Matt

Biography
Matt grew up well aware of what was actually going on in South Howell, and knew what a slayer was before he'd ever met Marley, all because of his father Clifton who is a hunter. Clifton and his son are extremely close, and though Matt's safety is Clifton's top priority, he has been allowed to 'come along' on several investigations. Matt idolizes his father and wants to be like him, which contributes to his habit of attempting to take charge, or thinking he knows best, when it comes to matters concerning Marley. In "Pandora's Box" (Ep 3) people are growing irritated with Matt's lack of honesty. “Is everyone suddenly mad at me?” He asks, wounded. ''“It isn’t really so sudden,” she refuses to make eye contact, pulling the strap over her shoulder blade. “You’re not being honest with us. We aren’t idiots.You’re making Anita not trust you, and you can’t blame her.”'' Matt peeks at Anita, scribbling in her journal. “Nu-uh,” he argues, a frown on his lips. “Whatever, Matt.” Agitated, Stella moves toward the library doors. “I’ll see you in English.”
 * Matt tries to conceal his father's identity, but does an awful job of it as he is often anxious to show off all that he knows, and is often accidentally leaking information about Clifton. This begins in "Boy's Suck" (Ep 2). Matt sternly wags his finger. “That makes sense.” He moved toward the bookcase, searching through it. “According to my…” he stops himself, “Research, supernatural activity has spiked in the area in the last couple weeks. Just so happens to coincide with the emergence of a new slayer? I don’t think so. I think the power that activated her affected the hellmouth, which is more or less, a source of evil power. A lot of info, I know.” Mia is unaware but over time Matt begins to let more and more slip, ultimately outing his father to most of the group. Mia says he seems to know a lot about this and asks if there is any way Marley can get out of this. He says it doesn't work like that, but doesn't explain how he knows that and Mia doesn't ask. “Once a slayer is chosen there can’t be a new one until the current slayer dies. That’s the rule. And as long as she’s alive it’s her job to protect the innocent, whether she likes it or not.” Later in Ep 2 after killing Beau Matt says it's the third vampire he has killed. Only Lois seems to hear him. “Third?” Lois repeated. “You know a lot about this. Like, way too much.” At the end of Ep 2 he also tries to school Marley, saying "...I mean, we need to get you on a training regime. You’re a vampire slayer with no watcher, no preparations or study guides or techniques. There’s so much you need to learn and I can help you do it!” He taps his chin, unconsciously lifting his legs to follow Marley as she leads them down the hall. “Well, not so much the training stuff. A little bit the training stuff.”

''“A little light research?” Anita pressed. “Is that all, Matt?”'' “Of course,” stumped, his eyebrows find themselves knitted together. “Wouldn’t it be weird if I wasn’t curious? Given everything we just encountered?” “Yes,” Anita said, with a smile. “Well I always love an inquisitive mind. Remember, any questions and you can come to me.” “Yeah, thanks,” Matt said. Anita watched the boy trudge from the room. He didn’t entirely convince her, none of them really did.
 * In "Pandora's Box" (Ep 3) Clifton tells Stella he's a hunter when they are in the hospital, after Bennie was attacked. At this point only Ira & Stella know this.
 * In "Presence of Mind" (Ep 4) Clifton feels that Matt is becoming too involved in investigating the vampires. "Clifton and Matt arrive home around midnight after a day of attempting to track Raven’s whereabouts. At his father’s instruction, Matt was to remain uninvolved but given the opportunity he absolutely would’ve joined the fight. He just was going to tell his dad that."
 * In Ep 4 the effects of the curse prevent in Matt as severe social anxiety. Due to this he behaves strangely and accidentally leads Stella on.
 * In Ep 4 when the group meets up after the trip they conclude that Stella, Matt, Mia and Lois  clearly under the influence of a curse. "[Matt, Stella and Mia] entered the room, finding not just Anita but Marley and Ira sitting at the main library table, all pouring over a small hill of texts. “How was the field trip?” Anita turned, looking up from the book she had been holding while she paced. “Bad,” Mia said. “Very bad. Something’s going on. We thought it would get better on the bus, but it’s not getting any better.” “What’s not getting any better?” Marley asked. “The voices,” Stella said. “And I want to crawl up in a ball and die,” Mia volunteered. “So much.” The library doors swung inwards, Lois striding in looking pretty peeved. “Something freaky is going on.” Anita stared, for a moment dumbstruck, it was a lot of information to take in.“There’s some kind of magic going on, maybe a spell or a curse. It could even be on the museum,” Matt sits on the stairs, so grateful to have physical distance between himself and everyone else.“It’s been making us act crazy,” Stella agrees. “But, in different ways. Matt’s being awkward.”Matt frowns at the comment and adds his own. “And Stella’s been hallucinating and running around.” He motions running by walking his fingers across the air. “And you’re what, again?” Ira asked. “Sad. Very sad. I know I’m not the glowiest person but I kind of want to sink through the earth.” “I want to jump off balconies,” Lois said. “And in front of school buses, apparently. I guess I’m emo now.” “That isn’t nice,” Mia said. “What isn’t nice?” Lois asked. “To say emo kids do that. Some of them are just expressing themselves.” “What, girl?” Lois asked. “Are you kidding, right now?” Ira interrupted quickly. “Is it getting worse or has there been no change?” It was a good question, one Anita should have asked. She shook her head, snapping out of her stupor. “I’d say it’s getting worse,” Mia said. “How do we even fight something like this? It’s magic, we don’t know magic! We’re totally doomed.” “I’ll sort everything,” Anita attempts to comfort the group of panicking teenagers. “I’m certain someone has either done this purposefully to you or you’ve come in contact with a curse of some kind. We can search the texts for some sort of reversal spell, or the exact spell that’s done this in the first place.”
 * During Ep 4 after Clifton doesn't show up for Parent Teacher Conferences, Matt goes home and finds him lying in the yard, bloody. He tells them Raven took his blood for a ritual and hurried off to open the hellmouth.
 * During "Presence of Mind" when Raven, Solea and Pixie attempt to open the seal it begins an earthquake during Parent Teacher Conferences.
 * In "Party Crashers" (Ep 5) all are present when Lois' house starts falling apart. Anita shows up and gives Marley a weapon to kill the troll. Mia confesses that the spell is her fault. "Her silver Coupe sped through the comfortable suburbs of the neighborhood, when she stopped in front of the house she saw that Lois had neglected to mention it was falling apart. She could hear screaming as she slammed her car door, snagging her weapons bag by the leather-y black strap and running for the house. A roar around the backyard won her attention, the tall picket fence concealing one of the people engaged in combat, but not the other which towered above- a troll. Why in the world was there a troll there?

