Once More, With Horsemen
by Parda, Summer 2008
with acknowledgements and thanks to
the creators of the Highlander episodes "Comes A Horseman" and "Revelations 6:8",
the creators of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode "Once More, with Feeling",
and the creators of the website "Once More, With Hobbits".
In the Highlander Universe...
Immortals live among us. Beheading is the only way to kill them. When an Immortal is beheaded, his or her quickening (i.e., life essence) is absorbed by another Immortal via lightning bolts. Beheading happens fairly often, because Immortals play "the Game," a contest in which the last Immortal left alive gets "the Prize," enough power to rule the world. Some Immortals are nice, some not so nice. They sense each other's approach through a sensation known as "the buzz."
Comes a Horseman
Immortals Duncan MacLeod and Methos are walking along and bickering amiably when they feel "the buzz." Methos (who is 5000 years old) immediately wants to turn around and go the other way. Duncan (only 400 years old) is curious and wants to find out who the other Immortal is. Methos leaves, and Duncan goes to see who's there.
Living Like a Hero |
Going Through the Motions |
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Methos Every single dare,
the same reaction
He goes out to see who's there.
Though I always counsel
Wise inaction,
He just has to know;
He just has to care.
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Buffy |
Every single night, the same arrangement I go out and fight the fight. Still I always feel this strange estrangement, Nothing here is real, nothing here is right. |
I've been lying low
Like a normal Joe,
Just going with the flow,
While he's been living like a hero,
Playing out the part.
He's really quite
the Boy Scout at heart.
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I've been making shows of trading blows, Just hoping no one knows, That I've been going through the motions, Walking though the part, Nothing seems to penetrate my heart. |
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I was sometimes brave and sometimes not too,
Now I find I'm wondering.
Crawl out of your grave
enough times and you
Give up on the Game.
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I was always brave and kind of righteous, Now I find I'm wavering. Crawl out of your grave, you find this fight just doesn't mean a thing. |
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| It's just not the same. | Demon | She ain't got that swing. |
| No one left to blame. | Buffy |
-pause- Thanks for noticing.
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I've lived many years,
Been drinking beers
But now there are these fears.
'Cause he's been living like a hero,
Getting all the girls.
No doubt he's even
going to save the world!
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Three Demons
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She does pretty well with fiends from Hell But lately we can tell That she's just going through the motions Faking it somehow. |
| Demon |
She's not even half the girl she...owww! |
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Is this Game our life's endeavor?
Fighting, dying, staying never
Who would want to live forever?
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Buffy |
Will I stay this way forever? Sleepwalk through my life's endeavor. |
| Handsome Man | How can I repay... | |
| Buffy | Whatever! | |
I don't want to be
Living like a hero, I'm just trying to survive. Why can't he even see It could be him and me And I want us to stay alive! |
I don't want to be Going through the motions, Losing all my drive. I can't even see, If this is really me, And I just wanna be alive. |
Duncan recognizes the other immortal as Koren, a murderous raider he met in the 1800s. While chasing him, Duncan meets Cassandra, another ancient Immortal who has psychic powers. She is also hunting Koren. However, Koren disappears, so Duncan and Cassandra go to Duncan's loft. There, Cassandra tells Duncan that Koren was originally known as Kronos, and he used to raid with three other Immortals. They killed her family three thousand years ago, during the Bronze Age. She knows them as the Four Horsemen, and she wants revenge.
The next morning, Duncan takes Cassandra to Joe's Bar, where they ask Joe, a mortal who watches Immortals, for help in finding Koren/Kronos.
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It's Not A Theory |
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I've Got a Theory |
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Cass. |
It's not a theory. He was a Horseman. Back in the Bronze Age And don't give me that look, Joe. |
Giles |
I've got a theory, that it's a demon, A dancing demon. No, something isn't right there. |
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Joe |
You must be joking. I mean, way back then, People told some stories That got into the Bible long ago. |
Willow |
I've got a theory, some kid is dreamin' And we're all stuck inside his wacky Broadway nightmare. |
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Duncan |
It's not a theory; the Horsemen were a fact. |
Xander |
I've got a theory we should work this out. |
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Duncan + Cass. |
So help us find him. Koren who was Kronos should be whacked. |
Willow, Anya, Tara |
It's getting eerie, what's this cheery singing all about? |
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Joe |
It might be in there. Maybe there's something. I guess I could go check the files but this is nuts, the horsemen were all bogeymen and this witch has got MacLeod again to chase down all her foes. |
Xander |
It could be witches, some evil witches. Which is ridiculous 'cause witches they were persecuted. Wicca good and love the earth and woman power and I'll be over here. |
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Cass. |
It's not a story. He was a Horseman. |
Anya |
I've got a theory. It could be bunnies. |
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Joe |
I think you're-- |
Tara |
I've got a theory-- |
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Cass. |
Horsemen aren't just myths like everybody keeps saying. They used their great bronze swords For slashing and for slaying. I saw them in the Bronze Age. What do you Watchers know about it anyway? Horsemen, Horsemen. They were the Horsemen!
