IN THE LAND OF AARU PART 2
GODRICK
(sighs)
I’m...I’m so sorry. Sorry for
everything. Sorry I wasn’t a better
son...sorry I couldn’t save you.
At least Ora and Edmund did a nice
job on your...uh...graves. I always
loved this old oak tree. I think
you both would have liked It
here...
So...umm...I’m gonna’ head to
Shadow Run. You said to do
that...if anything happened...
Anyway...it’s already midday so we
wont get too far before we camp, I
said to wait until tomorrow, but
Ora insisted, and you know Ora,
when she makes up her mind...
Aaaaah!! This is so STUPID! Who am
I even talking to? You can’t hear
me, you’re DEAD! Your dead and
BURIED!!
And I’m still here. Why? For what?
Ora says I’m the “Chosen One,” that
I should feel honored or special
or... but I don’t want any of
that...I just want my parents back.
Ugh, It couldn’t be me, anyway...I
can’t do magic. No matter what she
says she saw, she’s wrong. Besides,
if I had magic, I would have been
able to save you both
somehow...somehow.
And it’s not like you wouldn’t have
told me, right?
Too late to ask now. I miss you
both so much.
I don’t know what I’m gonna’ do.
I’ll go to Shadow Run...after
that...
GODRICK (CONT'D)
Well...I do know one thing, I’m not
gonna’ waste any more time on this
Chosen One stuff. Leave that for
some gasser looking to play hero.
I’m not sure the world deserves to
be saved anyway.
AMA
Godrick...? Are you alright?
GODRICK
Yes, yes I...I...I’m fine
ORA
Spirit stay here.
GODRICK
(softly, to his parents)
May Stisha grant you safe
crossing...I love you, mom. Dad.
AMA
We heard you shouting. I’m a big
fan of shouting.
GODRICK
Well, I wanted to be sure they
could hear me.
ORA
Hey, did we do an okay job? Dad and
I did our best and--
GODRICK
Oh, no no you did great. Thank you.
Really. Thank you both.
EDMUND
Your parents would have done the
same for us. Are you, uh, sure you
want to leave? After everything
you’ve been through...
GODRICK
No, I want to be with my family.
I’ve never met my aunt, but she’s
the only family I’ve got now. I
made a promise to my parents.
EDMUND
Sure, sure. Of course.
Well, umm...here, come see what Ama
packed in Spirit’s bags. She’s got
enough supplies for a month’s
journey, much less the six days It
takes to ride to Shadow Run.
And...uh...there’s something I want
to show you.
AMA
Ora, wait a moment.
ORA
What?
AMA
Wait...
ORA
What is It?
AMA
I want you to know something. I am
so proud of you...
ORA
I know, Grandma...
AMA
Ora! I am so proud of you and I’m
proud that you’ve placed your faith
in the Prophecy. My mother handed
that faith down to me and I’ve
handed It down to you. But
Godrick...
ORA
Grandma, he is...
AMA
Just listen to me!!
ORA
Sorry...
AMA
But Godrick does not believe the
way that you do. And with
everything he’s been through...
He’s...he’s more fragile then you
understand...You’re going to need
to look out for him. You...
Just...Just take care of him.
ORA
Grandma, don’t worry. I will.
AMA
And...and take care of yourself.
ORA
I will...I always do.
EDMUND
...so, even with potential delays,
I don’t think you’ll have anything
to worry about.
GODRICK
No, this is...amazing. We’ll eat
like kings. Thank you...for
everything.
EDMUND
Don’t thank me, this was all Ama’s
doing. There is...one more thing...
Here we go.
GODRICK
My father’s sword!
EDMUND
We found It when we...took care of
things. The sheath is a little
worse for wear, but the sword...
GODRICK
...looks incredible. Did you...?
EDMUND
I may have cleaned It up a bit;
it’s a beautiful weapon.
GODRICK
(Chuckling) Dad always said mom and
I were the only things in this
world he loved more than this
sword... Thank you, Edmund.
EDMUND
You’re welcome, lad. I know George
would have wanted you to have It.
Carry It with pride.
AMA
You had better not be eating the
supplies, Edmund!
EDMUND
We’re not Ama!
If I had, I’d have to go with you.
AMA
How are you two getting on?
Everything in order?
GODRICK
Yes. Everything looks great. I’m
ready.
ORA
Good! We should get going. At this
point, we’re only going to get
three leagues from here, if we’re
lucky...
