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My name is Willow Rosinburg.
I have been sent back to the year 1975. And now I am attempting, to save The Collins Family,
from an evil spirit, in my time. But, there are other forces against me.
"I told you, no one leave, until it's over. If anyone dies tonight, it's not going to be me!"
Scott, and Ally just look at eachother. What had the gotten themselves into? They thought Michael
was just weird, and like to scare people. But he really believed in this. And was willing to kill
for it. What would he do, when it didn't work?
Before they could think anymore, the lights went out. They heard thunder, even though it was a
clear night. Then they see lighting (inside the house) The center of the room is clear. Then
another flash. The center is still clear. Then a third, this time a figure in a black robe, with
a hood over it's face is standing in the center. The lights come on again, and the figure is still
there.
"You look surpised" said the figure(in a womans voice), "where you not expecting me?"
"Wh Who are you," said Alison, her voice trembling?
The figure raises her hood, and speaks, "My name is Angelique."
"It worked" said Michael, "Just like you said, it would. (Scott, and Ally look at him, in shock)
I guess I can tell you the truth. I didn't just find the spell, like I told you. She gave it to
me. She spoke to me, in my dreams, told me how to bring her back."
"Did she also tell you to try to kill us," said Scott, in anger!
"I saved your life, you moron" said Michael, "If you left the room, before it was over, we all
would've died. I told you what would happen, and what we were trying to do, you just didn't
listen."
"What have we done" said Alison, "This is wrong, it's evil."
"Well' it's a little late to think about that, my dear" said Angelique, as she walked to Alison,
"There is no reason to fear me. I am gratful to you, for freeing me from Hell."
"Hell" said Scott, "What did you bring back Michael?"
"What did *we* bring back" said Michael?
suddenly Scott grabs the gun, from Michael, and points it at Angelique, "Whatever it is, I'm
sending it back," he said! Michael started to say something, but Angelique motions him to stop.
"Alright" she said, "If you fear me that much, shoot."
Scott was a little unnerved, that she didn't seem afraid, of the gun. Plus he'd never shot anyone
before. But he told himself that she wasn't supposed to be alive, and had to go back, where she
came from. He gatherd all his courage, and pulled the trigar. Nothing happens. He pulls it again,
Nothing. he check for bullets, the chamber's full.
"What's wrong" Angelique laughed, "Is your toy not working. (she move toward Alison. He tries to
stop her, but Angelique rasie her hand, and he is sent flying into the wall) You real shouldn't
be so crude, sir. Al this stress, on you poor lover, is going make her age prematurly."
Alison begin to age. "No said Scott, "Leave her alone!" He runs to them, but suddenly is unable
to breath, and falls to the floor.
"Please" said Alison, in an aged voice, please stop."
"Alright dear" said Angelique "since you asked so nicely(suddenly Scott can breath, and Ally
returns to her real age). Let that be a lesson to you, sir. I am in charge now. I can be very
kind, Or very crule. But make no mistake, I own you! Now, if you done behaving like a child,
I'd like something to eat."
They both go into the kitchen, and leave Michael, and Angelique alone.
"Your even more than I imagined" said Michael, "Such beauty, such power. I'm ready."
"Ready" said Angelique, seeming confused?
"You promised me" he said, "you said you would give me power."
"In time," she said.
"You promised" said Michael, "you have to!"
"I don't have to do anything" said Angelique, "I"M in charge here. Now do you understand? Or, must
I teach you a lesson, as I did your friends?"
"Michael noded, reluctantly, ans said, "Yes, I understand."
"Now, don't be like that" said Angelique, "I will give you everything I promised. But, you must be
patient. (Alison, and Scott came back in, with a tray of food) Thank you. Now see how much better
things go, when you simply behave. There is one other thing. As I told you, My name is Angelique.
But, for the time being, that's stays between us. There is much to do, in the coming days. And
from this point on, you will call me Cassandra.
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Two days later.
Willow was walking, down the stairs, when she ran into Maggie. "Good Morning" said Maggie (Willow
said it back) are you feeling better?"
