Slaying: The Next Generation
Episode 14: Tales of Rosedale
Cut to: Alicia's Bedroom – Night
Alicia and Dana engage in a make-out session as they watch their favorite television show "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." The two rise for air as the show returns from commercial.
Alicia:
This show completely rocks and honestly, I can relate to Agent May – she is no nonsense and all business.
Dana:
I can't argue with that; I see myself closer to Skye than that scientist Jemma. Her interest in finding answers to her past is something that we all can relate.
Alicia:
That's among the many things we have in common – we enjoy the same shows.
Dana:
Especially that we can see ourselves in them at times – especially shows like this.
Alicia (chuckling):
Don't you think it's ridiculous that we're comparing ourselves to characters in our favorite TV shows and movies?
Dana:
Maybe but it is just for fun. At some point in these last few weeks, I've seen qualities of every person in our gang of demonic killers in the shows we watch.
Alicia (curious):
Ok then, I'll bite. (She turns to her girlfriend.) How do you see our group and how do they compare to all of the shows that we've watched either on TV or online?
Dana (thinking):
Well, I see our group as a growing guild – always engaging in mischief like that Japanese animated show "Fairy Tail" that we watched on a while back.
Alicia:
I take it that Damian is the one in charge if this so-called guild?
Dana:
He and Samantha are the leaders as lord and mistress. They are the most powerful in our group and could easily kick all of our asses and we know it.
Alicia:
I can believe that. So, which characters from what show do you think resonates with them?
Dana (thinking):
Well, let's see. For Damian, he best relates to that dude named Trick from "Lost Girl" and Samantha best compares to Alice from that new show "Once Upon A Time in Wonderland" – someone who is loyal and will do anything for the love of her life.
Alicia:
Ok but Damian is also a top class singer so why relate him to the blood king?
Dana:
Hold on. Damian may be a singer, but he's also going to become this lord of all magic. That's why he best relates to Trick, they both have a ton of influence on their respective communities and forced into roles they don't want or ask for - leaders.
Alicia:
Now I'm following you. I totally agree with Samantha being like Alice.
Dana:
That's why they fit together. The two of them make a good team and couple and she keeps him grounded. (The two settle back down and enjoy the show.)
Cut to: Lake Charles, LA – The Spell Zone - Night
On the outskirts of Lake Charles sits a rather large three-structure building sticking out through the rural areas known only to warlocks and witches as The Spell Zone. Magic-inclined individuals throughout the southeast gather in this building once every three months to hang and share spells. Walking inside, everyone suddenly feels a rush of power flowing through them and immediately turn to the door. Damian and Samantha enter the main lobby as all eyes stare them down.
Damian (uneasy):
Are you sure about this? I really don't like the attention.
Samantha:
Sorry babe but you have to speak here this time. Everyone wants to get to know the future lord and mistress of magic.
Damian:
How did they find out 'bout that?
Warlock #1:
The entire supernatural world has been talking. (He approaches the duo and notices the tattoos on their arms.) Word has been spreading through the demonic world that a new lord of magic has come to power.
Witch #1:
Give it a ready Brady. (She walks up and pulls her friend back.) He's right though (she holds out her hand as Damian and Samantha both shake it) by the way, the name's Carla.
Samantha:
It's nice to meet you both.
Damian:
Same goes for me. Now, what did you mean by rumors?
Brady:
(He's Caucasian and stands at 5'11" with brunette hair and glasses. He wears a black trench coat over a red sweater and blue jeans.) Several weeks back, a huge surge of power came from somewhere around New Orleans and spread out across the country. The online message boards lit up with everyone wondering about what's going on.
Carla:
(She stands at 5'3" and has blonde hair tied in a ponytail. She wears a green dress with black trim and black boots.) No one could figure out what the deal was until about two weeks ago when Brady and I ran into one of our demon contacts.
Brady:
He was from Rosedale and he was freaking out after seeing a huge display of power. He pointed out that some warlock there had gained a lot of power and a crazy symbol on his wrist. He ran from us as if he saw a ghost or something.
Carla:
At that point, we asked around like lost puppies and it led us to a book about that symbol he spoke of and the two of you.
Samantha:
A symbol like this (she and Damian hold out their left arms revealing the dragon tattoo and the seal in question) that power you referred to belongs to my man here.