''	Anita ran for the gate, unlatching it in record time. When she threw it open she saw Marley, her suspicions confirmed that it was indeed a troll. She was baffled for half a second, but there was no time for hesitation, or confusion. She threw down her weapons bag, hurrying to unzip it as the sound of fists hitting flesh and battle cries sounded behind her. She lifted a long sabre from the bag, unsheathing it with a hiss. The sharp silver blade was perfect for penetrating thick flesh, and she turned to holler to Marley. Marley stood on the edge of a massive below ground pool, the troll clumsily throwing its fists at her as she led it around the corner. Anita ran over, calling out the girls name then throwing the sword. Marley struck out her hand, catching it around the grip.''

''	Marley engages in a one-sided dance with the beast, moving in a synchronized fashion of striking and pulling back. She slices him across the belly, further angering him. Matt, Topher and Stella were outside, watching on with Ira, Lois, Mia and Anita.''

	Lois goes to stand by Topher’s side, stunned to see him out here, but also happy he isn’t dead.

''	“Hey,” he greets, eyes trained on the battle like a ping pong match. “Great party.” He wipes the back of his hand on his shirt, green blood staining it.''

''	The troll clips Marley, knocking her with his fist and picking her up by her shirt to throw her. She turns the toss in to a cartwheel, hanging on to his bulky fist to support her weight. She swings the sword up high and brings it down in to the center of his belly, still holding his arm as she pulls it back out with all her clenching strength and sends it back in, forcing the troll to stab itself.''

''	It collapses on to its back, shaking the ground but not quite dead. It gasps, eyes glazed.''

''	Marley almost feels bad as she bring the sword down into the center of its face. Almost.''

''	Stella shields her eyes to avoid watching the bloody final blow. It isn’t something she thinks she’ll ever be ready for.''

''	Matt, on the other hand, is cheering for Marley, whooping and clapping his hands. He’d never known a slayer, but so far he was very impressed. As quickly as she’d been chosen she’d surpassed his own father.''

	The backyard is suddenly filled with exciting chatter.

''	“What is going on?” Topher asks Lois, a big smile on his face. “I’ve never done anything like that,” he looks down at his gooey shirt then at the dead troll. “I’ve never seen anything like that!” He points.''

''	“Wait,” Matt scratched his head, one mystery still bugging him. “What happened tonight? Was it Raven, again? Did she mess with our personalities, again?”''

''	“And make demons attack?” Marley chimes in. “What was that?” Her eyes flash to Anita. She wasn’t exactly sure why her watcher was here, but she knew if anyone had answers it would be her.''

''	Mia slowly steps forward, clearing her throat. She looks like she wants to disappear.''

''	“I have something to say,” she announced, as if they hadn’t all looked at her when she stepped up. “This is all my fault. I-I did a spell.”''

	“What sort of spell?” Anita asked sternly.

''	“I found it at a book from the dollar store! I didn’t think it would actually work. Ever since last week, I’ve been feeling depressed. The feeling went away, but not completely,” Mia said, which was a half-truth, if not somewhat watered down. “So I did a spell, for bending will. Because I wanted to will myself all better. Get it?”''

''	“Get it?” Lois asked. “Get it? Look at my house!”''

''	Anita frowned. “I’ll need to see that book, Mia.”''

''	Matt can’t believe what he’s hearing. He expected much more from Mia, especially since he’d gotten to know her a little better and they’d actually become friends. People should know better than to mess with magic, that stuff isn’t a game. Realization dawns on him. “You’re the reason I was…” his eyes flicker toward Stella, who is still looking way too hot for his liking. His face flushes.''

''	“Is that why Ira and I were acting so…” she shrugs. “Teenaged?” she shakes her head, stunned. “And also the demons. Holy shit, Mia. Why would you do something like this? The demons were an accident, right?”''

''	“Of course,” Mia said. “I would never hurt anyone on purpose.”''

''	“That girl is in the hospital, because of you!” Lois said. “Whether it was on purpose or not, that’s on you!”''

	“Lois,” Ira said firmly.

''	“No,” Lois said, shaking her head. She wouldn’t be told off when Mia was clearly in the wrong. “It is her fault. That’s the truth.”''

''	Anita was on the phone behind them, talking in a hushed tone. She nodded to herself and hung up. Lois turned to look at her. “So? Can they like, fix my house?” Lois didn’t actually believe it, but she had to ask. “There’s got to be a spell for this or something.”''

	“They’re bringing a truck,” Anita said.

''	“A truck?” Lois asked, baffled. “A truck for what?”''
 * In "Bloodrites and Sacrifices" (Ep 7) Clifton fills everyone in on what he knows. They all piece together that Stella has been abducted for a virgin sacrifice to raise Adonis. "“What do you know about Raven?” he directs his attention to the watcher.

	“We… don’t know much.” She hates to admit it.

''	“Let me enlighten you,” Clifton clears his throat, walking toward the table. “Raven is a 400 year old vampire responsible for hundreds if not thousands of deaths in both Europe and the United States. She and her former romantic companion and sire, Adonis, travelled, leaving bodies behind them everywhere they went. They hit every state and left them in a trail. Many hunters have tried to take them on, many have failed.”''

	Matt hangs on his father’s every word, information he neglected to tell even him.

''	“She even sired a ten year old girl she took in as her own and taught to torment and kill in the same twisted manner. These vampires are old. They’re wise.”''

	“What about the blonde?” Matt asks.

''	“That’s Solea,” he answers. It bothers him that his son even had an encounter with the vampires. “They turned her in the 1960’s.”''

	“What happened to Adonis?” Ira inquires, arms crossed.

''	“He was trapped in a hell dimension in the 1980’s by a group known as ‘Apostle’. They were an alliance of hunters and witches who formed for the purpose of trapping him, along with Raven, Solea and the little girl, Pixie. They only successfully captured Adonis before they were slaughtered by Raven. He’s been trapped since while they walk free. Their trail of blood isn’t as thick as it once was, but they’ve only slowed down out of necessity. For survival.”''

''	“Wait a minute,” Mia steals the spotlight, flipping through the pages of the book of blood rites. “I passed this one ritual without really considering it. It involves the ‘raising of an undead’, a - a transfer through dimensions, of sorts. It’s really black magic, dark stuff. As much as any of this is, I guess.”''

''	Anita takes the book, reading through it with scanning eyes. “It says that less powerful alternatives to this ritual involve the bone marrow of an enemy’s descendant.” She quirks a brow, the truth settling in.''

	“There’s something else, too…” Anita frowns, placing the book on the table.

	“What is it?” Matt swallows.

