The Virtual Series 'Heroes' Episode 1x01 Death by dragon fire

8/15/2019 The Virtual Series 'Heroes' Episode 1x01 Death by dragon fire

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Death by dragon fire

Previously on Angel;

- We see a FLASH BACK at ANGEL dropping the medallion SPIKE wore in Chosen. Spikeemerges and everyone looks stunned. Angel has a tormented look in his face as he gaze uponthe screaming, blonde vampire.

ANGELSpike.

- We see WESLEY and FRED kiss each other.

- We see GUNN signing a release form.

- We see Fred inhaling the dust from a sarcophagus. Then we see her falling down the stairsand Wess anguished face.

- We see Fred in Wes arms, coughing and with batted breath.

WES (v. o)Its called Illyria. A great monarch and warrior of the demon age.

FREDPlease, Wesley, why cant I stay?

- We then see Illyria rise from the floor, extending her hand.

ILLYRIAThis will do.

- We see Angel and the others in his office, looking grim and distrustful.

ANGELIve seen the faces of evil. I know who the real powers of the apocalypse are.

(v.o)Im talking of killing every single member of the Black Thorne. You decide for yourselves if

its worth dying for.

- We see Illyria sit by a wounded Wes, holding his head in her lap.


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ILLYRIAWould you like me to lie to you now?

- We see Illyria as Fred caressing Wesleys cheek.

WESI, I love you

ILLYRIA/FRED(crying)

I love you. My love. Oh, my love.

- We see Angel, Spike, Illyria and Gunn in a dark alley. Gunns badly wounded.

ILLYRIAYoure fading. You last ten minutes at best.

GUNNThen lets make them memorable.

- Angel raising his sword, as a dragon flies past.

ANGEL (v. o)Personally I want to slay the dragon.

ANGELLets go to work.

- And the sword fell.

BLACK OUT-


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STRANGERYou can call me Enkil.

ILLYRIAWhat kind of creature are you?

TIGHT SHOT of the man as he smiles, wrinkling up his weather-beaten face. Then PULLBACK to show the others.

ENKILI am all and yet nothing. I exist in this place merely to maintain the balance between right

and wrong.

ANGEL

Why have you brought us here?(gesturing towards Illyria and the two still forms of Spike and Gunn on the floor.)And why are they not waking up?

ENKIL(looking down at the bodies)

Charles Gunn is dying from his wounds. If he were to wake up he would be dead in aninstant. William on the other hand is a completely different matter.

(eying the blonde vampire with a strange expression on his face)

ILLYRIA(seemingly bored with it all)

I could crush you were you stand.

ANGELIllyria

ENKILShes right.

(smiling broadly at them)But then you would never be able to leave this place.

ILLYRIAI traveled the dimensions as I pleased. This pitiful excuse of a dimension is not impressive.

CLOSE UP on Angel, looking like he doesnt know what to think. Then we see his eyesflicker, and his body tensing - as if he suddenly realizing something.


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ANGELTell us what you want so that we can get it over with.

ENKILAlways straight to business. Thats the thing I like about you, Angel.

(turning around to look at Illyria)Your powers are diminished Old One. You have yet to learn that things arent as they once

used to be. But rest assures: the powers will return to you.(noticing her pleasant expression)

You just have to have some patience.

ILLYRIAIm a god king. Patience is not something we master, worm. You tell me that my powers will

return, but yet I can feel them at this moment.

ANGEL(wanting to get down to the business)

Why are we here?

TIGHT SHOT of Enkil.

ENKILYoure all here because youre dead.

BLACK OUT -

CREDITS

(See attached WMV)


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ACT I

INT. THE WHITE ROOM - DATE STILL UNKNOWN

Angels pacing the white room, casting dark eyes on the elderly man. Illyria stands in thebackground, seemingly more or less bored with it all. But if one would look closely its clear that shes uncomfortable.

ANGELLet me see if I get this right; we died in the battle?

ENKILWell You were dying anyway. I pulled you out of there just before the moment of death.

(pointing a finger at the still unconscious Gunn)Charles Gunn was the first one to die. He fought bravely but his wounds were too severe.

(turning to Angel)You, Angel, was soon to follow. Im sorry to say that the dragon got the best of you. The best

parts anyway.(looking down at Spikes still form)

This one kept on fighting for quite some time after that. But he finally succumbed when hetook a blow that was meant for Illyria.

We see the shocked expression on Illyrias face, which til this moment had been blank. Itsclear to us that she is somewhat touched by the blonde vampires sacrifice for her sake.To her right, Angel has stopped pacing and is now looking down at Spike with knitted brows.

ANGELWhat about Illyria?

ENKILI pulled her out of the fight without knowing her true fate.

ANGELSo, you say that she might not have died?

ILLYRIA(still looking down at Spike)

I would have died as well. Even with my power I could not have conquered over that


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amount of enemies. I would have joined my predecessors; and what greater way to rejointhem to fall in battle?

ANGELYeah We were outnumbered to say the least.

