the virtual series 'heroes' episode 1x18 to let go
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To Le t G oBy: Mariana
Previously on Heroes;
- ZOOMING IN on Dawn as she lets out a piercing scream and falls to the ground. Her body
convulses and her eyelids flutter exposing only the white in her eyes. But as abruptly it began
her seizure stops.
BUFFY
Dawn!!
- A CLOSE UP on the shocked expression in Dawns face.
DAWNI thinkI think I had a vision.
- A WIDE SHOT of the HYPERION LOBBY with FOCUS on ANGEL, XANDER and BUFFY.
ANGEL
This is serious. When Cordelia had her visionsthey nearly killed her.
XANDER
Thats why she became half demon, right?
ANGEL
Yes. Theres no telling what it will do to Dawn. I mean, her being
BUFFY
Not completely human.
- A SHOT of SPIKE and AERIN.
AERINYoure really strong now.
SPIKE
Yeah.
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AERIN
Stronger than me.
SPIKE
I guess.
AERIN
Stronger than Illyria?
SPIKE
I dont know.
- ALL LIGHT on THE FIRST looking like SPIKE.
THE FIRSTBuffys going to need all help she can get.
- ZOOMING IN as THE FIRST morphs into ANGEL.
THE FIRST
When her precious Spike dies.
- A SHOT of DAWN, looking slightly worse for the wear.
DAWNAnother vision.
BUFFY
Oh my god
GILES
What did you see?
DAWN
I saw whats to comeWe need more slayers. A lot of slayers.
- ALL LIGHT on SPIKE and ENKIL.
ENKIL
The eternity lies in the balance. And youre the key to maintain that balance.
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- A WIDE SHOT of the HYPERION LOBBY to reveal BUFFY, GILES, XANDER, WILLOW
and the rest of the gang.
BUFFY
Once more, Illyria. Whats happening to Spike? Is he dying?
ILLYRIA
Spikes not dying. Hes ascending.
GILES
Ascending into what?
ILLYRIA
A god.
XANDER
Great. A godly Spike.
- A CLOSE UP on SPIKE and the weary expression in his face.
SPIKE
I am going to die.
- ANGLE on DAWN as shes lying on the floor, with BUFFY kneeling besides her and GILES
hovering over them.
GILES
What did you see?
DAWN
I saw a portaland me.
BUFFY
What?!
DAWN
I think I know how to stop it, Buffy.
- FOCUS on Dawn as she closes her eyes and seems to loose conciseness.
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- A WIDE SHOT of THE HYPERION LOBBY.
BUFFY
GilesWhat did Dawn mean? About her being able to stop the apocalypse?
GILES
Think now, what do keys do?
BUFFY
Keys... unlock... *things*?
GILES
They also open portals. And closes them.
BUFFYOh no
- A CIRCULAR SHOT to show us all the shocked expressions.
SPIKE
(voice over)
Cause it always gotta be the blood.
BLACK OUT-
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INT. THE LOBBY THE HYPERION L.A TIME UNKNOWN
ALL LIGHT on DAWN and WILLOW sitting on the floor. The two women are surrounded
by white candles and a ring of sand. In the middle of the ring two crystals is placed and they
seem to glimmer in the candle lights. (A/N: Both of them are wearing an all black ensemble.)
DAWN
(squinting at the crystals)
Ok, theyre flashing neon blue. Is that good?
WILLOW(shaking her head)
No
DAWN
(frowning)
Bad?
WILLOW
(sighing)
Bad
DAWN
How bad?
WILLOW
Very bad.
DAWN
(pouting)
Typical.
FOCUS on Dawn as she leans back and lets up a deep sigh. Then she closes her eyes and let a
hand travel through her dishevelled hair.
DAWN
I really thought that I was wrong on that one.
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WILLOW
(silently)
Theres no way you could have known that the visions would show you this.
DAWN
(shaking her head)
How will I tell Buffy?
BUFFY
(o.c)
Tell me what?
