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ARAZThe Storm Of Angels (Pilot episode)

by Zara & Xavierie

Copyright Protected (c) 2016 . This script will not be used in any form without the author's authorisation.

FADE IN

EXT. THE UNION HQ. PARKING LOT. MID-NIGHT

The intensity of the storm is incredible. A boy has takenrefuge under a red truck. He appears lost and frightened, hecovers his ears at the sound of thunder and says a prayer.

YOUNG BOYDearest Loving Jesus. Please bringmy mommy back to me. To do thethings and say the things that allgood mommies should...

His voice is drowned out by the cracks lightening. Caralarms go off, pan camera to main building.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. THE UNION HQ. RECEPTION.

The entire floor is vacant and on red alert. A part of theroof tumbles to the ground carrying a woman dressed in ablack suit with blood oozing out of her forehead. A goldwinged brooch is pinned to her face.

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INT. THE UNION HQ. LEVEL 4.

Shots are being fired in the midst of all the yelling andscreaming. One rebel with a loaded weapon in his hand,throws himself into the cross fires and shouts..

REBEL #1For amnesty, revolt against theUnion's cult!

He shoots.

REBEL #2For amnesty, revolt Against theUnion's cult!

She shoots.

Another MAN backs into a corner; in one swift motion hereloads his gun and fires, the bullet hits his comrade inthe chest.

LEVEL 4 OPERATIVE #1Fuck, Cole ! You shot Rodney.

COLE LEVEL 4 OPERATIVE(disbelief)

What!

Cole runs to help his friend. He drags the body away fromthe cross fire. He checks his pulse, Rodney is gone.

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COLE LEVEL 4 OPERATIVEShit!

(beat)Who is the enemy? We're all -

A bullet pierces the back of Cole. As he hits the floor, hisassailant charges for his weapon, empties its catridge andwalks over him.

On the other side of the room, another pair are engaged inhand to hand combat. The WOMAN kicks her assailant in thestomach, snaps his neck and then takes cover in a broomcloset. She latches the door quickly and crouches onto thefloor. She is panting.

WOMANWhat's going on?

She remembers the gold winged brooch pinned on her shirt (aunique design of a headset for operatives of the Union) Shespeaks into the microphone and introduces her self.

Kaija Davidson; Level 4 Operative Of The Union. Married.Mother of a young boy named, Kaj.

KAIJA DAVIDSON(frazzled)

This is Kaija Davidson; union,Level 4 op. Level 4 has beencomprimised...Requesting back up. Irepeat. Level 4 has beencomprimised, requesting back upASAP.

There's a knock on the door. Kaija holds her breath. Theknock comes in again. Kaija squeezes her eyes shut and hopesfor the best. It sounds like whoemever is backing away fromthe door. Kaija slowly releases a sigh of relief. Then, thedoor flys open. She is looks up to see a gun pointed at herhead.

KAIJA DAVIDSONPlease! Don't kill me! I have ason! His name is Kaj. He turnstwelve today. He in the car. He iswaiting-

Off the gun shot to her head.

TO BLACK

FADE IN:

EXT. THE CITY OF EROS. U-SURBURBS. MIDNIGHT

Dark clouds loom overcast as the rain presides. A man inwhite suit and a black collegian top-hat to match, lurks inthe shadows.

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The subdued sound of the MAN'S heels echo in the alleyway.At some point he stops, and his entire build comes intofocus. He is powerfully built, physically andintellectually, however the camera never meets his face, itstops at the collar of his jacket and zooms on the goldwinged brooch. He speaks into the microphone.

MYSTERY MAN #1Are you certain she came this way?

An earnest voice is on the other end.

FEMALE V.OCertain? I think you'd be better atanswering that question.

The mystery man tugs at his left ear lobe. This subsequentlyactivates the built-in frequency scanner he possess. Itpicks up breathing. We hear the sound. It is verycontrolled. He listens a little bit longer and can nowpinpoint the location of the person he seeks. But, he ishearing something else, someone else, footsteps. He revertsto the shadows.

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EXT. U-SURBURBS. ALLEYWAY. MIDNIGHT

Another MAN comes into the alleyway. His suit is black, hishat is also a collegian top-hat but it is white, and thereis also a gold winged brooch fastened on the collar of hisblazer.

Matthaeus Baine- level two field operative of The Union.late-fifties. He is a clincal, focused, no-nonsense kind ofguy.

Matthaeus Baine speaks into the microphone.

MATTHAEUS BAINEWhy am I dressed as a circus freak?

A boy is heard over the receiver.

GREGORY V.OThe girl is expeceting an old dudein a black suit with a white tophat. You're the old dude, in ablack suit, with a white top hat.Quite frankly, I can't think of abetter man for the job. Yesterdayyou didn't look too bad, todayyou're a day over sixty.

Gregory's guffaw at the remark is met with an exaperatedsigh from Matthaeus.

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GREGORY V.OYou missed the joke, didn't you?Forgetfulness is expected of'senior citizens'.

Gregory bursts out even harder.

MATTHAEUS BAINEI am not sure who's more pathetic, you or you and your jokes?

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. THE UNION HQ. LEVEL 2.COMPUTER LAB. MIDNIGHT

The entire floor is on red alert. There isn't a single solein sight. The infrastructure is vandalised, the florescentlighting keeps flickering on and off.

At the tech lab, Gregory Thirston is surrounded by a stateof the art computer system and... his sandwhich. He ischewing so loudly, he almost can't hear the yelling fromthe intercom.

Gregory Thirston; level two desk operative, 15 yrs old,highly intelligent, somewhat of a goofball and also a reallybad-comedian.

MATTHAEUS BAINE V.OGregory! Gregory!!

GREGORY(equally annoyed)

What!

MATTHAEUS BAINE V.OFocus! Who is this girl?

The sandwich will have to wait. He sighs. He straightens hisposture and types away on his keyboard. A document; TheUnion Classifieds, surfaces on the screen. After inputing afew instructions, three images pop up;

WANTED. NAME: EZACH CLINE. UNION DIVISION: LEVEL 1OPERATIVE. AGE: 32. HEIGHT: 6'2. EYE COLOUR: BROWN. STATUS:TRAITOR. TERMINATE.

WANTED. NAME: ANNE-MARIE CLINE. UNION DIVISION: LEVEL 1OPERATIVE. AGE: 3O. HEIGHT: 5'8. EYE COLOUR: BROWN. STATUS:TRAITOR. TERMINATE.

WANTED. NAME: ARAZ CLINE. UNION DIVISION: NA. AGE: 12.HEIGHT: 4'11. STATUS: NA. ARREST.

