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Sorcery 101 IS COPYRIGHT © 2005 - 2008 Kel McDonald. This comic is written and drawn by Kel McDonald. It is about Danny Gunn learning sorcery which is a hard task, especially while trying to help your dorky werewolf friend and his mage wife watch their 5-year-old daughter, deal with a sociopathic vampire, keep your job as a history teacher, and make sure your don't run out of cigerettes. Danny manages though,....just barely.
Adsqac is wants more text on my webpages to get me more money. And since I like money here is some random text to get them to give me money. 20050512 cover for the intro Page 1 20050513 Panel 1 Ð Danny and Pat sitting in PatÕs crappy motel room. Danny: Right then, / So IÕm going to give this fire spell one more try, Pat. Panel 2 Ð Pat standing up as Danny looks over the spell book. Pat: Go ahead, and remember to focus, Danny. Danny: Will do. Panel 3 Ð Danny starting his fire spell. Pat is walking into his room Danny: (fire spell) Panel 4 Ð fire spell exploding and catching DannyÕs shirt fire. Danny: AHHH SFX: FAOUM Panel 5 Ð Pat blasting danny with a fire extinguisher. SFX: FSSSSHHHHH Panel 6 Ð Danny dripping wet as Pat stands there holding the fire estinisher. Panel 7 Ð Danny still dripping. Danny: IÕm going home. Pat: I thought youÕd say that. Page 2 20050516 panel 1 Ð Danny walking up his front porch angry. Caption: Later Danny: Bloody stupid spell bloody backfiring. Panel 2 Ð DannyÕs hand opening the handle. Danny: bloody stupid vampire, SFX: CIK Panel 3 Ð Rebecca evil face Danny: blasting me with fire extin- Panel 4 Ð Danny opening the door wide eyed. Danny: Oh hellÉ Panel 5 Ð Rebecca tackling Danny jumping through the air. Rebecca: UNCLE DANNY! Panel 6 Ð Brad and Ally cuddling on the couch. SFXÓ THUNK ThUMap ThOnk Brad: Sounds like DannyÕs home. Ally: That and Rebecca snuck out of bed. Page 3 20050518 Panel 1 Ð Rebecca sitting on Danny stomach as King lick DannyÕs face as Brad walks down the steps. Danny: Ya know, mate, I taught my dog to not jump on people. Panel 2 Ð Brad looking down at Rebecca and Danny. Danny: YouÕd think you could teach your daughter to do the same. Brad: Sorry. Panel 3 Ð Rebecca biting her lip. Brad: She was supposed to be putting on her Pjs. Rebecca: UmÉ Panel 4 Ð Brad crossing his arms as Rebecca runs up the stairs. Brad: Hop to it, kiddo. Panel 5 Ð Rebecca running up the stairs as king follows. Rebecca: Come on, King. Page 4 20050520 Panel 1 Ð Brad helping Danny up. Brad: Did RebeccaÕs welcome injure anything? Danny: Just my pride. Panel 2 Ð Danny and Brad walking up the steps. Brad: And I guess from your demeanor / and the scorch marks on your shirt, Panel 3 Ð Danny scratching the back of his head. Brad: Magic lesson didnÕt go so well. Danny: *sigh* I can get the fire to show up, / but not stay under control. Panel 4 Ð Brad closing the door behind him and Danny. Brad: YouÕll get it eventually. Danny: In the mean time, I need to figure out how to fix my shirt. Panel 5 Ð Ally channel surfing Danny looks surprised. Ally: I say just throw out that old thing. Danny: What? Why!? Panel 6 Ð Ally raising an eyebrow. Ally: It was a black shirt when you bought it. Page 5 20050523 Panel 1 Ð Danny sits in the recliner as Ally fans her hand to get smoke away from her. Danny: Hey Ally, this shirt and I have been through a lot together. Ally: Ugh, Danny, could you do me a favor? Panel 2 Ð Danny reclining and looking up at Ally as Brad sits next to her. Ally: Please out your cigarette Panel 3 Ð Danny pouting,. Danny: Now why would you have me do a thing like that? Panel 4 Ally glaring at him as he lies back. Ally: Because I have lungs that work and would like to keep it that way. Danny: My lungs work just fine. Panel 5 Danny furrowing his brow. Ally: Riiiight. And thatÕs why you canÕt run 2 blocks without gasping for air. Panel 6 Ð Danny putting his arms behind his head. Danny: Well, at least I look cool while doing it. Page 6 20050525 Panel 1 Ð the whole living room with Brad raising one hand. Brad: Could you two please stop? Danny: She started it. Panel 2 Ð Ally crossing her arms as Brad sits there uneasy. Ally: Very mature. Brad: HereÕs an idea. Panel 3 Ð Brad gesturing to Ally Brad: How about Danny and I go rent a movie and you put Rebecca to bed? Panel 4 Ð the whole living room. Brad: By the time youÕre done, weÕll be back, and we can all watch a movie. Panel 5 Ð Ally reluctantly agreeing. Ally: Hmm. Alright. Panel 6 Ð Brad kissing her on the cheek. Brad: WeÕll make sure to get something you like, dear. Page 7 20050527 Panel 1 Ð DannyÕs car pulling into the blockbuster parking lot. Brad: Hold on, / I got to tuck in my tail. Danny: Eh, leave it out. Panel 2 Ð Brad with looking over the car to talk to Danny. Brad: And what do we say when people start staring? Panel 3 Ð Danny gesturing to Brad as he closes the car door. Danny: You tell them youÕre a werewolf, / and if they keep staring say Panel 4 Ð Danny hunched over like wolverine as a passer by over hears and eyeÕs get wide. Danny: YouÕll eat them! Panel 5- Passer by scrabbling into his car. Passerby: Errh Panel 6 Ð Danny watching the guy drive off while Brad tucks in his tail. Brad: IÕm tucking it in. Page 8 20050530 Panel 1 Ð Danny and Brad walking into the video store. Danny: So what are you in the mood for? Panel 2 Ð Brad with his hands in his pockets looking over. Brad: Uh, I donÕt know, probably an older movie. Panel 3 Ð Danny grabbing something from the lower shelf. Danny: How about this? Panel 4 Ð Brad looking at DannyÕs choice. Brad: Nah. IÕd rather not get any werewolf movie. Panel 5 Ð Brad look glancing over the other movies. Brad: The werewolf always gets killed in the end. Panel 6 Ð Brad looking at Danny and Ryan looking at Megan. Brad and Ryan: How about Ghostbusters? Page 9 20050601 Panel 1 Ð Brad laughing and handing the movie to Ryan as he points to RyanÕs shirt. Brad: You two take it. / I can tell youÕre a bigger fan than me. Panel 2 Ð Danny glancing at Megan who is looking through the movie. Ryan: Thanks. Brad: So whatÕs your favorite part? Panel 3 Ð Megan bent over and looking at Danny raising an eyebrow. Ryan: Oh man! There is so much to choose from! Panel 4 ÐGesturing toward Ryan. Ryan: Like when- Danny: So uhÉ is he your boyfriend? Megan: God, no. Panel 5- Danny glancing at her chest. Danny: So uhÉ Megan: Before you finish that sentence, Danny: Hmm? Panel 6 Ð Megan raising an eyebrow. Megan: How old do you think I am? Page 10 20050603 Panel 1 Ð Danny looking Megan p and down. Danny: EhÉ22 É21 Panel 2 Ð Megan shoving her hand in her pockets. Megan: IÕm 16. Danny: Oh. Panel 3 Ð Danny taking his eyes off her chest. Danny: Well, you kids enjoy the movie. Panel 4 Ð Danny going back up to Brad. Danny: So did you find a movie? Brad: Uh yeah. Panel 5 Ð Brad hold out a dvd case. Brad: How about Army of Darkness? Panel 6 Ð Danny furrowing his brow and looking Brad. Danny: And here I thought we wanted to rent a good movie. Ryan: WHAT!? Page 11 20050606 Panel 1 Ð Megan holding back Ryan Ryan: ARMY OF DARKNESS IS AN AMAZING MOVIE! Megan: Calm down. Panel 3 Ð Danny laughing and pointing. Danny: Hey check it out, When Fanboys Attack. Panel 4 Ð Ryan still enraged. Ryan: IÕm serious, shortie. Panel 5 Ð Danny less amused. Danny: Let him go. Panel 6 Ð Brad looking uneasy as Danny gesture toward them. Brad: DannyÉ Danny: Oh come on, mate. It will be funny. Page 12 20050608 Panel 1 Ð Pat opening his mini fridge. Pat (thought bubble): Almost out of pigÕs blood. Panel 2 Ð Pat drinking some and showing DannyÕs spell book on PatÕs coffee table. Pat: (thought bubble): IÕll make a quick run to the butcher shop to get some more. Panel 3 Ð Pat putting down the plastic cup and reaching for DannyÕs spell book. Pat (thought): Ugh, the moron left it here again. Panel 4 Ð Pat putting on his coat. Pat (thought): IÕll just give it back to him on my way back. Panel 5 Ð Pat walking out the door Pat (thought) Ð ItÕs not like heÕll need it. Page 13 20050610 Panel 1 Ð Up shot of Ryan behind him megan is rolling her eyes. Ryan: PREPARE YOURSELF, FOOL! FOR YOU FACE A MASTER OF NECROMANCY! Panel 2 Ð Danny laughing and elbowing Brad. Danny: Heh heh. You hear that, Brad! Bloody priceless. Panel 3 Ð wiping a tear from his eye from laughing so hard. Danny: hahahaÉheh heh. Panel 4 Ð Danny looking up with a smirk at him as he has his arms crossed. Panel 5 Ð Same panel as panel 4 Danny: Oh, youÕre serious. Page 14 20050613 Panel 1 Ð Ryan striking dr. doomish pose. Danny looks through his jacket pockets. Ryan: Taste my wrath! (Did you mean ÒTaste MY wrath?Ó or does he have an accent?)/ Acende mortui ab HadesÉ Panel 2 Ð Danny pulling out his little notebook. Ryan: UmÉ/ Et appineÉ Panel 3 Ð Ryan thinking as Megan looks at her watch standing behind him. Ryan: Appone?É/Or is it appune? Panel 4 Ð Danny get flipping to the right page on his little notebook. Ryan scratches his head. Ryan: Hold on, I know this. Danny: Uh huh. Panel 5 Ð Danny flipping the page again as Pat walks through the entrance. Danny: Ah found it! Panel 6 Ð Pat slapping Danny on the back of the head. Danny: Deate de Eni- OUF! SFX: TaCK Page 15 20050615 Panel 1 Ð Danny rubbing the back of his head as Pat glares at him. Danny: What the hell was that for? Pat: What the hell do you think youÕre doing? Panel 2 Ð Megan turning to Ryan annoyed. Megan: If youÕre done making a fool of yourself, can we go? Panel 3 Ð Ryan looks at Pat yelling at Danny. Pat: What would make you think casting a spell in public was a good idea?! Ryan: Uh, yes. Panel 4 Ð Danny gesturing at Ryan and Megan who are leaving. Danny: The kid was threatening me. Panel 5 Ð Pat glaring. Pat: HeÕs a kid and therefore stupid. So ignore him. Page 16 20050617 Panel 1 Ð Danny hunched over as Pat continues to glare. Danny: Yeah, I know Pat, but uhÉ/ he called me short. Panel 2 Ð Pat grumbling as he rubs his temple frustrated. Pat: ThatÕs because you are short. Panel 3 Ð Danny throwing his hands up in the air frustrated, Danny: Dammit, Pat, why are you even here? Panel 4 Ð Pat pulling DannyÕs spell book out of his bag. Pat: IÕm returning this. Panel 5 Ð DannyÕs face lightening up. Danny: Hey, my book. Panel 6 Ð Pat glaring at Danny as he hands him the book. Pat: You left it at my place, /AGAIN! Page 17 20050620 Panel 1 Ð Danny hunched over as Brad comes back with a movie. Danny: Sorry. Brad: I got a movie. Panel 2 Ð Brad putting a hand on DannyÕs shoulder. Brad: We should start heading back. Panel 3 Ð Brad noticing Pat who is very pissed off. Brad: UhÉ Hi. Panel 4 Ð Danny gesturing upward. Danny: Pat, this is Brad. / Brad, this is Pat. Panel 5 Ð Brad holding out a hand and smile. Brad: Oh hey, nice to finally meet you. Panel 6 Ð Pat looking down at BradÕs hand a bit disgusted. Page 18 20050622 Panel 1 Ð Pat looking back up at him. Pat: I donÕt associate with demons. Panel 2 Ð Brad still smiley but pulling his hand away. Brad: IÕm not a demon, IÕm a werewolf. Panel 3 Ð Pat giving Brad an EXTREMELY dirty look. Pat: Werewolf is really just another word for wolf demon. (awkward; IÕd pick either Òanother word for wolf demonÓ or Òanother way of saying wolf demonÓ) Panel 4 Ð Brad scratching the back of his head and biting his bottom lip. Brad: Oh./ UmÉo-o-okay./ N-n-nice to m-meet y-y-you. Panel 5 Ð Pat walking away as Brad hunches over. Pat: Whatever. / Danny, you better be on time tomorrow. Page 19 20050624 Panel 1 Ð Danny titling his head backward and rolling his eyes. Brad is still hunched over. Brad: Yikes. Danny: And THAT is why I never introduced you to that wanker. Panel 2 Ð The two of them walking out the door. Danny: Sorry he said that to you though, mate. Brad: ItÕs okay. Panel 3 Ð the two of them walking over to the car. Brad: So is he always that mad? Danny: Yup. Panel 4 Ð Danny opening his car door. Danny: I think it causes him pain to be happy. Brad: Fun. Cover page for predators 20050627 Page 1 20050629 Panel 1 Ð Ally with her arms crossed as Brad pleads with her. In the background Danny is eating dinner while Rebecca climbs on the table. Ally: I said no. Brad: ButÉ/But itÕs Star Wars. Panel 2 Ð Rebecca trying to take some of DannyÕs food and he pulls it away. Ally: Episode 3 was terrible and IÕm not sitting through it for the 12th time. Danny: No, Rebecca. Panel 3 Ð Danny leaning over in his chair to keep his food away from Rebecca. Rebecca: But I want some. Brad: But itÕs STAR WARS! Ally: Brad, I have to go to work. Panel 4 Ð Brad slumping over. Brad: *sigh* SFX: CRICISH THUNK CliNk Panel 5 Ð Brad turning around