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1 -
The Beckoning Forest: Capture and Conflict
EXT. UNKNOWN LOCATION - NIGHT
A young woman, SERENA EDINBURGH (18), with long curly brown
hair and brown eyes, with an American-British accent, is
speaking in a flashback.
SERENA (V.O.)
Darkness. That is all that I saw
when I woke up in this place. My
name? I try to remember what had
happened to me. My name. My parents
were always loving and caring for
me. My name... is, let's just say
that I am sixteen years old and
from the United States.
SERENA is running through trees, hiding from a group of men
in black hoods in a town in Ireland.
SERENA (V.O.)
I was studying abroad in England
when all of this happened. Don't
ask me how it did. Just know that
it did. What if I had told you a
strange tale? No, not a fairytale.
You would have wished it had stayed
that way. Yet, this was no
fairytale at all. This account had
just happened to me. And now, I am
back at my college, and I have a
feeling something strange will
happen. I soon found out that this
happens every once in a blue moon.
SERENA is running in the ancient Beckoning Forest. She
receives cuts and bruises mainly from falls and from hitting
trees.
She enters the clearing, and she looks around. She was
surrounded by medieval knights with swords, inching closer in
a circle.
SERENA
Okay, this custom play has to come
to an end somewhere. Where is the
hidden camera? This has to be a
pran--
SOLDIER
Aonghus!
SERENA was suddenly tackled to the ground by an older man,
husky, possibly no more than his fifties, heavy-set, and
Irish-looking, without the red hair. It was AONGHUS
EVENSHIRE, (53).
AONGHUS
Aye, ya dare try to move, lass',
and my wie alone can crush ya to da
ground.
SERENA
More like you need to brush your
teeth and get your heavy ass off of
me...Agh!
She was further cemented to the ground. SERENA was sweating,
her eyes darted everywhere but up. Her only regret was that
she wasn't stronger.
CAPTAIN
So, what are you doing here in the
sacred forest?
The CAPTAIN had spoken. He was slender, around thirty-two,
red-haired, and bearded. This was no luck for the Irish. And
now, SERENA was starting to doubt this was a well-scripted
play.
CAPTAIN (CONT’D)
Well, speak, lass!
SERENA
I'm more than just being called
'lass'!
AONGHUS
Ya name.
SERENA stood silent.
AONGHUS (CONT’D)
Nothing out of ye, are ya? Very
well. Take her to see King Amaldus
I. We'll figure out a way to deal
with her and find out who and what
she is. Where she comes from.
SERENA (V.O.)
After I was taken to the castle, I
was stuck there for two years. I
met him, Veron. The man in every
woman's dreams. Yet his powers...
VERON (Vur-ron) (22) is screaming in the background in
horror. His powers are getting drained from him by the
horrific-looking SCOURGE KING, the demon lord.
SERENA
Noooo!
The Key to Nova, an ancient pendant shaped like a necklace
and key, was activated, and suddenly the SCOURGE KING roared
and yelled in pain as he was being split into two people.
He glowed before one half was in a light ball and shot
upwards as if going somewhere.
That somewhere was Earth.
SERENA (CONT’D)
Veron? VERON!
Her voice echoes as she fell to her knees next to his
lifeless body. Torn and anguished. Fire spurs were everywhere
due to the previous battle.
Hard-won soldiers died around them. Some were cut down,
others speared through, as were elves, orcs, etc.
SERENA (V.O) (CONT’D)
Then, another "girl" would show up
and save Earth and this place. Time
would, at some point, be
influenced. And the darkness would
be pushed back. But for now, this
place had to be sealed. And so I
grabbed the key. And so would be
this dark lord that I forced to
split in two. Somehow, he would
return and be defeated for good.
SUPER: THE TIMELESS VOL. II - ALTERNATIVE
ERICA (O.S.)
Christa! What are you doing?
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure","Drama"]
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2 -
A Call to Nova
EXT. MALONE RESIDENCE'S BACKYARD - DAY
CHRISTA MALONE (19) sees her friend ERICA ROBISON (19), who
is in her jean pants, blue T-shirt, and black shoes. CHRISTA
was in a skort, stockings, sneakers, a jean jacket, and a
regular T-shirt.
She was daydreaming again, about VARON being next to her. But
his image faded.
CHRISTA
Man...If only Toby would just drop
it about you being in Nova and all.
He keeps bringing up the
possibilities of going back.
Then suddenly, SUMIKO, HARU, and KOCHI, the Japanese research
team, show up at the front of CHRISTA'S house, with Dad in
tow, and MADISON, CHRISTA'S mother, grasping in shock.
RICHARD
Christa. You have to come with me.
CHRISTA
Dad why?
RICHARD
We're going to Nova and bringing
Theodore back.
He said with determination. CHRISTA shook her head in fear.
CHRISTA
I-I can't. I can't return there.
I...I can't do it.
ERICA
Christa, why not?! This is Theo
we're saving. Don't you want to
rescue him?
CHRISTA
It's not that I don't! You have no
idea what the heck Nova is like.
ERICA
Oh, so it's about Varon more than
Theo.
CHRISTA
It has nothing to do with Theo! I
have to trust that Varon can take
care of himself out there.
ERICA
Christa, you have his locket, which
belonged to him. There is no point
in avoiding it.
ERICA suddenly pointed out. Then HARU shrugged.
KOCHI
She's right. That belonged to his
parents, and you have to return it
back. But don't worry. We're making
sure you're not going by yourself.
CHRISTA
How can you be sure we can even get
to Nova...
CHRISTA argued the point. Then RICHARD MALONE pointed to her
chest.
RICHARD
Your key..., it's a transporter,
too.
CHRISTA widened her eyes, and then the next thing the group
knew, they were in the car heading off to the lab.
They began conducting studies on the key until it vibrated,
and suddenly, a rip in space had occurred. Everything seemed
to be happening in slow motion, and the room had changed.
Everybody cried out in pain as waves of time had affected
them equally, before RICHARD grabbed CHRISTA. Everyone held
on to each other and was suddenly thrown inside, being
brought into a castle entrance.
CHRISTA
Castle Verenia?!
RICHARD
Verenia? You can't mean...
Everyone in the castle gasped and nearly screamed in horror.
The soldiers, however, had spears ready to attack and
surrounded them.
TOBY
This has to be a dream!
ORELL
A really bad--
ERICA
Dream...Christa, this place wasn't
a dream.
PAGE KIAN
What the? Lady Christa?
CHRISTA gasped as she recognized PAGE KIAN (16), who looked
at her tentatively and in shock. CHRISTA's smile widens.
CHRISTA
Kian!
