Open with fire spurting up. We pan through fire and through dark red chasms. Screams and moans of pain and suffering are heard. Pan around another spurt of fire. Pan over to where Lucifer circles around a masked figure as his demon monks chant in hushed tones.

Lucifer - From the ruins of an ancient time I have brought you here. I have trained your body and your mind and you have learned well. The Messenger and her friends are at their weakest and you are ready. It is time. Go out, choose your team. Bring forth darkness and despair for you are my Dark Messenger.

Fade from Lucifer to a red sun rising up behind the Statue Liberty. We pan around Liberty Isle fading to a pan along Manhattan. Fade to pan up from the ground at Times Square then fade to a pan down from the sky to the Lincoln's Centre. Fade to pan around one of the local streets in New York, panning around to the NEW DAYS Centre.

Fade to inside the centre in the gym area. The centre hasn't opened yet for its still early. Eve and James are there going through the motions of Tai Chi with their eyes closed. Natalie comes up behind them and continues to walk around them speaking in soft tones.

Natalie - Don’t think, just feel, feel the movement, the motion in this moment. Connect the motions and you connect the moments. Life is a series of moments. Become aware of each moment to understand the flow and the rhythm. Go forward, fall back, see what is hidden in each moment.

At these last moments Eve and James lower their hands breathe in deeply and open their eyes. They come out of their stances.

James walks over to the bar and grabs a bottle of water tossing one to Eve and getting another for him self.

James - I still don't know why you want to go through all these mental exercises. This is basic stuff, from what you've told me about your vision, what you believe you're capable of . . . how will this help?

Eve is about to answer when Natalie cuts in

Natalie – Eve doesn't know the extent of her powers. She needs to start slowly. Eve has to start with the basics before she can know how to test her limits.

Eve - Uh . . . yeah, that.

Natalie – Sorry. Sometimes my powers get away from me. Peoples thoughts come tumbling out of my mouth before my brain can register it.

Eve - I'm grateful for whatever you can teach me. I don’t want a repeat of what happened a couple weeks back with Morgan and Jeff and I don’t want these powers to switch off at a moment when I need them the most.

James – (nods agreeing) Because Lucifer is up to something, something big and your powers could help stop what ever he's going to unleash.

Eve - These powers are not beyond my reach. I got a taste of them battling the Gods as they tried to unleash Armageddon; I used them as I was battling Lucifer in that alternate reality. I'm going to need them to fight Lucifer again. But I need to control it so I don't hurt innocents.

A petite brown haired woman walks in the centre. Eve looks over

Eve – Sorry, we're not open yet.

James turns around and laughs in surprise and happiness.

James - Carrie!!!!

Carrie - (looks to James and a huge smile breaks on her face) JIMMY!!

James runs over to Carrie's open arms. He picks her up and twirls her around. As he puts her down she pulls him in for a kiss.

Pan back over to Eve who has shocked look on her face. Natalie looks to Eve in surprise as they both look on at the scene of James and this young woman kiss.

Cut to a pan around the centre. James pulls away from Carrie breathless, surprised but still happy if not confused.

James – Wow!

James shakes his head suddenly remembering where he is, he lets go of Carrie and turns to Eve

James - Eve, Natalie. Uhhh . . . I want you to meet my friend Carrie

Eve - (recovers from shock) Carrie? You've never mentioned her before.

James - (shrugs his shoulders) Never came up. We knew each other a long time ago

Carrie - (big smile) But we were practically joined at the hip.

James - (smiles nodding) We were best friends. (sees Eve confused look and his smile falters)

Carrie - (gives a sad smile and rubs his back) We were the only ones who understood each other.

Eve shakes off her confusion and smiles as she extends her hand to Carrie who shakes Eve's hand with enthusiasm. Carrie does the same with Natalie.

Carrie - It's nice to meet you! (turns to James) I was in town and called your Mom. She said you’re here now.

James - Oh yeah, I run this place. I live in the apartment upstairs. (shakes his head and smiles) What are you doing here?

Carrie - Like I said, I was in our home town and I was getting all nostalgic. We’ve lost touch over the last few years and I wanted to see again. I mean you were . . . are my best friend.

James - (turns to Eve and Natalie and smiles) Carrie went to Julliard!

Natalie - You study music! Classical guitar.

Carrie - (surprised) Yeah! How did you know?

James - (getting cautious) Oh uh . . . I said Julliard so she just assumed classical music.

Natalie- Uh . . . yeah.

James - Where are you staying?

Eve - (cuts in) We don't exactly have the room James

Carrie - Oh that's okay. I've got a room elsewhere but I just had to come over and see you first. We have so much to catch up on.

James – Well, we’re opening in about a half hour but can I meet you for dinner?

Carrie - Absolutely!

Carrie and James hug again and Eve walks away. Natalie follows.

Pan outward, to outside the window looking into the centre. The dark masked figure from Lucifer's lair cocks their head slightly taking in the situation. Then backs away from the window out of sight.

Cut to Eve's apartment. She storms in and throws her towel across the room. Natalie comes in behind her.

Natalie - Jealous?

