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Sometimes I wonder what it would be like...

to be like everyone walking up and down the street...

living in blissful ignorance...

having friends where memories instead of secrets linked us together.

If I had been born to any other family,

so many things would be different.

But as my foster mom used to say,

"If wishes were fishes, we'd all cast nets."

Give me.

I believe the correct response is:

I love you so much for getting me iced coffee,

You know I could totally just ninja kick your ass and take the coffee.

But you'd never do such a thing

'cause I'm your best-est friend-est in the world-est.

Okay, so, I have a hot date Saturday night,

Well, hopefully, a hot date,

but David has me on the schedule to work the Quarter,

so...

You want me to take your shift in the Quarter?

- Mm-hm. - On a Saturday?

Smack dab in tourist hell?

Pretty please?

Sure. Not like a I have a hot date.

I mean you could if you went out more than once a year.

I'd totally do you. You know I swing both ways.

I like boys...

and can we not talk about them or swinging?

This conversation is gonna lead me to dwell on the severe

lack of orgasms in my life.

Fine, I don’t know, I don’t get why you’re going to college.

I mean, you already have a job that pays extraordinarily well,

even if it does have the shortest life span of any job out there,

but it's just like, another reason not to waste your time on... that.

Okay, how about a friendly wager?

On?

Most kills by one in the morning.

Deal, what do I get when I win?

If you win.

I'll bring you iced coffee for a week,

and if I win...

Fucking fae.

That one's mine. Thanks for Saturday.

I'll get laid and you can live vicariously through me.

Peace out.

Your whole world is about to end.

As last words go, I've heard better.

I'm sure you have.

Kind of tacky to bring a gun to a knife fight.

And stupid to let you walk up behind me

and stab me in the back like the last one just did.

Good point.

You're not a normal fae.

And you're not a stupid cow.

Oh... Wait. I know what you are.

A dead fae.

How weak do you think I am, cow?

Come on, David, come on.

Your call has been forwarded to an automatic voice message system.

Someone's triggered the alarm.

Someone's down on the stairs.

She's alive.

And she's staring at me really intensely.

Who is it?

She kinda looks like she's from that movie Brave.

The one with the curly, red hair.

Shit! That'll be Ivy Morgan.

Don't... touch me!

That's not what I usually hear from the ladies.

- Doc. - What happened to you, girl?

A fae shot me.

Girl, fae don't use guns.

It was a fae. A fae that didn't need glamour to hide its identity.

- What? - That can't be true.

This fae didn't have silver skin, but it had fae eyes.

And it conjured a gun...

- out of thin air. - I'm thinking you might've hit your head, girl.

- Let's get you upstairs. - No, I'm telling you...

I'm assuming this is why you called me last night?

Would've answered, but... well, Laurie would be downright pissed

if I let her hanging if you get my drift.

I talked to Doc Harris.

He said it was just a flesh wound that bled a lot.

Probably made worse by your running.

I didn't run because I'm a coward.

I didn't say you are were coward.

That man had a gun, you can't fight a bullet.

I'm gonna pull you off rotation until next Wednesday.

But I'm working for Val this Saturday.

- I know what you told Harris and Ren... - Ren?

Who's Ren?

Ren Owens.

Transferred to our sect from Colorado.

Are you sure it was a fae, Ivy?

It didn't look like a regular fae, but it made a gun appear out of thin air.

- Possible. - I know what I saw.

And you know me.

Never once have you ever had to question me.

Except for the time you ended up in jail.

Except that one time, but what I'm telling you is the truth.

And if hitting a fae with iron does nothing to them,

then they would be unstoppable.

No. They would be an ancient.

I thought they were all sealed in the Otherworld.

It's possible that a few could've remained here undetected, but it is highly unlikely.

I saw it.

We don't know what you really saw.

We don't, Ivy.

I'm gonna contact the other sects.

See if they have any experiences like this,

but until I hear back from them,

you need to keep this quiet.

We can't tell anyone.

Not even Val.

Do you understand me?

I understand, David.

Did the fae say anything to you?

Just the same old "your world is about to end " crap.

Guess who got shot last night by some punk?

You must've been off your game.

Yeah. And I have bad news.

Well, worse than getting shot by some punk?

I can't work Saturday night.

David pulled me.

Honey, that is the last thing you should be worried about.

Want me to swing by?

Nah, I'm just gonna get cleaned up and sleep.

Be careful, please.

You promised me that, okay?

I'm always careful.

Bite me and I will bury you alive in a shoe box.

Where have you been?

You didn't come home. I thought you were dead.

No one knows about me, and I would just be left here, forgotten.

I'd starve, Ivy, starve.

Doesn't look like you were starving.

I had to eat to get through the stress of being abandoned.

I knew where you were.

And you don't engage in any bow-chick a-wow-wee.

You always come home.

So...

where were you, Ivy Divy?

I got shot last night.

What? You got shot? Where? How? By who?

Did you cry? I would've cried. A lot, like, a river of motherfucking tears.

- A fae shot me. - When did they start using guns?

And the fae didn't have silver skin either.

And it conjured a gun out of thin air.

And I stabbed him with an iron stake and it did nothing.

- Sound like an... - Ancient?

Oh, they're badass.

Scary.

I've never seen an ancient here.

Exactly how long have you been in this world, Tink?

I hate it when you call me Tink, evil woman.

Well, you won't tell me your real name.

It's a good thing you hate the fae as much as the Order does

or I may not have rescued you and harbored you.

I've seen the ancients in the Otherworld.

I've even seen the prince.

He's dreamy, but really scary.

Do you know anything about the ancients being here?

No.

What about why an ancient would suddenly make his presence known?

I have no clue.

You wouldn't lie to me, would you, Tink?