Carla:
Whoa. That takes some serious juice. (She looks over their marks with keen interest.) How did this happen?
Damian:
In my case, you wouldn't believe me if I told you; then again, Sam dragged me here to explain to everyone what the deal is.
Brady:
The entire magic community has been waiting for this day for years. Wait until the crowd sees this.
Damian:
Yeah. Becoming the lord of all magic wasn't something I had planned that's for sure.
Samantha:
At least there's a good thing – me.
Carla (giddy):
(She turns to the crowd still staring at the couple.) Hey everybody, the future lord and mistress of magic are in the house! (The whole room applauds as Damian and Samantha take a seat at a table as Brady and Carla joins them.)
The director of the event walks onto the stage garnering everyone's attention. He's Caucasian stands at 6'6" with dirty blonde hair and a beard. He wears a three-piece suit with a black and yellow tie.
Director:
Welcome wizards and warlocks to the third annual Spellbinder Convention here in the Spell Zone! (Cheers and applause rain from the crowd as the director settles the group down.) Ok everyone, as you are all aware, a power surge came from the direction of New Orleans a few weeks ago and now we have an answer. At the center table sitting with Brady Michaels and Carla Lathers, sits our future lord and mistress of all things magic Damian DiMarco and Samantha Avarn! (The couple rises amidst the cheers of the crowd.)
Damian:
Come on guys; I'm not this lord of magic – yet.
Samantha:
We're not there yet but we're relatively close. We still have a long way to go (she holds up her mark to the crowd as Damian does the same.)
Witch #2:
We're in the presence of what true power looks like people so recognize!
Director:
Okay everyone. Now would our future lord and mistress kindly step onstage for a few words.
Damian:
I guess so. (He and Samantha walk onto the stage amidst cheers from their fellow witches and warlocks in attendance. Stepping to the microphone, he takes a deep breath before starting.) My fellow witches and warlocks, we come from various regions of the country. Now is that time where we must continue our fight against the demonic forces that plague our world. (Cheers rain from the crowd.)
Samantha:
I echo everything my boyfriend just said and then some. The fight just keeps going and we all have to be ready to aid the slayers in your respective areas. We are their support.
Director:
That's well said you two – thanks. Now Damian, we're to understand that you've come into some ancient power.
Damian:
You could say that but I'm not going to show off – pride thing you know.
Director:
Understood, thanks you two and welcome back to the Spell Zone! (They leave the stage amid cheers.) Ok everyone, this evening we want to shine a spotlight on something that's gotten the attention of various witches and warlocks besides Damian here – the Light of the Dark Shrine. (The crowd gasps in shock of the revelation.) Recently, a group of witches near Boston discovered some old documents dating back to the witch trials.
Brady:
Hold on. That shrine doesn't exist anywhere in the world.
Director:
The evidence the witches in that region have uncovered says to the contrary. Everyone here will get a file detailing the facts, as we know them, right now. Based on this information, we believe that this dark shrine might be the reason behind the trials.
Warlock #2:
Fine but wasn't the trials started because someone saw something and reported it?
Damian:
Not necessarily (the crowd turns to him as he stands). Look, my ancestor was around during that time period and there was nothing mentioned about this Light of the Dark Shrine but we're all attuned to magic so it's not that farfetched to believe that something as nasty as the shrine is said to exist. Anyway, what I'm saying is: what if the shrine caused that certain someone to cry foul leading to the trials? (The crowd chatters among themselves about the file in question.)
Carla:
Is there a point you're trying to make somehow?
Damian:
If this file is legit, then this dark light is a threat to the entire magic community. Heaven help us if the shrine is located along with the light.
Witch #3:
We should worry about that Damian. The shrine hasn't been located in years and no one knows where it is so we're safe.
Samantha:
What he's saying is that now we know the shrine exists, every magic-tuned demon in this world probably know as well and will stop at nothing until they find it.
Damian:
Exactly, we have to remain vigilant my brothers and sisters. If this light caused the Salem Witch Trials to happen, what happened then could easily happen today.
Director:
Now that the discussion is underway, I'll leave you all to it for the night. (He leaves the stage as the discussion picks up and goes on through the night.)
