the virtual series 'heroes' episode 1x13 the dance we do
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The dance we doBy: Mariana
INT. DARK ALLEY DOWNTOWN L.A - NIGHT
SPOTLIGHT on SPIKE as he walks down a DARK ALLEY. The blonde vampire is all dressed
in black, which makes him hard to spot in the darkness. But as the CAMERA ZOOMS IN
CLOSER, the light increases and soon enough we see him clearly. His stride seems purposeful
and he has a very determent look on his face. Whats he up to now?
Suddenly we hear a shuffling SOUND from somewhere behind Spike and theres a CLOSE UP
on his face, showing us the shocked expression before the CAMERA PULLS BACK to a
WIDE SHOT as the vampire incinerates into a cloud of dust!!! Then the CAMERA MOVES
FORWARD THROUGH the dust cloud to reveal that Spikes murderer is SPIKE himself!!!
FLASH.
A TIGHT SHOT of AERINS face as her eyes snap open and she lets out a ragged moan. Her
breath is very shallow and we can almost literally see the fear in her eyes. The CAMERA
PULLS BACK to a WIDE SHOT, revealing a sleeping SPIKE at her side.
It was just a DREAM!!!
FOCUSING ON Aerin as she turns her head to look at the snoozing vampire.
AERIN
I wont let you die.
BLACK OUT
CREDITS
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ACT I
INT. SPIKES BEDROOM THE HYPERION DAWN
SPOTLIGHT on SPIKE and AERIN in their bed as they seem to be cuddling. (Aww,cute.)(A.N: The pair is covered by a baby blue sheet and seems to be fully naked but we cant
know for sure, now can we?)
AERIN
(whispering)
Ill grow old some day.
SPIKE
Then I will too.
AERIN
(wrinkled brow)
Huh?
SPIKE
There are spells. Aging spells. We could have Willow perform on me. I could grow old with
you.
AERIN(baffled)
And you would do that for me?
SPIKE
I would. Without hesitation. I love you.
ZOOMING IN as Spike leans in to plant a very soft kiss on Aerins slightly parted lips. The
kiss deepens and we see how Spike lifts a hand to run it through her tousled hair.
BUFFY (?)Awww... That was tender. I wish I had someone.
A WIDE SHOT of the room reveals BUFFY (?) standing in the corner looking at the pair with
icy eyes and a sneer on her lips.
(A.N: Its pretty clear that this is not Buffy but rather THE FIRST that has come to haunt
our heroes once more!!)
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SPIKE
(grimly)
You.
THE FIRST
Though I should drop by for a quickie.(chuckling)
Did I actually say that?
AERIN
What do you want?
THE FIRST
I'd like to cut off your head and stick it on a pike. I want to look up into your lifeless eyes
and wave like this.
(waves)
That would be fun.
AERIN
(whispering)
Why?
THE FIRST
Why?
(blinking)To save you from a fate far worse than that.
The CAMERA FOCUS on the First as it walks over to the bed. It stops by the bedside and
look down at the two of them with a pout that soo belongs to Buffy.
THE FIRST
Look into his eyes. Those big blue eyes and tell me. Do you think hell love you when hes
ascended?
SPIKEGo away.
THE FIRST
Why? Am I getting to you?
(laughing)
Cant handle the truth?
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SPIKE
(gritting his teeth)
Oh, I can handle the truth.
ZOOMING IN as Spikes hand snatches out and takes a hold on the First with incredible
force. The First tries to shimmy away but gets nowhere.
SPIKE
Canyou?
The First sneers before IMPLODING. (Nothing new there.)
Then a CLOSE UP on Spike as he stares at the spot where the First just stood.
SPIKE
I have a feeling.
AERIN
(questioning)
A feeling?
SPIKE
Im going to die today.
FADE OUT-
CUT TO-
INT. A TRAINING ROOM THE HYPERION TIME UNKNOWN
A WIDE SHOT of the room reveals SPIKE and ILLYRIA sparring while being watched by a
group of SITs (slayers in training) and GILES and BUFFY. The two is an impressive sight to
behold. Punches thrown, counter moves, attacks, retreats and then attack again. Their actions
looks like a violent ballet with the moves carefully choreographed for optimum beauty. (A.N:
they have of course done this many times before.)
A CLOSE UP on Buffys face shows us that shes in fact jealous. (Maybe she thought that
nothing could be compared to the times when she and Spike fought that their well
matched, natural grace could never be replaced.)
The CAMERA PANS OUT to a WIDE SHOT as Illyria circles around Spike with a sneer on
her lips.
ILLYRIA
I used to step on insignificant beings like you
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That seems to draw Spikes attention and Illyria uses that opportunity to get in a rather good
blow. Then Spike throws a roundhouse kick. Illyria ducks and sweeps his legs out from under
him. Spike lands flat on his back with a thud that for a second seems to leave him dazed.
FOCUS on Illyria as she pounces; She jumps down and straddles the vampire, raining down
punches.
After a while Spike manages to get a hold of Illyrias hand and he sends her flying into a wall.
She quickly recovers and charges at the vampire whos standing up now and he meets her
with a powerful side-kick. Which she responds with a rather well executed roundhouse that
catches him under the chin.
