Power Within Grasp

### **Summary**

The Gang have finally made it to Vienna and take a while to relax, but fate isn't going to let them do so just yet. Fabian is forced to make a choice and a new player joins the game

#### **Plot**

**Coffee Shop**

Aurora sits at a coffee shop with Riley, chatting away. Aurora expresses excitement that she can finally see the world. Riley still isn't comfortable with the heat but agrees. Patrick and Abraham arrive. Aurora asks if they can go shopping. Both disagree as its better to keep themselves light and mobile. Riley agrees and asks how long they will be staying. Abraham tells them they'll have leaving by the morning. Aurora again pouts, and asks if they can stay a
little longer. Patrick tells her they need to reach Barcelona and meet with King James. Riley
also reminds Abraham he needs to get some training in if he hopes to defeat Michael. At first
Abraham is insulted but Patrick reminds him she's right. Abraham takes a moment and agrees
and asks Patrick is he wants to do some. Patrick is delighted. Aurora and Riley roll their eyes
but Patrick tells them to do some shopping and they'll meet back at the hotel in a few hours

**Schonbrunn Gardens**

Patrick and Abraham are training away, not making any cuts on each other but still going at
it, hard on each other. Abraham kicks Patrick away as he slides back on his feet. He compliments
Abraham and tells him his rust wearing off. Abraham admits he feels his muscles are regaining their
memory. The two men go at it again before again pausing for a break. A man approaches and
yells at them both, saying they are in a public park. Abraham admits it is, so all can use it. The
man scoffs, telling them Kemiya's are abominations. Both Patrick and Abraham approach him
as he starts to yell that he feels threatened, causing both men to back off. A police man approaches
asking what the situation is. Abraham and Patrick both explain the man is shouting at them. The police
man tries to take the man away but he fights him off and makes a run for it. Patrick forms his sword
into a silver whip and catches the man's foot, dragging him back. The police man arrests the man
and informs Patrick and Abraham he must be part of the Anti-Magic league. Abraham asks about
it but Patrick tells him that its obvious who they are. The police man agrees and strikes the man
in the gut before he takes him away. Patrick admits that was strange and Abraham tells him he
gets the feeling the city is very anti Kemiya, even at the coffee shop he felt like he was being
looked at with contempt. Both decide to ignore it and get back to training

**Central Shopping Centre**

Both Riley and Aurora have bags on their arms. Aurora worries that maybe they got too much but
Riley assures her that she doesn't care what the boys say. They bought what they have and they'll
have to deal with it. Aurora smiles, liking Riley's Devil May Care attitude. Riley tells her it comes with
being a Wolf. Being free all the time and not having to worry about society and having little to no responsibility. Aurora asks if it ever
gets lonely. Riley admits that at the moment, she does get lonely, considering her only company
are two Kemiya's and a witch. At first Aurora feels insulted, but Riley assures her she considers
them all friends, her more so, but that she doesn't know any other wolves. Aurora say she understands
but does ask why she decided to hang around with Abraham and Patrick. Riley reminds Aurora she saved her life and feels she owes them. Riley even then asks Aurora if she feels the same. Aurora admits she owes a debt, mainly to Riley, but she has always wanted to see Europe, feel freedom and learn more about her craft. Riley approves her reasoning. Riley then asks Aurora about Fabian, the man she danced with in Saint Marina. Aurora asks what Riley means but Riley tells Aurora he isn't hard on the eyes. Aurora gives a smile with Riley giving Aurora a nudge, but Aurora tells Riley he's the enemy. Riley shrugs saying there is nothing wrong with gazing from afar if its good to look at. They witness a man shooting another man in the middle of
the square. Riley drops her bags and runs after the man as Aurora rushes to the injured man
Riley tackles the shooter and punches him in the face, knocking him out. Aurora notices the
injured man is a Kemiya. Riley drags the shooter over and uses his own belt to bind his hands
Aurora tries to keep the Kemiya alive as she hears sirens. Police and Ambulance arrive and tend
to the injured man and the shooter.