to see Danny and his food on the floor and the chair tip over. Rebecca looks over the edge of the table. Brad: Rebecca! Rebecca: What?! Page 2 20050701 Panel 1 Ð King eating some of the food still on the floor while Danny cleans it up. Panel 2 Ð Danny waving at King to get out of the way while he wipes steak sauce off the floor. Danny: Out of the way, boy. Ally: Hey, Danny. Panel 3 Ð Danny throwing a tiny piece of meat up for King to catch. Danny: Yes? Ally: Brad took the car to the movie. Panel 4 Ð Danny wiping up the floor some more as King licks up some of the missed sauce. Ally: Can I borrow yours? Danny: Nope. Only IÕm allowed to drive my car. Panel 5 Ð Ally rolling her eyes. Danny: But IÕll give you a ride on one condition. Ally: *sigh* Panel 6 Ð Danny looking up at her. Danny: You donÕt bug me about cigarettes in the house for the next two weeks. Ally: One week. Danny: Okay. Page 3 20050704 Panel 1 Ð DannyÕs car driving through New Mahtlaw. Ally: RIGHT side of the road/ We drive on the RIGHT side of the road here, Danny. Panel 2 Ð Danny driving. Danny: Relax. I know how to drive, Ally. Panel 3 Ð Danny glancing at Ally. Danny: So IÕm curious, how does a demon bar compare to the normal bar you used to run? Panel 4 Ð Ally holding on to the dashboard. Ally: ItÕs about the same, only demon bar fights are a bit more dangerous. Panel 5 Ð Ally turning to Danny. Ally: And if I were you, IÕd watch who I hit on. / Most of the girls there bite. Panel 6 Ð Danny blowing his cigarette out the window as they pull up to the bar. Danny: WhatÕs wrong with biting? / ItÕs kinky. Page 4 20050706 Panel 1 Ð Danny and Ally getting out of the car. Ally: IÕm serious, Danny. Panel 2 Ð them walking down a set of stairs. Danny: And I was just kidding. Panel 3 Ð Ally opening the door as Danny puffs his cigerette. Danny: IÕm well aware of what kind of Panel 4 Ð Danny turning his head as a girl in a very tight skirt walks by. Danny: girls É attend your bar. Panel 5 Ð Danny staring as the girl walks by. Ally crosses her arms. Panel 6 Ally yelling at him as he snaps out of it. Ally: Danny, go home. Danny: Why? Chesley: Ally! Page 5 20050708 Panel 1 Ð Chelsey walking up to Ally carrying a few drinks. Danny meanwhile start chatting it up with a vampire and demon girl. Chesley: YouÕre here early! Panel 2 Ð One of the girls Danny is talking to runs a finger along his arm. As Ally talks to Chelsey. Ally: Well, Brad took our daughter to the movies. Panel 3 Ð Danny sits down with the girls and puts one arm around each one. Ally heads to the bar with Chelsey. Ally: And IÕm behind on paper work, / so here I am. Panel 4 Ð Chelsey placing down the drink and looking toward Danny. Chelsey: So then whoÕs that guy you came in with? Panel 5 Ð Danny flirting with the two demon chicks. Ally: ThatÕs BradÕs friend Danny. / TheyÕve been friends since grade school Panel 6 Ð Danny getting up and holding up his index finger. Ally: So he moved in a several months ago to help us with Rebecca. Page 6 20050711 Panel 1 Ð Chelsey grinning as Danny walks up to them. Chelsey: HeÕs REALLY cute. Ally: Um É okay. I guess. Panel 2 Ð Danny pulling out his wallet. Danny: Hey there, luv. Chelsey: H-h-hi. Panel 3 Ð Danny pulling out some money. Danny: IÕll have a beer and two martinis. Panel 4 Ð Chelsey grinning like an the idiot she is. Chelsey: O-okay. Panel 5 Ð Chelsey putting to two glasses on the starting to prepare the martinis. Panel 6 Ð Danny turning as he waits and sees a new guy with the ladies. Danny: Uh crap. Page 11 20050713 Panel 1 Ð Danny slumping over and saying to a confused Chelsey. Danny: Err, scratch the 2 martinis. Panel 2 Ð DannyÕs head perking up. Snake lady: Make it just one martini. Panel 3 Ð Snake lady sliding on to the stool next to Danny. Snake lady: Perhaps I can keep you company. Panel 4 Ð Danny glancing downward. Danny: UhÉ Panel 5 Ð Snake ladyÕs finger is running along his tigh. Danny: Okay. Page 12 20050715 Panel 1 Ð Chelsey carrying some drinks on a tray. Chelsey (thought): Dammit. I screwed up bad back there. Panel 2 Ð Chelsey placing some drink for a group of demons seated at a booth. Chelsey: Here you all go. Chelsey (thought): I should try again. Panel 3 Ð Chelsey walks away as the group all switch drinks. Chelsey (thought); Yeah IÕll do that). Panel 4 Ð Snake Lady run a finger across DannyÕs chin as she walks away. Snake Lady: Perhaps we could go somewhere private. Panel 5 Ð Danny excited focused on the snake lady as Chelsey walks up to him. Chelsey: UhÉ Hi again. I just- Panel 6 Ð Chelsey disappointed watching Danny leave. Chelsey: Oh. Page 13 20050717 Panel 1 Ð Snake lady and Danny walking into a simple hotel room. Snake Lady: Well, here we are. Panel 2 Ð Snake lady swiveling her hips as she walks and Danny watches her ass as he takes off his jacket. Snake Lady: Make yourself more comfortable. / IÕll be out in a moment. Danny: Okay. Panel 3 Ð Danny pulls off his shirt. Danny: So uhÉ if you donÕt mind me asking, Panel 4 Ð Danny pulling off his pants. Danny: WhatÕs with the scales? Snake Lady: IÕm a snake demon. Panel 5 Ð Snake lady coming out in her underwear. DannyÕs mouth hangs open a bit amd he sit on the bed. Snake Lady: That doesnÕt bother you does it? Danny: Not a bit. Page 14 20050720 Panel 1 Ð Snake lady climbing on top of Danny who is on the bed. Snake Lady: So is that a real Rolex? Danny: Uh yeah. Why? Panel 2 Ð Snake talking into DannyÕs ear. Snake lady: No reason. / Now close your eyes. Panel 3 Ð Danny smirking as the snake lady pulls some handcuffs out from under the pillow. Danny: Heh. Okay. Panel 4 Ð DannyÕs wirst getting handcuffed to the bed. SFX: Click. Danny: UhÉ what are you doing? Panel 5 _ DannyÕs opening his eyes yelling at the snake lady. Snake lady: Robbing you. Danny: HEY! Panel 6 Ð Snake Lady taking his watch. Snake Lady: Thanks for the watch. Page 15 20050722 Panel 1 - Danny sitting there watching the now dressed snake lady go through his wallet. Danny: So do you so this all the time? Snake lady: GirlÕs got to make a living. Pabel 2 Ð Snake lady shoving the money in her pocket and picking up DannyÕs car keys. Snake lady: Though I donÕt think any IÕve hit has had such a nice car. Panel 3 Ð Danny biting his lip. Danny: Uh, I donÕt know if you want it. / It has problems starting. Panel 4 Ð Danny lies down in the background as the Snake lady pockets the car keys. Snake lady: ThatÕs okay, / IÕm just going to sell it. Danny: *sigh* Could you at least hand me my pants? Panel 5 Ð snake lady stepping over his pants as she leaves the room. Snake: No. Panel 6 Ð Danny looking at his pants all the way across the room. Danny: Well, this justÉ/ sucks. Page 16 20050725 Panel 1 Ð Danny struggling to get his jacket from the other side of the bed. Danny: Almost got it. Panel 2 Ð Danny pulling out his cell phone from his jacket pocket. Danny: There we go. Panel 3 Brad and Rebecca in the movie threater. SFX: BZZZ Rebecca: Daddy, your phone Ð Brad: Rebecca, shh. Panel 4 Ð Danny on his phone. Danny: Oh right theyÕre at the movies. Phone: Hello? Danny: ALLY! I need your help! Panel 5 Ð Ally with her foot on a demons head and dodging a flying bottle. Ally: Kinda busy. Danny: But itÕs an emergency. Panel 6 Ð Danny confused while talking on the phone. Phone: Are you dead or dying? Danny: UmÉ No. Phone: Then bye. Panel 7 Ð Danny pouting. Danny: Good to know she cares. Page 17 20050727 Panel 1 Ð Phone ringing. SFX: BRRRIINNNG Panel 2 Ð Phone ringing in the foreground and Pat opening one eye in the background. SFX: BRRRRIIIIINNNG Pat: Ugh. Panel 3 Ð Phone flying across the room and hitting the wall. SFX: THWAACK THADUMP Thwipt krussish Panel 4 Ð Phone on the ground as Pat rolls back over to go to sleep. Panel 5 Ð Danny looking at his phone with a furrow brow. Danny (thought): DAMMIT PAT. / Guess IÕm going to have to call Seth./ But I donÕt know his number. Page 18 20050729 Panel 1 Ð A goth club. Caption: Meanwhile. Seth: So you like vampires? Panel 2 Ð Goth girl in slutty clothes with Seth sitting at a table with her. Goth girl: Oh yeah, theyÕre so hot. Panel 3 Ð Seth leaning into her and his smile reveals some sinister fangs. Seth: Oh really? / Well, then I have a surprise for you. Panel 4 Ð Seth about to bite her neck. Danny (pyshic): SETH! Panel 5 Ð Seth pulling away with an annoyed look. Goth girl: Something wrong? Seth: No Panel 6 Ð Seth standing up. Seth : I just need to go kill someone. Danny (psychic): Wicked! It worked! Page 19 20050801 Panel 1 Ð Seth stepping out of the goth club. Danny: You know I was a bit weirded out when you said you could hear my thoughts no matter wha- Seth: Danny, get to the point! Panel 2 Ð Seth walking pass people waiting to get into the club. Danny: Right. See I umÉ need your help. Seth: Get Brad. Panel 3 Ð Seth aproching a cross walk where a middle aged man stands. Danny: Already tried him, and Ally AND Pat. Seth: So IÕm your last resort. Panel 4 Ð Seth snarling. Seth: IÕm touched. / What happened? Panel 5 Ð Seth standing at the cross walk. Danny: A fit bird invited me to her hotel room, chained me to the bed, and then robbed me. Page 20 20050803 Panel 1 Ð Seth talking as the business man glances up at him. Seth: And you didnÕt use a spell to escape becauseÉ Panel 2 Ð down show of seth and business man waiting at the cross walk. Danny: My spells are in my pants which are on the other side of the room. Panel 3 Ð The man giving seth a worried expression as seth talks. Danny: The hotelÕs Ð Seth: I know where you are. Panel 4 Ð man looking at the street sign that still saying donÕt walk Seth: I told you, the blood bond I created between us lets me sense where you are. Panel 5 Ð Seth noticing the man giving him a weird look. Seth: What? Man: Uh nothing. Panel 6 Ð man presses the crosswalk button repeatedly as seth rolls his eyes. Seth: Danny, you owe me a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black after this. Man: Come on. Come on. Page 21 20050805 Panel 1 Ð Seth outside the hotel door. Seth: Alright, I got the key from the front desk. Danny: WAIT! DonÕt come in- Panel 2 Ð Seth standing there and through the open door Danny is sitting on the bed with an obvious boner. Danny: É yet. Panel 3 Ð Seth running his fingers through his hair. Seth: Now if you get so excited with me just walking in the room / I think all your comments about me being gay might be misdirected. Panel 4 Ð Danny glaring at him as seth stands there with his hands in his pockets. Danny: Oh shut up! / She was a very fit bird and it has a mind of its own, okay? Panel 5 - Seth picking at his finger nails. Seth: Obviously, listening to that mind got you into this mess. Panel 6 Ð Danny glaring at him. Danny: Are you going to help or not, you berk? Seth: I will once you calm down. Page 22 20050808 Panel 1 Ð Danny scratching his head. Danny: Okay, think about something not sexy. Panel 2 danny cringding. Danny: HmmÉ/ Rugby. / Dead puppies. / My ex-wife. Panel 3 Ð Seth yawning and danny makes an O_O face. Seth: How about that vampire in drag that almost raped you? Panel 4 Ð Danny yelling at Seth who looks uninterested. Danny: You BLOODY bastard! I was trying to repress that! Panel 5 Ð Seth pointing downward. Danny: WHY would you bring that up?! WHY?! Seth: Look down. Panel 6 Ð Danny noticing he no longer has a boner Seth breaks the chain between each part of the handcuffs. Danny: Oh. / Well, that did the trick. Seth: Now hold still. Page 23 20050810 Panel 1 Ð Seth sitting on the edge of the bed while Danny puts his pants on. Seth: So she hit on you first? / That wasnÕt suspicious to you? Panel 2 Ð Danny getting his shirt on. Danny: No, should it? Seth: Think about all the girls who have made the first move on you. Panel 3 Ð Danny thinking. Danny: There were those mercenary girls who were hired to capture me, / that vampire who knocked me out, / Panel 4 Ð Seth lying on the bed. Danny: And now this bird who robbed me. Seth: Seeing a pattern? Panel 5 Ð Danny getting his coat on. Danny: Hmm./ Evil girls are hot. Panel 6 Ð Danny adjusting his jacket as Seth sits up. Seth: Uh huh. / So are you sure you donÕt want me to break the rest of the handcuff? Page 24 20050812 Panel 1 Ð Danny opening the hotel door and glaring at Seth. Danny: Positive./ YouÕd probably think itÕd be funny to break my wrist in the process. Panel 2 Ð Seth walking out the door behind him as Danny lights a cigarette. Seth: Fine. As long as I get my scotch, Danny: Uh yeahÉ About that. Panel 3 - Danny scratching his head as Seth glares are him. Danny: See, she took my wallet, so youÕre going to have to wait. Panel 4 Ð Seth towering over Danny. Danny: heh heh . / Please donÕt hurt me. Panel 5 Ð Seth pulling Danny by his hair. Danny: Ow. Ow. Ow./ Where are we going?