No. You have Amazon Prime.

Good to know how I can secure your loyalty.

By the way, while you were passed out, there were deliveries for you.

I put them on the counter.

Why did you wait until now to tell me?

But you're okay, right?

You're not gonna die on me while you sleep?

No one knows about me so no one will know to come looking for me.

You know, I already ate the marshmallows out of the Lucky Charms.

I'm fine!

Tink, I'm heading out.

You're not going out to work, are you?

I'm just going out.

I won't be late.

I don't believe you.

You're up to shenanigans.

You want me to bring you back some beignets?

Would you? For me?

A whole plate for me, all mine, not yours?

Yes.

Then get the hell out of my face and get going.

You're welcome.

- Ivy! - Trent.

Didn't you get shot?

Yeah, but it was just flesh wound.

Nothing big.

- I'm not working. - Then why you're here?

Why are you here?

I wanted to see the score.

I caught of couple of fae coming out of this bar over the last week.

I wanted to check it out.

I saw fae out here last night.

Thought you said you weren't working.

Just because I'm checking something out doesn't mean I'm working.

Heard you said a fae shot you?

This wasn't a normal fae, Trent.

I stabbed him with iron and it did nothing.

That sounds batshit crazy.

Like as crazy as Merle sounds.

Merle was a member of the Order and you should respect everything

that woman has sacrificed.

I knew it was a bad idea when the Order started allowing females in.

You just can't handle...

Handle that, asshole.

I wouldn't do that!

I'm gonna put you down.

And you're not gonna punch me or kick me.

Nod your head if you feel me.

I'm sorry for snatching you off the street, Merida,

but you were about to make another big mistake

like the one you got you shot.

I didn't make a mistake last night, I was doing my job.

The moment you thought you could engage that fae

you made a mistake.

And you're about to do it again.

I just saved your life, sweetness.

Wow, you're so incredibly modest.

Can I make you some cookies?

And you're a one bundle of kickass hotness.

But you're not ready to face off with an ancient, Ivy.

What makes you say that's an ancient?

- David said... - Let me guess.

David said it was highly unlikely.

None have been seen in decades.

Go home.

Otherwise I'm gonna tell David you were out hunting.

You're a dick.

- Where are you going? - Get some beignets.

- Hi. - Hey.

You look like crap.

Thanks. I feel even better now.

Seriously, are you feeling well?

I think I might've had a stomach bug yesterday.

Do you need anything?

I can make a mean bowl of chicken noodle soup.

Straight out of the can.

- Hi! - Jo Ann!

You seriously need to talk to him.

I can't. You just saw that. It happens every time I try to talk to them.

I sound like Beaker.

Oh, my God, you totally did just sound like Beaker.

We'll be late for class.

Hey, Jerome.

Look. It's the crazy bitch.

I'm surprised you're walking today.

I'm surprised they still allowed in the Order after you spotted that crazy shit.

Everything okay, Ivy?

Everything is peachy.

Doesn't seem like it.

It's nothing.

Sounds like it might be more than nothing.

Especially since Trent was just talking about what you said you saw.

David and most of the Order were listening.

I don't think you should speak so openly about what you saw.

Thanks.

But I didn't ask for your opinion.

You don't need to be at this meeting, Ivy.

I told you to keep your mouth shut, you did not do that.

I only said something because Trent...

I didn't ask for an excuse.

You know he's full of shit half of the time. You should've left it at that.

Seems like that issue is with Trent and not Ivy.

I didn't ask for your opinion.

Half of the Order thinks Ivy got a screw loose.

The other half thinks we got a fucking ancient running around.

Trent wouldn't have said shit if Ivy hadn't bruised his balls literally.

He wanted to file a complaint against you.

You're damn lucky I hate paperwork

and already had to file one on your ass this week.

Because I got shot since maybe we do have an ancient on the streets.

You, on the other hand, do need to get your ass over there.

The other sect members need to know you

so they don't end up accidently trying to kill you.

I know I pulled you off rotation,

but I can't spare anyone else.

So I'm gonna have to have you show him around town.

You won't be hunting. If you do happen to cross a fae,

he will handle it. You don't have a say in this, Ivy.

You let that sink in for a second

before you continue with whatever you're about to say.

- Got it. - Good.

Meet me back here tomorrow at five.

You no longer need him now.

You were shot by an ancient? Thought it was a thug.

You need to call me girl, bc every1 is saying cray cray shit.

DON'T FEED THE TROLLS!

Stop leaving these things around the house.

It's weird.

I did no such thing.

I told you what they do. They come alive when I'm sleeping.

It's not my fault.

How was your day, honey?

Not the greatest.

You wanna tell Dr. Tink all about it?

I thought you didn't like to be called Tink.

Don't question my inconsistencies.

I don't wanna talk about it.

But...

I have pralines.

You do this a lot?

This "stare at me and not speak" kind of thing?

Oh.

If you don't let me go, I swear to God...

I didn't come here to fight you. I need to talk to you.

You could've tried it, I don't know... calling me.

I did. You didn't answer.

How'd you get in here?

Your windows were unlocked,

which I discovered after scaling the vines.

You broke into my place and watched me sleep?

That's got creep factor written all over you.

Are you... talking to someone?

You really are Merida.

Who in hell is this Merida?

The chick from the movie Brave.

Frizzy red hair. Got it.

I'm seriously gonna stab you.

She could kick ass. She was hot.

This conversation is taking a weird turn.

And if you slide an inch or so down, things are gonna get real awkward.

Why do you need to talk to me?

I know you're pissed.

You made me look like a fool to David.

I told you David wouldn't think that there was an ancient here.

I know you don't have a reason to trust me, Ivy, but...

you should.

