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Allycat
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8.09 Spirits Part I
Written by: Allycat
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GILES (V.O.)
Previously on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
From 8.07 "Delusional"
24 INT. KITCHEN (SUMMER'S HOME) - EARLY DAWN
CAMERA ON: GILES, WILLOW, BUFFY, XANDER and KEN are sitting at the table. They're talking.
CUT TO: The phone beeps and the answering machine picks up.
VOICE-MAIL (Buffy's voice)
Hello, you've reached the home of Dawn and Buffy Summers, and Xander Harris. Guess we're not at home right now, so leave your name and number and we'll get back to you. (Beep)
ANDREW (On the phone)
Mr. Giles, I finally found the number where you said you'd be staying.
GILES
Bloody imbecile.
All of them laugh.
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ANDREW (On the phone)
Everything went as planned. Angel seemed really upset when I told him Buffy didn't trust him anymore. We didn't go too far, did we? I'll be in the office for the rest of the day, call me when you get in.
A beep.
PAN AROUND the table, at everyone's faces. BUFFY, WILLOW, XANDER and KENNEDY look at GILES confused.
CUT TO:
GILES
It's Wolfram and Hart. They're evil. They have to know to stop this.
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BUFFY near to tears
How could you? "¦ How could you? You monster!
GILES
You know this has nothing to do with you, there's nothing for you to complain about! You're out of the game, by choice, so this has absolutely nothing to do with you. Not everything is about you, you know that!
BUFFY crying
And how about my love?
XANDER holds her.
GILES yelling
You call that love? You've been banging his worst enemy for the last two years. If it's love why aren't you with him right now, huh? It was never love, it was just another case of hormones on overdrive.
CUT TO: KENNEDY standing by GILES.
KENNEDY in a soft voice.
I think you should leave now.
GILES
But-
KEN stern
Now.
CUT TO:
From 8.08 "Mistrust"
4 INT. WILLOW AND KENNEDY's DORMROOM - DAY
KENNEDY
I hope so, god, I can't believe Giles would do that. I don't know him as much as you do off course, but still, can you understand it?
WILLOW
Though I feel sorry for Buffy too, I can see why Giles did it.
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KENNEDY angry
Is that what kind of a friend he is? Is that what kind of a friend you want to be?
WILLOW angry
Oh, you know nothing about what kind of a friend he is. He helped me out of the dark place, he did more for me then you will ever!
A beat.
A tear rolls over KENNEDY's cheek.
WILLOW
Oh real mature.
KENNEDY looks up in distress, then she runs to the door and runs away.
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39 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE "“ NIGHT
WILLOW
I should go.
CUT TO:
WILLOW stands up and walks to the stairs. BUFFY follows her, but stops at the top, she looks at KENNEDY, who hasn't gotten up yet. KENNEDY looks at XANDER.
XANDER
I'll prepare the guest room.
TEASER
1 EXT. EDMONSVILLE STREET - NIGHT
CAMERA ON: KENNEDY walking the streets. All is quiet and deserted. She is looking down at the ground and looking rather sad. Then a van passes her by. She looks to it, but then looks down again. Suddenly we hear a loud bang. KENNEDY looks up. CAMERA TURNS AROUND TO: the van, it has crashed into another car. KENNEDY walks toward it. But then from several directions people (5) move in on the van, vampires. The DRIVER and his CO-DRIVER step out of the van armed with sawn-off shotguns. The DRIVER fires a shot at the closest-by vampire. He flies to the ground, vamp faces and gets up again. Another vamp has reached the CO-DRIVER, he tries to put a bullet in his gun, but teeth have already sunk into his neck. KENNEDY sneaks up behind the one most in the back and stakes him. The other vampires turn around at her.
VAMPIRE LEADER
Slayer?
KENNEDY
Well, he's dust, isn't he?
Another loud bang, the DRIVER has shot another vamp in the back. He now pulls out a stake and stakes the vamp, which has been knocked to the ground. Meanwhile two vamps charge at KENNEDY. The first one swings at her, but KENNEDY dodges, while she kicks the other. The VAMPIRE LEADER is fighting the DRIVER. That is to say, the driver keeps swinging his stake, but the VAMPIRE LEADER has no trouble in dodging. Then he grabs the DRIVER's arm and breaks it. As the DRIVER drops to the ground, the VAMPIRE LEADER picks up the shot-gun and points it at the DRIVER's face.
CUT TO: KENNEDY's scared face, there's a shot. Then one of the vampires hits her in the face. KENNEDY takes a step back, dodges the other vamp and throws her stake right into the one.
CUT TO: The VAMPIRE LEADER walking to the back of the van. He opens the doors, gets in and walks back out with something, it's small, so we can't see what it is. Then from behind the truck a dark figure sneaks up to him. And with a firm swing, stakes him from behind. As the VAMPIRE LEADER dusts, the dark figure reaches out for whatever was stole, at this moment we can see it's MERCUTIO. Then he backs away and goes off. KENNEDY stares after him and as she does, she doesn't pay any attention to one vampire left alive and he runs away.
OPENING CREDITS
Alyson Hanningan
Iyari Là¬mon
Michelle Trachtenberg
Nicholas Brendon
and Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers
Guest starring: Carly Pope, Liam Neeson, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench
Special thanks to: Eliza Dushku
ACT I
2 INT WILLOW's DORM - NIGHT
CAMERA ON: WILLOW, with her nose in the books. There's a knock on the door. She walks over to it and opens. CUT TO: KENNEDY with some cuts and bruises standing in front of her door. Her head bowed down.
KENNEDY
I came to pick up my lipstick, the pink one, I left it here.
WILLOW
What happened?
KENNEDY
Last time I came to pick it up my stuff, we argued again, so I forgot"¦ but you should know, you were there.
WILLOW
I mean the cuts and bruises.
She touches KENNEDY's forehead, but KENNEDY backs away.
KENNEDY
Rendez-vous with vamps, nothing big... can I get my stuff now?
WILLOW leads KENNEDY in and then closes the door after her. KENNEDY walks over to the closet, opens it and silently searches through the stuff.
WILLOW
Let me at least take care of them.
There's a pause
KENNEDY
I'm fine.
She turns to WILLOW and makes her first eye contact of the conversation. WILLOW raises her eyebrow. KENNEDY then sights and sits down on a chair opposite WILLOW, still with bowed head, as WILLOW takes out a medical case. WILLOW gets a small wet towel and cleans KENNEDY's forehead carefully. Then WILLOW gets out the Iodium.
WILLOW
Now this may sting a bit.
She carefully puts a drop on a wound.
KENNEDY
Ouch.
WILLOW
Sorry.
KENNEDY
It's okay.
There's a pause.
WILLOW
I really am.
KENNEDY turns to WILLOW and they make eye contact again.
WILLOW
I'm sorry about the things I've said, I know I was upset still, but it is no excuse. Just know that I miss you so much.
KENNEDY
I... -I miss you too. I wish we could just forget it ever happened.
WILLOW
No.... Forgetting is not the solution, it never is, trust me.
There's another pause.
WILLOW
And I think that walking away isn't either.
KENNEDY
Maybe it is... maybe you're right and it's not. I just need or needed some time alone.
WILLOW
Which one?
KENNEDY
Huh?
WILLOW
Need or needed.
WILLOW is looking rather hopeful now.
KENNEDY
I honestly don't know.
Now WILLOW looks down sad.
KENNEDY
I want to come back, god, I want to... but will it be any different? It's not that one argument.
WILLOW
I know.
KENNEDY
But the passion has been missing for a longer time.
WILLOW
I know.
KENNEDY
In time we'll just have to figure it out"¦ ... ... together.
KENNEDY kisses WILLOW softly.
FADE TO:
3 INT. OUTSIDE HEMMINGWAY's WARD OFFICE "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: BUFFY, SONYA and MICHEAL waiting in the hall. The door opens and PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY lets a young woman, ALICIA, out. He signals the three to come in.
4 INT. HEMMINGWAY's WARD OFFICE "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY sitting down in his chair. There is one chair opposite his desk, SONYA sits down on it.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
I've studied you're reports about your internships. Miss Moniz, Mr. Kohler yours were both very academic, you've understood the inner-workings of the organization well... So I'm obviously going to give the job to Miss Summers, she did the job well and she connected to the patients better. Unfortunately for you, it doesn't matter how hard you work, but some parts of this job can be learned neither from books nor from my ever so interesting lectures. I'm sorry, now if you'd excuse me, I need to have a talk with the lucky winner of the jackpot"¦ and close the door on your way out.
SONYA and MICHEAL leave.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
So Miss Summers, have a seat.
BUFFY sits down.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
Here's the deal"¦ should you choose to accept it, but somehow I don't think you're going to say no to me.
BUFFY
No"¦
HEMMINGWAY raises an eyebrow.
BUFFY
off course not.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
You'll be working one day in the week as a regular staff member on one of the lighter departments.
BUFFY
That sounds like fun.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
That's not even the best part.
BUFFY (pleasantly surprised.)
