Hyd & Seeker
By Jewel Kaufman
Teaser
Int. Library, Day
(Buffy and Willow are studying at a table. Giles is standing at a bookcase leafing
through a big old book.)
Buffy
(Slamming her book shut.)
I still say he’s a toad!
(Willow and Giles look up from their books to look at her.)
Buffy
(Stubbornly, pouting)
Well he is!
Giles
What are you talking about?
(Buffy opens her mouth but Willow speaks first)
Willow
(Giving Buffy a look.)
Principal Snyder. Buffy’s still mad ‘cause he gave her another detention.
Buffy
(Interrupting)
It wasn’t my fault! (pause, relenting) Ok, I was late (emphasizing word) for
a training session so (sheepishly) I was kinda running here, and I kinda-
Willow
(Interrupting)
She pulled a door off it’s hinges! But that’s not even the worst part!
Giles
(Resignedly)
I can only imagine.
(Putting the book back on the shelf.)
Willow
(Getting into the story)
On the other side of the door-
Buffy
(Interrupting, incredulous)
-was His Ugliness himself!
Giles
(Walking over to Buffy, lecture mode)
You know you have to be careful about revealing your strength, especially to people
in positions of authority!
Buffy
(Meekly)
I know, I know. But! (reassuring herself) I said something about rusty hinges! (Defending
herself) I think he bought it!
Cut To:
Int. Dark Office
(Male’s silhouette in front of the window, camera pulls in as he speaks.)
Man
(victorious, malicious)
I have found them! I will destroy them! (Pause)
(Camera pulls in, we see it is Principal Snyder.)
Snyder (cont’d)
(savouring the word, evilly eager)
Finally…
Fade Out
Cut To: Opening Credits
Fade In.
Int. Mall, Night
(Willow, Oz, Xander, and Cordelia are sitting in the food court. They are arguing
about which store to go to next.)
Willow
Ok, I want to go to the computer store. What about you guys?
Oz
Music World, I need a New B string.
Cordelia
(Uninterested)
You go where you want. I’m going to take Daddy’s MasterCard to the clothes.
Xander
Might I suggest Victoria’s Secret? I hear they have a new collection of lingerie
which I would be
happy to share my opinion of with yo… (Trails off after receiving murderous glares
from Cordelia and Willow.) (Fakes enthusiasm) Then again, who’s for junk food?
Oz
(Turning to Willow)
So where’s Buffy?
Willow
(Smiles at him)
Oh, she had something to do, she’s meeting us later.
Xander
(incredulous)
What could she possibly be doing that’s more exciting than hanging with us?
Cut To:
Ext. Cemetery, Night
(Buffy and Angel are kissing beside a newly made grave. They are waiting for the
vampire to rise. The gravestone reads RIP – Timothy Jameson, 1979-1998)
Buffy
(Coming up for air, not taking her eyes off Angel)
(Breathlessly)
He sure is taking a long time.
Angel
(Not looking away from her either)
Yeah…
(They reluctantly break apart for a moment to check for vampires.)
Buffy
(Satisfied that there aren’t any vampires)
So what was it you wanted to talk to me about anyway?
Angel
I’ve been hearing things, bad things.
Buffy
(Sarcastically)
Do you ever get any good news? I mean like invitations? Season’s greetings? Junk
Mail?!
Angel
(Ignoring her comments)
Something’s coming.
Buffy
(Annoyed that her fun night’s ruined)
(Sarcastically)
Well thank you, that is ever so helpful! Could you BE more cryptic?!
Angel
(Warningly)
Buffy…
Buffy
(Apologetic)
I know, I know.
(Resignedly)
Ok, what’s coming?
Angel
I’m not sure exactly,
(Worried)
something strong.
Buffy
(Not worried)
Ok, I’ll check with Giles in the morning. We’ll deal with it.
(Smiles at him)
Now,
(Walking closer to him)
where were we?
(They lean in to kiss)
(Suddenly Timothy Jameson pops out of his grave, growling and shaking dirt off of
himself.)
