“N I I L O”
“N I I L O”
EPISODE 1.01 “DEMOLISH” (the PILOT)
WRITTEN BY: GARY BENJAMIN HOLT JR.
(Fade In)
ACT ONE: Scene A
INT. GAS STATION - DAY
It’s a hot summer afternoon. Two “cool” looking convertibles are parked outside a gas station in the middle of a dry, empty road.
One of the convertibles is spray painted bright orange with a fire design going across it. The other convertible is a simple red one.
Several minutes later, the door to the old, dirty gas station opens. Two teenage males walk out. One is a visibly older, very tall, brown skinned African American male, DAVID MURPHY.
The younger second male is STEVEN RAHMAN. He has the same complexion as David. He has his brown dreadlocks stopping a little past his shoulders. His style of clothing is unique and eccentric.
Steven stretches his arms.
STEVEN
(Sarcasm) Well, that was fun.
He looks at David.
STEVEN
Say, David, must you always drag
your stepsister along everywhere
we go? We can live without her
irritating, “look at me, look
at me!” attitude.
David laughs.
DAVID
Sorry Steve, but I have to. My mom
wanted me to introduce her to my
friends so she wouldn’t feel so
alone. When you get to know her
better, Paige isn’t really all
that bad.
STEVEN
I think we all know enough about
her already. She never stops
talking.
Suddenly, two girls walk out the gas station, both the same age, PAIGE SMITH and CHRISTINA (Christy) CHARLES.
Paige is a beauty with the looks of a model. She’s tall, has light skin, with long light brown hair. She’s dressed in tight clothing and long boots.
CHRISTINA is more average looking than Paige. She’s athletic and it shows. She’s dressed in sporty clothes and carries herself in a tough, tomboyish manner.
Paige, as a ditzy valley girl, is carrying a conversation with Christy, who looks uninterested in what Paige is saying. Steven and David look at Paige.
STEVEN
See? Look at her, still talking.
Paige begins giggling like a typical girly schoolgirl to Christy, who’s playing games on her cellular phone while occasionally nodding her head.
David shakes his head. He and Steven take the gas pipe and stick in their cars. The two girls walk to the boys. Paige, wearing “cute” sunglasses, takes out an umbrella to shield herself from the heat.
PAIGE
Oh my God, it’s like, so hot
out here. I feel my face
melting.
Christy begins to look annoyed. She answers Paige in, “a-matter-of-fact” like.
CHRISTY
Well it is ninety degrees out.
Christy walks to Steven.
CHRISTY
Arturo should be out soon. I
guess he’s getting his last
minute shopping done.
PAIGE
That’s his name?
Christy, and Steven look at her. Christy nods.
CHRISTY
Yeah, Arturo Andres Rodriguez.
Paige giggles in an annoying, teeny bopper-ish voice.
PAIGE
He’s hot!
CHRISTY
I’m glad you seem to think so,
but I’m not into the whole long
hair, androgynous look.
PAIGE
Why? You threatened?
Christy rolls her eyes. David quietly chuckles to himself.
Paige then looks at the gas station’s mini-store as Arturo walks out, carrying a bag of Doritos. Paige takes out a blow pop and begins sucking on it in a seductive matter.
PAIGE
All that matters is what’s in
his pants.
David, Steven and Christy look at Paige with a disgusted look on their faces as she giggles.
Arturo is same age as everyone else. He is of Spanish dissent with very long, wavy brown hair. He is a Spanish male and has dark, brown eyes.
Arturo’s style of clothing are long shirts and baggy jeans nearly twice his size. He has a small frame, especially for a male.
Arturo walks to David. He begins to feel uncomfortable as he notices Paige staring at him. After pumping their gases, David and Steven take the gas pipe out of their cars.
DAVID
Is everyone ready?
Steven nods.
STEVEN
Yup.
David hops in his red convertible.
DAVID
Then let’s go!
Christy waves at David and Arturo while winking cutely.
CHRISTY
Byyyye!
Christy gets in the fiery convertible along with Steven. Arturo begins to get in David’s car, however, Paige stands behind him, eyeing him up and down, looking very pleased.
Uncomfortable again, Arturo opens the door and sits in the backseat. Paige perkily walks to the other side of the car and sits in the seat next to Arturo.
They look at each other. Arturo looks somewhat scared, while Paige looks happy.
PAIGE
Hi!
Arturo shyly waves. David and Steven pull out from the gas station and speeds down the long, empty, road.
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ACT ONE: Scene B
EXT. FOOTBALL STADIUM - DAY
Arturo, Paige, David, Steven, and Christy are watching an intense football team from their home state, Delaware, and a team from another state, Maine.
Maine scores a field goal. The audience cheers loudly. Steven shakes his head and David yells in anger.
DAVID
What the hell!? What are they
doing!? At this rate, I’m gonna
lost my fifty bucks!
Christy chuckles.
CHRISTY
So David, when are you gonna
pay me?
Arturo watches the game in slight amusement. Paige looks at him and offers him some of her popcorn. Arturo simply stares at it, not knowing what to do.
PAIGE
Popcorn?
ARTURO
Uh… Sure.
Arturo takes a handful of popcorn and stuffs it in his mouth. Paige giggles.
PAIGE
God. I might as well have
given you the whole bag.
She and Arturo both begin to laugh. Christy looks at the direction of the laughter. She looks a little bothered by it.
The audience cheers loudly again, much louder than before. David moans loudly in anger and hangs his head down in shame.
Christy looks at David and smiles deviously. Angered, David digs in his pocket, takes out the money and slams it in Christy’s hands.
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ACT ONE: Scene C
EXT. ARTURO’S HOUSE - NIGHT
David pulls up in front of Arturo’s house. It’s a simple one-story home surrounded by trees, almost isolated from the rest of the city.
DAVID
Well… Here we are…
ARTURO
Thanks.
Paige looks at Arturo and smiles.
PAIGE
Bye. Maybe we’ll see each other
around. School?
Arturo nods.
ARTURO
Yeah. I guess.
Paige slightly giggles. Arturo gets out of the car and walks to his house. Paige waves as David drives off.
INT. ARTURO’S HOUSE (Living Room) - NIGHT
Arturo walks in his house. He closes the door behind him.
ARTURO
Dad! I’m home!
He doesn’t receive a response.
ARTURO
Dad!
Once again, he doesn’t receive an answer. He slowly begins to walks through the living room.
INT. KITCHEN
Arturo enters the kitchen. A small notepad is lying on the kitchen tape, signed by “Noel”. Arturo rolls his eyes.
ARTURO
Yay. Good news.
Arturo picks up the note and begins reading it. It reads: ‘Arturo, I won’t be home now. Unfortunately, there has been a change of plans. Bible study will be longer than originally planned, so I won’t be home. There are some fish sticks in the freezer. I won’t be home until late, so please fix them yourself. I’m sorry for the inconvenience. Your father, Minister Noel.’
Arturo groans in annoyance.
ARTURO
Just what I wanted to hear.
He sighs and tosses the note back on the table.
INT. ARTURO’S ROOM – NIGHT
Arturo walks in his dark room and shuts the door behind him. He turns on the lights. The sudden brightness of the room causes him to rubs his eyes.
He takes off his shirt hangs it up in his closet. He stretches his arms as he yawns.
He takes off the rest of his clothes and throws them on the floor, too lazy to hang them up. He turns off the lights and goes to bed.
Moments later, sounds are heard coming from outside. Arturo gets up and walks to his window to see what the sounds are.
He opens the window and a confused look strikes across his face.
ARTURO
What the f…?
Countless people are running around, screaming for their lives. It is frighteningly bright outside. Arturo looks at the sky, as the bright light gets even brighter.