Then if I may ask, what is?
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
You'll be my personal assistant. Which means another half day of the week, you'll do secretary work. And apart from that, I'll give you a beeper, so I can call upon you for special occasions.
He puts a beeper on the table. Then stands up and walks off.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
Anyway, I have to go now; I'll see you around, check in with Nurse Ratched for your schedule.
He then turns around and tosses over a set of keys to BUFFY.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
Yours to keep, lock up after you.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY walks out and closes the door behind him.
PAN IN: On BUFFY's confused face.
5 EXT. ABANDONNED BUNKER - DAY
CAMERA ON: An abandoned former army bunker near the coast. We look at it from the top. ZOOM IN ON: the main gate.
6 INT. ABANDONNED BUNKER - DAY
CAMERA ON: A sniveling figure, the VAMPIRE that escaped from KENNEDY earlier on, is led into a room, by two bigger vamps. PAN AROUND TO a big red-skinned demon, CERRETO, in a neat suit. He's sitting behind a simple desk with nothing but a laptop on it. By him stand another large guy, DAVINO. And near a table at the left side of the room, in the shadow a person in lab coat is mixing substances in bottles. The vampire gets thrown in front of CERRETO. Who has now stood up and walked around his desk.
CERRETO
I count one sniveling weak vampire, yet I send out a self claimed top-notch unit to retrieve the Item for me. C-
VAMPIRE
But-but...
CERRETO
It's very impolite to interrupt someone, don't do it again, or I'll have you barbequed at sunrise... Now, slowly and calmly explain to me (starts yelling) WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO MY ITEM?
He adjusts his tie, and goes back to normal voice.
CERRETO
Or else I might need to get medieval on your hiney.
VAMPIRE
We did everything you asked us to do, but the Slayer was there, she killed everyone else. And there was somebody else, it killed our leader and took the Item.
CERRETO
Who?
VAMPIRE
I-I don't know, I didn't see-...
CERRETO
Well, that's a rather disappointing excuse. You were defeated by the Slayer and some unknown stranger took the Item. And no witnesses to validate this story of yours.
He walks around the VAMPIRE. When he's behind him, he grabs a knife from his pocket and stabs the VAMPIRE through the heart. The VAMPIRE starts to scream.
CERRETO
Now that could've been a stake. The slayer's stake for instance... tell me your story again, I've missed the part where the slayer was kind enough to spare you.
VAMPIRE
She didn't, I escaped.
CERRETO
Wrong answer! Instead of getting what you came for, retrieving my Item, cowardly as you vampire-scumbags all are, you ran off, real heroic.
VAMPIRE
But, but-
CERRETO
It's okay, don't worry, I don't mind.... It's yet another lie, why would I be upset about it. Do you honestly think that I believe you? Let's see, there's the slayer, who manages to all kill all the others, and you being the smartest, fastest and strongest one of your group, even though you look the most pathetic by far, off course manage to escape.
He turns to DAVINO.
CERRETO
Have this piece of filth taken care off.
Two GUARDS walk up to the VAMPIRE and start to drag him away.
VAMPIRE (panicking)
No! Wait! Please... She knew him, the slayer knew the stranger.
CERRETO
Wait!
The GUARDS drop the VAMPIRE. CERRETO walks up to him and bows down to him.
CERRETO
Be a good boy and repeat that for me will you?
VAMPIRE
That's how I escaped; the stranger stepped into the light. The slayer was surprised by him, I didn't see him, but by the expression on her face I could tell she knew him. She stood in shock for a moment, that's when I ran.
CERRETO stands up and walks to his desk again. His back turned to the vampire.
CERRETO
Thank you, you're free to go now. You will not be paid as you did not get the Item. Now go.
The sniveling VAMPIRE stands up and walks to the exit. Then CERRETO turns around and throws a stake at him from behind, dusting the VAMPIRE.
CERRETO
Good riddens. Doctor Matthews, is there something you can brew to make the slayer talk?
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
Sure, but I'll need some Orpheus for it, and that's very rare!
CERRETO
Fine. Davino you and your men get ready to bring the slayer in and get the doctor his Orpheus!
ACT II
7 EXT. EDMONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOLYARD - DAY
CAMERA ON: DAWN and KARA sitting on a bench, with their lunch in front of them.
DAWN
I really don't have a clue right now. I mean, I'd love to study abroad, but that's as far as my dreams go right now, it's still over a year away.
KARA
I know, but I feel it looming around the corner already. Anyway, I don't know yet what I'll be doing either, but I'm working on it, I think Marine Biology sounds interesting, maybe I should talk to Kennedy about it, maybe she'll have some advice.
DAWN
I don't know, I hardly ever see her studying and she cuts class whenever she can, but her grades are apparently not bad. Never would've expected her to be the wizz.
KARA
Maybe super studying-ability comes with the slayer-package.
DAWN
No, it doesn't. You should've seen my sister's high school years in Sunnydale, trust me, it doesn't.
LUX appears and joins them.
KARA
Hey, what kept you so long?
LUX
I got a phone-call.
DAWN
Oh, was it a boy?
KARA
Dawn!
LUX
No, it was my father.
DAWN
So what did he want?
LUX
He didn't want anything. Well, he wanted to invite me over for tonight to catch up, 'cause we haven't seen each other in a while.
DAWN
So are you going?
LUX
It's sort of boring there, isn't there any Scrappy-business planned?
DAWN
Not yet.
DAWN
I think you should go. You don't know how lucky you are with a dad around.
LUX
I guess, but staying in, watching a movie just me and him isn't exactly my idea of fun.
KARA
I'd change my normal life for staying in and watching movies with my father every night, any day of the week.
LUX
But that's different, your dad is dead. There's much more occasions I can see my father on. I was hoping we could spend some time.
KARA
We spend time every day, and there's nothing exciting happening anyway.
DAWN
We may watch a movie and stay in.
LUX
But that'd still be fun.
DAWN
Alright then, how about we come along? I mean, would you go then?
LUX
I guess. I don't think he'd mind.
DAWN
Settled then.
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8 INT. EDMONSVILLY UNIVERSITY - DAY
CAMERA ON: BUFFY walking down the hall. KENNEDY runs to her, and stops her.
BUFFY
Well looks who's here. Fresh cuts still on your face.
BUFFY brushes off some hair from KENNEDY's face.
I guess the make-up sex got pretty rough, what can I do for you?
KENNEDY
It's from earlier last night, a raid by vampires on a van.
BUFFY
So, you haven't made up?
KENNEDY
Yes. Well... sort off. We're still weird, but we're giving it another try.
BUFFY
Good to hear that... not that I mind you sleeping at ours. Just glad you're back together.
KENNEDY
I know, but that's not what I came to see you about, the raid on the van.
A group of students pass them by. Amongst them is SARAH, she walks up to BUFFY.
SARAH
Hi, you're not in class yet, best hurry, we're about to be late.
BUFFY
I'll be right up.
SARAH steps away. BUFFY turns back to KENNEDY.
BUFFY
Look I really have to go now. Meet you at the cafeteria in an hour, okay? You can tell me all about it then.
KENNEDY sighs
Sure.
BUFFY turns to SARAH and they walk off. KENNEDY turns away too.
CUT TO:
9 EXT. EDMONSVILLE UNIVERSITY - DAY
CAMERA ON: KENNEDY leaving one of the buildings, she walks to the street. She walks along the curb. She passes a dark van. When she has, its back door swings open and a sting gun is fired at her, she passes out and falls down. Two men dressed in black grab her and drag her in. Then the car drives off.
10 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE - DAY
CAMERA ON: XANDER, he's in the living room, behind his laptop, lots of papers on the desk, so he's obviously working. We hear the front door open and close, footsteps on the stairs. WILLOW walks into the picture. She sits down at the table, opposite from him.
WILLOW
Hi!
XANDER looks up, surprised to see her.
XANDER
Hi? Not to sound rude, but what are you doing here?
WILLOW
I'm a friend, I came down to socialize, that our core-business apart from borrowing your car at the most odd occasions.
XANDER
So... does Kennedy know you're here? 'Cause I thought, you two were in a sort of no-contact state. I'd hate for her to come home and run into you.
WILLOW
Our dorm is home again.
XANDER (surprised)
Really? "¦You made-up? That's great... I guess.
WILLOW
I know for fact.
XANDER
Well, uhm... good then.
WILLOW
Not everything is spick and spanner yet, so that's why I'm here.
XANDER (confused)
Maybe a "why exactly" 'd be in place.
WILLOW
You are my oldest friend Xander, I need your help. Our relationship isn't moving, it has all been so repetitive. I feel like we're stuck on this same level and we just can't get on to the next. I need your advice, what should we do? Should we even try?
XANDER
That's a... (he sighs) that's a real hard question. I mean, I don't know your exact feelings for her. I don't know all the ins and outs of your relationship. And I'm really not much with the girls, you should know... I hope I don't have to repeat the list of giant insects and ancient mummies.
WILLOW
True, but there were Cordy and me... and Anya.