So go find Kronos. |
Anya |
Bunnies aren't just cute like everybody supposes, They've got them hoppy legs and twitchy little noses. And what's with all the carrots? What do they need such good eyesight for anyway? Bunnies, bunnies! It must be bunnies!
...or maybe midgets. |
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Duncan |
I think it's best that We get on this fast. Because it clearly could get serious before it's passed. |
Willow |
I've got a theory we should work this fast. |
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Giles + Willow |
Because it clearly could get serious before it's passed. |
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Cass. |
It's not a theory... You can't imagine. The Horsemen when they were together. Riding down on you hell-bent for leather. Apocalypse. Well, I've been there. The blood, the tears The hate, the fears. |
Buffy |
I've got a theory It doesn't matter. What can't we face if we're together? What's in this place that we can't weather? Apocalypse: We've all been there. The same old trips. Why should we care? |
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They took the world we knew and killed it. They slaughtered, raped, and burned right through it. |
All except Giles |
What can't we do if we get in it? We'll work it through within a minute. |
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When those four came, Our blood was spilled. My people slain My father killed. |
Giles joins |
We have to try. We'll pay the price. It's do or die. |
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Buffy |
Hey, I've died twice! |
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Though they all called each other brothers That's what the Horsemen did to others.
So there's nothing I want more Than the head of Kronos. |
All |
What can't we face if we're together?. What's in this place that we can't weather? There's nothing we can't face |
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Anya |
Except for bunnies. |
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That evening, Kronos greets Methos by stabbing him in the chest then drags him to an abandoned power station. Methos revives.
The Dagger |
The Mustard |
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Methos You took the dagger out!
Kronos I took the dagger out! |
Man They got the mustard out!
Townsfolk They got the mustard out. |
Kronos tries to convince Methos to join him as a Horseman once again.
(Note: this combines the scene after the dagger is removed and the scene with the blood oath, which takes place the next day, after Cassandra confronts Methos in the dojo.)
You're Under the Spell |
I'm Under Your Spell |
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Kronos We lived our life as Horsemen, always the sword in our hand. There was no force on earth that Could withstand our fearsome band. Our power shone. Brighter than any they'd known |
Tara I lived my life in shadow, never the sun on my face. It didn't seem so sad though, I figured that was my place. Now I'm bathed in light. Something just isn't right. |
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The Horsemen came from hell. Riding from the sun, watching mortals run It's freedom, we can tell. That's how it's meant to be, killing comes so easily. |
I'm under your spell. How else could it be, anyone would notice me? It's magic, I can tell. How you set me free, brought me out so easily. |
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We lived our lives as brothers, horses and slaves all around. We always had each other, we didn't need holy ground. And our power shone. Brighter than any they'd known. |
I saw a whole world enchanted, spirits and charms in the air, and I always took for granted, I was the only one there. But your power shone, brighter than any I've known. |
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The Horsemen ruled the world Nothing they could do. We just swept on through. We slaughtered, raped and burned. Remember how they died. Your brothers by your side The Horsemen ruled the world! |
I'm under your spell. Nothing I can do, you just took my soul with you. You worked your charm so well, Finally I knew, everything I dreamed was true. You made me believe. |
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The blood on the ride. You can feel it inside. You're under the spell. Surging like the sea, drawn to death so helplessly. I know you oh so well. Lost in ecstasy Death becomes both you and me. |
The moon to the tide, I can feel you inside. I'm under your spell. Surging like the sea, drawn to you so helplessly. I break with every swell, Lost in ecstasy, spread beneath my willow tree. |
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I make you complete. You make me complete. Death makes us complete (repeat and fade) |
You make me complete. You make me complete. You make me complete. You make me complete. |
Methos leaves Kronos, goes to Duncan's dojo, and starts to say, "Look, something's come up...". He is taken aback when Duncan immediately asks him about Kronos. Then Cassandra appears and recognizes Methos.