He gasps in shock as a gigantic comet surrounded in giant flames slowly makes its way towards his house, destroying everything in sight.
The enormous, immensely bright, fiery comet lands, setting off a huge explosion killing everyone and everything. Arturo closes his eyes and shields them as the explosion makes its way to him.
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ACT ONE: Scene D
INT. ARTURO’S BEDROOM – DAY
Arturo suddenly wakes up, quickly sitting up on the bed’s headboard. He’s sweating and breathing heavily. He begins wiping the sweat off his face with his arms.
He looks around his room. Everything’s intact. He sighs in relief. His door then opens. A dark man, fifty years of age, wearing a typical Minister’s robe, enters the room.
It’s quite obvious he and Arturo aren’t blood related.
ARTURO
Hi… Dad.
Arturo yawns and stretches. The man, NOEL, smiles at him.
NOEL
Good morning, son. Are you
planning sleeping all day?
That’s a good way to keep a
job.
Arturo’s eyes perk up in a fearful shock.
ARTURO
I’m getting fired?
Noel laughs.
NOEL
No, son. I’m just pulling your
leg.
Arturo sighs in relief.
NOEL
But… If you want to get there
on time, I suggest you get up
now. I have to drive over to a
friend’s house for a private
sermon, so you’ll have to walk.
Arturo sighs in disappointment.
ARTURO
Is it ever any different?
NOEL
No, but that’s life.
Noel throws a towel at Arturo’s face and exits the room, closing the door behind him.
INT. CLOTHING STORE – DAY
Arturo, in his black work uniform, is putting new clothes on the rack. Two of his coworkers, a male and a female, are felling all over each other, giggling annoyingly.
Arturo is trying to cover his obvious agitation, but it doesn’t work.
Someone, a mysteriously looking seventeen-year-old girl, enters the store, catching everyone’s attention. The boy and the girl quickly get off each other, smiling nervously.
The girl takes out a comb and begins combing her hair.
FEMALE COWORKER
C-Can we help you?
The mysterious girl has a unique presence and look to her. She’s a pale skinned Caucasian girl, with long, bright blue hair that matches her eye color, eyebrows and colored lips.
She’s dressed in a simple dress and a pair of boots. She’s pretty, but something about her is suspicious. Arturo looks at her as well.
The girl walks to Arturo is. The male and female look at her and quietly laugh amongst themselves, making fun of her.
ALLISON
Slow business today, huh?
ARTURO
Tell me about it.
Allison chuckles.
ALLISON
It’s so boring here. It kinda
makes me miss school.
ARTURO
I don’t think I can agree on
that one.
Allison laughs. She smiles at Arturo.
ALLISON
I’m Cooper----Allison. You?
ARTURO
Arturo.
ALLISON
Rodriguez?
Arturo looks at Allison in slight confusion. He’s alarmed.
ARTURO
How did you know?
Allison smiles and shrugs nonchalantly.
ALLISON
What can I say? I’ve been
around.
Arturo looks at Allison even stranger.
ARTURO
…”Been around”? As in, the store,
right? Not like… You know… “Around”.
Allison walks even closer to Arturo, who appears to be intimidated by her. She looks at with a seductive look in her eye.
ALLISON
Say… I’m going to going, but
here’s my number.
Allison gives Arturo a tiny piece of paper with her number written on it. She winks.
ALLISON
Call me.
ARTURO
Stalk y—Oh, sure. Definitely.
Allison giggles as she exits the store. The male and female coworkers are laughing at Arturo. He turns to them.
MALE COWORKER
“Stalk you”?
ARTURO
Shut up. My mind was… Full.
MALE COWORKER
Right. So, are you gonna call
her?
Arturo looks towards the entrance of the store. He begins shaking his head.
ARTURO
Neh.
FEMALE COWORKER
I wouldn’t either. That girl
screams “psycho”.
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ACT ONE: Scene E
EXT. ARTURO’S HOUSE - NIGHT
Arturo walks to his doorstep of his home and takes out his keys. He begins to open the door until he hears a noise. He looks around his dark neighborhood.
He sees nothing. He shrugs it off and continues to open his door. He now hears another noise.
It’s obviously that he is not the only one there. Someone, or something is there with him… Watching him… He turns around again. He sighs in relief.
ARTURO
Oh, Allison.
Arturo’s suddenly widen in shock.
ARTURO
Allison!?
Allison smiles.
ALLISON
What’s wrong? Weren’t expecting
company?
Arturo laughs at his own stupidity.
ARTURO
Sorry. No, I wasn’t. Or at
least not this late.
Allison smiles deviously.
ALLISON
You’re wondering how I found
your address.
ARTURO
Basically.
Allison moves closer to Arturo, freaking him out. Deviousness and sadist suddenly appears on her face. She glares at Arturo straight in his eyes.
ALLISON
I waited until you were released
from work, and I followed you
home, waiting for the right time
to…
Allison stops. Arturo looks mortified. Allison suddenly bursts into laughter.
ALLISON
I’m kidding. Actually I only
stepped out for second, and
when I saw you, I figured I’d
say, “hi”.
Arturo gulps.
ARTURO
Well… You did!
Arturo laughs nervously. Allison smiles.
ALLISON
So… Wanna hang out?
ARTURO
Do you know what time it is?
My dad could come home at any
minute.
ALLISON
Aw, what’s wrong? Can’t have
visitors after ten?
ARTURO
No, not really.
Allison walks to Arturo’s door. She turns around and smiles at him.
ALLISON
This door isn’t going to open
itself.
Arturo smiles. He walks to his door and unlocks it. The door opens and he follows Allison inside. She shuts the door.
Unknowing to them, someone was watching them. A Caucasian male, seventeen years old, is standing across from Arturo’s house, watching him, blending completely in the darkness.
He then steps out of the darkness. The teen is a brown-eyed male with bright green hair, wearing what appears to be some sort of cult uniform.
He takes a blade out of his pocket and looks at Arturo’s bedroom window as the lights come on.
Allison and Arturo can be seen entering the room. Allison walks to the window. The green-haired male watches her, glaring.
(Black Out)
END OF ACT ONE:
ACT TWO: Scene F
(Fade In)
INT. ARTURO’S BEDROOM – NIGHT
Allison is looking out of Arturo’s window. Arturo walks behind her.
ARTURO
What’s wrong?
Allison hastily turns around.
ALLISON
Nothing!
She shuts the window. She walks to the bed and hops on it.
ALLISON
So… Where are your parents?
ARTURO
Dead.
Allison looks confused.
ARTURO
You know, I really don’t know,
actually. They gave me up when
I was little, so they’re pretty
much dead in my book.
ALLISON
Why?
Arturo shrugs.
ARTURO
Who knows? Finances? Or hell,
maybe they just didn’t feel
like taking care of a third
child.
ALLISON
So, you have sibling?
ARTURO
Yeah. Two. Older sister, older
brother, but I barely remember
them. The only one I consider
family is (prideful voice)
Minister Noel Connelly. He’s
raised me since I was four,
changed my diapers, he taught
me everything I need to know.
That’s what a parent is. For
me, anyway.
ALLISON
I see…
Allison gets up from the bed and walks to Arturo. She puts her hands on his shoulders.
ALLISON
We are a lot alike, you know.
I’m not exactly close with my
family either. If we keep talking,
who knows what else we’ll have
in common.
She and Arturo move closer together. Allison closes her eyes and begins kissing Arturo passionately on his lips. The passion between the two quickly excels.
Allison begins to feel all over Arturo’s body. She takes off his shirt and throws it on the floor. She looks at him and smiles seductively.
