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Starring:
Daniel Duvall.............................................................................................Ross Anderson
Alexis West........................................................................................................Erin Vena
Brittany Maus.............................................................................................Dazzle de Mer
Autumn Reedy.......................................................................................................Futura!
Jeff Mrowczynski.........................................................................................Sean Sonique
James Burkhalter.........................................................................................Anthony Glow
John Lucia.......................................................................................................Johnny Zim
Randi Pomycala......................................................................................Faith MacPherson
Tommy Lubawski.........................................................................................Xander Jasons
Katie Lubawski.............................................................................................Callisto Dawns
Also Starring:
Jamie Grant............................................................................................................herself
Allison Jones.................................................................................................Vanity Larter
Janelle Littlejohn........................................................................................Phoenix Simms
Tina Stewart...........................................................Olivia Dubois / Felíz Crémon (Tai Jonas)
EXTRA's and Bit Players will be welcomed in to play smaller roles such as Crystal Glaze, Timmy Farmer, and Bailey Thomas.
With a Special Performance by: (Jamie Grant -and- Autumn Reedy)
Performing their cover of the Eurythmics' New Wave Smash, "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"
CHAPTERS SELECTION:
"Those Silent Deaths"
RECITED BY: CALLISTO DAWNS (Katie Lubawski)
The first person you ripped off, A lover to whom you lied. The day that you left home, The day that Grandpa died.
The time you were betrayed by her, Or him for that matter. The time the cops came to the house, 'Cause the neighbors heard a clatter...
Remembering when you nearly died, And drew those ragged breaths. And bitter when they brought you back, These are life's silent deaths."
- Scott Labrecque
Callisto Dawns: That is so deep, and it's quite creepy when you think about it. Especially now with all the weird stuff going on in the past month. Sometimes it feels like it's all just one gigantum nightmare we just can't escape...
Scene 1: "The Usual"
SYX: A teenage girl [Callisto Dawns] walks up to the local coffee shop, the camera follows her inside. There is a small group of fellow seniors in the establishment as well. You wouldn't expect her to be with this lot.
Dazzle de Mer: I told you guys she'd make it. Hey, Callisto, you got here just in time.
Callisto: Okay, what's going on? (calls to back) Olivia, the usual, please.
Dazzle: I hear there's a new kid coming to our school.
Callisto: Big whoop, got anything else? (scoots over to Sean) Sean, you've got connections. What's going on?
Sean: Trina's getting stapled.
All of them: Eww...
Callisto immediately pushes Sean and moves back to her previous seat, next to Dazzle.
Callisto: Oh yeah... Speaking of rusty metal, Xander, you left your keys at my place the other night.
She slides the miniature piece of metal across the table to Xander.
Xander: Thanks.
The other members of the clique give surprised looks towards Callisto.
Callisto: What? He was just helping me babysit Satan's helpers.
The coffee shop doors burst open as a soaked Anthony Glow speeds inside to join the crowd.
Tony: Of course, now it stops raining!
Sean: Hey, Tony, what's up?
Tony (sitting down, sipping coffee): Thanks, Liv. (whispering) You guys didn't hear? They've found Crystal!
Sean: Crystal Glaze?
Dazzle: Ya think! Where was she?
Tony: Glad you guys are sitting down for this, she was found--
Callisto: I knew she'd come crawling back...
Tony: In her apartment--
Callisto: Ah, Let me guess... sewing some voodoo dolls...?
A couple of the friends giggle at Callisto's comment.
Tony: She's dead.
Everyone gasps in Unison.
Tony: And every bone in her body was broken, smooshed.
Erin gasps.
Dazzle: Eww.
Erin: You saw her?
Tony: Yeah, and the police ladies said to be careful, that there has been a pattern in our area.
Sean: Pattern of what?
Tony: Killings.
Erin (sarcastic): Around Here? No...?
Xander: Yeah, what else is new in this screwball of a town?
Tony: I told them I knew her, and they gave me a whole bunch of safety tips.
Callisto: Ooooo, "Never swim alone."
Dazzle: Cali, you should really take this more seriously.
Tony: Dazz is right, apparently someone followed Crystal's younger brother--
Sean: Billy.
Tony: Ummm... Yeah! Billy. The police said that Crystal left the door unlocked every day so he could get in. And the killer waited to strike the day she forgot to lock it back up. Crystal was overpowered by whoever did it.
Xander: Whoa. Who would've thought?
Dazzle: Definitely not me. That's just horrible.
Erin: Is Billy going into a foster home or somethin'?
Tony: I'm not sure, he's still in custody.
Sean: Guess that means the police are gonna start questioning us.
Callisto: Uhhhh!! I can't believe I've been listening to this for this long, See y'all at school tomorrow.
Sean: I'll go with you if you want.
Callisto: Be my watchdog? Thanks but "no thanks."
Xander: Good thing she left.
Tony: Yeah, she beat the full moon.
They all begin to howl... closing the scene.
Scene 2: Paranoia
SYX: Nightfall is approaching. The skeptical Callisto is just strolling down the sidewalk to her home. She hears a set of footsteps behind her.
Callisto: Sean, I don't need... (turning around to see Sean) Oh, that's gotta be embarrassing.
The footsteps start again, this time they're much faster and in an Irish rhythm.
Callisto: Okay, you River Dancer, you've got me.
She turns around... once again, nobody.
Callisto: All right, I am now officially scared.
Now mechanical JASON sounds commence.
Callisto: Oh, come on. Now I KNOW it's you.
Johnny Zim (Mike Argentino) hops out of a bush, yelling "BOO!!" Callisto, however, is not phased one bit.
Johnny: What are you doing out here this late? It's creepy...
Callisto: Oh, so I'm the weirdo. Surely, the loser hangin' out in the bushes isn't the one you're looking for!
Johnny: Point taken.
Callisto: Really, what are you doing... lurking in the bushes this late? You do know Halloween isn't for another six months.
Johnny: You know you shouldn't be out here by yourself, especially today.
Callisto: It's never hurt me before. What do you mean "especially today"?
Johnny: Look up... see for yourself?
Callisto (looking up): What am I looking for here, Zim boy?
Johnny: Callisto, it's the harvest moon.
Callisto: Oh yeah... So?
Johnny: When there's blood on the moon, that's always a hint that more will shed...
Callisto: Oh, please, the fact that the moon is red, and... whew... is really creepy, doesn't mean that every Tom, Dick, and Harry are gonna leave their "blender box" houses and attack me.
Johnny: But there's a murderer on the loose! Don't you think they'd be roused up by this?
Callisto: Ummm, no. Anyway, Johnny, just name one teen slasher whose buttock I did not kick!
Johnny: Obviously, you don't need my help here. Mock me all you want.
Callisto: Right. Bye, Johnny Cake. (walking away) AHHH!!
Johnny: Good Luck and Good Night.
Johnny quickly turns to help Callisto.
Callisto: Oh no, stepped on a crack.
Johnny: Very funny.
Scene 3: Home Sweet Home
It's her block. Home is only a few more houses down.
Callisto: Finally I can get some rest. These clown shoes are killin' me.
She approaches her door. The lights are on. Callisto knocks for a couple of minutes. It's locked. She walks to the garage, empty.
Callisto: My key? I could have sworn I had it in my pocket... My purse, maybe that's where it is.
Callisto empties out her purse.
Callisto: Uhhh! Oh yeah, Spare key, duh!
Callisto lifts the welcome mat. The spare key isn't there. And now she can see the doorknob twisting.
Callisto: What the---?
The door violently swings open, sending her flying down the entrance stairs. The chase has begun, at first limping but then RUNNING Callisto circles her front yard, trying to escape this masked maniac, or at least a Burglar. Callisto starts to run down the street, but is still being pursued... Besides, she lives on a DEAD END road! Once she comes to that halt, she spins around to face the killer, throwing fierce smacks and a good kick in the stomach with her platform shoes. The door's unlocked, all she has to do is get in and lock the door.
Callisto: HELP ME!!
Callisto leaps up the stairs into the doorway when out of no where the lifeless body of Timmy Farmer [a friend] (Kevin Mrowczynski) falls out at her feet, causing her to tumble down the stairs once again. But this time, she's staying down, an electric white streak grows in her hair, Callisto's eyes now cold and glazed over.
Scene 4: School Days
CAMERA zooms into Caesar Corner, the meeting point for the clique to begin their daily walk to school. Roll Call - Erin Vena ("present") , Johnny Zim ("hey"), Anthony Glow ("here"), Sean Sonique ("I'm here"), and Faith MacPherson ("What do ya think?") are all accounted for. Who's left?
Faith: Where is that girl?
Johnny: All I know is that if she isn't here in 2 minutes, I'm heading off.