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How Can I Tell? |
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I'll Never Tell |
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Cass. |
This is a man that I can happily strangle, He's total slime. His claim to fame was to maim and to mangle, Now vengeance is mine! When I just felt the buzz, I never dreamt it was because Another Horseman was Still alive.
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Anya |
This is the man that I plan to entangle, isn't he fine? My claim to fame was to maim and to mangle, vengeance was mine! But I'm out of the biz, the name I made I'll trade for his. The only trouble is ... I'll never tell |
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Methos |
Who is this dame, what's her name, what's her game? And why is she mad? Was I once late on a date? Why the hate? This is bad, really bad! She's just pulled her blade, I'd better run; I'd better fade Away, 'cause that's the way I've stayed Still alive |
Xander |
She is the one, she's such wonderful fun, such passion and grace. Warm in the night, when I'm right in her tight ... embrace... Tight embrace! I'll never let her go. The love we've known can only grow. There's just one thing that...no. I'll never tell. |
| And I want to survive. | Both | Cuz there's nothing to tell. | |
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Duncan |
What are you doing? |
Anya |
He snores. |
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Xander |
She wheezes. |
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Cass. |
Stay back or you'll be ruing The day you started screwing With a witch. (then to Methos) You're dead. |
Anya |
Say housework and he freezes. |
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Xander |
She eats these skeezy cheeses that I can't describe. |
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Methos |
I've never met you. |
Anya |
I talk, he breezes. |
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Cass. |
Do you think I could forget you? And don’t think I'm going to let you Keep your lying head.
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Xander |
She doesn't know what please is. |
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Anya |
His penis got diseases from a Chumash Tribe! |
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Methos |
MacLeod, you've got to hold her. Cause I'd like to become older And she's getting rather bolder And if all you do is scold her Then I won't live too long! I'm telling you that she is wrong.
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The vibe gets kind of scary. |
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Xander |
Like she thinks I'm ordinary. |
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Anya |
Like it's all just temporary. |
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Xander |
Like her toes are kinda hairy. |
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Both |
But it's all very well Cuz God knows I'll never tell! |
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Cass. |
(to Duncan) I'm right; he's lying. (to Methos) Start fighting or start dying. Why aren't you even trying. I want to know. |
Anya |
When things get rough, he just hides behind his Buffy. Now look, he's gettin' huffy Cuz he knows that I know. |
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Methos |
MacLeod, don't delay. She's treating me like her prey |
Xander |
She clings, she's needy, she's also really greedy. |
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Cass. |
I'll take-- |
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She never... |
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Duncan |
(grabs Cass.) Methos, get away! |
Anya |
His eyes are beady! |
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Cass. |
Let go of me! Let go! You-- |
Xander |
This is my verse, hello? She... |
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Methos |
(spoken) Don't look at me! I'm running like crazy! (exit Methos) |
Anya |
Look at me! I'm dancing crazy!
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Cass. |
Let go! |
Xander |
You know |
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Duncan |
You have to calm down |
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You're quite the charmer |
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Cass. |
(descant) Ok, I'll calm down. |
Anya |
(descant) My knight in armor |
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(going to the hall to look for Methos) |
He's the smartest of the brothers I'm not talking Marx or Smothers If he's alive there might be others... They have to die! |
Xander |
You're the cutest of the Scoobies, with your lips as red as rubies, And your firm yet supple ... tight embrace! |
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He's gone. You shouldn't |
Anya | He's swell. |
| Have stopped me. | Xander | She's sweller. | |
| Duncan | But he couldn't | Anya | He'll always be my feller |
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I'm sure that he just wouldn't. He's a normal guy. |
Xander |
That's why I'll never tell her That I'm petrified. |
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Cass. |
I've lived this tale. There's trust and then betrayal. I know there'll come the day he'll hang you out to dry. |
Anya |
I've read this tale. There's wedding then betrayal. I know there'll come the day I'll want to run and hide. |
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Duncan |
He won't; he's not a Horseman. |
both |
I lied, I said it's easy. I've tried, but there're these fears I can't quell. |
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Both |
You don't ... know him the way that I do. |
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Duncan |
I'm telling you, he is my friend. |
Xander |
Is she looking for a pot-of-gold? |
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Cass. |
I'm telling you, it's all pretend. |
Anya |
Will I look good when I've gotten old? |
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He's a killer, he's a raider. Even worse than bad Darth Vader |
Xander |
Will our lives become too stressful if I'm never that successful? |
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Duncan |
He likes reading, he likes writing. And he's not that keen on fighting.
