ACT TWO
FADE IN:
INT. VIRGINIA COLONY - CHURCH - NIGHT
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ACT FOUR
INT. NEW YORK CITY HOTEL ROOM- AFTERNOON
Silas and Hester are dressed in elegant early twentieth
century attire. They race into the room, slamming the door
behind them.
TITLE OVER: NEW YORK - 1920
Silas frantically grabs a large armoire and shoves it in
front of the door. Hester is not far behind with a heavy
marble-topped table, effectively creating a barricade.
A barricade which is obviously needed if the large THUMP from
the other side is any indication. Another THUMP. The vamps
look around wildly.
CUT TO:
INT. NEW YORK CITY HOTEL - HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS
Ten POLICEMEN are outside the door. One is RAMMING the door
with his shoulder, trying to break it down.
CUT TO:
INT. NEW YORK CITY HOTEL ROOM- CONTINUOUS
Silas runs to the window and looks out.
CUT TO:
EXT. NEW YORK CITY HOTEL - CONTINUOUS
View looking down from the window. A large group of heavily
armed policemen run into the building.
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INT. NEW YORK CITY HOTEL ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Silas and Hester continue to look frantic as Zach enters from
the bedroom. He is also dressed in elegant attire, but looks
a little disheveled as if he just tumbled out of bed.
ZACH
Oi! What's all the racket?
Silas shoots him the evil eye.
SILAS
I told you so! I warned you that
something like this was going to
happen, but you never listen!
ZACH
(to Hester)
What's got his knickers all in a
twist?
HESTER
They found that girl's body in the
cloakroom! You know, that little
tramp you picked in the restaurant
downstairs! In front of half the
hotel!
(beat)
And didn't even offer to share!
Another loud THUMP on the front door. The trio turn in the
direction of the sound.
SILAS
That sound you hear is the police!
Police with guns!
ZACH
Bring 'em on! Bullets can't kill
us!
SILAS
No! But they can hurt us!
HESTER
(indicating her dress)
And ruin designer originals!
SILAS
One shot and the rest will open
fire until we look like swiss
cheese. And then what do you think
they'll do with our supposedly dead
bodies? Leave us here on the floor
for the room service staff to clean
up?! No! They'll roll us outside
where we'll burst into flames!
Zach frowns, clearly not having considered this.
SILAS (CONT'D)
Right. You want to survive this,
you'll do as I say.
Zach nods meekly.
SILAS (CONT'D)
Hit me.
A curious look crosses Zach's face as we:
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INT. NEW YORK CITY HOTEL - HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER
The group of policemen manage to push the door open.
CUT TO:
IN. NEW YORK CITY HOTEL ROOM - CONTINUOUS
The police push the door open, pushing the wardrobe cabinet
away as they do, and rush into the room.
Lying on the floor face down are Hester and Silas. POLICEMAN
#1 bends down to Hester, rolling her over so that she is face
up. She is bruised and bloody. She blinks her eyes as if
regaining consciousness.
HESTER
(dramatically)
Oh, thank God, officer! He's gone
crazy! He attacked us and ran out
the window! Down the fire escape!
Policeman #1 stands as Silas, his face also bloody, sits up
slowly.
POLICEMAN #1
You heard the lady! After him boys!
The policemen begin to head for the window, but policeman #1
points to a young officer, OFFICER BRADY.
POLICEMAN #1 (CONT'D)
Brady. You stay here and get their
statements.
The young man nods. His senior officer moves to join the
other policemen as they all exit out the window.
Brady bends down to Hester with concern.
BRADY
Are you alright, Miss?
He helps Hester stand. Silas also picks himself off the
floor.
HESTER
Yes. Thank you, officer.
The young policeman helps her to the sofa where she sits.
Brady sits next to her as Silas moves to stand by the sofa.
HESTER (CONT'D)
I don't know what happened! He used
to be such a good man!
Hester begins to cry, clearly over-acting to everyone except
the young officer. He takes out a handkerchief and hands it
to her. She dabs her eyes.
BRADY
There, there, Miss. Everything is
going to be fine--
THUD. A small noise catches the officer's attention. He looks
toward the door. Hester and Silas exchange a glance.
Another THUD. Brady stands and motions for Hester and Silas
to be quiet. He draws his pistol.
Another THUD. Brady draws his gun and moves toward the
cabinet which was in front of the door.
He throws open the door and finds Zachariah hiding inside.
Brady cocks his gun, about to shoot. But before he can fire,
Silas is behind him. A twist and loud CRACK, and Brady falls
to the ground dead, his neck broken.
CUT TO:
INT. NEW YORK CITY HOTEL - ELEVATOR SHAFT - MOMENTS LATER
The doors are forced open from the hallway. The three
vampires, one by one, grab the cables and begin to climb
downward.
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INT. NEW YORK CITY HOTEL - BASEMENT - MOMENTS LATER
Silas, Hester, and Zach emerge from the elevator shaft into
the hotel's basement.
ZACH
(with a grin)
That was a close one! Eh, Si?
He crosses over to a trapdoor which appears to lead down into
the sewer system.