A WIDE SHOT as Spike stumbles back, rubbing his chin and giving Illyria a filthy look.
Illyria shrugs and turns her back against him facing the gawking SITs. But the fights not
over!! Spike approaches Illyria and throws his arms around her from behind. The god king
struggles to throw him off, and then doubles forward to bring him over her back with her
momentum. But Spike counters and yanks her off her feet. But the vampires only
triumphant for a second, cause Illyria brings him down with her with a powerful kick to theside of his leg. The two to of them remains on the floor looking into each others eyes.
GILES
(rubbing his nose)
There you have it, girls.
(sighing)
Ill hope you have all learned something from this.
YOUNG SLAYER
Yeah. To never piss off any of them.
Giggles are heard and Giles sighs again.
ANGLE on Buffy as she steps forward and helps Spike up on his feet, totally ignoring Illyria.
BUFFY
That was really impressive.
SPIKE
s that right?
(shrugging)
Illyria is the best fighter so it was easy.
FOCUS on the tormented expression on Buffys face as Spike walks off.
FADE OUT-
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INT. THE LOBBY THE HYPERION TIME UNKNOWN
A WIDE SHOT of the lobby. ANGEL and AERIN are sitting on the sofa looking through
some old looking books. (A.N: Angels wearing his usual dark clothes: lilac shirt and black
pants. Aerins clothed in baby blue jeans and a red blouse. Her hair is pulled back into a
ponytail.)
ANGEL
Howre you doing?
AERIN
(blinking)
Slow but Im determent to find a way to help Spike.
ANGEL
(rolling his eyes)
Hes a pain in the ass for sure. Now more than ever.
(sighing)
Hes really acting allstrange.
AERIN
(nodding)
Spike's behaviour is becoming increasingly illogical.(looking around)
Where is he anyway?
ANGEL
Hes sparring with Illyria.
AERIN
(looking peeved)
Really?
(grim look)
Hopefully hell rid us of that malice.
ANGEL
Oh my god!! You're jealous. Jealous because Spike prefers sparring with Illyria instead of
you.
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AERIN
Im not jealous!
(beat)
kay. Maybe just a little bit.
ANGEL
You got nothing to worry about.
(reaffirming smile)
Once Spikes committed to someone hes really in for it for the long haul.
FOCUS on Aerin as she leans forward and plants a soft kiss on Angels cheek. The vampire
draws back and stares at her with wonder written all over his face.
AERIN
Thanks, Angel. Youre the best friend a girl can ever have.
A CLOSE UP on the peeved look in the vampires face. (Hehehe.)
FADE OUT-
CUT TO-
INT. UNKNOWN FACILITY SOMEWHERE IN L.A - DAWN
The CAMERA PANS ACROSS what seems to be an abandoned warehouse. Then WE hear
muzzled voices from the deep shadows and the CAMERA ZOOMS IN as two FIGURESappears into view. Shockingly enough they both look like SPIKE!!! (A.N: the first one is
clothed in jeans and a blue shirt while the other one is all dressed in black.)
As the two of them walks towards the middle of the huge room, another figure appears from
the opposite direction. This one is a STRANGER to our eyes. A very handsome stranger.
(A.N: This new *player* is rather tall, and dark and handsome. Slim but yet muscular. With a
mass of unruly black curls on top of his head. Piercing grey eyes and chiselled cheekbones.)
SPIKE ONE
(waving his fingers)
Youre late.
STRANGER
Im never late.
(eying the two of them)
Which one of you is the First?
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SPIKE TWO
I am.
STRANGER
Why have you summoned me here?
THE FIRST
We made a deal, Abigor.
(stepping forward)
The time closes in to honour that promise.
ABIGOR
(imperiously)
Ill honour that promise.
(eying the second Spike)Whos this?
THE FIRST
Hes a shapeshifter. Hell do our work til its time to make our impact on this sorry excuse of
a world.
FOCUS on the shapeshifter as it bows in respect for the two powerful entities before him.
Then it looks at the First and raise one eyebrow much in the manners of Spike. (Creepy.)
SHAPESHIFTERWhat is it you want me to do?
THE FIRST
(malicious smile)
I want them exterminated.
SHAPESHIFTER
(curious look)
Which ones?
THE FIRST
The humans. All of them. The entire population.
SHAPESHIFTER
That may... take some time.
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THE FIRST
Then, I suggest you begin at once.
We follow the SHAPESHIFTER with a STEAD CAM as he turns and heads for the door that
assumable leads out from the warehouse. As he melts into the shadows, the CAMERA SPINS
AROUND and PANS FORWARD til it FOCUS on the two figures thats left.
ABIGOR
This plan of yours
(tilting his head)
Are you really expecting it to work?
THE FIRST
Not only expecting it. I knowit will work.
ABIGOR
How can you now this?
(beat)
Ive heard of the resistance youll face.
THE FIRST
(shrugging)
I do not fear them.
ABIGORNot even the one whos face youre currently wearing? This Spike?
(piecing glare)
How will you defeat him?
THE FIRST
Hell watch everyone he loves stripped away from him, torn limb from limb. Hell be
covered in their blood and hell be powerless to stop me when I tear that pretty face off of his
mate.
