Okay, guys, ready to find that hideout? ;)

Micky: Definitely!

Mike: Let's get that asshole! X(

Peter: Call us the moment you need us!

Davy: (Quietly) Oh, Daph... :(

*We open in one of bedrooms at the desert hideout. It's Leslie Evans’ room, and she's human once again. Shelia and Lauren enter the room.*

(Leslie lays on the bed, curled under a thin silk sheet, with a sleepy smile on her face.)

Shelia: (To Lauren) Did Alex give her the drugs?

Lauren: *nods* Yes, he did.

Shelia: Good. She should be no trouble then. (Indicates Leslie) First, you must awaken her. ;)

Lauren: Right. ;)

*Lauren walks over to Leslie, leans over, and give her a kiss on the cheek as Shelia smirks.* ;)

Lauren: Leslie, time to wake up. ;) >:)

Leslie: (Slurred; slowly opens eyes) Huh? Oh, yeah.

Lauren: Up and at 'em, my dear. >:)

Leslie: Where's Alex?

Lauren: Alex will be back later.

Leslie: Oh. (She starts to rise, but Shelia gently pushes her down.)

Shelia: No, dear. We need to do...something...with you before

you get up, as part of the bargain you made with Alex six months ago.

Leslie: Wha?

Shelia: Perhaps we should do something to keep her there. Can't be too careful...

Lauren: Shall I? ;) >:)

Shelia: By all means. ;)

Leslie: Wha's goin' on?

*Lauren concentrates on Leslie's legs. There's a black light around her lower half, leaving her legs paralyzed.* >:)

Leslie: (Makes a face) Owww.(Whines) Why can't I move my legs? :p

Shelia: We need you still to complete your part of the bargain.

Leslie: Hurts. :p

Lauren: Don't worry. This won't take long. >:)

Shelia: Now, dear, place your hand just under her heart.

Leslie: Can't Alex put his hand there instead?

Shelia: He's busy.

Lauren: Sorry, dearie. :P ;)

*Lauren places her hand just under Leslie's heart and immediately smirks.* >:)

Shelia: Knead your fingers into her skin.

Lauren: *nods* Okay. *does so* My goodness...

Leslie: (Moans) It burns! :p :((

Shelia: Oh, be quiet, you silly girl! (She takes several black scarves and binds Leslie's hands and gags her.)

(Leslie begins to cry. :(( )

Shelia: Now, Lauren, tell me what is in this silly, stupid creature's soul?

Lauren: Hmm. I can feel lots of fear. Not just fear of what will become of her here, but also in her career and personal life. She's afraid that she'll never "make it big." *evil chuckle* That really IS rather silly, isn't it? (Goes on) She knows that she isn't a very good actress. *pauses, grins* She hasn't had a boyfriend that's lasted longer than a

month. ;) :P

(Leslie makes a face. :p)

Lauren: She wants the perfect family. Loving husband, two kids, collie, little two-story house with a white picket fence. So far, all she has is a little mutt that's about 1% collie. (Nods) She does regret being willing to do anything to become a star, since that's what brought her to us. >:)

(Leslie nods fearfully. :( )

Shelia: (Sits by Leslie and strokes her hair) Wonderful, Lauren! You've done magnificently. ;)

Lauren: Thank you, Shelia. ;) :) >:)

Shelia: Now, how would you like to remind her that it was her own desperation that brought her here, and that she isn't really much of an actress. Make her...what she was. Not so pretty. ;)

Lauren: I'd be more than happy to. *removes her hand and concentrates*

(Leslie sobs heavily, her eyes wide with shock. :o :(( )

*A black light completely surrounds Leslie. It fades, and we see Leslie as she was, with no figure whatsoever, bad make up, hair a color that really can't be determined from too many dye jobs, and wearing a sweatshirt and sweatpants.*

(Leslie sobs harder. :(( )

Shelia: That's what you get for making a bargain like that for fame, dearie. ;) >:)

Lauren: *smirks* I can certainly see WHY she was so willing to do whatever possible to help her career. ;) >:)

Shelia: Why don't we have more fun with her, before I show you how to remove her soul? ;)

Lauren: *nods* Yes... >:) ;)

(Shelia hands Lauren some black scarves and sends a black light around her legs, allowing her to move them again. She winds scarves around her ankles, and then ties her bound ankles to her rear, lashing

them tightly.)

Lauren: *chuckles evilly* I've always wanted to hog tie someone. ;) >:)

(Leslie whimpers and moans...then groans; her head hurts from all the drugs. :p :(( )

Shelia: Now...your turn, my dear. :)

;)

Lauren: *nods, sarcastic* The poor dear. She shouldn't have to see all this. *ties another scarf around her eyes, then reties her wrists behind her back; smirks* Just HAD to complete the hog tie. Speaking of which... *a black light--a branding iron appears in her hand* What's a hog tie without a branding? ;) >:)

(Leslie squeals. :o )

(Shelia smirks approvingly. ;) >:) )

*Lauren presses the hot iron to Leslie's upper arm and leaves it long enough to let off a little steam.*

Lauren: Ooooh, that one HAD to hurt. ;) >:)

(Leslie lets out as bloodcurdling a scream as she can under the gag. :o )

Lauren: She should have a matching mark. *considers* Maybe on her back... *pushes Leslie's sweat shirt up and presses the iron to the delicate skin of her back* >:)

(Leslie shrieks loud enough to be heard even under her gag. :o :(( )

Shelia: You're a natural, Lauren. ;) >:)

Lauren: *nods with evil gratitude* Thank you. >:) ;)

Shelia: Now, we will proceed with removing her soul. (Ties Leslie's wrists to her back; her stomach is now upwards)

(Leslie squeals and sobs. :(( )

Lauren: Yes... >:)

Alex: *enters the room* Milady!

