London Calling

#### **Summary**

With the Bronze Kingdom fallen, Abraham and the gang are heading for London to meet with the Silver chairman, but disaster strikes on route. Meanwhile, Fabian struggles with the decision he has made

### **Plot**

**Middle Sea**

Abraham is dragged unto the boat, under the Bronze Palace. Patrick tells Riley to get moving as she hits the throttle, moving the boat forward. Abraham manages to get back to his feet, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel...when his eyes widen, feeling a stinging pain in his back. Abraham is then jolted and begins to fall forwards. Patrick catches him and gently eases him down. Abraham is almost completely motionless. Abraham then shoots up from his nightmare, as he laying on a bed. He winces and holds his back. He looks down at his body, seeing a bandage wrapped around his chest. He looks at the room he's in. A decent sized room with a desk and boards on the walls. Abraham could tell he was on a ship. He slowly sets his feet down on the floor, and put his shoes on. He stands up, still holding his chest but he manages to make it out of the room, walking gently along the hallway, his hand on the wall to steady himself. He finally makes it out unto the deck. He looks one direction, seeing a huge number of ship containers. Abraham finally realises where he is but he then hears Patrick. Abraham looks up to Patrick on the deck above him. Patrick suddenly swings over the railings and unto the deck below. He hugs Abraham but he is still in pain. Riley and Aurora look down, along with Abby. They all rush down the steps to see him. Abraham asks what happened. Patrick explains that he was stabbed in the back by an extension shot and that Aurora had just enough healing potion to heal his wound. Abraham thanks Aurora. Riley then tells Abraham that they heard a news report, telling the world that he is dead. Abraham is shocked, but Patrick tells him its good news as now, no one will be looking for him. Abraham admits that is good news, but he needs to rest first. Patrick agrees and walks with Abraham back to his room. Patrick and Abraham walk down the hall with Patrick helping Abraham to his room. Patrick helps Abraham lay down. Patrick then asks Abraham if he knows what happened in the cave. Abraham says he doesn't know. Patrick sighs then tells Abraham he saw something he had only heard of, but never seen. A Kemiya's Darkness. Abraham sits up, but holds his chest. Patrick tells Abraham his darkness has awakened and its something he needs to deal with

**Bronze Palace. Barcelona**

Anita is putting her pants back on. She is smiling before putting on a pair of boots. She looks to her right seeing Joseph, still alive and in his cage, his face bruised and body covered in cuts and welts. Anita thanks Joseph for his service. She leaves the room and heads out and into the hall. She takes a moment and a deep breath before she looks up and heads upstairs. Fabian is in one of the bedrooms, standing on the room balcony. Anita enters, asking what is wrong. Fabian doesn't answer. Anita walks to him, her arms sliding around his waist. She smiles, asking why he's so down. Fabian tells her that he's not sure. He tells her that all he's wanted is the respect and admiration of his mentor, but he doesn't feel it anymore. Anita scoffs and tells Fabian not to worry, as Michael hasn't even arrived to Barcelona, but tells Fabian that when he does, Fabian will feel better. Fabian slowly nods. Anita kisses his cheek and tells him she's going to get something to eat. Fabian says he is not hungry. Anita nods and heads out of the room, asking him to join her if he changes his mind. Fabian looks out over the city again, muttering the name 'Hallie' under his breath

**Middle Sea**

Patrick steps back out unto the deck. Abby is there by the railings. Patrick stands next to her. Abby asks how Abraham is. Patrick tells her he is ok and is sleeping again. Abby nods and thanks Patrick for saving her Patrick denies saving her, but Abby points out that Patrick stopped her from trying to save her brother. Patrick admits it was stupid of her to try. Abby then asks Patrick if he was his brother or sister, what would he have done. Patrick says he would have been practical and done what was best in the long run. Abby calls Patrick a liar but Patrick tells her to ask the others and get their perspective on the kind of man he is. Abby then says he's a head over heart man. Patrick agrees he is but Abby tells him he's not likely to find love with such an outlook. Patrick is surprised by her remark. Abby then asks if Patrick even has any family. Patrick tells her he did, when he was 7. Abby listens as Patrick explains he and his sister survived a bombing in Paris. He was taken by his mentor to the Alps to train. Abby asks about his sister. Patrick tells her he found out she was adopted and that their family moved to America. Abby can tell the pain in Patrick's voice but he composes himself, saying it's the first time he's mentioned it to anyone, including the others. Abby reaffirms her belief that Patrick doesn't use his heart. Patrick doesn't deny this but tells Abby that once they get to the Silver Republic, she will have to stay. Abby protests but Patrick reminds her she is a royal of the Bronze Kingdom and that she needs to be kept safe. Abby tells Patrick she is a Kemiya and she is not weak. Patrick tells her its not a matter of being weak or not because he knows that but that stopping Michael is the only way to be sure. He further explains that Michael may in fact come for the Silver Republic and that will be Abby's job. Abby sighs but agrees. She looks at Patrick for a few moments. Patrick too returns her gaze for a few moments but then looks up at the deck above. Abby looks up but sees nothing there. She clears her throat and tells Patrick she's going to head inside to warm up. She walks through the door. Patrick looks up again as Aurora and Riley peek out, both with smiles on their faces. Patrick shakes his head and also heads back inside