"Yes" said Willow, "much better, and much, less crazy."
"I'm glad" said Maggie, "You were in such bad shape, when I found you. You ketp saying, You needed
you car, to make a phone call (That's not what I said DAMNIT, Willow thought to herself). But you
seemed so sad too. I thought, well it doesn't matter now. The important thing is your better."
"Thank you" said Willow, "I kind of feel like a big mouch, though. You've all been so nice to me,
well, except Roger. And I feel like I should do something, to pay you back (like save the whole
family, from evil).
"Don't worry about it" said Maggie, "I know Misses Stoderd has taken a liking to you. And so has
Roger, by the way. He's just to proper, to show it."
"Well I still think" Willow stoped when she noticed the picture, of Barnabas, on the wall. "Hey,
why is Barnabas dressed in those, old time clothes?"
"He's not" said Maggie, "You see, that's his ancestor, the original Barnabas. He lived he, almost
a hundred years ago. when he was a young man, he lefted for england. Which started the english
branch of the family, that are Barnabas came from. The likeness, is amazing, isn't it? But then,
he's an amazing man."
"Hey" said Willow, "You've got the hot's for him, don't you? Don't try to deniy it, I seen them
goggly eyes, your busted lady!"
"Goggly eyes" Maggie laughed, "You are a strange one. A yes, I am in love with him."
"Does he feel the same way," asked Willow?
"Yes, he does. In fact he has for a long time, I think. But when he first got to Collinsport, I
was engaged to someone else, a he was intrested in a woman, named Victora Winters. So it wasn't
possible. But over time, we both became free, and well, I think it was fate. It's like we were
draw together. I was never someone who belived in fairytales, and princes. But that's what he was
like, a prince. Like a real life knight, in shining armor. I feel like my life began, when I met
him."
"Your lucky," said Willow, in a sad voice. he was thinking about Kennedy, but also about how
Maggie, and Barnabas weren't going to live happly everafter.
"I'm sorry" said Maggie, "Here I am going on, and you have no one. You can't even remember your
life. I know you don't really no me, But I'm here for you, if you want to talk about anything.
And Julia's a great doctor. I'm sure you'll get your memrory back, soon."
"Thanks" said Willow, "speaking of which, I'm supossed to meet her, at the Old House. She going
to help me, not to be koo koo, for cocco puffs, anymore."
They walk to the door, and open it' and Barnabas is standing there. "Good monring, ladies," he
said.
"Good morning, darling," said Maggie, as she kissed Barnabas.
"I'd like to speak to you in private, my dear" said Barnabas, "Will you excuse us Miss Rosinburge."
"Sure I'm leaving anyway," said Willow, as she moved to the door.
"Remember what I said," said Maggie. Willow smiled back at her, and left.
They walked out on the balcany, and Maggie spoke, "What is it darling?'
"I was going to wait, do this on new years" said Barnabas, "but, well frankly that's my problem.
I put things off, when I shouild act!"
"Barnabas, what are you talking about?"
"Maggie, I love you, you know that."
"Of coarse, and I love you to."
"There is no one else for me, Maggie, I love you more than my own life, and well. I told myself I
wouldn't act like this, so I'll just say it. (he pulls a small box, out and opens it. There is a
dimond ring, in it) Maggie, will you marry me?"
"OH BARNABAS!" said Maggie, "it's beautiful! Yes!" She hugs him. He places the ring on her finger,
and they kiss. They go inside, ans we see Angelique step out of the shaodows. "Oh Barnabas" she
said, "You never learn do you?"
"EVERYONE, PLEASE COME DOWN," Barnabas yelled! They Family came into the room. "We have an
announcement, Maggie would you like to tell them?"
"WERE GETTING MARRIED" she screamed!
"Married" said Carolyn, running to see Maggies ring. The rest of the family congratulate them,
but Quentin was quiet. "Are you goingt to congratulat us, Quentin," said Maggie?
"Ofcoarse, congratulations," said Quentin. Barnabas gives him a look.
"Well we must celebrate," said Elizabeth.