ZACH (CONT'D)
Still, best not press our luck.
Where shall we go now? I hear
Chicago's a fun town.
Silas shakes his head.
SILAS
No.
ZACH
(shrugging)
Alright. You choose then.
SILAS
No, Zach. I can't do this anymore.
I can't keep cleaning up your
messes.
Zach frowns.
ZACH
Si. Come on.
Silas simply turns his back to the other man. Zach looks to
Hester hopefully.
ZACH (CONT'D)
Guess that leaves just the two
of...
Hester turns her back also. Zach's face turns cold.
ZACH (CONT'D)
I only went and gave you eternal
life, didn't I! Ungrateful
bastards!
Zach begins to descend the ladder that leads down into the
sewers.
CU on Hester and Silas' hands as they join in support of one
another.
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EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE CEMETERY - NIGHT
Back in present day, the gang and Hester and Silas face Zach
who is encased in his PROTECTIVE ENERGY BUBBLE. He in return
ignores the team and sneers at the his former friends.
HESTER
Zachy? What about us?
ZACH
Sorry, babes. Takes three to
activate it...
(indicating the
Scourgelius Quarana)
...but one can absorb its power.
SILAS
I knew better than to trust you!
ZACH
Well, congrats on that, Si.
HESTER
What about what you said earlier?
What's the point in living forever
if you don't have your friends?
ZACH
Friends? You think you two are my
friends?! You left me!
(nodding to Silas)
Him I understand. But you! You were
mine and you betrayed me!
Hester takes Silas' hand.
HESTER
I was never yours, Zach.
Zack swallows hard, genuinely choked up.
Behind the vamps, the team waits impatiently.
BILLIE
Are we here to watch "Dr. Phil" or
to kick some vampire ass?!
Silas pulls Hester, leading her away.
SILAS
Let them deal with him.
The two run off toward the trees. As the depart, Hester
glances back at Zach sadly.
Billie pulls out a gun and fires in their direction.
She hits Hester in the shoulder, but an instant later, the
pair are gone.
Unseen by all, Billie reaches into her pocket and presses a
button on a small box.
A BLAST OF ENERGY hits Zach's magic force field and bounces
off. He turns back to the team. CU on his left hand as it
squeezes the Scourgelius Quarana tightly. His eyes narrow and
begin to GLOW with the same energy.
ZACH
You can't destroy me! Once I absorb
all its power, I'll be invincible!
He holds up his right hand. A BLAST OF LIGHTENING shoots out.
The team leap in different directions to avoid the blast.
Zach walks toward the team, still in his protective bubble.
Frank throws a PUNCH striking the glowing shield. He shakes
his hand in pain. Zach BACKHANDS the man, sending him FLYING
through the air and landing on the ground stunned.
Vi jumps at Zach with a small ax in her hand. Her blows
bounce of the bubble. Zach punches the young Slayer. She
drops her ax and lands on the ground near Frank.
Fletcher fires his pistol at the solitary vampire, but his
bullets ricochet off with causing even the slightest amount
of damage.
Zach smirks and points at Fletcher. A LIGHTENING BOLT shoots
out and hits the man, knocking him to the ground unconscious.
Tamsin rushes to his side.
Mike blast another ENERGY BLAST at Zach, but the energy
simply dissipates on contact.
CU on Zach's feet as he takes another step.
Corrine and Billie sneak up from the side, but Zach catches
sight of him out of the corner of his eye.
He points to one half of the SUV. With a flick of his wrist,
the broken vehicle FLIES of the ground and hurtles toward the
two women.
Seeing it coming, Corrine pushes Billie out of the way just
in time for the full force of the SUV to hit only her. She
crumple to the ground, the crumpled machinery landing on top
of her.
CU again on Zach's feet as he takes another step toward the
team. He steps on a small branch. It breaks under his weight.
Seeing this, Mike cocks his eyebrow. He looks to Vi's ax
which lays a foot in front of the advancing vampire. He
clearly has an idea.
Zach pauses, a gloating look in his face. He looks to Tamsin.
ZACH (CONT'D)
Hey, gorgeous. Looks like I got an
opening for a new dame.
He turns and takes a step toward her, away from the direction
Mike wants him to go.
ZACH (CONT'D)
What do you say?
TAMSIN
I'd rather die!
ZACH
(with a cool smile)
You will. Eventually.
He takes another step closer to her.
MIKE
(to Zach)
Leave her alone!
Zach turns to Mike and then back to Tamsin.
ZACH
Think about my offer while I kill
your friends.
He begins to walk toward Mike.
ZACH (CONT'D)
So you want to die first?
He begins to walk toward Mike again, pausing a foot behind
the ax laying on the ground. CU on his left hand still
gripping the Scourgelius Quarana tightly.
Zach shoots a BOLT OF LIGHTENING at Mike. Mike hold his hand
up and BLOCKS the bolt. Mike is clearly drained, but hanging
in there.
MIKE
That all you got?!
Zach takes another step closer. Another BOLT strikes Mike. He
again BLOCKS, but is definitely in pain.
