Arthur and the Knights of Camelot High - SimplyScripts
Arthur and the Knights of Camelot High
by
Scott Parker
and
Chris Wills
Second Draft
March 13, 2002
Beyond the threshold of reality lies a world of fiery depths, a world where sword meets stone and wizardry begets sorcery.........and so begins the tale of a boy turned man and a warrior turned king..... for this is the saga of Arthur and the Knights of Camelot HIGH......prepare for war, CALI-style......
INT. LOS ANGELES COLISEUM. STADIUM TUNNEL.
The double doors to the home locker room break open. Slow Frame. A silent wave of the Camelot High School FOOTBALL PLAYERS emerges and advances slowly through the tunnel towards the entrance. Intense warfare paints their faces.
They come to the end as they hear massive and LOUD CHEERS, it is the State Championship game and the players’ faces beam of pride. Synergetic soundtrack electrifies the sound barriers. (Ex: Chemical Brothers, Paul Okenfold, Crystal Method)
Ext. LOS ANGELES COLISEUM RAMP. NIGHT
The Knights stop at the entrance. ARTHUR PENNY, Quarterback, team captain, turns to face and address his troops into battle.
ARTHUR
To those who wish to withdraw,
return to the rear and go unabashed,
with no dignity nor pride.
He looks to see a deserter, but he sees none. He smiles as the other players look at him with assurance and confusion.
ARTHUR (CONT)
I'm just kidd'n. Listen up....tonight our
the night.
The players release a roar. SLOW FRAME. PAN over the faces of the players, then crowd. Techno/ Hard rock soundtrack builds.
ARTHUR (CONT)
We've been here before, so this is
nothing new. Lance, I'll hit you on
that slant, be there. J-Rock..Titus,
destroy all. Hoss...big guy,it's all
yours, Baby. And Toby, just be yourself.
TOBY smiles.
ARTHUR (CONT)
Lets roll, Baby!
Excitement has built, and now explodes.
A heart pumping soundtrack fills the air.
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The CAMELOT HIGH KNIGHTS erupt and unleash a fearless charge as they pour from around ARTHUR and onto the field. He turns and casually walks onto the turf. He raises one arm into the air and makes a fist, then shakes it into the air at the CHEERING CROWD.
CREDITS ROLL.....
We flash back and forth to the next day, the game has been won.
INT. LARGE CROWDED ROOM. NIGHT
ARTHUR is posing for a photo, at the State Championship Victory Ceremony
ON SCREEN:
Name: Arthur "Dragon" Penny
Date of birth: 3/13/85
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6’0
Weight: 191
Awards: EVERYTHING!!!!
EXT. FOOTBALL GAME. NIGHT
The KNIGHTS are destroying the opponents of Sun Valley High. The kickoff comes and suited figures merge into explosive hits
The Knights go on defense as bodies again slam into each other.
INT. LARGE CROWDED ROOM. NIGHT
LANCE ARMSTRONG poses for a photo.
ON SCREEN:
Name: Lance "Sir" Armstrong
Date of birth: 5/22/85
Position: Wide receiver
Height: 6'2
Weight: 189
Awards: Sports illustrated All- American, All- State
Ext. Back to: Football Game. Night
EXT. FOOTBALL GAME. NIGHT
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The KNIGHTS get the ball and score a touchdown. The ROAR of the crowd is heard.
Another explosive play is seen as the linebacker nicknamed TITUS gets a sack.
INT. LARGE CROWDED ROOM. NIGHT
TITUS poses for a photo
ON SCREEN:
Name: Alexander "Titus" Monroe
Date of birth: 2/2/84
Position: middle linebacker
Height: 6’3
Weight: 222
Awards: All state, All-American
EXT. FOOTBALL GAME. NIGHT
A defensive tackle named J-ROCK administers a crushing tackle to a Valley High running back
INT. LARGE CROWDED ROOM. NIGHT
J-ROCK poses for a photo
ON SCREEN:
Name: Jason "J-Rock" Wellman
Date of birth: 6/6/85
Position: defensive tackle
Height: 6’4
Weight: 300
Awards: Blue Chip, Parade All- American
EXT. FOOTBALL GAME. NIGHT
A bull offensive lineman named Hoss delivers a bone-jarring block.
HOSS poses for a photo
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ON SCREEN:
Name: Roy “Hoss” Weston
Date of birth: 1/1/85
Position: offensive tackle
Height: 6'6
Weight: 316
Awards: All-American/ football
Note: Transfer from Texas.
EXT. FOOTBALL GAME. NIGHT
The Knights are on offense. They break huddle and walk to the line of scrimmage. Arthur has a determination in his walk, squat and cadence.
ARTHUR
Red 36 high...high...blue 14...
set hit, hit
Pads clash, bodies are thrown from one side of the field
to the other. One after another Arthur dodges Valley defensive players and then cuts his way through the defense until he makes his way dramatically and awesomely
to the end zone, he then kneels like a squire readying to be knighted.
The huge amassed audience in attendance go crazy. Arthur and his KNIGHTS are victorious once again.
INT. LARGE CROWDED ROOM. NIGHT
TOBY poses for photo
ON SCREEN:
Name: Toby Wisdom
Date of birth: 4/11/85
Position: kicker/punter
Height: 5’9
Weight: 166
Awards: All-State football/soccer
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TOBY finishes having his photo taken. He tries to maneuver quietly across the banquet floor, where guests, faculty and students are seated, but he fails the quiet part after BANGING into chairs.
After he loudly passes, he finally comes to a round table where ARTHUR, LANCE, TITUS, J-ROCK and HOSS are seated. PRINCIPAL CHI PASCO is finishing a long, dry drawn out speech. It's obvious by the bored looks on everyone’s faces sitting at the table. TOBY looks over at ARTHUR as he sits.
TOBY
What did I miss?
ARTHUR
The whole thing you lucky ass.
TOBY
Dude you guys wouldn't believe
it, a huge wreck on Mainland and
First.
HOSS
Shut the hell up . You better
be glad your a kicker or the Coach
would shine your ass like a brand
new cherry red, Ford 350 extended
cab on a bright n' sunny day for
being late.
ARTHUR
Hoss is right there, we're still
a team here, lets make sure we act
like it. No put backs.
LANCE
Hey Dragon give him a break, it's
not like you've never been late.
ARTHUR
Since when?
LANCE
Since, doesn't really matter.
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ARHTUR
Look if you got something to say
spit it out. You've been acting
like this since we got here.
LANCE
How about this, your a prick.
What's this glow of supreme authority
you think you have over all of
us?
TITUS
You two need to just calm down
cuz your making a scene and the
Titus hates a scene.
ARTHUR
Hey young pup, zip it
TITUS
What? Wow, wow, wow, Lone Ranger.
You don't want any of the Titus.
They begin to draw attention the LOUDER they get, they soon stand up and begin to push and shove.
ARTHUR
Bring it on boy.
J-ROCK
Dragon lets not do this.
J-Rock stands to aid his fellow defensive player, Titus.
HOSS
I don't think that cow will fly
Rock.... ya see if want summa
him you get a whole lot of me
He smiles
J-ROCK
(sarcastically)
Well bring it on doughboy.
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He edges forward.
J-ROCK (CONT)
I got some chocolate chips, just
let me go set the oven.
Suddenly, a LOUD CLEARING of the throat over the speaker microphone, it's Coach Bowers. With wide open eyes they freeze, realizing how loud they were and that the spot light's glaring appropriately over them.
COACH BOWERS
Like I was saying lets give a
round of applause for the 2003
Camelot High Knights
Bowers stares convincingly right at Arthur, as the ceremony comes to an end, people are beginning to filter
outside of the hall. Arthur follows, then is stopped by Coach Bowers.
EXT. OUTSIDE OF BANQUET HALL. NIGHT
BOWERS
Son, let me say something, because
I don't understand, I…….
I just don't. I mean you posses
every skill there is possible
as far as football goes and you
have excellent grades, but you
just seem to sometimes let those
trophies and awards speak for you.
Out there on the field those boys
look at you and see victory, the
game is already won. But off the
field you lack that since of
leadership. Son, you just have
to let it happen naturally. Your
a born leader. Remember that
please, understand that because great
things will happen for you.
ARTHUR
I'm sorry for embarrassing you
back in there coach, I mean...
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Bowers waves a hand to cut him off.
BOWERS
Forget about it and consider
this your last warning, I can't
be there anymore to guide you,
you are a man now.
Coach Bowers walks off. At the same time up come the boys,
they've all made up and they're ready to party
TOBY
Lets go boys, buds and booties
await us! Woohooooo!
They run and hop into the bed of an F350, cherry red pick up. The license plate reads "Hoss Heaven". The truck then speeds off.
EXT. BEACH. NIGHT
The truck pulls up to a beach, amusingly titled
"Sweet Sands" on a sign nearby. An armada of cars litter the side of the road. Arthur and friends hop out and begin mingling with the massive collection of Camelot High GALS.
Toby steps up to the girls.
TOBY
Girls, Girls the man is here.
Wow, wow one at a time now. You
First REBECCA.
REBECCA
Toby little or is it little Toby,
whatever, how about this go running
along and play with a turtle or
something.
LAUGHTER
TOBY
Ah, Becca. I see that your still
here and to think she only 20 years
old? What do they call it? Tri
Senior?
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Again LAUGHTER.
TOBY (CONT)
Well, like they say third times
a charm or is it better late than
never.
Everyone, even Rebecca's fellow cheerleaders break out in LAUGHTER.
The guys( Arthur, Hoss, Lance, Titus, J-Rock and Toby) all begin strolling down the beach. Lance turns to Arthur.
LANCE
I heard Coach Palmer say your
gonna be a Trojan instead of a
Seminole.
ARTHUR
Yeah.
HOSS
It doesn't really matter where
You go huh? You are still gonna
reign supreme.
ARTHUR
Florida is a thousand miles away
and you know SC right down the
road is home to me.
Arthur turns to see the pain on Lance’s face.
ARTHUR (CONT)
Look lance, I know we’ve been
friends since childhood, and I
did say I was going to Florida
State with you but I had to change
my mind man.
LANCE
It’s cool.
Arthur turns to him again.
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ARTHUR
Is that why the scene back at
the ceremony?
They began to get a little separated from the other guys.
LANCE
Yeah I guess. I understand Drag,
but you know its just only been
you and I for so long...
Arthur raises his hand and cuts him off.
ARTHUR
Hey man you’re my blood, my brother,
always one knight-one love. Hey
just don't run all over us in
Orange Bowl, okay?