/ Ow. Seth: To get your wallet. / I want my scotch. Page 25 20050815 Panel 1 Ð Danny and Seth in the stairwell that leads to AllyÕs bar. Seth: Then she gave me the money back. Danny: ThatÕs bullshit. A prostitute wouldnÕt do that. Panel 2 = Seth pushing open the door. Seth: No, itÕs true. IÕm THAT good. Panel 3 Ð Danny walking behind Seth toward the bar. Danny: No way. Seth: Believe what you want. ItÕs true. Panel 4 Ð Kim behind the bar sees and gives a sly smile. Kim: Hi Seth./ You want a glass of scotch, right? Panel 5 Ð Seth flirting with Kim. Seth: Sadly, Kim, I canÕt be graced with your presence. Panel 6 Ð Seth gesturing to Danny. Seth: My blood bond here got his wallet stolen by a snake demon. / Have you seen her? Wolf Demon: Heh heh. Page 26 20050817 Panel 1 Ð Seth and danny turning their attention to a buzzed wolf demon. Wolf demon: YouÕre one of the morons who fell for her con. / You loser. Panel 2 Ð Seth looks bored as Danny leans across he bar. Danny: Hey, how about instead of laughing, you help us find her? Panel 3 Ð Wolf demon sipping his drink. Wolf demon: Maybe if I saw some cash, IÕd be more inclined to help. Panel 4 Ð Danny biting his lower lip and turned to seth who is reaching into his coat. Danny: uh Seth since she nicked my wallet, could you maybe handle this? Seth: Fine. Panel 5 Ð ClubÕs stairwell. SFX: GAAHHHH Panel 6 Ð danny and Seth walking out. Danny: I meant bribe the guy, not stab him. Seth: He told us what we need to know, didnÕt he? Page 27 20050819 Panel 1 Ð danny and Seth walking down the street. Seth lips his bloody knife like a lollipop. Danny: Seth, youÕre one sick bloke. Seth: Funny. / YouÕre not the first to tell me that. Panel 2 Ð Danny looking at Seth. Danny: IÕm serious. First, I thought it was a vampire thing. Panel 3 Ð danny points at seth who is sucking on his knife. Danny: But Pat doesnÕt act this way. / So itÕs just you. / YOU are completely mad. Panel 4 Ð Seth puts his knife away unphased by what Danny has said. Seth: Well, Pat doesnÕt act this way because he still tries to be human. Panel 5 - Seth talking. Seth: ItÕs why heÕs so unhappy. / He doesnÕt realize his true power. Page 28 20050822 Panel 1 Ð Seth grabbing DannyÕs collar and pulling him right to his face. Seth: Like did you know, / I could rip your heart from your chest. Panel 2 Ð Seth making a very sinister face. Seth: Before you even had time to scream. Panel 3 Ð SethÕs face even closer to DannyÕs Seth: And all those comments youÕve made suggesting IÕm gay? Panel 4 Ð Seth holding DannyÕs chin. Seth: I could make those jokes your desires/ and make you beg me to explore every inch of your flesh. Panel 5 Ð seth dropping danny who is pretrified. Seth: Oh hey! / itÕs your car. We must be in the right place. Panel 6 Ð Danny standing there still terrified. Seth ( off panel): Danny, stop pissing yourself and hurry up. Page 29 20050824 Panel 1 Ð Danny chasing after Seth. Danny: Seth? SETH! Wait up!. Panel 2 Ð Seth glancing backward as a nervous Danny walks up to him. Danny: YouÉ you were just joking about that right? Seth: About what? Panel 3 Ð Danny still worried looking up at Seth who is smirking. Danny: About how you could make me fancy you. / You canÕt really do that, umÉ/ Can you? Panel 4 - Danny gets wide eyed with panic and seth smirks. Seth: Oh, of course I can. Panel 5 Ð Seth rubbing dannyÕs head in a very patronizing manner. Seth: Oh but donÕt worry. / If I wanted you as a love slave, I would have done it already. Danny: I REALLY hate you. Panel 6 Ð Seth looking around as Danny points. Seth: I know./ Now where this snake chick? Danny: By the bar. Page 30 20050826 Panel 1 Ð Seth sitting next to the snake lady. Seth: Excuse me, miss. Snake Lady: Sorry, not interested in vampires. Panel 2 Ð Seth standing to block her from leaving. Seth: This will only take a moment. Snake lady: OkayÉ Panel 3 Ð Seth gesturing as he leans toward her. Seth: Do you know what a blood bond is? Snake lady: Um É thatÕs whenÉ Panel 4 Ð Seth glently pulling DannyÕs wallet out of her pocket, while she looks at him. Snake Lady: A vampire gives a human some of their blood, Panel 5 Ð Seth moving the wallet behind his back. Snake Lady: But not enough to turn them into a vampire. Panel 6 Ð Seth pretending to listen. Snake Lady- and then the human doesnÕt age until the vampire dies. Seth: Correct. Page 31 20050829 Panel 1 Ð Seth leaning in closer. Seth: Now the reason IÕm here is because you took MY blood bondÕs wallet. Panel 2 Ð Snake lady getting defensive. Snake lady: Prove it. Panel 3 Ð Seth presenting the wallet. Seth: Well, his wallet was in your pocket. Panel 4 Ð the arm still behind his back has black magic circling around it. Snake Lady: And what exactly are you going to do about it? Panel 5 Ð Seth grinning as his eyes turn black and the black magic circles most of his body now. Seth: I thought youÕd never ask. Page 32 20050831 Splash page seth blowing snake lady up. Page 33 20050902 Panel 1 Ð Seth standing over the skeleton. Panel 2 Ð Seth picks up the skull. Panel 3 Seth walking up to Danny with the skull in hand. Seth: HereÕs your stuff. / And look, I get a souvenir. Danny: ThatÕs gross. Panel 4 Ð Seth holding the bloody skull right up to DannyÕs face. Seth: Oh come on. You donÕt think sheÕs pretty anymore? Danny: Aw nasty! Get that away from me! Panel 5 Ð Seth playing with the skull. Seth: heh, just give her a little kiss. Heh heh. Danny: YouÕre completely disgusting. Business as Usual Page 1 20080225 Panel 1 Ð establishing shot of the city with a park. Panel 2 Ð the park with Rebecca playing on the monkey bars in the foreground in the background Danny, Brad , and Natalie are sitting on a bench. Danny is watching Natalie read with his arm in a sling, Brad has a bag of chips, and Natalie is reading. Danny: So is the book good? Natalie: Yes. Panel 3 Ð Danny hunched over to talk to Natalie better Danny: DonÕt you think you should go play with the other kids? Natalie: No. Page 2 20080227 Panel 1 - Danny taking the book from Natalie. Natalie: HEY! Danny: Go be social. Natalie: But- Panel 2 Ð Danny holding her book above his head. Natalie reaching for it. Natalie: My book! Danny: You can have it back after you go play. Panel 3 Ð Danny giving Natalie a push with his foot. Danny; Now go play. ItÕs good for you. Panel 4 Ð Natalie pouting and shooting a glare at Danny. Natalie: Hmph? Panel 5 Ð Brad and Danny sitting on the park bench. Brad: I thought kids werenÕt supposed to get moody and withdrawn until they hit puberty. Page 3 20080229 Panel 1 Ð Danny giving Brad a look. Danny: SheÕs not withdrawn. ItÕs just uh- Panel 2 Ð Danny giving a smug look as he takes some chips. Danny: Her massive intellect just makes it hard for kids her age to understand her brilliance. Panel 3 Ð Danny handing the chips back to Brad Danny: Not that IÕd expect you to understand, what with your daughter being- /Well you know, Panel 4 Ð Rebecca pushing on of the boys she was playing with and sticking her tongue out while Natalie just looks at Rebecca. Brad and Danny are in the background on the bunch. Brad: There is nothing wrong with Rebecca. Danny: Of course there isnÕt. Page 4 20080303 Panel 1 Ð Brad and Danny from behind as Ally walks up to them. Brad: Hey, she might not be as smart as Natalie, but at least she goes outside. Danny; Yeah, to chase squirrels with my dog. Panel 2 Ð Ally comes up and give Brad a kiss from behind. Ally: Hey sweetie, Brad; Hi. So howÕd your psychological exam go? Panel 3 Ð Brad scouting over so she can sit. Ally; Good, I think./What are you guy talking about? Panel 4 Ð Brad leaning in toward Ally, Brad: Danny is calling our daughter stupid. Panel 5 Ð Ally hitting DannyÕs broken arm. Danny: ERR! Page 5 20080305 Panel 1 Ð Danny standing up holding NatalieÕs book. Ally giving Danny a smug look. Ally: Watch it, or we wonÕt bring you to Alpha PhoenixÕs healer. Danny: Fine. Fine. IÕm sorry./ There is nothing wrong with Rebecca. Ally: Good. Panel 2 Ð Ally looking at her watch. Ally: Do you think you could pry her away from the park? Panel 3 Ð Rebecca getting sand thrown at her by little demon boy using his powers. Ally: We have to meet with my boss in a half hour. Panel 4 Ð Rebecca and Natalie retreating back to the park bench as little demon boy starts moving the ground. Brad: UhÉ donÕt think I need to. Page 6 20080307 Panel 1 Ð All of them walking down the street of Baymick. Rebecca is on BradÕs shoulders and DannyÕs hand is on NatalieÕs head to guide her to she can read without looking up. Busy street filled with demons and normal people. Danny: I got to say Ally, this place is a lot nicer than I expected. Panel 2 Ð Ally turning to him as they still walk through the streets. Ally: What did you think it would be like? Danny: I donÕt know, but itÕs basically run by the demon mob... Panel 3 Ð Danny gesturing toward Brad. Danny: ...I thought it would be ÉuhÉ Brad: Sketchier and dirtier. Danny: Yeah, pretty much. Panel 4 Ð All of them coming up to Alpha PhoenixÕs main building. Ally: Eh, there are a few shifty parts but for the most part Baymick is pretty well kept. Page 7 20080310 Panel 1 Ð All of them waiting outside DarkfireÕs office. Danny looks around as Brad struggles to hold Rebecca still and Ally flips through a magazine and Natalie reads. Panel 2 ÐOver DannyÕs should shot of Lucy behind the counter typing and wearing a headset. SFX Tkk tkk tkk tkk Panel 3 Ð Lucy putting one hand on her head set. Lucy: Mr. Tamura will see you now. Panel 4 Ð Brad seating Rebecca down as Ally all get to their feet. Brad: You stay here and behave for Uncle Danny. Rebecca: But- Ally: No ÒbutsÓ Rebecca. Panel 5 Ð Rebecca pouting and crossing her arms. Panel 6 Ð Ally pushing open the door to DarkfireÕs office. Page 8 20080312 Panel 1 Ð Darkfire sitting at his desk filing out some papers and without looking up, gesturing to a group of chairs. Darkfire: Have a seat. Panel 2 Ð Darkfire leaning back as they sit down. Darkfire: Ms. Warren. Mr. Wolfe, what do I owe the pleasure? Ally: Well, I was wondering... Panel 3 Ð Ally settling herself in the seat. Ally: If there is any chance I could get a raise? Money has been tight an- Darkfire: No. Panel 4 Ð Ally taken aback but his flat out rejection. Ally: Wha- I Darkfire: While you are good at your job Ms. Warren, Panel 5 Ð Darkfire with his hands folded on his desk. Darkfire: You are already the highest paid club manager. I simply can not give you a raise. Panel 6 Ð Darkfire gesturing a hand toward her. Darkfire: However, if you or your husband were interested in a short-term job I would not be opposed to that. Page 9 20080314 Panel 1 Ð Brad making an uneasy look. Brad: UmÉwhat kind of job exactly? Panel 2 Ð Darkfire standing up and opening his desk. Darkfire: Well, at the moment I had a particular errand,- Panel 3 Ð Darkfire pulling out a file. Darkfire: -which I though may interest you two. Panel 4 Ð Darkfire folding a file in hand and flipping through it. Darkfire: It is illegal, but you would be well paid. Panel 5 Ð Darkfire handing the file to Ally. Darkfire: You see, there is a woman in prison, Panel 6 Ð Ally flipping through the file. Darkfire: ÒWhyÓ is inconsequential. Page 10 20080317 Panel 1 Ð Darkfire leaning against his desk. Darkfire: What is important is her trying to gain early parole- Panel 2 Ð down shot of the office. Darkfire: -in exchange for giving the authorities information on the supernatural. Panel 3 Ð Darkfire turning his attention to Brad. Darkfire: That is of course not something I or this company wants. So, you will be breaking her out, in order to prevent her testimony. Panel 4 Ð Brad looking at Darkfire confused and getting out of his seat a bit. Ally still looks down at the file Brad: What?! What would make you think weÕd do that? Ally: Brad, Panel 5 Ð Over AllyÕs shoulder to look down at the file with a mug shot of her mom. Ally: SheÕs my mom. Page 11 20080319 Panel 1 Ð The whole group in the car AllyÕs driving, Brad leaning against the window glancing back at Ally. Danny smokes in the back seat, Rebecca is asleep, Natalie her head in DannyÕs lap. Brad: YouÕre sure about this? Ally: Yes. Panel 2 Ð Ally driving. Ally: SheÕs my Mom and we need the money. You donÕt have to come though. Panel 3 Ð Brad shifting in his seat. Brad: No, I will. Danny: So you guys need me to call Jeff to babysit? Panel 4 Ð Brad turning to talk to Danny. Brad: WouldnÕt you be watching Rebecca and Natalie? Danny: Well,É Panel 5 Ð Danny puffing out smoke while gesturing with his cigarette. Danny: I kind of still owe AllyÕs boss some money. Panel 6 Ð back of there car driving away. Danny; Plus, since I use the kitchen, I should probably help pay to fix it. Ally: ThatÕs for damn sure. Danny; Thanks, Ally. Page 12 20080321 Panel 1 Ð panel has rounded edges so minic an odd tv screen. Hispanic man (carlos) walking in on another hispnaic couple (Rosa and JosŽ). --Make sure you make the TV dialogue bubbles different from the normal ones. Carlos: ÀRosa, por que? Aaron (off panel): AhÕm telling ya no. Panel 2 Ð Loki eating some popcorn sitting in his boxers --boxers huh? What kind of pattern does Loki sport? Hearts? Spongebob? Rosa: *gasp* ÁCarlos! Aaron: No! ItÕs not Ôcause Ah want to sleep in. Panel 3 Ð Aaron pacing back and forth in his and lokiÕs apartment as Loki continues to watch tv. Carlos: ÁÀU, y mi hermano, Jose?! Aaron: There is no possible way Ah can meet you at noon. Panel 4 Ð Aaron gritting his teeth with his hand over the phone. Over his should Loki and the tv are visible. Jose: ÁCarlos, escucha, por favor! Aaron: Loki, could ya turn that darn thing off!? Panel 5 Ð Loki gesturing toward the tv . Loki: But- but Carlos just discovered Rosa in the arms of his brother, /but doesnÕt know she is actual RosaÕs evil twin Gazelle/ whoÕs brainwashed Jose into- Page 13 20080324 Panel 1 Ð Aaron glaring at Loki who is pouting. Aaron: TheyÕll recap it tomorrow. Loki: Fine. Panel 2 Ð Aaron going back to yelling at his cell phone as Loki turns off the tv. Aaron: What?