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TEASER
FADE IN:
1 INT. MUSEUM - NIGHT 1
The museum here is shut down for the night. An overweight
SECURITY GUARD walks past, his torch beam PIERCING the dimly
lit area. Satisfied, he continues on his patrol.
FOCUS ON an impressive, ancient monolith on display in the
centre of the room, seven feet high and four feet wide. A
discrete network of taut wires secures it to the marble
floor.
The monolith depicts a ferocious, chaotic battle. A four
armed, vicious GOD, clad in an intricately patterned suit of
armour and a plumed helmet, wields four swords. A radius of
death and destruction surrounds him. An army of similarly
armoured warriors, his FOLLOWERS, flank him.
SNAP! We PULL BACK to see six black clad TRINITY WARRIORS
hacking away at the wires securing the monolith on display.
CLICK!
Two overweight, blue uniformed men in their late thirties.
Security guards. Both train their guns on the intruders.
SECURITY GUARD #1
Stop what you're doing and put your
hands in the air, now!
The warriors glance up for a second at the interruption,
before returning to prying loose the monolith.
SECURITY GUARD #2
We warned -
BZZZT! The two security guards are BLASTED off their feet.
Crackling, red electricity SNAKES over their sprawled,
convulsing bodies for a beat before they finally go still.
NEW ANGLE reveals CHARLOTTE, who smirks to herself, her hands
still CRACKLING with red energy. NAOMI, ISABELLE and CIEGUE
step into frame alongside her.
CHARLOTTE
Now that's taken care of, mind
telling me why we're here?
NAOMI
(sarcastic)
Oh, you know, I just thought I'd
spruce up our place with some
unique pieces of art.
(beat;
nods to the monolith)
It's important to our plans. Why
else do you think we're here?
Charlotte glowers at Naomi as she walks towards the monolith.
At Isabelle's warning look, Charlotte holds her tongue.
The warriors struggle a little as they load the monolith onto
a flat bed trolley. Ciegue runs his hand curiously over the
carved monolith, his missing hand now tastefully covered at
the wrist.
ISABELLE
What exactly is it?
NAOMI
Something that's integral to the
endgame.
(off the others' looks)
The basic gist? An ancient spirit
within that hunk of stone needs to
be awakened.
(pointedly; to Charlotte)
Though that's dependent on whether
she's even capable of the advanced
magicks required.
CHARLOTTE
(bristles)
I'm capable of things you can't
even comprehend, you gothic
wanna-be.
NAOMI
Why don't you prove it, then? Right
now. Make a liar out of me.
ISABELLE
Now?
(off Naomi; hesitant)
But she needs time to prepare.
Wouldn't it be -
CHARLOTTE
Izzy, stay out of this! I can
handle my own battles.
NAOMI
Really? Sounds like you're not up
to it to me.
CHARLOTTE
Whatever. You're on, bitch.
ISABELLE
(concerned)
Charlie, are you sure -
Isabelle stops at the annoyed look that Charlotte throws her
that's equal parts, "what did I just tell you?" and "I can
handle this bitch."
NAOMI
(mocking)
Yeah, Charlie, are you sure you
don't need someone to hold your
hand?
Charlotte glares at her venomously as she mutters an
incantation under her breath. As she raises her palms, white
energy starts to CRACKLE between them.
The Warriors, Isabelle and Ciegue wisely move out the now
pissed off Charlotte's way. Naomi watches her with a pleased,
self satisfied smirk at Charlotte, rising to her bait.
CHARLOTTE
Increpito antiquus spiritus incedo
iubeo tu pareo!
Charlotte stands in front of the ancient stone, her face now
a mask of concentration. The air seems to SHIFT in the room
as the white, GLOWING energy between her palms GROWS into a
crackling cloud.
CHARLOTTE (cont'd)
Phasma exaudio meus accerso tu
consurgo...
The warriors watch in awe as the white glowing cloud GROWS
even larger, engulfing Charlotte and obscuring her form.
CHARLOTTE (cont'd)
Increpito antiquus spirtus incedo
inbeo tu pareo... phasma exaudio
meus accerso tu consurgo... evigilo
spiritus!
There's a blinding FLASH of pure white brilliance that WHITES
OUT the scene.
The painful, white light DISSIPATES after a beat to reveal a
drained Charlotte.
The stone monolith remains unchanged. Despite the cool,
glowing effects of Charlotte's spell, nothing has happened.
NAOMI
Wow. That didn't work. Colour me
surprised.
Charlotte glares murderously at Naomi, still out of breath
from the effort of casting the spell.