Eve - (scoffs) Don’t be ridiculous. (turns around) I’m not jealous. (sees Natalie’s knowing look and sighs in exasperation) It's foolish really. I don't know why I’m acting this way.

Natalie - I do. You still have feelings for him.

As Eve opens her mouth to reply James walks in interrupting them

James – Hey, why did you run off?

Eve - (quickly turns around with her back facing him and shrugs her shoulders) I have to get ready. We are opening in half an hour.

Natalie - (quickly changes the subject) So mind reading and visions is a pretty big thing to keep from your “best friend” don’t you think?

James - (sighs) Carrie left way before I met any of you, way before I knew I had these powers. And the things I know now is not something you write down on a yearly Christmas card.

Natalie – She used to be huge part of your life James, you used to share everything with her. She feels a deep attachment to you, a stability in the relationship you shared.

Eve – (mutters) Wow, his own personal Alex.

Natalie - If she finds out about your powers some other way, she’ll look at it as a betrayal.

James - Carrie and I haven't seen each other in years. We haven't talked to each other in years . . .I'm not going to drop the bomb on her that I have the power of prophesy.

Eve – (turns around and leans against the door frame of her bedroom) Or that we fight demons

Natalie - You know something's up with Carrie don't you? I sense a desperation from her. She's lost and coming to you is a way to regain a sense of herself. Lies or even big revelations will set her off, like there is nothing she can trust.

James – There is something wrong. I haven’t seen or heard from her in years, not a phone call or a letter and all the sudden she here and wants to re connect. I think she needs my help.

Eve lets out a frustrated sigh as she shakes her head and goes into her room and slams the door.

James - (looks to Natalie really confused) What's her problem?

Natalie - (rolls her eyes and walks out of the apartment muttering) Men are so stupid.

Cut to inside Eve's room. She is sitting on her bed looking out the window. There is a small knock at the door. When Eve doesn't answer James opens the door and walks in. He leans against the wall.

James - All the woman in my life today are being really vague. I'm not the psychic. Can you tell me what's going on? Why are you upset?

Eve – I've known you for years James and just now I find out now about your best friend? Alex and Craig were best friends too and we all know something was going on there. I saw the way she kissed you. I'm not stupid.

James – Right, like you’re so forthcoming with every detail about your past! I still don't know about all your exes.

Eve – (sighs and closes her eyes) You know that's different.

James - Not really.

Eve - I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snapped at you like that. I guess this is just bringing up some unexpected feelings, memories from a long time ago.

James - You want to talk about it?

Eve – (scoffs) Not really

James - Eve your powers are being suppressed because you've been repressing memories from your past. If my situation with Carrie is stirring up repressed memories from your childhood, you should open up about it.

Eve - I didn't really have a childhood but I had a best friend . . . she was my only friend really. . .

*Flashback*

Cut to the garden of a Roman home. On a stone platform two girls about age thirteen are sparring with staffs. One girl had long brown hair and bright blue eyes who we immediately recognize as Eve, then known as Livia, the other girl is smaller but clearly from the Far East. Off to the left a tall brown haired woman, hair done up in tight curls, wrapped in a light blue toga, arms folded, looks at both the girls sparring. She narrows her eyes, scrutinizing every move the girls make.

Eve -(voiceover) A long time ago, long before I became the Champion of Rome, I was under the tutelage of a woman named Alfidia. She was my guardian for most of my life. She was the one who arranged for me to have the best tutors and the best training. She was as close to a mother as I had ever known at that point.

The young Asian girl bends low to swipe the feet out from under the young Livia with her staff. Livia flips backward over the staff. Upon landing on her feet she bends over twirling the staff over her back into her other hand. She swipes the other girl in the face with the staff, spins around and pokes her in the stomach and as the girl is bent over, Livia jumps up and hits the girl on the back with her staff sending the girl to fall on her knees.

Alfidia - Enough!

Livia steps back and smiles triumphantly. She offers her hand to the Asian girl who accepts it and Livia pulls her to her feet. Alfidia steps up on to the platform.

Alfidia - Very good Tao An. You predicted Livia’s move and went for the feet. Well done

Livia - (frowns) What about me?

Alfidia - You took advantage of a predictable situation. I would have expected something more at this point in your training.

Livia - But you told me to take what ever advantage I could in an attack. I only did. . .

Alfidia cuffs Livia before she could say another word. Livia keeps her head bent down.

Alfidia - Respect and honour Livia. You need to learn both. (looks at both disapprovingly) You're a mess. Both of you clean up before you come to dinner.

Alfidia walks away. Livia lifts her head up, tears streaming down her face. Tao An puts a gentle hand on Livia’s shoulder.

Tao An - I'm sorry Livie

Livia- (sniffs) I can't do anything right.

Tao An - Don't say that Livia. Alfidia’s just being extra hard on your because you have real potential.

Livia – Then why do you get all the praise?

Tao An – Because after years of being terrible I’m finally learning and that’s only because of all the extra practice you been putting in with me. You're a great fighter Livia, a true warrior.

Livia’s face breaks into a smile. She takes Tao Ann’s hand. Tao An smiles back and they skip playfully into the house.

