Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8: Episode 3 (147) - Dangerous Dreams
by BuffyFanatic
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Episode 3 (147) - Dangerous Dreams
Scene 1
{Buffy lies in bed asleep looking peaceful. The room is dark except for a small amount of moonlight coming in from the window. She rolls over onto her side and then onto her other side. She keeps going back and forth like she is having a bad dream. Then we see her dream. Buffy is running in a dark alley, there is someone behind her. She keeps running and then she is at a dead end. She turns around and screams.}
Buffy-Please, don't hurt me.
{A shadowy figure walks towards her. As a light hits his face, we see that the figure is a man.}
Man-Now why would I want to do that Slayer?
Buffy-This is crazy. I don't know why you're even after me. There are tons of girls, helpless girls who need killing. I mean...why are you after me?
Man-Why do you need to know? By the way, if you aren't helpless, then why aren't you fighting back?
Buffy-I don't know...it's like...I don't have any of my Slayer powers.
Man-Imagine that. I have you all to myself and you don't have your powers right now.
{The man walks closer to Buffy and places his hands around her throat. Buffy gasps and tries to free herself, but it is useless. The man tightens his grip and Buffy can no longer breathe. The man grips her throat even more. There is flash and we're back in Buffy's room. She is sitting up in bed breathing hard.}
Buffy-It's been a while since I've had nightmares like that...I hope it's just a coincidence.
{Buff runs her fingers through her hair and pulls back the covers. She gets up and walks over to the mirror. Suddenly her eyes grow larger. The camera zooms out a little and we see that on her neck there are two red hand marks in the exact same place where the man's hands had been in her dream. Buffy touches the marks and then looks back in the mirror.}
Buffy-Something weird is going on, that's for sure.
{Camera fades out.}
Opening Credits
Scene 2
{Xander and Dawn are sitting in the kitchen eating some toast and cereal. A few minutes later, Buffy walks in.}
Buffy-Morning.
{Dawn looks up and between bites says:}
Dawn-Hey, Buffy. How are you?
Buffy-Okay, I guess. I had a weird dream last night though.
{Xander raises an eyebrow.}
Xander-A weird dream?
Buffy-Yep.
Xander-What kind of weird?
Buffy-Some guy was trying to kill me in a dark alley. I didn't have any Slayer powers and couldn't fight back. He almost strangled me and then I woke up. I found these marks on my neck after I woke up.
{Buffy points to her neck, but there is nothing there.}
Dawn-I don't see anything.
Xander-I don't either.
Buffy-Are you sure?
{She looks down and realizes that they're right.}
Buffy-Okay, I'm not going crazy. I know I saw those marks on my neck last night.
Dawn-Maybe you...were...I don't know...still dreaming?
Buffy-No...I wasn't...I...know I saw them.
Xander-Are you positive.
Buffy-Yes. I got up and walked over to the mirror and I saw them.
Xander-Saw what, exactly? You said marks, but what kind?
Buffy-They were red and were in the shape of hands. It was like someone had really strangled me.
Dawn-So what are you saying?
Buffy-I was dreaming and in that dream this man was trying to choke me. When I woke up, I found hand marks on my throat like someone had really been chocking me.
Dawn-You sure you didn't maybe do it yourself? Like...while dreaming you were grabbing at your throat thinking you'd get rid of the guy?
Buffy-No, not like that.
Xander-It is a little strange.
Buffy-See, Xander agrees with me.
Xander-Not really...
Buffy-Xander!
Xander-I just mean that there is no proof that those marks were really on your neck.
Buffy-Since when do I need proof? I'm not just some crazy person...I'm the Slayer.
Dawn-Okay. We believe you.
Buffy-Yeah...
Dawn-What do you want me to do? Research or something?
Buffy-No, that's okay. I want to see if I have a similar dream again.
Dawn-Okay. You gonna eat?
Buffy-I'll have some toast.
{Buffy grabs a piece of toast and takes a bite.}
Scene 3
{Joyce and Andrew are still in the same basement. Joyce has a smile on her face.}
Joyce-Good work. I think she's spooked.
Andrew-Um...thanks.
Joyce-He's a very interesting demon. I can't believe I haven't heard of him before. I do have many connections, you know. Anyway, will he attack her again?
Andrew-Next time she goes to sleep...he'll try to kill her again.
Joyce-Nice. Let's see how she handles this one.
Andrew-How do you know everything? I mean...you always know how quickly or how slowly Buffy handles our...the...tests.
Joyce-What can I say? I'm all knowing and all seeing. I'm omniscient...except I'm not just telling a story, I'm living it.