ISABELLE
Lay off! You can't just expect her
to be able to -
NAOMI
Did I ask for your opinion?
Isabelle's about to angrily retort when Ciegue CLEARS his
throat loudly to get their collective attention.
CIEGUE
Ladies, as satisfying as it is to
my baser male instincts to hear you
at each other's throats...
He inclines his head and there's the faintest sound of POLICE
SIRENS in the distance.
CIEGUE (cont'd)
We should leave before the law
enforcement arrives.
NAOMI
(to warriors)
What are you waiting for? Let's go.
Two Warriors push the heavy laden trolley whilst two flank
either side. Naomi, Ciegue, Charlotte and Isabelle follow the
warriors as they march INTO CAMERA, forcing a:
BLACK OUT:
END OF TEASER
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
2 INT. MOTEL ROOM - MORNING 2
PAN ACROSS a standard, budget suite with tacky paintings and
worn carpet. CHRIS, DANYAEL, TWIST and SYREN are in the midst
of a heated argument.
CHRIS
We gave him many opportunities to
tell us of his past and his
connection to the Trinity -
TWIST
(over him)
He kept it a secret because he knew
you'd react this way!
(off Chris and Danyael)
What the hell was he going to say
anyway, huh? 'Hey, guys, just so
you know, I used to work for the
Trinity and Ciegue's my brother.'
Give him a fricken break!
DANYAEL
He almost got you and Syren killed.
If he's got nothing to hide, why
didn't he just admit how he knew
about the Trinity? How do we even
know if he's telling us the whole
story now?
SYREN
Everyone has secrets, Danyael. It's
not fair for any of us to judge
him, based on the person he once
was. That's not the Diego we know.
CHRIS
It still doesn't change the fact he
lied to us from the very beginning.
How are we supposed to trust him?
DANYAEL
Look what happened the last time we
let our guard down.
TWIST
(stern)
Don't compare him to her. Ever.
(beat; calmer)
Unlike Miss Goth bitch of the year
Diego's always had our back. He
deserves the benefit of the doubt,
at least.
SYREN
Twist's right. He deserves a chance
to explain himself.
Chris and Danyael don't look entirely convinced, but the
insistent, determined looks both women are now throwing them
slowly wear down their defences.
CHRIS
(sighs)
Fine.
DANYAEL
Whatever. But don't say me and
Chris didn't warn you.
TWIST
(curt)
Funny, I recall saying the same to
you 'bout Naomi.
(beat; to Chris and Syren)
I'm going to speak to him, see if I
can find out where he wants to go
from here.
With that, Twist leaves the room. The tension in the room is
still thick. Chris and Syren awkwardly stand, unsure what to
say or do as Danyael sullenly FLOPS onto the bed and CLICKS
on the TV with a remote.
3 INT. MOTEL - HALL - NEXT 3
Twist KNOCKS on Diego's motel room door.
DIEGO (O.S.)
(muffled)
I wish to be alone.
TWIST
It's just me. People don't mind
being alone with me.
There's the sound of a lock sliding open and the door CREAKS
open to reveal a dishevelled DIEGO, his hair tussled and his
eyes now bloodshot. Twist follows him into:
4 INT. MOTEL ROOM #2 - NEXT 4
She notices an empty bottle of tequila on the floor and
another half-empty on the bedside table.
TWIST
Since when did you start drinking?
Diego grabs the half empty bottle as he sits back on the bed.
DIEGO
I couldn't just sit here and listen
to you all argue about what to do
with me.
(off Twist)
Thin walls.
He swigs from the bottle, mournfully staring into space.
DIEGO (cont'd)
(not looking at Twist)
I understand if you don't want me
around any more, after what -
Twist sits down beside him.
TWIST
Whoa, nelly! What gave you that
idea?
DIEGO
The look on your face when you
found out my shameful secret, the
truth of what I -
TWIST
I was a little freaked...
(off Diego)
Alright, I was freaked out aplenty,
but can you blame me? That doesn't
mean I'm breaking up with you.
DIEGO
Oh.
(beat; confused)
So why are you here?
TWIST
Why didn't you just tell us, tell
me, what the real deal was with you
and the Trinity?
DIEGO
I thought that if we didn't cross
paths with them, I could keep my
family connections and shame
hidden. Try to forget all my sins.
Twist holds and squeezes his hand.
TWIST
Look, we've all pulled crap in our
past we're not proud of. The
important thing is you're not that
same person.