Sean: Maybe she slept in... I wouldn't blame her. Anatomy Final today.
Erin: That's today? (Silently mouthing: "DA** IT!)
Sean: Looks like someone will be cramming in homeroom.
Faith: Come on, John, we can wait a little while longer.
Johnny turns around.
Johnny: Ahh. What are y'all doing... sneaking up on us like that?
It's Xander Jasons and Futura!
Xander: You guys haven't heard?!
Faith: Are all of our conversations gonna start like this?
Futura: Well, did ya?
All except those two: NOO!!
Futura: A crazy kook killed Callisto last night!
Tony: Say what?
Xander: Some crazy kook dude killed Callisto last night!
Erin: Try to say that one 5 times fast.
Faith: How?
Futura: WE'll lead the way!
The group of friends, led by Futura! and Xander are jogging to some unknown location. They've now stopped...it's Callisto's house, surrounded by Caution tape!
Sean: Oh my god, it's true!
TIME WARP - 45 minutes later
Officer Praun: All-Right, kids, sorry but you'll have to vacate the premises. However, you may be brought in for questioning at a later time, that is, if you don't mind.
Tony: Sure, we don't mind.
Faith: Uhh, (softly lays her arm on Johnny's shoulder) Off to school?
Johnny (looks at watch): Yeah!
They all begin to run once again, trying to beat the 1st period bell.
EXT. Electric Moon Senior High School
Erin: Heh?
Sean: It looks empty... are the lights on in there?
Faith: Should we care?
Xander: Ah, there's a sign.
Futura: Great. (begins to read) Due to latest murderous circumstances, and anonymous threats to the safety of our students and damage to school property and--
Xander: Blah, blah, blah, blah, School will be officially canceled until the Mayor gives us the OK to continue with the second semester. This will not affect the obtaining of the Students' Academic Credits.
Futura: Oh, goody. We're free.
Erin: Whoa, New Kid, 9 o'clock.
They all look the wrong way.
Erin: Daylight Savings Time.
Now they actually turn to the far left, to see a lonely boy sitting "Indian Style" doing a crossword puzzle.
Johnny: Should we talk to him?
Erin: I'm sure he won't bite... I can't speak for some of our friends (all look at Futura) but he doesn't look like the cannabis kind.
Sean: Very well. Ahoy there!
Erin: What was that?!
They all start to walk towards this new kid, Ross Anderson (Dan Duvall).
Scene 5: "New Kid"
Tony: Hey.
Faith: How you doin'?
Ross Anderson: Doing all-right.
Erin: What are you doing hanging outside the door all by your lonesome?
Ross: Nothing better to do. The doors were open earlier, but everyone has already gotten out of this town. Besides, I need a little Sun.
Futura: What?
Ross: SPF 40. I got it---
Futura: Not the "get a tan" part, you said everyone has scattered out of town.
Ross: Right. Um, the teachers are taking "An early vacation." Apparently, everyone's lives are at risk.
Sean: It must really be serious if they're closing school and even the TEACHERS are retreating from old E.M.
Johnny: Yeah, how long have you been sitting out here?
Ross: I got here at 6. So, I'd say about 3 hours or so.
Tony: Why don't you come with us? Most likely we're about to hit the coffee shop.
Ross: I don't know....
Futura: Come on, we've got to stick together.
Ross: Uhh... Sure, What do I got to lose?
Erin: Great. Olivia, the owner, is very friendly.
The new member (Ross Anderson) and the rest of the crew head off down the street.
Sean: Only a few more blocks now.
Dazzle suddenly appears next to Tony. He turns and slightly jumps.
Tony: Dazzle, where did you come from?!
Dazzle: The Crime Scene.
Futura: Join the club.
INT. Mocha Choca Latté : E.M.'s #1 Coffee Shop
SYX: The whole group, now sitting down and enjoying their coffee are laughing at some inside jokes.
Sean: Let's see, what else is there to talk about?
Ross: Have you guys tried this survey yet?
Faith: What is it?
Ross: What kind of movie is your life? Comedy, Drama, Action or Horror?
Erin & Futura: Nah.
Erin: Sounds pretty cool, though.
Tony: People are coming in, I guess I'll try to drum up some more business. Be right back.
Ross: What does he do?
Johnny: He's the "Oracle at Tronica..."
Ross looks puzzled.
Johnny: Tarot Dude, that's what some of the Drama Club crew call him.
Tony: I'll give you a reading if you'd like...
Ross: Hmmm...... Sure.
Tony: Okay, I have finally mastered the Celtic Cross. (Starts shuffling and laying out Ross' 11 cards structure; Reciting to himself- ) YOU, what covers you, what crosses you, what's beneath you, what's behind you, what crowns you, what's before you, your personality, what people think of you, your hopes and fears (finally takes a breath) AND your final outcome.
Johnny: Getting better at this?
Tony: Well, I had to do something on the weekends. (starts tapping the back of each card) Okay, let the analysis of Ross Anderson commence... (Now Tony starts turning over the cards, one at a time) Let's see... YOU: You're... the "Five of Swords", Nightmare.
Futura: Ouch.
Tony: Next. What covers you? What protects you is.. the "Ace of Swords", Force.
Sean (whispers to Faith): Should we be dealing with this boy?
Faith: Keep going, Tony.
Tony: What crosses you, upsets you.. the "Nine of Wands", Discipline. School, maybe.
Sean (once again whispers): Military School...
Erin: Sean...
Sean: Yeah?
Erin: Hush up! We can all hear you.
Tony: Maybe it'll get better... What is beneath... good chance of occurring... "Four of Swords", Seclusion? Ross, are you some type of convict or somethin'?
Ross: Maybe.
Tony: Okay... I'll keep reading. What is behind you..the "Ten of Swords", uhhh... RUIN! Next Card - What crowns you, your crowning achievement... the "Three of Swords", Sorrow. The sorrow of others I guess.
Ross (smiles): Well this just keeps getting better and better.
Tony: God, only one thing could top off this reading. I can't look... yes I can... no I can't... Dazzle, you look at it!
Dazzle (shielding her eyes): What makes you think that I can?!
Ross: Tony, it says "Death." Don't worry, I don't care.
Tony: That's actually good, don't fear this card! Should I even go on?
Ross: Yeah, I'm kinda having fun here.
Everyone looks at Ross wide-eyed.
Tony: Very well. Your personality,,, the "Five of Wands", Competition.
Johnny: Now that does seem a bit off.
Tony: Bringing us too what OTHERS think of you... the "Five of Swords", Defeat. Defeated, lonely, depressed.
Futura: Nevermind.
Tony: Only two more to go. Your hopes and fears. Ah, the "Seven of Swords", Opposition. But the question really is: Do you desire or hate opposition?
Ross: Looking for trouble, you mean?
Tony: Okay, and Ross' final outcome is ... Drumrole please...
The students start simultaneously tapping their spoons against their coffee mugs.
Tony: Good enough. JUSTICE.
Ross: What does that mean?
Tony: From the Major Arcana, Number 11, Justice means to not take matters into your own hands and have faith that Justice will be served on its own.
Ross: Cool.
Xander: Liv, I think I'll take my double latté to go, I think I'm just gonna go do some studying.
Dazzle: Since when?
Xander: Since now, are you coming too, Dazz?
Dazzle: Nah, I think I'll just stay here. Good Luck with your (using quote fingers) "Studying", though.
Futura: Xander, I'll come with you, I think I need to "Study" as well...
Futura and Xander exit together.
Johnny (jokingly): Actually, you two, wait up, I could use a bit of study time too!
Faith lightly nudges Johnny in the shoulder.
Faith: I don't want you around those flash cards, Mr. Zim.
Johnny (Faith's playing with his hair): What can I say, Hooked on Phonics worked for me.
Faith (leaning closer): Yes they did.
Erin: Sean, look, they're getting all cute-sy again.
Sean: You two are aware that people eat here... they may just be crumb cakes, but still...
Tony: Okay, I think I'm gonna go by the Magic Shop.
Erin: Well, Bibbity-Bobbity Boom to you, Tony.
Tony: Haha, buh-bye. Nice meeting ya, Ross.
Ross: Likewise.
Tony exits.
Sean: So, Ross, do you want to hangout with me and Erin at the new cineplex tonight?
Erin (not surprised!): Did you even ask me?
Sean: You're coming, Erin, I know you're free tonight. Johnny and Faith are going to the Club, Tony is gonna be doing some magic-y thing, Xander and Futura will be "Studying", Dazzle will be...
Dazzle (finishes): Working the Graveyard Shift tonight.
Sean: Right, Right. And you are...?