Scene 4
{Buffy, Dawn, and Xander are all sitting in the living room.}
Dawn-I'm really bored.
Buffy-Bored?
Dawn-Yeah. For like...the past week we've just been sitting in the kitchen and in here. I want to get out, get some fresh air.
Xander-I agree. I've been in Rome for a couple of days and haven't seen anything...but a demon.
Buffy-I guess I'm a little bored too. We didn't come to Rome to sit around the house all day. We could do that in Sunnydale or LA. Where do you guys want to go?
Dawn-Isn't there a pool or something down the street? It's a nice day.
Buffy-Yeah, I think I saw it. Is that what you want to do?
Dawn-Are you kidding? I haven't been swimming...in forever.
Xander-It sounds okay to me.
Buffy-Okay, then we'll go. Let's go ahead and get ready.
Dawn-Can we go shopping for new swim suits? You did say we could go on a shopping spree.
Buffy-Yes, I did. I just don't know if today is a good day.
Dawn-Oh, come on.
Buffy-You're paying for your own suit.
Dawn-I told you already, I don't have any money. I spent it all.
Buffy-Too bad.
Xander-Come on, Buffy. Buy her one swim suit.
{Buffy thinks for a moment and sighs.}
Buffy-Fine. I give in. We'll go shopping for swim suits.
Dawn-Yay! Oh, and um...you're the best sister ever.
{Dawn quickly hugs Buffy.}
Buffy-Yeah, whatever.
Xander-I'm coming too, right?
Buffy-If you want to watch two girls try on swim suits then...I guess you do want to come.
Xander-Hey, I'm not looking at it like that. I'm going to not just be watching two girls trying on swim suits; I'm watching my best friend and her little sister try on swim suits.
Buffy-When you put it that way...
Dawn-I'm dying to get out of this house! Let's leave now.
Buffy-Geez, Dawn. Can't you chill for like...two seconds? You're acting like you're ten again.
Dawn-Sorry. You know how us girls get about going shopping.
Buffy-Yeah, especially you.
{They smile.}
Dawn-I know that's right.
Buffy-I'll go...get my purse.
Scene 5
{Joyce looks impatient and Andrew looks bored as they are standing in the basement.}
Joyce-You'd think she would go to sleep already.
Andrew-Relax. She's only been up for an hour or so. You don't go back to sleep that soon.
Joyce-I guess you're right.
Andrew-She'll be taking a nap a little later...I think anyway.
Joyce-If she doesn't do it on her own, maybe we'll have to make her.
Andrew-What do you mean?
Joyce-I mean we might just have to do a little spell so that Buffy will go to sleep. And maybe, this time, she won't be able to get up.
{Camera fades out.}
Scene 6
{Buffy, Dawn, and Xander are walking in a large mall. There are lots of people around them going in and out of stores.}
Xander-So this is what the malls are like in Rome.
Buffy-Yep. You're really not missing that much.
Xander-Come on, I'm having a great time.
Dawn-Me too. Thanks for getting me a new swim suit. I really owe you.
Buffy-Yeah, you always owe me something.
Dawn-Do not.
Buffy-Whatever.
Dawn-Fine.
Xander-I just can't wait to go to that pool. The sun, the water, the chicks, what's not to love?
Buffy-I'm going to pretend like I didn't hear that.
Xander-What? The sun, the water?
Buffy-The chicks.
Xander-Oh, right. Hey, I can't help it. I am a guy, you know, and am not gay. There was only one moment in my life when I even considered turning gay. It was that night I got back from that date with that demon girl who opened the seal with my blood. I was all like "Gay me up, Willow."
Dawn-I remember that. It was so funny. Oh! And then Giles was like "Enough children!"
Buffy-Yeah...he was pretty mad at us. The end of the world was a few weeks away and we were making jokes.
Xander-Yeah, but does he have to be serious all of the time?
{Buffy thinks.}
Buffy-He's not serious all of the time...just most of it.
Dawn-When was the last time you saw him go to the bronze and get his groove on? Okay...never mind. Buffy-I get what you guys are saying.
Xander-That's good 'cause I was running out of analogies.
{They go down an escalator and land on the first floor. They then walk to the front, exit through doors, and walk to the car.}
Dawn-Time to hit the pool. Can't wait!
Buffy-Just try not to pick up too many hot guys.
Dawn-Hey, hot guys are attracted to hot girls.
Xander-I know that's right...I mean um...so I've heard.
Buffy-Let's just get in the car so we can actually get to the pool.
Scene 7
{Joyce and Andrew are talking to something resembling a ghost.}
Joyce-So, you say that you're name is Dreamond?