ZOOMING OUT as BUFFY, GILES, ANGEL and XANDER enters the lobby. Buffy with a
grim look in her face. (A/N: The blond slayer is wearing jeans and a white T-shirt. Xander is
wearing jeans and a green turtleneck, Angel is clothed in all black and so is Giles.)
BUFFY
(repeating)
Tell me what?
NO RESPONSE.
BUFFY
(gritting her teeth)
Someone better answer me, or I
GILES
(rubbing his nose)
It appears that Dawn is not enough to open up the portal. Shes still the key element, but
there has to be some sort of catalysts. One of flesh and blood.
PAUSE.
BUFFY
(looking around)
Butwho?
ANGEL
Buffy. The only one strong enough is Spike.
(beat)
But only if we allow him to change into a god.
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XANDER
Buffy
BUFFY
(sneering)
Shut up, Xander. I know how you feel about Spike. You dont get a saying in this.
XANDER
(shaking his head)
Buffy
BUFFY
Oh, just say it then! So that its over with.
XANDER(whispering)
Whatever you decide. With Dawn and Spike. Youll do the right thing. You always do.
FADE OUT-
CR ED IT S
DAVID BOREANAZ as ANGELSARAH MICHELLE GELLAR as BUFFY SUMMERS
JAMES MARSTERS as SPIKE
AMY ACKER as ILLYRIA
ALYSON HANNIGAN as WILLOW ROSENBERG
MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG as DAWN SUMMERS
NICHOLAS BRENDAN as XANDER HARRIS
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES BY:
ANTHONY STEWART HEAD as RUPERT GILES
ELIZA DOZKHU as FAITH LEHANE
TOM LENK as ANDREW WELLS
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ACT I
INT. ANGELS OFFICE THE HYPERION L.A TIME UNKNOWN
A WIDE SHOT of the office: ANGEL is sitting behind his desk, BUFFY is pacing across the
room, GILES is sitting in the chair opposite the vampire and WILLOW is standing near the
door.
BUFFY
(clenching and unclenching her fists)
Tell me again
(closing her eyes)
Tell me whyit has to be this way?
GILES
Weve researched this to death, Buffy.
(shaking his head)
The only way to stop the upcoming apocalypse is to close the portal that will be opened by
the First and Abigor.
ANGEL
(leaning forward)
And the only way to do that is using Dawns essence as the Key.
WILLOW
(silently)
Only that Dawns human body is too fragile to withstand the power that will be needed for
the closing of this particular portal.
GILES
(nodding)
She will need a catalyst.
BUFFY
(coming to a halt)
But why does it have to be Spike?
(meeting their gazes)
Why not Illyria?
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ANGEL
Illyrias powers are still diminished.
(beat)
But if Spike were to ascend his powers would be fresh.
(beat)
More powerful.
BUFFY
And if Spike doesnt ascend
ANGEL
(grim voice)
All hope is lost.
FOCUS on Buffy as she bows her head. When she look up again theres evidence of tears inher eyes as she gazes around the room.
BUFFY
(whispering)
I need time to think this over.
The CAMERA STAYS with the blond slayer as she slowly exits the room.
As the door closes behind Buffy, the CAMERA PANS OUT to a WIDE SHOT.
WILLOW(blinking away tears)
I cant believe this.
GILES
Were no strangers to death, Willow.
WILLOW
That doesnt mean we cant get enough of it.
(looking at the closes door)
How much does it take before you lose all hope completely?
SILENCE.
FADE OUT-
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INT. DAWNS BEDROOM - THE HYPERION - TIME UNKNOWN
ALL LIGHT on DAWN and BUFFY sitting on the bed. (A/N: Dawns wearing a denim skirt
and a green blouse. Looking cute as a button.)
DAWN
(raspy voice)
I heard what you guys where talking about; about what would happen - either to me or
Spike.
BUFFY
(thin smile)
Eavesdropper.
DAWN
Hey, you knew it.