Buffy
(Sighs)
Damn.
(Buffy turns away from Angel, towards the vampire. She steps forward and fakes a
punch at the vampire’s face. He moves to block it and she stakes him easily. She
steps back as he combusts and looks down at the ashes.)
Buffy
(Deadpanning)
You know, you really know how to ruin the mood.
Fade Out.
Dissolve To: Commercials
Fade In.
Int. Buffy’s Bedroom, Night
(Buffy is asleep in her bed. The phone on her night table rings. She sleepily reaches
over, eyes till closed, fumbling for it. She picks it up.)
Buffy
(Sleepily)
Vampire, Demon, or Giant Bug?
Giles
(Though phone)
Buffy? Do you always answer your phone like that? What if it was someone else?
Buffy
(Tired, waking up, grouchy)
No, I don’t always answer my phone like that. And who else would call me at,
(fumbles for her clock, looks at it in disbelief)
3:45 am! Giles! Why are you calling me at 3:45 am! Don’t you ever sleep?
Giles
(Sheepishly)
I need you to come here.
Buffy
(Incredulous)
Now?! Can’t it wait?
Giles
(Thinking)
Well…
Buffy
(Interrupting)
Great! Thanks Giles.
Giles
(Flustered)
But!
Buffy
I’ll see you tomorrow! Remember, a tired Slayer is a cranky Slayer is a careless
Slayer! (pauses) Does that make sense? (pauses shortly) Oh well, goodnight!
(She hangs up the phone and flops back onto her bed, groaning tiredly)
Cut To.
Ext. Sunnydale High School, Day
(Buffy, Willow, and Oz are sitting on the front steps talking. Cordelia and Xander
are standing beside the stairs. Students are walking towards classrooms in the background.)
Cordelia
So he like, called you in the middle of the night? Weird-much! Doesn’t he ever sleep?
Buffy
That’s what I said!
Xander
Of course he doesn’t sleep!
(Adopting super hero voice)
For he is… Bookman!
(Waving his arms to emphasize his words)
Keeper of knowledge! Reader of Info! Savior of-
(Principal Snyder walks up to them)
Snyder
Harris!
(Everyone freezes, looking at him)
Snyder (cont’d)
Do you feel the need to make a public spectacle of yourself?
Xander
(nervous)
On odd occasion, (pauses) Sir.
Snyder
Trying to be smart eh? (pauses) Keeping trying. And keep your arms at you sides,
this isn’t a rock
music concert! Do I make myself clear?
Xander
Yes Sir.
(Snyder leaves after giving them all a suspicious look)
Xander
You know…
(Looking at Buffy, thinking)
He could be a bad guy. You might have to kill him.
Buffy
(Sighs)
Please. Don’t get my hopes up.
(She looks at her watch)
(Buffy stands up and picks up her bag, Willow stands up beside her)
Buffy
I gotta bail. Giles is in full research-mode. Wants me to check in first thing.
Oz
You do realize that first thing was, before this whole conversation thing got started.
Buffy
(Smiles)
Yeah, well, that’s payback for interrupting my beauty sleep.
Cordelia
Yeah, and you really needed it.
(Everyone looks at her, she doesn’t realize that she insulted Buffy)
Cordelia
(Indignantly)
What?!
(Oz stands up beside Willow)
Buffy
(Smiling indulgently at Cordelia)
Right. Ok, so you guys coming?
Willow
Yeah, I can look up stuff. Me, being the ‘net girl and all.
Xander
(Putting his arm around Willow)
Yeah! Research Boy and Net Girl ride again! Lead on, oh Fearless Leader!
(They start to walk away, Cordelia and Oz trailing behind)
Cordelia
(Turning to Oz)
You ever think we abandoned sanity when we joined this group?
Oz
(Smiling)
All the time.
(They follow Buffy, Willow, and Xander)
Cut To.