XANDER
You and Cordy were fun, but nothing really too serious, no offence, but nothing compared to me and (he sighs) Anya. And then even me and her weren't made for each other.
WILLOW looks up surprised.
XANDER
We were blind to it before, but last year we both realized it. It wasn't the truest of loves. It was love alright, but not the marrying kind. I haven't lost a lover, I lost my best friend. And I know, there is still somebody else, out there, waiting for me.
XANDER looks to WILLOW, who's a bit shocked.
WILLOW
I just never would've thought, I'm sorry.
XANDER
Don't worry; she knew it as much as I did. I know she's smiling over me now, hoping I will find the person, who fits with me better then herself. I guess the question you have to ask yourself is, is there anybody out there for me, that I with even better then with Tara? And... is Kennedy that person?
11 EXT. LUX' FATHER'S MANSION "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: DAWN, KARA and LUX walking up to the large mansion where Lux' father lives. It's very large and mansion by the ocean. They are all walking down the long isle to the front door. When they reach it, Lux rings the bell. After waiting only a short while, the door gets opened by ALICIA (the young woman, we saw outside Hemmingway's office earlier).
ALICIA
Hello girls, how can I help you?
LUX
Hi"¦uhm, is my dad home?
ALICIA
Huh?... Oh right, no he's not in yet, he just had to run a little errand, he'll come back any minute now"¦ Why don't you come in?
12 INT. LUX' FATHER'S MANSION ENTRANCE "“ DAY (cont'd)
LUX, DAWN and KARA step into the house and ALICIA closes the door behind them.
ALICIA (holding out her hand)
I'm Alicia by the way, and then you must be Lux.
They shake hands
ALICIA
Why don't you follow me? "¦ You're father told me about you.
She starts to walk through the house, to the kitchen.
LUX
Is that so, "˜cause he failed to mention you"¦ I hate to sound rude, but who are you?
ALICIA
I'm a colleague. I'm from L.A. and I'm town to help with some research, your father was kind enough to offer me a place to stay.
13 INT. LUX' FATHER'S MANSION KITCHEN "“ DAY (cont'd)
She has now lead them into the kitchen.
ALICIA
You kids want a drink?
DAWN
Orange juice, please.
KARA
Same, please.
LUX
No thanks.
ALICIA turns to the cupboards to get glasses and then gets orange juice from the frig. She pours it, but there isn't enough.
ALICIA
I'll just go and check if we have any more in storage.
She leaves.
DAWN and KARA turn to LUX, giving her looks.
LUX
What?
DAWN
Why did you never tells us about this place?
DAWN and LUX walk around the kitchen and inspect the place; it's beautiful, with a lot of marble and silver.
LUX
Why would I, I'm not one to brag.
DAWN gives her a look.
...about money or wealth!
There's a pause.
...Especially when it's not mine.
Then ALICIA returns with more orange juice, she fills out the glasses.
ALICIA
There you go.
And as she hands over the glasses, the door opens.
CUT TO: HEMMINGWAY in the door opening.
LUX (O.S.)
Dad!
ACT III
14 INT. ABANDONNED MILITARY BASE "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: KENNEDY, she's attached to the chair she's sitting on with metal chains. She looks a bit drowsy. Then CERRETO, DAVINO and DOCTOR MATTHEWS come in. The doctor walks over to a table on which he puts his briefcase, which he opens, to lay its content out over the table. CERRETO, who is smoking, walks up to KENNEDY.
CERRETO
Dear Miss Suarez, how lovely you look today, "˜tis a pity we have to put you in a situation like this, but you did in a way ask for it yourself.
KENNEDY, still a bit drowsy, looks up at him, angry.
CERRETO
You look much better when you smile, you do know that right?
KENNEDY
Then give me something to smile about!
CERRETO
I'm afraid that might be a little tricky"¦ see, I'm not in the best of moods myself either.
KENNEDY
Oh really, I'm sorry for you then.
CERRETO
Oh no need to, really"¦ "˜cause you're about to make me very content again.
KENNEDY
Is that so?
CERRETO
Well pretty much yes.
KENNEDY
And if I don't want to.
CERRETO
Well, here's the thing, that doesn't really or rather really doesn't matter.
(Aside to DOCTOR MATTHEWS)
Is the Orpheus ready?
DOCTOR MATTHEW
Yes, but I still have to mix in the truth serum.
KENNEDY looks suspicious now.
CERRETO
Oh, that's right. Maybe I ought to explain a few things, just to get things clear. See, for a long time now, you've been menacing our business. We've tried to take you out before"¦ didn't exactly work, but since neither you nor any of your friends had or still have for that matter, any idea, who we are or what we do, we figured trying to take you out again wasn't worth the risk of them finding out"¦ However, recently, a special cargo was to be delivered here in Edmonsville, something we were to intercept.
KENNEDY
The raid on the van, the other night.
CERRETO
Good girl... Yes, a routine job, if it weren't have been for you and your friend. Now, never mind what was in that van, you don't need to tell me that, all I want to know from you, is where it is right now"¦
KENNEDY
And what if I don't know.
CERRETO
Thought has crossed my mind too, but then even that is ok, "˜cause you do know who took it, and I'm sure he or she can lead me to it"¦ So the million dollar question; who took it?
KENNEDY
Ha! Like I'm going to say.
CERRETO, standing in front of her, now turns his back to her.
CERRETO
I'm very persuasive.
And very unexpectedly, he turns around and punches her in her stomach. He slowly pulls back and then punches her in the face once with right, once with left. Blood is coming from KENNEDY's mouth. KENNEDY then looks up to him. And spit some of the blood right in his face, and then she smirks as he wipes it off in disgust. CERRETO walks over to her and bows over, he's inhales his cigarette and then blows the smoke in KENNEDY's face.
CERRETO (Aside to DOCTOR MATTHEWS)
Doctor, ready now?
The doctor nods, as he holds a needle up in the air.
CERRETO then takes his cigarette and puts it out on KENNEDY's hand, who screams out of pain. Then DOCTOR MATTHEWS walks up to her and gives her the injection, as the CAMERA pulls back.
15 INT. HEMMINGWAY'S MANSION "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: HEMMINGWAY and LUX, who are hugging. The others stand by and watch, then father and daughter let go.
HEMMINGWAY
Well then Lux, why don't you introduce me to your friends?
LUX
Friends, this is my father, Peter Hemmingway. Dad, these are my friends, this is Kara Wyatt-
He shakes her hands.
And this is Dawn Summers.
He also shakes hands with her.
HEMMINGWAY
Summers, you say? You wouldn't happen to be related to one Buffy Summers, would you?
DAWN
Shamefully I have to admit I am, sorry!
HEMMINGWAY
She mentioned she had a sister, never before got the pleasure of meeting you though"¦ Buffy's a student of mine"¦ and today she has promoted to my assistant at the ward.
DAWN
Oh, that's cool.
LUX
No it's not! They could gossip about us.
DAWN
Hmm, you've got a p-
Then her cell-phone rings.
DAWN
Speak of the devil, it's her, can I take it.
LUX
Sure, just go there.
LUX points at the corridor leading to the garage. DAWN follows her direction and walks to the:
16 INT. HEMMINGWAY'S MANSION CORRIDOR "“ DAY (cont'd)
DAWN (on the phone)
Yes?
BUFFY (on the phone)
Hey, it's me"¦ have you seen Kennedy today?
DAWN (on the phone)
Uhm no, actually I haven't. I don't even think she slept in last night.
BUFFY (on the phone)
I know, she was with Willow, but that's not what I'm calling for. She hasn't attended any of her classes since lunch, she hasn't come home, hasn't called anyone and someone found her bag on the street"¦ we think something odd might be going on.
DAWN (on the phone)
Sounds like it, I'll be right over.
BUFFY (on the phone)
You don't have to"¦ I mean, I'm sure we'll find her.
DAWN (on the phone)
But I want to, so see ya.
BUFFY (on the phone)
Your call, see ya.
DAWN walks back into:
17 INT. HEMMINGWAY'S MANSION KITCHEN "“ DAY (cont'd)
DAWN
I'm sorry girls, mister Hemmingway, but I'm afraid I can't stay tonight after all.
LUX
Why not?
DAWN
It's Kennedy, she's missing"¦ they all have no clue, and I'm going to see if I can help the team.
LUX
Ugh, miss selfish... we are the team too!
DAWN
I know, but you're not missing.
LUX
Not getting the point, we're going to help too"¦ right Kara?
KARA nods.
LUX
Sorry dad, but we have important things to take care of, I'll see you later, okay?
HEMMINGWAY (startled)
Uh, yeah"¦ sure, I"¦ guess!?!
Then LUX kisses him on the cheek and her and DAWN and KARA walk out. Abruptly HEMMINGWAY's face looks serious again. ALICIA then walks up to him and put her arms around his neck.
ALICIA
So what do you say professor, kids are gone, you want to have some fun?
She kisses his neck, but he pushes her off.
HEMMINGWAY
You go upstairs Veronica, I'll be right up"¦ I just need to make one phone call first.
