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.

6. The Test

Slaying: The Next Generation

Episode 6: The Test

James (V.O.):

Well, this is what's gone down so far . . .

Cut to: Amelia freaking after her first vision

Mindy:

I saw . . . the future.

Samantha (V.O.)

That means you've a Seer.

Cut to: The group conversing at James's home

Amelia:

I've only just started practicing witchcraft.

Samantha (V.O.)

That puts you under my supervision then.

Cut to: Willow and Kennedy arriving at Damian's home

Damian:

(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.

Cut to: Amelia and Damian learning about their potential destinies.

Araya (V.O.)

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:

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:

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

Cut to: Yarza sitting in his chair after what went down in the park

Yarza:

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.

FADE TO BLACK

Cut to: Damian's Home – Night

Damian sits on his couch reading through more of the book Madam Larissa gave him days earlier. Flipping a page, he sees that the last third of the book remains completely blank drawing his ire. Almost as if by magic, the book begins to fill itself in with information about him and the members of the elemental coven he's discovered to this point: Amelia and Lucy.

Damian (curious):

That's strange, why's the book writing itself. There are already pages about me, Amelia and unfortunately Lucy. (He gets up and walks to a bookshelf pulling another book, black with red binding around it.) Alright, now where's that spell that would allow me to restore Lucy's soul. (He flips through the book looking for the spell when a knock at the door gets his attention.) Now who can that be? (He opens the door revealing a dark-haired female.)

Lucy (smiling):

Hey there Damian.

Damian (surprised):

Lucy. What brings you here?

Lucy:

Chris suggested that we talk and try to clear things up between us.

Damian:

Why should I? The last time I saw you; you were alive for one thing and ground my heart into the dirt.

Lucy:

Look, I know that we didn't end things on the best terms and we hate each other's guts, but we need to discuss this elemental coven that I'm supposed to be a part of.

Damian:

As much as it sucks, you're right. We do need to talk about that at least.

Lucy:

Are you going to invite me in? I can't just walk in because . . .

Damian:

You're a vampire? I know. Come on in. (She walks inside and looks around the home.)

Lucy:

I miss being in here. (She sits next to Damian on the sofa as he pours through his books.) So, about the coven and how do I get in?

Damian (sighing):

I know you're the elemental witch of earth but with your vampire state, it makes things rather complicated. By the way, how did you end up like this?

Lucy:

It was more my fault. I was practicing a revitalization spell in the graveyard the night I was killed and well . . . you can guess the rest. Afterwards, when I awoke, I ended up alone and with a bloodlust. After feeding on a few people, Yarza found me and I've been with him since.

Damian:

That figures. Even when you're dead you find trouble.

Lucy:

Don't start that. Look, there are two reasons why I'm here. First, I wanted to ask if there was a way for me to become a living being again.

Damian:

I already know the spell necessary to remove the vampire essence from your being and make you human again but you'd have to get your soul back before that's even possible. Not to mention that's the only way the spell would even work.

Lucy:

Thanks for that. I wouldn't know where to start on getting my soul back.

Damian:

You'll figure it out. What's the second reason you're here?

Lucy:

Yarza thinks that he's found the location of the Orb of Orin. He's traced a weak magical signal to the other end of town in the industrial district.

Damian:

And why are you telling me this?

Lucy:

I still care about you and I want in on this coven. I'm leaving town for a few days to see about getting my soul back. When I return, I hope you have everything you need to try and make me a human again and maybe we can finally work things out.

Damian:

Fine, tomorrow I'll check out the area with Samantha and see what's up. If and only if, you get your soul back, we can talk about making you human again. Besides, I'm sort of dating Sam now.

Lucy (dejected):

Lucky you (she gets up to leave.) I'll be seeing you soon. (She waves closing the door behind her.)

Damian:

Humph. The industrial district eh? I wouldn't have even guessed.

Cut to: Rosedale Cemetery – Night

A group of vampires rush through the cemetery chasing after Dana and Mindy who are speeding toward their respective best friends. Alicia hides behind a tombstone with a stake and a broadsword and Amelia's hands are glowing silver ready to cast a spell.

Alicia (to Amelia):

You ready for this?

Amelia (nervous):

I guess. I've never done this at will before.

Alicia:

This is a good time to practice those spells of yours. That's why we brought both of you out here tonight – to get you and Mindy some combat practice.