Erin (realizing): Going to the cineplex. I get the point, I'll go with you. Why must I always be the lonely Lady? ...What is it this time?
Sean: Nightmare on Elm Street Marathon.
Ross: Cool, count me in.
Erin (begging Sean): Are you sure I can't go to the Club?
Scene 6: Incoming Call
CONSTANT CAMERA FLASHES to what everyone is doing.
SYX: Sean's predictions are pretty true... (Faith is having a soda at the club (alone however), Tony is studying his book of all knowledge fulness ("The Enchanted Tarot"), Ross, Sean, and Erin are in a VERY dark theater, Futura and Xander are in his room practicing the cha-cha (hah!), and Dazzle's all alone, collecting the coffee mugs, closing up the shop.
INT. Moon Pi, the hottest dance club in Tronica, 8:45 pm
MUSIC: "The Beat Goes On" by Britney Spears
Trixi dances over to an isolated Faith, who is sitting down having a soda.
Trixi: Hey, girl... (sits down) What? No "Hi" for Miss Trixi.
Faith: Hey. You haven't seen John by any chance, have you?
Trixi: Old Johnny Boy, nope. What's up with him this time?
Faith: Nothing, it's just that, I've been waiting here for over an hour for this guy to show up. I didn't even feel like coming here in the first place.
Trixi: Oh, I see what this is about. Dazzle, right?
Faith: No, Trix.
Trixi: Oh... (comes a bit closer) The Callisto thing? Hon, we're all down about that, but how is she supposed to rest in peace with you worrying this much about her?
Faith: I guess that makes some sense, barely, but it'll do.
Trixi: Great, all-right, get up, we're getting on the floor, Forget Johnny.
CUT TO: Futura's VJ show, "Futura's Final Fantasy"
Music Video: "It's Over" by Kurupt & Natina Reed
INT. Anthony Glow's lair (his room) ; 9:00 pm
MUSIC: "Turn out the Light" - Nelly Furtado
Tony is silent, listening to the sounds of Nelly Furtado, and is studying his Tarot Guide, "The Enchanted Tarot" (By Monte Farber and Amy Zerner) only under the light of a Plasma Ball novelty. He reveals the hardcover to the Camera.
INT. Creatívo Cineplex - 9:10 pm
Slasher sounds of the "Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" movie are blasting.
Ross (asking Erin): Wanna bite a worm?
Erin: No, I just ate. And this movie isn't helping me!
Sean is fake stabbing Erin.
Erin: Eww, keep your gooey hands to yourself.
Ross: Yeah.
Ross throws a handful of Popcorn at Sean.
Sean: Oh... So it's like that...
Sean throws some back, bringing a full-on flurry of kernels. Erin's in the middle. (The Danger Zone)
Erin: Oh, that does it! Can I once not go home wreaking of butter?!
Erin is in mid-pose, about to pour a bottle of Dr. Pepper into Sean's lap. (Oh NO!) All of sudden a flashlight (from the hidden usher) is shined on the mischievous group.
Ross: Sorry.
Sean: "I can't believe it's not butta'!"
They return to their proper seating positions, laughing hysterically.
INT. Xander's room; 10:00pm
MUSIC: "Tangerine Speedo" - Caviar
Xander and Futura are still practicing the cha-cha to totally the wrong music! (ROCK Songs)
Xander (still dancing): Let's see them try and ban us from the dance club now.
Futura: Yeah, we'll show 'em all. We CAN dance! Go For it!
Futura spins Xander around and dips him.
Xander: All-right, that's enough for today. Tomorrow night sound OK with you?
Futura (sharply): No.
Xander: Okay, see ya later.
Futura calmly gets to the door, she snaps back around.
Futura (offended): Don't you even wanna know why?
Xander: (sharply) No.
Futura: I've got a sound check scheduled.
Xander: That's great to hear, Good Luck.
Futura: Thanks for the dance. Bye.
INT. The Coffee Shop, Mocha Choca Latté ; 11:00pm
Dazzle de Mer is saying goodbye to her final customers and begins closing up the coffee shop.
Dazzle: Thanks, Miss, Come again.
Dazzle starts placing the table's coffee mugs in her tray when--The phone rings.
Dazzle (answering): You have reached "Mocha Choca Latté", sorry but we're now closed. May I help you in any way? (silent response) You want me to help you in WHAT way!! Sorry, man, but this is no 900 number. Nasty! (hangs up)
Dazzle returns to business.
It rings again.
Dazzle (answering): Hello. (silent response) Oh, you're new, how may I help you? (silent response) I'm sorry, sir, but the coffee shop is closed and we don't deliver. (silent response) It's okay, we open tomorrow at 7am. Your welcome, Bye.
Almost Instantly, the phone rings again!
Dazzle (answering): Hi, this is the Coffee Shop. How may I help you? (LONG, silent response) Wow, apparently, you do need help... Unfortunately, it's help that I can not provide. (silent response)(Dazzle looks a bit shaken up) Why don't you phone someone else, buddy, with your freaky threats?! You know what, I really don't need this whoever you are. (silent response) WhateVer!!
Dazzle slams the phone back down onto the receiver.
Dazzle: I swear... some people REALLY should lay off the coffee.
Dazzle goes back to work, once again attempting to collect the coffee mugs. The phone rings once again!
Dazzle: Uhhh... (angrily answering) Hello! (audible response: "Hey Pink Hair") That's it, I'm so done with this!
Dazzle hangs up on "the killer" once again.
Dazzle (dialing): So, you wanna play hard-ball, do ya? (waiting) Hey Sheriff Man, this is Dazzle de Mer, I'm being harassed by some loser, could you please come here to check everything? (silent response) What?! Sheriff Man, you will protect me from this psycho and LIKE IT! (silent response) No! I am not ON anything!
She hangs up.
Dazzle: Gosh, Every man I've ever known is a moron!
Now Dazzle hears a box fall in the back room.
Dazzle: That's it... I'm outta here!
The telephone immediately starts ringing. Dazzle weakly lifts the hand piece up and lets it fall, hanging up on the killer, or so she thinks... She hears something.
Killer's Voice: Now that's the smartest thing you've done all day!
Not knowing that the voice was only coming from the semi hung-up phone, Dazzle immediately high-tails it out of there, screaming and decking ANYTHING in her path.
Dazzle: AHHH!!
The killer's somehow gotten a hold of her foot and throws her down!
Dazzle: NOOO!!!
Actually, it was just a rake. Dazzle kicks it off of her foot. Oh wait, there they are, the one with the Dark Cloak and butcher knife!
Dazzle: Back to the basics, I see!
She begins to scream wildly once again. Dazzle keeps running, and the killer is trying to block her way, and begins to chase her the other way, back to the coffee house! However, Dazzle realizes that she has a much better chance of surviving if she runs to the sidewalk, she reopens the front door, and hides under the porch, trying her best to hold her breath. Luckily the killer hops right up the stairs, out for blood, giving her some time to get as far away as possible. Dazzle takes full advantage, but now she... She...
SHE turns to the camera-person and in a calm, polite voice asks...
Dazzle: May I use this for just one sec?
Camera-Person (?): Sure.
Dazzle: Thank you. *Once again turns hysterical TO Erin, Sean, and the rest of the crew, HELP ME!! Mom and Dad, HELP!! and Oh yeah, Love ya. And to Olivia, I'm sorry I left a load of dried up coffee grinds and maybe even a psycho in your coffee shop. Please Forg---
Camera-Person (?): Please, Brit, I kinda need that!
Dazzle: All-righ--- AHHH!!
The killer reappears right in front of her.
Dazzle: Take it! (Tosses it to him/her)
She turns to the coffee house... the Killer's still in there, two places at once, UNFAIR! They're apparently closing in on her.
Dazzle: Come on, give me a brea--hey--hey! HEY!!
This suited figure COMPLETELY ignores Dazzle, and starts running toward the coffee shop.
Dazzle (confused): Huh?
Their loss... Dazzle finally reaches the sidewalk, she's turning the corner when she is met by yet another shadowy figure.
Dazzle: Ahh (calms down) Johnny...?
Tony: No, even worse. It's Tony.
Dazzle: Gosh, What are you doing out here after MIDNIGHT?!!
Tony: Well, I was bored, and thought you might need some extra help, closing up the coffee shop. But, obviously you've been tasting that product quite a bit.
Dazzle: Geez, Tony. Like I would have the time to drink Coffee while Cleaning up, being harassed... and oh, RUNNING FOR MY LIFE!
Tony: Right... We should really get you home.
Dazzle: I can't believe this, not one but TWO, count 'em (holds up two fingers) TWO maniacs just tried to kill me.
Tony: Whoa, calm down. *pause* You're actually serious. *pause* Really?!
