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.

8. New Friends Old Issues - Part 2

Slaying: The Next Generation

Episode 8: New Friends, Old Issues – Part 2

James (V.O.):

This is what happened last time . . .

Cut to: Damian and the school librarian chatting about his destiny

Damian (realizing):

How in the world didn't I notice it earlier? You're one of the magical guardians that oversee those around here aren't you?

Mr. Aberdeen:

You're right on the money. I oversee those who practice magic in this school so I do watch over you, Samantha, Amelia and Devin along with a few others. (He puts his hand onto the warlock's shoulder) But most importantly Damian, I can say now that I'm your personal teacher in the magical arts.

Damian (confused):

Wait? What? I have no idea what you're talking about. I haven't needed a teacher since I started practicing.

Mr. Aberdeen:

You see, the earthbound goddess talked to me a few days ago about you becoming the lord of all magic and she's appointed me to teach you everything about the powers of the overlord.

Damian (dejected):

Not again. I keep telling people that I have no interest in becoming some overlord.

Mr. Aberdeen:

It can't be avoided. I already sense the powers within you to become our leader. Just let me agree to train you at least.

Damian (defeated):

There's no way out of this is there? (The librarian nods.) Fine, I'll train to become the overlord.

Cut to: Mindy revealing what she saw in her vision

Mindy:

My vision was in bits and pieces. (She looks at Damian buried in the book he got off the shelf before turning to the rest of the group.) I did see this weird swamp area and some girl being attacked by a group of nasty demons and the whole area was in a fog of some sort.

Cut to: Lucy facing a group of demons in the Mist of Lost Souls

Voice (echoing):

State your business here vampire.

Lucy (determined):

I want to become human again!

Voice:

Very well (the statue's eyes glow yellow as several other demons appear around Lucy. All have the same glowing eyes as the statue.) If you defeat the enemies before you, you can have that which you desire.

Cut to: Mindy and Damian revealing about the Seal of Azarth

Mindy:

The best way I can describe it is that there was a symbol; a six point star but each end had a dragon's head on it.

Damian (interrupting):

The Seal of Azarth (he slams a book down onto the table open to the page in question) a source of mystical energy. I never thought the thing existed until now.

Willow:

I heard of it while studying with Althanea at the coven in England. It's said to be ultra dangerous and only those with ties to the overlords can approach it.

Elena:

There's a story I heard back in Alexandria that went along the lines that the person who created the seal was some black dude named Terrence O'Brian.

Damian (realizing):

Terrence? I know that name (he runs to the counter and flips through the book) he's my ancestor; at least, that's what my mom told me years ago. He didn't live in this area as he guided his old coven through the witch trials in Salem. She told me that our family's magic is what created the seal but he hid it when he dissolved his old coven.

FADE TO BLACK

Cut to: Mist of Lost Souls Entrance – Night

Yarza and his group of demons exit a cave next to the lone entrance to the swamp covered fog bank. Jarga exits and immediately smells the presence of several demons and humans.

Jarga (disgusted):

This place gives me the willies. The place reeks of humans and rotting flesh. I know we like dead things but this is too much.

Yarza:

That's why they call it the Mist of Lost Souls Jarga. This place is more dangerous than you can possibly imagine. On the other hand, there is a magical hot zone around here and I want to find it.

Chris:

You want to find the source of that magical energy you're sensing?

Yarza:

As much as I want to, Lucy comes first. I want to make sure my right hand girl is okay before we find out more about this area. Let's go.

Chris:

Makes me wonder what else is out here.

Yarza:

Let's do what we came to do and that's that.

The group enters the misty area to search for the whereabouts of Lucy. At the entrance, a bright white light appears and fades to reveal four individuals: Alicia, Mindy, Samantha and Damian as they prep to head into the area to search for the magical seal that they learned about earlier in the day.

Alicia:

So this is the Mist of Lost Souls?

Mindy (scared):

This is exactly what I saw in my vision.

Samantha (to Damian):

Well, you sense that seal we found out about in the shop cause I can't sense a damn thing.

Damian:

I feel it alright. The seal is indeed here.

Alicia:

(She notices footprints on the ground ahead of them.) By the feel of things, Yarza is already here and several demons are with him.

Mindy (freaked):

Nobody said that they would be here.

Damian:

I guess he must be looking for Lucy. He mentioned to me at City Hall that she hasn't been seen in several days. Right now, the seal is our main priority and when we're done there, we'll see about finding out what Yarza's doing out here.

