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TEASER

OVER BLACK:

SUPERIMPOSE:

Life is a ball and we all wear masks. Some to hide who we

are, ones to entertain and entrance and masks that if we

were ever to remove them; would bring about intense,

irreparable changes that would put a dampening on the

party.

~ The Platitudes of Vocalites

FADE IN:

EXT. ESSEX TOWN HOUSE - TA VERION

A respectable, gothic, two storey manor enveloped in shadowLOOMS up.

INT. ESSEX TOWN HOUSE - TA VERION

A curtain whips wildly in a dimly-lit room of the sparsely

furnished town house. Images of a young Selene with anolder woman, SELENEs MOTHER, hang on the walls here.

SELENE, TAZUL, UVERE and DBRONZE are sat around a table,conspiratorially whispering amongst themselves as ifsomeone could be listening in on their conversation.

SELENETheres no danger in seeing whathes offering.

(off Dbronze)That doesnt mean Im going to

accept whatever it is.

TAZULIm going with Selene. Well go,see whats on the table and comeback.

(snaps her fingers)Easy as that.

UVEREYou think its a wise move, nottaking any support, in case- itis an elaborate trap?

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DBRONZEWere fressin coming at leastand thats that. He didntspecify who on the invitation.

Tazul throws a significant look to Selene.

SELENEActually he did. Me.

DBRONZEI dont like where this isheadin.

SELENE(sighs)

I once worked a job for the

drakans when I was a bountyhunter. Dimitri was theirrepresentative.

(off Dbronze and Uvere)Thats all there is to it.

Dbronze gives her a pointed stare, the expression on hisface clearly wanting to believe her but hes not entirelyconvinced. He lets it slide for the moment though.

TAZULThe meets taking place onneutral ground. Weve both agreedto an honour pact of a two persondelegation, no reinforcements.

UVERE(conceding the point)

It does sound reasonable butthats assuming he keeps to theagreement.

SELENEDimitri Crimsons many things,but an oath breaker isnt one of

them.

DBRONZEYa better fressin hope so.

EXT. FUSCHIA FALLS - VYLAR TERRITORY - DAY

A slow PAN across a vibrant, lush rainforest. Everythinglooks tranquil here. Theres the off screen sounds ofcascading water.

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As we continue with the leisurely pan a dangerously highwaterfall comes into focus. The pristine, sparkling spraysof water almost shimmer as the rays of sunlight dance offit.

PUSH IN and through the waterfall as we:

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. FUSCHIA FALLS - VYLAR TERRITORY - DAY

Behind the waterfall is the entrance to a breathtakinglybeautiful city. As vibrant or even more so than the outsiderainforest. Its full of airy, brightly coloured buildings.

We ZOOM across the city scape to FOCUS on a lavish, twostorey town house.

A blonde woman in her mid twenties walks into view. Sheswearing a racy, cleavage bearing, red ball gown that clingsto her lithe body in all the right places.

Rounding off her outfit is a rock of a diamond that hangsoff a gold choker chain around her neck. Shes definitely astunner and she knows it. This is IVONNA KARKOFF.

She smiles as a black limo-like vehicle pulls up. Thetinted glass slides down to reveal DIMITRI.

DIMITRISorry, Ducifer held me up withbusiness.

The door slides open and she quickly gets in.

INT. VEHICLE - DAY

Dimitri leans back in the spacious, plush seats here. Itsvery quiet and private. Hes wearing a fancy three piece,jet black suit with a crimson silk vest. Ivonna scoots over

to him.

IVONNA(pouts)

Arent you going to make it up tome?

Dimitri chuckles.

DIMITRI(sly)

Oh, dont worry I will. In every

way.

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IVONNAGood to hear.

(suggestively)In fact why dont you start rightnow.

She turns and kisses him deeply, hungrily. Dimitrireciprocates just as lustfully. Ivonna starts to unbuttonhis shirt but he breaks from the intimate cinch.

Reaching over to a silver compartment.

IVONNA (CONTD)(playful; mock hurt)

For a drakan you can be so cold,bembeino.

Her finger seductively trails up and down Dimitris back ashe searches for something within this silver compartment.

DIMITRII just prefer to have everythingperfect. You should know me wellenough by now.

ANGLE ON Dimitri reveals him dissolving a sachet of whitepowder into one of the two wine glasses of red liquid infront of him.

IVONNAAs long as I get to show you offat the conference, my latest andgreatest conquest, I dont reallygive a slaug.

He passes her a wine glass with a smile.

DIMITRIEnjoy. Its a superb vintage.

She sips it.

IVONNAMmm.

(beat; sly)The trip to the rendevous pointis several long solar hours.Plenty of time to amuse ourselvesfor a while, hmm?

Dimitri smiles enigmatically.

DIMITRILets drink to that shall we?

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IVONNA(laughs)

I need an excuse to now?

Dimitri downs his entire glass in one gulp as does

Ivonna....

SMASH! Ivonnas wine glass slips out of her hand.

Ivonna CONVULSES. Her eyes roll to the back of her head asshe succumbs to whatever Dimitri has laced her drink with.

He holds her calmly to his chest, almost intimately.

The black glass partition, that separates the driver fromthe passenger section, slides down to reveal MICHALA. Offher enquiring look:

DIMITRI(all business)

Im ready now. Lets not keepSelene waiting.