Abraham is trying to sleep, tossing and turning a few times. He slams his fist on the bedside table, his anger bubbling inside of him. He then hears a voice. He looks around, seeing nothing in the room. The voice speaks again, telling Abraham he's not in the room, but inside of his head. Abraham holds his head and asks what the voice is. It replies, calling Abraham stupid and telling him, he is his darkness. Abraham is stunned as the Darkness further explains that he was unleashed during his fight in Barcelona and that ever since he split his soul, he's been gaining strength, until Abraham finally had a moment of weakness and it took its chance. Abraham tells the Darkness to get out of him, but the darkness laughs, telling him he is a part of him and will always be. Abraham denies this, but the darkness insists and further explains that over time, he will become even stronger and stronger until he can take control of Abraham's body. Abraham stands and shouts, unleashing a blast of his spiritual power, knocking over the table and breaking the windows, as well as cracking the walls. Abraham falls to his knees, breathing deep. The darkness only laughs, telling Abraham he is weak and he will always be whispering into his mind and will drive Abraham mad. Patrick rushes in, asking Abraham what happened

**Bronze Palace. Barcelona**

A long black limo arrives outside of the palace. Fabian and Anita are standing at the top of the room, near the throne as Michael steps out. He takes a moment, smiling before he walks into the throne room with a few men following him. Michael opens his arms, greeting Fabian and Anita. He first hugs Anita, then Fabian, congratulating them both of conquering the Bronze Kingdom, with very little bloodshed. Anita tells Michael it was nothing. Michael then congratulates Fabian even more for killing Abraham. Fabian is a little surprised but he quickly composes himself, saying he is glad to have helped. Michael then looks around, admiring the palace, saying it has an old school feel to it. He then tells the pair that he's going to look around. He walks off to the side. Fabian turns to Anita who simply smiles and walks after Michael.

**Middle Sea**

Abby is standing at the bridge, looking out over the water with the captain. She looks at her watch then walks to the charts on the table. Abby asks how long until they reach the waters of the Silver Republic. The Captain tells her they should not be far, maybe even within the hour. Abby then looks out the side door of the bridge, seeing speed boats approaching. She alerts the Captain. Abby takes a pair of binoculars and looks out, seeing a Gold empire flag. She panics, then hears the radio call from the boat. The voice calls that the ship immediately stop and allow a party to board. The Captain asks what to do. Abby tells him to comply and that she will take the others and hide somewhere in the ship. She rushes out and down into the next level. She finds Aurora and Riley sitting in the lounge, telling them they have company. The two girls get up immediately and follow Abby. Abby rushes to where Abraham is. Patrick is there talking to him. Patrick asks what the matter is. She tells him they have the Gold Empire Navy about to board. Patrick is confused as to why. Abby tells him it doesn't matter and that they need to hide. Patrick gets up as Abraham puts on some clothes and heads down the hallway. Patrick then asks where exactly are they going to hide. Abby stops and thinks before she tells him they can hide in the containers. Patrick agrees as the group head down to the container deck. Abby finds the nearest container and breaks off the lock. She opens the door and lets the others in before she closes the door. Abraham then realises that if they notice the broken lock, someone may check it out. Riley says they had just better pray no one does.

The Captain is down on the container deck, to welcome the boarding party. The Commander climbs up the ladder. The Captain asks what the issue is. The Commander tells him they have reason to believe the Captain has stowaways that are fugitives from the Gold Empire. The Captain questions the Commanders actions are he tells the commander they are in Bronze Kingdom waters. The Commander smiles and tells the Captain he must have been at Sea too long, as the Bronze Kingdom is now under Gold Empire control. He tells his men to start searching the ship. The Commander asks to be taken to the bridge. The boat crew start to search all the cabins, stations and down in the engine room. The Commander and Captain sit at the table in the bridge, the Captain seeming anxious. The Commander asks if there is anything wrong. The Captain tells the Commander that he wishes he'd hurry up and get off his ship so he can make his delivery. The commander smiles but the Captain then asks why he thinks there is anyone else on board. The Commander tells him he cannot answer that, but that they have searched other ships in the region at the time.