Mindy:

I agree with that plan. Let's get this over with. (The group enters the mist making their way towards a second destination.)

Cut to: Magic Center – Night

Madam Larissa, Willow, and James continue their conversation about Damian's role in the magical world as Kennedy and Elena continue to listen in.

James:

So Larissa, when did you come to the conclusion that Damian is destined to become an overlord?

Madam Larissa (remembering):

The first day I saw he and Samantha enter my shop a year ago. I was so impressed by what I felt from both of them that I offered them both jobs on the spot to get a better read on them.

Willow:

That reminds me . . . what exactly is Samantha's role in this whole overlord situation?

Madam Larissa:

I don't know. She's on par with him obviously but it remains to be seen.

Elena:

(She reads through the book on the counter reading the page on Samantha.) This thing says that she's going to be at his side when his ascension happens.

Madam Larissa:

No idea what that could mean.

James:

They're so many unanswered questions as to what's going on with this mess and how this fits in with the Slayers in this town. (The school librarian, Mr. Aberdeen, enters the shop and approaches the group oblivious to his presence.)

Mr. Aberdeen:

It means more than you realize. (Everyone in the store turns to him as he takes a seat.) As far as the Slayers go, it's all relative. Damian is not to become just another overlord like those of the past. He's to become the lord of all magic.

Willow:

Is that even possible? I mean, I knew that he had the potential to become an overlord but this?

Mr. Aberdeen:

I know your feelings goddess but he has far more power than he even realizes. Once I start training him in accessing that power, he'll be on a whole new level of magic.

Kennedy:

Wait a second, I just remembered when Mindy came out of her vision; she looked at Damian a second before telling of what she saw.

Willow:

Ken, what are you getting at?

Elena:

I know I'm new to this situation, but I think she's saying what if that Mindy girl saw more than she told us?

Kennedy:

That's exactly what I'm getting at. Good thing I'm not the only one who saw that. Mindy saw something else in her vision and I bet it had to do with Damian.

James:

Unfortunately, we can't ask her about it until she returns from the Mist of Lost Souls.

Cut to: Mist of Lost Souls – Night

Damian, Samantha, Mindy and Alicia continue to track through the swamp and the mist as it begins to thicken.

Mindy:

Where is this thing? This mist is getting hard to see through.

Damian:

We're heading in the right direction. I can really feel it now and it's not much further.

Alicia:

Didn't you say that same thing twenty minutes ago?

Damian (irritated):

Relax. It's my first time here and I'm using my magic to track something older than molasses so give me a break here.

Samantha (to Alicia):

Give him a chance. We didn't know about this crazy thing until earlier today.

Alicia (angry):

Come on! He doesn't have the slightest clue where we're going anyway.

Samantha:

None of us understand what he's feeling from whatever this thing is.

Mindy:

Yeah, I understand it completely. (A loud scream is heard through the mist.) What was that?

Damian (concerned):

That . . . sounded like Lucy Wheeler.

Alicia:

You're serious? Why would she be out here?

Damian:

No clue. That might explain why Yarza and his group are here. Let's find that seal first and then find out. (The group continues their trek through the mist towards the seal Damian continues to feel.)

Further into the mist at a temple, Lucy kills the last of the demons summoned to test whether or not she earns the right to become human again. The statue begins to move off its stand getting her attention.

Voice (through the statue):

Well done vampire. You pass your trial but there's still more to accomplish.

Lucy (frustrated):

What more do you want me to do?

Voice:

You've done all you can here so here's your prize (he puts his hand onto Lucy's chest causing her to gain a yellowish-white glow) your soul! (Lucy screams at the top of her lungs as her human soul re-inhabits her body. Her power as a witch returns to her as the ripples blast out throughout the area.) There young vampire, your soul has returned to you.

Lucy (gasping):

I still feel the vampire presence within me . . . what about that?

Voice:

You're on your own as regards to becoming human again. I do sense two powerful entities in this mist not far from here who can aid in that portion of your quest.

Lucy (curious):

Can you sense who is lurking in this mist?

Voice:

I can't speak to their identities but they're headed towards the Seal of Azarth on the opposite end of this swamp along with two others: a Slayer and a Seer. The warlock among the group has great power and the ability to make you human. If you hurry you might catch them before they get there and I suggest you better hurry; the one called Yarza and a group of demons are headed in this direction.

Lucy (thinking):

That sounds like Damian and Samantha along with Alicia and another person. Why are they out here? I better get going and find out. (She runs down a tunnel on the far end of the room which closes behind her.)