Shelia: (Looks at Alex in annoyance) What is it? :p

Alex: *smirks* They're coming. >:) :D

Shelia: "They?"

Alex: Three of the four Guardians, Milady. >:)

Lauren: THEM again. :P ;)

Shelia: (Grins wickedly) Ahhh. That's wonderful. We'll have to prepare for their arrival. Where did you plan on having your little tete a tete with them, Alex? ;)

Alex: The "game" room. ;) >:)

Shelia: Shall we bring our pet and the Scholar there?

Alex: *nods* Yes. >:) ;)

Shelia: (Makes a face) As much as I hate to admit it, it might be easier to goad the White Knight if the Scholar is fully human. :p

Alex: I'm inclined to agree. He'll be easier to deal with. ;) :P

Shelia: Let's go retrieve the other two and prepare for our guests. (Nods at the helpless, whimpering Leslie) What would you like to do with Miss Evans? We read her soul, but we haven't gotten to removing it yet.

Alex: *smirks upon noticing her* Well, well, as much as I enjoy seeing her like this, I think it would be easier to keep her as an animal. If she stays like that *evil grin*, she won't be as fun to enjoy later on. ;) >:)

(Leslie is crying so hard, she's hiccuping. :(( )

Shelia: She's really a very silly child. Where are you going to sell her to after we take her soul?

Alex: The pet store. She'll make a VERY nice pet for someone. :D >:)

(Leslie hiccups and moans, shaking her head. :(( :o )

Alex: *walks over and pets Leslie's hair* Oh, but you'll make a FINE pet. *concentrates; there's a black light and Leslie disappears; a kitten replaces her, already in a cage on the bed*

Shelia: Have you taken the soul of the...puppy...yet?

Alex: *shakes his head* No, not yet. Matter of fact, I was going to let you and Lauren do it later. ;) >:)

Shelia: I'm sure we'll have a grand old time. ;)

Lauren: Yes, I'm sure. >:)

Alex: Now, we must prepare for the arrival of the Guardians. ;) >:)

Shelia: (Grins widely) Fantastic. (Sighs) I look forward to having the White Knight in my bed again tonight. ;) :X

Lauren: *evil grin* And I would LOVE to show the Savage what I've learned. ;) >:)

Shelia: What do you have planned for them, Alex? Nothing too harmful to the White Knight. I know you dislike him.

Alex: Nothing overly harmful for any of them, really, since we still have plans for all of them. Merely tortures to break them down, make them more docile and easier to deal with. ;) >:)

Shelia: It should be quite interesting. They're all extremely

stubborn men. :p

Alex: Extremely. :P

Shelia: Let's retrieve our pet Huntress and get along to the game room, then. ;)

Alex: Let’s! ;) >:)

(Cut from the chuckling devils and their captives to the desert highway. Mike, Davy, and Mick drive along in the MonkeeMobile to the tune of "She.")

(Mike and Davy consult a map, tracing lines with their fingers. Mike is driving. Davy’s in the passenger’s side.)

*Micky sits in the back with his bare feet propped up on the passenger side seat. He occasionaly nudges Davy's shoulder.* ;)

(Davy finally smacks Micky's foot. Mike smacks BOTH of them. :p)

*Micky leans forward into the front to point and trace along the map, sufficiently elbowing BOTH Mike and Davy.* :P

(Mike and Davy grab at the map and push Micky back to his seat. :p)

Davy: (Over the music) Ok, Mike, it says turn left when you

come to a fork in the road.

Mike: (As we cut to the MonkeeMobile driving past a giant fork in the middle of the "fork" in the road) I don't believe that. :p

*Micky makes a face, then settles himself perfectly in the middle of the view from the rearview mirror and starts making faces, sticking his thumbs in his ears and wiggling his fingers, sticking his

tongue out.* :P

(Davy puts his jacket on top of Micky and preens in the mirror. ;) :D)

*Micky shoves the jacket aside and smacks Davy in the back of the head.* :P

(Davy smacks Micky back, and the two grab at each other, wrestling over the seats. Mike leans over to break it up. We cut to the car swerving...and see a piece of paper with wavy lines on it fly out of the car and across the dusty highway as the car rights itself and the song ends.)

Mike: Ok, you two, knock it off. We have enough problems right now without you acting like 3 year olds fightin' over the last piece of candy. :p

Davy: (Indicates Micky) 'E stahted it! :p

Micky: I did not! I merely had my feet resting on the back of your seat. I can't help it if your shoulder got in the way! :P

Davy: Do you know what your bloody feet smell like? :p

Micky: Feet? ;) *grins*

Mike: Guys, cool it, ok? (Frowns) Has anyone seen the map? :p

Micky: I wasn't allowed to touch the map. :P

Davy: I thought you 'ad it, Mike!

Mike: Davy, YOU were in charge of it!

Micky: *groans* Just great. :P

Davy: Mike, we're lost! We're gonna die out 'ere! :o :((

Mike: Now, everyone just hold on a minute...

*Micky smacks the back of Davy's head again.* :P

Mike: We can't be too far from it.

Davy: Why don't we just blue-light us and the car? It's not like it would take that much energy, anyway.

