EXT. UNIVERSITY CAMPUS - EVENING
Students swarm the campus as rain falls. CHRISTA is running,
patting her feet, brushing through trees. Students murmur
amongst themselves.
VARON: An intruder, unannounced, is looking for CHRISTA--his
destined love. An earthquake rumbles, and students are
panicking.
INT. UNIVERSITY - EMPTY CLASSROOM - NIGHT
VARON (20) has mid-length, curly, dirty-blond hair. Caught
between disorientation and fleeting memories of CHRISTA. His
ocean eyes flutter to four STUDENTS and two PROFESSORS.
PROFESSOR ANDERSON (39) begins to speak.
PROFESSOR ANDERSON
Alright. I'm only saying this once.
Who are you? Why are you here? And,
most importantly...why attack my
students?
VARON subconsciously bit his lower lip. His eyes waver as
Anderson folds his arms.
PROFESSOR ANDERSON
Rest assured that the police are on
their way to question you.
VARON
...I'm looking for answers.
VARON lifts his head pleadingly.
VARON
What do you plan on doing with me?
TARIK (19), dark-skinned, tall young man, raised his brow.
TARIK
Uh, are you hard of hearing? You're
going to get arrested, dude. And
then they're going to question you
and throw your sorry ass in jail.
VARON
I wouldn't dare hurt them! I was
just..., you need to understand. I
apologize for the intrusion. This
world is entirely new to me, yet I
know you fear me!
BAILEY (V.O.)
Fear him? What does he mean by
that?
VARON
I'm looking for my family from
Earth.
CAMERON
This is Earth. What are you saying?
DR.PATRICIA (O.C.)
Hold on. I've heard of the
stories...I listened to the rumors.
Are you...?
CAMERON (18) begins to feel nervous.
CAMERON
Uh-- What does he mean by that?
DR.PATRICIA
He's not from our world...
VARON
--How did you know that?
DR.PATRICIA
I have my connections. But tell
us...who are you looking for?
The students turned to look on the side. A sword they had
never seen before began to glow faintly.
VARON
Her name is Christa. And she is in
danger. She...and I got separated
back in my world. I'm trying to
find her. Only she can activate my
powers.
TARIK slaps his head.
TARIK
Powers?! Great...we got an alien in
our midst?
The clock ticks.
CAMERON
But she belongs here!
VARON
She is vital back home! Everything
is connected. If I don't find a
way...this world becomes in sync,
these portals will open, and...
Outside, a shadow of a large dragon encircles the sky--
thunder roars. Shadows began to warp.
VARON (CONT'D)
Somebody has to stop it before
demons flood the place!
He struggles with his rope bindings.
VARON (CONT'D)
You don't understand. I come from a
world where yours is, but a simple
reality, and mine is fantastical.
BAILEY
This all has to be a joke; how can
we have some guy from fantasy land
suddenly show up and...
Once more, an earthquake intensifies. The shadow dragon's
roar echoes throughout the sky. Everyone looks outside,
panicking and in disbelief.
VARON (V.O.)
We don't have much time.
He looks at the professors and students, now determined.
VARON
May I explain my reasoning and
desire to save this world and mine?
TASHA
What reasoning?
VARON inhales deeply before speaking in a mysterious voice.
An older but now TIMELESS VARON's voice begins to speak,
narrating the tale of his world to the present.
OLDER TIMELESS VARON (V.O.)
There was... A time. A time full of
hope, a time full of peace, and a
time full of war...
OLDER TIMELESS VARON (CONT'D)
A time full of vast mountains,
beautiful forests, valleys as sweet
as gold, towns lively, and a
Kingdom that truly loved her
people, with a golden sun and a
moon under the stars. Catacombs
were full of history, groves so
intense...it would keep you lost in
time. Other places were left to
discovery. But hardly anyone
ventured out of the land. It was so
well protected that nobody would
have assumed anything worse. The
roads leading to the secret place
were steep, but nonetheless, it was
not unreachable.
OLDER TIMELESS VARON (CONT'D)
This is a story about love,
adventure, and awakening. Loss,
Redemption, and Conquering Fear...
SUPER: THE TIMELESS
OLDER TIMELESS VARON
About The Timeless...
SUPER: ONE YEAR BEFORE THE CURRENT EVENTS...
Genres:
["Fantasy","Sci-Fi","Adventure"]
Ratings
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2 -
Confrontation in the Sacred Woods
EXT. DASKAN FOREST - SACRED WOODS - DAY
A man is riding his horse up a hill, past mountains, down a
beaten path, and finally enters a cave that leads to a grove
full of pillars: another cave, and the strange statue of a
woman of remembrance.
The statue faded as centuries passed, yet he often spoke to
it as if he had known her for ages.
He got off the horse and walked to it slowly. He stared and
was solemn. This young man was VARON at 19.
VARON
Why did you have to go so soon...?
He spoke softly under his breath. He began pulling out
something to write, ESTELLA, let out a startled cry.
VARON (CONT'D)
Whoa! Estella, my girl... What is
wrong?
Horses' hooves are trampling the ground. VARON's ear perks;
he gasps slightly as his senses heighten.
In his vision, he sees a blur of men coming. VARON quickly
turns around as the sound gets closer.
The three horses stop. Each of them comes off their
respective steeds.
It was three MEN -- CAPTAIN DOMHNALL (47), SIR THOMAS CRATE
(39) & PAGE KIAN (15). VARON straightens himself. Preparing
for a confrontation while eyeing them suspiciously. He didn't
like where this was going.
ESTELLA, his horse, came to him immediately.
VARON
State your business plainly...
DOMHNALL
We have come under official
business. And have heard of your
arrival.
VARON narrows at DOMHNALL.
VARON
Arrival? Do ye have any idea of the
soil your feet touch?
SIR THOMAS CRATE
And if we refuse to leave?
VARON eyes SIR THOMAS dangerously.
VARON
I am the guardian protector of this
forest. You dare cross the line
with me? I can easily banish you
from here, and even the forest
would agree...
The trees hum, and the wind surrounding them dances. This
caused PAGE KIAN to gulp and shrink back. SIR THOMAS CRATE
slightly gasps while CAPTAIN DOMHNALL hmm's in
acknowledgement. The passing wind subsides.
VARON notices the mixed reactions and, in an authoritative
tone, changes his voice, speaking formally and brashly. His
voice echoes and booms, loud enough to send shivers down
KIAN's spine.
VARON
Where you're standing is on sacred
and historical grounds. How did you
get access?
Only people of great importance and
significance are admitted. It is
not a place for tourists or common
folk.
DOMHNALL decides to step forward before bowing slightly.