	“Virgin sacrifice,” Mia finishes for the watcher."
 * After meeting with Rory Flick about the prophecy, Marley & Anita delegate the team to different sections of South Howell. When it becomes apparent they aren't at the mall, Marley and Anita go to the arcade and find the results of the massacre. They tell the others Raven was successful and Adonis is back.
 * In Ep 9 "Bitterroot" the group is in a car accident. Piper breaks her arm and Mia gets a mild concussion. The van is totaled and the group is stranded. A storm begins to brew and Ira goes missing after searching for a stick for Piper's cast. Marley and Mia go looking for Ira, while Topher decides that he wants to retrace their steps back along the road and see if he can get back to the gas station. Lois goes with him but they ultimately turn back. Mia and Marley find a cabin in the woods with ritualistic writing and a hay man inside. Matt, Piper and Stella lay low at camp. Marley and Mia find Ira and drag him back to the camp, where Stella tends to his wounds. Topher and Lois return, unsuccessful in getting help. Over the night Lois sees a wendigo attack a wild animal, Lois wakes Marley who says they'll deal with it in the morning. Stella makes everyone pancakes and they realize Ira has a fever. Some of the group doubt Lois saw what she said she did.
 * After the conferences end the group sneaks back to the library to perform the counter-spell with Anita. Anita, Stella and Mia perform the spell and break the curse. They agree they have to figure out what Raven and the others were up to in the basement.
 * After the conferences end the group sneaks back to the library to perform the counter-spell with Anita. Anita, Stella and Mia perform the spell and break the curse. They agree they have to figure out what Raven and the others were up to in the basement.
 * After the conferences end the group sneaks back to the library to perform the counter-spell with Anita. Anita, Stella and Mia perform the spell and break the curse. They agree they have to figure out what Raven and the others were up to in the basement.
 * After the conferences end the group sneaks back to the library to perform the counter-spell with Anita. Anita, Stella and Mia perform the spell and break the curse. They agree they have to figure out what Raven and the others were up to in the basement.
 * After the conferences end the group sneaks back to the library to perform the counter-spell with Anita. Anita, Stella and Mia perform the spell and break the curse. They agree they have to figure out what Raven and the others were up to in the basement.
 * After the conferences end the group sneaks back to the library to perform the counter-spell with Anita. Anita, Stella and Mia perform the spell and break the curse. They agree they have to figure out what Raven and the others were up to in the basement.
 * After the conferences end the group sneaks back to the library to perform the counter-spell with Anita. Anita, Stella and Mia perform the spell and break the curse. They agree they have to figure out what Raven and the others were up to in the basement.


 * Preferred weapon is his axe; Jane.
 * Matt (used to?) play the guitar.
 * Knows some Latin "Bitterroot" (Ep 9)
 * Rescues Stella, Topher and Piper when he kills scarecrow demon in "Uncanny Valley" (Ep 10)
 * Monster Kill Count: In "Boy's Suck" (Ep 2) he kills Beau, Lois' date, stating it's the third vampire he has staked. He is also known to have killed 2 demons, an Excont Demon with Ira in Ep 3 and a Scarecrow Demon in Ep 9.

South Howell High School
Matt is a sixteen year old Junior at South Howell High.

Personality
Matt is a goofy, loving individual with a good heart and a solid head on his shoulders. He wants to be just like his father and does his best to live by his moral code.

Appearance
Matt has somewhat shaggy brown hair and dark eyes.

Romantic
Emily
 * Matt's only girlfriend ever, dated for a few months when they were fourteen. He only cheered up when his dad took him on a particularly nasty demon hunt outside of town. Stella explains, “We were fourteen. They dated for like five seconds. She told him he wasn’t ‘good’ enough. How mean is that?” He listened to sad country music for three days after that." 
 * In "Genesis" (Ep 11) Emily and Matt both work together to help Lawrence. They tell each other they're brave and Emily says she's a team player. She says she can teach him about girls when they hang out in the boys bathroom. Emily says she misses when they used to talk. When Matt points out she dumped him she says they were different people then and have grown a lot. Matt told her he never felt comfortable kissing her but she wants to try again. He asks her on a date.
 * Emily and Matt were together for three months.

Friendships
Marley ''      Marley, completely uncertain of who she’s even speaking to, remains stunned on the other end. “Where exactly do you want us to meet you?”'' Ira ''“There’s an endless variety of demon breeds,” Anita said. “Then where are they?” Ira asked, he couldn’t help but grow frustrated. It turned out there were things out there they’d been missing, an entire world he hadn’t noticed. What did that mean? It just about changed everything and Anita was glossing over it like they’d just discovered shoelaces instead of monsters. “The council works hard to clean up any casualties,” Anita said. “There has been more activity in the area lately…” “Why?” Ira pressed automatically. “Because of Marley?” “Well, no, it isn’t entirely because of Marley.” “Then what is it?” Ira drilled. Piper looked surprised, she’d probably seen Ira frustrated two or three times in her life and she’d known him since they were three years old. “We’re still working on that.” “Is it the hellmouth?” Matt inquired, dreading what her response might be. He didn’t know much about it, that was true, but his father had told him about how demons were drawn to South Howell because of it and if it opened hell could be unleashed upon the city and eventually the world. It probably wasn’t the best idea to ask Anita about it since everyone was already wondering about how he knew so much, but he had to know more. Stella shot him a curious stare. “...A hellmouth?” “That doesn’t sound good,” Piper said. “We still are not sure what it is,” Anita said. “But our best experts are leaning towards it. Only further testing will determine if this is true or not.” “How do you know what a hellmouth is?” Ira asked Matt, twisting in his desk. His irritation had gone from growing to surging. “Why don’t I know, that you know any of this stuff?” Matt hated looking at his friend’s baffled face. Keeping this secret from him had been painful and it was supposed to get easier now that he knew the truth about the world. Instead he was on the verge of saying something he couldn’t say and it made his lies even more apparent. “I’ve been doing a lot of research,” he says it quickly, just wanting to get the lie over with. Ira shook his head, standing up. He collected his books silently, slinging his backpack over his shoulder as he disappeared into the hall. ''Matt meets up with Piper and Ira. Piper leaves. "Ira gave Matt an approximating look, turned, and began to walk away once more. “Hey wait, stop,” Matt’s smile falters as he chases after him. “Don’t just walk away,” “Why should I want to talk to you?” Ira asked. “How can I trust anything you say? You want to talk, Matt? Tell me what all that was about. What is it you’re not telling us?”
 * First meet on the phone in "Delta Phi" (Ep 1) "Matt grabbed the cell phone from Piper’s grip, pressing it to his ear. “I know where they are,” Matt seethed quietly. “That isn’t the issue. We need to go there.” He switches the phone to his other ear, running a hand over his jaw. “Look, I don’t have time for this. Are you gonna meet me there or what?”
 * Marley and Matt met in person at the end of "Delta Phi" Ep 1, just after Marley killed Machida.
 * In "Moloch's Grimoire" (Ep 6) Matt and Marley snuck into the museum together and found the broken mummy fingers. During their trip Matt asks Marley what her first time was like and she completely ignores him.
 * Matt tells Ira that Marley hesitated to save Stella when she had the opportunity to kill Solea. Ira said anyone would struggle with that decision. Stella was understanding of Marley's position.
 * Matt told his dad about Marley and goes to him for advice but they don't actually meet until episode Ep 6.
 * Matt has strong opinions on Marley's decision to fight Solea instead of stopping the vampire henchmen from taking Dr. Simon. Solea got away anyway and Matt fights with her on this. Later he frealizes he was too hard on her and he and Ira agree to get a slayer present for her, which is a sword.
 * Matt and Marley continue to butt heads on her leadership methods. He feels Marley’s fault as a slayer is that she thinks with instinct, not her brain. He is upset with her for almost letting Stella die in order to get Raven.
 * Matt & Marley take the lead in "Bitterroot" in organizing everyone at camp. Matt tells Marley all about wendigoes and how to fight them.
 * Dislikes that Marley is sharing that she is the slayer with others and allowing them to come to meetings, namely Rachel.
 * In Ep 11 "Genesis" Matt and Marley argue because she's not 'on time' to train in the library. Marley tells him not to tell her what to do and he's not a convincing tough guy. Matt says she always tries to make it about something it's not. Lois says Matt's curse is that he doesn't know when to stop talking.
 * In Ep 11 "Genesis" when Matt says he can't get out of the school Marley offers to push him out.
 * In "Pandora's Box" (Ep 3) during Anita's open forum Ira wants answers on what's going on and has become increasingly suspicious of Matt's amount of knowledge on the subject. "“You keep mentioning creatures. What else is there? More snake monsters, or are you talking entire separate breeds?”