He picks up his cell phone and dials a number. We hear someone picking up.
HEMMINGWAY (on the phone)
We've got a situation.
CUT TO:
18 INT. ABANDONNED MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
CAMERA ON: KENNEDY in the chair, sleeping, DAVINO, CERRETO and DOCTOR MATTHEWS are standing around her.
CERRETO
Is she ready yet?
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
Don't be hasty now, five more minutes, then I'm sure the Orpheus has kicked in.
(Aside to DAVINO)
It's perhaps not a bad idea to prepare yourself all ready.
DAVINO
I can decide that on my own.
CERRETO casts him an angry eye.
CERRETO
Just do as the human says. Meanwhile, you explain what exactly happens.
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
Well uhm, the Orpheus, brings her in a sort of dream state. She relives parts of her past. And now when I give mister Davino a shot with her blood, mixed with some other ingredients, he will be sucked into her past as a"¦ spectator.
CERRETO
And how sure are you that she will relive the specific part of her past we want her to relive?
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
We're not, but she'll relive moments she remembers very well... things that had great impact on her or things she has recently done.
CERRETO now walks over to KENNEDY and kneels in front of her.
CERRETO
Well, let's just hope your right doctor, or else you might suffer the same fate as this girl.
FADE TO
19 INT. SUMMER'S RESIDENCE DINING ROOM - NIGHT
CAMERA ON: the table with lots of food on it, KENNEDY and WILLOW sitting next to each other on one side, BUFFY and DAWN on the other. XANDER walks in with a big plate, puts it down in the middle, then sits at the end of the table. He picks up his glass and stands up again.
XANDER
Everybody, I would like to propose a toast to us, and our future, that we may live a happy life, wherever we go to!
Buffy raises her glass.
BUFFY
Amen to that!
They all toast. Except KENNEDY, who's just sitting around looking around suspiciously. After this, the others start to eat.
XANDER
So how was everyone's first day?
DAWN
Mine was ok; I think I made my first normal friend.
BUFFY
That's good ... you ... go you!
WILLOW
Well I got to take a scoop around the library, it's pretty impressive, and I bet Giles would be stinking jealous.
XANDER
Talking about Giles, how is he holding up in England?
As BUFFY says the following, KENNEDY is looking at a someone behind BUFFY. It's a black girl (THE FOURTEENTH) dressed a bit in the same fashion as the First Slayer, but it's definitely someone else. As BUFFY is nearly done talking, THE FOURTEENTH picks up her stake and holds it high up, ready to strike BUFFY.
BUFFY
I don't know, last time I spoke to him, he was fine, but that was two weeks ago. He was really busy and all with the Watcher's Council. He's trying to recruit new watcher, because there are not enough of them for all the slayers. So he can only send out watchers to those who need them most, which he told, means you're last on the list Kennedy, 'cause you have us.
All now look at KENNEDY. She jumps up and picks up a big knife and she's about to swing it, when we CUT TO BLACK
ACT IV
20 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE "“ NIGHT
CAMERA ON: WILLOW and XANDER both on their cell phones. KARA, DAWN and LUX just walk in, as BUFFY is browsing through a phone book, when she's about to reach for their home phone, it rings, so she takes it and walks outside, as it's noisy inside.
21 EXT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE TERRACE "“ NIGHT (cont'd)
BUFFY picks up the phone.
BUFFY (on the phone)
Hello, this is Buffy Summers.
FAITH (on the phone V.O.)
Hey B, it's Faith here, how are you holding up?
BUFFY (on the phone)
Faith!?! What a surprise, in general I'm doing great, though tonight's not the best of nights.
FAITH (on the phone V.O.)
Well, I sort of expected that, so that's why I'm calling. Sorry B, no small-talks this time!
BUFFY (on the phone)
It's okay, so let's talk business then.
FAITH (on the phone V.O.)
Well Robin just got a call from Giles, slayers all over the world are going insane"¦ and then I mean, all of them... obviously except you and me. You have any idea what is causing this? Is Kennedy experiencing the same?
BUFFY (on the phone)
I have no idea, Kennedy has been missing since this afternoon. The two could be connected.
FAITH (on the phone V.O.)
Wouldn't surprise me. Well, I thought I'd just let you know, I gotta run now, me and Robin are off, "˜cause we have to track down one of them renegades down here in New York. I'll call you again when this is all over to chat up! Bye!
BUFFY (on the phone)
Thanks for the warning, bye.
BUFFY hangs up and then walks back inside.
22 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE "“ NIGHT
BUFFY walks back to the table, where the others are all sitting. The all look up at her, anxiously.
ANGLE ON: WILLOW
WILLOW
Well?
And as the CAMERA turns back to BUFFY, we fade to:
23 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE "“ NIGHT
Continuation from before, the scene with KENNEDY. The CAMERA is on BUFFY and THE FOURTEENTH, then KENNEDY swings her knife and cuts BUFFY's throat. BUFFY jumps up and takes a few steps behind, but then finally drops to the ground. The others look at KENNEDY, scared. KENNEDY licks the blood off her knife and then swings at WILLOW.
CUT TO: The walls of the room, we see blood splatting up to it, and we in shadows we see KENNEDY killing off the others.
24 INT. ABANDONNED MILITARY BASE "“ NIGHT
CAMERA ON: DOCTOR MATTHEWS tying DAVINO to his chair with chains as well.
DAVINO
Is this really necessary?
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
We'd better take some percussions. The girl is moving violently too.
CAMERA TURNS TO: KENNEDY, who is indeed violently moving in her chair, only held back by the chains. CAMERA TURNS BACK TO: DAVINO, DOCTOR MATTHEWS gives him a shot too. Then he steps back and stands next to CERRETO.
25 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE "“ NIGHT
CAMERA ON: BUFFY (this is a continuation from before.)
BUFFY
It was Faith, she called me to warn that slayers all over the world are going berserk.
The others look up shocked.
BUFFY
It might be connected with Kennedy's disappearance. They don't know what the cause is, she couldn't tell me much more.
KARA
So do you think it's possible somebody did something to Kennedy which caused this? This the First person perhaps?
WILLOW
Quite possible or perhaps the same person, who send Stephanie after her, it could be anything or anyone; we don't have any leads on this.
XANDER
And that locator spell of yours didn't work either?
WILLOW
No, nothing. So she's either very far away from us geographically, or her soul has left this dimension.
DAWN
God, this is getting complicated.
LUX
So what do we do next?
WILLOW
I could do a wider geographical search"¦ or ask the Coven to help me and do a search throughout this whole plane of existence, but that could take days.
XANDER
I'll try calling Wolfram & Hart again.
DAWN
We could try to call Giles and the Council, we're not exactly happy with each other, but we could put our differences aside for the greater good.
Then the bell rings.
BUFFY
Or we could just see who's at the door.
BUFFY stands up and walks to the stairs, WILLOW and XANDER follow her.
26 EXT. SCHOOL BUS "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: On the middle of the road DAVINO suddenly appears. He looks around him, there's a "Welcome to Sunnydale" sign standing perched precariously on the edge of the canyon. The sign teeters a little before falling backwards into the pit that used to be its city. Around DAVINO are all dead bodies, those of the new slayers, and the Scoobies.
DAVINO (shocked)
What the?
He looks around in a circle, but nothing but the bodies, the bus and the canyon.
THE FOURTEENTH (O.S.)
You like it?
DAVINO turns to the bus, on top of the bus stands KENNEDY in primitive clothing, on the edge of the bus sits THE FOURTEENTH (a bit older black girl dressed in the same way), smirking.
DAVINO
What is happening here? Who are you?
THE FOURTEENTH looks at KENNEDY and then nods. KENNEDY jumps off the bus and holds her knife ready, and then she charges at him. First she lungs at him, but he can easily dodge. He hits her back and she falls down, but quickly gets up again. Then she charges again, quickly trying to hit him a few times, but he manages to block, and then tries to knock her down, but he misses and KENNEDY is able to plant her knee in his stomach. He falls down, but gets up before KENNEDY has a chance to jump on top of him, he throws her off and she lands on her back. As he jumps at her, she rolls to the side, and before he can get up, she cuts his cheek, not too deep, but it's bleeding.
CUT TO:
27 INT. ABANDONNED MILITARY BASE "“ NIGHT
CAMERA ON: DAVINO's cheek gets cut by an invisible force, it's bleeding. CERRETO notices and walks up to him, inspects the wound, then looks up at the DOCTOR.
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
That's odd; I'm not quite sure why that happened.
Then DAVINO coughs out blood, which hits the side of CERRETO's face, who now looks furious.
CERRETO
Then I suggest you go find out immediately.
28 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE HALL "“ NIGHT
CAMERA ON: BUFFY, WILLOW and XANDER standing by the door, BUFFY opens.
CUT TO: MARGARETH, the old guardian, standing at the door.
MARGARETH
Buffy, if you want to save your friend and the other slayers, I need you to come with me.
BLACK OUT
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RECAP
GILES (V.O.)
