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Fallen Wing

Episode two: Arswing

[Screen is black for a few moments, then hear the sound of fire crackling. Screen begins to fill with the crackling fire from bottom of the screen.]

Narrator: Destiny can be cruel to those it needs the most.

[Camera pans out from flames to show a dark cave full of fire. Can see one of the side walls with flames licking at bottom of the screen, side wall in far distance, with a clearing in centre of room (not viewable through flames yet). A nineteen year old (looking) man with shaggy brown hair, a thin, deep scar along his jaw and green/yellow eyes steps into view from mid-waist above the flames. His eyes looking towards far left of screen, curious but cautious.]

Narrator: Tricking them into their fate.

[Angle changes so man/Firo is in distance facing the camera (to the right of screen). Close up on left side of camera, facing it is another man with a bald head and fire coloured hair (red near pupil, then orange and yellow), only see head and shoulders. Camera focus still on Firo so man nearest camera is blurred out of focus. See Firo staring at the man, eyes narrowing, but then letting out a defeated sigh as he lowers his eyes. With this action, the top of the man’s head suddenly ignites, no longer bald but with a scalp of flames. Camera focuses on him and blurs Firo. The man gives a cruel smirk to camera.]

Narrator: Forcing them onto a path that would cause more harm than good.

[Change to close-up of Firo’s face and lowered gaze, this shot overlapping narrator’s voice. Then change to back shot of flame-haired man to show him standing in front of a flamed alter in centre of room. Flames on the altar begin to converge and take on shape of man from dark room, King Earl (only his head).]

King Earl: The assistance of your fire magic in my devices has proven most useful. I thank you.

[Angle changes back to close view of fireman and distort view of Firo. The fireman grins and lifts his head.]

Fireman/Ignatius: Anything to help the King.

[Brief focus on Firo, who scrunches up face and turns head slightly to his left/right of screen, then to back shot of Ignatius so can see fire.]

King Earl: Have all the pieces been retrieved yet?

[Back to close view/distant view, see Ignatius glare, eyes shifting to Firo’s direction (but doesn’t turn his head). Focus on Firo, who just turns his head further away.]

Ignatius: Not quite, but the foolish attempts that are being taken to keep them from me will be easily be destroyed when I wish it.

[See Firo flinch, Earl spinning back to face him and glaring. Focus on Ignatius to see his smug grin. His eyes move back to focus on camera direction. Camera change to back shot again.]

King Earl: The Fallen Wing has finally begun to emerge. It is time we sped up our plans, my friend.

[Change to close up of Firo. Hear Ignatius’ laughter as Firo glares at camera.]

Ignatius (not in view): Yes, it is time.

[Stays focused on Firo close up, glaring as hear voice over.]

Narrator: Waiting for their chosen ones, bearing the mark of the flame, to set them free.

[Screen fades to black. Title Episode Two: Arswing appears on screen.]

[Opening credits]

[Screen blank, then hear a bird chirping, screen shows ground shot, looking up at the treetops in early night darkness. Angle doesn’t change as hear footsteps and Nat’s voice.]

Nat: I get it already! You can shut up now.

[Bird stops chirping. Scene changes to side view amongst forest. See Nat move across the screen (from right to left) with a tsk noise (bird is on his left shoulder, one closest to camera). A few seconds pass, then Asha (carrying Fern) also moves across the screen, the camera continues following her at side angle. She is smiling, staring after Nat (who is off-screen left of camera).]

Asha: Have you always been able to talk to animals like that?

[Screen whizzes to the left to show Nat side view, looking tired and irritated.]

Nat: What do you care?

[Nat stops walking, staring ahead of him (left of screen) with a resigned look. Asha appears behind him, bending forward a little so her head level with his, trying to see what he’s looking at. Nat notices and glares at her, she gives a sheepish smile and straightens up.]

Nat: Well, here we are.

[Changes to back shoulder view, focus on the scene beyond (in front) of them. Forest is on either side and suddenly stops. No visible front gate or side walls to the village. On left can see a row of hut houses, going upwards (front left to back left), on right closest building is a hut/shop and can make out the training field behind it (maybe make camera move closer/hover over it). Then see the well behind that (people near it, happy looking) go far left (whiz/blur over elder’s tent) to show storage house, little girl with chocolate. Then go back right to show elder’s tent, camera go upwards to show wall along back of village, top of trees visible over it. Slight angled bird’s eye view of village, at bottom of screen Arswing village appears.]

[Change to front view/upper body shot of Nat and Asha behind him looking at screen (village beyond) Asha has one eyebrow raised in wonder.]

Asha: It doesn’t look very well protected.

Nat: [eyes move in her direction but don’t look behind] Try and go in if you want.

[Asha shrugs and steps forward. Angle changes to back shot of them both as she moves closer to village. Brief scene shift to close up of Nat watching screen/Asha, and then shift to back shot of Asha, who stops. Side view of Asha (village to left) see her frown and hold out her hand in front of her. See her palm pressed up against an invisible barrier, which glimmers green for a moment before unable to see it again. Change to front head/shoulder view of Asha so can see Nat walking up behind her. Focus on him.]

Nat: This barrier is set up around the whole of the village. No one can get in unless the old man wants you in.

[Camera focus on Asha, blurs Nat]

Asha: I see. Perhaps the seal is in safe hands after all.

[Switch to Asha side view again. See barrier shimmer green, Asha’s hand falls through. Back to front head/shoulder view. Show Asha’s wondered reaction then blur her and focus on Nat.]

Nat: Looks like he really wants to speak to you. [Takes a step forward and begins to move past Asha/front of camera, muttering] but why does he get me involved? [Now off screen].

[Angle remains to see Asha’s gaze following him (staring past camera), then looks up slightly with eyes on village/barrier before moving left/off-screen after Nat. shifts to front view (slightly high) of village as they walk further in. Camera keeps going higher, then fades into next screen. Side view of Nat and Asha walking in village with the fabric store on their right/background of screen. As they go past (same angle) a middle aged woman emerges (still blurred).]

Woman: Hey!

[Shift to back shot of Nat and Asha, see them stop and turn heads to right/woman’s direction (off screen). Then front close up of woman frowning at Nat/camera.]

Woman: What are you bringing that here for? Don’t be causing this village any trouble.

[Close side view of Nat, who raises an eyebrow at her/camera before sneering.]

Nat: This isn’t a corpse [sarcastic] auntie. And the old man told me to bring them, so go bother him.

[Switches to front view of Nat/Asha (behind him), slightly angled so can see woman on left (blurred). Nat turns head back and begins walking forward/off screen. Asha hesitates but then follows. Unblur woman to see her still frowning, shop door/flap opens behind her and a young woman is seen, focus on her. Angle close up as woman gazes after Nat, curious.]

Young woman: What’s going on?

[Pans out to include both women on screen.]

Woman: Your cousin is causing trouble again.

[Moves to front view of Nat/Asha as walk through village. See going past shops on left, huts on right as keeps moving.]

Asha: [gazing to the left as walk past field] These people, I’ve heard it’s a village where the humans can use magic, just like the elves.

[View change to back shot of man in training field, facing another man. Man in front lifts sword in air telekinetically and hurls it at camera/man. Camera pans out to see man dodge with right sideways roll. Gets up and sends a lightning spark (using right hand) back. Sword is raised to deflect it (close up), spark bounces off to left. Switch to angled, slight bird’s eye view with Nat/Asha visible to left. Spark smashes into invisible barrier, making a crash noise and barrier become visible a moment. See Asha jump and turn at noise. Change angle to Asha close up (slightly angled) looking shocked. Switch so can see Nat walking away behind her.]

Nat: Their magic is the strongest in the village, the rest don’t have much use battle-wise. Don’t expect any volunteers here to help you.

[Switch to back view of Asha, front of Nat.]

Asha: You people have such power, and yet you hide away and let Earl rule the way he does.

[Nat stops, enraged. Turns head to face her, camera changes as he turns so can see his face/shoulders.]

Nat: What do you expect them to do? Two hundred years ago the village fought against the previous King, and was nearly wiped out! Having the rest of them die isn’t going to help anyone.

[While talking camera switched to Asha to show down trodden expression. Back to Nat, then to Asha again. Hear footsteps/shuffling as Nat moves again, and see Asha begin to follow.

Camera change to front view of tent Asha and Nat are now stood in front of (back to camera).]

Nat: Oh yeah, there’s one other thing I should warn you about.

[Switch to Asha front view who looks at him (right). Pan over to Nat.]

Nat: [completely serious] Don’t take any chocolate offered to you by little girls, or you’ll regret it.

[Screen shows close up of Asha, beady-eyed shock.]

Asha: Huh?

[Back to tent view as Nat parts flap and enters, talking as he does.]

Nat: Come on, the old man is waiting, and this girl is heavy.

[Switches to inside of tent, over-shoulder view of Querida on floor so see as Nat walks in. Moves a little to left of screen (still facing Querida) while Asha also emerges, looking around. Shift to front view Nat/Asha as bird chirps, flies off Nat’s shoulder. Shift to side shot view of tent to see bird flying low. Querida raises arm (right one) from the left into view so bird rests on it. Switch to extreme close up of Asha, looking at camera/Querida.]

Asha: I have come seeking your help.

[Front view of sitting Querida who looks up at Asha/camera, stares a few seconds, then shifts his gaze to right/Nat. Shift to Querida back view so can see Nat.]

Querida: You lost control in the forest again. [Pause, Nat frowns at him and looks away] Where is your guardian?

Nat: [Camera focuses on Nat, but angle doesn’t change] How should I know? It probably went to check for more soldiers lurking around.

[Shift back to Querida front view who nods. Camera angle changes to high angled back view of Asha (so can see Querida in front), getting an irritated mark.