MIKE (CONT'D)
Wuss!
Zach sneers and takes another step forward. CU on his feet.
The ax is only a few inches before him, now inside his
protective energy shield.
Zach launches another BOLT at Mike, hitting the young man.
His body racked with pain, Mike just manages to make a small
movement with his hand.
Vi sits up.
The ax at Zach's feet shifts. Mike grits his teeth as Zach's
assault continues. The ax shifts again.
Suddenly the ax FLIES off the ground and SLICES THROUGH
Zach's left arm, severing it at the elbow. The limb drops to
the ground still clutching the Scourgelius Quarana tightly.
The glowing orb attached goes dark.
Zach screams in pain and anger. His eyes return to normal as
the ENERGY SHIELD protecting him collapses.
The arm rolls away, down the slight incline, and into the
nearby brook where it begins to float away.
ZACH
No! No!
Zach looks around frantically and then gives a jerk. Stunned,
he looks down to see a stake jutting from his chest. He looks
up to see Vi smirking at him.
With that, Zach burst into ashes, disintegrating to the
ground.
Tamsin helps Fletcher stand as Vi races to Mike. She bends
down next to him and helps him stand.
Frank is also up now. He looks around, doing a head count.
FRANK
Where's Corrine?
The half of the SUV that Zach threw shifts and Corrine
emerges. Billie is there first. She takes the younger woman's
hand and helps her stand. Being too cool to say "thank you"
for pushing her out of the way earlier, Billie simply gives
Corrine a nod.
Vi helps steadies Mike whose clothes are smoking lightly as
the others draw closer.
MIKE
(slightly dazed)
I smell bacon.
TAMSIN
(smirking)
That's all you, darling.
Frank looks at his SUV.
FRANK
Good thing I've got full coverage.
FLETCHER
I take it we're walking home.
VI
(excitedly)
Ooh!
She pulls out her cell phone and hits a speed dial number.
VI (CONT'D)
(into phone)
Rick! Hey! Can I get you to do me a
huge favor?
Off her smiling face we:
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EXT. FRANK'S DINNER - LATER
A PICK-UP TRUCK pulls up to the curb. Frank, Billie, Mike,
Tamsin, and Fletcher tumble out of the back. Corrine and Vi
climb out of the cab through the passenger side. Driving is
RICK. Vi walks around to his side. He rolls his windows down.
VI
Thank's, honey!
RICK
Anytime, baby!
She leans in and kisses him through the window for several
beats.
VI
See you tomorrow.
The gang all wave to Rick as he begins to leave. Billie stops
him.
BILLIE
Give me a lift back to my hotel?
Rick nods neutrally.
RICK
Sure.
She moves to get in the cab, but Frank grabs her arm.
FRANK
Back there with the Avayta demons-
that was something. Thanks.
Billie smiles nervously.
BILLIE
Must have been the adrenalin.
He nods and gives her a friendly slap on the arm. Billie gets
in the truck cab and gives Frank a small wave. Rick pulls
away from the curb as we:
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INT. RICK'S TRUCK - MOMENTS LATER
Billie turns to Rick.
BILLIE
I planted the tracking tag. You got
'em?
RICK
Yes, ma'am.
He pulls out a small device that looks much like the tracker
units the team uses. He tosses it to Billie.
RICK (CONT'D)
Why do we need to capture a
vampire?
BILLIE
Didn't ask.
In the dim light, she pulls off her bandage. Her surgical
site is completely healed!
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - LATER
Mike is at the sphere still looking a bit out of sorts.
Fletcher, Frank, and Tamsin are at various computer terminals
while Vi stands there watching.
She glances at the clock. 8:45 PM. Vi frowns. Tamsin notices.
TAMSIN
What's wrong?
VI
(shaking her head)
Nothing. I'm just a terrible
friend.
Tamsin gives Vi a sympathetic look as Mike takes his hands
off the sphere.
MIKE
No sign of it.
He looks to Frank.
FRANK
How can it have just vanished?
FLETCHER
I've told you. We don't know much
about the Scourgelius Quarana.
TAMSIN
Anything, really.
FLETCHER
It was most likely destroyed when
Mike interrupted the power
exchange.
FRANK
Most likely?
FLETCHER
(nodding)
Most likely.
Frank frowns.
FRANK
Well, that's good enough for me.
Let's call it a night.
No sooner than the words are out of his mouth, Vi and Mike
are out the door.
Frank frowns at their abrupt departure.
FRANK (CONT'D)
(calling after Vi and
Mike)
Don't let me hold you up.
Fletcher and Tamsin exchange an amused look as we:
FADE TO:
EXT. WILCOX COLLEGE - SARAH'S DORM - SHORTLY LATER
Sarah stands outside in front of a large, dimly lit bulletin
board. She is clearly not happy. She glances at her watch.
SARAH
(to herself)
Damn you, Vi Clark!
She turns to go back inside and bumps into a STRANGER seen
only from OVER THE SHOULDER. No details can be made out other
than they are wearing dark clothing. She looks up to the
person's face.