LAUGHTER as they give each other a brotherly hug. The others come running up to them, with party on they're mind and malice from they're lips
TOBY
Dude no offense but, man what
are we doing? Better yet what
are we not doing? We’re supposed
to be partying.
J-ROCK
Yah...this huggie kissie crap needs
to go. Gentlemen, its time for some
action and adventure.
HOSS
Ah, yeah. Time for big daddy to
put it on them.
They turn and see a good portion of the highly popular SUGAR GALS SOCIAL CLUB looking rather delicious, they make their move. Arthur smiles as he steps closer to one fine looking lady. All the young gals are beautiful.
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ARTHUR
Hey Trix, are trix for kids?
She smiles.
TRIX
(sensual)
No, so as soon as you grow up
call me.
She puts her hand between his legs and strokes his inner thigh. His face turns up to the sky into a big smile.
TITUS
Ah, Drag she likes?
J-Rock turns to one of the ladies.
J-ROCK
Well here I am Baby Cher.
CHER
Whatever.
J-ROCK
Yeah right, you know you want
me.
CHER
Please, your not even on my level.
J-ROCK
I beg to differ. You see. A re-known
poet once wrote: Beauty is a level
of innocence but is given forth
a domain not considered of human
quality, it rests as born to contemplate missing only but one thing another
like itself. Its creation is but
a shear rock of this god forsaken
misguided world.
Cher smiles with passion.
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CHER
I'm impressed.
J-ROCK
No, I am.
The rest of the guys let out a synchronized "DAMMMNNNNNN".
Lance looks at all the fine ladies.
LANCE
How about this, you all play us
In a game of beach football, and
who ever loses has to hit the
waves, butt naked?
TOBY
O yeah.
Trix
Unfair. We've never played football.
TITUS
The Titus only needs one arm.
And I bet you I don't break a
sweat.
TRIX
Okay. You guys play with one arm.
ARTHUR
Yeah! Let's rock Knights.
They quickly find themselves in the nest of a sexy game of powder puff football. Arthur passes to Hoss. Trix sees it fly over her head to Hoss and as Hoss runs to catch it she YELLS.
TRIX
Hoss!
He turns to look at her as she blows him a sensual kiss. He falls to the sand, missing the catch.
Cher grabs for it and runs. Lance is after her.
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She turns to blow him a kiss as she quickly passes the ball to Trix. Trix makes a touchdown. The guys lose.
SOON AFTER
The guys strip down.
HOSS
Boy, I tell ya, leave it up to
Brainiac Titus over here. We
didn’t have a chance. They cheated.
TITUS
Hey, the Titus did not know they
were going to do that. But I liked
it. It was worth losing.
TOBY
Titus, why do you always talk
about yourself in the third person?
HOSS
The Titus won't even break a sweat.
Yeah, well you and Titus are about
to be pop sickle. Pucker up Buttercup.
Naked butts is run into the ice-cold waves. The girls
sit back and enjoy the moment. Later both the guys and gals pass out from drinking.
Arthur, being the only one who optioned not to take a siesta; sits facing the sea looking into the star sky, strangely his attention is thwarted towards something
sparkling under the moon in the ocean.
It bobs and bounces like the tide; it's also headed his way. He carefully stands to get a better angle focusing even more on the object. No one else is awake so he knows he will set off on the task of retrieval, alone. To meet the fast moving object as it washes upon the shoreline he begins to trot.
(He is now about two hundred feet from his friends) He is baffled at first because not only has it washed ashore but it has stabbed itself right into the heart of the sand, it is a sword. He looks up, around; even out again into the ocean to see if it belongs to anyone, he sees nothing.
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Curiosity overwhelms Arthur as he reaches for the sword, almost suddenly it begins to glow, he jerks as to let it drop, it doesn’t. He then yells for his friends.
ARTHUR
(yelling)
Hey, Help Lance.
LANCE
What tha hell? Hold on.
Lance takes off running towards Arthur, while Arthur is still trying to pry his hand lose then suddenly from the tip end of the sword lighting attracts itself and ferocious winds. The girls jump up from their sleep and are scared
and begin to run...
Titus jumps up.
TITUS
Its Dragon, let’s go!
Titus, J-Rock, Lance and Toby all began sprinting towards Arthur, eventually catching Hoss...they all arrive at Arthur and almost suddenly as Arthur reaches out his hand they all reach for it and instantly lightening strikes, and they dramatically disappear.
EXT. WORLD OF GALAN. BATTLEFIELD. DAY
Arthur, Toby, J-Rock, Hoss, Lance and Titus, standing right smack in the middle of a desolate, foggy like battlefield they hear a HORN SOUND as they stand in disbelief.
ARTHUR
What was that?
J-ROCK
I got one better than that,
where did it come from?
LANCE
Where are we?
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TOBY
I got one better, who are they?
He points toward a line an army standing in perfect tilt, as the fog begins to clear, they notice another army in the direct opposite of the other, they hear a VOICE.
VOICE
Move you peasants or die by the
hand of LORD MANDOL, which is I.
TITUS
He's not talking to the Titus.
Lord Mandol looks across the field.
LORD MANDOL
You amuse me VENOA, showering us
with a bit of your cowardly court
jesters.
VENOA
These monkeys are not of my court,
perhaps this is a convenient lure,
in efforts to evade or perhaps
persuade me not to send you to
your demise.
HOSS
I know he didn't just call me a
monkey?
Arthur looks around.
ARTHUR
Sir, I don't think where in Cali
anymore.
LANCE
No shit.
The two armies began advancing towards each other, in step mode first.
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ARTHUR
Hey, hold on here my friends and
I don't even know you guys as a
matter of fact we don't even know
where this is.
The two armies halt at the same time Arthur is raising his hands in the air, the sword still in his grasp.
MANDOL
The boy has the sword.
At that time the army of Venoa kneel as to praise their King.
VENOA
Please forgive me your majesty.
I did not know.
ARTHUR
What th...?
LANCE
Your majesty?
TOBY
Dude, they think you are their
king.
LANCE
(loud)
That's crazy.
ARTHUR
Exactly, what here is not crazy
or just a little insane. I mean
look at them.
Arthur is still not understanding, then suddenly appears a ball of blue flame and from it appears an OLD MAN in a long white veil. The old man walks toward Arthur. Arthur’s friends jaws are dropped in amazement.
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OLD MAN
Arthur Pendragon, you are the
Keeper of the sword of Galdoria.
ARTHUR
What are you talking about?
Who the hell are you?
OLD MAN
I am Merlin. And you are king
of the Camelot’s.
ARTHUR
Where did you come from? And what
do you mean I'm a king?
MERLIN
Boy-King you are and as for your
friends they are your protectors
J-ROCK
(LAUGHING)
Yeah right.
HOSS
Okay, I see where this is going,
huddle up here. C'mon huddle up.
They huddle.
HOSS (CONT)
I don't know who this cowboy
in the white sheet, I'm still
trying to figure that one out,
but huh, as for the rest of these peccadilloes, one more comment
like the monkey thing, I'm sackin
n' rackin 'em.
LANCE
I here that.
TOBY
I say we run.
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TITUS
Titus don't run from....only into.
HOSS
Well then, it's like this, Toby
you got the prune Merlin, me
and Titus will get the dummies
to the left, Lance you and Arthur
go for the one with French condom
on his head. Ready?
TOBY
Hold up, he came out of a blue
ball, what do I do? Bribe him?
ARTHUR
Wait a minute, these guys got
weapons and what do we have? Just
hold on. I'll just simply give
the sword back.
They agree and break the huddle, Arthur walks up to Merlin
ARTHUR (CONT)
I appreciate your offer, but with
regret I have to decline, thank you
though.
TOBY
Ok good, now could any of you
tell us how to get to interstate
5, perhaps Long Beach or maybe
uh El Camino drive?
Arthur hands the sword to Merlin, almost with warning the sword uprights itself and stabs into grassy earth in front of Arthur.
LORD MANDOL
The boy-king revokes, how cowardly.
He turns to Merlin.
LORD MANDOL (CONT)
You are a fool, old wizard.
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He turns to Mandolonian Army General.
LORD MANDOL (CONT)
Bring me the sword and kill them
all.
A treacherous horn is SOUNDED. From nowhere Lord Mandol unveils a planned ambush attack and from the surrounding
trees come a swarm of barbaric and beastly SOLDIERS.
MERLIN
Boy quickly the sword, defend
yourself.
Merlin disappears in blue ball.
Venoa’s army begins to defend themselves as well, while Arthur pulls the sword from the ground. Arthur and friends begin dodging and ducking Mandolonian beast soldiers, while
trying to find a way out of the depths of the armored battle trenches.
ARTHUR
Toby look out!
Arthur trips up a beast before it has a chance to have its way with Toby
LANCE
Head for the trees!
Arthur and his friends run for the bushy thick wooded trees and make it, not wanting to stop for anything...
Arthur looks back to see Venoa himself being ambushed and killed, Venoa’s army is also being wiped out. Arthur knows who the thug of the day is as he glares once at the Lord Mandol he is then pulled by Lance.
They come to a cliff/waterfall, the Mandolonians
are right on them.
HOSS
Uh no sir the hell with this!
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ARTHUR
Jump Hoss!
HOSS
Hell no, you jump.
Lance jumps, as do Titus
TOBY
You big baby!
Toby jumps.
HOSS
J-Rock will you break my fall?
J-Rock looks at Hoss like he’s crazy, then jumps.
The Mandolonians are closing.
ARTHUR
See ya below Hoss.
He pushes the mountain man Hoss off the edge.
HOSS
(YELLING)
Woaaahhhhh! Arthur you assholeeeeeee!
Arthur then jumps.
Suddenly a hand from out of nowhere reaches out and grabs Arthur’s tuxedo jacket. It’s ripped from his body after gravity takes over Arthur falls into the river with the rest of the gang.
From above, Lord Mandol stares down into the river with a scowl on his face.
LORD MANDOL
(YELLING)
I will get you and destroy Camelot!
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EXT: RIVERSIDE. DAY
Arthur and the guys are washed to the shore. Arthur looks around to see the rest of the guys scattered about nearby.
ARTHUR
Is everyone okay?
They all begin to stand. Arthur looks at Hoss.
ARTHUR (CONT)
Sorry back there Hoss you weren't
fast enough, another minute and
we would probably been dog food.
Hoss nods in agreement
LANCE
Dragon, what's the deal with the
sword? I mean where did you get
it?
ARTHUR
It washed up on the shore I went
to take a look at it and it practically jumped in my hand.
J-ROCK
That damn thing almost got us
killed.
ARTHUR
You know something, I know we
are not Cali, but there's something
else, I don't even think we're
in 2003 anymore.