The statue goes quiet just as Yarza, Jarga and their group of demons enter the temple and observe the carnage left behind from Lucy's battle.

Chris (amazed):

Whoa. What a mess.

Yarza:

That's exactly what I am thinking. This is definitely Lucy's doing.

Chris (observing):

Unfortunately, she's not here now so where did she go?

Jarga (sniffing):

Interesting . . . she took off in that direction (he points to the wall at the far end of the room). I guess there's a tunnel or something behind that wall.

Yarza:

Then what are we waiting for . . . let's follow her and see where she's headed in this mist. (The mist suddenly fills the room as they leave.)

Outside of the temple, Damian, Samantha, Alicia and Mindy trudge through the mist and the marsh as the mist thickens. Damian and Samantha hold hands as they approach a clearing and the sisters help each other through the shrubbery.

Mindy (nervous):

Damian, I have a confession to make. (The group stops in their tracks.)

Damian (curious):

A confession . . . what are you talking about?

Alicia (to Mindy):

What's this all about sis?

Mindy (to Damian):

I didn't tell you guys everything that I saw in my last vision. There was one other thing and it's about you. (The group begins walking to the heart of the clearing.) I saw you encased in a bright light in the school library.

Samantha (to Mindy):

What kind of light?

Mindy:

It's hard to describe but it looks a lot like that kind of light (she points to lights showing up through the clearing. The group runs to it revealing the thing they've been looking for.)

Damian (amazed):

So this is it – the Seal of Azarth; my ancestor's symbol of power.

Alicia (curious):

Well, we found the damn thing so what do we do with it?

Samantha (to Damian):

Not sure. Don't you have to do something or what?

Damian:

You're asking the wrong warlock about this thing. It may be in my family but I haven't a clue as to what to do next. (He reaches down and touches a portion of the seal and it immediately reacts to his touch and starts to glow a bluish-white. The whole seal starts glowing as a male apparition takes shape in the center of the seal. Terrence stands tall in the heart of the seal and notices his descendant and his friends.)

Terrence:

Welcome, child of my children's children. I see you found the symbol that belongs to our line of warlocks – the Seal of Azarth. I know you have questions to the hilt but first you must stand in the center of the seal my child.

Samantha (to Damian worried):

Are you sure that's a good idea?

Alicia (to Samantha):

(She pulls him back from her boyfriend.) I don't think he has a choice.

Samantha (worried):

I don't want him going in there alone.

Mindy:

It can't be helped – ah! (Suddenly, her eyes change to straight white causing her to grab her head doubling over in pain. She stands straight up as Carolyn speaks through her.)

Carolyn (through Mindy):

Let him go Samantha. He needs to do this alone.

Alicia (freaked):

Who are you and why are you in my sister.

Terrence (observing):

Her name's Carolyn (the group turns to her.) She's the prophetess who gives seers in your world their visions. (He turns to Damian.) Come my child, there's much for you to see and hear tonight.

Damian (sighing):

Alright, I'll join you. (He turns to the rest of the group.) Alicia, go and find Lucy and bring her here. I sense her power out here somewhere and Yarza's after her big time. I need her here when I'm done speaking to my ancestor here. There's something I have to do for her.

Alicia:

Got it (she rushes off into the mist in the direction of the temples.)

Damian (to Samantha):

Sam; keep an eye on Mindy. I'll be back again as soon as possible.

Samantha:

Wait (she rushes up to him and kisses him) I'll be right here. Come back to me.

Damian (smiling):

Thanks and I will. (He walks onto the seal facing Terrence. The seal glows enveloping the men into a light that can be seen through the mist.)

Lucy is in a rush tracking through the mist when she sees the pillar of light rising up through the mist across the swamplands. Hearing splashing and noises behind her, she dashes for the tower of light rising into the sky.

Lucy (running):

That must be Damian. It has to be. (She is tackled from behind by Jarga and two other gators.) What the hell Jarga?

Jarga:

Yarza will be happy that I found you. Just come on back and nothing will happen to you.

Lucy (defiant):

Forget it Jarga. I'm not going back. I am going to become human again and that's that.

Yarza:

(He walks from behind Jarga facing Lucy.) So, that's what brought you to this area? You can forget that little dream of yours and come on back to me – after we find out what the Slayer and those fools are doing out here.

Lucy:

I'm not going back. Ever since I was turned; I've been looking for a way to become human once more. I don't care about you or your crazy plans. My place is with the coven. By the way, I don't have a clue as to why the Slayer and that group are even out here.