Dazzle: Really, and I'm not sure, but one of them just might've been expecting you too.
Tony: All-right, that's all I needed to hear... I'm getting out of this town, you up for it? After all, the police lady said that I shouldn't travel alone.
Dazzle turns around, spotting the killer. Far back, looking around for her.
Dazzle: Definitely! Now run, run!
The two run away to a new site (Tony's home) for the night.
Scene 7: The Great Escape
INT. Erin's room; 11:11 am
Erin (on the phone): Oh hey Faith, what's up? (silent response) No, I haven't seen him lately. (silent response) Oh, okay, bye. (hangs up) That's strange...
INT. Futura's house, computer room; 2:30 pm
Futura! is exploring the internet on her computer. She has received an AOL IM.
Goofy944:hey Tainted Silence:C=) Hi Xander! Tainted Silence: What's up? Goofy944:Did you hear about what happened last night? Tainted Silence: What is it? Goofy944:Somebody broke into the coffee shop last night! Tainted Silence: Ah, how's Dazzle? Tainted Silence: Or was she too traumeetized to speak? Goofy944:lol, fat chance Goofy944:The police think said she voiced 911 while she was working last night. Tainted Silence: I'd better call her now, talk to ya later babe (haha) Goofy944:Well, alright... Goofy944:Bye!
Futura goes to the phone and dials the de Mer residence.
Futura: Hey, Mrs. de Mer, is Dazzle home? (silent response) Ohh... (Silent response) WHAT?! She didn't come home last night...
EXT. Anthony Glow's house; 3:00 pm
How frickin' ridiculous? Two hooded figures, each having their mouths covered by bandanas, the "male" wearing a black pullover and baseball cap, and the "female" wearing a hot pink one. They duck down and turn their backs to the street. Have you already guessed who these two are? The woman gives the "thumbs up" sign and they both begin to run towards a "getaway car." Just as the one in the black pullover sticks the key into the driver's side... Curious Sean pops up to interrogate the two suspicious-looking 'strangers'.
Sean: Hey there.
Woman (in a very high-pitched voice): Bon jour.
Sean: Oh, I'm sorry... So, you two are French?
Woman (now in Swedish accent): Ya, Ya.
Man: She's a bit confused.
Sean: You know the Glows?
Man: Yes, we're their apprentices in um...
Woman: Screen Writing, Ya!
Man: Actually, I'm her translator. And we've got to be on our way, Mister.
Woman: Yes, skipity duda now...
Sean: What?!
Man: Oh, leave us alone, man. We're in a hurry here.
Sean: Well, all-right... (walks but then spins back) Wait, is that your baby on the ground?
Man: Yeah, but do---
Sean picks it up to reveal a stuffed panda bear.
Sean: She's got Dazzle's eyes, that's for sure.
Dazzle tears off her bandana as does Tony.
Dazzle: How did you know?!
Sean: Oh, come on. What do you take me for?
Dazzle: Right, we could NEVER fool you.
Tony: And we do look stupid, don't we?
Sean: Umm... yeah! So, what are you two planning? Pulling a heist?
Dazzle: We're taking a break from Tronica, you wanna come along?
Sean: Nah, I've got to stay here and keep an eye on everyone, especially that Ross guy.
Dazzle: What do you mean?
Sean: He just sends out these creepy vibes. Tony. You even said it, Seclusion, Jail, he's dangerous.
Tony: Smoke and Mirrors... Sean, you aren't gonna tell anyone that we're still alive? Right?
Sean: Sure, they don't need to know... as stupid as that sounds.
Dazzle: Thank you. Good Luck in the Danger Zone, boy.
Sean: Bye y'all.
Tony: On second thought, Dazz, you drive. I don't have your Speed Demon skills.
Dazzle: Cool.
They switch sides and are off to..."Anywhere but Here".
INT. Mocha Choca Latté; 5:00 pm
MUSIC: "SLiDE" - Dido
Sean, Erin, Xander, and Johnny are sitting casually drinking their coffee, and listening to the sounds of Dido, and chatting once again.
Xander: Well, Olivia has no idea what happened last night.
Sean: Doesn't she have security cameras or anything?
Xander: Apparently not...
Johnny: I could understand, I mean 'who would wanna rob a Coffee Shop?'
Erin: Yeah... hey, Johnny. Where were you last night?
Johnny: Nowhere.
Erin: Did you talk to Faith yet?
Johnny: Why? Did something happen to her last night?
Erin: Yes, YOU stood her up, Johnny. And she calls me while I'm trying to get my beauty rest this morning.
Sean: How long were you out?
Erin just grins at Sean and keeps talking.
Johnny: Oh my god, I forgot all about the club thing. I guess I should call her then.
Erin (sarcastic): No, that will ruin everything... Since she's probably already sent out a search party.
All of a sudden a dog wanders into the shop, they're all shocked.
Xander: Oh, and that would've made such a good joke too.
Erin (running to the dog): What's that Lassie, Johnny's in trouble?
Sean (in scratchy voice): You betta' believe it.
Johnny: Okay, I get the hint. While you two have your Dolittle discussion, I'll call her.
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Scene 8: Sound Check!
LOCATION: Moon Pi, Tronica's #1 Hot Spot; 8:00 pm
The theme song to Futura's very own Video-Musical TV Show pops on, "I Turn to You (The Hex Hector Mix)" by Melanie C. The camcorder zooms on the host, iFutura!
Futura: Hey, we're all still here at Moon Pi, the most Jumpin' Hot Spot in all of Tronica! As usual, I'm Futura, your fantabulous host... (she poses and receives studio applause) Well, let's keep the party going with our last, sizzling video pick of the night. It's from the hot Pop Queen herself, Miss Mariah with "Loverboy"!
MUSIC VIDEO: "Loverboy" - Mariah Carey featuring Cameo
Futura: And that's it for "Futura's Final Fantasy," you can catch Mariah later this summer in her Screen writing and Acting debut, "GLITTER ". See you next week, Tronica!
Director's Voice: And Cut! Beautiful, Futura. That's all we need for tonight.
Futura: Thanks, all. See ya later.
Futura moves over to a booth in the club where Faith, Sean, and ARACHNOPHOB!A's lead guitarist, Jamie Grant are already seated. Johnny bumps into Futura while bringing two drinks for Faith and Jamie to the booth.
Johnny: Hey, Futura, looking good.
Futura: Likewise.
Johnny: Oh yeah, Xander called for you earlier, he couldn't make it.
Futura: (sitting down) Oh well, that's okay. Hey Sean.. Faith... Jamie.
Jamie: Futura, you were awesome tonight.
Sean: Yeah.
Futura: Thanks. Umm... I just wrapped the show, and I don't really feel like staying, are y'all gonna stay?
Jamie: For a little while longer, I've gotta prepare for OUR big set next week, " ARACHNOPHOB!A LIves!"
Futura: I'd better rest my voice then, bye guys. Good Luck tonight.
Sean: It's pretty bad when someone actually has to say that.
Scene 9: Love is in the Air
YOINK!! Since N.C.O. Daddio (Director Extraordinaire) has been made aware of how some characters may feel awkward in this scene, I am using my power of VETO (VETO!) to destroy this part. Please don't leak out this scandal! *Tee Hee Hee
LOCATION: Futura's home (Next Day - Thursday); 10:00 am
Futura is practicing her dancer-cise / Kickboxing when the phone rings.
Futura: (answering) Futura here. (silent response) Oh, hey Jamie. (silent response) A Halloween Party? (laughs) If I'm not mistaken, Didn't Groundhog's Day just roll around a while ago? (silent response) An homage? Sure, I'll be there. (silent response) A date? Ohh... Well, I'm sure I can find someone. (silent response) Hey, stop laughing. This is Futura, eyes like the ocean... I'll find somebody. (silent response) You'll see, Bye Jamie.
Futura: Now... where am I gonna find a date for this Parté? (picks up a wallet-sized picture of Xander) Do I dare?
LOCATION CHANGE: Mocha Choca Latté; 12:00 pm
Ross is entering the coffee house, alone, to mingle with the coffee-drinking masses of Tronica, maybe...
Ross: Hey,um... Olivia, right?
Olivia: Yeah, Hi Ross. Where's the Brat Pack?
Ross: They're all busy. Thought they might be here, but I guess not. I guess I'll just take one Mocha Latté and a mini Devil's cake.
Olivia: Sure. (calls back) Stace, one Mocha Latté and a mini Devil's Cake. (back to normal tone)
Ross: Thanks. Olivia, do you know of anything fun there is to do in this town? Besides Drink Coffee?
Olivia: Well, there's always the V.R. Center, and Moon Pi.