Meanwhile, in the container, Riley is struggling with the confinement. Patrick tries to calm her down but Riley freezes saying she hears someone. Abraham acknowledges someone is outside. One of the boarding party has spotted the lack of lock on the container. He looks around then approaches the container, his gun drawn. He reaches out to grab the door handle, but the door opens, hitting him in the face and knocking him back. Patrick rushes to him and stabs him in the chest and twists the blade. Aurora tells Patrick that wasn't needed. Patrick tells her he made a quick call and didn't hear any better ideas from her. Patrick and Abraham pick the body up and throw it overboard. Abby then points out that someone will notice he's missing at some point. Aurora notices some of the boarding crew to their left. She tells everyone to step back and they do. They see the crew being taken upstairs to the bridge area. Abby tells the others the boarding party is trying to flush them out. Patricks kicks the container in frustration but he asks Aurora to get rid of the blood. Aurora uses her power to collate the blood into a bubble and push it over the side. Riley asks what they should do now. Abraham suggests they get off the ship, maybe take the boarding parties boat. Patrick disagrees as the boat will have a tracker. Abby then says they only have one choice, to kill the boarding party and save the crew. Aurora then says that will alert the Gold Empire Navy, but Patrick agrees with Abby, saying they will be in Silver Republic waters by the time anyone notices anything. Aurora then suggests she turn herself in. Everyone is stunned but Aurora tells the others she can be the Trojan Horse and that she can subdue a few men and secure the bridge so no one is hurt. Abby further adds she can keep an eye on the hostages, while the others take out the boarding party. Abraham volunteers to surrender himself, but Patrick slaps him on the back of the head, asking if he's insane. He further reminds him the world thinks he's dead and he cannot be seen. Patrick suggests he go with Abraham while Riley goes with Abby and Aurora heads somewhere she can be captured. All nod in agreement and head off

**Bronze Palace. Barcelona**

Anita is walking the gardens of the Bronze Palace. Fabian steps out seeing her there. He storms towards her and asks why she did it. Anita looks at her nails, confused about what Fabian means, but he asks why she gave him the credit for killing Abraham. Anita feigns concern, but tells Fabian she wanted him to get the credit, as she figured it would mean Michael would surely forgive him. Fabian calls her a liar, but then Anita changes her tone, asking if Fabian is one hundred percent sure Abraham is dead. She further asks what would happen if he was indeed alive and how Michael would react to the news. Fabian is furious as Anita walks off. Fabian turns and takes a deep breath. He takes out his phone, bringing up Hallie's number. His thumb hovers over the call button, but he turns his phone off and puts it away. He then heads back into the palace, pulling his phone out again. He dials a number and speaks to someone, asking him to come to the Bronze Palace in Barcelona, and that he has a job for them

**Middle Sea**

Aurora heads up the steps and slips in through a door. She looks around then looks up, hearing voices. She looks in a room she's next to. She steps in and has a quick look around seeing a brush. She knocks the brush over then hides in a metal cupboard. Aurora waits as two men come down the steps from the bridge, guns drawn. They enter the room, seeing the brush on the floor. One of the men looks at it, then sighs, suggesting it fell over on its own. The other man agrees as they both relax and turn to leave. Aurora then taps the side of the metal cupboard. One of the men stop and looks back at the room, saying he heard something. He raises his gun and sees two metal cupboards. He approaches on and opens it, seeing nothing but files. He approaches the second and opens it. Aurora quickly raises her hand, begging the men not to shoot her. She is dragged out and pushed to her knees. One of them asks who she is. She tells them her name is Aurora He then asks if she's a passenger to which she admits she is. The other man grabs her arm and takes her out of the room and upstairs to the bridge. The Commander turns to see Aurora brought up to the bridge, one of the guards saying she was hiding in the filing room. The Commander then turns to the Captain, asking who she is. Aurora cuts in, saying she's a passenger. The Commander tells her he asked the Captain. The Captain takes a moment, saying that it's true. She paid for passage to London. The commander then asks why she would choose a container ship, rather than a commercial ship. The Captain struggles to answer, but Aurora speaks up again, saying she needed to travel quickly. The commander stands and walks to Aurora. He chuckles, saying she has underestimated how much he knows and Abraham Wallman was travelling with a French Kemiya, a Olive skinned Werewolf...and a raven haired witch. He draws his gun and shoots and Captain. Aurora shouts but he turns to her, putting his gun under her chin, telling Aurora that she was stupid to give herself up. He then radios his crew to check the entire ship again. He tells his men to bind Aurora and to cover her hands