TITUS
Whatcha saying Dragon? The Titus...
Arthur waves his hand to cut Titus off.
ARTHUR
Jumped through time? yeah. Either
that or we're in another world or
something. Either way we're stuck
like chuck.
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Everyone pauses. Toby reaches into his soaking pants pocket and pulls out a cell phone, and begins dialing.
LANCE
What are you doing?
TOBY
I'm calling my mom. Even if she
doesn't answer my signal can be
traced.
Arthur walks over to the Toby grabs the phone and throws it down, smashing it.
ARTHUR
Has no one heard anything I've
Said? We are not in 2003, judging
from what I remember of Mrs. Blake's,
history classes this looks like
the Middle Ages and if I'm correct
those tin cans back there are knights.
TITUS
Then what do we do?
They turn and look at their leader, Arthur.
ARTHUR
First we find some sort of civilization,
and get out of these clothes, then
we look for the guy in the blue
ball. I have a feeling he knows
what to do.
They leave the riverside heading through the forest in hope of finding some sort of civilization.
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INT. MANDOLI CASTLE. LORDS CHAMBERS
Lord Mandol is in his chambers with half dressed YOUNG WOMEN at his feet. Three YOUNG WOMEN lay on his bed. Lord Mandol turns to a man standing across the room.
LORD MONDEL
Have you come up with a plan to
Crush the army of the north Baylore?
BAYLORE
Nothing lines the south of Mohra.
We can attack from the south.
Dalron would not expect it.
LORD MANDOL
You have served me well Baylore,
triumph is our future. What is
of the boy-king and the sword?
BAYLORE
We have yet to find him your excellency.
But our scouts make progress.
It is not too easy to find them,
they must be using the sword to
keep them from harms reach. But
we will find them.
MANDOL
I know Baylore. Go now old friend
and please for our friendship sake
do not return without the boy-king.
Mandol smiles maliciously. Baylore turns and departs the chamber. Mandol puts his attention to the three young woman.
EXT. RED FOREST-SWAMPS OF DRAGONIA. DAY
The tired pack of six stagger along a dark and damp swamp.
J-ROCK
I could eat a freaking cow, man.
TOBY
You know I ask myself, what if
I had just went to a Catholic
School. I mean why go play football?
I'm five foot nothing, a hundred
and nothing.
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He LAUGHS.
TOBY
but I guess it's because I got
a leg from hell, huh?
J-ROCK
Hey Toby I don't mean to break
Your heart but your a kicker.
Its not like we would be 0-16
without you.
TOBY
Ah, thanks Rock. I see the love.
HOSS
Hey, y’all I say we stop off at
Mickey Deeees, so I can grab 4
or 5 double macs a double order
of fries and a 2 liter of Mountain
Dew.
TITUS
Dew the Dew Big dog, Dew the Dew!
LANCE
You could actually eat all that?
HOSS
Shoot, not only could I eat it
but, afterwards I could go for
a 12 ounce deer steak, served
medium rare ith 2 baked potatoes,
with everything on those and
a chocolate malt to top it off.
All a sudden there is a GROWL of some sorts, coming from all around. They look around half stunned. Lance looks at Hoss.
LANCE
Tell me that was your stomach.
Arthur looks around.
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ARTHUR
Shh....What ever it is it's moving
right in this direction.
Out of nowhere comes a swarm of blue glowing bats.
Next they hear a growl directly behind them, they turn, and see a DRAGON LIKE BEAST with SNORTING nostrils.
They stand there scared stiff.
HOSS
What in the hell is that?
TITUS
I don't know but damn his breath
is killing the Titus, yo.
TOBY
Hey hold on I got an idea.
Toby squats down very slowly picks up a rock and heaves it at the dragon. The rock dribbles off of the dragon’s nostrils like pebble.
HOSS
Ah, naw you didn’t just do that.
The dragon then releases another GROWL.
ARTHUR
Run!
HOSS
That was your bright idea?
They turn and began to run, the beast then spits a line of fire off their backsides. Arthur trips and gets cornered.
The Dragon rears back and unleashes a horrendous flow of flames towards him. Arthur raises the sword believing this is his end, and magically the sword unveils a shield of power that retracts towards the Dragon. The Dragon then being a victim of his own evilness, falls over like a huge
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burnt log, Lance comes out of hiding to aid Arthur who is now wondering what happened.
LANCE
You okay?
ARTHUR
Think so.
J-Rock and Hoss come out of hiding and looks at the burnt dragon.
J-ROCK
Dope.
HOSS
Rock you say Dope I say Dinner!
He takes a sharp rock and cuts a piece of meet. It drips yellow blood. He grimaces and takes a bite.
J-ROCK
Whoa, big guy you don't know what
that is.
HOSS
But it smells and tastes good.
He suddenly pukes.
LANCE
What happened? A bit rich for
you?
LANCE (CONT)
And you Arthur? What about you?
ARTHUR
I don't know it was the sword.
It protected me.
Toby and Titus who took off instead of hiding, come rushing back.
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TOBY
We found something, I mean
Someone, I mean some people, just
c'mon.
Arthur and the guys go running ahead. They come out at
dirt road, filled with PEOPLE that seem to be traveling.
Arthur sees an OLD MAN and approaches him.
Arthur
Excuse me? Excuse me sir?
He is shunned, but keeps asking.
Finally coming to a wagon in which an old man and a YOUNG BEAUTIFUL WOMAN sits atop.
ARTHUR
Ma'am please can you help us?
THE LADY
Are you criminals?
ARTHUR
No, we're not, look its a long
story, I found this.
He reveals the sword. She glances upon it once, then she
immediately stops and begins to get down assisting the elderly man as well, she and the older gentleman kneels
to the ground as if he is their king, then suddenly everyone is kneeling all around.
ARTHUR
No, no please stop, stop this
please.
J-ROCK
O-man here we go again.
LADY
Forgive me for my ignorance your
majesty?
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ARTHUR
I'm not your King. Why do you do
this?
LADY
But you have the sword of Galdoria,
it is legend. Whom ever posses
the sword posses the power of the
wind and thunder to the lighting,
whom ever posses those powers will
rule.
ARTHUR
Rule what?
LADY
Rule Camelot your greatness.
He thinks for a second, then turns to huddle with the guys.
ARTHUR
They're not going to take no for
an answer, so I say play the part
and get us some food and clothes.
LANCE
Don't use these people.
ARTHUR
I'm not using anyone, besides
what the hell else are we gonna
do?
He turns to face the people on the road.
ARTHUR
Please stand people. If I am
your king the first command I
give is no more kneeling, next
I ask humbly of you to help me
and my knights, we are very hungry,
tired and weak.
They arise and stand as to be waiting for something else, a command to move perhaps, Arthur is baffled, then without question he lets out a YELL.
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ARTHUR
To Camelot!
Then erupts a massive, HOORAH! The people then tend to Arthur and his friends, now obviously knights. At the same time Arthur can't help but flaunt his eyes over the very beautiful young lady he'd first met, he smiles then she smiles after which she hurries along to help the elder gentleman lie down for comfort.
TITUS
Lover-boy!!
Arthur’s friends make fun of Arthur’s flirting manor.
ARTHUR
Ahhh, man please.
He smiles.
LANCE
C'mon bro lets get something to
eat.
He puts his hand around Arthur.
INT. MANDOLI CASTLE BALCONY. NIGHT
Lord Mandol is standing out on his balcony gazing out at the night sky and the dreaded scurry of leaves at the edge of the Red Forest, out walks Baylore. He clears his throat.
BAYLORE
My lord, we are nearing an end
to the search I assure you.
Mandol shakes his head and turns to Baylore. Baylore stands, nervous before the evil man.
MANDOL
What good is your assurance? You'll
get him tomorrow, or the day after
or perhaps the next half lit moon.
Ah my dear Baylore.
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He hugs Baylore.
MANDOL (CONT)
Our friendship is at an end.
Suddenly from behind his back he pulls a dagger and finds Baylores stomach with plenty of force. Baylore slumps to the floor and looks up at Mandol. He GASPS.
BAYLORE
But we are brothers.
MANDOL
WERE brothers.
He then pushes his lifeless body over the side of the balcony then addresses his servant.
MANDOL
Bring me, Zar!
Calm coldness comes from Mandol as he wipes his brothers
green blood from the knife.
Ext. ROAD OF ARIA. NIGHT
Arthur is contemplating while his friends are asleep, the
citizens of Camelot are also at rest, except for the young lady he sees this and tip toes over to her.
ARTHUR
What’s your name?
LADY
Gwen your majesty.
ARTHUR
My name is Arthur, please call
me Arthur.
GWEN
Arthur you do not act like a
king?
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ARTHUR
Mmmmm, I wonder why that is?
GWEN
What do you mean?
ARTHUR
Nothing, its just been a long
Day. So where were you all going
Before I ordered us to Camelot.
GWEN
To the village of Nadoo, its
three rivers to the north, we
all have some sort of family
there.
ARTHUR
You live there?
GWEN
No, our village was raided a
few days ago, we come from Venoa,
our protector Lord Venoa offered
his life in our escape. Now we
have no protection against the
army of the east, Mandol.
ARTHUR
Hey. I know him, I mean I've seen
him before. He is one evil S.O.B.
GWEN
S.O.B?
Arthur smiles.
ARHTUR
I’ll leave it at that.
GWEN
Mandol, he's pure devil, many
Say he's a sorcerer. It means
nothing though, without the sword.
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ARTHUR
Why do you say that?
GWEN
Arthur, you must know he'll come
for you.
ARTHUR
Again, why do you say that?
GWEN
Sorcery is nothing to the legend
of Galdoria. That sword is carved
from a crystal, hand by hand the
Gods themselves created it to be
a symbol of the true and ultimate
power. No ordinary man can even
hold it, for the sword won't even
allow it. If Mandol retrieves the
sword he will destroy it and all
hope for the men and women of Galan
will be lost, Mandol will rule
and then he will turn this world
dark, full of slavery and misery.
ARTHUR
There's a man or sorcerer, he
appeared in a blue ball. He is
one strange dude. He looks like
one dried up prune.
GWEN
The sorcerer Merlin, you have
seen him?
ARTHUR
Yeah, who is he? I mean, he knew
my name.
GWEN
Some say he is the eye of the
Gods. When he appears before man
that means trouble is on the horizon
She pauses then looks back to him.
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GWEN (CONT)
He knew your name?
ARTHUR
Yes, look, where can I find this
Merlin?
She again pauses.
The older gentleman that she was accompanying begins to cough, she notices and stands up to go aid him, quickly she turns back.