(seriously)
Dont tell Spike. Just dont.
BUFFY
Dawn
FOCUS on Dawn as she blinks away some tears.
DAWN
Its my turn now. To do something that really matters.
BUFFY
You do that every day, lil sis.
(caressing Dawns cheek)
Do you really believe that Id just give you up? I didnt do it with Glory and I wont do it
now either. I just cant.
DAWN
You cant tell him.
(tears floating)
Hell do it. If he thought it would save me, hed do it. Hed sacrifice himself. And we dont
even know if whatever he becomes will help us. And it would be all my fault.
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BUFFY
Dawn
DAWN
(pleadingly)
Dont tell him.
BUFFY
(voice breaking)
I wont.
DAWN
I love you, Buffy.
BUFFYI love you too, sis.
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INT. BUFFYS BEDROOM - THE HYPERION - TIME UNKNOWN
A TIGHT SHOT of BUFFY sitting on her bed with her back against the wall and hugging her
knees.
ANGEL
(o.c)
Buffy.
PANNING OUT to a WIDE SHOT of the bedroom as ANGEL carefully enters, closing the
door silently behind him.
BUFFY
(looking up)
Please spare me that save the world whatever the cost, be the slayer speech. Ive heard it all
before, and Im sick of it. I knowhow to make hard decisions. Its all I ever do.
ANGEL
Im sorry. All I ever wanted was for you to be happy.
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BUFFY
(snorting)
So not with the happy for the moment.
ANGLE on the vampire as he walks over to gaze out of the window.
ANGEL
(sighing)
I know. And its hurting me.
BUFFY
(sarcastically)
Its hurtingyou?
ANGEL(turning to face her)
Hes family, Buffy. Dont you think that it would hurt me too to lose him?
BUFFY
(blinking)
I
ANGEL
I mean whos gonna piss me off every 5 seconds? Whos gonna call me a poofter behind my
back, knowing that I can still hear him? Buffy, whos gonna challenge me?
BUFFY
I
ANGEL
(grimly)
Dont you think that the person who should be making this decision is Spike?
BUFFY
How could I ask him to do such a thing, Angel? After what hes done, what hes been
through. He deserves every chance to keep on living.
ANGEL
(silently)
You do know theres a chance that hell transform anyway.
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BUFFY
(resigned)
I know.
ANGEL
We got to tell him.
BUFFY
(whispering)
I know.
ZOOMING IN as Buffy covers her face with her hand as starts sobbing uncontrollable. Soon
after, a hand (Angels) appears into view to stroke her over the hair.
FLASH.
ZOOMING OUT from BUFFYS face as she lets her hands fall away. She blinks confusedly.
A WIDE SHOT to reveal ENKIL standing in front of the slayer with a warm smile on his
weather beaten face.
BUFFY
I
(blinking)
Who are you?
ENKIL
You can call me Enkil.
BUFFY
Enkil?
(beat)
Youre the guy that convinced Angel to bring back Spike from heaven.
ENKIL
(nodding)
Yes.
BUFFY
(eyes narrowing)
Then its all your fault.
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ENKIL
What is?
BUFFY
That Spike is dying.
ENKIL
(nodding)
Yes.
BUFFY
Why do it?
(beat)
Why bring him back so that he could die all over again?
ENKIL
Because hes needed.
BUFFY
To save Dawn?
ENKIL
(shaking his head)
To save the world.
BUFFY
Isnt there another way?
ENKIL
(shaking his head again)
You dont get it. Hesunique.
BUFFY
(lamely)
Unique.
ENKIL
(nodding)
Yes. And unique is valuable for everyones survival. So, you see, he must do it. Theres no
other way. Im sorry.
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BUFFY
Me too.
ZOOMING IN as Enkil leans forward and places a hand on Buffys cheek.
ENKIL
Let me show you what will happen if Spikes sacrifice isnt made.
A TIGHT SHOT of Buffy as her head falls back and she lets out a painful scream.