Previously on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
From 8.07 "Delusional"
24 INT. KITCHEN (SUMMER'S HOME) - EARLY DAWN
CAMERA ON: GILES, WILLOW, BUFFY, XANDER and KEN are sitting at the table. They're talking.
CUT TO: The phone beeps and the answering machine picks up.
VOICE-MAIL (Buffy's voice)
Hello, you've reached the home of Dawn and Buffy Summers, and Xander Harris. Guess we're not at home right now, so leave your name and number and we'll get back to you. (Beep)
ANDREW (On the phone)
Mr. Giles, I finally found the number where you said you'd be staying.
GILES
Bloody imbecile.
All of them laugh.
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ANDREW (On the phone)
Everything went as planned. Angel seemed really upset when I told him Buffy didn't trust him anymore. We didn't go too far, did we? I'll be in the office for the rest of the day, call me when you get in.
A beep.
PAN AROUND the table, at everyone's faces. BUFFY, WILLOW, XANDER and KENNEDY look at GILES confused.
CUT TO:
GILES
It's Wolfram and Hart. They're evil. They have to know to stop this.
CUT TO:
BUFFY near to tears
How could you? "¦ How could you? You monster!
GILES
You know this has nothing to do with you, there's nothing for you to complain about! You're out of the game, by choice, so this has absolutely nothing to do with you. Not everything is about you, you know that!
BUFFY crying
And how about my love?
XANDER holds her.
GILES yelling
You call that love? You've been banging his worst enemy for the last two years. If it's love why aren't you with him right now, huh? It was never love, it was just another case of hormones on overdrive.
CUT TO: KENNEDY standing by GILES.
KENNEDY in a soft voice.
I think you should leave now.
GILES
But-
KEN stern
Now.
CUT TO:
From 8.08 "Mistrust"
4 INT. WILLOW AND KENNEDY's DORMROOM - DAY
KENNEDY
I hope so, god, I can't believe Giles would do that. I don't know him as much as you do off course, but still, can you understand it?
WILLOW
Though I feel sorry for Buffy too, I can see why Giles did it.
CUT TO:
KENNEDY angry
Is that what kind of a friend he is? Is that what kind of a friend you want to be?
WILLOW angry
Oh, you know nothing about what kind of a friend he is. He helped me out of the dark place, he did more for me then you will ever!
A beat.
A tear rolls over KENNEDY's cheek.
WILLOW
Oh real mature.
KENNEDY looks up in distress, then she runs to the door and runs away.
CUT TO:
39 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE "“ NIGHT
WILLOW
I should go.
CUT TO:
WILLOW stands up and walks to the stairs. BUFFY follows her, but stops at the top, she looks at KENNEDY, who hasn't gotten up yet. KENNEDY looks at XANDER.
XANDER
I'll prepare the guest room.
TEASER
1 EXT. EDMONSVILLE STREET - NIGHT
CAMERA ON: KENNEDY walking the streets. All is quiet and deserted. She is looking down at the ground and looking rather sad. Then a van passes her by. She looks to it, but then looks down again. Suddenly we hear a loud bang. KENNEDY looks up. CAMERA TURNS AROUND TO: the van, it has crashed into another car. KENNEDY walks toward it. But then from several directions people (5) move in on the van, vampires. The DRIVER and his CO-DRIVER step out of the van armed with sawn-off shotguns. The DRIVER fires a shot at the closest-by vampire. He flies to the ground, vamp faces and gets up again. Another vamp has reached the CO-DRIVER, he tries to put a bullet in his gun, but teeth have already sunk into his neck. KENNEDY sneaks up behind the one most in the back and stakes him. The other vampires turn around at her.
VAMPIRE LEADER
Slayer?
KENNEDY
Well, he's dust, isn't he?
Another loud bang, the DRIVER has shot another vamp in the back. He now pulls out a stake and stakes the vamp, which has been knocked to the ground. Meanwhile two vamps charge at KENNEDY. The first one swings at her, but KENNEDY dodges, while she kicks the other. The VAMPIRE LEADER is fighting the DRIVER. That is to say, the driver keeps swinging his stake, but the VAMPIRE LEADER has no trouble in dodging. Then he grabs the DRIVER's arm and breaks it. As the DRIVER drops to the ground, the VAMPIRE LEADER picks up the shot-gun and points it at the DRIVER's face.
CUT TO: KENNEDY's scared face, there's a shot. Then one of the vampires hits her in the face. KENNEDY takes a step back, dodges the other vamp and throws her stake right into the one.
CUT TO: The VAMPIRE LEADER walking to the back of the van. He opens the doors, gets in and walks back out with something, it's small, so we can't see what it is. Then from behind the truck a dark figure sneaks up to him. And with a firm swing, stakes him from behind. As the VAMPIRE LEADER dusts, the dark figure reaches out for whatever was stole, at this moment we can see it's MERCUTIO. Then he backs away and goes off. KENNEDY stares after him and as she does, she doesn't pay any attention to one vampire left alive and he runs away.
OPENING CREDITS
Alyson Hanningan
Iyari Là¬mon
Michelle Trachtenberg
Nicholas Brendon
and Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers
Guest starring: Carly Pope, Liam Neeson, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench
Special thanks to: Eliza Dushku
ACT I
2 INT WILLOW's DORM - NIGHT
CAMERA ON: WILLOW, with her nose in the books. There's a knock on the door. She walks over to it and opens. CUT TO: KENNEDY with some cuts and bruises standing in front of her door. Her head bowed down.
KENNEDY
I came to pick up my lipstick, the pink one, I left it here.
WILLOW
What happened?
KENNEDY
Last time I came to pick it up my stuff, we argued again, so I forgot"¦ but you should know, you were there.
WILLOW
I mean the cuts and bruises.
She touches KENNEDY's forehead, but KENNEDY backs away.
KENNEDY
Rendez-vous with vamps, nothing big... can I get my stuff now?
WILLOW leads KENNEDY in and then closes the door after her. KENNEDY walks over to the closet, opens it and silently searches through the stuff.
WILLOW
Let me at least take care of them.
There's a pause
KENNEDY
I'm fine.
She turns to WILLOW and makes her first eye contact of the conversation. WILLOW raises her eyebrow. KENNEDY then sights and sits down on a chair opposite WILLOW, still with bowed head, as WILLOW takes out a medical case. WILLOW gets a small wet towel and cleans KENNEDY's forehead carefully. Then WILLOW gets out the Iodium.
WILLOW
Now this may sting a bit.
She carefully puts a drop on a wound.
KENNEDY
Ouch.
WILLOW
Sorry.
KENNEDY
It's okay.
There's a pause.
WILLOW
I really am.
KENNEDY turns to WILLOW and they make eye contact again.
WILLOW
I'm sorry about the things I've said, I know I was upset still, but it is no excuse. Just know that I miss you so much.
KENNEDY
I... -I miss you too. I wish we could just forget it ever happened.
WILLOW
No.... Forgetting is not the solution, it never is, trust me.
There's another pause.
WILLOW
And I think that walking away isn't either.
KENNEDY
Maybe it is... maybe you're right and it's not. I just need or needed some time alone.
WILLOW
Which one?
KENNEDY
Huh?
WILLOW
Need or needed.
WILLOW is looking rather hopeful now.
KENNEDY
I honestly don't know.
Now WILLOW looks down sad.
KENNEDY
I want to come back, god, I want to... but will it be any different? It's not that one argument.
WILLOW
I know.
KENNEDY
But the passion has been missing for a longer time.
WILLOW
I know.
KENNEDY
In time we'll just have to figure it out"¦ ... ... together.
KENNEDY kisses WILLOW softly.
FADE TO:
3 INT. OUTSIDE HEMMINGWAY's WARD OFFICE "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: BUFFY, SONYA and MICHEAL waiting in the hall. The door opens and PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY lets a young woman, ALICIA, out. He signals the three to come in.
4 INT. HEMMINGWAY's WARD OFFICE "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY sitting down in his chair. There is one chair opposite his desk, SONYA sits down on it.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
I've studied you're reports about your internships. Miss Moniz, Mr. Kohler yours were both very academic, you've understood the inner-workings of the organization well... So I'm obviously going to give the job to Miss Summers, she did the job well and she connected to the patients better. Unfortunately for you, it doesn't matter how hard you work, but some parts of this job can be learned neither from books nor from my ever so interesting lectures. I'm sorry, now if you'd excuse me, I need to have a talk with the lucky winner of the jackpot"¦ and close the door on your way out.
SONYA and MICHEAL leave.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
So Miss Summers, have a seat.
BUFFY sits down.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
Here's the deal"¦ should you choose to accept it, but somehow I don't think you're going to say no to me.
BUFFY
No"¦
HEMMINGWAY raises an eyebrow.
BUFFY
off course not.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
You'll be working one day in the week as a regular staff member on one of the lighter departments.
BUFFY
That sounds like fun.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
That's not even the best part.
BUFFY (pleasantly surprised.)
Then if I may ask, what is?