GWEN
It is said that he lives in the
Mountains of Yenada, but I warn
You it’s dangerous.
ARTHUR
How can I get there?
GWEN
Follow along this road to the
North, it will then split in two,
go left. You will not miss them.
He looks at the her with passionate yet wondering eyes.
ARTHUR
Who is the old man?
He nods his head in the elder man’s direction. Gwen turns to the old man and smiles.
GWEN
He's my father.
She turns back to Arthur.
GWEN (CONT)
Be safe Arthur.
He smiles as if he's seen the most beautiful creation. His friends whom he thought were sleeping are all up GIGGLING at him.
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HOSS
Arthur, I see ya big dog.
EXT. VILLAGE OF NADOO. DAY
Lord Mandol's new war chief FERCO ZAR sits atop a white horse in the middle of the village of Nadoo, he his addressing the current residents, settlers that have gathered in the streets as well.
ZAR
I will spare the woman and children,
if anyone tells me of where the
boy-king hides?
The residents look around as to try to understand the monsters wishes. Zar smiles.
ZAR (CONT)
You test me, that is good.
A SOLDIER steps up rushes up to Zar.
SOLDIER
He is not here, we've checked
everything, unless they're hiding
him.
Zar LAUGHS.
ZAR
Now surely they wouldn’t be stupid
Enough to hide the coward from
me?
An old woman steps forward.
OLD WOMAN
You beasts. We've told you what
we know, now let us live in peace.
ZAR
Look at you, you stink.
He spits toward them then he turns to his soldiers.
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ZAR
Kill most of them. We only take a
few for our pets.
The devil soldiers unleash a hellish CRY and advance over the town. They burn, pillage, rape and mercilessly
murder just about everyone. Some who are fast enough scatter into the forest to hide.
Zar sits proudly upon his horse. LAUGHING as his soldier beasts commit mayhem.
EXT. ROAD OF ARIA. NORTHERN SPLIT. DAY
Arthur and his friends, who have split from the others are on horseback with there new clothing and equipped with daggers, bread, and wool for the cold nights. They now arrive at the split in the road.
Hoss and Lance keep scratching themselves. Arthur turns to them.
ARTHUR
What are you two doing?
HOSS
Man, I got company in these clothes.
LANCE
Me too man. Lots of company. I
got a community program going
Here.
The rest LAUGH hard, then they too begin scratching.
ARTHUR
Gwen said go left.
Then he starts scratching.
ARTHUR (CONT)
Man we got bugs! There’s a creek
over there. Let’s wash these bugs
out!
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They all jump off their horses and rush to the creek and jump in and begin peeling off their clothes to wash the
bugs out. They then start a fire and begin drying their clothes and eat. As they eat and dry their clothes, Hoss’s pants start on fire. Arthur sees them smoldering.
ARTHUR
Hey Hoss dude you are going to
be riding bare back if you don’t
catch your pants.
Hoss turns to him.
HOSS
Huh?
Arthur nods to the smoldering pants.
HOSS (CONT)
Oh geez!
He jumps up and grabs the pants and rushes back to the creek. Lance turns to the group after he LAUGHS at Hoss’s problem.
LANCE
Do we know what to do once we
get there?
Toby looks around in fear.
TOBY
If we get there you mean.
ARTHUR
No. But what other choice do
we have.
He looks back at his friends and holds the sword up.
ARTHUR
I think this will give us the
Answer when it’s time.
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They advance left. After awhile suddenly from nowhere they encounter ferocious thunderstorms and tremendous winds, it’s all so sudden as if something or someone is causing
it. Arthur and his friends fight inch by inch, barely holding on and at one time a few of them are blown from their horses.
Suddenly the huge storm just disappears and as they recover and gain their sight they find themselves staring up at a
gigantic rock mountain.
ARTHUR
This must be it.
TITUS
Man, hold on, I know you don’t
expect the Titus to climb this
big ass rock, cuz the Titus don't
climb anything except for the
NFL draft board on draft day.
He smiles
ARTHUR
It doesn't seem that high, c'mon
lets do it.
LANCE
Hey hold on there, superman, I
mean, we know your bullet proof
and everything but uh we don't
have any sword of Galdoria.
ARTHUR
You really think I'd let anything
happen to you?
HOSS
No, man but you may not have any
choice.
ARTHUR
OK, stay if you want, I'll go
alone.
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Arthur gets off his horse and begins preparing to go up the mountain. He looks around to see the others still on their horses.
ARTHUR
You guys can stay behind if you
want to but I’m out of here.
He begins climbing. His friends are sitting on their horses looking around at each other, trying to find the courage that Arthur is showing and without saying a word they each start getting off their horses and began to prepare for the difficult climb, Arthur recognizes that and smiles at Lance. Its not a very steep mountain, just very large in slope and mass.
EXT. MOUNTAIN SIDE. DAY
After a bit, Hoss collapses.
HOSS
Damn man, this is crazy.
TOBY
Yeah, my girl will ask " So what
did you do last night?” Oh nothing
just got sucked through time, ran
from a big ass lizard and scaled
a mountain the size of Antarctica,
but for the most part there was
great scenery.
They finally arrive at an opening that is shaped like an eye.
J-ROCK
Dude, this might mean he's watching
He looks around
ARTHUR
Could be. Probably is. C'mon.
They enter and they come into what seems to be a large throne room, made of silver and blue crystal.
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It is amazing, they see statues and it’s as if they were once men, but just frozen in time.
INT. MOUNTAIN. MERLIN’S CAVE. DAY
As they continue looking around, a voice BOOMS.
VOICE
Waiting for you, I've been
Arthur and the guys flinch as to wonder what that was and where is it coming from.
VOICE
Fearful you need not be.
Suddenly one of the statues comes to life, it is Merlin, he startles them.
MERLIN
Ah, boy-king you now understand?
ARTHUR
No, well not all of it. I mean
how did we get here? That one I
still haven’t figured out, or
why?
MERLIN
You were chosen. And as far as
choice, you have none.
ARTHUR
I’m a high school quarterback,
not a king or warrior.
MERLIN
Oh you are way more than that
my young friend.
ARTHUR
It was you, it wasn't the sword
that brought us here.
By this time Arthur’s friends are becoming angry.
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Hoss steps closer to Arthur.
HOSS
Well hey, why am I here?
TITUS
Yeah, I mean what's the deal?
The Titus, didn't offer up his
name.
MERLIN
(to Arthur)
No, you are all as valuable. You
All posses a kinship. I hoped
to Just get one and I got six.
ARTHUR
We are not interested in your
problems, sorry but I have to get
back, we all do.
MERLIN
Your destiny is here, now. I am
sorry Arthur but you can't leave
just yet.
ARTHUR
What?
J-ROCK
What? Dude you are not saying
what I want to hear.
TOBY
Yeah, Rock. Beat him down.
He is hiding behind J-rock.
ARTHUR
What do you mean, we can't get
back?
MERLIN
What I mean is, your reasoning
for being here goes further.
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ARTHUR
Huh?
MERLIN
And deeper than you could understand.
ARTHUR
How’s that?
MERLIN
You were brought here because of
your differences. You think you
are exceptionally strong and smart
for no reason, all the success
you have had is just coincidence,
hard work and hopeful dreaming.
No, no my boy, you are of Godly
blood, your true identity is that
of unnatural belief.
He steps closer to Arthur.
MERLIN (CONT)
I know your father was.
ARTHUR
My father is dead. He was killed
in a car crash when I was young.
MERLIN
Oh my boy. Persia has done such
A good job of keeping you blind
as she was told to do.
ARTHUR
What are you talking about?
Persia is my mother.
TOBY
Dude this is deep.
MERLIN
(to Arthur)
I'm afraid not. You are the son
of Irma and Uther Pendragon
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Arthur becomes enraged.
ARTHUR
What? Who? Listen old man or
sorcerer or what the hell ever
you are. You don't know me.
MERLIN
Tell me, what is the mark on
your wrist?
ARTHUR
What?
He looks down at his wrist.
ARTHUR (CONT)
It’s my birthmark.
There's a mark of a sun on his wrist.
MERLIN
No, Arthur it’s the mark of
Camelot. I put it there myself.
Arthur finally snaps and lunges at Merlin, his friends restrain him.
ARTHUR
(screaming)
No! No!
MERLIN
The longer you fight it...the
more it will distract you. It
is belief. You are the blood of
the last King of Camelot.
Arthur calms down a bit.
ARTHUR
Nothing right now seems right.
Just give me a second here.
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He turns to get a little fresh air
INT. MANDOLI CASTLE. LORDS CHAMBER
Lord Dres Mandol is being dressed by one of his woman servants.
In walks Feroc Zar with the news of the pillage of Nadoo.
ZAR
My Lord, as we speak the village
of Nadoo lies in ashes.
MANDOL
And the boy?
ZAR
We have yet to acquire him, sir,
as we speak though...
He is interrupted by Mandol
MANDOL
As we speak Zar the boy speaks,
just somewhere else.
He gives Zar a sarcastic smile.
ZAR
I understand, my lord.
Zar turns to leave.
MANDOL
Zar, are we good friends?
ZAR
Of, course my lord.
Mandol smiles maliciously.
MANDOL
Just curious.
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Zar bows again and exits the room.
INT. MOUNTAIN OF RAIN. MERLIN’S CHAMBER. NIGHT
Arthur’s friends are resting in the background mingling and messing around with some of Merlin’s personal things. Arthur and Merlin have been in discussion and Arthur has
come to respect Merlin.
ARTHUR
It all seems so unreal.
MERLIN
Yes, but reality is the true
deception.
ARTHUR
So my real mother and father,
Irma and Uther were murdered
after you sent me ...
He is interrupted by Merlin.
MERLIN
Yes, years into the future...
Arthur interrupts.
ARTHUR
They were both killed by this
Mandol?
MERLIN
Yes.
ARTHUR
And so now I must face him and
defend my kingdom, the kingdom
of Camelot, of which I haven't
even seen yet?
MERLIN
Yes, Camelot has been well guarded
in the past years by the surrounding
three kingdoms, Venoa, Nadoo.
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ARTHUR
And the third?
MERLIN
Dalron. As you know Venoa was
destroyed a few days ago, Nadoo
yesterday and as for…
He is interrupted by Arthur.
ARTHUR
Nadoo? That’s where Gwen is headed,
her family...oh no.
Arthur leaps up.
ARTHUR (CONT)
Knights lets rock. After I defeat
this guy, how do we get back
home?
MERLIN
The sword. Don't worry my boy
it has a mind of its own, as you
will see.
ARTHUR
What if I need you?
MERLIN
I'll be watching you. Go now
boy. Save your kingdom.