(shrugging)
Then hell die. Good enough for you?
FADE OUT-
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ACT I I
INT. A TRAINING ROOM THE HYPERION - DAYTIME
The CAMERAS ZOOMED IN on a wall. Seconds passes by, then; SPIKE appears into view ashe collides with the wall and then slumps on the floor looking rather dizzy. Then hes up and
with a growl disappears off camera.
The CAMERA DRAWS BACK to a WIDE SHOT of the room revealing ANGEL, JOHN,
ILLYRIA and Spike. Illyria and Spike seems to be sparring. Yet again.
ANGLE ON ANGEL and JOHN as they winces when Spike hits the wall. Again.
Spike pushes off the walls surface and used it to spring forward and Illyrias expression is as
close to delight as we have ever seen it.
JOHN
God lord, his head must be rubberbouncing like that. Ive seen footballs flatten from thatkind of force.
(pause)
You think hes enjoying this?
ANGEL
Oh, hes enjoying this. Believe me.
JOHN
(grimacing)
Oooh! That had to hurt.
ANGEL
Probably.
JOHN
Im glad I never have to face him in a fight. He never seems to quit.
ANGEL
I believe Buffy has mentioned that.
We follow the two of them with a STEAD CAM as they turn their backs on the sparring
couple and leave the room. As the door softly closes behind them the CAMERA FOCUS on
Illyria and Spike once again.
Spike grins and circles around Illyria with a predatory look on his face.
SPIKE
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Think they left because they cant stand your presence?
ILLYRIA
(sneering)
You dare mock me?
SPIKE
(smirk)
Come on Leery, you should know. Of course I dare mock you.
ILLYRIA
Vermin.
And with that the god king charges at Spike and smashes him across the face. It takes a few
seconds before the vampire composes himself and he grins wickedly at Illyria. Then heprepares to counter her attacks. Only that he suddenly seems frozen in his place.
ILLYRIA
Spike?
A CLOSE UP on his face as he blinks, very slowly, and lifts his head to meet her eyes.
SPIKE
(raggedly)
Leery
ILLYRIA
(hurrying to his side)
Its the change, isnt it?
SPIKE
(whispering)
Its like theres somebody inhabiting my body. I dont feel right inside my skin. Nothing
feels right anymore. It all has gone very wrong.
ILLYRIA
(bowing her head)
I am sorry.
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(caressing her cheek)
Not your fault.
ILLYRIA
I shouldnt have been here in the first place.
SPIKE
I disagree.
(lopsided grin)
It's your presence that keeps me sane and whole and balanced.
A WIDE SHOT of the scene as Spike takes a step back and turns his back against Illyria. The
god king gazes upon the vampire with an expression thats really hard to read.
SPIKEI need you here. By my side.
(looking over his shoulder)
Its coming, Leery and it scares me.
ILLYRIA
I can also feel it.
PAUSE.
SPIKEThe end.
FADE OUT-
CUT TO-
INT. THE KITCHEN THE HYPERION DAY
A WIDE SHOT of the kitchen area reveals FIVE CHARACTERS in play; BUFFY, DAWN,
XANDER, WILLOW and ANDREW. (A.N: Buffys wearing high heeled boots, tight fitting
jeans and a baby blue top that leaves the shoulders and arms bare. Her long hair hangs loose
and frames her face beautifully. Dawns wearing a delicate summer dress and has her hair
pulled back into a knot. Xander and Andrew are both clothed all in black, while Willow is
dressed in a gypsy inspired skirt and a long-sleeved blouse.)
The CAMERA FOCUS on Buffy as she opens up the refrigerator door.
BUFFY
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Okay. Dawn, youll do the pasta. Xander, youll take care of the beverages and Willow
You know.
WILLOW
(nodding)
Yeah, I do.
ANDREW
(chipping)
What? What about me?
BUFFY
(raised eyebrow)
How best can you help?
ANDREW
(cautious smile)
I can stay out of your way.
BUFFY
(rubbing her hands)
Excellent.
The CAMERA ZOOMS IN on Xander whos currently busy with putting together a rather
delicate looking sandwich.
BUFFY
EhXander.
(beat)
What're you doin'?
XANDER
(shrugging)
Just doin' a little sandwich for Illyria.
BUFFY
For Illyria?
(pause)
What about me? Im starving!! And Im your leader!!
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Well, maybe I'm servin' two masters.
BUFFY
(hands on hips)
You're servin' one. Me.
WILLOW
(perplexed)
How did she convince you to make a sandwich?
XANDER
She smiled?
BUFFY
Argh
ANGEL
(off camera)
What are you guys doing?
ANGEL appears into view. Looking rather handsome, all dressed in black.
BUFFY
Cooking.
ANGEL
(glaring at Buffy)
Dressed like that?
BUFFY
(crossing her arms)
And what's wrong with how I'm dressed?
EVERYONES looking at the vampire who seems to realize what kind of trouble hes in.
ANGEL
nothing?
FADE OUT-
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INT. SPIKES BEDROOM THE HYPERION DAY
ZOOMING IN on SPIKE standing by the window. The vampire is all dressed in black; black
leather pants and a black T-shirt.