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Anya |
When I get so worn and wrinkly that I look like David Brinkley? |
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Cass. |
He's a Horseman. |
Xander |
Am I crazy? |
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Duncan |
You're mistaken. |
Anya |
Am I dreamin'? |
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Cass. |
I'm afraid that you've been taken. He and Kronos have a stake in Making this world a hell. I'm off to cast their death spell. Exit Cassandra |
both |
Am I marrying a demon? We could really raise the beam in making a marriage a Hell. So thank God I'll never tell. I swear that I'll never tell. |
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Duncan |
I wish I knew how to tell.
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She's got to be wrong. What if she's right? Nothing is proved. This can't be real. How can I tell? |
Xander |
My lips are sealed. |
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Anya |
I take the fifth! |
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Xander |
Nothin' to see! Move it along! |
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Both |
I'll never tell! |
Duncan goes to ask Joe for advice about Methos.
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Was it true? |
Parking Ticket sung by Marti |
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Duncan |
I've been having a bad, bad day I said, "Cassandra, put your sword away." But all she said was, "No! "He's a Horseman, can't you see." Then Methos said, "It wasn't me." |
I've been having a bad, bad day Come on, won't you put that pad away I'm asking you, please no! It isn't right, it isn't fair. There was no parking anywhere |
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Joe |
She's as crazy as can be. |
I think that hydrant wasn't there. |
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Duncan
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So I helped Methos go! Was I right or was it true? |
Why can't you let it go? I think you've paid more than my share |
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Joe |
I'm afraid I can't help you. |
I'm just a poor girl, don't you care |
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Duncan |
Then I know what I must do. |
Hey I'm not wearing underwear |
Duncan goes to Methos to ask if Cassandra is telling the truth and finds Methos packing his car to leave.
| What You Want to Hear |
Rest in Peace |
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It was So many years ago. Everything was different then. More than you can know. And now you come here asking me If what she said is so? |
SPIKE I died, so many years ago. But you can make me feel like it isn't so. And why you come to be with me, I think I finally know. |
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(spoken) Yes. It's true. Is that what you want to hear? Cassandra, she was nothing. Though I did enjoy her fear. Her people, they were nothing. It's been three thousand years! |
Mmmmmm. You're scared, ashamed of what you feel. And you can't tell the ones you love, you know they couldn't deal. A whisper in a dead man's ear, that doesn't make it real. |
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I killed. And it wasn't just for need. It wasn't just for vengeance It wasn't just for greed. I killed because I liked it. Killing was my creed!
Is that what you want to hear? |
That's great, but I don't wanna play. Cuz bein' with you touches me, more than I can say. And since I'm only dead to you, I'm sayin' stay away.
And let me rest in peace. |
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What you want to hear! What you need to know! You come to me and ask me questions Why can't you let it go? I have been a hundred men In these last five thousand years. Is that what you want to hear? |
Let me rest in peace! Let me get some sleep! Let me take my love and bury it in a hole six foot deep! I can lay my body down but I can't find my sweet release! So let me rest in peace! |
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You know, I didn't kill just ten. I didn't kill a hundred I didn't kill just men. I killed women, children too I killed ten thousand!
Is that what you want to hear? |
You know, you got a willing slave. And you just love to play the thought that you might misbehave. But 'til you do, I'm telling you Stop visiting my grave!
And let me rest in peace! |
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Do you know Who I was...
When a mother warned her daughter or son Of a monster who they couldn't outrun On a horse of white riding from the sun That monster was me; I was a Horseman For I was Death, That's what I've done.
The answer's yes |
I know I should go.
But I follow you like a man possessed. There's a traitor here beneath my breast, And it hurts me more than you've ever guessed. If my heart could beat it would break my chest. But I can see you're unimpressed.
So leave me be, |
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That's what you want to hear. What you need to know. You come to me and ask me questions Why can't you let it go? I have been a hundred men In these last five thousand years That's what you have to hear.
Why don't you ever hear? |
And let me rest in peace! Let me get some sleep! Let me take my love and bury it in a hole six foot deep! I can lay my body down but I can't find my sweet release! Let me rest in peace!