Arturo picks her up and tosses her on his bed. Allison laughs pleasurably. She and Arturo begin kissing again once Arturo goes on top of her body.
Not long after, before they could go any further, a car pulls up in the driveway, blowing its horn. Allison giggles.
ALLISON
Daddy’s home.
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ACT TWO: Scene G
INT. ARTURO’S HOUSE - NIGHT
Noel parks his car in the driveway and exits his vehicle. Suddenly, the green-haired teenager bumps into him. Noel looks shocked.
NOEL
Uh… Hello there.
The teenager doesn’t answer. He simply glares. He’s hiding something behind his back… A slick-looking emerald blade. Noel smiles.
NOEL
Are you lost, young man?
The teenager shakes his head.
NOEL
Are you a friend of Arturo?
The teenager, once again, shakes his head.
NOEL
I see… Well, good luck at…
Whatever it is you’re doing.
Noel turns around. The teenager quickly raises his arms, preparing to stab him in his back until Arturo suddenly opens the door.
ARTURO
DAD!
Noel is taken by surprise.
NOEL
Oh, Arturo, is this your friend?
Arturo looks confused.
ARTURO
…Who?
NOEL
This gentlemen.
Noel turns around, prepared to point to the person behind him, but he’s gone, as if he was never there in the first place.
Noel then looks confused. Allison is standing by the doorway, watching.
ALLISON
Good work, Taji.
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ACT TWO: Scene H
INT. ARTURO’S DINING ROOM - NIGHT
Allison, Arturo, and Noel are in the dining room, eating dinner he had just prepared. Allison smiles.
NOEL
So, where do you live?
ALLISON
Not far. Just a block down the
street.
NOEL
Where do you know Arturo from?
ALLISON
Work.
Allison turns to Arturo and smiles. Arturo chuckles.
NOEL
Arturo, may I speak with you
for a minute?
Arturo nods.
ARTURO
Sure.
Arturo gets up from his seat and follows Noel into the kitchen.
INT. KITCHEN
Noel and Arturo enter the kitchen. Noel gives Arturo a stern look.
NOEL
Who is she?
ARTURO
Allison Cooper?
NOEL
Don’t be a fool. You know what
I mean.
Arturo is silent. He sighs.
ARTURO
We just met.
NOEL
I figured…
ARTURO
B-But it’s not what you think!
We were… Studying! You know,
school is right around the corner,
and I hear Senior year’s the
toughest.
NOEL
No need to explain yourself to
me.
Noel looks back at Allison, who’s eating by herself.
NOEL
I don’t trust her. Her presence
emits this dangerous aura… I
can feel like it. Hang around
her long enough, and you’ll get
it, Arturo.
Noel faces Arturo.
NOEL
I guarantee it.
Arturo begins to look rather annoyed.
NOEL
You’re old enough to choose
your own friends, I know,
but please… Choose the right
ones.
Allison enters the kitchen.
ALLISON
Hey. I just wanted to say
goodbye before I felt. See you
around, Arturo.
Allison begins to leave, but Arturo quickly runs to her.
ARTURO
Wait! I’ll walk you.
Allison smiles.
ALLISON
No, that’s okay. I can handle
it. I’m a big girl.
Allison winks at Arturo and leaves the house.
EXT. ARTURO’S HOUSE - NIGHT
Allison leaves Arturo’s house. She stops and looks around, alert. She dismisses it and continues to leave Arturo’s property.
The green-haired teenager emerges from the shadows once again, watching Allison.
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ACT TWO: Scene I
INT. DAVID’S BEDROOM - NIGHT
David is lying on his bed, listening to music on his headphones, trying to sleep. Someone rudely enters his room and turns on the lights. David is shirtless.
Annoyed, David angrily takes off his headphones and sits up, looking at the person who disturbed him.
Paige is standing by the door, wearing a tank top and a pair of very short shorts. She’s giggling, with one hand on the light switch and the other on her hip in a sexy matter.
PAIGE
Sorry, were you busy? If so, I
can just leave.
Paige giggles in a devious matter.
DAVID
(Agitated) NO.
Paige giggles again.
DAVID
You gotta stop doing this, Paige.
PAIGE
Doing what?
Paige winks and hops on David’s bed, looking at him in a seductive matter.
DAVID
That! We’re brother and sister
for Christ’s sake! You can’t
You can’t come here being sexy
or seeing me naked!
Paige becomes curious. She raises an eyebrow.
PAIGE
You’re naked?
David moves the sheets closer to him, covering his lower body. Paige giggles.
PAIGE
I’m only messing with you, David.
Besides, it’s not liked we’re
blood relatives or anything,
only by marriage. And you’re
not my type, anyway. I’m more
interested in your friend.
DAVID
(Confused) Steven?
PAIGE
Ugh, gross! So not funny, David!
DAVID
Oh, so you like Christy?
Paige moans loudly in frustration as she gets out of David’s bed.
PAIGE
No! That Cuban… I forgot his
name…
Paige suddenly gasps in delight and claps her hands together.
PAIGE
Oh my God… Cuban! He’s from
Florida!
DAVID
No… He’s not… Well, he could be,
but no one knows, not even him.
PAIGE
Anyway…
Paige hops on David’s bed once again.
PAIGE
I want to go on a date with
him.
DAVID
Why?
PAIGE
So we can have wild-
Paige stops herself from completing her sentence. David simply stares at her. Suddenly, Paige gets angry.
PAIGE
I don’t need to explain myself
to you, David! Just call him up
and tell him you’re taking us
somewhere! Tomorrow.
DAVID
For what?
PAIGE
Don’t question me, David! Just
do what I say!
David rolls his eyes. Paige outs out of the bed, happy.
PAIGE
I can't wait to ask him what
the White House looks like!
Putting her hands on the light switch, Paige turns around and winks at David.
PAIGE
Nice bod, “brother”.
Paige giggles and turns off the lights, going back to her room while David looks at her, mortified.
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ACT TWO: Scene J
EXT. CONCERT ARENA ENTRANCE - DAY
David, Steven, Christy, Paige and Arturo are standing in front of the building. It’s abnormally hot outside. The sun is beaming in everyone’s eyes.
David is wearing a wife beater undershirt and black jeans. Paige is, as usual, wearing something short and revealing, forcing herself on Arturo, who is wearing his usual baggy clothing.
Steven and Christy are both dressed in typical summer gear. The arena is filled with people.
CHRISTY
Who’s performing today?
David shrugs.
DAVID
Somebody.
CHRISTY
That’s helpful.
STEVEN
I don’t really care, as long as
they don’t completely suck.
Paige rolls her eyes and groans in irritation. Everyone looks at her, confused.
PAIGE
Can you people stop complaining?
God! Just be glad you didn’t
pay for this, it’s not everyday
you get to hang out with me.
STEVEN
(Low tone)
God knows I’m grateful for
that.
Christy chuckles. Meanwhile, Arturo looks a bit worn out.
ARTURO
Can we just go inside? It’s
burning up out here.
Everyone begins to enter the arena, but Paige pulls Arturo to her, separating him from everyone else. David, Christy and Steven turn around to see what is going on.
PAIGE
Arturo and I are going to hang
out on our own. You three can
leave.
DAVID
Well, you know where your seats
are. Let’s go.
STEVEN
Thank GOD!
David, Steven, and Christy enter the Arena. Paige looks sort of surprised.
ARTURO
So… What do you want to do?
Paige turns around. She smiles.
PAIGE
Um… Something? Say, have you
ever been to the White House?
Arturo gives Paige a confused look.
ARTURO
What!?
INT. SHOW ROOM – DAY
David, Christy and Steven go to their seats in the middle row. After they sit down, Christy and Steven glare at David, who looks confused. He holds up the popcorn.