Mike: Davy, the car's huge! Remember how tired out Micky got when he had to move that airplane by himself in Woody's Toyland a while back? :p

Micky: *nods* Yeah! Even with three of us, it'd drain us too much. I wanna make sure I personally rip Alex limb from limb, or at least rip off one particular limb. *eyes narrow* ;) :P

Mike: Save me a little, Mick...and then watch me go after Shelia and rip off a few of HER limbs. :p X(

Micky: I'll save you a piece, no problem. Can't promise how BIG that piece will be. :P X-( ;)

*Suddenly, the car is surrounded by a black light. It, along with the guys, disappears and reappear in the car port of Alex’s hideout.*

Mike: What the HELL just happened?

Davy: I don't know, but I'd be on our guard. That light was black. :p

Micky: I think we just received an engraved invitation. :P

Mike: Why don't I like the sound of that?

Davy: (Makes his rapier and a belt with an elaborate scabbard

appear in a soft dark-blue light) Let's find out what this place is.

Micky: *makes his dagger appear* Gladly. :P

Mike: (Dark-blue light, and he pulls his broadsword from a plainer belt and scabbard) I'm ready.

(The three men cautiously get out of the car and walk into an elevator. When they get off, they find themselves in a rather bland, long hallway.)

Mike: Ok, Micky, do you remember where they were keepin' the animals? Alex and Lauren might be there.

Micky: I'm not really sure. We did a lot of blue-lighting around. *points down the hall* It was a large room, and the door was right in the middle of the room. Just look for a door that doesn't have another right next to it.

Mike: Ok...

Davy: 'Ey, I've got an idea. Why don't we blue-light to THEM? ;)

Mike: Yeah. THAT shouldn't tax our energy. ;)

Micky: *shrugs* What the hell? Why not. ;)

*Two dark blue lights and one blue light make the guys disappear from the hall. They reappear in a rather large room. The room looks like a mix between a living room and a torture chamber. The guys are the only ones in the room.*

Mike: Well, it looks like we're in for a fun time. :p

Davy: Just your average game night at the 'Ouse of the Devils. :p

Micky: Lovely. :P

Mike: (Shifts from foot to foot) I don't like this. They've gotta be here somewhere. Maybe we're in the wrong room.

Davy: But the blue light took us 'ere!

*There's a black light and Alex appears, grinning widely.*

>:)

Mike: (Draws his broadsword) Damn you, Alex!

Micky: Bastard! X-(

Davy: Where's Daphne?

Alex: My, my, such hostility. >:)

Micky: I'll give you "hostility." :P X-(

Mike: Yeah, up your ass! X(

Davy: What 'ave you done wit' the girls? X(

Alex: Ah, but you'll find out about the ladies. I suppose you're expecting some Challenges? ;)

Mike: (Groans) We've had more than enough of those! X( :p

Micky: Figures. :P X-(

Davy: (Gets right up to Alex's face) I want Daphne back now, unharmed, and 'er own woman again. She's NOT a god damn PET! X( :p

Alex: DOWN, little man! You'll GET your turn! Right now, it is the White Knight's turn.

Mike: I ain't playin' your games, clone. X(

Alex: *sneers* Too bad. *pauses* Before we begin, I need some...assistance. ;)

Davy: Oh, shit. :p

Micky: Damn... :P

(Shelia appears in a black light, dressed in a tight black leather pantsuit. ;) )

Mike: (Growls) You! You bitch! What did you do with Em? X(

Shelia: Hello, my Knight. :X

*Alex grins.* >:) ;)

Alex: *makes the leash and collar appear* Your tools, Milady. ;)

Mike: Where's my wife? I want her back, human, unharmed, and in one piece. X(

Shelia: Why don't you come to me, my good Knight, and we'll show you?

Mike: NO! I WANT MY WIFE, OR I AIN'T GOIN' ANYWHERE! X(

Alex: I suppose we'll just have to bring his wife out, then. ;)

*There's another black light. This one brings Emma, human once again, but frozen.* ;) >:)

Alex: *grins* Here she is. >:) :D

Mike: Em! She'd BETTER be all right!(He starts to her)

Shelia: No! Alex! :p

Alex: Not so fast! *puts an invisible wall around Emma* No touchie until you've completed your challenge. ;) >:)

Mike: (Growling) Damn it, Alex!

Shelia: (Smiles) You know, we could always turn her back into an animal. She'd make a lovely brown pig, or a nice, cuddly bear cub. ;)

Mike: DON'T YOU DO A THING TO HER!

Alex: *nods* She DOES make a lovely animal, no matter what variety. ;)

Mike: No, she's a human bein'...and the mother of our daughter! We NEED her! I need her!

Shelia: What do you want with her? She's such a plain thing, overweight and spectacled...and now, with a rather sore rear end. ;)

Mike: (Narrows his eyes) What did you DO to her? X(

Shelia: I didn't do it, Michael. Her best friend did.

*Micky's eyes widen.* :-O

Mike: LAUREN WOULD NEVER DO THAT TO EM IF SHE WASN'T UNDER YOUR INFLUENCE! X(

*Alex chuckles.* >:)

Shelia: Come with me, Michael. I can give you so much more than that plain, boring little Scholar ever could.

Mike: (His face is red with rage) No.

Shelia: Or maybe...(she grins)...we could sell her. If we can't unload her to pet shops, we could keep her human. I know some wonderful places that could use a pretty, plump duckling like this to toil in factories and brothels overseas...

Alex: *nods* Most definitely. ;) >:)

Mike: NO! NO! NEVER! NOT MY WIFE! GET AWAY FROM HER!! (He lets out one last, raging growl before he's surrounded by a dark blue light. When it subsides, he is in his wolf form and launching himself at Alex as fast as he can. X( )

Shelia: Alex, the collar!