**Hotel**

Patrick and Abraham are passed out on their beds when the girls arrive back. Riley sees them both
on the beds. She sighs and kicks Abraham's foot. Abraham wakes up as the girls tell him about
what they saw. Abraham admits he feels strange about the city and the strong anti Kemiya
sentiment. A knock comes at the door. Abraham opens the door, seeing a man in a suit with
two guards behind him. He asks to enter. Abraham asks who he is and he tells him he is CEO
of Bronze Diamonds and that he needs their help. Abraham wakes Patrick up. Abraham is curious
as the man gives his name as William and he has a near Priceless diamond coming into the city
that night and asks if both men can provide security. Aurora asks why he needs such security
but Abraham tells her he just said it was priceless. William states he will compensate them very
well. Patrick tells the girls it could fund their expedition to Barcelona. Riley still isn't sure but
Abraham tells them they can sit it out if they want to. Patrick agrees. William smiles and tells
them it will be arriving at the docks at 9:00pm. He leaves with his two guards. Aurora admits that
maybe it would be good to get some finances in the bank. Riley still isn't sure but Patrick tells
her the Bronze Kingdom is known for its Diamond mining

**Docks**

Patrick and Abraham are at the docks. Abraham admits he always loved the sea, even thought
about becoming a sailor. Patrick tells Abraham he gets sick sea, something that amuses him.
Abraham looks at his chest, wondering if the Kevlar vests are really needed. William arrives in
his limo. He asks where the boat is. Abraham doesn't know and suggests its late, but William
assures him his shipments never run late. Patrick scoffs, saying there is a first time for everything.
A lookout announces the ships arrival. William sighs in relief and heads back to his limo but
tells two men to make sure the Kemiya don't see what's in the case, or they won't need to worry
about the Kemiya haters.

After a while the ship arrives. The cargo is unloaded with only one box addressed to Bronze
Diamonds. It is loaded into an armored truck. Patrick and Abraham step inside with two
other men. Abraham suggests it must be a large diamond, hence its size and security. The truck
drives on. Patrick is wondering why the need two Kemiya's even its just normal people who want
to stop William. The other two guards look at each other. Patrick looks at the box and forms an axe
with his power but one of the guards pulls a gun on him. They admit they are under orders not to
let either men know what the cargo is. Abraham is about to make his move with the truck is struck
with a larger truck, turning it over a few times. It takes a moment for Abraham to make it to his feet
holding his head, his vision and hearing hazy. The back door of the truck opens. Abraham is still woozy but he is shot in the chest, causing him to fall over. The attackers pull the chest
out of the truck. The men start to open the chest but one of the is suddenly thrown away. The others
look to see Aurora there. One raises his gun to her but she moves it from his hand. The 3rd man
runs to her but is knocked down, by Riley.

Abraham stumbles out of the truck, holding his chest.  Riley asks if he's ok. Abraham pulls the
kevlar off, admitting he made a good call. He then looks at the box. He forms his sword and breaks
it open, revealing a dark pink stone. Patrick groans as he opens his eyes, seeing the glow. Riley asks
what it is. Patrick shouts its a Philosophers stone. Abraham glares at it as Patrick struggles to his feet,
but he too feels entranced by it. Riley is confused but Aurora tells her its the alchemic holy grail and is
extremely powerful in a Kemiya's hands. William arrives but the second man draws a knife and takes him
hostage. Aurora demands he be released but the man explains they want to destroy it. Riley asks why
as he explains it is too powerful and it created by evil. Aurora asks how and he further explains that it is
created by sacrificing human lives. Abraham turns to William, who then denies he knew about it and that
it was found in the Flat Desert. Riley looks to Aurora then to Abraham, telling them its the truth.