Abraham and Patrick make it to forecastle. Abraham asks if this is really a good idea. Patrick is about to speak when he hears a loud metal clattering. Patrick turns to Abraham telling him the anchor has been dropped. Abraham sighs and punches a box. Patrick slaps him on the back of the head as he sees flashlights to his left. He steps back as does Abraham, hiding behind some boxes. Patrick forms his sword, and motions for Abraham to do the same. Abraham shakes his head. Patrick again motions for him to form his sword. Abraham again refuses. Abraham looks to his left, seeing a flash light. He approaches the corner of the boxes. Patrick heads around the near corner. He turns another corner and sneaks up on the other man. He grabs his mouth and slams his sword into his back. He gently sets the man down. Abraham meanwhile tackles the other man and punches him twice in the face but he is pushed against the wall, head butted and kneed in the gut. He hits the wall, slumping down. The man aims his gun, but freezes and falls to the side, a knife buried in his back. Patrick walks to Abraham and pulls him up, asking he didn't form his sword. Abraham takes a moment but he looks at Patrick, saying he can't, since his darkness emerged. Patrick grabs Abraham, telling him that when it comes to life and death he'll just have to deal with it. Patrick picks up one of the men's radios then heads out of the Forecastle but Abraham stops Patrick, telling him he has an idea

Abby and Riley are in the engine room. They too have noticed the engines have stopped. Riley looks around, hating the smell of the engine room, all the oil and the heat of it as well. Abby then turns off the lights. Riley tells Abby that was a good move as she can see in the dark. Abby forms her sword and nods to Riley as they split up. Riley jumps up to a gantry above her quietly. Abby sees a flash light around the corner. Riley sees two more heading up the steps. She hides behind some pipes, waiting for them to pass her. Riley watches as they pass her. She sneaks up behind one of them and snaps his neck. The first man turns but Riley kicks his gun down then kicks him in the face. She punches him hard in the face, knocking him out. Riley then ducks as another man shoots at her, one shot hitting her in the leg. Abby steps out and stabs him in the gut, deep then kicks him off. Abby then turns on the lights as Riley drops down, stumbling slightly due to her getting shot. Riley tells Abby she's fine, that she's a wolf. Abby looks at the bodies, knowing someone will know they are missing quickly. The girls decide to head out of the engine room.

The Commander radios all teams to check in. Three teams check in but two don't. He sighs and turns to Aurora, asking where her friends are. Aurora tells the Commander that she doesn't know. The Commander walks to her and slaps her face, but then he looks at his radio. He smiles and speaks, telling all teams that he has the witch in his custody and will kill her in 5 minutes if the others do not give themselves up. Abraham stops hearing this. Patrick tells him he can't do it. Abraham reminds him Aurora's is in danger but Patrick tells Abraham that the second he shows his face, he's dead. Abraham asks for a better idea. Patrick suggests they kill the Commander quickly. They make it out unto the upper deck but Abraham spots a sun reflection. He dives into behind the containers just missing a sniper shot. Patrick ducks down then hides with Abraham. The Commander looks out, seeing his sniper looking for someone and calls out that someone is on the deck. The Commander radios all his teams to converge on the upper deck. Patricks hears that on his radio and forms his sword. He then gets an idea. He whispers something to Abraham. The sniper is looking at one side of the ship, then the other. He then spots Patrick making a run for it along the side of the ship. The Sniper aims and shoots, hitting Patrick in the chest, the force throwing him clear over the side. Abby and Riley emerge from the engine room and look down to see Patrick getting hit. Riley shouts for Patrick but Abby pulls her back. The Commander radios the other teams to find the others. Riley looks up, hearing him from the bridge. She puts her foot on the railings but Abby stops her, asking her to think about what she's going to do. Riley looks down but spots something on the side of the ship. She smiles and nods to Abby as she gets down from the railings. The girls looked down the deck, seeing two men with guns aimed out and heading into one of the gaps in the containers. Within a few seconds, they pull Abraham out. The girls hide behind some boxes as the guards bring Abraham up the steps above the girls position and up to the bridge.