*Alex side steps and wraps the collar around the Mike-wolf's neck.*

(The wolf lets out a howl and goes after Alex and Shelia

again...but Shelia grabs a hold of his collar. Alex goes to the enraged

wolf and strokes his head.)

Davy: Wot did you DO to 'im?

Alex: Tamed him. >:)

Micky: What!?

(Mike tries to squirm away, looking helplessly at Emma, who still stands frozen and in a trance on the other side of the room.)

Shelia: Get him tied down, then put the drops in his nose.

Alex: *nods* Right. *ties him down with silk scarves, then gets a tight grip on Mike's muzzle and puts the purple drops in his nose.*

(Mike lifts his head and sniffs at the air...then lets out a howl, followed by a whimper. :( )

Shelia: You did a nice job with that potion, Alex. Canines rely on their sense of smell. They can’t sense their prey if it’s not working.

Davy: Wot are you doin' to the poor bloke?

Alex: Just calming him down. ;) >:)

Micky: *scoffs* Yeah, right! :P

Shelia: Now, Alex, what games can we play with our tame wolf? (Smirks and strokes Mike’s head) Before I restore him to human form and take him to my bed, of course. ;)

(Mike growls. X( )

Alex: *smirks at the other two* Perhaps they'd like to have an example of how tame he is? ;)

(Mike whimpers and tries to pull away from Shelia, but she tugs at the leash, dragging his bound body closer to her.)

Shelia: (Hands Alex the leash) You have fun with him first, Alex. I know you have no love for him. ;)

(Mike tries to pull at his bonds, but they remain fast. He sniffs at the air again, then shakes his head and turns his gaze to Emma. :( )

Davy: (Frowns) He seems mostly calm. Why 'asn't 'e returned to 'uman form yet?

Shelia: (Smirks) He no longer can. >:)

(Mike lets out a howl.)

Micky: WHAT?! X-(

Davy: You must be joking! :p X(

*Alex kneels next to Mike, whispering in one ear while muddling him. The look on Mike's face becomes meaner and meaner as Alex points toward Davy and Micky. There’s a black light around Mike; his bonds disappear.* >:) ;)

Davy: Oh shit, Mick, I think we're in trouble. :p

Micky: BIG trouble. :P

Alex: *stands again; Mike growls* Ready for the show, Milady? ;)

Shelia: Quite, Alex. ;)

(Davy and Micky draw back to one side of the room, both holding their weapons, as the faster alternative version of "Mommy and Daddy" begins. Mike walks up to them slowly, growling and snarling. His brown eyes have a distinctly reddish tinge.)

Davy: Mike! Mike, it's us, your pals Davy and Micky! :o

Micky: Yeah, man, it's Micky and Davy! You remember us! :-O

(The dog springs for Davy first...but something in him won't let him attack, and he withdraws, still snarling.)

Shelia: White Knight, why did you retreat? Go get them!

(The wolf tries to sniff at them, but the fluid is dulling his ability to smell them.)

Davy: We've got to get that collar off of Mike! It must be controllin' 'im, like the one Daphne's wearin' is controllin' 'er! :p :o

Micky: *nods* Yeah. *pauses* Which of us'll hold him and which'll pull the collar off?

(Mike snaps at the boys again; both spring back.)

Davy: At this point, I'm just 'opin' 'e don't decide to 'ave both of us for doggie chow! :p

Micky: Good point. :P

Davy: I think we've got to tire 'im out, then go aftah 'im.

Micky: Works for me.

Shelia: Knight, why are you waiting? Attack them!

Alex: What's the matter with him?! :P

(The wolf goes after Davy, but he pokes the wolf with his rapier. It doesn't hurt him, but it startles him long enough that Davy

races to the other side of the room.)

*Micky grins andsticks his thumbs in his ears and wiggles his fingers again, then takes off to another end of the room.*

(The wolf howls and goes after him. Davy follows HIM and starts tickling him with a feather that appears in a dark blue light. The wolf laughs. He's distracted long enough that Micky and Davy can take off again.)

(The wolf tries for Micky again, but Davy tackles him. The wolf bites Davy's rear...but only and purposefully gets part of his

shirt.)

Davy: Mick, I think Mike's tryin' to fight it! :D

Micky: Good!

(The wolf is in the center of the room, shaking his head and howling loudly.)

Shelia: Knight, what are you doing? You're supposed to tear them to shreds!

Alex: This is NOT going as planned! Why isn't it working!? :P

(As the song winds down, the wolf is seen backing Micky and Davy up against the wall...but he's slow, panting, and his eyes are confused. Davy and Micky grin.)

Davy: I think we've got 'im, Mick! 'E's been fightin' it the whole time! (To the wolf) You don't really want to 'urt us, do you, Mike?

(The wolf looks from the two boys to Shelia and Alex, not knowing WHAT to think.)

Micky: Yeah, Mike, you know we're your friends! You don't wanna listen to them! They're the bad guys! :p ;)

Shelia: White Knight, no! You obey US!

Micky: C'mon, Mike! You don't obey anyone but yourself and occasionally Emma! ;)

Shelia: No! You're my slave. She's no concern of yours.

Micky: Mike, you're no one's slave! You know that! :P

(The wolf looks at the boys, then Emma, the red slowly fading from his eyes.)

Shelia: (Screams) NOOOOOOO!!!! X(

(The wolf finally nudges Micky and Davy, licking their hands in gratitude. He rubs the collar against Micky.)