Abraham smiles, telling them that it doesn't matter. He grabs the stone, emitting a powerful shock wave knocking
everyone off their feet. Patrick tells the others he feel Abraham's power growing and they have to stop him.
Aurora tries to call the stone to her but it doesn't work. Abraham looks at her and raises his hand but
Patrick tells him to stop and think about what he's doing. He stands in front of Aurora. He understands
Abraham, that he too is a Kemiya and he seeks power, but never at the expense of his friends. That
the power will corrupt him. He knows Abraham wants his throne back but he can't just do it for him. That
he has to do it for everyone. Riley stands in front of Patrick telling Abraham if he wants to kill anyone,
he'll have to kill all of them. Abraham starts to shake as he looks at the stone, his eyes flashing black
before he knocks the stone from his hand with his other hand. He stumbles back and hits the ground.
Patrick asks Riley to get rid of it as he stays back. William protests but Aurora waves her hand, rendering
him unconscious. Even the attackers are grateful but Patrick holds his head and tells them beat it before
he gives them a splitting headache. Abraham holds his head in his hands, weeping, telling the gang
that he's sorry. Patrick gives Abraham a pat on the shoulder, telling him its ok. Even Aurora has a look of
pity on her face

**Train station**

The gang are standing on the platform, ready for their next trip. Aurora laments not getting payment for the
job but Riley tells them it's not true and produces some diamonds from her bag. The others are stunned and
Riley admits the box didn't just contain the Philosophers stone. She smiles but Abraham still feeling guilty gets
on the train. Patrick sits next to him, but Abraham tells him to leave him alone. Patrick tells him he's not and to
get over his power lust as he feels it too. Abraham slams his fist on the table, telling him he almost killed
them all for power but Patrick shouts back reminding Abraham that he didn't. He tells Abraham he over
came his power lust for his friends. And that it makes him a good man. And even then, seeking power is not a bad thing. A weak man cannot hope to protect what he loves if he does not have the power. What makes him different from Michael is how he uses his power. Abraham thinks for a moment as he sighs deeply, nodding to Patrick. The intercom speaks to the passengers, welcoming them on the journey
to Valmala. All 4 of them look at each other

**Bay of Biscal**

Fabian pulls his boat into a small fishing village. He jumps off his boat and quickly walks along
the pier into the town. He looks around before he finds a small shop. He enters and demands
to use the phone. The tender refuses but Fabian grabs him and demands to use the phone. The
tender agrees and hands his phone. He dials a number and waits for an answer. Michael, still
at his palace answers. Fabian tells Michael its him which surprises Michael who thought Fabian
was dead. He asks what happened in Saint Marina and where Abraham is. Fabian explains
what happened in Saint Marina. Michael takes a moment and asks Fabian why he is a constant failure. Fabian protests he is not at
fault but Michael raises his voice, asking Fabian to remember what he said would happen if he failed. He tells Fabian he is relieved of his task as he is unworthy, a failure and he'll find someone else
to complete the job before hanging up. Fabian is horrified. He forms his sword and proceeds to
cut up anything and everything in the shop in a fit of rage. Michael meanwhile turns to a young
girl in his room and asks if she can succeed where her boyfriend failed. She smiles and confirms
she will. Michael asks what she ever saw in Fabian, considering he is a failure. The girl shrugs
saying it was likely just his looks

#### **Quotes**

**Aurora:** "Feels good to finally see the world"

**Riley:** "Heat still sucks here but...I can't say you're wrong"

**Aurora:** "And here comes the lunk heads"

(Abraham and Patrick sit down at the table)

**Aurora:** "I was thinking Riley and I could go shopping. Could do with some new clothes"

**Abraham:** "Not a great idea. We need to be light and carry very little"

**Riley:** "Can't say he's wrong, but how long are we staying?"

**Abraham:** "We move out in the morning"

**Aurora:** "Awww. Can't we stay at least a day?"

**Patrick:** "Glad to see the rust is coming off"

**Abraham**: "Yeah. I can feel my muscles regaining their memories"

(Both men clash swords a few more times)

**Stranger:** "What are you boys doing? This is a public park

**Abraham:** "Indeed it is, and we're the public"

**Stranger:** "Abominations of nature you Kemiya's are"

(Patrick and Abraham look at him and approach him)

**Stranger:** "Back off!

**Police man:** "What's going on here?"

**Patrick:** "We were just having a fun day training"

**Abraham:** "And this man approached us and called us Abominations"

**Policeman:** "I think its time to go Sir"

**Stranger:** "Leave me alone!"

(Stranger pushes the Policeman away and runs away. Patrick forms his silver into a whip and catches his leg, dragging him back. The Policemen pulls him up and slaps a pair of handcuffs on him)