/ No. One Ôo clock wonÕt be okay! Panel 3 Ð loki lying down on the couch and braiding his hair. The phone behind him rings. Aaron (off panel): Because ahÕll burn up anÕ die./ No, ahÕm not joking. SFX: BRIIIINN BRIIIIN Panel 4 Ð loki picking up the phone as Aaron in the background throws one hand up in the air. Loki: Heeeellllooooo / yeah okay. Aaron: Fer the LAST TIME, AH CANÕT MEET YOU DURINÕ THE DAY! Panel 5 Ð Loki sitting up as aaron closes his phone and bites down on his lip hard enough for it to bleed a little. Loki: That was Darkfire/ He says weÕre getting some help with that thing, with the person, at the place. /And IÕm sorry your new Editor is a moron. Aaron: Thanks. Page 14 20080326 Panel 1 Ð Ally walking through the upstairs hallway as she puts her hair up. Caption: Later Ally: You guys almost ready? JeffÕs already here and Ð Panel 2 Ð Over the should shot showing brad and danny dressed as ninjas. Panel 3 Ð Ally looking very confused with her arms crossed. Brad holds up an extra uniform and Danny grins. Ally: What the hell are you two wearing? Danny: Ninja outfits. Brad: We got one for you too. Panel 4 Ð Ally standing there with her arms crossed as Brad grins holding up the outfit. Panel 5 Ð Ally takes the outfit. Ally: You two go tell Jeff what to do. IÕll get changed. -Lure of the dork-no jitsu Page 15 20080328 Panel 1 - Brad and Danny stand in front of Jeff leading him throw the living room. Rebecca is coloring in a coloring book (making the sky red). Natalie is sitting on the couch reading. Brad: So the emergency numbers are on the fridge / and hereÕs $50 to order some pizza. Panel 2 Ð Jeff looking confused as Brad hands him the money. Jeff: IsnÕt that like, a lot? Brad: Well, Rebecca will probably eat two by herself. Panel 3 Ð Danny lighting a cigarette as jeff nods. Danny: He means pizzas, not slices. Panel 4 Ð Brad gesture toward Natalie. Brad: Yeah, / and then you need a few slices for Natalie. / And unless you already ate, I figured youÕd want some too. Panel 5 Ð Jeff looking down at the $50 bill. Jeff: Oh/ um I think IÕll need some more money for pizza, then. Panel 6 Ð Brad laughing as he hands Jeff more money. Brad: Heh / Here. Page 16 20080331 Panel 1Ð Jeff turning to Danny who points to the two little girls. Danny: So these two, Panel 2 Ð Rebecca looking up at Danny as he points to her Danny: The one with the tail needs to be in bed by 8. Panel 3 Ð Danny pointing to Natalie as Rebecca stands up. Danny: And the other one needs to be in bed by 9. Rebecca: Hey! How come Natalie gets to stay up longer?! Panel 4 Ð Danny crossing his arms and looking down at Rebecca and Brad look leaning over her. Danny: Because she is older. Brad: And sheÕs not grounded. Panel 5 Ð Natalie flipping the page in her book. Natalie: And my Dad loves me. ^_^ Kids say the darndest things, donÕt they? Page 17 20080402 Panel 1 Ð Rebecca looks like she is about to cry. Danny giving Natalie a look. Rebccca: WHAT!? Danny: Natalie, for that you have to go to bed at 8 too. Panel 2 Ð Danny with his arms crossed looking at jeff as Natalie throws down her book. Natalie: BUT DAD! Danny: DonÕt argue. Panel 3 Ð Danny gesturing with his cigarette. Danny: Also, Natalie has some medication she needs to take with dinner, Panel 4 Ð Jeff pointing toward the hall entrance. Danny: And if she has a headache her- Jeff: -Her - Other medicine is in the upstairs bathroom./ You uhÉ told me last time. Panel 5 Ð Danny scratching the back of his head. Danny: Lets see...What else? Jeff: Well, I got a question. Page 18 20080404 Panel 1 Ð Jeff looking over Danny and BradÕs outfits. Jeff: Where exactly are you going? Panel 2 Ð Brad and Danny making a surprised face. Brad: Uh Panel 3 Ð Brad raising on finger as he speak Danny with his arms crossed as the same angle and size as the last panel. Brad: Movies! Danny: Laser Tag. Panel 4 Ð Danny glancing up at and gesturing with his cigarette. Danny: Movies, then Laser Tag. Panel 5 Ð Ally walking out in her ninja outfit. Ally: ItÕs a costume party, Jeff. Panel 6 - Ally pushing Brad and Danny. Ally: We should REALLY be going. Page 19 20080407 Panel 1 Ð DarkfireÕs office with Brad and Ally sitting on the couch and Danny in a extra chair. Darkfire stands behind his desk. Darkfire; I told the two mercenaries originally assigned to this job you would be helping. Panel 2 Ð Up shot of Darkfire sitting down . Darkfire: They should be here soon. Panel 3 Ð Danny tapping his finger on his knee raising on eyebrow. Darkfire: Also, please put out your cigarette, Mr. Gunn. Panel 4 Ð Over AllyÕs shoulder, Danny scowling slightly has he puts out his cigarette in an ashtray on the glass table in front of him. Danny; Um, so Ally, if you donÕt mind answering, why exactly is your Mum in jail? Panel 5 Ð Ally looking bored turning her head toward Danny, Ally: She tried to kill the vampire who killed my Dad and he charged her with assault. --Hurray for the legal system! Page 20 20080409 Panel 1 Ð Ally making a WTF face. Loki: (off panel) Well in my defense, I could have killed her. Panel 2 Ð Ally glaring at Loki about get up. Loki is sticking his tough out at her. Darkfire sits are his desk only glancing up from his papers. Loki: But IÕm a nice guy and didnÕt so there! Panel 3 Ð Aaron hitting loki on the arm. Aaron: Quit it. Panel 4 Ð Ally still at the edge of her seat and behind her Darkfire is putting papers away. Darkfire: Ally, we talked about this. Ally; Yeah, I know. Panel 5 Ð Darkfire walking over to Loki and Aaron while holding an ashtray. Darkfire: If it makes you feel better, they are not getting paid for this job. Panel 6 Ð Darkfire holding up the ashtray and Aaron reluctantly puts his cigarette out. Darkfire: Cigarette. Aaron: Whatever. Page 21 20080411 Panel 1 Ð Darkfire putting down the ashtray and gesturing toward Loki and Aaron. Darkfire: These two will fill you in on how you will go about breaking Mrs. Warren out. Panel 2 Ð Over DarkfireÕs shoulder. Aaron raising one hand and stepping forward. Aaron: Uh sir, befer we get goinÕ AhÕve bin havin some problems accessin the archive and- Panel 3- Darkfire turning to aaron. Darkfire: That is because I put a block on your account. Panel 4 Ð Aaron with his mouth wide open to speak. Aaron: Bu- Darkfire: Alpha PhoenixÕs archives are not to be used for The OrderÕs business. Panel 5 Ð Darkfire giving him a sharp look. Aaron meekly shoves his hands in his pockets. ---AND sit down. YouÕre done. Darkfire: If you require a file, you are to speak to me. End of discussion. Aaron: Yes, Sir. Page 22 20080414 Panel 1 Ð Aaron walking out of the room first grumbling to himself. Loki turns to follow and Ally, Brad, and Danny all get out of their seats. Panel 2 Ð Darkfire watching everyone walk by him. Panel 3 Ð Darkfire looking up. Panel 4 Ð Brad standing there scratching the back of his head. Brad; UhÉ hi. Darkfire (off panel) Can I help you, Mr. Wolfe? Panel 5 Ð Brad swinging his arms back and forth nervously. Brad; S-s-so running a b-b-big company l-l-like this must- Darkfire: Mr. Wolfe, Panel 6 Ð Darkfire looking up at him from sitting behind his desk. Darkfire: I am well aware that you do not like me, so save us both time and cut the pleasant forefront. Page 23 20080416 Panel 1 Ð Brad hunched over a bit. Darkfire is filling out some paper work. Brad; Oh, um well there was this demon who attacked me an- Darkfire: Yes, Baras. / You are lucky to be alive. Panel 2 Ð Brad biting his upper lip. Brad; Right/ So he said there was a bounty on me. Panel 3 Ð Brad giving an uneasy look. Brad; Is that true? Darkfire: Yes. Panel 4 Ð Darkfire continuing to fill out papers and not looking up. Darkfire: But donÕt worry about it./ ItÕs been posted for almost 10 years./ The fact that you are claimed by Seth keeps most people away. Panel 5 Ð From behind Brad at hip height, Darkfire finally looking up. Darkfire: Baras only when for it since you were right there. Page 24 20080418 Panel 1 Ð Brad glancing downward. Brad: Could you tell me who put it up? Panel 2 Ð Darkfire giving an ÒyouÕve got to be kidding me lookÓ as he stands up. Brad hunches over a bit. --CanÕt a man just get his paperwork done? Darkfire: Mr. Wolfe, you are not the kind of person who makes themselves a lot of enemies. Panel 3 - Darkfire heading toward the door. Darkfire: The list of people who hate you and can afford to put a price on your head must be very short. Panel 4 Ð Over DarkfireÕs shoulder Brad scratching the back of his head again. Brad: ItÕs Damien isnÕt it? Panel 5 Ð Darkfire holding open his office door. Darkfire: Very perceptive. Now out, I have work to do. Page 25 20080421 Panel 1 Ð Ally talking to Danny who is lighting another cigarette. Loki is nudging Aaron. Ally: Do you think Brad brought up the Baras thing? Loki: Aaron, Aaron, AAARROOnnn Panel 2 Ð Loki and Aaron in the foreground behind them you see Danny. Aaron: WHAT!? Loki: Since we canÕt use the archive, we should just ask him. Panel 3 Ð Aaron crossing his arm giving a skeptic look and glancing at Danny. Aaron; I doubt heÕs stupid enough to flat out tell us he is the Prince of Terra. Panel 4 Ð Danny looking toward them. Loki (off panel): ItÕs worth a try. /Hey! Danny: Huh? Panel 5 Ð Loki bending over a little to look Danny in the eye. Loki: A you the former Prince of Terra? Danny: Uh- Darkfire (off panel): Mr. Gunn. Panel 6 Ð Brad walking out of DarkfireÕs office as he holds open the door. Darkfire: For your own benefit do not answer that or any other personally questions from those two. ----DarkfireÕs certainly doing a lot of looking out for Danny and his group? This impression is on purpose right? Page 26 20080423 Panel 1 Ð Aaron scowling and Loki pouts as everyone looks at them. Aaron: Thanks, boss. Panel 2 Ð Darkfire closing his door. Darkfire: Just fill them in Mr Harper, Panel 3 Ð Aaron gesturing fro them to follow. Aaron: Well first off, this shouldnÕt be too hard. Panel 4 Ð Everyone walking through the lobby of Alpha Phoenix. Aaron: Because of good behavior and beinÕ so cooperative/ Mrs. Warren has bin moved to a minimum security prison while they work out the details of her agreement. Page 27 20080425 Panel 1 Ð A grey van driving past a minimum security prison. Caption: We just need to park somewhere near by. Panel 2 Ð the van driving down a dirt road. Caption; WeÕll make sure Alpha Phoenix has their override equipment set up. Panel 3 Ð Aaron turning from the drivers seat to Ally, Brad, and Danny. He points at Danny. Aaron; Then you will cast an invisibility spell on you and yer friends. Panel 4 Ð Ally giving skeptically look. Ally: Some how I think itÕll tougher than that. Panel 5 Ð Loki reclining his seat so he can see everyone else better. Loki: Minimum security. Aaron; ThereÕs a few guards watchin the fence and some security cameras. Panel 6 Ð Aaron getting out of the van. Aaron. ThatÕs Ôbout it. Page 28 20080428 Panel 1 Ð Aaron fiddling with some video equipment. Brad is fixing his ninja mask, danny is having a cigarette, and ally is just watching