EXT. AMYTHIS TOWN - DAY
The streets are bustling, with merchants showing their wares.
Some argue for a price, while others exchange coins for wild
animals. ESTELLA trouts softly as CHRISTA is visibly stunned.
A man that VARON knows, GIANN, seeks him in the crowd.
GIANN
VARON! Sir Varon!
VARON
(mutters in Christa's ear)
Stay quiet...Speak nothing unless
spoken to...
VARON halts ESTELLA on the road as GIANN catches up.
VARON (CONT’D)
Sir Giann..., what can I do for
you?
GIANN
(speaking out of breath)
Sir Varon...(gasps) It's her.
Molly...she has been taken...
VARON
Taken? Taken by who? Or what?!
GIANN shakes his head.
GIANN
(speaking softly)
We don't know... Nobody knows where
she went...
In a distant memory, a scream and a monstrous howl. Recalling
the recent event.
GIANN (CONT’D)
This happened in the middle of the
night as she was walking home from
an errand. It was foggy -- No
traces of her, except, by this...
GIANN reveals a red scarf of MOLLY'S, which VARON tantly
accepts, and is full of sadness. She was only fourteen.
CHRISTA
I don't mean to intrude, but...who
is Molly?
VARON hitched and froze as GIANN noticed CHRISTA and frowned.
GIANN
Um, Sir Varon...I didn't know you
had company...
VARON
She is just an outsider. None to
be... concerned about...
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
Escape from Oppression
INT. VARON’S HOME - DAY
VARON busts his front door open, he impatiently holds
CHRISTA's arm as she struggles, and slams the door shut.
VARON
Didn't I tell you to stay quiet?!
CHRISTA
I didn't do ANYTHING! Let me go!
VARON
You're lucky, little one...that
your tongue didn't get cut off for
your disobedience out there!
He shoves her in front of him.
VARON (CONT’D)
Have your parents ever taught you
to listen to a man when he gives
you an order? Especially for your
protection and his reputation?
He closes the gap.
VARON (CONT’D)
I don't care where you come
from...or how widely accepted for a
woman to speak out of turn...here,
we have rules, we have laws. And as
long as you're under my care, you
will obey them...
He pulls back.
VARON (CONT’D)
If you expect to survive...
Somebody is knocking on the door. VARON slightly growls in
annoyance and quickly shoves CHRISTA's modern clothing to
her.
VARON (CONT’D)
Get dressed... And you better not
move or touch anything...
VARON quickly left the room and attended to the door. CHRISTA
looks around and notices an open window as she plans her
escape, then opens it.
Pushing past the townsfolk, she finds her way out of town
into a nearby forest. As it grows dense in the clearing, she
hears a loud voice.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
Rescue in the Beckoning Forest
EXT. BECKONING FOREST OUTSKIRTS
In the forest, CHRISTA sees two gigantic Orcs. URUL and
RUGORIM.
RUGORIM
Gomoku...
URUL
Ah, you're thinking about home now.
CHRISTA turns around and hides herself against a tree.
Pleading for God to help her. She couldn't believe it.
URUL (CONT’D)
The girl is somewhere here,
RUGORIM
From what you can tell...
URUL
Aye, Sefredina is certain, she's
nearby...
CHRISTA jetted back to VARON's hometown. Until you can hear a
large thud, thud, THUD. CHRISTA internally panicked until she
was lifted off the ground by a giant hand. She screamed.
URUL (CONT’D)
FOOOOUUUUNNNDDDD YOOOOOUUUU...
URUL and RUGORIM smirks. CHRISTA gasped. They attempted to
crush her.
RUGORIM
I think we should have some fun...
What do you think? Brother?
URUL
Aye...fun we shall...
But as they attempted, she nearly passed out. Until an arrow
with some strange light flew by. She became lightweight and
was immediately caught by VARON. He came into a skid.
CHRISTA'S eyes barely opened. VARON looked at her, panting.
VARON
Christa!
CHRISTA
V...Varon...
She faints.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
A Night of Care and Urgency
INT. AMYTHIS - VARON'S HOME - NIGHT
CHRISTA gasped awake as she was back inside VARON's home. He
begins to comfort her, gently calming her. She could hardly
move.
VARON
Don't move...you've been injured.
She tried again.
VARON (CONT’D)
Hey, please sit still. Not until
you're healed. Those Orcs tried to
mess with you.
CHRISTA swats his hand away.
CHRISTA
Don't touch me... Where am I?
VARON
Back in my home.
CHRISTA
And those creatures?
VARON
You don't need to worry about
them... You're safe here. You're
safe with me...
CHRISTA
What did you do?
VARON gave her a determined, yet protective look.
VARON
I took care of them...
In a flashback, we see RUGORIM injured, while URUL is visibly
angry as VARON holds his bow & arrow.
URUL
YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS, VARON! You
attacked Rugorim!
RUGORIM is holding his left shoulder with smoke coming from
it. VARON nocked an arrow.
VARON
I don't care what your names are!
You went and attacked somebody
else. A girl at that! Tell me--who
sent you lots!
VARON warned as he readied his arrow at them again. It was
almost a light arrow that burned RUGORIM.
RUGORIM
Brother, nothing will stop this
arrow...
URUL
NOO!
VARON
Explain!
URUL begins to seethe.
URUL
Sefredina demanded that we bring
the girl. She had better use for
her than she did for one of her
friends...Theo something...
VARON
What?!
He lowered it slightly and looked behind him.
RUGORIM
That's right. Christa is the key,
not so much the necklace. Had it
been only the necklace, it would
just be the necklace. But you
didn't hear it from me...
VARON got angry, and the arrow began to glow from its tip to
the end of it.
VARON
You know... I am REALLY not in a
good mood...Take your brother, and
GO...
As the flashback ended, CHRISTA gasped in pain, and VARON
poured her some tea.
CHRISTA
Why are you suddenly being nice to
me? How come I was able to
understand you?