DOMHNALL
We apologize, Sir Varon. You are
the son of a knight, permitted to
come here, as you and your family
have overlooked these grounds for
centuries. As your former superior,
you never talked to me in that tone
before. I understand now, and your
concern for it. It is...a
misunderstanding.
VARON
I'm not trying to return for old
time's sake. And I refuse to have
this sacred space disturbed or
tainted.
He grits his teeth and begins to shake, his bones growing
increasingly tense. A near-unquenchable fire begins to simmer
him to anger.
VARON (CONT'D)
I ask that you let it be and go in
peace.
VARON calls for ESTELLA to come so that he can prepare to
leave. Until Page Kian desperately speaks.
PAGE KIAN
It is the Princess and the King,
Sir Varon!
VARON pauses midway on the strap and looks concerned before
slowly stepping down.
VARON
What of the royal family?
He looked back in alarm. SIR THOMAS CRATE tried to stop KIAN
from speaking further until DOMHNALL had raised his hand to
stop him.
DOMHNALL
It's a complicated situation...
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
Ratings
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3 -
Urgent Council at Castle Verenia
INT. CASTLE VERENIA -- ROUND TABLE MEETING ROOM - DAY
Key figures at the round table. KING AMALDUS III (53) is a
sufficient king who keeps the ideals of his people in check.
PRINCESS ELIANA (17) is his daughter with unique hidden
powers and wisdom beyond her years.
PRIMA (32), a servant maid for Eliana and attendant. A
MESSENGER begins to speak.
KING AMALDUS III
State your report.
MESSENGER
A town on the Western border has
been attacked.
KING AMALDUS III
Attacked by whom?
MESSENGER
We don't know...
KING AMALDUS III
So it's just rumors then...
A drop of sweat began to fall from the MESSENGER's face.
MESSENGER
It is an urgent matter, sir...
KING AMALDUS III
There have been frequent attacks on
towns lately. Especially in the
last few months. What is so
different about this one? This is
nothing new.
He dismissed the issue with a wave of his hand until the
Messenger began to bead with sweat.
MESSENGER
Apparently, Sire, this is not the
only town.
KING AMALDUS III eyes the messenger incredulously. LORD
EDWINDO (27), of the Southern Province, began to speak.
EDWINDO
Uh, sire. Perhaps we should inquire
about the surrounding region? To
get an idea of the matter at hand,
of course...
KING AMALDUS III
Tell us, Messenger...
MESSENGER
The prairie towns and villages are
doing their best. All but one have
ignored our attempts to contact
them. The mountains have barred
their entrances. As did Omeni, the
water realm. Except for the Daskan
Forest, where it was said Sir Varon
was located.
VARON looked visibly uncomfortable, while PRINCESS ELIANA
looked at him curiously. KING AMALDUS III strokes his beard.
KING AMALDUS III
I see. Sir Varon, what is your
assessment on the matter?
VARON
Something is wrong with the land...
LORD EDWINDO had spoken up to question. He was slim, with
darkened skin, a black mustache, and black hair.
EDWINDO
Then, what is affecting Verenia?
Everyone else had clamored in murmurs. PRINCESS ELIANA turns
to KING AMALDUS III.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Sire, what are the people to do?
KING AMALDUS III
The situation has changed to some
degree.
He rises from his seat.
KING AMALDUS III (CONT'D)
We have to guard those towns and
alert those surrounding them. Keep
everything discussed in this room
to yourselves.
FRIER YOSEF then speaks up. He wore robes, had brown hair,
and wore his crown around his head.
YOSEF
It is troublesome that this is
occurring. I will be sure to inform
my guards... with your permission.
This cannot be made public.
Not without a thorough
investigation into the matter. Did
you have any idea?
He turns to LORD ROHN.
ROHN
Not at all!
YOSEF
(frowns)
Then perhaps the young knight is
right.
DOMHNALL
Then let's make a plan to ensure
everyone is aware. We don't have
any more time!
The meeting has concluded.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Drama"]
Ratings
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4 -
A Letter of Concern
INT. CASTLE HALLWAY - DAY
PRINCESS ELIANA
Varon, it has been years.
VARON nodded.
VARON
Indeed, Princess. It has been. I
hope everything is well.
Noticing she has grown from their childhood days into a
beautiful young woman.
PRINCESS ELIANA
Things are what they are; I hope
that everything is okay with you. I
have been worried. I had a dream. I
want to share it with you. But
through this.
She turned to PRIMA and handed VARON a letter.
PRIMA
Sir Varon. Please let this letter
serve as a guide on your journey.
VARON took the sealed letter. PAGE KIAN runs up to the group.
He bowed and looked to VARON.
VARON
Is anything wrong, Kian?
PAGE KIAN
Your horse is ready. Please be safe
as you get back. However, something
is troubling the Daskan Forest!
The trees of the forest, over two hours away from the castle,
hummed and wrestled with the wind. The forest animals began
to panic. VARON gasped as he felt this — sounds of tubular
bells ringing from the sanctuary.
A mysterious gong sounds in the air at the Chamber of Time’s
entrance, emitting a strange vibration as if something's
disturbing it.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
Ratings
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5 -
Unearthed Secrets
EXT. UNIVERSITY CAMPUS - DAY
CHRISTA MALONE (18), a determined and uncertain, walks
through the crowd of students. ERICA ROBISON (also 18) is
CHRISTA’s best friend since middle school and joins her on
their walk.
They catch up with two of their male friends. TOBY DE ROSE
(17) & ORELL JOHNATHON (19).
ERICA
Hi, Toby! Hi, Orell! So, have you
reached out to him yet?
ORELL
You know... I find it strange that
he hasn't spoken to you in about a
decade.
CHRISTA
No...BUT, I found out through the
college's website that he is giving
a lecture this week on
archaeological digs and historical
sites.
She pulls out a printout version of the school's newspaper.
CHRISTA (CONT'D)
Look here. Says he is having an
expedition in the mountains about
an hour away, starting this
evening.
TOBY
Okay, so you're pissed off about
it?
CHRISTA shook her head, unable to shake the ease.
CHRISTA
Not really. I'm just shocked that
he returned after he and Mom had
split. I'm just trying to figure it
all out. I have to tell you
something, though.
ERICA
What is it?
CHRISTA
I get the feeling he is hiding
something. Yet I don't know what it
is.
ERICA widened her eyes, and color drained from her face.
ERICA
Oh, fudge...
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery"]
Ratings
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6 -
Defending Commitment in the Face of Doubt
INT. LABORATORY - BRIEFING ROOM LEVEL 3 - DAY
RICHARD GALE MALONE, 39, Christa's father, is a researcher,
professor, scientist, and archeologist. He was once an
explorer and adventurer, now focusing on his lecture, where
he updates the audience on the dig's progress.