Aaron out of the corner of her eye. Loki is gesturing to them. Loki: You should go on ahead and weÕll let you know when to start moving on the little radio thing. Ally: Sure, whatever. Panel 2 Ð Ally, Brad, and Danny walking away. Danny throws his cigarette butt. Ally puts on her mask. Aaron continues to play with the wires. Brad: We should probably have code names for this. Danny: Definitely! Mine should be James Bond. Panel 3 Ð Aaron watching them walk into the woods. Aaron: Do ya think the werewolf can still hear us? Loki: Nah. Panel 4 Ð Loki with his hands in his pockets still watching them leave. Aaron bends over to pull in some cords. Aaron: So what should we do about this ÒSethÓ thing? Loki: ItÕs gonna be harder to find proof now. Panel 5 Ð Aaron flicking some switches on. Aaron: We should figure it out before they get back. Panel 6 Ð Aaron talking into the walkie talkie. Aaron: YaÕll should get started now. Walkie talkie; KSHT Okay, Dan- ofph! I mean James Bond is casting his spell now. Page 29 20080430 Panel 1 Ð Aaron watching the security camera video against the replacement video. Loki looking over his shoulder. Loki: Maybe we should just say we canÕt find anything. Panel 2 Ð Aaron watching the screens bored. Aaron: That wonÕt work. /SuryuÕll kill us. /Or castrate us. /Or something... Panel 3 Ð Aaron running his finger through his hair. Aaron: But if we do prove it, killing Seth will be REALLY hard. Panel 4 Ð Loki resting his head on AaronÕs shoulder. Loki: And that would also make Asagi mad. Panel 5 Ð LokiÕs titled toward Aaron and in front of them you can see 3 main characters on one screen but not on the other. Loki: I say we just kill him when he gets back. Panel 6 Ð screen with Danny, Ally, and Brad on it. A guard walks by them. Aaron: That would make things easier. Page 30 20080502 Panel 1 Ð AllyÕs mom (sarah) waking up. Ally: Bend the bars. Brad: WouldnÕt it be easier to just steal keys from a guard? Panel 2 Ð Sarah getting out of her cot. Ally: It would be too risky. You can bend them back later. Panel 3 Ð Over the shoulder of AllyÕs mom showing the cell bars bending. Brad: Okay. SFX: EERRRTT Panel 4 Ð AllyÕs mom readying herself for a fight. Sarah: WhoÕs there? Ally: Danny undo you invisibility spell. Danny: Uh sure. Panel 5 Ð Ally, Danny, and Brad appearing in front of Sarah how is looking at them confused. Panel 6 Ð Ally taking offer her ninja mask. Ally: Hi Mom. Page 31 20080505 Panel 1 Ð Ally hugging Sarah now is a bit confused Sarah: Ally, uh, not that it isnÕt good to see you, Panel 2- AllyÕs mom pushing her away a little. Sarah: But what are you doing here? Ally: WeÕre busting you out. Panel 3 Ð AllyÕs mom looking past her. Sara: And whoÕs Òwe?Ó Panel 4 - Ally gesturing to Danny and Brad. Brad is waving. Ally: My husband Brad and his friend Danny. Brad: Nice to finally meet you. Panel 5 Ð A guard walking toward her cell. Danny: A guardÕs coming. Brad, straighten the bars Page 32 20080507 Panel 1 Ð Guard walking past SaraÕs cell with the bars slightly bent. Panel 2 Ð the slightly bent bars. Panel 3 Ð the bars bending. SFX: EEERRRT Brad: Coast is clear. Panel 4 Ð the bars bending back. SFX: EEERRRT Brad: Now, lets get out of here. Panel 5 Ð Prison security camera. Sarah: Not to be ungrateful. Panel 6 Ð AaronÕs tv screen with them running on it. Sarah; But IÕm not sure I should be doing this. Page 33 20080509 Panel 1 Ð Ally, Brad, Sarah running up the hill. Danny is struggling and cough. Danny; KA-uhK KA-uhlK eee KA-ck Sarah: Is he okay? Ally: Yeah, he just smokes a lot. Panel 2 Ð Through AaronÕs feet you see AllyÕs mom stopping as she comes up the hill. Aaron: Hello, Sarah. Sarah: YOU! Panel 3 - Sarah slamming Aaron against as Ally reaches toward her mom. Sarah: You bastard! YouÕll f- Panel 4 Ð Loki putting his hand over her mouth. Loki: Noctis, Dormirent. Panel 5 Ð Loki dodging a blast of lighting. Page 34 20080512 Panel 1 Ð Ally readying another lightening bolt. Ally: What did you just do to her!? Panel 2 Ð Loki with his hands in the air Aaron gets something from the van. Loki: Just a sleeping spell, I swear. Aaron: Darkfire wants to talk to her and given our history,/ Panel 3 Ð Aaron opening up a box while Ally keeps the lightening blot ready. Aaron: We figured she probably wouldnÕt come willingly. Panel 4: Aaron pulling out a shotgun. Aaron: So yer goinÕ to let us take her anÕ put the lightinÕ away? Panel 5 Ð Brad and Danny putting up both their hands but Ally keeps her lightening ready. Page 35 20080514 Panel 1 Ð Ally glancing at Loki as Aaron point the gun at them. Aaron: Ah may not be good at any fancy vampire powers, but ah know how to use this. Panel 2 Ð close on Ally with her lighting. Aaron: AnÕ while ya might be able to hit Loki or me with that. Panel 3 Ð Brad and Danny still panicking who still have their hands up. Aaron; But IÕd be able to get at least one shot off / anÕ not even your husbandÕs werewolf healing can save Ôim from gettinÕ his head blown off. Panel 4 Ð Aaron profile shot of him holding the gun and you can see next to him holding AllyÕs mom. Aaron: But Loki and I can recover for a hit of lightening. Panel 5 Ð Ally lowering her hand in defeat as Aaron lowers the gun. Aaron; Now just get in the van and weÕll get out of here. Page 36 20080516 Panel 1 Ð Loki putting AllyÕs mom in the back seat as Ally, Brad, and Danny walk toward the van. Panel 2 Ð Ally getting into the van as Aaron puts his gun away. Aaron: Sorry, but Ah wasnÕt Ôbout to let you shoot my boyfriend with lighteninÕ. Ally: Whatever. Panel 3 Ð Aaron climbing into the driver seat. Loki is seated in the passenger side. Loki: You shouldÕve shot the short guy. Aaron; Yeah probably, but itÕs too late now. Panel 4 Ð DarkfireÕs office. AllyÕs mom is on the couch with handcuffs on. Darkfire is taking a seat next to her. Sarah: CanÕt you just stay out my business for once?! Darkfire; Not when it means letting you reveal this place and the supernatural worldÕs secrets to everyone. Page 37 20080519 Panel 1 Ð AllyÕs mom scowling. Sarah: Yeah, well, if you hadnÕt put me in jail I- Darkfire: I did not put you in jail. / Loki and Aaron did. Panel 2 Ð AllyÕs mom looking away from him. Darkfire: I could have simply had you killed to keep this information secret. -IÕve noticed the pattern youÕve got going for DFÕs speech doesnÕt have him lending well to abbreviations or contractions. Using just ÒinfoÓ seems odd. Panel 3 Ð Darkfire crossing his arms raising one eyebrow. Darkfire: Instead I am giving you a new identity and home and will take care of your finances. and residence, as well as assume your finances. Panel 4 Ð Sarah giving him a skeptic look. Sarah: And all I have to do is murder someone for you?/ IsnÕt that how this works? Darkfire: No. Panel 5 Ð up shot of the two of them talking. Darkfire: Obviously, you would have to lie low since you just escaped from prison./ Your new home would be here in Baymick. Panel 6 Ð Darkfire glancing at the door. Darkfire: And you have to give up you revenge plans. Page 38 20080521 Panel 1 Ð Sarah open her mouth to speak. Sarah; You can shove it u- Darkfire: Before you answer, think about it. Panel 2 Ð Darkfire with his hands folded. Darkfire: Think about what you lost because you focused on revenge. Panel 3 Ð SarahÕs reflection in the glass table. ---Darkfire; Several jobs, watching both your daughters grow up, the several years of your life spent in jail, friends. Panel 4 Ð Sarah looking up. Darkfire: I bet you are at least interested in meeting your granddaughter. Sarah: So they can visit? Panel 5 Ð Darkfire standing up and smirking slightly. Darkfire: You can even go visit them if you want. / I said you have to live here, not that you are under house arrest. Panel 6 Ð Pull out shot of Darkfire talking to her. Darkfire: Do we have a deal? Sarah: Yeah, sure. Cover of DaddyÕs little girl 20080523 Page 1 20080526 Panel 1 Ð Lit candle. Panel 2 Ð DannyÕs eyes squinting. Panel 3 - close up of DannyÕs mouth. Danny: *sigh* Panel 4 Ð Danny seated on the floor of PatÕs motel room in front of a small table with his eyes closed and hands around the candle. Pat is seat on the other end watching Danny with some old books and scrolls laid out in front of him. Pat: Just concentrate on the candle. Panel 5 Ð Danny moving one hand upward. The flame of the candle gets bigger. Danny: Rise. Panel 6 Ð Danny a bit shocked it worked. Makes a cup shape with the small hand. Danny: UhÉ Ball. Panel 7 Ð the fire turning into a ball. Danny: Hey! ItÕs working! Page 2 20080528 Panel 1 Ð Pat looking back down at his old books and such while Danny continues to fiddle with the fire. Pat: Good. Now put it out and try working with fire you summoned yourself. Panel 2 Ð Danny looking down at the fire and bringing his hands closer to it. Danny: (fire spell) Panel 3 Ð Close up of the small flame in DannyÕs hand Danny: (continuing fire spell) Panel 4 Ð Danny placing the fire on three candle at once. Now heÕs in his room. Melanie is layed across the bed behind him looking over. Danny: tada! Page 3 20080530 Panel 1 Ð Danny hopping on to the bed next to Melanie. Mel: Cool! Panel 2 Ð Danny doing that one pose no man should do. Danny: You like that, donÕt you? Panel 3 Ð Close up on DannyÕs face with a smug look. Danny: Course you do./ItÕs magic. Panel 4 - Melanie laughing as Danny raises an eyebrow. Melanie: Heh heh. Panel 5 Ð Melanie giving Danny a kiss. SFX: Tunk Tunk Page 4 20080602 Panel 1 Ð Danny getting out of bed as Melanic pulls away a bit disappointed. Danny: *sigh* Panel 2 Ð Danny putting on a bathrobe. SFX: Tunk Tunk Danny: Hold on, IÕm coming. Panel 3 Ð Danny opening the door and looking down. Danny: Yes, Natalie? Panel 4 Ð Over DannyÕs shoulder to show in front of him is Natalie with a hand over her eyes. Natalie: I know IÕm not supposed to bother you when your lady friend is over, Panel 5 Ð Danny turning toward Melanie as Natalie still stands in front of Danny. Natalie: But thereÕs a spider in my room. Danny: *sigh* IÕll be right back, Melanie. Page 5 20080604 Panel 1 Ð Danny and Natalie walking into her room as Natalie point to the corner of the ceiling . Danny: So where is it? Natalie: Over there. Panel 2 Ð Danny picking up one of NatalieÕs shoe while keeping an eye on the spider. . Panel 3 Ð Danny stepping on top of NatalieÕs nightstand. Panel 4 Ð NatalieÕs shoe hitting the wall. SFX: THUMP! Panel 5 Ð Danny hopping off NatalieÕs night stand as she looks up at him. Danny: Right then./ Do you need anything else before I go? Natalie: No. Page 6 20080606 Panel 1 Ð Danny starting to leave as Natalie gets into bed. Natalie: Dad? Danny: Yes? Panel 2 Ð Natalie holding her feet looking up at him. Natalie: WeÕre still going to the aquarium tomorrow, right? Panel 3 Ð Danny back at her. Danny: I said we were, so yes. Natalie: Is Melanie coming with us? Panel 4 Ð Danny crossing his arms. Danny: Do you want her to come? Panel 5 Ð Natalie looking down at her feet. Natalie: Not particularly. Panel 6 Ð Danny walking out of the room. Danny: Then no, sheÕs not coming. Page 7 20080609 Panel 1 Ð A shark swimming in a giant fish tank. Danny: I heard sharks donÕt sleep. Panel 2 Ð Natalie up against the railing with her head resting on her hands as she looks up at the tank. Natalie: Scientists havenÕt proven that yet, / but if they do sleep, they would have to keep swimming. Panel 3 Ð Danny with his head turned to Natalie as she keeps watching the sharks. Danny: Really? WhyÕs that? Natalie, They canÕt breath if they arenÕt swimming. Panel 4 Ð down shot of Danny and Natalie looking up at the sharks. Danny: Huh. Panel 5 Ð Same as the panel before it. Panel 6 Ð Same as panel 4 and 5 Natalie: Dad. Do you REALLY like Melanie? Page 8 20080611 Panel 1 Ð Natalie looking over at Danny. Natalie: Enough that I need to be nice to her? Panel 2 Ð Danny thinking. Danny: Hmm Panel 3 Ð Danny looking up at the fishes again. Danny: I donÕt know. / Though you should be nice either way. Panel 4 Ð Natalie with an unenthusiastic expression fidgeting and swinging on the banister. Natalie: Okay. Danny: You donÕt like her? Panel 5 Ð Natalie stepping away from the sharks. Natalie: UmÉ I donÕt know. / I just thought of something Mum said. / ThatÕs all. Page 9 20080613 Panel 1 Ð Danny following her. Danny: Oh? What did she say? Panel 2 Ð Natalie looking away uneasy. Natalie: UmÉ/ That you date younger women not because you fancy them, / but to ease your insecurity about your role as a man. Panel 3 Ð Danny rolling his eyes and shoving his hands in his pockets. Danny: * sigh * Oh./ That sounds like