Cut to: Alicia's Bedroom – Night
As their current show ends, Alicia flips through the channels searching for a new show to watch as Dana kisses her neck.
Alicia (giggling):
Calm down sweetie (she gently pushes her off her neck). We have all night you know.
Dana:
I know sweet. I'm just enthralled that's all.
Alicia:
I know and I'm so into you but I'm trying to find another show to watch before we collapse.
Dana:
Oh come on, we're still in the midst of our little game.
Alicia:
Of course, we were comparing our friends to our favorite shows. So, who's next?
Dana:
I picked Damian and Samantha so you get to pick whomever you want.
Alicia (thinking):
Well, we did us along with Damian and Samantha so . . . how about we talk about Mindy and her friends?
Dana:
Ok. Your sister tends to find trouble even if she's not looking for it half the time – then again, she is a Seer.
Alicia:
You're not kidding there – the only show she ever really watches is "Awkward" and I'm not a fan of that show.
Dana:
Nah, that show's all about dealing with high school issues and we're worst than that.
Alicia:
True. There is one other show that describes her group and that is "Pretty Little Liars".
Dana:
Actually, I can see them on that show. Only they aren't looking for their best friend who faked her own death.
Alicia:
True but think about it. Trouble tends to find Mindy all the time and she points us right to it with her visions. The rest of her friends all look out for her and each other which leads to trouble for them.
Dana:
Now you're getting the hang of this little game of ours. Mindy and her friends have a nasty habit of attracting trouble somehow; especially on nights like tonight when they have patrol duty.
Alicia:
It's been that way for a few years now (both laugh before they kiss again).
Cut to: Rosedale Cemetery – Night
Out on patrol Mindy, Amelia, Kimberly, and Nicole come under fire as they battle a pack of vampires ransacking a nearby crypt. Mindy is on the ground as a vampire jumps onto her and tries to bite her.
Mindy (struggling):
Maybe this wasn't the best of ideas (she throws the vampire off her and stakes him). I didn't mean to lead us into this mess.
Kimberly (panting):
Don't worry about it. (She swings her sword radiating a pinkish-orange energy dusting three vampires.) We know by now not to ignore your visions. If they're looking for something, then we'd better find out what it is.
Nicole:
Can we figure that out after we stave off getting ourselves killed (she ducks a punch and lands one herself) stake (Mindy throws her the one she was holding) thank you (she stakes the vampire attacking her dusting her). I really didn't sign up for anything like this.
Mindy (annoyed):
Sorry, but with Devin grounded for the next week, we needed a fourth with us and the four of us haven't hung out since my visions started.
Nicole:
He had to go and blow up the abandoned store downtown last week.
Amelia (to Nicole):
It was full of demons remember. If he didn't then all of your friends would be dead right now.
Mindy:
We wouldn't have known about that operation if he hadn't found it. We tried to explain it to his parents but they wouldn't have it and the police got involved so he's unavailable.
Kimberly:
Not to mention we've all been busy with this patrol duty along with school and everything else.
Amelia (reminding):
Don't forget that Samantha's been helping me with my spells.
Nicole:
I'm glad to hang with my girls again besides getting our butts handed to us by these things (a vampire tries to rush her but he runs right into a stake turning to dust). Is that all of them?
Mindy:
I guess so. (Two vampires rush out of the crypt and into the night.) It is now.
Nicole:
We have to find out why they were fishing around in here before more of them show up. (The four dig around the crypt until she finds a brown bag with black Sumerian text on it.) Found something.
Kimberly:
Well, dump it out and let's see it. (Nicole dumps out its contexts revealing several gems and a rather large black orb.) What is that black orb thing?
Nicole:
I think that's the Orb of the Black Star – I read that it was part of some shrine from the past.
Mindy (curious):
Any idea on what kind of shrine it is?
Nicole:
I don't really remember but I remember reading something about it leading to the witch trials. If I remember that article I read was right, this thing is nothing but trouble.
Amelia:
Then we must do something with it before – (suddenly, her eyes gloss over and the orb begins radiating dark energy. Images flash through her mind of witches burning at the stake oblivious to the fact that she is starting to burn herself. Seeing this, Nicole quickly puts the orb back into the bag and Amelia returns to normal.) What happened?
Mindy (freaking):
That orb put you on fire. Good thing Nicole put the damn thing back into its bag.