BLACK OUT:

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THE FERATU CHRONICLES

"Beneath the Masquerade"

Story byAmy, Ryan and Jamie Rees

Teleplay byAmy Rees

Copyright Amy & Jamie Rees

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ACT ONE

FADE IN:

EXT. DESERT - NIGHT

Rolling, lumbering plains of deep, rich red sand quicklyWHOOSH past.

The scene slows down dramatically at the vibrations ofloud, THROBBING music coming from somewhere.

NEW ANGLE reveals where the music is coming from- anexpansive, multi level night club. Its more grungy lookingthan chic. Bearing more of a resemblance to a worn downbiker bar with its muted, almost drab brown.

Pulsating crimson light SPILLS OUT from the entrance,

splashing the waiting, murmuring queue with colour everyfew seconds.

TITLE OVER: THE RED SPHERE

PAN along the long, trailing queue that waits outside. Aswe move along the crowd we notice everyone has something incommon besides their outrageous clubbing gear.

All patrons have a tattoo of an aurelian or a handsurrounded by flames.

The PAN stops with a JOLT as were at the front of the lineright up with the bouncers. Two bald, intimidatingly tallbrutes guard the entrance.

BRUTE #1Im tellin you I aint lettinyou pass unless you give all your

weapons to me. Thems the rules.

REVERSE ANGLE to show who hes currently arguing with-Tazul and Selene.

Both are suitably dressed for the occasion.

Tazuls hair loose from its customary plait, cascades overher shoulders. A maroon leather backless halter shows offher impressive back tattoo. Its matched with a leatherskirt just above the knees.

Selene has her dark hair slicked down. She wears a blackleather corset and tight leather pants. An aurelius clancrest tattoo can be seen adorning her left shoulder bladeas it pokes out from her corset.

SELENEFressing unbelievable.

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TAZUL(keeping her cool)

Youre new arent you?

Brute #1 grunts an acknowledgement as Brute #2 lets two

young impatient girls passed them and into the club. Bothdressed all in black with spiked collars. They throw acollective annoyed look at Tazul and Selene as they do so.

Tazul holds up a battered, small metal disc, a red sphereetched onto its surface.

TAZUL (CONTD)Ive got a private locker. Itsunder The Velcus.

He scrutinizes the disc for a beat before bowing his head.

BRUTE #1My apologies. Follow me.

He turns to a room, running parallel to the entrance.

EXT. UVERES RESIDENCE - TA VERION

A cosy, terra-cotta villa. Tall, velvety purple flowerscover the walkways and any available space.

INT. UVERES RESIDENCE

The place feels homely despite its spartan feel. Paintingsand murals decorate the walls. Uvere and SARA sit at atable. Theres a steaming plate of fresh scarnins on thetable that both tuck into in companionable silence until:

SARAIm sure you must have some funnystories about growing up-

(off Uvere)From your recent past?

Sara seems almost oblivious to the change in Uveres moodover the question.

UVERE(curt)

Not really.(stands)

If you dont mind, Im in themiddle of-

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Uvere inclines his head behind Sara, indicating a metalpanelled workshop.

SARA(smiles)

Oh, dont mind me at all. Do whatyou need to do. Ill just findsomething to keep me busy.

OFF Uveres exasperation at not getting rid of her.

INT. THE RED SPHERE - SECOND TIER LOUNGE

A more relaxed, secluded spot away from the lights thoughthe throbbing music still seems to permeate here.

In the dimly lit lounge, couples dot the area, getting toknow each other a little better on the plush velvety seatsset up here.

Wrapped up in their intimate cinches, no one notices Seleneas she strides past on a mission.

Her eyes narrow as she finally spots a spike hairedDimitri. He sits in a darkened corner, a glass of brightblue liquid in one hand watching the couples here, amused.

He wears a tight, form fitting black leather vest andpants. Dimitri nods as Selene approaches.

DIMITRILets get to business then shall

we?

INT. THE RED SPHERE - BAR

A hopping, cramped bar overcrowded with customers. Theharried bar staff in simple black and white uniforms,

scurry about serving a concoction of alien and brightlycoloured drinks.

FOCUS ON a brunette woman, her hair streaked red and dreadlocked sitting at the bar. She wears a tight, red leatherstrapless dress. We dont see her face, only her right handas she brings a fluorescent green drink to her lips.

TAZUL (O.S.)Is this seat taken?

WOMAN

(without looking)Depends. You good looking?

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Tazul plops herself onto the stool beside the woman.

TAZUL(smirks)

I like to think so.

The woman turns to face Tazul, its Michala.

INT. THE RED SPHERE - SECOND TIER LOUNGE

Selene is sat next to Dimitri, his left arm snaking aroundher lower back.

SELENEYou cant be serious.

DIMITRIIm always serious, you knowthat.

SELENEBut that proposal is justfressing-

DIMITRINo more riskier than what you useto do.

SELENE(nods)

But this time you expect me toput myself in a position, wherenot only, do I have to hope youdont fress me over but where Imcompletely cut off.

DIMITRIAah, but thats the brilliance inthe plan. Its so unexpected andinsane, no one would even suspect

it.(beat)

And with the prospect of theViolent Sun finally joining theranks, now is the perfectopportunity to weaken the powerbase.

SELENE(sceptical)

Right. Weaken your power base.

DIMITRIDucifers power base.

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INT. UVERES RESIDENCE - UVERES PERSONAL LAB

Sara appreciatively runs her hand over a gleaming silverutility belt.