EDMUND
It’s about six days ride to Shadow
Run, wouldn’t It be better to set
off in the morning...?
AMA
Edmund, Spirit is packed and
they’re ready to go...so let them.
EDMUND
Fine, fine. So, who rides first?
ORA
We’ll just walk for. Save Spirit
for the moment.
GODRICK
Sounds good to me.
ORA
I’ll be back, Father. Don’t worry.
EDMUND
Telling me not to worry is like
telling the wind not to blow...
ORA
I know...But you know I had to try.
EDMUND
I love you so much.
ORA
I love you to dad.
EDMUND
I may have my doubts about all
this...but I believe in you Ora.
ORA
Thank you
EDMUND
Now go! Get out of here, the
farther you get before It gets dark
the better. Less chance of me
coming after you!
GODRICK
Bye! Thanks for everything.
ORA
We’ll send word when we can!
AMA
Goodbye. Be safe. We love you.
EDMUND
(calling after them as
they walk off)
Godrick, you take care of my
daughter. And Ora...keep him alive
long enough to do It!
2 SCENE BRAKE 2
HAL
Ugh! It is far too late in the
evening for this nonsense! Hand
over the child!
ANNETTE
He’s just a boy; he’s of no danger
to anyone!
MALCOME
Dad, I’m sorry.
VORLAUF
We have heard evidence he’s magic.
ANNETTE
Rumors! Unfounded gossip from
soulless people!
JASPER
Then why did we and all these fine
village-folk find you on the road,
sneaking away from town in the dead
of night?
LINUS
I won’t let you and your child put
the rest of us at risk! These men
are here for our protection.
ARTHUR
Linus, you canary fink!
LINUS
I witnessed the magic myself,
sire, just two fortnights ago.
VORLAUF
There, you see? Hardly a rumor.
ANNETTE
What are you doing? Don't go near
him.
JASPER
Quiet! Or you’ll be made quiet!
VORLAUF
What is your name?
VORLAUF (CONT'D)
It’s alright... It's alright,
child. I won’t hurt you.
Now child, what is your name?
MALCOLM
Malcolm, s-sir.
VORLAUF
I knew a Malcolm once. He was a
very brave man; he had bright green
eyes. What color eyes do you have?
MALCOLM
Blue.
VORLAUF
May I see? You can see my eyes, if
you like. I’ve always been told
mine are a dull gray, like old
steel.
MALCOLM
I can see them, sir...they look
nice to me.
VORLAUF
You are kind. My mother was always
fond of my eyes, too.
VORLAUF (CONT'D)
He’s a good lad. Kind. And those
eyes...
VILLAGERS
(Mutter)
VORLAUF
Villagers! We all know how
dangerous the magic can be.
It’s best the child comes with us.
ANNETTE
No! You’ll have to kill me!
ARTHUR
And me!
JASPER
If you insist...
TOWNSPERSON
(Scream)
JASPER
What...?
TOWNSPERSON
Corrupted!!
VORLAUF
Defend yourselves! Ugh!
LINUS
It’s a Corrupted! Run Run
TOWNSPERSON 2
Everybody, in to the forest! Take
Cover.
ARTHUR
Look Out!
ANNETTE
PROTECT MALC...
ARTHUR
NOOO!!
ANNETTE
AAAA...
ARTHUR
NOOOO!!!1
JASPER
COME HERE, BOY!
MALCOLM
Let me go!!
HAL
Watch yourself, Jasper! It’s comin’
for ya’!
JASPER
Die, beast!
HAL
S’got scales!
ANN
And no eyes! Jasper, aim for
the...TAIL!!
JASPER
Nooo....Aaaaaggghhhhhh!!
VORLAUF
Protect the child! It’s after the
child!!
ANN
Aaaahh!
HAL
Oooof! Nobody Move!
ARTHUR
No! MALCOLM!!
HAL
Get away from the boy!
ARTHUR
Please...leave us be...
I’m Sorry mom. Father!!
ARTHUR
Malcolm...run...
MALCOLM
Gahh! AAAAAAAA
ARTHUR
Malcolm!!!
VORLAUF
Hal, the child!
HAL
The Lusus Naturae, sir.
Took him in his jaws...he’s surely
dead.
VORLAUF
Another one...claimed by one of
those things.
How many have we lost?
Find out...now!
HAL
Yes, sir.
ARTHUR
Annette...