VARON
Can not a stranger make amends? The
flute. The melody I used must have
entered your hearing and altered
your perception. It is said it can
do that to specific individuals.
Somehow, you heard it. There are
also Medisa Nuts that can do the
same. I use them for stunning
enemies. Now, I need to see your
key...
CHRISTA tried to shift the necklace out. But the Key is
dulled to the eyes and touch. VARON gently appraises it.
VARON (CONT’D)
The key...it's dulled. Just as I
feared...
CHRISTA
What?
VARON
It scattered, this rainbow light,
in many directions. I have a...a
bad feeling. Its essence spread.
We must make our way to Castle
Verenia at once!
A HEALER is wringing a cloth and gently patting down
CHRISTA'S face tenderly. He called for VARON to speak in
private.
HEALER
She may not ride for another three
days.
VARON
Three days!? We have no time. She
will ride with me at first dawn...
HEALER
And risk her life with broken ribs?
I would think you would have much
more sympathy than that. Sir Varon.
VARON
(sighs)
We will gently ride. I am not so
cruel as to see a woman suffer.
The HEALER sighs while shaking his head.
VARON (CONT’D)
Very well. Three days, and no more.
CHRISTA
How am I gonna change, or eat?
VARON suddenly blushed.
VARON
I’ll fetch somebody to help you.
Heather should be able to do it.
Moments later, a young woman named HEATHER (24) knocked on
the door. VARON opened it and slightly bowed.
HEATHER
I was told you have an emergency.
VARON
Please make sure she gets dressed
and changed.
HEATHER
I’ll even cook. Though you will owe
me later.
VARON nods.
VARON
Sounds fair.
The water is running, and CHRISTA is trying to rest on
VARON’S bed. She looked around her and began to grow tired.
HEATHER
Oh my!
CHRISTA
What? What?! Who are you?
HEATHER frowns and looks at VARON before he nods to her. She
sighs.
HEATHER
My name is Heather. I work as a
caretaker here in Amythis town. Now
my question is, who are you?
CHRISTA bit her lip.
CHRISTA
My name is Christa. Christa Malone.
She was about to say something else. But VARON gave her a
stern look that told her not to reveal anything. HEATHER nods
once more.
HEATHER
Very well, Christa. Let me help you
change into these clothes. You can
borrow them.
VARON
In the meantime, I’m making stew.
HEATHER
Oh? I figured. You will want to
chat with her a little more?
VARON (O.S.)
We can talk afterwards.
After HEATHER helped CHRISTA change into clothes. VARON can
hear her yelping and crying in pain. He whined and felt bad
about the treatment. He looks at the family locket around his
neck and clasps it.
Dinner was ready, and VARON got CHRISTA a bowl.
HEATHER
Oh! The dinner is ready. Guess that
means it’s time for me to go.
CHRISTA
Already? But I thought that you
were going to stay for a while
longer?
VARON
I have to agree. Please stay a
while, and I will ensure you get
home safely. I’ll have to call
Giann, though.
HEATHER shook her head.
HEATHER
No need.
VARON
I insist. It’s not that safe now
that Molly’s...
VARON suddenly looked at CHRISTA, who still seemed confused
and left out.
HEATHER
I know. But she doesn’t know, do
you, Christa?
CHRISTA
Know what? It’s all I’ve ever tried
to find out. Yet it was Varon who
was defensive about it.
VARON was starting to shake a bit before he defused what
little anger he was about to unleash. Seemingly calming down.
VARON
I’m sorry. I’m the one who is being
reactive. Molly is...fourteen years
old and grew up here in town. She
was supposed to be married by
eighteen.
CHRISTA
So do you think the people...
VARON
NO. From what I heard, the person
she’s said to be with is very kind
and meek. No way capable of doing
any harm.
HEATHER
Agreed. Ben has always been
carrying. He will come by tomorrow
to discuss the matter.
VARON seemed to grow in frustration.
VARON
Not at my house!
HEATHER
Why not?!
VARON
Because I have a guess and she
needs rest!
HEATHER
Okay. Then I will explain the
situation when I see him. Until
then.
HEATHER slightly bowed to both CHRISTA and VARON. Then she
made her way to the door and walked out.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
The Urgent Council
INT. VERENIA CASTLE - AFTERNOON
PRIMA bursts open the door to PRINCESS ELIANA'S ROOM.
Startling her.
PRIMA
Mi lady! Something happened to the
knights, Hirou and Salma, guarding
the northern gates.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Salma and Hirou!
She quickly runs out of the room and into the THRONE ROOM.
She gasps seeing KING AMALDUS III already there, and a guest
she had not seen in years. FERDINA, LADY of ERKHAN.
FERDINA
Princess, it has been a long
time...
KING AMALDUS III
What is the status?
SOLDIER ONE
We don't know! All we know is that
the soldiers had been attacked.
CAPTAIN DOMHNALL
Currently, we don't know what
creature was involved.
KING AMALDUS III
That doesn't make any sense. Either
a creature did it, or a person did
it: one or the other. You're
assuming it is when you don't even
know what it was.
CAPTAIN DOMHNALL
That is the whole point, sire. We
have compelling evidence that it
was a creature, but we cannot
determine what kind of creature did
such a thing.
KING AMALDUS III
Lady Ferdina of Erkhan. What is
your assessment of this situation?
FERDINA
It has to be Orcs...
EVERYONE
Orcs?!
KING AMALDUS III
Your father had sent you.
FERDINA
Wernhert is going through it and
hasn't been well. However, he
trusts our alliance. Quietly, this
ambush was done.
KING AMALDUS III
Perhaps you would know best about
these Orcs...
FERDINA offered a smile.
FERDINA
Monster hunting is also part of my
specialty...
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
Storm of Failures
INT. CASTLE AURELIA, SEFREDINA’S TOWER - NIGHT
SEFREDINA is a witch who looks younger than her actual age.
In appearance, she is (23), but is over 100-years-old. Draped
in a long red dress, she hears a man screaming in the
background. A cunning smirk appears on her face.