FLASH.
ZOOMING OUT as Buffy pushes ANGEL away and continues to scream as if in terrible
agony.
ANGEL
(distressed)
Buffy!!
NO RESPONSE.
ANGEL
Buffy!!
FOCUS on Buffy as she finally stops screaming. She breathes heavily and it takes a whilebefore shes able to focus on the confused vampire.
ANGEL
(frowning)
What happened?
BUFFY
(deep breath)
I
(looking away)
I had a nightmare.
ZOOMING IN at Angels face. He doesnt seem to believe her but obviously he decides not
to press the matter any further as silence dawns upon them both.
FADE OUT-
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ACT I I
INT. SPIKES BEDROOM - THE HYPERION - NIGHT
ALL LIGHT on SPIKE standing by the window, gazing out over the city. Its dark outside, but
we can see that the sky is beautifully lit with millions of stars and it appears to be full moon.
(A/N: Spike wears dark grey cargos and a white shirt. He seems barefoot and his hair is a mess
of curls. Very sexy)
Suddenly we can hear the sound of the door into the room open and the CAMERA ZOOMS
OUT to a WIDE SHOT as BUFFY carefully enters. (A/N: Now the slayers clothed in a white
skirt and a white blouse.)
BUFFYSpike.
SPIKE
lo, pet. Come to finally give me the heads up on all that secrecy you all been busy with?
(sighing)
I already know, Buffy.
(gesturing to his ears)
Soon to be all powerful god, yeah? I can hear the lot of you through the walls and the
ceiling.
BUFFY
I
SPIKE
(holding up a hand)
Dont. Just dont.
(brief smile)
Theres nothing to be said. And I think you already knew how it all will work out.
(shrugging)Fighting the good fight, yeah?
BUFFY
And you sacrificing yourself for the greater good?
(shaking her head)
I cant accept
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FOCUS ON Spike as he suddenly turns from the window to face her, and we hear the GASP
that escapes from Buffys lips. (A/N: The sides of Spikes face is lightly blue. As if hes turning
into a copy of ILLYRIA.)
BUFFY
(stricken)
Your face
SPIKE
(touching a blue spot)
I know. Its starting to show. But hey,
(weak smile)
Ive always looked good in blue.
BUFFY
Oh god
SPIKE
(raised eyebrow)
No, not yet. But soon.
BUFFY
This is not funny.
SPIKE
(regretful)
Im sorry. I know. Im sorry for everything, pet. I dont want you to have to bear this
burden. Ill be just fine.
BUFFY
Cause youre a Champion.
SPIKE
Nah. Because Im Spike.
BUFFY
You cant die You just cant
SPIKE
Buffy
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ANGLE on Buffy as she shakes her head and starts backing towards the door.
BUFFY
No. dont. Dont you dare. Dont you dare give up.
SPIKE
Im tired, Buffy. Theres nothing left. Im done.
BUFFY
No, youre not! Do you hear me?! You cant just give up. You have to fight!
SPIKE
Done fighting, pet. All tired. And if I have a choice between this and heaven I chose
heaven, Buffy.
As Spike speaks those final words, he suddenly without any warning, falls to the floor and
starts to convulse violently.
BUFFY
(running to him)
Spike!!
WILLOW
(o.c)
Buffy!!(entering the room)
What happened?
ZOOMING OUT as Willow kneels besides the vampire and slayer as DAWN comes rushing
into the room, with a dreadful expression in her face.
DAWN
(exclaiming)
Oh my God!!
BUFFY
(distressed)
He just fell down.
A WIDE SHOT as Spike continues convulsing for a moment. Then he abruptly stops and lies
absolutely still.
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DAWN
(crying)
He's dying Buffy.
BUFFY
(shaking her head) Ah, the hell he is.
(whispers)
Spike, can you hear me?
FOCUS on the vampire as his eyelids starts to flutter and he opens his eyes to meet their
concerned glazes.
SPIKE
(weakly)
I'm listening, luv.
