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The vampire looks around and smells the air. He approaches some crates. Jett jumps around the crates from behind him with a the ax coiled back. The vampire spins. Jett swings with the ax as the vampire comes at her with his left claws. The ax severs the hand. Jett is momentarily surprised. She attempts to swing again. The vampire knocks the ax from her hands and lunges for her throat. Max suddenly leaps gracefully through the air and tackles the vampire into more crates.
They fling one another around while hissing and growling. Max bites the vampire at the base of the neck. The vampire squeals and attempts to force Max off of him. Max suddenly knees the vampire in the groin. The vampire shows signs of pain. Max pulls his teeth free. The vampire leaps to the floor, snatches his severed hand, and simply reattaches it. He flexes his clawed fingers. Max leaps for him. The vampire slashes Max across the chest. Max leaps back with surprise and pain. The vampire catches Max by the throat, sinking his claws into Max's neck. Max cries out and struggles. The vampire shoves Max backward and against several crates. His claws tighten on Max's throat. Jett grabs the ax, runs alongside them, and cries out with anger and fury.
JETT
No!
She swings the ax and severs the vampire's head. The head flies across the cargo and lands with the other bodies. The vampire clutches at his stump frantically. Max harshly shoves him away. The eyes on the severed head look to Max. The body follows through and lunges for Max. Max dives out of his path and grabs Jett by the arm. He pulls her several feet away. The vampire's head continues to watch. The body charges for them as the head cries out with a hideous, animal like sound.
Collin suddenly springs from an aisle with the cross staff in his hands. He lunges forward and plunges the spear into the vampire's chest. The head cries out in agony as the body is tackled to the ground, the cross sticking out on top of the pole. Collin grabs either side of the cross and pushes down with all his body weight. The spear makes a distinct crunching sound just before striking the floor on the bottom. The creature's head wails. The limbs flail several times then fall motionless. The head gasps and the eyes roll back. Collin gasps and slowly backs away from the body.
Jett looks at Max as he clutches the deep scratches in his chest. The scratches slowly fade, along with his fangs. Max sinks to his knees and clutches his head in agony. Jett quickly falls to her knees and attempts to look at him.
JETT
Max! Max, are you alright?
MAX
(soft)
One hell of a hangover--
COLLIN
(approaches)
He'll probably be weak for a day or two. Let's get him to a sofa.
Collin and Jett pull Max to his feet and half carry him from the area.
INT. SUITE SITTING BEDROOM
Max slowly wakes and looks around the bedroom. Jett sits on the edge of the bed and touches his face.
JETT
How are you feeling?
MAX
Sore.
(looks around)
Where am I?
JETT
The presidential suite.
(tiny smile)
On our way home. You've been out for two days.
MAX
(quickly touches his teeth)
Oh, thank God. I had some pretty nasty dreams. The others?
JETT
They're around.
MAX
I never want to go through that again.
(pause)
Well, except maybe the part where I was about to ravish you.
JETT
I see you're feeling like your old self.
Max pulls her over him and onto the bed beside him. Jett cries out playfully. Max rolls on top of her and kisses her passionately.