SEFREDINA
So I see. That man isn’t who I
sought after weeks ago.
She looks outside of her castle and sees in the faraway
distance, Castle Verenia. She seethes.
SEFREDINA (CONT’D)
Every time I see that castle, it
reminds me of the failures I made.
Then the orcs URUL and RUGORIM came to speak to her. RUGORIM
was holding his arm where VARON had shot him with a light
arrow.
SEFREDINA (CONT’D)
Care to explain more failures?
RUGORIM
We did the best that we could!
URUL
We almost got the girl. But it was
that pest, Varon, that took her.
SEFREDINA
Varon, of the Daskan Forest? Him?!
URUL shuddered back.
URUL
Aye. And that girl you wanted had
the Key to Nova, just as you
predicted.
SEFREDINA narrowed her eyes at them and then turned away.
SEFREDINA
Then tell me why I sense that the
key’s essence had spread?
URUL and RUGORIM looked at each other nervously.
SEFREDINA (CONT’D)
Well?! Don’t tell me that Varon did
it, too?
RUGORIM
That he did not. The key activated
itself! Scattered a light I’ve
never seen.
SEFREDINA
Gemstones...
She then turned to the window, and dark clouds came out of
nowhere. Light flashed from one end to another. A large boom
was heard.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
Shadows of Castle Verenia
INT. CASTLE VERENIA - NIGHT
FERDINA was feeling the walls, knocking on the floors out on
the balcony. She was examining the spot where the two
knights, HIROU and SALMA, were attacked.
FERDINA
I see. This is indeed quite the
ambush.
Then she turned aside and noticed claw marks.
PRINCESS ELIANA (O.S.)
Ferdina! What is happening?
PRINCESS ELIANA came into the room. She gasped at the damage.
FERDINA
Princess. You need to return. This
is no place for a princess.
PRINCESS ELIANA
I may be the princess, but that
doesn’t mean I can’t handle myself.
FERDINA was about to fume.
PRINCESS ELIANA (CONT’D)
I am not a child anymore.
FERDINA
(sighs)
Then whatever you do, don’t touch
anything.
PRINCESS ELIANA looked around and began to sense something in
the room. She slowly tipped towards the floor and saw dark
dust before it vanished into the air.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Sefredina.
FERDINA
What?
PRINCESS ELIANA
Ferdina. We may be dealing with
more than just orcs. That witch
sent them.
FERDINA widened her eyes and looked outside, seeing that a
storm was coming towards them.
FERDINA
We’d better call Aonghus.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Aonghus?! You mean Master Aonghus
Evenshire?
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Urgent Revelations and Royal Intrigue
INT. VARON’S HOME - DAY
The next day, CHRISTA was still in pain. She was bandaged up
and tried to move a bit more as the medicine helped her a
lot. VARON was helping her drink tea.
VARON
There you go. Do you feel hungry
for anything to eat?
CHRISTA
Maybe a little.
VARON nods and begins to lay her down gently before going to
get fruits, bread, and cashews. He set the tray beside her so
she could try to eat on her own.
VARON
Here. I hope this is enough for
now. I will have to do some
shopping.
CHRISTA
It’s fine. Don’t overdo it.
VARON
I should be asking you the same
thing. Why did you run?
CHRISTA
You threatened me!
VARON
I was trying to protect you from
getting hurt by others!
VARON huffs in anger before he calms down. CHRISTA then began
to feel confused.
CHRISTA
What are you saying, that they hurt
women here?
VARON
No. We never hurt women here. It’s
just that...if you’re not careful,
there are others who don’t take
kindly to women being over a man.
CHRISTA
So your world is traditional. I
understand. I’m sorry.
VARON
It’s alright. I get it now.
CHRISTA suddenly looked up at VARON.
CHRISTA
Get what?
VARON suddenly leans in and looks at her seriously.
VARON
That you are from another world.
And your...
A knock was heard at the door, seemingly interrupting the
conversation. VARON gets up to see who it was.
VARON (CONT’D)
Stay in bed.
He ordered before he realized it was GIANN at the door.
GIANN
Sir Varon! We have news.
VARON looked between GIANN and CHRISTA behind him. As he went
into a conspiratorial whisper.
VARON
Tell me. What have you discovered?
Where is Molly?
GIANN paled.
GIANN
She was taken by a woman in a red
dress and disappeared in smoke and
ash.
VARON then nearly gasped.
VARON
Sefredina.
GIANN
The witch?
VARON
No doubt about it. That is the only
person I know who does that. Nobody
else!
VARON then closed the door to speak to GIANN in private.
VARON (CONT’D)
Listen. Remember the girl that I
was with yesterday?
GIANN
Yeah?
VARON
She’s important. Very important.
GIANN
So she’s not a--
VARON
Heck no! Just met her the other
day! And in any case, we stumbled
upon orcs in the Beckoning Forest.
GIANN gasped and nearly tumbled back.
GIANN
Whoa. Yeah. Then you’d better get
that girl to safety, eh?
VARON
Don’t worry. I won’t let what
happened to Molly happen to her as
well.
GIANN
Please. Save my little sister.
VARON
I will.
Two days later.
ESTELLA's hooves as she rides to the Castletown. Soldiers
halt them immediately. The doors burst open. KING AMALDUS III
is in shock.
KING AMALDUS III
Sir Varon...I see you have
returned.
He eyes CHRISTA.
KING AMALDUS III (CONT’D)
Who is the woman...?
VARON bowed.
VARON
My king, I needed to speak to you
at once!
SIR THOMAS CRATE
An enemy...?!
VARON
Nay... I assumed before, but not
this time. Came across Orcs! And
she needs rest!
KING AMALDUS III
WHO. DID. THIS?
PRINCESS ELIANA
Tell us where it all began...
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
The Urgent Rescue
EXT. PLANET EARTH - DAY
ERICA
We've got to get Christa back...