Ross: Moon Pi? Is that like a frat house or somethin'?
Olivia: (laughs) No, man. That's the Dance Club. You know, your friend, Futura, films her shows there.
Ross: Good to Know. Well, thanks, Liv. (picks up order and leaves)
LOCATION CHANGE: Xander's House; 1:00 pm
Xander is arriving back home from his daily walk, when he approaches the door, there is a note slipped into the handle and it reads:
Por mí amigo Xander,
I'm so sad (Boo Hoo), you weren't at the club Wednesday night... but we can make-up for that. Johnny's throwing a Halloween Get-Together (We know it's March but hey) this Saturday. Pick ya up at 8? Call me w/ your answer. Buh-bye!
U Know Who
Xander smiles, holds the note to his heart, and walks into the house.
Scene 10: Rollin' Rollin'
INT.Tony's car (Friday afternoon); 4:24 pm
Dazzle (still driving): Feeling better already. This is so--
Tony: Great, just being on the road is better than Tronica.
Dazzle: By far. Oh yeah, Tony, can you hand me my cell phone?
Tony: Sure.
Tony hands her the phone and Dazzle dials Information.
Dazzle: Wickersville, Maryland. (silent automated response) Holiday Inn.
Tony: Sure we'll be safe?
Dazzle: Yeah, in movies you never have to use your real name. We'll be fine...
INT. Johnny Zim's house; 5:20 pm
Johnny: Faith, you know you didn't have to dress up, right?
Faith: Oh, so Mr. I'm having a Halloween party in Mid-Spring is making me seem strange. Humor me here, hon.
Johnny: Well, this "get-together" is a state of a mind.
Faith: A tribute to this killing spree? Geez, you really are a jerk.
Johnny: I wouldn't say all that, people are always safer in groups... and I'm keeping the flow going.
Faith: Right, babe. You are so smart, having a slasher movie fest with the whole group of murder suspects... Nice one, John.
Johnny: I never even thought of it that way... Well, it's too late to cancel, I ordered out. (Doorbell)
Scene 11: Everybody, Parté!
INT. Xander Jasons' home (kitchen); 7:15 pm
MUSIC: "Waterboy" - Imperial Teen
Xander Jasons, suited in a Mask of Zorro Costume is practicing some Caporiera high kicks. (you know, for authenticity) He spin-kicks his way over to the window and checks for any suspicious cloak-bearers. He then walks down to the ground floor and locks the front door. His telephone then begins to ring.
Xander (answering): Oh, Hey. What's up? (silent response) No problem. (silent response) Well, I'll see you there. Bye.
Xander hangs up and afterwards jogs over to the bathroom. The Camcorder cuts to the front doorknob, its golden lock is twisting and a black glove appears by the door-frame.
Time Warp - 6 minutes later
Xander now exits the bathroom, now appearing in semi-Normal clothes. The phone rings once again.
Xander (answering): Oh... you again. What's it now? (silent response) Fine, I'll go get it and I will be over pretty soon. Yeah, bye.
He hangs up again.
Xander: Why would anyone want that?
Xander begins to walk to his bedroom.
INT. Johnny Zim's house (living room); 7:24 pm
Johnny Zim, Erin Vena, and Faith MacPherson are sitting on the couch, watching a sitcom rerun off of Network TV.
Johnny: Be back in a minute... don't go anywhere.
Erin: Not like we would get far, Johnny..
Johnny: Yeah, the dog's in the yard!
Erin: Hahaha. Why don't you just go back to doing your touch-ups?
Faith: She's got you there, Johnny Boy. "Maybe he's born with it..."
Johnny (sarcastically): Ha Ha... One minute.
Erin: Uhh, where is everybody?
Someone knocks on the door.
Faith: Finally. Another Guest? Or just the Pizza-Man?
Erin: Either way... smashing good fun for us. (giggles)
Faith (somewhat scared): Oh, Have you been you been hitting the Shock Tarts again, Er?
Erin: How'd ya know?
Faith: Just a wild guess. Well, it looks like Johnny Zim isn't going to get the DOOR, so I guess I'll have to.
Erin: Wonder what's keepin' everyone?
CUT TO: Xander's bedroom
Xander opens the door, intending to look for some sick novelty item for Johnny's party, no doubt, when slowly a dark, thick piece of fabric appears around his neck and he falls to his knees. A shadowy figure, once again, appears standing behind him, their hands smashing into Xander's neck. After about 45 seconds, Xander's life is almost slipping, the killer being brought to the floor as well, Xander snaps his head back, causing the killer to lose their grip and roll into the wall. He then grabs the wrangled Blue T-Shirt used to strangle him, and proceeds to turn the tables on the killer!
BUT, the killer, deperately grabs Xander's huge telephone pad and bashes him in his jaw, stunning Xander in pain as he falls to carpet floor, dead.
Time Warp - 15 minutes later
CUT TO: Johnny's house (living room)
Now almost everyone is at the room, along with Erin, Faith, and of course, Johnny, are Ross and Sean. The party phone rings!
Johnny: Hey, Zim here. (silent response) Great, see ya in a bit. (silent response) Cool, bye.
Ross: Who was that?
Johnny: Futura, she's on her way, and she's gonna give Xander a ride too.
Faith: Now why would she do a thing like that?
CUT TO: Xander's house (exterior)
Futura is outside the front door, knocking.
Futura: Xander, I'm here.
SILENCE!
Futura: Worth a shot.
She turns the doorknob, it IS actually unlocked.
Futura: Now what's up with that? (calls to top floor) Xander. Xander, are you here?
The lights are all on, and Johnny never said that Xander was over there. Futura continues to look, hopefully she won't encounter the killer... She enters Xander's bedroom and sees his immobile body lying on the floor, besides his head, the phone handpiece is left off of the hook.
Futura: Oh my goodness.
She walks to his body, his back as stiff as rock, and nothing on his body is recognizably moving.
Futura (hanging up) (and then dialing 911): Hi, excuse me 911, There has been another murder. (silent response) Xander Jasons, I've just discovered his body he----
ALL OF A SUDDEN, Xander's arm springs up and taps Futura on the shoulder.
Xander (faintly): Futura...
Futura: Oh my god, you're alive. You had me worried there.
Xander: Me too. Where'd he go?
Futura: Who?
Xander (disappointed): You didn't see him.
Futura: No, there was no one up here when I arrived, Xander. Maybe we should get you to my house.
Xander: Uhh, I think I'm just going to lay here for a while.
Futura: All-right, I understand. Just to make sure, I'll stay here and protect you from this maniac.
Xander: Aw, my hero... (falls asleep)
Futura: My first order of business as your protector is to lock the front door.
Xander springs back up.
Xander: Say what? I know I locked that door!
Futura (trying to reassure Xander): Well, hopefully the killer just left through the front door. Too bad he or she wasn't considerate enough to relock it.
INT. Zim Residence ; 9:10 pm
The group is now watching the gruesome, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Jamie: Nasty! Hey, is Futura here yet?
Faith: Uh, I don't think they're coming. Her and Xander...
Sean: Nope, don't think so.
Police Sirens begin to blare outside of the house.
Sean: Maybe that's them now.
Erin: Not that I doubt it, but let's hope not.
The party animals all run outside to see what the comotion's all about, still with punch glasses in hand.
Ross: Think they're coming from Futura's neighborhood?
Erin: Maybe. Hope she's all-right...
Johnny: Let's go back inside. I'll try to reach her again.
Sean: Fine.
Scene 12: Recollection
EXT. Xander Jasons' house; 11:00 pm
Officer Bailey Thomas of the Tronica L.E. Department appears at the Jasons' front door. After a few seconds, Futura quickly answers the door.
Futura (confused): Hey...
Bailey Thomas: I'm sorry, do I have the right address here?
Futura: Oh... OHHH yeah, I called--- Sorry Officer, it was just a false alarm. See, Xander was suffering a slight concussion, and I've been tending to him... He may need some medical attention, though.
Bailey: Okay, may I come in?
Futura: Of course, Officer...
Bailey: Thomas. Officer Bailey Thomas.
Futura lets Officer Thomas into the house and locks the door behind him.
Bailey: Okay, Miss, I have a few questions about what happened tonight.
Futura: Shoot, Bailey.
Bailey: Okay... First of all, what is your name?
Futura: Futura.
Bailey: Last name?
Futura: Just Futura. One Word. Stage Name.
Bailey: Well, what name should I put on record?
Futura: Emily Addams. Born October 31st, 1983.
Bailey: Thank you, Futura. Okay, what's your relation to the assault victim?
Futura: I'm just a friend.
Bailey: And why were you coming over at night when his house was so empty?