ILLYRIAIf I had the full capacity of my powers I could have banished them to hell dimensions the

likes of you can only dream of.

ANGEL(giving her a weary look)

Will you ever listen? Lay off that all-powerful-god-king attitude. Its so last season.

ILLYRIA(finally letting her eyes off Spike and giving Angel a grim look)"I do not concern myself with the things you tell me. You are a vampire. Im superior to you."

ENKILENOUGH!!!

CLOSE UP on an enraged Enkil. His eyes are half shut and his lips thin and white. ThenPULL BACK to show the surprised expression on Angels face and the chilly look from Illyria.

ANGELWhat?

ENKIL(brow knitted)

I brought you all here for a reason.(stepping forward)

It is time for you to make a choice. So listen carefully and make the right one. Because thefate of mankind may lie on your shoulders.

ANGEL(sardonically)

Tell me something new.

ENKILI have the means to send you back so you can keep up with the fight against the dark forcesof evil. But there are some terms that you have to agree on before I can make this happen.


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(pacing back and forth)First of all I want you to promise me that you do everything in your power to obtain the

balance between right and wrong. Second, I need to know that Illyria will stay by your sideand that she doesnt have any attentions regarding world domination - of any sort.

(giving the irritated god king a quick glance.)Good luck with that. And third

ANGEL(chagrined)

And third?

ENKILYou have to bring Spike back.

TIGHT SHOT of Angel. ANGEL(gritting his teeth)

Bring Spike back from where?

ENKILHis in another dimension right now. Thats why hes still unconscious; although his body is

here, his spirit is not. And its rather important that hell be a part of your team.

ANGEL

(looking over at Spike)Why?

ENKILIt wasnt Spikes time yet to die in that battle. Let us just say that it was a slight error in the

plan we have for him.

ILLYRIAWe?

ENKILWe have seen into the future and if Spike is not brought back theres reason to believe thatthe fate of mankind is doomed to suffering and death. Earth itself might even cease to exist.

ANGELSo, you want me to go to this dimension (?), and bring Spike with me from there?

(pensive expression)


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Ill do it.(giving Enkil a crocked smile)

From what dimension will I bring him back from?

ENKILThe dimension in which Spike exist for the moment goes by many names. It has been calledValhalla, Alfardaws, Assama, Falak al Aslak, Elysium, Elysian fields, Arcadia, Tien, Olympus,

Zion, Utopia, Paradise...

ANGLE ON Angel and Illyria. We see that they know what to come and they are not happyabout it. Not happy at all. In fact Its looking like Illyria is ready to rip someones head off.Let us guess it is Enkils.

ENKIL

and a name more familiar to you, Angel, and known all over the world as - Heaven.

FADE OUT -

CUT TO Angel.

ANGEL(shaking his head)

No.

ENKILNo? I dont understand.

ANGELI wont do it. Did you actually believe that I would be willing to rip someone out fromheaven? Heaven. Its just too cruel. I know how much Buffy suffered when her friends

brought her back. How much she longed for to return to the place were she had found peaceand serenity. She was complete and then she wasnt. I would imagine that it would be the

same for Spike.(swallowing)

I wont do it.

ILLYRIAAngel


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ANGEL(turning to Illyria and meeting her pensive eyes)

No, Illyria. If Spike truly has deserved his place in heaven(cringing)

then he should rest in peace.

ILLYRIABut do you really understand the consequences of not bringing him back? The earth will

cease to exist; billions of innocent people will die. Spike wouldnt want that. Remember thathe sacrificed his life to save the world

ILLYRIAS POV; we see Angel approaching her with a pained expression in his scarred face.He stops just inches away and reach up a hand to stroke her cheek. Shes obviously leaningher head against his palm as our view of the scenes tilting to the right.

ANGELOkay. Ill do it.(smiling sadly)

I must admit that I am a bit jealous of that idiot. At least he ended up in heaven.

ENKILHe earned his place there for his sacrifice when he saved Illyrias life. But that was just one

of many reasons to his redemption. For one his actions before regaining his soul

ANGEL(bitterly)

Spike was always good at controlling his demon. I never could.(glancing towards Illyria)

Hell, its not Spikes fault. He was right about our souls. He fought for his. Earned it. So, Iguess that he was meant for heaven. And I am not.

ENKIL(gesturing with his right hand)

It is time.

PANNING ACROSS the room to the far end of one the white walls. We see some sort of whirling portal open.Angel begins to advance in that direction, but is stopped by Illyrias voice.LONG SHOT of Illyria at the other end of the room. Shes standing next to Enkil.


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ILLYRIAGood luck, half-breed.

And Angel steps into the portal. It closes behind him and Illyria is left alone with Enkil.

BLACK OUT-


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ACT I I

INT. A WHITE BEACH - PRESUMABLY SOMEWHERE IN HEAVEN - DATE UNKNOWN

TIGHT SHOT OF Angel as he blinks as if he cant believe his eyes. THEN PULL BACK toshow a white beach - like the ones you imagine paradise would look like. Soft, turquoisewaves licking the sandy shore and a clear blue sky, with a sun which rays doesnt seem tohave any effect on Angel whatsoever. CIRCULAR SHOT of the surroundings, revealing palmtrees shielding the rest of Angels view.

