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A young beauty with top secret powers.

He's a human being. No, he is not.

In a madman's plan to rule the world. Get out of there. We'll terminate them.

Next, Nightman.

Coming up next.

Why are you just watching me burn when you're the one who started the

fire?

I guess you still got something to learn when it comes to loving me.

Eat at the mouth, baby.

Now come to the fire.

Hey, I didn't see you come in.

Yeah, I got here in the middle of summertime.

Yeah.

Raleigh and I are going to check out this new After Hours Club. Want to go?

After Hours, huh?

Sounds vaguely illegal.

I guess that's a no.

Oh, that's a yes.

Oh, you think you can follow us?

Of course you can follow us. I mean, you make your living following people.

Wait for the suppressor unit. No, she'll get away.

Secure the entrance.

What's going on here?

Official government business.

Clear out. Yeah, what agency are you with?

That's no concern of yours.

Let's see some ID.

I said clear out.

But, Farna!

Where are you going?

She's alive.

Yeah, I'm gonna need an ambulance in a 200 block of North 7 the name is Raleigh

Jordan we have about two people injured

There was also an explosion, so we're probably going to need a fire truck.

Dr. Thorne, we may have something.

We're taking charge of the theme, sir.

I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave.

Who are you guys chasing?

And who's responsible for my friend getting hurt?

Sir, your friend's health should be your first priority.

Do we need you?

We'll be in touch.

Hey.

Hey, guys.

Aw, nice. They're beautiful. Thank you. You're welcome.

You gave us quite a scare there.

Yeah, so I'm going to be fine. Just a little crack on the head.

They told us it was a concussion.

Yeah, a few minor burns.

First and second degree?

Yeah.

So, what went down?

Well, the men in black weren't talking.

You're the only one that got looked down the alley.

Did you see anything?

Well, I thought I saw something, but it feels more like a dream now.

What was it?

Well... Kind of look like... An

angel.

An angel?

Yeah, you know, golden, glowing, otherworldly.

Then I woke up here with a headache.

I'm thinking she saw that after the concussion.

I heard that.

They called the guy in charge Dr.

Thorne. Yeah?

And one of them was wearing a... pin with a logo that looked something like

this.

I don't recognize it, but let's see what we can find.

Chances are Uncle Sam is involved somehow.

I think we can spot him.

That's him.

Now we're getting somewhere.

Dr. Morton Thorne. Ph.D. genetics, medical research, cloning, gene mapping,

more awards than Michael Jordan.

Current position?

Director Callisto Institute.

What's that?

It's news to me. I've never heard of it, but let's check it out.

Access denied.

Oh, really?

What's the above that?

Come on, you know you want to tell me.

Access granted. Ah, we're in.

Huh, seems like pretty standard research.

Ooh, why is this one protected by a password?

Let's try...

That's it, that's the logo.

Unauthorized access.

Log off immediately.

Ooh, I'm scared.

Let's try the first name.

Now what?

On to plan B.

Which is?

I was kind of hoping you knew.

He was one of the witnesses to the incident last night.

Let's stay alert. If he or his friend interfere in any way with retrieving the

girl, we'll terminate them.

Yes, sir.

Bronco here. Get me Sergeant Nance, please.

Nance.

Yeah, yeah, I'm okay.

It's still a little fuzzy, but I'm getting more of it back now. Listen, one

thing that did pop out is the license plate number I noticed on one of the

Feds SUVs.

You got a pen?

Okay.

0-9-1-6-6-6. Late model 4x4 black.

Run an ID on it. Give me a name, agency, whatever. I want to go after those

thugs.

Okay. Get back to me.

Hey, Johnny, come here for a sec.

Check out the center of that crater on infrared.

Some kind of optical illusion?

No, I look at the wall.

All that's left of most of the people who are in this alley are these

scrapings.

Whoever was responsible for this blast not only survived, but walked away.

That's what it seems like, but how is that possible?

That fire was intense enough to melt a crater in asphalt.

Those footprints are small.

They have to be the girls.

Whatever weapon she has generates a lot of heat.

Practically nuclear, and some way to shield herself from it.

Who has that kind of technology?

I'm not sure, but I'm betting Dr. Thorne has some answers.

We know how he likes to talk. Whatever she's using left a strong enough thermal

signature that it's still visible 12 hours later.

And I know a certain eyepiece that has an excellent thermal scan.

Okay, Raleigh.

Starting up thermal mode.

Telemetry is working fine.

Got ice water before you do.

As long as one of us does.

Wow.

Look at all the people out on the town enjoying life.

They used to do that.

Ever regret taking this gig?

What? You mean being part of a superhero team, inventing all the cool gadgets,

and helping to save the world's evil?

Yeah.

Somebody's got to do it, man. Why not me, you know?

Yeah, I know.

What about you?

Any regrets?