GREGORYHer name is Araz Cline.

MATTHAEUS BAINE V.OAraz Cline?

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GREGORY Yeah, do you know her?

Matthaeus does. Gregory doesn't wait for an answer, he takesa bite of his sandwich.

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The weather only worsens. Matthaeus takes cover under thesign of the vacant restaurant that says 'Jo's Pizzeria'.Matthaeus replays events in his head and suddenly come toterms with his role in this operation...

MATTHAEUS BAINE(under his breath)

Why does he always have to getchildren involved?

GREGORY V.OWho are you calling a child? I havethe mind of the physics god-

MATTHAEUS BAINEWhat does the Union want with ArazCline?

BACK TO:

INT. THE UNION HQ. LEVEL 2.COMPUTER LAB. MIDNIGHT

GREGORY (between mouthfuls)

I get boat loads of money to freakthis computer. Asking questions isabove my pay grade.

MATTHAEUS BAINE V.OYou get boat loads of money to doyour job,

Gregory takes another bite..

MATTHAEUS BAINE V.OSo quit stuffing your face and findout.

He puts the sandwhich away, and swallows in one huge gulp.

GREGORY You're not going to put this inyour report, will you?

MATTAHEUS BAINE(exasperated)

Can you make certain Araz Cline isindeed here.

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Right! Gregory dabs a paper towel over the keyboard to clearthe crumbs and types away. Several maps surface on thescreen, Gregory narrows them down.

GREGORY There's a 2.02% chance I could bewrong and the suspect could be oneblock away. But judging from the-

MATTHAEUS BAINE V.ODoesn't she have special psychicpowers? Wouldn't she know I wascoming?

GREGORYI was getting to that. She doesn'thave psychic powers, she simply hasspecial hearing abilities. She wasborn with ears that can pick upfrequencies as low as seven hertzand as high as 100 kilohertzwhenever she pleases. The built-infrequency scanner she posses can beturned on and off like a switch. However, once activated, it canonly be used for so long a timebefore it takes a toll on her body.She will become weak and will needsome time to recharge. During thattime her 'powers' if you will, arerendered ineffective. I have reasonto believe that this should behappening now and it should besomewhere near you. The bad news!You my friend have approximately,five mintues, forty five secondsand counting before she gets out ofher dormant stage and starts usingher psychic powers to dodge yourbehind.

MATTHAEUS BAINE V.OThat isn't a lot of time.

GREGORYForty three seconds..forty-two,forty- one, forty -

The line goes dead. The computer system shuts down. Gregoryis in the dark.

GREGORY(trys to keep calm)

Oookay. Insert expletive here.

A part of the roof collapses onto the table and misses himby a matter of inches.

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GREGORY(forced calm)

And here...

Another part of the roof threatens to fall down. Gregoryjumps out of his seat in alarm.

GREGORYHoly shit!

He races out of there. After a moment he returns for hissandwich and quietly makes his way back out. The roofcollapses. We hear him screaming.

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The rain is slowing down.

MATTHAEUS BAINE(softly)

Gregory. Gregory. Gregory can youhear me.

(beat)They must have reached level twonow.

Matthaeus takes a deep breath and is back on the move. Hecome across some trash cans, and...

MATTHAEUS BAINEA dead end.

He pauses...He hears something, whispers or is it the rain?He remains still. There it is again...,

VOICE(whispers)

..a suit, top hat

He investigates.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. U-SURBURBS. ALLEYWAY. TRASH CAN. MIDNIGHT

Crouched in a fetal position is a distraught little girl.She appears to be debating with herself.

Araz Cline- 11yrs old, daughter of Ezach and Anne-MarieCline; level one operatives of The Union and coup leaders ofThe Storm of Angels.

ARAZ( under her breath)

"Wait for grandpa in a white suitand black-top hat." Or was it,black suit, white top hat-

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MATTHAEUS BAINE O.SWhy don't you come out from there?

Stunned into silence, she goes pale.

DISSOLVE TO:


Matthaeus hasn't pin pointed Araz's location yet. He thinkssimply by opening the lid of every trash can he mightimprove his chances of locating her. He starts off by doingthis quietly..

MATTHAEUS BAINEI'm sure you've heard this before,but.. I am not going to kill you.

(beat)I'm here to help you. So, why don'tyou come out? Araz? I promise Iwon't hurt you.

The olive branch still isn't being reciprocated.

BACK TO:

INT. U-SURBURBS. ALLEYWAY. TRASH CAN. MIDNIGHT

Araz is shaking as we hear Matthaeus banging his fists onthe lids of the trash cans. The sounds get louder as he getscloser. Suddenly, BANG! BANG! She yelps..

MATTHAEUS BAINE O.SGotcha!

The lid of the trash can flys open and Araz is forcefullypulled out. She shuts her eyes snd kicks and screams withall her might.

ARAZLet go of me! Let go of me you uglytoad!!!

Matthaeus takes a hard knock to his shin, then chin, andsubsequently looses hold of Araz. Upon feeling this releas,Araz's eyes fly open. She makes a run for it. But, she's tooslow! Matthaeus has gotten a hold of her leg. Araz closesher eyes, and kicks and screams harder than before.

ARAZGive me back my leg! Give me backmy leg you ugly toad!!! You fatpig!-

MATTHAEUS BAINEStop it! stop it! Araz!

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ARAZYou gangly giraffe! You two-timinghyena. You poopy skunk-

MATTHAEUS BAINEAraz! Stop! It's me damnit!

Araz's free leg, connects to Matthaeus's face. It sends himstaggering backwards. Once again, she is free!!! Matthaeusthinks quickly...

MATTHAEUS BAINE(reeling in agony)

Wait! wait! Black suit, white tophat! I am a friend of yourmother's!

He has her attention. Araz turns to face him, her eyes shiftto the white top hat he waves in the air. Could he be theman she's been waiting for? She considers the possibilty.

ARAZAre you Grandpa Jo?

Think fast...

MATTHAEUS BAINE(fibbing)

Yeah..I am Grandpa.. Jo.

His lips curve into a tentative smile.

FADE TO BLACK

CUT TO:


The rain has officialy stopped. Araz and Matthaeus Bainesare still at a stand-still, both sizing the other up. Araztakes a tentative step forward, then another, then another,before she runs to him and pummels him to the ground.

MATTHAEUS BAINE(the wind knocked out ofhim )

Are you trying to kill me?

ARAZ(quietly)

Sorry.

Matthaeus sits up. Araz releases her hold on him and createsdistance between them. What she's about to say proovesdifficult. Tears begin to creep into her eyes.

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ARAZI think they're dead,Grandpa. Dad,Anna,...mom. I think...The Union..Ithink they killed them.