Yarza:

You're a member of that warlock's so-called coven?! Well, in that case maybe you can explain why he may be out here.

Alicia (yelling):

That's for us to know and for you to never find out Yarza! (She jumps out of the shrubs and lands between Lucy and Yarza with her sword drawn.) Good thing I heard all of this bickering – can't see a damn thing in this mist. It's nice to see you again Lucy.

Lucy (relieved):

It's definitely good to see you Alicia. I assume that Damian sent you for me and he's the reason behind that light show?

Yarza:

That explains that tower of light. Let's get over there everyone.

Lucy (determined):

One thing you never realized about me you stupid son of a bitch; I'm a powerful witch so watch this – leafara vonalton snaralitus! (A barrier of needle vines snare Yarza and the demons except for Jarga who escapes and charges after the two teenagers.) Wow, I haven't used that one in a long time.

Alicia (glaring):

And this is for Dana (she punches Jarga knocking him into the vines as they ensnare him.) It's too bad she's sick and can't be here. (She grabs Lucy and runs for the forest.) Let's get back to Damian. He's talking to his ancestor. (The girls break off and dash towards the tower of light.)

Damian stares into the eyes of his ancestor as the seal around them rises from the ground encircling him. Terrence cracks a smile revealing a mark on his left forearm.

Terrence:

First off, this is the insignia of the family clan – the mystical dragon. You've observed the seal's six dragon heads. (Damian nods.) Every magical person in the family knows about this mark.

Damian:

What does the seal itself mean?

Terrence:

The seal itself is the symbol of our family. Each dragon head on the seal represents an aspect of one's persona: power, audaciousness, truthfulness, humility, astuteness and insight; and it's necessary to decide who can bear the mark of the dragon. You, my son, have been chosen to be the lord over all magic in this world. In your case, the seal is your symbol as the new lord of magic.

Damian:

I keep saying that I have no interest in gaining power for myself or becoming some powerful being.

Terrence:

That quality is why you were chosen in the first place. The family you belong to never sought power for power's sake but to help others.

Damian (curious):

What do you mean I was chosen?

Terrence:

In every other generation, a male in our family line is gifted with the powers associated with the seal and the overlords.

Damian:

That makes sense but what makes me different from the others that have come before me?

Terrence:

Your power comes from your heart. In your case, the power seeks you as a worthy heir. In the past, and I was guilty of this, we tended to be the powerful force that others wanted to follow. You saw what I went through during the witch trials and how that ended.

Damian:

Wait a second, how do you know about my dream about the witch trials?

Terrence:

I know everything there is about you. Anyway, our time is becoming limited and I have to transfer the powers of the seal to you. However, you don't have to take the power of the seal if you don't want it. That's the mistake every one of us in the family has fallen into.

Damian:

Oh brother. I wish you hadn't told me that.

Terrence:

I'm just saying. In addition, you will have the ability to mark others in the fight against the forces of darkness if they display one of the qualities of the seal. On to the formalities: Do you, child of my children's children, wish to accept the powers that come with possessing the Seal of Azarth?

Damian (conceding):

Alright, as a descendant of the O'Brien clan of warlocks, I accept the power that comes with possessing the Seal of Azarth!

Terrence:

Excellent (he holds out his hands as they glow a bluish-white.) Under the light of the moon and the magic between us, the seal and Odin's wish; I now pass on the powers of the Seal of Azarth on to my descendant: Damian DiMarco! (The seal suddenly shrinks down around Damian's feet and he gains a soft bluish-white glow as his power increases. Damian closes his eyes as the seal rises to his hands and into his being. He opens his eyes revealing they have changed to a bluish-white swirl. His eyes return to normal as the seal hits his upper left forearm and etches a bluish-white image onto his skin of a dragon holding the seal down to his wrist. He cringes as the etching continues as the dragon's body winds around the lower part of his arm and just below the palm, the image forms in the center of the seal of an open spell book.) My child, you have taken the first step to become the lord of all magic in the world.

Damian (sarcastic):

Thanks my ancestor. I will do you proud. (He looks at the tattoos on his arm.) What's this?

Terrence:

That is your distinct insignia as the new and future lord of magic; the same as mine (he holds out his left forearm revealing the same symbol.) Others that you mark with your dragon symbol will look the same but you have the ability to modify the seal as you wish.

Damian:

That makes sense to me. That will make it easier for witches and warlocks to identify their respective slayers and their teams.