See something you like?

I bet your boyfriend is one happy man.

My boyfriend's dead.

I'm sorry.

Was he part of the Order?

But I doubt that's relevant to why you're here.

I'm here because I know there are ancients in New Orleans.

I'm hunting them.

I'm part of a secret organization within the Order that hunts them.

David doesn't even know about us.

Look, I'm starving.

Can you grab something to eat with me? I'll explain everything,

and you can tell me exactly what happened the other night.

Do you want some extra coffee with your sugar?

I like things sweet.

Well, secret organization within the Order.

The only reason I'm telling you is because, well,

we're sorta stuck together the next couple of days,

and I can't afford to waste time by keeping you in the dark.

Gee, thanks.

I belong to the Elite.

Never heard of it.

It's existed since the beginning of the Order.

Just like the Order, the members are generational,

runs in the family.

We hunt fae like everyone else, but we're trained to handle the ancients.

Did you manage to stab that ancient?

I did.

But it didn't do anything to him.

It just pulled the stake out and tossed it aside.

If people in the Order, people like you, know about the ancients,

why isn't it common knowledge?

Not knowing is dangerous.

The ancients are rare.

They don't usually engage the Order.

But how do you kill them?

Thank you.

There's only on thing that will kill them.

A stake fashioned from a thorn birch tree

that grows in the Otherworld.

Yeah, so you can imagine getting that shit isn't easy.

I have one.

That ancient conjured a gun.

As long as they touch something, they can conjure.

They are powerful, Ivy.

You're damn lucky you got away from them with just a flesh wound.

The fact this one was out on the street and hunted you down means something.

We've lost three skilled Order members since May.

We've been tracking movement of the fae,

at least a hundred have ended up here.

There's a gateway to the Otherworld in New Orleans.

How do you know that?

The Elite knows cities the gates are in,

but we don't know the exact location or who guards them.

You don't happen to guard a gate, do you?

'Cause that would make my job so much easier.

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be one of them?

No.

They're lucky.

We never had a chance.

We were born into this.

You know what's coming up, right?

The fall equinox.

The gates are always weaker during the equinox.

The fae, the ancients coming here,

they could be gearing up for something to do with it.

Do you believe me now?

I might believe you,

but that doesn't mean you can steal my bacon.

I wanna show you something.

What are you trying to show me?

If you don't let me go, so help me God...

You're so full of threats.

Look...

Watch that car.

That better Theo James or Jensen Ackles getting out.

- Don't. - We have to do something, Ren.

I know how hard it is to stand here and let that happen,

He'll put you down and glamour everyone into thinking someone else killed you.

- Who's this guy? - I cannot stress enough

how dangerous ancients are and you're not ready to fight one.

How did you know he would be here?

I've been in town for about a week.

And before that suspicious look on your face grows into a "lets-stab Ren" look,

I checked in with David the moment my fine ass stepped foot in this city.

I found that bastard last night, did some research.

He's registered in this hotel as a Marlon St. Cyres.

Wait... that name.

He's some kind of huge developer in the city.

Yeah, he is.

Holy shit.

The fae masquerade as humans all the time, but never in such a public position?

They fae don't age so existing in the public eye is risky for them.

What the hell?

You look like you could use one.

I look like I could use a kiss on the cheek?

You are bizarre.

I think you kinda like my bizarreness.

You know I kill fae for a living.

You didn't have to walk me home.

Call me chivalrous.

I was wondering if you were gonna show up.

Not sure what I'm supposed to do with you

since you already know your way around the city.

I'm sure there are places you can show me.

You don't get out much, do you?

- Did you hear that? - Yeah.

What in the hell?

She took a bite out of that guy.

She was fae food, that's why she went nuts.

She'll be dead by midnight.

You got this?

Hey, don't forget, we need to talk.

Yeah.

It doesn't get any easier...

Oh, my God, I almost got taken out by a moped.

Good thing you have me around saving you from crazy moped drivers.

- Ivy? - Yeah?

I mean, you don't have to, but if you keep tugging it like that,

I'm gonna get all kinds of ideas.

We should probably clear the area, there'll be cops.

Do you have a girlfriend?

Hey! You're back, and you didn't get shot.

- You weren't shot again, right? - Nope.

You know what I've been thinking?

That guy that was in here last night? I think you wanna get it on with him.

What?

You left the house with him after he obviously broke in.

I'm telling you what, you females are freaks. Females of my kind?

If you broke in, they'd eat you for dinner. And not in the fun way.

Firstly, I don't think breaking into someone's apartment

is something to swoon about. And secondly, Ren didn't break in

because someone left the window unlocked.

I did no such thing.

Okay, I might've done that, but he climbed a a wall

and that's kind of... Actually, that's kind of impressive.

I bet that means he could pick you up and...

Oh ,my God, Tink, really?

He's a member of the Order and I'm not talking about sex with you.

Sex is good.

Shut up, Tink.

Sex is fun.

Sex is best when it's one on one!

Isn't that a George Michael song?

Maybe. But he was wrong. I like to think sex is best

when it's three on three or something. Seems more adventurous.

Good night, Tink!

Hey!

Hey! You got me worried, Ivy. People are talking...

And they're saying I'm crazy.

Trent said you told David that it was an ancient?

And he's not the only one.

I saw another ancient in the Warehouse District.

Marlon St. Cyers, a huge developer.

Fae don't make themselves public like that.

Okay, so, I mean, why do you think they're here?

I think they may be planning something with the gates.

I don't know what, but I...

What?

What I'm about to tell you can't go any further, okay?

Honey, I am a vault of secrets.

Ren knows about the ancients. He's part of the Elite.

What in the fuckity fuck is the Elite?