FLASH BACK

INT. ST. MICHAELS APARTMENT BUILDING. CLINE RES. 81ST FLOOR.SUNSET

We move through a narrow passageway that opens up to a vastspace, surrounded by glass windows, and divided into aparlour, a dinning area and an open planned kitchen.

Araz and her younger sibling, Anna, are sitting at thekitchen counter and having a bowl of cereal. Araz steals aglance at her mother.

Anne-Marie is looking out the window, watching the rain. Sheis wearing a black suit over a white shirt. We see the goldwinged brooch pinned to her jacket pocket. Araz, sensessomething is off..

ARAZIs everything okay, mom?

Anne-Marie takes her time before turning to face herdaughter.

ANNE-MARIE(forces a smile)

Everything's okay.

Ignoring that,

ARAZHas it got to do with the Union?

ANNE-MARIE(cautious)

Why do you ask?

ARAZI've heard things-

Anna cuts in before Araz can say anything. Her eyes neverleave her cereal bowl.

ANNAWe haven't heard from papa all dayand we've never seen you back thisearly from work.

Anne-Marie walks to the girls and embraces them warmly. Sheplants a kiss on Anna's head and says,

ANNE-MARIEEverything is fine.

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ANNAYou also gave us cereal for dinner.

ANNE-MARIE(just realising)

I did, didn't I?

Anne-Marie starts to tickle Anna who can't stop giggling.She stops when she catches Araz's look of uncertainity.

ANNE-MARIEEverything is fine.

That is enough for Anna who returns her mother's smile. Araz, doesn't believe a word.

CUT TO:

INT. ST MICHAELS APARTMENT BUILDING. CLINE'S RES. 81STFLOOR. BEDROOM. NIGHT.

The room is a lit. You can hear the soft rumble of thunderand soft showers hitting the ground. There are twin beds oneach side of the room. Araz and Anna lay on one, and arebent over a stack of magazines.

Anne-Marie carefully pushes their bedroom door and walks in.She is still in her work uniform and looks disshelved. Arazis about to ask what's wrong, but immediately Anne-Marie'sfinger goes to her lip to suggest she'd be quiet. We noticethe rope around her hands before she goes on and swithes offthe light.

The girls watch as their mother makes her way past them, andmoves to the glass door. Araz shifts the door open and wefollow her out onto the balcony. The rain hits her hardwhile she rolls out onto the floor what is a rope ladderwrapped around her arm. She fastens one side tightly to thebars of the balcony and throws the remainder outward.

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EXT. ST MICHAELS APARTMENT BUILDING. 81ST FLOOR. NIGHT.

St. Michaels apartment building stands over a thousand feettall. A curtain of rain beats down from the sky while thewind howls about the building. We zoom in on the ropeladder, dangling in mid-air from a balcony on the 81st floorbalcony.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. ST MICHAEL'S APARTMENT BUILDING. CLINE'S RES. 81STFLOOR. BEDROOM. NIGHT.

Anne-Marie makes her way back into the room. She leaves theglass door open.

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Araz puts one ear to the floor. She tugs at her earlobewhich in turn activates her super hearing aid. We becomemindful of all that she hears which includes the rain andall the sounds in the entire building; a leaking tap,kettles going off, a shower running, people talking,breathing, snoring, various tv programmes etc. Anne-Mariewills herself to dispel the nuisance sounds and focus onwhat it is she's looking for...

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INT. ST MICHAEL'S APARTMENT BUILDING. STAIR CASE. 68TH FLOOR

Two men in Union uniform are making their way up the stairs.They have on expensive black suits, over white shirts, withthe golden-winged brooch visible.

UNION OPERATIVE #1(whispers)

This is taking too long. Can't weuse the elevator?

UNION OPERATIVE #2Not if you want Bocardo to have ourheads instead of theirs. We can'trisk the cameras.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. ST MICHAEL'S APARTMENT BUILDING. CLINE'S RES. 81STFLOOR. BEDROOM. NIGHT.

Satisfied with her findings, Anne-Marie moves over to hergirls bed, the alarm on their faces says everything.

ANNE-MARIE(whispers)

I need you to simply listen and tonot speak. Nod if you understand.

The girls nod.


The Union is coming after your dadand I. I need the two of you tofind the ole pizza hut on 43rdstreet of Union road. Use the alleyto locate the entrance. Ask forgrandpa Jo; he wears a white suitand black top hat. Tell him I sentyou. He'll know how to help. Gotit?

Anne-Marie is too distracted by the sounds her ear's areintercepting to notice that the girl's didn't not.

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There is ladder I've fastened tothe balcony. I'm going to count tothree and you're going to run out,climb down the ladder and onceyou're feet are on the ground, keeprunning. Don't Look Back,understand?

The girls are tentative to nod.

ANNE-MARIE(forcing a smile)

Everything we'll be fine.

Neither of them belive her.

ANNE-MARIEThree!

The door bursts open.

ANNE-MARIEGo!

The girls leap to their feet. The yells and screams of theirmother as she fights off her assailant are in thebackground. Araz manages to get to the balcony. She'sinstantly soaked. She climbs over the balcony bar,and withone leg tests the strength of the rope ladder. Satisfied, she begins her plight down the ladder and doesn't look back.

ARAZ O.SAnna, Hurry!

Anna get's over the balcony bar. She doesn't start climbingdown the rope, instead, she looks back at her mother.Anne-Marie is on the floor, holding off a gun to her chest.

ANNAMom!

Anne-Marie notices her daughter, paralysed and in shock.

ANNE-MARIEGet out of here, Anna!

ARAZ O.SAnna! Anna!

ANNE-MARIEGo, Anna! Go!

Anne-Marie manages to shove the gun away, it goes off in theprocess. The bullet ricochets off the wall and smashes intothe window. It hits Anna.

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EXT. ST MICHAELS APARTMENT BUILDING. 6OTH FLOOR. NIGHT.

The wind has picked up slowly and Araz struggles tostabalise the motion of the rope. She is stunned to seeAnna's body fly past her..

ARAZ(screaming)

Anna!!!! Anna!!! Anna!!!

Thud! Anna's body hits the ground. We catch it motionless onthe ground.

From the ground up, Araz appears to be dangling in mid-air.

ARAZAnna! Anna!

ANNE-MARIE O.SAraz! Run! Run!

Araz looks up to see her mother leaning out the window. Sheis wrenched back by one man while another climbs out andbegins his pursuit of her.

Araz races down the ladder as fast as she can. The descentis met with extra difficulties brought on by the wind andrain. As she struggles to maintain the balance between paceand caution, we watch her perpetaror gain ground on her. Shestarts to panic. At some point she looses her footing and isdangling in mid-air, holding onto the ladder for dear life.