ORELL
And how in the world do you suppose
we do that? Christa is trapped in
another world.
TOBY
So we can't go back, yet the only
ones who would know more are her
Dad, Sumiko, and the rest of the
Japanese team, besides the
researchers.
ORELL
(snorts)
But they're hauling tail out of the
states again.
ERICA turned to him.
ERICA
How do you know that?
ORELL turned to her.
ORELL
What else would you do if you
didn't want to be further
investigated by the entire state
department or, quote on quote, the
police?
TOBY
Wait...do you guys hear that?
ORELL was still limping.
ERICA
Are you sure you should be out here
like this? I mean, I know it's been
a while since the hospital, but
your parents allowed you to be out
here?
ORELL
(rolls eyes)
I'm walking, am I?
Suddenly, an SUV pulls up, and it is SUMIKO.
SUMIKO
Get in!
ORELL
Sumiko...
SUMIKO
We have no time. We know where
Christa is!
The kids got into the car.
ERICA
This better be good!
TOBY
Yeah. I almost forgot to tell my
mom and dad where we were going.
ERICA
Toby!
ORELL
Man your an idiot!
SUMIKO
Hold on!
SUMIKO started the vehicle, and they drove off. She drives
them to the laboratory, which is now looking almost empty.
SUMIKO showed her ID.
SUMIKO (CONT’D)
These are guests invited. Let them
through.
As the group made it inside. RICHARD GALE MALONE is waiting
for them.
RICHARD
It’s been a while.
ERICA
Mr. Malone? What are you doing
here?!
RICHARD
I’m trying to save my daughter and
your best friend. What do you think
I am doing here?
ORELL
We thought you would be in some
secret underground tunnel, hiding
or exploring further.
RICHARD
None of that matters. What does
matter is how to get to Nova.
TOBY
But the seal collapsed.
SUMIKO
True. But the key’s signature is
there. We’ve been studying on it.
RICHARD then began speaking to himself. As if a promise that
sadly CHRISTA couldn’t hear.
RICHARD
Christa, I am sorry for what
happened. I know that you must be
in that other world. And whatever
happened to Theodore? Please, find
each other and get yourselves back
home!
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Adventure","Fantasy"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
The Key of Secrets
INT. THRONE ROOM, CASTLE VERENIA - DAY
CHRISTA
It was there... in the catacombs! A
man that my father knew, Demetrius,
was holding all of us hostage,
including me.
VARON clenched his fists.
PRINCESS ELIANA
So what had happened?
CHRISTA
Demetrius had a weapon.
They egged her on.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
A gun! Something you don't know
about. But he went after one of my
friends and attacked us. He shot at
my friend's leg and then had me in
a chokehold.
She stuttered. Remembering the grip he held, the bruises
around her neck.
VARON
That would explain how I found
those bruises on you earlier... S-
Sorry! It wasn't like that at all.
I just thought you got injured when
I saw you. Now it makes sense.
PRINCESS ELIANA
This Demetrius sounds evil. The
thought of him. I can sense an
impending darkness about him. You
were brave to fend for yourself and
others.
CHRISTA then displays the key, desperate to get it off her
hands.
CHRISTA
I'd rather you people have it! I
don't want it! If this will cause
problems for me and my loved ones,
and you all need it more than I do,
then please. For the life of me,
take it!
The Key suddenly hummed, and a flash of light emerged. It
floated, and the light intensified. VARON instinctively
protects CHRISTA as the room is shrouded in an eerie glow.
The key displays the events like a slide show.
Everybody was transfixed in awe.
LADY PRIMA
Hold on! Is that?
SIR THOMAS CRATE
No doubt about it, it is the hidden
chamber inside the... But HOW did
Ms. Christa end up on the other
end?
VARON grabs CHRISTA and demands answers.
VARON
You! What did you see inside there?
CHRISTA
Can you please let me go?
VARON'S grip tightens.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
I-I don't know!
VARON
You have to remember something!
KING AMALDUS III
VARON, ENOUGH!
VARON shrank back and moved away from CHRISTA. But he stood
close enough next to her in hopes of giving her space. The
key suddenly falls into PRINCESS ELIANA's hands.
KING AMALDUS III (CONT’D)
For now, this will be locked away
for your safety and everyone else.
In the meantime, you will be
assigned to a room where you will
be monitored for your protection.
VARON comes forward and kneels.
VARON
Your Excellency! If I may...I
request that I be assigned to Ms.
Christa for the time being. There
is a reason for this, and I would
rather that be next to her whenever
there is a problem. That way,
nobody else, like those Orcs,
attempts this.
KING AMALDUS III
Very well, then. She is under your
protection now.
CHRISTA
Now, wait a minute! Why should I
trust this guy? I mean, I know I
just met him, but he nearly
almost...
VARON
Despite whatever circumstances, let
me be there.
(MORE)
VARON (CONT’D)
Who isn't to say they won't send
any more of those goons after her?
They did this before, and I nearly
had her killed. This time, it won't
happen like that again.
CHRISTA
But--
VARON turned to her and knelt before her. Determined to see
it through.
VARON
This is the Code of Chivalry. I am
committed to the cause of ensuring
your safe return to your
world...Christa Malone...
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
A Secret Healing
INT. CHRISTA’S ROOM, CASTLE VERENIA - EVENING
A knock on the door. Was PRINCESS ELIANA. She made her way
in.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Please do not avert your gaze. I
understand your predicament.
CHRISTA
Why did you allow him to become a
bodyguard for me?
PRINCESS ELIANA
(shrugs)
He wanted to. When Varon is
committed to something, he will do
whatever it takes to see it
through. Now, please stay still.
PRINCESS ELIANA came over to hug CHRISTA and began to glow a
pinkish color that transferred to CHRISTA. CHRISTA gasped and
suddenly felt the healing power. PRINCESS ELIANA seems weak.
CHRISTA
Your Highness?
PRINCESS ELIANA
Think nothing of it. Speak none of
this to anyone.