Int. Library, Day
(Giles is on the phone speaking worriedly and stuttering a lot)
Giles
Well, yes. Yes I know. (Pause) I’ve read the signs. (Pause) No I don’t know. (Pause)
I would assume- (Pause) Yes. (Checking his watch, looking at the doors) She will
be here soon.
(Buffy, Willow, Xander, Cordelia, and Oz enter the library talking, improv)
Giles
Oh, she’s here now. (Pause) Yes, I’d better go. (Pause) Yes, I’ll call soon. Ta.
(Giles hangs up the phone and turns towards the others)
Willow
(Perky)
Hey Giles!
Xander
Hey G-Man, who’s on the phone?
Giles
(Distractedly)
Friend from London. And don’t call me that.
Xander
(Mock disappointment)
Giles, Giles, Giles. Using school lines for long distance calls? You rebel!
Giles
(Frustrated)
I have a card, and it was important. Buffy?
Buffy
At your service, oh He Who Never Sleeps!
Giles
(Ignoring her comment)
I need you to ask Angel if he’s heard anything of late.
Buffy
(Remembering)
Oh! I forgot! He told me to tell you: (Impersonating Angel)
‘Something’s coming, something strong.’
Giles
(Exasperated)
And you didn’t feel the need to tell me this before because?
Buffy
(Defending herself)
I told you! I forgot!
(At his sigh) Don’t worry,
I’m sure it’s nothing I can’t handle.
Cut To.
Int. Snyder’s Office, Day
(Principal Snyder is talking on the phone. He is angry and agitated)
Snyder
Yes, I know it is almost time! (Pause) Yes I’m sure!
(Pause) Yes! Don’t worry,
(Pause, smiles)
I’ll take care of it.
Cut To.
Ext. Dark Alley, Night
(A figure is standing, the camera’s view of it is obscured by boxes. We hear machine
noises and menacing laughter. The camera gets closer as the figure stops laughing)
Figure
It’s time!
(Starts laughing again)
Fade Out.
Dissolve To: Commercials
Fade In.
Int. Sunnydale High School Hallway, Day
(The Bell Rings and the students pour out of various classrooms into the hallway.
Buffy, Willow, and Xander come out of a classroom on the far left side and walk towards
the camera. The camera closes in on them)
Willow
So what does he need to see you about this time?
Buffy
He said he found something and I should rush right over after class. He sounded serious
so I’m humoring him.
Xander
That guy is in serious need of some fun.
(They go into the library, camera angle switches from them entering the library from
the hall to them coming in the library doors from the library. Giles walks out of
his office)
Giles
(Surprised)
Buffy. Good. You’re here.
Buffy
Why Giles you surprise me! Where else would I be?
Giles
Do you want me to answer that or should I just glare?
Buffy
Never mind, what’s up? What new evil do I have to kill?
Giles
I’m afraid it’s not that easy.
Xander
What’s not easy? We find, Buffy slays, we party, same ol’thing.
Willow
Yeah, what’s different this time? We’ve stopped the end of the world! (Pause) Well,
Buffy has, but we helped! What could be worse?
Giles
This could very well be. I’ve been in contact with the Watcher’s Council. They have
come across a Prophecy of sorts.
Buffy
Do you know how much I hate that word!
Willow
Well, what does it say Giles?
(A loud beep fills the room. Giles walks towards his office)
Giles
There it is now, the Council said they would fax it over.
Xander
So not all Watchers are technology-impaired. Interesting.
Giles
(Holding the paper, reading)
Oh my.
Buffy
What does it say Giles?
(The doors open and Oz, and Cordelia walk into the library and go to stand beside
their significant others)
Oz
What does what say?
Willow
A Prophecy. Giles, read it.
Giles
Okay.
(He holds up the paper and recites)
“And there will be a time
When the stars will align
And the Hyd will come
And they will know the Slayer
And she will know them
But she will not know their true form
And this will hinder her search.