ARAZ(yelps)

Ahh!

With all her might, she wills her legs back onto the ladderand regains her stability. More confident in her abilitiesnow, Araz picks up the pace. It's not long before she comesto the end of the rope (ladder) with over a hundred feet togo. She looks down and is terrified by the distance,however, when she looks up, she notices that her assailantis very close. They lock eyes and she utters a silentprayer..

ARAZDearest loving Jesus, please helpme make this jump, I'll do thethings and say the things that allgood children should.

She takes a breath, and just when the strange mans arives,Araz makes the jump.

Araz uses her arms to break her fall at what could've been areally awkard landing. Her pursuer is stunned as much as sheis that she's still alive. Araz looks around. Anna's body'smissing. She then springs to her feet and sprints away,never looking back.

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BACK TO THE PRESENT;


Araz is close to tears. Matthaeus looks on with pity.

ARAZ..The guy never stopped chasing me.If it weren't for my hearing andbad weather, I wouldn't have beenable to lose him like I did. When Igot here, I almost missed the sign.I called your name and banged thedoor a couple of times but noanswered. I couldn't wait outside.The rain was brutal. So I decidedto hide out here, by the trashcans, and wait. I couldn't doanything else, not when my body wasexpericing the fallout out of usingmy powers.

MATTHAEUS BAINEI wish I could've been here sooner.

Araz points an acussatory remark in his direction.

ARAZWhy weren't you? Mom said you'd behere and you'd help us. Youcould've helped her!

MATTHAEUS BAINEI'm sorry you feel that way.

Araz picks up the top hat that fell off Matthaeus's head andhands it back to him.

MATTHAEUS BAINEThank you.

She watches him place it back on his head. There issomething upsetting about it..

ANNE-MARIE V.O...find grandpa Jo; he wears awhite suit and black top hat.

The top-hat is white! All the colour drains from Araz'sface. She notices something else; the gold winged broochpinned to jacket.

ARAZI know that brooch. You're with theUnion...And you're not grandpa Jo,are you?

Mattheus shrugs, 'you caught me.' Araz trys to make a runfor it but is swooped into an intense hold. She unleashes a

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loud cry for help.

MATTHAEUS BAINEYou're wasting your-

An electric shock courses through Matthaeus's body andrenders him unconscious.

In his white suit and a black top hat, mystery man fromearlier offers a reassurung smile to Araz.

Off Araz's uncertainity.

FADE TO BLACK

DISSOLVE TO:


ARAZWho are you?

GRANDPA JOJoseph Rupert Fortier. Everyonecalls me Jo. Anne-Marie called meGrandpa Jo.

(beat)White suit, black top-hat, GrandpaJo.

Araz acknowledges the introduction then turns to theknockedman on the ground.

GRANDPA JO(beat)

This here is Matthaeus Baines, alevel two operative of The Union,also an old friend.

ARAZIs he alive?

GRANDPA JOI can hear a heart beat. Faint, buta beating heart no less.

ARAZYou haven't even gone near him.

Grandpa Jo tugs at his ear.

GRANDPA JO I don't have to.

ARAZIt's nice to know I'm not the onlyfreak left in the family.

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Grandpa Jo tugs at his earlobe. His frequency scannerswitches off. A dizzy spell ensues..

GRANDPA JOI forgot about this part...

For a moment Jo's world feels like it's spinning,he crouchesto the ground to steady himself. Araz averts her attentionelsewhere, the unconscious man on the ground is a good placeto start.

CROSSFADE:

INT. THE UNION HQ. LEVEL 1. THE DOME AKA BOARDROOM. PASTMIDNIGHT

The vacuous, spacious room is encompassed by sound andbullet proofed walls. The picture windows give way to apanaromic view of Eros City at night with the ray ofmoonshine illuminating the room.

There is an 18th century style boardroom table in the centreof the room. Around it three individuals who hear and seenothing of the going ons outside sit in absolute silence;

Javier Bocardo - director of The Union. A calculating,caustic, unforgiving, egomaniac. He is dressed in a purplesuit, with a long overcoat.

Disamis - female, 30yrs, obsequious, earnest, artful. 1stin command of The Union aka one of The Twins. Her twinbrother is Ferio. They are both dressed in white suits withthe golden winged brooch pinned to their breast pockets.

Ferio - male in early thirties, decisive,methodical, silentman. 2nd in command of The Union aka one of The Twins. Histwin sister is Disamis. They are both in white suits withthe golden winged brooch pinned to their breast pockets

Bocardo has a disgusted snarl on his face. The twins sit oneither side of him with equally subdued emotions. A look ispassed between them as they quietly contemplate which one ofthem should speak first.

DISAMIS(clears his throat)

If I may speak, Director Javier.

Peering out off the corner of his eye, Javier shoots Disamisthe utlimate death stare. It almost compels her to stop.

DISAMIS(beat)

The good news is, Ezach Cline isdead and we have his wife incustody. We have substantialevidence to suggest that they were the leaders of this coup against

(MORE)

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DISAMIS (cont'd)The Union, one that they're callingThe Storm of Angels. The bad news;Ezach and Anne-Marie had TheUnion's very supporting theircause. Fifty five top rankedagents. As of now, we can confirmthat our men, the Union loyalistsmake up to two thirds of the deathpoll.

JAVIER BOCARDOA pity... we hired such delicatecreatures.

Disamis's face crumples into a hefty scowl that vanishes asquickly as it came.

DISAMISWith all due respect sir, but ourmen were blindsighted by thisattack, as were you. Ezach,Anne-Marie and their lot came intothis building in Union uniform asUnion soldiers and attacked us, allof us. We were at a disadvantagebecause we couldn't know who wasour friend or who was our foe atthe peak of their attack-

JAVIER BOCARDO(yawns)

I'm bored. What is the point of allthis talk?

Disamis sighs to herself. She knows everything she's saidfell on deaf ears. She does her best to control her disgustfor this man.

DISAMISToo much blood is being shed, sir,and a lot of it is ours. If thiscontinues, it would be detrimentalto the organization.

JAVIER BOCARDOWhat do you suggeset we do Disamis?

Disamis notes the patronising manner of his tone, she takesa breath.

DISAMISWe raise a white flag.

JAVIER BOCARDO(snarky)

We concede defeat?

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DISAMISWe save our-

JAVIER BOCARDOI'd like to hear from, Ferio.

Disamis knows better than to argue. Ferio casts a look athis sister. He isn't sure if he should reiterate her idea orvouch a new one.

