Twilight is the fifty-sixth chapter of the Black Lagoon spinoff series Dismemberment Galore! The Gore Gore Girl. It was originally released on April 19, 2024.
Plot[]
At an outdoor dining place, Lotton the Wizard and Martin the Nosferatu meet up, with the latter admitting to the former that his feelings for a certain woman have grown more intense each day. He concludes that the only thing he wants is to be by her side and believes it is true love. Complimenting her as a rare thing in town, Martin claims that she will not look back but jokes that it is how true love works in a way. At that point, Lotton orders a glass of milk while Martin orders a glass of tomato juice. The two clink their glasses and make a toast to true love when they suddenly hear someone shouting for help. Peering her head out of a car window, The Undertaker No. 2 yells again but has her head quickly pulled back in. Recognizing her voice and face, Martin promptly orders Renfield to start the car, so the three chase after No. 2's captors. Meanwhile, at the Roanapur Public Cemetery, Jessica comes by but does not see anyone there, confusing her. Saying that she went to the trouble of buying a cake, she nonetheless decides to wait for her friends.
Elsewhere, Lotton and Martin arrive at a building, causing the former to note that No. 2 was brought in there. Recognizing the warehouse as Picton's Studio, Martin informs the confused Lotton that the place is where human trafficking, organ trafficking and snuff video production all occur, adding that Picton ran the most dehumanizing business in Roanapur. He recalls that the "crazy scumbag" died a long time ago but admits that he thought the Picton firm would be out of business, mentioning that Picton's younger brother took over. Hearing the background, Lotton assesses that No. 2 is in great danger. Pulling out his pistols, Martin asserts that he will rescue her and not let her fall into the criminals' hands. At the same time in the building, Doctor Picton examines the tied-up No. 2 and remarks that she is not bad for the lead role. Telling his crew that they will make a good video, he reminds them that they are sending the snuff video to a special customer. While No. 2 merely remains silent, Doctor Picton orders his costume-clad crew to handle the production because he has other matters to attend to.
Back at the cemetery, Bunny the Undertaker notices Jessica and asks what she is doing. The woman replies that she wanted some tea and mentions that she brought cake, exciting Bunny. The gravedigger relays to Jessica that everyone is away for the time being, so the latter decides that she will wait because she is waiting to see Frederica Sawyer. When she asks Bunny to make her some tea, she responds that she is unable to do that. At The Studio, Doctor Picton's crew sets up their equipment, and one of the actors asks the director what they need to do. Looking at the script, he repeats that the request is to keep the victim alive for as long as possible and break their will little by little. He explains that they will start with three days each per video volume and aim to make monthly releases. Taking in the request, the actor holds his hacksaw and comments that they should start with No. 2's tongue or nails. Displaying no emotion, the woman clarifies that it is not that she is scared but rather, it is hard for her to be scared. Laughing, the actor remarks that it will be a fun video to make. Before he can lay a hand on her, a bullet flies through his head, surprising the crew.
Making his appearance, Martin holds them at gunpoint and advises No. 2 to flee. Suddenly, the studio lights turn on, forcing Martin to kneel and hide his skin with his cape. Recognizing the freelancer, the film director mocks Martin for being weak against strong light. Holding him at gunpoint, the director declares that he will send the Nosferatu to the grave. At the cemetery, Sawyer and Jacqueline arrive as Jessica spots them, telling the former that she is late. Wondering where No. 2 is, Jessica complains that she cannot have tea without her. Inside The Studio, the lights are suddenly shot out, shrouding the room in darkness and startling the snuff film crew. Confidently holding a pistol, No. 2 rhetorically asks Martin if he came to save her and suggests that he pull himself together. Getting up, he reconvenes with her and Lotton, and she thanks him for coming to save her. Brushing it off and confessing that he came for her sake, he is surprised that she politely requests he let her go because she does not want to see him again.
As Martin remains speechless, the director warns his crew to get moving so that they can kill the attackers. Turning around, the vampire shoots at the director and his crew, though he falls down in the process, surprising Lotton. Addressing No. 2, Martin affirms that he will not give up on her no matter what she says. Acknowledging that it cannot be helped, she nonetheless requests that he bring her home. Blushing, Martin agrees and helps her vanish using his disappearing act, and Lotton exits The Studio on his own after flipping off the vampire. Returning to the cemetery, No. 2 yells for Bunny and apologizes for being late. Hearing her, Bunny and Jessica ask her to hurry up. Putting her sack mask back on, she assures them that she will be there in a moment and will finally pour some tea for them.
Notes[]
- The chapter title is a reference to Stephenie Meyer's novel series Twilight.