Shelia: Alex, stop them!

Micky: You're welcome, Mike. *kneels to pull the collar off*

Alex: No! *there's another black light; Lauren and Daphne appear, Daphne still being lead* X-(

Davy: (Eyes widen) DAPHNE!

Daphne: Hello, Lord David.

Micky: Babe... *shakes himself and pulls the collar off* :P

(There's a dark blue light around Mike. When it subsides, he's human again.)

Mike: Thanks, guys. Alex got that collar on me and told me to

attack you. Somethin' was makin' me think that you were the enemy...but

way down deep inside me, I knew you weren't. I couldn't hurt you, no

matter WHAT that imitation Dolenz said.

Micky: What're friends for, Mike? ;)

Shelia: NOOO! NOOOOOO!!!! I can't BELIEVE you fought that off! X( :o :((

Alex: Damn! That was one of my best ideas! X-( :P

Mike: Yeah, well, I don't sleep in any woman's bed but my

wife's. (Nods at Emma) Could you let her go now, before I kill both of you

anyway? X(

Alex: Not so fast. We aren't done yet. *turns to the "ladies"* Lauren? ;)

Mike: Don't you try anythin' else, bastard. (Gets in front of

Davy and Micky, protecting them and holding up his broadsword)

Lauren: *nods; to Daphne* Alright, my pet, you know what to do. ;) >:)

Daphne: Yes, Mother. I'll bring you the Lord of the Manor.

Lauren: Excellent.

Davy: Like HELL you will! X( :o

Mike: We've gotta get that collar offa her!

Micky: How?

Daphne: Oh, dear. I don't like the White Knight waving that big sword around... :o

Lauren: Oh, don't be afraid! He won't hurt you! He'd never harm a woman! :P

Mike: No, Daph, I won't hurt you, but I won't let you bring Davy to those hell-hounds, either.

Lauren: How's he going to stop you, my pet? :P

Daphne: (Goes to Mike, who blocks the two boys) White Knight, let me pass. I must get the Lord of the Manor for my masters.

Mike: Like HELL you will.

Daphne: (Pulls away from the sword again) How can I get him out of my path?

Lauren: Shove him! X-(

Mike: Daph, don't listen...

(But Daphne DOES shove Mike...across the room. He hits the back of the wall, his sword flying out of his hand.)

*Lauren smirks evilly.* :D >:)

Mike: Oh, man. Where did she learn to shove like THAT? :p

Micky: *breathes* Holy shit! :P

(Mike starts to stand...but is met by a sword blade. Alex holds the broadsword rather unsteadily over him.)

Alex: Hello. >:)

Shelia: Alex, make sure the White Knight doesn't try to aid his friends again. Lauren, you handle the Savage.

Alex: Of course, Milady.

Lauren: *smirks again* Gladly. >:)

Micky: Uh oh. :P

(Alex backs Mike to the wall, holding his shaky blade to his chest.)

Davy: Daph, what are you doin'? Why did you 'urt Mike like that? 'E's your friend!

Daphne: He was obstructing my mission.

Davy: Daph, no! You ain't got a mission...'cept to be a good

musician and a good girlfriend and a good friend!

Lauren: Don't listen to him! :P

Daphne: (Frowns) "Daph?" Why do you call me that?

Davy: Luv, it's your name. Daphne Maria Morgani.

Daphne: I...I don't have a name.

Lauren: No! X-(

Davy: Of course you do, luv! Everyone's got a name!

Lauren: Not her! X-( :P

Davy: (Glares at Lauren) Yes, her! Everyone does! Dogs and

cats and even inanimate objects! Mike gave his favorite guitar a name,

and all of Em and Lauren's stuffed animals 'ave names, too! ;) :D

*Lauren growls.* X-( :P

Mike: Yeah. I call my guitar "Black Beauty" (looks at Emma

wistfully) 'cause she's the second most beautiful thing in the world. :X

;)

*Alex rolls his eyes.* :P

Daphne: But...I'm just a pet, like all the animals in the cages. I don't have a name.

Davy: (Grins) One of those animals 'as a name, luv. Mick's kids apparently called 'er "Strawberry." (Goes to Daphne and gently touches her short-cropped hair) What did they do to you, luv?

Daphne: They made me pretty.

Davy: Daph, you look 'orrible.

Lauren: *groans* Nooo! :P

Daphne: I feel...I've always felt...some kind of connection

to you. Ever since that day in the garden, I've known how you

feel...what you're feeling...if you're hurt or happy, or angry....

Davy: (Softly) What am I feeling now, luv?

Daphne: (Puts her hand on her heart) Well, you're feeling a

bit afraid, for me, for your friends, and for yourself. You're grateful,

and happy, and...(frowns)...you love me.

Davy: Daph, I....love you. I love you more than anything on this planet. There's no woman in the world like you, and you're the woman I want to marry.

Lauren: Stop it! :P X-(

Daphne: You...love me? A pet?

Davy: A woman. (He cups her face in his hands and gently kisses her)

*Lauren growls again, her fists clenching at her sides.* X-(

Daphne: (Smiles dazedly at Davy) Oh, Davy.... (faints dead

away in Davy's arms)

Davy: (Grins) I always knew I overwhelm the ladies. ;)

Micky: *grins* Alright, Dave! ;)

Mike: (Looks at the shaky sword in Alex's hand) You don't know much about that thing, do you? ;)

Alex: *takes too long to answer* Yes I do! :P

Mike: If you did know, you'd be holdin' it like this! (Hits Alex on the wrist; he drops the sword, which Mike sweeps into TWO hands) You hold it with both hands (grins), imitation Dolenz. ;)

*Alex growls.* X-( :P

(Davy works the collar off of Daphne as Alex returns to the fuming Lauren and Shelia, who keeps giving Mike wistful looks. Mike goes back to the other three.)

