wouldn't that require becoming a full-on goddess? I'm not sure if I'm ready for something like that.

Aria:

You technically are a goddess as far as we're concerned. You did awaken the slayer line so that makes you their guardian. Don't you agree Valerie?

Valerie:

I'm with you sister. Willow, you have the ability to brand as many people as you see fit. You and other magic-inclined people at your level have the ability. All you need is a symbol that marks them all to you and you're good to go.

Aria:

Valerie, you do realize that not many witches and warlocks out there have the ability to brand other warriors, witches and warlocks.

Willow:

There is one other magical person who has the same abilities as I do – Damian DiMarco, the warlock from Rosedale we talked to the other day. Only he's completely unaware of his overall job with the elemental coven.

Valerie:

If he found the elemental witch of the winds then he'll realize it when the time arises and maybe more.

Willow (curious):

What do you mean by that Valerie?

Valerie:

Well, rumors have been spreading through the magical blogosphere that a new lord of magic is due to rise in the coming months. Signs are everywhere that the power that us witches and the warlocks out there have are growing rapidly. I believe that Damian kid is in the running to become this new lord.

Aria:

Hold on there, Valerie. What makes you believe that Damian is set to become one of these magic overlords?

Valerie:

He's not just going to become an overlord – the lord of magic. I got this feeling from what you both have said about him finding the descendant of the wind master Araya. I also wonder if he's descended from the previous lord of magic – Terrence O' Brien.

Aria:

That's a bunch of what ifs there. (She turns to Willow deep in thought.) That's not the only thing bothering you there young goddess?

Willow:

It's something he mentioned about the mayor of that town looking for the Orb of Orin as well as someone from the underworld. It reminds me of when I was in Sunnydale and Buffy, Xander and I had to deal with our old mayor – he turned into a demon and it ended up with our old high school blown to bits. (Kennedy walks over and sits next to Willow.)

Kennedy:

Deep in thought again hun?

Willow:

Yeah. I'm contemplating sending another Slayer over to Rosedale to help the one there. I just have this uneasy feeling that something bad is going to happen there and it's not going to be good.

Kennedy (inspired):

Why don't we both go there? I wouldn't mind getting back to civilization again and I want to see this Rosedale place for myself. Plus it'll help put your mind at ease as to what's going on that's causing you so much discomfort.

Aria:

I don't see anything wrong with you both checking things out.

Willow (consenting):

Alright, we'll go to Rosedale to get a better sense of the situation but we stay just long enough to give the Slayer there a hand then we return here.

Kennedy:

Now that sounds like a good idea. Training here is fun but I want to put my fist into a few vampires for old time sake.

Aria:

Wouldn't it be wise to let Damian and Samantha know that you're both heading to Rosedale?

Willow:

We're not going to tell him. He's going to be surprised that's for sure when we drop in on him.

Cut to: DiMarco Residence – Afternoon

Samantha follows Damian into his place and both plop on the living room sofa. Damian takes out his spell books while Samantha lays face down with a pillow to her face. Both are frustrated after a long day at school and dealing with a troublesome teacher.

Samantha (exhausted):

Remind me again why we put up with that piece of shit literature teacher of ours?

Damian (frustrated):

Tell me about it. Springing that voodoo spell on us right before that test took the cake and then some. Good thing Daniel caught on to it so we could counter it.

Samantha:

The next time we see Mr. Cantor, he's toast – believe that. What I can't figure is why I was one of the ones affected and you weren't?

Damian:

It was strange but my mind's recently been on Amelia and what to do about all of that. I didn't even know about the hex until I noticed Daniel chanting a counter spell against it so I joined him freeing the entire class.

Samantha:

What are we going to do? I mean, Amelia is a powerful witch – much stronger than she even knows – but she doesn't know that she even has that power.

Damian:

Not to mention Yarza looking for her and that Orb of Orin I told you about yesterday; although I have no idea what the hell that is or how to find it. As far as Amelia goes, we'll have to have eyes on her at all times until her powers develop.

Samantha:

What are we going to do about Yarza? The last time we faced him he whipped us something bad. No telling how much stronger he's gotten over the last year.