PAGE KIAN
Lady Christa, it's been a year!
CHRISTA
A Year..?
She breathed. He nodded. CHRISTA suddenly released him.
SUMIKO and RICHARD came over.
PAGE KIAN
Page, may we know what transpired
here?
PAGE KIAN and SIR THOMAS CRATE (40), who had just arrived,
explained in detail what had happened.
The war had officially begun, and a total of 1,257,486
soldiers were ready to deploy from Erkhan to Omeni, and other
places like Tsiyan, Waldamere, and others that VARON and
CHRISTA hadn't traveled to one year ago.
VARON was to lead the armies, as was PRINCESS ELIANA. After
the death of AONGHUS, the V. Many were saddened and declared
that his anniversary would soon be his anniversary. CHRISTA
began crying, and ERICA came to soothe her.
CHRISTA
I am sorry for the loss. I should
have been...
SUMIKO and the others agreed.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
Where's Varon?
RICHARD looked at CHRISTA questionably.
RICHARD
Varon?
A horse can be heard in the distance, and CHRISTA recognized
the voice and turned around, only to see the soldiers start
to pull back.
FOOT SOLDIER
Make way for Varon of the Daskan
Forest!
The soldier cried out before the trumpets sounded to announce
him. He suddenly came in with battle armor on, and his
original tunic was underneath it.
CHRISTA gasped and wanted to rush over to him until ORELL
grabbed her and shook his head.
ORELL
Not a good idea, Christa.
CHRISTA
But I know him!
SUMIKO
Yes, but does he still remember
you?
HARU and KOCHI shrug. CHRISTA looked back, and then PAGE KIAN
whispered something to him. It made VARON's ocean eyes grow
wide, and then KIAN pointed in the groups direction.
He just stood there on ESTELLA, mainly looking at CHRISTA
before eying RICHARD, SUMIKO, the entire group, and then back
to CHRISTA.
He got off of ESTELLA and made his way towards her. CHRISTA
wanted to run towards him. But she hesitated. VARON stopped
in front of me and then kneeled. His golden locks are now in
a ponytail compared to being free when CHRISTA remembers him.
VARON
Christa Malone. I'm honored by your
safe return to the Land of Verenia.
I've been informed of your other
guest and will have arrangements
made with the King and Princess as
soon as possible.
VARON said with his eyes closed.
CHRISTA
How is King Amaldus?
VARON
He-He is unwell.
Then he got up from the ground, took one of CHRISTA'S hands,
and kissed it. Before letting go, he bowed slightly and
escorted them inside the castle.
TOBY
Whoa...
KOCHI
I can't believe it. Our girl
Christa got a knight!
He teased with a knowing smirk.
ERICA
Well, it sure beats Arie...
CHRISTA
Don't, bring, him, up...
CHRISTA warned her before heading off to follow VARON, as
that is what RICHARD did. He suddenly decided to break
protocol and reached towards where VARON was.
RICHARD
I am Dr. Richard Malone--Christa's
father.
VARON stiffened.
VARON
Doctor?
VARON suddenly eyed him.
RICHARD
Professor, if you will. I am a
researcher, teacher, and
archeologist.
VARON nodded slowly, trying to understand how somebody can
have that many titles.
VARON
Pleased to meet you, sir.
VARON suddenly said, wanting to look down.
RICHARD
(smiles)
Thank you for saving my daughter
and helping to ensure her safe
return.
VARON nodded again and looked forward.
VARON
Y-You're Welcome...
Everything fell into silence before RICHARD slowed down and
went over to CHRISTA. "
RICHARD
Christa, you said you met the Hero,
but...
CHRISTA
He is the Hero,
CHRISTA whispered to RICHARD.
RICHARD
Ah, so he is the one who defeated
dragons and such? I can kinda see
it. Reminds me of the games and
such you used to play.
CHRISTA nodded and blushed.
SUMIKO
Professor. We have to be careful.
If Demetrius is here and if what
Christa said is true, she is in
danger, as the rest of us could be.
RICHARD
We gotta save Theo, remember?
CHRISTA
And the Maidens of Virtue. They are
still trapped in the crystal.
The Maidens of Virtue are shown trapped in a crystal--ÀQ
reminder from a year ago, as CHRISTA remembers. ORELL, TOBY,
and ERICA looked at CHRISTA in shock.
ORELL
What?!
TOBY
You mean that part is true, too?
He dreaded. Kochi sighed dramatically.
KOCHI
Sounds like something out of those
movies and stuff, man...
He lamented.
SUMIKO
Well, we won't give up. It's why
Varon is the hero here. And if
Christa is part of the story, then
that would only mean he would
protect her at any cost. So there
is nothing to worry about.
SUMIKO said matter-of-factly while adjusting her glasses.
Then HARU raised his hand.
HARU
Yeah, but...whose going to protect
us?
HARU suddenly said, twiddling with his fingers. Everybody
around had groaned.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure","Drama"]
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3 -
Tensions in Castle Verenia
INT. CASTLE VERENIA - DAY
The Earth team met PRINCESS ELIANA, and everyone introduced
themselves. She acknowledged but frowned.
CHRISTA
Princess Eliana, is everything
okay?
She shook her head.
PRINCESS ELIANA
No, father isn't doing so well,
Christa. I am now acting Queen for
the time being. A ball is coming
up, and I have so many things on my
mind besides this war.
She paused and frowned.
PRINCESS ELIANA (CONT’D)
Ever since the death of Aonghus the
V, rumors have been spreading. And
the Scourge King had sent more of
his army from the land cut off from
the north. A place called Gomoku...
PRINCESS ELIANA (CONT’D)
That's where those orcs said they
were from!
CHRISTA said in shock. Then, everyone around her shuddered.
She remembered URUL and RUGORIM-- the orcs who attacked her,
and VARON rescued her from kidnapping and being crushed.
ERICA
O-ORCS!?
ERICA screamed, which caused PRINCESS ELIANA to wince, and
ORELL covered her mouth.
TOBY
O-Our apologies, Princess!
TOBY's voice hitched, and the Princess nodded.
PRINCESS ELIANA
At ease.
ERICA frowned in disappointment.
ERICA
Oh, my lord. Why, oh why, does it
have to be orcs?
She dreaded covering her face.
PRINCESS ELIANA
I am sorry. But it is only a matter
of time before. It gets worse.
PRINCESS ELIANA had pointed out as much as she really didn't
want to confess this revelation to them like this.
KOCHI
So what are we to do then?
He questioned immediately. VARON eyes KOCHI and gave him a
knowing look.
VARON
Prepare for an ambush...
VARON states with an anticipation of something to come.
That night. PRINCESS ELIANA gave them rooms.