''He bites his lip, running his hands over his face. “I wanna tell you. But if I did,” he sighs, there’s no way to get out of this without hurting someone. “You can’t tell anyone.”''

''“Okay,” Ira agreed. “I won’t tell anyone. Now, what the hell is going on?” ''

Matt tells Ira the truth the truth about his father in the same episode. "I know that I promised you we’d talk,” he sighs, tugging at his earlobe nervously. “I have to tell you some stuff about how I knew so much about vampires and everything,” he has a hard time making eye contact with him, glancing down at the pattern on his jeans and picking at the fabric.

''Ira leaned back on his hands, anything Matt had to say right now would shock him and he wasn’t quite sure how to prepare for that. “This should be good.”''

''He held the bridge of his nose for a moment, head bowed as he considered how to put this in to words. “Ah, okay.” He pushed a few books away from him on the grass, his gaze on the children’s park beside them and the quietly squeaking swing that danced ominously in the wind. “You know my dad. You’ve known him for like a year. Pretty cool guy for a middle aged carpenter, right?” At Ira’s curious eyes, he continues. “He’s the one who taught me everything I know, okay?” He hesitates, closing his eyes. If his father knew he was telling anyone this, he’d have an aneurism. “He hunts them. Vampires, demons. He’s been hunting them since before I was born. I grew up in this environment, monsters and stuff. It was hard when I was a kid ‘cause I was convinced demons were always after me, under my bed or in the closet. Can’t say I’m any less anxious now,” he throws in the joke to lessen the awkward tension, only now managing to lift his eyes to his friend’s.''

''Ira was still for a moment. He thought he would be angry but all that he’d felt before had washed away. “I get it,” he said. “I mean I don’t get it, because holy cow, but I get why you couldn’t tell me that before. For one, I would’ve thought you were totally nuts.” He shook his head, it was still impossible to wrap his head around. “Clifton, seriously? I always knew your dad was cool, but a demon hunter? Can’t get much cooler than that. I never would’ve thought you’re some secret badass hunter guy. No offense. I think.” Ira wasn’t sure, he wasn’t sure about much anymore. “Should I take like a martial arts class?”'''


 * Ira and Matt attack and kill their first demon in Ep 3, "Hunched over was a red spotty back, face away from them. It slowly unravelled in to a full standing stature, twisting its form and stretching limbs. Slowly and heavily, it pattered its bare feet along the leaves and turned around to face them, revealing a florid face and a mouth that seemed to take up half its face, shark-like jagged teeth in two messy rows. Two black pits for eyes zoned in on its targets, wispy, thin brown hair blowing in the wind.

''The boys joined in matching horrified screams and Ira dropped his phone as they made a run for the clearing, sneakers desperately squashing green grass as they sprinted across the playground. The demon grabbed the swing as it sauntered toward them with heavy footing, angrily tossing it forward, ripping it from its chained hinges and just merely missing connecting with Ira’s back as they attempted escape.''

“Up the road, to my house!” Matt shouted as he vaulted over playground equipment, not daring to spare a moment to look back and see if it was gaining on them.

''Matt’s house appeared on the horizon, seeming a million miles away. Behind them the creature made a howling sound, crunching branches underfoot as it plowed after them. Ira prayed the door was unlocked as their feet pounded on the steps and Matt threw the door closed in the monsters face. “Okay,” Ira said, breathless. “That should give us a min-.” The sound of a thousand pieces of glass shattering cut off Ira’s words as the creature threw itself through the large window at the foyer of Matt’s house. It let out another battlecry, Ira and Matt threw themselves behind the couch as it knocked back its arm, its angry fist cracking the plaster wall. “What now?”''

''Matt’s eyes guide Ira’s to the large storage box beside the fireplace. “Weapons chest.” He dives forward without warning, flipping the lid and grabbing the first thing that catches his interest. He jerks out an intimidating broad sword, heavy in his grip. The demon is already marching in his direction and Ira flings himself backwards as it catches up with them, screeching animalistically. Matt brandishes the sword in front of him aggressively, swiping in motions that dare it to come after him. It has no problem doing so, taking no notice of the weapon his opponent holds."''
 * Ira and Matt attack and kill their first demon in Ep 3, Ira has to leave Matt behind to stave it off so they can retrieve the books. They both drowned it together but both end up in the hospital with minor injuries. "Hunched over was a red spotty back, face away from them. It slowly unravelled in to a full standing stature, twisting its form and stretching limbs. Slowly and heavily, it pattered its bare feet along the leaves and turned around to face them, revealing a florid face and a mouth that seemed to take up half its face, shark-like jagged teeth in two messy rows. Two black pits for eyes zoned in on its targets, wispy, thin brown hair blowing in the wind. The boys joined in matching horrified screams and Ira dropped his phone as they made a run for the clearing, sneakers desperately squashing green grass as they sprinted across the playground. The demon grabbed the swing as it sauntered toward them with heavy footing, angrily tossing it forward, ripping it from its chained hinges and just merely missing connecting with Ira’s back as they attempted escape.

“Up the road, to my house!” Matt shouted as he vaulted over playground equipment, not daring to spare a moment to look back and see if it was gaining on them.

''Matt’s house appeared on the horizon, seeming a million miles away. Behind them the creature made a howling sound, crunching branches underfoot as it plowed after them. Ira prayed the door was unlocked as their feet pounded on the steps and Matt threw the door closed in the monsters face. “Okay,” Ira said, breathless. “That should give us a min-.” The sound of a thousand pieces of glass shattering cut off Ira’s words as the creature threw itself through the large window at the foyer of Matt’s house. It let out another battlecry, Ira and Matt threw themselves behind the couch as it knocked back its arm, its angry fist cracking the plaster wall. “What now?”''