Terrence:

Remember, this mark is completely yours and yours alone although I get the feeling that girlfriend of yours can conjure the seal as well as the goddess.

Damian:

Wait . . . you mean that Samantha and Willow can conjure this thing when it belongs to our family? How is that possible?

Terrence:

It's their magical skill level. I'm sure there are others at your level who are capable and just don't know it. Unfortunately, this is as far as I go with you this evening. Trouble is heading this way and there's someone you need to help.

Damian:

Lucy.

Terrence:

Take care my son and let the magic of the stars guide you. (He fades out as the lights around them fade out and the mist takes hold. Damian stands alone and turns to Samantha as she runs to him with Mindy looking on.)

Samantha:

You're back! (She runs into his arms.) I was so worried.

Damian:

I told you I'd be back.

Carolyn (through Mindy):

You've accepted the Seal of Azarth. That's good. You'll need it. (Mindy's eyes return to normal and she grabs her head.)

Mindy (confused):

What happened? Where's Alicia? (Alicia and Lucy rush into the clearing and approach the group.) There you are.

Alicia (panicked):

We got to hurry. Yarza spotted us and he'll be here in about ten minutes. (She observes Damian and the markings on his left arm.) What happened to you?

Damian:

I'll explain everything when we're out of here but first . . . Lucy, I do believe you asked me to make you human again.

Lucy:

You know the spell? (She walks up to him and shifts into her game-face.)

Damian:

I just learned a new one. (He puts up his hands and the Seal of Azarth forms in front of him. He eyes swirl into a bluish-white)

Lucy (nervous):

You do know what you're doing with this spell right?

Damian (focusing):

Figuring that I just got these new powers two minutes ago, that would be a total 'no'. I'm just winging it so bear with me. (Lucy is pulled forward pinning her against the seal. Damian twists his left hand and the seal begins to rotate slightly. He slowly pulls his right hand towards him as Lucy screams at the top of her lungs as the demon inside is literally pulled out of her and her face returns to normal. Lucy's heart begins beating as he discards the demonic spirit into the mist. The seal disappears as she drops to her knees exhausted and his eyes return to normal.) There you go. You're 100% human.

Lucy (relieved/exhausted):

Thanks.

Mindy (eager):

That's well good and all so can we please get the hell out of here? I've had enough of this hellhole to last me a lifetime.

Yarza:

(He enters the clearing with Jarga, Chris and several other demons.) What's the rush? You've got something of mine.

Lucy (taunting):

Not anymore. I'm no longer a vampire so there (she sticks out her tongue).

Alicia:

You must want to go another round eh Jarga?

Jarga (snarling):

My gripe isn't with you Slayer; it's with that friend of yours.

Alicia (insulted):

Don't worry; I'll send your message to Dana soon enough and you two can have it out.

Yarza:

Enough with the chat; now why are you out here warlock? (He notices the markings on his left arm.) What's with the dragon tattoo on your arm?

Damian (sarcastic):

(He looks at his watch and notices the time.) Oh look at the time. As much as I'd like to tell you what I've been up to, we have to bid this place adieu before I get sick. Being around you is always bad for my health – seriously. Come on ladies – let's bounce!

Mindy (proud):

It's about time. I've had enough of trudging through this shithole of a swamp. (The group gathers around Damian. Holding his hands at his sides, the seal forms underneath them and one-by-one, they vanish into the seal.) Later losers! (She gives them the finger as she's the last one to vanish.)

Chris (shocked):

What . . . the hell . . . just happened?

Yarza:

That warlock has gained a serious amount of power. The boss won't like this at all. Let's get out of here. (The group heads back down the path to the caves out of the area.)

Cut to: Magic Center – Night

The conversation continues as the librarian describes the training session he has planned for Damian. Elena and Kennedy return from outside after dealing with a disturbance.

Mr. Aberdeen:

That's my plan. I'm going to help Damian tap into the full extent of his powers as the overlord of magic.

Willow:

After hanging with Damian since we've been here, there's no way he'll want to take on all that power without it corrupting him. Believe me, I know.

Kennedy:

Easy there, Will. There's no way that Damian would let that happen; he's opposed to gaining power that way.

James:

If what he mentioned about that seal is true, then the power of that thing belongs to his family.

Madam Larissa:

Even if that's the case; he's destined for that power and there's no getting around that.

Mr. Aberdeen:

Exactly, once his training begins, he'll be even better than all other overlords that have come before.

Suddenly, the lights flicker on and off as a magical seal appears at the doorway startling the group. It opens up allowing five beings to rush out of it before it closes behind them.