Why won't you let me rest in peace! |
Duncan tells Methos that they're through, and they part. Meanwhile, Cassandra tracks Kronos down to the power plant, tries to fight him, does badly, and starts to try to escape. Methos sneaks up on her, knocks her out and dumps her in the river.
| Cassandra's Lament | |
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Cass |
Does anybody even notice? Does anybody even care? |
Meanwhile, Duncan arrives at the power plant and fights Kronos. Methos sets a fire and calls the firefighters, thus stopping the fight. Duncan goes back to his apartment and finds Cassandra there. He tells her he will help her against the Horsemen.
That night by the river, Kronos tries to decide if he can trust Methos or not.
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What you Feel |
What you Feel |
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Kronos:
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Why'd you stop the fight Don't you like my style? Not the greatest site, But I've got strength and guile We could shake the world's foundation But you're here strictly by my invitation We've got the whole night. We're going to chat a while.
It's the hottest thrill It's the scream and shout When you get to kill When you get to let it out. Now we're together, you'll be my right arm When you do the plotting, we do the best harm. We can have our fill. That's what it's all about.
'Cause I know what you fe-el, bro. I know just what you fe-el, bro.
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Demon |
Why'd you run away? Don't you like my style Why don't you come and play? I guarantee you a great, big smile!
I come from the imagination. Why don't we dance a while?
I'm the hottest thing!
I'm the
twist and shout! when you gotta let it out!
You call me and I come
a'runnin'. that's what it's all about.
'Cause I know what you fe - el girl. |
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Methos |
(spoken) So, you're like a therapist? Getting me in touch with my inner demon? |
Dawn |
(Spoken) So, you're like a good demon? Bringin' the fun in?
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Kronos |
You know these mortals
They don't last too long. Taking by the strong!
All these town lie open and trusting That's the plan we had You and I. Or was I wrong?
'Cause I had MacLeod I had him cowed
And then you blew that scene, When the fire trucks show And you threw down a smoke screen!
Tell me what you mean, bro. |
Demon |
All these melodies,
they go on too long. come on way too strong
All those hearts lay open,
that must sting, That's the penalty when life is full of song!
You brought me down
and doomed this town
to my kingdom below,
'Cause I know what you
fe - el girl. |
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Methos |
Once begun Either one Could have won. There'll be others. |
Dawn |
No, you see, you and me wouldn't be very regal!
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Kronos |
Is it him or me, bro? |
Demon |
I'll make it re - al, girl!
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Methos |
Now and then we have been the Horsemen; We are brothers. |
Dawn |
What I mean, I'm fifteen, so this queen thing's illegal! |
| Kronos |
Maybe I should kill you to be sure. I'll act in haste and repent at leisure. |
Demon |
I can bring whole
cities to ruin, to get a soft-shoe in. |
| Methos |
Though you could, Brotherhood Means we should not be fighting. |
Dawn |
Y'know that's great, but I'm late and I'd hate to delay her.
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| Kronos |
You're a liar; you're always plotting. I'll take your head and then leave it rotting. |
Demon |
Somethin's cookin',
I'm at the griddle, his very first fiddle!
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| Methos |
Four survive. They're alive. We could contrive to go riding.
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Dawn |
She'll get pissed if I'm missed, see my sis- ter's the Slayer! |
| Kronos | (spoken) Silas and Caspian? | Demon | Spoken. The Slayer? |
| Methos | (spoken) I can take you to them. | Dawn | Spoken. Yah-huh! |
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Kronos |
(spoken) Then you live.
The Four Horsemen together again! (sung)
Now we ride again! |
Demon |
Spoken, to henchmen.
Find her! Tell her...tell
her everything! (Sung)
Now we're partyin'! |
Revelations 6:8
Methos and Kronos gather Silas and Caspian (the other two Horsemen) and go to Kronos's submarine base in France. Methos tries to convince Silas to stop being a Horseman, but Silas says he enjoys killing enemies and is looking forward to raiding again. Methos watches Silas play with the monkeys that Kronos is using to develop a deadly virus.
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Riding |
Standing |
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Methos You're not ready for the world outside You keep the old ways, you haven't tried I know I said that I'd be riding by your side But I...
This path's been beaten, and it's bloody still And you could leave it, but you never will. You all keep hunting for the perfect kill While I....
I wish I could say the right words To lead you from this land Wish I could be your brother and take you by the hand Wish I could stay But now I understand You'll never turn away.
With death beside you, you still want more You love to wallow in the blood and gore And you just kill then leave them lying on the floor While I...