Asha: [thinking] Is he ignoring me? [She steps forward forcefully, camera changes to front view.] Please listen to me! There’s no time to mess around with power games here.

Querida: I already know why you’re here, priestess. [Still front Asha, so see shocked reaction. Change to Querida back view (angled up so can see other two)] I ask, because you’ll need him on your journey.

Nat: You’re giving her my wolf?

Querida: [Shift to side face close-up] No, you’re going with her. [Head shifts to left, away from screen in Fern’s direction.] And so is this girl.

[Brief camera shot of Fern, still sleeping, then sudden close up of Nat, outraged.]

Nat: You want me to leave the forest! Are you insane?

Querida: [back to face side view] It’s the only way to stop Earl from breaking the seals.

[Turns back to Asha, camera shifts to Querida back view.] I know your task is urgent, but nothing can be discussed until this girl [brief shift to Fern] wakes up. [Asha close up, watching her worried expression] Rest for now, and you can set out tomorrow.

[Asha sighs and closes eyes. Camera moves up to top of tent.]

Asha: Alright

[Blank screen, can hear a voice]

Elle/Narrator: Already those bearing the mark of destiny are beginning to move.

[Close up of castle corner, close side view/lower face of Elle about to peer round the corner, mouth tense.]

Elle/Narrator: [mouth doesn’t move] To ignore this, and let someone take their place, is something that can’t be done. [Changes to close face front view to see Elle’s determined face. Camera moves back a little so can see Elle’s father behind her, arms crossed, eyebrows raised.]

Father/Marcius: And where are you going?

Elle: [Surprised yelp/scream, jumps]

[Camera changes to Elle back shot as she spins around to face camera/father.]

Elle: You can’t stop me! I have to find big brother before he does something stupid!

[Changes to Elle back view so can see Marcius]

Marcius: Your brother is protecting you the only way he can think of. Let him try, for his sake.

[Elle front view, looking down and expression worried/annoyed. Side shot close view of mouth.]

Elle: But…how could I live with myself if he dies.

[Elle back view]

Marcius: Nevan won’t die, [Close up, smiles] because he knows [side view of Elle, so can see face] that you’d never forgive him. [Elle looks up] And he would never risk that.

[Elle back view]

Marcius: [lecturing mode] So stop trying to run away and find him! [Elle sweat drop] I know what is happening scares you, so let someone else take care of it.

Elle close up, looks down again to mid-side view; see her clutch hand around a missing necklace]

Elle: Yes, I’m scared. [flash to picture shot scene of Elle crying, another flash to see Nevan watching her, flash as he hugs her, flash, grabs her necklace, flash, Elle’s astonished look, flash, Nevan’s smile] And when I realized what was happening, I wanted it to disappear, because I’m not strong enough to handle it.

[Elle front close up, determined]

Elle: I’m not the sacrificing type, I know that. But I won’t sacrifice my brother either.

[Elle suddenly spins around and runs. Camera changes to front view, see Marcius grab her arm. Scene shift to shoe Haven castle (night time), hear Elle’s yelling]

Elle: Daddy, let me go!

Marcius: You’re staying young lady. I’m never going through that ordeal again.

Elle: But brother is hopeless, I have to get the necklace back!

[Elle’s voice echoes into scene change, to Nevan camped in a field area at night time, bird’s eye view.  Suddenly looks up at camera, puzzled. Camera shift to front chest area, see Nevan clutch at flame necklace, camera moves up to see face.]

Nevan: Elle?

[Side view, see him shrug]

Nevan: I must be more tired than I thought.

[Camera changes to the fire with Nevan visible in background. Fire flares up, making Nevan jump.]

Nevan: Whoa! [Nevan front view, staring at fire (off screen). Back to fire view] The fires around here have been pretty jumpy lately.

[Fire flares up, again, now in the fire caves. Front view of Firo staring gloomily at the fire/down camera. A little dragon flies onto the screen from top left, fly behind Firo and land on his right shoulder (one closest to left of screen)]

Arlen: You’re going to kill some poor unsuspecting human doing that.

Firo: [silent, turns head away from fire, to right of screen, and walks off screen. Arlen flutters off his shoulder as he moves, hovering in air. Angle changes to Firo front view, can see Arlen hovering in background.]

Firo: What are you doing here? Come to trick me again?

Arlen: I wouldn’t call it tricking you when you already know about it. But no, there isn’t a way to get to the final weapon piece yet. Master sent me to make sure you’re…aware.

[Firo frowns and turns, camera change to face close up.]

Firo: Aware of what? What are you planning now?

[Go to back view so can see Arlen]

Arlen: Master said it has begun. Those bearing the mark of the flame on their body move towards their destiny.

[Change to front view Firo, who had utter shocked look on face.]

Firo: How do you know about the marks?

[Back to the back view]

Arlen: Master told me. Master said they were important, and that only you can see them. The successor of Firo.

[Back to front view Firo, who frowns and looks at fire (right of screen). Change to fire front view, then face side view of Firo, watching it (off screen, but fire background from rest of cave).]

Firo: But what are these people supposed to do?

[Change to back view.]

Arlen: You’re the might Firo, you tell me. Can’t you sense anything?

[Back to close face view, still facing towards fire. Firo frowns, and closes his eyes. Blank screen, with brief flash of a flame symbol. Back to Firo, who opens his eyes and turns head to Arlen/camera.]

 Firo: They’ll come seeking Dagan for the pieces he guards. And I think they’ll come here too [Few shots to show rest of fire caves] to check the seal’s intact.

[Back view.]

Arlen: Maybe they’ll help you out of your…situation then.

[Back to front view. Firo frowns, looks angry and turns away, begins walking off. Change to side view as he walks.]

Firo: And why would your master tell me this? What does he want?

[Arlen flies into view, swerving around Firo as he walks.]

Arlen: Master only wishes to see what happens next. Master won’t get involved.

[Firo stops and spins head to face Arlen, pointing a stabbing finger at him. Change angle to Arlen back view to see Firo’s face.]

Firo: I’m warning you now, little lizard, I’ve had more than enough of your master interfering in my life. I already have one master [sarcastic tone for word master] I’m not about to let yours enslave me too.

[Changes to Firo back view, who turns around and storms off out of view. Arlen continues to hover, and gives a little smirk.]

Arlen: We shall see about that. One day.

[Screen goes black, hear sounds of birds chirping. Fades into angled bird’s eye view of forest in early dawn, see it grow lighter. Screen changes to close side view of sleeping Fern, see light shine on her and her eyes flicker open. She glances up (not moving head). Camera change Fern back view to see Nat scowling at her from across the tent. Back to Fern view who stares back then sits up. Nat view to see him look away (to left of screen, near tent entrance), get up and leave the tent (stay at low view for this). Fern view to see her frown, and then look around.]

Fern: Where am I? [View change to back view so tent entrance visible.] And who was that?

[Brief flash of Nat and Fern in forest. Then close face side view of Fern.]

Fern: Did he save me?

[Close up of tent entrance as flap opens. Querida walks in, followed by Asha.]

Querida: How are you feeling?

[Fern front view]

Fern: Fine, I just over-exerted myself. Erm…[looks puzzled] I’m sorry, but who are you? Where is this?

[Front view of Querida and Asha, can see Nat enter the tent and move out of line]

Querida: You are in Arswing village, sheltered in Malhand forest. I am the village Elder, Querida. This [indicates Asha] is an Anellan priestess, a visitor like you.

Asha: [smiles and lifts one hand in greeting] Asha Leav, pleased to meet you.

[Brief front Fern view, who nods and gives a small smile back. Back to Querida/Asha front view.]

Querida: And [face side view of Nat, looking away] that is the guardian of Malhand forest, Nathan Simons.

[Fern front view, who raises and eyebrow.]

Fern: Guardian?

[Fern back view]

Querida: He protects this village and the forest’s seal from the King’s men.

Fern: Seal?

[Asha front view]

Asha: Seals that protect the entrances to the immortal realms. There are four confirmed ones; the fire seal in Firo, the ice seal in Shiro Mountains, the water seal in Leaf Lake, and the earth seal in the forest of illusions [brief snap shots of each place?]. It’s unknown what the seal in this forest is guarding, but the King seems to believe it also leads to an immortal realm.

[Fern front view.]

Fern: Why would the King want to enter an immortal realm? There’s no way a mortal could survive there.

[Fern back view]

Asha: In each realm there’s a part of something he wants, something he can use to control the immortals.

[Nat front view, spins head around]

Nat: What? That’s not possible.

[Asha front view]

Asha: It is, and some immortals are helping him.

[Nat front view, looks away, thoughtful.]

Nat: There’s no way an immortal would help a human enslave them. But it it’s possible…Earl would be far worse than he is now.

[Camera change to tent floor, see Fern slam her hand down. Close lower face side view.]

Fern: No! We can’t let that happen!

[Change to Fern front view.]

Fern: I’ve wandered throughout this realm; I’ve seen Earl’s cruelty. The people won’t last if it gets worse, they won’t last if it continues like this. [Looks down, change to close lower face side view to see her grit teeth, close view of her clenching her hands. Back to front view to see her lift head.]

Fern: I will help any way I can.

[Front view of Asha, relieved smile.]

Asha: Thank you.

[Querida front view, who has head bowed.]

Querida: Then you must go with the priestess and Nathan, and seek out Dagan. He holds and guards the knowledge of defeating Earl, and those that work with him.

[Side view of Nat, who whips head round to camera/Querida.]

Nat: What? I’m not going anywhere!

[Querida/Asha front view.]

Querida: They will need your guardian to find the seals, and he needs to be near you. [Change to Querida close side view] Nathan, you already know why you must go. Don’t fight it.