RICHARD
Christa, what is happening between
you and Varon?
CHRISTA
Nothing!
KOCHI
Yeah, but you're blushing. As if
you two have history or something.
RICHARD
A history?! Christa, what is going
on?
CHRISTA began explaining what was happening, but left certain
details out.
RICHARD (CONT’D)
I'm going to have a good talk with
him.
CHRISTA
Dad, wait, just leave it alone!
We're only friends!
RICHARD
I'm pretty sure there is a lot more
to it than just a friendship.
CHRISTA
Dad, I haven't seen him in a year.
So there isn't anything to fall
back on. Everything is fine.
Completely solid.
VARON came knocking on the door until RICHARD opened it.
VARON
Professor. Can we talk?
Everyone but VARON and RICHARD had left. CHRISTA looked
beyond eying her father, but VARON caught her eyes, while
CHRISTA blushed before exiting. RICHARD sensed something
between them.
RICHARD
Sir Varon...
VARON
Please, Varon is fine. How is
everything?
RICHARD
Everything is fine. Just a word
with my daughter.
VARON
I'm sorry to interrupt. I didn't
mean to intrude. I just wanted you
to know that I would do everything
in my power to ensure your
daughter's safety. But one thing
caught my interest...
VARON then narrowed his eyes, taking small steps towards
RICHARD.
VARON (CONT’D)
Why did you all come?
RICHARD
We're here for Theodore Fairraway.
Or Theo for short.
VARON
The missing person...
RICHARD
Wait! Do you know him?!
VARON
I met him once. But afterwards, he
just vanished without a trace. My
guess is he is still here in
Verenia.
RICHARD
I see. Thank you for confirming. It
means we're on the right track.
VARON
Theo is alive, but I have no clue
where he went.
Then VARON eyed the door.
VARON (CONT’D)
As for your daughter...
RICHARD
You two have a history together, I
take it.
RICHARD inquired. Then VARON sighed before scratching his
head.
VARON
It's personal. But I, she, and I
used to be friends.
RICHARD
Used to be?
VARON
Before she was whisked away back
home. Along with my necklace, which
was given to me by my parents.
RICHARD
I'm sorry. I'll make sure Christa
returns it.
RICHARD stated with remorse. Then VARON shook her head.
VARON
I need her to do it herself. I will
not force her hand.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
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4 -
Night of Revelations and Rescues
INT. CASTLE VERENIA, SUMIKO'S ROOM - NIGHT
PRINCESS ELIANA knocks on the door. SUMIKO was in the middle
of researching some books and scrolls. She opens the door.
PRINCESS ELIANA
I don't mean to intrude. But, may I
speak with you...Sumiko?
SUMIKO
Yes!
PRINCESS ELIANA closes the door.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Starting Tomorrow. The Hero will
travel to the Daskan Forest. Are
you aware of the possibilities
here?
SUMIKO
Hai! I am aware, Princess.
PRINCESS ELIANA
That word you just spoke. Is it...
Japanese?
SUMIKO
Yes, but...how did you know that?
PRINCESS ELIANA giggled and smiled.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Let's just say I have my ways.
ERICA, TOBY, and ORELL were exploring the halls until
suddenly, something hissed, and they all screamed. A few
soldiers attempted to fight off the serpent men that had
snuck into the castle.
VARON immediately came after them and told them to stand
back. He was successful in the fight, and then they fell
dead. It was three of them.
VARON
You three! What are you all doing
out of your rooms? It's not as
safe!
He chastised.
ERICA, TOBY & ORELL
Sorry...
VARON helped with the cleanup until ERICA called for him.
ERICA
Wait! Varon, right? I thought you
would be speaking to Christa by
now.
Then VARON turned to her.
VARON
You three are Christa's friends.
He noted coming towards them. Everyone nodded.
ERICA
I'm Erica, and they're Toby and
Orell.
ORELL
Hey.
TOBY
Nice to meet you!
VARON nodded.
VARON
Varon of the Daskan Forest.
Then ERICA frowned.
ERICA
So, won't you talk with Christa?
VARON
Why would you want to know?
ORELL
Because she's worried about you,
man, and it's been eating her alive
since coming back home.
VARON slightly blushed and looked down.
VARON
She's worried about me?
ERICA
Duh! Don't you, like, have a thing
for her or something?
VARON pulled back.
VARON
I had it bad about a year ago.
Nothing is the same. Please don't
ask me to pursue her.
TOBY
She cares for you.
VARON
I know she does, but we're in the
middle of a war! I can't just go
back in time and start over.
TOBY
Do you still like her? Because I
have one piece of advice for you.
Tell her, or let her go.
VARON
Or what? Keep your threats to
yourself. She doesn't want anything
more. It's best.
VARON was about to shed tears. ERICA suddenly came over.
ERICA
If I talk to Christa, will you at
least try again? You never even
bothered to kiss her yet, did you?
Varon blushed.
VARON
It's a friendship.
Toby snorted.
TOBY
Heck, it is. It's a romantic one.
Gosh, Christa skipped this part.
VARON
Look. I understand that you are her
friends and are worried about her.
But unless there is solid evidence
from her that says I...
He gasped when he saw CHRISTA slowly walking to them.
ORELL
C-Christa? What are you doing out
of bed rest?!
ORELL chided. CHRISTA looked at him.
CHRISTA
To return his necklace.
She suddenly said this before walking past them and gave it
to VARON.
VARON
Thank you for bringing it back.
He whispered. CHRISTA gave a small smile before attempting to
go back to her room.
VARON (CONT’D)
Let me carry you back.
VARON offered, but CHRISTA blushed.
CHRISTA
N-No, I'm fine.
TOBY
Aww, come on, Christa. Just let the
guy carry you. You have been
stressed since coming here.
Then CHRISTA had turned to VARON, and he suddenly found
himself guiding her arm over him and lifting her in his arms.
Then, he proceeded to walk. Then, suddenly, ERICA elbowed
TOBY.
ERICA
How come you don't carry me like
that?
She whispered. Then he shrugged.
TOBY
Cuz you're heavy.
She gasped in shock.
VARON
No... It's because you need to
build more muscles.
VARON suddenly found himself saying as if he had caught on to
the joke. ORELL laughed, which made TOBY want to chase after
him. They raced back to their room, and VARON had to tell
them to stop running in the castle halls.
In a dayroom, everyone is present.
VARON (CONT’D)
So, where you're from, he is called
Demetrius, and here he is just the
Scourge King to us. And Professor,
you knew him. For how many years?
RICHARD
Since we were college students
under our professor. Professor
Gilmore. This was before Christa
was even born. We got married right
after I finished grad school. Then
Christa was born. He would often
come back and visit, and Christa
was just a baby. Happy as can be.