HOSS
We're moving out?
ARTHUR
Yeah.
TOBY
Where we headed?
ARTHUR
To save the world.
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MERLIN
Take these necklaces with you.
The medallions will protect you.
He hands them all necklaces; a sun is embedded in the heart of each medallion.
MERLIN
They too have a mind of their
Own as you will see.
He smiles and then waves his hand. As he does, Arthur and his young knight friends are zapped to the bottom of the mountain, near their horses. They saddle them and then they hear a Merlin’s voice.
MERLIN (CONT)
Arthur you must hurry to the
Village of Nadoo. Do not forget,
Dalron is the last of the three.
If it is destroyed Camelot is
lost.
The six mount their horses and Arthur turns to look up the mountain.
ARTHUR
Thank you sorcerer.
In dramatic fashion they ride off
INT. MANDOLI CASTLE DUNGEON. NIGHT
Lord Dres Mandol is petting a baby dragon of his in the dungeon chamber of the castle, red lava flows beneath to act as the blood of the pulsating dark castle. He is alone, until he feels the presence of someone else, someone of
his own level, he turns to see Merlin standing behind him.
MANDOL
Merlin…
He pauses to give the dragon on last tap on the head. Then he looks up at Merlin.
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MANDOL (CONT)
You were always better at sneaking
around than I.
Merlin LAUGHS.
MERLIN
No, no my friend I was just better,
all together.
Mandol smirks and then stands.
MANDOL
So, tell me good friend, where
have you been all these years?
I've searched and searched.
MERLIN
And why have you searched me
out?
MANDOL
Just curious about your health.
Then you just appear with that
boy. Very curious indeed my good
friend.
MERLIN
I've been around. Watching.
You have always had an evil heart,
but it will not be enough for
the boy. For you know who he is
don't you?
MANDOL
Humor me.
MERLIN
He is the son of Uther, Mandol.
Mandol’s eyes become infuriated.
MANDOL
You lie.
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He gives Merlin an evil looking smile.
MERLIN
I am not capable of lying. You
should know that. He is of royal
blood, he will reclaim what is
his and when it becomes so, he
will destroy you and your silly
smile.
Mandol reaches for his sword but thinks better of it knowing it would be of no use against Merlin. He sits back down and strokes the dragon as he looks up at Merlin.
MANDOL
You are not making this easy.
MERLIN
Oh it'll be easy enough, by the
Gods decree I may not strike upon
any human, but you are a different
animal.
He steps closer in a threatening manner. Mandol rises once again in defensive stance.
MANDOL
When the time comes, old man.
MERLIN
Yes, when the time comes.
Merlin steps back into a dark corner and vanishes.
EXT. PLAINS OF NADOO. DAY
Arthur and his friends are riding like the wind. After
riding for two days they come to the ashes of Nadoo. Bodies are strewn about and burnt down huts still smolder. Arthur and the others search around for Gwen.
ARTHUR
Oh God we're too late.
Arthur then sees Gwen’s father laying face down.
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Arthur is now believing he's failed. They then see a boy dart across the street, they chase him down, he's frightened, and badly bruised.
ARTHUR (CONT)
Its okay.
He flinches as Arthur kneels and grasps the boy’s shoulders.
ARTHUR (CONT)
Just hold on, we’re not here to
harm you. Toby, go get some bread
and water.
He turns back to the boy.
ARTHUR
What happened here?
BOY
The Mandolonian’s killed everyone.
they killed my mother and father
and took my sisters away. When I
tried to save my sisters, a soldier
beat me and was going to kill me
but I got away.
ARTHUR
No one else survived?
BOY
Only a few. The army and soldiers
were killed while they slept.
They never had a chance. It happened
So quick. The prisoners were forced
to go with them.
Arthur then quickly stands.
ARTHUR
Where are they?
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BOY
They were taken prisoner as soon
as they arrived, I saw it all,
the Mandolonian’s killed a few
when they didn't say where the
boy-king was.
ARTHUR
We have to go get her. We have
to get her before Mandol gets
to her.
LANCE
How do we even know she is still
alive?
ARTHUR
I know she is. I just know. I
can feel it.
LANCE
Dalron, the army, remember, Camelot.
We have to save Dalron now. It’s
too late for us to do anything here.
BOY
There's no army in Dalron.
ARTHUR
What do you mean?
He kneels back down and grasps the boy’s shoulders once again.
BOY
A runner was sent there the day
of our attack to warn them. We
told them they should move their
army.
Arthur stands again.
Arthur
How do you know all of this?
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BOY
I was the runner.
Lance steps closer.
LANCE
Where is the army now?
BOY
Camelot.
LANCE
Well that makes our job easier.
All we have to do is go to Camelot
now.
Arthur looks back down at the boy.
ARTHUR
Will you show us the way to Camelot?
He reaches out his hand to the boy. Looking around Arthur the boy sees the sword of Galdoria on Arthur’s horse, he now knows who he has been talking too.
BOY
King Arthur.
He kneels.
ARTHUR
C'mon none of that.
They bring the boy along as he points the way to Camelot
INT. DALRON CASTLE. DAY
The Mandoli army is arriving at the deserted Dalron castle
ZAR
How cowardly of them to run away.
Maybe we should torch the village
For the hell of it.
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He looks around.
ZAR
Burn it Burn it all to the ground
I don’t want so much of a dog to
survive.
Zar sits upon his horse with a smile as he watches the village burn.
EXT. PLAINS OF THE CAMELOTS. DAY
Arthur and his band are galloping through open plains to eventually round the foot of a mountain. From behind the mountain emerges a castle, it sparkles as if it were a diamond mountain.
ARTHUR
Wow.
LANCE
Oh man.
HOSS
Whoa.
J-ROCK
Dude.
TITUS
The Titus likes.
TOBY
Man, I hope they have a shower
here.
BOY
It is beautiful?
They enter the gates and see a large republic of settlers and knights assembled in the court area, Arthur is greeted by a barrage of CHEERS!
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INT. CAMELOT CASTLE. TOWN SQUARE
LANCE
They know who you are, Dragon.
ARTHUR
Wrong they know who we are. All
of us are in this thing together.
He points a sculptured shield embedded on face of Camelot balcony overhang. It is one sword surrounded by five swords stabbing into one round table.
They both smile.
INT. CAMELOT CASTLE. KINGS QUARTERS. NIGHT
Later that night we see Arthur and General Dalron discussing a rescue. Arthur's friends stand ignorantly staring at the Morubian Jeweled walls.
ARTHUR
Where is Mandoli castle?
DALRON
Along here.
He points at a map.
DALRON (CONT)
We are here.
He points elsewhere.
DALRON (CONT)
It is two; three days ride at most.
ARTHUR
Are your men ready to go? I’d
Like to get started right away.
DALRON
I assure my men are ready and well
fitted, we will...
Toby interrupts.
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TOBY
Hey wait a minute, Arthur are
you serious? You've never been
in any battle. We've never been
in any battle. Arthur look, we
got Camelot the army of Dalron,
I'm sure General Dalron can take
it from here. c'mon these people
don't know the truth. Your a high
school quarterback. What are we
gonna do, run a halfback trap and
hope they get winded?
ARTHUR
Didn't you hear what Merlin said?
I am king now, that makes everything
different, these are my people
and this is my kingdom. I mean
there's a lot of things I have
to get caught up on but…
Lance interrupts.
LANCE
These are your people?
He looks at Arthur with disbelief.
LANCE (CONT)
Well what are we? What am I
Dragon?
Lance turns and exits.
TITUS
Way, way, way, wait. I know your
not planning on staying here,
because the Titus don't do 17th
century.
Arthur looks at Titus, then starts looking across the faces of his friends.
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ARTHUR
Look I haven't decided on whether
I'm going to stay, but I promise
after we defeat Mandol, I will
get you all back home, deal?
C'mon, I need you guys.
His friends look around. And begin to exit.
ARTHUR
Hoss, c'mon. I really need you
Man.
Hoss exits.
ARTHUR
Toby?
Toby then exits shaking his head, also in disbelief.
J-ROCK
Dude, we're gonna get wasted.
J-Rock exits.
TITUS
The Titus can't do it, Drag.
Titus turns to exit, and shrugs. Arthur then turns to General Dalron, as to try and understand his friends decision, as well as his own destiny.
ARTHUR
We leave in the morning. I’ll
Need until then to convince my
Friends to join us.
INT. MANDOLI CASTLE DUNGEON. DAY
Lord Dres Mandol is pacing in front of the jail, where
the settlers are being kept. One settler CRIES OUT.
GWEN
What are you to do with us? We
are nothing but settlers.
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She shakes on the door to no avail.
GWEN (CONT)
You have no use for us.
MANDOL
Oh my sweet lady but I do have
a use for you. Tell me, have you
heard the brown snake? It is more
an epic rather than a myth, you
see the brown snake is of absolute perfection. It's poison is the
most deadliest even more is its
manner for which it stalks its
prey.
It lies motionless letting the
rat creep deeper into its midst,
it studies the rat, watching its
eyes, listening to its heart, making
sure it is alive and full of emotion,
do you want to know why?
He pauses but still paces the floor.
MANDOL
So that the pleasure of killing
it, taking away that from which
the Gods have so willingly given
is more tasteful. That taste is
you my dear, the rat is the
boy-king, I am far more deadly
than any snake.
EXT. CAMELOT CASTLE BALCONY. NIGHT
Arthur and General Dalron, conversing.
GENERAL DALRON
So you are Uther blood?
ARTHUR
I know it is hard to believe.
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He LAUGHS.
ARTHUR (CONT)
I'm not even sure I believe myself.
DALRON
That does not puzzle me, the many
visions these eyes have seen would
trouble even the Gods themselves.
ARTHUR
Did you know my father?
DALRON
Oh yes, he was a great warrior.
We rode together at the battle
of Landoor.
ARTHUR
What was my mother like?
DALRON
She was even more a warrior, than
your father. But in essence, Irma,
God was she beautiful. They both
died in that damn village like
peasants.
ARTHUR
Village?
DALRON
Yes. Uther thought Camelot would
Be out of harms grasp had he just
gone. If he left, Mandol would
follow. Mandol hated your father.
It wasn't enough to see your father
run he had destroy him. It was
only later that Mandol found the
trickery behind Uther’s abandonment.
ARTHUR
Trickery?
Dalron smiles.
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DALRON
Your father was a great man because
of his vision, and a great leader
because of his love. All that
time Mandol spent hunting down
Uther, gave the armies of the
north and west time to grow strong,
so that once the inevitable had
occurred, Camelot would have protection.
A great man your father was indeed.