SARAOoh, shiny. Whats this one do?

Uvere wearily looks up from checking on a black domeddevice that pulses intermittently with blue light.

UVEREIts a personal stealthprojector. Im modifying it torender it impervious to allsurveillance scans.

SARAOh. So its basically a belt thatcan turn you invisible?

(shrugs; off Uvere)Dbronzes brother has one.

UVERE(affronted)

But my P.S.P renders the wearercompletely invisible. Life scans,body heat and all othersignatures cant penetrate itsfield.

SARACan I try it out?

UVERE(hesitant)

I still have to fine tune theinterface but I suppose you couldtest it as long as yourecareful.

SARA

Great!(beat; realizes)

Its not going to blow up oranything is it?

UVERENot unless you intentionallydamage it.

She grins mischievously at Uvere before she exits. As soonas Saras gone Uveres smile dissolves. He sags slightly ashe relaxes, an unsettled expression on his features.

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EXT. AURELIUS ROYAL PALACE - GARDENS

Trovenus strolls through the palace grounds, musing anddeep in thought, from the furrowed brow. A worn, red bookis clasped in his right arm.

He suddenly glances behind him but no ones there. Shakingit off as just his imagination, he continues on.

That is until his red book is YANKED out from his arm andfloats in mid air.

Trovenus goes to reach for it but it darts away quickly. Heattempts to GRAB it again without success. Familiardisembodied laughter erupts.

TROVENUS

Sara?

ZILLLM! Sara appears, still laughing with the red book inhand.

SARASorry, I just couldnt resisttrying it out on you.

SWITCH FOCUS to a shiny red A.S.P that pulls into thegardens.

Tazul and Selene exit the vehicle. Theyre no longer deckedout in their Red Sphere outfits. And from the looks of ittheyre in the midst of a heated discussion.

SELENEAs I have to keep reminding you,I can handle myself.

TAZUL(sighs)

If you really think hes genuineI wont stand in your way. Justbe careful, alright?

SELENE(arches her eyebrows)

Usually Im the one saying that.

FOCUS ON Sara who noticeably perks up as she spots Tazuland Selene.

SARAAs much fun as youve been Illhave to catch up with you later.

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TROVENUSI wouldnt go over there justyet.

(off Sara)They look occupied with serious

matters.

Sara pats him on the shoulder before she hurries over tothe two. Trovenus watches her for a beat as he ruefullyshakes his head.

TROVENUS (CONTD)No one ever listens to me.


Tazul and Selene stop mid-discussion as they eye theapproaching Sara.

SARASo... Whats up?

SELENE(coolly)

Not your intelligence for one.

Tazul throws Selene a stop that look but Sara gamelyignores the remark.

SARA(to Tazul)

I was thinking we could go visitKoapaha-

TAZULNot now.

(off Sara; impatient)Im busy with my duties.

And with that she hurries off. Selene gives Sara a

triumphant smirk before she follows Tazul.

FOCUS ON a stung Saras narrowed eyes as she watches themrush off.

A determined, resolved well see about that look, settleson her face and with a ZILLLM! Sara shimmers from sight.

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INT. DRAKO BANO PALACE - CONFERENCE ROOM

Dimitri sits at the head of the table. Michala and fiveothers are also sat here.

These are the CHIEF CAPTAINS:

GREGORY THALL, the most senior of the six, in his earlyfifties with greying hair.

HENRIETTA SHADE, a woman in her early thirties with ashblonde hair and a prissy attitude about her.

RANDALL PARKER, an auburn haired brute in his earlythirties.

SAOLUS SAO RAZLAK, in his late thirties, he stands out

with his serpentine slit-like crimson eyes, black facialtattoos and noticeable veins and:

The youngest, DRAKO REVIL, with his slicked back dark hair,sits at the end, tinkering with a small device.

GREGORYIn light of your securityconcerns for the conference-security will be posted at allentrances and possible ports ofcall on Dragenti. A fullattachment of Imperial guards

will be within ten mescas ofDucifer at all times.

DIMITRIGood. Good. We cant afford any

mistakes at the signing. Duciferneeds our full support. I-

WOMAN (O.S.)Strange, how Im always given the

wrong time for these littlemeetings of yours.

Dimitri and the Chief Captains all look towards theintruder.

An attractive, exotic woman in her early thirties withlong, shimmering black hair. She wears a long, flowing jetblack coat. Three red handprint insignias are emblazoned onher left coat arm. This is GRAND ADMIRAL ALEXA LUCIF.

DIMITRIYour messenger must have misheard

me again. Where is Chief Air

Marshal Dixon by the way?

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Alexa BRISTLES at this. Theres a flicker of anger in thosecool, calculating eyes.

ALEXALets just resume the meeting

shall we?

DIMITRIHow unfortunate Grand Admiral, we

were just finishing up.(to Chief Captains)

I expect the full reports in twoweekens.

Michala and the five other Chief Captains stand and beginto file out passed Alexa. Michala smirks at Alexa as shepasses her.

As Dimitri approaches Alexa he leans in conspiratorially.

DIMITRI (CONTD)(low)

You really should invest in moreadept spies Alexa. Those youvebedded just arent up to thetask.

Dimitri walks off, leaving a fuming Alexa.

EXT. SKYLINE - DAY

A silver craft can be seen streaking through the clear,blue of the afternoon sky.

INT. CRAFT - NEXT

Selene pilots the craft checking the readouts on hernavigation screens every few seconds. A flashing ear piece

runs along her jaw line.