RICHARD
So as you can see, ladies and
gentlemen. We have found a way to
gather key information about this
cave that may reveal how the long-
held secret has remained since its
emergence in the 70s...
Another slide was shown, while everyone around took notes.
RICHARD (CONT'D)
My team has concluded that
somewhere in that cave, diamonds,
rubies, and pearls beyond your
wildest dreams are. And ancient
tales of a kingdom so out there
that it has yet to be discovered.
YAMAGUCHI
Have any of you ever thought about
quitting while you are ahead?
He looked around to see if there was anybody brave enough to
say anything--a hint of disloyalty, any sign of weakness.
RICHARD
Since when did any of my team want
to quit that badly?
DR.RICHARD questions. Then, MR.YAMAGUCHI raised a brow.
YAMAGUCHI
So, you now speak for them all?
RICHARD
We had this discussion. EACH of my
team members and companions is
compassionate about this project.
If anybody else can do it, it is
them.
Everyone clapped in agreement. Some shaking heads in support.
RICHARD (CONT'D)
In fact, my team is looking to
discuss this as we speak.
Yamaguchi, give us about three days
to get this done. And the rest will
work itself out. We have already
completed Phase 2.
Genres:
["Adventure","Fantasy","Mystery"]
Ratings
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7 -
Confronting Shadows
INT. MALONE RESIDENCE - EVENING
CHRISTA is in her room trying to straighten everything out.
However, there was something else on her mind: Her father.
CHRISTA
If I find out what he could be
doing. What is he...?
Grandpa...what am I going to do?
She moves her backpack and slings it over her shoulder. Yet
pauses and is visibly shaken. She sees her Teddy bear, the
one she had since she was little.
CHRISTA suddenly held her head a bit. Flashes of another
world plague her thoughts. Suddenly, a knock was heard
downstairs.
CHRISTA opens the door and sees ERICA, TOBY, and ORELL at the
door. She turns to TOBY.
CHRISTA
Are your parents okay with this?
You're only seventeen years old.
He shrugs.
TOBY
Not like I have anything else
better to do.
ERICA
So, what is the plan?
CHRISTA
Just getting to where my father is,
which is about an hour away. So
let's go. I want to catch him in
the act.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Mystery","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Chaos in the Catacombs
EXT./INT. THE HIDDEN CATACOMBS - NIGHT
SUPER: HIDDEN CAVE IN THE MOUNTAIN RANGE - EXTREMELY DEEP
CAVE ENTRANCE
DR. RICHARD had the entire archeology team on the move;
diggers kept digging until they stopped, and he had looked
over their work. They were in some pocket and wanted to look
into something.
Uncertain if it was a door, and was looking for a hidden
switch.
RICHARD
This is a mess; where is it?
CHRISTA
Dad!
SUMIKO
Dr. Richard! Kids!
RICHARD turns around and notices CHRISTA, ERICA, TOBY, and
ORELL. Research team members include: SUMIKO TOWATA, KOCHI
YAMATO, HARU MASAMOTO, THEODORE FAIRRAWAY, and DR. HARRISON,
who attempted to stop them.
RICHARD
Christa? What the heck are you
doing here?
Suddenly, CHRISTA was allowed to go through the man-made
barricade of the diggers and the tech team.
CHRISTA
No time! What the heck are you
doing here?
DR.RICHARD was starting to fume. He didn't have time to get
angry or upset.
RICHARD
This is not a place for you or your
friends. I don't even know how the
heck you got here. Why are you
here? Shouldn't you be in classes?
He chastises them in public. JUNE had remembered.
JUNE
Wait a minute -- You have a
daughter?
RICHARD
Yes, June. This is Christa, my
daughter. And I suppose her friends
are from the University.
KOCHI
Hiya!
RICHARD
They are the Japanese team with me
on this research project. Speaking
of which, HOW did you find me?
ORELL raised his hand.
ORELL
Heck! Might as well tell 'em.
ERICA
That is besides the...
ERICA suddenly stepped forward to say something. However, she
landed her right foot on one of the hidden switches.
CHRISTA
Hey, I was going to say that?
CHRISTA looked at Erica in confusion until she saw Erica's
face turn white.
ERICA
Fudge-sticks!
HARU
What the heck is a...
An earthquake begins to shake the entire cave. The rocks came
tumbling down.
RICHARD
EVERYBODY, GET BEHIND ME!
HARRISON is trampled in the rumble of the rocks.
HARRISON
Argggghhhhhhh!
The diggers all ran for the entrance, while the entire team
also steered clear of the rocks.
RICHARD
HARRISON!!!
SUMIKO
OH MY GOSH! What are we going to
do? This is beyond what the text
may have said.
RICHARD
Let the text go for now! We've got
to get a move on. Further inside!
There was smoke and debris everywhere.
Genres:
["Adventure","Fantasy","Action"]
Ratings
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9 -
Descent into Chaos
INT. FURTHER IN THE CAVE - NIGHT
The group is coughing, and the dust and debris are evident.
There were blood splatters. A hand belonging to DR.HARRISON
is shown. He was dead.
RICHARD
Is everybody okay!?
CHRISTA turns around amongst the remainder of the smoke.
CHRISTA
Dad!
RICHARD
Christa! Where's Orell and Erica?
TOBY was next to him. He was gripping a rock close by as he
was still trying to wipe the dust from his shirt. ORELL
coughed continuously, even as he tried to adjust his glasses.
CHRISTA and RICHARD look at him oddly, as this was the first
time they had noticed it.
ORELL
What? I meant to tell you guys!
ERICA
Aghhhh!
She noticed the smell of blood and the stains painting the
walls. CHRISTA wanted to vomit and covered her eyes.
CHRISTA
Oh, my gosh! Don't look!
She begins to hyperventilate, as does ERICA, who also panics.
ERICA
Never mind that. What are we gonna
do?!
Then RICHARD went and hugged ERICA. CHRISTA grew a bit
shocked by the display, but ultimately said nothing.
RICHARD
The last thing that you need to do
is panic. Erica, say that you won't
panic.
ERICA
(sniffs)
I won't panic...
CHRISTA
Dad, you owe us a big explanation.
SUMIKO is dialing a cellphone.
RICHARD
(narrows eyes)
That one is actually what you kids
need to tell me about, which was
interrupted. But now, I'd rather
not talk about it and figure out
how to get out of here.
SUMIKO
This is horrible! What are we to
do? Professor Harrison--
ORELL
So, where is the next exit point?
ERICA and CHRISTA started to whimper. RICHARD pivots his
flashlight, his jaw set, determination evident in his eyes as
he seeks a way out.