Dreamond-That is correct.
Joyce-And you kill people in their dreams?
Dreamond-If they don't wake up.
Joyce-I see. Is there any way that you can become corporeal?
Andrew-I'm sure there's probably some kind of spell or something.
Joyce-Probably. Anyway, I don't want you corporeal. I want you nice and spirit like so you can...hurt Buffy in her dreams. Oh, what's that saying people say about not getting hurt in dreams?
Andrew-You're always safe in your dreams? You can never get hurt?
Joyce-Right, whatever. I had the main concept.
Dreamond-You think it's slightly ironic? That I actually do hurt people in their dreams?
Joyce-I guess you could say that.
Dreamond-Well, don't worry. The next time Buffy goes to sleep, I'll have her.
Joyce-Good.
Andrew-And if she doesn't take a nap or something after a while has passed, we found a spell that will make her go to sleep.
Dreamond-Thinking ahead. You know, I haven't been conjured in quite some time and I must say, as far as I can remember, you're the most...interesting people I've worked with.
Joyce-I'll assume that's a good thing.
Dreamond-It is.
Joyce-Well, anyway, how will we know when you're off in Buffy's dream?
Dreamond-Well, I won't be here.
Joyce-Oh, right.
Andrew-Is my demon better this time?
Joyce-Much better. I think this demon may have Buffy stumped for a nice amount of time. I hope she can save herself.
Dreamond-You don't want me to actually kill her?
Joyce-Oh, yes...I um...was being sarcastic.
{Joyce looks over to Andrew and pulls him off to the side.}
Joyce-You see, we never want any of these demons to actually kill Buffy. They are just tests. But hey, if one does, who am I to complain? The point is that if the demons find out about our...plan, then they won't want to work for us any more.
Andrew-So, what are you saying?
Joyce-Don't make our plan so obvious.
Andrew-Okay. I wasn't the one doing most of the talking though.
Joyce-Do not start an argument with me. You will most definitely lose.
{Joyce turns back around to Dreamond.}
Joyce-Sorry about that. I have to keep Andrew in line.
Dreamond-I see.
Andrew-Um...yeah...she doesn't want me to reveal our plan.
Joyce-Andrew!
Andrew-What?
Joyce-Never mind.
Dreamond-You two need a moment?
Joyce-We're fine. However, if Andrew here doesn't learn how to keep his mouth shut, he is in for a rude awakening.
Scene 8
{We see a large pool with people all a round. Some are swimming, some are along the sides, and some are lounging. As the camera moves over we see Xander and Dawn in the water. Buffy is close by in a chair.}
Dawn-Come on in, Buffy! The water's great, promise.
{Dawn splashes Buffy a little bit.}
Buffy-Hey!
Xander-Yeah, come on Buff.
Buffy-No thanks. I'd rather sit here and relax.
Dawn-Relax? Being in the water is relaxing too.
Buffy-I'll get in later.
Xander-You just want to work on your sun tan so you'll look hot for all the Italian boys.
Buffy-Am not! I just...don't feel like getting wet at the moment.
Dawn-Please?
{Dawn makes a pouting face.}
Buffy-That's not going to work on me, and you know it.
Xander-Will it work if I do it too?
{Xander mimics Dawn's pouting face.}
Buffy-Ouch! Double the pouting.
Dawn-Is it working?
{Buffy sighs and sits up.}
Xander-Is that a yes?
Buffy-Well...
Dawn-Well, what?
Buffy-Just let me take a quick nap.
Dawn-Fine, take one.
Xander-Wait, aren't you afraid of being strangled again?
Buffy-What? Oh...no. Maybe you guys were right. It was probably nothing.
Dawn-Okay, you're missing out on the fun.
{Dawn and Xander turn away from Buffy and make their way to the deeper end of the pool. Buffy sits back in the chair and closes her eyes. Soon she is dreaming again. She is back in the same alley and is running from the same man. When the light hits his face, we see that is he Dreamond. Then, she's backed up against the wall with no where to turn.}
Buffy-Please, don't hurt me.
Dreamond-Now why would I want to do that Slayer?
Buffy-This is crazy. I don't know why you're even after me. There are tons of girls, helpless girls who need killing. I mean...why are you after me?
Dreamond-Why do you need to know? By the way, if you aren't helpless, then why aren't you fighting back?
Buffy-I don't know...it's like...I don't have any of my Slayer powers.
Dreamond-Imagine that. I have you all to myself and you don't have your powers right now.
Buffy-Please...I...
