A-Spen Pov:

"While living on a small planet like Earth, there are some things that either take me or my fellow aliens by surprise every day in Seabrook. Whether it be an ancient legend living within the grounds that the city is built over or a discovery being made, it's always exciting to learn about. Yet this one didn't feel me with such joy like previous other moments with my friends, such as the one that happened during the werewolf's solstice event. While it would be appropriate in bringing the stranger to Sentinel's base of operations where they could treat his wounds, Willa wanted him to be brought to the mothership due to the scent that was on him. While he may not look as threatening as the previous threats that surfaced in town, what she and the other werewolves smelled from him was a man that has seen much violence. Even Revenant suggested we use alien technology to figure out where he came from and about who he was talking about. I only hope my friends find his backstory as fascinating as I will once we use the luma lenses on him."

Morning-Alien Mothership

The startling arrival of the knife wielding man caused much disarray for the pack along made them unsure if he was a threat. Fortunately, no one from the town saw him or was able to see him running about due to how big he was and how frightening he appeared. To see who the stranger was, he was taken to the mothership where it was hidden from the town due to how most of the people had a problem with seeing a flying spaceship in the air. Right now in the control center were the aliens along with Zed, Addison, and Nightwing who were brought on to see if the stranger would wake up.

"Is it normal for humans to have green skin? I thought it was only common for unknown beings and manmade experiments."

A-Lan asked the others about the stranger's appearance due to how he was human, down to his DNA there was nothing monster like but his deformed face. While was keeping an eye out on the monitor that was looking over vitals, A-Li was using the luma lenses in looking at his history.

"There's so much sadness within him, as well violence. But kindness in his heart hiding underneath this body."

She said in sadness as the group took a look through the device which showed several of the stranger's memories. It included his upbringing in Chicago when his mother abandoned him in a dumpster, only to be found by a lonely butcher who cared for him in his basement. The teens couldn't help but feel sorry for the stranger as well seeing how the next image of his memory was him surviving on his own when his adoptive father had passed away in his sleep.

"Those memories are not exactly what I'd expect to see this morning. Especially those!"

Mothership stated as they saw the lenses was him fighting people, deranged and psychotic men that tried to harm innocent people for the fun of it. Addison couldn't help but turn away to Zed's side since it was graphic, Zed tried to keep his cool but almost lost his lunch. Nightwing however kept his composure and glared at the passed out man who might be possibly more dangerous than anyone in Seabrook.

"This human poses a threat. Whether or not he looks after his kind, he should be placed in Sentinel where they could find his home."

Apex suggested from the side where he stood ready for when their 'guest' decided to wake up and might take their hospitality for granted. He and especially Aerial felt on edge with him being near their friends and especially on mothership due to how he could break something if woken up. The winged alien walked over and placed a hand on the man's face feeling sorry for him.

"Where you see danger. I see goodness in him, even if he isn't as charming as most of the people who protect this town."

Complimenting what he was on the inside and looking to Zed when he had his fair share of helping zombies in Seabrook as well Addison with everyone who needed help. While they could see she was telling the truth, A-Li saw something coming up on the lenses which was him being captive by someone more terrifying than him. He was overpowered and eventually taken down quickly, as well as having someone chasing after him. While the others continued to watch the memory, it began to get fuzzy to the point where at the same his eyes open widen alarmingly.

"Cassie!"

Shouting out loud causing everyone to move away as they saw how the man leapt right off from the table looking ready to fight. The boys moved forward prepared to handle him as the stranger looked disoriented along noticed Nightwing who had his fangs bared out in a hostile manner.

"Vampire? I knew slasher would have help. But not from a bat and weirdly dressed boy band?"

Confused at the situation he was in and launched right at them attempting to escape them. However the others stood their ground but were overpowered due to his strength and size, he was able to handle Zed's strength to A-lan's with no problems. The others kept their distance as Apex rushed over to end the find, only to be taken by surprise by the stranger stopping his lunch which left the alien peacekeepers speechless even as he used his spark on him.

"Your hand tickles."

Responding to the electricity that Apex was generating as he hurled the alien against the wall with ease, he looked over to see A-Spen and the girls standing still and waiting to see what his next move would be. Aerial deciding to stand first in case if the stranger tried to attack the girls, she opened her wings in a frightening manner to scare the stranger in standing down.

"Please. We do not mean any harm; you were injured when you stumbled upon the werewolf's party. We brought you onto our ship to see what happened."