Abraham is brought into the bridge area. He sees Aurora tied up on a chair. The Commander smiles, seeing Abraham on the ground. He warns Abraham not to make a move, or he'll kill Aurora. Abraham shrugs, admitting defeat. The Commander asks how he survived, as he was told Abraham was stabbed in the back. Abraham says he had some help, looking at Aurora. The Commander himself notices the look but he expresses his joy that Abraham is in his custody and that he'll surely be promoted. Abraham reminds the Commander he isn't close to home and that it'll take a while before he can get back to Barcelona. The Commander then suggests he kill Abraham now and merely show the Emperor his body. Abraham admits that it is a better plan. The Commander then orders his team to return to the bridge. He then presses a few buttons, but nothing happens. He hits the same button a few more times. Abraham asks if he's trying to bring up the anchor. The commander confirms that he is but Abraham tells him the Anchor lines are jammed, meaning they are stuck. The Commander asks what he did. Abraham tells him it wasn't him. The commander again, calls on the radio for all the other teams to return to the bridge. Abraham laughs, saying all he has left is himself, the sniper and the other man at the door. The Commander kicks Abraham across the face. He hears a scream as one of his men is pulled out the door and thrown into the sea. The Commander draws his gun but Abraham tackles him. The sniper turns to assist but is stabbed in the back, by Patrick. He steps into the bridge dropping a metal plate with a bullet sized dent in it. Abraham throws the  Commander over him, landing him near Aurora. The Commander stands, unsheathing a knife. He holds it to Aurora's throat telling everyone to stand down. Patrick sighs, telling Abraham he should have just used his power. Abraham ignores Patrick who then asks the Commander what his escape plan is. He is in the middle of the sea, no back up, no means of getting off the ship. The Commander begins to realise he is right. He withdraws the knife from Aurora's neck but then throws it at Abraham. Patrick manages to catch it and throw it back at the Commander, striking him in the head. He falls on his back as Riley rushes to Aurora untying her. Patrick looks to Abraham, telling him to take a radio and he'll call him when he's fixed the anchors. Abraham sighs and looks to Abby, a look of sorrow on his face

**Palace Restaurant**

Hallie is closing up the restaurant for the night. She turns but stops seeing Fabian. Fabian doesn't say anything at first, but Hallie approaches him and slaps his face. Fabian tells her striking him is a punishable offence. Hallie asks what will happen if she knees him between the legs. Fabian advises against it. Hallie turns to leave but Fabian asks her to listen. Hallie keeps walking as Fabian explains to her that he had always wanted to go home, to be welcomed back into his former mentor's good graces. Hallie stops and asks what it got him. She asks does he now have all that he wants. Fabian stumbles for a moment but Hallie continues on, saying Fabian seemed happy with her, cooking meals, doing what he said he enjoyed. Fabian tells her he does enjoy cooking but a life of service is not what he wants. Hallie asks if he truly wants to be a ruler, with nothing but his power to keep him company. Fabian again can't answer but Hallie tells Fabian to leave her alone and to never return to her. She walks off and further tells Fabian that the business tax increase will kill her restaurant. Fabian watches her walk away. He punches out a car window and heads back to the palace

**Middle Sea**

The ship is moving again and is now in Silver Republic waters. Aurora and Patrick are on the deck, as they send the Captain's body overboard. Aurora is near disraught, saying it was her fault he was killed. Patrick tells her not to blame herself, as she didn't know how much the Commander knew. This doesn't comfort Aurora much as she further states that she keeps screwing up, telling Patrick it was her who revealed that Fabian was in Barcelona. Patrick is surprised but tells her it doesn't matter as he made his choice and he is going to regret it. Patrick rubs Aurora's shoulder, telling her everyone makes mistakes and that it isn't a crime, but not to learn from it is the true crime

Abraham is on top of the bridge, the day now turned to night. Abby climbs up to join him. Abraham asks what she's doing up there. Abby tells him she wants some fresh air. Abraham chuckles but Abby asks what's going on with him. That he almost seems afraid of his power ever since they escape from Barcelona. Abraham tells her about the voice in his head, about his darkness. And every time he uses his power, he feels like it will draw the darkness closer and closer to him. Abby tells Abraham that her father told her about the Darkness, and that it can be controlled with a ritual. Abraham tells her he doesn't know how perform it, but Abby tells Abraham the Silver Chairman will. That the Silver Chairman is a powerful Kemiya and he will know what to do. Abraham takes a deep breath and nods, smiling a little, admitting that he does feel better now.