We hear a NOISE and as the CAMERA ZOOMS OUT, AERIN appears in the doorway
wearing loose-fitting pyjama pants in grey and a delicate top in deepest red. Her hair hangs
loose and shes just plain beautiful.
AERIN
Spike?
The slayer saunters up to him, putting her arms around his neck. Then she fires off a hesitant
smile, dark eyes brimming with emotions.
AERIN
Come back to me.
SPOTLIGHT on the couple as she presses her body and lips against the vampire.
Spike seems to hesitate for a while before responding to her touch. Then he puts his muscular
arms around her and the kiss deepens as he lifts her up and carries her over to the bed. There
he settles her against him, positioning her so that he can look into her eyes.
AERIN
You were gone there for a while.(looking down)
I was afraid that Id lost you.
SPIKE
Dont be scared Aerin, things will be alright. I wont leave your side.
AERIN
(shaking her head)
You cant make a promise like that, and you know that.
FOCUS on Spike as he plants a kiss on the top of her head.
SPIKE
I love you, I will always love you. Now go to sleep.
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A WIDE SHOT of the room, showing us the two still forms on the bed. Then ANGLE on
Aerin: A tear escapes from the corner of her eye as the CAMERA ZOOMS IN to show us that
Spike seems to have drifted off to sleep. We can hear a deep purr rise from his chest as a beam
of moonlight falls on his beautiful face.
Aerin appears to be content lying close to him, watching him sleep.
AERIN
(whispering)
I love you, Spike.
PAUSE.
AERIN
And Ill be damned if youre going to die before me!
FADE OUT-
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INT. BUFFYS BEDROOM GILES HQ - NIGHTFALL
A CLOSE UP on BUFFY as she paces back and forth over the floor in her bedroom. Shes
twisting her eyes and seems anxious in general.
BUFFY
What is it this time?
PANNING OUT to reveal SPIKE (?!) standing by the window and looking at her with an
amused smile.
SPIKE (?)
Tsk. Tsk. Such temperament.
BUFFY
Why do you have to look like him?
THE FIRST
(grinning)
Its getting to you, isnt it?
The First walks over to Buffy and she stops in her tracks as he leans in to whisper in her ear.
The look in her face is pure terror.
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THE FIRST
In you mind you can still hear him:
(against her ear)
"Don't leave me. Don't leave me alone again. It's dark here. I'm so cold."
FOCUS on Buffy as she turns her back against the First and wraps her arms around herself.
The seconds go by, but then she swings around to face it once again. Now with a very stern
look on her face.
BUFFY
(gritting her teeth)
Youre right.
THE FIRST
(chilling laugh)
"Oh god, history really is repeating itself isn't it?"
BUFFY
Non-corporeal or not, Im going to kick your ass.
THE FIRST
(sneering)
I would like to see you try.
ANGLE on Buffy as she seems to prepare for an attack. But as she moves forward theres aknock on the door and she stops abruptly. We follow her with a STEAD CAM when she
walks over to the door and opens it to reveal SPIKE on the other side.
BUFFY
I think Ive told you what I think of your stupid mind games.
(clenching her fists)
Now Im really going to kick your non-corporeal ass!!
SPIKE
Hey! Not the First, not the First!(anxious stepping back)
Only Spike.
BUFFY
(unfaltering)
Prove it.
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SPIKE
(tapping her on the nose)
See.
BUFFY
Ow.
(pouting)
That hurt.
A WIDE SHOT of the scene as Buffy steps back and gestures for Spike to enter her room,
which the vampire does while looking around the room.
SPIKE
The First was here, wasnt it?
BUFFY
(nodding)
Being a pain in the ass as usual.
SPIKE
(facing her)
Buffy, we need to talk.
FLASH.
INT. UNKNOWN BEDROOM UNKNOWN LOCATION NIGHT
ALL LIGHT on BUFFY and WILLOW sitting on a bed facing each other. Both of them are
wearing pajamas. Buffys wearing a blue pajama while Willow is all about the green.
BUFFY
..and then he said that I had to stop.
WILLOW
Stop what?
BUFFY
(wrinkling her eyebrows)
Havent you been listening?
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WILLOW
You must have lost me somewhere.
BUFFY
(sighing)
He dared to tell me me that I had to face the fact.
(beat)
That I had to realize that it all was a lie.
WILLOW
(intrigued)
What?
BUFFY
That whole thing of me telling him that I love him in the Hellmouth.
LONG SILENCE.
WILLOW
I think I get it now. Its not that he didnt believe you. Its that he couldntbelieve you.
BUFFY
What?
(shaking her head)
That doesnt make any sense.
WILLOW
He was dying, Buffy. And he knew it. He couldnt believe you because then...
(softly)
because then it would mean knowing what he couldve had and never would.
BUFFY
I love him. I will always love him.
WILLOWThen god help you, Buffy, because he loves Aerin now.
SPOTLIGHT on Buffy as she wraps her arms around her self.
FADE OUT-
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ACT III
INT. UNKNOWN STREET- DOWNTOWN L.A NIGHT
DISTANT SHOT of two figures approaching towards the CAMERA in a dark alley. Theneighbourhood seems to be rough place and the facades of the surrounding buildings is
withering. A soft rain pours down from the sky and we can hear the distant sound of a cat.