Amelia:
I saw things – witches burning at the stake and then . . . nothing. It felt like I was on fire as well.
Mindy:
It happened the second you put your hands on that black orb. That thing is dangerous and you shouldn't be anywhere near it.
Kimberly:
Ladies, I suggest we go to Damian with this thing and see what he thinks.
Amelia:
Good idea but he and Sam are out of town tonight. They are in Lake Charles for some meeting.
Nicole:
Just let me keep it until daybreak unless you want to find that goddess you keep talking about. I want a crack at translating the text on this bag.
Amelia:
Willow and Kennedy are catching up with Buffy and Dawn at the Rose and Elena is somewhere else in this cemetery. I say go for it and we'll catch Damian up in the morning.
Mindy:
I'll help you. I am adept in foreign languages after spending all that time with Mr. Elvoy.
Cut to: Alicia's Bedroom – Night
Alicia and Dana laugh their way through another show, "The Big Bang Theory," as they keep their game going.
Dana:
Alright you got me on this one. This show is funny.
Alicia:
A very funny show about best friends can't get any better. Especially if they rag on each other like they do.
Dana:
If you think about it, this show relates to friends who have known each other for years.
Alicia:
You're talking about Willow and Buffy aren't you?
Dana:
Guilty; but I'm adding in Dawn and Kennedy as well with the whole familiarity with one another.
Alicia:
I suppose but wouldn't Mindy and her friends relate with that show as well?
Dana:
Not exactly, as it's true that Mindy and her group are close, they get into trouble remember and not goof off all the time.
Alicia:
I get it. So, why relate this show with the original heroes and our idols?
Dana:
I don't see why not. I mean, I can't imagine half of the stuff they've gone through.
Alicia:
I wonder though what kind of things they went through other than that story about the final Sunnydale battle they fought.
Cut to: The Black Rose – Night
The club patrons gather around the stage as a local band rocks the house. Buffy, Willow, Dawn and Kennedy all sit on one of the sofas enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Buffy (amazed):
This place seems Bronze-like and that's cool.
Dawn:
You can say that again. I've missed hanging out with the old gang.
Willow (reflecting):
By the way, have you heard from Xander, Giles and Faith as to their recent activities?
Buffy:
Well, Giles is busy with restructuring the council and I sent him an email after we got here. Xander is building homes in the Midwest, last I heard, so I have no idea where he may be now. Faith, well, the last I heard from her was six months ago and she said something about being in Australia or somewhere around that area.
Dawn:
We still don't know where she even is right now.
Kennedy:
Why doesn't that surprise me?
Willow:
That's Faith for you. She knows how to stay hidden when she wants to be.
Buffy:
Yeah well, there are still too many slayers out there and not enough watchers. The last time I talked to Giles, Andrew was running him up a wall and he can't find enough individuals to watch over these new Slayers. Sure, we're doing the best we can getting them up to speed with everything but it's exhausting.
Kennedy:
Well, at least this James Elvoy character is good though. He certainly knows his stuff.
Buffy:
That reminds me . . . what is going on in this town that brought you and Ken here?
Willow:
Speculation runs wild that this area is sitting on a supernatural hotspot of mystical energy. The Scooby team here is looking into it but like we did when we dealt with life on the hellmouth; new enemies keep crawling out of the woodwork. I thought we could lend out expertise to the situation and aid in getting them through it.
Kennedy:
Other than your usual vampires and demons that are everywhere; this area's attracting some unusual characters and most of them are magic-tuned which sucks.
Buffy:
Like the demon Rizu we fought with at the history museum.
Kennedy:
He wasn't that tough.
Dawn:
According to Samantha, he's more dangerous than ever. She did tell us that he leads a group of dangerous witches that she defeated.
Willow:
Which leads to Damian's speculation – that the demons in this town, especially Rizu, are looking for something but we have no idea what.
Kennedy:
You mean like those siren artifacts that belong to that half-siren Kimberly – right?
Willow (to Kennedy):
I guess so sweetie; remember there are so many pieces of this puzzle that don't fit together quite yet.
Dawn:
I want to know about those tattoos that are on the arms of certain people of this crew.
Willow:
I'll let Damian explain everything on that front whenever he and Samantha return from Lake Charles. They are there for some fancy meeting.