CHRISTA steps back on something. The ground shook gently as
everybody responded to the tremors. Light appears and flashes
on something. Bones, Skeletons, and Graves.
ERICA
OMG! What the heck is this place?!
PLEASE, SOMEBODY, just take me
home!
Then ERICA suddenly just grabbed, whipped CHRISTA around, and
started whimpering.
ERICA (CONT'D) (CONT’D)
Christa! I didn't know your Dad was
in this deep stuff! Now I'm mad!
Why didn't you tell us that this
place was a catacomb?!
ORELL
That is what I bet ALL OF US would
like to know...
RICHARD
Hey! You kids have zero idea what
kind of situation this is. This
interrogation stuff is getting out
of hand.
Then, RICHARD began to turn around and take out his
flashlight. Eying the place.
RICHARD (CONT'D)
...And as much as this is starting
to make sense, believe me when I
say...
He turned back to the kids.
RICHARD (CONT'D)
This place... was bound to be
something we needed to discover.
About 20 minutes later, after a long trek, they encountered a
situation in another part of the cave. They found a river
that had fresh water. RICHARD began reading.
RICHARD
Everybody was drinking soundly...
CHRISTA
Dad, don't tell me you're reading
that story again.
ERICA
What story?
RICHARD
The story is about a place called
Nova, once thought of as a myth.
Its pages entail the details of
every map, every corridor, and
every place from here to there
alone. It's a fantasy world, to be
exact.
He emphasized by showing them the book. A map of Nova is
depicted.
THEODORE
Like, what... like a type of Lord
of the Rings, or Zelda, or...?
RICHARD
Both...Maybe almost all of them.
TOBY
Oh sh--
CHRISTA
--QUESTION. Now that we know that
this place is linked to it in some
form or way, HOW do we find our way
out? Because if it is anything like
Goonies, then we'd better find some
treasure to take home so we can all
get rich quick, and speed outta
here!
RICHARD
(shakes head)
No. NO taking ANYTHING from here.
ORELL
Why not?
RICHARD
Because, unlike the movies, it's
real.
CHRISTA
NOW. It should be to get more
answers.
RICHARD
NOT, until later. NOW we get
ourselves to safety!
RICHARD barked back and pointed behind them. They all heard a
strange crack and turned around. A mega-sized boulder is
coming towards them from a hole, rolling on the rails.
CHRISTA
You gotta be freaking kidding me!
ERICA
Oh no...
KOCHI
RUN!
They began running, dodging anything that might block their
path.
ERICA
OMG! What else is next?!
CHRISTA
Never mind. Let's just run!
But this boulder keeps going straight, in almost the same
direction, and is picking up speed.
CHRISTA (CONT'D)
DAD! What's next!
RICHARD
NEXT, we grab onto anything to the
side. Watch your step and let the
boulder through!
He said as he grabbed a spike on the left. CHRISTA picked the
same as ERICA did. SUMIKO, HARU, and ORELL to the right.
KOCHI grabbed the left, and then TOBY picked the left. But
that was too late for THEODORE. There were only solid walls.
CHRISTA
Theodore!
Then, he suddenly was pressed for the edge. He sprang
forward, leaped for the spike that overhung as much as he
could, going higher and grabbing the spike.
The boulder crashed through it and landed, with him falling
equally. THEODORE is still alive.
SUMIKO
Theo!
ERICA
Theo! Are you okay down there?
THEODORE
Don't worry... I'm alright.
Hurry...
RICHARD quickly slides the manuscript to CHRISTA.
RICHARD
I have another copy.
He declared as she opened it and began to read.
CHRISTA
The Hidden Catacombs...
The group is finally on the lower level. Everybody was
looking around anxiously for THEODORE. However, he was gone,
vanished without a trace.
ERICA
Where is he?
CHRISTA turns to Richard now, worried.
CHRISTA
Dad...? Where is this wall?
RICHARD points ahead, a foreboding darkness clouded in fog,
until the flashlight reveals it.
RICHARD
Across the long bridge.
The group began walking across the bridge until they reached
the other end. They see a massive wall.
RICHARD (CONT'D)
We need to look at this wall.
SUMIKO began to read it, but her eyes widened with each new
revelation. Sweat was trickling down her face.
SUMIKO
T-This can't be...
ERICA
What?!
SUMIKO
Erica~san...Minna (everyone)
...this wall...talks of a legend. A
prophecy. About other worlds: an
ancient evil is seeking to consume
them all. But in this cyclonic war
of good vs evil. A Chosen One will
appear in this new land to aid the
chosen Hero of Legend. The place
had to be sealed. The Scourge King
split in two. They would be known
as the Timeless...
CHRISTA & ERICA
(simultaneously)
WHOA--
CHRISTA
But...this can't be right. Who are
the Timeless?
A gun clicks.
DEMETRIUS (O.S.)
The very people who had given me
nightmares.
SUMIKO
People who deserve some peace from
evil!
DEMETRIUS
Oh, so you really are with them? If
only you knew what that place was.
A rugged man came out in a safari outfit, along with about
fifteen other men behind him.
DEMETRIUS (CONT'D)
That is beyond strange...
The crew all had their hands up. Guns were pointed at the
archaeological team. Shock was evident on RICHARD's face.
RICHARD
It can't be...
DEMETRIUS
--Believe it, Professor! You
thought you could get away from
taking what had belonged to both of
us. So here we are...
RICHARD
WHAT?! No. That belonged to our
professor. The one you helped get
killed. Had you not touched a
single thing, NOBODY would have
suffered losses. This was all your
fault!
ORELL was hit in the left leg.
CHRISTA
ORELL!
ORELL yelled in pain. They were all in shock. CHRISTA
couldn't believe that he had gotten hurt like this. Then, she
began to see the back of her.
CHRISTA (V.O.)
WHO was this man?!
ORELL
Argh! He just shot my leg!
DEMETRIUS
And that mouth of yours would be
next if you keep it up, kid. I am
not afraid to kill.
CHRISTA tried to help, but DEMETRIUS grabbed her and held her
hostage.
RICHARD
No, Demetrius!
CHRISTA gasps in shock at the sound of the name.
CHRISTA
Demetrius!?
CHRISTA (V.O.)
The same guy that Dad spoke about
to Mom and me when I was little?
There is no way... Not the same
man; he swore he made a mistake
when he... left the man behind.
DEMETRIUS
Oh, so you didn't tell your
daughter enough details, huh? Well,
I suggest that you hand over the
key as well. Because if you don't,
then everyone else will suffer.
Starting with Kochi.
KOCHI
(narrowing his eyes)
Idiot! You think killing me is
going to change anything?
RICHARD
What...?
KOCHI rolled his eyes.