Sometimes, Demetrius would send
gifts, and the next thing we knew,
by the time she was age four, we
had a falling out. Gilmore saw and
was upset.
He continued, seeing everyone's face before he spoke.
RICHARD (CONT’D)
By the time Christa was eight, I
decided to leave and make sure that
she and her mother were safe, as we
were on our way to Africa. A
country you don't know about.
There, just as in your place of
Spara, we entered a tropical jungle
and found one part of the Key
there.
YOUNG RICHARD (V.O.)
Come on, Demetrius, let's go!
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
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5 -
The Key to Grief
EXT. MYSTERIOUS CAVE - DAY (FLASHBACK)
YOUNG DEMETRIUS shook his head as he was going to see if he
could get the key. He finally did, and because of that, DR.
GILMORE (58) gasped, and suddenly, something slipped
underneath him as YOUNG DEMETRIUS gasped.
YOUNG RICHARD
No!
YOUNG RICHARD screamed as DR.GILMORE's frame disappeared in
the fog, and nothing was said. YOUNG RICHARD came towards
Demetrius in fury and punched him many times.
YOUNG RICHARD (CONT’D)
Why did you do this?! You killed
him, you got him KILLED!
YOUNG RICHARD said in anger and screamed.
YOUNG DEMETRIUS
I-It was an accident!
YOUNG DEMETRIUS yelped. After the final punch, YOUNG RICHARD
wept as YOUNG DEMETRIUS had silent tears.
RICHARD
How could you have taken it without
ensuring he was safe!
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure","Drama"]
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6 -
Shadows of the Past
INT. CASTLE VERENIA, DAYROOM - NIGHT (FLASHBACK ENDS)
After RICHARD explained the story in exact detail, everyone
were in shock. VARON was enraged and slammed a fist to the
pillar, nearly causing it to show his strength, as he dented
it. He yanked it away and rubbed it in pain.
VARON
Sorry-- just that this story is
making me angry. Not at you, but
this entire thing. None of this
makes any sense. It would mean you
all were tied into this the entire
time.
He sighed, exasperated. HARU shrugged.
HARU
Bats us all on that one...
Instead, Kochi 'tsk' in the end with his teeth.
KOCHI
Man, it sounds like none of this
would make any sense, but here we
are, man, searching for our missing
friend. We thought he was dead.
VARON
Oh, he is very much alive.
VARON said, gritting his teeth and walking away. CHRISTA
wanted to follow him, but RICHARD stopped her. He shook his
head and watched as Varon walked out of the room.
RICHARD
Let him go, kiddo. The hero has to
work this out on his own.
Outside in the inner gardens, VARON is near the fountain and
looks at it sadly. He was shocked that this was the same
place where he met up with CHRISTA and told her to come with
him, as that was the start of their adventure.
He wondered as he listened to CHRISTA's back story. He had no
idea that everything would make that much sense as pieces to
a puzzle.
VARON
I can't even think that this would
have anything to do with Christa.
It's no wonder she was the way she
was.
He concluded and then sighed.
SEFREDINA (O.S.)
Still thinking about her?
A woman's voice ended up reaching his ears. The woman
SEFREDINA whispered in his left ear before he whipped around
and nearly punched her. But what he did was punch thin air as
she toyed with him.
VARON
What the?! S-Sefredina!
He concluded again. She laughed before revealing herself. She
had dark, blackish hair and wore red makeup, and she always
wore the same dress.
SEFREDINA
Varon, you thought running from me
would be the way to act?
VARON
RUN?
He raised a brow. He then took out his sword, the Sword of
Destiny.
VARON (CONT’D)
I should have ended you that very
day, woman.
He said, recalling what she had tried to do to him years ago.
SEFREDINA
You still remember that night when
you were captured, and I tried to
save you?
She taunted.
VARON
Save it! You just wanted to take
advantage of me that day. You
weren't about anything but to bed
you or the other way around.
Varon seethed.
SEFREDINA
But you didn't seem to care at some
point in the moment.
She smirked. Then he growled in anger and readied his sword.
VARON
YOU POISONED ME, YOU SICK WITCH!
He bellowed in anger before going after her. She laughed in
mockery before she snapped her fingers. Dark slime monsters
and skeletons emerged from the shadows she had summoned.
VARON began the battle with the Skeletons as soon as
possible.
Using the bright sword to attack in a manner of a dangerous
battle waltz. Suddenly, everyone from inside came outside,
and then Christa gasped, as did Princess Eliana. She told
everyone to stay back as she assisted in helping.
She gave CHRISTA a bow and arrow and readily began using it.
She aimed at SEFREDINA, and SEFREDINA gasped and disappeared
before getting it. It hit one of the slime monsters instead.
And the Slime monster turned to look at what or who had
attacked it.
ERICA
Oh, my golly. This thing is
enormous!
ERICA noted. TOBY shook his head.
TOBY
Yep, this is definitely like the
video games.
ERICA
ENOUGH with the video game
references! Varon needs our help.
ERICA said in horror. Then RICHARD shook his head.
RICHARD
NO--He needs us to stay out of his
battles.
RICHARD stated and then noted what CHRISTA was doing.
CHRISTA
Dad, stay out of sight because
these things will attack.
RICHARD nodded, and everybody went into hiding in the bushes
and pillars instead. SEFREDINA reemerged, gasping for air, as
it was a close call. She turned around and growled in anger
as she was nearly nicked by the arrow CHRISTA shot at her.
SEFREDINA
Sloppy job.
She noted, but was ticked at the idea that her arm now has
some blood.
SEFREDINA (CONT’D)
Argh! You cut my arm, you stupid--
However, she noted that CHRISTA was hitting the skeletons
with the arrows as the PRINCESS and VARON used their swords
to take down the monsters. VARON went and slew the undead
skeletons, and the princess handled the slimes.
She was able to do so, and they disintegrated.
VARON suddenly took the sword and whipped it around in some
spin attack, causing a wind to pick up as the sword glowed
and powered up. The remaining monsters became caught up in
the wind and were blown to pieces.
VARON stopped, and the wind died down, along with the sword
now vibrating in a glow. He smirked at the sensation of the
power, and he searched around for the witch until he noticed
CHRISTA staring at him in disbelief and shock.
Almost as if she couldn't believe what she saw. He smiled at
her and showed her his sword before suddenly sensing
SEFREDINA behind CHRISTA. He gasped and took out his arrows,
powered them up, and used a light arrow.
VARON
Christa, don't move!