Dreamond-Don't worry. I'm not going to strangle you this time.
Buffy-Are you still trying to kill me?
Dreamond-Yes.
Buffy-Well, then...I'm going to try to run away.
Dreamond-Where are you going to run? We're in a dark alley...it's a dead end. There aren't even any fire escapes nearby you climb up. It's also a dream...a dream that I am controlling.
Buffy-What are you talking about?
Dreamond-Nothing.
{Dreamond walks closer to Buffy and pulls out a knife. He gets even closer to that his body is up against hers.}
Dreamond-Say goodbye.
{Buffy tries to pull away, but without her Slayer strength, she is useless. Dreamond's grip is too tight. He takes the knife and slowly slices Buffy's stomach. He pulls away from her. Buffy looks down at her wound. The blood is slowly seeping out and running onto her hands. There is a flash and Buffy's is awake and back at the pool. She quickly sits up and looks down at her stomach. It is bleeding badly and people are staring at her. Buffy puts her hands over the wound and rushes off to find a bathroom. People continue to stare at her. Once in the bathroom, Buffy finds that she is alone. She looks at herself in the mirror and realizes that she has stopped bleeding. However, there is still blood on her hands and stomach. She turns around, grabs some paper towels, wets them, and begins to wipe the blood off of her stomach and hands. Buffy looks back up and sees a small mark on her stomach.}
Buffy-Hope it's not that obvious.
{Buffy sighs, throws away the paper towels, and walks out of the bathroom. The people who had been staring at her before, are now back in their own conversations. Buffy walks back over to her chair and sits down. Dawn and Xander get out of the pool and walk over to her.}
Dawn-Is something wrong?
Buffy-Wrong? Oh, no...nothing is wrong. I just had to go to the bathroom really quick.
Xander-You sure that's it? I mean...I couldn't see anything, but there were a lot of people staring at you.
Buffy-Yeah, I thought that was weird.
Dawn-Did you have a good nap?
Buffy-Yes. It was a very good nap.
Xander-No people tried to kill you?
Buffy-Um...no. It must have just been a...nightmare or something. The dream I had last night, I mean.
Dawn-Well, that's good.
Xander-Your nap is over, you gonna get in now?
Buffy-I...um...
Dawn-Come on. You practically promised you'd get in.
Buffy-Okay. Find.
{Buffy stands up, trying to cover her wound, and slowly gets into the pool. As she starts walking over to Xander and Dawn, her arms flail up.}
Buffy-Gosh, it's cold.
Dawn-You'll get used to it.
Xander-Yeah. Is there every a time when you get in the water, it's cold, and you don't get used to it?
Buffy-Well, you know, if it's like...in Antarctica or something I don't think you'd get used to it. You'd pretty much die. But, as far as pools go, I guess you're right.
Xander-Is there every a time when I'm wrong?
Buffy-Plenty.
Xander-Way to ruin my self esteem.
Buffy-I was just kidding.
Xander-I know.
Dawn-Aren't you glad you decided to come to the pool? Aren't you having a good time?
Buffy-Oh yeah. The time of my life.
Scene 9
{Joyce and Andrew are standing in the basement without Dreamond.}
Joyce-Well, Dreamond just disappeared, so, I assume that Buffy is asleep. We didn't even have to do a spell.
Andrew-It was probably for just a quick nap. If we want....never mind.
Joyce-If we want what?
Andrew-I was going to say if we ever want Dreamond to get a chance to kill her.
Joyce-Oh, I see.
Andrew-But, we don't want to kill her. We just want to conjure demons that will challenge her. So, that way, we will be able to learn more about her. About he reaction time, fighting skills, and all that stuff.
Joyce-You have been listening.
Andrew-Just because I don't understand at times or agree with the plan, doesn't mean I don't listen.
Joyce-I guess you're right.
Andrew-Should I go visit Buffy some time today?
Joyce-I don't know. They got slightly suspicious last time. You know, when you came for a "visit" and then a few seconds later, the demon attacked.
Andrew-Oh.
Joyce-You like her don't you?
Andrew-What kind of question is that?
Joyce-A question.
Andrew-I do not like Buffy.
Joyce-Then why are you so anxious to "visit" her?
Andrew-I...I...I don't know.
Joyce-You people and your love. It's so absurd and silly. Running around finding out who likes who and who doesn't like so and so. It's foolish and a waste of time and energy. There is no point in love.
Andrew-Why do you say that?
Joyce-I know from experience...or...more like just watching people and what love does to them. It weakens them.
Andrew-I don't get it.
Joyce-Well, it doesn't matter if you don't get it because we have traveled way off topic.