[Change to Nat front view who frowns but looks away, defeated, slightly anxious. Change to Asha side view, can see Querida behind.]

Asha: Where can we find this Dagan?

[Camera blurs Asha, focuses on Querida.]

Querida: He is known to visit two of the seals, earth and fire. But it would be better to check the other seals still hold before seeking him out. You need to prevent Earl reaching his goal before you focus on defeating him.

Asha: [Camera focuses on her] The closest is the water seal. If we leave soon, we can reach it by noon tomorrow.

[Camera switches to Nat side view.]

Nat: Okay, I can understand why I have to go, and the Anellan priestess. [Points finger, camera change to see finger at front, pointing at Fern] But why her? [Change to Nat face close up to see him glare, close up of Fern’s necklace.] Why is she so important?

[Querida close lower face side to see him smile, back to necklace shot.]

Querida: She has been chosen just like you [Flash to Nat’s necklace, then front view of Fern, side view of Querida face, then back to Fern as Querida talks] And going on this quest will give her the answers she seeks, and ones she didn’t know she needed to hear. She will gain answers that will change everything.

[Nat front view, scoffs and looks away. Then walks out of tent. Angled bird’s eye view of tent. Querida front view, who gives a reassuring smile.]

Querida: I will round up Nathan for you. Once you’re ready, wait at the village entrance.

[Back to bird’s eye view to see Querida leave tent, Asha and Fern’s head following his movement. Go to side view of two girls, Fern on left, Asha on right. They turn to each other and smile nervously. Awkward silence.]

[Switch to outside Nat side view as he storms to village entrance, about to leave. Switch to front view so can see Querida following behind.]

Querida: You can’t ignore this, Nathan.

Nat: [silent]

Querida: [moves closer Querida back view] You know you must go. You can’t hide in that forest forever. [Back to Nat front view] Face him, and have it be done. Prove to the world you’re nothing like your father.

[Change to Nat back view as he spins around, glaring. After a moment he looks down and away, nervous. Change to mid-side view, so can see fists and lower face.]

Nat: I don’t want to travel with other people.

[Querida front view]

Querida: You’ll have to learn to control yourself.

[Nat front view, still looking down.]

Nat: [dark laugh] Control myself? You’re making me leave the forest, the only place that helps, and expect me to control myself? I’ll be proving to the world I’m exactly like him.

[Nat shoulder shot]

Querida: You will have your guardian, he will restrain you.

[Nat front view, see wolf trot into village entrance and stand beside him, looking smug. Nat looks down at it and glares. Nat face close up.]

Nat: I don’t trust that thing.

[Nat shoulder shot]

Querida: He will help because he must, trust in that.

[Moves closer, puts a hand on Nat’s shoulder, change to side view of both.]

Querida: Nathan, seeking out Dagan is the best option for you. It was him that your grandfather stole the dark magic from.

[Querida shoulder shot to see Nat’s shocked face.]

Nat: So he…

[Nat shoulder shot]

Querida: Can help you.

[Querida shoulder shot, see Nat look to side, hopeful, and nods. Back to side view of both.]

Querida: I wish you all the best on this journey, Nathan, and I’ll pray for your safe return.

[Nat close up, looking awkward, then scoffs and sarcastic.]

Nat: Pray? Pray to who?

[Nat shoulder shot, Querida smiles]

Querida: Why, the God of flame marks of course. [Slaps Nat’s shoulder and walks off, change to Nat front view, looking perplexed, then smiling and shaking his head. Camera pans up to sky.]

Nat: I can never win against you, old man.

[Screen goes black, hear bubble sounds, screen changes to ocean, see bubbles rise up on screen. A figure in background fades into view, eggs on the ground, cracked or dead/black, shadowed figure sitting amongst them. Camera focuses more so figure becomes clearer, merman with his back to camera. Shift to close lower face side view to see depressed, with hair falling down his face. Move up to see sad/empty eyes. Change to front view, face in shadows, to see female mermaid Tallulah approach from behind.]

Agape:

[inner voice thought]

: They’re all dead.

Tallulah: Yes, even those waiting to live weren’t spared.

[Agape lifts head so camera can see features. Rises to ‘feet’, camera follows. Agape back view.]

Agape: But I’m still here. [Turns around] why?

[Tallulah front view]

Tallulah: Because you’re important [lifts finger, change angle to see it pointing at Agape’s necklace. Agape looks down at it, clutches it. Agape front view.]

Agape: But you gave me this.

Tallulah: Because you’re important.

Agape: But I was never a part of the ‘link’. I’m broken.

[Quick Tallulah front view shot, emotionless.]

Tallulah: You’re unique, Agape.

[Agape view.]

Agape: I’m alone.

[Agape shoulder shot, see Tallulah jerk head to left (her right) then look sharply back.]

Tallulah: You must leave.

[Agape front view, who looks up.]

Agape: The hatching groups?

[Tallulah shot]

Tallulah: The water.

[Agape front view, blinks and looks confused.]

Tallulah: You can’t live as a merman anymore. You must live on the land and find the ones who also have a necklace.

Agape: land? [Distressed]

Tallulah: They have been chosen by my people, just like you. You will find a place with them, Agape.

Agape: But I can’t leave!

[Tallulah front view who comes nearer, puts awkward hand on shoulder.]

Tallulah: You are needed, Agape. You can’t stay here alone. Leave, live. I will help you get there, and then I too will leave this place.

[Agape close side view]

Agape

[joyful]

: So you’re coming?

[Tallulah close side view]

Tallulah: Not with you. I cannot get involved any further.

[Agape close side view, looking disappointed.]

Tallulah: But remember what I’ve taught you, and what your people learnt. It will help. It will help everyone.

[Agape looks up, sad, then looks down and gives a reluctant nod.]

Narrator: Destiny will not wait for anyone. They will move forward.

[Tallulah side view]

Tallulah: Good [turns around] Now come with me. There’s something you must see before you go.

[Goes black and re-emerges in water near a whirlpool. Front view of whirlpool then front view of Agape to see him clutching onto Tallulah so won’t be sucked in. Go to closer front view.]

Agape [hysterical]: What is that?

Tallulah

[calm]

: This is the water seal. It is safe. I must leave the habitat to stay here and protect it.

Agape: And I must leave. [Head bowed, sigh]

Tallulah: Let the people you find know it is safe. They don’t need to worry about it [turns to Agape, Agape notices and turns to face her.] Now it is time. I must alter you forever.

[Closer view, see Tallulah begin to raise hands to Agape’s head.]

Narrator: They will be forced to change in order to achieve what they must.

[Screen goes black]

Narrator: Even if that change will destroy them.

[Entrance of Arswing village, see Fern and Nat there waiting, awkward. Change to back view to see Asha and Querida approaching. Querida/Asha back view.]

Nat: Took you long enough.

[Asha/Querida front view. Asha smiles patiently.]

Asha: I was seeking permission to visit the seal in the forest before leaving.

[Nat/Fern view.]

Nat: Then you should be seeking it from me!

[Asha front view.]

Asha: Yes, that’s what Elder Querida said too.

[Pause, side view of all.]

Asha: So?

[Nat front view, who frowns]

Nat: I’ve protected that thing for the last ten years. It’s fine! And hard to get to. [Back side view] Besides, it doesn’t even guard a realm, so why bother?

[Asha close side view]

Ashe: But the King sent men into the forest. What would he be after?

[Nat view, looks shocked, uncomfortable.]

Nat:…They can’t reach it, so just leave it. You can visit it last when we’ve checked the others.

[Asha front view, serious face, after a few seconds she smiles and laughs. Nat back view.]

Asha: You’re worried I’ll draw attention to it by investigating, and endanger the village. You’re very sweet.

[Nat anime irritated. Nat front view, red faced and shouting.]

Nat: That’s not it, you stupid woman!

[Nat back view.]

Asha: It’s okay, I’ll give in for now. [Close up, serious.] But I will check it eventually. So whatever you’re trying to hide, enjoy it while you can.

[Close Nat side view, shocked then glares, and defeated/annoyed look. Looks away.]

[Side view, tense silence. Front view of Fern, smiling nervously, hands up in surrender.]

Fern: So are we leaving? The sooner we move the better. I want to be able to reach one of my stash areas before nightfall.

[Querida front view, smiles.]

Querida: I wish you the best of luck.

Female voice: Wait!

[Nat’s cousin shoves past Querida, carrying a travelling pack.]

Narrator: Even if it will break connections, they’ll begin moving.

[Change to side view of her and Nat as she approaches, stopping in front of him. Gives him a quick glance then looks awkwardly to side and lifts up pack.]

Cousin: Y-You won’t be able to rely on the forest, so you need to take some essentials.

[Cousin front view, looks back at him, honest and determined.]

Cousin: Good luck, cousin. Come home soon.

[Back to side view as she shoves pack at him. He takes it, reluctant. Nat front view to see him give her a blank stare, then closes eyes before turning away and walking off. Back to cousin front view, which pans out so see Querida waving as Narrator talks.]

Narrator: Perhaps forever denying the family they could have cherished.

[Change to cousin back view so can see Asha, Fern and Nat and wolf leaving village, turns into bird’s eye view then scene fades, becomes Elle (in castle) and side view with lower face, clutching at necklace.]

Elle: But it’s too late now. [Changes to necklace close as fist tightens around it.] There are no more chances. [Front close up to see sad look, she looks up, sighs, and closes eyes, screen goes black.]

Elle: It has begun.

[Brief flash of Agape breaking surface of water, gasping for air, blank again.]

Elle: There’s no turning back.

[End credits/theme.]

[Next episode preview]

[Omake/extra]: Little girls with chocolates.

[Fern, Asha and Nat walking, the Arswing village in background with cousin and little girl next to her, waving goodbye to them.]