My dearest Annette...
My boy...
VORLAUF
Villager. The Lusus Naturae, or
corrupted as you call It, feed off
the magic. Magic that broke this
land in two. We are here to protect
you! And now you know why. You
tried to save your child, and now
you’ve lost him...and your wife.
ARTHUR
This is all your fault, Linus!
LINUS
You’re the traitor!
ARTHUR
Ahhhh.
VILLAGERS
(Gasp)
LINUS
Traitor. You saw! He was a traitor!
VORLAUF
Stirring.
ANN
Sir, may I point out we are short a
few men now?
VILLAGERS
(grunts)
ANN
Fuller...
LINUS
It’s Linus. I’m a fuller by trade.
ANN
You fended yourself well against
the Lusus Naturae and showed no
remorse to the grieving widower.
Methinks you’ll fit in perfectly as
my apprentice. If you are so
inclined to join, of course?
LINUS
I...why, yes.
ANN
Good. The pay is low but the
adventure is high.
VORLAUF
Hal, pay the fuller. For his first
week. He’s earned It.
LINUS
Thank you!
VORLAUF
Thank me with your blood and sweat,
fuller. That’s all I ask. Mount up
and let’s ride.
3 SCENE BRAKE 3
GODRICK
Ugh! Stop doing that!
ORA
Ha, I think Spirit likes you.
GODRICK
Ugh, I wish she liked me less.
Spirit! Stop!
ORA
Ugh! What’s that smell?
GODRICK
I think its the horse. Oats will do
that to you.
ORA
No, seriously. You smell that?
GODRICK
Oh, now I do. It’s almost like...
ORA
Blood. Come on. Hyah
GODRICK
No, Ora! Wait!!
ORA
Oh no...
GODRICK
I’m going to be sick.
ORA
Lusus Naturae.
GODRICK
A corrupted did this?
ORA
What else could? These people are
ripped apart, and these claw marks
on the ground...? And look!
ugh...I...don’t want to imagine
what happened to this one. Look at
his jerkin! I remember It. He was
one of the Vigiles who attacked
your family!
GODRICK
Your right. One of the men I fought
was wearing one...or one just like
It. But he’s the only one dressed
that way. What about these others?
ORA
Must be villagers.
GODRICK
Let’s get out of here, Ora.
ORA
this is...I wasn’t...I couldn’t
have expected this...
GODRICK
Me either.
ORA
It’s...it’s just...
GODRICK
Come on. Let’s keep going...
ORA
Yeah. Spirit, come on girl. Lets
go.
GODRICK
Ora, if the Prophecy is fulfilled
It means the corrupted will
disappear, right?
ORA
Yes. Along with the Vigiles.
GODRICK
And if I am the Chosen One, all
this carnage and awfulness could
stop, once and for all?
ORA
Yes. The Chosen One will protect
the realm and peace and prosperity
will reign once again.
GODRICK
I didn’t tell you the other day,
but when I was unconscious, right
before I woke up, I had a dream I
was the Chosen One. Everything felt
so real. I saw myself...I saw
myself saving everyone.
ORA
Ha! Of corse you did, because you
are the Chosen One, Godrick. One
Dream. That cinches It. The Chosen
One can’t walk, you’re riding from
here on out! Your horse, my liege.
I shall walk from here.
GODRICK
Why, thank you citizen.
ORA
Let me help you up.
GODRICK
Well, if you insist. As a reward,
I will allow you to look after my
amulet!
ORA
Such an honor your Chosen-ness!
GODRICK
Yes, my people, we shall defend
this land... Ha HA! What? Oh,
ugh!...Aaaaah! Ora...ORA!
ORA
Haha ha ha, Ohhh! Haha. Oh hey
Spirit! Spirit! Hey, are you
alright? I guess bees have no
respect for the Prophecy, sire.
But don't you worry, oh Chosen
One! We'll change the world and
then they'll bend their tiny little
wills to you. But first, we must
retrieve your noble steed!" I hate
to say It, but it’s a good thing
they chased Spirit, at least she’s
got some hope of out running ‘em.
Hey and if you think I’m doing all
the work now that your... Godrick?
Godrick. Come on get up and help.
Godrick? Godrick, come on... Hey,
please say something.
Is that blood? Godrick? Oh no.
Godrick?! No...GODRICK NO! No no
no. Come on. Godrick, Godrick. No,
no, come on...
END EPISODE 1 PART II