ANGEL(somewhat confused)

What the hell?(scratching his head)

Is this heaven?

WE hear a sound behind Angel and when he turns around, to our surprise, we see JOYCESUMMERS walking towards him over the smooth sand with a smile on her lips.Joyces hair moves gracefully in the soft breeze and shes wearing a white dress. She looksradiant.

ANGEL(aghast)

Joyce?

JOYCEHello, Angel.

ANGELHow How is this possible?

(a shuddering breath)I am sorry Of course youre in heaven. But Why are you here ?

JOYCEI am only were Im suppose to be.

(smiling tenderly)You came looking for Spike, right?

ANGELEr Yeah How did you?


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JOYCE(pointing towards a still form lying in the shade of a palm tree)

Hes there.(yelling)

Spike! You have a visitor.

TREETOP POV of Spike lying half naked in the sand, opening his eyes and blinking dazedly.We see him slowly sitting up, bringing his arms up to stretch his muscles as he yawnssleepily. Then we follow him with a STEAD CAM as he get up on his feet and start to walk.PANNING ACROSS the beach to Angel and Joyce. They exchange looks.

SPIKE(surprised tone)

Angel?

ANGEL(waving awkwardly)

Hi, Spike.

SPIKEAre you dead too?

ANGELNot in the same way as you.

SPIKEIf youre not dead - why are you here?

ANGELWe need to talk about that.

(squinting)Is that a tan ?

PULL BACK to reveal Spikes tanned body. (For the girls; Yummy) Hes looking fit and veryhealthy. Content.

SPIKEYup.

ANGEL(brooding)

Exactly how long have you been here?


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SPIKE(rubbing his stomach)

I dont know, man. How long has it been for you ?

ANGELEr I dont know either. Maybe a day - or two

SPIKEIts been longer than that for me. Months, maybe even years. Time here is quite relative. All

I know is that I have been here for quite some time.

ANGELAnd youre

(swallowing hard)

happy?

TIGHT SHOT of Spikes smile. Then PULL BACK to show Spike laying a hand on Angelsshoulder and by doing so suggesting that they sit down in the sand. The three of them sitdown and looks out over the ocean.

SPIKEI cant explain it really.

(gesturing towards the ocean and the beach)Its beautiful, Angel. I feel like I belong here.

(eyes downcast)When Buffy was brought back from heaven, she said that she was happy. At peace. That sheknew that everyone that she cared about was alright. She had felt warm and loved.

(a shuddering breath)And she was finished.

(gazing at Angel)I feel like that. Like Im finished - ya known.

ANGEL(clearing his throat)

About that Hmm Youre not. You know; finished.

We see Spikes head snap in Angels direction and the shocked expression in his face. Itsclear that the blonde vampire fear what to come next.

SPIKEWhat the bloody hell are you talking about?


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ANGELI was sent here to bring you back.

SPIKEBloody hell you werent!

(getting up to his feet and casting an evil eye at the other vampire)You soddin poofter

JOYCESpike. Please listen to him.

ANGEL(also standing up)

I was sent here by a guy named Enkil. Hes some sort of guardian of the balance between

right and wrong. He said that it wasnt your time to die yet and that if you didnt return theworld would end.

JOYCEYou cant let that happen.

(rising and touching Spikes stiff shoulder with a trembling hand)The world needs you, Spike.

(wiping a tear away)Ill miss you. But Ill know that I will see you again one day.

ANGELSo, whats your answer?

SPIKES POV; He looks out over the ocean and we see storm clouds gather at the horizon.Guessing here that it is somehow a reaction to the turmoil going on inside of Spike. Thewaves, once soft, are now whipping the shore. Then ANGLE ON Spikes face as he bit hard athis lip, making it bleed.

SPIKEOkay. Ill do it.

FADE OUT-

CUT TO Spike, walking alongside the shore with Joyce by his side. We now see that theocean is still once again and the skys blue.


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JOYCEIt will be lonely here when youre gone.

SPIKEJoyce

JOYCEI miss my daughter. And I have never been as sad as the day she was ripped out from

heaven. That Willow

SPIKE(coming to a halt)

Youll see her some day, Joyce. You know you will. And Dawn. All those whom you haveloved. Thats what heaven is all about.

A CLOSE UP at Joyce as tears is running down her cheeks. Then a sad smile.

JOYCEI know. Like I one day will see you again.

SPIKEJoyce

JOYCE

(silencing him with a finger to his lips)I know. I love you, Spike. And I know that Buffy would have been proud over you.

(caressing his cheek)I know that you died in the Hellmouth so that she could have a chance at a normal life. Butmy daughters life will never be normal, Spike. So, I want you to promise me something; That

youll give her a chance when you get back. She might surprise you.