Amelia:

Don't remind me. (Dana and Mindy rush past them ducking behind another tombstone and grabbing stakes of their own.)

Alicia:

Let's do this! (She jumps from behind the tombstone in front of the vampires.) Guess what? You're dusted.

Vampire #1:

Oh crap – Slayer!

Vampire #2:

Who cares just get her! (The group charges after her when Amelia walks out from behind Alicia as wind gathers around her hands.)

Amelia (smiling):

You're not doing anything. Get a whiff of this one: levitatum tornadus sorata! (A silver tornado envelops the group of vampires as Alicia, Mindy and Dana throw their stakes into the whirlwind dusting three vampires. The tornado develops shards of wind dusting the remaining vampires trying to dodge the wooden stakes.) That was easy.

Alicia:

You're getting used to your power and that's a good thing but that's for Damian or Samantha to work with you on that.

Amelia:

I know but Damian's staying in tonight and Samantha's working at the Magic Center. So you and Dana are stuck with me.

Mindy:

It's better than sitting at home waiting for mom to come in you know.

Alicia:

That I can agree with.

Dana:

So, what's our next move? (Two demons jump out of the darkness after the group of teens.) Whoa! (She dodges a demon with horns on the sides of its head along with Mindy.)

Mindy:

What are those things?

Alicia:

Demons. Mindy, you should hide. You aren't ready for this.

Mindy (freaked):

You don't have to tell me twice. (She rushes behind the wall of a nearby crypt.)

Horned Demon:

Well, what do we have here? Four ladies ready for their deaths.

Alicia:

Hello. Slayer here. If you're looking for a quick death then you've found it.

Horned Demon:

Fine (he swings at Alicia as she ducks) I'll start with you.

Alicia:

I'll make this quick. (She punches the demon knocking down. He gets back up and tackles her to the ground.)

Horned Demon:

You'll pay for that. (He pulls back for a punch only for Mindy to grab it and throw him off of her sister.)

Mindy (determined):

Don't hurt my sister.

Horned Demon:

Is that right? Then I'll just hurt you. (He reaches for Mindy when another hand spins him around.)

Kennedy (smiling):

Excuse me. (She punches the demon in the face knocking him into a tombstone.) Try picking on someone who can actually fight back.

Grav'nok Demon:

(He stands at his friend's height with scales from head to toe.) Hands off my friend (He rushes Kennedy who side-steps the attack) Why you . . .

Alicia:

In case you brainless idiots haven't figured it out yet – she's a slayer too.

Horned Demon:

What? 2 Slayers? We'll have both of your heads a trophies.

Kennedy (to Alicia):

Why don't we finish these losers and get out of here.

Alicia:

Good idea. (They charge the demons and tackle them to the ground. The Grav'nok gains leverage on Alicia as he throws her off of him and makes a break for it.) Where are you going? (She chases after him and yanks him down by the shoulder blade before twisting his neck clean off.)

Horned Demon:

No way I'm getting killed by these two. (He runs out of the cemetery towards the woods.)

Alicia:

Thanks Ken. I'm surprised that you're out tonight.

Kennedy:

Well, Willow's at the magic store with Samantha checking things out and I'm not into that stuff so here I am.

Dana:

Thanks again. I'm surprised that it's just us tonight. (The group leaves the graveyard continuing their patrol.)

Cut to: Rosedale Magic Center – Night

Madam Larissa shows Willow around the shop as Samantha stocks shelves with new charms and amulets. The pair emerges from the back with smiles on their faces.

Willow:

Your collection of spells is extraordinary. How many do you actually know?

Madam Larissa (nervous):

I know plenty but nowhere the amount of spells Damian actually knows.

Samantha (listening):

What am I? Chopped liver?

Madam Larissa (chuckling):

Sorry Samantha. I know you and Damian are equal in power.

Willow:

I wonder if you're on the same path as he is to become someone important to the magic community. I don't know much about your power.

Samantha:

You're free to gauge for yourself whenever you want as long as you're here.

Willow:

I'll take you up on that when I get a chance.

The conversation continues between the three witches as Damian enters the shop with the book "Lords of Magic" in hand.

Damian:

What's up? (The ladies turn his way bringing a smile to Samantha's face.) I heard my name mentioned.