JAVIER BOCARDO(impatient)

Ferio?

FERIOUhm..In order to save our men,we..we simply have to parley withthe enemy.

Javier Bocardo thinks on this while his lips curve into asinister smile-

JAVIER BOCARDO"Parley with the enemy."

(sighs)I must say I'm disappointed. Thetwo of you have gone soft.

Javier's stare is satanic in the half light. He ischallenging, Disamis and Ferio to object. Neither take thebait.

He smiles. Suddenly curious, he asks,

JAVIER BOCARDOWhat exactly is the 'fight' of TheStorm of Angels?

Javier wants Ferio to answer..

FERIO(beat)

"For amnesty, revolt Against TheUnion's cult" That is the chantthat's going around.

Javier Bocardo considers this; slowly, then all at all once,he laughs cynically. The Twins ( Disamis, Ferio) watch onwith varying expressions of queer amusement.

Once again the place goes quiet...

JAVIER BOCARDOYou two can retire for the night.I'll see you all tomorrow.

DISAMISWhat of the battle? our men?

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JAVIER BOCARDO(dismissive)

Their retirement will only be indeath, and if it doesn't happen forsome today, be sure to recruit themtomorrow.

Javier waves them off, Disamis is less than pleased withthat response. Half-way through the door, they are stopped

JAVIER BOCARDO(sadistic)

One more thing, Anne-Marie'sdaughters are missing, make sureshe tells you where they are. Askfirst, and if that doesn't work, byall means use whatever method will.

Off Javier's expression...

FADE TO BLACK

FADE IN

EXT. U-SURBURBS. ALLEYWAY. PAST MIDNIGHT

Grandpa Jo, however still weak, is feeling much better. Arazis flippantly poking at Matthaeus's body.

ARAZI think he is afraid to wake up.

Araz forcefully opens Matthaeus's eye lids and watches themmove from side to side.

ARAZDefinitely afraid.

Grandpa Jo smiles to himself.

ARAZ(beat)

You mentioned he is an 'old' friend..

(beat)Does that mean you work for TheUnion?

Grandpa Jo, pulls out a gold winged brooch from under hishat.

GRANDPA JOI retired a few years ago.

ARAZ(sceptical)

Really? I didn't think that waspossible.

(MORE)

21.

ARAZ (cont'd)(beat)

Dad used to say the only retirementin life was death. He said the samething about The Union.

Grandpa Jo is not bothered to refute or confirm her musings about The Union's nomenclature.

GRANDPA JOYour father was a good man, evenmore than I could have hoped, yourmother too.

ARAZYou're giving them too much credit.Good people don't join The Union;they kill people. Am I wrong? Theytried to kill me?

GRANDPA JO You're very perceptive kid.

(beat)We better get going.

Grandpa starts moving.

ARAZ(referring to Matthaeus)

What about him?

He doesn't look back.

GRANDPA JOHe'll be fine.

There is something about that response that she doesn'tbelieve. Giving one last look at Matthaeus, Araz runs tocatch up with her grandpa.

As soon as they're in step, grandpa Jo pretends to have justremembered something,

GRANDPA JOI have to make a phone call..

Before Araz can respond, Jo has shocked her with the sametaser he used on Matthaeus. She collapses in his arms.

GRANDPA JO CONTAnd I can't have you listening.

He places her nicely on the ground. Then he activates hisbrooch and speaks into the microphone.

GRANDPA JOHey, I have Araz.

22.

FEMALE V.OCan she hear us?

Jo looks at Araz,

GRANDPA JONo. What does Bocardo want with heranyway?

FEMALE V.OHe still keeps that bit ofinformation close to his chest.

GRANDPA JOHow's Anne-Marie?

FEMALE V.OShe's tough, a little roughed up,but if it didn't look that way he'dthink I'm going soft.

GRANDPA JO(beat)

I guess it's over now...

FEMALE V.OI'll keep in touch.

The line goes dead. Jo sighs. He walks back to where he leftMatthaeus's body. It's no longer there.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. THE UNION HQ. PARKING LOT. PAST MIDNIGHT

Ferio walks in behind Disamis who is waiting by the redtruck.

FERIOWho were you talking to?

Startled by the intrusion she turns around,

DISAMISMyself.

Ferio is not entirely convinced.

DISAMISShould I drive?

He waits for the question to linger before he answers,

FERIONo. I got it.

Ferio walks to the drivers seat. Disamis releases a smallsigh of relief before hopping in herself.

23.

As they drive off, none of them notice the little boy thatwas under the car the whole time.

FADE OUT

10YR LATER

FADE IN

EXT. THE CITY OF EROS. SUNRISE

The sun is rising over the entire city. We pass throughcrystal lake waters, clear mountain roads, colour codedbotanical gardens, the ever-green central park, and slowdown as we come across a gated estate with the top billing'The Union'.

EXT. THE UNION HQ. MORNING

A red truck pulls up at the gate. The driver puts theirwindow down and inserts a card into the intercom. A coupleof seconds later, the card is pushed out and the gates open.As the car moves in, the sprinkers start to off on eitherside of the lawn.

FEMALE V.OThe Union; A private organizationthat has a secret window in thecity's Government. It was createdand heralded by hedge-fundbeauracts under the pretence of'anti-establishment'.

The red truck comes to a halt in the shaded parking area.Out comes a lady in a white power suit, her face is keptaway from us. We follow her up the stairs, to the glassdoor.

FEMALE V.OThese people are bound by a socialcontract; to abide by and enforceupon principles that protect andbenefit a class it could better,..themselves and their friends. Anythreat against this group ispunishable by death.

The lady punches the buttons of an electronic combination.On the glass, a green screen pops up and puts the woman'sI.D details on display..

"Name: Disamis. Age: 45. Union Rank: Commander...

Place your finger here.."

Disamis place her fingers on the given area. Her prints arescanned, her identity is verified and the door unlocks.

24.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. THE UNION HQ. RECEPTION.

The place is new and improved. A few people are coursingthrough the area in the official Union uniform; white shirt,black suit, gold winged brooch. There is a small fountain,by the waiting area, a few pot plants , and nothing on theglass wall except the picturesque view of the surroundingarea.

Disamis aknowleges the receptionist with the nod of her headand makes her way to the elevator. Diamis studies herreflection in the shiny doors while she waits for it open.The elevator doors spring open. Disamis walks in.

Off her look as the door closes.

CROSSFADE:

EXT. THE CITY OF EROS. MORNING

The streets are populated with vehicles, the pavements; withpeople and we come to a pedestrian stop light. A distressedlooking lady stands in front of the crowd. She is gettingthe sounds of everyone and everything at a supernatural wavelength..