BUFFY
You will not die.
ZOOMING IN as Spike starts closing his eyes.
FOCUS on Buffy as she pats him on the head.
ZOOMING OUT as Spike opens his eyes.
BUFFY
(grimly)
Listen got damn it! You. Will. Not. Die.
LONG SILENCE.
SPIKE
(coughing)
Gotcha, pet.
A TIGHT SHOT of Buffy as she closes her eyes when tears starts running down her cheeks.
FADE OUT-
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INT. ANGELS OFFICE - THE HYPERION - NIGHT
SPOTLIGHT on GILES and ANGEL standing in the middle of the office.
ANGEL
(ragged voice)
Spikes condition is worsening.
GILES
(slowly)
Its time to consider the options: either we work out a way to save Spike
ANGELOr we speed up his ascension.
(beat)
And lose him forever.
GILES
(brow knit)
Do you think hell do it?
ANGEL
Do you mean letting himself be turned so that he could die to save dawns life?(without doubt)
Yes. I knowhell do it.
GILES
(tilting his head)
Because of his attachment to dawn?
ANGEL
(grimly)
Cause its the right thing to do.
(beat)
And yes, because he wont let anything happen to Dawn.
FADE OUT-
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INT. SPIKES BEDROOM THE HYPERION L.A NIGHT
DOOR POV: SPIKES standing by the window again and DAWN is standing in the middle of
the room.
DAWN
You know, you gave us quite the scare earlier.
SPIKE
Sorry, pet.
DAWN
(silently)Youve changed.
SPIKE
"Have I?"
A WIDE SHOT as he gives her a hard look, and then turns away.
SPIKE
"Yeah, maybe."
(weary sigh)"I'm tired, nibblet.
(shaking his head)
"it feels like we just stagger along on from one crisis to the next. Only so much a bloke can
take, you know. Before he gives up."
DAWN
"You don't mean that. You wouldn't just give up."
SILENCE
SPIKE
"Not givin' up. Just... moving on."
The scene darkens and -
FADE OUT-
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ACT I II
INT. ANGELS OFFICE - THE HYPERION - TIME UNKNOWN
A WIDE SHOT of the office reveals BUFFY, ANGEL and GILES. They all stand in the middle
of the room, all wearing grim expressions.
BUFFY
(turning to Giles)
I know that youve been researching for a way to see so that both Spike and Dawn will live,
and I appreciate that. Especially since you dont want to be doing it. I know you dont
actually want to help Spike.
GILES(warily)
Is not that I dont want to help him. I just dont see another way.
BUFFY
(shaking her head)
Thats what you said about Dawn with Glory. But I found one. Ill find one this time too.
GILES
(grimly)
At what cost? Thats what worries me, Buffy. I worry that youll sacrifice too much for him.
BUFFY
I have to try.
(deep breath)
He deserves that.
GILES
Buffy
BUFFY
(stern voice)
He deserves that.
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INT. SPIKES BEDROOM THE HYPERION L.A DAY
SPOTLIGHT on SPIKE and ILLYRIA standing in the middle of the room, only inches away
from each other. You can probably cut through the tension with a knife.
ILLYRIA
(tilting her head)
You have seized the efforts to remain Spike?
SPIKE
(nodding)
Yeah.
ILLYRIA
You do not fear ascension?
SPIKE
(whispering)
Could I really live with myself if I let Dawn die? Knowing that I could have saved her?
ILLYRIA
(almost curious)
The Key is not human. Still you put her life before your own?
SPIKE
Shes my lil bit, I guess. And besides,
(grinning)
I made a promise to a lady.
ILLYRIA
A promise?
SPIKE
Yeah.
(pause)
To the end of the world. Even if it happens to be tonight.
ZOOMING OUT to a WIDE SHOT as Spike walks over to the bed and tiredly sits down.
Illyria monitors his every move closely.
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ILLYRIA
Youre concerned for the humans and the half-breed.