Damian (shivering):

I don't want to think about it. We've got enough supernatural headaches as it is. (The lights in the living room start flashing as the wall mounted mirror start rippling getting their attention. Two orbs of light emerge through the mirror and gain a bright glow before fading revealing two females, one brunette and one redhead along with several suitcases.) You've got to be kidding me. Willow?

Willow:

Hey you two. Surprised to see us?

Samantha (shocked):

The surprises just keep coming. It's good to see you Willow, Kennedy.

Damian:

Welcome to my home. What brings you two to Rosedale? There's enough crap going on here to keep us busy plus we've had a pretty rough day ourselves.

Kennedy:

That's sort of the reason we're here. We thought you could use the extra help. So, where's the hotel in this town?

Damian:

There's no way we're letting the guardian of the slayers and her warrior stay in some hotel. We have a guest room so you can stay here in my place. My mother is out of town for the next two weeks dealing with some work-related stuff. Just don't get too loud.

Willow:

Thanks Damian. We'll get settled then you can show us around town.

Samantha:

It'll be our pleasure. Let us know when you're ready.

Cut to: Davidson Residence – Night

All is quiet during the night as Amelia tosses and turns on a sofa bed in the living room. The wind brushes against the house as she becomes enveloped in a dream. She appears in an open field with winds blowing in all directions as another female, dressed in a silver dress with similar colored eyes looking similar to Amelia, approaches the bewildered rookie witch.

Amelia (bewildered):

Where am I? (She sees the woman approach her.) Who are you?

Woman (calming):

Calm down. I'm not here to harm you. My name's Araya the Elemental Witch of the Winds.

Amelia (calm):

It's strange but I feel like I already know you.

Araya:

You should – you used my silver tornado spell the other day on those vampires.

Amelia (shocked):

How do you know that?

Araya:

That's my signature spell. You see, you might not know this but you have my power of wind.

Amelia:

Why is everyone acting more cautious around me lately? Even my friends have been apprehensive around me.

Araya:

Truth is, there are those who do know about your potential to become like I was – an elemental witch.

Amelia (realizing):

You're talking about Damian and Samantha?

Araya:

Yeah. The one you call Damian has a greater destiny than even he realizes. Protecting you is his first step to becoming a magical overlord.

Amelia:

Wow. No wonder he's a bit on edge these days. But why are you visiting me now?

Araya:

Besides teaching you my array of spells, I also want to get to know who's taking my place and tell you a few other things.

Amelia:

Like what?

Araya:

That more help has arrived in Rosedale to help you learn about your destiny.

As the conversation continues, Mindy wonders into the kitchen grabbing a midnight snack. Walking back into the living room, she notices Amelia's blanket falling off her shoulder.

Mindy:

(She pulls the blanket back over her friend) There you go – ah! (She grabs her head in pain as a vision takes hold and she's pulled into Amelia's dream. She sits in the chair next to the couch as her eyes turn straight white listening to the conversation between her friend and Araya.)

Cut to: Rosedale City Park – Mid-morning

Down the street from the mall sits Rosedale City Park, a place for kids and families to hang without complaint. Three playgrounds scatter the landscape with different activities to keep the children occupied. Under the canopy, families barbecue food or chat amongst themselves while keeping an eye on their respective young ones. James reads a book while Alicia and Dana listen to Mindy as she talks to Amelia about the dream she ended up peeking in on last night.

Mindy:

I ended up peeking in on that dream you had last night.

Amelia (defensive):

What are you talking about?

Mindy:

The conversation you had with that other woman, Araya. That's her name wasn't it?

Amelia (nodding):

Fine, I had a chat with her and she was telling me all sorts of stuff about me and the fact that help has arrived in town.

Dana (listening):

What kind of help?

Amelia:

She wasn't specific but when I woke up this morning, I could sense a strong magical presence from someone in town. I can't assert who it is since I am still new to the whole witchcraft thing but it's one I'm not familiar with.

Alicia (realizing):

Come to think of it, I got the same feeling myself today. It's as if the source of my Slayer abilities is really close by or something making me bounce off the walls.

Dana:

That's obvious. You've been jumpier than usual for someone who's always hyperactive.