''Matt’s eyes guide Ira’s to the large storage box beside the fireplace. “Weapons chest.” He dives forward without warning, flipping the lid and grabbing the first thing that catches his interest. He jerks out an intimidating broad sword, heavy in his grip. The demon is already marching in his direction and Ira flings himself backwards as it catches up with them, screeching animalistically. Matt brandishes the sword in front of him aggressively, swiping in motions that dare it to come after him. It has no problem doing so, taking no notice of the weapon his opponent holds."''
 * In Ep 5, "Party Crashers" Matt says Ira and Marley make an "interesting" coupling when they begin hanging out more and obviously becoming closer than friends. When Lois cuts into him calling Ira a loser and Mia agreeing Matt says, “Ira’s a good, trustworthy guy, and you will never catch him drugging Marley and feeding her to a giant reptile. You should be happy she’s safe with him.”

Stella Matt and Stella are best friends who knew each other since ninth grade, meeting in Geometry. Their fathers get along well and have family events, like barbecues.
 * In "Moloch's Grimoire" Ep 6 confides in Ira that Stella wanted them to lose their virginity to each other.
 * Matt tells Ira that Marley hesitated to save Stella when she had the opportunity to kill Solea. Ira said anyone would struggle with that decision. Stella was understanding of Marley's position.
 * In Ep 8 "Rotten Eggs" Ira feels badly for how Matt & him treated Marley. Stella says they were pretty hard on her. Ira discusses feeling guilty while with Matt & Stella at Matt's house trying to do homework. Him and Matt decide to get Marley a gift.
 * When Ira, Matt and Lois go exploring the caves in (Ep 10) "Bitterroot Valley" Ira tells Lois he thinks Topher is too old for her and Lois says she thinks she's so mature it doesn't matter. Matt asks why she's always bringing that jerk around and what did he say that for. Lois says she doesn't understand why Matt wouldn't just fuck Stella and is surprised a guy would turn down sex. When they try to explain to her, and ask if she would sleep with Marley, she says she would consider it. Ira asks if she feels that way about all people and Lois gets offended and asks why he is so interested and if he wants any pointers. Lois says they think she's a slut which is sexist. They both deny this and Matt says the only reason Stella wants to sleep with him is because she's afraid of sex. Lois says she thinks there's a little more to it than that.
 * In Ep 11 "Genesis" Matt expresses concern to Ira about him and Stella's hallucinations during their camping trip. Ira says he doesn't think it meant anything.
 * Go to garage sales for kicks, which is where they purchased the sword in Ep 11 "Genesis".
 * Go to garage sales for kicks, which is where they purchased the sword in Ep 11 "Genesis".
 * She finds out Clifton is a hunter in "Pandora's Box" (Ep 3) after he saves her, they tell her in hospital, she's very understanding as to why Matt kept it from her.
 * Have English together
 * In "Party Crashers" Ep 5 after taking Topher’s advice asks Matt if he wants to lose his virginity with her. He turns her down rather harshly because he feels uncomfortable, it isn't something he intends and he later tries to make things right but things are extremely awkward. Stella avoids him and says she doesn’t think they can be friends at the end of the episode. They make up automatically in "Blood Rites and Sacrifices" (Ep 7) after she is almost sacrifices. He sleeps over her house and keeps an eye on her.
 * Partner up to be parents of little CJ PV in Ep 8.
 * Knows Matt and Ira were in the hospital in Ep 3 "Pandora's Box", was with Marley at the time. She finds out then that Clifton is a hunter when Clifton tells her.
 * During Ep 4 "Presence of Mind" Matt & Stella begin experiencing the curse, Matt's presenting as anxiety and Stella hearing voices in her head. Matt begins to accidentally lead Stella on, but she is more distracted by the voices. "“Hey. What’s going on?” Paranoid that someone might be listening, he glances around the room. No one nearby.

''Stella frantically toys with her hair, trying not to cry. “Something is going on with me. I’m hearing stuff.” She winces to look at him. No blood.''

''Flustered, Matt isn’t sure how to respond. “What stuff?” He shuffles his leg erratically. “I’m having some stuff as well.”''

''“Don’t trust him.” Stella gives pause, rubbing shaking clammy hands over her jeans. “He’s not to be trusted,” the voice warns her in a creepy whisper.''

''“Stella?” He urges, pushing her to explain. She continues to stew in silence, looking down, and Matt reaches out to touch her hand. She immediately yanks it back, standing up.''

''“Sorry!” Matt croaked. “Was that weird?” He can’t quite look her in the eyes, slumping in to the bench.''

''Stella throws her hands up, narrowing her eyes. “What? No!” She creases her brow, hand rubbing across her whole face with frustration. “They’re telling me not to trust you.” She almost trips over her own feet backing up.''

''Matt stands, extending an arm. “Who is telling you..?”''

“Most girls do not creep by daylight,” The rusty sounding demonic voice tells her, this time joined by another whisper echoing underneath it in the distance.

''“I’m sorry, I…” Stella’s head throbs. “I have to go. Please don’t follow us.”''

“But…” he has no chance to speak as she runs away again, leaving him feeling a little insane in that hallway."
 * After the curse of the dagger is lifted in Ep 4, Matt apologizes for being weird to Stella. It makes things weird. “I just felt like a fool around you,” he says with an awkward laugh, this time not caused by magic. “I’m sorry for that.”

''“It was a spell,” Stella rolls her eyes. “Nothing to forgive.”''

''“So we’re all good? I can touch your hand without it being weird,” he jokes, reaching out to gently pull on her fingers. It’s much weirder than he anticipated. Much, much weirder - and just when he thought they were in the clear. Both of their eyes widen, and Matt shoves his hands in the pockets of his jacket.''

“Anyway, I’m gonna get going.” He shuffles his feet away, hating himself with every step."
 * In Ep 5 Matt continues to flirt with Stella due to Mia's spell. "Matt nods curtly, completely silent. He has the overwhelming urge to say something about how cute she looked as a fairy and actually finds himself having to hold his tongue to avoid it. It’s a weird situation to be in and he’s never felt that way about Stella before. When they first met, maybe, but it was just because she was a girl and she was cute.".....Matt throws his head back with a powerful laugh. “You are something else, for sure,” he says with a smile. Her eyes light up at the sonorous way he says it, and it causes a tightening in Matt’s chest. He frowns at the suddenness of this intense feeling. It was reminiscent of his ‘fun’ at the museum, the unexpected overwhelming anxiety. Only this time he was overwhelmed by Stella.

''	Desperate to fill the silence, Matt attempts to change the subject. “Fairy is a really good look for you, though. You should wear it to school sometime.”''

''	Stella grins, crossing her eyes. The purple sparkly makeup winding decoratively around her eyes is more obvious under the direct light of the kitchen. “Just, wear a fairy costume to school ‘sometime’?” Her amusement is evident. “That’s absurd.”''

''	“Well, that works then,” he mutters, his eyes dancing over her costume. “Because you’re absurdly beautiful.” He can feel his cheeks reddening, but he’s becoming more sure of himself. Like he knows that this is what he wants to do.''

''Stella’s puzzled expression is a stain on her face. “...What?” she manages weakly, nervously looking up at him through her lashes. She laughs shortly, forced. “Are you drunk?” She isn’t sure.''