**Patrick:** "What the hell was that about?"

**Policeman:** "He must be part of the anti-magic league"

**Abraham:** "Anti...magic...what?"

**Aurora:** "I think we got too much. The boys aren't going to like this"

**Riley:** "Oh don't worry about them. Remember, they do as I say"

**Aurora:** "I really love that about you"

**Riley:** "What?"

**Aurora:** "The Devil May care attitude you have"

**Riley:** "Guess its just the wolf in me. Freedom is what we love most"

**Aurora:** "You never get lonely?"

**Riley:** "Admittedly, yes. Considering my only company is a witch and two Kemiyas"

**Aurora:** "Hey!"

**Riley:** "I just mean you're not like me. I have no one like me"

**Aurora:** "And you think I'm having a picnic with the lunk heads?"

**Riley:** "At least you have magic in common. Me? I'm just part of nature. You're all my friends and I love you all but...part of me feels like I'm alone"

(Aurora hugs Riley)

**Aurora:** "Then focus on the part that feels with us. I'm sure there are plenty of wolves out there"

**Riley:** "Just tell me one thing about that guy Fabian. Was he the one you danced with in Saint Marina?"

**Aurora:** "What about him?"

**Riley:** "He certainly wasn't hard on the eyes"

(Aurora gives a gentle smile as Riley then gives her a nudge)

**Aurora:** "As cute as he is, he's the enemy Riley, chased us all around the Gold Empire"

**Riley:** "Hey, nothing wrong with looking from afar, if its good to look at"

**Aurora:** "Like I said. Lunk heads"

**Riley:** "Poor boys been training all day"

(Riley kicks Abraham's foot)

**Riley:** "Wake up your highness"

**Abraham:** "What time is it?"

**Riley:** "Forget that. We just saw a Kemiya being attacked"

**Abraham:** "What...where?"

**Riley:** "At the train station"

Abraham: "Who was it?"

**Aurora:** "No idea, but I heard the police mention the Anti Magic league. Sounds delightful"

**Abraham:** "Anti Magic league. I heard that one too. Patrick and I were...accosted by some crazy guy in the park. Police said the same thing about him

(They hear a knock at the door)

**Abraham:** "Expecting company?"

**Abraham:** "I always loved the sea. Even as a kid. I always wanted to sail the seas"

**Patrick:** "I get sea sick"

(Abraham chuckles but then looks at his chest)

**Abraham:** "Do we really need these things?"

**Patrick:** "Makes us both look fat"

(William arrives in his limo)

**William:** "Where is the ship?"

**Patrick:** "Relax, it's probably just running late"

**William:** "My shipments never run late"

**Patrick:** "First time for everything"

**Lookout:** "Ship sighted"

**William:** "Ah excellent. Just make sure the package is delivered and you'll get your money"

(William walks away but speaks to two other men)

**William:** "Make sure they don't see the package"

**Abraham:** "Must be a huge diamond to warrant this level of security"

**Patrick:** "Yeah. Two Kemiya's. We can take on armies yet you need us to stop...what? A few dozen men?"

(Both guards look at each other. Patrick forms an axe from his metal but one guard pulls a gun on him)

**Guard 1:** "We're under orders to make sure you don't see what's inside this box"

**Riley:** "Are you ok?"

**Abraham:** "Good call with the Kevlar"

(Abraham strikes the box open, revealing a dark pink glow inside. Abraham is entranced by it)

**Riley:** "What is that?"

**Patrick:** "Its a Philosophers Stone!"

**Riley:** "What does it do?"

(Patrick stumbles to his feet but he too stares at it)

**Aurora:** "Its the Alchemic holy grail. In a Kemiya's hands it would make them unstoppable"

**William:** "What's going on?"

(Attacker number 2 draws a knife and takes William hostage)