Now my boy, it's your turn. You
have claimed what is yours and
now you must defeat Mandol.
Arthur pulls the sword of Galdoria from its sheath and glares at the blade with convincing eyes. Camelot is his destiny.
ARTHUR
But my friends, they are all I
know. Back where I'm from your
loyalty is your honor.
DALRON
Arthur destiny is unique in that
it is already aligned. You can't
just make it happen at leisure.
They are here for a reason.
He places his hand on Arthur’s shoulder.
DALRON (CONT)
You lead and they will follow!
Arthur grows into a king in one deep breath; he then nods his head, assuring Dalron of his confidence. Inspiration is found.
INT. CAMELOT CASTLE HALLWAY. NIGHT
Arthur’s friends are walking through the hallways of the Camelot.
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TOBY
Man, this had to set somebody
back a while.
HOSS
I heard that. I’d like to have
this crib back in Cali.
LANCE
Hold on. I can't do it.
TOBY
Do what? Dude. He wants to go
to war.
LANCE
He doesn't want to go to war.
He…
Suddenly there is a loud BLAST. It sounds like THUNDER, actually striking the castle.
LANCE (CONT)
What was that?
J-ROCK
It sounded like lighting or
something.
INT. CAMELOT CASTLE HALL. NIGHT
Another BLAST. Pandemonium strikes. Soldiers, servants, squires and towns people scurry about. Something hellish has just struck Camelot. Toby, Hoss, Lance, J-Rock and Titus break for the courtyard. More BLASTS. As they run, Lance eyes a YOUNG GIRL caught under a mound of wall and brick. He goes to the rescue.
LANCE
Hoss, Rock! Help me dig that girl
out.
They lift a heavy slab of wall off of the rocks and bricks that have trapped the girl.
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Arthur is flying around the corner. He also helps with the wall. Titus and Toby pull the girl free.
LANCE
What happened?
At that time we hear a "Jurassic Park, T-Rex ROAR." It summons the attention of all and quiets even the fires that
are pushing through the Castle. They look up as to wonder what it is, and hope not to meet it.
HOSS
What in the hell was that?
Suddenly out from the darkness, a fourteen foot LION DRAGON jumps into view and lets an ear piercing ROAR. The guys jump back in shock as it glares at them.
TOBY
Run Damn it, run!
Arthur and friends escorting their newly found friend sprint for their lives. The lion dragon on all fours trails. Arthur eyes an opening that looks like some sort of a staircase.
ARTHUR
There, over there, go, go, go!
One by one Arthur directs each into the staircase. The beast barely misses biting his nose off when Arthur basically throws himself down the stair case, causing a domino effect over his friends, they land at the bottom.
Before they stand their eyes become affixed on a ship, docked almost within grasp. There is a river like canal flowing under Camelot.
INT. BENEATH CAMELOT CASTLE. CANAL
Arthur and friends have no time collect when they hear the beast roar it is finding its way down the staircase fast. They quickly jump into the vessel that appears to be a smaller rendition of a Viking rowboat.
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ARTHUR
Row!
The ROAR is getting LOUDER.
TOBY
C’mon Hoss you can put more on
it than that.
HOSS
Shut up you little pip squeak.
Its not like you are a professional
at this.
LANCE
Everybody shut up and just row
Like your life depends on it,
and it does.
Suddenly, out from the darkness of the staircase lunges the lion dragon. It barely misses the boat. For a second, Arthur and friends believe they are safe.
The beast emerges from the blackness of the water. Panic strikes. They YELL in fear. Arthur swings the oar at the beast, but sadly it does nothing but tickle it and then break, like a weak toothpick.
Hoss swings a mighty blow at the beast this time only using his bare knuckle. The beast shakes it too, and like a fly swats Hoss over board into the black water. That causes a splash as J-Rock and Lance are tossed into the water as well.
Arthur pulls the sword from its sheath. Then like a super hero, he catches the beast backside and leaps for it. The
beast bucks and tumbles over and over. Arthur then submerges with the monster, then re-appears.
With one strike he places the sword in a downward angle through the beasts neck, as it ROARS in pain. Arthur, looking beat up pretty badly strikes again, then without hesitation it sinks like an anchor into the gloomy river, with Arthur still upon its back.
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For a second everyone studies the black liquid then comes the King, leaping from the water and taking a deep breath.
Lance reaches his hand out to help Arthur into the boat.
LANCE
Are you ok?
ARTHUR
Yeah.
Everyone stares at him.
ARTHUR (CONT)
What is it?
HOSS
You did it, Dragon.
TOBY
You did it.
YOUNG GIRL
You are a great King.
HOSS
You are the man Drag. You are
The leader we all know you as.
I’m at your side my friend. Even
If it means going to war.
LANCE
What do we do now Arthur? I’m
with Hoss. I’ll follow you to battle
my friend.
ARTHUR
We stop running.
TITUS
No doubt, and the rest of us
Are with you as well. We’ll go
Into battle with you if that’s
what you want.
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Arthur looks over at the young girl.
ARTHUR
What is your name?
YOUNG GIRL
My name is Mira your majesty.
ARTHUR
Mira we need your help. Do you
know where we are?
MIRA
Yes, we are on the canal of Paree.
Legend has it that it was built
as an escape route for King Uther,
years ago. It goes to the ocean.
We will be out from underneath
Camelot in just a little while.
ARTHUR
Good. I think it’s time to pay
this Mandol a visit.
EXT. OVERVIEW CAMELOT CASTLE. DAY
Visioning the aftermath of Lord Mandols destructive ways, Camelot castle stands half in ruins. Townspeople, men, women and children grieve. There is no sign of General Dalron.
ARTHUR
I see no sign of General Dalron.
He must have been killed in battle.
HOSS
I don’t like the sound of that.
If he’s gone, we are on our own.
TITUS
Well if we are on our own, the
Titus sticks with King Drag.
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LANCE
We all are.
INT. MANDOLI CASTLE DUNGEON. DAY
The settlers are still caged. Some pace in the crowded cage. Some sit CRYING, some sit in silence. Gwen looks at them from inside the cage door. One elder woman looks up at the ceiling, as if looking out to the sky.
AN ELDER WOMAN
This is the thanks you give, where
is your mercy? I have lived a life
of truth, I praise my love and
thank fullness unto you, and you
take away my child, kill my beloved
husband and now too will I die.
She starts CRYING.
ELDER WOMAN (CONT)
What kind of Gods are you?
GWEN
It is not the Gods fault. We make
our own way. Mandol will see his
day, Arthur will come for us. I
know he will.
An OLDER MAN steps closer to her.
OLDER MAN
Arthur? He’s merely a boy. Mandol
is a sorcerer. What match has a
boy against him?
GWEN
Steady yourself old man. That Boy
out there is all you or any of
us has got. Now, I don’t know
about any of you but I believe
in him. I mean after all he is
our king.
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Gwen comforts the elder sobbing woman.
EXT. BRAI OCEAN. NIGHT
Arthur and gang is managing what seems like a very long sea cruise. They are now encountering waves and heavy rainfall, and THUNDER.
ARTHUR
Everyone hold on.
Wave after wave smashes the vessel.
MIRA
I can’t hold on any longer.
J-Rock grabs the girl.
J-ROCK
I got you, you are not going any
where.
Then almost magically two DOLPINS blast out of water and dive over the vessel. The dolphins continue this array of dazzling spectacles. At a time when the small squadron
of knights should be worried more about their life, they instead focus their attention on the wondrous air show.
Arthur smiles.
ARTHUR
Wow did you see that?
Lance smiles.
LANCE
Did I see that? That was out of
this world.
The dolphins flip again.
TOBY
Wow, did you see that one?
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TITUS
The Titus can’t believe it.
Mira then sees something, in the distance.
MIRA
Look!
Everyone stares at what seems to be an island mountain at first. Then it gets clearer; it is a castle, dark and dreaded looking in appearance. Everyone stands in the boat to get a better look.
TITUS
I sure don’t like the looks of
that place.
LANCE
Me either.
MIRA
It is Mandoli.
ARTHUR
We’re here.
Hoss sees an opening leading under the castle and points to it.
HOSS
Look over there. What in the hell
is that?
ARTHUR
I have no idea but we’re headed
straight for it.
TOBY
Oh boy.
As the vessel flows into the dead-cave-like passage they take notice that the storm has lifted suddenly.
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ARTHUR
I now realize it was no accident
We all of the sudden landed at
the feet of Mandoli Castle. It
seems much more to be deliberate.
Everyone hold on we might be
expected.
INT. CANAL UNDER MANDOLI CASTLE
Titus points to a broken up looking dock.
TITUS
Check it out.
MIRA
It looks like an old escape way.
Perhaps it will lead us into the
castle.
ARTHUR
Us? Mira, I can’t take you with
me.
She shakes her head in disagreement
ARTHUR (CONT)
Ah, c’mon please don’t do this
to me. Besides I need someone brave
and strong to watch the boat, make
sure no one gets it.
She gives him a grin
MIRA
Oh all right.
He hands her a large dagger that more than hills her tiny hands. They dock the boat.
ARTHUR
Are you guys ready for this?
Lance
We’re with you all the way bro.
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HOSS
Lets go big dog.
TITUS
The Titus is ready.
ARTHUR
Let’s rock.
They see the staircase smothered with cob webs, and dark green slimy mold. They enter climbing the everlasting
twisting stair case till they come to an opening. Hoss and
J-Rock are just a little winded.
INT. TOP OF STAIRCASE. DAY
HOSS
Drag,...
He’s out of breath.
HOSS (CONT)
Drag hold on a sec man.
J-ROCK
Yeah, lets take a little R&R.
He leans against the wall to rest.
ARTHUR
Shhh.
Two Mandolonian GUARDS are making their rounds. Arthur and friends hide in the shadows. Once they have gone by Arthur peeks his head around the corner, seeing what’s what. He dodges back.
INT. MANDOLI CASTLE HALL. DAY
Arthur steps into the hallway and waves for the others.
ARTHUR (CONT)
C’mon.
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They go from hallway to hallway till they almost step into view of a pair of Mandolonian guards, guarding a door. Arthur reaches his arm and steps back so before he is seen by the guards.
ARTHUR
(whispering)
That’s got to be it.
LANCE
(also whispering)
Let me see.
Lance eyes the door and guards, then pulls back.
LANCE (CONT)
Yep, that’s got to be it.
He takes a deep breath.
ARTHUR
You don’t have to go if you don’t
want to.
LANCE
Yeah right. One Knight, one Love.
He smiles.
Arthur looks over the faces of his friends, their faces say they agree.
ARTHUR
We have to find a way to distract
them. Alright I’ve got it.