#### **Quotes**

**Patrick:** "Hey man, you're up!"

(Patrick leaps over the railings and lands next to Abraham then gives him a hug)

**Abraham:** "Easy, easy pal, still in pain

**Patrick:** "Oh, sorry pal"

**Aurora:** "Abraham!"

**Riley:** "Hey Abe!"

(Aurora and Riley come down as well)

**Patrick:** "Be gentle with him, he's still in pain"

**Abby:** "Glad to see you're up and about"

**Abraham**: "Where are we?"

**Patrick:** "In the Middle Sea. We're heading to London"

**Abraham:** "What happened to me?"

**Patrick**: "You were stabbed in the back from a...very long distance"

**Riley:** "But the great news is...the world thinks you're dead"

**Abraham:** "What, how is that good news?!"

**Patrick:** "Cause no one will be looking for you now.

**Abraham**: "Come to think of it, that does seem good news, but...I really do think I need to rest"

(All agree and step back as Abraham walks back through the door with Patrick)

**Patrick:** "You really don't know what happened in that cave?"

**Abraham:** "Its like a blank spot in my mind"

**Patrick:** "What's the last thing?"

**Abraham:** "Um...fighting Anita"

**Patrick:** "Then?"

**Abraham:** "I must have lost or something?"

**Patrick:** "No. Something happened to you that I've only ever heard of, but never seen. Your Darkness has emerged. And its something, you need to work on"

**Anita:** "What's the matter?"

(Fabian doesn't answer. Anita slides her arms around his waist)

**Anita:** "Why are you so down?"

**Fabian:** "I don't know. I wanted the respect, the admiration of my Mentor. And I don't even feel like I have that, despite what I did"

**Anita:** "Look. Michael isn't even here yet. Once he arrives and you hear it from him you'll feel better"

(Fabian nods as Anita kisses his cheek)

**Anita:** "I'm going to get something to eat"

**Fabian:** "I'm not hungry"

(Anita turns to leave and heads for the door)

**Anita**: "Let me know if you change your mind"

(Anita closes the door behind her)

**Fabian:** "Hallie"

**Abby:** "How is he feeling?"

**Patrick:** "He's ok. Just sleeping"

**Abby:** "I don't think I ever got the chance to thank you"

**Patrick:** "I didn't save you"

**Abby:** "I mean from stopping me trying to save my brother. I would have been killed too"

**Patrick**: "I'll admit, it was stupid of you to try"

(Abby laughs a little)

**Abby:** "Do you even have family?"

**Patrick:** "I did. When I was 7, my sister and I were the only survivors of a bombing in Paris. My mentor took me to the Alps to train me"

**Abby:** "And your sister?"

**Patrick:** "Last I heard, she was adopted and moved to America. First time I've spoke about her to anyone, including the others"

**Abby:** "That's your problem Patrick. You should try using your heart and not your head"

(Patrick sighs but he turns to Abby)

**Patrick:** "Once we get to the Silver Republic, you'll have to stay"

**Abby:** "What...why?"

**Patrick:** "Remember you're the last of the royal line of the Bronze Kingdom. Our Journey takes us to dangerous places and you need to be kept safe"

**Abby:** "I'm not weak Patrick"

**Patrick:** "Its not a matter of weakness or strength. As long as you are alive, the Bronze Kingdom has hope. Our mission will lead us straight back to Michael. And if we fail, someone has to fight on"

(Abby sighs but nods)

**Abby:** "And I will"

(Abby turns to face him)

**Abby:** "I say it again, smarter than you look"

(Both look at each other for a few moments before she hears something and looks up, as does Patrick, seeing nothing there. Abby then rubs her arms)

**Abby:** "I'm....going inside, its...cold out here"

(Abby opens the door and steps through. Patrick looks out over the sea then up above him, seeing Riley and Aurora there, smiles on their faces. Patrick simply shakes his head)

**Darkness:** "Can't sleep?"

(Abraham sits up and looks around)

**Abraham:** "Who's there?"

**Darkness:** "I'm not in the room. I'm in your head!"

(Abraham holds his head)

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

**Darkness:** "You really do lack brains don't you? I am...your Darkness!"

**Abraham:** "How can this be?"

**Darkness:** "I saw you were in trouble when you fought Anita. In your weakness moment, I stepped in and took over. Ever since you split your soul in the Personal metal ritual, I've been gaining strength. And touching that Philosophers Stone was a huge boost for me"

**Abraham:** "Get out of my head and leave me alone!"

(Darkness laughs)

**Abraham:** "You still don't get it do you? I am part of you now, and I always will be. I will only get stronger, and when I am strong enough, I will overcome you and take over your body!"