{Suddenly a mist appears. The mist then develops into Dreamond.}
Joyce-So, you're back. What happened?
Dreamond-I was so close to getting her this time, I promise, but she woke up.
Joyce-Ah...our spell might have to be preformed after all.
Andrew-Not now though, right?
Joyce-Yes, not at the moment. We should probably wait a little longer.
Dreamond-Fine.
Scene 10
{Buffy, Dawn, and Xander are now back at the house. We can see that they have changed clothes.}
Dawn-So, Buffy...did you have a good time at the pool today?
Buff-I never thought that I would admit it, but...yeah. I did.
Xander-I don't think it's possible not to have a good time while you're around the pool. The sun and water is healing for anyone.
Dawn-Anyone?
Xander-Almost anyone.
Buffy-But there is something that I didn't tell you.
Dawn-What? Did something happen while you were at the pool?
Xander-This wouldn't have anything to do with when you rushed off to the bathroom and everyone was staring at you, would it?
Buffy-Actually yeah.
Dawn-Are you okay?
Buffy-I'm find. It's just...I had another dream.
Xander-About that dude who tried to kill you?
Buffy-Yeah. This time...
Dawn-This time what?
Buffy-He stabbed me and it also took a lot more effort for me to wake up this time. For a second...I didn't know if I could or would wake up.
Xander-But you're fine now.
Buffy-Uh, uh. When I woke up there was blood all of over my stomach...it was in the same place where he stabbed me in my dream. I'll show you the mark...that is, if it's still there.
{Buffy lifts up the bottom of her shirt and looks down. There is indeed a small scar. She points to it and then pulls her shirt back down.}
Xander-Okay, I believe you now.
Buffy-And you didn't before? I knew you guys were skeptical but...you said you did believe me after like ten minutes of arguing.
Dawn-We lied.
Buffy-Oh.
Dawn-I'm sorry but...we really just thought you were dreaming the whole time...that seeing those marks on your neck was still a part of your dream. Now that we see the mark where you said this guy stabbed you in your dream, it seems a little more real.
Buffy-I guess it's better late than never.
Xander-This is serious. You said that this time you had more trouble making up?
Buffy-Yeah. It was like there was this other force...pulling me back into my dream. I don't know what it was, but I didn't like it. I can't allow myself to fall asleep again until we find out who or what we're dealing with.
Dawn-So, you think we should do some research on a dream killer or something?
Buffy-Yes...I think that we should do that.
Dawn-I'll check the Internet.
{Dawn walks over to the computer and begins typing.}
Xander-Why didn't you tell us about this at the pool?
Buffy-I don' t know...I didn't want to worry you guys.
Xander-Telling us then or telling us now isn't what makes a difference. We're going to be worried about you either way, Buffy. We love you and don't want anything bad to happen to you. There have been so many hard times, but we're still standing. We're still here. The demons will keep coming no matter what we do. Closing the Hell mouth didn't seem to do much good. Evil is out there and evil wants us. Our honesty is what will pull us through. We have to be honest with each other, Buffy. We have to tell each other right away if something is bothering us. 'Cause if we don't, we're doomed. We'll lose. Our friendship wasn't supposed to happen. The Slayer is supposed to be all alone except for her watcher. But guess what? You're one of the Slayer's that has lived the longest. And why? Because you have your friends. You have me and Willow and Dawn and everyone else. I know that being a Slayer is hard sometimes and there are times when you would like to be alone and you may think that in the end you are alone, but you aren't. We will always be here for you Buffy. You have to trust us like we trust you.
{Buffy looks to Xander. There are tears in her eyes.}
Xander-Hey, didn't mean to bring on the water works.
Buffy-It's just that...I didn't realize how much...you...
Xander-Cared?
Buffy-Yeah. I know you guys love me and I love you. Sometimes I do feel alone...but I know I have you guys and am thankful for it. I am the only Slayer who has had friends and they've actually helped me so much. I don't mean to repress and hide stuff from you or act like I don't appreciate everything you do for me, because I do. I also know that this talk isn't just about what happened at the pool today, but about the past year or so. I'm sorry if I ever left you out in the dark. You're one of my truest and best friends that I've ever had. I'm thankful every day that I have you. I think everyone should have a Xander.
Xander-And everyone should have a Buffy. I've probably seen you change more than anyone. We're older now and not in high school. We're growing up and you've had to make some very difficult choices. And you know what, Buffy? You are one hell of a woman.
Buffy-I couldn't have done anything without you or Willow.
{Xander and Buffy embrace.}
Xander-How about we get back to that dream demon?