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
You'll be my personal assistant. Which means another half day of the week, you'll do secretary work. And apart from that, I'll give you a beeper, so I can call upon you for special occasions.
He puts a beeper on the table. Then stands up and walks off.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
Anyway, I have to go now; I'll see you around, check in with Nurse Ratched for your schedule.
He then turns around and tosses over a set of keys to BUFFY.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY
Yours to keep, lock up after you.
PROFESSOR HEMMINGWAY walks out and closes the door behind him.
PAN IN: On BUFFY's confused face.
5 EXT. ABANDONNED BUNKER - DAY
CAMERA ON: An abandoned former army bunker near the coast. We look at it from the top. ZOOM IN ON: the main gate.
6 INT. ABANDONNED BUNKER - DAY
CAMERA ON: A sniveling figure, the VAMPIRE that escaped from KENNEDY earlier on, is led into a room, by two bigger vamps. PAN AROUND TO a big red-skinned demon, CERRETO, in a neat suit. He's sitting behind a simple desk with nothing but a laptop on it. By him stand another large guy, DAVINO. And near a table at the left side of the room, in the shadow a person in lab coat is mixing substances in bottles. The vampire gets thrown in front of CERRETO. Who has now stood up and walked around his desk.
CERRETO
I count one sniveling weak vampire, yet I send out a self claimed top-notch unit to retrieve the Item for me. C-
VAMPIRE
But-but...
CERRETO
It's very impolite to interrupt someone, don't do it again, or I'll have you barbequed at sunrise... Now, slowly and calmly explain to me (starts yelling) WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO MY ITEM?
He adjusts his tie, and goes back to normal voice.
CERRETO
Or else I might need to get medieval on your hiney.
VAMPIRE
We did everything you asked us to do, but the Slayer was there, she killed everyone else. And there was somebody else, it killed our leader and took the Item.
CERRETO
Who?
VAMPIRE
I-I don't know, I didn't see-...
CERRETO
Well, that's a rather disappointing excuse. You were defeated by the Slayer and some unknown stranger took the Item. And no witnesses to validate this story of yours.
He walks around the VAMPIRE. When he's behind him, he grabs a knife from his pocket and stabs the VAMPIRE through the heart. The VAMPIRE starts to scream.
CERRETO
Now that could've been a stake. The slayer's stake for instance... tell me your story again, I've missed the part where the slayer was kind enough to spare you.
VAMPIRE
She didn't, I escaped.
CERRETO
Wrong answer! Instead of getting what you came for, retrieving my Item, cowardly as you vampire-scumbags all are, you ran off, real heroic.
VAMPIRE
But, but-
CERRETO
It's okay, don't worry, I don't mind.... It's yet another lie, why would I be upset about it. Do you honestly think that I believe you? Let's see, there's the slayer, who manages to all kill all the others, and you being the smartest, fastest and strongest one of your group, even though you look the most pathetic by far, off course manage to escape.
He turns to DAVINO.
CERRETO
Have this piece of filth taken care off.
Two GUARDS walk up to the VAMPIRE and start to drag him away.
VAMPIRE (panicking)
No! Wait! Please... She knew him, the slayer knew the stranger.
CERRETO
Wait!
The GUARDS drop the VAMPIRE. CERRETO walks up to him and bows down to him.
CERRETO
Be a good boy and repeat that for me will you?
VAMPIRE
That's how I escaped; the stranger stepped into the light. The slayer was surprised by him, I didn't see him, but by the expression on her face I could tell she knew him. She stood in shock for a moment, that's when I ran.
CERRETO stands up and walks to his desk again. His back turned to the vampire.
CERRETO
Thank you, you're free to go now. You will not be paid as you did not get the Item. Now go.
The sniveling VAMPIRE stands up and walks to the exit. Then CERRETO turns around and throws a stake at him from behind, dusting the VAMPIRE.
CERRETO
Good riddens. Doctor Matthews, is there something you can brew to make the slayer talk?
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
Sure, but I'll need some Orpheus for it, and that's very rare!
CERRETO
Fine. Davino you and your men get ready to bring the slayer in and get the doctor his Orpheus!
ACT II
7 EXT. EDMONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOLYARD - DAY
CAMERA ON: DAWN and KARA sitting on a bench, with their lunch in front of them.
DAWN
I really don't have a clue right now. I mean, I'd love to study abroad, but that's as far as my dreams go right now, it's still over a year away.
KARA
I know, but I feel it looming around the corner already. Anyway, I don't know yet what I'll be doing either, but I'm working on it, I think Marine Biology sounds interesting, maybe I should talk to Kennedy about it, maybe she'll have some advice.
DAWN
I don't know, I hardly ever see her studying and she cuts class whenever she can, but her grades are apparently not bad. Never would've expected her to be the wizz.
KARA
Maybe super studying-ability comes with the slayer-package.
DAWN
No, it doesn't. You should've seen my sister's high school years in Sunnydale, trust me, it doesn't.
LUX appears and joins them.
KARA
Hey, what kept you so long?
LUX
I got a phone-call.
DAWN
Oh, was it a boy?
KARA
Dawn!
LUX
No, it was my father.
DAWN
So what did he want?
LUX
He didn't want anything. Well, he wanted to invite me over for tonight to catch up, 'cause we haven't seen each other in a while.
DAWN
So are you going?
LUX
It's sort of boring there, isn't there any Scrappy-business planned?
DAWN
Not yet.
DAWN
I think you should go. You don't know how lucky you are with a dad around.
LUX
I guess, but staying in, watching a movie just me and him isn't exactly my idea of fun.
KARA
I'd change my normal life for staying in and watching movies with my father every night, any day of the week.
LUX
But that's different, your dad is dead. There's much more occasions I can see my father on. I was hoping we could spend some time.
KARA
We spend time every day, and there's nothing exciting happening anyway.
DAWN
We may watch a movie and stay in.
LUX
But that'd still be fun.
DAWN
Alright then, how about we come along? I mean, would you go then?
LUX
I guess. I don't think he'd mind.
DAWN
Settled then.
CUT TO:
8 INT. EDMONSVILLY UNIVERSITY - DAY
CAMERA ON: BUFFY walking down the hall. KENNEDY runs to her, and stops her.
BUFFY
Well looks who's here. Fresh cuts still on your face.
BUFFY brushes off some hair from KENNEDY's face.
I guess the make-up sex got pretty rough, what can I do for you?
KENNEDY
It's from earlier last night, a raid by vampires on a van.
BUFFY
So, you haven't made up?
KENNEDY
Yes. Well... sort off. We're still weird, but we're giving it another try.
BUFFY
Good to hear that... not that I mind you sleeping at ours. Just glad you're back together.
KENNEDY
I know, but that's not what I came to see you about, the raid on the van.
A group of students pass them by. Amongst them is SARAH, she walks up to BUFFY.
SARAH
Hi, you're not in class yet, best hurry, we're about to be late.
BUFFY
I'll be right up.
SARAH steps away. BUFFY turns back to KENNEDY.
BUFFY
Look I really have to go now. Meet you at the cafeteria in an hour, okay? You can tell me all about it then.
KENNEDY sighs
Sure.
BUFFY turns to SARAH and they walk off. KENNEDY turns away too.
CUT TO:
9 EXT. EDMONSVILLE UNIVERSITY - DAY
CAMERA ON: KENNEDY leaving one of the buildings, she walks to the street. She walks along the curb. She passes a dark van. When she has, its back door swings open and a sting gun is fired at her, she passes out and falls down. Two men dressed in black grab her and drag her in. Then the car drives off.
10 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE - DAY
CAMERA ON: XANDER, he's in the living room, behind his laptop, lots of papers on the desk, so he's obviously working. We hear the front door open and close, footsteps on the stairs. WILLOW walks into the picture. She sits down at the table, opposite from him.
WILLOW
Hi!
XANDER looks up, surprised to see her.
XANDER
Hi? Not to sound rude, but what are you doing here?
WILLOW
I'm a friend, I came down to socialize, that our core-business apart from borrowing your car at the most odd occasions.
XANDER
So... does Kennedy know you're here? 'Cause I thought, you two were in a sort of no-contact state. I'd hate for her to come home and run into you.
WILLOW
Our dorm is home again.
XANDER (surprised)
Really? "¦You made-up? That's great... I guess.
WILLOW
I know for fact.
XANDER
Well, uhm... good then.
WILLOW
Not everything is spick and spanner yet, so that's why I'm here.
XANDER (confused)
Maybe a "why exactly" 'd be in place.
WILLOW
You are my oldest friend Xander, I need your help. Our relationship isn't moving, it has all been so repetitive. I feel like we're stuck on this same level and we just can't get on to the next. I need your advice, what should we do? Should we even try?
XANDER
That's a... (he sighs) that's a real hard question. I mean, I don't know your exact feelings for her. I don't know all the ins and outs of your relationship. And I'm really not much with the girls, you should know... I hope I don't have to repeat the list of giant insects and ancient mummies.
WILLOW
True, but there were Cordy and me... and Anya.