Mike: You guys ok? How's Daphne?

Davy: (Sighs) Still out. (Finally pulls the collar off) Thank GOD. :p

Micky: One less worry.

Lauren: *steamed* One less worry!? Ha! :P X-(

Micky: *gulps* Uh oh. :P

Mike: (Raises his broadsword) Now, Lauren, don't try anythin' stupid...

(Davy pulls the unconcious Daphne closer to him.)

Lauren: *growls* Oh, stuff it! *black lights Mike's sword out of his hands. The sword goes flying and sticks in the opposite wall.* :P

Mike: (grumbles) Damn it! (Goes after the sword and tries as hard as he can to pull it out of the wall ;) :p))

Lauren: I am STILL gonna get what I want! X-(

Alex: This is getting ridiculous. Get the White Knight and the Lord of the Manor out of the way. They've been nothing but a pain in the ass. :p

(Davy pulls back, Daphne still in his arms. :o )

Mike: (Mutters) I'm gonna be a pain in YOUR ass, boy, when I can get this sword loose! X( :p (continues pulling)

Lauren: Gladly! *black lights an invisible wall around Mike and Davy, who still holds Daphne.* X-(

Davy: Wot in the world... :o

Lauren: There will be no more interruptions! X-( :P

Mike: Hey! Let us out! (Bangs on the invisible wall)

Micky: Now, hang on a minute... :P

Alex: Mother, first of all, I wish for you to bring the Huntress back to us.

Shelia: We'll keep her and the Scholar safe.

Davy: No! I just got 'er back! (Holds Daphne as tightly as he can without hurting her)

Lauren: Done. *black lights Daphne out of Davy's arms and makes her reappear frozen next to Emma* >:)

Davy: (Screams) NOOOOO!!!! DAPH! GIVE 'ER BACK TO ME! I LOVE 'ER! (Quietly; near-sob) I love 'er. :(( X(

Mike: Damn it, Lauren, didn't you see what happened with me 'n Daph? They're usin' you!

Micky: *pleading* Come on, babe, you don't wanna do any of this! They're telling you what to do! :P

*Lauren's eyes narrow and she black lights herself. When it clears, she is now wearing a black leather catsuit similar to Shelia's, but a bit more revealing.* ;) >:)

Shelia: I taught her well. ;)

Davy: I gotta get one of those for Daph. ;)

Lauren: I'm gonna GET what I WANT. :P X-( >:)

Micky: Oh, no. *backs off*

*Lauren starts to stalk Micky, backing him all the way to the wall. She smirks, stopping right in front of him.* ;)

Micky: *gulps* Babe, it's me, Micky! You don't wanna do this! They're filling your head with garbage! :P

Lauren: Yes, I DO want to do this. *runs one hand over his chest; smirks* Don't you like what you see? ;) >:)

Micky: Uhhh... :">

Mike: Miiiiiccccckkkkkk.... :p

Micky: *can't take his eyes off Lauren* But Miiiiiike! :P :">

Lauren: *runs her fingers up onto his chin* You know what YOU want. ;) >:)

Davy: Mick, she's seducin' you, like Alex probably seduced 'er and Leslie Evans! :p

*Micky whimpers.* :P

(Alex glares at Lauren and Micky and growls. Shelia nudges him. :p X( )

*Lauren brushes her fingertips over the side of Micky's face. He tries to look away, but he keepts turning back to her.* :P

Mike: Micky, get away from her!

Davy: Don't listen!

Micky: I... *tries to close his eyes, but peeks* :P

Alex: Lauren, do NOT get too intimate with the Savage! You're supposed to be turning him, not BEDDING him! :p

Shelia: Alex, x-nay on the jealous-ay. :p

Lauren: *fingers his curls* You know you want me. *smiles demurely; ignores Alex* And I want YOU. ;) >:)

Micky: N... *whimpers* I... :P

Alex: Mother, STOP IT! X(

Shelia: You're not helping your cause, Alex. :p

Lauren: *turns a glare on Alex; her look softens at him* But then, I want you, too.

Alex: (Grins) Frequently. :D ;)

Lauren: Yes, I do... *turns back to Micky* But I want the Savage, too... *glances at Alex again*

Alex: Bring the damn Savage to Milady and come back here! (Grins) If you get the Savage right now, we MIGHT do something...extra special...tonight. ;)

Lauren: Extra special?

Mike: What, film your sexsploits for a porno movie? ;) :p

Micky: *eyes widen* Babe!? :P

Alex: You'll see, my Mother. ;)

Lauren: *turns to Micky again* But... *puts a hand to her head; groans* :P

Davy: Oh, man, Mick, I think all this is gettin' to 'er 'ead.

Alex: Lauren!

Micky: Babe? *pauses* Lauren?

Mike: What in the world did you guys do to her?

Lauren: I... *holds both hands to her head*

Shelia: Oh, dear... :p

*Micky holds her shoulders. Lauren looks into his eyes and passes out in his arms.*

Micky: Lauren! :-O

Alex: (Roars) NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! LAURENNNNNN!!!!! X(

Shelia: Damn it! You and your ideas, Alex! We've lost 'er, too! X( :p

Alex: Me!? :P X-(

Shelia: You're the one who wanted 'er in the first place! I'd just as soon sell 'er with the rest of the women! :p

Mike: Sell her?