SPIKEIll think about it.

(yelling over his shoulder)Im ready!

PULL BACK to show Angel coming up behind them.

ANGELThen lets go.


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SPIKE POV: Suddenly a portal is opened right in front of our eyes and the cameras zoomingin on it as our heroes walks thru it. THEN PULL BACK to show Joyce standing alone on thebeach. Shes crying with her arms wrapped around herself.

BLACK OUT-


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ACT I I I

INT. THE WHITE ROOM - DATE STILL UNKNOWN

We see Spike and Angel stumbling out of a portal and then PULL BACK to a WIDE SHOT of the WHITE ROOM, revealing Enkil, Illyria and the still unconscious bodies of Charles Gunnand Spike.A TIGHT SHOT of Spike as he notices his own body on the floor.

SPIKEWhat the hell?

ENKIL(approaching the two vampires)I see that you have succeeded.

SPIKES POV; Turning his attention from his body on the floor and focusing on the whitehaired, white clothed man. Then we follow his gaze as it shifts over to Angel as the other vampire answers.

ANGELYeah. Hurray to me.

(frowning)

So, what happens now?

ENKIL(glancing at Spike)

Lets start with correcting your condition.(snapping his fingers)

A SHOT DOWN FROM THE CEILING as Spikes body on the floor stirs and his eyes snapsopen. THEN PAN DOWN and PANNING ACROSS the room to show that the spot besideAngel were Spike stood a moment ago is empty. Then PANNING ACROSS the room again to

Spike as he rises from the floor, looking chagrined.

SPIKEHow about some warning next time you do something like that, mate?

(looking around the room.)Whats this place?


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ENKILIts not important. What is is that you have returned and balance can be restored.

SPIKEGreat.(beat)

How?

ENKILWell, thats up to Illyria.

ANGEL(astonished)

Illyria?

(reluctant)Illyria.

ENKILI have brought you so far. The rest is up to you.

SPIKEAgain; How?

ENKIL

Only she can create the portal that will bring you back to L.A.

SPIKEGreat. Our hope lies in the little smurf wannabes hands.

(receiving a dead cold glare from Illyria)So Whens the next bus back to heaven?

ANGLE SHOT of Enkil as he gives Spike a quick smile. Then the CAMERAS focusing onILLYRIA, as she slowly lifts her hand and with one swift motion opens a portal.A SNAP SHOT on Angel, whose mouth is open - making him look like a fish on dry land.

ANGEL(stunned)

Thats Just unnerving.

ENKILIts time for you to leave this realm. Good luck to you all.


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ANGELWill someone grab Gunn?

FADE OUT-CUT TO-

INT. THE ALLEY BEHIND HYPERION - CLOSE TO DAWN - DATE UNKNOWN

We see a PORTAL opening in the middle of nowhere and three figures stumbling out from it,one of them carrying a forth figure in his arms. Its ANGEL, SPIKE, ILLYRIA, and GUNN.And its Spike that holds the unconscious Gunn in his arms.A WIDE SHOT of them all as they search the scene with their eyes after any enemies (?). Wesee that the alley is empty but theres evidence of a great battle.

ANGELWe need to get away from the sun. This way.(gesturing towards Hyperion)

SPIKEWait just a minute.

ANGEL(sighing)What?

SPIKEJust listen !

ILLYRIAYou hear it to, half-breed?

ANGEL(irritated)

Hear what?!

SPIKEIts quiet.

(beat)Where are all the sounds of the cars, sirens and people in general?

(turning to face Angel)Theres nothing


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A CLOSE UP on Angel, as we see realization hit him like a sledgehammer.

ANGELYoure right

ANGLE ON Spike as he bends down to pick up a newspaper lying in a puddle of water. After a quick glance at the front page, his head snaps up and he shakes the paper vigorously.

SPIKEIts dated five months after the battle!

ANGEL(sharp inhale)

Its impossible. Weve only been in Enkils realm for a day or so

(questioning)Right?

ILLYRIATime in his realm is not measured the same way as here, half-breed. This would most

certainly explain why there are no sounds as to those you just described. The battle musthave continued after our supposed demise. And the hordes of demons could reign destruction

as they pleased.

SPIKE

(looking around)The city is in ruins.

ANGELWe have to get out of the sun.

The CAMERA is following our band of heroes as they make their way down the alley andslowly up the stairs to the Hyperion. Inside they are met by dust and darkness. It looksterrible, but this doesnt seem to bother any of them noticeably. On the other hand - Gunn isstill unconscious, so he cant voice his opinion.SPIKES POV as he rather carefully places Gunns body on a sunken couch. He steps back andthen let his eyes sweep over the trashed room.

SPIKE(sighing)

Home sweet home.


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ANGELIts all we got. For the moment.

ILLYRIAThis shell has memories of this place.

SPIKENot now, Smurfette.

(turning to Angel)I really think that we need to get Gunn to a hospital.

ANGELI dont think theres any help to get there, Spike.