SARAH (CONT'D)
Sorry. I...
A look of recognition crosses her face.
SARAH (CONT'D)
Oh, hey! Funny seeing you here
cause I--
Suddenly a hand claps over her mouth. She attempts to scream,
to get away, but her attacker is strong. The hand over her
mouth is also clutching a rag obviously dipped in chloroform.
After a small struggle, she goes limp.
She is dragged out of frame by the unknown person.
A few beats pass. All is quiet. Vi enters frame. She looks
around for her Sarah. After seeing no sign, she sighs sadly
and walk out of frame.
The camera HOLDS for a few more beats and then SLOW ZOOMS to
the bulletin board in the BG. It is filled with a series of
"missing" student posters.
FADE TO BLACK:
END OF EPISODE
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TITLE OVER: VIRGINIA COLONY - 1631
At the front of the church, before the alter, is an open
wooden casket which holds the siren-looking dead body of
Hester.
The church is empty except for Mary, who stands over her
friend, weeping softly. She reaches out and touches Hester's
hand lightly. Unable to take any more, she turns and quickly
exits.
Silas enters. He moves to Hester's coffin.
SILAS
Oh, my love. I knowest that thou
art in a better place now, with
thine savior.
Tears come to his eyes. He reach out and strokes her face
softly.
SILAS (CONT'D)
But even such, I can't help but
think of the life we should have
shared.
He turns away, unable to look at Hester's dead form any
longer.
SILAS (CONT'D)
I do not mean to question my Lord's
wisdom, but what purpose can there
be in such a death?
Silas clasps his hands together, closes his eyes and bows his
head.
SILAS (CONT'D)
Dear Heavenly Father. I, thou
humble servant, beg thee to return
my beloved to me.
ANGLE ON: In the coffin. Hester's eyes snap open.
ANGLE ON: Silas continues to pray silently. Hester's hand
appears from behind him and lightly grasps his shoulder.
Silas' eyes open, a hopeful expression crosses his face.
He turns to face Hester, but his look of joy quickly turns to
one of terror when he sees that her face is now contorted
into that of a vampire.
It's too late for him to move. She leaps on him as we:
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INT. ZACHARIAH'S CABIN - LATER
Silas' lifeless form hits the cabin floor. Two huge fang
marks adorn his throat.
Hester and Zach are engaged in a heated argument. He is
clearly not happy with the current situation.
ZACH
When I asked if thee wanted to be
immortal, it was not an open
invitation for thine friends as
well!
HESTER
Thou knowest quite well that he is
more than that!
Silas frowns. Hester's face softens. She removes her bonnet,
letting her blond hair down. She then unbuttons the top few
buttons of her dress, exposing her cleavage. Zach cocks an
eyebrow at her. Taking a step closer to him, she looks more
like the present-day Hester we're used to seeing.
HESTER (CONT'D)
(seductively)
If thou wanteth me, thou will
accept him.
She strokes his chest. Zach shudders at her touch.
HESTER (CONT'D)
Look.
She gently turns Zach's face to look at Silas lying on the
floor. The prone man's shirt has been ripped open exposing
his muscular chest.
HESTER (CONT'D)
Is he not pleasing to thine eye?
Think of what fun we could have
corrupting the young reverend...
Hester takes Zach's hands and places them on her breast. Zach
looks back to Hester with a lustful smile.
HESTER (CONT'D)
...together.
He pulls her close in a passionate embrace as we:
CUT TO:
INT. SUBURBAN HOUSE - DUSK
Zach is still sitting on the couch looking intently at the
Scourgelius Quarana. Silas grabs Hester by the arm and pulls
her to the other side of the room.
SILAS
(quietly)
Hearing voices?! You heard it for
yourself! He's crazy!
HESTER
(insistent)
He might be crazy, but he hasn't
been wrong so far.
SILAS
How do we know that?! Before today,
he's hardly told us anything!
ZACH
(from across the room)
I still got super hearing, ain't I.
Hester and Silas walk back to stand in front of Zach. Zach
sets the glowing artifact back down on the table and stands.
ZACH (CONT'D)
I ain't crazy, Si! The orb chose
me. I don't know why, but it did!
And I chose you two 'cause...
well... the Scourgelius Quarana
takes three to operate.
Silas gives an annoyed smirk while Hester sticks out a pouty
lip.
ZACH (CONT'D)
But it ain't just that, see?
(beat)
I know we fight. A lot. But we're
mates, right?
Zach looks away, slightly embarrassed.
ZACH (CONT'D)
And the ways I figure it- what's
the point in living forever if you
ain't got your mates? Right?
Silas' face softens. Hester runs to Zach and gives him a hug.
HESTER
Oh, baby!
While still hugging Silas, Zach extends an arm toward Silas.
Silas nods his head and accepts Zach's invitation. He falls
into the man's arms beside Hester. The three hug for several
beats.
As they part, Zach grins broadly. He snatches back up the
Scourgelius Quarana.
ZACH
Alright. Now that that's settled...
Zach runs his hand over the device. I begins to strobe and
emite a low hum.