Alicia (smiling):

We're back everybody. (The group rushes up to them.)

James:

Welcome back everyone.

Madam Larissa:

So, how did it go in the Mist of Lost Souls?

Samantha:

It went better than expected and we've brought someone with us.

Lucy:

(She walks from behind the group.) Guess who?

Madam Larissa:

Lucy. The last time I saw you here was over a year ago.

Lucy (happy):

It's great to see you Madam Larissa. (The two share an embrace.) It's been a long time. Thanks to Damian, I'll be around a lot more.

Mr. Aberdeen:

So Damian, how'd it go for you?

Damian (shrugging):

Eh, it went (he holds out his arm showing his dragon mark to the elders.) Met my ancestor and got control of this (he conjures the seal in his left hand for the elders in the room.)

Elena (awestruck):

That's the same seal I read about before I came here. It's amazing.

Damian:

I guess it is. This seal has been in my family for generations. (He dissipates the seal and takes a seat.) I also learned a bit about its background and whatnot.

Samantha:

I was shocked that he was able to use it right away and help Lucy out. It was almost as if he's used the seal many times in the past.

Mr. Aberdeen:

That's the thing; he has. (The group turns to him as he walks over to the exhausted warlock.) In gaining the seal's power, you gained the knowledge of many in your line who have used spells like the one used to restore Lucy to her current self.

Madam Larissa:

That's the way magic works.

Lucy:

Well, it's been good and all but it's time I head home. Wow, I haven't said that in a very long time. Anyway, I'm exhausted and need some rest. I can't wait to see the daylight for a change.

Damian:

I'm heading home as well. I need to talk to my mother about all of this and get some sleep.

Samantha:

I'll go with you.

Mr. Aberdeen:

Remember you have training with me first thing Monday.

Damian (scoffing):

Don't remind me. I'll see you then. (The three head out together.)

Alicia:

What a night. (She sits in an empty chair.) One thing's for sure; that place is full of demonic spirits.

Cut to: Rosedale Caves – Early morning

Yarza sulks in his chair after returning from the swamps empty handed. Chris lies about on the couch and reads through Lucy's old books.

Chris:

So, now what do we do Yarza?

Yarza:

I have no idea at this point. We should try to get Lucy back to our side but now she's with that warlock.

Male Voice:

He's more than that now. (Both men look at the entrance and notice a much larger individual with dark skin and blood red eyes enter the room. His teeth are sharpened to a point and blood oozes out of its mouth.)

Yarza (shocked):

Master Rizu. What brings you to Rosedale?

Rizu (miffed):

Mind telling me how that warlock got his hands on the Seal of Azarth? Now he's set to become the most powerful being the magical world, or any world for that matter, has ever seen.

Yarza:

That's why that warlock and the Slayer were in the Mist of Lost Souls? They must've learned about the seal and went to get it.

Rizu (angry):

As per usual Yarza I have to clean up your mess. I'm taking over operations in this area. (He walks up to the necromancer and grabs him by the neck. Pulling him up to his eye level, he snaps Yarza's neck killing him.) I always hated him. (Chris scampers down one of the tunnels to avoid certain death.)

Cut to: Damian's Home – Sunrise

Damian hurries down the stairs and into the living room where Willow is chatting with his mother Natalie as Kennedy exits the kitchen with a breakfast platter.

Damian (surprised):

Morning everyone (they all wave as he walks into the kitchen). What's new?

Natalie:

Willow was just telling me about that little adventure you went on last night.

Damian:

That reminds me (he holds out his left arm revealing his dragon tattoo and the seal on his wrist) what's the story behind this?

Natalie:

I'm sorry Damian. I should've told you more about our family but it seems you know plenty already.

Damian:

I may know plenty but there are still a few things I haven't figured out such as figuring out why this particular magic is confined to our family.

Natalie:

You're right. I need to tell you the full extent of our family and its connection to the seal and the realm of the overlords.

Damian:

Well, I'm all ears. I did talk to our ancestor last night but he wasn't exactly full of information about our family.

Cut to: Wheeler Residence – Morning

Across from James's place sits the three-bedroom home of Lucy's parents. The yard is short but the pathway is windy as she walks up and knocks on the porcelain door. The door opens to reveal a woman in her late forties wearing a red blazer over a white shirt and dress pants with black flats.

Lucy (shyly):

I'm home mom. (Her mother goes wide-eyed seeing the brunette hair of her missing daughter before fainting in the doorway.)

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