Eve - (voice over) Sweet Tao An. She was always so kind and insightful. I didn't know it at the time, but she was right. Alfidia was being extra hard on me. She was preparing me to become the Emperor's champion.

Cut to Livia and Tao An dressed in fine Roman garments. Alfidia presents them to Augustus who walks into the Roman home. Alfidia nudges both of them and they bow before the Emperor. Augustus walks over to Livia and lifts up her chin. Augustus smiles at the young Livia and gives her a small kiss just next to her lips. As he parts from her, Livia looks uncomfortable but smiles shakily and bows again. Pan up to Alfidia who is looking down at Livia almost jealous.

Eve – (voice over) Alfidia took me in to get into the Emperor’s good graces. Back then the only way for women to gain power was to bed powerful men. She didn’t know he’d take such a shine to me. She hated me for it

Fade out and back in again to Livia and Tao An on the platform, switching to scenes from Livia and Tao Ann’s bedroom and to a long dinner table. In each instance Alfidia looks like she is yelling and chastising Livia but goes over and pats Tao An on the head in an affectionate manner.

Eve - (voice over) Alfidia was jealous and I see that now. The more she tried to make me feel worthless the more I craved the Emperor's positive attention

Fade out into the next scene where The Emperor and Alfidia are talking. Livia and Tao An are sitting silently at the side

Alfidia - (laughs) Oh yes. Livia and Tao An are quite good friends. I'm really quite surprised how well they get along. They are almost inseparable.

Augustus - (smiles) Well, Livia, we'll have to keep her with you. I'm pleased she makes you happy. It's good to have a companion. Court life can be boring for young Roman ladies . . . (gets up and takes a good look at Tao An) And we always need experienced warriors. If she as good as you say Alfidia I may just make her my champion!

Augustus gives Tao An a small kiss on the cheek and leaves to room, leaving Livia shocked and upset.

Eve - (voice over) I became insanely jealous of Tao An. I resented her for having Alfidia’s affection and then she was receiving the affection and praise from the only person who ever gave me any. As far as I was concerned Tao An was taking everything from me. That's why I didn't stop what happened . . .

Cut to later in the evening. Torches are lit all around the dinner hall. Augustus is sitting at the head with Tao An and Livia at the side. Tao An and Augustus are conversing quite well but Livia is poking at her food silently.

Augustus - Is something wrong Livia?

Livia - Not really.

Suddenly Alfidia comes in with guards.

Alfidia - (points to Tao An) Take her!

The guards grab Tao An roughly out of her seat.

Augustus - (stands up confused and slightly outraged) Alfidia! What is the meaning of this?!

Cut to inside Livia and Tao Ann’s bedroom. Alfidia bursts in with Augustus and Livia. Tao An is dragged in after contained by the guards. Alfidia beckons a guard with an axe and points to Tao An's truck at the foot of the bed.

Tao An - Wait!! No! That's mine. My treasures are in there.

The guard chops the lock off and opens the truck. Alfidia walks over and pulls out her jewelry and some of the Emperor's things.

Augustus - Those are my personal belongings!!

Alfidia - And some of mine. There are many "treasures" in here. I saw her earlier today sneaking about. I went to check on her and saw her lock her trunk.

Tao An - That's not true!!

Augustus - Can you verify your whereabouts?

Tao An - I was with Livia all day!!

Everyone looks to Livia. She crosses her arms and looks away

Livia - (quietly) Dinner was the first I've seen of her all day.

Tao An - No! Livia! Tell them! Tell them I didn't steal anything!

Augustus - (is very disappointed) Take her away!

Tao An - (struggling furiously against the guards as they drag her away) NO! NO! IT WAS NOT ME! PLEASE YOU MUST BELIEVE ME!! LIVIA! TELL THEM! TELL THEM IT WASN'T ME!!!

Eve - The Emperor pardoned her. She was just a child after all. She was sent back to China. I never saw her again.

*End flashback*

Eve - She was the only friend I ever really had and I completely betrayed and hurt her out of jealousy and spite. (shakes her head trying to shake away the memory wiping her eyes) I'm sorry about acting the way I have about you and Carrie. I'm just being jealous. . . again (laughs ruefully and shakes her head) That changes right now.

James - When Tao An got taken away, what happened to her after that?

Eve - I don't know. It doesn't matter now anyway. She's been dead for over two thousand years. (stands up abruptly) Take the day off. Go and spend time with your friend.

James – Eve listen, my friendship with Carrie . . . it doesn’t mean you and I . . .

Eve - Just go!

Eve leaves the room leaving James bewildered.

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Pan across a dark wall. We see the masked figure standing up against the wall. She turns her head to look in a window but we just keep panning past until we get past the wall and see James. Cut to James's back. We pan out to see him looking at a run - down motel. Pan around to face James. He looks at the motel confused but then goes up and knocks on a door. James hears rustling from inside.

Carrie - (panicked voice from inside) Just a minute!!

Suddenly Carrie swings the door open really fast and she looks at James shocked

Carrie - Jimmy!! What are you doing here?

James - I spent half the day trying to track you down!

Carrie - I just wasn't expecting you . . .