SPIKE
(shaking his head)
They dont deserve this. And they bloody well dont deserve to die because of me.
ILLYRIA
What do they deserve then?
SPIKE
(exclaiming)
To live for fucking sake! They deserve to go on living; have families, dogs and that bloody
white picked fence. They deservehappiness.
ILLYRIA
So youd die for them?
SPIKE
(nodding)
Yes, I would die for them.
ILLYRIA
But dont you deserve to live as well?
SPIKE
(shaking his head)
Not if its on their cost. I just want them to have a life: the Bit, Buffy, and Red, hey even Mr.
Broody, the Whelp and the watcher. Other than that I dont bloody care what happens to
me. Im tired of this world, the weight on my shoulders. I dont want it - need it, anymore. I
just bloody well dont.
ILLYRIA
The one called Buffy will not be so easily pursued that this is the right action.
SPIKE
She has no other choice.
(beat)
"Buffy's going to survive this time."
FADE OUT-
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INT. BUFFS BEDROOM - THE HYPERION L.A DAY
PANNING IN on BUFFY standing by the window. The room is dark and the slayer seems
tense for whatever reason. But as the CAMERA ZOOMS OUT we might understand why as
XANDER and ANGEL enters the room.
BUFFY
(without turning around)
Youve come for your turn to try to persuade Buffy about whats the right thing to do?
XANDER
I had to.
(pause)We had to.
BUFFY
(incredulous stare)
You dorealize that Ive died twiceto save this world? And you still cant trust me to do the
right thing?
XANDER
(shaking his head)
You cant see things straight when it comes to Spike. You never could.(sighing)
Youre blinded by your emotions, your feelings for him. And that will be your undoing in
the end.
BUFFY
(facing them)
Ill do what I have to do, okay?
XANDER
(deep breath)
You do realize that youre not able to save them both?
BUFFY
(repeating)
Ill do what I have to do.
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ANGEL
(silently)
His destiny is greater then yours, Dawns, Faiths, or anyone else, Buffy. If he fulfills his
destiny there wont be an apocalypse every year, there wont be an apocalypse ever again!
SILENCE.
BUFFY
(whispering)
Im sick and tired of being the strong one.
ANGEL
Its not fair, but its life.
BUFFY(clenching her fists)
So, what? I should just let it happen and watch him die?
ANGEL
(slight nod)
Yes.
FOCUS on Buffy as she turns to face the window once again, her shoulders slumping as she
carries the weight of the world on them. (Poor Buffy. Poor Spike)
BUFFY
(ragged voice)
Im not sure I can do that.
ANGEL
Do you love him?
BUFFY
(simple)
Yes.
ANGEL
Wouldnt he do it for you?
BUFFY
He would.
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ANGEL
Then whats the problem?
BUFFY
(turning around)
Theres no problem.
ANGEL
Then go.
We follow Buffy with a STEAD CAM as she crosses the room, pass the two men and
disappears through the door.
XANDER
(o.c)This isnt fair, Angel.
ANGEL
(silently)
It never is.
FADE OUT-
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INT. SPIKES BEDROOM THE HYPERION L.A DAY
DOOR POV at SPIKE facing the window (theres a lot of gazing out of windows).
SPIKE
(hushed tone)
lo, pet.
A WIDE SHOT of the bedroom as BUFFY slowly enters.
BUFFY
"So what gave me away?"
(curious tone)
Heart beat? Vampire sense of smell? What?
We FOCUS on Spike as he walks over to the petite slayer with a slight smile on his lips.
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SPIKE
(kissing her softly)
"I'll always find you, luv, always."
SILENCE.
BUFFY
(miserably)
Youre not making this any easier.
SPIKE
(backing away)
Sorry.
BUFFY
"You're not... typical. And II understand that, now. You never were."
(beat)
"You always wantedto be special, didn't you? The way I never did.