A secret branch in the Order that fights the ancients.

That's why he's here in New Orleans.

Okay, so what's the plan?

I was thinking about seeing Merle today.

If anyone knows about the gates, it's her.

The last time you visited Merle with me, she called you a harlot and the slut of Satan.

The slut of Satan?

That's actually an impressive title.

All right, fine, so is Renny boy going with you?

No. I haven't told him about her yet.

My momma always used to talk about the ancients all the time.

She said that they ran the courts in the Otherworld.

She said there was a prince, a princess, a king and queen,

and that they controlled the knights.

What if the ancients here wanna open the gates for them?

That would be very bad.

Yeah.

Hi, you've reached Brighton, leave a message.

Hey Brighton, it's Ivy. I'm here at your place looking for your mom.

Give me a call back when you get this. Thanks.

- For you. - Why?

I saw this on my way here and thought of you.

This is the part where you take the rose from me.

Thanks.

What did you do today?

It's just a simple question.

I bought beignets and staked out the hotel

we'd seen the ancient go into.

What do you carry around in that bag pack?

Textbooks. Notebooks.

Textbooks?

I'm going to college. Majoring in Sociology.

You do that and this? Do you plan on leaving the Order?

I'm pretty sure the only way you leave the Order is in a body bag.

People have left the Order, Ivy.

I don't wanna leave, I just wanna do more.

I wanna be a social worker.

I don't think I've ever met anyone like you.

Ivy!

Is that how you talk to a lady?

Who in the hell do you think you are?

It's okay. He's a jerk to everyone.

Not everyone.

Your dog doesn't count.

You owe me. This is the first time you've forgotten.

Forgot what?

Cake.

The best damn chocolate cake I've ever had.

That girl brings it to me every Monday.

I'm sorry. I'll bring it to you tomorrow. Okay?

You'd better.

And why haven't I been offered any?

You're gonna have to get to know me better before you taste my cake.

Was that an invitation?

That's not what I meant!

We got work to do, come on.

You expect me to get on that?

That is a Ducati.

Look, I got a job to do that doesn't include tracking normal fae.

I don't think I like you.

I bet your taste is as sweet

as one of those beignets you've got me addicted to.

But you got one hell of a kick. You like me.

You're just not ready to admit it yet.

You're coming or not?

You're gonna have to hold on, sweetness.

I've been keeping an eye on our friend.

At night he leaves the hotel and goes to this club.

Ever been in there?

I don't go to a lot of clubs.

I did the partying thing before I turned 21, drove my parents crazy.

Your parents still alive?

Yeah. Yours?

My real parents died when I was just a baby

and my adopted parents... they're gone, too.

That's him. The fae who shot me.

You think that alley runs behind the club?

Only one way to find out...

Stay back. You're not supposed to hunt.

Hey.

The Order. Must be getting desperate.

Take him out, we don't have time for this.

Really?

Well... that was fun.

I thought I told you to stay back!

I wanted to keep at least one of them alive to, you know, question it.

I saw that. You flinched. Let me see, Ivy.

I'm fine. Jesus.

How would you like it if I ran around pulling your shirt up?

I'd fucking love it.

Oh, no.

- Do you see Val? - No.

Hey.

We lost Trent tonight.

He was found just outside of St. Louis Cemetery.

His neck... was broken.

Amongst other things.

He was tortured.

He's the fourth to die in five months.

Were the others tortured?

No.

From now until further notice, you all will be working in groups of two.

No one hunts alone.

Stay safe out there.

Ivy.

Where were you tonight?

- I was out with Ren. - Where?

We started out by Jackson Square

and then headed down to the Business District.

We ran into three fae.

So you weren't in the Quarter tonight except for the beginning of your shift?

No. Why are you asking me this?

Just checking.

That's all.

I gotta go too.

- I'll call you tomorrow. - Okay.

You and Val are close?

She's the first person I made when I moved down here.

Every one of those members killed could've been guards of the gate.

They were all highly skilled.

If the fae knew to target them then that means someone within the Order

could be assisting the fae.

How is your stomach? No bullshit.

It's a little tender, but it's not a big deal.

How are you... up here?

Trent wasn't always easy to get along with,

but I'd never wish him dead.

You think David knows more than what he's putting out there?

Everything has to be connected.

The fae migrating here, club FLUX.

Something's going down. We need to get in there.

Hi, Ivy. It's Brighton. I got your message.

I can't believe what happened to Trent.

We're in Texas now, but we'll be home tomorrow.

And please be careful!

You look like you're going out trolling for sex.

Like the dirty, nasty kind that ends up with a wide array of STDs.

Thanks for the input.

Are you sure this is smart?

If there are ancients there, Ivy, you shouldn't be near them.

It's the best chance we have of finding out what they're up to.

Ren's here and he can't see you.

I'm not afraid of him.

I didn't say you were afraid of him.

Behave.

Don't I always?

This is wrong.

It's the only dress I could wear. Val made me get it,

I've never worn it before.

Oh, sweetness.

You did wrong in all the right ways.

How in the world am I gonna pay attention

when you look like that?

You are absolutely beautiful, Ivy.

What was that?

I... I have a cat.

It probably knocked something over.

It's old, and annoying. Gonna die soon.

We should get going.

You are carrying, right?

Damn. That's what fantasies are made of.

You ready?

Are you?

You're seeing what I'm seeing?

I've never seen so many humans and fae together.

Shit!

What are you doing?

He's by the dance floor.

What do we do now since this was your genius idea?

We just blend in.

Blending in means having sex,

or haven't you noticed that's what's happening around us?

Oh, I've noticed. Dance, Ivy.

You're doing good, but I know you can do better.

Try to keep an eye on the ancient.