I wish we could lay the swords down And let them rest at last. Wish you would slay your demons And leave behind the past. Wish we could stay The brothers holding fast But I'll have to go away.
I have to go away. |
Giles You're not ready for the world outside You keep pretending, but you just can't hide I know I said that I'd be standing by your side But I...
Your path's unbeaten, and it's all uphill And you can meet it, but you never will. And I'm the reason that you're standing still But I...
I wish I could say the right words to lead you through this land. Wish I could play the father And take you by the hand. Wish I could stay but now I understand. I'm standing in the way.
The cries around you, you don't hear at all, 'Cause you know I'm here to take that call. So you just lie there when you should be standing tall But I...
I wish I could lay your arms down And let you rest at last Wish I could slay your demons But now that time has passed. Wish I could stay Your stalwart standing fast But I'm standing in the way.
I'm just standing in the way. |
Duncan and Cassandra track the Horsemen to France. Methos asks Duncan to meet him, and while they are talking the other three Horsemen capture Cassandra then take her to their base and lock her in a cage. Caspian and Silas go to fight Duncan. Methos, believing the Duncan has lost that fight and is dead, tries to convince Cassandra to be nice to Kronos so they can survive.
| Wish I Could Go |
Wish I Could Stay |
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Methos
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You're under a spell Years of slavery Playing with your memory.
I know you've been through hell. Cassandra, don't you see There'll be nothing left if we Don't make him believe |
Tara |
I'm under your spell. God, how can this be Playing with my memory.
You know I've been through hell. Willow, don't you see There'll be nothing left of me. You made me believe |
| Cass |
I didn't then; I won't today. I'd rather die than live that way |
Giles |
Believe me I don't wanna go |
| Giles + Tara | And it'll grieve me cause I love you so | ||
| Methos | Then you'll die today. |
But we both know. |
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These parts are sung together |
These parts are sung together |
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Cass: Wish I could kill You both now, rip your heads off with my hands Wish I could fill my goblet, pour your blood onto the sands. |
Methos: Wish you could trust That it was just that once, but I must do what I must. You can't adjust. All turns to dust. It's done and I just... |
Tara Wish I could trust That it was just this once But I must do what I must. I can't adjust to this disgust. We're done and I just... |
Giles
Wish I could say the right words to lead you Through this land. Wish I could play the father And take you by the hand. |
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Cass/Methos together Wish I could go Wish I could go Wish I could go Wish I could Go. |
Giles/Tara together Wish I could stay Wish I could stay Wish I could stay Wish I could Stay. |
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Duncan, having managed to kill Caspian and elude Silas, is on his way to the submarine base to rescue Cassandra and fight Kronos and Silas ... and Methos, too, if necessary, because Duncan is not sure whose side Methos is on.
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Walk Through the Fire |
Walk Through the Fire |
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Kronos
(to his brothers) |
We start the fire and it pleases me. We look into the flames of gold This is what's real! Their skin will crack and peel Bring back the ways of old.
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Buffy |
I touch the fire and it freezes me I look into it and it's black Why can't I feel? My skin should crack and peel I want the fire back |
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Duncan
(on his way to the base) |
Now through the smoke they call to me To make my way across the flame To save the day or maybe die today It's how we play the Game.
And I will walk through the fire For where else can I turn? I will walk through the fire And let it-- |
Now through the smoke she calls to me To make my way across the flame To save the day or maybe melt away I guess it's all the same.
So, I will walk through the fire 'Cause where else can I turn? I will walk through the fire And let it--
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METHOS (to himself)
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This past I bear is haunting me. My brother's laughing, I've no doubt All of the lives... I'm hoping to survive I have to get us out. |
Spike |
The torch I bear is scorching me And Buffy's laughing I've no doubt I hope she fries I'm free if that bitch dies! I better help her out...