Explaining what was happening and why he wasn't in chains or imprisoned by the local authorities. Taking a moment to calm down and notice the look on their friends of not trying to hurt him, the stranger decides to help the boys that he accidentally assaulted.

"Sorry, it's hard of who to trust most days. Especially how most people see me as a monster."

Apologizing for how he reacted to them after helping him with his injuries as well not being afraid of him. A-lan and Zed looked upset about how the man took them by surprise and was about to jump him, though Addison stopped them seeing how the fighting was over. Nightwing himself informed them about it seemed the man wasn't violent, just only when he's attacked or when someone was hurting people.

"My name is Vlad. Though I'm still confused on what you all are, people in costumes?"

Introducing himself to the group and still confused at how colorful everyone appeared as well how most of them seemed either human or something else. Taking a moment to look at each other and couldn't help but chuckle that they had a bright choice in clothing.

"It's complicated. But know that we want to help with whatever is happening, especially with what you said about a slasher."

Zed responding to Vlad's confusion on them not looking like ordinary people. Along bringing up on what the man asked before passing out last night when he made his appearance to the werewolf's, hearing the last part made Vlad grip his fist thinking about how he escaped him and stumbling to the group he was now with.

"He's not human. Slashers are monsters, killers and not living people. My friend and I were asked by a couple in finding someone that was kidnapped several days ago."

Explaining about what the word meant which they could believe from A-Li's luma lenses since the people Vlad's met were creatures. Though not the ones that could be settled down with a conversation but had to be stopped by lethal matters. Yet what the last part he said caught their attention since this suppose slasher has someone captive and his partner possibly coming here to help out with the search. Taking the chance, A-Li placed her lenses to the console where the mothership activates the monitor showing most of his memories to the point where he was hanging out with a girl.

"Quite the taste in fashion sense your friend has."

The ship expressing an interest in Cassie's choice in clothing along how several memories showed her more as a werewolf than human. While most of Vlad's memories with Cassie was violent, messy and unpleasant for the others to watch. He only smiled at how it was simple times when they'd travel from town to town hunting down slashers and getting into situations that took them by surprise.

"I'll inform Brit about the slasher and have some guards posted around town."

Nightwing suggesting on getting Sentinel to have several guards on the lookout for either Cassie or the slasher they were after. Before anyone could take out their phones, Vlad slams his hand on the table stopping the group from calling their friend in getting help from Sentinel.

"He can't know that we're onto him. If your friends start looking around, he'll hurt the hostage. Cassie won't be fond of the people who made that decision so lightly."

Warning them that getting authorities in the crisis would only cause the slasher to get desperate in whatever he had in mind and hurt whoever was being captive. This made the group think that he was correct, altering any cops or Sentinel agents would make things complicated as well risky. Still, they couldn't let this happen and possibly let someone get hurt because they did nothing.

"There has to be something we can do. Why would someone like this would come to Seabrook?"

Zed questioning what would make someone like the man Vlad and Cassie chasing would come to a place like this. The aliens tried to figure out what was the motive along the others about what was the reason for this unwelcome visit. Continuing to think about the motive, Addison's phone goes off showing a text from her cousin Bucky about an important event that was happening today. Reading the text and starting to think about how this was happening along with the slasher's arrival, she had a terrible question she desperately didn't want to ask Vlad.

"This slasher your friend is after, does have anything to do with cooking?"

Asking Vlad about if the person they were chasing had a something to do with the activity which the man nodded at her question since the slasher was a chef. Noticing the nod and that the slasher might make an appearance to the event that Bucky was working on for the past weeks. They would have to get there before the people see something that would make everyone afraid of what was outside of their home.

Later-Shopping District

On the other side of Seabrook was Revenant and Wynter deciding to focus on other matters than the slasher. Which was the barbecue contest that Bucky was hosting since it was a way for him to open up to get a few moments of attention before the summer ended, plus he wanted to see what everyone will making in their own unique style. Walking down the street with several bags filled with food for the barbecue, though right now Wynter was talking to Revenant about important things that had to be handled right now.

"I can't believe your deciding to not handle our 'slasher imposter' and decide to participate the food festival."

Wynter grumbling at instead of tracking down who the actual slasher was and learning about the new arrival here in Seabrook. Their doing the same thing that Rev always complained about when either the town or the gang was in trouble. Even if what she said was true and what he was doing was not like himself, he remembered what Addison said to him when he learned about Apex hurting Waylon.

"That's what I plan on doing. However, while everyone else is looking into I can focus on helping out with the event that's happening in Zombie town. I need to balance my life after everything that's happen, which is looking after everyone and having an actual life. Possibly with you."