Mindy (yelling):

That's it. I want to know what's going on around here and why is everyone so jumpy? (A flash of white light gets everyone's attention causing the teens to turn toward the street as four individuals enter the canopy from that direction.)

Damian (smiling):

Hey ladies. Sorry we're late.

James:

Where have you two been? I haven't seen either of you since the end of school back on Thursday.

Samantha:

We know Mr. Elvoy but we've brought a couple of guests and some much needed help. (They step aside as Willow and Kennedy walk from behind them shocking the crowd) This is Kennedy Suarez, a slayer who fought beside the original slayers in the final battle in Sunnydale. (The group exchanges their hellos.)

Damian:

And this is . . .

Alicia (interrupting):

The one who awakened the entire Slayer line – Willow Rosenberg! (She drops to a knee out of instinct and respect)

Willow:

Please get up. I don't like the attention. (Alicia rises. Willow walks over to Amelia who leans backward to the table.) Don't worry, I don't bite.

Kennedy (playfully):

That's my job. (She grabs Willow's arm and leans on it.)

Willow:

Not now Ken. (She let's go allowing the goddess to turn her attention to Amelia.) You must be Amelia; the one with the element power.

Amelia (shyly):

Yeah I guess. I still don't know much about what's going on. (Willow puts her right hand on her shoulder.) What are you doing?

Willow:

Getting a sense of your power (she focuses for several seconds as traces of white energy spread from her and into the young witch.) You've met her haven't you?

Amelia (defensive):

I don't know who you're talking about?

Mindy (smart):

If you don't tell her I will so spill it.

Willow (surprised):

How do you know about Araya?

Mindy (proud):

I suddenly connected to her dream last night. I'm a Seer and I kind of overheard some of their conversation in dreamland and that's why she needs to spill otherwise I'll be more than happy to tell all of you what went down in that conversation.

Amelia (defeated):

Fine, I know about my role as a potential elemental witch. She also told me that she thinks that Damian might become a magical overlord.

Damian (shocked):

What?! A magical overlord (he chuckles) yeah right. Like that'll happen.

Willow:

She's not the only one who thinks that. The other goddesses I work with think the same thing.

Samantha:

Even I seem to think that way sometimes. You know so much about magic and your insight into the world is unparalleled other than us being equal in power.

Damian (downplaying):

Ladies! I have no interest in gaining more power or becoming some powerful being.

Voice (snarling):

So this is the source of the magical energy I've been sensing. (The group turns around and notices Yarza standing with Jarga and several of his gator demons. Parents and children start screaming as they run out of the park.)

Mindy (scared):

It's him . . . the guy in the hood I saw at the mall.

Yarza (smiling):

You really should put a muzzle on that Seer of yours Slayer. She really is annoying.

Alicia (angry):

Don't ever threaten my sister again otherwise I'll snap your head like a twig.

Kennedy (confused):

Who's the prick in the hood and what's with the gator things?

Samantha:

The jackass in the hood is Yarza, a necromancer who's been causing trouble for Damian and me in the past. He's been here a while now and he's been causing trouble for all of us.

Dana:

The over-bloated gator next to him is Jarga, head of the Gator Tribes in this region. I think he wants payback for me killing his brothers.

Jarga (snarling):

I want to get my hands on the human for killing my brethren.

Dana (taunting):

Bring it on big boy . . . anytime and anywhere. (Jarga tries to charge but Yarza holds him back as Alicia holds Dana back.)

Alicia (struggling):

Whoa, take it easy. I know you two have unfinished business but let's not get ourselves into an unnecessary fight.

Damian (angry):

What do you want Yarza? You better speak fast because I don't know how much longer we can keep Dana and Jarga from tearing each other apart.

Yarza:

I just want the young witch if you'll be so kind. Her power will prove useful when I get what the Orb of Orin from this town.

Amelia (determined):

There's no way that I'll letting your crazy ass anywhere near me and this power you think I have; that I promise you.

Yarza:

You of all people aren't in a position to make demands. These gators are here for revenge.