They sit together in companionable silence for a beat before
we CUT TO:
5 INT. MOTEL ROOM - NEXT 5
Chris sits with Syren in a sofa chair, his arm round her as
she's nestled against him. She's fallen asleep with her head
resting on Chris' shoulder. He smiles fondly as he watches
her peacefully sleeping, until:
DANYAEL (O.S.)
Ahh, Chris? You might want to see
this.
Chris looks up as Danyael points the remote at the TV,
turning the volume up as we ANGLE ON the tv. A professional
looking NEWS READER is delivering the latest broadcast.
NEWS READER
Two security guards were killed
last night in a violent robbery at
Gerthardt museum.
Footage showing police officers at the museum flashes up.
NEWS READER (cont'd)
A priceless, ancient Mesopotamian
monolith from the museum's new
civilizations exhibit was the only
item stolen. Investigators believe
the guards may have disrupted the
thieves mid-burglary.
Danyael looks to Chris, eyebrow raised.
CHRIS
I think it's time we paid a visit
to our local museum.
Danyael nods, flicking the TV off as we return to:
6 INT. MOTEL ROOM #2 - NEXT 6
Twist and Diego still sit on the bed, holding hands.
TWIST
So... have you thought about what
you want to do?
Diego's face flickers, uncomfortable for a moment as if
gathering his courage to say something.
DIEGO
Actually, I wanted to talk to you
about -
KNOCK, KNOCK at the door.
CHRIS (O.S.)
(muffled; through door)
Twist, Diego, we're heading out to
investigate a robbery at Gerthardt
museum that looks Trinity-related.
I'll see you at the van in five
minutes.
Twist turns to Diego with a victorious grin.
TWIST
Well, how about that. Looks like
you're still on the team after all.
Diego manages a half smile as we DISSOLVE TO:
7 INT. WAREHOUSE - FIRST FLOOR - DAY 7
A bustling warehouse full of Trinity Warriors busily going
about their duties.
A warrior WAVES IN a large truck as it slowly reverses,
coming to a stop near five others parked here.
FOCUS ON ten Warriors who doggedly CHIP away at the ancient
monolith. The progress is slow going, and the stone seems
almost impossible to chisel.
One Warrior shouts as the blade of his chisel SNAPS off and
ricochets off the stone with a SPARK. It catches another
Warrior in the face who GRUNTS in surprise and pain.
The Warrior's hands instinctively go to his face. BLOOD drips
from where the chisel blade is now buried, deep in his eye.
The other Warriors stop, but the injured Warrior just wraps
his hands around the protruding blade and TUGS it free with a
grimace. He then casually rips a strip from his shirt and
ties it over his mangled eye.
Just a few steps back, Charlotte sits cross legged and deep
in concentration. She BLOWS a palm full of red powder into
the air.
CHARLOTTE
Nasci lamina aspirare vivere...
nasci unde preter!
The red powder SWIRLS and encircles the stone, snaking around
the monolith languidly and GLOWING red for a beat, before it
suddenly FLUTTERS to the ground. The stone monolith again
seems unaffected.
NAOMI (O.S.)
(frustrated)
You're all useless!
NEW ANGLE reveals Naomi and Isabelle who oversee the
proceedings. Charlotte fixes Naomi with a withering look.
CHARLOTTE
The boys are trying to chisel the
spirit free from its prison the
best they can, and I'd have a hell
of a better chance awakening this
thing if you'd actually tell me
what it is!
NAOMI
What part of "it's an ancient
spirit that needs to be awakened"
don't you understand? Keep trying
until something works.
Charlotte huffs whilst Isabelle frowns, suspicious at Naomi's
evasive response.
CHARLOTTE
I'd work a whole lot faster without
your overly made up face looking
over my shoulder every ten seconds.
NAOMI
(smirks)
What's the matter, suffering
performance anxiety?
(off Charlotte; sighs)
Alright. I'll give you some space.
Naomi steps back out of frame, and Charlotte sighs as she
returns to work. She's obviously tired but continues on
determinedly nonetheless.
CHARLOTTE
(to herself)
Right. Levare exaudio incedo...
She prepares another handful of powder as we CUT TO:
8 EXT. GERTHARDT MUSEUM - PARKING LOT - DAY 8
An establishing shot of a prestigious, glass domed building.
It seems to be a cloudy, gloomy day with the thick cloud
cover strangling most of the sunlight.
FOCUS ON a rusty old VAN that comes to a stop with a
SPLUTTER. Chris, Twist and Syren climb out as Diego and
Danyael appear from the other side of the van.