Three green triangles FLASH in tandem on one of the closerscreens. Selene eyes it.

SELENE(into the ear piece)

Theta Zelcus 627185X.

MALE VOICE(filtered)

Proceed to hangar bay two.

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Selene flicks a few switches before she guides thenavigation column into a steep incline.

INT. DRAKAN SEPARATISTS CELL - UNKNOWN

A dingy, harshly lit laboratory. A scruffy, mid-fortiesman, with that whole mad scientist look, wipes his handswith a small, grubby towel. This is DR MUELLER.

Dr Mueller gives Selene a cursory once over as she andDimitri enter.

DR MUELLERIve managed to modify theprocess to your time constraints,

however-

At Dimitris sharp look he instantly shuts up.

SELENE(to Dimitri)

What havent you told me?

DIMITRIAccording to Dr Muellersrecommendations youll be placedunder heavy sedation before theprocess can begin.

SELENEFress that! Just hook me up.

DR MUELLERThe remoulder needs to rewritethe DNA in every cell of yourbody. Its an excrutiatinglypainful procedure.

SELENEI can handle it.

DIMITRISel, you have my oath youll besafe.

Theres an extended beat as Selene and Dimitri share asignificant look, thats interrupted by Dr Mueller clearinghis throat impatiently.

SELENEWell, what the fress are you

waiting for?

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INT. DRAKAN SEPARATISTS CELL - ROOM

A small, dingy room with plain white washed walls. A mirrorhangs on the closest wall. A silver tanning bed-like deviceis pushed up against the back wall here.

It HUMS for a few seconds before it elicits a sharp BEEP.With a pneumatic hiss the device opens.

From Selenes POV, the blurry surroundings start to comeinto focus.

A plain, white wash ceiling and walls LOOM UP. Her visionblurs and shifts as she sits up.

CLOSE UP on the mirror.

The room WHIZZES past as she quickly rushes over.

The face of Ivonna Karkoff is reflected in the mirror. Herblonde hair, grey eyes and well endowed cleavage. Selenetouches her face testing it, impressed.

END OF POV.

Ivonna (Selene) grimaces as she spots a racy, red ball gownhanging off a hook at the back of the door as we:

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ACT TWO

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INT. DRAKAN SEPARATISTS CELL - HANGAR BAY TWO

An establishing shot of the dimly lit hangar bay. Thesolitary silver craft twinkling in the darkness.

INT. SILVER CRAFT - NEXT

Theres a slow leisurely PAN across the interior of thecraft, the now blank navigation panel and the emptypassenger seats.

The air distorts and shimmers in front of one of the

passenger seats. With a ZILLLM! Sara appears suddenly.

SARA(impatient)

What the hells taking her solong?

She glances out the crafts side view port, it looks outinto a spacious hangar patrolled by a lone drakan soldierdecked out in crisp red and black.

SARA (CONTD)(muttering to herself)

Great idea Sara- why dont youjust sneak aboard the ship in thehidden launch bay, enroute to asecret base. Thatll show em.What have I found out? Huh?

(sighs)What if she takes days in there?

(suddenly looks around)Please God let there be abathroom in here.

(Thwacks her forehead)What am I even doing here?

(groans)Prestons going to kill me.


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TROVENUS(low chanting)

May Auron soothe my spirit andbring me closer to completeforgiveness of others and myself.

Past actions to melt away...(louder; his eyes stillclosed)

Is there something I can assistyou with?

NEW ANGLE reveals a startled Tazul.

TAZUL(curious)

How didyou sense me?

Trovenus opens his eyes and stretches as he stands.

TROVENUSMy grandfathers time with yourpeople taught him many things.That fortunately he was able topass onto me.

TAZULMy grandfather never mentionedBorinus to me. Ever. And weshared everything.

TROVENUSDid you wish my advice onsomething?

(hopefully)Or to take up my offer-

TAZULActually, I just wanted to knowif youd seen Sara about thegrounds?

TROVENUS

(deflated)Oh. Last I saw her she wasexperimenting with some beltthat rendered her completelyinvisible.

INT. SILVER CRAFT

From her spot at the side view port, Saras eyes WIDEN asshe spies Dimitri and Ivonna (Selene), strolling towards

the ship. She instinctively DROPS down out of sight.

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Sara quickly presses the now memorised sequence of buttonson the belt. Theres a sharp BEEP.

She repeats it frantically to be met with the same sharpBEEP.

SARAShit!

(sarcastic; to the belt)Just great- dont tell me, lowbattery.

Her eyes DART around the crafts cabin for a weapon, anyweapon. No luck.

SARA (CONTD)Come on! The walking, talking

personification of the bad girlcliche and you dont even have,one fricken spare gun lyinground.

Saras eyes LIGHT up as she spots an inconspicuous door,set in the metal floor. She twists a flat dial and itCLICKS open, revealing a hidden cargo hold.

INT. UVERES RESIDENCE - UVERES PERSONAL LAB

Uvere tweaks a glowing crystal helix inside the hood of abattered, green A.S.P. Tazul stands beside him.

TAZULWhat do you mean you cant locateher?

UVERE(calmly)

The belts battery reserves havebeen drained meaning its offlineand thus untraceable.

He waves a hand over a whirring cog slowing it dramaticallyas he PEERS intently at the space behind it.

TAZUL(angry)

What in Janos name possessed youto give her something like thatanyway?