SPIKE(sarcastically)I know that, peaches. But there might be some supplies left - so that we could tend to his

wounds.

GUNNHey Guys

The camera is PANNING ACROSS the room to show that Gunn has awakened and that heblinks rapidly as he tries to sit up. He fails to do that and Illyria hurries to his side to aid him

in this matter. We can clearly see that she actually cares for him.

ANGELGunn!

GUNN(coughing)

Hi there, fearless leader.(looking around the room)

Did we win?(beat)

Scratch that. We couldnt have if we have to be here. Right?

SPIKENah, we didnt win. Yet.

(smiling)Great to have you back.


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GUNN(gazing up at Illyria)

Hey, it seems that I lasted more than ten minutes.

ILLYRIAIt would appear so.

GUNN(coughing blood)

Did I make them count?

A TIGHT SHOT of Angel as he sees the blood trailing down from Gunns mouth. Then thecameras SHIFTING to Spike as he bits on his lips, making them bleed.

ILLYRIA

You made them count, Charles.(sounding strangely hoarse)

GUNNMan, that was intense. Lets not do that for a while, ok?

ANGELYou just get some rest. You need it.

GUNN

Im not that tired. I(snoozing like a baby)

ANGEL(walking to the couch)

Ill sit with him.(looking up at the other two)

Maybe How about searching for that hospital?

SPIKEWell get right on it.

WIDE ANGLE on the room as both SPIKE and ILLYRIA leave it. Then PAN ACROSS toshow the pensive expression on Angels face as he watches them go out the door. Then heturns his attention to Gunn, who lies unconscious on the couch - looking way worse thanbefore.


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ANGELIm so sorry, Gunn.

(inward smile)Im sorry for everything. Everyone Doyle, Cordelia, Fred, Wes

(shuddered breath)They died because of me.

FADE OUT-CUT TO-

INT. MEDICAL FACILITY - MEDICINE SUPPLY ROOM - 01.00 HOUR

DOOR POV of the supply room. The CAMERA then gives us a WIDE ANGLE of the room asSPIKE and ILLYRIA enters it with caution.

SPIKE(searching eyes)It looks like most of it has already been used.

(between breaths)Poor sods. They had no warning.

ILLYRIA(curiously studying a heart in a jar)

This is a human heart? The shells memories tell me so.(turning towards Spike)

Do you wish to consume it, half-breed?

SPIKE(looking disgusted)

No!(beat)

But if you see a bag of blood

ILLYRIAYour kind is disgusting.

SPIKE(giving her a smirk)Well, thank you.

We follow ILLYRIA with a STEAD CAM as she approaches a medicine cupboard that seemsto have been opened with force. Inside theres a mess, but she seem to find some unbroken


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pill jars and bandages. She carefully takes them out and turns around to Spike thats just comeup behind her.

ILLYRIAI found these. Will they make Charles better?

SPIKENo. But they will help.

ILLYRIAI fear that nothing can help him.

(perturbed)His wounds are mortal.

The CAMERAS ZOOMING in on Spike as he gives her sideway glance.

SPIKE(carefully)

You worry about him, dont you?

A TIGHT SHOT of Illyria as she meets his gaze. Then we see her tilt her head to the right.(And does that not remind you of Spike a little bit?)

ILLYRIA

(sullen)It disturbs me that Ive been made to feel emotions.

SPIKEYeah. Tell me about it, pet.

ILLYRIA"You call me pet, when it is you that will do as I please."

SPIKE(raising an eyebrow)

"Heh, I don't think so, luv. Done being slapped around by the likes of you."

ILLYRIAYet, you and the others need me to fight by your side?


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SPIKEBugger this.

(sighing)You cant leave, remember?

ILLYRIA(chilly)

I leave if it suits me.

SPIKEWhatever.

We get a feeling that Spikes bored tone has a negative effect on Illyria, as she gives him acold glare.

ILLYRIAIf I leave Will you still fight the assassins of the Wolf, the Ram and the Hart?

SPIKE(chuckling)I guess so.

ILLYRIA(abruptly)

You dont think youll survive this.

SPIKE(silent)

No. No, I dont. But I gotta try.

ILLYRIAWhy?

SPIKEBecause... Angel... he believes in something. And damn, if he dont have me believin in it

too.

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SPIKE(looking at her out of the corner of his eye)

Making an impact.

ILLYRIAAnd you think that you can do that, half breed?

SPIKEI sure will try.

ILLYRIA(extending a hand and laying it over his)

Then I will fight by your side, white haired knight.FADE OUT-

CUT TO-

INT. THE HYPERION - 04.00 HOURS

ROOFTOP SHOT looking down at SPIKE and ILLYRIA as they make their way up the stairsand enter the silent building. The CAMERAS following them as they walk over the floor,avoiding the rumble, and approaching Angel and Gunn at the couch.

SPIKE(dropping the bag of supplies)

Honey, were home.

ANGEL(barley looking up)

You took youre time.

SPIKE(imitating Angels voice in a silly tone)

Thank you, Spike.(sarcastically)

Well, youre welcome. Poofter.