''“I only took one shot,” he tells her honestly. “You know I’m not a big drinker.”''

''That explains nothing, so she nods numbly. “Oh.”''
 * Stella and Topher are together in the kitchen when the first demon attacks. They trap it in the pantry together. Matt comes in to help them. "Topher looks to Stella to see what she’s thinking. She reluctantly bobs her head at Topher, and they move out of the way. The pantry door smashes open and Matt takes a few evasive steps back, preparing for hand to hand combat. The blue demon charges, shouldering Matt and instantly plunging him to the tile, knocking the knife out of his hands and sending it across the floor toward Topher and Stella.

The fairy snags the weapon off the floor, Topher slack-jawed at her decision to do that.

	“What is that thing?” The stoner stutters out.

	Matt and the demon grapple on the floor as it attempts to subdue him and wrap its hands around his neck.

''	“That’s exactly what it is,” Stella huffs as she approaches, shaking. She’s mostly reminding herself of that fact, since she’s about to end its existence. “It’s a thing!” She sinks the knife in to the back of the demon’s neck and blood squirts upwards, coating her face. She shrieks, high-pitched, and stumbles backwards into Topher. The demon continues its attack on Matt, long skinny fingers tightening on his throat.''

''	Seeing what’s going to happen, Topher snatches the knife from Stella and bounds forward, bringing it back down on the spot Stella had earlier struck, only plunging far deeper. The creature yowls as it’s neck is sliced in to, fatally wounding it. Its full deadweight collapses on Matt’s prone form. He immediately starts trying to push it off of him, grunting his struggle. Topher helps, throwing the lifeless creature to the side.''

	Stella is clutching her face, horrified, trying to wipe the green blood out of her hair and off her skin.

''	Heavily breathing, Topher and Matt exchange a glance. The guy might be weird, but Matt was grateful he saved his life. He owed him one."''
 * While Lois' house is being knocked down, after Stella's conversation with Topher, she decides she needs to talk to Matt alone. She asks him if he wants to lose his virginity with her and he tells her he doesn't, his shock leaving him blurting it out rather harshly. "“I know what you’re going to say,” he tells her shamefully. “I really am sorry for how I acted tonight. You know I would never want to make you feel weird.” he sighs, shoving his hands in his pockets. “Somehow it seems to be all I’m doing, lately.” Matt’s face is gloomy.

''	Stella aggressively runs her fingers through her hair, trying not to give in to her racing heart and walk away. “I’m not mad,” she assures, eyes searching his. She’s trying to get a feel for how he might respond to her question.''

''	“Are you sure? It’s okay if you are.” He looks down sullenly.''

''	“I’m not,” Stella says more firmly. “At first I was a little...confused,” she explains honestly. “But things have been cleared up for me. I had this conversation with Topher…” she trails off as he interrupts.''

''	“Topher?” He blinks. “Why?”''

''	“You were saying some stuff tonight about our statuses as…” she cringes to say it. “virgins.”''

''	Matt’s heart skips a beat. “Don’t tell me you did something with that guy, I swear…” he won’t be able to bear it if she actually had sex with a creepy 24-year old man because of something that he said.''

''	“No! Pfft, what?” Stella can’t help but laugh at that. “Of course not.”''

''	Matt can relax, his breathing returning to normal. “Okay, just checking.”''

''	“I might’ve freaked out when you were kind of.. flirting with me, but it’s just ‘cause I never thought about it before.” She swallows hard, hoping he takes it well. When she is finally able to look at him, his eyes are quizzical. “I actually think it would make a lot of sex..” she blinks hard, shaking her head. “I mean, sense…. If we… lost it.” she holds her breath. “To like, each other.”''

''	Matt stares at Stella, wide-eyed. She couldn’t possibly mean that. His gaze is fixed on hers, like he’s trying to read some kind of subtext to make logic out of her words.''

	“You want me to take your virginity?” He inquires numbly, the words coming out much more plain than the panic inside.

	“Well, I’d be taking yours too,” she says quietly, eyes downcast.

''	Matt laughs shortly, then stops when she intensely looks up at him again. “Uh…” he scratches the spot behind his ear, not sure how to handle this. “No?” It probably wasn’t the best way.''

''	Stella considers this, brow furrowed. “Hm..” she nods, not really understanding. “No?”''

''	“Yeah…” he narrows his eyes thoughtfully. “Yeah, no.”''

	Stunned at his lack of response, she’s slack jawed.

''	“I can’t do that,” he explains with purpose, feeling entirely awkward. “I-I can’t even believe you want to do that. Don’t you think that would ruin our friendship?”''

''	Stella crosses her arms tightly against her chest. “It could make it better.”''

	Matt scoffs in disagreement.

''	“Matt,” she’s hesitant to even talk about it anymore. “Are you seriously saying no?”''

''	He shifts his weight to the opposite leg under her intense glare. “I’m really sorry,” his eyes are pleading. “I just don’t think it’s a good idea.”''

''	Stella wants nothing more than to burst into tears, but her pride is absolutely against doing that. She’s never felt so humiliated, so rejected before. She swallows back the lump in her throat, blinking furiously at those tears trying to surface. Her eyes well up despite the anger at herself for doing so.''

	“Stella…” he can plainly see how hurt she is, and it makes her feel even worse.

''	“I have to go home now,” her chin wrinkles as the fight to not-cry is lost. She shoves past his shoulder, walking in long determined strides toward the road. She’s not entirely sure what she’s doing, but she knows she’ll get an Uber whenever she’s far away from here." 	“Do you really think that’s necessary?” She sighs.''
 * Stella and Matt bump into each other at the library following their interaction. Stella says she does not know if they can still be friends. "☀	“Stella,” he calls, running up to her in the hallway until he’s caught up. “Hey, wait.” He tugs her arm and she yanks it back, stopping to face him silently. “Can I talk to you for a minute?”

''	His brow droops low. “Yeah,” he frowns. “Yeah, I do think it’s necessary. We’re friends?” He pulls on the strap of his backpack just for something to do with his hand.''

	“I’m gonna be late for class,” Stella replies, pursing her lips.

''	“Come on, don’t be like this,” Matt pleads, watching her grimace. “You know how much I care about you. I can’t stand this.”''

''	The girl scoffs so violently her ponytail shakes. “Can you blame me?” she gestures wildly with her hands. “Matt, things are so beyond weird between us now. I don’t even,” she crosses her arms, calming herself down and letting her features mellow. “I don’t even think we can be friends anymore.”''

	The hurt look on his face makes her want to take it all back but she’s sticking to her guns.

''	“Stell, are you serious?” His jaw muscles jump in agitation. “It doesn’t have to be like that.”''