No, just that I see so much.

Hold it. I got something.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. I see it.

Oh,

thermal output is way off the human scale.

That must be her.

I'm going to go check it out.

Hey, hey, hey, just be cool.

You got it.

Going somewhere?

Look over me.

Thank you.

Where is it?

Please don't kill me.

I can do it.

Thank you.

I know someone who can hide you, if you trust me.

Time to fly.

Wait inside.

John and I are here soon. They'll look after you.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Hey, what's up?

You tell me.

You got a little myth that fires started all cool to get up in your crib?

I don't know what her story is, but I'm sure she's no terrorist.

Yeah.

Well, while you were out looking for a roommate, I had the computer working on

a data search. Anything relating to unexplained fires or explosions.

Look, I don't know what her story is either, but it's not as uncommon as you

might think. Check it out.

All of these stories about fires, spontaneous human combustion, and

mysterious disappearances go back hundreds of years. Even thousands if you

want to throw in the Great Fire of London or Moses the Burning Bush.

She's in her 20s, and I know she's okay.

I know, I know, I understand all that.

I'm just saying there's something really weird going on here.

I'd better go check on her.

Yeah.

Hey, Johnny.

Those stories, they started cropping up in this area about 200 years ago.

So watch your back, man.

It's okay. I'm Johnny. This is my place.

I'm Aurora.

You're the one my mysterious benefactor was speaking of?

Yeah.

Um, I know you.

I mean, I've seen you.

I was in the car and some men were chasing you.

And then you ducked into an alley.

I did?

There was a big explosion.

A friend of mine got hurt.

You don't remember.

I have some connections at the police department. They can help you.

Why is Dr.

Thorne chasing you?

Is it about a weapon?

All I know is my name is Aurora.

And I was being held prisoner at the...

Callisto Institute.

That's all I remember.

I am telling you the truth.

I have to get away.

Something's going to happen.

Something terrible.

What?

I don't know.

Why don't you get some sleep?

We can figure this out in the morning.

I'll be right here.

Give me anything.

Yeah. How's the fire maiden?

Sleeping.

She doesn't remember much. I keep getting these flashes of her being

chased most of her life.

Yeah? Well, it gets weirder, my friend.

Oh.

I sent out those scrapings from the alley to a friend of mine at the DOD.

You think that was a good idea?

Don't worry about it. She owes me a favor.

Look, anyways, those scrapings were human remains.

Like you figured.

Yeah, but get this, there was no trace of any type of chemical accelerant

detonator or flammable residue.

How could that be?

I'm not sure.

Except that we're dealing with a technology far beyond anything I've ever

seen before.

Possibly beyond the human realm.

No, she's... she's human.

Those your vibes again?

Tomorrow we gotta figure out how to help Aurora.

Sounds like a plan.

Look, Johnny... Raleigh, don't tell me to be careful.

Okay, ma'am. Point taken.

Night. Night.

Laura, you all right?

I feel so strange.

You feel warm. Whoa!

Get back.

No.

No.

Thorne here.

Check the liquid nitrogen levels in the thermal isolation unit. Expect to be

returning shortly with the roar.

Be ready with the tranquilizer.

No screw-ups this time.

Let's go get her.

Roy,

Roy, come in.

Yeah?

They caught Aurora.

I need some help breaking into the Closetoe Institute.

I've got to tell you, I did some checking on that place after we found

it. It's more of a fortress than a lab.

That's why we have to go get her. Even I can't hack into their database.

Whatever it is, it's something major.

Okay, I've got visual feed and systems telemetry online.

Let's go back to it.

How about you that you have not been released?

You cannot leave yet. Look, like I said, I've had it with everything about this

place, okay?

I have work to do. Look, look, look, look. I have to clear this group. I

can't just let you walk on out of here. It's okay. You just tell them I got

called out on official police visits. It'll be fine. I assure you. Look, look,

look. What did I do with my gun? Lieutenant Bronco, I'm Valentine Ash,

the director of this hospital. Hello. I must be going.

We will need to talk about that. Would you excuse us, please?

Look, Doctor, I'm all cured, and I'm working on a very important case right

now. I was just leaving. I, too, am on a very important case, Lieutenant, and it

has your name on it.

Now, here I have two pieces of paper, coincidentally also have your name on

them. Please, sit down.

Now, this first piece of paper relates to your medical condition.

You're not ready to be released until we complete your burn treatment program.

And until your EEG shows fewer spikes.

I feel fine.

You are not.

And the second piece of paper addressed to you came through my personal email

from your commissioner, who happens to be a friend of mine.

I can't do this. He is the police commissioner. I expect he can.

It's a cover-up.

Which is exactly what I want you to do. Get out of your clothes, get into bed,

and cover up.

Please.

You disappoint me, my dear.

I tried to make a home for you, and you repay me by incinerating most of my

staff and running away from me. Uh-uh.