The seconds ticks by as the two figures come closer and closer and WE can barely distinguish
who they are; SPIKE and AERIN.
AERIN
Meanie.
SPIKE
Bint.
AERIN
Jerk.
SPIKE
Over-bearin chit.
AERIN
Moron.
SPIKE
Bitch.
AERIN
Ass.
SPIKE
Wench.
AERINPig.
SPIKE
Trollop.
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Prick.
SPIKE
Are you as turned on as I am?
AERIN
Oh, yeah.
ZOOMING IN as they stop to face each other. A CLOSE UP on the pair as Aerin grabs Spike
arms and pushed him hard against the wall. Then the Slayer attacks his mouth with hers.
UNKNOWN VOICE
Wow!! Thats rough!!
FOCUS on Spike as his eyes snaps open and he looks at something behind Aerin. He mumblessomething we cant quite hear.
ZOOMING OUT to show us an unknown demon standing behind Aerin. (A.N: This demon is
about six feet tall, his skin is grey and the eyes are all white. His clothed in some red gown.)
DEMON
(blinking)
Did you say something?
SPIKE
I said, you're an ugly BASTARD.
DEMON
(insulted)
Hey!!
AERIN
(laying a hand on Spikes arm)
Spike
DEMON(tilting its head)
So, youre the vampire with a soul.
SPIKE
One of them.
DEMON
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I thought you would be taller.
SPIKE
(lifting a eyebrow)
Oh, yeah? Well, unlike some I dont wear lifts
A WIDE SHOT of the scene as the demon suddenly charges forward against the pair. He
manages to catch Aerin by surprise and smack her over the face with a powerful blow. She
stumbles back, hand reaching up to wipe away some blood at her lip.
Spikes hand snaps out and takes a hold on the demons rather thick throat. He squeezes it
with a sneer on his lips.
DEMON
(choking)
m sorry!! I thought you were going to kill me.
SPIKE
Why would we do that?
DEMON
Shes a slayer, isnt she? Isnt it what they do?
FOCUS on Spike as he slowly lets go of the panting demon.
SPIKEYou got two choices here.
DEMON
I do?
SPIKE
(nodding)
Either you can run away and never try to kill us again. Or you can die a gruesome horrible
death.
(beat)
Which is it?
DEMON
Er Run away?
SPIKE
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(grinning)
Good choice.
PANNING OUT as the demon turns around and with impressive speed leaves the scene.
Spike turns around to Aerin and caresses her cheek. Their eyes meet as they share a smile.
The par shrugs and begins to walk down the alley, arms around each other.
AERIN
Do you think I was rough before? Smashing you against the wall?
SPIKE
You're always rough.
AERIN
No, I'm not.
SPIKE
Yes, you are.
AERIN
That's not true!
SPIKE
Yes, it is.
AERIN
Are you talking about at home, or on patrol?
SPIKE
Both. Hey, I'm not complaining!
AERIN
If I'm rough, it's because you like me to
(pauses)
Are we on coms?
GILES
(v.o)
Yes, you're both on coms right now.
FADE OUT-
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INT. DARK ALLEY DOWNTOWN L.A NIGHT
A LONG SHOT at the far end of a DARK ALLEY. Four figures stand in a circle. The
CAMERA PANS FORWARD and we have a WIDE RANGE SHOT of; BUFFY, ANGEL,
XANDER and WILLOW. Theyre standing outside a huge warehouse building.
BUFFY
Okay.
(beat)
Why are we meeting up here again?
ANGEL
Ive received reports of some suspicious activity around here.
We hear a noise coming from inside the building to their left. In unison the group turns
around and stares at the massive door. (A.N: Theyre all wearing their previous clothes.)
BUFFY
Somebody's in there.
ANGEL
(gritting his teeth)
Spike.
SPIKE
Right behind ya, jackass.
SPINNING AROUND to reveal SPIKE and AERIN standing a few feet away. The pair looks
amused and as they approaches even further we can see that Spikes attire is in bad shape.
XANDER
What happened to you?
SPIKE
(peering at Aerin)
Nothing.
AERIN
There seems to be activity on the other side of that door.
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We should check it out.
BUFFY
Okay. You and Xander go in and have a look around.
XANDER
(shriek)
Why me?!!
BUFFY
(grimly)
Because I said so.
XANDER
Oh.
FOCUS on Angel and Xander as they slowly open the door and enter the dark building. As
the two of them disappears into the shadow the door closes behind them.
PITCH BLACK.
XANDER
(hopelessly)
This is just great.
ANGEL
Quiet.
XANDER
Why?
ANGEL
(hush tone)
I thought I heard something.
XANDER
Like what?
Theres a loud GROWL.
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There's something behind me, isn't there?
We hear footsteps run in the direction of the door and as a tiny sliver of a light illuminates
the scene we can see Xander press himself up against the door.
XANDER
(yelling)
Buffy!!
PAUSE.
BUFFY
(muffled voice)
Xander, back away from the door. We're coming in.