''	Stella rolls her tongue inside her mouth, clutching her books tightly. “Please, Matt. Just..” her eyes are beginning to sting again, like she might cry. “Just give me some time.”''
 * After Stella is abducted Matt and the others rush to rescue her, when they find her Matt unties and holds her. All the tension between them is lost under everything that happened. He sleeps over her house while Raven, Solea and Pixie have an open invite.
 * Matt tells Ira that Marley hesitated to save Stella when she had the opportunity to kill Solea. Ira said anyone would struggle with that decision. Stella was understanding of Marley's position.
 * In "Uncanny Valley" Ep 10 she apologizes over Topher, he doesn’t feel she needs to just doesn’t get why. They agree to get over it/basically not speak on it.
 * In Ep 10 after being chased by wendigoes are forced to jump off of a rock ledge into a waterfall.
 * After having hallucinations in the woods Matt and her become concerned there might be a ghost in her house.
 * Bennie is angry with Matt because in Ep 9 made Matt swear to protect Stella, in Ep 10 she was less than protected.

Mia

''“Worrying,” Mia filled him in. “I’ve come to share the worry. Can I come in?”''' Matt and Mia then team together to track Marley's iphone.
 * In "Boy's Suck" (Ep 2) Mia became worried about Marley when she stopped responding to text messages. She showed up at Matt's house to ask for his help. '"“What are you doing here?”
 * In Ep 2 he also learns from Mia how her and Marley met.
 * In "Presence of Mind" (Ep 4) Matt notices that Mia tends to retreat into herself.


 * In Ep 4 a classmate walks in on Matt and Mia hiding in the bathroom together. He spreads a rumor they were in there having sex.
 * In "Party Crashers" Ep 5 Mia learns that Matt has only had one girlfriend, Emily, who he dated for a few months when they were 14 and that Emily said he wasn't good enough for her.
 * In Ep 5 Matt notices Mia is upset and comes to sit with her. She, talking mostly to herself, basically tells him that she's gay and into Marley, but "without telling him". "He plops beside Mia on the stairs. “Hey buddy. You look a little down.”	“Yeah, not really feeling it. I should have known better than to go to one of Lois’ parties.”

''	“Aw, come on, it’s not really that bad.” He knocks his shoulder in to hers. “We’re a match made in heaven right now. A vampire and a watcher. Two peas in a pod.”''

''	“Aren’t they like natural enemies?” Mia said. Across the room Marley and Ira were dancing. Still. They were both smiling like idiots too.''

''	“Yeah, but we’re not.” He smiles, playing with the end of his tie. “Look at us, breaking supernatural stereotypes.” He follows her train of eyesight. “Yeah, they’re an interesting pair. I get why you might be a little jealous, I am too. Ira’s my best pal and I haven’t really talked to him in a few days.” He watches his friend accidentally spill some of his drink, a little bit drunk over there. He chuckles. “But circumstances are a-changing, friendships a-forming. Like me and you.” His flirtation is evident.''

''	Mia was clueless, and a little confused. “You like Ira? I thought you were straight.”''

''	“What?” Matt had been lost in his reverie, looking at his friend. He breaks away, brow furrowed at Mia. “Ira’s my best friend. No relation to my sexuality whatsoever, and yes, I do happen to be straight.”''

''	“Oh,” Mia said, not really getting it. “Yeah, I thought that because you and Stella seem to get along a lot.”''

''	“Also has no relation to my sexuality,” he scoffs with a grin. “There’s such a thing as just being friends with someone, you know.”''

''	“Yes, but people get stuck in that,” Mia said frustrated. “You should just try and flirt with her.” She wished she could just do that. “Marley’s never even dated a girl.”''

''	Still completely lost, Matt looks back at Marley and Ira, still mostly talking to herself. Usually she was so quiet about these kinds of things, but right now she was tipsy, and angry - so angry. “Why would Marley date a girl?” Matt asked, still confused.''

''	“She should at least try it,” Mia said. “But it could ruin our friendship and I don’t want to risk that. I can’t imagine not having her in my life.”''

''	Matt can’t believe his own ears. Mia was talking as if she had feelings for Marley. Was Mia gay? And the way she was talking about it… was he supposed to already know this?''

''	“Oh…” he stammers, struggling to find the words that would make it normal. “Yeah. Right.”''
 * Matt and Mia talk again during Ep 5, she talks about how hard it is getting any time with Marley when she's always fighting evil or with boys. Matt sympathizes but thinks Marley should enjoy herself, telling Mia that slayers have expiration dates. Mia grows annoyed with him. "“Hey,” Matt grumbles.

''	“Hi,” Mia said. “I’m sorry I was weird before.” She tucked hair back from her face. “Tonight’s been lousy.”''

''	“Incredibly so,” he stares down at his limp hands. “I’m either going to leave soon, or get really really really drunk.” A moment later, he finally turns to look at her. “What’s going on with you?”''

''	“It’s about the weird,” Mia said. “It is the weird.” She shook her head. “It’s Marley,” Mia found herself, wondering again why she was talking about this. She couldn’t seem to keep her mouth shut tonight. “I just have really strong feelings for her.” She hoped Matt would understand, she wished anyone would.''

''	Having had time to let it sink in, Matt can now appreciate what it is she’s saying. “I’m sorry,” he says with a frown. “Did something happen with her tonight?”''

''	“She’s just with him,” Mia said. “You’d think demons would be enough for her, no, but she’s got to fit fighting evil into her already jam-packed schedule, right there next to boys.” She rolled her eyes. “The demons should just come to her, it’d be easier.”''

''	Matt narrow his eyes, disagreeing. “Not so sure that’d make things easier. Pretty sure if you ask her, she’d think they’re already damn hard.” He sighs, understanding Mia’s plight but even more so sympathizing with Marley’s unique situation. “Just… try to feel what Marley is experiencing. Her entire life has been uprooted. As far as she knows, she might be dead within the year. Slayers have expiration dates. That’s a hard truth to accept.”''

''	“She won’t die,” Mia snapped. “Why would you say that?"'' Piper
 * Mia tells Matt she's into Marley and gay during "Party Crashers" (Ep 5)
 * Matt trusts Mia less after she cast the spell that destroyed Lois' house in Ep 5.
 * Mia is in yearbook club with Emily, Matt's girlfriend, which is mentioned in "Genesis" (Ep 9). She knows that Emily told Matt he wasn't good enough for her when they dated, and when he mentions asking someone out during "Party Crashers" she can tell it's Emily.
 * Mia tells Matt she's into Marley and gay during "Party Crashers" (Ep 5)
 * Matt trusts Mia less after she cast the spell that destroyed Lois' house in Ep 5.
 * Mia is in yearbook club with Emily, Matt's girlfriend, which is mentioned in "Genesis" (Ep 9). She knows that Emily told Matt he wasn't good enough for her when they dated, and when he mentions asking someone out during "Party Crashers" she can tell it's Emily.