PRINCESS ELIANA tries to walk.
PRINCESS ELIANA (CONT’D)
Varon says I can trust you with my
secret. And that you are not with
that witch...Sefredina...
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
The Mission's Weight
EXT. CASTLE PAVILION - DAY
KING AMALDUS III
I have a mission for you both...you
two are to travel back to the
Chamber of Time and investigate the
location. Varon, keep her safe...
And you, Miss Christa, be sure to
keep an eye on him. He has a need
for your concern. Head back to the
Daskan Forest and research the
temple. If Lady Christa was able to
escape from it. Then the only way
you can return home is in the
Forest where you emerged.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Remember, it is to get her back,
NOT a war mission.
VARON frowns at ELIANA's statement, clearly bothered.
VARON
I'm not trying to make it into a
war...
PRINCESS ELIANA
I'm sorry. But I must address it
for her sake. If you can produce
light arrows now, that means that
Christa is the one who can help
you, Varon.
CHRISTA
Wait! I thought I would be sent
back home. Not for me to go on an
adventure!
KING AMALDUS III
The only way home is to help Varon
right now. Which is why we're
finding a way back for you. If the
seal between your world and ours
ended up like this, as we saw. Then
it's more complicated than just
sending you back through the same
means.
He narrows his eyes, determined to make his stance clear.
KING AMALDUS III (CONT’D)
Remember. Others will try to seek
the key to its power, such as
Sefredina herself and those Orcs.
If you two fail, not only will you
be permanently stuck here, Christa,
but there is a chance your world
will suffer the same fate as ours.
Lest you forget, your world isn't
entirely equipped to handle the
magnitude of supernatural powers
and beings. Do you understand?
VARON and CHRISTA nodded.
KING AMALDUS III (O.S) (CONT’D)
Now then, see to it that you both
do...
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
Awakening Destiny
EXT. CHAMBER OF TIME, DASKAN FOREST - DAY
CHRISTA and VARON are at the same place where CHRISTA was
rescued.
CHRISTA
Wait. Is this the same place I was
in?
VARON nodded.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
But the entrance had collapsed.
She then began moving the rocks.
VARON
Hey. What the heck are you doing?
CHRISTA
I’m getting myself home, that’s
what. I don’t care if this takes me
all day!
VARON shook his head even as he noticed his leg was still
healing. He didn’t bother trying to help her, which upset
CHRISTA.
VARON
Geez. I would think you would wait
a bit before taking such drastic
measures.
VARON started playing a tune on his flute. Nothing worked.
CHRISTA
If only we could go back in time...
Then an idea hit her.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
Varon. Is it possible to go back in
time?
VARON looked at CHRISTA, baffled, before he began muttering
to himself.
VARON
Back in time..., nope. Sorry.
CHRISTA
But you hesitated. There’s gotta be
a way.
VARON
Was...many years ago. The crazy
witch went and tried time leaping.
He sighed, exasperated, and got back to his flute. CHRISTA
suddenly wanted to take it because he was too focused on it.
He started playing a tune that sounded almost familiar to
her. Yet it was impossible.
CHRISTA
How did she do it?
VARON
Do what?
CHRISTA
Sefredina. You said she did
something.
VARON
That was years ago, as I said.
He frowned, then continued.
VARON (CONT’D)
She has certain abilities.
CHRISTA
So! Let’s go after her.
Then VARON widened his eyes once again and did a double-take.
VARON
Do what?!
He suddenly went to her face.
VARON (CONT’D)
Are you kidding me, woman? That
witch will be the death of us all.
He shakes his head.
VARON (CONT’D)
Nah uh. No way. You can just
straight up forget it!
CHRISTA
(mutters)
Coward...
VARON
What did you just call me?
CHRISTA
Hey! I’m not about to be stuck here
with you and others while being
nearly killed, okay? Your battles
are already yours.
Then he pouted.
VARON
I said I was sorry from the
beginning. I took on the role of
your protector, okay? Most girls
would kill to be in your place.
CHRISTA
(grits teeth)
I’m not like other girls.
Then VARON smirks.
VARON
I know.
Then, suddenly, CHRISTA felt as if she were about to scream.
But then, an earthquake started. She gasped, and VARON
grabbed CHRISTA next to him and huddled to the ground.
ESTELLA wailed and tried not to panic.
CHRISTA
Estella!
VARON
Stay down and stay quiet.
The quake began to subside, and CHRISTA looks at VARON oddly.
CHRISTA
How did you know?
VARON turned to look at her.
VARON
Super-hearing.
VARON was holding CHRISTA tightly until she began to blush.
CHRISTA
Um. Do you mind?
VARON
S-Sorry.
But when they finally got up, CHRISTA whines as she sees the
chamber is now further blocked by more rocks.
CHRISTA
Dang it, man!
VARON
This is bad news.
CHRISTA
What is?
VARON
The earthquakes, the sudden storms.
Not to mention that we have your
key caught in the middle.
CHRISTA
Then what are we supposed to do?
King Amaldus already told us to
investigate this place.
VARON
We did investigate it.
He said, moving to look more closely at the rocks.
VARON (CONT’D)
You saw what happened. More rocks
were coming down. It’s a sign of
something worse. Besides the
monsters...
CHRISTA looked back at the rocks and sighed.
Meanwhile, CHRISTA and VARON returned to Castle Verenia to
speak with ELIANA.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Varon. This truly is destiny at
work. If everything is still
happening like this, then do
whatever you can.
She paused for a moment.
VARON
So what are you saying?
PRINCESS ELIANA
There are ways to go back in time.
But you must find a way to do it. A
stone of time. Since the key’s
fragments were scattered, there are
seven in total.
CHRISTA
Seven?!
PRINCESS ELIANA
They have scattered. One of them is
time. And it must be near Aurelia.
That is what I believe. However, I
must tell you something.
ELIANA turned to CHRISTA.
PRINCESS ELIANA (CONT’D)
Christa, can you please give Varon
and me a minute alone?