Damian (serious):

Speak for yourself. Look at this group in front of you. We've got two slayers; 3 witches, one of which is the earthbound goddess herself; myself being the warlock and a couple of regular people who have no problem kicking some ass. (Yarza goes wide-eyed when Willow is mentioned.) One move and the rest of Jarga's tribe will be dead in seconds.

Jarga:

Brothers . . . get the slayer's friend and tear her apart.

Yarza:

Hold on Jarga. This isn't a fight that we'll win. (He points out Willow to him.) That's a living goddess and she can kill all of us in less time than it takes for those Slayers to do the same. We came for the witch's power, but I didn't anticipate this sudden turn of events. Not even I can take on a goddess and expect to survive.

Jarga:

Screw you then Yarza. Brothers, get the human! (The demons charge the large posse with sights on Dana.)

Dana (anxious):

Bring it on leather head (she starts after him until Mindy stops her. Amelia steps before the group.) Let me at him.

Amelia (focused):

Let me handle this. I know I can.

Damian:

Then go for it. We got your back.

Amelia:

Thanks Damian. It means a lot. (She puts her hands out in front of the demons forcing them to stop in her tracks. Her eyes turn full silver as the similar colored energy forms around her hands.) You peanut brains think that you can handle us then take this – voralitus berade oscilisa versate! (Wind flies from her hand along with a series of silver blades slicing through a group of gator demons killing them instantly. The remaining demons stop their charge and turn around running in a different direction.) Want to lose the rest of your tribe?

Jarga (scared):

I didn't sign up for this. Let's get out of here. (He runs for the river with the few demons he has left.)

Amelia:

(Her eyes remain silver as she stares right through Yarza.) Who's next?

Yarza:

I see you have more power than even I fathomed. I'll take a pass this time. (He runs for the forest with lightning speed.)

Kennedy:

Whoa, you guys deal with some creepy characters.

Alicia:

Gee, you think? That's just the tip of the iceberg in this town.

Dana (frustrated):

Man, I really wanted to rip Jarga's head off.

Alicia (to Dana calming):

You'll get your chance don't worry about that.

Mindy:

Alright, we need some serious chill time after this – anyone up for the Black Rose.

Willow:

What's the Black Rose?

Alicia:

It's the hottest club in town for us teens but anyone's welcome. We have karaoke and everything.

Willow:

Sounds a lot like the Bronze I used to go to in Sunnydale.

Kennedy:

I'm down if my goddess is.

Damian:

Let's all go. (Everyone leaves the park heading to the Black Rose)

Cut to: Rosedale Caves – Evening

Lucy, Chris and a few of the vampires in his pack trade war stories when Yarza staggers in and sits in his chair on the main stage getting the group's attention

Lucy:

What happened out there?

Yarza:

The earthbound goddess is in town and she brought her slayer with her. Plus, that novice witch that's with them has control over that wind element and used it to kill most of the gator demons that Jarga brought to the battle.

Chris:

This sucks. We can't deal with that much fire power no matter who's here. We need some serious muscle to deal with this development.

Lucy:

The earthbound goddess being here is trouble. She's the one who awakened the Slayers right?

Yarza:

Yeah.

Lucy:

Then again, wouldn't she know about the Orb of Orin?

Yarza:

You're right Lucy. We've got more than enough demons in this town to deal with the added firepower.

Chris:

What other demons are in this town anyway?

Lucy:

You don't have the slightest idea. We have connections that'll make your head spin.

Yarza:

That's true. We'll have plenty of time to deal with those pests, get the power of the element and get our hands on the Orb of Orin.

Lucy:

One problem: how do we find that thing?

Yarza:

That, my dear, is something I still haven't figured out yet. For now, start random attacks and keep the group off balance until I come up with a halfway descent plan to kill all of them.

Chris:

That much we can do. We need to do some recruiting anyway since I lost most of my pack to start with.

Yarza:

Thanks Chris. Lucy, we need to raid those libraries like you suggested some time ago.

Lucy:

I'll get a group of demons together and see what we can find.

Cut to: The Black Rose – Night

The gang lives it up in the club as Alicia and Dana dance along to the song blaring through the speakers. Mindy and Amelia chat with a few other people by the pool tables as a round of pool gets started. Willow and Damian chat at the bar while drinking sodas as Samantha and Kennedy walk off to look at the song selection list near the stage.