Futura: HIs mom's away on business all week... We had been invited to a Halloween Party tonight at the Zim home. I was going to give him a ride over there.
Bailey: And who else was scheduled to attend this party?
Futura: Umm... Johnny Zim, Faith MacPherson, Jamie Grant, Erin Vena and Sean Sonique. And, Oh yeah, Ross.
Bailey: Would this be a Ross Anderson?
Futura: Yes... How'd ya know?
Bailey: Ah, we know him all-right. Did you ever encounter the attac--- AHH!
Xander pops up behind Officer Thomas and taps his shoulder.
Futura: Xander, hon, you've gotta stop doing that. This is Officer Bailey. He was just asking me about the assailant, I didn't see them but maybe Xander did.
Bailey: What happened here earlier tonight, Xander?
Xander: It's all a bit fuzzy, but I remember getting ready for Johnny's party, and someone in a black cloak started to strangle me from behind. And afterwards, I felt a stinging pain in my left eye and jaw.
Futura: You didn't see a face?
Xander: Nope.
Bailey: Do you have any idea who might've wanted to do this to you?
Xander: No idea.
Bailey: Well, I think that's all I need, I'm sure Xander will be okay, Miss Addams. And that's all I can ask for tonight. Thank You.
Futura: Bye. Please lock the door on your way out.
Scene 13: Push Star 69
INT. Faith MacPherson's home (the next evening - Saturday); 6:30 pm
Faith is now making herself beautiful for her date with Johnny Zim, when the phone rings.
Faith (answering): Hello. (silent response) No, I would not like to claim a free plot in Memorial park. Thank you. (silent response) Bye.
Faith: Strange...
The phone rings again about 2 minutes later.
Faith (answering): Johnny? (silent response) Oh. Sorry. Who is this? (silent response) Excuse me?! (silent response) That's very tempting but I've already got a boyfriend, buddy. (silent response) No, You don't understand, I'm not into the whole anonymous caller thing. (silent response) No, I don't want to get to know you! No. NO. (silent response) Hey, don't you talk to me like that, there's only so much I can take of that language. (silent response) Why do I got to be all that? (silent response) Just remember, sicko, you dialed me.... (hangs up)
The phone rings once again.
Faith (answering): For the last time, No means NO. Okay, call somebody else, I can't help you. (hangs up again)
Uhhh.... The telephone rings again. But this time, she isn't answering it.
Faith: I know it's you, and I'm not picking up.
The phone rings about 19 times. Faith, once again, is in the bathroom, getting ready.
Faith: Fine, call until the cows come home! I love it, it's my favorite sound in the world.
There is now a knock on the door.
Faith: Not now...
She answers it and lets Johnny in.
Faith: Just need a few more minutes, Johnny.
TIME WARP - 11 minutes later
Faith now comes out of the bathroom in full, blonde goddess mode. Johnny's cell phone begins to ring.
Johnny (answering): Zim here. (silent response) (puts on hold) [To Faith:] Faith, it's for you.
Faith: Thanks, babe.
She grabs the phone, immediately presses the power button and throws it back to him.
Johnny: All-right, you ready to go now?
Faith: Yeah, it'll be nice to get out of here. Oh yeah, just one thing...
Faith subsequently rips the phone cord out of the wall, not all the way, just enough to disconnect the telephone.
Faith: Ha Ha.
INT. Xander's home (kitchen); 7:00 pm
Xander, now holding a cool cloth wrapped in ice up to his head, receives a telephone call.
Xander (answering weakly): Hello... (audible response: "There's no escaping me...")
The person hangs up.
Xander: Oh, there isn't, is there?
Xander hangs up as well and *69's the killer....
SAY WHAT?! He now hears a ringing inside his own home, it's coming from the basement. Xander sets down his ice pack and starts to track the noise.
Xander (as he's walking down the steps): Can't believe I'm doing this...
There it is... a mini-Cell phone is laying on the couch downstairs. Xander picks it up and answers it.
Xander (somewhat scared): Who is this? (audible response: "Who do ya think?!") What are you doing here? (audible response: "Well, here goes your hint:'Do you wanna die tonight, Xander?'") Uhhh!
Xander hangs up the phone and ...
Xander: Oh no...
The door is open, clear as day, which can only mean one thing. The killer is right behind him, they raise the knife and are about to plunge it into Xander's back. When...
Xander spots the shimmer of the knife on his dark wall, turns around and fends the killer off for a moment, blocking the swipe and kneeing them in the face. He then jets upstairs, looking around for something to throw. Ah, a baseball bat... Xander grabs it and waits for the killer to run back upstairs.
TIME WARP - 15 minutes later
Xander seems relieved, the killer isn't coming..
The camcorder reveals that the killer is right behind him, on the other side of the house's glass door. (a.k.a. the exterior balcony) Xander starts to walk down the steps once again to inspect the basement. (just in case) When he reaches the bottom floor, he doesn't realize that the mini-Cell Phone is gone. Xander looks out the back door, nothing. The garage, nothing. It's safe, or so he thinks... He walks back upstairs, sets down the baseball bat and starts to watch some comedic TV.
TIME WARP - 10 minutes later
Xander (calmly): Hello. (audible response: "Next time you might want to lock the door.")
Xander throws the handpiece into the air and runs down to lock the front door, he holds his back to the door, taking a bit of time to calm down once again. Xander then runs back up to resume the conversation.
Xander (on phone): Hello? Hello?
The killer has hung up. Xander picks up the baseball bat and gets ready to start swinging as he opens his bedroom door...
BUT the bathroom door swings open from behind and the killer gets one good stab on Xander's arm, causing him to drop the baseball bat. Xander angrily tackles the killer head-on, runs to the phone and manages to dial 911, he leaves the phone off the hook so the Police can track it. They're coming back, Xander kick-flips them onto the floor and attempts to kick the killer in the stomach while they're down, but the killer grabs his leg and slams him on the ground. Upon landing, Xander hits his head on the wooden dining table, making him pretty dizzy.
Camcorder goes from Xander's viewpoint - Everything's blurry, the killer swipes Xander across his chest, and now Xander's down once again, dying from his cuts. Things clear up, and the camcorder shows the killer pushing Xander's body towards...
THE OVEN! Zoom into the killer's hand turning the oven knob on to 500 degrees. They leave Xander in there to REALLY die, as they slowly walk outside of his house, locking the door on the way out...
Scene 14: "Look at Me, Miss Vanity!"
INT. Wickersville's Holiday Inn (Hotel Room #119); 10:30 pm
Tony is on the sofa watching TV while Dazzle is in the back practicing a song on her keyboard.
Tony: Hey Dazz.
Dazzle: What is it, Tony?
Tony: Vanity's on.
Dazzle: Cool... (plops down next to Tony on the couch) Nice to see her back on her feet.
ZOOM IN TO: "Look at Me, Miss Vanity!"
Vanity Larter (peppy): Good Morning, Maryland! This is Vanity Larter with your morning community news report.
*New Camera Angle *
ZOOM OUT TO: Dazzle and Tony closely watching the show.
Dazzle: Hey, isn't that Xander's house?!
Tony: Why do I have a feeling that he didn't just win one of those giant checks?
ZOOM BACK IN TO: "Look at Me, Miss Vanity!"
Vanity: Today is a sad day, indeed, as I stand here at the gruesome site in East Tronica, where the murder of Dylan "Xander" Jasons, a local teen occured earlier tonight. He was discovered by a teenage girl, better known as the host of "Futura's Final Fantasy," Futura. His murder, in a line of other hideous murders, are still under investigation by unknown agencies. The culprit, casually labeled, "The Gentleman," shocks his... or HER vctims before they are murdered. Well, in every case but this one, but it is supposedly their style. If you have ANY leads to this maniac's identity, please contact us at 1-856-911-1044 or email us at---
Tony clicks off the television as Dazzle covers her mouth in disbelief.
INT. Sean Sonique's room; (The following morning - 9 am)
Sean's laying on top of his bed, when his pager, laid on the dresser, starts to beep.
Sean: 911... Futura... This can't be good.
Sean runs down to Faith's house, which happens to be the same neighborhood as Xander's. He then spots Futura kneeling down in front of his house, staring at the doorknob, in shock. He runs over to comfort her.
Sean: Did he?
Futura nods sadly.
Sean: Oh my... Futura, I'm so sorry.
Futura: For what, Sean? You didn't do this. Whoever did, they're going to pay for this... You in or out?
Sean: I'm in, all-right. Think anybody else will be?
Futura: No, just you. The only one I can trust... (lays her hand on his shoulder)
Sean: Hey, Ain't that the guy?!
A shrouded figure is standing beside the house, clapping their hands together. Admiring their handy-work maybe?