ANGELI dont have time for this. Illyria, can you give me that bag?

(long silence)Are you even listening, Blue?

(barking)


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We see the god king swing around and glare viciously at the vampire.

ILLYRIAYou dare call me by that name?

OK WE know that Angels no coward (quite the opposite) but when facing Illyria onewould be wise to watch his or hers mouth. And Angel suddenly seems to realize that hescrossed an invisible line.

ANGEL(muttering)

Spike calls you that all the time.

ILLYRIA(informing him coldly)

The blonde one has been given this favour by my own choice.(crabbily)

I recall no such thing at your part, half breed. Cease it immediately.

SPIKE(giving Angel the bag with a huge grin)

Always get them, dont I?

A CLOSE UP on Angels frown. Then PAN DOWN to show that Gunn has awakened and isnow studying the three of them with dimly eyes. We hear his ragged cough.

GUNNIt warms my heart to hear you bicker like an old married couple.

(pointing at the bag)Is that for me?

ILLYRIAThe half-breed and I acquired it for you, Charles.

(studying him intensely)Your condition is worsening.

(turning to Angel)Charles is dying.


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ANGEL(digging through the bag)

Not yet.

ANGLE ON Angel as he gives Gunn a shot of penicillin. Then TIGHT SHOT of Gunns face ashe relaxes. He seems better now - no pain in his expression as he looks up at Angel. But thenwe see that the expression is blank and that his eyes have fogged up. We recognize the signsof death.

ANGELGunn?

(shaking the limp body)Gunn!

(screaming)

Gunn!

BLACK OUT-


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ACT I V

INT. THE HYPERION - 19.00 HOURS

WIDE ANGLE on the lobby, showing the couch - now empty, and three quiet figuresstanding just looking at each other. Its ANGEL, SPIKE and ILLYRIA.

ANGEL(bitterly)

I cant believe that hes gone

SPIKE(ruefully)

It was a brave boy.

ANGELI cant seem to keep those who I care about alive. I must be cursed.

(noticing Spikes look)Not that curse!

SPIKE(chuckling)

Each to his own, mate.

(more seriously)He was a good fighter tough. Gotta admit that.

ILLYRIA(puzzled)

I grieve for him as I grieve for Wesley.

SPIKE(a furtive glance at her)

Do you wish to do more violence?

A CLOSE UP of Illyria, showing the determent expression.

ILLYRIAYes.

FADE OUT-


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CUT TO -

INT. A DARK ALLEY - SOMEWHERE IN L.A - 24.00 HOURS

ROOFTOP SHOT of our three heroes as they are engaged in a battle against a group of rather ugly looking demons and a couple of vampires as well. Then PAN DOWN to a CLOSERSHOT of them as Illyria swiftly and effortlessly snaps the neck of a demon - a Fyarl demon tobe exactly.

SPIKE(singing)

Its the end of the world as we know it

ANGEL

(delivering a blow)Will you ever shut up?(huffing)

Youre so annoying.

SPIKE(happily grinning as he snaps a vampires neck)

Its my mission in life. Besides(giving Illyria a quick glance)

Bluebird likes it.

ANGELYeah, right!(hesitating)

Right?

ILLYRIAMy pet amuses me.

ANGEL(rolling his eyes)

Give me a break.

SPIKEI could use a break.

(facing a demon that looks like a giant lizard)Give me your best shot, snaky eye.


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The CAMERAS ZOOMING in on Spike as the demon charges at him. But before the blondevampire can do anything, two pair of hands grabs him from the behind. We see that theybelong to two vampires.

SPIKEWhat the?

(huffing as the lizard demon hits him hard in the stomach)Hey!

Then we see that before the lizard demon could act, Spike jumps up, brings both legs into theair and wrapping them around the demons neck. With a quick jerk of his legs, WE hear thebones snap. As Spikes arms are released, we see the other two demons/vampires back up inshock.

SPIKEThats what happens when you mess with the Big bad.

The CAMERA stays with Spike as he brings his arms over his head to catch himself before hishead hit the ground. Then tucking himself into a roll as he hits the ground, Spike stands up.The two vampires come running towards him screaming a battle cry. The smallest of themreaches him first, his knife in hand over his head. Grabbing the vampires hand, Spike spinsaround with his back to the attacker. He jerks the arm down and let the momentum take theknife into his attackers stomach. WE see how he lets the body tumble to the ground. Theother vampire is on him before he could catch his breath. His arm is around Spike's throat,

and we see how he instantly began to tighten his grip.THE CAMERA shows US a CLOSE UP as Spike - using his own body, flips the vampire over his shoulder, automatically causing his throat to be released. Then by digging his knee intohis opponents stomach, Spike grabs its head and with a quick twist, we hear the snap onceagain.

SPIKE(standing back)

"I did warn them."

THE CAMERA leaves Spike and PAN ACROSS the dark alley to ANGEL, as he delivers afinal blow to a vampire that turns to dust before our eyes.