(Abraham shouts, unleashing a blast of his spiritual pressure, causing the entire room to shake. The Darkness can only laugh)

**Darkness**: You're weak Abraham. And you always will be. I will always be here, whispering words into your mind to the point of madness"

(Patrick rushes in)

**Patrick:** "What's going on? Are you ok?"

**Michael:** "Anita! Fabian!"

(Michael hugs Anita first, then Fabian)

**Michael:** "I cannot say how grateful to both of you for conquering the Bronze Kingdom, with such little blood shed"

**Anita:** "It wasn't hard"

**Michael:** "Oh don't be modest, but I'm more impressed with you Fabian. You showed me your true loyalty to The Gold Empire, by killing Abraham"

(Fabian takes a moment but he quickly composes himself)

**Fabian:** "I never stopped trying to kill him."

**Michael:** "I should have known better. I am sorry, my boy"

(Michael then looks at the throne room)

**Michael:** "I think I'm going to have a look around. Join me if you wish"

(Michael walks off. Fabian turns to Anita, who can only smile as she walks past him)

**Abby:** "Gold empire Navy, there will be boarding in a minute"

**Patrick:** "Why?"

**Abby:** "Does it matter? They are here and Abraham is here. We need to hide"

**Patrick:** "And where exactly can we hide in this place. Its a ship!"

**Abby:** "In one of the containers"

**Patrick:** "Not a bad idea"

**Captain:** "Welcome aboard Sir. What seems to be the issue"

**Commander:** "We were sent to scour the sea for a group of fugitives that may have stowed away on your ship"

**Captain**: "I assure you there are no stowaways here. Not to mention the fact that these are Bronze Kingdom waters"

**Commander:** "I'm afraid you've been at sea too long Captain. The Bronze Kingdom...is now part of the Gold Empire. Begin searching the ship. Captain. Take me to the bridge"

**Aurora:** "Was that really needed?"

**Patrick:** "It as a judgement call and I didn't hear any better ideas"

(Patrick and Abraham throw the body overboard"

**Abby:** "Someone is going to notice he's missing"

**Aurora:** Step back guys. Over there!"

(Everyone hides as they see the crew being taken up to the bridge)

**Abby:** "They are trying to flush us out"

(Patrick kicks the container)

**Patrick:** "Aurora, can you get rid of the blood?"

(Aurora leans down and draws the blood up into the air itself and throws it overboard)

**Riley:** "Ok, so now what?"

**Abraham:** "We could get off the ship, take their boat?"

**Patrick:** "It'll have a tracker on it"

**Abby:** "Only one thing for it then. Kill the boarding party"

**Aurora:** "Won't that alert the Gold Empire Navy?"

**Patrick:** "I have to agree with Abby. And with how long it'll take for word to get back to the Gold Empire, we'll be in the Silver Republic."

**Aurora:** "I should turn myself in"

**Riley:** "Are you nuts?!"

**Aurora:** "I can be the Trojan horse. At least it'll take some heat off you guys and maybe even take out the guards at the bridge"

**Abby:** "Too risky. But she can keep an eye on the hostages, while we take out the boarding party"

**Patrick:** "Can't believe you're ok with this idea"

**Abraham**: "Maybe I should give myself up"

(Patrick slaps him on the back of the head)

**Patrick:** "Are you insane? The world thinks you're dead. We need to keep it that way! I'll go with Abraham. Riley, you go with Abby. Aurora, go get caught. Lets move"

**Fabian:** "Why did you do it?!"

**Anita**: "You're...going to have to be more specific"

**Fabian:** "You told him I...killed Abraham. Why?"

**Anita:** "I figured you could use the credit. It was the only way to be certain you'd be allowed back into Michael's good graces"

**Fabian:** "You're lying"

**Anita:** "Well tell me this Fabian. Are you absolutely, 100% sure, Abraham is dead? Cause I'd hate to think about what would happen if he somehow turned up...alive? What do you think Michael would do then?"

(Anita smiles and walks off as Fabian takes a deep breath)

**Guard:** "I found her in one of the sitting areas"

**Commander**: "Who is this Captain?"

**Aurora:** "I'm just a passenger"

**Commander:** "I was speaking...to him"

(The Captain takes a moment, but he nods)

**Captain:** "As she says, a passenger. She paid for passage to London"

**Commander:** "So why take a container ship, instead of a passenger liner?"

**Aurora:** "I needed to leave Barcelona quickly."

(The commander stands and walks to Aurora, his hand sliding down her hair)

**Commander:** "You've underestimated how much I know. Cause I do recall hearing, that Abraham Wallman was travelling with a French Kemiya, an Olive skinned Werewolf...and a Raven haired...witch"

(The Commander draws his gun and shoots the Captain. Aurora yelps but he places the gun under her chin)

**Commander:** "Abraham maybe dead, but you're all still fugitives. And it was very stupid of you to give yourself up. Now..where are the rest of you!"