Futura: Well, they've got some nerve, Let's get 'em!
The heat is on as Futura and Sean are in full pursuit of the "masked maniac," and chase him / her all the way up to the school's park. Futura steps up from the centered park bench and buffy-missiles the killer, knocking them to the ground. Futura rolls away and lets Sean get some hits on the killer. After almost 4 minutes of fighting, the killer gets the upper hand, kneeing Sean in the nose, grabbing his hair, and throwing him into the grass. "Never send a man to do a woman's job..." Obviously what Futura is thinking as she power-swipes the killer with her arm, then begins to wildly punch the killer in the face and constantly head-butt them. Now Sean stands the killer up and he and Futura throw double kicks, punches and sweeps on them. Great! Until...
Bailey: Hey! HEY! Hold up now kids! I said "break it up" NOW!
Sean: You've gotta be kiddin' me.
Bailey: No, you two, follow me into the cop car without resistance.
Futura: But Officer---!
Bailey: I don't want to hear it. You do have the right to remain silent, Miss Addams.
Sean: But Officer, that guy killed---
Bailey: You two can tell me all these tales later... in Jail.
Futura: JAIL?!
Bailey: Yeah, Jail. The Joint. The Big House. For 2nd degree Assault.
Sean: This sucks.
Bailey: Tell someone who cares. Move it!
INT. Tronica LD Confinds; 12:06 pm
Bailey Thomas calls in Connection #1, Erin Vena.
Bailey: Hi, thank you for coming, Miss Vena.
Erin: It's quite all-right. You have some things to ask me?
Bailey: Yes, about the murder of Xander Jasons.
CUT TO: Ross' session
Ross: Sure.
CUT TO: Faith's session
Faith (wide-eyed): What?!
CUT TO: Erin's session
Erin: Okay.
Bailey: Okay, how long had you known the victim?
Erin: Nine years.
CUT TO: Faith's Session
Bailey: When was the last time you saw or talked to the victim alive?
Faith (a bit shaken): Wow, I would have to say last Monday. The day we met Ross...
CUT TO: Ross' Session
Bailey: Ross...
Ross: Yes, Thomas?
Bailey: Did you get into any altercations with this victim previous to that night?
Ross: No, I hardly knew him.
Bailey: Never stopped you before.
Ross: Can I go now?!
Bailey: Come on, Ross, you know something... I know you do.
Ross: Thomas, you do NOT know me, So, stop acting like you do... Can I go now, please?
Bailey: Sit, Ross. I'll let you leave, but only after you've answered some more questions.
Ross: Fine.
CUT TO: Erin's Session
Bailey: Do you know how Xander died?
Erin: No, sir.
Bailey: Well, he was--
Erin: And I don't want to know.
Bailey: A boy has been murdered, and you must learn to deal wi---
Erin: LOOK, Officer! That boy was my friend, and you're making me very uncomfortable here.
Faith (as though she is finishing Erin's sentence): And I'm leaving.
Erin: Good Luck catching this killer, Officer.
Bailey: Come on, Miss MacPherson... I need some answers here.
Faith: Well, then... (sits back down) You're gonna have to find them someplace else, because I know that you couldn't care one bit about what happened to Xander.
Faith gets up and walks out the door.
Bailey (massaging his forehead): Uhhh... Women.
Erin (calling back): I heard that, PIG!
Scene 15: Jailbait
INT. Tronica's LD of Holdings; (same day) 3:30 pm
Officer Phoenix Simms (Janelle Littlejohn) escorts Sean Sonique to the pay phone.
Phoenix Simms: One phone call, Sean.
Sean: Fair enough. (dials)
WORM-HOLE through reciever - Location: Wickerville's Holiday Inn
Sean: May I have the room of Miss Starr Burst? (silent response) Thank You. Could you connect me as well, please? (silent response) Thanks a lot.
ROOM #119 -
Dazzle: Hello?
Sean: Hey Dazz, it's me.
Dazzle: Sean?! We just heard about Xander...
Sean: I'm in jail, Dazzle!
Dazzle: Huh? (Holds) Tony, come here for a minute.
Tony (excited): A caller? Who is it?
Dazzle: Sean.
Tony (disappointed): Oh, tell him I said "hi."
Tony goes back to reading the newspaper.
Sean: Well, actually, WE're in jail.
Dazzle: Really... Whose your partner in crime?
Sean: Futura.
Dazzle: Yikes, how's she holding up in there? She try to trade you for a pack of cigarettes yet?
Sean: I can tell you this, she fits in here much better than I do... In fact, she's playing cards with BOXCAR WILLY!!
Smash Cut to: Futura.
Futura: Yeah, that's right. Go Fish!
Smash Cut to: Sean
Sean: Okay, can you two bail us out?
Dazzle: We'll be right over. And oh yeah, Tony says "Hi."
Sean: Hurry. (hangs up)
Dazzle: Tony, we've got a mission. There's just one thing...
Tony: And what's that, Dazz?
Dazzle: We really have to go back to Tronica, at least for today.
Tony: Awww... Why?
Dazzle: To bail our great friends out of jail.
Tony: Okay, Dazz. I'll get our stuff together, You start the car.
Dazzle: Okay, let's hurry. Remember, this is a two-hour drive!
CUT TO: Ross' house
Ross is looking through a twisted comic book (looking for tips maybe), when his telephone starts ringing.
Ross (answering): (silent answer) This is him, who's calling? (silent response) Okay... what do YOU want? (silent response) Hey, I know you're all talk, so I'm gonna let this incident slide. (silent response) Don't try me.
Ross hangs up the phone and goes back to reading his comic book.
INT. Tronica LD of Holdings; 5:40 pm
Tony: Hey, y'all...
Dazzle: Police peoples...
Tony: We're here to bail out one--
Dazzle (whispering): Two.
Tony: Two? Two inmates from your facility.
Dazzle: How rude? I don't think they're listening to us?
Tony: You just may be RIGHT.
Tony catches the arm of a certain officer who just happens to be...
Tony: Hey... You look like very familiar.
Dazzle: Phoenix, right?
Phoenix Simms: Yeah, it's me. Nice to see you both, Dazz, Anthony.
Tony: Likewise. You work here?
Phoenix: Sure do. Youngest Head Officer in Tronica's LD.
Dazzle: Outstanding.
Phoenix: So, what brings you two here?
Tony: Phoenix, we're here to post bail on--
Phoenix: Our friends. I know. Sean and Futura are waiting at the front desk.
Dazzle: Great. What do we do?
Phoenix: Well, I'll spare your time and sway the usual paper work. It's $250.00 bail.
Tony: Geez...
Dazzle (as she hands over the money): Gosh, y'all don't have any specials tonight? No 2 for 1 coupons?
Phoenix: Nah, Just these little cards.
Dazzle (reading the little orange card): "GO TO JAIL. GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL. DO NOT PASS GO, DO NOT COLLECT $200." Well, I see someone hasn't lost their sense of humor.
Tony: Nice one. So, Where's the front desk, Phoenix?
Phoenix: (still laughing) Right down the hall, on the left.
Dazzle: Okay, see ya around, Phoenix.
Tony: Ditto. Bye Phoe. (Pronounced "Fee" like Fiona on "So Weird")
Phoenix: Bye.
TIME WARP - 3 Minutes Later
Sean: Thanks, guys.
Futura: Yeah, it's just too bad the killer got away again.
Tony: You two were attacked?
Dazzle: Vice Versa, Tony. See Bonnie (pointing at Futura) & Clyde (pointing at Sean) over here started the whole thing... and were the only ones caught.
AWKWARD SILENCE: One Minute
Sean: New topic. Are you two gonna come out of hiding?
Futura: Yeah, we were all worried about ya.
Tony: Dazz?
Dazzle: Umm... Don't think so. We should try again.
Tony: Fine by me. Let's go now... You two wanna come with?
Futura: Nah, You'd be surprised how close I live to the police department.
Sean: Actually, that idea is sounding better and better. Sure I'll keep y'all company.
Dazzle: Cool. Futura, sure you wanna bag?
Futura: Yeah, I really wanna find this guy. Good luck, guys.
Tony: Okay, let's hurry before anybody spots us.
Sean: Don't tell me you two are gonna put on those masks again. Please... Just say " NO."
Dazzle: Don't worry, we're still deep undercover here.
Tony: Think Futura will say anything?
Dazzle: Let's hope not...
Scene 16: On the Road Again
LOCATION: Moon Pi; 7:00 pm
Futura: Hey, Welcome to "Futura's Final Fantasy," with me, Futura. Once again, we're here at Moon Pi, the flaming hot spot of Tronica! And we're gonna start off the night with one of my fave rave videos, "South Side," by Moby and the Blonde Bombshell of No Doubt, Gwen Stefani!