Arthur whispers the plan to the huddled knights. Then out walks Toby and Titus, they walk right by the Mandolonian guards as to entice them to chase them. The guards don’t move. They don’t even swivel their heads.
ARTHUR
What the?
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Toby then very slowly steps toward them and they still do not react. He then calm and casually walks up to them, he has figured it out. He turns to Arthur.
TOBY
Hey Dragon, come here.
Arthur and the rest of the guys advance to the door.
TOBY (CONT)
They’re sleeping.
ARTHUR
What? Are you sure? They look
Frozen or dead to me. Let’s check
It out.
Arthur waves his hand over their faces to see if they flinch.
TOBY
Yep, they’re out like a light.
Comatose or better Drag.
The guys quickly tie the sleeping beasts up. They then quickly stand. J-Rock’s shaking his head and Hoss holds his breath.
J-ROCK
Man, they stink dude. They gotta
be dead meat that’s rotting. Whew
that’s a bad smell.
HOSS
Hell yeah. I smelled better road
Kill.
LANCE
Well if you don’t want to smell
my innards we better get away
from them.
Arthur and Lance then slowly open the guarded door. They have made a good choice because they found the cages.
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Lining the hellhole are PEOPLE obviously abused. Arthur and friends begin letting the very startled settlers free from the cages.
Arthur is checking each face sporadically. He sees no sign of Gwen.
ARTHUR
Gwen? Gwen?
The elder woman of whom Gwen comforted, SPEAKS out.
ELDER WOMAN
You speak of the young woman?
ARTHUR
Yes, yes. Where is she? Is she
alive?
The woman nods her head.
ELDER WOMAN
She was taken this morning, I
believe to be his personal slave.
I could not stop them your majesty,
please forgive me, please. I tried
but they beat me to the floor.
ARTHUR
It’s alright, get to the boat.
Arthur then hurries to the door, Lance grabs his arm.
LANCE
Where are you going?
ARTHUR
He has her Sir. He has Gwen. I
must save her.
LANCE
I can’t let you do it Dragon.
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ARTHUR
If you think your…
Lance interrupts.
LANCE
Not without me.
Arthur smiles.
ARTHUR
Get them out of here.
The two heroes turn and run off. Dust from their feet fill the air in their haste.
They cut a couple more corners and climb another stair case. They eventually come to a double door entrance. They carefully enter. Arthur sees Gwen tied to the bedpost. He rushes to her.
ARTHUR
Gwen.
GWEN
Arthur, you must go. The monster
will kill you and your friends.
ARTHUR
Not without you.
She smiles s Arthur finishes the last loop. Gwen is startled. Arthur turns to see the devil himself standing in
the door entrance. It is Lord Dres Mandol.
MANDOL
How lovely. It just warms my
heart to see beauty at its best.
ARTHUR
You have no heart sorcerer.
MANDOL
True, true. But I have something
you don’t.
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He smiles.
MANDOL (CONT)
I have the privilege of being
the last person to see your fool
of a father alive. It was quite
amusing. And I plan to amuse myself
with you as well. I want to hear
you scream as your father did.
He LAUGHS.
MANDOL (CONT)
Do you want to know what his last
words were?
Arthur is becoming furious.
MANDOL (CONT)
AHHHHHHH. Please don’t. God no.
Don’t hurt me.
He LAUGHS again. With great fury Arthur pulls the sword from its sheath and points it at Mandol.
MANDOL (CONT)
Boy, what will you do with that?
Do you plan to amuse me before
I planned? I had thoughts of amusing
you a bit first, with the young
lady there. I might just let her
live a bit longer.
Without warning blast of blue lighting engulfs Mandol, projecting him into the room across the hall. Arthur, Lance and Gwen looks at the sword and the hole in
the wall in amazement. Horns are then sounded.
LANCE
Arthur we gotta get out of here.
He pulls on Arthur. They take off down the hall, cutting corners, back down the stair case, then sprint down more
halls till they come to the entrance of the long twisty stair case.
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They sprint almost tripping. Mandolonian beasts soldiers are now on their trail, and headed down the staircase as well. They finely reach the bottom. Emerging at the exit,
they see only Hoss, Titus, Toby, J-Rock.
INT. BENEATH MANDOLI CASTLE. DAY
Arthur looks around.
ARTHUR
Where’s the boat? Where’s the
friggin boat?!
HOSS
There wasn’t enough room.
LANCE
Then what are gonna use? We can’t
swim that far.
TOBY
We figured that’s what you would’ve
done, right Dragon? We had to
save as many as we could.
ARTHUR
Yeah. We’ll figure something out.
We’ll survive this.
He looks down and shakes his head.
The Mandolonian soldiers are storming down the black stairs. Then they notice the river is becoming disturbed.
It’s as if a thousand piranha are in a feeding frenzy under the water.
ARTHUR
Oh no not again. What in the world
is going on now? What in the world
can that be?
Then, as if it came from the air itself we hear the VOICE of Merlin.
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MERLIN’S VOICE
Quickly, no time for questions,
my boy.
Up from the depths of the now serene waters emerges SEVEN SEA horses, they are lime green with long necks and fins for feet.
MERLIN (CONT)
They will take you to safety.
Climb onto them.
Not wasting any time Arthur, Gwen and friends mount the sea creatures. Just missing them a pair of Mandolonian soldiers trip into the canal as they attempt to dive for them. They make an adventurous escape back out into the sea.
From a balcony on the ocean side of the Castle, Mandol, with a look of hate and evil in his eyes, from his appearance, he doesn‘t even seem harmed by what Arthur did. Zar stands not too far.
EXT. MANDOLI CASTLE OCEAN SIDE BALCONY. DAY
MANDOL
It ends now. Saddle my horse and
Prepare for the final battle. Soon
I will be sole ruler of this world.
Mandol looks up into the star sky. He opens his arms wide as if he were going to give Gods a hug.
MANDOL
Come to me fire in the sky, for it
is time. Cera kun bedow hin cumino
bon vestin. Beasts from the clouds
let me see your eyes.
From the darkness of space fly down an army of red dragons. They stop in mid air as if waiting like zombies for orders from the living.
EXT. BRAI OCEAN. NIGHT
Arthur and friends are having an adventure of a lifetime, riding the speedy sea horses.
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Arthur turns to Gwen.
ARTHUR
Wooohooooo!
GWEN
Oh Whoa! Oh my! I can’t believe
this is happening! What magic is
this?
LANCE
This is better than Disneyland!
Hoss has a bull riding position, while J-Rock and Toby are
holding on for dear life. They then spot land, it gets closer and closer.
ARTHUR
Hold On!
They brace for impact, but that part never comes. About 30 feet out from the shoreline the sea horses come to a screeching halt. Everyone, but Titus stays attached to their horses. Titus finds the beach abruptly as he flies through the air and lands face first into the sand.
Everyone LAUGHS.
The sea horses then sink into the water, leaving everyone in a standing position but Titus who is spitting sand.
EXT. SHORELINE OF CAMELOT FOREST. NIGHT
Toby looks around.
TOBY
Now, that’s what I call service
with a smile. That was one wild
ride.
Hoss LAUGHS.
HOSS
Nothing beats front door service,
that’s for sure.
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He smiles. They walk further onto the beach. They look around, for a sign of life.
ARTHUR
Hello?
He waits for an answer but gets none.
ARTHUR (CONT)
Is there anybody out there?
He pauses again to hear an answer but still doesn’t get one.
ARTHUR (CONT)
Merlin?
The forest off the shoreline is beautiful and exotic. Suddenly Arthur and friends take notice to a few trees moving. They flinch, and prepare for the worst.
A hand comes through, it lifts away a long leaf and shows who it belongs to. It is one of GENGERAL DALRON’S KNIGHTS. He too is startled. Quickly realizing who it is he turns and YELLS over his shoulder at what we then see a CAMP FULL OF KNIGHTS.
KNIGHT
It is the King. King Arthur,
General.
General Dalron then emerges from a tent. Wondering what his young knight has discovered.
EXT. GEMERAL DALRON’S CAMP. NIGHT
GENERAL DALRON
What’s is going on?
Arthur and friends enter camp and greet the General.
ARTHUR
General, we are glad to see you.
We thought you were dead.
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The general LAUGHS.
GENERAL
Your majesty. We all came close
to death at times.
ARTHUR
What has become of Camelot? And
what of the people?
GENERAL
It is well battered, however no
one was seriously hurt. The settlers
you rescued made their way through
here not long ago. I am proud of
you, all of you.
He steps closer to Arthur.
GENERAL
Did you face him?
ARTHUR
Yeah, I think I got him.
GENERAL
You think?
Arthur shrugs his shoulders.
ARTHUR
It was the sword, it..
A SCOUT rushes up and interrupts.
SCOUT
Your majesty, General, a fire
fog arises. Demons fly in the
night sky.
GENERAL
How far away are they?
SCOUT
Just a few miles north.
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The general turns to Arthur.
GENERAL
Here is your chance to truly
Test your inherited heart. We
make a stand now or never.
Arthur looks at the faces of his friends, he sees brothers to the end.
ARTHUR
We fight!
The general swings into action. He waves his arm toward an OFFICER standing nearby. The officer rushes forward and stops in front of the general.
OFFICER
Your orders sir!
GENERAL
I want flanker positions east
and west. Give me the horse calvary
at my side to stand by and the
foot soldiers with wooden tree
stakes in frontal formation.
General Dalron’s army rushes into position. Everyone and
has now filtered onto open land. Knights fall into position. Then Arthur mounts a horse and rides in front of the sturdy troops and faces them. General Dalron rides up to his side and halts, facing the men as well. All the troops stand at attention.
ARTHUR
Move fast. Lance, I’ll need you
by my side. J-Rock, Titus take
no prisoners. Hoss, your a wall,
be sturdy. And Toby, like always,
be yourself.
He then faces all the knights and rides from one end of the line of men to the other then back to the center. He pulls his sword and waves it above his head.
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ARTHUR
(loud)
All Knights We are here because
something threatens our given
rights. Our very lives! Now where
I’m from we don’t lie down and
take it. We kick ass and take
names later. I have a new outlook
on life, and a new motto, destiny
is unique in that it is already
aligned, we just can’t make it
happen at leisure. We are here
for a reason! Fight with me great
knights!
Then the medallions that were given to the six knights begin to glow. Arthur and his friends are puzzled. At a turn of a second the medallions engulf the six knights with a glow that leaves General Dalron and the rest of the knights blind to it.
Suddenly, magically awesome bodies of armor engulf the paralyzed six. Arthur sits upon his, also newly engulfed armored horse in golden armor. He sees this and as for his friends, they too admire their new look.