ZACH (CONT'D)
Who want's to live forever?
All three vamps smile with excitement as we:
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INT. COMMAND CENTRAL - MOMENTS LATER
Mike stands at the sphere, his eyes glowing white, his hair
blowing gently. Vi, Frank, Tamsin, Corrine, and Billie are
standing around various computer terminals, while Fletcher is
on his small laptop.
MIKE
I'm telling you, guys! There's no
sign of this... uh... Squiggly
Quartermain... thing.
FLETCHER
Scourgelius Quarana.
MIKE
What he said. Nothing's there.
Nada. Zero. Zip. Zilch.
Vi glances at the clock. 6:20 PM. She frowns.
Fletcher looks to Frank.
Corrine glances over to Billie. Their eyes meet for a second,
but they both look away quickly.
FLETCHER
It's possible that it hasn't been
activated yet.
(hanging his head)
Or that maybe I'm just wrong about
the whole thing.
Frank frowns.
MIKE
Are we done then? 'Cause this
thing's giving me a headache.
FRANK
Yeah. We'll try again in the
morning.
Vi gives a relieved smile.
MIKE
Good.
Mike takes his hands off the sphere. His eyes return to
normal.
Frank, Billie, and Corrine move from their post and head out
the door.
Mike glances at his watch.
TAMSIN
Plans?
MIKE
Yeah. Me and Jack are gonna to try
out that new Thai place.
She and Vi exchange a knowing look- a look that is not missed
by Mike.
MIKE (CONT'D)
What?
VI
Nothing.
MIKE
What?!
TAMSIN
You've been seeing a lot of each
other. We're just wondering when
you two are going to make it
official.
MIKE
(insistently)
We're just friends.
VI
You do know that most friends don't
kiss, right?
Mike looks away.
TAMSIN
Or have need of condoms.
Mike's jaw drops open in surprise.
MIKE
How--
TAMSIN
(winking)
I saw you at the chemist's
yesterday.
Mike frowns.
MIKE
If you ladies must know, we're
taking things slow. We're just...
enjoying each other company for
right now. Seeing where things
lead.
TAMSIN
So the condoms are for...
MIKE
(smirking)
In case things lead to the bedroom.
Or couch. Or floor. Or kitchen
table.
Tamsin and Vi both grimace, clearly not needing that mental
image in their heads. Fletcher approaches, slapping Mike
lightly on the back.
FLETCHER
Well, if you're not using them,
maybe I can borrow a few.
He smiles at Tamsin who in turn gives a smirk.
FLETCHER (CONT'D)
(giving Mike a wink)
That is, as long as they're
Magnums.
Tamsin and Vi roll their eyes. Mike gives the man an
appraising look, his eye traveling downward.
Suddenly, the base's alarms start ringing. The sphere LIGHTS
UP brightly.
Vi and Tamsin race back to their terminals. Fletcher opens
his laptop and begins pressing buttons as Mike returns to the
sphere.
Corrine, Frank, and Billie re-enter the room.
FRANK
What's going on?
Fletcher hits a few more buttons.
FLETCHER
A large build-up of energy. I think
it's the Scourgelius Quarana!
FRANK
Mike!
Frank looks to Mike. Once again, his eyes are GLOWING WHITE.
MIKE
I'm on it.
His brow furrows with concentration.
MIKE (CONT'D)
Yeah. Something's there. I've
almost...
He flinches as if an invisible something just hit him.
MIKE (CONT'D)
What the--!!!
A JOLT OF ENERGY shoots up Mike's arm. He yells out in pain,
but doesn't pull away.
The others look on in surprise and concern.
Another JOLT. Mike grits his teeth and continues to hang on.
Tamsin looks urgently toward Frank.
One more JOLT. This time Mike stumbles forward, but he
doesn't let go of the sphere.
VI
Mike!
Mike steadies himself and doubles his efforts.
MIKE
(to the sphere)
Oh, no you don't!
He grunts and stares into the glowing orb, his face showing
strain.
MIKE (CONT'D)
Give it up for daddy!
He grips the sphere tighter as more JOLTS of energy shoot up
his arms trying to knock him away. Mike is unyielding.
The JOLTS die down as the glow of the sphere begins to return
to normal. Mike takes a deep breath. After a beat, he
releases the sphere. The alarms cease.
Mike staggers back. In a flash, Frank is there holding him
up. The others are there shortly after.
FRANK
What the hell was that?
Mike shakes his head and steadies himself.
MIKE
You got me, dude. But DAMN! The
Powers That Be really don't like
that thing. They were freakin' out.
FLETCHER
But we can track it now?
MIKE
(nodding)
Oh yeah.
Fletcher pulls a tracking unit from his back pocket. He looks
at it for a beat.
FLETCHER
Got it! The old cemetery just
outside town.
FRANK
You heard the man! Let's go!
Vi glances at the clock. 6:30 PM. She frowns again and
follows the others out the door as we:
CUT TO:
INT. SARAH'S DORM ROOM - NIGHT
Sarah is sitting in front of her mirror putting the final
touches on her make-up. She is dressed up for a fun night out
on the town.