SPIKEIts the end of the world


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ANGELWill you stop doing that?

ILLYRIA(ducking to avoid a blow to her head)

Youre both annoying.(snapping her opponents neck)

Cease it immediately.

SPIKEAnd yet you hang around.

ILLYRIAI am left alone in this world where everything smells wrong and you two half-breeds are my

only guides.(pointing at Angel)Youre not even fit to be a leader.

(ignoring Angels heated protest and turning to Spike.)Hes defiant. And hes is sarcastic.

(frustrated look about her)What have I done to merit such a fate?

THE CAMERAS FOCUSING MAINLY at Spike and Illyria as they begin to bicker. We do seeAngel in the background - looking more and more bored with it all.

ILLYRIA(frustrated)

"What I am ... I am Illyria, god king of the primordium, shaper of things!"

SPIKE(yawning)

Bored now.

ANGLE ON ANGEL as hes being charged with a demon from the behind. We see that he,without looking away from Spike and Illyria bring up his arms and slap the demon in the face- making it fly backwards and hit the wall before falling to the ground. He remains lyingthere in a puddle of water. Then the FOCUS is on Spike and Illyria again.

ILLYRIA(steaming)

You dare to mock me?


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(spitting out angrily)You are nothing but a pathetic, feeble half-breed.

SPIKELook, High and Mighty - I dont give a damn about

(pausing for a moment as hes attacked by a vampire)what you

(snapping the vampires neck)think. Ok?

ILLYRIAI could easily destroy you right here and now, vile half-breed.

(turning the curves of her lips in a parody of a smile)And you wouldnt be able to stop me.

(cold glare)I choose not to.

THE CAMERAS staying with Spike and Illyria as Spike turns his back on her in an attemptto end their bickering. Then we see Illyrias hand snatch forward and spin him around to her.

ILLYRIAYou dare to ignore me? Such insult

SPIKE

Would have been punished with death in your days. Yatayata.(receiving a steely glare)

ILLYRIAIf I were as I once was,

(longing)any creature who dared insult me so wouldve ended in agony, fear and then I would madehim bleed for such ignorance. Slowly, one drop per day and by the last he would be begging

me to slit his throat, if he had but breath to speak.

SPIKE(not impressed)

Wow

ANGELHow could I ever end up with you two?

(looking at them bickering)


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Im cursed.(sighing)

I must be cursed.FADE OUT-

CUT TO-

INT. THE HYPERION - UNSPECIFIED BEDROOM - 06.00 HOURS

We follow the CAMERA as it sweeps around a dim lit room, revealing a single bed with darksheets that has seen more glorious days, a bedside table with a broken lamp that sends out aflickering light and a small window cowered with a dark blanket.The CAMERA ZOOMS in on the bed and we see Spike, obviously deep asleep.The camera RAPIDLY PAN ACROSS the room to show Illyria sitting in a raggedly chair. Her

eyes are fixated on Spike, but then she turns her head to look in the direction of the window.(Did she hear something, or what?) And then Spike stirs, mutters a little, and her gaze isinstantly drawn back to him as his body convulses and his hands twist into the sheets. Hemutters words that are barely discernible, but agonising in tone.

SPIKE(moaning)

"Don't...Gotta do it...NO!"

TIGHT SHOT of Spike in the bed. Suddenly, he stirs again and his eyes flickers open.

ILLYRIA(as a matter of fact)

Youve been sleeping for quite some time, half-breed.

PULL BACK to show that her eyes are steadily locked on Spike as he sits up, shaking his headas to clear it. The sheets fall of him and reveal that - yeah, Spike sleeps in the nude.

ILLYRIA(stating)

You do not make the sounds Wesley did during his sleeping cycle.

SPIKE(running his fingers through his tousled hair)

Yeah? Well, unlike Wesley, I dont need to breathe.


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ILLYRIAYet you do.

(beat)Breathe.

(curious look)Why do you do that? The dark-haired one does not.

SPIKE(sighing)

I dont know. I guess I breathe because I've just never gotten out of the habit of doing so."ILLYRIA

Yet you do not need oxygen to survive.(tilting her head)

And the other sounds?

SPIKE(blinking)

What sounds?

ILLYRIAYoumoaned and screamed.

FOCUS on Spikes face.

SPIKEOh.

(deep inhale)A nightmare, pet.

ILLYRIA"You get them often?"

SPIKE(blinking)"Huh?"

ILLYRIA"Nightmares."

SPIKEBeen awhile since the last one.


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ILLYRIA(repeating words she have spoken to Wesley)

In my time, nightmares walked among us, walked and danced, skewering victims in plainsight, laying their fears and worst desires out for everyone to see. This to make us laugh.

SPIKE(raising an eyebrow)

Laugh, huh?

ILLYRIAYes. Laugh.

SPIKE(noticing her longing look)

You havent found much to laugh at these days, have you, luv?