XANDER
You and Cordy were fun, but nothing really too serious, no offence, but nothing compared to me and (he sighs) Anya. And then even me and her weren't made for each other.
WILLOW looks up surprised.
XANDER
We were blind to it before, but last year we both realized it. It wasn't the truest of loves. It was love alright, but not the marrying kind. I haven't lost a lover, I lost my best friend. And I know, there is still somebody else, out there, waiting for me.
XANDER looks to WILLOW, who's a bit shocked.
WILLOW
I just never would've thought, I'm sorry.
XANDER
Don't worry; she knew it as much as I did. I know she's smiling over me now, hoping I will find the person, who fits with me better then herself. I guess the question you have to ask yourself is, is there anybody out there for me, that I with even better then with Tara? And... is Kennedy that person?
11 EXT. LUX' FATHER'S MANSION "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: DAWN, KARA and LUX walking up to the large mansion where Lux' father lives. It's very large and mansion by the ocean. They are all walking down the long isle to the front door. When they reach it, Lux rings the bell. After waiting only a short while, the door gets opened by ALICIA (the young woman, we saw outside Hemmingway's office earlier).
ALICIA
Hello girls, how can I help you?
LUX
Hi"¦uhm, is my dad home?
ALICIA
Huh?... Oh right, no he's not in yet, he just had to run a little errand, he'll come back any minute now"¦ Why don't you come in?
12 INT. LUX' FATHER'S MANSION ENTRANCE "“ DAY (cont'd)
LUX, DAWN and KARA step into the house and ALICIA closes the door behind them.
ALICIA (holding out her hand)
I'm Alicia by the way, and then you must be Lux.
They shake hands
ALICIA
Why don't you follow me? "¦ You're father told me about you.
She starts to walk through the house, to the kitchen.
LUX
Is that so, "˜cause he failed to mention you"¦ I hate to sound rude, but who are you?
ALICIA
I'm a colleague. I'm from L.A. and I'm town to help with some research, your father was kind enough to offer me a place to stay.
13 INT. LUX' FATHER'S MANSION KITCHEN "“ DAY (cont'd)
She has now lead them into the kitchen.
ALICIA
You kids want a drink?
DAWN
Orange juice, please.
KARA
Same, please.
LUX
No thanks.
ALICIA turns to the cupboards to get glasses and then gets orange juice from the frig. She pours it, but there isn't enough.
ALICIA
I'll just go and check if we have any more in storage.
She leaves.
DAWN and KARA turn to LUX, giving her looks.
LUX
What?
DAWN
Why did you never tells us about this place?
DAWN and LUX walk around the kitchen and inspect the place; it's beautiful, with a lot of marble and silver.
LUX
Why would I, I'm not one to brag.
DAWN gives her a look.
...about money or wealth!
There's a pause.
...Especially when it's not mine.
Then ALICIA returns with more orange juice, she fills out the glasses.
ALICIA
There you go.
And as she hands over the glasses, the door opens.
CUT TO: HEMMINGWAY in the door opening.
LUX (O.S.)
Dad!
ACT III
14 INT. ABANDONNED MILITARY BASE "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: KENNEDY, she's attached to the chair she's sitting on with metal chains. She looks a bit drowsy. Then CERRETO, DAVINO and DOCTOR MATTHEWS come in. The doctor walks over to a table on which he puts his briefcase, which he opens, to lay its content out over the table. CERRETO, who is smoking, walks up to KENNEDY.
CERRETO
Dear Miss Suarez, how lovely you look today, "˜tis a pity we have to put you in a situation like this, but you did in a way ask for it yourself.
KENNEDY, still a bit drowsy, looks up at him, angry.
CERRETO
You look much better when you smile, you do know that right?
KENNEDY
Then give me something to smile about!
CERRETO
I'm afraid that might be a little tricky"¦ see, I'm not in the best of moods myself either.
KENNEDY
Oh really, I'm sorry for you then.
CERRETO
Oh no need to, really"¦ "˜cause you're about to make me very content again.
KENNEDY
Is that so?
CERRETO
Well pretty much yes.
KENNEDY
And if I don't want to.
CERRETO
Well, here's the thing, that doesn't really or rather really doesn't matter.
(Aside to DOCTOR MATTHEWS)
Is the Orpheus ready?
DOCTOR MATTHEW
Yes, but I still have to mix in the truth serum.
KENNEDY looks suspicious now.
CERRETO
Oh, that's right. Maybe I ought to explain a few things, just to get things clear. See, for a long time now, you've been menacing our business. We've tried to take you out before"¦ didn't exactly work, but since neither you nor any of your friends had or still have for that matter, any idea, who we are or what we do, we figured trying to take you out again wasn't worth the risk of them finding out"¦ However, recently, a special cargo was to be delivered here in Edmonsville, something we were to intercept.
KENNEDY
The raid on the van, the other night.
CERRETO
Good girl... Yes, a routine job, if it weren't have been for you and your friend. Now, never mind what was in that van, you don't need to tell me that, all I want to know from you, is where it is right now"¦
KENNEDY
And what if I don't know.
CERRETO
Thought has crossed my mind too, but then even that is ok, "˜cause you do know who took it, and I'm sure he or she can lead me to it"¦ So the million dollar question; who took it?
KENNEDY
Ha! Like I'm going to say.
CERRETO, standing in front of her, now turns his back to her.
CERRETO
I'm very persuasive.
And very unexpectedly, he turns around and punches her in her stomach. He slowly pulls back and then punches her in the face once with right, once with left. Blood is coming from KENNEDY's mouth. KENNEDY then looks up to him. And spit some of the blood right in his face, and then she smirks as he wipes it off in disgust. CERRETO walks over to her and bows over, he's inhales his cigarette and then blows the smoke in KENNEDY's face.
CERRETO (Aside to DOCTOR MATTHEWS)
Doctor, ready now?
The doctor nods, as he holds a needle up in the air.
CERRETO then takes his cigarette and puts it out on KENNEDY's hand, who screams out of pain. Then DOCTOR MATTHEWS walks up to her and gives her the injection, as the CAMERA pulls back.
15 INT. HEMMINGWAY'S MANSION "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: HEMMINGWAY and LUX, who are hugging. The others stand by and watch, then father and daughter let go.
HEMMINGWAY
Well then Lux, why don't you introduce me to your friends?
LUX
Friends, this is my father, Peter Hemmingway. Dad, these are my friends, this is Kara Wyatt-
He shakes her hands.
And this is Dawn Summers.
He also shakes hands with her.
HEMMINGWAY
Summers, you say? You wouldn't happen to be related to one Buffy Summers, would you?
DAWN
Shamefully I have to admit I am, sorry!
HEMMINGWAY
She mentioned she had a sister, never before got the pleasure of meeting you though"¦ Buffy's a student of mine"¦ and today she has promoted to my assistant at the ward.
DAWN
Oh, that's cool.
LUX
No it's not! They could gossip about us.
DAWN
Hmm, you've got a p-
Then her cell-phone rings.
DAWN
Speak of the devil, it's her, can I take it.
LUX
Sure, just go there.
LUX points at the corridor leading to the garage. DAWN follows her direction and walks to the:
16 INT. HEMMINGWAY'S MANSION CORRIDOR "“ DAY (cont'd)
DAWN (on the phone)
Yes?
BUFFY (on the phone)
Hey, it's me"¦ have you seen Kennedy today?
DAWN (on the phone)
Uhm no, actually I haven't. I don't even think she slept in last night.
BUFFY (on the phone)
I know, she was with Willow, but that's not what I'm calling for. She hasn't attended any of her classes since lunch, she hasn't come home, hasn't called anyone and someone found her bag on the street"¦ we think something odd might be going on.
DAWN (on the phone)
Sounds like it, I'll be right over.
BUFFY (on the phone)
You don't have to"¦ I mean, I'm sure we'll find her.
DAWN (on the phone)
But I want to, so see ya.
BUFFY (on the phone)
Your call, see ya.
DAWN walks back into:
17 INT. HEMMINGWAY'S MANSION KITCHEN "“ DAY (cont'd)
DAWN
I'm sorry girls, mister Hemmingway, but I'm afraid I can't stay tonight after all.
LUX
Why not?
DAWN
It's Kennedy, she's missing"¦ they all have no clue, and I'm going to see if I can help the team.
LUX
Ugh, miss selfish... we are the team too!
DAWN
I know, but you're not missing.
LUX
Not getting the point, we're going to help too"¦ right Kara?
KARA nods.
LUX
Sorry dad, but we have important things to take care of, I'll see you later, okay?
HEMMINGWAY (startled)
Uh, yeah"¦ sure, I"¦ guess!?!
Then LUX kisses him on the cheek and her and DAWN and KARA walk out. Abruptly HEMMINGWAY's face looks serious again. ALICIA then walks up to him and put her arms around his neck.
ALICIA
So what do you say professor, kids are gone, you want to have some fun?
She kisses his neck, but he pushes her off.
HEMMINGWAY
You go upstairs Veronica, I'll be right up"¦ I just need to make one phone call first.
He picks up his cell phone and dials a number. We hear someone picking up.