DAVID
…Popcorn?
CHRISTY
When are you going to tell that
bitch to get some friends of her
own?
David looks startled by Christy’s words.
DAVID
I told you, until she gets
comfortable. She just came here
less than a month ago. Incase
you haven’t noticed, this isn’t
exactly the most likely town.
Paige hasn’t gotten used to the
change yet.
CHRISTY
Well, at the rate she’s going,
she never will. Look David, I
know you’re trying to be nice,
but that girl is really grating
my nerves. There’s a limit to
how much I can take, and she’s
really pushing it.
DAVID
Then I don’t know what to say,
Christy! She’s here to stay and
you and Steve are gonna have to
get used to it.
Christy rolls her eyes and sighs in anger. Steven clears his throat.
STEVEN
So, um… Pass the popcorn!
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ACT TWO: Scene K
EXT. OUTDOOR DINER - DAY
Paige and Arturo are sharing a funnel cake. Paige eats a piece of the funnel cake and giggles. Arturo looks really annoyed.
PAIGE
So, is that the president’s
real hair?
ARTURO
For the last time, I’m not from
Florida, and I’ve never been to
the White House.
PAIGE
So, where are you from?
ARTURO
Peru.
PAIGE
Then why are you here?
ARTURO
I was adopted.
PAIGE
Really? By who?
ARTURO
A Minister.
PAIGE
Is he Mexican too?
ARTURO
I’M NOT EVEN---!
Paige stares at Arturo in shock, with of funnel cake stuffed in her mouth. She’s blinking. Arturo sighs, calming himself down.
ARTURO
Let’s just talk about something
else.
Paige swallows her food.
PAIGE
Okay. So, what attracts you to
David?
Arturo spits out his drink and looks at Paige in shock. Paige laughs.
PAIGE
Soooo not what I meant. As a
friend.
Arturo sighs in relief.
ARTURO
Oh. Well, he’s a cool guy…and
come to think of it, he kinda
come on to me.
Paige lifts her eyebrows.
ARTURO
…As a friend.
PAIGE
Well anyway, it’s thanks to me
that his fat mom even married
my dad. My daddy said if I
didn’t like my future sibling,
he wouldn’t get married. And
despite David’s tacky taste in
clothing, I thought he was a
nice person, so I gave my daddy
my blessing.
ARTURO
How sweet…
Paige giggles.
PAIGE
Thank you!
Suddenly, the sky begins to glow abnormally bright. Arturo looks up at the sky in shock.
ARTURO
LOOK OUT!
Arturo quickly grabs Paige and pulls her down under the table with him.
People begin screaming as a huge comet comes from the sky and crashes into the Concert Arena, causing a huge explosion. Paige looks devastated.
PAIGE
DAVID!
The Concert Arena begins to explode. People begin to run for their lives. Arturo picks Paige up from the ground. She attempts to run back in there, but Arturo pulls her away.
PAIGE
Let me go!
ARTURO
No, Paige! Calm down! Go in
there, and you die!
PAIGE
But David-
Arturo doesn’t answer. He appears to be saddened as well. Paige hugs him and bursts into tears.
The explosion from the Concert Arena grows. Arturo pulls Paige by her hand and the two of them begin running for their lives as well as everyone else.
The explosion continues to grow rapidly. At this rate, it can easily consume Arturo and Paige!
Two people, a woman and her child, hastily leave their house and begin running away with everyone else. Arturo pulls Paige into the house with him.
INT. EMPTY HOUSE – DAY
Arturo and Paige shut the door. They quickly run inside the basement.
INT. EMPTY HOUSE BASEMENT - DAY
Paige and Arturo run into the basement and slam the door behind them. They run down the stairs into safe ground. Paige falls to the ground and bursts into tears.
Angry and frustrated, Arturo begins walking back and forth. He stops and looks at Paige.
ARTURO
SHUT UP!
Paige looks at Arturo, shocked. Paige. The room becomes silent. Arturo walks to a corner and sits down. He sighs. He hangs his head on his hands in despair.
The only things that can be heard are explosions and sounds of people dying above. Paige goes into the opposite corner of the basement.
Arturo looks up at Paige, who’s quietly crying to herself. Arturo walks to her and kneels down beside her. He puts his arm around her and pulls her close to him.
ARTURO
I’m sorry.
Paige hugs him, crying. Moments, the noises outside comes to an end. Paige slowly gets off Arturo. Both of them look relieved.
ARTURO
It’s over.
EXT. DESERTED WASTELAND - DAY
Arturo and Paige exit the basement, however, they quickly notice that the house, as well as everything else, is no more. Paige gasps in absolute shock.
PAIGE
Oh my God!
Arturo and Paige are the only two people on Earth. Everyone, and everything, is gone, gone completely.
There’s nothing left but a red, dried, dusty barren. The world has apparently been destroyed, and they are the only two people left alive.
(Black Out)
(END OF ACT TWO)
ACT THREE: Scene L
(Fade In)
EXT. WASTELAND – NIGHT
Arturo and Paige are walking around as the moon shines brightly on them. Paige is walking barefoot, holding her shoes. She suddenly falls on the ground.
PAIGE
I can’t do this anymore!
(Cries) I can’t!
She begins crying. Arturo walks to her and comforts her. He puts his hands on her shoulders and pulls her close to him.
ARTURO
You can, alright? I know it’s
hard, but…
Paige stops crying.
ARTURO
There has to be other people
here. We can’t be the only
ones.
PAIGE
(Hostile) Sure about that? ‘Cause
from the looks of things, we are!
ARTURO
We’re not! We can’t be! If we
made it, so did others. We
need to find my dad-s
PAIGE
You’re “dad’s” as safe as my
brother.
Arturo begins to get upset, although, he’s trying to conceal it.
ARTURO
David was close to me, too, in
fact, more so. You just met him.
PAIGE
Your point?
It’s silent. Arturo gets up and begins walking away from Paige.
ARTURO
Help yourself. I’m done.
PAIGE
(Whine) Arturo! Don’t leave me!
Arturo continues to ignore her, walking away. Paige gets up and runs to him.
PAIGE
Please!
Arturo faces Paige in frustration.
ARTURO
Then stop bitching!
Paige rolls her eyes.
PAIGE
What-ever.
EXT. OASIS - NIGHT
Arturo and Paige come across a small oasis with a tree and a tiny lake of fresh, pure, water, which seems completely out of place with the rest of the environment.
PAIGE
Oh my God! Water!
Paige runs to the pond and begins drinking from it. She closes her eyes in joy.
PAIGE
Mm.
Arturo smiles at her. He walks to Paige and sits next to her. Paige hugs him.
PAIGE
Thank you!
Arturo chuckles.
ARTURO
No problem.
EXT. OASIS – NIGHT (LATER)
Paige is soaking her bare feet in the water, as well as Arturo, who has taken off his shirt and rolled up his jeans.
Paige is resting her head on his shoulder while he wraps his arm around her. Arturo has his long, wavy hair out instead of the usual ponytail.
Both of them are looking at the bright moonlight and the stars. Suddenly, someone walks behind them, however, they don’t know it.
FEMALE VOICE
Cute.
Arturo and Paige turn around. Arturo’s eyes perk up in surprise.
ARTURO
Allison?
Allison’s clothes are ripped up. She’s “dressed” in a bra and a short skirt made from her previously long dress. She’s barefooted as well.
ALLISON
Mind if I join the fun?
Arturo shakes his head and smiles.
ARTURO
Nope.
Allison smiles and sits next to him, soaking her feet in the water as well.
ALLISON
Who’s that? Your girlfriend?