XANDER
(turning to Angel)
She's coming in. I feel safer already.
ANGEL
(distressed)
Xander, look out!
XANDER
What?
SPOTLIGHT on Xander as he turns around to face HIMSELF!! The other Xander gives away
a rather creepy smile before he plants his fist in the original Xanders face.
FOCUS on the door as its kicked in with incredible force.
BUFFY
(baffled)
Whats going on?
ALL LIGHT on the two Xanders. They glare maliciously at each other before turning to face
a confused Buffy and the rest of the team.
XANDER ONE
(pointing at the other Xander)
Hes a fake!!
XANDER TWO
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No, hes a fake!!
FLASH.
A WIDE SHOT of the room. The two Xanders stand opposite the other and seems to be
arguing still. The rest of the gang stands at the side looking both perplexed and bored.
XANDER ONE
No, Im the realXander!
XANDER TWO
No, Im the realXander!
XANDER ONE
No, Im really the realXander!
SPIKE
(sighing)
This could go on forever.
BUFFY
But we have to find out whos the real Xander.
AERIN
Smack one of them. I mean its obvious that one of them is the First. And hes incorporeal.
FOCUS on Angel as he steps forward and smacks one of the Xanders across the face. The
force of the hit echoes in the warehouse.
XANDER ONE
(looking offended)
Aww.
ANGEL turns around and plants a fist on the other Xanders cheek. It too connects. Leaving
Angel looking surprised.
XANDER TWO
(evenly offended)
Aww.
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Well, that wasnt expected?
APPLAUDS.
The CAMERA PANS OUT to reveal yet another Xander emerging from the shadows. He
advances forward and stops just a few feet away from the others.
XANDER THREE
This is just wacky.
SPIKE
(resigned)
Another Xander copy?
XANDER THREE(turning to face the vampire)
Ah, Spikey
(goofy grin)
Ol pal of mine.
SPIKE
Yup. This is the First. No doubt.
THE FIRST
(morphing into Spike)Im impressed.
Theres a sound coming from the shadows and soon the warehouse is filled with demons and
vampires. The group is completely surrounded.
THE FIRST
(laughing)
You think you know what's coming? You don't have a clue.
ANGEL
Theres a slight possibility that this will end with our tortures death.
XANDER
Sounds great.
FADE OUT-
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INT. THE WAREHOUSE DOWNTOWN L.A NIGHT
SPOTLIGHT on ANGEL fighting a large sized vampire. He ducks from a blow and delivers a
punch to his opponents stomach. Then he whips out a stake and plunges it into the other
vampires chest. And theres only dust left from his attacker.
ZOOMING OUT into a WIDE SHOT; BUFFYs fighting another vampire. WILLOW seems
occupied with sending out fireballs, incinerating a good deal of demons. SPIKE and AERIN
fights back to back; Aerin busy with what appears to be a FYARL DEMON and Spike is
fighting another Spike. XANDER is dusting a female vampire without a sweat.
BUFFY
Xander, look out!!
XANDER(turning around)
What?
(staring at the huge demon)
Oh shit
Buffy comes flying out of nowhere, effectively tackling the demon and saving Xanders life.
SPIKE
(shouting)
You wipe his ass for him, too?
FOCUS on Buffy as she pushes off the ground and delivers a perfect roundhouse kick at the
demon, which staggers back with an angry growl. She charges forward and places yet another
powerful kick to her opponents stomach, making it double over in pain. Then she takes its
head between her hands and snaps its neck easily.
ANGLE on Spike and Aerin.
SPIKE
Aerin, if the First gets me...
AERIN
I know, stake you.
SPIKE
No. No, no. Kill him.
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(shouting)
Theres too many off them!!
A WIDE SHOT reveals that the demons just keep coming. More and more are entering the
warehouse from different directions.
BUFFY
(panting)
It's time for Plan B.
WILLOW
We have a Plan B?
BUFFY
No, but it's time for one.
XANDER
What will happen to us?
ANGEL
Theyll probably torture us. Cruel, searing torture. After that theyll most likely set us free.
Giving us the illusion that we can get away, and even tough we know we cant escape, well
try. And they will ambush us. Take us in once again for another round of torture. Then
theyll start killing us. One by one - in front of the rest. And we wont feel sorry for the poor
bastard. No, well want to be the one that they kill. So that the agony finally stops.
XANDER
Way to go with the pep talk.
WILLOW
Do we have any plan of escape?
BUFFY
Run.
XANDER
Anything more detailed, Buffy?
BUFFY
Run quickly.
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The team moves towards the door, but is effectively stopped by a horde of demons. They
back a few steps and a collective sigh is heard.
XANDER
(weary)
Plan B is screwed. You got a plan C?
BUFFY
Yes, it's the same as plan B. You got any fresher ideas?
XANDER
Yeah, I do.
BUFFY
(raised eyebrow)
And what's that?
XANDER
Run!!
SPIKE
That was plan B, you nitwit.
XANDER
Were screwed.
Suddenly there a noise coming from outside the building. FOCUS on the demons reactions as
they seem anxious for a reason. There are more unfamiliar noises from the outside and as the
seconds ticks by the closer and closer it comes. Now the demons really seem unnerved and
they actually begin to scatter, abandoning the warehouse.