Fern: Um, Nat, why do you consider little girls with chocolate pure evil?

Nat: Well…

[Flashback mode: Screen announces four years ago. Twelve years old Nat is outside Querida’s tent, waiting. A little girl comes up to him, holding up a basket of chocolate.]

Girl: Want some? It’s good! It’s called chocolate, my magic gift!

Nat: Um, okay.

[Screen: ten minutes later]

[Querida comes out of tent]

Querida: Nathan, I-

[See Nat sat on the floor giggling away, trying to catch a butterfly.]

Girl: [evil glint in eye, laughs]

Querida: [sweat drop]

[Omake extra]: Querida’s lap

[Nat, Asha, unconscious Fern in Querida’s tent.]

Nat: So where should we put this girl?

[Querida close, serious face. Pan out as he pats his lap.]

Querida: She will be most comfortable here I think. [Perverted gleam]

[Nat and Asha do anime fall.]

Nat: Dirty old man! [Has him in armlock]

[End]

Fallen Wing

Episode one: Monster of Malhand

[Starts with view of clouds in blue sky, camera moving slowly through them; with voice-over]

Narrator/Elle:

Marks of destiny can’t be ignored.

The realm of Ombasa has been in a tense state since its Great War, near two hundred years ago. Dark magic fell into the hands of the royal family of Tempit, and with it the previous King took control of the land, conquering its cities and towns.

            The death of this King was filled with many rumours, and few know the truth. But it’s an event that will change everything.

            Twenty years have passed since King Earl came into power, his dark magic as deadly as his father’s. And yet he seeks a greater power, challenging the Gods themselves.

[Camera stops moving, changes direction, moves downwards. Voice has an echo effect.]

Guardians of the seals beware, he will defeat you.

Monster of Malhand beware, he will find you.

[Shadows swirl/trail onto the screen. from the left they begin to form an F. The rest of the shadows move from the right, and form the ‘allen’. After forming the word the shadows begin to hover and drop downwards. But there’s a space below they can’t touch. A light appears and engulfs the whole screen (white). The shadow (upside down and backwards) of the word slowly descends onto the screen, at first too big to fit on then shrinking to its normal size. The shadows twist/merge/move to be normal solid words (the right way round). The background goes back to cloud scene and the word Wing is left behind, pure white and bold.]

[Speed up descend from clouds to view landscape, top of forest, river in forest with a figure crouched over it. Screen goes black for an instant, and then focuses on bloody hands being vigorously washed in the stream. Splashing sounds, angle changes to front view of figure. See head bent down in shadows, gritting his teeth, black hair covering eyes face with red streaks melting to white. Camera focuses on background beyond face, see an outline of body on forest floor, just before the trees start. There is blood spilling through a hole in the chest area. The body is wearing a purple guard’s uniform. The forest life is silent. Goes to a side-view shot of crouching figure, face still in shadow]

Nat: [cold and steady voice] I warned you, I always warn you.

[Changes to close front view of Nat, focusing on chin down. His right hand moves to his black fur jacket, touching the blood on it. He sighs, hand clutching it tightly. Camera moves up slightly to see his face clearly, a sad, longing expression.]

Nat: Sorry Corven, I’m ruining your coat.

[The sound of rustling is heard, Nat doesn’t turn to look. In the background behind Nat see a shaggy grey wolf emerge through the trees. Camera focuses on wolf (but doesn’t change angle), then back to Nat.]

Nat: [without turning] Just leave me alone. [Shouts] Leave me!

[Camera goes to front view of wolf, who stands a moment, staring at Nat (beyond the screen), then moves towards the body (camera follows) and laying next to it. Gazes up at Nat, camera moves out back to front view of Nat with wolf visible in background. Focus on Nat.

Nat: [crazy laugh, hand gripping hair. He looks upwards; camera also looks upwards, focuses on seeing forest, sunlight shining amongst the tree branches higher up (extended from the ones the wolf emerged from, and ones to the side of the clearing).

Nat: [camera still focused on above forest] I hate him.

[Screen goes black, side view shot of a brown-cloaked figure at the edge of the forest. Focuses closer on their body (head not in view) they pull out a long needle-weapon from under the cloak (with left hand). Camera shifts to side-shot of lower face (the rest is covered with hood), see them smirk and step into the forest. Screen goes black again]

Ashe [hear voice on black screen]: I’ve finally found you.

[Screen goes black. Title: Episode one: Monster of Malhand appears on screen.]

[A loud noise is heard, the impact of someone slamming against a wall. At the same time the screen suddenly shows someone’s mid-body hitting a wooden house wall. Hear a gasp and focus on close up shot of Fern as she scowls and rubs her right arm that hit the wall. Camera changes to shoulder shot so can see a guard striding past.]

Guard: Watch where you’re going!

[Front view of Fern who tskeds/growls, camera close up on her hand as it moves towards her sword. Close up of her face as she takes a deep breath and lets it out. Close up of hand again as she releases her grip on the sword. Close up of face again.]

Fern: Come on Fern, no unwanted attention remember?

[Hear stomach growling, camera slides down to her stomach. Her hand touches her stomach. Front view angle of her (entire body), Fern sighs and begins walking forward past the camera

[Camera to an angled bird’s eye view of street (maybe change to different angles to view detail of town clearly), Fern on left side, (at same time have a subtitle appear at bottom of screen: Tempit, Main District) see detail of town. People moving about on the street, as well as guards patrolling. Behind her (about a hundred metres behind, but at top of screen) is the huge door entrance into the city, surrounded by a big gate. Two guards in a purple uniform are guarding the door. (Fern is walking the opposite way of this) The floor is pavement where Fern was walking when shoved by the patrolling guard. On the left (Fern’s right) is a line of evenly spaced wooden houses with flat roofs and one floor (one which she was knocked into the side of). On the right (Fern’s left) are close together shops and inns, made of bricks.]

[Camera side-shot view of Fern on street. Fern stops outside a place on the left side of street, with the sign ‘restaurant’ hung over the door. She’s about to go in (her back to the camera, which is now closer) when she hears the voices of two children nearby, she pauses and looks to the right. Camera shoulder shot of her watching the two children, a boy and girl, playing hopscotch (drawn on the ground with black coal, which the little boy is holding, his hands filthy) as they talk. Little girl is hopping, while little boy is on her right (nearer to centre of street) facing the girl/hopscotch, leaning forwards slightly with hands behind back.

 Boy: I dare you!

Girl: [Stops hopping and turns towards him, hands on hips. Camera angle moves closer to kids, past Fern. When one talks the camera pans over to them, back and forth.] No way! You go first!

Boy: I’ve already been in Malhand forest and I saw it! It was huge with twenty legs and a zillion eyes!

Girl: You’re lying!

[Camera pans back to boy who sticks his tongue out and laughs. He moves closer to her, camera follows so both are in view. Boy pushes girl and runs past the camera. Camera angle back to Fern shoulder shot, see the boy running past her off screen, laughing. (Still shoulder-shot view) The girl steadies herself, pouts and stamps her foot before running after him, moving off screen. Fern turns around, shift camera shoulder shot in other direction, seeing girl running after boy]

Girl: I’m telling on you!

[Close up view of Fern, she laughs and shakes her head. Turns to left (her right) 90 degrees so facing the front of restaurant again. Camera shifts to shoulder shot as she goes in. Screen goes black then resumes shoulder shot of Fern in ‘restaurant’, see whole of the tavern as Fern looks it over. Wooden round tables with a few middle-aged drunks sat on wooden stools around them. To the far left is the counter with more stools in front and a middle-aged woman behind it, cleaning. Front view of Fern.]

Fern: Restaurant? Looks more like a tavern to me. [Frowns, but then shrugs. Shoulder shot as she moves towards the counter.]

Fern: Do you serve food here?

[Woman looks here over, obvious displeasure on face.]

Woman/Martha: Only to those that can afford it.

Fern: [anime irritated, camera shifts to Fern front view shot, see her give a tight-lipped smile with eyes closed, which twitches. She raises her right hand to show her purse. Close side shot, Fern extracts some coins and places them on the counter top. Martha picks them up. Goes back to Fern shoulder shot. Martha bites the coins to check authenticity, Fern gets more anime irritated. Fern front close up.]

Fern: Is that eno- she’s interrupted by the sound of a sword being drawn. Shift to side shot. Fern spins around, pulling out her own sword and parries the upper blow of guard who bumped into her earlier. Close up of guard, then side view.]

Guard: I thought you looked familiar before. You’re that wench wanted for treason and murder! [Looks over Fern towards the counter, which is off camera] Martha, go sound the alarm!

[Shoulder shot of guard, so can see Fern in front of him, and Martha behind the counter in background. Camera focuses on Martha (but doesn’t change angle) as she scrambles from behind the counter and runs towards, then past, them. Fern shoulder shot that focuses on Martha in background running out the tavern door, with some of the drunken customers following. Camera focuses on guard. He grins, and puts more pressure into his attack, making Fern step back so no longer visible to camera. Front view of counter for second, then see Fern bang/come onto camera, slamming against it. She winces, then eyes widen as she ducks. A sword swings down from off-camera and gets stuck in the counter. Shift to close up of guard as he grunts/curses in frustration. Shift to side-shot view (Fern/counter on left, guard to the right). Fern –still ducking- spins around and moves forward so she’s now behind him on the right. She then leaps back up, sword ready. Fern shoulder shot as the guard twists his head around to follow her movements, growls/yells and turns back to yank his sword out of the counter. Back to side-shot view as they begin a series of sword parries, making Fern move backwards towards the tavern entrance/exit. Can see remaining drunken customers in the background as they move down, watching with vacant expressions. Camera close up on swords when they become locked together below their knees. Fern shoulder shot as guard sneers at her.