something she would say. Panel 4 Ð Natalie looking downward a bit. Natalie: I donÕt think I was supposed to tell you that. Panel 5 - Danny walking away with Natalie who is cheering up. Danny: Probably not, but itÕs alright./ Do you want to grab some lunch? Natalie: Okay! Page 10 20080616 Panel 1 Ð Danny and Natalie in the corner of a fast food joint. Danny: So now I can do this. Panel 2 Ð Danny moving his hand into a ball shape as a flame appears inside it. Natalie has a big grin. One little boy in the background notices. Danny: Incedere. Natalie: Wicked! Little boy: Mommy, mommy, look. Panel 3 Ð Danny closing his fist as the fire disappears. Natalie is rubbing her head. Danny: I still have to learn how make it change size and move, though. Panel 4 Ð Danny giving her a concern look as Natalie continues to be in pain. Danny: You okay? Natalie: Yeah. My head just hurts. Panel 5 Ð Danny jumping to his feet as she yells out in pain. Natalie: ARRHHH Page 11 20080618 Panel 1 Ð Natalie grabbing her head yelling as Danny pulls out some her meds Doctor: (off panel) Mr. Gunn, has your daughter ever had a seizure before? Panel 2 Ð Natalie sitting on a hospital bed kicking her feet. Danny: (off panel) I think so. But she lives with my wife most of the time. Panel 3 Ð The doctor looking down at his chart. Doctor: And sheÕs been tested for epilepsy, I see. Danny: Right. Panel 4 Ð The doctor nodding as Danny looks at the ground. Doctor: Uh huh. / It seems sheÕs been tested for la lot of things to find out the cause. (SheÕs been tested for a lot of things? SheÕs been tested a lot? Not sure what this one is) Panel 5 Ð Danny rubbing his face. Doctor: Regardless, IÕd like to keep her overnight. Page 12 20080620 Panel 1 Ð The doctorÕs hand writing stuff down while Danny gestures, leaving. Doctor: She might have hit her head. / So we need to make sure she doesnÕt have a concussion. Danny: Right./ IÕll just go tell her. Panel 2 Ð Danny walking into the room where Natalie sits and reads. Panel 3 Ð Danny sits next to her on the bed. Danny: *sigh * Panel 4 Ð Danny giving Natalie a weak smile. Danny: How are you feeling? Panel 5 Ð Danny pushing NatalieÕs hair back as she smirks. Natalie: My head still hurts a bit./ Otherwise, IÕm okay. Page 13 20080623 Panel 1 Ð DannyÕs smile fading Natalie: I could hear you and the Doctor. Panel 2 Ð Natalie looking down at her book. Natalie: IÕm not going home tonight. Panel 3 Ð Danny leaning back. Danny: They just want to make sure you didnÕt hit your head too hard. Panel 4 Ð Danny lifting NatalieÕs head out of her book. Danny: And IÕll stay in the hospital all night, until they are done. Panel 5- Danny standing up. Danny: But first IÕm going to let Brad and Ally know what happened. Panel 6 Ð Natalie with a big smile. Danny: Is there anything you want at home? Natalie: Some more books? Page 14 20080625 Panel 1 Ð Danny shoving he hands in his pockets as Natalie gets excited. Danny: I should have guessed. Which ones? Natalie: Measure for Measure, Good Omens, Snow Cr- Panel 2 Ð Danny holding up his hand to slow her down. Danny: YouÕre staying a NIGHT, not a week. Panel 3 Ð Natalie looking downward. Natalie: If you say so. Danny: WhatÕs that look for? Panel 4 Ð Natalie pouting as she looks downward. Natalie: Last time mum said IÕd only be in the hospital for a night, they did tests for a month. Page 15 20080627 Panel 1 Ð Danny looking very confused. Danny: You were in the hospital for a month? A month straight? Panel 2 Ð Natalie pouting with her head resting in her hands. Natalie: And they didnÕt even find out why I have headaches. Panel 3 Ð Danny with a furrowed brow as he heads toward the door. Danny: When? Natalie: 2 years ago./ ItÕs how Mum met Steven. Panel 4 Ð Danny pointing toward Natalie. Danny: IÕll be back in a half hour or so. IÕll have your books for you then. Panel 5 Ð Danny walking out the door, over his shoulder you see Natalie. Danny: Bye. / IÕll see you later, half pint. Natalie: Bye, Dad. Page 16 20080630 Panel 1 Ð Two campaign glass toasting. SFX: CLINK Steven: To paradise. Panel 2 Ð pull out to show Jackie and Steven sipping champagne on a sunny private beech. Jackie: YouÕre such a dork, Steven. Panel 3 Ð Steven putting his glass down on a tiny table they have near them as he leans in to kiss her. Steven: Only because you love it. Panel 4 Ð Steven and Jackie about to kiss. SFX: Dooo Dooo DEE DOO dee Page 17 20080701 Panel 1 Ð Jackie reaching to her cell phone in the foreground. Steven pulls away disappointed. SFX: Dooo Doooo DEE dee Panel 2 Ð Jackie holding the phone to her ear. Jackie: Hello? Panel 3 Ð Jackie holding the phone away from her ear. Phone: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!?!? Panel 4 Ð Jackie glaring at the phone. Jackie: What the hell is wrong with ME?/ IÕm not the one who calls people to curse at them. Panel 5 Ð Danny obviously pissed in the hospital parking lot next to his car. Danny: WHY DIDNÕT YOU TELL ME NATALIE WAS IN THE HOPSITAL FOR A BLOODY WHOLE MONTH!? Page 18 20080702 Panel 1 Ð Jackie rolling her eyes as she adjusts herself on the beach. Jackie: I told you that summer she was tested for epilepsy, brain damage, tumors, and a bunch of other headache-causing medical stuff. Panel 2 Ð Danny yelling into the phone. Danny: Yes, but you left out she was there for a MONTH STRAIGHT!! (maybe Òfor a month straightÓ? I havenÕt heard ÒofÓ used that way, unless itÕs British or something. And I wanna say Òyou left out that she was thereÉÓ) Jackie: So? Danny: IÕm her goddamn father! You should have told me. Panel 3 Ð Jackie taking a sip of her campange calmly. Jackie: Daniel, where were you two years ago? Panel 4 Ð Danny looking confused. Danny: What does that have to do with anything? Panel 5 Ð JackieÕs mouth, Jackie: WhereÉ/wereÉ/you? Page 19 20080704 Panel 1 Ð Danny biting his lip. Danny: UmÉ Panel 2 Ð Danny scratching his head while talking into his cell. Danny: It depends on the time of year, but probably either Sipan or Urach. Panel 3 Ð Jackie putting her drink down behind her Steven is refilling his glass. Danny: Could have been Gylia. Jackie: Right. Panel 4 Ð Jackie speaking into the phone wth a furrowed brow. Jackie: So do you think that maybe, just maybe, I would have told you if you were in the same country as your daughter? Panel 5 - Danny looking at the ground. Jackie: Let alone the same part of the world. Panel 6 Ð Danny;s mouth. Danny: ThatÕs not fair. Page 20 20080707 Panel 1 Ð Jackie adjusting herself. Jackie: Riiiight. Because you had to go travel the world while you learned sorcery from that fuzzy guy. Panel 2 Ð Danny leaned against his car. Danny: Lope. Jackie: Whatever. The fact is, donÕt come complaining to me that you arenÕt up to date on Natalie. Panel 3 Ð Danny sliding down against his car. Jackie: When you werenÕt there. Panel 4 Ð Danny responded weakly now sitting on the ground. Danny: I took her for a month when IÕd get back from those trips. Panel 5 Ð Danny biting his lip. Jackie: And IÕm sure one month out of every four is all the fathering Natalie needs from you. / Grow up, Daniel. Page 21 20080708 Panel 1 Ð DannyÕs waist you see him opening the front door and you see Rebecca and Brad in the livingroom. Brad: Rebecca, I said No. Rebecca: But I wanna watch TV. Brad: No. Panel 2 Ð Danny waking by them depressed. Brad looks up at him. Brad: Welcome back. Danny: Hi. Brad: UhÉ Panel 3 Ð Danny looking around the room. Brad: WhereÕs Natalie? Danny: The hospital. Panel 4 Ð Brad standing up surprised Brad: What happened? / Is she okay? Danny: She, uhÉ had a seizure or something. The doctors are keeping her overnight. Panel 5 Ð Danny still opening the coat cabinet. Danny: IÕm bringing her a few things./ Is this where Ally put her duffle bag after we helped Rita out? Brad: Uh, no. Page 22 20080709 Panel 1 Ð Danny searching through the coat cabinet as Brad sits back down. Rebecca looks over at Brad. Rebecca: Daddy, whatÕs a doctor? Brad: Uh- Panel 2 Ð Brad looking down at Rebecca from the couch. Brad: Well, itÕs a person you go see when you are sick or hurt, and they make you better. Panel 3 Ð Rebecca returning her attention to the TV, opening the cabinet is a lock on it. Rebecca: Oh, like the healer Uncle Danny went to see. Brad: Kinda. Panel 4 Ð Brad getting up. Brad: But they use medicine and tools to make you better instead of magic. Panel 5 Ð Brad picking Rebecca up. Brad: So it takes longer and doesnÕt always work. / And stop it, Rebecca. Page 23 20080711 Panel 1 Ð Rebecca struggling against Brad Rebecca: But if it takes longer - Panel 2 Ð Danny pulling the duffle bag out of the cabinet. Over his shoulder Brad is holding Rebecca. Rebecca: why not see a Healer instead? Panel 3 Ð Danny standing up and thinking. Behind him is still Brad and Rebecca. Brad: Well, uh/ there arenÕt as many Healers as there are Doctors. Panel 4 Ð Danny runs out of the room as Brad watches. Panel 5 Ð Brad titling slightly to see where Danny went. Page 24 20080714 Panel 1 Ð Pat leaning under his toilet which a roach in the foreground. PatÕs holding a can of Raid ready to spray it. Pat: There you are. Panel 2 - Pat hitting his head on his sink as his head jerks up. SFX: THUMNK THUMNK THUMNK Pat: Hu- ERR! SFX: BAMP! Panel 3 Ð Pat setting over the broken bathroom door while rubbing his head. SFX: THUMNK THUMNK THIMNK Pat: IÕm coming, hold on. Panel 4 Ð Pat opening the door and Danny rushes past him and heads for his books. Danny: Pat, I REALLY need one of your spellbooks. Panel 5 Ð Pat standing there confused as Danny begins to rummage through his bookshelf. Pat: What? Why? Danny: Because IÕm going to find a spell to help my daughter get better. Panel 6 Ð DannyÕs Face as he searches through the books Danny: I wasnÕt there last time, but IÕm going to help her this time. Page 25 20080715 Panel 1 Ð Pat scratching the back of his head has Danny goes through the books. Pat: Your daughter? Danny: Yes. Pat: WhatÕs wrong with her? Panel 2 Ð Danny through the bookshelf. Danny: I donÕt know. Panel 3 Ð Pat shoving his hands in his pockets. Pat: You need to know whatÕs wrong with her in order for any healing spells to work. Panel 4 Ð Danny flipping through a book. Danny: I know. / ThatÕs why IÕm looking for a spell that will tell me whatÕs wrong with her. Pat: Oh. Panel 5 Ð Pat watching Danny. Panel 6 Ð Danny looking up at pat a bit surprised. Pat: Bottom shelf, fourth to the right, about 20 pages in. Page 26 20080716 Panel 1 Ð Pat and Danny walking through the hospital Pat: ItÕs a bit hard to cast. So IÕll cast it. Panel 2 Ð Danny opening the door to NatalieÕs room. Danny: Thanks. Natalie: Hi dad. / Did you bring my book? Panel 3 Ð Danny sitting on the bed pulling out a copy of good omens. Pat is adjusting a few things in the room to get ready for the spell. Danny: Sure did. / You remember Pat, right? Panel 4 Ð Natalie looking up at Pat who looks her in the eye. Natalie: Yes. Hello. Pat: HiÉ/uh Panel 5 Ð close up on NatalieÕs eyes. Pat: Danny, I need to talk to you alone for a minute. Panel 6 Ð Confused Danny getting up while Pat walks out the door. Danny: UhÉ/ sure. / WeÕll be back shortly, okay? Natalie: Alright. Page 27 20080718 Panel 1 Ð Danny stepping into the hall. Pat shoves his hands in his pockets. Pat: I know whatÕs going on with your daughter. Danny: Oh? Panel 2 Ð Pat walking over to the waiting room. Pat: A healing spell isnÕt going help, neither is anything the hospital has. Danny: WhyÕs that? Panel 3 Ð Pat gesturing with one hand as he walks over to a dry erase board. Danny looks confused. Pat: Because technically sheÕs fine. / Let me explain. Panel 4 Ð Danny sitting down in one of the little kid plastic chairs the waiting room has. Pat: First, what did your first sorcery teacher call what makes magic work? Danny: Um Panel 5 - monochromatic panel of Lope throwing his hands in the air. Danny is confused. BradÕs eating chips in the background. Caption: Terran isnÕt his first language so he didnÕt know the word for it. Lope: It is magic stuff inside you and all else. Brad: That sounds kinda like the Force. Caption: So he just went with that for the rest of the lessons. Page 28 20080721 Panel 1 Ð Pat raising an eyebrow. Pat: The Force? Panel 2 Ð Danny nodding. Danny: Yes. Panel 3 Ð Pat picking up a marker. Pat: WeÕll just go with ÒMagic stuff. Ò Panel 4 Ð Pat drawing a bar on the board glancing back at Danny. Pat: So everyone has É./ ÒMagic Stuff.