ARAZ V.OIt's been 10 yrs since the Unionkilled my parents, Ezach andAnne-Marie Cline, the best parentsI could ever ask for. It's been tenyears since the Union killed mysister, Anna, the best friend I'veever had. It's been ten years... Upuntil that point, I'd never knownhate, so much hate.

When the light turns green, she speeds off as if her lifedepended on it.

CUT TO:

EXT. U-SURBURBS. ALLEYWAY. MORNING

It's been years, the place is empty and spotless with theexception of the odd stray cat and stuffed garbage bagslaying by the trash cans. Then we see the sign, ' Jo'sPizzeria' It's part home, part restaurant type of building.

From the corner, the girl from earlier charges in. When shegets to the back door of the restaurant she poundsdesperately on it.

25.

ARAZ(breathless)

Open up ! Open up! Joooo! Open up!

Araz's pleas are drowned by the jeers from disgruntleddrivers, honks from standing vehicles, all of which areintensifying by her super hearing ability. She drops into adefensive crouch and covers her ears

ARAZGranddpaaaa! Open thedoor...Grandpa!

The raucous grows louder. She can't take it anymore, agentle tug on her ear lobes and the noise disappears. It'slike heaven.

Araz releases a sigh of relief. From her pocket, she pullsout her own stop watch.

ARAZ56 minutes twenty-two seconds.

She lies flat on her back and takes deep breaths.

GO TO BLACK

BACK TO:

EXT. U-SURBURBS. JO'S PIZZERRIA, BACK ALLEY. MORNING

The door opens. Out steps a tall, lean, unshavensilver-haired man dressed in blue overalls. He gives Araz aonce over, she's panting on the floor.

He stops his timer.

GRANDPA JO62 minutes, 50 seconds. You'restill too slow-

Araz takes out her timer

ARAZActually, it's 56 minutes,22seconds. I counted!

GRANDPA JOYour training ends ONLY after Iopen this door.

ARAZAnd you take your awful time toopen this door. It's been fouryears and according to your watchI've only improved by 1 minute!You've been failing me on purpose!

26.

Araz heeds the warning. Grandpa Jo steps back into thebuilding...

GRANDPA JO O.SPut those trash bags in the binswill yeh and we'll pick this upagain tomorrow.

ARAZThe Trails are today!

The door shuts. Araz is frustrated. It builds as she walkstowards the three black refuse bags, laying next to thegarbage bin.

ARAZ(grumbling)

Sure I'll take out the trash, Jo. Imean it's not as if the bag isn'talready sitting out here. It mustbe illogical somewhere to take outthe trash, and then put the trashbag in the trash can. What idiotdoes that?

She shoves the bags in to the bin. Bang! She slams the lidover the can.

MALE O.SNice morning we're having.

ARAZ(scream)

Ah!

Kaj Davidson- 22yrs, charming, willful, charismatic, surelya lady's man.

KAJ Didn't mean to scare you?

The guy looks like he just rolled out of bed. His whiteshirt and black suit are wrinkled. Inspite her hostilitytowards him, Araz can't help but notice how good he looks.There's history there.

ARAZWhat do you want Kaj?

KAJI thought I'd just drop by and wishyou luck... I heard you were tryingout for The Union..

Araz gives him the once-over and slowly makes for the door.Kaj intercepts. They are dangerously close.

27.

KAJDo you think that is wise? Afterall, you are your father'sdaughter, and your mother's.. a lotof people have not forgotten.

ARAZAnd so they sent you to threatenme?

KAJ(beat)

We were once friends, it only madesense.

She meets his knowing stare with regret. Then she noticesthe flashing red light in his breast pocket.

ARAZ(gestures to shirt)

You should probably take that.

He attends to the contraption, it's her cue to leave. Kajwatches the door shut behind her as she enters therestaurant.

Once certain she's out of hearing range, Kaj pulls out theflashing red golden winged brooch and activates it.

KAJWhat is it Gregory?

GREGORY V.OActually, it's Gregor, empahasis onthe 'r's

KAJSince when?

GREGORY V.OSince I got the phone numbers oftwo french girls at Rhino Dean'skeg party; Amelie and Brigitte. "Gregor" is the man.

Kaj shakes his head in amusement.

KAJSo what is it?

GREGORY V.OThe Section Cheif wants progressreports. Did she heed the warning?

KAJShe heard it.

GREGORY V.OShe still plans on coming?

28.

Kaj looks up and catches Araz peeping through the upstairswindow, just as well the curtain quickly.

KAJShe's coming.

Kaj gets on his way. He is being watched. Behind anothercurtain, we recognise Grandpa Jo.

GO TO BLACK

FADE IN:

INT. JOE'S PIZZERIA. RESTAURANT; DINING AREA. MORNING

The area has a raustic feel to it. The floorboards, thetables and chairs are all made of a beautiful mahogoney. Thegreat sounds of classic jazz circle the room.

At a table in the corner, a woman is hiding behind anewspaper and sipping a cup of coffee. She lowers the paperever so slighlty in order to watch Grandpa Jo.

Grandpa Jo is moving across the room, replacing thecenterpiece of each table with fresh flowers. When he comesto the mystery woman's table, her face is buried in thenewspaper. Jo replaces the center piece and is on his way.

INT. JOE'S PIZZERIA. PASSAGE WAY. MORNING

We see black cargo boots make their way down the stairs,along with a black backpack being dragged behind.

INT. JOE'S PIZZERIA. RESTAURANT;DINING AREA. MORNING

At the entrance, Araz come into focus. She looks ready fora mission in her black body suit, sturdy boots, andbackpack. The mystery woman in the corner puts down thepaper before daring to look at her.

Araz notices the woman. We recognise her, it's Disamis. Shenods to herself and reclaims the paper. Araz walks on.

Grandpa Jo is seated by the kitchen counter, scribbling in anotepad. Next to him is the radio and a little book, 'TheLanguage Of Flowers'. Araz walks past, and slings thebackpack on the chair.

ARAZDoing some light reading to calmthe nerves?

Araz moves behind the counter to the open plan kitchen area.Grandpa Jo is just about done writing, he puts down the pen.

ARAZ(looks in therefridgerator)

We're out of apple juice again?

29.

Slightly baffled at the sight of Araz..Jo stares a littletoo long.

ARAZWhat?

GRANDPA JO(sarcastic)

Nice clothes.

ARAZShe brought them over.

Fully aware of who she is referring to, Jo doesn't hide hisscepticism.

GRANDPA JOShe certainly doesn't waste time.

We see Araz pours herself a glass of water.

ARAZ(blunt)

Don't you think you've wastedenough.