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UVERE(frustrated)

I needed something to distracther from me and all of herintrusive questions. Im not a

nenon! I do have work to do.(defensive)

Perhaps if youdkept an eye onher you wouldnt be in thissituation.

Uvere returns his attention solely to the blinking insidesof the battered, green A.S.P in front of him.

Tazuls face registers surprise at Uveres uncharacteristicoutburst.


Dimitri and Ivonna (Selene) reach the ramp of the silvercraft.

DIMITRI (V.O.)How was she even able to stowaway without you knowing?

IVONNA (SELENE) (V.O)How the fress was I to know sheborrowed one of Uveres toys?!

DIMITRI (V.O.)(amused)

She really gets to you doesntshe?

They quickly step up the ramp.

INT. SILVER CRAFT - SECRET CARGO HOLD

Sara nervously presses her ear to the door, a warped pieceof a metal bar, now clasped in her hands- a bit of debrisscavenged from the surroundings.

INT. SILVER CRAFT

Ivonna (Selene) discreetly looks to the secret door set inthe floor then to Dimitri. They share a knowing look. Bothturn as if to leave.

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DIMITRINothings here, you must haveimagined it.

IVONNA (SELENE)

I suppose I must have.

INT. SILVER CRAFT - SECRET CARGO HOLD

Sara noticeably relaxes - shes all clear.

INT. SILVER CRAFT

Dimitri and Ivonna (Selene) start to walk back towards theramp.

Ivonna (Selene) gives us a small smile before she BLURSover back to the door, twists the dial and HAULS a shockedSara out, all in a blink!

Sara struggles in Ivonna (Selenes) grasp but shes heldfast. She looks passed the unfamiliar person holding herand having recovered slightly, fixes Dimitri with a sternlook.

SARAWhat have you done with Selene?Did you hurt her?

DIMITRIIve done no such thing Sasha.

SARAIts Sara!

DIMITRIMy apologies.

IVONNA (SELENE)What the fress were you eventhinking? Do you even knowwhatyoure in the middle of, Tazulsgoing to-

Sara looks at Ivonna (Selene) strangely.

SARADo I know you?

IVONNA (SELENE)

Unfortunately.

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SARA(unsure)

Selene?

IVONNA (SELENE)

(exasperated)Yes. Now if you dont fressing

mind Ill just set the autopilothere and send you on your wayback to pester Tazul.

DIMITRIIm sorry Selene but I cantallow that.

IVONNA (SELENE)What?

SARAWhy not?

DIMITRII cant be completely certain you

werent followed or that Duciferdoesnt have spies watching thisbase right now. Our mission istoo important to risk for thesake of-

(pauses; inclines hishead at Sara)

One haikeri.

IVONNA (SELENE)What do you suggest then? Leaveher here?

Dimitri shakes his head with a grim smile.

DIMITRIThe bases official cover is as aresearch and development lab, ifanyone in high command should

just drop in for a surprizeinspection, I can always passyour ship off as a capturedtransport. Shell have to comealong with us.

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A sleek black and red craft, a drakan scorcher, hurtlesthrough the dusk sky.

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INT. SCORCHER - NEXT

Ivonna (Selene) is at the controls efficiently navigatingtheir way through the darkening sky.

Dimitri is standing waiting impatiently beside a metaldoor.

IVONNA (SELENE) (V.O)Youre sure this will work?

DIMITRI (V.O.)No. But its the best solution Ihave, short of killing her anddisposing of the body, of course.

(smirks)Which I imagine wouldnt make you

or I, very popular with Tazul.

IVONNA (SELENE)(darkly)

Dont tempt me.

Dimitri chuckles before he returns his impatient gaze tothe door.

DIMITRIAre you finished?

The door slides open to finally reveal Sara, who looksstunning in a deep emerald green, off the shoulder ballgown, with a matching jewelled shawl.

SARAFascinating. No matter what partof the galaxy youre in, men areall the same.

DIMITRI(eyes her up)

Thought so. You and Michala arethe same size.

IVONNA (SELENE)Why is Michala leaving herclothes on your ship?

DIMITRIIt helps in our line of work tobe prepared for all types ofsituations.

Dimitri holds up a blue, square perfume bottle.

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DIMITRI (CONTD)(to Sara)

This contains pheromones that canmimic the scent of a desiredspecies.

He quickly sprays Saras hair and face. She COUGHS andtries to wave it off.

DIMITRI (CONTD)(off Sara)

Itll fool the olfactory sensesinto thinking youre feratu butyoull have to reapply it everysix solar hours.

SARA

(wrinkles her nose)Ugh, it smells disgusting. Wait,do I have to reapply itabsolutelyeverywhere?

Theres a pause as Ivonna (Selene) and Dimitri share awicked look before he responds.

DIMITRIYour exposed skin and outerclothing will be enough.

Sara looks noticeably relieved. That is until Dimitriremoves a long thin, silver syringe-like device from withinhis jacket.

SARATheres no way in hell youresticking me with that.

DIMITRIIts necessary if youre going topull this off. Its a neuraltransponder that will mimic ourinherent voice abilities.

IVONNA (SELENE) (V.O)Sounds too risky. She could bloweverything with an errantthought.

DIMITRI (V.O.)Ive had it modified with the

most advanced mental firewalls,no outside mental intrusion ispossible.

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SARA(snaps her fingers)

Hey! Im standing right here.Quit acting as if Im invisible.