He ordered, and he shot the arrow. It was in slow motion, and
the arrow brushed by her left side before it sliced through
Sefredina's left cheek and eye. Christa had no idea that she
was being followed, as SEFREDINA was about to attack her from
behind.
She was already in shock and didn't move out of fear that the
arrow would strike her, but it didn't. It went past her face,
brushed past her hair, and grazed badly on the SEFREDINA's
face.
SEFREDINA
Aghhhhhh!
She screamed in horror as she was bleeding. But VARON
immediately rushed over to her while PRINCESS ELIANA grabbed
CHRISTA's hand with her free one and the other with the
sword. PRINCESS ELIANA was guarding her while VARON nodded
toward the Princess.
SEFREDINA (CONT’D)
YOU... You did this to my face!
VARON
Oh, but Sefredina. I thought you
wanted to get something from me? A
nice present from me to you.
He mocked. Then he got back out his sword that glowed.
VARON (CONT’D)
This is what happens when I'm
provoked to anger!
Then he rushed over to the said witch, seeing that SEFREDINA
was about to target CHRISTA.
VARON (CONT’D)
Don't you dare hurt Christa!
He said, getting ready to slice at her. But she vanishes and
moves further up, where he can't touch her. She was on the
balcony overseeing the garden.
VARON (CONT’D)
Come down, witch.
He called. But she tsk at him with the wave of her finger.
SEFREDINA
Now, Now, Varon. I'll forgive you
for this incident if you would just
come with me.
VARON
No way--
He said flatly.
SEFREDINA
Oh, but you never missed me.
She pouted.
VARON
Enough! It's over, Sefredina; your
time truly has come.
He said darkly and mocked her as he placed the sword back and
brought out his arrows, ready to do it again.
SEFREDINA
But does she know?
She said, pointing to CHRISTA, which left her feeling
confused. VARON raised a brow in concern.
VARON
Know about what?
Sefredina smirked.
SEFREDINA (O.S.)
About that night...
VARON suddenly stiffened.
SEFREDINA (CONT’D)
That night, you didn't realize that
you took that drink and were nearly
with me that time.
VARON
STOP! Don't you dare, you lying
witch!
CHRISTA
Varon? What does she mean?
VARON looked at CHRISTA, panicked.
VARON
It's not what you think!
SEFREDINA
Oh, but it happened, Christa. It's
why it’s not a wonder that nothing
can ever happen between you and him
anyway.
VARON
SHUT UP!
He cried out before shooting his arrow, and a barrier
suddenly snapped it. He gasped.
CHRISTA
WHAT?!
SEFREDINA
Oh, we kissed and then decided not
to take it further than I wanted.
She said, almost disappointed.
VARON
You want to bring it up, witch? Go
right ahead because you lie, and I
won't forget the need to take you
down with my own hands! You ran
just like your cowardly master!
Then, SEFREDINA got angry and tried to shake the entire area.
VARON (CONT’D)
Not working.
He suddenly said as he shot another arrow, and this time it
turned into light, allowing him to break through the barrier.
Then, she ducked. It exploded, and then the balcony crumbled
to where the damage was.
PRINCESS ELIANA
VARON! What is wrong with you?
Control yourself!
She warned. VARON gasped while trying to get more air him. He
was beyond upset. He then tried to calm down, and then he
turned to CHRISTA, wanting to know what was wrong. She shook
her head and then walked away immediately.
Everybody came out of hiding while ERICA, TOBY, and ORELL
came to support CHRISTA. RICHARD and the Japanese team came
over to see VARON.
SUMIKO
Varon, what did she mean by all of
this? Did she...
VARON suddenly placed his head down in shame.
RICHARD
She tried to rape Varon...
VARON
It was a long time ago. It was then
that I realized that some women
could be cruel and evil. Never
experienced anything like it.
Then he turned to RICHARD.
VARON (CONT’D)
I must speak with Christa...
Genres:
["Fantasy","Action","Adventure"]
Ratings
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7 -
Revelations in the Night
INT. CHRISTA'S ROOM - NIGHT
CHRISTA
Who?
TOBY (O.S)
It's Toby and Orell
ERICA went to get the door. And when she opened it, she
gasped. VARON was behind them, frowning and holding back
tears... He wanted to come inside, and then ERICA looked
worried.
Moments later, after everybody but VARON and CHRISTA had
left.
VARON
Christa, I probably should have
told you this sooner. Especially
the first time you were here,
especially about Sefredina.
CHRISTA
She said you two kissed.
VARON
More than that. She poisoned me
with a drink. I had no idea what
was in it. It tasted sweet and
almost like alcohol.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Romance","Action"]
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8 -
Echoes of the Past
INT. SEFREDINA'S LAIR - DAY (FLASHBACK)
As told by VARON, he was only seventeen years old four years
ago.
VARON (O.S) (CONT’D)
I barely got drunk, and the next
thing you know, it almost went
somewhere. She turned, and then I
was able to get the sword and stab
her.
(MORE)
VARON (O.S) (CONT'D)
She somehow recovered while I
looked in horror. I found out she
was the witch... And then, in
anger, I nearly killed her. But she
vanished.
In a cloud of smoke, she disappeared. VARON was about to
strike.
VARON (CONT’D)
So now, do you understand? I cannot
ever find myself hurting you,
Christa, because I know what it is
like for something to happen to
somebody else. It almost happened
to me. I've kept that secret, and
nobody knows. Not even Aonghus.
CHRISTA
And that is why you were very
hesitant to go after her the first
time we met--
He nodded.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
How old were--
VARON
Seventeen. She appeared to me as if
she were a... a nineteen-year-old
woman.
CHRISTA
Varon, can I hug you?
He nodded and came over, and before I knew it, I found myself
hugging and rubbing his back, feeling him relax under my
touch. It pained CHRISTA to think about it and how much of an
idiot she was not even to know this.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
Are we still friends?
She suddenly asked out of insecurity. Then he 'hmm' in a
stifled chuckle.
VARON
Always will you have it.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Romance","Action"]
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Scene
9 -
The Chamber of Time: A Test of Courage
EXT. DASKAN FOREST - DAY
It was sunny in the forest, and the light came through the
canopy of leaves. However, some parts were darker. VARON
whispered to CHRISTA that certain parts are forbidden.
Therefore, many people would need to stay within range.
He wanted to know how Dannasa was, but figured it wouldn't be
cleared until the Temple was. He then walked in that
direction. ERNARD suddenly came.
ERNARD
Varon! Christa!
He called out. He waved from the bridges that connected the
treehouses. Then BERNARD came and introduced himself to Varon
and CHRISTA. He was a dark-skinned man with a mustache,
wearing armor.
CHRISTA
Um, are we even prepared?