Buffy:
Whatever happened to the good-old fashioned research we used to do?
Kennedy:
We still do it alright but they don't waste any time but they seem stalled learning about the town's past and all that.
Buffy (reminding):
When Will and I were dealing with the hellmouth, and this was before we dealt with you and the other potentials Ken, it took us a while to find out about Sunnydale's hellmouth and the source of its power. We all knew it existed but when we found the seal itself, we went through hell to shut it down for good.
Dawn:
I remember going through that fiasco; at least, I think I do before I came along.
Willow:
Fake or not, memories are memories. This group is the next generation of heroes and the slayers here are doing exactly what we did – have a team to help with the demon hunting and research.
Buffy:
But why so many witches and I can see the demonic influence in that siren?
Willow:
That's the nature around here. Besides Damian being the future leader of the magical world, he also has a coven of witches and warlocks to put together.
Dawn:
How come this guy seems so busy with everything and not that Slayer Alicia?
Willow:
It's not that simple. Even I'm slowly figuring that out. With me being this guardian of the slayers, I have Buffy and Ken watching my back. In Damian's case, he has a coven of witches and warlocks he looks after.
Kennedy:
That sounds like this coven is his elite guard.
Willow:
Maybe but we'll see.
Cut to: Alicia's Bedroom – Night
Alicia and Dana are in each other's arms as they search for a movie to watch before they fall asleep for the night.
Dana:
I think we've run out of shows don't you think?
Alicia:
May be but there's always something on if you know where to look.
Dana:
Well, our game is winding down as well. Who is left we haven't talked about?
Alicia:
There's Lucy and Elena – our newest acquisitions to our team of demon killers.
Dana:
That's right – we haven't even discussed them yet either.
Alicia:
Wouldn't it be difficult to relate them to a show since we don't know that much about them?
Dana:
Not necessarily, since Lucy stomped Damian's heart into the mud in the past and now she's a good friend, let's just say that the show she relates to is "Being Human" because she's adjusting to life as a human after being a vampire for so long. In addition, her best friend is Chris McDaniels.
Alicia (pondering):
Well, that makes sense from one standpoint but Elena is going to be much harder.
Dana:
That's why she's last – we really don't know much about her since she's only been here a few weeks. That's why I think I'm going to relate her to the show "New Girl".
Alicia:
Why did you pick that show? I know that Zooey Deschanel's character is the main focus of that story.
Dana:
Yeah, but it makes sense if you think about it.
Alicia:
Eh, whatever floats your boat sweet (the pair relaxes as the television flickers on with another program).
Cut to: Wheeler Residence – Night
Lucy is on her living room floor with various book scattered about as she practices her spells and learns new ones as she gains control over her growing abilities. Her mother Maxine, a shorter woman in her late thirties with her hair dyed blonde with black streaks, sits on the sofa thumbing through various channels finding an older movie to watch.
Maxine (admiring):
I've missed this you know (she gets her daughter's attention). You here rummaging through your books without a care in the world.
Lucy:
I know the feeling mom. Even when I was a vampire (she shivers) I always wanted to come home and see you but I was out of control and ended up turning another of my former classmates.
Maxine:
I'm surprised that Damian managed to turn you back to normal so easily. Now I'm not going to understand that witchcraft you do, but I'm surprised that he's the one who helped you.
Lucy:
It wasn't easy for him to help me but he came into this new, ancient power and now he's still learning and I'm part of his coven. We still have this underlying animosity toward each other but we get along for the sake of the group. Our main objective is helping Alicia and the other Slayers.
Maxine:
(She gets up and walks toward the front door.) At least you're going to try and keep your tail alive this time. You were missing for a long time after what happened with Damian. (She opens the door revealing Chris with a box of goodies.) Come on in Chris.
Chris:
Thanks Mrs. Wheeler. (He enters and takes a seat next to Lucy still buried in her books.) What are you doing Lucy?
Lucy:
What I'm always doing Chris – working on some new spells. I assume you're here because you've learned something.
Chris:
I guess. I heard something rather disturbing that may concern witches and warlocks everywhere.
Lucy (interested):
Then what is it?
Chris:
I heard that a shrine has been unearthed somewhere and it might have something to do with the witch trials from the old days we read about in world history.