MUSIC VIDEO: "South Side" - Moby and Gwen Stefani
INT. Tony's Car; 7:20 pm
Dazzle (driving): Wanna go back to that hotel?
Tony: Sure, in that case, only ten more minutes to go.
Dazzle (still driving): Cherry.
Sean: Hey, Watch out, there something in the street. Is that a deer?!
Tony: No, it's a person...
Sean: It's the killer!
Dazzle (panicking): What?! Should I turn back? Tony?
Tony: I don't know. We don't have room to pull over!
Sean: Hey Dazz. I have an idea. Run 'em over!
Tony: Now that's a good idea!
Dazzle: Okay! Hold on, guys!
Dazzle slams her foot deep into the accelerator pedal and the audience hears a huge THUMP into the front of the car. After hitting the person, Sean asks:
Sean: Should we check him?
Dazzle: Should we find out who it is or was or whatever?
Tony: No. This is a classic Scream 2 case. That is unnecessary danger and it can only lead to trouble.
Sean: Then let's just go back, the killer's already stalking us.
Dazzle: All-right, looks like it's back to Amityville...
Tony: Yeah, but at this hour, we might as well stay in Wickersville for the night.
Sean: Sounds cool.
Dazzle: Sure, it'll give me time to think of what to tell my parents! I know I can't just take the easy way out, uhhh, "I was dead at the time."
Scene 17: Jigsaw
INT. Futura's home; (The Next Day) 11:32 am
Futura's backing into her show home's front door after a hard day's night of Partying. When...
Futura: Ahh! Phew... Ross, how did you get in here, man?
Ross: I'm so sorry, I just thought there was something you should see...
Ross holds up a KODAK PhotoFilm Envelope.
Futura: Sure, what are they of?
EXT. Elementary School Playground; 4 pm
Dazzle swings her way across a multi-colored monkey bars.
Sean: Dazzle, we're supposed to be tracking the killer here.
Dazzle: Awww...
She hops off of the bars.
Dazzle: Tell me you don't miss this.
Sean: Fine. Keep on truckin', Dazz.
Dazzle: Hey, who's that?
Sean: Not sure, but it looks like they're coming over here.
Dazzle: I'll go get my stun gun out of the car.
Sean: No. They look oddly familiar... Oh. It's just Faith.
Dazzle: My offer stands.
Sean: Come on, she really looks shocked. Faith, what's wrong?
Faith (sadly): I just got back from the hospital.
Dazzle: What happened?
Sean: Who did it happen to?
Faith: Johnny, they say he's got a fractured tendon and bruised ribs.
Sean and Dazzle slowly turn to each other in realization.
Faith (happily): The nurse said he should be released later today.
Dazzle (panicked): NOOOO!!!
Sean lightly slaps Dazzle, and she then kicks him in the ankle.
Sean: Pull it together! Faith, we have to tell you something...
INT. Mocha Choca Latté; 9 pm
Faith: What?!
Futura is on the cell phone, Faith has her ear up to half of the reciever as well.
Futura (repeating what's being said): Johnny has been taken in, a black cloak still on his back.
Dazzle: Oh, how thoughtful?
Faith: He was supposed to visit me tonight. You think he wanted to stab me?
Futura (lying): Phoenix doubts it. (repeating) However, he was very wired when they "hauled him in." (to Phoenix) Okay, Thanks, Phoenix. (silent response) Yeah, you too. Bye. (hangs up) Well... That's that.
Sean: Are you all-right?
Faith: Yeah. Maybe. Well, give it a day.
Scene 18: The Note
TIME WARP - 23 hours, 59 minutes and 55 seconds later
The same place, the guests have rotated slightly, Erin replacing Futura, and Jamie replacing Sean. Tony has joined the group as well.
Erin: And 4, 3, 2, 1...
Jamie: How you feelin', Faith?
Faith: Great.
Erin: Great.
Olivia walks over to the sitting group.
Tony: Hey, Liv.
Olivia: Hey. Faith, I've got a family emergency, could you please bring in these new grinds from the back.
Faith: What can I say? Sure, Liv.
Dazzle: Hey, you want us to help you, with the boxes, Faith?
Faith: It's usually only 4 boxes. Besides, I can finally say it without fear.
Dazzle: And what would that be?
Faith: "I'll be right back."
The group starts to laugh.
Jamie: Yeah.
Erin's cell phone rings and she happily answers.
Erin (answering): Hello. (silent response) Oh hey, Phoenix! Gosh, It's been a WHILE. (silent response) So, what have you been up to? (silent response) That's good. (silent response) Oh, you're calling about Johnny... What's wrong?
WORM-HOLE through reciever - Tronica's Law Enforcement Department
Phoenix (at desk): Johnny Zim, yeah, he confessed to ALL of the murders...
Erin: Good to hear.
Dazzle (whispering): What?
Erin (whispers back): Johnny confessed to all of the murd--- WHAT?!
Phoenix: He also confessed to the murders of...
Erin (surprised/confused): (Repeating) Julius Caesar, Abraham Lincoln, and Brooke McQueen.
Tony gasps.
Tony: Give it here. (on phone) Yeah, Hi again, Phoenix. Um, He does know that Brooke survived the crash?
Erin quickly grabs the phone back.
Erin (on phone): What does it all mean, Phoenix?
Phoenix: Well, he was transferred to the Lector Mental Institution.
Jamie: What is she saying?
Erin: In short, Johnny's coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs!
Tony: Ohhh....
Dazzle: Now that can't be good.
Erin (on phone): Oh no. Well, Thank you. Keep in Touch. (silent response) Oh yeah, Bye. (hangs up)
Dazzle: What did Phoenix say?
Erin: Well, Johnny's insane in the membrane for one. And worst of all, his fingerprints didn't check out...
Jamie: So...
Erin: Johnny's no killer... he's just got mental problems.
Tony: He isn't roaming the streets, is he?!
Erin: Oh, God no. They sent him to that insane asylum up in Annapolis.
CLUNK!! A box of coffee cans plummet to the tile floor in the back room. A high scream follows, and the chilled, sitting group runs to this room to check on the commotion. Jamie kicks in the door. (Once again, "for effect")
Dazzle: Faith, are you all-right? Faith?
Tony: Look... (points to the ground)
Tony picks up the origami-folded note.
Tony: Gosh, (still trying to open it)(jokingly) Looks like your handywork, Erin.
Tony throws the note to Erin.
Erin (skims the note): They've got her.
Jamie: Is that like a ransom note?
Erin: No, they want to meet us, at least one of us, at this address.
Dazzle: Oh, great.
Tony: For what?!
Erin: Says "Just 2 Talk."
Jamie: Over some tea? Come on, we can't chit-chat with the murderer.
INT. Unknown Room; 9:18 pm
The killer is pushing Faith, into a wooden chair, with a clothing covering her mouth, she's still struggling to escape. They place her into the chair and remove the gag. Faith immediately bites their hand.
Killer: Don't test me! You scream, you die. Okay?
Now that Faith is cooperating, the killer lightly applies a strip of scotch tape across her lips.
INT. Mocha Choca Latté
Dazzle: Uhhh! What are we gonna do?
Erin: Easy, we've got to save Faith. Plain and Simple.
Tony: Thank You, Nancy Drew.
Jamie: Erin, We already know that, but what's to stop the killer from cashing in their 'Five for the price of One' coupon if we do show up?
Erin: Well, what else can we do?
Dazzle: I don't know... Calling the cops would be nice.
Erin: Nope, One of the killer's conditions: "No Cops," "No P.I.'s," "No Bloodshed."
Tony: Now that's just great. So, should we all go over there now?
Jamie shrugs.
Jamie: No idea. But we've gotta work fast.
Dazzle: Yeah, what time is it?
Erin: Rescue time?
Dazzle: Only Erin... Really, what time is it?
Jamie checks her handheld watch.
Jamie: Let's see... 9:20.
Dazzle: Better get crackin' then...
Jamie: Yeah, but should we ALL go? Tony?
Tony: 'Course not. Somewhere along the line we'll end up splitting up and then... (sways his hand to Erin)
Erin: "Ashes, Ashes, We all fall down."
Tony: Very well put.
Dazzle: Okay, Well, this is what I THINK we should do...
Dazzle picks up the killer's note and begins to write up a plan.
Scene 19: The Execution
INT. Unknown Room; 9:50 pm
Killer: Faith, don't look so sad. It's so heart-breaking. (eyes wander) Ohh...
The killer walks toward the window.
Killer: Great. Looks like we're about to have company...
Who is the shadow(s) here to "Save Faith MacPherson"? Is it...
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