On the table in front of her, behind the various types of
make-up, is a clock which reads 6:45 PM. Next to it sits her
cell phone. It begins to ring.
She picks it up, glances at the caller ID, and answers it.
SARAH
(into phone)
Hey, girl! You almost here? I'm
ready to get my sensible-yet-still
fun party on!
CUT TO:
INT. FRANK'S SUV - CONTINUOUS
CU of Vi talking into her cell phone.
VI
(into phone)
Yeah... about that...
INTERCUT BETWEEN VI & SARAH
Sarah frowns.
SARAH
You're not backing out on me are
you?
VI
Yes. No. I'm just running late.
SARAH
(annoyed)
How late?
VI
An hour? Hour and a half tops.
Sarah doesn't look happy.
VI (CONT'D)
Something's come up at work.
SARAH
(doubtful)
At work? At the diner? What? Did
you actually get a customer?
VI
I'm really sorry! Really! But I'll
be there by eight thirty. Promise!
I'll make it up to you!
Sarah sighs.
SARAH
Okay. But I'm holding you to that.
Bye.
Sarah hangs up her phone and tosses it back to the table. She
sighs again, her disappointment evident as we:
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INT. FRANK'S SUV - CONTINUOUS
Vi hangs up her phone, a sad look on her face. The camera
PULLS BACK to show that the entire crew is crammed into
Frank's vehicle. Frank drives, Billie and Fletcher are in the
front seat beside him. Corrine, Mike, Tamsin, and Vi are
wedged tightly in the back seat.
CORRINE
(to Mike)
Next time, remind me to take my own
car.
Mike nods.
FLETCHER
(to Frank)
Almost there.
FRANK
Still no idea what we're facing?
Fletcher shakes his head.
CUT TO:
EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE STREET - CONTINUOUS
Frank's SUV races by.
CUT TO:
EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE CEMETERY - MOMENTS LATER
The cemetery is clearly old and unused. The grass over-grown,
obscuring some of the headstones. A small brook runs nearby.
Hester, Silas, and Zach are in a small clearing standing
around a waist-high tombstone. Sitting on top of it is the
Scourgelius Quarana.
Zach raises his hand. Bringing out his small knife, he make a
deep cut across his palm. He squeezes his hand into a fist
and turns it so that it begins to bleed onto the mystical
device. The glowing orb turns red, absorbing the color of the
blood.
Silas holds out his hand. Zach makes a matching cut across
Silas' palm. Silas also makes a fist, squeezing his blood
onto the orb.
Hester holds out her palm and the process is repeated on her.
ZACH
(calling out)
Oh, ancient spirits! Accept our
blood offering and bring forth your
power!
The small sphere begins to pulse. The red tint disappears.
The orb begins to glow brighter and emits a low hum.
ZACH (CONT'D)
Here we go ladies and gents.
The vampires share excited looks as we:
CUT TO BLACK:
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
EXT. VIRGINIA COLONY - NIGHT
Mary runs past the camera, her face a mask of terror. She
continues to run as fast as she can, but she is no match for
Hester. The vampire leaps onto the human's back and rips at
her throat. Mary screams and hits the ground hard. Hester
proceeds to finish her off.
Zach looks on with glee while Silas only seems mildly amused.
CUT TO:
EXT. VIRGINIA COLONY - NIGHT
Hester, Silas, and Zach flee for their lives. Behind them, an
ANGRY MOB of villagers pursues them carrying pitch-forks and
waving torches.
FADE TO:
EXT. SHIP - NIGHT
The three vamps are on the dark deck, feeding on a CREWMAN.
After they are finished, they toss the lifeless man
overboard.
FADE TO:
INT. FRENCH MANOR HOUSE - NIGHT
The vampire trio, wearing powdered wigs and frills, feast on
several COURTESANS. Several years have pasted as witnessed by
their period clothing.
Zach clutches one scared beauty close, preparing to feed,
when he spies something on a silver tea service. The small
knife that he now always carries.
He picks up the knife and twirls it. With a smile he slashes
the young woman's throat. He licks the blood from the blade
and then dives in to drink from the source.
FADE TO:
INT. FRENCH MANOR HOUSE - BEDROOM
The three vamps writhe naked on the bed in the heat of
passion. They kiss lustfully as they make love.
FADE TO:
EXT. EUROPEAN COUNTRYSIDE - NIGHT
Hester, Silas, and Zach drop down onto a horse-drawn waggon.
Silas grabs the DRIVER with one hand, biting into his neck.
With his other hand, grabs the reigns and continues to drive
the waggon.
The few PASSENGERS, who sit in the back, scream as Hester and
Zach attack.
FADE TO:
EXT. LONDON - NIGHT
Several more years have pasted. Hester and Silas are dressed
in mid-Victorian cloths.
TITLE OVER: London - 1889
The two pause at an alleyway day, glance around, and enter.