KOCHI
Demetrius can't do anything without
unlocking the seal.
ERICA
Seal? What seal?!
DEMETRIUS
The seal encompasses the transport
to Nova. The world beyond our
world. Some become immortal. Stuck
in time. They tried to send
messages to me through dreams. But
I refused. Sefredina--
RICHARD
--Let Christa go, Demetrius! She
has nothing to do with this!
DEMETRIUS
Oh, I know she would be the one to
handle what I couldn't. That is why
I know she would be the one to help
undo it. Unlike your other friend,
who was with you. Yep. Know about
him, too.
RICHARD
What did you do?
DEMETRIUS
I did nothing. But they probably
took him.
CHRISTA (V.O.)
They?
DEMETRIUS wasn't giving up. But RICHARD, looking on defeated,
had decided to give the key to him in hopes of CHRISTA's
safety.
CHRISTA (CONT'D)
Dad...
Then, suddenly, he had his men leave only a few behind; the
rest would follow to the seal. It is a massive chamber. Tall
statues of knights surrounded them from the ground level to
the 8th level, encircling. They gasped.
CHRISTA
...What is this place?
DEMETRIUS grins with glee.
DEMETRIUS
The Chamber!
RICHARD, visibly furious, eyed Demetrius dangerously.
RICHARD
You knew about this place...
DEMETRIUS
Times are hard. Gotta do something.
TOBY cautiously examined a body. It was dead, unmoving, until
something glinted red in its eyes.
TOBY
Is that a ruby...?
UNDEAD CORPSE
SAAAAAAA!
TOBY
AHHHHH!
TOBY screamed for dear life! Everyone gasped, and ERICA
pointed in shock.
ERICA
LOOK!
Corpses had overrun the place, and they came to life.
KOCHI
Oh snap! Run!
But the chamber closed on them. They were trapped. Everybody
hid behind the men who had guns. Nothing was working. ORELL,
with his injured leg, took one of the swords and attacked. It
worked.
When ORELL went for two more, they accidentally dropped the
swords. KOCHI caught on and grabbed it. As did Toby. The rest
stood behind.
DEMETRIUS tsked and pushed CHRISTA out of the way, and ran to
the seal. He had a different piece and connected them,
becoming whole. He placed the pendant-like key into the
keyhole and touched on the seal itself.
It turned and glowed a dark color. Representing darkness.
CHRISTA
Oh no...
He got distracted as an undead had attacked him and ran out
of the way, and CHRISTA saw this as a chance to get the key
out before it was too late. She struggled to remove it and
accidentally touched the wall.
The seal turned counterclockwise, then glowed briefly in a
bright hue, symbolizing light. Then, at the opportune moment,
she pulled harder and was successful. She was excited—she
finally got the key out.
RICHARD
Christa! What did you do?!
However, CHRISTA's victory was short-lived, as the key hummed
and glowed, unaware that the seal had been released. They
heard the undead cry out in pain as they succumbed to the
light from the portal that had been opened.
They were sucked in, as was DEMETRIUS.
CHRISTA
No!
The intense flash blinded her, and this wind came out of
nowhere. Tendrils of light surround her, overwhelm, and grab
on to her.
RICHARD
Christa!
He grabbed at CHRISTA's arm, trying not to let her go.
CHRISTA
Dad! What is happening?!
RICHARD
Hold on!
He said, struggling suddenly. She was yanked backward, and
something intense, some type of energy, pulsed and pushed
RICHARD back before she was suddenly desperately crying out
for him. She blacks out.
RICHARD (CONT'D)
Christa!
The portal closed. RICHARD fell to his knees. The others are
grappling with the aftermath.
ERICA
Christa...? CHRISTA!
A strong heartbeat was heard. This alerted PRINCESS ELIANA.
Another heartbeat pulsed. But this time, a witch named
SEFREDINA looked around from her dark tower and reached for
her window.
PRINCESS ELIANA runs to her window to see what is happening.
SEFREDINA
So...
PRINCESS ELIANA
It has begun.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure","Action"]
Ratings
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10 -
The Awakening in Nova
INT. CHAMBER OF TIME'S ENTRANCE - DAY
A droplet of water dropped on CHRISTA'S face as she stirred
and opened her eyes.
She started to question. CHRISTA looked around and realized
she was in a different kind of chamber. Unbeknownst to her,
she is already in Nova, the world beyond our world.
CHRISTA (CONT'D)
Dad? Erica?! Toby, Orell! What on
earth is this place?! Where am I
now?
Fear begins to strike. Looking in her backpack, she found her
flashlight, but it was broken. She tried to reach out to her
dad on her cellphone. It had zero bars. Signal lost. Pulling
out the manuscript, she begins to read in shock.
CHRISTA
This is like what Sumiko said.
Nova: meaning 'Anew', W-Wait a
minute. This has to be a dream... a
horrible dream...
But then she hears a horse.
CHRISTA (CONT'D)
Wait a minute. A horse?! That means
there is life on the other side of
this piece of rock!
She rushes over to the small opening. Through it, she sees
VARON and ESTELLA. He spoke soothingly to ESTELLA and was
feeding her. Yet, CHRISTA couldn't for the life of her
understand what language VARON was saying. He was speaking in
Novian.
CHRISTA (CONT'D)
What language is he speaking...I
wonder...
She mutters under her breath. Suddenly, ESTELLA whines and
looks toward CHRISTA, as does Varon.
Suspicious, he looks straight ahead, as if he were staring
right at her. VARON grabbed something from his pocket. It was
a small flute. VARON started playing a tune.
CHRISTA suddenly had an urge to step away before the whole
cave shook.
CHRISTA (CONT'D)
Then, as if wondering about what
was happening,
Pretending to be reading from the book. She shoved as much as
she could in the backpack and screamed for dear life. Dirt
fell on top of her.
VARON gasped, crying out to her in Novian. Running over, he
grabs her arm and pulls her with him. Once outside, it
finally collapses.
CHRISTA (CONT'D)
Who are you?!
VARON
(speaking in English)
I should be asking YOU the same
question. What the heck were you
doing in there?!
CHRISTA
Do you speak English?!
VARON
--Novian.
CHRISTA
Is Novian English?
VARON
No. I know nothing about 'En--
glish'. Apparently... you speak
Novian.
CHRISTA was utterly confused. She rejected the notion and
shook her head vigorously.
CHRISTA
No, no, no, no, no. English is not
Novian, and Novian can't be
English. It just can't. I could
have sworn you were speaking
another language.
VARON
I was speaking to my horse, no
different than talking to you.
CHRISTA (V.O.)
Forget how handsome the guy is. He
scares the crap out of me.
CHRISTA
Who are you?