AERIN
(baffled)
What the?
FOCUS on the door as the corpse of a demon is tossed in with incredible force. Its followed
by a leather-clad figure. ILLYRIA!!
By now theres no demons left in the warehouse and the group relaxes as Illyria approaches
them with graceful steps. The god king surveys the scene and the gang with cold eyes. Then
she tilts her head and looks directly at Spike.
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ILLYRIA
You called.
BUFFY
(turning to Spike)
What? How?
SPIKE
(tapping his forehead)
Telepath.
WILLOW
Wow.
XANDER(raising a hand)
So... just to confirm, we're all still... definitely not dead.
SPIKE
Speak for yourself.
XANDER
Thank you, Illyria. You were magnificent.
ILLYRIAIts no great conquest to exterminate vermin.
We follow the band of heroes as they leave the building and walks out into the abandoned
alley. They look upwards to the sky and we see that dawn is approaching.
ANGEL
Lets head back to the Hyperion.
BUFFY
Yeah, lets.
AIR SHOT showing us the group as they head down the alley. A lonely FIGURE is standing
at one of the rooftops looking down at them. ZOOMING IN reveals the face of Spike or
rather THE FIRST looking like the vampire.
FADE OUT-
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ACT IV
INT. THE ATRIUM THE HYPERION DAYBREAK
A WIDE SHOT of the atrium reveals SPIKE standing in its middle and BUFFY approachinghim from the entrance. (A.N: Spikes wearing blue jeans and a white shirt. Buffys quite cute
in a blue summer dress. Her hair hangs loose and shes wearing silver cross around her neck.)
BUFFY
You jerk.
SPIKE
(turning to face her)
Have I done something to offend you?
BUFFY
There are so many ways I could answer that.
The slayer comes to a halt inches away from the vampire. They stare silently at each other for
a few seconds. Then a soft smile begins to spread over Spikes features.
BUFFY
(sighing)
Sometimes you make it hard to hate you.
SPIKE
(shrugging)
I know, it's part of my charm.
BUFFY
And sometimes you make it easy.
(beat)
Why didnt you let us know that Illyria would sweep in and save the daynight?
SPIKE
Cause I didnt know if I reached through to her.
BUFFY
Its pretty amazing.
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SPIKE
Yeah?
(tilting his head)
How so?
BUFFY
Its like you two areone.
SPIKE
(looking away)
Yeah?
ANGLE on Spike as he turns his back against Buffy and walks a few steps away. Theres a
long SILENCE as they just stand in their positions. Then the vampire casts a quick glance
over his shoulder. SPIKE
Hows the whelp by the way?
BUFFY
Hes resting.
(deep breath)
None of us knew that hed been stabbed in the back til he almost fainted.
SPIKE
Hes a fool.
BUFFY
(sigh)
Wouldnt argue with you on that one now.
PAUSE.
SPIKE
Whos with him now?
BUFFY
Illyria.
SPIKE
Really?
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INT. UNKNOWN BEDROOM THE HYPERION DAY
A WIDE SHOT of the room with the FOCUS on XANDER lying in a bed, safely under the
covers and ILLYRIA sitting on a chair besides him. The blue demon seems to be examining a
glass containing some blue liquid.
XANDER
(eagerly)
Taste it. I promise that its good.
ILLYRIA
(cold stare)
There's no alcohol in here, is there?
XANDER
(looking very innocent)
Alcohol? No, of course not. Here, drink up.
ILLYRIA
Because Old Ones do not react well at all to alcohol. Even a small quantity causes psychotic
impulses and violent, homicidal rages.
ZOOMING IN as Xanders hand snaps out and snatches the glass from her hand just as shesabout to raise it to her mouth.
XANDER
(panting)
Ahh ahh ahh... my mistake. *Alcohol*...
ILLYRIA
(tilting her head)
You lied to me.
XANDER
(beginning to sweat)
No!! I just thought it would be funny. You know a joke?
(beat)
Do you understand what a joke is?
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ILLYRIA
I understand the concept of humour. It may not be apparent but I am often amused by
human behaviour.
XANDER
What would the effects really be?
ILLYRIA
I lied to.
(at his stare)
It was a joke.
XANDER
I could just scream right now.
(contemplating)Wonder what kind of reaction that would make?
SPIKE
(from the door)
A chorus of 'It's 5:00 A.M., shut the fuck up' from everyone else?"
XANDER
(surprised)
Spike!!
SPIKE
(entering)
Came to check on you, whelp.
XANDER
I appreciate that you have come to see if I was okay. That... that means something.
SPIKE
Ah... actually, no, it doesn't.
XANDER
No?
SPIKE
Um... we, ah, we drew straws. I lost.
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A CLOSE UP on the hurt look in Xanders face. He blinks and presses his lips tightly
together. Then PANNING OUT to a WIDE SHOT yet again.
XANDER
I see.
SPIKE
I was kidding.
XANDER
(hesitantly)
Really?
SPIKE
Really.
XANDER
(beaming)
Thats just I dont know what to say.
(beat)
So, you dont hate me?
SPIKE
Xander, as far as I'm concerned, you're irreplaceable.