Samantha (happy):

There's my man. (She runs into his arms and kisses him.) I'm glad to see you although it's surprising that you're off tonight.

Damian:

Yeah but I need to ask Madam Larissa something about this book she gave me a few days ago.

Madam Larissa:

Sure, you can ask me anything. What do you want to know?

Damian:

This book seems to write itself. I mean, I was reading through it when I came across a few pages (he opens the book to the pages with him, Lucy and Amelia) that have stuff on me, Amelia and my ex-turned-vampire Lucy. (The book glows again as a new page mysteriously starts writing itself.) This is what I'm talking about. (The glow on the page fades to reveal information about Samantha.)

Samantha (shocked):

How come I'm in this book now?

Willow:

That is most curious. I've never heard of a book doing something like this. (She takes the book and flips through the pages finding a page about her.) There's stuff in here about me becoming an earthbound goddess.

Samantha:

Madam Larissa, is there something you're not telling us?

Madam Larissa (defending):

I don't know what you mean . . . (a teenage boy enters the shop with a list in hand.)

Boy:

Excuse me Madam Larissa?

Madam Larissa:

Come on in Devin. What do you need this time?

Devin:

(He's Caucasian and stands at 5'11" wearing a red shirt and blue jeans. His hair is dirty blonde with a scar down the right side of his neck.) I need a new set of fire gems for my spells. Mine well . . . let's just say they are good and killing things and making a mess.

Madam Larissa:

Devin, I told you that those gems are precious and are very difficult to come by.

Willow:

Don't be hard on him. He's learning. (She walks over to the young teen.) Devin, what exactly are you working on?

Devin (starstruck):

Aren't you . . . for the love of all things magic you're her . . . the goddess I heard about. (Willow nods) It's a pleasure. Anyway, I sort of go around dusting vampires with them by channeling my power through the gems. It's not the most effective way I know but it works for me.

Samantha:

You know Devin, you shouldn't go around doing stuff like that by yourself – you can get killed very easily.

Devin:

Sorry I forgot you worked here Sam. I know it's dangerous but I don't have very many friends and none would understand you know.

Damian:

We understand man but still . . . (a surge of power of power overcomes him as the young freshman's power feels familiar) you shouldn't go out like that alone. Interesting, your power feels very familiar.

Devin (confused):

What do you mean familiar?

Damian:

Never mind. (He reaches into his backpack and takes out the box with the crystals he got the other day.) There are other people at school that have powers like you, you know.

Devin (unconvincing):

I'd say you are completely nuts. No one else at Rosedale High who does magic, and I don't know anyone, can come close to what you and Sam did at the talent show. That was on another level entirely.

Damian:

Thanks for the kind words Devin. (He pulls out a crystal with a flame encased in the center.) But you'll be surprised at what you can see once you open your eyes. Hold this for a second and tell me what you feel.

Devin takes the flame crystal and holds it for several seconds as its power radiates through his aura granting him a big time power boost. Everyone else in the shop stands in awe as a circle of flames envelops the young warlock as Damian rises and walks over for a closer look. The crystal responds to his power as it rises from his hands floating inches from his heart. The ring of fire rises to the crystal and merges with the young man. The crystal drops into Devin's hands.

Devin (shocked):

Whoa. What a rush!

Samantha:

Hey D, I think we just found an elemental warlock.

Damian (smiling):

I do believe we have. Devin Morrison, I do believe you're the elemental warlock of fire.

Devin:

What's an elemental warlock?

Willow:

It's a long story and we'll tell it to you later. Right now, we were having a discussion when you came in.

Damian (realizing):

That's right; Madam Larissa was going to tell us what is up with that book she gave me. (Looking over, they notice the book glow again as words magically appear on a blank page. Damian goes wide-eyed reading the page.) Now this thing has stuff about you Devin.

Devin:

Let me see. (The conversation continues into the night.)

Cut to: Rosedale High Courtyard – Morning

Students arrive on campus and quickly make their way to their respective cliques awaiting the start of the school day. Mindy and Amelia are at a picnic table with their group of friends as they await the first bell.

Girl #1:

I can't believe you actually practice witchcraft Amelia.

Everett:

Believe it. When Mindy here got her first vision, it shocked all of us but saved our lives in the process.

Mindy (annoyed):

Don't think you can weasel your way into my good graces with your high praise.