(Pause)
And the Seeker will come
To be the Slayer’s aide
And they will know each other
But not their true identities
And that will lead to their downfall
(Pause)
And the time will come
When the three shall meet
Friend and foe alike
And all will be answered
(Pause)
The fiery magic-maker, jester, scribe, beast, angel, and queen will help
For the two worthy must triumph
(Pause, looks up)
Or all is lost.”
(Everyone pauses, digesting the information)
Cordelia
Fiery magic-maker?
Giles
(Looks confused for a moment)
Yes, well…
(Looks at the group, something dawns on him)
That would be Willow, I imagine.
(Nodding to himself)
Willow
(Confused)
Me?
Xander
I think I speak for all of us when I say huh?
Giles
Well, if you listen to this line, “The fiery magic-maker, jester, scribe, beast,
angel, and queen will help” It would seem that we all have parts.
Cordelia
So who’s who?
Giles
(clearing his throat)
Well, Willow is an apprentice witch, and her hair is red, the colour of
fire. It would appear that Xander is the jester, I am scribe, Angel is, obviously,
the angel, Oz is the beast-
Oz
(Interrupting)
‘Cause I’m a werewolf?
Giles
Yes quite-
Cordelia
(Interrupting)
Then what am I?
Xander
(To Buffy)
You wanna answer that or should I?
Giles
(Stalling)
Well, by simple process of elimination, it would seem…
Cordelia
(Impatient)
What?
Giles
You would be the
(Pause) queen.
Xander
Thanks for the ego boost Giles, we’ll never be able to get her down now.
Buffy
I don’t get it, why would it describe you guys?
Giles
(Thinking)
Because it effectively discounts one of us from being the Hyd.
Oz
What’s a Hyd?
Giles
The Hyd is a demon with the ability to take on a human disguise. It is also the leader
of a large group of demons. The Hyd was summoned here in the early eighteenth century
by a man named
Isaac Gualph. The Hyd, promptly killed it’s summoner and, my guess is it’s been biding
it’s time ever since.
Buffy
(Whining)
Why do they always decide that now is the right time?
Giles
I don’t know exactly. I will have to consult my books.
Willow
Bidding his time for what?
Giles
(Surprised at the question)
Why, to summon their followers from the neither-world of course.
Willow
(echoing weakly)
Of course.
(Pauses to think)
Well, it says something about stars aligning, I’ll look on the computer.
(Willow sits down infront of the computer and turns it on)
Giles
(Turning to Buffy)
Now, the next part of the prophecy deals with the Seeker.
Buffy
What’s a Seeker?
Giles
The Seekers are an organization much like the Watchers, dedicated to the destruction
of evil, but they are bound to serve the Slayer and the Watcher. However, mention
of them has slowly faded from Watcher Diaries over time. It would seem that the two
organizations haven’t been in contact for awhile now.
Buffy
But they’re still out there?
Giles
Yes.
Buffy
And now one is here. And I know them.
Giles
Yes, “And they will know each other
But not their true identities.”
Buffy
“And that will lead to their downfall.”
What does that mean Giles? Am I going to die again? I’ve already been down that road
and I didn’t plan on returning anytime soon.
Willow
(Trying to comfort, eagerly)
Don’t worry Buffy, downfall doesn’t mean death.
Giles
Yes, if that were the case it would be the end of the prophecy. There are two more
verses after it.
Buffy
(Somewhat convinced)
Okay fine. But now we have to find the Seeker and Hyd. It’s someone I know so you
guys probably know them too. Maybe we should make a list or something. Who could
be a demon?
(The doors open and everyone turns to look as Principal Snyder strides purposefully
into the library)
Xander
(Quiet aside to Cordelia)
Speak of the Devil.
Cordelia
You never know.
Snyder
(To Buffy)
Summers. Somehow I knew I’d find you in here. After school. We have a meeting in
my office.
Buffy
(Dreading it)
We do? I wasn’t informed-
Snyder
(Interrupting)
Consider yourself informed. We have a little matter to discuss on the consequences
of defacing, or, ripping apart school property.
Buffy
But!
Snyder
No buts! You should have considered the implications of pulling a door off of it’s
rust free hinges! After school!