KING AMALDUS III looked on, intrigued, before he guided
CHRISTA towards him, and they left. Now leaving VARON and the
princess alone.
VARON
What is it, your majesty?
PRINCESS ELIANA
Varon, you must know, you are the
hero of destiny. And Christa is the
Chosen One. Time isn’t always
available now, as you just saw.
Earthquakes are beginning to
happen. And it’s probably another
gemstone.
VARON
How to be sure?
PRINCESS ELIANA
Are you not even going to question
me?
He shook his head.
PRINCESS ELIANA (CONT’D)
Then you must realize how this
ends. He, too, is awakening. You’re
past self.
VARON
What past? The hero?! But he was in
love with the Chosen One. I just
met her! What can she do other than
scream?!
He shifted uncomfortably as he protested.
VARON (CONT’D)
I’m not about to endanger lives.
She isn’t from here. Now you want
us to travel the world—
PRINCESS ELIANA
And find the Sword of Destiny, the
Maidens of Virtue, and rescue
Christa from here before she gets
stuck.
VARON shook his head in disbelief.
PRINCESS ELIANA (CONT’D)
Look, I am not telling you to be
involved with her in that way. But
somehow, both of you will have to
put your differences aside and
focus.
VARON wanted to bow and walk away.
PRINCESS ELIANA (CONT’D)
You’re running from two pasts.
VARON
I’m Varon! And I’ll do what I need
to do to protect those I care for.
PRINCESS ELIANA slightly gasped and then smiled.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Yes. I know that you would. And I
will do my part to help awaken the
abilities you have. Now, please,
come, Varon.
VARON came to the princess slowly. She held his arm with one
hand and placed a hand on his face. He closed his eyes.
Suddenly, a powerful glow emanated from ELIANA as it entered
VARON, and he gasped before he, too, glowed.
Meanwhile, KING AMALDUS III was speaking to CHRISTA. They
were in the garden looking at the waterfall.
KING AMALDUS III
Listen, dear Christa. This may be
too hard, but trust Varon that
whatever my daughter lays on
his heart to do.
He sighed and then looked down.
KING AMALDUS III (CONT’D)
Many years ago, I was shocked by
her abilities. But now her powers
are needed. And so are yours.
CHRISTA
How? I am just a regular girl.
KING AMALDUS III
You may be normal right now, but
you, too, have the ability to help
Varon.
Then he gave CHRISTA the manuscript back.
KING AMALDUS III (CONT’D)
Keep that book close to you. I
believe the contents it entails.
Then VARON came out from the hall and into the garden. He
looked different, as did his demeanor. The King and CHRISTA
noticed him.
CHRISTA
Varon?
VARON
Christa. Let’s move.
He sheathed his sword. King Amaldus smiled.
KING AMALDUS III
Now you look like a knight in that
tunic.
VARON bowed, then looked at CHRISTA with a mysterious gaze.
VARON
Christa, we have to go. Now. This
isn’t the time to stay around. What
does the book say about the closest
gem?
CHRISTA
The gem?
She began skimming through the pages. And showed him. He
nodded.
VARON
Then let’s go kick some monster
slime!
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
The Song of Devotion
INT. GARDENS, CASTLE VERENIA - NIGHT
There was a party inside the ballroom. But VARON didn’t want
to be a part of it. He was in the tree by himself, outside
where CHRISTA’s balcony was.
VARON
So, in other words, she and her
father were in a sacred place she
had no business being in? And some
crazy guy her father knew lusted
for power and kidnapped her, and
that is how she got here?
He tasked.
VARON (CONT’D)
Unbelievable. This is what happens
when outsiders step into stuff they
don’t know about. And now some
strange girl is the new bearer of
the key. And I’m supposed to
protect her?
CHRISTA suddenly came out of the party in her gown. From
VARON’s point of view, she looked like a princess.
VARON (CONT’D)
Christa...
He was about to say something until he stopped himself.
VARON (CONT’D)
I was born to be a knight and
fought in battles before... This
Scourge King...He is being reborn,
and I must stop him at all costs!
And now...
He turned to CHRISTA’s room and saw the light come on. She
was upstairs in her room.
VARON (CONT’D)
I must convince her to trust me.
CHRISTA finally decided she wanted to change out of her gown.
But first, she began to brush her hair. A flute tune was
heard, and she knew it was VARON.
CHRISTA
V-Varon?
CHRISTA stopped brushing and went outside to see where he
could be. When she finally notices him, he finishes the Song
of Devotion. A tune he hoped to play for his future wife. But
VARON had no clue CHRISTA was looking and stared at her.
When she noticed, CHRISTA blushed and left the balcony.
VARON
What the heck is wrong with me? Not
now, Varon.
He looked to see if CHRISTA was still there. But she wasn’t.
CHRISTA
What the heck was that about? He
looked at me strangely.
She dismissed it.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
Never mind, I just want to go to
bed.
Meanwhile, VARON was stunned at what had happened.
VARON
No matter what happens, I must...
No. I can’t allow myself...
Then he eyed her window.
VARON (CONT’D)
To fall for another woman, let
alone Christa.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
Battle in Dannasa: The Key's Essence Revealed
EXT. DANNASA - DAY
The day after the party, VARON takes CHRISTA to Dannasa,
where it is said one of the gems lies.
They are walking while VARON holds ESTELLA’s reins.
CHRISTA
Are we back at Dannasa?
VARON
Yes. This is the spot that the book
said the gemstone was located.
CHRISTA
But that is the question. What is
the gemstone?
VARON stops with ESTELLA.
VARON
Christa. I have to tell you
something.
CHRISTA looks at him further as if trying to read his
expression.
CHRISTA
What is it?
VARON bit his lower lip and then sighed.
VARON
The key’s essence has become the
gemstone we seek.
CHRISTA
It did what?!
Then VARON leads ESTELLA onward. CHRISTA was still in shock
of the answers given.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
Wait, wait, wait!