Each have different weapons different armor and they begin to feel different as well, not knowing the medallions had given them awesome fighting capabilities. Toby looks at his and turns to Arthur.
TOBY
Hey, I feel weird. I mean I feel
like I, well I don’t feel scared
or nervous or anything.
LANCE
Me too. This is really strange
Happenings.
TITUS
Yeah, yeah, the Titus is ready
to kick some butt. They are going
to get a piece of the Titus.
General Dalron looks at Arthur and his friends and nods in confidence.
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HOSS
Oh yeah this is kick butt time
Drag. Let’s get this show on the
road. I’m itching to lop off some
heads.
J-ROCK
You said that right Hoss! Let’s
get it done once and for all. We
got better things to do than keep
messing with these dirt bags.
General Dalron turns to Arthur.
GENERAL DALRON
(to all)
Arthur leads and we will follow!
Death to our enemies and victory
to us! We follow our king to swift
victory!
Arthur turns his horse toward the enemy and again raises his sword into the air.
ARTHUR
To victory!
From a distance Mandol and the dark barbarian Mandolonian army emerge with torches from the blackness of the forest. Zar is on horseback, at the side of Mandol.
MANDOL
Bring me the sword of the boy
king. And bring me his head and
those at his side. I want this
battle to be the end of battles
and the end of Camelot. If you
don’t do what I order I will have
your head.
ZAR
I will bring you their heads or
die trying. I have already given
orders to our troops to kill any
that turn and run from battle.
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He turns once again to Mandol.
ZAR (CONT)
This will be the war of wars.
Mandol’s begin to glow red. His face contorts into and evil looking pleasure. He turns to Zar and Zar flinches from the look on Mandol’s face.
MANDOL
Destroy them. Destroy them all.
I want no prisoners. I want them
all dead this night.
ZAR
We will leave no one standing.
I will make sure of that. If
It takes the life of our last
Warrior standing, the boy-king’s
Head will be yours.
HORNS sound. Sounds of SWORDS being pulled from their sheaths fill the night air. SOUNDS of MOUNTED HORSES HOOVES pounding the earth and SNORTS of NERVOUSNESS in knowing what they are about to be led into fill the air. SOUNDS of the soldiers body armor blend in as they prepare to attack.
ZAR
(to his warriors)
Attack!
A flood of burning torches held by the soldiers of Mandol emerge from the dark forest into the open battlefield. The evil army of Mandol charges. Mandol’s dragons rain a fierce
barrage of blue fire balls at Arthur’s army.
Arthur sees the fireballs coming and YELLS to his troops.
ARTHUR
Watch out! Use your shields to
deflect the fireballs. Advance
now my knights!
The blue death hits wreaking havoc upon unsuspecting knights. Some fall before they can get their shields up in time. They are trampled over as Arthur’s army advances.
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Arthur ties a blindfold over his mount’s eyes. Others see what he did and they do it as well.
Dalron turns to Arthur.
GENERAL DALRON
We can’t face both. They’re too
strong. Our soldiers are falling
before they get to battle.
Arthur sighs and turns to Dalron.
ARTHUR
I know but we can’t back off,
we’ve got to keep advancing or
we lose without even engaging
the enemy.
Another strike hits closer to Arthur as he dodges it. From a far the Mandolonian army is closing in.
Zar smiles and turns to Mandol. He sees that Mandol is pleased.
ZAR
Victory will be ours. Kill all!
The head of the boy-king is soon
yours.
Zar then charges with the troops, leaving Mandol alone.
This day fate is on Arthur’s side. From up over the
trees behind Arthur and his troops comes an army
of green dragons, that are much larger and more powerful than Mandol’s. Arthur, just as the Mandolonian army is
reaching Arthur and his troops, looks up at the many fierce beasts.
TOBY
Yeah. Alright.
ARTHUR
This is Merlin’s work.
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The green dragons rain lime green fire down onto the beastly army, instantly wiping them out as they turn to flee.
ARTHUR
Knights of Camelot! Lets Rock!
Arthur and his troops charge against the beastly army.
The six ex-Camelot High knights display a ferocious fight. A spectacular battle is taking place as Arthur and his troops clash with the enemy.
Dragon vs Dragon. Knight vs Mandolonian. Now it is Mandol’s turn to see defeat. While watching the battle from a far Mandol, stares with anger, the rage in his eyes is evident, He raises his head to the sky and SCREAMS.
MANDOL
Merlin this is your doing!
Then Mandol feels a presence, he turn to see Merlin. Very calmly Mandol leaps from his horse and plants himself to face Merlin. He glares at Merlin as Merlin gives him a satisfied smirk.
MERLIN
So you like my handy work do you
Mandol?
Mandol
You sneak up on me again, I
see. It will be for the last
time.
MERLIN
You may be stronger than I,
however you are no match for
Arthur.
Mandol
You will never know.
MERLIN
Your weakness is your mouth.
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MANDOL
And yours is your faith. Do you
really think that boy could come
here and defeat me? I am Dres
Mandol of Kahl. Merlin, damn you,
you disappoint me.
Merlin steps back and prepares for battle. Mandol does the same.
MERLIN
Enough talk.
MANDOL
That’s the first smart thing you’ve
said.
Mandol lifts his hands and a bolt of lighting rips toward
Merlin, he counters. The fight is on as they fly into the air. A fierce battle of Sorcerer versus Sorcerer begins as the battle between their armies rage on.
Arthur and his knights are winning the battle. Mandol’s dragons are dropping like flies.
Zar is making his way through the knight army, with ease. Arthur takes notice.
ARTHUR
C’mon!
Zar charges at Arthur. The two men’s swords CLANG together as each strike out at each other on horseback. Sparks fly from the swords as Zar and Arthur continue attacking each other.
Merlin strikes Mandol and he falls to the battleground. Merlin believes he is victorious so he lowers his guard.
Then a blast surprises Merlin. Mandol was not as hurt as he had played. Merlin then falls to the ground. He is wounded. He struggles to get up but can’t. Mandol rises and steps closer to Merlin.
MANDOL
Not even the boy-king can save you.
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After a lengthy and ferocious fight, Zar is killed by Arthur. The battle has mostly been won. Mandol’s dragons
have been defeated, and ninety percent of the Mandolonian army has either been defeated or fled. Arthur’s attention
then goes toward Merlin. He sees Mandol readying himself for Merlin’s final blow. He begins to run toward Mandol.
ARTHUS
No!
Mandol turns to see Arthur. He sends a bolt of lighting at Arthur catching him and lifting him off of his feet and
Backwards and knocking Arthur to the ground as well. Mandol leaves the fallen Merlin to tend to Arthur.
MANDOL
Now boy, it is your turn. You
Shall feel your father’s pain.
You shall meet him in hell.
Mandol LAUGHS.
Arthur stands, he is enraged. Arthur charges Mandol again.
Again he is met with same treatment.
MANDOL (CONT)
Boy, your are like your father.
Dumb. You dare stand and face
me again?
Arthur stands once more.
MANDOL (CONT)
Good, then die, like your father
did.
He LAUGHS once more.
Mandol raises his hands once more, for a final strike. Suddenly the sword begins to glow, Arthur takes notice.
He then grips the sword tighter and looks up at Mandol, with bravery and confidence. He points the glowing sword at Mandol. A bolt of blue awesome-like lighting flow from the
sword at Mandol.
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Mandol is then thrown back and onto the muddy battlefield. He then brings himself to barely stand. Arthur SPEAKS.
ARTHUR
I am the King Arthur of the Camelot’s.
Get off my land.
Arthur then stabs the sword into the ground, causing an earthquake like eruption. The ground breaks in the direction of Mandol, he is terrified at what is happening. A red lava comes to life and engulfs Mandol. It then pulls the evil sorcerer into its lair. Arthur turns to Merlin and sees him struggling to get up.
ARTHUR
We will see Mandol no more.
We are now at peace.
A wounded but alive Merlin is slow to arise. He turns to face Arthur.
MERLIN
It is done, Arthur. You have
won.
Arthur smiles. Arthur’s friends, General Dalron and his knights APPLAUD and CHEER.
CHORUS
To Camelot!
They then all mount their horses and await Arthur’s command.
Arthur LAUGHS.
ARTHUR
To Camelot!
Then out from the forest storms the settlers, and townspeople of Camelot. Arthur sees Gwen.
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ARTHUR (CONT)
Gwen.
They embrace.
ARTHUR
Are you okay?
GWEN
I am fine now.
ARTHUR
For a while there I thought,
more feared than you…
Gwen shushes Arthur. She leans and kisses him. Arthur kisses her back with passion.
GWEN
You speak too much.
Suddenly the sword begins to glow. Arthur looks up at Merlin.
MERLIN
It is time, Arthur. Make your
decision.
Arthur then looks over at the faces of his friends, then to Gwen.
ARTHUR
But I don’t know. I need more
time.
Arthur looks at Gwen, as to wonder what to do. He turns back to Merlin again.
ARTHUR
Can I stay and my friends go
back home?
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MERLIN
No I’m afraid not Arthur. It is
all or none.
He turns to Gwen.
ARTHUR
Gwen, I’m sorry. I have to get
My friends home. They don’t belong
Here, and neither do I anymore.
Gwen embraces him.
GWEN
I see.
Tears form in her eyes
Then almost synchronized, Arthur’s friends step close to Arthur and place their hand on the sword. Arthur looks up one more time at Merlin.
ARTHUR
Goodbye my friend.
MERLIN
And to you my friend, now you are now
needed elsewhere.
Arthur stares at Gwen once more. He then catches what Merlin just said.
ARTHUR
What? What did you say? Needed
elsewhere? No wait, wait, what?
Suddenly Gwen throws herself onto Arthur and they all disappear with Gwen with them.
EXT. EARTH. YEAR 2044. NIGHT
ON SCREEN
EARTH 2044 - LOS ANGELES
Arthur, Gwen and Friends arrive in the same physical position they were in before being warped. Immediately
they are surrounded by ALIEN TROOPS.
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The aliens are dressed in futuristic tech-war outfits.
Arthur and company look around to see destruction. Arthur and friends understand one thing, they’re not at home. One alien turns to Arthur and speaks.
ALIEN
Geela, geela , magnoda geela
Arthur..... Geela! (HALT, where you stand Arthur)
The alien reaches out a crab like hand to Arthur.
ARTHUR
What the?
Arthur’s face turns blank in confusion and shock.
(ARTHUR STARES INTO THE CAMERA)
ARTHUR (CONT)
You’ve got to be kidding.
BLACKOUT
THE END....
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