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INT. LONDON - FLAT - CONTINUOUS
Hester and Silas enter. The walls of the tiny flat are
covered in blood. A YOUNG WOMAN lies on the floor also
covered in blood. Her stomach has been cut open and she has
numerous of other cuts on her body. Hester looks amused.
Silas does not.
Zach is standing nearby polishing his knife. He is stripped
to the waist and splatters of blood cover his torso. Hearing
his comrades enter, he looks up from his work.
ZACH
There you are! You missed all the
fun.
(with a grin)
She was a real goer.
SILAS
(firmly)
You said no more.
ZACH
Well I saw this pretty little thing
and just couldn't resist.
SILAS
They're on to you!
He pulls out a crumpled flyer and holds it up. On it, is a
hand-drawn picture that vaguely resembles Zachariah.
Underneath the picture are the words "Jack The Ripper!"
ZACH
(amused)
That's hardly a good likeness, is
it? And they didn't even get my
name right, did they? Still it's
better than that other nick-name
they was callin' me. "Zach the
Knife".
Zach gives a small chuckle and returns to cleaning his knife.
SILAS
(frustrated)
This is so typical!
Behind them, Hester bends down by the dead woman. She begins
probing the bloody wounds with a finger as she watches the
two men.
Zach puts down his weapon and turns back to Silas.
ZACH
You're just jealous because I'm the
one getting all the attention!
SILAS
I don't want the attention! And
neither should you! This isn't the
dark ages anymore! You've got to be
more careful!
The two men are right in each other's faces glaring at each
other. Zach grabs Silas, pulling him close, and begins to
kiss him passionately. Silas pushes him back.
SILAS (CONT'D)
We're not through discussing this!
As Hester continues to watch the scene, she raises a blood
covered finger to her mouth and sucks on it.
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EXT. HEAVEN'S GATE CEMETERY - NIGHT
Present-day Hester licks the blood from the fresh cut on her
palm as she, Silas, and Zach watch the glowing, humming
sphere in front of them.
The three continue to watch it for a few beats. Nothing. The
Scourgelius Quarana continues to just sit there glowing and
humming.
HESTER
When's it gonna start working?
Zach looks up at the sky.
ZACH
Just give it a tick. Not quiet
time.
Silas sends a doubtful look in Zach's direction.
SILAS
Not quite time? The Slayer could be
here any minute!
ZACH
You worry too much. Anyone every
tell you that? Wait. I have. For
the past three hundred years!
HESTER
Silas is right. You don't know them
like we do.
ZACH
We're out in the middle of nowhere,
luv. No one's going to find us.
As if on cue, Frank's SUV screeches to a halt a few yards
away.
Silas gestures toward the vehicle and gives Zach his best "I
told you so" look.
The team tumble out of the SUV ready for battle.
ZACH (CONT'D)
You two hold 'em off! I'll arrange
a diversion.
Silas doesn't look happy, but he follows Zach's orders. He
vamps out and runs toward the team, followed closely by
Hester.
Hester runs at Frank.
FRANK
What? No foreplay?
SMACK! Hester land a punch across his jaw. He smirks at her.
FRANK (CONT'D)
My kind of woman.
And it's on. Frank raises his gun and HITS Hester in the face
with the butt of it.
Silas is on Vi. She PUNCHES him hard in the gut. He doubles
over.
While Hester and Silas fight with the team. Zach begins to
twist his small orb which is now part of the Scourgelius
Quarana.
Mike shoots a BLAST OF ENERGY at Zach. It goes wide.
On the ground, Hester grabs Frank's leg and pulls it out from
underneath him. He hits the ground beside her.
Vi SWINGS at Silas again, but he side-steps and she misses.
Zach again twist the orb.
Mike shoot another BLAST at Zach. This time the vampire has
to duck to avoid being hit.
Billie, Tamsin, Corrine, and Fletcher race to help Vi and
Frank.
Just when it looks like the vamps don't have a chance, Zach
gives the sphere another small twist.
A PORTAL OPENS RIGHT THROUGH FRANK'S SUV! The car is RIPPED
IN HALF emitting a shower of sparks!
FRANK (CONT'D)
My car!
The team freezes and looks on in disbelief as from the portal
emerges an AVAYTA DEMON. The creature is as big as the SUV
which the portal just destroyed. A double row of spikes runs
from its huge head down to the tip of its long tail. Four
claw-tipped arms and a mouthful of razor-sharp teeth indicate
that this is one dangerous customer. It turns toward the gang
and ROARS.
The team quickly forgets about the vampires and moves to
engage the demon. But just as they prepare to attack, A
SECOND AVAYTA DEMON emerges from the portal!
TAMSIN
Bloody hell!
Silas and Hester move back to join Zach, amused by the team's
predicament.
Vi is there first. With a small ax in her hand, she LEAPS
into the air. She FLIPS and lands skillfully on the first
demon's head, straddling it, and narrowly missing landing on
one of its spikes.
She gives a quick look down, and seeing just how narrow her
miss was, she takes a hard gulp. She quickly recovers and
begins to hack at the creature's skull.
Mike shoots a BLAST of energy at the second monster, hitting
it in the chest. It stumbles slightly but keeps advancing.