The CAMERA PULLS BACK TO A WIDE SHOT of the room. Illyria arises from the chair and walk over to the bed, her gaze never leaving Spikes face - whose expression grows evenmore and more uncomfortable.

SPIKEWhat?

(meeting her gaze)What are you looking at?

ILLYRIAYoure in need of blood.

SPIKE(sarcastically)

Well, yeah. Vampire, hello.

ILLYRIA(ignoring his sarcasm)

The assassins of the Wolf, the Ram and the Hart will not stop looking for us. We challengedthem and now theyll hunt us down like dogs.

SPIKE(adjusting the sheets around him, making Illyria focus on him)

Then we should be prepared, shouldnt we, pet?


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ILLYRIA(distracted)

Yet I get this feeling that your leader rather chose to flee, than to fight.

SPIKE(sighing)

Ever heard the expression live to fight another day?

ILLYRIA(tilting her head)

No.

SPIKEWere not done fighting, dont you worry, pet.

ILLYRIAYour leader

CLOSE UP on Spikes frown. He sighs and gives Illyria an annoyed look.

SPIKE(huffing)

I told you. Angel isnt my leader.

ILLYRIA(tilting her head)

What is he to you then?

SPIKEHes(beat)

family.

ANGLE ON Illyria as she turns her back against him and return to the chair. She sits downand looks back at Spike. We get a feeling that shes boiling to ask the blonde vampire aboutsomething of importance - but what is it? (And must Spike look so damn cute? A.N: Spikeshair is messed up in the same way as it was when we saw him in the Buffy episode 7.01Lessons.)


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ILLYRIAIn the alley a few hours ago

(confused look about her)it almost seemed as if you froze for a moment when you were attacked.

(unpleased)You wouldve died if I did not save you.

SPIKE(awkward smile)S nothing, pet.

ILLYRIA(questioning)

Why did you stop fighting then?

THE CAMERA PANS ACROSS the room and shows us Spike again. Its ZOOMING IN on hisface, revealing a strange look on his face, which we havent seen on Spike that often.

SPIKE(resigned whisper)

Ill never stop fighting.

THE CAMERA PULLS BACK and we get a nice shot of the both of them, as they sits onopposites of the room, looking steadily at each other. We hear the soft sound of RAIN and

realize that it has been a change in the weather during the time we have followed theinteraction between our two heroes.They sit in silence for several minutes, and then Illyria speaks.

ILLYRIA(pensive expression)

And thats the plan? To... fight again another day?

SPIKEThats the plan, Blue.

FADE OUT-


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CUT TO-

INT. THE HYPERION - THE LOBBY - ESTIMATING 22.00 HOURS

A WIDE SHOT of the lobby lets us see our three heroes as they stand in a position as atriangle, looking from one to another. They seem ready to head out in battle; Angel with asword in his hand, Spike with a crossbow and Illyria well, she carries nothing - bet thenagain she doesnt have to, right?

ANGEL(looking from Spike to Illyria)

Its time that well make an impact.

ILLYRIAThey will tremble before our feet as the insignificant worms they are.

SPIKEThats the spirit, Blue Meanie!

ANGEL(knitted brow)Blue Meanie?

SPIKE

(smirk)S a new nickname I got for her.

THE CAMERA FOCUS on Illyria as she gives Spike a quick glance. We see that she, strangelyenough, doesnt seem to take offence to the blonde vampires teasing.

ILLYRIAIn my days the pets were not even as half as annoying and insolent as you are. And if theywere, they would soon scream in pain and agony as I tore their flesh of them as they still

were alive.

SPIKEGreat.(beat)

Well, if Ill die


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ILLYRIA(blankly)

I have not desired your death for days now.

SPIKE(noticing her curved lips)

Mighty thoughtful of you, Highness

ANGLE ON Angel as he sighs and shakes his head at the two of them. But if we look closer -we see the reluctant smile on his lips.

ANGELOkay, you two

(silencing as the stillness is disturbed by a high-pitched cry)

What the fuck was that?

SPIKE(casting an eye out the door)

Thats your bloody dragon, Peaches.

ANGELAre we sure that its the same one?

(pausing)

It could be a different one, ya know.

ILLYRIA(as a matter of fact)

No, its the same one.

CAMERAS ZOOMING IN on Spike. He lifts an eyebrow and tilts his head. (Yup - he andIllyria master that move to perfection.)

SPIKEWell, I guess that well rest when were dead.

(beat)Er deader?

The CAMERA PULLS BACK so that we can see all three of our heroes as they walk out thedoor and stand at the top of the stairs. They look up at the sky and we see the dragon fly past,wings flapping as it lets out another roam.


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SPIKE(resigned)

I live for this shit

ILLYRIA(a furtive glance at the blonde vampire)

You sound as if there was no other option.

SPIKEIs there?

(turning to Angel)So Whats the plan?

A CLOSE UP on Angel.

ANGEL(smiling)

Personally I want to slay the dragon.

BLACK OUT

END OF EPIS ODE

The Virtual Series 'Heroes' Episode 1x01 Death by dragon fire

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