You boys ready to take down the demons?

Mike: Hell yeah.

Peter: Yes.

Micky: Of course!

Davy: You bet, mate.

(We begin in the lobby of Dark Star Records. Stella and Belavarg walk out of a conference room, followed by several other men.)

Stella: I think that Adam Levar will do quite nicely, don't you think? Such lovely energy...

Belavarg: Hm. I'd still rather try to get those children who keep eluding us.

Stella: Have you negotiated with any of them yet?

Belavarg: I'm working on it.

Stella: You're working on it? What happened on Coconut Island?

Belavarg: Let’s just say that things didn't go as planned.

Stella: You know...I've been working on some things since the tennis tournament in April. I might be of more help now.

Belavarg: How so?

Stella: That boy with the curls, and the blonde. I can't absorb their energy. The Savage has too much of it, and the Blonde's is too pure. I think that's why we lost control of it last time. If I could absorb their energy more efficiently...

Belavarg: Which would allow you to actually be able to absorb their energy. What do you have in mind?

Stella: While you were messing around on Coconut Island over Memorial Day weekend, I was working on my potions. I think I have something that might work. I gave it to two subjects last week, and look at me! (She shows him her hands) Ten years younger! And they were good ones, too!

Belavarg: *nods* I was curious about how much energy you'd last drained, because you look fabulous my dear.

Stella: I think this is the most I've ever done!

Belavarg: Have you considered a plan of attack yet?

Stella: That's the thing. I need to lure them somehow.

Belavarg: Perhaps we'll be straight-forward and send them offers to join the company.

Stella: Haven't you been doing that? You told me Headquarters still has the Savage and the Lord's contracts, the White Knight won't even consider it, and no one can FIND the Bard!

Belavarg: I mean send them offers they couldn't possibly turn down.

Stella: Like?

Belavarg: Cash, of course.

Stella: (As a figure walks into the lobby) Didn't you try that before? I thought you said you'd offered money to the Knight?

Belavarg: Yes, but not enough. This time, he would be a fool to turn it down.

Stella: They all need money, don't they? That's what I heard.

Belavarg: Exactly.

Stella: (Grins as the figure joins them; it turns out to be Alex) Well, well. What are you doing here, handsome?

Alex: *Smirks* Looking for you.

Stella: (Her grin becomes wider) How'd you get off the leash with your Devil boss?

Alex: Please. All I had to do was tell her I was going to do a bit of work for her and walked right out.

Stella: She didn't yell at you or turn you into a dog or something?

Alex: That's neither here nor there.

Stella: She did yell at you, didn't she?

Alex: It's no different than any other day.

Stella: Why don't I make you feel better? (Turns to Belavarg) Do you mind if I take some time off to...work on a few things?

Belavarg: No, take your time. *Slight knowing smirk*

Stella: (Puts her arm around Alex's shoulders) Why don't we go to my place down the street?

Alex: *Slips his arm around her waist* Sure thing.

Belavarg: *Smirk grows to a grin; nods* Smart girl.

(We fade out on his grin as he heads across the lobby and to another room. Fade in on a large bedroom. Unlike Sheila's sleek black-and-red room, Stella's is all ruffles and feminine pink accents...except for the huge chemistry set in one corner and the chair and table next to it. Stella pulls Alex in the room, grinning.)

Stella: We can do it now, handsome. I came up with something.

Alex: Just what I was hoping to hear, gorgeous. *Grins* Sounds to me like you've had a plan for this...

Stella: Yeah. (She pours something from a refrigerator into two glasses) Want to celebrate our...blending?

Alex: Definitely. *Looks at the glasses* What kind of wine is this? Expensive?

Stella: Most expensive brand there is. I got it from Bela's wine cellar just for this.

Alex: Very nice. *Clinks his glass against hers* To us.

Stella: (Her grin is a mile wide...and very evil; clinks) To us.

*Alex starts off with a sip, then ends up chugging his wine.*

Alex: That is REALLY good.

Stella: (Her evil grin is getting wider) I told you it was the best.

Alex: Can I have more?

Stella: (Pours more) Of course.

Alex: Thanks. *Chugs the glass and belches*

Stella: That was, uh, nice. (She lays on the bed, running her fingers over the pink silk cover) Ready for some action?

Alex: You bet! *Jumps; lands on the bed next to her, bouncing both of them* That was fun.

Stella: (Giggles) It sure was! So... (She smirks) How do you feel?

Alex: I feel... *pauses to think* light. Uh, I'm not really sure how to explain it.

Stella: (Strokes his hair) Good, good. That's how you should feel. That's how I want you to feel. (Her hands run under his shirt, lifting it off of him; she runs her hands down her chest) God, you PULSE with energy...