Alex: No! I couldn't sell her! No way! :P

Davy: (Narrows his eyes) "Rest of the women?"

Micky: Sell? *glances down at Lauren* :P

Mike: You ain't sellin' any of them, you creaton. Not Lauren, not Em, not Daphne. (He and Davy run to the frozen, entranced Emma and Daphne)

Davy: You blaggards, let them girls go!

Alex: No! If I can't have HER *points at Lauren* you can't have these two! *Emma and Daphne disappear in a black light* >:) X-(

Davy: (Voice chokes; shouts, sobbing) DAPHNE! :o :(( :(

Mike: EM! (Turns angrily on Alex; makes his sword appear) Bring her back! Bring them both back! X(

Alex: No chance. :P X-(

Shelia: Good riddance, I say. :p

Alex: You'll have to FIND them. :P

Mike: Damn you, no more games! We're god damn SICK of them!

Davy: I want my wife-to-be back! :(

Alex: I'm done with games! IF you can find them, you can HAVE them! X-( :P ;)

Mike: What's all this about "rest of the women?"

Alex: You'll find out if you find yours. ;) :P >:)

Mike: (Holds his sword up to Alex's chest) Tell us where they are, Alex, or this thing is gonna end up in a VERY sensitive spot...and I have no problem with hurtin' YOU. :p

Davy: (Points his rapier at Shelia) Normally, I wouldn't 'urt a lady, but I'll make an exception with 'er, Alex. :p X(

Alex: No. *a black light surrounds him; he disappears* :P >:)

Mike: NOT AGAIN! YOU AIN'T TOLD ME WHERE EM IS!

Davy: (As Shelia disappears) Where's Daphne, you Devil witch? X(

Shelia: (As she fades out) It's far more fun when you find out for yourself. ;)

Davy: Aarrrgh! Shelia! (But the short-haired woman vanishes in a black light before Davy can jab her)

Micky: *still trying to revive Lauren* Babe? Babe, wake up...

Mike: Oh, god... (Goes to Micky) Mick, is Lauren ok?

(Davy joins them sadly. :( )

Micky: *shakes his head* She's out cold, man. :(

Davy: What are we going to do now?

Mike: Well, first, why don't we take a hint from Mrs. Dolenz and rest a bit before chasin' down Alex and Shelia and the girls? ;)

*Micky nods, still looking down at Lauren.*

Davy: Let me 'elp you with 'er, Mick. (They both gently set her on the bed in the corner; the three boys collapse on chairs)

Davy: Well, what are we gonna do now? We don't know anythin' about this place!

Mike: Yeah, we do. Mick, where's the mostly likely place Alex would hide Em and Daphne? He's still got some of you in him.

Micky: Well, they did mention the "rest of the women." I'll bet they're with them, and animals now, too, pretty close to his room. *makes a face* Quick and easy access. :P

Mike: What "rest of the women?"

Davy: (Frowns...then his eyes widen) Leslie Evans.

Mike: Shit, you think he's gonna sell her, too?

Micky: Yes. :P

Davy: Remembah 'ow Micky said this new 'ideout of 'is would cost a fortune? 'E's got to 'ave a way to pay for this somehow, and I doubt 'e 'as a real job. :p

Mike: Yeah, but who would he sell a dish like Leslie Evans to?

Micky: Unless he sells them as animals. :P

Davy: Right. He could sell them to zoos or pet shops or labratories. :p

Mike: Oh, shit. (Growls) Damn that asshole!

Davy: Mike, that ain't gonna 'elp us now. We've gotta find the othah girls. (Looks at Lauren) And Lauren might be able to 'elp us when she's on 'er feet. She's the only one who really knows 'er way around 'ere.

Micky: Except we don't know what SHAPE she's gonna be in when she wakes up. :P

Davy: She was totally confused when she went down.

Mike: Man, we'll be lucky if she remembers her own name, if Daphne was any indication. :p

Lauren: *muffled* You guys keep it down? I gotta headache... :P

Davy: Lauren?

Micky: Babe!

Mike: Hey, darlin'! You ok...other than the headache? ;)

Lauren: *groans* I feel awful. *moans* In more ways than one. :P

*Micky goes over and helps her sit up, keeping an arm around her.*

Davy: (Puts his arm around her other side) Luv, is there anythin' we can do for you?

Lauren: Yeah, take back the last few days. :P :(

Micky: *frowns* Awe, no, you remember everything? :P

*Lauren nods.* :( :P

Mike: Oh, man. :p

(Davy just gives Lauren a squeeze.)

Mike: Lauren...do you know where Alex has Leslie Evans, Em...and now Daphne, too?

Davy: 'E's gonna sell 'em! :o

Lauren: *nods once* Yeah, one of the rooms in that long hall. I can show you. It's easier than explaining it. :P

Mike: You're gonna have to. (Sniffs at the air and shakes his head) My nose is still outta joint. I can't smell a thing. (Frowns) They didn't hurt my wolf's intuition, though. (Growls) This place is seriously BAD. I can sense it. It practically vibrates with evil...and danger. Lots of people in danger, includin' Em and Daphne.

Lauren: *slight grin* I coulda told ya that, Mike. :P

Mike: That's how I knew the guys weren't evil. I could sense they didn't have the same vibes as Alex and Shelia. :)

Lauren: Or me. :( :P

Micky: Babe! :P

Mike: Darlin', you were confusin' me. My intuition told me you didn't have the same vibes, either...but you weren't quite right. The wrong vibes were fightin' with the right ones.