Paige and Arturo look at each other, unsure of what to say. They shake their heads. There’s a long pause. Allison begins nodding her head.
ALLISON
Awesome…
It’s apparent Allison’s trying to form a conversation, but she’s failing. She gets up.
ALLISON
I’ll be back.
She walks away and walks behind the tree.
PAIGE
Ugh, what was that?
ARTURO
My friend, Alli…
Arturo suddenly stops. His eyes are wide with surprise. Paige looks at him, confused.
PAIGE
Uh huh, okay, and?
Arturo faces her, looking somewhat happy.
ARTURO
If Allison’s here, then so are
others! I told you Paige, we’re
not the only ones here! David
and the others must be alive
somewhere, too!
Paige sighs. She’s not as optimistic.
PAIGE
Whatever.
ALLISON’S VOICE
Arturo, can I see for a minute?
Arturo attempts to get up, but Paige grabs him.
PAIGE
Arturo, no!
ARTURO
Paige, I’m only going behind
the tree-(Sudden happiness) Oh!
Paige looks disgusted. Arturo walks behind to the tree to Allison, who’s leaning against it.
ALLISON
So, the world’s destroyed and
everyone’s dead. What a day
this was.
ARTURO
Yeah.
Allison walks behind him and wraps her arms around him, laying her head on his back.
ALLISON
God, I’m scared. I don’t know
what’s going to happen next.
You’ll be here with me, right?
Arturo turns around to face Allison.
ARTURO
Of course. Did you honestly
expect me to just up and leave
you? You’re not pregnant.
(Stern look) …Are you?
ALLISON
No!
Arturo sighs in relief.
ARTURO
Oh, I’m about to say… I mean,
it’s not it’d be mine---If you
were, you know, pregnant.
Because to pregnant, you would
have to sex first, in which we
didn’t.
ALLISON
Yeah, I got it.
Arturo chuckles. Allison smiles at him as well. Suddenly, Arturo moans in pain as he collapses on the ground. Allison looks down at his body and smiles.
Arturo has been stabbed by a tiny dart. Allison kneels down and removes the dart from his body.
ALLISON
Dork.
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ACT THREE: Scene M
INT. DUNGEON CELL - DAY
Arturo suddenly wakes up. He looks around in confusion. He finds himself in some form of cell or dungeon. He’s wearing a typical white T-shirt with his same baggy jeans.
His cell opens. The mysterious green-haired teenage male along with Allison, now wearing a tight suit having her hair in a ponytail, enters the cell. Allison smiles deviously.
ALLISON
Mornin’ sunshine. Well, actually,
we can’t really see the sun
anymore.
Angry, Arturo goes to confront her, but the mysterious teenager grabs him before he can get to her. Allison laughs.
ALLISON
Bitter much?
ARTURO
What the hell is this?
ALLISON
You’ll find out soon. Taji,
let him go. He can’t hurt me.
Taji gets off Arturo like he was asked, but not before shoving him. Allison chuckles. Taji walks behind her as Arturo glares at Allison.
ARTURO
Allison, tell me what’s going
on.
AYLICA
The name’s Aylica. Learn it. No
one calls me Allison.
TAJI
Let’s go. Boss wants to see him.
Aylica nods. Taji grabs Arturo as the three of them leave the dungeon area.
INT. MASTER ROOM - DAY
Aylica, Arturo, and Taji enter a large room filled with plants, paintings, and shiny jewelry everywhere. There’s a large window in the front of the room.
A dark man with long dreadlocks, wearing a black suit, is standing in front of it. To the right of the entrance, is a wide screen TV and game console systems surrounding it.
A teenage male, around seventeen years of age, is sitting on one of the large couches in front of the television, playing the game.
Aylica and Taji walk to the dark man. They bow.
AYLICA
Here he is, sir.
The man turns around and smiles.
DWIGHT
Thank you, Cooper. Fulghum,
bring him to me.
Taji grabs Arturo and brings him to the man. Arturo doesn’t look the least bit of pleased. The man walks to Arturo and smiles.
DWIGHT
What is your name, young man?
ARTURO
None of your damn business.
Taji pushes Arturo, causing him to fall on the floor.
TAJI
Respect him!
Arturo moans in pain. He slowly gets back up on his feet.
DWIGHT
I’ll ask again. Your name is?
ARTURO
Arturo… Rodriguez.
DWIGHT
Pleasure’s mine, Rodriguez. I’m
Dwight Baker, the head of this
company. I’m going to make things
simple. There’s a reason you
survived the comet hit, or what
we call, the ‘Demolition’. It
wasn’t a miracle or any act of
‘God’. You survived because you
were chosen to. There are others
out there like you, Taji Fulghum
and Aylica Cooper being two of them.
The prophecy states that there are
ten total survivers the blast. My
goal is to find them all.
ARTURO
Why?
DWIGHT
To find Niilo, a spell with the
power to change worlds. If I
find it, I can use it to our
benefit.
ARTURO
Okay… So this has what to do
with me again?
AYLICA
The Niilo chooses who it wants.
It can only work when all of
the Chosen are present. We
still have seven more to find.
Arturo looks at Dwight, trying to hide his laughter. It’s apparent that he doesn’t believe anything he’s hearing.
ARTURO
So, I’m one of the “Chosen
Ten”, huh? It’s kind of ironic
how out of all the billion plus
people on Earth, I just happen
to be one of the special few.
Dwight doesn’t respond. He simply chuckles. He walks to a table and presses a button.
Suddenly, a holographic map of Earth appears in place of the window. There’s a red, flaming circle, pinpointing Arturo’s previous location.
The map then zooms in on the pinpoint. It begins to reveal Arturo’s old neighborhood, the place he used to live. His eyes perk up in shock. Dwight turns to him.
DWIGHT
Look familiar?
ARTURO
This can’t be real.
DWIGHT
There are ten crystals, each
possessing knowledge of the
whereabouts of the Chosen. We
find them, we find the Chosen.
Understand?
Arturo slowly nods his head. He begins pinching himself.
ARTURO
Sure… (He stops) Ow…
DWIGHT
Good, because I have a mission
for you. There’s an old ruin
that contains more of these
crystals. Find them and bring
them to me. The Chosen should
all be alive somewhere in this
time period.
ARTURO
Time period?
DWIGHT
Welcome to the year 3995, over
a thousand years ahead of your
time.
Arturo stares at Dwight in total disbelief.
ARTURO
It’s time I wake up, now.
DWIGHT
Cooper, Fulghum, take Rodriguez
to the ruins. It’s time to test
his power.
ARTURO
Huh?
Aylica and Taji nod. They begin to leave, but Arturo stays behind. Aylica and Taji turn around, annoyed with him.
AYLICA
(Annoyed) Let’s go.
ARTURO
Where’s Paige?
AYLICA
She’s fine. Now let’s go.
ARTURO
Where is she?
AYLICA
I told you, she’s fine. You’ll
see her when we return. Quit
wasting time.
Arturo hesitates to go to them. He sighs and walks to Aylica and Taji anyway. Before the three teens head out the door, Dwight begins to speak.
DWIGHT
Before you leave, please, take
Tran with you.
Aylica’s and Taji’s eyes suddenly perk up. They look mortified.
AYLICA
T-That’s fine, sir. Really…
Dwight begins to lose his patience.
DWIGHT
Take. Him. Please.
Aylica and Taji sigh in annoyance. Arturo has no idea what is going on. Dwight walks to the teenager sitting on the sofa, playing the video game.
DWIGHT
Tran, there’s a job for you.
TRAN
I’m busy.
DWIGHT
(Sternly) Tran.
Tran groans in irritation and throws the controller on the floor.