Guard: Give up yet?

[Guard shoulder shot to see Fern give a determined grin]

Fern: You wish.

[Fern gives a battle cry. Close up of swords as Fern swings her in a tight circle motion, weakening the guards grip on his own. Side shot view (Fern on right, guard on left) as Fern knocks his sword out of his hands with a side-swing. Hear it clatter to the ground. She kicks him in the stomach/groin. He groans and drops to his knees as Fern turns and runs out of the tavern, camera following her. Out on street view of Fern’s back and street beyond. As she begins to run a fireball shoots onto screen from the left. As it gets closer camera shifts to side view (Fern on left, tavern behind her, fireball heading towards camera direction). Fern turns to see the fireball and jumps, stumbles back as it continues off screen. She stares after it (angle stays same). In the background can see an unfocused purple robed figure.]

Male voice/Magician: Not so fast, traitor!

[Fern turns her head in his direction, camera becomes focused on him. Close up of magician to see the magical device he’s wearing. It’s a black snake-like/coil design that starts on the right side of his face, travels down his neck under his clothes and becomes visible again wrapped around the end of his right hand (which is outstretched towards Fern). The beginning of the device near his face is glowing red, causing the skin around it to burn/scar. Heat waves are visible, coming from his right hand. Camera shift to semi-close side view of Fern (still looking at magician), tavern entrance right of screen, magician behind camera direction.

Fern: [tsks] Fake magic.   

[Fern turns so she is facing camera, becoming a front-view. She closes her eyes (camera zooms in on her face), face scrunched up in concentration. Close front view of magician; see his face twitch, features showing pain. Back to Fern zoomed-in view.]

Fern [inner thought voice, slight echo effect]: Using that power depends on making a mind-link to the source of the magic, but if that link is blocked…

[Close shot of magician’s right hand and see the heat waves vanish. Close shot of his face; see the red glow of device fade. Front view shot of him as he stumbles. Magician shoulder shot of him looking at Fern]

Magician [pained voice]: What are you?

[Close up of Fern, passive look on face]

Fern: Good question. 

[Fern spins around and begins running, (camera stays where it is to watch her run away) towards the Main District exit. See a side shot of left (houses) side of street where the two kids from earlier are sat outside a house. Fern runs past, from left to the right of the screen, they watch her, confused. A few seconds later five guards run past (same direction). Kids stare at each other. Shifts to a side-shot of Fern running down the street.]

Fern [inner thought voice, slight echo effect]: I can’t keep up the mind block and fight properly at the same time! It will be smarter to run. Hopefully they’ll give up, or I’ll lose them once I enter a less open-spaced area.

[Camera shifts to a very low bird’s eye view shot, showing the top of Fern’s head. It begins to ascend so can see Fern still running, while the guards chasing her have horses brought to them, mount and begin following her. Rises to see whole of Tempit (including Private District to the left and Open District at bottom of screen). Camera then descends in a sweeping motion so the landscape is visible, changing the focus direction to North (Tempit now behind). Moves north, going faster over green landscape, the sky slowly gets darker to sunset time. Begin to see trees in the distance, looming closer, reach the trees then begin to travel through the forest, swerving to travel North-east until see a figure in the distance, and hint of a clearing past the trees in front). Move closer to a view of their back (then slow camera speed), see them wearing a brown cloak, in their left hand a long needle-weapon glints in the sunset light shining through branches overhead. Can hear sounds of a river ahead, but there are no animal sounds. Brief close up shot of cloaked face, then shift to shoulder shot as she moves through the trees, stops one step short of entering the clearing. Can now see the river about twenty metres away. Close to the river bank there’s a tree trunk, where Nat is sleeping (facing direction of camera/cloaked figure), propped up against it (has some trees scattered to the left and right of the clearing). Camera close up of Nat, showing he no longer has his coat on. Close up shot of a tree to Nat’s left (right of screen) where the coat is hung on a branch, now free of blood. Back to cloaked figure shoulder shot to show whole of clearing, see that the body from earlier is gone, only a bloodstain remains. Change to semi-distant front-view of cloaked figure as she steps takes a step from the tree’s shelter and into the edge of clearing. Camera shot of looking upwards at forest, (as if on ground looking up) see branches that have extended from trees around, and sunset light trying to get through. Hear a single bird chirp. Extreme close up of Nat’s face/eyes as they snap open. Nat shoulder shot to show him staring in cloaked figure’s direction. Brief close up of Nat again to show his scowl, then back to shoulder shot.]

Nat: Whoever you are, leave now. I don’t tolerate trespassers in my forest.

[Front view of cloaked figure’s feet as she steps further into the clearing. The camera travels up their body until reach head/shoulder shot. Their hands come up to push back the cloak’s hood. Reveals a woman (appears to be in her twenties) with long red hair (most still tugged under cloak) and yellow eyes. Close up of Nat to show him frowning. Back to front view shot.

Ashe: Forgive me; I am no threat to you or your forest. I came here to check something very important is safe.

[Goes to distant side shot so can see both of them on screen, Nat/river on left, Ashe/forest on right. Brief moment of silence between them, then see a bird soar down and land on Nat’s shoulder. When lands on his shoulder camera shift to Nat front view. The bird chirps and pecks at Nat’s left ear (one closest to right side of screen). He growls and waves it off. He stands (camera follows him) and moves over to the tree where his coat is on a low branch (slightly left angled back view). He pulls it down and puts it on (while answering Ashe).

Nat: Everything in this forest’s perimeter is protected by me. Whatever it is, it’s safe here, but you’re not. Leave… [Head turns to look to the right, past Ashe into the forest, looking thoughtful] and quickly. I’ve been informed there are other intruders heading this way.

[Shift to Ashe front view, Nat partly visible on top left corner of screen, looking back at the tree his coat had been on, where a bird has landed, jumping about anxiously. (Bird not visible at this point until Ashe moves closer later)]

Ashe: [anxious] I can’t do that until I’ve checked the seal! [Starts moving closer to Nat, camera shifts to back view of Nat watching bird, see Ashe approach on his right. His body tenses, then he turns to face her, scowling. [Now a side-shot, Nat (left) and Ashe (right) stood close together. Nat steps back, then stares down at Ashe’s left hand holding the needle-weapon. She follows his gaze then tucks the weapon under her cloak. Gazes back at Nat (trying to do it eye-level, but having trouble due to height difference, which makes Nat’s frown deepen.] Protecting that seal is the only way to prevent a horrendous, epic war! [Is moving her arms for emphasis, Nat steps further back to avoid them (do brief close up of Nat’s face to show his disbelief/indignation). Shifts to shoulder shots/close ups, changing position/direction depending on which person is talking.]

Nat: How do you know about the seal? What war? I haven’t heard about one starting.

Ashe: It hasn’t yet but it will if we don’t stop it!

Nat: There’s no we in this! The seal is safe. It will remain safe under my protection, so lea-

[Interrupted by distant howling of a wolf. Side view shot to show them both freeze up then turn to gaze to right side of screen (towards forest/trees). Camera shift to front view of clearing entrance (where Ashe came out of). Hear sound of running in the distance. Few seconds of this then see Fern burst into the clearing, carrying her sword in right hand. Runs forward past screen/camera. Shift to front view of Ashe (Nat barely visible in background behind her due to his height), who looks shocked but jumps out of the way, to the right of screen. Fern runs onto screen and collides into Nat, knocking then onto floor (camera shift to close side view as they fall/land). Brief close up of ground past Ashe’s feet as Fern’s sword lands there with a loud clatter. Back to close side view. Fern is breathing heavily/quickly.

Nat: What the hell? [Begins to struggle under Fern, annoyed. Fern looks at him, exhausted and unfocused. She stares down at Nat for a few seconds, he stares back, face relaxing. Fern blinks, ruining the moment, and Nat tries to jerk away. She sighs and shakily lifts her arms to either side of him and climbs to her feet while Nat remains stiff on the floor (camera follows Fern as she stands up, facing left of screen, side view). She keeps a close eye on Ashe as she moves swiftly past her, leaps/somersaults down and picks up her sword (camera moves with her). Brief shot of lower side view to see Nat begin to get up, never taking his eyes off Fern. Close side view of Fern as she walks/skips backwards a few steps (past Nat and Ashe, but still close to them) towards the right side of screen/the clearing entrance, looking tense and still out of breath and sweating. She points swords at now crouching Nat.]

Fern [inner thought voice, slight echo effect]: I’ve been running all day, blocking their magic. There’s no way I have the strength to fight these two together. Better to target the weaker looking one and hope the other will hesitate to strike.

[Changes to Fern shoulder shot, can see Nat crouching in front of her (slightly angled downwards to see him properly). Camera focus goes to Nat, Fern blurred. Nat is staring at her, opens his mouth to speak. Suddenly hear an owl hoot. Nat turns head sharply to his left (right of screen). He grits his teeth. Camera shifts to Nat shoulder shot (angled upwards to see Fern). His head moves to stare at Ashe, then at Fern again. Nat front view.]

Nat: Who are you people? Why are the King’s men chasing you?

[Front view of Fern, a shocked expression on her face.]

Fern: How do you know that?

[Nat front view. He stands up, camera follows him. He crosses his arms, looking stern.]

Nat: I know everything that’s happening in this forest. Your attempts to lose them failed and they’re heading this way.

[Fern front view.]

Fern: Damn! [She grits her teeth and spins around to walk over to the clearing’s entrance. As she spins time moves in slow motion, camera zoom in on her necklace, which has swung with her body, glinting in the light. See the silver necklace’s leaf design. Close up of Nat’s chest, see him clutch at his own identical necklace. Camera moves up to see his face, frowning but mystified/admiring.]