Responding to his girlfriend on instead of focusing on being this town's standby protector he would take time to be around people that loved him. The last part took Wynter by surprise on sharing his life with her, even if that was the case for them now it felt special to her. Continuing on their way back to Zombie Town the two were hearing some groaning from the other side of a building which was a hangout spot for football players. Rushing over to see if anyone was hurt, Revenant and Wynter saw a surprising sight that involved several athletes from the school and others who appeared to have been in a fight.

"I thought we were the ones that got into trouble and start fights."

Wynter questioned on what happened as well how it seemed they weren't the ones to do this to each other, this was from one person. Revenant walked over to help out the injured players and placed them in seats so he could hear from them about the conflict.

"It was Tom's fault. There was this girl passing and tried to ask her out, whatever he said led her to throw him across the room and got half the football team on her. We didn't stand a chance!"

Telling Revenant about what happened and pointing at the wall showing Tom who was unconscious as well being near a broken flat screen television. Wynter decided to sniff out around the surroundings to see if whoever did it was the suppose slasher that was brought up yesterday. While she was doing her business, he was able to hear that of another type of scuffling happening in an alleyway as Revenant ran outside to check up on it. Wynter noticed her boyfriend running out and was about to join him, but not before having her phone ringing at the moment as well it being from Nightwing. Meanwhile Revenant continued his chase where he heard the screaming, finding the alleyway he saw the town's beloved and attention seeker Bucky being held by the collar by Cassie Hack who looked annoyed and eager to hurt someone.

"Did you think it was a smart idea to talk about my choice in clothing compared to a wannabe Grease actor? Either stay out of my way or tell me where the slasher is?"

Questioning Bucky as well bringing up how he might have said something about her clothes since it wasn't like people in Seabrook. Revenant couldn't help but groan at him since he always had a remark about anything that wasn't to his liking, as well not learning when to not say anything.

"Pardon me mam. While he can be dumb and obnoxious, but I can't let you turn his face inside out with that bat of yours."

Interrupting Cassie's interrogation and pointing out the weapon in her hand didn't exactly make her appear friendly. Turning to the zombie's attention and seeing how he appeared different from the people in town, she dropped Bucky in a trash can before turning her attention to him.

"So your what this town considers a zombie? Reminds me of a record album that inspired angsty teenagers. As well someone who looks like the type to work with slashers."

Cassie telling him before she rushed at Revenant taking him by surprise as he did his best to avoid her swings. The zombie studied her moves as well how they weren't coordinated; they were violent as well at random. Though while each swing was unpredictable it was aimed at vital spots of his body that would hurt him, that's if she could land a hit on him.

"Hang on! I think you got the wrong idea. Especially how I look after everyone!"

Trying to explain to her what was going on as he did his best to not attack her. Meanwhile for Cassie, she was focused on aiming for his head since most stories about the undead show that going for the head always works. Going for a homerun swing she put her strength into it as the bat was right towards Revenant's face, only to be stopped by him stopping it with his left hand. Cassie could feel the weight of the zombie putting in when he stopped the bat from hitting his face, as well saw how the spikes that pierced the palm of his hand bleeding and ignoring the pain.

"If that's case, then where's Vlad."

Asking him about her friend as she didn't exactly trust him as she kept the bat in place at Revenant's hand while the zombie holding on it as he didn't want her having the chance to attack him again. The two were in a stand still until they heard a growl from behind Revenant as it was Wynter as her eyes were glowing yellow along the moonstone as she was ready to go werewolf on Cassie for attacking Revenant. Though she kept her calm as well having her phone open showing a screen that had Vlad waving to her.

"Safe, and that's the least of your concern on what you about to do to my boyfriend."

Responding to the fighting that happened along holding back her claws from tearing Cassie apart. Seeing how it was Vlad and not an imposter, she lowered her spiked bat and walked over to take the phone to speak with Vlad. Revenant walked over to calm Wynter down since it was a dangerous move to make a werewolf mad, especially if their loved one was in any type of danger.

"Hi Cassie. The zombies and other monsters here are nice, weirdly dressed but extremely friendly. Also that I might know where the slasher and the hostage is at."

Vlad telling her as Cassie took a moment in regretting what she did to some of the people back at the place as well attacking the zombie. Though that didn't distract her from the slasher that her friend might have a lead on, meanwhile for Wynter. She could smell the blood coming from Rev's hand as well growled at Cassie for harming him.

"It's not that bad. Besides, if you want to use that anger anyone. Then let's do it to that slasher for starting this trouble."