(Snyder turns and leaves. All is silent for a moment)
Xander
(Gesturing to the doors)
What about him? He could be a demon.
Buffy
We can’t just go accusing everybody. He may be a toad but I doubt he’s a demon.
Cut To.
Int. Snyder’s Office, Day
(Principal Snyder is sitting at his desk staring at the computer screen. As he speaks,
the camera travels from his face, downwards to the computer screen)
Snyder
You thought you could hide from me. But you don’t fool me for a second.
(The camera rest on the screen which has the student files open. One particular file
is showing on the monitor: Buffy Summers’ file)
Snyder (cont’d)
Tomorrow, you die.
Fade Out.
Dissolve To: Commercials
Fade In.
Int. Library, Day
(Willow is sitting at the computer, clicking the mouse and staring at the screen.
Giles is sitting at a table reading another big old book)
Willow
(Excited)
I found it!
(At her voice, Giles looks up, stands up and walks over.
Willow
Well, not it as in names. But I found something!
Giles
What does it say?
Willow
(Reading from the screen)
“On the Logorical Equinox the stars will align themselves and the one who is the
leader will be allowed to call forth his brethren.”
Giles
(Troubled)
The Logorical Equinox? Is that what it said?
Willow
(Worried)
Yes… Is that bad? When is it?
Giles
(Nervous)
If memory serves, it is…
(Pauses, pales) tomorrow night.
Willow
(Scared)
We have to tell Buffy!
(The doors swing open as Buffy walks in)
Buffy
Tell me what?
Giles
I thought you were meeting with Snyder right now.
Buffy
I am in two minutes, I just wanted to see if you found something and it looks like
you did, so good for me.
Giles
Yes, well. We’ve found out when this battle will happen.
Buffy
That’s good. (Off their uncomfortable looks) That’s not good? Why isn’t it good?
When is it?
Giles
Tomorrow.
Buffy
What?! But we don’t even what to do?
Willow
I guess we’ll find out between now and then. Buffy, you really should go. Snyder
will go harder on
you if you’re late.
Buffy
(Checks her watch)
Oh yeah, yikes! Bye!
(Buffy leaves. Willow turns to Giles)
Willow
Do you think he could be a part of it?
Giles
I don’t know. It’s possible. Then again, he could just be bitter.
Willow
I’ll call the others.
Cut To.
Int. Snyder’s Office, Day
(Buffy is seated infront of the desk. Principal Snyder is seated directly across
from her, behind his desk)
Snyder
Now, would you like to explain exactly how you ripped a forty pound door off of it’s
hinges?
Buffy
Well, umm. You see…
(Meekly)
I’ve been working out?
Snyder
Maybe you’d like to explain this at a later date. Tomorrow night maybe?
Buffy
(Suspicious)
Tomorrow night?
Snyder
Yes. Tomorrow night. You pulled it off it’s hinges, you can put it back on.
(Suspicious)
Unless you have something better to do tomorrow night.
Buffy
No, tomorrow’s fine. How long will it take? I already have plans.
Snyder
(Dangerously low voice)
I know exactly what your plans are. Be here tomorrow.
Buffy
Wouldn’t want to disappoint.
Snyder
East wing of the school. Ten o’clock. Be there.
Buffy
(Standing up)
Wouldn’t miss it for the world.
(Buffy stalks out of the room and slams the door behind her. Camera goes back to
Snyder)
Snyder
(Self satisfied grin)
For the world? I wouldn’t miss it either.
Cut To.
Int. Library, Day
(Willow, Giles, Oz, Xander, and Cordelia are sitting at a big table in the library,
they each have a big old book and are flipping through them, researching. The doors
open and Buffy stalks in, furious)
Buffy
I found the Hyd!
(Everyone looks up. Giles gets up and walks over to Buffy)
Giles
What makes you say that?
Buffy
Xander was right, it’s Snyder.
Xander
I’m sorry, could you say that again? Xander was what?