CHRIS
(to Danyael)
Is the place quiet enough?
DANYAEL
Still closed down, thanks to the
raid. Nobody here to stop us.
CHRIS
We're all set, then.
And as the group walks toward the stone steps of the museum
we CUT TO:
9 INT. GERTHARDT MUSEUM - NEXT 9
The group as they approach the area roped off with yellow
police crime scene tape. As Danyael said, the place is empty,
most of the main house lights down.
CHRIS
(to business)
Right. Syren and I will handle the
crime scene.
(to Danyael, Diego, Twist)
You three scour the area for any
clues or evidence the Trinity might
have left behind.
The three walk off, and we CUT TO:
10 INT. GERTHARDT MUSEUM - EXHIBITS AREA - NEXT 10
Danyael, Twist and Diego scrutinise the floor and walls for
anything out of the ordinary. Danyael sidles over to Twist.
DANYAEL
About before...
TWIST
You don't need to apologise to me.
Diego's the one -
DANYAEL
(awkward)
No, I, ahh, I mean, it's about...
(sighs)
I just wanted to apologise for -
you tried to warn me about Naomi,
back at the monastery, and I said
some things I'm not proud of. I
keep replaying our conversation in
my head, over and over. Maybe if
I'd listened, Julie -
TWIST
(shakes head)
We both said a lot of stupid things
that day, Spook. We all shoulda
seen it coming with her.
The air now relatively cleared, Twist indicates an ancient
human skeleton on display a few feet away.
TWIST (cont'd)
I bet you a six pack, of a beer of
your choosing, you can't get
this...
She holds up a scrunched, bubble gum wrapper.
TWIST (cont'd)
... into its eye socket.
Danyael laughs, a genuine, actual smile finally gracing his
features.
DANYAEL
You're on.
FOCUS ON Diego as he watches the interplay between Twist and
Danyael, his expression part wistfulness and part jealously
before we CUT TO:
11 INT. GERTHARDT MUSEUM - DAY 11
Chris and Syren slip under the yellow crime scene tape. Chris
eyes the empty plinth as Syren takes a few steps forward,
reaching out with her senses.
CHRIS
Can you sense anything?
Syren tilts her head to the side as she approaches the
platform at which the monolith once sat. She touches it and
closes her eyes.
There's a sudden BLAST of the combined, overlapping sounds of
an ancient BATTLE, with SCREAMS ringing out amidst the
fighting and cries of combat.
Syren shrinks back from the platform, involuntarily
shuddering, and Chris steps forward.
CHRIS (cont'd)
Are you alright?
SYREN
No. I can sense the evil pouring
off it. It's like...
(shudders again)
Bad. Very bad.
She turns to Chris, distress in her features as we CUT TO:
12 EXT. GERTHARDT MUSEUM - PARKING LOT - NEXT 12
The team are gathered back round the van, Syren sitting
inside with a hand pressed to her head.
CHRIS
From the museum records, I've
managed to identify what was
stolen. It's the rumoured prison of
a vengeful and powerful spirit.
DANYAEL
What do you think they want it for?
TWIST
("duh")
World domination, of course. What
else would an evil cult of psycho
ninjas want it for?
(beat; off Chris)
Fine. I'll let you tell the story.
CHRIS
If the Trinity do have their hands
on this statue, it's only a matter
of time before they crack it open
and unleash the evil within. Which
would be assuredly bad. However.
Luckily for us...
He turns toward Syren, who shuffles a little closer.
SYREN
Luckily for us, I can sense the
energy pouring off that thing.
DIEGO
Meaning we can pinpoint the
location of it, and thus the
Trinity's current hide out.
CHRIS
Exactly.
TWIST
(to Syren)
I knew we kept you around for
something besides your singing.
They all pile into the van, and as its engine REVS we CUT TO:
13 INT. WAREHOUSE - GROUND FLOOR - DAY 13
Isabelle STOMPS into the room, still in a foul mood. Many
Trinity Warriors work away on something in the corner, but
the view's obscured as Ciegue comes into shot.
CIEGUE
(off Isabelle; smiles)
Another lover's quarrel?
ISABELLE
(not amused)
Cute. You think that up all by
yourself?
(beat; to the Warriors)
How's it coming along?
Ciegue inclines his head to the corner.
CIEGUE
See for yourself.
Isabelle looks over and we finally see what the warriors are
working on.
A half-finished star shaped object almost touches the room's
ceiling, spanning an entire wall in diameter.
ISABELLE
(smiles)
At least we're making good progress
here.