Grandpa Jo is left realtively surprised.

GRANDPA JOFour years ago you couldn't standthis woman fast forward four yearslater, you sound less like yourselfand more like her.

It's an unfortunate truth, but a truth nonetheless, one Arazdoesn't plan on contesting.

GRANDPA JOI don't trust her.

ARAZYou don't have to. I follow herrules.

As if she hasn't said anything, Grandpa Jo continues..

GRANDPA JO(murmurs)

Something isn't right...That boyyou were talking to, he's with theUnion you know?

ARAZI do.

Grandpa Jo raises an eyebrow.

ARAZWhat?

30.

GRANDPA JOHow long has this relationship beengoing on?

ARAZHe's an old friend.

GRANDPA JOI know all about those.

ARAZ(accusatorily)

I don't doubt that.

Araz takes a sip of her water.

GRANDPA JOOld friends, new foes, thedifference streitens in cases likeours. It becomes more difficult totell them apart when you're withthem as opposed to when you're not.

ARAZ (challenging him)

Then maybe it is me you don'ttrust...

Not one to debate whether that is a question or statement,Jo turns his attention on Disamis. She takes another sip ofcoffee and reads the paper, all the while feeling theireyes on her.

GRANDPA JOShe's a plot twist waiting tohappen, her kind never get youanywhere.

Jo turns back to face Araz

GRANDPA JO(firm)

I wouldn't trust her.

Off his questionable glare..

FLASH BACK

FOUR YEARS AGO

INT. JOE'S PIZZERIA. PASSAGE WAY. MORNING

31.

O.S GRANDPA JOAraz! Araz!...Araz!

We see the soles of white tennis shoes making their waydown the stairs.

ARAZI know, I know! The dishes!


At the entrance of the dining area, Araz only notices hergrandpa sitting by the counter. She doesn't see the womanthat hides behind him until she makes her way past both ofthem.

ARAZ(defensive)

Grandpa, I was going to do thedishes before you got back. I justdidn't expect you back this earl-

(beat)Hello.

The woman turns around in her chair to face Araz. Sheacknowledges her with a polite smile. Styled to perfectionin a power white suit and not a single strand of hair out ofplace, Araz deems her a very important person. She assumesthe worst.. Health inspector!

DISAMISGood morning. I'm Disamis.

Disamis extends her hand. Araz looks at the hand, then ather grandfather, before extending her own hand for a handshake that lasts a little bit too long.

ARAZPleased to meet you, Disamis...Give me five minutes.

Araz stuns Disamis by jumping behind the counter, pullingoff an apron from the rack and attacking the dishes by thekitchen sink in a desparate attempt to clear the placequickly.

ARAZ(back towards Jo & guest)

Give me five minutes and this placewill look like a page out of Homeand Decor. It's not usually likethis by the way. We normally openat 11. This place is always spit

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32.

ARAZ (cont'd)spot before then..alsoduring...it's normally clean. We'reclean people.., Inspector.

"Inspector?" The realisation dawns on Grandpa Jo who sighsand Disamis who can't help but master a small smile.

Grandpa Jo walks behind the counter to the kitchen sink,where he inaugurates a hushed conversation with hisgranddaughter. They keep thier backs towards Disamis whowatches on, perversley amused by the hysteria.

GRANDPA JOAraz.

ARAZNot now grandpa, I'm washingdishes. And just so you know,

(clenches teeth)Normal people go to town and bringback groceries, not the freakinghealth inspector. We're barelybreaking even with this place, andthe last thing it needs is anotherbad review on top of your half asspizza menu.

GRANPA JOFirst of all, my pizza menu isgolden. And secondly; Disamis isnot a health inspector.

ARAZThen, who is she?...She's not yourgirlfri-

GRANPA JO(befuddled)

No! Gawd no.

ARAZHey, you can date whoever you want,I'm not judging. I always thoughtyou were a born-again virgin,that's all.

A cheeky smile surfaces on Araz face. She is getting a kickout of watching her grandpa squirm.

GRANPA JOAraz, she is not my girlfriend.

Araz feigns disbelief. She turns on the faucet and proceedsto give the dishes a quick rinse.

33.

GRANPA JO(sighs)

When you're done, step outside. Weneed to talk.

Araz turns off the faucet.

ARAZYou still haven't told me who sheis?

GRANPA JOAn old friend.

ARAZThe last time you said that...I was standing over the body of aguy from The Union.

Araz holds his gaze and begs the question, "Is she with TheUnion". Grandpa Jo stares at her without comment.

Araz next breath is very controlled. She peels her gaze awayfrom her Grandpa to look at Disamis who is waiting on them.The white suit, disciplied hair,.. golden winged brooch onbreast pocket, Araz stomach turns as she notices all thisfor the first time. We watch the hate build in her stare.When both women lock eyes, Disamis knows that the cat is outof the bag. She's unfazed.

Araz abandons the dishes and walks up to the lady who issitting up a lot straighter now. It is a good thing that theonly thing that is stopping her from clawing Disamis's eyesout is the counter between them.

Grandpa Jo comes up behind Araz and puts his hand on hershoulder in attempt to calm her down. It's shrugged offimmediately. He walks around the counter and takes the seatnext to Disamis.

ARAZ(her eyes on Disamis)

Grandpa Jo..normal people.. go totown..and bring back groceries NOTthe health inspector. And CERTAINLYNOT the Commander of a massmurdering organization in Eros.

Disamis is slighlty impressed by Araz's defiance and intelabout who she is.

ARAZYeah, I know who you are. I can'tbelieve I missed it earlier. TheUnion's Commander's uniform is abig give away. Grandpa had one justlike it; the white suit, the gold

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34.

ARAZ (cont'd)brooch the shape of bird wings, andthe heart of a fucking savage underit all. Nothing can hide that, noteven the stupid top hat he'd liketo wear. I like to think Grandpa'spast is Grandpa's past, yet, hereyou are.

(accusatory glance at Jo)Here she is.

Grandpa Jo is a little too slow to offer any reform. Disamiscuts in.

DISAMISYou obviously think highly of yourgrandfather, as you should. Ifanything, he is a man of his word.And, that is why I'm here.

Off Araz's confused look.

BACK TO THE PRESENT;


Disamis switches off the radio. The sudden quiet amplifiesthe tension between the three of them.

DISAMISIt's time we go.

Araz chugs the last of her water,

ARAZYeah.

She walks around the counter and helps herself to her backpack. We notice that the book 'The Language Of Flowers' ismissing. Jo rips a page from his notepad, gets up from hisseat and hands it over to Araz.

GRANDPA JO(beat)

Here.

Araz looks at it.