Lauren: What do you think was going on inside my head...is STILL going on in my head? :P

Davy: Luv, are you all right?

Mike: No, she ain't. She's better than she was...but I can still sense somethin' wrong.

Lauren: *shakes her head* I can still feel what Alex... *eyes widen* Oh, my goodness... :-O

Davy: What is it, luv?

*Micky tightens his hold on her.* :P

Lauren: I didn't really...uh...did I? :P :">

Mike: If you're thinkin' what I'm thinkin'...yeah, you did. Mick saw the whole thing.

Davy: Woke 'im up in the middle of a sleepin' spell nap. :p

Lauren: What? *looks up at Micky; he nods once* Oh, shit. :( :P

Mike: Don't feel bad, darlin'.

Davy: Most of us 'ave been fooled into bed by them bloody devils at one time or another. :p

Lauren: *looks at Davy* But you're the only other one that went that far. :P

Davy: (Low growl) At least you'd done it before Alex. I'd nevah touched a woman that way before Shelia...before that night. :p X(

Lauren: *rests her head on Micky's shoulder* Doesn't make me feel any better about it. :P

Davy: (Sighs) Well, you're 'ere with us now, luv.

Mike: Right. You can help us get back at Alex and Shelia by findin' the girls and Leslie Evans, before they can sell 'em.

Lauren: I'll do what I can. I don't know how much that'll be other than showing you how to get around in here.

Micky: That's all we need, babe. :)

Mike: Right. You know your way around. We don't. :p

Davy: I'm sure you've seen most of the important rooms in 'ere. (Frowns) Did Alex evah tell you 'ow 'e afforded a place like this?

Lauren: No, and I'm surprised with all the bragging he did that the subject didn't come up. :P

Mike: I'll bet he's got loans, to Shelia and to banks, from here to China to pay off. That's why he wants to sell the girls.

Davy: Right. Shelia DOES 'ave money. :p

Micky: He must have had easy access to that money while she was locked up, too. :P

Davy: Forgin' 'er signature on a few checks couldn't be that 'ard...especially when you can imagine it while no one's lookin'. :p

Mike: Shelia's gonna throw a fit when she finds out how much money he's spent on all this luxury and the labs and shit. ;)

Micky: I'd love to see that. ;)

Davy: (To Lauren) Luv, are you up for tryin' to help us find the girls, Alex, and Shelia?

Lauren: I think so. *sighs* I'm worn out, more mentally than anything. :P

Mike: Why don't we all rest for a little while, then start out? It'll hopefully take a while for Alex and Shelia to regroup.

Micky: Good idea.

Davy: Not for too long. Alex could be loadin' up the girls even as we speak! :o :p

Mike: Just long enough for Lauren to get her bearin's.

Lauren: Ohhh, that'll take longer than we have. :P ;) Just gimme a few moments. :)

Davy: All right. (Frowns) I wondah if they're gonna sell the twins' friend Strawberry, too?

Mike: God, I hope not. The kids still think she's a dog. :p

Lauren: *eyes widen* I forgot about the twins! They disappeared in here somewhere! :-O

Micky: They're okay, babe! They're at the Cartwright Mansion. :)

Davy: Yeah, luv. Smaht little rascals rescued their da and 'elped 'im escape to us. :)

Lauren: Thank God... *whew* #:-S

Mike: They're probably playin' games with Chrissy and Pete and Val right now. :)

Micky: They're just fine, babe. They didn't even realize most of what was going on.

Lauren: That's good, at least.

Mike: They keep askin' about a puppy named Strawberry, though.

Davy: She was apparently very attatched to Little Mick in particular. ;)

Lauren: Really? *slight chuckle* I suppose nobody had the heart to tell them that the puppy was one of the women. ;)

Mike: We figured that out a while back, and no, we didn't tell them. Why break their hearts with somethin' they wouldn't understand anyway?

Davy: "One of the women?" 'Ow many women 'as Alex gotten 'is 'ands on, Laur? We already figured Leslie Evans and whoever "Strawberry" is...

Lauren: *frowns* A lot of women, and I don't just means taking away souls, either. :P

Mike: Seduced them? :p

Lauren: Yup. :P

Davy: Every single one? (Makes a face) Oh, man... :p

Lauren: What do you think he spent his time doing? And when he wasn’t, he was bragging. :P

Mike: Did he (growl) try anythin' on Em? X(

Lauren: No. He didn't go that far with Daphne, either.

Mike: Good.

Davy: I would 'ave permanently damanged 'is...busy...paht if 'e 'ad! X(

Micky: Nah, I'll do that. :P

Mike: I'll hold him down so you can do it. X( :p

Lauren: *chuckles* Guys... ;) :P

Micky: It'd hurt him the most. :P

Davy: I'm with Micky. We've got to stop 'im from 'urtin' other women the way 'e did all of you.

Lauren: I'm with you, too. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. :P

Mike: (Kicks back in his chair) And we can't do that until Lauren get some rest.

Lauren: *slight grin* So stop making me talk! ;)

Micky: *as Lauren puts her head on his shoulder again* Rest, babe. ;)

Davy: (Also kicks back in his chair) Sounds nice to me, luv. I-)

(Davy's eyes close, and he's asleep within a few minutes. Mike leans back in the chair, but doesn't close his eyes. His face is thoughtful.)

*Micky watches over Lauren as she fades into sleep. He gives her a small smile.* :)