James cuts her off my nudging her aside and barging into her room.

Cut to inside Carrie's Motel room. It's a dump. The bed linens look unclean and the carpet is tacky. Yellowed wall paper is peeling off the walls but there are clothes and garbage everywhere. Carrie gets really panicked and tries to change the subject.

Carrie - I thought we were meeting at the centre to go for dinner.

James - I got the day off which I've spent most of looking for you. Why aren't you staying with your parents?

Carrie - (shakes her head trying to brush it off) It's not important.

James - (rolls his eyes and says what’s really on his mind) Carrie, why did you just show up at the Centre after all these years? Why are you staying at this flea bag motel? What is going on?

Carrie - (bursts into tears) Everything is such a mess!!

James takes Carrie, who is breaking down, into his arms. She cries freely.

Carrie - I didn't know what to do. You’re the only person left I can turn to.

James - Carrie what happened?

Carrie - I got kicked out of Julliard

James – What?!

Carrie - (pulls away from James and looks down at the ground shifting here weight from foot to foot.) I got into some bad stuff and before I could get out of it I got kicked out. When I got home and my parents found out they flipped on me and the rest of my family wants nothing to do with me and I couldn't tell your mom and . . . and . . . I have no money, no friends and no where to turn . . .

James - Shh Shh Shh. You've got me. (holds Carrie again in his arms)

Carrie – I don't know what to do! I need help

James - We'll sort this out. Eve . . .

Carrie – (Breaks away and pushes James back) No! You can't tell anyone!

James - But Eve will . . .

Carrie - NO!! My own family hates me! I couldn’t stand to know what your friends think of me.

James – They don’t judge. Eve would want to help you! And she can. She helps a lot of people and she'll know what to do.

Carrie – Not yet!

James – (sighs) First things first. We've got to get you out of here. You're going to stay with me. Do you mind sleeping on a couch?

Carrie - Are you kidding me? Any where is better than here!

James - Then get your stuff.

Carrie smiles at James and gives him another hug before grabbing one of her bags and going into the bathroom.

From inside the bathroom Carrie sees James gathering some of her stuff together. Carrie quickly closes the door and pulls out a a little pack of white powder from her bag. She dips her finger in and rubs some along her teeth. She takes a slow deep breath puts the pack back in her bag and starts gathering her toiletries together before opening the door and going into the main room to get her stuff.

Cut to Eve's apartment. Morgan and Natalie are hanging around on the couch while Eve makes popcorn.

Natalie - I don't know why you didn't just tell him.

Eve - Nat, drop it.

Morgan looks to Natalie confused

Natalie - Eve freaked out when James was showing a little too much attention to his old best friend and when James confronted her on it she told him a different story.

Eve - I did not freak out and all I did was tell him a story from my past about my own best friend

Morgan - (rolls her eyes and sighs) You had the perfect time to tell James you're still in love with him you flaked out?

Eve - It's complicated

Morgan - How? You like him, he likes you.

Eve - He has a friend that needs him more then I do. He shouldn't be distracted from helping his friend because I suddenly decide I want to have a relationship with him.

Natalie – Was it really all so sudden Eve?

Eve is about to retort when James walks in with Carrie behind him carrying in two large duffel bags.

James - Okay Carrie you can just set your stuff in the closet and I'll get some bed linens to make up the sofa bed. Hey Eve wanna help?

James doesn't let Eve answer and grabs her by the arm and takes her into her bedroom and closes the door. Natalie and Morgan look dumbly at Carrie.

Natalie - (lifts up a bowl) Popcorn?

Cut to inside Eve's bedroom. Eve is confused while James is pulling out some sheets from Eve's closet.

James - I invited Carrie to stay here. I'm setting up the couch for her.

Eve - (sarcastic) Thanks for checking with me first

James - I spent nearly the whole day tracking her down and found her in some flea bag motel. She is in a really bad way and she needs my help. I’m the only one left she has to turn to. Everyone else had turned their back on her.

Eve – Of course you should help her but I don’t understand . . .

James – Eve, I need your help too.

Eve - What's wrong?

James - I don't know exactly. She's cagey and she's scared. I want her to stay here while we get her help. She needs me. She needs you. I need you.

Eve - (nods) Whatever way I can, I'll help.

James - (sighs in relief) Listen . . . I hate to ask this but I'm taking Carrie to dinner this evening and try to get her to tell me the whole story, could you . . .

Eve - James. It's okay. You don't have to patrol tonight. Help Carrie

James smiles and nods with sheets in his hands. He turns to walk out the door but before he goes out he looks to Eve.

James - Thanks Eve.

James walks out leaving Eve with her own thoughts.

Fade out from Eve to fade in to a restaurant later that evening. Pan along the people until we get to James and Carrie sitting at a table, eating. Carrie keeps on talking and laughing but James is looking at her pensively waiting for the conversation to turn.

James - Um . . . Carrie maybe we should . . .

Carrie - Oh and do you remember the time we . . .

James - Carrie! Please. I don't want a walk down memory lane.

Carrie - Right, right. Well, what about your life? Eve seems nice. Are you two . . .