Everett (pleading):

Oh come on Mindy; I know you like me so just admit it already.

Amelia (smart):

Keep it up Everett and I'll turn you into a toad.

Girl #2:

That's telling him girl.

Amelia:

I know Kim. He keeps trying and keeps losing. Sooner or later he'll get it.

Kimberly:

(She's Caucasian and slightly shorter than Amelia at 5'4" with black hair with bright pink and orange streaks at the tip and wearing a dark brown dress with similarly colored heel boots. Unknown to her friends, she harbors her own secret.) He will. Now Mindy, how do these visions of yours work? I want to know.

Mindy:

I'm not sure. It just happens all of a sudden if I touch something or someone. I don't have much control over it.

Everett:

She probably can't get them anymore anyway.

Mindy (annoyed):

Give it a rest Everett. I swear (she opens her notebook when a sharp pain runs through her head) ah! (She closes her eyes tightly and ducks her head down as her friends quickly cover over her to keep from drawing attention to their table. In her head, she sees herself, Amelia and a teen male in the courtyard when several individuals appear in black cloaks shrouding the campus in a dense mist. Other students in the area are immediately frozen. She opens her eyes as the vision ends.) Whoa, that was strange.

Kimberly (intrigued):

You had a vision didn't you? (Mindy nods) What did you see?

Mindy:

All I saw was you (she points to Amelia), myself and some guy here in the courtyard after first block when some cloaks show up and cover the campus in a strange mist. It's cryptic but the strange thing was that boy with us isn't someone that I know.

Amelia:

What did he look like?

Mindy (remembering):

Um, dirty blonde hair with a scar on his neck. I definitely saw that.

Amelia (realizing):

Oh that's Devin Morrison. He's in my biology class 3rd block today. He's a bit of a loner.

The bell rings starting the school day causing students to rush for the doors into the building where their first class is located.

Mindy:

Well, this is strange because I don't see my sister or Dana until lunch. I don't know what to do.

Amelia:

Unfortunately, Damian and Samantha don't get here until after our first class so I guess we're on our own this time. We can handle this one. (Their group splits off to their respective first classes.)

Cut to: Downtown Rosedale – Morning

Down the street from The Black Rose sits a building currently under construction in the industrial district. Over the last few days, various crews have stumbled upon a slab so hard that no machine can crack it. The slab has been moved to a section of the site that hasn't been touched. As crews continue their work on the structure, Damian, Samantha, Kennedy and Willow make their way onto the site and to the location Damian learned about the previous evening.

Samantha (to Damian):

Are you sure this is the right place babe?

Damian:

I believe so. This is the area Lucy told me about last night. It's faint but there is a magical essence here.

Samantha:

I can't believe she came to your house last night and you didn't dust her on the spot for what she did to you.

Damian:

Yeah well it wasn't a kill or be killed situation. I got the feeling she doesn't want to be a vampire anymore. (A strange feeling comes over him.) That magical feeling is getting stronger.

Willow:

Yeah, I'm sensing it as well.

Kennedy (observing):

What's with that slab over there? (She points out the chunk of rock) Could that be where this thing you're looking for is?

Damian:

I think so. (The group walks to the orb as its magical presence gets stronger.) It's definitely here but how do we get this thing out?

Kennedy:

I could just whack at it until we crack it open.

Samantha:

Not wise. This power feels ancient and shouldn't be yanked out. We have to proceed with caution.

Willow:

I can use a spell to bring it out of the rock.

Samantha:

We can try that and see what happens – although all three of us have to do the same spell.

Damian:

That sounds like a descent idea. Ken, if we don't get this thing out, then you can bash at it.

Kennedy:

Alright but I suggest you work fast (she looks behind them seeing Yarza enter the grounds with several demons right behind him carrying digging tools.) because that Yarza creep just walked onto the grounds.

Damian (groaning):

Oh great, looks like we're going to have to fight for this thing. (The group takes fighting stances as Yarza and his entourage approaches them.)

Yarza:

I'm surprised that you're here already. You figured it out huh Damian?

Damian (serious):

You can say that. Sad thing is there's no way to open this slab.

Yarza (smirking):

That's why I brought my friends here. Their magical tools can penetrate any magical spell.

Willow:

Not sure that's a good idea. This thing is serious and if damaged who knows what can happen . . .