TRAN
Fine!
Tran looks to be between seventeen or maybe even eighteen years of age. He’s average in height. He has brown skin and his eyes are bright red, like his father.
His face appears very feminine, and from certain angles, he can even looks like a female. He has medium length dark brown locks. He’s wearing designer clothes and shoes.
Tran walks towards to Aylica, Taji, and Arturo with a very agitated look on his face.
DWIGHT
This is my son, Tran Baker.
He is the first Chosen. He’s
agility and strength makes him
an excellent fighter.
Aylica and Taji roll their eyes. Tran looks displeased with Arturo.
TRAN
This is the guy you’ve been
looking for? I thought he’d be…
You know… Tough?
AYLICA
He’s the second. Technically,
he is.
TRAN
Whatev-
ARTURO
Don’t say that word. Please.
Tran shrugs.
TRAN
I’ll be downstairs.
Tran leaves the room.
DWIGHT
Taji, Aylica, take Arturo to
the locker room. He needs to
get dressed.
Taji nods.
AYLICA
Will do, sir.
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ACT THREE: Scene M
INT. LOCKER ROOM – DAY
Taji and Arturo are changing into their clothes. The room is silent. Taji puts on black sweats, black boots and a long, green shirt.
Taji is looking in the mirror, spiking up his bright, green hair.
Arturo, wearing only a pair of black jeans with a gold stripe in the middle, and white socks, chuckles at Taji. Taji glares at him.
TAJI
…What?
ARTURO
You go out looking like that?
TAJI
…Yes… Why? (Threatening) What’s
wrong with my hair?
ARTURO
Nothing. I just… Never saw
anything like that before.
Taji ignores Arturo and continues to spike his hair.
TAJI
You’re going to see many things
you aren’t used to seeing. Better
get used to it.
The room becomes silent. Arturo puts on a pair of white shoes. As he ties his shoestrings, he begins whistling. Taji looks at him in annoyance.
TAJI
Stop.
Arturo looks at Taji, and laughs deviously. He whistles again.
TAJI
Stop!
Arturo continues to whistle.
TAJI
STOP IT!
Arturo laughs.
ARTURO
Sorry. Bored.
The door to the locker room opens. Aylica enters the room and leans against the door, smiling at the two boys. She looks at Arturo and giggles slightly.
Aylica’s uniform consists of a sleeve-less short skirt with long purple boots and purple gloves that look more like claws.
She’s showing some cleavage, but not much. Her bright lipstick matches her hair color, which is styled in wild, semi-spiky, 80s-styled hairdo.
AYLICA
You two are still getting
dressed? I thought I was working
with two guys. Whoops.
Arturo laughs and puts on a shirt.
ARTURO
I’m done.
Arturo suddenly begins staring at Aylica. Taji still continues to look in the mirror, ignoring them.
Aylica chuckles.
AYLICA
Take a picture. It’ll last
longer. Plus, it’s even portable,
so you can carry it with you
during those lonely nights.
Arturo’s face begins to look a bit grossed out. Aylica laughs.
AYLICA
I’m kidding. Let’s go.
INT. DUNGEON CELL - DAY
Paige is alone in a cell, still unconscious. A male can be heard whistling pleasurably at her. The whistle causes Paige to awaken.
She gets up and looks around the cell, confused. She looks at the person standing in front of her cell and screams loudly in fear.
TRAN
I never had a girl scream at
me like that before. Well, not
this soon.
Paige runs to the cell bars.
PAIGE
Get me out of here.
Tran chuckles.
TRAN
You’re cute.
PAIGE
I said, let me out. What is
this place anyway, a garbage
can?
TRAN
Which makes you the actual
garbage.
Paige becomes silent.
TRAN
I’ll let you out, but only
under one condition.
PAIGE
What?
Tran chuckles deviously.
INT. GLASS CITY ENTRANCE - DAY
Arturo, Aylica, and Taji are waiting at the gate of the palace. Arturo looks around in amazement.
The city is huge, with many people walking around, doing ordinary things such as talking to other people, shopping or just hanging out.
The entire city is shielded by a gigantic glass, covering the whole city from the outside world, a dry, red, dark, barren world, completely different from the old Earth.
Aylica waits impatiently by the gate. Tran shows up, walking to the others nonchalantly. Aylica walks to him.
AYLICA
What is wrong with you? We’ve
been waiting here for God
knows how long!
TRAN
Be glad I even bothered to show
up.
AYLICA
Why aren’t you in your uniform?
TRAN
And wear those stupid little
get-ups? No thanks.
AYLICA
Whatever, let’s just go. The
quicker we get you home, the
better.
TRAN
I couldn’t agree more.
Ignoring Aylica and Tran, Taji leaves the shielded city, followed by Arturo, and soon to be Aylica and Tran.
(Fade Out)
(END OF ACT THREE)
(Fade In)
ACT FOUR: Scene N
EXT. TEMPLE - DAY
Arturo, Aylica, Taji, and Tran arrive at a enormous temple. They look at it in awe. The temple looks sort of like a pyramid. It’s surrounded in dust.
Tran coughs, accidentally inhaling some of the dust. Taji looks at him.
TAJI
You okay?
Tran coughs again.
TRAN
Of course I am. I don’t need
you babysitting me.
Aylica rolls her eyes.
AYLICA
C’mon, the faster we get this
done, the faster pretty boy gets
home to his daddy.
Aylica walks inside the shrine, followed by Arturo, Taji, and lastly, Tran.
INT. TEMPLE HALLWAY - DAY
The temple quickly “lights up” when Arturo, Aylica, Taji, and Tran enter. Bats are flying all over the place.
Tran hides behind Arturo and Taji, both who sigh in annoyance. All the bats hastily fly down a long, dark, hallway. Taji begins to follow them, but Arturo grabs him.
TAJI
What are you doing? Get off!
ARTURO
Are you crazy? You don’t know
what’s down there!
TAJI
Then we find out.
AYLICA
Arty-boy does make a good
point.
Everyone looks at Aylica.
AYLICA
We better be careful. Everyone,
take out your guns.
Taji and Tran take out their guns. Taji loads his gun, while Tran tries to load his, but with no luck.
Arturo looks around confused. He doesn’t have a weapon. Aylica throws him her gun. He barely manages to catch it.
AYLICA
Here, take mine. It’s not like
I need it.
Aylica winks.
INT. FOUNTAIN ROOM - DAY
Arturo, Aylica, Taji, and Tran arrive at a huge and beautiful room. Arturo and Taji look at it in awe. It’s a huge room, beautiful too.
There’s a fountain in the middle filled with pure, fresh, running water. On top of the fountain, is a glowing blue crystal emitting bright light.
Aylica walks to the fountain. She takes off her long gloves and runs her bare hands through the water. She smiles.
AYLICA
Water… It’s beautiful.
Tran walks to the fountain. He digs in his pocket and takes out a penny. He flicks it in the fountain. Aylica looks at him with her mouth open in shock. Tran simply shrugs.
ARTURO
So… Anyone gettin’ that?
TRAN
Not me.
AYLICA
Typical.
Taji walks to the fountain.
TAJI
(Over confidence) Watch out.
Taji jumps in the fountain and climbs on the long pole to reach the glowing crystal.
He touches the crystal, prepared to grab it, when suddenly; he’s shocked by lightening and thrown into the water of the fountain.
Aylica gasps while Arturo walks to the fountain. Tran walks behind everyone, making sure he stays out of sight.
AYLICA
God, Taji! Are you okay?
TAJI
I’ve been hit with worse…
Arturo gets in the fountain and helps Taji up. Taji leans over in pain. He looks at Arturo.
TAJI
…Thanks.