**Attacker 2:** "Everyone stand down, or I will kill him"

**Aurora:** "Release him now!"

**Attacker 2:** "We want to destroy it!"

**Riley:** "Why?"

**Attacker 2:** "Its is too powerful and its created through evil means. By sacrificing human lives!"

**William:** "We did no such thing. Our men found it in the flat desert. We didn't create it. I swear!"

(Riley looks to Aurora then to Abraham)

**Riley:** "He's telling the truth"

**Abraham:** "Doesn't matter"

(Abraham grabs the stone)

**Patrick:** "I can feel his power growing, we need to stop him now!"

(Aurora raises her hand but the stone doesn't move)

**Abraham:** "Trying to steal my power are you?"

(Abraham raises his hand but Patrick stands in front of her)

**Patrick:** "Don't do it Abe!"

**Abraham:** "What are you doing?"

**Patrick:** "What are 'you' doing? I'm a Kemiya too! I seek power, just like you. And honestly...if you hadn't of picked up the stone...I may have just done the same"

**Riley:** "This is your pep talk?"

**Patrick:** "But look at you. You raised your hand and were about to attack your friend!"

**Abraham:** "What makes you think you wouldn't do the same?"

**Patrick:** "As much as I want power, I'd never sacrifice a friend"

**Abraham:** "You sure have changed quickly"

**Patrick:** "So have you! I know you want your throne back. But you can't just do it for you. Michael is a tyrant and he's oppressing the people and waging war on them. You have to regain the throne, not just because you earned it...but to save everyone from the threat of tyranny. And we know you can do it, but not like this"

(Riley stands in front of Patrick)

**Riley:** "But if you want to go down this road, you'll have to kill all of us"

(Abraham takes a moment, his eyes lowering, his hand shaking before he drops the stone, the Aura around him vanishing. Riley picks the stone up quickly as Abraham drops to his knees)

**Patrick:** "Riley. Get that thing out of here"

(Riley takes off down the street)

**William:** "That is mine I found...."

(Aurora raises her hand, knocking him out)

**Attacker 1:** "Thank you"

**Patrick:** "I've a very bad headache right now. I suggest you leave before I give...you a bad headache"

**Aurora:** "Pity we didn't get paid"

**Patrick:** "Yeah well. We just keep renting cheap motels and eating crap on our journey"

**Riley:** "Actually. I think a 5 star hotel would do well for me"

(Opens her bag and reveals diamonds)

**Riley:** "Seems in all the commotion no one noticed what else was in that chest"

**Patrick:** "Seems the fuzzball is picking up bad habits"

**Riley:** "Watch it lunk head"

**Abraham:** "Leave me alone Patrick"

**Patrick:** "Oh shut up. You have lust for power. So do I, get over it"

(Abraham slams his fist on the table)

**Abraham:** "And I near killed you all to get it"

**Patrick:** "But you didn't! Did you?"

(Abraham relaxes)

**Patrick:** "You overcame that lust for power for your friends. And that makes you a good man. And lets not forget, seeking power does not make one evil. A weak man cannot hope tp protect what he loves without power. The difference between you and Michael...is how you use your power!"

(Abraham sighs and gives a nod to Patrick)

**Fabian:** "Michael?"

**Michael:** "Fabian. I thought you were dead"

**Fabian:** "You sound disappointed"

**Michael:** "Oh that's not fair. What happened in Saint Marina. Where is Abraham?"

**Fabian:** I tried to kill the Earl. But he's already dead and his underling? it seems he's been feeding lies to his people"

**Michael:** "About what?"

**Fabian:** "The war. But he's still alive and in power"

**Michael:** "So you basically did nothing"

**Fabian:** "Well...I...."

**Michael:** "Fabian, don't even try to come up with something, its pathetic really"

**Fabian:** "I can still find Abraham. I will!"

**Michael:** "No Fabian. You tried, you failed. And you do remember what I said would happen if you failed? You've proven unsuited to this task. You're a failure Fabian. You've blown all your chances! Don't come back to Paris...ever"

(Michael hangs up. Fabian slams the phone down and throws it to the side)

**Michael:** "What did I see in that boy? I guess now its up to you"

**Anita:** "I won't let you down. Not like my boyfriend did"