Buffy-Good idea.
{They walk over to Dawn, who is still at the computer.}
Xander-You find anything yet?
Dawn-Not really. I don't have much to go on...just that it's a demon and kills people in their sleep. I don't think I've even ever heard of that kind of demon before.
Buffy-Keep looking. There's got to be something.
Dawn-Can you tell me anything else?
{Buffy is silent for a moment as she thinks back.}
Buffy-Not really. He was always in the shadows, so I never got a good look at his face.
Dawn-Hmm...
Xander-What?
Dawn-I found three matches. These are the demons that could possibly be trying to kill you: Resande, Dreamond, and...never mind. There's only two.
Buffy-Any way to tell which one it is?
Dawn-I'll click on each one. You tell me by the picture and description of the demon if you can find out which one it is.
{Dawn clicks the mouse and Buffy looks at the computer screen.}
Dawn-This one is Resande. It says...oh...unless you're being seduced by a woman, then I don't think this is your demon.
Xander-Buffy, is there something you want to tell us?
Buffy-No. Click on the next one.
Dawn-Okay...this one is Dreamond. It says he is a male and feeds on your fears. He gets into your subconscious and finds a way to control you. That's probably why you didn't have any of your Slayer powers.
Buffy-Makes sense.
Dawn-It also says that the only way he can enter a person's dream is if he's conjured by someone.
Buffy-Haven't all of these last demons been demons that have to be conjured?
Dawn-Yeah, I think so.
Xander-Looks like we have the beginning of a pattern. Does it say if there's any way to kill this guy?
Dawn-There is no way to kill him, but you can repel him and send him back to the Hell dimension he came from.
Xander-Sounds good enough for me.
Buffy-What do we have to do?
Dawn-Find his dream talisman. You're supposed to go to sleep with it.
Buffy-Oh. Anyway to find it?
Dawn-I'm not sure. I could look on ebay like I did last time.
Xander-You looked on ebay?
Dawn-Yeah. You'll be surprised what kinda stuff you find.
{Dawn types on the computer and pauses. She stares at the computer screen, her eyes quickly scanning the material.}
Dawn-I don't see anything. Maybe there's a magic store nearby and we can see if they have it.
Buffy-Okay. Why don't you and Xander go?
Dawn-And leave you here all alone?
Xander-What if you fall asleep again?
Buffy-I won't let myself, I promise. Just be back as soon as you can. I'll be fine.
Xander-You sure?
Buffy-Positive. I'll turn the TV on really loud or something. Besides, I'm not tired.
Dawn-Okay. We'll be back as soon as we can.
Xander-Be careful.
Buffy-I will. Bye you guys.
Xander-Bye.
Dawn-Adios.
{Dawn grabs Buffy's purse and, followed by Xander, heads for the door.}
Buffy-Hey! Why are you taking my purse?
Dawn-It's the one with the money. Remember?
Buffy-Fine. Just don't spend too much on that dream talisman thingy.
Xander-I'll make sure she doesn't.
{Dawn and Xander walk out the door and close it behind. Buffy walks over to the couch, sits down, turns on the TV, and adjust the volume so that it is loud.}
Scene 11
{Joyce, Andrew, and Dreamond are in the basement. Andrew has a book in front of him as well as a few materials. There are three candles and some various powders.}
Joyce-I think we should be about ready to do that spell.
Andrew-How do you know?
Joyce-Dawn and Xander have left the house and Buffy is alone.
Andrew-How can you be sure?
Joyce-I just am. Please, do not question me.
Andrew-Fine.
Dreamond-How would you like me to kill her?
Joyce-I was thinking with something simple. Something that can do a lot of damage. Something that someone has used on her before.
Dreamond-What?
Joyce-This.
{Joyce pulls a gun out from her jacket. It looks very similar to the one that Warren shot Buffy and Tara with.}
Dreamond-Nice.
Andrew-Is that what I think it is?
Joyce-The same gun that Warren used?
Andrew-Yeah.
Joyce-That's exactly what it is.
Andrew-But how did you get it?
Joyce-That's for me to know and you to well...not know. We'll go ahead and do the spell now. We want to get her asleep before Dawn and Xander return.
Andrew-What did they go to get anyway?
Joyce-A dream talisman.
Dreamond-What? I can be repelled and sent back to Hell with one of those.
Joyce-Relax. I'm the one who brought it to the local magic store. There's a spell on it. One that makes it's powers disabled. The dream talisman will do nothing.
Dreamond-You're thinking ahead. Did I mention how much I like that?