DIMITRILets get this over then shall

we?

He approaches, the syringe moving ominously closer.

SARAWait, wait! How does it work?

DIMITRIOnce Ive injected the solution,the neural transponder will

attach itself to the base of thebrain stem and intercept anyincoming voice transmissions.

(off Sara)Its not permanent.

SARA(hesitant)

Its going to hurt isnt it?

DIMITRIId recommend sitting down inyour seat but you shouldnt feela thing.

Sara gulps nervously before she sits down in the closestseat. Ivonna (Selene) watches curiously.

Dimitri gently pushes aside hair from the nape of Sarasneck before he quickly PLUNGES the syringe in.

From Saras POV as her eyes roll to the back of her headand we:

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INT. SCORCHER - LATER

Sara GASPS as she snaps awake in her chair. With a groanshe grabs her head.

SARAYou bastard. That hurt like hell.

Dimitri looks up from his seat beside Ivonna (Selene).

DIMITRI

Oh, it did? My apologies.

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IVONNA (SELENE) (V.O.)You knew all along didnt you?

DIMITRI (V.O.)Of course I didnt. That would

imply Ive tested this on herspecies before, which I assuredlyhavent.

Sara still holds her head but glares at Dimitri.

SARA(sarcastic)

Nice to know Im your first testsubject.

(beat; realizes)Your lips didnt move. Its

working isnt it?

IVONNA (SELENE) (V.O.)How about you try thinkingsomething? As hard as that maybe.

SARA (V.O.)Hey! Quit the attitude.

Ivonna (Selene) and Dimitri both wince painfully.

DIMITRIWhen you want to communicate viathe transponder imagine thatyoure whispering. Theres noneed to shout into peoples

minds.

IVONNA (SELENE) (V.O.)Better yet. Avoid allcommunication unless absolutelynecessary.

DIMITRIShe has a point. The transponder

can only fool other feratu for solong. It has its inherentlimitations.

Ivonna (Selene) returns her attention to the screen. ANGLEON the screen reveals a fast approaching futuristic,bustling spaceport straddling lush, rainforest either sideof it. Dragenti.

IVONNA (SELENE)Theyre asking for a verificationcode.

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DIMITRIIts best we switch positions.Ivonna doesnt know how to pilota craft to save her life.

Ivonna (Selene) scoots out of the seat as Dimitri now sitsat the helm.

DIMITRI (CONTD)This is Shadow Fyal. Verificationcode 568 Verka Grenhild Est 907.

Ivonna (Selene) takes a seat beside Sara.

IVONNA (SELENE)Do you remember your cover?

SARA(sighs)

Im Anna Sul your dutifulpersonal assistant.

IVONNA (SELENE)Good. When we enter the dockingbay just smile and nod at yourintroduction.

DIMITRI (O.S)Were docking.

INT. DRAGENTI - DOCKING BAY - NIGHT

The sleek black and red craft, Dimitris drakan scorcher,HUMS as it touches down. The ramp quickly extending as soonas the WHIRR of the engines die.

A four person Drakan security squad approach, clad all inblack, topped off with imposing helmets.

Dimitri descends the ramp in his jet black suit closely

followed by Ivonna (Selene) in the racy, red gown. Last ofall, is Sara in her deep green gown now carting an elegantbut heavy suitcase.

The security squad salute Dimitri respectfully before theclosest one gestures to Sara.

SECURITY PERSON #1Sir, have you got her invitationor security clearance at theready?

Dimitri is about to open his mouth to reply when-

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IVONNA (SELENE)(huffs)

You promised me there wouldnt bea problem. I refuse, I absolutelyrefuse, to have to cart my

belongings like... some lentud.

SECURITY PERSON #1I could carry it for you, mylady.

IVONNA (SELENE)And have your sweaty hands pawing

my Firesilk original? I thinknot.

DIMITRI

Ivonna, allow me to handle this.There isnt any paperwork for-

(indicates Sara)Anna Sul as shes Ivonnas newassistant. She terminated her oldone two weekens ago and with myhectic schedule as Exendenti Idforgotten to change the names.Surely, there isnt a problem?

Theres a beat as Dimitri gives the security squad analmost plaintive help a brother out look.

SECURITY PERSON #1Of course not, Exendenti. Enjoyyour time at the conference.

Dimitri, Ivonna (Selene) and Sara casually stroll off. Thesecurity squad snicker as soon as theyre out of earshot.

SECURITY PERSON # 1Heskon, if I ever get thatsimpering over a female put meout of my misery.

SWITCH FOCUS to Dimitri, Ivonna (Selene) and Sara furtherahead. Dimitri gives Selene a knowing smile.

DIMITRI (V.O.)(fondly)

Just like old times, hmm?

FLASH TO:

INT. BERISS HEAD - FLASHBACK

A swish, gathering in an equally swish meeting hall. Classy

orchestral music softly plays in the background, suppliedby a small band of musicians in one corner.

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Important and rich people in expensive formal wear millabout chatting and sipping from wine glasses of thick, redor white liquid.

PUSH IN on the entrance to where two heavy set men, step

aside to allow a couple through. As we come closer, thecouple is revealed to be Selene and Dimitri. Both look muchyounger, barely out of their teens.

Selene looks uncomfortable in the long flowing black gownshe wears as does Dimitri in a stiff black suit. He givesher a confident smirk as he leads her through the mass ofpeople onto the dance floor.