VARON was shocked at her demand. He was looking her over, and
CHRISTA felt like showing she wasn't afraid. He relented and
begrudgingly answered her.
VARON
Varon.
CHRISTA
Vaa-ron?
VARON
(shakes head)
No. Varon. Like air and run. Now,
why are you here?
He was agitated.
CHRISTA
I don't know...
VARON
You're lying--
CHRISTA
If only I were, which I'm not. I
just got here, and then I saw you
and your horse. I already told you,
if I haven't already. I don't KNOW
how I got here.
VARON scoffs and waves her dismissively.
VARON
Just get outta here, already! This
place is sacred, and you must know--
VARON stops himself suddenly and looks over CHRISTA
suspiciously. Her clothing, her demeanor, until he notices.
VARON (CONT'D)
...The Key.
CHRISTA turns on her heels and flees.
VARON (CONT’D)
Wait!
VARON swiftly gets into an archer's stance in the blink of an
eye, notches, and attempts a warning shot. It hit a nearby
tree, flying past her cheek. This startles her. CHRISTA
screams.
CHRISTA
Ogh! This guy is going to kill me!
She continues to run, and a flurry of arrows shoots past her.
VARON
Halt! Stop! Don't make me have to
detain you by force, little one!
CHRISTA slides on the hill as she attempts to regain her
footing. She keeps dodging him through the forest, but it's
becoming increasingly complex as she doesn't know the terrain
as well as VARON does. This is his territory.
As soon as she was within range, VARON nocked an arrow.
CHRISTA suddenly tripped as the arrow flew over and landed on
the tree ahead.
CHRISTA
Who the heck would chase a girl
with a bow and arrow and a sword
from the back?! This is a bloody
nightmare!
She fumed.
VARON
YOU! Who the heck are you?! Are you
with that witch, Sefredina?
CHRISTA
What witch!? I don't know anything
about a witch! I don't mess with
witches or witchcraft! Get away
from me!
She reaches the bottom of a steep hill as a village with
farmland is up ahead. She reached the nearest one and saw a
man tilling the land, about in his late forties. It's JACAIS.
He notices her running towards him, a worried expression on
his face.
JACAIS
Hey, miss. What is wrong?
CHRISTA
Some crazy guy tried to kill me,
and he called himself 'Varon'.
That's what!
She points back the way she came. Then looks back at JACAIS.
CHRISTA (CONT'D)
You tell that crazy guy that: 'I
don't care how handsome he thinks
he is, he isn't going to get that
arrow going through like that!
She huffs in anger.
JACAIS
Varon?! Of The Daskan Forest!
JACAIS (V.O)
Why would he do this? This is not
like him.
JACAIS turns to look at her.
JACAIS (CONT'D)
How can he...? You're certain it's
Varon.
CHRISTA
Yes! I'm certain because he told me
in some part of the forest, not too
far from here! Because this guy
wants something from me, and I need
help. Please help me!
JACAIS
That place sounds like the Temple.
Or Sacred Grounds.
He nods.
JACAIS(CONT'D)
All right. Let me handle this; hide
in my house.
CHRISTA did just that, and suddenly, a little boy was there.
JACAIS' son ANCIAN. About eleven years old.
CHRISTA MALONE
Please hide! There is a man
outside. Your Dad told me to hide
in here.
ANCIAN takes CHRISTA's hand without delay.
ANCIAN
Come with me! Hide under the floor
panels!
She did as he told her. And the little boy stood over
CHRISTA, overhead the hidden compartment. VARON came out of
the forest, and the man suddenly acted as if nothing had
happened.
VARON looked increasingly around, hoping to find her. He
notices JACAIS and approaches him.
VARON
You, sir! I'm sorry to bother you.
But have you seen a young woman
somewhere?
JACAIS
My young man! There are plenty of
young, beautiful women all around
the village. What brings you back
to Dannasa, Varon?
VARON
Dannasa is beautiful, as are its
people and young women. However,
no. There is a woman who isn't of
these parts. Probably none of this
land. Jacais, do you have an idea?
VARON frowns as does JACAIS.
JACAIS
None of the least. My guess is this
one is fast, eh?
He questioned, almost a little too eagerly. He got upset at
himself for saying anything.
VARON
What?
(Pauses briefly)
Just by what you're saying. Does
this one sound like somebody who
could be a spy?
JACAIS
Well, now. You'd better find the
lass, eh?
VARON nodded and then sped off, calling for ESTELLA in the
meantime with his flute.
JACAIS (CONT'D)
Your flute works well.
VARON
Thanks. But I have to find her. If
you see her, please call me.
Do not tell her that I'm looking
for her.
JACAIS
Wait. Ye two know each other?
VARON (O.S.)
Not really!
He sped off on ESTELLA and rushed to get to the next town.
ANCIAN
Okay, the coast is clear!
He opened the floorboards, and suddenly, she could finally
breathe again. The floorboards creak as JACAIS' boot comes
into view.
JACAIS
Lass, I have some words for you. If
you are not a friend of Varon, I
strongly advise against getting
involved with us.
He warns. CHRISTA slowly crept backwards in fear.
CHRISTA
Sir, I am sorry. I didn't mean to
cause harm. If you let me explain,
I'll tell you what happened.
JACAIS
Tells us what?
CHRISTA
I'm from another world. I'm not
from around here!-- I was
kidnapped. Sucked into this portal
after the seal had broken...
JACAIS
The seal?!
CHRISTA
To Nova. To this place...
JACAIS
You mean, you're not an enemy?
CHRISTA
I don't know anything about a
witch.
JACAIS widens his eyes at CHRISTA. An epiphany hits.
JACAIS
It cannot be.
ANCIAN
Dad?
JACAIS
It is said that the Chosen One will
hail from another world. To help
the Hero save both worlds from
terror. From the ominous Scourge
King...
CHRISTA
Who is Varon?
JACAIS
He is... a hero of his own.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
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11 -
Echoes of the Past in Daskan Forest
EXT. INSIDE THE DASKAN FOREST - DAY
ILHARD, GYLAN, and HAMES are with CHRISTA. CHRISTA is riding
with HAMES in front of him. They are back in the DASKAN
FOREST. A fantastical like woods with bioluminescence,
fireflies, and more.
CHRISTA remembers their earlier conversation.
JACAIS (V.O.)
This is the Land of Verenia...
INT. JACAIS HOME - NIGHT (FLASHBACK)
It is evening. JACAIS is slapping the land map on the table,
pointing to different locations.
JACAIS
This is Dannasa. You came from the
temple area, known as the Chamber
of Time. This location is known as
the Daskan Forest. Varon is the
protector and guardian of this
place.