James - You need to tell me right now what happened to you at Julliard?

Carrie - (hesitates) Julliard is so prestigious, my parents were so proud, I wanted to make them proud. I wanted to be the best! But there is so much pressure. I . . . Everyone there is under so much pressure . . I couldn't take the pressure but I didn't want to disappoint my parents!

James - You said you got into some bad stuff. What stuff?

Carrie – (shakes her head) James, I can't . . .

James – We need to talk about this. I can’t help you if you don’t tell me.

Carrie - (tears form in her eyes) You're scared!

James - For you!

Carrie - (struggles) A few of the students . . . they had connections to things that could help. It started as something that just took the edge off. But it helped . . helped with inspiration, with the pressure and then it helped drown everything out when it became too much. (looks at James with pain in her eyes)

James - Carrie! . . .Are you . . .Are you into drugs?

Carrie - You don't understand!

James - Of course I don't! This isn't like you! You're smarter than this!!

Carrie - (pushes away from the table and gets up abruptly and leaves) I can't take this. You're just like my parents!! YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND!

Carrie runs out of the restaurant. James is left with everyone staring at him and the bill to pay.

Cut to Outside the restaurant. Carrie runs out the doors and around the corner into and ally way. She is breathing erratically and she is shaking and panicking. She fumbles through her purse and pulls out a bag of white powder. She rubs some along her gums and breaths deeply. She closes her eyes and leans against the wall.

James - (voice) CARRIE!

Carrie turns around in surprise and fear. She is frozen in shock the white substance still in her hands. There stands James and he witnessed the whole thing.

James - (he runs over to her) Are you insane?! COCAINE!!! COCAINE!

Carrie - Jimmy please!

James in a fury grabs the bad away from her and throws it all over the sidewalk

Carrie - NOOOO!!! (starts hitting James in fury) HOW COULD YOU? HOW COULD YOU!!!?

Carrie and James hear a loud screeching sound behind them. Carrie stops hitting James and turns around slowly. James looks up, his eyes widening in fear. A large green scale like demon with fish like lips and gills walks out of the shadows hissing.

Carrie - Oh my God! What is that?

James - Run Carrie!! RUN!

Carrie and James run out of the alley way. They run through traffic and through alley ways not daring to look back. The demon follows at an alarming rate.

Cut to Craig, Eve, Morgan and Jeff walking through Central Park. They are walking stealthily around trees, bushes and fountains.

Craig - I'm still saying we should split up. We could cover more ground.

Jeff - Well, I need back up.

Craig - Maybe if someone hadn't let James skip out on us . . .

Morgan - Uh guys . . .

Craig - (ignoring her) I've been in contact with other Hunters. There are reports about demons being able to move faster than what is considered normal. It's like they've been trained. Demons that look like they belong in the water have been spotted walking the streets

Jeff - So what?

Morgan - I think we've . . .

Craig - Aquatic demons can only survive out of water for a few minutes.

Morgan - Hello . . .

Jeff - Whoa well ex-cuse me. Pardon my ignorance

Morgan - HEY!!!

They all look to Morgan

Morgan - Screaming chick and Uber demon twelve o clock. I think it's one of the special fish breeds

Jeff, Craig and Eve all look to where Morgan is pointing. Sure enough there is a girl running away with her shoes in her hands, screaming. Behind her a guy slows down as the fish demon approaches. The guy runs at it, jumps up and kicks it back with both feet but that doesn't seem to phase it much.

Eve - It's James!!

Carrie runs at the gang

Carrie - HELP! HELP ME!!!!

She runs into Craig's arms still screaming. He holds on to her looking at the others feeling very awkward.

Craig - Calm down! Calm down.

Craig pries Carrie off him and pushes her behind him. She is still screaming and crying.

Cut back to the demon and James. The demon jumps up trying to kick James. He is able to duck but upon landing the demon kicks James in the face. James deflects it somewhat by moving with the blow and doing about two back flips back. The demon moves in sync and jumps up again kicks James in the chest sending him flying back a few feet, right in to Eve's and Morgan's arms

James - Carrie! Where's Carrie?

Eve - She's fine!! Go to her! Keep her out of the way.

James runs over to Carrie. She can't believe what she is seeing. She struggles against his grasp. She looks like she herself might overload and explode. Eve, Morgan, Jeff and Craig try their luck against the demon. The Aquatic demon walks toward them slowly but confidently. We soon find out why as two more demons appear. One is slimy and yellow and the other blue with spikes coming from his shoulders.

Craig forms blue energy in his hands and shoots it forth in large quantities at the three demons. It deflects right off them.

Craig - Okay that wasn't supposed to happen

Craig runs at the yellow demon ducking the flying roundhouse and as the demon lands Craig punches it hard causing the demon to fall back some but it's just kicks it's leg out catching Craig off guard and knocking him down.

Cut to Jeff and Morgan trying to deal with the aquatic demon. Jeff punches the demon left and right in the face but the demon is unfazed

Cut to Eve who flips over the blue demon. It follows and predicts her flip exactly because before she lands it jumps up and kicks her in the stomach. She flies back on to the ground. The demon jumps up and tries to punch her further in to the ground but Eve rolls over dodging the punch and propels her self up on to her feet. She somersaults under the demon's kick and as it turns around to face her she punches it down.