She stops in front of VARON.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
You cannot be serious. Are you
saying that the Key to Nova is
what? Broke?
VARON
Not really.
Then, as they made it towards the town.
VARON (CONT’D)
Stop!
CHRISTA
What's wrong?!
VARON
Stay quiet...
VARON takes a step closer and notices that nobody is in town.
VARON (CONT’D)
Something feels off...the
townsfolk. Where are they?
He says, looking around. CHRISTA did as well until they heard
snarling in the town square.
CHRISTA
Varon...this doesn't--
Then a loud boom rang out, and people screamed. The town was
dulled. In the middle of the village stood a giant spore-like
monster named SPORAN — VARON, and CHRISTA gasped.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
Oh shi--
VARON
Christa! Go hide!
VARON begins to battle SPORAN. CHRISTA attempted to hide
behind ESTELLA.
VARON (CONT’D)
Not behind the horse!
VARON began the offense against SPORAN. The battle began to
rage as both VARON and Sporan were locked in its loop.
However, VARON successfully cuts SPORAN, but he suddenly got
injured, and some of the poison got to him.
VARON (CONT’D)
AGGGHHHH!
CHRISTA
Varon! No! Get up, please!
VARON struggles to get up. CHRISTA begins to shudder and
shake. But she shook her head. She quickly got the manuscript
and began reading it. She looked more closely at SPORAN and
saw a glow.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
Varon! You have to cut off the
midsection; it's where the heart
is.
VARON did as he was instructed, and both CHRISTA and he saw
something glow a lime-green as his sword pierced SPORAN'S
flesh. It died off and began to turn into dust. A green gem
came out.
VARON tried to touch, but it was too hot for him. CHRISTA
appeared, and suddenly it cools off.
VARON
What the hell was that thing?!
CHRISTA
The manuscript named it Sporan. A
dark-seed monster that came from
underground.
VARON
Oh yeah? They could have found a
much more fitting name than that...
He spat and wiped the blood from his lip.
CHRISTA
Is that gem part of the key?
VARON
Yes. The exact gemstone I told you
about.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
Journey to Omeni: Tensions and Revelations
EXT. STAGBROOK TOWN - DAY
That same day, ESTELLA carries CHRISTA and VARON to a town
known for its horses. It looks like old Texas. GERY, an old
acquaintance of VARON, notices them.
CHRISTA (V.O.)
Is it safe?
VARON (V.O.)
More than safe. But more
importantly, it is a vital place
for us to rest.
GERY
Welcome to Stagbrook Town!
GERY smiles.
GREY
(speaking in a baby voice)
Estella, baby! How are you? Is
Varon treating you okay?
This startles ESTELLA. VARON attempts to control her. He is
angry at GERY.
VARON
Gery! What are you thinking?! Leave
Estella alone! I have a passenger
on my horse! And if she gets hurt
because of you...
GERY raises his hand in surrender.
GERY
Sorry, sorry. But who is this
lovely young lady you have with
you?
VARON growls.
VARON
None of your business, too!
VARON snaps the reins, and ESTELLA rushes off. He leads them
to see MAERINDA, who was waiting for him. MAERINDA had
brownish-red hair and was happy to see him. She is also 19
years old.
MAERINDA
Oh my! Varon! It's been years!
VARON smiles as he gets off ESTELLA. He guides CHRISTA off,
and she appraises her.
MAERINDA (CONT’D)
And it would seem that you have
brought the girl from another world
with you.
CHRISTA and VARON froze.
CHRISTA
How do you know me?
MAERINDA
Rumors are going around that you
two are on a quest. Word travels
fast around here.
VARON
How are your loved ones?
MAERINDA
They are doing okay. But my primary
concern is about you two.
She folds her arms.
MAERINDA (CONT’D)
So...Give me the details...
Somewhere Underground. A dark voice began to speak.
SCOURGE KING
I see...
The darkness spreads.
SCOURGE KING (CONT’D)
I SEE...IT.
DEMETRIUS screamed as an unimaginable, inhuman darkness
suddenly took him over.
SCOURGE KING (CONT’D)
THIS MAN IS....ME!!!
DEMETRIUS'S frightening screams continue to echo.
Meanwhile, back to VARON and MAERINDA. The past lovers began
to speak.
MAERINDA
I see...so it's true. The legend...
VARON
It is just speculation. I'm not
sure if it is something I can do.
Not with Christa involved. I
mean... the Chosen One.
MAERINDA
Is that why you kept telling me no
to courtship?
VARON
It wasn't what I... expected...
MAERINDA
Destiny...
VARON
Or maybe fate...
MAERINDA
Destiny and fate have their
interloping moments. You have to
get her back. It's the only way.
VARON
If only it were that easy...
ERIC (V.O.)
So, do you like him?
CHRISTA is shocked at ERIC (25), the court-mate of MAERINDA.
CHRISTA
HUH?! Like who?
ERIC
Varon. Do you like him?
CHRISTA
I-I just met him. Why do you even
want to know?
ERIC shrugs.
ERIC
I'm just asking... he keeps looking
your way, always careful, though he
does that with almost every person.
CHRISTA
...every person?
ERIC
(chuckles)
Nah! Only towards girls he takes a
fancy to...
CHRISTA
That is none of my business... But
this guy... he nearly had me
killed.
ERIC
WHAT?!! Not Sir Varon of the Daskan
Forest!
CHRISTA
Why does everybody call him that?
ERIC
Well, it is his home. But he does
have many.
(MORE)
ERIC (CONT’D)
The Castle, here, Amythis, and
always the forest, just that he
can't be in the forest like he used
to. He lived in Amythis for
years...
CHRISTA
But-- what happened?
ERIC
Many years ago...
As explained by ERIC, A flashback reveals in detail.
ERIC (V.O) (CONT’D)
Amythis experienced a deadly fire,
and everybody, for the most part,
assumed it was he who had caused
it. So, he ran away into the forest
when he was still eleven years old.