Lois Topher ''Matt narrows his eyes for a long moment, trying to figure out if he’s supposed to know this person. He gestures lazily to him, turning to Stella. “Who?”''
 * Matt comforts Piper when she cries during Ep 9 &10 when him, her and Stella are left alone at the base. “Time will pass faster if you rest,” he tries. “He’ll be back before you know it.”
 * In "Party Crashers" (Ep 5) Lois tricks Matt, Stella and Mia into thinking she is throwing a costume party. He turns up dressed like a watcher.
 * In Ep 5 Lois learns that Matt has only had one girlfriend, Emily, who he dated for a few months when they were 14 and that Emily said he wasn't good enough for her.
 * In Ep 5 Lois asks Matt and Stella if they ever crossed the friendship barrier, or thought about it.
 * In "Bitterroot Valley" (Ep 9) Matt/Ira/her discuss Stella situation. Lois doesn’t understand, Matt and Ira don’t understand how she doesn’t understand. She thinks Stella likes Matt. When Matt asks her if she would fool around with Marley in an identical situation, Lois says she would consider it.
 * In Ep 11 "Genesis" Matt and Marley argue because she's not 'on time' to train in the library. Marley tells him not to tell her what to do and he's not a convincing tough guy. Matt says she always tries to make it about something it's not. Lois says Matt's curse is that he doesn't know when to stop talking.
 * Matt and Mia meets Topher after fighting with Lois at her house party in "Party Crashers" (Ep 5). "“Now you gotta get a drink.”
 * Stella and Topher are together in the kitchen when the first demon attacks. They trap it in the pantry together. Matt comes in to help them. "Topher looks to Stella to see what she’s thinking. She reluctantly bobs her head at Topher, and they move out of the way. The pantry door smashes open and Matt takes a few evasive steps back, preparing for hand to hand combat. The blue demon charges, shouldering Matt and instantly plunging him to the tile, knocking the knife out of his hands and sending it across the floor toward Topher and Stella.

The fairy snags the weapon off the floor, Topher slack-jawed at her decision to do that.

	“What is that thing?” The stoner stutters out.

	Matt and the demon grapple on the floor as it attempts to subdue him and wrap its hands around his neck.

''	“That’s exactly what it is,” Stella huffs as she approaches, shaking. She’s mostly reminding herself of that fact, since she’s about to end its existence. “It’s a thing!” She sinks the knife in to the back of the demon’s neck and blood squirts upwards, coating her face. She shrieks, high-pitched, and stumbles backwards into Topher. The demon continues its attack on Matt, long skinny fingers tightening on his throat.''

''	Seeing what’s going to happen, Topher snatches the knife from Stella and bounds forward, bringing it back down on the spot Stella had earlier struck, only plunging far deeper. The creature yowls as it’s neck is sliced in to, fatally wounding it. Its full deadweight collapses on Matt’s prone form. He immediately starts trying to push it off of him, grunting his struggle. Topher helps, throwing the lifeless creature to the side.''

	Stella is clutching her face, horrified, trying to wipe the green blood out of her hair and off her skin.

''	Heavily breathing, Topher and Matt exchange a glance. The guy might be weird, but Matt was grateful he saved his life. He owed him one."'' Anita
 * Matt thinks Topher is a creep
 * Topher thinks Matt is big headed and weird for not sleeping with Stella, which becoes the center of a confrontation in "Bitterroot" (Ep 9), Matt calls him a dick.
 * Matt saves Topher, Stella and Piper from the scarecrow demon when he kills it in Ep 9.
 * Matt thinks Topher is a creep
 * Topher thinks Matt is big headed and weird for not sleeping with Stella, which becoes the center of a confrontation in "Bitterroot" (Ep 9), Matt calls him a dick.
 * Matt saves Topher, Stella and Piper from the scarecrow demon when he kills it in Ep 9.
 * Matt along with Mia find out Anita is Marley's watcher at the end of Ep 2, "Boy's Suck"
 * Clifton had told Matt that Although the watchers council had everyone's best interest at heart, there were people within that can't be trusted.

Rachel Castor Dr. Simon
 * Matt goes to Anita for advice about Stella saying they fought over some things he said and he misses her. Tells Anita who Topher is. He fails to tell her what actually went down with Stella, though.
 * Matt and Ira see Rachel for the second time in "Genesis" (Ep 11) when Marley brings her to a group meeting. He is irritated Marley brought her along and feels she doesn't belong in the group. He expresses this to Ira who believes anyone chained up a couple days due to demons has earned the right to be there.
 * Suspects Matt’s father is a hunter after in Ep 11 "Genesis", Matt says ““I’m sure they’re everywhere,” Matt grumbled. “My dad says the vampire problem is way worse than it was even a year ago. “Your dad, huh?” Castor thinks on this. “Your dad is well informed. What does he know of vampires?” 
 * Marley, Anita, Ira and Matt find Dr. Simon in the basement of the school during Ep 6 "Moloch's Grimoire", Ira unchains him and they are able to save him but he is soon after abducted again.

Enemies The Frat Boys Adonis' ''	“You’re that vampire I’ve been hearing…” Marley shakes her palm. “A little bit about.”''
 * Matt, Ira & Piper briefly met John at the frat party, he was extremely drunk and wearing a toga which he called a dress, and told them James did a shot out of an Amy Winehouse look alike's butt crack.
 * Solea, Raven and Pixie encounter Marley, Ira, Matt and Anita for the first time in Ep 6 "Moloch's Grimoire" while they are in the basement of the school attempting to raise Adonis for the second time. Solea does a spell and they escape without the doctor, who the group frees. He is later abducted again. "“So, you’re that slayer I keep hearing so much about.” Raven gives her a once-over, continuing to walk in a defensive circle.

''	A grin stretches Raven’s lips, she even feels the excitement squeeze her dead heart. She loves a sassy girl.''

	“Is it hard?” Raven inquires, “balancing demon slaying with your studies?”

''	Marley refuses to let her taunting mess with her. This isn’t a game and she won’t stand here and entertain it. “Why did you attack Stella’s father?”''

''	“Who?” Raven cocks her head, trying to understand this information. “Oh, the Lumb descendant.” The vampire laughs. “Waste of a bone marrow - didn’t even work.” She considers this. “Maybe I didn’t take enough.”''

''	Marley observes the vampires, not entirely understanding this information. But she decides to let her ramble, hoping Anita is getting any of this.''

''	“No matter,” Raven stops walking, and so does Marley. “This way’s going to be much funner.”''

	Solea lifts the mummy finger from her pocket.

''	“Looking for this?” Her eyes twinkle and she tosses the finger into the air toward the group of humans. “Crepitus!” Solea screams. Raven jumps out of the way as the Latin incantation is spoken. The mummy finger explodes, fire erupting forwards and a shaking resonating through the room with a boom.''

	The humans duck, covering their heads from the flames.

''It’s gone in a moment, and Marley whips her head up to locate the vampires before they get the drop on her. She spins in circles, desperate.''

“They’re gone,” Matt breathes heavily, clutching at his beating heart." Castor
 * Matt and Castor meet in "Genesis" (Ep 11), Castor asks if there is a spell they can do to get out of the school and Matt asks who he is. Castor tells him he just moved here and they had a hellmouth in Corning. Matt informs him they have a hellmouth here and Castor pretends to be shocked.