[White flash on screen to indicate flashback. Black and white photo type shots. See a young, crying Nat (side shot) with a woman whose features are hidden. The woman places leaf necklace around Nat’s neck]

Woman [slight echo effect]: This is a very special necklace. It can only be worn by a person who is very important for this world. You will change everything one day, my little Nat.

[Fade back to present day, still close up of Nat. Go to brief Nat shoulder shot to see Fern walking towards the clearing’s entrance, sword ready to attack. Close up, angled side view of Fern’s determined face, staring at entrance. Shift back to Nat front view, watching her (but she’s not visible in shot).

Nat: [inner thought voice, slight echo effect] Who is she?

[Fern back view, she glances over her left shoulder in Ashe’s and Nat’s direction (but can’t see them on screen).

Fern: I’m hoping you guys also hate the King and will help fight off his guards.

[Changes to Fern shoulder shot, but in direction she’s facing, so can see Ashe.]

Ashe: [smiles] I’m not much of a fighter, but I’m on your side.

[Fern back view, looking over shoulder (still looking in Ashe’s direction). Gives a tired smile back. Then clears her face and shifts her eyes to gaze in Nat’s direction (no camera change).]

Fern: And you?

[Nat front view, looking at Fern (but she’s off screen)]

Nat: [lifts chin up] I will always protect my forest from that mad man.

[Side shot view including both of them (can see Ashe blurred in background). See them staring at each other, unreadable looks on their faces. Close up of Fern’s face for a few seconds, and then see her smile. Go to close up of Nat, who gives a small smile/smirk as a response.]

Nat: hmph

[Fern back view (still looking over shoulder), but angled so can see the clearing entrance behind her.]

Fern [inner thought voice, slight echo effect]: This guy…for some reason, I want to trust him.

[Camera focuses on clearing entrance beyond Fern (but angle doesn’t change). See the magician and five guards burst into the clearing, panting but armed. Fern turns head to face them (camera angle doesn’t change). Magician looks strained and angry, the burn around the magic device has spread, nearly reaching his eye (brief close up to show this, then back to previous view).]

Magician: Little bitch, hiding in the forest where our horses can’t follow.

[Angled front view of Fern. She grins but grips her sword tighter (close up of her hands when she does this). Front view of magician.]

Magician: [smirks] Looks like you’ve worn yourself out. [Close up of his face as he scrunches it up in concentration.]

[Close up of Fern. She gasps, sweat running down her face. Shift to her point of view; see her vision (screen) begin to darken. Back to Fern close up].

Fern: [inner though voice, slight echo effect]: It’s no use, I don’t have enough strength left to keep blocking him.

[Back to viewing through Fern’s point of view, seeing a close up of magician (vision/screen going dark), goes closer to focus on his face, then mouth, see him give a toothy grin. Vision/screen fades to complete black. Shift to distant side view of group, magician/clearing entrance on right, Ashe near the tree in distant left/middle, facing camera direction but eyes watching Fern/magician, Nat to the left/middle, Fern in middle. Fern collapses on the floor; face forward (her face resting to one side (her right) in direction of camera. Camera focus/follow sword hitting the ground (to her right/closest to front of screen). Camera angle from the ground near Fern, angled up to view Nat. Nat glances down at her (Fern partly visible at bottom of screen, head closest to screen, legs in distance), looking bored, before his gaze shifts up in direction of magician (not visible). Front view of magician, now holding a fireball in his outstretched right hand.]

Magician: I’m going to enjoy this.

 [Flames of ball flare, he moves his arm up to side of his head, ready to throw the ball at Fern. Brief shot of Fern on ground, then moves to ground shot just in front of Fern, angled to stare up a the magician. His grin widens. A figure moves in front of the screen, coming on from the left and blocking all sight. Screen now brown. Shift to a side view to show Ashe has stepped in front of Fern, shielding her. Brief front view of Ashe to show her determined face. Front view of magician, he pauses in throwing the fireball, a scowl on his face.]

Magician: Don’t interfere! This woman is a traitor, wanted for three murders. Anyone who assists her will also be considered a traitor.

[Camera moves back enough to see the other guards around the magician. The one closest to the magician’s left (right on screen) is staring in Ashe’s direction, looking horrified. Brief front shot of Ashe to show what he’s staring at, then back. Left-angled front view of Nat, who has his arms crossed, glaring at the magician (not on screen).]

Nat: The King has no authority in my forest.

[Front view of magician, but distant enough to include the guard to his left (right of screen).]

Magician: [scoffs] Your forest?

Guard #1: [scared and stuttering] S-sir, it’s the monster of Malhand! [Points a shaky finger at Ashe. Camera view shift to guard shoulder shot so can see Ashe.]  Her hair will blaze alive and burn us all, just like in Firo (pronounced fire-o)!

[Camera angle doesn’t change, see Nat casually step from behind Ashe (to his right, the left of screen), camera moves to Nat front view. He rolls his eyes and grits his teeth.]

Nat: No, I’m the guardian of this forest, idiot!

[Front view of magician, who’s staring at Nat, Camera shifts to Nat, starting at his feet and moving up, finishes on close up of his face. Shifts back to magician front view, then back to Nat face close up, while magician is doing thought speech].

Magician: [inner thought voice, slight echo effect] Black hair, brown eyes, short…and that scowl, [magician front view, evil grin] too similar to be a coincidence.

Magician: Keep the boy alive, he’s to come with us. His Majesty has been searching for him a long time.

[Nat close up, shocked/panicked look. Magician/guards front view. Magician draws arm back further and throws the fireball, aimed at Fern. Front view of Ashe as she drops to the floor (camera follows, becomes a ground side shot), she covers Fern with her own body (head buried against her left shoulder/shoulder closest to front of screen). Camera moves out a little so can see the ground around them. Branches begin to sprout from the ground growing thick and fast over the two girls, shielding them. Close up side view of them, see Ashe turn her head in direction of camera, staring at the vines in confusion, as they wind around her face, but leave her mouth clear. Go back to side-view to see the fireball hit the branches/vines. Ashe makes a startled noise. The vines hit are singed, but more come to wrap over them.

Camera shift to Nat front view, his head bowed (can just see the vines moving to continue cocooning the girls at bottom of screen). Move to face/shoulder close up. He looks up, his eye colour changed from brown to black, the rest/outer section bloodshot. The white streaks in his hair begin to dye red.]

Nat: I’m warning you, leave now.

[Magician close up]

Magician: [evil grin] We’ve finally found you.

[Backs out to front view of magician. Magician raises his arms, the coil material of the device near his neck grows a new part, it moves down his neck (follow process, move over his clothed left arm/ closest to right of screen) and over his left hand. The burn/scar on his face grows over his eyebrow, burning it. The magician begins to move his hands in a flowing/circular motion, coaxing flames to appear in front of him. He stops the flowing motion and stares at Nat. Shift to Nat shoulder shot, magician in line of sight.]

Magician: Come along now, the King is waiting.

[(Camera angle doesn’t change.) Makes swift hand motions, directing fire towards Nat. moving it forwards past the screen view. Shift to ground view that includes Nat’s feet. The fire lands in front of Nat’s feet, and begins to spread on either side. Cackling fire noise. Low bird’s eye view of Nat, showing the fire forming a circle around Nat, imprisoning him. Close face/shoulder view of Nat, head bowed, flames flickering in front of him.]

Nat: I…[flash of flames covering screen, move to face close up (flames no longer visible, but can hear then cackling). See that his hairstreaks are now blood red.]…will never…[Lifts head and looks up to see his eyes, wisps of black smoke circling him/visible on camera screen. His voice deepens, dead-pan tone.]…let him find me.

[A black cloud covers his face/screen view. Camera moves out to distant front view (include fire circle). The cloud thins out around him just above the fire circle. Low bird’s eye view of Nat to see the black mist form a circle around him and begins to lower itself onto the flames. Hear a sizzling noise. Back to front view, camera follows the black mist as it descends over fire, putting it out as it touches it (still has sizzling noise). Close up view of magician as his smirk falls. Low bird’s eye view of Nat as the mist reaches the ground, putting out the last of the fire. Shift to front view of magician.]

Magician: [enraged] I will take you back!

[Close up of magician’s face. See his face’s veins and arms (shift to close up of arms for a moment) begin to stick out; his skin turns a burnt red. Front view shot of magician, holds out his hands in a cupped form. He screams in pain/rage, a blue fireball bursts into life in his hands. Shoulder/head front view of Nat, a blank, unconcerned look on his face. Back to magician front view who lifts both hands above his head (switch to low camera view close to magician, looking up, so can still see raised arms). He flings/heaves the ball in Nat’s/camera’s direction. Change to side-view that includes them both (Nat to left/middle, just a little behind the branch cocoon, Magician on left, still near clearing’s entrance, with guards a step behind him, in a huddle. Fireball travels across the screen, reaching over the branch cocoon before the camera angle changes to shoulder shot view of Nat, fireball coming towards him. When close the black mist forms into a thick cloud, hovers in front of Nat (change to Nat front view) and swallows the fireball. Brief close up face shot of magician to show his astonished face, then back to Nat front view. The black/dark cloud shoots forward. Camera follows point of view of cloud, rushing towards the magician, close up to his right eye, into the blackness of his pupil. Screen black, hear a loud snapping noise. A few seconds pause before front view of magician hovering in the air, the dark cloud/mist form wrapping around his neck, which is bent at an odd angle (to the right of screen). His eyes are still open, looking shocked. Mouth is also open. Camera moves to a close side-shot of Ashe, the branches parted away from around her. She climbs to her feet (camera follows) and stares in direction of magician (not on screen). She makes a surprised noise, hand going to cover mouth. She pauses, and then removes it. Camera close up of her mouth, see her smile.

Ashe: Interesting, just what we need.