Careful. I know damn well he hasn't forgotten that face of yours.

Tell me yes... and I'll do anything... anything you want.

Marlon is here. We need to get up there.

It's too dangerous.

If he suspects you're with the Order, I won't be able to get to you in time.

I don't need your permission.

Oh, I know what you need.

That's good. How many will that make, Roman?

Five, once it's carried out...

We don't have much more time. We cannot let him down.

We know the location, the bastard broke.

We will not fail this time.

Little one, you look a bit lost.

I was just looking for the restroom.

Do you know where it is?

This is not the restroom. What is your name?

Anna.

A silly little name. Perfect for a silly little human.

You pulled the fire alarm? I totally had it under control.

Sure you did. It looked like you were about to be his pop tart.

I think they know where the gate is.

If they do and we don't, we are fucked.

Can't we go to David?

What if David is the one working with them?

Are you serious? It could be me.

They shot you. I don't think they'd shoot the person helping them.

I don't trust any other member of the Order,

except maybe Jerome.

Jerome has been deemed trustworthy?

He's too damn mean to be influenced by the fae.

I guess tonight wasn't a total bust.

You're right, it wasn't. Because I'm awesome.

Like I put the awe with the some. Admit it.

You know what I'll admit?

Waiting.

I'll admit you felt sweet as silk against my fingers

when I had my hand between those thighs...

I was acting, you arrogant, self-important, mother...

Bullshit! You're acting like nothing happened between us.

You lit up for me like a goddamn firework.

What is the deal? Do you still love him?

Your ex?

A part of me... always will, but no.

I don't get it then.

Why do you want me? You barely know me.

What I know is that if you want something, you go for it.

I wanna know your story. I wanna know you.

I want... oh, fuck it!

Let's not rush forward.

But don't let us take three steps back from this, okay?

- Can't make our coffee morning date, sorry. - Okay.

- Ivy, let's get together. - Can you meet me for coffee?

So?

I met a guy.

You did?

- He works with me. - Is he cute?

I don't think cute is a strong enough word to describe him.

So he's hot. And you like him.

I have a mad case of insta-lust when it comes to him,

but in a way, we're kind of strangers.

You know, people usually are strangers when they meet

and then they get to know each other through, I don't know, dating.

I don't know if he's interested in dating or just hooking up.

I don't even know if I'm interested in dating.

Then what's the problem? If you both want it, go for it.

The last guy I dated, the only guy I've been with...

he died.

What?

He...

He died with my adoptive parents in a car accident.

I get it, you're not entirely ready to move on.

I think I'm ready to move on, but is that wrong?

Am I somehow betraying him?

Oh honey, that is not betraying him.

If he cared for you, he wouldn't want you

to never go out with another guy or fall in love again.

Moving on is the right thing to do... but do you trust him?

Yeah... I trust him.

See ya in class.

- And thank you for the coffee. - You're welcome.

- Ivy? - That would be me.

I'm just surprised you're calling me.

Are you busy?

Get used to it.

My friend Brighton lives here.

Her mom Merle used to work for the Order.

She was pretty high up. She might know where the gate is.

You've known that this woman could tell us the location?

Yes. But I didn't exactly trust you.

So you're saying you trust me now?

Merle was caught by the fae once.

They fed off of her, she was never the same since.

Sometimes doesn't act right. She could be completely normal or...

Hey, Brighton! Thanks for seeing me.

This is Ren. He's part of the Order.

You're new.

Yes ma'am. I'm from Colorado. Just transferred here.

You're a long way from home.

That I am.

May I ask what you'd like to see my mom about?

We've lost four Order members in a short time, and we think...

they may have been guardians of the gate.

We think the fae are trying to open the gate here on the equinox.

What does David have to say about this?

We haven't told him yet.

If the members killed were guardians,

then someone within the Order has to be feeding names to the fae.

And you wanna talk to my mom about the location of the gate?

Even if there's a slim chance she could tell us...

She's in the garden.

- Mama... - I know. We have company, sweetheart.

I may have a few bats in the belfry, but I'm not deaf.

Well, hello there. It's been a while since I've seen you.

And you brought someone other than that hussy with you.

Val. Merle, this is Ren.

I know who he is. Renald Owens.

Your full name is Renald?

Why do you think I go by Ren? Ma'am...

Ooh, call me Merle, sweetheart.

Mama, they're here to ask you something important.

I know they are. Why don't you two take a seat?

Cop a squat.

I'll get us some tea.

We're here...

Like I said, darling, I know why you're here.

It has to do with the Elite.

I know all about them. If you're here...

that means the ancients are up to no good.

You know about the ancients?

I know that not all fae wish for the same thing.

Son, I also know why you're really here.

The Elite hunt the ancients,

but that's not the only duty you have.

What do you wanna know, doll?

They wanna know where the gate is here.

I used to be a guardian. I know about everything.

The wards used to seal up the gates,

the blood required to open them,

the crystal that heals.

Then I met my match.

So they say.

I really don't recall that day.

Mama, do you know where the gate is?

My darling girl, there isn't only one gate in our city.

There are two.

Are you sure? I've never heard of two doors being in one city.

One is in the sanctuary,

and the other is in a place where the atmosphere is so unsettled

not even the humans or the spirits can rest.

Oh, it's pretty simple, girl, I don't know how much clearer I can be.

But back to the more important thing. Have you found it yet?

You're gonna need to find it.

You know what will happen if they come through that gate.

I know.

If the prince comes through, or the princess, and they find it,

it'll all be undone, Renald. Everything.

Mama, what are you talking about?

I fear those gates will break this time, Renald.

It's in the wind.

It's in the very song of the birds. It's in the soil.

Everything will be undone.

You must find the halfling.