Frank SHOOTS a round into the side of demon #1 as Vi
continues to hack at it, both seeming to have little effect.
Beside Frank, Tamsin shoots her crossbow. The arrows bounce
off the demon's thick hide.
Corrine attack creature #2 from the left while Billie attacks
it from the right, punching and kicking the creature with all
their might.
Fletcher, meanwhile, is trying to get into the destroyed SUV,
but the portal is preventing him.
Hester, Silas, and Zach's attention is divided between
watching the battle and anxiously watching the Scourgelius
Quarana.
Vi's hacking is having no affect other than annoying the huge
beast. It manages to grab her left leg in one of it's claws
and pull her off of it's head. Dangling her briefly, it then
THROWS her into Frank and Tamsin who are preparing to take
another shot. The three hit the ground.
The portal CLOSES. Fletcher reaches into the ripped open SUV.
He looks around inside for a few beats and retrieves his
laptop. He moves back away from the battle, opens the small
computer up, and begins typing.
With Frank and Vi out of the way, Mike begins to rapid-fire
ENERGY at beast #1. It stumbles back a little, bumping into
the second beast, but still receiving no real damage.
Beast #2 has tired of Corrine and Billie's attempts. Letting
out a ROAR, it turns quickly, knocking Corrine out of the way
with one of its arms and sending Billie FLYING with a blow
from its tail.
Zach looks at the Scourgelius Quarana. Its hum grows steadily
louder.
ZACH
Almost time!
Silas and Hester's faces show their excitement.
Tamsin and Vi stand. Vi helps Frank off the ground. Having
taken the force of both women hitting him, he rubs his side
gingerly. He then bends and retrieves his gun.
SMACK! Mike FLIES though the air, but fortunately for him, Vi
is quick enough to catch him. He lands in her arms, a
surprised look on his face.
MIKE
Nice catch!
Vi smiles and then unceremoniously drops Mike to the ground
as she prepares to go another round.
MIKE (CONT'D)
(hitting the ground)
Ugh!
Fletcher continues to press buttons on his laptop. CU on the
screen as it cycles quickly through pictures of demons.
Billie and Corrine pick themselves up off the ground and
exchanged almost concerned looks to each other. They quickly
catch themselves and re-engage the second demon in battle.
Tamsin fires her crossbow and manages to hit the first demon
in its right eye. The creature howls in pain and begins to
thrash wildly. It knocks Frank to the ground and continues
its rampage dangerously close to the fallen man.
Seeing Frank in danger, Billie races to his aid. FASTER AND
WITH MORE STRENGTH THAN HUMANLY POSSIBLE, she slams into the
side of the first creature, knocking it off balance and
flipping it to the ground.
Fletcher is still scrolling quickly through the list of
demons on his laptop. CU on his screen as he pulls up a
picture of the Avayta demon. He quickly scans the text below
the picture.
Frank gives Billie a questioning look as she extends her hand
and lifts him up from the ground.
But there's no time to question ponder Billie's actions, the
second demon moves in to protect the first. With a ROAR, it
flails its arms and swings its tail wildly.
Looking at his screen, Fletcher's face lights up. He's
clearly found what he's looking for.
FLETCHER
Mike!
Mike looks to the older man.
FLETCHER (CONT'D)
Cold! It can't take the cold!
Mike nods and runs at the demons. The first demon has managed
to right itself and is trying to stand up.
MIKE
(to the team)
Move! Move!
The team members move out of Mike's way. Mike holds his hand
out.
MIKE (CONT'D)
Congelo!
A BLAST OF ICE shoots from Mike's hand, striking the two
demons.
The pair ROAR and HOWL. The blast continues to hit them. They
freeze in place. They team watches the statue-like demons for
a beat.
Corrine KICKS the second demon squarely in the chest. It
CRACKS. Slowly, the cracks spread over the creature. It
begins to wobble unsteadily.
The second beast topples, falling onto the first beast. The
two break into thousands of pieces, scattering everywhere.
The gang moves back to keep from getting hit by the demon
shrapnel.
Zach looks back at the Scourgelius Quarana. It quits humming,
its orb glowing brightly. Zach grins.
ZACH
It's ready!
Hester and Silas move in closer.
The team turns to face the vampires.
HESTER
(gloating)
You're too late! We're about to be
invincible and there's nothing you
can do to stop us!
(turning to Zach)
Right, Zach?!
Silas and Hester turn to look at Zach. He is now holding the
Scourgelius Quarana in his left hand. An evil grin adorns his
face.
Silas furrows his brow.
HESTER (CONT'D)
(unsure)
Right, Zachy?
Zach quickly raises his right hand. A BUBBLE OF MYSTICAL
ENERGY issues forth, knocking Hester and Silas away as it
grows and surrounds him.
The two fallen vamps right themselves, looking to Zach.
Hester's face shows a sad, pleading look while Silas is
boiling over with anger.
ZACH
(with an evil smirk)
'Fraid not, babe.
CU on Zach's malevolent face as we:
CUT TO BLACK:
END OF ACT THREE
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