DIMITRI (V.O.)Told you. Piece of nishka.

SELENE (V.O.)This is the easy part. Its thepart where we escape Imconcerned about.

DIMITRI (V.O.)Details, details. Well be fine.

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INT. DRAGENTI - DOCKING BAY - NIGHT

Back on scene, Selene returns Dimitris smile with ahesitant half-smile.

SELENE(less enthusiastic)

Right. Old times....

A trailing Sara gives an intrigued look at their exchange,as the three march INTO CAMERA, forcing a:

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ACT THREE

FADE IN:

INT. CONFERENCE HALL - DRAGENTI - NIGHT

Soft, jazzy music plays in the background as we leisurelyPAN across an impressive concave hall. Lavishly set uptables and chairs are to one side of the hall, where peoplechat and eat. Waited on by smartly dressed men and women inred uniforms.

The large dance floor swells with people, all dressed upfor the occasion in suits and frocks. They dance away,enjoying themselves as we FOCUS ON one particular couple inthe crowd: Ivonna (Selene) and Dimitri who dance intimatelyclose.

DIMITRIThats Kain Daro, the KravenExendenti.

Ivonna (Selene) quickly glances as Dimitri twirls her tosee: a tall, middle aged red head who spins around a muchyounger blonde woman.

DIMITRI (CONTD)If he comes to speak to you, hisblood reforms are brilliant.Dont encourage him to talk oryoull be stuck listening to himdrone on about them.

IVONNA (SELENE)Lo Mokol. Something you learntfrom personal experience?

DIMITRIUnfortunately.

(beat; lowered)Aah, just the man youre after.

Dimitri and Ivonna (Selene) continue to slow dance as they

watch someone further ahead. We follow their line of sightto spot a chubby man with thinning dark hair. He presses ascantily clad, green skinned girl closer to him as theydance.

IVONNA (SELENE)(unimpressed)

Thats Oscar Flask? Doesnt seemall that imposing to me.

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DIMITRII know. But hes the sub baronBrego of the Violent Sun for areason. He practically owns allof the Gartrob system.

Ivonna (Selene) grimaces, resting her head on Dimitrisshoulder with a defeated sigh. They dance for a little morein silence until Dimitris eyes narrow at the sight ofsomeone off screen.

IVONNA (SELENE)(off Dimitri)

I know that look. Who is it?

Dimitris POV reveals its Alexa Lucif who laughs as sheleads in a slow waltz with a man (blonde, mid 30s,

athletic).

DIMITRIJust someone to watch out for.

As they continue to dance, Dimitri revolves them around, sothat he and Ivonna (Selene) are now in opposite positions.She briefly glances at Alexa before focusing her attentionback to Dimitri.

IVONNA (SELENE)Ill need a little moreinformation than that, if Im tobe successful at avoiding her.

DIMITRI(sighs; resigned)

Her names Alexa Lucif. Thecurrent Grand Admiral. Shes arival of mine wholl do anythingto usurp my position.

(beat; cheekily)Also I think she might have athing for me. Though its

masked by her over the top

hostility.

Ivonna (Selene) gives him a part amused, part disdainful,Of course she does look.

IVONNA (SELENE)(resigned)

Lets just get this over withthen. Ill go speak to Flask you-

Dimitri places a finger to her lips to stop her.

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DIMITRISlow down. The conference runsfor five days. Lets notcompromise the assignment orourselves, by being too hasty

now.

Ivonna (Selene) huffs sullenly but remains silent, hes gota point, much to her displeasure. The introductory bars ofanother jazz song grabs Ivonna (Selenes) attention, herforehead furrowing as she recognizes it.

We FOCUS ON a raised platform where a quintet plays onvarious alien instruments whilst a suave man (dark hair,

mid 30s, tall) starts to croon away.

MAN

(sings soulfully)Are we really happy here?With this lonely game we play.Looking for words... to say.

BACK ON Ivonna (Selene) as we CLOSE UP on her eyes, delvinginto the black of her pupils, before we:

FLASH TO:

INT. BERISS HEAD - FLASHBACK

A much younger Selene and Dimitri who dance slowly togethersurrounded by numerous couples who also crowd the dancefloor here.

The same jazz song plays in the background as theydiscreetly scan the hall and crowd for something orsomeone.

MUSICIAN(sings soulfully)

Searching but not finding,understanding anywhere.Were lost in a masquerade.....

Selene and Dimitri separate and make their way through thecrowd and off the dance floor.

They walk toward a dimly lit raised stage further ahead. Acrowd already gathering.

The lights FLICKER on to reveal an individual standingthere. Hes a lanky, dark haired man who wears a sharpbrown suit. Theres a smarmy air about him.

MAN

Ekadai, one and all I hope youveenjoyed the evening thus far.

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Now to the real reason weve comehere.

He pulls a small black disc from within his coat.

MAN(CONTD)

This contains as youve all heardthe classified schematics for thedrakan X-3 decimator. Shall westart the bidding say at fivehundred thousand dacons?

Dimitri whips his hand up.

DIMITRITwelve million.

Everyone seems shocked at the brash bid. Selene gives him a

stern warning glare.

DIMITRI (CONTD)(shrugs; off everyone)

My superiors at the VerkusCentrality are extremelyinterested in procuring theschematics as soon as possible.

Another man gestures with his two fingers. Hes a stern,overweight man with a piercing gaze. This is ROGAN NASH.