Joyce-Yes, I think you did. Anyway, Andrew is ready to do the spell. You are, aren't you?
Andrew-Yeah...I guess I am.
Joyce-You guess?
Andrew-I know. I'm ready.
Joyce-That's more like it. Begin.
{Andrew sets the candles up in a circle around him on the ground and sprinkles the powders down. He then begins to chant in a language that we do not understand.}
Scene 12
{Buffy is sitting on the couch and the TV is still turned up loud. As we zoom in we see that she looks bored but not tired. Then she suddenly leans over, closes her eyes, and starts to dream. Once again, she is back in the alley running away from Dreamond.}
Buffy-Please, don't hurt me.
Dreamond-Now why would I want to do that Slayer?
Buffy-This is crazy. I don't know why you're even after me. There are tons of girls, helpless girls who need killing. I mean...why are you after me?
Dreamond-Why do you need to know? By the way, if you aren't helpless, then why aren't you fighting back?
Buffy-I don't know...it's like...I don't have any of my Slayer powers.
Dreamond-Imagine that. I have you all to myself and you don't have your powers right now.
Buffy-Please...I...
Dreamond-Don't worry. I'm not going to stab you this time.
Buffy-Why are still trying to kill me? Why must you keep playing the same game?
Dreamond-Yes, but it is no longer a game. This is real.
Buffy-I beg you...don't do this. Why can you control me?
Dreamond-This is a dream...a dream that I am controlling. I even know everything you're going to say.
Buffy-What are you talking about?
Dreamond-Nothing. Why do I keep killing you even though I've failed before?
Buffy-Uh, uh.
Dreamond-Because this time I will win. There is no doubt in my mind. You don't understand? You want me to stop?
{Buffy nods her head.}
Dreamond-Well, that's not going to happen.
Buffy-My friends are going to bring the dream talisman and when they do you are going to Hell where you belong.
Dreamond-We'll see about that.
{Dreamond reaches into his pocket and pulls out a gun. Buffy is frozen in place and can only watch her worst nightmare unfold before her. Dreamond pulls the trigger and shoots Buffy in her lower abdomen. Buffy hold her stomach and falls to the ground. Camera fades out.}
Scene 13
{Xander and Dawn enter the house. Dawn is holding a brown paper bag in her hand. As they close the door they see that the TV is on, but Buffy is no longer sitting on the couch.}
Dawn-You don't think she fell asleep again, do you?
Xander-I don't know. Get the dream talisman out just in case.
{Dawn pulls the dream talisman out of the bag and they walk over to the couch. Buffy is lying down and her eyes are closed. Dawn puts the dream talisman in her hand and waits for something to happen.}
Xander-Buffy?
{He shakes her, but there is no response.}
Xander-Buffy, wake up!
{He shake her even harder, but Buffy doesn't move.}
Dawn-What do we do now?
Xander-I don't know.
{They look down at Buffy's shirt and see a small red spot. The spot grows bigger and we realize that it is blood.}
Dawn-Oh my God...
Xander-Call the emergency number. We need to get her to the hospital.
{Dawn rushes over to the phone.}
Xander-Come on, Buffy...come on.
{We are back in Buffy's dream. She is still lying on the ground, but has the dream talisman in her hand.}
Dreamond-You know that thing isn't going to work on me.
Buffy-Why?
Dreamond-Let's just say that a little friend put a spell on it for me so that it would no longer work.
Buffy-I...I...
Dreamond-Yes, I know. You're going to die.
Buffy-My friends will figure something out.
Dreamond-Not likely.
Buffy-They will...they...have to.
{Dreamond laughs and Buffy passes out.}
Scene 14
{Buffy is lying in a hospital bed. There are several IVs hooked up as well as a heart monitor. Xander and Dawn are sitting in chairs around the bed.}
Dawn-I don't understand.
Xander-I don't either.
Dawn-What are we going to do?
{Xander sighs and runs his hands through his hair.}
Xander-I have no idea. She doesn't look good at all and that dream talisman obviously didn't work.
Dawn-There has to be some way.
Xander-I guess.
Dawn-But we don't have much time to figure out anything. Maybe if we just talk to her something will happen.
{Xander pulls his chair closer to Buffy and places his hand over hers.}
Xander-We're here Buffy, right here. We've been through a lot together and we've seen the worst. This is nothing. You can beat this guy. You can stand up and beat him. You have to. We believe in you. There is no one to help you. It is up to you.
{Dawn also pulls her chair closer to Buffy and places her hand over her Buffy's other hand.}
Dawn-You have to do this and you can. Buffy...I...we can't lose you. Not again. This is something that you can easily get through. Xander was right. It's up to you.