Cordelia
Interrupting important conversation.
Xander
Did I ask you?
Giles
(Annoyed)
Xander, Cordelia, do be quiet. Buffy, what happened?
Buffy
He told me that he knew what my plans were for tomorrow and that I should meet him
here tomorrow night!
Oz
Well, that’s incriminating.
Cordelia
Understatement.
Buffy
So do I go Giles?
Giles
I think you have to. You must stop him from opening the portal.
Willow
What about the Seeker?
Buffy
He or she will just have to find me.
Giles
Odds are, they already know what’s happening and will be there anyway.
Oz
Why at the school?
Xander
Oh, that’s right, you don’t know. The portal to Hell is beneath the library.
Oz
(Surprised)
Well, that’s a new one.
Giles
Yes, well. Buffy? I think that you should do a light patrol and get some rest. Oh,
and tell Angel about tomorrow. He needs to be there.
Xander
(Sarcastic)
Oh joy, oh bliss, Deadboy’s coming.
Buffy
(Glaring at Xander)
Enough!
(To Giles)
I’d better go. Mom’ll wig if I’m late again.
Giles
By all means, we wouldn’t want her to, ah, wig.
Buffy
Okay. Bye guys.
(Buffy turns and walks out the doors)
Xander
So, who’s Bronzing it tonight?
Cut To.
Int. Bronze, Night
(The nightclub is filled with teenagers. Some on the dance floor, some sitting at
tables or cuddling in a corner. Oz is onstage playing guitar in his band, Dingoes
Ate My Baby. Willow, Cordelia, and Xander are sitting at a nearby table)
Willow
(Dreamily)
He wrote this song for me.
Cordelia
Yeah, it’s nice when your boyfriend does something romantic like that for you.
(Pointedly looking at Xander)
Or so I’ve heard.
(A bunch of Cordelia’s ex-friends come over to the table. Harmony is leading them
now)
Harmony
(Fake sincerity)
Cordelia! I just love your dress! It just screams Street Urchin.
(The group bursts out in giggles as Harmony leads them away)
Xander
I didn’t know they could walk and talk.
Willow
(Trying to comfort)
They’re just bitter.
(Noticing Cordelia’s wicked smile)
What?
Cordelia
Oh, nothing. It’s just.
(Her smile grows)
I borrowed this dress from her.
(The three of them burst out laughing)
Cut To.
Ext. Cemetery, Night
(Buffy is sitting on a headstone waving her legs back and forth and tapping her stake
against her palm, she is bored)
Buffy
(Sing-song voice)
Here vampires! Heeeeeeeere Vampires! I know you’re out there!
(Unnoticed, Angel walks up behind her)
Angel
(Quietly)
Hi Buffy.
(On instinct Buffy backflips over the headstone, kicking Angel in the chest and knocking
him down. She stands up and looks at her mystery assailant)
Buffy
Omigod! Angel!
(She goes to help him up)
How many times have I warned you not to do that!
Angel
(Rubbing his head, giving her a grin)
Not enough?
(They hug and kiss each other)
Buffy
Oh! We found out what the big bad evil was. I have a face off with it tomorrow night.
Wanna come?
Angel
Sure. But Buffy,
Buffy
Hmmm?
Angel
Don’t underestimate the Hyd. No matter what form it’s taken, it’s still very dangerous.
Buffy
How did you know about the Hyd?
Angel
I have my resources.
Buffy
Well, then you know that you have a part too.
Angel
I do?
Buffy
Yeah, have you seen the prophecy?
Angel
No, why?
Buffy
Let’s go see Giles.
Angel
Okay.
(Angel puts his arm around Buffy and they walk out of the Cemetery. The camera pulls
back until they are almost gone. It switches direction and we see a shadowy figure
sitting in a tree, the camera angle switches again and we see Buffy and Angel’s retreating
figures)
Shadowy Figure (VO)
Enjoy yourself while you can Slayer, because tomorrow night will be your last.
Fade Out.