Damian:

Branding? Only a few magical individuals, including you, have that ability right?

Willow:

True but I also sense that you have the same ability as I do to brand others in the fight.

Damian:

Wouldn't I need some kind of symbol or something? I wouldn't know where to start.

Willow:

I'll help with that. If you're to become this magical overlord Araya spoke of, then you'll eventually learn.

Damian:

I don't know. When I started practicing magic, it was to keep up with a band of warlocks I ran with in middle school.

Willow:

I'm guessing that you picked it up rather quickly?

Damian:

That's not the word I'd use to describe it. They say that I blew their doors off and surpassed them – they were group of high school seniors at the time and I was only in middle school.

Willow:

You're a natural – a lot like I am. This stuff doesn't come easy to a lot of people. (Samantha and Kennedy walk over with a number written on a piece of paper and listen in.)

Samantha:

Tell me about it. When I hooked up with Damian, he knew things far beyond anything I could imagine. It took everything I had to keep up.

Kennedy:

You magical people are something else.

Samantha (chuckling):

I know right. (She looks at the paper and turns to the bar.) Hey, Oliver; what's this number?

Oliver (curious)

(He takes the paper and looks it over.) No idea. It must be new.

Damian:

Let me see. (Oliver hands him the paper and reading it, he cracks a smile.) It's new alright. This is blues singer Charlie Wilson's song "My Baby". What made you pick this one? It's a blues song and that kind of music is the way of life around here.

Kennedy:

It sort of speaks to me about my relationship with Willow.

Willow:

How sweet. (The two share a quick kiss) How does it go?

Damian:

I'll sing it and you'll see. Just hit the dance floor and jam along. Cue it up Oliver.

Oliver:

You got it D. (He goes to the back to find the song on his computer.)

Damian walks up to the microphone as the music in the club comes to a sudden stop. People start gathering around the stage as Alicia and the rest of the team wait with anticipation. Oliver emerges from the back and gives a thumbs-up to Damian who nods.

Damian:

What's shaking everybody! (The crowd cheers excitedly before calming down.) Alright, alright, I'm sorry to interrupt your current jam session but I'm going to do a song that was picked out by our guests of honor. Over at the bar with our good friend Oliver is the earthbound goddess herself Willow Rosenberg and her girlfriend, a slayer who fought beside the chosen one herself, Kennedy Suarez! Give it up for them. (The crowd turns and cheers for them as the two lovers take a bow acknowledging the attention). The song I'm singing tonight is from singer Charlie Wilson so you know what that means. (The crowd gasps knowing something crazy is about to happen.) You guys know the routine: If I'm doing the singing, there's going to be a whole lot of . . . (He holds out the microphone to the crowd.)

Crowd:

Kissing!

Damian:

Hit it! (The music starts as everyone starts clapping along to the beat. Everyone floods the dance floor jamming along.)

Kennedy:

This is going to rock out loud.

Mindy (dancing):

You have no idea.

Damian (singing):

Everybody come on!

(He claps to the beat getting the crowd in sync)

My baby, drive me crazy

She's as fine as can be (yeah)

She's a hard-working, soul-searching

Offer that woman with a personality

(Kennedy swings Willow around to the beat as others slow dance. Samantha winks at him and he smiles graciously. Alicia and Dana slow jam as the others look on.)

She be all up in my brain like she's running things

Got me wrapped around her finger and I'm feeling no pain

She be rocking it hard and ain't afraid to show it

She's a woman in charge and you better know it

Soft spoken with a heart of gold and a body like a xylophone

(Damian's eyes start to glow an intense bright red as he hits the chorus. The patrons take no notice as they continue to dance along.)

My Baby, brings in the money

Takes care of business

Knows how to get it done

My Baby, works under pressure

She's got the power

Knows how to have a little fun

(Willow and Kennedy look lovingly into each other's eyes as they continue to sway into the music. Dana and Alicia do the same thing but no one notices except for Damian who cracks a smile noticing Samantha leaning on the stage.)