He snorted. And picked up one of the lanterns that was hiding
in one of those compartments similar to those free library
boxes. He suddenly lit it with a stick, and with his own
survival skills, he was able to spark a fire.
VARON
Always make sure to have one
nearby.
The woods were thick; CHRISTA, thank God they hadn't found
any monsters yet. It was too quiet, and we began heading to
the forbidden part of the forest.
CHRISTA and VARON moved towards a long bridge, and then they
started to cross it as fog slowly filled the area.
CHRISTA gasped and began to feel nervous and afraid. He
shushed her and guided me throughout the entirety of the
bridge. Then we saw monsters that were light-flying bats, but
they suddenly transformed into light-like fire.
CHRISTA
What the heck!
VARON
Christa! Take out your arrows!
She did and started to get scared once again. He quickly
placed the lantern down and came behind her, and she gasped.
VARON (CONT’D)
Don't be frightened.
He whispered to her in CHRISTA'S ear. It felt hot from his
breath, and she felt herself getting slightly hot. He then
suddenly guided her hands to be steady and helped her focus
on where to aim.
He started with the one on our right and then pulled back the
bow to ready it.
VARON (CONT’D)
Concentrate, and don't let go until
I tell you to.
He says. But the fiery bats were coming, and he moved to
ready himself. CHRISTA guided it slightly lower.
VARON (CONT’D)
...Now!
She released the arrow, and the arrow finally hit one. It
fell. The other one starts moving towards its right to
encircle them. He suddenly guided her entire body to follow
it until they got a perfect aim.
He readied her a light off-target until he told CHRISTA to
wait.
VARON (CONT’D)
On my signal...
It started to come closer.
VARON (CONT’D)
Ready...
She felt him guiding her to another aim.
VARON (CONT’D)
Aim...
CHRISTA started to feel it being positioned.
VARON (CONT’D)
Fire!
Then there was the second arrow. It flew, and CHRISTA felt
like it was going to be nearly missed, but it hit it right on
target. He then released CHRISTA and walked around her to
grab the lantern, smiling at her.
CHRISTA
What the..?
VARON
That is how you use a bow and
arrow...
However, another fiery bat came from behind him. CHRISTA
gasped and moved him out of the way.
CHRISTA
Varon, watch out!
She screamed before hitting it with my arrow as she readied
it again, and suddenly she grazed it in the wing, and it
screamed before crashing into the water. It couldn't swim.
VARON looked at CHRISTA, shocked but impressed.
VARON
Wow...
CHRISTA
S-SORRY!
VARON
Sorry? You did amazing out there,
Christa.
They continued on until they finished crossing the bridge and
then met up with a person who was shaken. VARON and CHRISTA
ran over to him and wondered what had happened.
VARON (CONT’D)
Hey, old man! You don't belong in
this forest. What are you doing
here?
OLD MAN
Dead... the others are dead.
CHRISTA
Dead?
VARON looked concerned. The older man shook and looked at
VARON and CHRISTA.
OLD MAN
They..., they were followed by
something in the forest before they
tried to go near the temple...
CHRISTA shook in fear before VARON outstretched his hand to
protect her.
VARON
Thank you for the information. I
suggest you cross the bridge and
get out of here.
VARON mentioned telling the man before retaking HER hand and
leading them to the temple.
OLD MAN
WAIT! You both are going to the
temple to conquer it?
VARON
It has to be done.
OLD MAN
Then...good tidings.
After a few minutes, VARON and CHRISTA made it to the Chamber
of Time's entrance--the place where CHRISTA and he met.
CHRISTA
Wait! This is the temple?! But it's
the Chamber of Time.
VARON
This also serves as a battleground
and a test of strength.
He took out his sword and gave CHRISTA the lantern to hold.
VARON (CONT’D)
Here. Please hold this and stay
here. Do not move.
CHRISTA
Yeah, but--
Then he placed a finger over her lips.
VARON
But, nothing. This fight is my own.
And if you interfere, then I won't
gain anything.
Then he came towards her face.
VARON (CONT’D)
And besides, it's too dangerous
inside. And I'm pretty sure your
dad would have my head if you get
hurt.
He said with a smile before backing off. He looked
determinedly at the entrance. He finally got out his flute.
He played his flute to a tune, and then it opened the gates
with a light shining from it.
CHRISTA was in shock and disbelief at what I saw. I was
impressed, and Varon stopped playing and placed the flute
back into one of his back pockets. He then unsheathed his
sword again—the Sword of Destiny.
From behind him, seeing his back, CHRISTA envisions him
standing there like a real hero, and now he was entering the
beginning of the cave. He then muttered something and gasped.
VARON (CONT’D)
Christa, look!
Christa, look! He called me. I came inside and found glass
from the now broken flashlight. He then picked it up as it
was cracked and was barely working. He then saw traces of
where I had been and looked around him, studying the area.
VARON (CONT’D)
Is this yours?
He suddenly presented CHRISTA with her old, broken flashlight
that was left behind.
CHRISTA
Uh, yeah. How did you?
Then he pointed to himself.
VARON
Because I can sense your presence
all over this place, as if I were
told you were here in this spot
when we first met. That meant you
were on this side while I was
feeding Estella.
He sighed at the memory as if it were the best day of his
life. CHRISTA rolled her eyes.
VARON (CONT’D)
What is that thing?
He suddenly inquired. He gasped and leaned back into a wall
when he saw the light moving.
CHRISTA
It's just a flashlight.
VARON
Incredible...
He mouthed in awe. He smiled and then used his thumb to show
where he had to go.
VARON (CONT’D)
Well, gotta go. Got a date to get
one of the jewels and treasures
from here. Suppose I find anything
worth of value. I'll buy you
something.
CHRISTA
Yeah, but my dad would have said
Don't touch anything.
VARON groans like a child.
VARON
Man! That sucks!
He bemoans. Then, he shook his head and sighed.
VARON (CONT’D)
Fine, whatever. Just stay put.
He said leisurely. Then he stepped onto something. It was
some stone elevator. It activated, and then CHRISTA saw him
going down as he got back the lantern from her.
CHRISTA
Varon, be careful.
VARON
I will...
He called back as soon as his body disappeared into the
darkness.
About an hour later, CHRISTA suddenly heard a big rumble, and
then the lights turned on, and all of the torches were
alight. Then suddenly, the stone elevator revealed VARON in a
state of victory and presumed glory.
He got one of the jewels and revealed to her a forest green
one that showed through his hand. The Sword of Destiny, on
the other hand, glowed bluish-white. It hummed, and then he
held it up as if to say he won and nothing else could defeat
him now.
CHRISTA followed him outside until the sword hummed again and
vibrated its light.