ILHARD
You must have stumbled into a world
of trouble facing Varon, just to
get him on his bad side. So,
lass... What did ye do?
CHRISTA
Nothing. Just some touchy guy with
a chip on his shoulder.
ILHARD throws his head back in laughter.
ILHARD
Aye! And a bad one too!
JACAIS
Enough! We have bigger matters to
attend to. They will escort you to
their leader. Ernard.
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure"]
Ratings
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12 -
The Arrival at Daskan Village
EXT. INSIDE THE DASKAN FOREST - DAY (FLASHBACK ENDS)
CHRISTA
What the heck was that?!
GYLAN
Slimes, that's what...
HAMES
Seeing them around only proves
we're on the right track.
ILHARD
Aye. And I take it that this isn't
and won't be the last time we see
them.
Within an hour, they have reached the front gates of the
Daskan Village. Two of the Daskan children of the forest,
DYLAN and THOMAS. The eternal children of the forest.
DYLAN
Halt! State your business!
GYLAN
I am Gylan Armstead; this is Ilhard
Yieldman, Hames Thomatiaus, and
Christa Malone. We have to speak to
your leader about an important
matter.
The boys looked at each other silently before turning back to
them.
DYLAN
Dylan. And that is Tomas. We have
an emergency. Come back later.
GYLAN
But this is an emergency also!
TOMAS
This is much worse. Sir Varon
warned us that a young girl in
strange clothing is going around,
unchained.
CHRISTA gasped and widened her eyes.
DYLAN
But fine. Make it quick.
DYLAN signals with a whistle to open the gates. The gates
open, allowing the group to enter. They see the Daskan
people. A group of women appeared, hurrying to introduce
themselves. ROSA takes CHRISTA's hand.
ROSA
Come with us, quickly. Sir Varon is
coming...
A horn sound interrupts the group, as ROSA and two young
women drag CHRISTA out of sight, while VARON arrives on
ESTELLA, quickly dismounting as he strides towards the men.
VARON
What is the meaning of this?
He notices ILHARD, GYLAN, and HAMES.
VARON (CONT'D)
(scoffs)
Well, well, well. If it isn't the
Guild of the IRONCLAD. What brings
you three into my domain?
ILHARD steps forward.
ILHARD
Whatever you plan to do with the
girl, cease it! It is not what you
think.
VARON huffed.
ILHARD (CONT'D)
You know official business. She
told her side of the story. Take
the matters to the King.
VARON deflated dramatically, feeling utterly defeated.
VARON
If she is from another world...But
fine. Please have her see me when
she is well enough. Let her tell me
herself... Especially since you all
are so willing to protect her. An
'outsider...'
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure","Action"]
Ratings
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13 -
Tension at Ilyria's Inn
INT. ILYRIA'S INN - NIGHT
CHRISTA
ORCS?!
ILYRIA roughly grabbed CHRISTA's shoulder, placing a finger
to her lips.
ILYRIA
Shhh! Are you trying to scare off
my guests from the Inn?!
A knock came from the door. Startling the girls. But the men
knew who it was. GYLAN grabs the door, seeing a stoic VARON
on the opposite side as the men have their talk.
VARON eyes CHRISTA suspiciously as VARON continues talking,
agreeing to be inspected and handing over all of his weapons.
All of them.
They patted him down. About two minutes passed as VARON and
CHRISTA were alone in the room.
VARON
I see...you really are from another
world.
CHRISTA
I told you so...why didn't you
believe me?!
VARON
I did what I had to do. To protect
my people from outsiders...How did
you get here?
CHRISTA
I was whisked here. I already told
you that.
VARON
And this man...' Demetrius', had
another half of this strange key?
Intriguing. But nevertheless...
He shifts on his seat. But after a moment of reflecting...
VARON (CONT'D)
Very well. Get your rest. For
tomorrow we ride, to Castle
Verenia...
People are celebrating outside, drinking, and dancing to
music. VARON shyly takes a sip of wine, and a disoriented
CHRISTA dreads her impending future.
CHRISTA (V.O.)
Ca--Castle Verenia?!
Genres:
["Fantasy","Adventure","Drama"]
Ratings
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14 -
Journey Through the Verenia Fields
EXT. DASKAN FOREST TO VERENIA FIELDS -- DAY
VARON & CHRISTA are riding on ESTELLA through the dense
morning fog. It is crispy in the morning, as CHRISTA is
wearing VERENIAN clothing with a shawl.
CHRISTA MALONE
(mutters)
Now what...?
CHRISTA gasps as ESTELLA picks up speed gradually until they
reach the forest's edge and... sprints out in a dash! A
testament of equestrian might as she races through the fields
of Verenia.
She is in awe as she discovers this new world. Vast,
beautiful, and open. They encounter wild horses galloping
beside them as if to follow.
CHRISTA's fears dissipate as VARON notices and slightly
smiles, now determined to show off his connection to ESTELLA.
As they ride to Amythis Town. VARON’s childhood home.
VARON
Hang on tight!
VARON got ESTELLA into a stop. He gets off, followed by
CHRISTA. It was getting misty once more.
CHRISTA
What’s going on? Where are we?
VARON
This. Is the Verenian fields. Many
monsters sadly like to...
Suddenly, slimes had appeared.
CHRISTA
(screams)
Oh no, not again!
VARON
Do you wanna take a chance and find
out?
VARON got into a fighter’s stance. CHRISTA suddenly got a
stick that was next to a rock close by. VARON suddenly
chuckled.
CHRISTA
What the heck is so funny?
VARON
Do you think that stick is the best
way to defeat them?
CHRISTA
Hey! I would rather take a stick
than be stuck being a damsel.
VARON
A damsel, you say? Oh, that’s rich.
I get to finally show you what this
world is really like.
The slimes finally attacked. VARON moved backwards before
dodging the attacks. He pivoted and then slashed.
CHRISTA
I got to do something. Or else this
kid is going to get himself killed.
CHRISTA began to attack it herself. Hoping that it would
land. But they kept moving.
VARON
Stay out of the fighting!
CHRISTA
No!
She attempted again. But no matter what she did, it only went
through them. VARON stepped in and grabbed her out of the way
before the slimes attempted once more.
VARON
Christa! You can’t defeat them with
a regular stick.
CHRISTA
Then what the heck am I supposed to
do?
VARON
Just trust me and stand back!
VARON rushed past her and leaped in the air as his sword
glowed, and he sliced them down one by one. CHRISTA was
astonished by what VARON did.
CHRISTA
Where did they come from?
VARON
Slimes have been around for
centuries.
CHRISTA
No. I mean.
Then VARON began to realize what she meant.
VARON
Oh, you mean how they appear?