Cut back to Jeff and Morgan. Jeff sends a massive punch to the aquatic demon's right cheek with just enough force that it turns toward Morgan who gives the demon two hard jabs to the face knocking it backward.

Morgan - (shakes out her hand) Owe!

Cut back to Craig. Craig ducks under a roundhouse kick from the yellow demon. Craig punches the demon in the face and then in the stomach. The demon lifts it's hand up to try to scratch Craig but Craig whispers an incantation and his own hand becomes encased in steel to catch the demon wrist and fling it back. He tries to punch the demon again but the demon blocks the punch and tries to strike again. Craig catches its hand and holds it kneeing the demon in the side. The demon goes down.

Craig - Aw weak spot huh?

Cut back to Jeff and Morgan still dealing with the aquatic demon. Jeff uses both his hands locked together to knock the demon down which works well for the moment.

Morgan - Enough of this.

Morgan takes out her hand held axe. She jumps up and flips over to the demon bringing her axe down and splitting it right down the middle.

Cut back to Craig dodging and blocking a kick from the yellow demon. He dodges and blocks a series from punches from the yellow demon. With his iron fist he finds an opening and punches the demon in the side. This weakens the demon enough giving Craig time to jump up and kick the demon in the head sending it flying. It lands at a far enough distance but it still is strong enough to get up and run away. Craig's hand goes back to normal and Craig falls to his knees exhausted.

Cut back to Eve who runs up the demon's front kicking it in the face as she flips upwards and back. As she flips in the air a second time she comes down and locks her legs around the demons neck. Eve leans up enough to punch the demon in the face twice and leans back and pushes the legs out from under the demon leaving the demon to fall to the ground as Eve lands up right on her feet.

Eve throws her chakram at a tree. As the demon gets up the chakram sails back and cuts off one of its spikes. The chakram bounces off another tree comes back and cuts off the other spike of the left shoulder. The demon screeches in pain. The chakram sails back again and cuts off the demon's head. The chakram sails back to Eve who catches it gracefully. Eve grimaces as she watches the demon spout blue ooze from its neck as it sinks to its knees. Eve runs over to Craig, Jeff and Morgan.

Morgan - Whoa!! Those things were tough!

Eve - But not unbeatable

Craig - One actually ran off. (shakes his head) With demons it's kill or be killed. Unless the sun comes up they have no sense of self preservation

Jeff – So they are able to live out of their elements, they’re stronger and they have smarts too. We're in trouble.

Carrie - OH MY GOD!!

Carrie pushes James off. She backs away from all of them very slowly. She is still sobbing and freaking out.

Carrie - What the hell are you people?!!

As Carrie is backing away she bumps into Eve. Carrie screams as she spins around. Eve puts her arms up slowly and gently lays them on Carrie's shoulders. She speaks to Carrie is a calming voice

Eve - Carrie, I want you to take a few deep breaths. Slowly now, breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth.

Carrie starts to listen what Eve is saying and follows her advice.

James - (sighs) Is there anyway to convince you this was a drug hallucination?

Carrie - (looks to James violently then pushes Eve off) PSYCHO!!! (points to James) JUST STAY AWAY FROM ME!!!

Carrie runs off away from the group.

James just shakes his head watching Carrie run off. He sighs and turns away

Eve - You're not going after her!!

James – (small voice) She's a drug addict Eve.

Eve – And she needs your help. Now more than ever

James - There's nothing I can do for her now

Eve - THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO!!

James and the other just look at Eve, shocked by her outburst

Eve – Do you remember what I said to you? James, I could have done something for Tao An but I didn't! I didn't! I just let Alfidia do what she wanted. I just followed her plan.

James - Eve what are you talking about?

Eve - Tao An didn't steal anything. She could never. I did more than betray her. I set her up

*Flashback*

Eve - (voiceover) Alfidia saw the way Augustus started treating Tao An. Alfidia knew she’d be sent back to the provinces if Tao An was to be my constant companion. Tao An was a threat. . .

Cut to Alfidia talking to the young Livia. Then switch to scenes of Alfidia and Livia stealing some of the Emperor's things and Alfidia grabbing her own things.

Cut to Livia finding a key under Tao An’s mattress then cut to Alfidia putting the things in Tao Ann’s trunk while Livia distracted Tao An, taking her outside.

Eve - (voiceover)I didn't need much convincing. I thought Tao An was going to take my place, not only in the Emperor's palace but also in his heart. It was my first ruthless act and not my last. I knew Tao An had a trunk that she kept all her childhood belongings in. I saw where she kept the key. I distracted Tao An and got her away and Alfidia set it up. Alfidia and I made it look like she stole and defied the Emperor.

Cut to Tao An screaming and thrashing violently trying to get away from the Roman guards that dragged her down the corridor. Fade to the young Livia who just raises her chin defiantly not saying a thing.

*end flashback*

Morgan - Eve . . .