It pulled back the darkness, and the sky became clearer and
brighter again. She gasped in wonder, and the trees finally
rustled, and birds flew around.
The field looked lush with green grass, and the forest was
now alive.
VARON (CONT’D)
Christa, we won.
He then eyed CHRISTA from behind him, and he showed his
sword.
VARON (CONT’D)
Let us head back and savor this
victory.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
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10 -
Awakening Doubts
INT. CHRISTA'S ROOM - NIGHT
CHRISTA (V.O)
The Maidens of Virtue. Young women
of power who are sleeping and are
soon to awaken at the sound of the
hero. When he has all of the
jewels, then the maidens can
respond and offer their power,
which will allow him to provide a
blessing, where the light of it can
power up his sword and end the
Scourge King once and for all. The
question is, how am I a Maiden?
Wouldn't that also mean that Serena
was a Maiden of Virtue at some
point, too?
As CHRISTA turns the page, eleven women is presented. All in
order as CHRISTA speaks of them.
CHRISTA (V.O) (CONT’D)
I then found out each name:
Molly from Amythis, Adelaide from
Laelidon, Kita-Kina from Spara,
Alazne from Eckhan, Iris from
Zeclef, Wayla from Everspan, Dani
from Hazelwood, Corrine from
Mistral Bridge, Momoka from Tsiyan,
Princess Alawelena from the Realm
of Omeni, and Princess Eliana of
Verenia.
CHRISTA then looks further in the book.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
But, I don't have any powers... and
who is the final one?
Her eyes widened as she stopped. As she closes the book,
CHRISTA trembles. She looks at her hands, remembering flashes
from the past with DEMETRIUS, revealing who she was beyond
just a Chosen One.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
This didn't make any sense to me!
Why was I picked? Who would pick
me?! Darn it!
That same night. VARON wanted to talk to CHRISTA. He wanted
to know about what happened to CHRISTA. So she explained.
VARON
What happened?
CHRISTA
Arie. He was a douche.
VARON
A what?
CHRISTA
A jerk, Varon. A complete jerkface!
He suddenly reached for CHRISTA's arm and pulled her to look
at him.
VARON
What did he do? What did he do!
He suddenly asked again, almost darkly, as CHRISTA began to
shake a little.
CHRISTA
He almost--
She couldn't say anymore but cried. VAROND gasped slightly,
and he fumed.
VARON
Did he?
CHRISTA
No! I took the same moves that you
taught me and nearly got him. So I
almost ran, and then he said
something about how nothing was
going to happen between you and me.
(MORE)
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
So I went after him, and he and I
got into a fight. I nearly won, but
he ran like a coward.
VARON
If only I'd been there.
CHRISTA
You would have killed him.
VARON
I know.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure","Romance"]
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11 -
A Night of Engagement and Unspoken Tensions
INT. CASTLE VERENIA BALLROOM - NIGHT
At the party, there were many people around. The waltz had
soon started, and then PAGE KIAN had finally announced that
the Prince of Rhodes had come.
Then, out of nowhere, a young man appeared. He had black hair
and green eyes and dressed like the Englishmen had done in
the past. PRINCESS ELIANA slightly bowed to him, and he knelt
before kissing her hand. His name is JULIAN (22).
PRINCE JULIAN
Princess Eliana. With my life, I
will serve, protect, and honor you.
May I have the honor of your hand
in marriage?
The PRINCE OF RHODES spoke. PRINCESS ELIANA nodded and closed
her eyes. Everyone cheered, and then the waltz began. Then
everybody cleared the floor to let PRINCESS ELIANA and the
PRINCES OF RHODES have the dance floor.
KING AMALDUS III was finally well enough to come and witness
it. He approved the engagement.
CHRISTA was walking to her room. She sees that VARON was
about to retire for the night. She catches up to him.
CHRISTA
Varon, wait!
He pauses at the door knob, turning to her with shock.
VARON
Christa? I thought you was
downstairs with your friends?
CHRISTA
(shakes head)
No. I let them enjoy themselves. I
wanted to see if you was okay.
VARON
I’m fine.
The hallway suddenly got quiet. Then he rubs his head.
VARON (CONT’D)
Would you want to see my room?
CHRISTA grew into a smile and nodded. He turned the door knob
for her to see. It was a four poster bed was there, lighting
from the window and candles. A large bookshelf full of notes
and historical books, a study area, and more.
CHRISTA
I had no idea that your room would
be like this. It’s like it’s fit
for a prince.
VARON
I’m glad you liked it. I did my
best with it over the last year
with somebody in mind.
He tried to show his attention. But she turned to look at
him.
CHRISTA
Who?
VARON
You. I thought that you may get
upset at me if you saw how my room
was before. So I, fixed it up to
look more like this. Requested a
few things.
CHRISTA nods as he guides her to his couch.
VARON (CONT’D)
Please sit down. I feel we have to
talk about somethings.
CHRISTA
Like what?
She took a seat next to him.
VARON
About where this journey is taking
us.
CHRISTA was about to say something. Until the thought with
SEFREDINA and DEMETRIUS crossed her mind.
CHRISTA
Demetrius is still active.
VARON
He caused two small towns to be
burned down. And we had to take
action.
CHRISTA
Where hasn’t been touched by war?
VARON jaw clenched and he sighed before rubbing through his
hair.
VARON
Aislang Valley.
CHRISTA began to remember the map in her head, as she had
memorized it when she was home. Dreaming of VARON and the
others. The valley was peaceful and full of farmland with a
small town.
VARON shifted in his seat as he was getting uncomfortable
suddenly.
VARON (CONT’D)
Rain is on the way. You should head
back to your room now.
CHRISTA
Huh?
Something flashed out his window and a large boom could be
heard. She was shocked but remembered he had super-hearing.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Romance","Adventure"]
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12 -
The Scourge King's Wrath
INT. DARK CASTLE - NIGHT
DEMETRIUS the SCOURGE KING, was on his throne as he smirked
at the reflection showing the orcs forging weapons. SEFREDINA
materialized in front of him, bowing.
DEMETRIUS/SCOURGE KING
Sefredina. You look exhausted.
SEFREDINA
Tsk. I would have done better had
that girl not gotten in my way.
DEMETRIUS looked curious.
DEMETRIUS/SCOURGE KING
Girl?
He finally gets up.
DEMETRIUS/SCOURGE KING (CONT’D)
So, I see. Christa has returned.
He spoke with a smirk.
DEMETRIUS/SCOURGE KING (CONT’D)
But I sense something else is
amiss.
SEFREDINA grew uncomfortable, and then DEMETRIUS came down to
see her. His dark armor clings to his skin. His black cape
draped behind him.