"May I speak to you for a minute Barnabas," said Quentin?
"Of coarse" said Barnabas, "I'll be back in a moment, Darling."
Quentin, and Barnabas go outside, and Quentin goes off, "Have you lost you mind," said Quentin?
"You knew I was planning to do this," said Barnabas.
"But, it's diffrent now, Barnabas. Angelique is back, and you know she won't let you marry Maggie."
"That's why I'm doing this Quentin. To send her a message. I will not be intimidated, by her>"
"And what about Maggie" said Quentin, "Are you really going to risk her well being, to prove your
little point? Angelique is obsessed, with you, and will to kill, any woman that love you. You
might, as well paint a bullseye, on her chest."
"I will not let anything happen to her, Quentin. I'll die first."
"You just might Barnabas. Remember, she still has her power, and you don't!"
"I am aware of that Quentin, and I'll be fine, so will Maggie. Now despite you additude, you are
still welcome, at the wedding."
"I just hope it is a wedding" said Quentin, "and not a funeral."
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Julia opened the door, of the old house, to go outside, and wait for Willow.
"Excuss me" said a voice, outside. Julia look to see a young girl, with long blond hair,
standing there.
"Hello" said Julia, "Can I help you, miss?
"Lisa" said the woman, Lisa Tilery. And you Julia Hoffman right? see I'm a reporter, and I'm
doing a story, on the Collins Family. I was wondering if I could ask you some questions?"
"You seem very young, to be a reporter," said Julia.
"Ok, you got me" said Lisa, "I'm a college student, and aspiring reporter. That's kind of why I'm
here. I'm doing a story on the Collins family, and was hoping you'd help me with that. It would
really help make my future."
"Well" I think you'd be better off talking to them" said Julia, "I'm not sure I'm the person to
help you."
"But your doing a book, on them, aren't you? I'm mean you mainly a psychartist. but your writing
a book to, right? I did my homework. You've been writing it for, eight years, right? You must be
a slow typer. But anyway, By now you must no pretty much everything about them. So I think you
are the one to ask. If fact I was hoping you could help me, with Barnabas Collins. I've
researced him, but I can't find anything about him before he came here. It's like he never
existed. Wierd hu?"
"Miss Tilery" said Julia, as she was begining to see where this was going, "I frankly don't feel
comfortable, talking about this, with you."
"OK" said Lisa, then let's talk about Liz Stodderd, then. She's a fasinating woman. Did you know
she never left Collinwood for nearly twenty years? Some people say she killed her husband, a was
afaid someone would find out. But that's just crazy right?"
"Misses Stodderd's husband was seen in Collins port, only a few years ago" said Julia, "Miss
Tilery, I don't feel like playing games. We both know why your here. Your trying to dig up dirt
on the Collins family."
"So you admit, there is dirt," said Lisa, dropping her smile.
"So this is how you plan to get into jounalism? And you don't care that it could destroy the
Family?"
"Do I care, that I could destory a bunch of stuck up snobbs, that think there better than
everyone, else" said Lisa, "Not really. But hey, we don't have to talk about them, let's talk
about you. Your a intresting woman. I'd like to know you a little better. I have a recomodation,
from one of your fellow doctor, writen years ago. You remember him, do you, Dave Woodard?"
"That is enough" snapped Julia, "Are you going to go, or do I have to call the police?"
"Damn, I struck a nerve, maybe." suddenly they hear someone walk up. They turn to see Willow
standing there. "Willow" said Julia, the turned back to Lisa, "I have an apointment, with this
woman, so good day!"
"
Does she live at Collinwood to" said Lisa, before Julia could stop her, Lisa was at willow,
"Hi, I'm doing a report, on The Collins Family."
"Miss Tilery, leave her alone," said Julia. But Lisa contiued.
"And I'd like to ask you some questions, if you don't."
"Tara," said Willow?
"Uh, what" said Lisa?
"Your alive" said a smiling Willow, as she touched Lisa's hair.
"HEY" shouted Lisa, "WHAT THE HELL, ARE YOU DOING, YOU CRAZY BITCH?"