Arturo nods.
Suddenly, the room begins shaking. The crystal becomes shielded by black shield as a giant hole appears in the ceiling.
Giant bats begin flying from the ceiling, attacking the group of four.
AYLICA
Take out your weapons! It’s
battle time.
Aylica puts on her gloves and begins slashing the bats that fly her way.
Taji and Tran shoot the bats with ease. Arturo, however, struggles with even holding the gun. Taji and Tran face Arturo.
TAJI
Shoot!
ARTURO
I’m trying! What do I press?
TRAN
Uh, the trigger?
Arturo suddenly becomes bombarded with bats. He falls completely on the ground as the giant bats continue to attack him.
AYLICA
Arturo!
Taji sighs in annoyance. He creates electric balls and throws them at the bats attacking Arturo, blowing them up. Taji walks to Arturo.
TAJI
Learn how to fight. Something
like this happens again and
you’re dead.
ARTURO
Thanks…
Taji suddenly screams as he’s carried off by a swarm of giant bats. Aylica begins shooting purple beams at the bats, but the beams bounce off.
AYLICA
Damn it! They created a shield!
Tran begins shooting the shielded bats. His gunshots bounce off the bats and reflect back at him. He moans in pain as he falls to his knees.
AYLICA
Did I not just say they created
a shield?
TRAN
Well, I didn’t hear you!
More bats begin surrounding Taji to the point where he can’t be seen.
Arturo then moans in pain. He beats his chest as he falls on one knee. Aylica and Tran look at him, wondering what is going on with him.
Arturo slowly begins glowing white. A bright light shines from him that kills all of the bats. Aylica and Tran shield their eyes as the blast becomes brighter.
The bats turn into dust and Taji falls hard on the ground. The shine vanishes, and Arturo faints.
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ACT FOUR: Scene O
INT. MASTER ROOM - DAY
Tran is yelling at Dwight, who’s simply staring out the window, with his hands behind his back.
TRAN
You liar! You told me I was
the first born!
DWIGHT
You are.
TRAN
Then why don’t I have powers
like that? Hell, even Taji and
Aylica can kick my ass!
DWIGHT
Be patient. Your powers will
awaken soon. In the meantime…
Watch your mouth.
Tran narrows his eyes at his father. The door opens. Tran glares at the person who enters the room, Arturo. Dwight faces him as well.
TRAN
Speak of the devil.
Tran walks to Arturo and pushes him out the way. He walks out the room and slams the door. Arturo looks confused.
DWIGHT
Ignore him.
DWIGHT
He knows. He isn’t a Chosen.
ARTURO
So why did you lie to him?
DWIGHT
He gets annoying.
Dwight walks to Arturo.
DWIGHT
So, is this finally real enough
for you?
ARTURO
Yeah… It is… Very real…
Dwight nods.
ARTURO
I want to see Paige.
DWIGHT
She’s being taken care of,
don’t worry.
Arturo looks disappointed.
DWIGHT
I have Fulghum and Cooper
retrieving the other two
crystals you missed earlier. I
have other uses for you.”
ARTURO
Such as?
DWIGHT
Your power is strong, Rodriguez,
and without proper control, it’ll
be harmful to us, and yourself. I
know a specialist who can help
you train your power, the same
person who trained Taji and Aylica.
Arturo crosses his arms, purposely being difficult. He closes his eyes and looks away from Dwight.
ARTURO
I’m not interested.
DWIGHT
Her name is India James.
Arturo quickly becomes interested in the conversation, unfolding his arms.
ARTURO
On second thought.
DWIGHT
She lives downtown. I’ll arrange
a meeting for the two of you.
ARTURO
India, right? Is she hot?
DWIGHT
…You’ll see.
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ACT THREE: Scene P
INT. LIMOUSINE - DAY
Arturo is being driven in an expensive and fancy limousine. He’s listening to a pair of headphones loudly, shaking his head to the song while drinking a soda can.
Several empty and squeezed soda cans are lying on the floor. Arturo is obviously excited.
Two security guards are sitting in front of him, staring at him blankly. The limo suddenly stops, causing Arturo to bump his head to the back of the seat.
ARTURO
Ow!
The door opens, and the security guards escort Arturo out.
EXT. RENEWERS HIDEOUT - DAY
Arturo looks at the tall building in front of him in slight disappointment.
The tall building looks severely rundown. The walls are cracked, and the paint is peeling off. The windows are broken, and there are vines growing all around the building. Arturo gulps.
EXT. RENEWERS BASE - DAY
Arturo enters the main base with the four security guards surrounding him. Arturo’s eyes perk up in amazement.
The base is gigantic, more like a house of its own. There’s an arcade, a basketball court, an indoor swimming pool, and of course, a “meeting” table covered with diagrams and maps.
The base is filled with teenagers all Arturo’s age, and some even a little younger. All of them are busy doing one of the many things in the entertainment center-themed room.
A tall, physically fit woman is talking to a man about her age and height.
The woman turns around. She smiles and walks to Arturo. The man nods and walks away, joining the other guys in the basketball court.
The woman crosses her arms and shoots Arturo a feisty, sexy look. A large portion of her cleavage is showing.
She’s amazingly beautiful, whose style of clothing consists of a tank top, tight shorts that shows off her long, beautiful, caramel legs, and a pair of sneakers.
She has hazel eyes, beautiful honey brown skin, and beautiful dark brown hair. The woman looks very athletic; it’s obvious she keeps herself active often.
INDIA
You must be Arturo Rodriguez.
Mr. Baker told me about you.
Arturo is staring at India’s cleavage.
ARTURO
I bet…
INDIA
India James.
India reaches out for a handshake, snapping Arturo back into reality. He shakes her hand.
ARTURO
Oh, sorry. My name is-
INDIA
Arturo Rodriguez? I know. You
aren’t very attentive, are you?
ARTURO
Huh?
India chuckles.
INDIA
So, you’re the first born? Good.
Come on now, let’s get to work.
There’s a lot I need to cover.
India walks away. Arturo follows her. India begins talking while showing Arturo around the “entertainment center”.
INDIA
We’re the “Renewers”, and this
is our base. Not quite what you’d
expect from the outside, but there’s
a reason why it looks like crap.
If we’re ever in danger, who’d
come looking for us here? Surely
not me, would you? Would anyone?
Arturo smiles.
INDIA
The kids here, while not one
of the Chosen, choose to help
anyway, so they come here to
train. Such sweet kids.
India walks pass a group of boys, who whistles at her. India smiles and winks at them.
ARTURO
But why? Don’t they have anything
else to look forward to?
India turns around and looks at Arturo. She laughs.
INDIA
Are you kidding me? Take a look
outside, Rodriguez. What is out
there to look forward to? The
Niilo is all we have. If we find
it first, then we can start
dreaming again.
India turns around and continues to show Arturo around the base.
INDIA
Until then, we’re machines.
Fighting the fight until one
of us dies. Sort of like Beast
Wars.
ARTURO
…Huh??
INT. SCANNING ROOM - DAY
India and Arturo enter a small room that consists of a small table, a map hanging on the wall, and a tube.
Arturo looks at the tube in confusion. India walks to the map and rolls it up.
INDIA
Like I told you earlier, we
are the ‘Renewers’. As you
already know, Niilo has the
power to change worlds, and
we want to change this world
back to the way it was. And,
as you should know, ‘cause
it’s in every book, movie, and
television show ever created,
when there’s good, there’s evil.
Someone out there wants Niilo
for himself too, and I don’t
think he wants to turn Earth
into big, happy, blue place
again. Now, take off your
clothes.
Arturo is caught by surprise.
ARTURO
What?