Halfling? Mama, what are you talking about?

Because it's a threat to it all. To everything.

Everything!

Mama!

I'm sorry, but you two need to go.

Mama...

A halfling? What...

We should leave.

I'm not going anywhere until you tell me what the hell is really going on.

I'll tell you everything, I'm not gonna do it here.

I like seeing you in my place.

Start with the halflings.

Good choice.

A halfling is a child of a human and a fae.

There used to be thousands, but now there's only a few left.

Why are there so few now?

Our job, the Elite's, is not just to hunt down ancients.

We're also given the duty of hunting down the halflings.

As in killing them?

When the gates of the Otherworld were created with magic,

they were done so with the ability to be closed and opened.

However, there is a loophole,

one act that could open all doorways and we would never be able to close them.

If the prince or princess were to procreate with a halfling,

the child resulting from such a union would undo the original spells

creating the doorways.

Holy shit.

It's like the apocalypse baby.

We have evidence there is a halfling in New Orleans.

The person probably has no idea what they are.

The fae can't even sniff out a halfling, unless they get near their blood.

How do you find them?

Well, most of them are in the Order.

You mean an Order member had sex with a fae

knowing what they were?

Another constant among halflings is that they are adopted.

I'm adopted.

You're not one of them, Ivy.

How do you know?

Your real mom and dad were happily married before they were killed.

Plus, when you were shot, that ancient likely would've sensed

if you were a halfling.

We're reviewing members of your Order now,

so far we've learned that Miles is adopted and there's at least one more.

And when you find this person...

you're gonna kill them, aren't you?

That's part of my job, Ivy.

My best friend...

His name was Noah Cobb. We grew up together, like brothers.

What happened?

He was raised in the Order.

From what we gathered, it was a one night stand,

his father and the fae.

She brought the child to him.

The woman his father married accepted Noah as her own.

But they had no idea what being a halfling meant.

He knew what I was being trained to do.

There were no secrets between us.

It was an accident.

But it was my fault...

I brought out a thorn stake.

We were in our backyard screwing around.

My dad was there, and so was another member of the Elite, Kyle.

I let Noah pick up the thorn stake.

And he cut himself.

When a thorn stake cuts a halfling, their blood bubbles.

Noah's blood bubbled.

My dad saw it and... so did Kyle.

Noah left...

And I just stood there... in that damn backyard.

And then Kyle left.

I wanted to go after them, but my dad stopped me.

And Noah never made it home.

Ren, I'm so sorry.

To this day, I think about all the things that I could've done differently.

Like, if I never told him about the Elite,

then I never would've had that thorn stake out there.

He never would've cut himself.

What happened to him wasn't your fault.

I didn't stop them from killing him!

What happened was terrible,

and there are a lot of things that could've been done differently,

but I doubt it would've changed the outcome.

I let him die.

I don't ever wanna be in that situation again.

I like the way you look at me...

Bake some brownies

I'm a brownie

Tink?

You're interrupting my me time. And you know baking is my me time.

When I found you by the cemetery, how far away from the gate you were?

I told you, I don't even remember coming through the gate.

Did you know there were two gates in the city?

No. There've never been two gates.

Merle said there were two gates in the city,

one in an old sanctuary,

and the other in a place where "no spirits or humans could rest."

Two gates would be very bad.

Yeah.

Do you know about halflings?

Why haven't you told me about them before?

Having that kind of information would've been very helpful

since I'm assuming you're aware of what could happen

if the prince or princess gets a hold of a halfling.

I had one job and I failed.

You're not an internet meme.

My job was to destroy the gate in New Orleans.

What?

If the blood of an ancient is shed on the doorway from inside the Otherworld,

it destroys the door.

If the blood of an ancient is shed on the outside, it opens the door.

We destroyed all the gates in the Otherworld

by luring ancients to them and killing them.

Are you saying all the gates have been rendered useless?

We had no idea there were two gates here.

That's why I've never been too concerned about what the ancients are up to,

but if they have discovered a second gate,

they'll open it, and the knights will come through.

They'll bring the princess and prince and you...

you do not want that to happen.

Everything's fine, babe.

Oh, I have to go. Yeah, no. I'll call you and let you know.

Bye.

I am so sorry about blowing you off yesterday.

Were you with the guy you're seeing?

Okay, actually I needed to sleep in, because he blew my back out...

I get the picture.

- I get it, that's enough. - He blew it out.

Like, I have no more back. Back is gone, but...

Wow.

I think I just got pregnant.

I've been waiting all day for you to text or call me.

It's okay, you're out of practice,

but I want to hear from you day, night, morning.

And I've got no problem with anyone knowing

what you and I both got going on.

David, you got a minute?

Do I wanna have a minute?

Yes. Yes, you do.

What are you doing?

We need to talk to him. I found some stuff out. Trust me.

I didn't invite you.

Whatever is said in this room goes no further.

Hot and obvious.

Make this quick.

And they're planning on opening the gate on the equinox on Wednesday.

In two days.

She's not bullshitting you. They're here.

They've been in a club downtown that caters to fae.

I'm surprised you've actually seen a fae since you've been here,

because I'm pretty sure the only thing you've been concentrating on

is how to get in that girl's pants.

That's an unjust observation, David. I can multitask.

The ancients are going to open the gate and we know there are two in the city.

And the one by the cemetery isn't working anymore.

How the hell do you know the location of that gate?

Does it matter? I also know about the halflings

and what will happen if the prince or princess comes through the gate

and gets their hands on one.

Halfling? What the hell are you talking about?

A half human, half fae. If you don't listen to me

and put every member you have on the other gate in this city,

they're going to get through,

and whether you believe in halflings or not,

we're gonna have a huge friggin' mess on our hands.