Suggesting to her on where she could aim her wolf anger at as the two would have to work with Cassie in finding the slasher before someone actually get hurt. Cassie, who was listening to where their madman might be located, looked at the zombie and werewolf who didn't exactly trust her for how she welcomed herself to Seabrook. It mattered little to her on how she introduced herself, but with the additional muscle it could make it easy to bring down the chef before he hurts the hostage.

Zombie Town-Afternoon

Back on the other side of Seabrook was the barbecue festival going on which involved half of the zombies on making their own meals for everyone in town. Coach of Seabrook High would be the judge of the contestants since he had a unique taste in trying out different meals prepared by people who had a hobby in cooking.

"I can't wait to see what's everyone's cooking. There's so much excitement in the air and food being made."

Exclaiming at what was being made for him to try out as well to see who would win the competition. Checking out the numerous contestants working on their dishes, he saw Eliza who was with Wyatt who was working on a large custom made grill mixed with zombie and alien technology.

"Glad you can come over to check out the first ever zombie alien barbecue grill that could generate any type of meal from the user's thoughts. To prove it, Wyatt will think of a meal that is impossible to make in Seabrook."

Explaining her invention as she was given access to several parts from the aliens to help with her invention. Placing a headset on Wyatt to help him think of an impossible meal for him to come up with, it took only a minute before there was a dinging sound coming from the grill. Opening the lid to see what Wyatt thought about, the coach looked underneath to see a hamburger with bacon, ham, beef and numerous ingredients that not many chefs would think would go with a hamburger.

"What can I say? I have a unique taste."

Wyatt expressing himself before chewing on his hamburger which left Eliza to sigh at how her boyfriend acted in front of the coach who decided to take a look at the grill. Meanwhile on the other side was Waylon who was digging up a hole to make a bonfire for their entry in the barbeque, he was teamed up with his alpha Willa who had gathered different types of meats as well sticks for the hole for when they begin to cook the food.

"It still surprises me that your brother has become more involved in technology. What's next? Eliza giving him mechanized claws?"

Waylon making a joke about her brother slowly getting interested in Eliza's inventions as well how she had been learning about the alien technology. While he didn't mind Wyatt learning new things, yet he shouldn't let it distract his natural skills in being a werewolf. Willa rolled her eyes at his comment since Waylon always wanted to make sure the pack was safety and strong, he would make sure they weren't distracted by the benefits of Seabrook had to offer.

"I'll handle on what Wyatt wants to do with the new toys he's getting. For now we should work on our howling fire pit that will take first place in style."

Reassuring him about how she'd view what Wyatt would get involved in and reminding Waylon how they'd win the competition with their werewolf style cooking. The beta wolf only nodded to her as he began to bring down the sticks and placed them together in order to start the fire. With seeing it almost ready, Willa decided to check up on the other competitors to see what they'll be sharing. Though what caught her attention was another late entry which involved a truck with menu of meals that the competitor would make.

"Whoever's in that truck has something big. Weird scent, plus I've never smelled it here in town."

Thinking to herself as whatever the cook had in the truck was messing with her nose and making her feel tense. The coach walked over to check out the truck as well hearing the door open up as the competitor would be coming out to greet him. Just as he put on a smile for the late entry, it went away as he looked petrified at who was inside. It was a man with dark orange hair, wearing a stained apron with a set of matching gloves along numerous cutleries on his belt and meat in the truck.

"Glad you decide to visit me, I've got a real feast for this town of yours."

Telling the coach as well chuckling in a twisted manner as most of the people saw the chef come out as well pulling out a bag which looked like had something alive in it. Willa and the others saw the demented chef preparing his grill, along how he might be the slasher the stranger brought up. Letting out an aggressive howl towards the chef in getting his attention as he looked at the three werewolf's and zombie girl who didn't look interested in his dish.

"Coming from the so called 'slasher' that we were told about from someone that might have escaped from you. None of us are interested."

Waylon responding to the slasher's gesture in cooking them a meal as the man only chuckled at the remark before retreating back into his truck. Pulling out several lime soda bottles, he placed them by the bag smirking at how he was willing on making a meal for them.

"I insist, this town has so many extraordinary feats and moments. Especially with this lime soda of yours, even if it's normal. It's the reason why zombies became real, wonder what would happen if we poured on the animal I brought in to cook you all for."

