The Virtual Series 'Heroes' Episode 1x18 To let go

8/14/2019 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

BLACK OUT-
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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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CUT TO-

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.

FADE OUT-

CUT TO-

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.

FADE OUT-


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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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CUT TO-

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-

CUT TO-

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

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