ERIC suddenly gets smacked by MAERINDA.
MAERINDA
How can you say anything bad about
Varon?!
As ERIC held his face, VARON was speechless as the numbness
of the past took over him.
That night, CHRISTA is fast asleep in MAERINDA'S room while
the group speaks outside around the barn fire.
MAERINDA (CONT’D)
What the heck is WRONG with you...?
She spoke to ERIC darkly. He raised his hands in defense.
ERIC
I'm sorry, okay? I just thought she
had to know. Since you, well, you
know--?
VARON
THAT was none of her business what
happened over five years ago!
ERIC
I just wanted to know what was
going on between you two.
VARON
(speaks venomously)
NOTHING-- That is what...
(MORE)
VARON (CONT’D)
That whole thing was not something
I wanted her to know. She already
still thinks I'm trying to kill her
or something.
MAERINDA
This is a situation that was only
for Varon to do. NOT the other way
around. Now, she is going to think
twice about him. Girls can be like
that.
VARON & ERIC
(simultaneously)
So, can, guys!
MAERINDA
That is beside the point... I don't
think that Christa was trying in
such a manner. She is trying to get
back home. Not for her to stay
stuck.
MAERINDA gathers the empty bowls as she walks away.
ERIC
Touchy subject...
He turns to VARON.
ERIC (CONT’D)
So it isn't romance?
VARON
Not in the slightest.
ERIC
But you want it to be...
VARON
I--I don't know...
ERIC
(stifles laugh)
Yep... You're in love...
VARON blushes in embarrassment.
VARON
Sh--shut UP!
MAERINDA smiles at the exchange until thunder can be heard in
the faraway distance.
It was raining heavily, and people were scrambling to get
home or under shelter anywhere they could find. A wedding was
underway, and VARON and CHRISTA were attending.
When it was over, they walked upstairs in the Inn to get
themselves ready for their next mission.
CHRISTA
Varon, are you okay?
VARON
Yeah? Why do you ask?
CHRISTA shrugs.
CHRISTA
No reason. Just. Grew scared is
all.
MAERINDA and ERIC knocked on the door and came inside.
MAERINDA
Looks like you two are getting
along well.
CHRISTA
Huh?
VARON
It’s not like that.
CHRISTA suddenly was upset.
MAERINDA
Oh, come on now, Varon. Surely you
mustn’t think that badly of
Christa?
VARON
I never said that.
MAERINDA
Well, it was starting to sound like
it. But in any case, we brought you
something, Christa. Since you slept
earlier.
VARON unsheathed his sword.
ERICA
Hey, what the heck happened to your
sword?
MAERINDA
It looks dulled. My guess it is
from all of the battles he’s been
in.
ERICA
Like what? Fighting dragons and
shifters?
VARON shook his head.
VARON
Nay. I never fought a dragon
before.
CHRISTA
Wait. Are we talking about dragons
now? Please tell me you’re joking.
MAERINDA
Oh, we’re not. Dragons are around,
too, you know.
VARON tried the gem as it glowed, and his body glowed a lime
color before it receded. He tried to jump, leap, and do other
moves. He was fine.
VARON
It worked...
CHRISTA
It worked?
MAERINDA & ERIC
It worked!
CHRISTA gaped at VARON, then grabbed the key as it slowly but
faintly glowed the same color before it stopped.
VARON
Finally, that dull pain was getting
tiresome.
ERIC
Well. At least we know what those
gemstone things could do. You got
any plans?
CHRISTA
Yes. We’re going to have to look at
a place called, Omeni?
Everyone looked at each other, stunned. But CHRISTA was
confused.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
Um. Did I say anything wrong.
VARON
O-Omeni? As in the water realm?!
ERIC
That location is not a place for
regular humans.
VARON suddenly began pacing.
MAERINDA
Varon...
ERIC
Don’t, Maerinda. He’s thinking of
something.
MAERINDA
Yeah, but what?
ERIC
Beat’s me.
MAERINDA grew annoyed at him.
VARON
If we end up at the Realm of Omeni.
That would mean that the water
people would come after us. The
road is not that safe.
He stops and then turns to look at everybody in the room.
VARON (CONT’D)
We have to stay vigilant.
CHRISTA
Are they really water people?
VARON
According to legend, they are among
the fastest swimmers in the world.
But nevertheless, they are human.
CHRISTA then looked at the clock and noticed that it was
ticking.
CHRISTA
When do we leave?
VARON
In two days. I have to get my sword
inspected.
CHRISTA
Inspected? Is it that bad?
VARON showed her his sword and then gulped.
VARON
Bad enough that it will need
repairs. Or else I’m screwed.
The Omeni are curious. They live next to the water. But the
mermen grew hostile and tried to seize control of the area.
They had a treaty once in place with the kingdom of Verenia.
Many centuries passed; the Veredians had met the Omeni, yet
the hero had to handle the situation, and the merfolk began
to recede into their kingdom on an island far off the coast.
Now the Omeni people have been struggling, cut off from the
Veredians for one hundred years.
CHRISTA remembered reading up about it from the manuscript.
And turned to VARON for advice.
CHRISTA
Varon. There is a possibility we
may run into some trouble. But I am
coming with you.
VARON
I would have preferred if you
stayed.
MAERINDA
You know you can’t change her mind.
ERIC
She’s right. Better off listening
to her on this one.
VARON smirks.
VARON
Very well. Don’t say I didn’t warn
you.
CHRISTA
Why? So you can go off and play
hero while I’m stuck doing nothing?
Like it or not, we’re in this
together.
VARON
Then in two days’ time, we leave
Stagbrook.
Two days later, VARON and CHRISTA are on ESTELLA, trying to
navigate muddy waters. It is foggy. They are on their way to
the REALM OF OMENI--home of the water people.
CHRISTA
We must travel to find the gem.
VARON
Don’t worry. Nothing will happen as
long as I am here. Let's hurry it
up then! We have no time to lose!
TO BE CONTINUED...