Lucy:
That doesn't sound very good.
Chris:
No shit – sorry for my language Mrs. Wheeler. Whatever's going on has the entire demonic world riled up and various witches and warlocks cowering in fear.
Maxine:
Even I've heard about the witch trials. That fool Samuel Parris ran in fear when his daughter went crazy. Who could be crazy enough to trigger those events again?
Chris:
From what I learned these last few days, they haven't found everything but they're close. Someone's out to tip the scales and everyone's concerned.
Lucy:
If that's the case then we need to be on guard. I'll talk to Damian and Samantha tomorrow and see what they think about all of this. With any luck, they probably know already.
Chris:
Well (he gets up to head on out) I just had to tell you what the underworld's been doing. You were my sire so I still feel responsible to keep an eye on you.
Maxine (smirking):
It's nice that someone on the other side cares about you dear.
Lucy (defensive):
Mom! Thanks for the news Chris and I'll see you around.
Chris:
See you (he walks out closing the door behind him).
Cut to: Lake Bluestem – Night
Elena is out running laps around the lake as she trains for an upcoming event for Rosedale High's track team. The moon's light accents the lake as midnight rapidly approaches. As she stops to gather her things to head home, a vampire jumps out of the nearby bushes surprising her. Melody is in her game-fame ready for another battle.
Melody:
You never change. I figured you'd find a place like this to train before you turn in. Now I get to kill you.
Elena (exhausted):
Come on Melody, I'm not in the mood for this tonight. I have a meet in a few days and I'm not going to fight you right now. I'm tired and ready to go home.
Melody:
You're no fun. Ever since you got me killed and turned, you've been avoiding me and I just want to return the favor.
Elena (furious):
Don't go there with me! I regret it every day that I couldn't save you. That's why when the Slayer line was awakened and I became a Slayer, I swore to protect as many people as possible. I still consider you my best friend even though we're rivals now.
Melody:
I just want you to pay for what happened to me. You left me in that abandoned building when those vampires started killing all of us.
Elena (tearing up):
As much as I tried to come back for you, the doors and windows to that building had boards on them and I couldn't break through them but my Slayer abilities didn't come in until the next day. It still haunts me to this day that I couldn't get to you before they turned you. (She reveals the pendant around her neck of a best friend sun charm she has had for years.) Remember this – I wear it every day to remind me of what happened and never forget the vow I made to myself in your honor to never let another vampire harm an innocent person.
Melody (shocked):
I can't believe you still have that (she reveals a similar charm hanging around her neck and her face shifts to normal). I still have mine to remind myself to finish you off the way you left me to die.
Elena (sniffling):
I would never abandon a friend if I can help it and you know that – you're rolling with that Rizu creep right now.
Melody (smiling):
Yeah I know, but we're on good terms again so it's all good. (The two former friends hug it out renewing their friendship.) I'm just not going to kill you and your friends.
Elena:
I just hope we can reconnect like the old days – maybe even make you human since you are listed as missing.
Melody:
I'll consider it. At least let me help you guys out every so often.
Elena:
That's nice of you so what can you share with us?
Melody:
Something's going down in the underworld and Rizu is going nuts about it. I can't say to what it is because I don't know but you need to watch your back in the next few days and that goes for your friends as well. Whatever's going down, Rizu's not behind it.
Elena:
Makes us wonder: what is going on? The team is scattered about this evening but with the year ending, whatever this is, it's only going to get worse.
Melody:
Well, I need to get back before Rizu wonders where I am. I'll be seeing you doll. (She runs off towards the caves.)
Elena (sighing):
At least I made things right by her. (She starts walking toward the city.) Tomorrow I need to catch up with everyone else and find out what is going down out there. If Melody is right, then something far worse than Rizu is stirring up and it means trouble for all of us.
The scenes rotate between Alicia and Dana sharing a romantic moment as Dana leaves for the night. Damian and Samantha are at the Spell Zone talking to Brady and Carla as the conversation continues about the shrine discovered in Boston. Nicole and Mindy are buried in books at Nicole's place as they translate the text on the bag with the Orb of the Black Star. Lucy is digging through her archives finding out about what Chris told her and Elena deep in thought as she heads for home.
BLACKOUT