Eve – (ashamed) I know, I know! It wasn’t until years later that I heard she got involved in . . . cults and evil magic . . . I don't know . . . but she was gaining many enemies. I thought about trying to find and try to help but in my selfishness and shame I couldn't face Tao An. I forced myself to forget about her.

James – This is different Eve.

Eve – You said it yourself James, she wants help. My first mistake was not helping Tao An when I could have, my second mistake was doing nothing when it got worse for her. I just left it alone because I couldn’t face the shame! Don’t make that mistake James

James – I don’t know how to help!

Eve – You have to let her know that she can trust you, that you can protect her. From there you can help her!! NOW GO!!!

James nods furiously and runs off after Carrie determined to catch up with her. James runs past a dark cloaked figure, standing next to a tree. We recognize the figure from Lucifer's lair.

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Cut to Eve and the rest in the park. Craig, Jeff and Morgan look at Eve skeptically.

Eve – Okay listen up. Those weren't normal demons. We need to find figure out what they are. Especially before they hurt someone else (sees how the three are looking at her) . . . What?

Morgan – That was a pretty intense story you just told

Eve – My first step on the path to darkness. I made myself forget so I wouldn’t have to face that dark part of me. But it was an old wound that never healed and I must make sure it doesn’t happen the same way for Carrie when James can do something.

Morgan – (nods understanding) And suddenly things make sense, why you pushed him to help in the first place, it’s your mission to uncover hidden parts of your past so the same mistakes aren’t made . . .

Craig – (interrupts) So you're telling James all your deep dark secrets now?

Eve - These are things that I'm starting to remember again. I'll tell anyone willing to listen.

Morgan - Cut her some slack Craig. Why are you all up in everyone’s grill lately?

Jeff - Um excuse me . . . Super-Uber demons on the loose. Maybe we should . . . (makes stabbing motions with his hand)

Eve – (sighs)We should split up and . . .

The fully covered masked figure steps in front of Eve blocking her way. Eve looks confused at the intrusion. The figure slowly lifts a hand up and several of the "uber" demons approach

Everyone starts to back away slowly but the figure brings the hand down and the demons run to attack. The masked figure disappears from the scene.

Cut to James as he is running after Carrie. Carrie begins to slow as she loses her breath. James catches up Carrie and grabs her by the arm and turns her around

James - Carrie!

Carrie - LET ME GO! LET ME GO!

Carrie struggles with him but loses her breath quickly again. James lets go off her and she leans against a tree trying to catch her breath

James - I guess that’s what drugs can do to you.

Carrie - (anger clouds her face) YOU'RE A SICK PIECE OF WORK (slaps him James is shocked) HOW DARE YOU JUDGE ME! HOW DARE YOU!! YOU'RE RUNNING AROUND WITH THOSE FREAKS YOU CALL FRIENDS, FIGHTING MORE FREAKS!

James - It's not like that!!

Carrie - So what? This was a lesson? Try to freak me out enough and scare me out of my lifestyle!

James - I didn't want you to find out this way

Carrie - You're sick!!!

James - I didn't arrange this!! I wanted to help you but you ran out on me and into that ambush!!

Carrie - Oh of course! Holier than thou James on his little holy crusade! FIGHTING FREAKS AND HELPING DRUGGIES!! I DON'T WANT YOUR HELP!

James - (grabs her by the arms) YOU NEED IT!!

As Carrie tries to struggle away from James. She stops suddenly when she hears a growling.

Carrie – No! No! Not this again.

James sees Carrie's frightened face and he turns around and sees the slimy yellow demon baring its sharp pointy teeth. It suddenly attacks. James pushes Carrie down and out of the way. Just as it is about to launch at James, the dark masked figure, appears in a cloud of smoke in front of James. The action stuns both James and the demon. The demon looks curiously at the dark figure but then growls at it and furiously attacks.

As the demon runs at the figure, the figure turns around and runs up a tree grabbing on to a branch and flipping upward so the demon runs under. The figure then flips around the branch swinging down to kick the demon right in the back.

The demon jumps up and runs at the figure again jumping up and spinning around with a kick that the figure dodges. The demon throws a series of punches that the figure evades effortlessly. The demon does a high roundhouse kick to the figure's head. Ducking it, the figure spins around to elbow the demon in the back. As the demon spins around the figure jumps up high and sends a kick with both feet to the demons face. The demon flips over from the force of the kick and is knocked out. The figure walks over to the demon picks it up and snaps the neck.

Both Carrie and James are surprised. James walks over to pick Carrie up. She pushes him off.

Carrie - Is the world full of freaks?

James - (grabs hold of her) Carrie

Carrie pushes him off again.

Carrie – You have no idea what it’s like. The pressure, the pain, the fear of failing of never being good enough!

James – I have a bit of an idea

Carrie – Shut up! What do you know? You’re crazy! You’re no better than me!

James – I want to help you because I care about you. Can’t you understand that?

James tries to reach for Carrie again trying to comfort her but the Figure steps in front of Carrie as if defending her.