"Tara, it's me, Willow."
"Nice to meet you Willow" said Lisa, "Now go away.
"Why are you acting like this" said Willow, "like you don't know me?"
"Because I don't know you, freak. My name's Lisa, and I've never seen you before!"
"Willow, let's go inside," said Julia, as she tried to bring her inside.
"No" said Willow, as she was being led in, "That's Tara. Why are you doing this? I love you."
"Do you keep all your patients, at Collinwood, doctor" said Lisa, "or just the really crazy one's?"
The words cut Willow, like a knife. "I meant what I said" said Julia, "If you not go, in the next
few seconds, I'm calling the police! Good day!"
They go into the house, and sit down. "why did you make her leave" said Willow, crying now,
"Please, tell her to come back."
"Just clam down, Willow" said Julia, "everything is going to be alright."
"I NOT CRAZY DAMN IT, IT'S HER! She's my, (thinking) Uh, my sister."
"Sister" said Julia, "the you have your memory back?"
"No" said Willow, realise she was about to blow her cover, again, "But when I saw her, it came
back to me, that I had a sister, the rest is still fuzzy."
"I think I know what's happening" said Julia, "I think, you did have a sister, just as you had,
to friends, and your mind is trying to remember. But you can't remember there faces, so your taking
other people, and give there faces to you memories (Note, I know NOTHING about psychartry, and am
makeing this up).
"NO" said Willow, "that was her!"
"Ok" said Julia, "let's say it looks like her. You said, to lisa, Your alive. so I'm guessing
your sister died, yes? (Willow nodes) So that can't be her. And if it were, why would she deny
knowing you?
"Oh God" said Willow, putting her head, in her hands, "I'm such a fool."
"Don't be so hard, on youself" said Julia, "At least your memory is coming back, that's something."
"Yeah" said Willow, "Lucky me.'
They talked for about an hour. Julia ask many questions, that made Willow thing she supected she was
lying. The She when back to Collinwood. Things weren't going well, she was no closer to the truth.
And now Lisa, looking like Tara. But she wasn't, and besides she loved Kennedy, and Kenn, needed her.
so that's who she had to focus on. There was one other strangew thing, Emily. Willow had thought she
was one of the Collin family. But they had no childern. So why was she in the house in the future?
As Willow walk in, Maggie was sitting there.
"Hello" said Maggie, "Is eveything alright?"
"Sure" said Willow, trying to smile, "Hunky Dory. (then she notices, That Maggie seemes really
happy) Hey, what are you smiling about? You win the lottry?"
"No, better" said Maggie, "Barnabas asked me, to marry him!"
"That's great" said Willow, trying to smile, and not think about what was coming.
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We see Angelique, kneeling, in the center, of Michael's house. Holding a doll. "No Maggie" said
Angelique, "You may not marry Barnabas. He already has a wife." She takes a sting, and wraps it
around the dolls neck.
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"I going to marry the man I love" said Maggie, "I just wish my father, was (she touches her throat)
Uh, cof, I'm sorry, could you open the window."
Willow opens the window, "Better," she says?
"No" said Maggie, "I, cof, I, I, I can't breath, I CAN BREATH.! HELP ME!" She falls to the floor.
"MAGGIE" said Willow, "HELP! SOMEONE! HELP!"
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"You are an adultress, Maggie" said Angelique, "You should wear the proper mark." She begin moving
her finger, across the dolls forhead.
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"AAAHHHHAAA" Maggie screames, as the letter A appears, on her forhead. "MAGGIE" Willow says! She
reallies then, whats happening, is a spell. "Evil spirit" said Willow, as her eyes go black, "I
rebuke you! You have no power over this innocent! I suround her, with white magic. You can not
harm her, dark spirit!"
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"Oh, I do enjoy making you suffer, Maggie" said Angelique, "But please don't think, I am without
mearcy. I think you've learned you lesson. And to show, there are no hard feelings, I'm going to
give you a gift. (she rasie a large knife, and prepares to stab the doll) peace."
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