{Dawn's eyes are flooded with tears and she allows a few to flow down her cheek.}
Dawn-Come on, Buffy. Please...I love you Buffy. You know that and everyone knows that. You have to pull through. Use the strength within.
Xander-Use all you have. If you put your mind to beating him, it will happen. You can do this.
{We are back in Buffy's dream again. She is lying on the ground, but her eyes are back open. She looks thoughtful.}
Dawn-I love you Buffy. You know that and everyone knows that. You have to pull through. Use the strength within.
Xander-Use all you have. If you put your mind to beating him, it will happen. You can do this.
{Buffy smiles and slowly stand up.}
Dreamond-You know that everything they just said is a lie. There is no way you can beat me.
Buffy-I can and I will.
Dreamond-Wait...I didn't plan for you to say that.
Buffy-You didn't have to.
Dreamond-You're resisting my power! No one has been able to do that before. No one!
Buffy-Lucky me, I get to be first. It's time you tasted some of your own medicine because I've had enough.
Dreamond-You can't kill me.
{Buffy picks up the gun that Dreamond shot her with and aims it at him. She pulls the trigger and shoots him five times. He falls to the ground.}
Dreamond-You will not get away with this, I swear you will not!
{Buffy just smiles and Dreamond fades away. Then we are back in the hospital.}
Xander-Come on....
Dawn-You can do it Buffy.
{Buffy opens her eyes.}
Xander-Welcome back.
Dawn-Buffy! We thought...for a moment...that we had lost you.
Buffy-Don't worry. I'm not going any where any time soon.
{Buffy, Xander, and Dawn embrace in a hug.}
Buffy-Okay, that's enough. I did just get shot.
Xander-Oh, right.
Dawn-Sorry.
Buffy-It's okay. I got those Slayer healing powers or whatever.
Xander-It's good to have you back....
Dawn-Yeah. We love you.
Buffy-And I love you guys too.
Scene 15
{Joyce and Andrew are in the basement.}
Joyce-Well, I guess she did take him out.
Andrew-That's a good thing, right?
Joyce-Yes. I think I'm beginning to get a really good feeling with her. I'm not just talking about physical things like how she fights, but the mental things as well. I'm starting to realize how she thinks.
Andrew-Yeah...
Joyce-A few more demons down the road I think that I will know Buffy more than she knows herself. Then, I'll be able to kill her and get closer to her than anyone else ever has. I'll be able to predict everything she will do. Therefore, I will win.
Andrew-Sounds like a plan.
Joyce-It is. In fact, it's been my plan all along. You're just seeing it now. Anyway, Buffy will never know what's coming. Nothing will prepare her for me.
{Camera fades out.}
Scene 16
End Credits
Episode 4 Trailer
Scene 1
{A young man, probably in his early twenties, is walking down a street. Suddenly, a woman comes up to him.}
Man-What do you want?
Woman-Just a little fun.
Man-What...what do you mean by fun?
{The woman smiles and moves closer to him.}
Woman-This kind.
{She grabs the man and starts to kiss him. He tries to move, but is frozen in place. She then takes out a knife and slits his throat.}
Scene 2
{Joyce and Andrew are talking to the woman we saw earlier.}
Joyce-I hear you do some nice work.
Woman-I have been told that I am pretty...resourceful. What is this you want me to do to the Slayer?
Joyce-I don't want you to do anything to her specifically...I want you to just keep doing what you're doing. When she figures out what is going, and she will, she'll probably come after. That's when you try to kill her before she kills you.
Woman-I think I understand. What about that one?
Joyce-What one?
{The woman points to Andrew.}
Woman-Him. Can I kill him? It would be fun.
Joyce-We'll see.
Scene 3
{Dawn, Buffy, and Xander are crowded around the laptop computer.}
Dawn-She seduces the men she touches with a special paralysis and then kills them. Her name is Rosaline.
Xander-Are you sure she's a demon?
Dawn-A witch to be more specific.
Buffy-How do we kill her?
Dawn-It doesn't say.
Buffy-Well, I think we should figure it out soon.
{Dawn types on the laptop.}
Scene 4
{Buffy is fighting with Rosaline and to us, it looks like Rosaline might just win. Buffy is on the floor and Rosaline is continuously kicking her.}
Rosaline-I usually use my paralysis on men, but I never realized that it could work on women too.
{Buffy just lies there. We can tell that she is trying to talk, but is unable to.}
Rosaline-Looks like this is your last fight.
Voice-Will Buffy be able to help herself or will Rosaline win the battle?
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