This room is closely monitored.

Any rise in temperature over ten degrees, and this whole room will be

flooded with liquid nitrogen.

You surprised me before.

That won't stop me now.

Are you certain?

I'll wait till you're afraid to find out.

I am not.

Face it, my dear.

You are never leaving here.

Roy, there's something you should know.

Yeah. Those fires, Aurora caused them.

Yeah, well, that's what we figured.

No, I mean, she created them.

She has some sort of special power.

Well, that certainly explains a lot.

I gotta help her, Raleigh.

Uh-huh.

I guess my standard lectures about safety and not risking your neck

unnecessarily are naturally gonna go unheeded.

Of course.

Fine. I'm just gonna go get a matchbox, because we're gonna need something to

bury you in.

low-key operation.

Let's see what they have to hide.

Okay, Raleigh.

Activate adhesion.

Activated. Head to the lower level first.

Good idea.

We all kept our classified projects underground.

I'm going to boost the feet to your thermal scan. That way you should be

able to detect her even through walls.

Wait a minute.

This looks too easy.

Go to infrared.

Good call.

We're going to have to make the system think that nothing is there.

Well, couldn't stealth mode take care of that?

No, no. Your mass and form are still going to be detected by those beams.

Give me a second.

Adjust your optical laser down 900 angstroms.

Now, set your laser to the widest possible dispersal.

Now what?

A prayer might be good.

Great.

So far, so good.

Bingo.

What do you think, Raleigh?

Give me a closer look at the keypad.

Shouldn't be too tough to crack.

Attach your decryption device to the top of the keypad.

Man, your laser function is dropping. Why?

I'm not sure.

Probably high-powered microwave transmission nearby.

Anyway, you're out of time. Get out of there. Not without Aurora.

Look, these guys played for keeps, and you're not going to be any good until

we're dead.

The code, Raleigh.

Intruder in sector 4-0.

Get out of there.

You are out of time, man. Get out of there.

I don't leave without Aurora.

Oh, I got the code. I got the code.

3-4-7-9-3.

Dr. Thorne, trouble.

What do you see?

No anti-intruder system here.

I guess they figured whoever's here is supposed to be.

Oh.

This one's not going to be as easy.

Come on. We need to get out of here.

Go away.

Not without you.

I know what I am now.

We don't have much time.

It's too late.

It's already beginning.

What have they done?

Not them.

It's me.

It's my time.

It all came back to me in the last few hours.

I'm a fire elemental.

Perhaps the last of my kind.

I'm currently living my eighth and final lifetime.

This body is about to release a tremendous amount of energy.

Dr. Thorne wishes to harness it for his own purposes.

But he will fail.

I must be taken somewhere secluded where that energy won't harm me.

Let her go, Thorne.

The experiment's over.

No, I think not.

It's just beginning.

She's dying.

Yes, and that's when things are going to get very interesting.

You've got no right to hold her like this.

No. Some twenty years ago, an old couple brought a little girl to me.

They'd heard of my work in genetics, and she had special problems.

Soon, fires began cropping up in my lab.

And one day I actually saw her at the brigade one.

I planned to keep the child and study her.

But the little brat turned on me.

She ran.

But not before leaving me something to remind me of her.

Something that would help me to focus on her for the next 20 years.

The right.

I've earned the right.

Thorn, she's a human being.

No, she is not.

You have to leave soon.

Now.

Thorn, I have to get her out of here. If I don't, a lot of people will die.

No, only a few people will die today, including you.

Once she's frozen, I can use her tissue to complete my work.

Thorn, no!

Goodbye, Aurora.

Everything's off-graceful except for the lasers.

Head north.

I'll show you where.

Time for you to go.

I shouldn't leave you.

But you must.

Bye, Johnny.

Don't waste your ammunition on him, you idiot! We need to capture her!

Hi, guys.

Hey.

Hey, Brian. Look at you.

Good as new.

How are you feeling?

Almost fixed.

I just couldn't stand lying around anymore, so I made them release me on my

own recognizance. I was hoping to catch the last bit, but it looks like I missed

it. No, no, no. The guys are going to jam for a while, right?

Yeah. Great.

Looking on a new tune?

Yes, I am.

Stick around.

I will.

Do you want something to drink? Sure.

I'll get something soft.

You're all right, though.

Frustrated more than anything.

I had Nance try to follow up on those feds who were staking out the blast

site. It was like a black hole.

We get a line on something called the Callisto Institute.

But as soon as we go to check it out, major intervention from high-level

sources.

Don't ask, Commissioner tells me.

Heavy duty, huh?

Mm-hmm. There's more.

This weird helicopter crash, which I figure has got to tie in somehow. Same

kind of fiery death syndrome.

But that's gone federal jurisdiction, too.

Well, I guess some things you just never meant to know about.

Okay.