My Baby, outstanding, independent

She's always in the mood (yeah)

She's a go-getter, ain't nobody better

She's a strong-willed woman with the higher attitude

(The pace picks up as various couples start kissing around the club bringing a smile to Oliver as he pulls out his camera and snaps pictures. The intensity of the glow in Damian's eyes matches the pace of the music.)

Got me all up in this thing, guess I'm losing my game

Got my nose wide open and I'm feeling no shame

But the stakes are high know she's going with it

When it's about to jump off you know she's all up in it

Headstrong with a sense of pride but a little on the wild side

(The couples in the audience draw closer to one another. Mindy notices her sister and Dana dancing like the other couples in the audience and draws a smile. She looks to the stage and notice Damian's eyes as the pace continues.)

My Baby, brings in the money

Takes care of business

Knows how to get it done

My Baby, works under pressure

She's got the power

Knows how to have a little fun – My Baby

(Willow and Kennedy sway to the beat as other patrons clap along as the beat rolls along. Damian glazes at Alicia and Dana cracking smiles at each other. Samantha inches to the stage and jams along as she throws him a smile.)

Come on, Come on

My Baby yeah

Gonna break it down now

(Seeing Alicia and Dana continuing to look in each other's eyes, he lowers his voice as the beat slows down and it accents across the room and sings directly to Samantha.)

I want your body

I want your mind

I want your body

I think about it all the time

I want your body

I want your mind

Girl work that body

Take care of business (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

(Alicia and Dana finally kiss to the shock of the duo. Damian smiles at Samantha as the pace picks up to end the song.)

My baby, brings in the money

Takes care of business

Knows how to get it done

My Baby, works under pressure

She's got the power

Knows how to have a little fun

My Baby, brings in the money

Takes care of business

Knows how to get it done

My Baby, works under pressure

She's got the power

Knows have to have a little fun

My Baby

Everybody come on

(The music slowly fades out and the crowd breaks into a sudden applause as Damian takes a bow before leaving the stage.)

Dana and Alicia stand in front of one another stunned by what they just did. Samantha returns to her seat in the bar as Willow and Kennedy join her. Amelia returns to the pool tables while Mindy approaches her sister and Dana.

Alicia (shocked):

Did we just . . .

Dana (to Alicia):

I think we did.

Mindy (smiling):

You two finally kissed. I know you two were attracted to each other but I didn't think you'd act on it.

Dana (realizing):

What made us? It's not something I would've done outside of . . . I need something to drink. (She walks over to the bar.)

Alicia (to Mindy):

It was Damian's freaky eyes again, wasn't it?

Mindy:

Yeah. They were bright red this time. I don't think he even knew.

Alicia:

Let's talk to him. (They join him at the bar as various patrons are thanking him for his performance.)

Patron #1:

Thanks again Damian. You know how to rock the joint.

Damian (shyly):

Thanks man.

Willow:

You have a good voice D. I enjoyed it. (She notices Dana and Alicia heading to opposite ends of the bar.)

Kennedy:

(She watches the friends stare into their glasses of water.) What's with them?

Mindy (happy):

They kissed.

Damian (realizing):

Oh no! It must've happened again.

Samantha:

Don't tell me your eyes caused something to happen?

Willow:

What are you talking about?

Oliver:

Every time he sings here, his eyes turn a different color and something weird happens although this is the first time I've seen them go red.

Damian:

Nine times out of ten I don't even realize what's happened until someone tells me afterwards.

Amelia (giddy):

That's why Alicia and Dana are acting so skittish around each other.

Damian:

I guess. At least this is tame compared to what happened six months ago.

Kennedy:

What happened?

Damian (shivering):

I don't want to talk about it. (He gets up and walks to the snack machine.)

Oliver:

Let's just say this place ended up smelling like sex for a week.

Kennedy (laughing):

No way!

Willow (smiling):

Alright Ken. It goes to show that he's one powerful warlock. (The group continues conversing as Damian returns and joins in the laughter.)

Alicia:

Doesn't explain what happened to me and Dana.

Damian:

I'll explain it later but right now somebody needs to do something to change the mood and quick. (A new song plays causing everyone to continue rocking out as the night pours on.)

BLACKOUT