Dissolve To: Commercials
Fade In.
Int. Sunnydale High School Cafeteria, Day
(Buffy, Willow, Oz, Cordelia, and Xander are eating lunch at a table. They are talking,
improv, about what they did the night before. Harmony and her followers walk by them
with their lunch trays. Harmony accidentally brushes against Xander)
Harmony
(Stops and looks disgusted)
Eww! I have loser on me!
Xander
(unperturbed)
No different then usual.
Harmony
What did you say? I don’t recall giving you permission to speak.
Xander
I don’t recall asking for it.
Harmony
Why you little…
Xander
Little what? Don’t tell me you’ve used up your quotient of thoughts for today already.
Harmony
Never mind, you’re not worth it!
Xander
Oh how my heart bleeds.
(Harmony stalks off, followers in tow)
Buffy
Well that was interesting.
Cordelia
Nice display.
Oz
Two thumbs up.
Willow
(Trying to get back on topic)
So, library? After school?
Xander
Do we ever go anywhere else Will?
Willow
Just making sure.
Buffy
And doing a good job of it. Angel’s meeting us there at sunset.
(Off Xander opening his mouth)
Not one word, you hear me?
(His mouth closes, slowly)
Good.
(The Bell Rings, signaling the end of lunch, everyone starts to stand up and leave
the cafeteria)
Buffy (cont’d)
Bye guys!
Cut To.
Int. Library, Night
(Buffy is beating up a dummy in the middle of the library. Giles is watching her
and giving her pointers. Willow is helping Xander, and Cordelia with their homework,
and Oz is strumming his guitar)
Xander
(Looks at his watch)
When’s deadboy coming? I’m bored.
Willow
If you paid attention to the formula for quadratic equations, you wouldn’t be bored.
Xander
No, I’d be suicidal.
(Angel walks through the library doors. Buffy goes to give him a kiss)
Xander
Get a room.
(Cordelia and Willow smack him on the head simultaneously)
Xander
(Rubbing his head)
Ow!
Angel
So what’s happening? Giles shall we go over it again? Okay. Buffy and Angel will
go to meet Snyder in the East wing-
Willow
That’s just outside the doors Giles.
Giles
Yes, just outside the doors. Okay. Xander will be the lookout and he will also tell
us when the Hyd
has started it’s spell.
Buffy
Why do we have to wait for it to start it’s spell? Why can’t we just start our spell
now?
Giles
Because the portal must be opening for us to send the Hyd through it.
(Resumes explanation)
When Xander tells us that it’s time, Willow will begin to perform the spell with
my guidance and Cordelia’s assistance. Once the spell has started, Xander, Oz, and
Angel will come to stand guard over us until it’s done. Is everyone clear?
(Off their nods)
Good. It’s almost time.
Cut To.
Int. Sunnydale High School East Wing, Night
(Buffy and Angel are creeping around the hallway, Buffy looks at her watch, growing
impatient)
Buffy
(Annoyed)
Where is he?! I don’t have all night!
(Snyder enters the hallway)
Snyder
(Clucking his tongue)
Tsk tsk, patience is a virtue.
Buffy
(Glaring at him)
Let’s get this over with. I have more important things to do.
Snyder
So do them, no one’s stopping you.
Buffy
I’m just waiting for you to make your move.
Snyder
Go ahead, start the spell.
Buffy
I’m not doing a spell, you’re doing a spell, so start it already!
Snyder
I’m not doing a spell, you are! Quit these games!
(The sound of laughter fills the hallway. It is a soft, girlish giggle, gradually
growing into menacing maniacal laughter, Buffy, Angel, and Snyder both look around,
trying to see where the sound is coming from)
Buffy
Who’s there?
Snyder
What do you want?
Laughing Voice
“And the Seeker will come
To be the Slayer’s aide
And they will know each other
But not their true identities,”
(The figure steps into the light to reveal Harmony)
Harmony (cont’d)
“And that will lead to their downfall.”
Buffy
Harmony?!