Nobody knows. They just spring up
whenever they want. But those grass
slimes were the worst.
CHRISTA
Why is that?
Then VARON eyes her mysteriously.
VARON
You see the way they came and
attacked us, right?
CHRISTA nods.
CHRISTA
Yeah, but now what do we do? Are we
lost?
VARON
No. It will take us about two hours
to get to the next town.
CHRISTA
Two hours?!
Suddenly, they heard a sound. The snapping of trees. It was a
large thud. VARON and CHRISTA looked at each other nervously
before she gulped as it continued.
VARON
Christa...get on the horse. Now!
CHRISTA
What? What is it?!
VARON
Never mind that. Just get on!
VARON boosts CHRISTA onto ESTELLA as he gets on after her.
The thud grows louder, sending CHRISTA into a panic. But
VARON guides ESTELLA into a gallop immediately.
As they rode, they kept moving away from the area. CHRISTA
looks behind. She widened her eyes and screamed.
CHRISTA
I knew I should have just stayed
home!
VARON
Too late for that! Now shut up!
It was a giant Stone Titan coming after them. But it was slow
because of its large, stiff frame. VARON halts ESTELLA once
more so they can see the enemy. It stopped moving.
CHRISTA
Please tell me you’re not thinking
about fighting that thing?!
VARON
Are you kidding me? That thing will
pound us into a wallop if I dare
think about it.
CHRISTA
Will it go on its own?
VARON
Maybe. Just maybe. But for now, I’d
rather see what it will do.
The Stone Titan, with its rocky exterior and glowing eyes,
looked everywhere. VARON began shifting ESTELLA into a trot.
CHRISTA was thankful that they were beginning to move out of
its way.
CHRISTA
That was close.
She noticed that VARON was holding her slightly closer.
CHRISTA (CONT’D)
Uh, what are you doing?
VARON
Huh? N-Nothing!
He suddenly loosens his grip as they continue. Soon they
spotted a resting place and VARON’s eyes CHRISTA even more.
She looked around and heard wildlife. The sun is now high in
the sky.
CHRISTA
If anybody were to tell me that I
would be stuck in some fantasy
world, I would say they were nuts.
VARON
A fantasy? Is that what you think
this is? Because I can assure you
this world is as real as the ground
beneath thine feet.
CHRISTA notices that VARON gathered a pile of wood and lit a
match. He creates a bonfire.
CHRISTA
Wait. Are we staying here?
VARON
For now, until we ride off straight
as I said before.
CHRISTA began looking around, still in disbelief about where
she was.
CHRISTA
This is all too vivid. Surreal
even.
Then VARON offered his hand.
VARON
Come. You will help me.
CHRISTA
Help you?
VARON
To get water, carry supplies.
Things of such nature for out here
in the wild.
VARON gave her a water bucket.
VARON (CONT’D)
Unless you don’t want breakfast.
They began traveling in the nearby woods. The trees were
thick, and it reminded CHRISTA of how she got there.
CHRISTA
I thought we rode out from the
Daskan Forest?
VARON
The Daskan Forest is vast, Christa.
You’ll come to learn that over
time.
CHRISTA shrugs and holds on to the bucket. She remembers a
strange dream she had the night at the Inn.
In a flashback of CHRISTA’s dream. A strange man in an
outfit, who looked just like VARON, but his back turned,
defends her from a snake-like monster.
She tried to grab a rock, but was held back. The key began to
hum the moment their hands touched. Powering up a mysterious
object known as the Sword of Destiny. But CHRISTA nor VARON
yet know.
He pulls CHRISTA with him, and they run to hide somewhere.
CHRISTA
Who are you?
Suddenly, she hears DEMETRIUS’s laughter in the background.
As if speaking through the snake.
DEMETRIUS
Poor little Christa. Did you think
you could escape me?
CHRISTA
Demetrius? No. It can’t be. You
were sucked into the void!
The gigantic snake, its scales gleaming, moves as it begins
to attack DREAM VARON. However, the Sword of Destiny glows as
DREAM VARON did a war cry, going head-on with the snake. The
dream ended. CHRISTA suddenly hears VARON’S voice.
VARON
Hey! Christa? Christa!
CHRISTA
What?!
VARON moved back, stunned by her outburst.
VARON
Look, come down. You froze, then
blinked out.
CHRISTA
I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to get
distracted.
VARON
Then try to keep up.
CHRISTA narrowed at him before VARON began to move again.
They reached a riverbank where the water was flowing
smoothly. It was a moment where CHRISTA gathered the water
into the bucket and stared at the fish.
VARON began catching the fish on his own.
CHRISTA
You’re pretty good.
VARON ultimately says nothing. He continued to catch them as
a bear would.
Moments later, they began cooking the fish by the fire.
VARON
Tell me. What made you decide to
fight all of a sudden?
CHRISTA
I didn’t know what else to do. I
thought you were going to get
killed.
VARON shook his head.
VARON
I guess the Ironclad never told you
how skillful a warrior I am.
CHRISTA
It doesn’t matter. Anything can
change.
VARON looks at her strangely. His hand was visibly shaking.
VARON
I have a question. Do you think
that it was fated that we should
have met?
CHRISTA hitched as VARON stared at her intentionally.
CHRISTA
I dunno. I never experienced
anything like this before.
VARON
Figures. An outsider doesn’t know a
darn thing about survival.
CHRISTA
Hey, I do too!
VARON
Like what? Do you know how to start
a fire?
CHRISTA
No?
VARON
How about nock an arrow?
CHRISTA
I never tried.
VARON
Have you even picked up a sword?
Because I can tell you have bad
form.
CHRISTA
Look. Are you going to mock me
while I’m eating my meal?
VARON smirks and then shakes his head again. He finishes his
fish and then begins packing up everything. Putting out the
fire.
VARON
Time to go.
CHRISTA
Already?
VARON
Yes. We can’t be out here without
expecting more monsters.
CHRISTA and VARON are already on ESTELLA after having their
breakfast. They galloped until a town began to come into view
in the distance.
VARON stops ESTELLA to get a good peek. CHRISTA gasped when
she saw that the town was small.
CHRISTA
What is that place?
VARON
That is Amythis. My hometown.
ESTELLA began to move slowly.
CHRISTA
I thought we were heading to the
castle?
VARON
Oh, we will. You don’t worry about
that.
Then. He pointed further ahead.
VARON (CONT’D)
Look closely.
CHRISTA looked and gasped as she saw a large castle in the
distance. That castle was Castle Verenia.
CHRISTA (V.O.)
I didn’t know what this place truly
was. And whether or not I would be
able to get home. Or if I could
trust Varon. But one thing was for
certain. This was going to be a
wild adventure.
END PILOT