CUT TO:
14 INT. VAN - NEXT 14
Chris stops the van and everyone looks to Syren expectantly.
She has her eyes closed in concentration, nodding towards the
warehouse visible ahead.
15 INT. WAREHOUSE - GROUND FLOOR - DAY 15
The warehouse entrance is situated here, guarded by two
Warriors.
SHINK! One of the Warriors is SKEWERED by a katana blade, and
he SLUMPS as the katana is wrenched out to reveal Chris.
CRACK! Before the other Warrior can react his head SNAPS back
as a bat SLAMS into frame and connects solidly with his head.
The warrior DROPS to show Twist with Duggan in hand.
TWIST
Don't worry, we weren't gonna leave
you out.
The closest group of Warriors, numbering thirty at least,
look up from their duties at the commotion. Spotting Chris
and the other,s they draw their swords and immediately rush
over.
CHRIS
(off the warriors)
Not bad odds, considering.
DIEGO
(nods)
Si, but they are not expecting us
this time.
The camera tracks them right up to the point where the
Trinity Warriors CLASH against the team in a brutal collision
of metal and sparks as their weapons connect, and on this we:
BLACK OUT:
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
16 INT. WAREHOUSE - DAY 16
CHINK! Chris fends off two Warriors at once with his katana,
deflecting the attacks of one and weaving from the other.
Diego CLASHES against a well built Warrior, their blades
clanging as they parry.
Twist BASHES two guys out of frame with a powerful SWIPE of
her bat, whilst Danyael just manages to fend off the frenzied
attacks of a Warrior.
Two Warriors rush at Syren, She allows them to get close
before she lets go with an ear splitting SHRIEK that bowls
them off their feet.
CHRIS
Diego, I want you to protect Syren
while she finds the monolith.
Diego nods as he YANKS his sword out of his opponent's chest.
The man SLUMPS as Diego's sword pulls free, smeared crimson.
SYREN
What do I do when I find it?
CHRIS
We've got to destroy it before they
have a chance to use it. As long as
we do that before they release the
spirit inside, it can't escape.
(beat; off Syren)
Can you do that?
Syren lets out a quiet note that causes an approaching
Warrior to clutch his head as he DROPS.
SYREN
I think I can.
Diego makes his way over to Syren, almost effortlessly
cutting through the ranks of Warriors here.
DIEGO
Lead the way, senorita, and I'll
clear a path the best I can.
Syren TILTS her head to the right and from her POV we hear
the overlapping sounds of low, insidious whispers, the sounds
of an epic battle, swords clanging, people screaming in pain
and chanting followed by malevolent, twisted laughing.
SYREN
(points left)
It gets stronger this way.
Twist brutally CRACKS three Warriors across the face in
tandem. All three CRUMBLE in a heap.
TWIST
Ooh, check me out Spook,
synchronised ass kicking!
JUMP TO Danyael, who quickly brings his sword down to skewer
a Warrior through the chest. He wrenches it out as the man
falls to his knees, slumping lifelessly.
DANYAEL
Yeah, you've got "skills" alright.
Danyael frowns, his eyes narrowing as he spots someone off
screen. Danyael's POV shows it's Naomi in the distance,
ordering around a group of Trinity Warriors.
JUMP TO Diego as he BASHES a Warrior out of the way using the
hilt of his sword. Syren follows him closely, at his side
when she shivers uncontrollably for a beat.
SYREN
(points)
Here.
TILT UP reveals a flight of stairs. Diego and Syren hurry up
the stairs with a metallic clang.
Twist STAGGERS from a brutal punch to the face from a
Warrior. She manages to dodge his next punch and KNEE him
painfully hard in the groin, at which he collapses.
TWIST
And that's why we don't hit people
this pretty.
She wipes the blood away with her sleeve. Twist spins around
looking for Danyael but he's disappeared.
TWIST (cont'd)
(confused; unsure)
Spook?
JUMP TO the Trinity Warriors as they all draw their swords
and surround Naomi, obscuring Danyael's view of her.
NAOMI
(to Warriors)
I can handle him.
(nods over to Chris and
Twist)
Why don't you take care of those
two instead?
The warriors disperse. One hands Naomi his sword with a
reverent bow before following the others.
NAOMI (cont'd)
Thanks.
She spreads her hands theatrically, almost curtseying as he
approaches. Danyael walks up, his hand clenched around his
sword's hilt.
NAOMI (cont'd)
Okay, honey... here I am.
A conflicted gamut of emotions - betrayal, grief, anger and
determination - plays across his features as we CUT TO:
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