SEFREDINA
There is more. Other people, whose
energy signature is not from this
world, were also with her. A man,
and a few others like her.
Then DEMETRIUS’s smirk vanished as he suddenly began to
seethe.
DEMETRIUS/SCOURGE KING
Richard. And the other researcher
pests! I bet the whole crew came in
to stop me!
SEFREDINA
They are just merely human.
DEMETRIUS/SCOURGE KING
I thought the same with little
Christa. Until I began to
understand why Varon was so quick
to protect her!
DEMETRIUS slammed his fist to the wall, dirt falls from
above.
SEFREDINA
Then what shall be done?
DEMETRIUS/SCOURGE KING
We crush them under the weight of
darkness.
He snaps his fingers, and shadows came to him immediately. It
bowed and he looked towards their way.
DEMETRIUS/SCOURGE KING (CONT’D)
Find out what our little princess
and sir knight are up to.
The shadows dispersed and went separate ways. DEMETRIUS began
to chuckle before he got into a fall blown laughter.
DEMETRIUS/SCOURGE KING (CONT’D)
To think that Richard himself would
show up with his daughter! Good.
That means I can handle two birds
in one stone!
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
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13 -
Shadows of War
INT. CASTLE VERENIA - DAY
CHRISTA was walking with PRINCESS ELIANA in the gardens, as
her friends ERICA, TOBY and ORELL was sightseeing around the
castle.
PRINCESS ELIANA
I am glad that you have returned,
Christa.
CHRISTA
I’m just shocked to finally get to
see you get married.
The princess chuckled as she shook her head.
PRINCESS ELIANA
I didn’t think that the day would
show up either. The year flew by so
quickly.
Then she grew somber and looked at CHRISTA.
PRINCESS ELIANA (CONT’D)
The war has intensified. Varon has
been doing his best out there. His
thoughts of you never left.
CHRISTA
Thoughts of me? Then why is he
acting distant?
PRINCESS ELIANA
It’s his way of protecting himself.
And in turn, perhaps even trying to
protect you.
The light rain suddenly came. Flowers flinging the wet
droplets off of it’s petals. A blue flower suddenly glowed
and the princess recognized it.
CHRISTA
What is it?
PRINCESS ELIANA
This flower is unique. It glows
whenever it gets dark.
The lightning began to come in. Before a thunderous roar was
heard in the distance.
CHRISTA
We should go inside.
PRINCESS ELIANA agrees silently before both of them went for
cover. VARON suddenly comes looking for them.
VARON
Eliana?! Christa?!
PRINCESS ELIANA
Right here, Varon!
VARON comes over to them and lead them back inside the castle
through an opening. The shadows sent by DEMETRIUS was moving
about undetected.
VARON
Do you two mind explaining how and
why you’re both out here? It is
pouring rain like it wants to drown
us all!
CHRISTA looked at VARON, annoyed.
CHRISTA
Well, excuse us! We were just
spending time together.
VARON
It doesn’t matter. It is dangerous
to be out here without an escort.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Forgive us, Varon. We were just
talking about a few things.
VARON began to soften a little.
VARON
I understand, Princess. But as the
leader of the Verenian Army now, I
cannot just have for you to be
unprotected.
Then he turned to CHRISTA.
VARON (CONT’D)
Especially you, Christa.
CHRISTA
But I can defend myself now.
VARON
Perhaps a lot better than the
beginning. But we’re still in a
dangerous situation.
Suddenly, the booming sound of thunder raged in the skies.
ERICA looked at it from the window, as did TOBY and ORELL.
ERICA
Man, it’s vicious out there!
TOBY
You don’t have to tell us twice.
ORELL shook his head.
ORELL
So it’s settled then. We really are
in another world.
TOBY
Obviously. I mean, this place is
like something out of a game.
ERICA
Shhh! Don’t let Christa hear you
before she gets upset. We already
know what this place is like.
Suddenly, VARON opens the door, revealing CHRISTA and the
princess.
TOBY
Christa. Your majesty.
CHRISTA
Guys. I have something to tell you.
ERICA
What is it?
CHRISTA
We’re in a situation where this war
is going to get worse. Something
that can cost lives like ours.
VARON
So, tell us what you plan on doing?
ERICA, TOBY, and ORELL stared at each other.
VARON (CONT’D)
Do any of you know how to fight?
TOBY
Uh. I took martial arts when I was
in middle school.
ERICA
(shrugs)
I don’t even have any...
ORELL
I used to go to the same martial
arts tournaments as Toby did.
VARON
So, in other words, I’m going to
have to teach you all how to use
weapons.
ERICA
W-Weapons?!
ORELL
Toby and I can learn something. But
forcing Erica to learn a weapon is
crossing the line.
CHRISTA looked towards VARON and stepped in front of him.
CHRISTA
Maybe we need to talk alone.
VARON was a bit shocked but nodded. He walks with CHRISTA to
an adjacent room to talk alone. The shadows merged with the
furniture.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
Varon. I think that this is going
way too far.
VARON
Really? Is it ‘way too far’ to make
sure that your friends have a
better chance at survival?
CHRISTA (O.S.)
I’m not saying that at all. But I
don’t want my friends to be scared
by war.
VARON (O.S.)
Well, welcome to the real world,
Christa!
The same shadows moved swiftly between the chairs, with VARON
not even noticing.
CHRISTA
I just want my friends safe and not
caught up in any more battles.
VARON
I understand that.
He frowns at the thought. VARON didn’t want CHRISTA to get
the wrong idea.
CHRISTA
Then promise me that...
But she gasps when she sees that the shadows look different
than normal. She screams as the door suddenly locks on them,
and the room grows cold.
VARON doesn’t flinch as he suddenly holds her close to him.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
What the heck is going on?
VARON
The Scourge King.
The shadows grew larger and began to merge. That was when
VARON got out his Sword of Destiny as he pulsed a light.
On the other side of the door, ERICA and the others tried to
open it. It was bolted shut.
TOBY
Christa? Christa!
ORELL
Varon, open the door!
PRINCESS ELIANA
Stay back!
Suddenly, shadows crawled beneath the door, and they took on
the shape of hands with claws. ERICA began to scream for dear
life as she saw this. TOBY and ORELL yelped.
That was when RICHARD burst open the door, as were SUMIKO,
KOCHI, and HARU behind him.
HARU
Ahhhh! There are monsters in the
castle!
RICHARD
What the hell is this?!
Then PRINCESS ELIANA turns to him.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Sir Richard! Christa and Varon are
inside there!
RICHARD gasps.
VARON holds on to CHRISTA protectively, ready to fight.