The figure jumps up high with a spinning kick aimed at James' head. James ducks the kick, surprised but now on the defensive. James kicks his foot to the figures side but the figure blocks it. James also throws a punch that the figure blocks. The figure throws a punch at James that James leans back from just out of reach. The figure throws two more punches that James dodges. The figure then kicks out a foot aimed at James' gut. James catches the foot and flips the figure over. The figure lands on its feet then jumps up with a hard kick right at James' head. The figure hits him so hard that he flips on to the ground and is knocked out.

The figure turns to Carrie. Carrie is frightened and looks like she is about to bolt but the figure holds up its hands and in a smooth voice speaks

Figure - It's all right. I won't hurt you

Carrie is surprised that the figure is a woman. Carrie lets her guard down a little bit. Just as Carrie is about to listen to the figure. Eve flies out of nowhere flipping over them both and kicking the figure in the back. The figure falls to the ground in front of Carrie.

Eve - No one hurts my friends. Not even the friends of my friends

The figure gets up to fight Eve. Carrie runs off freaked out again.

Eve - Craig look after James. Morgan, Jeff, Go after her. Try to calm her down and get her some place safe.

Craig goes over to James and drags him out of harms way. Morgan and Jeff go after Carrie. The Figure in a defensive stance looks at Eve.

Figure - Those demons were hybrids. They should have killed you.

Eve - You don't know me very well do you?

Eve and the figure slowly circle around one another, they both seem to analyze one another, making sure they never take their eyes off each other.

The figure is the first to launch. Eve is able to push her back with a couple simple drop kicks but the figure comes back harder spinning around with a roundhouse. Eve ducks the kick and blocks a punch but as Eve sends one of her own, the figure dodges to the side and pulls Eve's arm forward and hitting Eve's shoulder out of its socket. Eve grunts in pain and pushes it back in and with this distraction the figure proceeds to throw Eve into a tree but Eve runs with the push running up the tree and flipping back over the figure. The figure anticipated this move.

Just as Eve lands The Figure kicks the feet out from under Eve Eve flips back twice and on her landing kicks the figure across the face. The figure spins around and kicks Eve in the knee. Eve is sent down on one knee. Eve anticipates the next move and puts her hands out to block the kick coming toward her face. However the legs go over her head and the other leg comes up to clasp around her neck. The figure flips Eve over on to her back.

Eve wretches her back but gets up again as the figure spins her legs around and gets back up on her feet. The figure jumps up high and kicks Eve in the head sending Eve flying back. Eve gets up in a fury and runs at the figure. The figure however, flips backward really fast and on her fifth back flip throws something down that makes a huge puff of smoke go up. The figure has disappeared out of sight. Eve looks around both shocked and upset.

Fade to early the next morning. James is sitting in the apartment above the Centre, looking out the window at the rising sun. Eve comes up behind him and sits down next to him. She puts her arms around him and leans her head on his shoulder.

Eve - They looked everywhere she might be. They can't find her.

James - All her stuff is gone too. She must have grabbed it while we were out looking. She could be in danger . . . or . . . or worse.

Eve - We'll go to the police and file a missing persons report. We'll keep looking. We'll find her and help her.

James – She could end up like your friend Tao An

Eve - No. No. Those were different times, violent times. Everything was different. I was different. But you're not. You are still kind and caring. Carrie can trust you, she just needs to remember that. When we find her we can help her change.

Eve gives James a small kiss on the temple and leaves him to ponder.

Cut to downstairs in the centre. Morgan Jeff and Craig are talking.

Craig – Okay, so these things can live out of their element, their intelligent, stronger, more eloquent fighting skills. . .

Eve - (walks in) They’re called hybrids. At least that's what . . . whoever that was called them.

Morgan - Hey! How's James?

Eve – Heartbroken. Are you sure you looked everywhere?

Jeff – Where people like her would go for a fix, for some help or to hide, and then some.

Morgan - She could have left the state by now

Craig - I hate to say this but we have bigger things to worry about.

Eve – Part of our mission is helping people like Carrie, who’s out there scared to death thinking no one cares. You know better than that

Craig – We won’t be able to help people if these hybrids are tearing their way though the city!

Jeff - But who's making them?

Craig - Lucifer? Could be that mysterious black cloaked person. Which is our second problem.

Eve - What do you mean?

Craig - I saw you fight them Eve. They anticipated your every move and knew how to counter it. They kicked your ass. Who ever this person is, they are your equal. And with these demons, we are at a serious disadvantage.

Morgan - Who was that person?

Eve - I don't know. I don't understand it either.

Fade out from Eve to the dark back streets. Carrie with her duffel bag is walking along still sobbing, the masked figure steps out in front of her. Carrie jumps back.

Figure - Don't be afraid. I am here with a proposition.

Carrie - A proposition?

Figure - You hate James don't you. (Carrie shrugs a little) He hurt you, he betrayed you. Doesn’t that make you angry?

Carrie – Yes but . . . I need help. Maybe he was . . .

Figure - I can help you.

Carrie – You can help me kick my habit?

Figure – Yes, that and more. You can show James he was wrong. You can show him you’re better. I can help you control your gift, you can become better than him. You can get even. Don’t you want that?

Carrie - What do I have to do?

Figure - Join with me.

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