Voice:

Wait! (Everyone freezes and turns to the slab as it starts glowing bright lavender. A female voice echoes through the site.) The Orb of Orin is a neutral source of power for the elements. Those who seek its power: please surround the slab. (Yarza steps forward and so does Damian and Samantha.) Very well, the side which gets the orb will be determined by your associates: the future overlord's elemental coven against the black witches.

Samantha (shocked):

Nobody said that they were back. This is bad babe. (She hugs Damian tightly.)

Damian:

Who are the black witches? I haven't heard of them before.

Samantha:

They are a group of powerful witches from Baton Rouge. I had an encounter with one of them over the summer and barely survived.

Yarza:

They work for me; well, my boss actually.

Damian (annoyed):

Say what? Oh forget it; I should just beat you down right now.

Voice:

Enough (all eyes turn to the slab) the challenge begins now. Future overlord, your coven will take on these witches and if they succeed, the orb belongs to you as destiny has previously declared; however, as your coven is unproven, they must be tested on their abilities and these witches will provide said test.

Kennedy:

What does this all mean? We can't get this orb?

Damian (realizing):

It means Amelia and Devin are on their own this time.

Samantha (freaked):

Wait, Amelia doesn't know anything about Devin or what he can do. Should we at least warn them? They haven't worked together before.

Damian:

If I'm right, then Mindy's already alerted Amelia to what's going down via vision. They don't know about Devin but they'll figure it out. All we can do now is just wait and see who the orb decides to go to although we're having to rely on unproven abilities here.

Willow:

Have faith Damian. If it's meant to be, they'll pull it off.

A screen materializes on the side of the slab showing the school courtyard as the bell rings ending the first block of classes. The two groups gather around awaiting the start of the challenge.

Cut to: Rosedale High Courtyard – Mid-morning

Students walk through the courtyard on their way to their next classes. Standing out on the walkway, Amelia catches up with Mindy as the time of the attack that Mindy saw in her vision draws close.

Amelia (waving):

Hey girl.

Mindy (smiling):

Hey yourself. It's almost time for that attack.

Amelia:

I know. It sucks that your sister isn't anywhere around.

Mindy (frustrated):

I know but they're way across campus right now and she wouldn't get here until afterwards anyway.

Devin:

(He approaches the girls oblivious to his presence.) Are you Amelia?

Amelia:

You know me Devin – I'm in your biology class.

Devin (remembering):

Yeah, I don't talk very much. It's just that Damian told me to find you guys.

Mindy:

It's nice to meet you Devin. I'm Mindy, Alicia's sister. So you ran into Damian?

Devin:

Yeah, I had to go to the Magic Center last night and he, Samantha, Madam Larissa and the earthbound goddess were in a heavy discussion about some book and a coven.

Amelia:

That means you have powers like I do (she looks around as fog descends on the campus) what the hell?

Dense fog suddenly descends on the campus freezing everyone in place except for the three teens in the courtyard. Looking around, three black cloaks appear through the fog right in front of the bewildered freshmen. Instinctively, Amelia's and Devin's hands start glowing ready to defend themselves.

Cloak #1:

We are here on behalf of our master. You must be the elemental coven.

Amelia (angry):

What of it? Who the hell are you?

Cloak #2:

We are the Black Witches; a dark coven full of warlocks and witches dedicated to the dark arts.

Mindy (freaked):

Anyone else scared here?

Devin (scared):

I'm already there and then some.

Black Witch #1:

Enough talk – time to lay down your lives for our master (the witch holds her hands out toward the three individuals) natura aquatran voralis! (A whirlwind of leaves wrapped in water spins toward the three teens

Amelia:

Both of you get behind me. (Mindy and Devin duck behind Amelia as her hands gain a silver glow.) I hope I got this down - Aurus Reflexus Borce! (A barrier forms in front of Amelia as the spell hits it. The shield absorbs the blast cancelling it out.) Now it's our turn.

Black Witch #3:

Not if I get to kill you first (she holds out her hands as they glow a fierce red) Try stopping this – inflarium incendo! (Streaks of fire speed toward Amelia's shield)

Devin:

Allow me (he steps from behind the shield facing the incoming fire stream) it's my turn – incendo terminatum! (Waves of red-orange energy stream from his hands smothering the attack.) I know fire spells you know. You'll have to do better than that.