INDIA
I can’t examine your powers
while you’re wearing clothes.
The rays, while powerful, are
very thin. They won’t get
through.
ARTURO
So… You want me to…
India chuckles as she walks to Arturo.
INDIA
What’s wrong? Shy down there?
Baby.
India begins pinching Arturo’s cheek, talking as if he’s a child.
ARTURO
Stop!
India begins laughing hysterically. Suddenly, the door opens. A man walks in, the same man India was talking to earlier.
INDIA
Bruce. Need something?
India walks to him. Bruce is a simple looking man. He’s a light skinned African American male, his brown locks are only shoulder length, and his clothing is very Abercrombie.
India and Bruce share a kiss. Arturo bitterly looks away.
BRUCE
I thought you might’ve needed
something.
He gives India a bottle of water. She takes it.
INDIA
Thank you, honey.
The two share another kiss. Arturo begins coughing. India and Bruce look at him. Arturo clears his throat.
ARTURO
Sorry.
INDIA
Right. Why are those clothes
still on?
CUT TO:
ACT FOUR: Scene P
INT. SCANNING ROOM - DAY
Arturo is in the tube, naked, with his clothes laid neatly on the table. A virtual image of Arturo’s body appears in front of the room. When Arturo’s body in the tube glows, so does the virtual image.
India is wearing a pair of glasses, observing the image closely. Bruce is sitting in a chair by the table, eating a bag of popcorn. He doesn’t look very interested.
BRUCE
What does all that junk mean?
INDIA
It’s extraordinary. I know the
first born is supposed to be
the most powerful, but… This is
absolutely insane.
Bruce shrugs.
BRUCE
Whatever.
Bruce stuffs a hand full of popcorn in his mouth.
Arturo continues to glow brighter, as well as his virtualized imagine. India begins blinking her eyes, while Bruce covers his.
When Arturo glows too bright, India quickly turns off the tube and the light vanishes. Arturo falls, panting and sweating heavily.
India walks to the tube and opens it. Arturo stands up.
INDIA
That’s it for today. Tomorrow,
we’ll begin the training process
after I review the scans.
India gives Arturo a towel.
INDIA
Here you go, girly.
Arturo takes the towel.
ARTURO
Thanks…
Arturo wipes the sweat off his face and body, and then wraps the towel around him. He steps out of the tube, and Bruce opens up his eyes again.
Bruce stands up and dusts the crumbs off his shirt.
BRUCE
Well, that was interesting.
INT. RENEWERS SHOWER ROOM - DAY
Arturo is talking a shower. He holds his head is he suddenly begins moaning in pain.
INT. WHITE PLANE
An exotic Hispanic girl, his age, is in a room filled with bright light. She has medium-length jet-black hair.
MYSTERIOUS GIRL
Arturo!
INT. RENEWERS SHOWER ROOM
The image disappears. Arturo slowly begins to hold up his head. He looks confused.
INT. INDIA’S ROOM
India is typing on her computer, drinking a warm cup of coffee. Bruce appears behind her. He begins rubbing her shoulders, giving her a massage. India smiles.
INDIA
Thanks. I needed that.
Bruce pulls a chair next to her and sits down. He’s wearing a wife beater and black shorts. He’s barefoot.
BRUCE
Find anything out, yet?
INDIA
Did I. I think I found out too
much. I expected him to be
powerful, but not this much.
He easily blows Taji and Aylica
completely out of the water.
He is by far unlike anything
we’ve ever encountered.
BRUCE
That can’t be bad, right? He’s
on our side. That’s good for us,
right?
INDIA
That’s a simple way of putting
it. We just have to make sure
he remains our property. If he
gets in the wrong hands…poof!
We’re screwed.
BRUCE
Sounds like a blast.
INDIA
Literally. Say, would you mind
taking him home? I still have
more studying to do.
BRUCE
No. Course not.
India smiles and kisses Bruce.
INDIA
Thank you, teddy bear. Love you.
BRUCE
Love you too, cookie.
Bruce kisses India on her forehead. He puts on a shirt and a pair of flip-flops and leaves the room. India puts back on her glasses and continues with her studies.
CUT TO:
ACT FOUR: Scene Q
INT. BRUCE’S CAR - NIGHT
Bruce is driving Arturo. The car is silent. It’s nearly pitch-black outside.
ARTURO
So… Is India your girlfriend?
BRUCE
No, she’s my mom.
Arturo widens his eyes in shock. Bruce bursts into laughter.
BRUCE
Kidding. We’ve been dating for
several months. At first I thought
I couldn’t handle all this Niilo
stuff, but I like that she’s so
dedicated to this. She really wants
to do some good, and I’m with her
all the way
ARTURO
I have a question, one that’s
been bugging the hell out of
me for the longest. Why are you
here? Why are any of us here?
If the world’s destroyed, shouldn’t
we all be dead?
BRUCE
Apparently, there were a group
of people that knew about this
thing for thousands of years.
They spent several centuries
building an underground city to
live in when the Demolition hit.
A semi large portion of the world
actually bought that crap, so
after the Demolition, they built
the city here, where we’ve been
living for over a thousand years.
The people that built this city,
and the underground one, were
Dwight Baker’s ancestors.
Arturo looks surprised.
INT. HOME MANSION ENTRANCE - NIGHT
Arturo enters Dwight’s mansion. A heard of people are gathered around the auditorium. The line is very long, and filled with girls and boys, ages eleven through late-teens.
Curious, Arturo walks to the line. He stands on his tiptoes to see a little bit of what’s inside, but has no luck. He sighs.
TEENYBOPPER #1
They’re so gonna make the hottest
couple ever!
TEENYBOPPER #2
So not. Why would he pick her?
I’m totally prettier.
A male security guard walks all the way to the end of the line, to Arturo. He’s holding a picture of Arturo in his hands.
SECURITY GUARD
Are you Arturo Rodriguez?
Arturo cautiously nods.
SECURITY GUARD
Come with me.
INT. AUDITORIUM - NIGHT
The auditorium is huge, filled with gold. It’s filled with teenagers. The security guard takes Arturo to a seat all the way in the front of the auditorium.
Suddenly, the lights dim out, and the auditorium becomes filled with golden lights. The teenage girls scream and cheer for joy as Tran walks to the balcony. He bows.
It becomes quiet.
TRAN
Thank you, thank you! While I
may no longer be a Chosen, I’m
still amazingly handsome, and
still a star! I’ve finally found
someone really special who also
agrees that I’m the greatest man
alive. Please, give it up for
Paige Smith! Er… I mean, my wife,
Paige Baker!
Arturo’s eyes lit up in shock. Paige, wearing a wedding dress, happily walks beside Tran, smiling happily and blowing kisses at the audience. Arturo’s mouth drops. He looks completely dumbfounded.
ARTURO
What the f-
(Black Out)
(END OF EPISODE)
(SHOW END CREDITS)
CAST:
ARTURO RODRIGUEZ………………………………………………………………
INDIA JAMES……………………………………………………………………………
DAVID MURPHY…………………………………………………………………………
AYLICA COOPER………………………………………………………………………
PAIGE SMITH……………………………………………………………………………
TAJI FULGHUM…………………………………………………………………………
STEVEN RAYMOND……………………………………………………………………
CHRISTINA CHARLES……………………………………………………………
GUEST CAST:
DWIGHT BAKER…………………………………………………………………………
BRUCE BRAXTER………………………………………………………………………
NOEL CONNELLY………………………………………………………………………
TRINEL BAKER…………………………………………………………………………
TEENYBOPPER #1……………………………………………………………………
TEENYBOPPER #2……………………………………………………………………
SECURITY GUARD……………………………………………………………………
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