Explaining why he came to Seabrook in the hopes of how they'd accept his style of cooking. Pulling out a hatchet that had an attachment to the side allowing it to generate electricity, he turned to the bag ready to cut up what was inside causing the others to try and stop him. However a bolt of electricity hit him and sent him into the truck. Looking over to see who came in to stop whatever he was about to butcher, it was Addison who was the one to shock the chef who had by her side was Zed, Revenant, Wynter and especially Cassie and Vlad who came in to handle the slasher.

"Told you Cassie, she has lighting fingers."

Vlad telling her about how the people here weren't like anyone they'd met when they were on the road. While instead of thanking Addison for shocking the slasher out and making it easy to take him out. They heard a groaning inside as well the sounds of meat being moved around in the truck, as well the chef groaning in an unusual tone.

"Wait, was he holding lime soda before you shocked him?"

Zed asking his girlfriend as he saw one of the sodas on the ground empty and spilt along the ground. Confused by what the zombie meant by that question; Cassie looked shocked at the slasher that she and Vlad were hunting had changed. Coming out was a blob like creature formed from the meat that was in his truck, having increased size as well strength. It picked up the truck before throwing it at the group causing them to split up to avoid getting crushed by the vehicle.

"What the hell do you put in those sodas?!"

Questioning the two as Cassie couldn't believe how the slasher had become an oversize meat monster that was now going try to eat them. Hitting the ground uncontrollably, Vlad and Waylon rushed the mass of meat trying to cut it down to size while the others kept back as well making sure it didn't try to make its way out of Zombie Town. Revenant on the other hand was thinking about bringing it down to their size since them attacking the now large meat monster wouldn't do anything but make it madder.

"Everyone! This is a barbecue, instead of fighting it we need to cook it!"

Shouting on what they should do which left Eliza to understand his meaning as she whistled over to Wyatt in getting their grill to help out with the plan. Waylon and Vlad continued to distract the meat monster with their attacks, though it grabbed the two in the aid and slams them both into each other. Thinking about eating the two, it didn't see Cassie and Wynter rushing at him and hitting him against the face with a combination of Cassie's baseball bat and Wynter's claws. Stumbling backwards unable to get its vision back, Revenant rushed at him before delivering a strong punch at its face causing it to fall right into the pit that Willa and Waylon had dug up for the contest.

"Out of the way!"

Wyatt telling everyone as he and Eliza threw the grill onto it but not before having the settings go all the way up. The heat being generated enabled it to move as well how the grill was weakening it, hearing the grill about to overload due to the meat it was cooking. Everyone moved back as the grill exploded right in the hole and ended the slasher's life.

"Might be wrong to say but, something smells good."

Vlad admitting to the scent that the meat was making as well how during the grill blowing up on the now deceased slasher. The creature had been grilled perfectly as well looked fresh to be eaten, however none of them would think it be a good idea to take a bite out of it.

"Maybe we should give it to the Insectoids. I hear most of them had a thing for eating meat, as well almost anything in general."

Eliza suggested on what to do with the remains as Cassie was still trying to adjust in what had just happened. Looking over to Revenant and the others who didn't seem bothered by almost getting eaten or worse, it was surprising seeing no one get hurt as well not scared at the slasher.

"For a town that seems like it came straight out of the sixties. Your pretty good at not getting scared so easy."

Giving them a small compliment about how they handled the situation since the people she's been around don't have the type of will and fearless attitude in not running away from the fight. Revenant, nodded at Cassie since he's never met a girl like her who didn't have special abilities and would run away after things got ugly. As the skilled pair only looked at each other to see who'd say the next word, they heard ruffling in the back as it made Cassie remember about the hostage that she and Vlad was looking for.

"So what exactly did the now deceased slasher bring over in the hopes of us liking him?"

Wynter asking about who he kidnapped in an attempt to cook whoever was in the bag as a welcoming feast for Seabrook. Zed and Vlad walked over to help whoever was in the bag as well giving the hostage some space, everyone looked at the person emerging from the bag as it was a tall young man with hair covering his body. He was the same size as Vlad and Waylon along looking surprised at seeing Cassie.

"Hi guys, I knew you guys would save me eventually. Also, what's that smell?"

Asking the two about what was cooking as he didn't notice the others recognizing that the hostage that Cassie and Vlad were trying to save was a sasquatch. Cassie looked at the group who were speechless at how this was the first time in seeing a real life sasquatch since they were considered rare and impossible to find. Fortunately for her and Vlad, it seems that Seabrook still had much to learn about the outside as well how things worked. Best thing they could do right now was to recuperate in Seabrook as well see what they would want to learn about from their travels and the outside world.