Harmony
No! Not Harmony! That is not my name anymore, it has served it’s purpose along with
Harmony (cont’d)
this body. No, I believe you know my real name.
(At their silence)
C’mon, I’ll give you a hint: It starts with the same letter.
(At their silence)
Fine! I’ll tell you, you know me as the Hyd.
Snyder
(Finding his voice)
You’re not the Hyd!
(Pointing an accusing finger at Buffy)
She’s the Hyd!
Buffy
(Shocked)
What?! I thought you were the Hyd!
Hyd
And you thought my human form was short on mental capacity! He, (Pointing at Snyder,
explaining
in a voice used to explain things to toddlers) is the Seeker! And she,
(Pointing at Buffy) is the Slayer!
Buffy + Snyder
(Staring at each other)
What?!
Hyd
(Disgusted, to itself)
Humans!
(To Buffy and Snyder, mock politeness)
Well, it’s been fun but I have a spell to do, so if you’ll excuse me.
(The Hyd suddenly sheds it’s human form, the skin and hair melting away to reveal
a six feet tall, slobbering, vicious looking demon with five inch talons and seven
inch teeth. It starts walking towards the library, chanting as it moves)
Hyd
Te implor domn al intunericului!
I implore you dark lord!
Libereaza oamenii mei!
Release my followers!
(Camera switches to inside the library. Xander rushes away from the window towards
Willow, Giles, Oz, and Cordelia)
Xander
It’s coming, it started the spell!
Willow
(Chanting loudly)
Pleaca dracul Hyd!
Begone evil Hyd!
Din deunde vi!
From whence thou came!
Raule sa te desolvi!
Wicked villain, I banish thee!
(The doors burst open and the Hyd appears, chanting, Buffy, Angel, and Snyder in
tow)
Hyd
(Chanting loudly)
Aude-Ma, domn al intunericului!
Hear me dark lord!
Si asculta-ma!
And heed my cal- oomph!
(The Hyd is cut off as Buffy lands a roundhouse into it’s stomach)
Willow
(Her voice getting louder and stronger)
Rupe legatura si pleaca deaici!
Cease thy bidding and leave this place!
(The Hyd stands up and sees Willow, it launches itself at her but is blocked by Buffy
and Snyder’s kicks)
Willow
Nu te intoarce nici odata!
Never to return!
(As the Hyd hears this it falls backwards as a hole appears in the floor filled with
sounds of moaning and growling)
Hyd
(Screaming in anguish)
NNNOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
(It falls into the hole and the hole disappears)
(The room is silent until Willow faints)
Fade Out.
Dissolve To: Commercials
Fade In.
Ext. Sunnydale High School, Day
(Buffy, Xander, Willow, Cordelia, and Oz are sitting on the front steps talking)
Cordelia
I just can’t believe it was Harmony! I’ve been friends with her for like, forever!
Willow
She moved here a month before Buffy did.
Cordelia
Oh. Well, it seemed like I knew her forever.
Xander
So who’s claimed leadership of your ex-clique?
Cordelia
Oh, Chari has.
Xander
But she’s so… so…
Willow
Nice? Maybe things will change for the better.
(Chari walks by with her followers in tow)
Chari
(Mock pleasantness)
Xander! You’re looking particularly gross this morning!
(They burst out into giggles and walk away)
Xander
(Regretfully)
Power does strange things to people.
(They all look up as Giles approaches)
Buffy
Hey Giles! Any new evils to fight?
Giles
(Smiles at her)
Not as such yet. I have been told by Principal Snyder to tell you that from now
on, you’ll find school a much
more enjoyable environment.
Buffy
(Grinning)
Did he apologize?
Giles
Why, yes he did. In fact, he wants you all to come to his office when you have free
time so he can give you all a formal apology.
Xander
Wow! I wonder if you can make him beg Buff.
Buffy
(Grinning evilly)
Let’s find out.
(They stand up and start to walk off together towards the school, laughing and talking,
improv, as they go)
Cut To.
Closing Credits