ARAZ(reads the list)

Arbutus, Striped Carnation,Berrirose, Begonia..? Are theseflowers?

GRANDPA JO(nonchalant)

What does the note say.

35.

Araz sighs and looks at the paper again. We notice thatevery third word is underlined. Araz takes note of theencryption but is careful not to give anything away.

ARAZ(bored)

"They are flowers. A rare find.They would mean a lot to me"

(sighs)Grandpa, I know you love to add toyour extensive flower collection,but I won't have time to find anyof these yet alone bring them here.

Disamis snatches the paper from Araz's hands and withoutlooking at it, rips it into pieces.

DISAMIS(curt)

You are working on my time,gardening isn't in the schedule.

Grandpa Jo stares at Disamis without comment for sometime.

DISAMISSolitude is key, Araz. Distractionsget us nowhere. It is in your bestinterests to remember that.

(to Jo)We have it on file that JosephRupert Fortier went missing overtwenty years ago in the undercoveroperation; TSOF. Unless you're keenon rewriting histroy you will notbe coming to visit her and shewon't be coming to see you.

(to Araz)Your only relation to this man ispurely professional. He kept youout of the foster care system solong as you finished school andworked part-time in his beat uprestaurant.

(to both of them)Anything furthur from this truthwill cost us. And our pockets can'tafford another episode of Storm OfAngels. Have I made myself clear.

Araz nods. Grandpa Jo ponders..

GRANDPA JOYou said 'our pockets'? We've onlybeen dealing with you. Is theresomeone else you'd like to tell usabout?

36.

DISAMIS(beat)

"My pockets" can't afford anotherepisode of Storm of Angels...It wasjust a slip of the tongue, that'sall.

Grandpa Jo thinks otherwise.

DISAMIS(to Araz)

I'll wait for you outside.

Araz nods, picks up her bag and waits for Disamis to walkout. Disamis chooses to wait behind the entrance where shecan hear them.

Without saying anything, Araz and Jo take a moment toacknowledge what's about to happen. Jo then hugs herawkwardly, patting her shoulder while he whispers.

GRANDPA JODon't forget the gardening.

Araz heeds the warning. They part ways.

FLASH BACK

FOUR YEARS AGO


Disamis, Grandpa Jo and Araz are seated by the table in thecorner. Jo and Araz are on one side, while Disamis is on theother. Accusatory glances are directed towards the guest.

ARAZAre you going to tell us what youwant?

DISAMISYour grandpa knows.

ARAZThen there really isn't a point toyou being here, now is there?

An alluring, secret-keeping smile masks Disamis's face. Shelooks to Jo who doesn't give any sense of 'knowing anything'away, before she tuns back to Araz and goes off on amontage. During this time we see Araz go in and out of shockand disgust and Jo's resting face of oblivion remainunchanged.

37.

DISAMISSix years ago, I came to yourgrandfather with a job proposition,one he couldn't refuse, seeing thatno one was supposed to know that hewas still alive following the Seigeof Fives. It was a mission pilotedby The Union under theauthoritative legislation of thegovernment. Excessive governmentexpenditure is growinng problemwith our white collar boys. Itbecame a bigger problem when theydon't have the resources to pay itback. So when the annual budgetreport came in, and 'drastic' cutsneeded to be made to keep thecountry's engine running andrunning well, someone called theUnion. The objective of TSOF was tocontaminate the water supplies inOuas, a little village on theoutskirts of the city. Funding anaging population of unskilledmanual workers that were sitting ona "gold" mine was becomingproblematic. The laws that wereprotecting the people of Ouas were-

Araz vehemently interrupts.

ARAZHurting the budget report. I getit. The Union is the government'slap dog and killing is their answerto everything. Your lot are sick.You're the real criminals.

DISAMISI hope that goes for your mother,father and grandfather too. If itweren't for Jo The Seige Of Fiveswouldn't have been a success. Hespear-headed the ship even thoughhe was later dubbed a traitor.Somehow, the villagers got wordthat the so called "scientists"were actually mercernaries of TheUnion. And, they were responsiblefor the drought their village hadhad been facing for the last fiveyears and they were controllingtheir water systems. Before thepress got a hold of the story ithad changed enough times that even when they were presented with thetruth, they couldn't handle it. Noone believed that the Union

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38.

DISAMIS (cont'd)manufactured a species with specialhuman abilities in testtubes thatenabled them to-

Disturbed by where the conversation is heading forces aninterruption from Jo.

GRANDPA JOYou might want to skip to the partwhere you make your point.

Disamis's stare moves from Jo to Araz and then back to Joafter spending a considerable amount of time in between.That alluring, secret-keeping smile resurfaces.

DISAMISFine.

(beat)When opportunity met preparation, Iasked your grandpa to help me takedown The Union, in turn I'd keepquiet about his living situation.

(off Araz's scoff)I have my own greivances with theUnion-

ARAZ(sarcastic)

I find that hard to believe,COMMANDER.

DISAMISPerhaps we want similar things indifferent ways.

ARAZDid the Union teach you that?

GRANDPA JOAraz.

Araz takes a deep breath,

GRANDPA JO(beat)

We agreed to help you Disamis.Which we did that. And you agreedto leave us alone after we helpedyou. That was the deal.

DISAMISThat was the deal. Ezach gettingkilled and Anne-Marie gettingcaptured while Javier Bocardo stillwalks and The Union still standswasn't part of the deal.

39.

ARAZ(to herself)

My mom...is alive?

GRANDPA JOWe did what you asked Disamis. Wehelped-

DISAMISFailing at a task isn't helping,Jo. Succedding is helping. Soyou're going to help me like youwere supposed to six years ago andwe're going to use her to do it.

GRANDPA JONo.

DISAMISNow that she knows her mother'salive, I don't think that decisionis up to you.

Off Araz's shock.

EXT. THE UNION HQ. LOBBY. EVENING

A number of people in body and prestine suits gather arounda small podium in the centre of the room. They do not speakto each other as they wait to be referenced by name andpaired up with who'd they'd be competing against during 'TheTrials'. We spot Araz in the crowd. A girl behind her trysto make conversation.

Harlow Halliwell; 22 yrs old. Tentative, perceptive,extremely smart.

HARLOWWhy can't we be like most peoplewho graduate from college to pursuea selfless, penniless career inpublic service. Instead, we'resigning up to be killers.

An attractive looking man sneaks up behind them. He has on apair of glasses and a lttle black book in his hands.

Reece Brandon; Level 4 operative of The Union. The Trialsinvigilator.

REECE(smiles)

"Killers," a bold choice of wordmiss.

(TO BE CONTINUED)

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