[Camera shift to the front view of the guards (now all huddled on the right of screen), staring in horror at the suspended magician. Close up of Nat’s face, his blank space changing to a manic grin (close up side shot of mouth for this, then back). He slowly tilts his head to the side (his right, left of the screen). Camera switch to front view of magician, his body drops to the floor. Back to front view of guards to see some of them whimpering/slouching and backing away towards the entrance of clearing. Guard #1 has moved back, and another now stands near the magician (guard #2). Closer front view of Guard #2, who glares at the others (not on screen).

Guard #2: Cowards! Don’t dishonour our King by run-

[Suddenly see dark cloud appears behind him (now bigger), he begins to turn (brief shot of close back of head/shoulder shot as his head turns, then back to front view), but is engulfed. Whole body is enclosed in dark cloud. A second passes then hear an agonised scream. Camera moves further back so can see the rest of the guards on screen. They’re now panicking, but none daring to move much or run away (whimpers, exclamations of surprise etc). Closer front view to show dark cloud and closest guard to it (guard #3), who’s facing the cloud (cloud facing screen, guard’s left side visible). Guard #3 has a scared/concerned but determined look on his. He reaches his arm into the cloud.

Guard #3: Hold on Shaun!

[Brief face close up of Guard #3. Hear a crack, Guard #3 screams. Back to front view, slightly closer so don’t have all of cloud in view. Pulls out his arm to show a bloody stump. He stares at it in shock (Closer view for brief moment, then back to close front view), then notices wisps of dark mist moving up the stump. Moves to front view further back to include dark cloud. Guard #3 stumbles back (breathing heavy, panicked mutterings) but trips, falling on his butt. He screams again as the cloud engulfs him. More cracking noises are heard, then blood shoots out of the cloud. Camera shifts to close up of ground (in between the cloud and Fern), show splashes of blood landing there. Shift again to very low bird’s eye view of Fern (right side of her face visible); see blood land on her face. Change to front view of remaining guards, see blood splash on them. They wipe at the blood on their horrified faces with shaking hands. Hear Nat chuckle. The guards look slightly left of camera (in Nat’s direction). Camera shift to front view of Nat (head still tilted to screen’s left side), does another chuckle/manic laugh. Tilts head back up.

[Camera moves back to front view of guards. Guard #1 is in front, hand still raised to chest height from when he wiped the blood off his face. He’s looking in Nat’s direction (brief close shot of Nat, then back to guards). Guard #1 begins to back away.]

Guard #1: RUN!

[Other guards snap their gaze away from Nat to Guard #1, then begin to run into the forest/past the clearing’s entrance (out of view). Watch till all of them fade from sight. Camera changes to Nat front view, who full out laughs. Camera goes to front view of dark cloud, which thins out, revealing that no bodies or blood it had engulfed are left. It reforms into a long snake like figure (but with no clear head/animal shape) and shoots off into the forest after the guards. Camera stays focused on forest/where the cloud disappeared to. A few seconds later hear the terrified then agonised screams of the guards. Camera shifts to front view of Ashe staring off into the forest. She wears a blank look. Goes to Nat front view, see him tilt head to his left (screen’s right) eyes on Ashe (can’t see her on screen). Changes to a side view of them, Nat on middle/left (facing Ashe), Ashe middle/right (facing the forest, her back to Nat). Fern is on the floor in front of Ashe (Fern closer to screen, Ashe behind her). Close side view of Ashe, see her stiffen and then spin around to face Nat, starting to look scared. Front view of Nat still watching her.

[Back to front view of forest/clearing’s entrance. The dark cloud comes back out, shooting to the front left of the camera. Shift to Ashe side-view as it moves towards her. She holds up her right hand around her head to shield herself, a scared gasp escaping her. Close front view of her chest/stomach to see her move to a semi-crouching position, left hand pulling out a needle weapon from under her cloak. Back to side-view as it’s almost on her. A loud wolf howl is heard, making the dark cloud halt in front of Ashe. Shift to front view of forest/clearing’s entrance. A grey wolf comes running out, panting, moving towards slight left of camera. Goes to close Nat side view, who blinks, looking confused. More distant side view to include Nat and the wolf (who’s gone past Ashe and Fern now). The wolf begins to glow white and leaps at Nat (close side-view of wolf leaping), front legs knocking into his chest (close side view of wolf and Nat’s chest), sending them both splashing into the river (camera follows them closely as fall, then remains as low bird’s eyes view, angled to the left, as they splash into river) and sink under the surface. Stays focused there until the ripples die down. Camera switches directions, so now a ground view shot (on top of the river surface, so there’s water near bottom of screen) looking over the clearing, angled upwards so can see a blurred Ashe (facing other way) in the distance (forest in the greater distance). Can see the dark cloud hovering in front Ashe, it begins to disappear. Ashe and dark cloud come into focus, camera zooms in on her as the dark cloud disappears completely. Close side shot of Ashe as she lowers her right hand from defensive position and stands up straight from her semi-crouching stance (left hand still holds the needle-weapon, but it’s not visible from this angle). She gazes at the spot in front of her where the cloud had been (angle doesn’t change) looking relieved, but weary. Her head suddenly jerks up a little, and she spins around to face the river. Changes back to low river angle looking upwards to distant Ashe. See her pause a moment, and then begin running towards the river/camera. When she’s half way there Nat breaks free/rises from the water’s surface, blocking the view of Ashe. Hear him taking in deep gulps of air. Camera shifts to low front view of riverbank as Nat slaps his hand down on it, gripping at the mud. Changes to Ashe shoulder shot, watching Nat as he drags his arms/elbows up to rest them on the bank. He’s coughing. Have brief Nat close up of his head bowed as he coughs. Can see his already fading red streaks melt to white. Back to Ashe shoulder shot, watching Nat as he pulls himself out of the water and sits on the bank, facing Ashe, river behind him. Low side shot of Nat (slightly distant), angled up, as the wolf comes out of the water (don’t see this, just hear it and have some water splash onto screen) and climbs onto bank, blocking the screen’s view of Nat. The wolf shakes itself off. Change to front view of Nat and wolf (Nat on right, wolf on left, river behind), Nat looks up and swears, raising his arms to protect against the spray. Brief close up of Nat’s face to show his eyes are back to their normal brown. Front view of Nat and wolf (still shaking himself off).]

Nat: Stupid wolf! You didn’t need to push me in the river!

[Shift to front view of wolf, who is scratching his ear, then licks/bites at his back foot (one furthest from Nat, wolf’s right foot, one to the left of screen, so it looks like wolf is completely ignoring him) Close side view/shoulder shot (more shoulder shot, but only his head is turned in wolf’s direction (his right/screen up), rest is still facing forward). Of Nat looking at wolf, anime irritated sign appearing on head.

Nat: Don’t ignore me you bastard!

Ashe: [From off screen]: That’s an interesting curse.

[Nat looks turns his head back to face forward (still see from a side-shot, so he’s looking off to the left of the screen). Changes to front view of Ashe, smiling. She still holds her needle-weapon, which she now tucks back under her cloak. Front view of Nat, frowning up at her (he’s still sat down/sprawled out on the ground).

Nat: It’s not a curse, it’s magic. And why are you still here? Leave now, before it comes back.

[Side view of them both, from opposite side of before, so Nat/river is on right and Ashe on the left. Wolf in background behind Nat. Stays at this angle for a few seconds, neither speaking. Goes to close side-view of Ashe (from the new side view, right side of Ashe).

Ashe: I’m not your enemy. I doubt my presence will trigger your curse. [Pause, looks down, then back up, face more determined.] I came to help.

[Close side view of Nat (from new side view, left side of Nat)]

Nat: [laughs] You can’t help me. [Begins to stand, camera follows him up. Once standing, changes to Nat shoulder shot facing Ashe.] The seal is safe as long as I’m here, so there’s no need for you to worry.

[Ashe close side view (now back to original side view direction, left side of Ashe)]

Ashe: There’s too much at stake to be reassured with that! [Takes a step forward] Besides, I’ve heard of a similar curse before, and I think the only way to help is leaving here and confronting the root of your power.

[Nat close side view]

Nat: [flinches, head jerks back a little] Root? What would you know about it?

[Ashe close side view]

Ashe: [smiling with eyes closed] Just rumours, but if they’re true you can’t hide here forever. And if he comes after you here the seal will also be in danger.

[Front view of Nat looking down, frowning in thought (close up of face). Low bird’s eye view, slightly angled, to show Nat staring at the grooming wolf. Then goes to Nat shoulder shot, looking past Ashe, camera zooms over to Fern behind them (back where Ashe was nearly attacked by cloud), low bird’s eye view of Fern’s face/shoulders, can see her necklace lying on right of the ground next to her (still attached around her neck, but chain long enough for it to rest on ground next to her). Close up of leaf pendant of necklace. Shifts to Nat face close up.

Nat: [inner thought voice, slight echo effect] Today has been too strange to ignore. [Glimpse of a low bird’s eye view of Fern] This woman (this line when image of Fern), [Glimpse front view of Ashe] and the threat of war, and…

[White flash to indicate flashback of magician.]

Magician: [echo effect] We’ve finally found you.

[Back to Nat, but at a bird’s eye view, slightly angled to look down at Nat and the wolf. The wolf stops grooming and looks up at Nat. Camera focus on Nat (but angle doesn’t change) who is staring off (to his left, screen’s down) in thought. Suddenly snaps to attention, raising head slightly. He turns his head towards Ashe (his front, screen’s left). Change to Nat shoulder shot, able to see Ashe in front of him.