SPIKE
(quietly)
"Don't, Buffy"
BUFFY
"Don't what? Don't tell you I understand? Spike, I get it.(beat)
Maybe I don't know everything, but I'm really starting to figure it out. You arespecial.
You're... you're the kind of person I was probably supposed to be."
SPIKE
(breathlessly)
"Buffy..."
BUFFY
(ruefully)I get it now.
(meeting his gaze)
Youre beyond beautiful.
(beat)
Youre the one.
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ANGLE on the anguished expression in Spikes beautiful face. Then a tiny hint of a smile
appears as he gazes down at the slayer.
SPIKE
(whispering)
I dont wanna be the one.
BUFFY
Tough break, cause you are.
PAUSE.
SPIKE
(hoarse voice)
Buffy(meeting her gaze)
I know that youve asked Giles to find another way out of this mess, but I want it to stop.
BUFFY
Spike
SPIKE
I know you, Buffy. I know how stubborn you can be. How eager you are to find the answers.
To save everyone.
(beat)I know that I dont have all the answers. But theres one thing I know for sure.
BUFFY
What?
SPIKE
That youre one hell of a woman.
BUFFY
Spike
SPIKE
And I need you to let me go.
FADE OUT-
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ACT I V
INT. THE COURTYARD THE HYPERION L.A DUSK
ALL LIGHT on SPIKE and DAWN standing opposite each other in the middle of the court-
yard.
DAWN
Youre really going to do this.
(beat)
Youre really going to die.
SPIKE
(hush tone)It's a strange sensation, dying. No matter how many times it happens to you, you never get
used to it.
DAWN
(silently)
You look like she did.
SPIKE
What?
DAWN
(sad voice)
The look in your face. It reminds me of the night Buffy died.
SPIKE
I dont How did she look like?
DAWN
She looked radiant, whole She looked finished. And now you look like that. Finished.
And as the CAMERA ZOOMS IN on Spikes face we can almost actually see what she means.
Theres a serenity that hasnt been there before. A finality as the vampire has come to an
understanding within himself.
FADE OUT-
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CUT TO-
INT. THE TRAINING ROOM THE HYPERION L.A NIGHT
A WIDE SHOT of the room to reveal SPIKE and ILLYRIA standing face to face with each
other. (A/N: Spike is clothed in black leather pants and a black T-shirt. And Illyria, well shes
wearing her body armor. No surprise there.)
ILLYRIA
(tilting her head)
I can hear your heartbeat.
SILENCE.
THUDTHUDTHUD. THUD. THUDTHUD
SPIKE
s a little bit unsteady.
(tiny smile)
But its there.
ILLYRIA
(inquiringly)
You have not informed the others about this.
SPIKE
(shaking his head)
Dont want to remind them that Ill be human when I die.
ILLYRIA
You carry the burden of so many, Spike.
The CAMERA PANS IN as the god king reaches out a hand to touch his cheek. We can see
Spike lean into the touch, and then Illyria draws back and lets her hand fall to the side.
SPIKE
(raised eyebrow)
Youre not calling me a half-breed anymore?
ILLYRIA
Because you have seized to be one.
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PAUSE.
SPIKE
(placing a hand on his chest)
I guess so.
ILLYRIA
How does it feel?
(beat)
To behuman?
SPIKE
(shaking his head)
m not completely human, Blue.
ILLYRIA
You once were.
SPIKE
(sighing)
A long time ago.
ILLYRIA
You will not tell me?
SPIKE
(noticing her hurt look)
s not that I dont want to
(facing her)
s
SILENCE.
THUDTHUD. THUD. THUDTHUD
SPIKE
(closing his eyes)
I remember warmth
FADE OUT-
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CUT TO-
INT. BUFFYS BEDROOM THE HYPERION L.A NIGHT
SPOTLIGHT on BUFFY as she walks over the floor in her dark bedroom, heading for the bed
in which SPIKE lies buried under the sheets. The blond vampire doesnt seem well at all.
SPIKE
(coughing)
Funny, I never thought itd end like this.