XANDER
I knew it, heh. I knew behind the whole Big Bad thing you really like me
SPIKE
I was joking.
XANDER
That you Wait What?
SPIKE
(turning to leave)
Cant stand you, whelp.
XANDER
You
FADE OUT-
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INT. ANGELS BEDROOM THE HYPERION DAY
ALL LIGHT on ANGEL sleeping in his bed. The vampire seems to be sound a sleep. Suddenly
we see a hand reach out from the shadows around the bed and as the CAMERA ZOOMS
OUT we can see SPIKE lean over the sleeping Angel with a smile on his lips.
SPIKE
Angel, are you awake? Angel?
(right up to his face)
ANGEL.
ANGEL
(muffled)
What?
SPIKE
Are you awake?
ANGEL
(eyes snapping open)
Yeah.
SPIKEHmm, I couldn't sleep either.
FOCUS on Angel as he slowly sits up, gathering the sheets around him and leans against the
headboard.
ANGEL
(warily)
What is it, Spike?
SPIKEYou know that Im going to die, right?
ANGEL
(clenching his first)
You know that we are doing everything in our power to stop it.
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SPIKE
(backing away)
Just like we could stop it from killing Fred?
(shaking his head)
Lets not pretend here.
PAUSE.
ANGEL
(strained voice)
Okay. What is it you want to say?
SPIKE
Take care of them, okay?
(lowering his head)When Im gone Youll be the only champion left.
ANGEL
Spike
SPIKE
Whatever if I die today or tomorrow my destiny is the same.
ANGEL
(whispering)What?
SPIKE
To save the world.
SILENCE.
ANGEL
Thats deep.
SPIKE
(amusedly)
I know.
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INT. SPIKES BEDROOM THE HYPERION DAY
ALL LIGHT on SPIKE lying alone in the bed. The vampire stirs restlessly under the sheets,
gasped for air.
SPIKE
Burning. Im burning. Help me.
FLASH.
We have a WIDE SHOT of the WHITE ROOM, which we recognize from previous episodes.
Spike stands face to face with the white clothed ENKIL. The vampire is also all clothed in
white. SPIKE
(sighing)
This is so going to have to stop.
ENKIL
You have accepted your destiny.
SPIKE
I guess.
ENKIL
(nodding)
I have brought you here to tell you something important.
SPIKE
What?
ENKIL
You must be strong enough to face what is coming if you wish to save them all."
SPIKE
"How do I become strong enough?"
ENKIL
"You suffer."
FADE OUT-
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INT. THE LOBBY THE HYPERION - DAY
A WIDE SHOT of the lobby reveals that its filled to the bridge with young SLAYERS. It also
shows us BUFFY, FAITH, DAWN, WILLOW, XANDER, GILES, JOHN, ANDREW and
SPIKE. The later one looks rather ruffed.
BUFFY
(pacing)
This night we nearly got killed. It was only thanks to Illyria that we managed to escape.
(coming to a halt)
The First is obviously assembling an army. Again.
FAITHWe must prepare ourselves for a war.
JOHN
Im not sure if the girls are ready Theyre so young
ANONYMOUS SLAYER
Youre never too young to die.
WESLEYS VOICE
Quite true.
Everyone turns in unison towards the door as the CAMERA FOCUS on a figure looking like
WESLEY enters the lobby. Its rather obvious that its THE FIRST appearing as the dead
WATCHER.
THE FIRST
(scrutinizing them all)
Well, what have we here? A bunch of teenage slayers?
(shaking its head)
Is this all the resistance you can muster up?
BUFFY
(clenching her fists)
Weve beaten you before, havent we?
THE FIRST
Theres the snappy comeback!
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FAITH
Youre just dust in the wind, man.
THE FIRST
(snickering)
Truly?
(looking around the room)
I beg the differ.
GILES
Have you something to say? Theres got to be a reason for this social call of yours.
THE FIRST
(turning to Giles)
Ah, Giles.(beat)
I havent forgotten your part in Freds death, old man.
ANGEL
Youre not Wesley. Stop acting like you are.
THE FIRST
(turning to Angel)
You want to find out why Im here?
(laughing)Fine.
(turning in a circle)
You may not have noticed it yet but one of you is missing.
BUFFY
What the hell are you talking about?
THE FIRST
(raised eyebrow)
Im just telling you something you should have discovered by yourselves.
(sneering)
You disappoint me.
BUFFY
(crossing her arms)
Ditto.
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THE FIRST
(low voice)
The end is inevitable; Spike may have saved you all last time, but even he will not be able to
save you when I rise this time.
With a blinding flash of light the First disappeared into thin air.
A WIDE SHOT of the room as they all look at each other with terror written over their faces.
GILES
That was unnerving.
JOHN
(nodding)
To say the least.
ANDREW
(hesitantly)
What did it mean?
BUFFY
(facing the young watcher)
What?
ANDREW
Well, it said that one of us is missing(beat)
What did he mean by that?
A CIRCULAR SHOT of the entire group as they turn in all directions, searching for someone
that might be missing.
SILENCE.
SPIKE
(distressed)
Wheres Aerin?
BLACK OUT