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| Kronos | 'Cause we are drawn to the fire | Demon | Cause she is drawn to the fire | ||
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Methos Some people never learn |
Cassandra They will never learn |
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Demon Some people never learn |
SPIKE: She will never learn |
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| Methos and Cass |
And they will walk through the fire And let it-- |
Spike + Demon |
And she will walk through the fire And let it-- |
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| Duncan (still on the way) |
Should I kill him or persuade him? Can I do enough to sway him? Is this Horseman too far gone to care? |
Giles |
Will this do a thing to change her? Am I leaving Dawn in danger? Is my slayer too far gone to care? |
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| At the Horsemen Base | |||||
| Silas | Caspian could not defeat him. | Xander | What if Buffy can't defeat it? | ||
| Kronos | He'll be coming. Soon we'll meet him | Anya |
Beady Eyes is right; We're needed! |
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| Methos | Or we could just leave this gloomy lair. |
Or we could just sit around and glare
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| Silas, Kronos |
We'll see it through It's what we're always here to do |
Anya, Giles, Tara, Willow, and Xander |
We'll see it through It's what we're always here to do |
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| 3 brothers | So, we will walk through the fire. | So, we will walk through the fire... | |||
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Methos (to himself) |
So one by one, I turn from them My brothers cannot face the cold |
Buffy |
So one by one, they turn from me I guess my friends can't face the cold |
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Kronos |
What can't we face, if we're together? |
Tara |
What can't we face, If we're together? |
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Methos |
But why I go, the others do not know And never can be told. |
Buffy |
But why I froze, not one among them knows And never can be told |
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| These part are are sung overlapping. | |||||
| Kronos |
Brothers now, we'll always be The burning fires are our guide To play the Game and we all love the flame Death's what we have inside |
Demon |
So one by one, they come to me The distant redness as their guide But what they'll find Ain't what they had in mind It's what they have inside
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| Cass | We come from the grave much graver | Anya | She came from the grave much graver | ||
| Methos | First he'll kill her, then I'll save her | Spike | First, he'll kill her, then I'll save her | ||
| Cass | Everything is turning out so dark | Tara | Everything is turning out so dark | ||
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Duncan |
Living like a hero Acting out the part |
Buffy
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Going through the motions Walking through the part |
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| Methos | No, I'll save her, then I'll kill her | Spike | No, I'll save her, then I'll kill her | ||
| Kronos | The fight is going to be a thriller | Willow | I think this line is mostly filler | ||
| Duncan |
What's it going to take to strike a spark? |
Giles | What's it going to take to strike a spark? | ||
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Cass |
I'll persevere after all these countless years. |
Buffy |
These endless days are finally ending in a blaze |
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Kronos |
He will come to me... |
Demon |
She will come to me
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Kronos, Silas, Methos, Cass, and Duncan |
And we are caught in the fire The point of no return So we will walk through the fire And let it Burn Let it burn Let it burn Let it burn! |
Buffy, Anya, Giles, Spike, Tara, Willow, and Xander |
And we are caught in the fire The point of no return So we will walk through the fire And let it Burn Let it burn Let it burn Let it burn! |
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Silas is sharpening his ax and guarding Cassandra, with orders to kill her if Duncan shows up. Duncan finds Kronos and Methos in the submarine base and says to Methos, "You set me up." Methos shrugs.
Kronos offers Duncan a trade: his life for Cassandra's. Duncan answers: "I think she'd rather be dead." Kronos tells Methos to go tell Silas to finish her. When Duncan says, "Methos, don't do this!" Methos replies: "Like you said, MacLeod; I go with the winner." He goes to Silas, and Duncan and Kronos begin fighting with swords.
At Cassandra's cage, Silas opens it to take her head, but Methos stops him and draws his blade on Silas, who is at first confused, then angry. They begin fighting.
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Life's a Bitch |
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Life's a Show |
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Methos fighting Silas |
In the Game We have to play our parts So when the fighting starts We have to close our hearts
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Buffy |
Life's a show And we all play our parts And when the music starts We open up our hearts |
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Kronos fighting Duncan |
It's all right If some things turn out wrong The Horsemen still are strong. And we'll be riding long.
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It's all right If some things come out wrong We'll sing a happy song And you can sing along
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Methos fighting Silas |
Where's there's life--there's hope, Every day's-- a gift Wishes can--come true Learn while---you work So hard all day To live another year... But what's life worth in constant fear?
Don't give me swords |
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Where's there's life, there's hope Every day's a gift Wishes can come true Whistle while you work So hard all day To be like other girls To fit into this glittering world
Don't give me songs Don't give me songs Give me something to sing about I need something to sing about
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Kronos fighting Duncan |
Give me my sword. Give me something to fight about I need something to fight about |
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Cassandra watching the fighting |
Life's a bitch. You don't get to rewind, And this may be the time That vengeance can be mine. That's why I Don't stop to wonder why Or question why he tries. All Horsemen have to die.