HEMMINGWAY (on the phone)
We've got a situation.
CUT TO:
18 INT. ABANDONNED MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
CAMERA ON: KENNEDY in the chair, sleeping, DAVINO, CERRETO and DOCTOR MATTHEWS are standing around her.
CERRETO
Is she ready yet?
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
Don't be hasty now, five more minutes, then I'm sure the Orpheus has kicked in.
(Aside to DAVINO)
It's perhaps not a bad idea to prepare yourself all ready.
DAVINO
I can decide that on my own.
CERRETO casts him an angry eye.
CERRETO
Just do as the human says. Meanwhile, you explain what exactly happens.
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
Well uhm, the Orpheus, brings her in a sort of dream state. She relives parts of her past. And now when I give mister Davino a shot with her blood, mixed with some other ingredients, he will be sucked into her past as a"¦ spectator.
CERRETO
And how sure are you that she will relive the specific part of her past we want her to relive?
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
We're not, but she'll relive moments she remembers very well... things that had great impact on her or things she has recently done.
CERRETO now walks over to KENNEDY and kneels in front of her.
CERRETO
Well, let's just hope your right doctor, or else you might suffer the same fate as this girl.
FADE TO
19 INT. SUMMER'S RESIDENCE DINING ROOM - NIGHT
CAMERA ON: the table with lots of food on it, KENNEDY and WILLOW sitting next to each other on one side, BUFFY and DAWN on the other. XANDER walks in with a big plate, puts it down in the middle, then sits at the end of the table. He picks up his glass and stands up again.
XANDER
Everybody, I would like to propose a toast to us, and our future, that we may live a happy life, wherever we go to!
Buffy raises her glass.
BUFFY
Amen to that!
They all toast. Except KENNEDY, who's just sitting around looking around suspiciously. After this, the others start to eat.
XANDER
So how was everyone's first day?
DAWN
Mine was ok; I think I made my first normal friend.
BUFFY
That's good ... you ... go you!
WILLOW
Well I got to take a scoop around the library, it's pretty impressive, and I bet Giles would be stinking jealous.
XANDER
Talking about Giles, how is he holding up in England?
As BUFFY says the following, KENNEDY is looking at a someone behind BUFFY. It's a black girl (THE FOURTEENTH) dressed a bit in the same fashion as the First Slayer, but it's definitely someone else. As BUFFY is nearly done talking, THE FOURTEENTH picks up her stake and holds it high up, ready to strike BUFFY.
BUFFY
I don't know, last time I spoke to him, he was fine, but that was two weeks ago. He was really busy and all with the Watcher's Council. He's trying to recruit new watcher, because there are not enough of them for all the slayers. So he can only send out watchers to those who need them most, which he told, means you're last on the list Kennedy, 'cause you have us.
All now look at KENNEDY. She jumps up and picks up a big knife and she's about to swing it, when we CUT TO BLACK
ACT IV
20 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE "“ NIGHT
CAMERA ON: WILLOW and XANDER both on their cell phones. KARA, DAWN and LUX just walk in, as BUFFY is browsing through a phone book, when she's about to reach for their home phone, it rings, so she takes it and walks outside, as it's noisy inside.
21 EXT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE TERRACE "“ NIGHT (cont'd)
BUFFY picks up the phone.
BUFFY (on the phone)
Hello, this is Buffy Summers.
FAITH (on the phone V.O.)
Hey B, it's Faith here, how are you holding up?
BUFFY (on the phone)
Faith!?! What a surprise, in general I'm doing great, though tonight's not the best of nights.
FAITH (on the phone V.O.)
Well, I sort of expected that, so that's why I'm calling. Sorry B, no small-talks this time!
BUFFY (on the phone)
It's okay, so let's talk business then.
FAITH (on the phone V.O.)
Well Robin just got a call from Giles, slayers all over the world are going insane"¦ and then I mean, all of them... obviously except you and me. You have any idea what is causing this? Is Kennedy experiencing the same?
BUFFY (on the phone)
I have no idea, Kennedy has been missing since this afternoon. The two could be connected.
FAITH (on the phone V.O.)
Wouldn't surprise me. Well, I thought I'd just let you know, I gotta run now, me and Robin are off, "˜cause we have to track down one of them renegades down here in New York. I'll call you again when this is all over to chat up! Bye!
BUFFY (on the phone)
Thanks for the warning, bye.
BUFFY hangs up and then walks back inside.
22 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE "“ NIGHT
BUFFY walks back to the table, where the others are all sitting. The all look up at her, anxiously.
ANGLE ON: WILLOW
WILLOW
Well?
And as the CAMERA turns back to BUFFY, we fade to:
23 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE "“ NIGHT
Continuation from before, the scene with KENNEDY. The CAMERA is on BUFFY and THE FOURTEENTH, then KENNEDY swings her knife and cuts BUFFY's throat. BUFFY jumps up and takes a few steps behind, but then finally drops to the ground. The others look at KENNEDY, scared. KENNEDY licks the blood off her knife and then swings at WILLOW.
CUT TO: The walls of the room, we see blood splatting up to it, and we in shadows we see KENNEDY killing off the others.
24 INT. ABANDONNED MILITARY BASE "“ NIGHT
CAMERA ON: DOCTOR MATTHEWS tying DAVINO to his chair with chains as well.
DAVINO
Is this really necessary?
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
We'd better take some percussions. The girl is moving violently too.
CAMERA TURNS TO: KENNEDY, who is indeed violently moving in her chair, only held back by the chains. CAMERA TURNS BACK TO: DAVINO, DOCTOR MATTHEWS gives him a shot too. Then he steps back and stands next to CERRETO.
25 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE "“ NIGHT
CAMERA ON: BUFFY (this is a continuation from before.)
BUFFY
It was Faith, she called me to warn that slayers all over the world are going berserk.
The others look up shocked.
BUFFY
It might be connected with Kennedy's disappearance. They don't know what the cause is, she couldn't tell me much more.
KARA
So do you think it's possible somebody did something to Kennedy which caused this? This the First person perhaps?
WILLOW
Quite possible or perhaps the same person, who send Stephanie after her, it could be anything or anyone; we don't have any leads on this.
XANDER
And that locator spell of yours didn't work either?
WILLOW
No, nothing. So she's either very far away from us geographically, or her soul has left this dimension.
DAWN
God, this is getting complicated.
LUX
So what do we do next?
WILLOW
I could do a wider geographical search"¦ or ask the Coven to help me and do a search throughout this whole plane of existence, but that could take days.
XANDER
I'll try calling Wolfram & Hart again.
DAWN
We could try to call Giles and the Council, we're not exactly happy with each other, but we could put our differences aside for the greater good.
Then the bell rings.
BUFFY
Or we could just see who's at the door.
BUFFY stands up and walks to the stairs, WILLOW and XANDER follow her.
26 EXT. SCHOOL BUS "“ DAY
CAMERA ON: On the middle of the road DAVINO suddenly appears. He looks around him, there's a "Welcome to Sunnydale" sign standing perched precariously on the edge of the canyon. The sign teeters a little before falling backwards into the pit that used to be its city. Around DAVINO are all dead bodies, those of the new slayers, and the Scoobies.
DAVINO (shocked)
What the?
He looks around in a circle, but nothing but the bodies, the bus and the canyon.
THE FOURTEENTH (O.S.)
You like it?
DAVINO turns to the bus, on top of the bus stands KENNEDY in primitive clothing, on the edge of the bus sits THE FOURTEENTH (a bit older black girl dressed in the same way), smirking.
DAVINO
What is happening here? Who are you?
THE FOURTEENTH looks at KENNEDY and then nods. KENNEDY jumps off the bus and holds her knife ready, and then she charges at him. First she lungs at him, but he can easily dodge. He hits her back and she falls down, but quickly gets up again. Then she charges again, quickly trying to hit him a few times, but he manages to block, and then tries to knock her down, but he misses and KENNEDY is able to plant her knee in his stomach. He falls down, but gets up before KENNEDY has a chance to jump on top of him, he throws her off and she lands on her back. As he jumps at her, she rolls to the side, and before he can get up, she cuts his cheek, not too deep, but it's bleeding.
CUT TO:
27 INT. ABANDONNED MILITARY BASE "“ NIGHT
CAMERA ON: DAVINO's cheek gets cut by an invisible force, it's bleeding. CERRETO notices and walks up to him, inspects the wound, then looks up at the DOCTOR.
DOCTOR MATTHEWS
That's odd; I'm not quite sure why that happened.
Then DAVINO coughs out blood, which hits the side of CERRETO's face, who now looks furious.
CERRETO
Then I suggest you go find out immediately.
28 INT. SUMMER's RESIDENCE HALL "“ NIGHT
CAMERA ON: BUFFY, WILLOW and XANDER standing by the door, BUFFY opens.
CUT TO: MARGARETH, the old guardian, standing at the door.
MARGARETH
Buffy, if you want to save your friend and the other slayers, I need you to come with me.
BLACK OUT
TO BE CONTINUED
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