FOCUS ON the vampire as he begins to shake. And suddenly he sits up in the bed, backing up
against the headboard.
SPIKE(screaming)
Im sorry!
(panicked voice)
Im sorry! Never meant to hurt the girl! Im sorry! Ill never again hurt the girl! I promise!
BUFFY
Spike, calm down!
The blonde slayer moves onto the bed and put her arms around Spike. We can see that he
relaxes slightly, curling up against her. He seems more lucid now but his body cant stopwrithing.
SPIKE
(ranting)
Im burning, Buffy. My skin is on fire. Oh god Im burning for my sins.
BUFFY
(tears streaming)
Hush, my love. It will be okay.
SPIKE
(blinking)
Should the room be this dark?
BUFFY
Shall I turn on the lights? I can if you want me to.
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SPIKE
(grabbing her arm)
The light hurts my eyes. I dont like it. It hurts my eyes, but turn it on. I dont want to be in
the dark.
ZOOMING IN as Spikes overtaken by another coughing fit.
SPIKE
(weakly)
Buffy, dont leave me.
BUFFY
(gently kissing his forehead)
No, Spike, I wont leave you.
SPIKE(crocked smile)
I left you.
BUFFY
You went and got yourself a soul.
SPIKE
Then I died.
BUFFY(nodding)
That you did.
SPIKE
(between breaths)
Im not scared you know.
BUFFY
I know.
SPIKE
(coughing)
Ive been through worst things than this.
BUFFY
I know.
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SPIKE
(resigned)
Oh, bugger, Buffy! I dont want to die. Not again!!
BUFFY
Just keep fighting.
(begging)
Please, Spike, just hold on a little bit longer.
SPIKE
I cant, pet.
(voice breaking)
I cant.
BUFFY(holding him tighter)
Please try.
SPIKE
(helplessly)
II cant.
Spike begins to convulse again and the shaking body trembles become more and more
violent.
SPIKE
(screaming)
Oh my god, make it stop!!
BUFFY
I cant stop it, Spike.
SPIKE
It hurts. Oh god, it burns!!
BUFFY
(soothing)
Shh, Spike.
(embracing him)
Shh.
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SPIKE
Im sorry.
(shaking his head)
Im sorry. Im sorry. Im sorry.
BUFFY
(softly)
For what?
SPIKE
I dont wanna go, Buffy.
(sobbing)
Dont let it take me!!
BUFFYSpike
A CLOSE UP on Buffys face. Shes in tears and we can clearly see the strain it all has on her.
Shes about to lose the man she loves and she cant don anything about it.
The CAMERA PULLS BACK so that we can see Spike. The blonde vampire gazes up at the
blonde slayer with bloodstained eyes.
SPIKE
Im not scared. Im not.
BUFFY
Im so sorry, Spike.
SPIKE
Oh, God, Buffy, why cant I stay?
Suddenly spikes seizures ends and he went limp in Buffys arms.
BUFFY
(begging)
Please, Spike
(crying)
Please
Spikes body begins to twitch again, pushing itself so hard away from Buffy that shes thrown
across the room. She hits the wall on the other side, leaving a mark before crashing to the
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floor. We have a WIDE SHOT of the room as Spikes trembling body falls off the bed. Then
ZOOMING IN as Spike, after a few moments stands up. His eyes and the sides of his face are
blue. His eyes, usually so vibrant and full of life, are cold and resembles chips of ice. Just like
ILLYRIAS. Curiously, the entity in Spikes body stretched Spikes arm and flexed Spikes
fingers. It looks up and meets Buffys horrified gaze. And speaks with a cruel, deep voice that
sounds nothing like Spike.
SPIKE/ILLYRIA
This will do.
FLASH.
The CAMERA ZOOMS IN on BUFFY as she wakes up screaming, bathing in sweat and with
heavy breathing. It was a dream!!!
BUFFY
(bathed breath)
Oh my God
BLACK OUT-
END OF EPISODE