Nat: I don’t care what you know, or about the seal. [See Ashe’s anxious face from distance. Front view of Nat] I won’t leave here to be hunted down by that man- [whelps in pain and clutches at left leg (one right of screen), glares to his left (screen right). Shift view to front view of the wolf, who is licking his front paw (his right, screen’s left, furthest from Nat) and then looks up at Nat, looking innocent, raising his left eyebrow (one closest to Nat, right of screen). Front view of Nat, looking down in wolf’s direction (who is no longer visible on screen).

Nat: Damn wolf. [A bird song is heard. Nat looks up in other direction to wolf, lifting his left hand up near his face (one closest to right of screen). A small sparrow lands on his index finger, still twittering. Screen goes black and then see close front view of an old man’s lower face, with a white beard. He is holding a sparrow in the same position as Nat, but on the opposite hand (his right, left of screen). Has a brown tent background, grey wisps of smoke from a campfire are visible. Shift to an extreme close side view as the old face leans closer to the bird.]

Querida: [hoarse, whisper voice] Bring them both here. This changes everything.

[Fade back to Nat (same camera angle as before), who sighs in annoyance. The bird flies off and he lowers his hand, looking fed-up. Changes to Nat shoulder shot as he walks away from riverbank. He reaches Ashe, where it changes to close side view as he passes her (Ashe closer to camera/screen, Nat going past her right side and not visible on screen), she turns around to watch him, but doesn’t follow. Changes to Ashe shoulder shot watching as he reaches Fern, still unconscious on the ground (feet closest to him, laid out of her stomach, her sword to the right of screen). Goes to close side view of Fern (see whole body on the screen, head to far right), with Nat’s feet visible at left of screen. He bends down, coming into view, leans over Fern to grab her shoulders, and turns her onto her back (turns her to his left, away from screen-front). Changes to low bird’s eye view over Nat, angled to see all of Fern. Brief glimpse of close up of Nat’s face/shoulders, a curious look on his face, then back to low, slightly angled bird’s eye view. His right hand grabs her left (closest to right of screen) and begins shaking it vigorously.]

Nat: Hey, up wake lazy woman!

[Camera zooms out to an Ashe shoulder shot. She sweat-drops. She then watches (from same angle) as Nat turns around, still crouching down (and still holding her arm), and shuffles so next to Fern’s left side (right of screen). Then slings her arm around his shoulders, forcing/pulling her up into a sitting position, with her head flopping back.]

Ashe: [Still shoulder shot view, still sweat-drop] What are you doing?

[Close up front view of Nat and Fern as he struggles with her, shuffling back in front of her and trying to fling her other arm onto his other shoulder, so he can carry her piggy-back style. Doing this while answering Ashe, grunting a lot.]

Nat: The old man, the village elder of Arswing, wants to see you both. If you really want to see the seal that badly, you need to ask him.

[Changes to close side view as he attempts to lift Fern onto his back, but heaves her too far up so her head goes over his, her chest near his neck. He collapses on the floor, Fern stuck on top of him. See an anime irritated pop up on his head as he struggles to get Fern off, without success. Nat beings swearing/cursing.

[Camera rushes back over to near river, side view of the wolf, who cocks his head in the direction of Nat’s voice. He stands up and begins to trot away from river, see him go past Ashe. Camera moves up to Ashe’s face, who’s looking at the wolf in surprise and curiosity. Camera goes back to Nat and Fern side view, with Nat still struggling.]

Nat: Damnit! What the hell does this freakishly tall woman eat to be so heavy!

[Suddenly the wolf jumps onto Fern’s back, pinning Nat further down. Nat waves his arms about, screaming:]

Nat: Bastard! I’m going to skin you alive!

[Pan/zoom out to shoulder shot of Ashe, to see a new, bigger sweat-drop. Switch to Ashe front view close up who has a small, sly smile and is laughing quietly, hand raised halfway to her mouth.]

Ashe: Do you need help? I’m also a ‘freakishly tall’ woman.

[Distant side view of scene as Ashe (on left) moves towards Nat, Fern and the wolf. When she reaches them becomes a closer side-view. The wolf jumps off Fern (heading back left, towards the river), making Nat ‘Oof’ in protest. Ashe bends down (camera follows) in front of them, near their heads, and grabs hold of Fern’s shoulders, rolling her off of Nat (on Fern’s right side, furthest from screen, same way Nat rolled her before). Ashe then stands up (camera stays at low angle, so can only see her legs) moves around Fern to her left side (near top of screen, standing near Fern’s stomach) and turns to face her, bends back down and puts her arms under Fern to pick her up bridle style. Camera follow her up, but still has some distance in front of her, so that when Nat stands up, he pops up in front of screen, facing the forest direction (right of screen) as tries to brush dirt off his still wet clothes, and removes a twig from his head, giving it a strange look. He blinks, looks to right of floor (front of screen) and bends again so no longer in view. Stands back up with Fern’s sword in his right hand (one closest to screen), raised slightly so he can observe its blade. Angle doesn’t change, but camera focuses on Ashe holding Fern.]

Ashe: Those guards said she’s wanted for three murders.

[Close up of Fern’s sleeping face, close up of Nat’s face watching her (brief shoulder shot view to show he’s turned around to face Ashe/Fern, watching her, then back to Nat face shot), his face softening. A moment later his eyes harden and jerks his head to his left (left of screen), in direction of river. Camera shifts to side view showing Nat’s back as he turns his body to face direction he’s looking (left of screen) and walks off the screen, Ashe following. See an angled low bird’s eye view of them approaching the river. Close up of riverbank, vines begin to poke out of the soil, growing rapidly. Zoom out a little to show some of river on screen. The vines begin to grow over the water, entwining with each other, growing bigger, thicker. Camera goes to bird’s point of view to show them extend to the other side of river, forming a bridge. Shift to Ashe close up, looking shocked. Changes to Ashe shoulder shot as she focuses first on the bridge, then on Nat’s back. Stay at this angle.]

Nat: We have to cross the river to reach Arswing village. The old man is waiting there.

Ashe: That magic. [Camera angle stays the same, but Nat turns around to face her, a frown on his face] Its strength is enormous, why didn’t you use it to fight the guards instead?

[Nat close up]

Nat: [scoffs] What are you talking about? It’s the forest that performs this magic.

[Ashe close up]

Ashe: [Shakes head, looking solemn] No. The only magic I can sense right now is coming from you.

[Nat close up]

Nat: [pauses a moment, then shrugs] Well, you desert people must have bad senses then.

[Ashe close up]

Ashe: [smiles] Yes, I am an Anellan, a devoted priestess of Arŕ Wel. I am Ashe Leav. You must know Anellan eyes can never be tricked, and they pierce through all deceptions; even the ones no one else can see.

[Nat close up]

Nat: [tsks] Whatever, let’s just go. [Turns back around. Goes to bird’s eye view of them beginning to cross the bridge, Nat in front, followed by Ashe carrying Fern and the wolf at the rear.]

Narrator/Elle: The Marks of destiny have begun to emerge, in the symbol of a leaf. [Close up of Fern’s necklace, then close up of Nat’s when starts saying:] They can’t be ignored. [Close side view of Nat walking across the bridge] Paths will be revealed, [Scene shift to see Agape close up, underwater in merman form, holding a up a leaf necklace, looking confused. He glances up in front of him, shift to Agape shoulder shot to show Tallulah (water immortal, mermaid form) in front of him, who gives a sad smile] while others are forced to end.

[Bird’s eye view of them walking across the bridge] In all of this [Camera starts to move away, back towards the battle scene, still bird’s eye view] one thing alone is clear. [Camera lowers itself to body of magician, see the top of magic device on his burnt red skin, glowing.] The war will come, despite all efforts to prevent it. [Camera dives into the object, screen goes black a moment. Emerges (camera angle low moves upwards and in front in sweeping motion) out of a similar item, also glowing red, in the right hand (one left of screen) of a man in shadows. (To show this do the emerge/sweeping camera movement towards the man, front view shot of body and lower face. Then change to shoulder shot of man; so can see the magic device). Can see a dark cloud like Nat’s hovering behind the magic device, the image of Nat (low, slightly angled bird’s eye view shot) on the bridge reflected on it.] Sooner or later, it will come.

[Echo effect]

Guardians of the seals beware, he will defeat you.

Monster of Malhand beware, he will find you.

[Close up of the man’s lower face, see it break into a wide grin. Shift to shoulder shot, him watching Nat in the dark cloud.]

Earl: Finally. I’ve finally found you.

[Clear close up shot of Earl’s face, and then shift to Nat close up in cloud image to show similar features.]

Earl: My son.

[Screen goes black. Theme song/credits]

[Next episode preview]

[Omake/funny extra]: Nat as Snow White

[Bird’s eye view of Nat, Ashe and wolf walking over the vine bridge. Side view of Ashe.]

Ashe: Shouldn’t we have done something with the bodies first?

[Pans over to Nat side-view.]

Nat: Nah, the animals of the forest help me clean up.

[Pans back to Ashe side view]

Ashe: Oh yeah. You can talk to them, right? So it would be like…

[Front view of Ashe’s head, but with space above her. A thought bubble begins to form above her (Ashe’s eyes are looking up at it, thinking). On it see a wide front view image of Nat in the clearing where body parts are scattered about (the wolf is asleep to the right of screen). He grins and whistles (finger in mouth type whistle) and starts humming ‘whistle as you work’ while small forest animals and birds appear, beginning to pick up body parts and whisk them away. Squirrels then appear, using their tails to sweep up the blood. Nat smiles, spreads out his arms and sings:

Nat: Whistle while you work! Do do do do do do dooooo!

[The wolf looks over at him, looking horrified. Thought bubble bursts so back to Ashe front view, who is trying to stop bursting out laughing (and failing). Goes to Ashe shoulder to see Nat looking at her weird, then turning red.]

Nat: [screams] What the hell are you thinking about!

 [End]