If she's saying that there are two gates

and that one of them isn't working,

you need to tell me where that gate is.

Pull your fucking resources, and get it guarded now.

Everyone but you... out of the room.

You know what the really bad thing is?

Someone in the Order is working with the fae.

It's the only thing that makes sense.

How does that make sense?

All the members who've been killed were guardians.

There's this club where I overheard an ancient say

they know the location of the gate.

Holy crap.

I have to go, but... I'll call you later?

You know we found Trent's phone.

There's pictures of you and Ren, by Jackson Square,

looking mighty close.

Well, that's kind of creepy.

That was the night he was killed.

You know why he was taking those pictures?

He didn't trust you.

He was worried that you'd become... influenced by the fae.

Why the hell would he think that?

I'd have to be without my clover for that.

Something about your past, Ivy,

pointed out things that just didn't add up.

Miles, I need to see you. Now.

Where are we going?

Holding hands is something that people do when they like each other, Ivy.

David will have both gates guarded.

He doesn't believe that one isn't working

and isn't willing to risk leaving the other one unguarded.

Where did you hear about the other gate not working?

I... saw Merle this morning.

She said the gate by the cemetery wasn't working anymore.

And that all the gates had been destroyed except for the second one.

Did David tell you where it is?

We're standing right in front of it.

Come home with me, Ivy.

I don't know...

I'm not gonna take you to my place and ravish you.

If you don't want that from me, then...

I do want that from you. Always.

Hell, it's all I've been thinking about since the first time you took a swing at me.

But it's not the only thing I want.

There's something I wanna show you, give you.

It's a thorn stake, so you can kill an ancient.

I can't say a guy has ever given me a weapon of stabby awesome before.

For tonight, let's just be... normal.

Like those people we saw in the diner.

We should probably put this away then.

Ready for bed?

It's really late. I'm not suggesting anything,

just stay with me.

In your bed?

It's a big bed. Like three people could sleep in there.

And I have a shirt if you wanna change into.

Wearing my shirt might not have been one of my brightest ideas.

I'm guessing you've never worn a guy's clothes before?

Shaun and I... we never got to that point.

Make yourself comfortable, I'll be right out.

I'm happy you're here.

Are you?

Yeah.

That's all I wanted to hear.

What are you doing?

Waking you up.

You were all tangled up with me.

You're a cuddler.

Nuh-uh.

God, you're beautiful.

Can I keep you?

Hey, what's wrong?

I have to go.

Whoa. Ivy, talk to me.

Did we move too fast? Did I hurt you?

No. You didn't hurt me... Not yet.

Not yet?

You wouldn't mean to.

You'll promise me everything will be okay,

and then it won't be because you can't control it.

Let me get dressed though. I'll take you home.

No. I don't need you to do anything.

You're a great guy, but this, whatever this is,

isn't going any further.

This was a mistake.

Hi, this is Val. Leave me a message after the beep.

EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE ORDER

Oh, my God, what happened?

I ran into a fae last night. It didn't wanna go down easy.

Odd.

What?

Yesterday you and Ren were locking lips,

and today he's standing over there,

looking like he wants to put his fist through the wall.

It's a long story. I tried calling you earlier.

Yeah... I'm sorry.

We now know that tomorrow night,

on the equinox, could very well be the fae apocalypse.

We could be facing the ultimate fight.

We cannot allow an ancient near the gate.

Their blood will open it.

We need to keep them back, no matter what.

With all that being said, there will be no patrols tonight.

If you have family, I suggest you go home,

spend time with them.

If you don't have anyone special,

I suggest you use tonight to find someone.

Some of you will not be coming home tomorrow night.

That's all.

Got plans for tonight? I can't guarantee you'll get laid though.

Hmm... I think I'm gonna go see my parents, okay?

For someone who is so strong and brave,

I never would've thought you'd be such a coward

when it really counts.

You have no idea what you're talking about.

Then tell me, Ivy.

All of us have lost someone, Ivy.

Make me understand.

If you tell me to leave, I'll walk away. I swear.

I’m not going down without trying.

Ivy, talk to me.

I had just taken the mark of the Order.

I was... supposed to meet Shaun at this restaurant in the city

and I dressed up for it.

I put on this...

silver chain

because it matched the dress.

I...

took off my protective clover.

I was at the metro and I saw a fae.

She must've recognized me

because all I remember is her making a beeline for me,

right in public.

Before I could do anything...

The fae compelled you.

I don't remember her telling me to take her to my house.

I just remember... being home...

in my living room.

I remember...

seeing my dad... lying on the floor.

His stake...

was in his chest.

And the fae, she practically put me through a wall.

My mom tried to help...

but the fae snapped her neck.

And then Shaun showed up...

looking for me.

She didn't... outright kill him.

No. She toyed with him.

It’s my fault.

I'm responsible for all their deaths!

Ivy, no...

That fae fed on me too...

would have drained me if another Order member hadn't shown up.

They couldn't figure out how the fae got in the house.

I could never tell them the truth.

I don't even know why I'm telling you all this.

It's not... justification for how I behaved.

It's not an excuse.

I know you're not making excuses.

You made a shit choice when you were young.

God knows I understand.

It's not the same.

It's not? My best friend was killed

and I did next to nothing to stop it.

You can't tell me I can't feel guilt over what happened.

Maybe neither of us can truly forgive ourselves.

The only thing we can do is learn from our mistakes

and not make them again.

I've lost everyone I loved. I've lost everyone.

You haven't lost me.

But what if?

Tomorrow we could die...

or we could live.

But we're both here, right now.

I want you.

Is this okay?

You really are wicked.

Someone's hungry.

Maybe.

You owned me with just one kiss.