Black Witch #3:

Fine smartass. Try this –

Devin:

Sorry, not in the mood – incendo respira! (Exhaling wildly, fire spews from the warlock's mouth right at the three witches. All dodge the fire breath causing them to scatter about the courtyard.)

Amelia (surprised):

Hang on Devin, I think I can help. (Keeping her left hand up for her shield, she raises her right hand opposite Devin's fire breath.) Time to gain some leverage - voralitus berade oscilisa versate! (A tornado erupts from her hand along with silver blades and it interacts with Devin's fire breath creating a fire tornado enveloping the witches.)

Black Witch #2:

These two are strong – but we won't fall to these rookies – stand tall my sisters.

As the battle rages, Mindy stands behind Amelia's barrier frustrated that she's unable to help. She crouches down to avoid the attacks.

Mindy (thinking):

Wish I could do more to help than just being here. This is starting to scare me. (Suddenly, she grabs her head in pain as her eyes turn straight white. She is pulled deep into her subconscious where she sees a female approach her.)

Female:

Well, it's about time we get to meet Mindy.

Mindy (scared):

Who are you?

Female:

I'm Carolyn – the one who sends you the visions you've been getting. I barely got the warning to you about this situation in time.

Mindy:

What's going on with this mess? I mean, my sister's the slayer for crying out loud.

Carolyn:

I can't tell you everything but I can say this: the trial your friends are under is only the beginning. I'll let you know but you need to see this. (She shows an image in front of her before she disappears into the mist allowing Mindy to return to the battle at full attention.)

Mindy (freaked):

What the . . . Amelia?

Amelia:

What is it? We're kind of busy here.

Mindy:

We need to wrap this up – now! More of them are coming.

Amelia (determined):

You heard that Devin?

Devin:

Got it. What do you have in mind?

Amelia:

Combo attack (Devin jumps behind the barrier joining Amelia as they hold out their hands.) Ready?

Devin:

Let's do it.

Amelia/Devin (together):

Voralitus oscilisa incendo! (A fire tornado erupts from both of their hands and hurls towards the black witches forcing them all back.

Black Witch #2:

You got lucky this time – we're not done with you two. We'll be back. Let's go sisters. (The witches walk back into the mist as it dissipates and people start moving again.)

Devin:

What the hell?

Mindy:

We better just get to our next class and talk to Damian and my sister when we see them at lunch. They would want to know about this. (The trio leaves the courtyard as if nothing happened as everyone around them nonchalantly walks through unaware of the battle that just took place.)

Cut to: Construction Site – Mid-morning

Yarza is forced back as Damian and Samantha smile at their protégés work in fighting off the witches.

Damian:

I'm never going to understand this whole elemental thing. Those two fought like they know what they were doing.

Willow:

Remember, their souls know each other so it's more instinct than anything else.

Samantha (happy):

I guess you're right.

Voice:

Damian, step forward. (He steps to the slab as it begins to glow a lavender color. The slab disintegrates revealing a silver box with lavender-laced embroiders around it. Damian takes the box and puts it into his backpack.) This is the Orb of Orin and it belongs to you. You are the only one who can access its power for the coven and those you look after; however, you still have to find the key to open it and here's a hint: it hides in plain sight. (The voice echoes out into the space around the site.)

Damian:

That's one part of the puzzle.

Yarza:

Well, this stinks (everyone turns to him) you went and won the prize. My boss isn't going to like this.

Kennedy (curious):

Who are you working for?

Yarza (chuckling):

You'll find out. (He walks out of the site along with the demons he came with.)

Kennedy (miffed):

That is one weird dude.

Samantha:

Anyway, how are we going to open this thing?

Damian (to Samantha):

We'll figure that one out later – right now we need to get our tails to school before we're late.

Samantha:

You're right although I don't want to deal with Mr. Cantor anytime soon but we don't have a choice. (The couple leaves the lot heading toward the school.) At least we should talk to Devin, Amelia and Mindy about that battle.

Willow (to Kennedy):

They're so into each other – just like we were when we first met.

Kennedy (flirty):

I know right? (They kiss as they leave the lot.) We do have the rest of the day and Damian's house to ourselves.

Willow:

You read my mind. (They hold hands walking down the street and past the Magic Center.)

BLACKOUT