Ó/ But everything has different levels. (punctuation goes inside quotation marks.) Panel 5 Ð PatÕs bar nicely labeled Pat: Planets and animals have the least / and Angels would have the most. Panel 6- Pat drawing a line next to one part of the bar Pat: Humans usually end up around here. Panel 7 Ð Pat drawing another line. Pat: While mages are usually around here. Page29 20080722 Panel 1 Ð Pat drawing a circle around the space between the two lines. Pat: But sometimes, a humanÕs magic stuff ends up being more in this area, Panel 2 Ð Danny adjusting himself in the little kid chair. Pat: Usually itÕs because one parent was a low level mage and one was human, but not always. Panel 3 Ð Danny looking up. Danny: WhatÕs this got to do with- Pat: IÕm getting there. / One of 3 things can happen to these to these people. Panel 4 Ð Pat drawing an arrow off and writing seer Pat: Boys can end up with a white streak in their hair and be a potential seer. Panel 5 Ð Chibi Brad and Chibi Will Pat: If thatÕs the case, they can be like your werewolf friend and ignore this power / Or they can be like William and develop their seer power, but loose their normal eyesight as a result. Page 30 20080723 Panel 1 Ð Pat drawing another arrow from the circle. Pat: Or they can be a girl with a black streak in their hair. Which makes them a summoner. Panel 2 Ð Danny straightening up Danny: Oh, so thatÕs whatÕs going on with Natalie! Panel 3 Ð Danny slumping over defeated. Pat: No, if she was a summoner she would have a familiar already. Panel 4 Ð Pat gesturing to the circle. Pat: See, everyone in this group has too much Magic Stuff to be a normal human and not enough to be a mage. Panel 5 Ð pointing to the seer and summoner arrows Pat: Which is okay for seers and summoners because the extra Magic Stuff has an outlet. Panel 6 Ð Pat standing over Danny. Pat: The people left over have purple eyes, like Natalie, and are more complicated. Panel 31 20080725 Panel 1 Ð Natalie reading Pat: Magic Stuff needs a focus, Panel 2 Ð Natalie through the hospital room door. Pat: Or it will lash out, hurting either the user or others. Panel 3 Ð danny and pat in the waiting room Danny: So what do I do? Pat: You can do a few things. Panel 4 Ð monochromatic panel of pat at age 10 looking down at a shitty drawing while another boy is drawing a landscape. Pat: My cousin was one, so he was given lessons in pretty much everything available. Panel 5Ð Little pat crumpling up his drawing while other kid continues to draw. Pat: The extra magic would focus on his lessons; let him pick them up extremely quickly. / It was very frustrating to be around. Page 32 20080728 Panel 1 Ð the other little boy reading a large spell book while Pat makes some leaves blow in the wind. Pat: Also, he was given sorcery lessons, since obviously the extra Magic Stuff lends well to that. Panel 2 Ð Pat putting down the marker while Danny looks up. Pat: At the very least, you should show her the same exercise you had to learn before you started learning actual spells. Panel 3 Ð Danny getting up much happier. Danny: ThatÕs a relief. / No more headaches and sheÕll be good at everything. / Nice deal. Panel 4 _ Pat gesturing for Danny to stop. Pat: ItÕs not that simple. Page 33 20080729 Panel 1 Ð Pat giving Danny a very serious look as he erases the board. Pat: Because they are good at everything, / if not taught properly, /purple-eyed individuals start to think theyÕre better than everyone else. Panel 2 Ð Over PatÕs should you see Danny getting worried again. Pat: Best case, they are a bit stuck up. Panel 3 Ð Pat putting the eraser down. Pat: Worst case, they get a god complex. Panel 4 - Monochromatic Pat as a teenager fighting a sorceress. Pat: In fact, while I was still a mage, most of the evil sorcerers and sorceresses I helped stop had purple eyes. Panel 5 Ð PatÕs head and behind him a transparent picture of Seth do evil laughter. Pat: I wouldnÕt be at all surprised if Seth had purple eyes while he was human. Page 34 20080730 Panel 1 Ð Danny walking back into NatalieÕs room. Pat: Just be careful with her. Danny: Hey there. Panel 2 Ð Natalie putting down her book. Natalie: Hi. / WhereÕd Pat go? Danny: He had to leave. Panel 3 Ð Danny sits on the edge of NatalieÕs bed. Danny: But right now IÕm going to show you something. Panel 4 Ð Natalie looking up at him. Danny: WeÕre going to start doing this every night before you go to bed, okay? Natalie: Okay. Panel 5 Ð Pull out as Danny sits Indian style and Natalie puts her book down. Danny: Now sit like me and close your eyes. Panel 6 Ð Natalie does the same while Danny smiles. Danny: Good. / Now I want you to focus. Cover page for Bribery 20080804 Page 1 20080805 Panel 1 Ð an apartment complex in baymick Ally: So where do you want this? Panel 2 Ð AllyÕs mom gesturing over to the other side of the room. Sarah: uh, just next to the couch is fine. Panel 3 Ð Ally placing the lamp on table next to the couch while Sarah unpacks a few nick nacks. Ally: IÕm glad you picked this stuff up. Panel 4 Ð pull out to show how empty SarahÕs apartment looks. Ally: This place is a bit unnerving when itÕs so bare like this. Sarah: Eh, I donÕt need that much. Panel 5 Ð AllyÕs mom taking out a few picture frames she bought and looking down at them. Sarah: Though I could use some pictures of you and your family. / Just to make the place a bit more homelike. Page 2 20080806 Panel 1 Ð Ally walking over and grabbing another box. Ally: IÕll bring a photo album over next time I stop by. Panel 2 Ð Ally opening the giant box with a box cutter. Ally: I got a bunch of doubles of most of the important stuff / like Brad and IÕs wedding /and Rebecca when she was younger. Panel 3 Ð Sarah looking to Ally with a smirk. Sarah: I notice he isnÕt here, / Is visiting me no fun now that IÕm out of prison? Panel 4 Ð Ally turning to her mom as she pulls out some objects. Ally: Heh, no. / he just sorta kinda hates Baymick. Panel 5 Ð Ally lacing them on the floor. Ally: Even after all these years, heÕs still not completely comfortable with supernatural stuff. Sarah: Ah. Page 3 20080808 Panel 1 Ð Ally gesture to a stack of paper on the Ally: I tried talking him into putting those all on Alpha PhoenixÕs boards and around town, Panel 2 Ð the flyer Ally: But getting him to come here is like pulling teeth. Panel 3 Ð scan of the flyer on a someoneÕs laptop. Ally: So he only took care of the online ones. Panel 4 Ð Maureen sitting in a waiting room looking over her laptop and blowing a bubble with her gum. Gort: Maureen Jenson? Panel 5 Ð Maureen closing her laptop and looking up. Maureen: what? Panel 6 Ð Gort gesturing to a metal detector. Gort: They are ready for you. Page 4 20080811 Panel 1 Ð Maureen placing laptop on bag checking section of the metal dector and starting to pull out her gun to put there as well. Gort: You can keep your gun. Panel 2 Ð Gort holding out a small dish as Maureen looks at him confused. Gort: But lose the jewelry. Panel 3 Ð Gort looking bored as Maureen takes off her rings. Gort: *sigh* No silver past this point. Maureen: Oh, right. Panel 4 Ð Maureen dropping her rings in the little dish. Maureen: Just donÕt steal them. Dipshit. Panel 5 Ð Gort scowling as she walks through the metal detector. Panel 6 Ð Maureen pushing through an office door. Page 5 20080812 Panel 1 Ð Maureen walking in to DamienÕs royal. Damien is looking out the window. Maureen: Hey. Panel 2 ÐDamien turning toward her. Damien: Miss. Jenson. Panel 3 Ð Damien sitting down in front of her. Damien: I wanted to ask you here because according to your file from Alpha Phoenix, youÕre a pretty good shot. Panel 4 ÐMaureen adjusting her stance to be extremely cocky. Maureen: Psh, IÕm better than pretty good. Panel 5 Ð Maureen crossing her arms as Damien cleans his glasses. Damien: Do you think you can shoot someone making a speech on the common from the top of the capital building ? Maureen: Uh yeah. Panel 6 Ð Damien smirking with a raised eyebrow Damien: SO you could make a shot similar to the one that hit me on international television? Panel 6 20080813 Panel 1 Ð MaureenÕs realizing what he is talking about. Maureen; Actually, Mr. Knight, thatÕs a really hard shot. Panel 2 Ð Maureen slowly backing up toward the door. Maureen: I donÕt know if I can make it. Panel 3 Ð Damien hopping over his desk while Maureen jiggles the handle of the door. Damien: DonÕt be so modest Miss. Jenson. Panel 4 Ð Maureen pulling on the door. Muareen: eh. Damien: I know it was you. / And I had that door locked after you entered. Panel 5 Ð Damien slamming Maureen against the door. SFX: THUNK Page 7 20080815 Panel 1 Ð Damien holding Maureen close to his face. Damien: Now I know it wasnÕt you idea, so the sooner you tell me who hired you the sooner you can leave her. Panel 2 Ð Ally and BradÕs house early evening. Caption: A few days later. Danny: IÕm telling you, itÕs awesome. Panel 3 Ð their backyard, Natalie on the porch reading, Rebecca and King are looking up a tree at some squirrels. Brad, Ally, and Danny are sitting on the porch half watching the kids play. Danny has an unlit cigarette in one hand. Danny: Just watch. Ally: Rebecca, donÕt touch that! Panel 4 Ð Ally shouting at Rebecca. Ally: Because I said so THATÕS WHY! Panel 5 Ð Ally turning to Danny. Ally: Okay, go head. Panel 6 Ð Danny putting the cigarette in his mouth and starting his fire spell. Danny: (fire spell) Page 8 20080818 Panel 1 Ð Danny motioning the fire to his cigarette: Danny: (fire spell) Panel 2 Ð Danny all proud of his magically lit cigarette. Danny: Pretty wicked, huh? Panel 3 Ð A car pulling up in their drive way. Ally: UhÉ wonÕt it be easier to just pull out a lighter. Panel 4 Ð womanÕs legs getting out of the car. Danny: Oh screw you. Panel 5 - back to the porch Brad has turned his attention to who is coming up the walk way. While Danny gets all defensive. Danny: This is awesome and you know it. Brad: Uh É can we help you? Page 9 20080819 Panel 1 Ð Nadia walking over to them. Nadia: Quite possibly. Did any of you post this on BaymickÕs boards? Panel 2 Ð She hands Brad a folded piece of paper. Panel 3 Ð Brad shows it to Ally and Danny. Ally: Yeah, we all did. Nadia: Good. Panel 4 Ð Nadia taking back the paper. Nadia: My name is Nadia, IÕd like to hire you. Panel 5 Ð Brad, Danny, and Ally. Danny: oh Ally; for what exactly? Page 10 20080820 Panel 1 Ð Nadia walking toward the table on the porch and gesturing toward one of the chairs. Nadia: Well, my partner and I both work for Alpha Phoenix. /May I? Panel 2 Ð Ally watching her carefully as Nadia sits down. Ally; Sure. Nadia: Several years ago, one of our jobs went wrong. Ally: And what happened? Panel 3 Ð Damien when younger getting shot in the head. Caption: We were hired to kill King Damien Knight shortly / But my partner didnÕt read the entire file. Panel 4 Ð Nadia sitting calmly as Brad scratches the back of his head and Danny plays with his cigarette. Nadia: So she used a normal bullet instead of a silver one. Panel 5 Ð Brad glancing downard as Nadia looks up. Brad; And then the public found out about supernatural stuff being real. Nadia: Yes. Page 11 20080822 Panel 1 Ð Nadia pushing her hair out of her eyes as the group listens. Nadia: Though Alpha Phoenix has covered up the mishap, Panel 2 - Nadia folding her hands. Nadia: at least enough that most people believe it was a terrorist that shot him / and that the incident made him delusional . Panel 3 Ð Nadia looking very sternly at the group. Nadia: However, he recently found out who was really responsible. Panel 4 Ð Pull out to show everyone on the porch. Nadia: So Damien has my partner captive and is trying to beat who hired us out of her. Panel 5 Ð Reaction shot of ally, brad, and danny. Nadia: And since I saw in your files that you have a history with him, IÕd like your help saving her. Page 12 20080825 Panel 1 Ð Ally with her arms crossed. Ally: No. Panel 2 Ð Nadia look you questioningly as she stands. Nadia: I havenÕt even said how much IÕll pay, I assure Ð Ally: DoesnÕt mater. Panel 3 Ð Ally standing up strong as Brad raises a hand behind her. Ally: The flyer says nothing illegal. Brad: And because of our history, IÕd personally like to stay as far away from Damien as possible. Panel 4 Ð Danny staring at NadiaÕs tits as she looks at him. Nadia: Your file said youÕre learning sorcery, how much do you know? Panel 5 Ð danny still looking downward. Danny; Uh I know beginner fire spells and a bunch of Light spells. Panel 6 Ð Nadia smiling. Nadia; Good. Do think youÕre up for this job? Page 13 20080826 Panel 1 Ð Danny glancing over at Ally and Brad. Ally is rolling her eyes. Danny: Uh. Nadia: Please? Panel 2 Ð Nadia leaning over a bit so Danny can see down her shirt. Nadia; You