**Aurora:** "I'm not saying a word"

**Commander:** "We'll see. Bind her up and wrap up her hands. Make sure she can't use them"

(Commander picks up a radio)

**Commander:** "All hands, stowaways are confirmed. Search the ship again"

**Commander:** "Ok that is three teams have checked in, but two haven't. Where...are your friends?"

**Aurora:** "I told you, I don't know where"

(The commander approaches her and slaps her face but then looks at his radio. He smiles)

**Commander:** "To all holders of team radios. I have the Witch and I will kill her in 5 minutes, unless all of you give yourselves up"

**Abraham:** "I have to give myself up!"

**Patrick:** "You do that, and you're dead!"

**Abraham:** "She's in danger and he's going to kill her. You got a better idea?"

**Patrick:** "We just need to kill him within the next 5 minutes. Not that hard"

(Abraham steps out unto the deck. He looks up seeing a small sun reflection. He dives to his right behind a container, barely missing a shot. Patrick ducks down on the staircase then dives in next to Abraham)

**Abraham:** "Still think we can kill him within the next 4 minutes huh?!"

**Commander:** "Don't make a move...Abraham Wallman. Or I'll kill the witch

**Abraham:** "Well, I guess...you got me"

**Commander:** "How did you survive?"

(Abraham looks to Aurora)

**Abraham:** "I had a little help"

**Commander:** "I cannot believe my luck. Abraham Wallman, in my custody. I'm sure making Admiral now"

**Abraham:** "Well, lets not forget, we're still in the middle of the sea and...a lot can happen between now and when we get back to Barcelona"

**Commander**: "Or maybe I should just kill you now and show your body to the Gold Emperor. Either way, you're out of the way"

**Abraham:** "Ok, I'll admit that is a better idea on paper"

**Commander:** "All teams, return to the bridge"

(Commander hits a button and waits, but he hears a warning light. He looks at the control panel and hits the button again)

**Abraham:** "Trying to get the anchor up? Yeah, it won't work. Cause the anchor mechanism...is broke. Means...we aren't moving"

**Commander:** "What did you do!?"

**Abraham**: "It wasn't me"

**Commander:** "All teams...return to the bridge at once!"

**Abraham:** "All that you have left pal, is you, Mr Sniper and loyal right hand man here"

**Commander:** "Everyone stand down, or I'll kill her!"

**Patrick:** "Look, pal, you're alone, in the middle of the sea with Three Kemiya's and a werewolf. How do you think this is going to end?"

**Fabian:** "Striking me is a punishable offence"

**Hallie:** "What about if I knee you in the balls"

**Fabian:** "I wouldn't advise that either"

(Hallie turns and starts walking)

**Fabian:** "Can you just listen to me for a moment?"

(Hallie keeps walking)

**Fabian:** "I have always wanted to go home! To be welcomed back into the good graces of my Mentor"

**Hallie:** "Ok...I get that. But what did it get you. Do you have, all you want now?"

**Fabian:** "I...I...do"

**Hallie:** "I thought you were happy here. Doing what you said you enjoyed"

**Fabian:** "I do enjoy cooking, but serving isn't what I want to do"

**Hallie:** "Really? What do you call what you're doing now? Do you truly want to be a ruler...with nothing but his power to keep you company?"

(Fabian doesn't answer)

**Hallie:** "Leave me alone...and never come back!"

(Hallie walks past him)

**Hallie:** "And tell your King I object to the business tax. Its going to kill my restaurant!"

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

**Abby:** "Figured I could do with some fresh air"

**Abraham:** "Sure"

**Abby:** "What's going on with you? Ever since Barcelona, its like you're been afraid to use your power"

**Abraham:** "Its my darkness, Abby. Every time I use my power, it feels like I'm only drawing it closer and closer to me. And I don't know how to stop it"

**Abby:** "I do. My father told me about a ritual that can be conducted to suppress the Darkness. Make it your servant"

**Abraham:** "Did he know how to do it?"

**Abby:** "We're blood Kemiya's. We don't have this problem. But I know the Silver Chairman will know what to do. He's a powerful Kemiya. It'll be fine"

**Abraham**: "That...actually makes me feel better. Thanks Abby"