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Buffy |
Life's a song You don't get to rehearse And every single verse Can make it that much worse Still, my friends don't know why I ignore The million things or more I should be dancing for |
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Kronos |
Every cut a thrill Every slice a kill |
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All the joy, life sends Family and friends |
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Duncan |
All the blood we spill All the death and still On we fight. We will Never let it go |
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All the twists and bends Knowing that it ends Well, that depends On if they let you go |
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Methos fighting Silas |
Why don't they know enough to know That when you leave You don't believe... |
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On if they know enough to know That when you've bowed You leave the crowd |
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Long pause as Kronos and Duncan see that Methos is fighting Silas. |
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Long pause as Buffy turns to her friends. |
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Methos
to Kronos |
It's not the Game Life isn't bliss but it's more than this constant fighting. |
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There was no pain No fear, no doubt Till they pulled me out Of Heaven. So that's my refrain I live in Hell 'Cause I've been expelled From Heaven I think I was in Heaven |
| Kronos |
I'm still the same The bond that I feel it's strong and it's real. We're fighting Now we'll have to be fighting |
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| fighting Duncan again |
And, I found someone to fight again I found someone to fight again |
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So, give me something to sing about Please give me something... |
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Music spirals out of control as the fighting intensifies, then Methos beheads Silas and Duncan beheads Kronos. The quickening takes them both, excruciating lightning bolts, and finally leaves Methos on his hands and knees, weeping over Silas's dead body. Cassandra watches from a distance. |
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Music spirals out of control as Buffy's dancing intensifies, until Spike stops her. | |
| Duncan |
Life's not the Game Life isn't bliss Life is just this It's living. You'll get along The pain that you feel You only can heal By living You have to go on living And all of us are living |
Spike |
Life's not a song Life isn't bliss Life is just this It's living You'll get along The pain that you feel You only can heal By living You have to go on living So one of us is living |
Methos is still on his hands and knees, sobbing. Cassandra appears, picks up Silas's axe, and holds it over Methos's exposed neck.
| Forgive | What you Feel (reprise) | ||
| Cassandra |
Now I should forgive? Is that what you want to hear? |
Demon |
What a lot of fun You guys have been real swell |
| Duncan |
I want him to live There's no one left to fear |
And there's not a one Who can say this ended well |
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| Cassandra |
All the secrets He's been concealing All the death and all The double dealing... |
All these secrets you've been concealing Say you're happy now-- Once more with feeling |
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| Duncan | I want him to live |
Well, I gotta run |
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Cassandra |
(thinks about it, tosses axe aside, glares at Duncan and leaves) |
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| Duncan | He owes Joe for beer. | see you all in hell |
Afterwards, Methos and Duncan meet in a church yard and talk.
| Where do we go from here? | Where do we go from here? | ||
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Duncan |
Why did this end up here? |
Dawn |
Where do we go from here? |
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You must have known he was near |
Buffy + Spike |
Where do we go from here? |
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Methos |
I knew he'd come But what we'd begun... |
Giles |
The battle's done And we kind of won |
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I couldn't judge my peer. |
Giles + Tara |
So we sound our victory cheer. Where do we go from here? |
| Both |
How did we end up here?
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Methos |
Why is my path unclear? after five thousand years. |
Anya + Xander |
Why is the path unclear? When we know home is near? |
| Both |
Understand We go sword in hand So we walk alone in fear |
Group |
Understand We'll go hand in hand Though we walk alone in fear |
| Duncan | Tell me |
Giles |
Tell me |
| Methos | What else do you need to hear? |
Group |
Where do we go from here?
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| Duncan |
Cassandra: was she dear? |
When does "The End" appear? When do the trumpets cheer? The curtains close on a kiss, God knows We can tell the end is near. |
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| Methos |
One of a thousand tears. (he leaves) |
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Duncan watching Methos go |
The Game will close on a kill, God knows I can tell the end is near. |
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Where do we go from here? Where do we go from here? Where do we go from here? |
Where do we go from here? Where do we go from here? Where do we go from here? |
Duncan, Methos, and Cassandra each have gone their separate ways.
| Coda | Coda | ||
| Cass and Methos |
I touch the fire and it freezes me I look into it and it's black |
Buffy |
I touch the fire and it freezes me I look into it and it's black |
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Duncan This isn't real I just want to feel... |
Cass I died so many years ago But he can make me feel... |
Methos I killed so many years ago But he can make me feel... |
Buffy This isn't real But I just want to feel |
Spike I died so many years ago But you can make me feel |
| All 3: Where do we go from here? |
All: Where do we go from here? |
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