Alex: *Chuckles, wiggling a little* I know.

Stella: I hunger...I need... (Her hands run into his crotch) God, what ENERGY!

Alex: You want energy... *Grins* You got it!

Stella: Give it to me...I want...your energy...

*Alex pulls at Stella's clothes. Just before we see skin, then camera pans upwards and pauses on a landscape painting above the bed.*

(The camera remains on the painting as we hear noises...and see black light. When the light fades, the camera moves back down to the bed. Stella lays under the sheets, her smile very wide...and her eyes very odd, much darker than they were before.)

Stella: Ooohhh...that was goooodddd...

Alex: *Moans; eyes half open* Feel...weird...

Stella: (Smirks) Good. I drained all that lovely energy of yours.

Alex: *Tries to turn his head toward her* Wha...

Stella: What, you think that isn't why I wanted you in the sack all along?

Alex: *Eyes close; groans* Damn...

Stella: Not that you aren't cute... (she strokes his cheeks) but your energy is amazing, and it's so DARK. I've never felt power like this before.

Alex: *cracks his eyes open again* What...do me now?

Stella: Oh, I'm just going to make you one of our pets.

Alex: *Groans* Pet? Why...

Stella: That's what I do with those we've taken energy from. It makes them useful.

Alex: Was...useful before...

(She raises her hand. Alex glides from the bed to the table, trailing a very dark purple light in his wake. When she lowers him onto the table, four metal bolts shoot out and restrain his wrists and ankles.)

Stella: Now you'll be useful to ME, cutie. (She runs her fingers over his forehead) Oooh, so much power. I've wanted power...Belavarg thinks he's the big man...

*Alex weakly tries to free himself, to no avail. His eyes widen in fear.*

Alex: Nooo...

Stella: (She pulls out potions) Hmmm. Let's see. No, I don't like that one for you. I want to do something...special. (Smirks) First of all, why don't we see what I can do now that I feel stronger? (She runs fingers over his head and neck, then down his body to between his legs.)

*Alex moans.*

Stella: Feel nice? I just took away your power of speech, and a few...other things. You won't be needing them anymore.

*Alex opens his mouth. Indeed, no sound comes out. He just stares at her, wide-eyed.*

Stella: Can't feel anything down here (taps his...family jewels) either, can you?

*Alex barely shakes his head.*

Stella: You know, this is fun! (She thinks) Hmm, can't take your sight. I'll need you to see. Can't take your hearing...hmmm... (She starts to run her fingers over his head) Maybe it's time I worked on that mind.... (She runs her fingers over his forehead, over and over again) You're going to be one of our little pets. You're mine now. You belong to me. I have the power.

*Alex does his best to plead with his eyes.*

Stella: If you keep doing that, I'm going to have to give you my potion.

*Alex shakes his head.*

Stella: You want it, don't you?

*Alex shakes his head again.*

Stella: Oh, I think you do. (She puts her fingers on his forehead...and grins) Oooh, what a mind! Watch what you say in there, cute stuff!

*Alex glares.*

Stella: Now now, pet, I'd watch those thoughts of yours. (Strokes his forehead) Ah. You really are fond of your Zelda, in your own odd way...but you're fond of the Mother, too, though you mostly attack her to get a rise out of your brother. (Smirks) Which I approve of, by the way.

*Alex nods, frowning.*

Stella: (She runs her hands over Alex's head) You don't like working with your boss, do you...but she has the money, gives you food, and can be fun in bed.

*Alex nods again.*

Stella: (Rolls her eyes) Do you ever get food out of your mind? You've got pepperoni pizzas and sex dancing around in there!

*Alex shakes his head. 'I'm hungry.'*

Stella: (Pulls out her vial of liquid) I can remedy that.

*Alex stares at the liquid. 'What is that?'*

Stella: (Pats his cheeks) Uh-uh. You'll find out.

Stella: Now, (pinches his nose) open wide... (When he gasps and his mouth opens, she pours the vial in.) How does that taste, cutie?

*Alex makes a face and appears to cough, though he makes no noise. 'Yuck!'*

Stella: Now how do you feel, cutie?

*Alex's eyes seem to glaze over. 'Confused.'*

Stella: (Pouts) There's something wrong. You're not...right. You're not like them. (Her hand brushes his forehead again) But I can still have some fun with you.

*Alex just stares, glazed eyes fixed on the ceiling.*

Stella: Oh, I'm going to have lots of fun. And then...you'll help me gather others for some more fun. (In his ear) Because I have the power.

*Alex merely closes his eyes.*

(We fade out as Stella continues stroking his head, smirking.)