I'm getting us breakfast.

I wasn't doing anything!

You were in her kitchen. Eating her Frosted Flakes.

What in the actual fuck?

I always eat her cereal, and you're naked, completely naked!

I can explain, Ren, but I need you to let him go.

You heard the woman.

You want me to let this thing go?

He's my thing, I mean, he's not a thing.

He's a brownie, and he's okay.

He's not gonna hurt anything.

What do you mean he's yours? I come into the kitchen

and he's sitting in a bowl of Frosted Flakes like a talking rat.

- I'm not a rat, you overgrown... - Tink!

His name is Tink?

Well, that's what I call him.

Am I high? I gotta be high.

Is he wearing doll pants?

What's it to you?

I'm sorry. I should've warned you...

You should've warned me.

I'm the one who had to see his dong swinging around.

Tink! Okay. I can explain everything,

but I need you to let him go,

and... you should probably put something on.

Oh, my God!

What were you doing? You had to know he was here.

Oh I know. I heard. I didn't think he'd stay the night.

One night stands don't stay the night.

Not a one night stand, asshole!

Him? Really? You decide to dust the cobwebs off with him?

Nothing is wrong with him, you little jackass.

No one knows about him. Not even Val.

He's a creature of the Otherworld, Ivy.

I found him a couple of years ago, badly hurt, by the cemetery.

I'd never seen a brownie before

and even though I was supposed to finish him off,

I took him home and healed him.

You know how powerful brownies can be?

He's good at cleaning the house.

So you basically have a pet brownie?

I wouldn't necessarily call him a pet.

Then what do you call him?

I call him... Tink. He's my friend.

And I protect her.

I wouldn't go that far.

Brownies hate the fae, Ren.

They aren't the enemy.

The brownies have destroyed almost all the gates

from inside the Otherworld.

That's how I know about the gates being destroyed.

Merle didn't tell me. It was Tink.

Please don't tell anyone about him.

I don't trust the little shit, but I respect your decision.

Well, I don't trust you either, so what-the-fuck-ever.

You gave Tink a scarf. Tink is free!

Jesus. A fucking brownie. I was not expecting that.

Listen, tonight's gonna be hard.

I just wanna make today special for you.

Don't go tonight.

I have to. It's my job, you know that.

Ivy, please be careful, because there...

There are worse things than death if that gate opens.

You make sure you walk back down those stairs, Ivy.

You, too.

Thank you for today.

It was probably my favorite day in... well, forever.

Me too.

So... where's the gate?

It's in the master bedroom.

Oh, my God.

That is crazy.

We can't let an ancient near the door.

If one happens to get close, do not cut it,

their blood opens the gate. Push them back.

It's time!

They're here.

Hold!

Ivy!

Ren!

Hello there!

Guess what? You failed!

Val! No!

It's the prince!

Doc!

Valerie!

- Ivy... - Why?

I wish it hadn't been you that chased after me.

Your hair. It's the color of fire.

It's rather... abrasive.

I'm not here to talk about my hair.

You're here to fight me then?

I'm here to end you.

You humor me. I'm feeling... kind.

I shall let you live.

A thorn birch stake from the Otherworld, I presume?

You betcha.

And you think that you can use it successfully against me?

That is silly.

You talk too much.

I do not wish to harm a female,

but my kindness is rapidly diminishing.

I give you one last chance.

But you will not like how this ends, my lovely little bird.

I'm not your anything, buddy.

What did you do to Val?

I did nothing. I think she is, perhaps, intelligent?

She knows we cannot be stopped.

No. She would never willingly help your kind.

If that makes you feel better.

Too slow.

You cannot fight me, little bird.

I no longer have any patience or kindness left in me.

Fly, little birdie.

You should've left when you had the chance, little birdie.

No!

Halfling.

Ivy!

Ivy!

Ivy, stay with me.

Ivy! Stay with me.

Hey there, sleepy-butt.

Hey.

I thought...

when I saw you in that room...

I'm okay... I think.

The knights... the prince, they got out.

Strangely, it wasn't the giant apocalypse we thought it would be.

The Order...

or what's left of the Order, has been on patrol.

We haven't seen a single knight or that...

David and a few are heading to Flux tonight,

but I have a feeling they aren't gonna find anything.

We managed to get the gates closed again.

Have you found Val?

No.

No one's seen her, not even her family.

She was carrying something, Ren.

She went to the headquarters for a reason.

I know.

That was crazy going after the prince.

You could've died.

I don't know what I would've done.

I'm here.

How bad do I look?

You've never looked better.

I'm gonna have to go back to the Order.

Aren't you supposed to be at work?

You're not my keeper.

I just wanted to stop by real quick. Make sure you're okay.

You could've texted me.

Wait.

What's that smell?

I really don't like that thing.

I'm sure the feeling is mutual, but thank you for the beignets.

It was really just an excuse to come see you.

I hate the idea of leaving you alone right now.

I'm not alone.

That little freak doesn't count.

Hey, he's my freak.

Are you sure you're okay?

I'm okay. I swear.

I plan on showering, crashing on the couch

and then hopefully, if Tink doesn't devour them all,

eating sugary goodness until I pass out.

I'll be home as soon as I can.

When a thorn stake cuts a halfling, their blood bubbles.

What are you doing?

The prince was gonna kill me.

But he healed me, and he said halfling.

When I was bleeding...

he said... halfling.

Ivy.

Brownies have always been able to sense the Otherworld

in other creatures, no matter how minimal.

It wasn't a coincidence that I found you, was it?

Don't do it, Ivy.

And when you find this person...

you're gonna kill them, aren't you?

Oh, my God.

That's part of my job, Ivy.

I told you not to do it.

No!

to be continued....