wonÕt have to do much. / See I know sorcery. Panel 3 Ð Danny starring down her cleavage. Nadia: But vampires canÕt cast healing spells so IÕll need you if she is hurt. Panel 4 Ð Danny still staring as Ally rolls her eyes behind him. Danny: UhÉ/ Okay. Panel 5 Ð Nadia pulling away and Danny follows Nadia: Excellent. / LetÕs go. Panel 6 Ð Nadia walking away as looks back and hesitantly follows. Danny: UhÉ/ IÕll call you guys and fill you in later. Page 14 20080827 Panel 1 Ð Nadia holding the door open for Danny. Nadia: Now as nice as it is to have you aboard on this, Panel 2 Ð Danny looking not so happy but getting in the car as Nadia leans in. Nadia: For safeties sake I would like a bit more É/ well muscle. Danny: Ah. Panel 3 Ð Nadia getting in the other side of her car. Nadia: So who are you blood bond to? Panel 4 Ð Danny blowing cigerette smoke. Danny: UhÉ/ He kinda has a reputation./But his name is Seth. Panel 5 Ð Nadia thinking as she turns starts the car. Nadia: Oh. Danny: WeÕd probably have to brib him to get help. Page 15 20080829 Panel 1 Ð Danny and Nadia in the car Nadia: Well, last time I saw Seth, / his sire told me, / if I ever went near Seth again, Panel 2 Ð Nadia gesturing toward Danny. Nadia: I would find my lungs ripped out and turned into a bronzed mantle piece. Panel 3 Ð Nadia with one hand on her chest. Nadia: And even though I donÕt need my lungs, I like them where they are. Panel 4 Ð Danny silently staring at her in shock as her car pulls away. Panel 5 Ð The car pulling away. Nadia; Seth and I used to date. Danny: Ah. Page 16 20080901 Panel 1 Ð PatÕs shitty motel Caption: So do you know anyone else? Panel 2 Ð PatÕs face glaring Pat: Absolutely not. Panel 3 Ð Danny pleading Pat who sats there with his arms cross. Nadia has her hand behind her back and is glancing down at a stack of scrolls and books pat has on his coffee table. Danny: Come ON. / She is just trying to help someone out. Panel 4 Ð Pat and Danny arguing in the background as Nadia lifts up one of the scrolls. Danny: Plus she can pay you. Pat: I said no. Panel 5 Ð Nadia opening one of the scrolls. Pat noticing what she is doing. Nadia: Hehheh/ This isnÕt a stack of DwynÕs scrolls and spells. Panel 6 Ð Pat grabbing the scroll from her. Pat: Give me THAT! Page 17 20080922 Panel 1 Ð Nadia smirking as Pat rolls the scroll back up. Danny stands in the background confused. Nadia: Awww. Does someone not like being a vampire? Danny: Huh? Panel 2 Ð Pat putting scroll away. Pat: I already said IÕm not helping so just leave already. Panel 3 Ð Nadia flipping her hair. Nadia: Nothing I can do to change your mind? Pat: Nothing. Panel 4 Ð Nadia walking with her hands on her hips. Nadia: ThatÕs a shame because I have one of DwynÕs later spell books. Panel 5 Ð Pat gritting his teeth, while over his shoulder you see Nadia still walking away. Nadia: One that I have no objections to parting with. Page 18 20080924 Panel 1 Ð A nice hotel room, with the curtains drawn. Pat is slouched back in an arm chair. Danny is talking on his cell phone. Nadia is getting some weapons ready. Danny: And IÕll be home tomorrow, halfpint. / Now donÕt forget to do those exercises I showed you. Panel 2 Ð Pat glaring up at Nadia who is putting a sword into her purse what has a small light shining from the opening. Pat: I canÕt believe you coned me into this. Panel 3 Ð Nadia putting a spell book in the purse. Nadia: I didnÕt con you./ I made an offer and you excepted. Panel 4 Ð Pat crossing his arms and scowling. Nadia: And you should get some sleep. / We have a few hours until sunset. Panel 5 Ð Danny still talking on the phone, but notices Nadia shoving stuff in her purse that is too big. Danny; OkayÉ/ I love you too. Page 19 20080926 Panel 1 Ð Danny shoving his cell phone in his back pocket as Nadia continues to put stuff in her purse. Danny: Hey uhÉ how are you doing that? Panel 2 Ð Nadia looking up at him as he walks over. Danny; Is it a spell or is the purse just magic or something? Nadia: Oh. Panel 3 Ð shot from inside the purse looking out. Nadia: ItÕs a containment spell cast on the inside of the bag. Danny; Does the bag have to be made of anything special? Panel 4 Ð Nadia putting closing her purse. Nadia: No you can use it on pretty much any bag, Panel 5 Ð Danny inspecting the bag as Nadia keeps talking. Nadia: But you just got to make the containment area the objects are going to, bigger than the bag. Page 20 20080929 Panel 1 Ð Danny picking up the strap. Danny: Whatever you put in it, isnÕt really in the bag? Panel 2 Ð Nadia shrugging as Danny tries lift the bag. Nadia: They are but they are sort of condensed. Panel 3 Ð Danny pulling a muscle as the purse falls and cracks the floor. SFX: TUBOMM! Panel 4 Ð Nadia picking up the purse as Danny rubs his shoulder. Nadia: So you can still feel the weight of everything you put in there. Danny: Got it. Panel 5 Ð Danny still rubbing his shoulder. Danny: But I thought that containment spell were for locking stuff up. Page 21 20081001 Panel 1 Ð Nadia going back to packing her purse. Nadia: Well, if actually if you look at the aspects of any spell, Panel 2 Ð Nadia continuing as Danny shoves his hands in his pockets. Nadia; You can usually adjust very basic spells to achieve whatever you want. Panel 3 Ð Nadia pointing to an ax that Danny reaches for. Nadia: Could you hand me that? Danny: Uh huh. Panel 4 Ð Danny handing her the small ax. Nadia; Like if you think about it, / a love spell is just an adjusted mind control spell. Panel 5 Ð Danny thinking as Nadia puts her ax in the purse. Danny: Huh, so your saying that something like a fire spell I could use to umÉ heat my house in the winter. Nadia; Probably. Page 22 20081003 Panel 1 Ð Nadia looking around the room for anything she forgot. Nadia: IÕm surprised you donÕt know this already. Panel 2 Ð Nadia gesturing toward Pat. Nadia; Especially since your friend here is collecting DwynÕs journals. Panel 3 Ð Nadia walking past Pat. Nadia: That what most of the scrolls and books buy him. / Not actually spells but how he thought about adjusting them. Panel 4 Ð Danny glaring at Pat. Danny: Funny, heÕs never mentioned that. Panel 5 Ð Pat with his arms folded as Danny glares at him. Pat: I was busy, Danny. Danny: Doing what? Panel 6 Ð Pat getting up and yawning. Pat: Making sure you didnÕt light yourself on fire. Danny: Hardy har har. Page 23 20081006 Panel 1 Ð DamienÕs home. Danny: Okay, next we should take a left. Panel 2 Ð Pat, Nadia, and Danny in a very long hallway. Pat has an ax, Nadia has her purse, and Danny a cigarette. Pat: How exactly do you supposed know where youÕre going.? Danny: UhÉ Panel 3 Ð Danny biting his lip as Pat looks at him confused. Danny: King Damien is uhÉ/ my cousin. So I used to come here a lot. Pat: Seriously? Panel 4 Ð Pat still confused and Nadia gives a confident look. Danny avoids eye contact. Pat: King Damien? The same one that said at an international meeting he was a werewolf? Danny: Yes. Page 24 20081008 Panel 1 Ð Pat still mulling this over in his head. Nadia raising a hand to interjected. Nadia: ItÕs why I approached him and his friend for this job. Panel 2 Ð Nadia continuing as Danny cringes. Nadia: Also, Damien probably isnÕt advertising he illegal has someone captive. / So my partner is probably being held in the same place Danny was. Panel 3 Ð Danny turning to her in shock. Danny: How the hell did you know about that?! Panel 4 Ð Nadia walking past Danny. Nadia: It was in your file. Panel 5 Ð Pat and Danny watching her walk away. Panel 6 Ð Pat turning to Danny. Pat; I donÕt trust her. Nadia: LetÕs keep moving boys. Page 25 20081010 Panel 1 Ð Danny and Pat catching up. Danny; YouÕre being paranoid. Pat; Am I? Danny: YES, you ARE. Panel 2 Ð Danny gesturing toward her as Pat watching her peek around the corner. Danny: She is trying to save someone and sheÕs paying us to help. / Why is that suspicious? Panel 3 Ð Pat still keeping an eye on her. Pat: Because. Danny: Because why? Panel 4 Ð Pat talking though teeth and Danny glares at him. Pat: Because sheÕs a vampire. Danny: Pat, youÕre a bloody vampire. Page 26 20081013 Panel 1 Ð Nadia gestureing for them to follow. Danny: Plus sheÕs uhÉ Panel 2 Ð Pat watching as DannyÕs eye glancing at Nadia breasts. Panel 3 Ð Danny with a glazed over eyes and a smirk. Pat turns to him. Pat: SheÕs not going to sleep with you for helping her. Panel 4 Ð Danny looking offended. Danny: I know THAT. Panel 5 Ð Pat looking at Danny skeptically. Pat: YouÕre sure? Danny: Yes. Panel 6 Ð Nadia going back and glares at them. Nadia: LetÕs keep moving you two. Page 27 20081015 Panel 1 Ð NadiaÕs eyes widening as she looks over in surprise. Panel 2 Ð Nadia jumping toward Danny and Pat as a fire ball is thrown at her. SFX: FOa- OUAM Panel 3 Ð Nadia scrambling to her feet as gestures for Pat and Danny to follow. Nadia: But not that way. Panel 4 Ð A fireball is thrown at Pat who blocks it with his ax, while Danny races around the corner. SFX: Foa- OUAM Panel 5 Ð Nadia pulls out her sword as Danny and Pat get behind the wall with her. Pat is already starting a spell. Danny: So what do we do? Panel 6 Ð show Gort getting another fireball ready. Nadia: UhÉ weÕre in luck. Page 28 20081017 Panel 1 Ð Pat casting an ice spell that comes out of the floor and Gort makes a wall of fall to melt it. SFX CRISSKT ssssss Foa-OUAM Danny: UmÉ how exactly? Panel 2 Ð Nadia pulling out a sword from her purse. Nadia: He works for Alpha Phoenix too. Panel 3 Ð Danny watches confuse as Nadia spelt out of cover and dodges a fireball. SFX: Foa Ð OUAM Page 29 20081020 Panel 1 Ð Nadia casting a spell to block the fire. Nadia: (spell goes here) Panel 2 Ð Gort grabs at NadiaÕs sword and it starts melting. SFX: criigt bullhg Nadia: So how much will it cost? Panel 3 Ð Gort readies another fireball. Gort: For what? Panel 4 Ð Nadia releasing her sword and blocked the fire ball with the magic shield from before. Nadia: To get you to pretend we werenÕt here? Panel 5 Ð Danny and Pat peeking around the corner. Danny: WhatÕs she doing? Pat: I think she is bribing him. Page 30 20081022 Panel 1 Ð Gort pointing down the hall. Gort: Two lefts, then a right, ItÕs the last door in that hall. Panel 2 Ð Nadia handing Gort a few hundreds. Nadia: Here and thanks a lot. Panel 3 Ð Nadia and the rest running as Gort pockets his money. Gort: Whatever. Panel 4 Ð Nadia bursting open the door. Maureen: Hey, Nadia. Panel 5 Ð A chained up and black and blue Maureen. Maureen; Took you long enough. Page 31 20081024 Panel 1 Ð Nadia gesturing for Danny to move forward. Nadia: If you would, please start healing her. WeÕll look for some keys. Danny: Right. Panel 2 Ð Danny plopping down next to Maureen and introducing himself. Nadia starts opening draws as Pat looks at his ax. Danny: Hi, there. I donÕt want to mess this up so it would help if you held still. Panel 3 Ð Pat walks up to Maureen and Danny. Danny: (Casting his healing spell.) Panel 4 Ð Pat looking down at her. Pat: Could you move youÕre ankles as far away from each other as possible? Panel 5 Ð Maureen now less bruised doing as told. Panel 6 Ð Pat casting an ice spell on the chains around her ankles. Pat: (casting spell) Page 32 20081027 Panel 1 Ð PatÕs ax crashing down on the iced shackles and breaking them. Panel 2 Ð Everyone looking as Pat impressed. Pat; Now the wrists. / then you can pick the locks once weÕre all out of here. Panel 3 Ð Pat setting down his ax. Pat: IÕd like to get paid and go home already. Panel 4 Ð security camera view of Pat cutting her other chains. Panel 5 Ð Damien watching in an office chiar. Damien: And this all happened last night? Panel 6 Ð Cassia looking down at Damien and the TV screen which has Nadia hugging Maureen in the security camera view. Cassia: I keep telling you to either pay Alpha Phoenix guards more or donÕt hire them. Page 33 20081029 Panel 1 Ð Damian covering his mouth with one hand as he watches the screen. Damien: Any idea how they found her so fast, Cassia? Panel 2 Ð Cassia pointing to Danny on the screen. Cassia: I believe your cousin might have something to do with it. Panel 3 Ð Cassia leaning against the desk. Cassia: I told you that you should have taken care of him. Panel 4 Ð Damien rubbing his chin. Damien: Eh, heÕs just a human. I could probably scare him into not trying something like this again. Panel 5 Ð Cassia starting to walk away as Damien continues to watch the screen. Cassia: You should probably get on that. Damien: I will next time IÕm visiting the New Mahtlaw area. Title page for A View to a Kill 20081031