MAN(off him)

Fourteen million. Any other bids?

DIMITRI(calmly)

Twenty million.

There are several noticeable gasps and murderous muttersfrom numerous potential bidders surrounding Dimitri. RoganNash SCOWLS at him.

MAN

Twenty million. Any other bids?(off the crowd)

Going twice.(off the crowd)

Sold! To the representative fromthe Verkus Centrality.

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Ivonna (Selene) who absently rests her head against

Dimitris shoulder on the dance floor as the song continuesin the background.

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IVONNA (SELENE) (V.O.)You asked him to sing that,didnt you?

Dimitri gives her a feigned look of innocence.

DIMITRI (V.O.)What if I did?

(beat)Does it bother you?

He watches her face intently, hopefully, for a reaction.Theres a flicker of anger in her currently grey eyes.

IVONNA (SELENE) (V.O.)No. What bothers me is thenagging suspicion that youre not

being entirely truthful.

DIMITRI (V.O.)Truthful? We both know theresno such thing as the truth inour line of work.

A frustrated Ivonna (Selene) pulls free from Dimitrisembrace on the dance floor. As she turns to leave-

Ivonna (Selene) almost bumps into an approaching Ducifer.Hes dressed for the occasion in an expensive, completelyjet black suit.

At his side is a blonde woman in her mid-thirties, wearinga stunning, figure hugging dress that shimmers.

DUCIFERAre we interrupting something?

Ducifer gives the couple an extremely curious look.

INT. BAR - DRAGENTI - NIGHT

Sara sits on a stool at the counter. She plays with thestraw in her bright blue drink before she sighs. Bored outof her brain.

WOMAN (O.S.)I dont believe weve met. Yourenew, arent you?

Sara turns to face the woman, shes in her thirties dressedin a flowing, deep purple gown. She gives her a friendlysmile.

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SARA(nods)

Im Anna Sul. Ivonna Karkoffsnew assistant.

WOMAN(chuckles)

You have my sympathies. Im Nym.Assistant to Kain Daro, thegreat and mighty leader of theKravens.

SARANice to meet you. Everyone elsejust seems to be ignoring me.

NYM

(waves it off)They do that to all the newpeople.

(pauses)Some of our bosses dont like ustalking behind their backs orsharing secrets so they send inplants. Sometimes.

(off Sara)Relax. I know youre not a plant.

SARA(curious)

How do you know Im not one?

NYMOne of my gifts. I pick up things

when I get close to someone,usually its an impression,sometimes... a lot more.

(beat)A couple of us run a competitivebut friendly Kaarsh game everyconference. You interested?

SARAIt beats sitting here by myself.

NYMTheres actually only supposed tobe nine players following Tesrules but Ill see if I canpersuade them to let you in.

SARAGreat.

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Nym hurries off just as a blood red drink on a tray isplopped in front of Sara. A folded piece of parchmentbeside the glass. Alien numbers scrawled across it.

SARA (CONTD)

Excuse me. I didnt order that.

A scruffy, middle aged bartender looks up from wiping thebar.

BARTENDERI know. Courtesy of an admirer.

He nods over to the far side of the bar where a glammed upMichala sits at a table. Shes dressed in a classy blackand white gown.


Dimitri gives Ivonna (Selene) a significant look and shepauses, offering up a cheery but very fake smile.

DIMITRINot at all, Emperor. Is theresomething you desire?

DUCIFER(nods to the woman)

Verona and I thought now would bethe perfect time to finalise theformalities before the officialsigning ceremony.

(off Ivonna(Selene))That is, if youre not toooccupied.

Dimitri throws Ivonna (Selene) a subtle play along lookas he turns to Ducifer with a cheeky smile.

DIMITRI

(waves it off)Nothing that cant wait.

(to Ivonna)Why dont you mingle with some ofour off world guests... make themfeel welcome?

IVONNA (SELENE)(off Dimitri; petulant)

But they smell weird and only oneof thems attractive.

(off Dimitri; sighs)

Suppose itll waste some time.Dont take too long.

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DUCIFERWell be finished before you evennotice hes gone, my dear. Youhave my word as Emperor.

Ivonna (Selene) gives him a grateful smile that Duciferreturns before he heads off with Verona and Dimitri at hisside.

Ivonna (Selenes) expression darkens as soon as theyre outof sight.


Back on scene, where Sara sits at the bar looking in the

direction of Michala with a confused expression.

MICHALA (V.O.)That dress looks better on you tobe honest.

SARA (V.O.)(relieved)

Michala I presume?

Sara looks just about to get out of her seat until:

MICHALA (V.O.)Stay where you are. Pretend youdont know me. Dont even look in

my direction.

Sara obediently does so, quickly glancing down.

MICHALA (V.O.) (CONTD)Ive been watching over you andIve just realized a way for youto be useful after all.

SARA (V.O)

(sarcastic)Wow, you really know how to sweettalk a gal.

MICHALA (V.O.)Look under the parchment.

Sara lifts it up to reveal two red discs underneath.

SARA (V.O.)What the hell are these for?

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MICHALA (V.O.)Its two million dacons to assist

with your buy in for the Kaarshgame. Look to your left.

Sara discreetly glances to her left, spotting a sullenmiddle aged man, red tinted goggles cover his eyes. Heslams down shot after shot.

MICHALA (V.O.) (CONTD)His names Rax Grath. Your job isto distract him. I dont care ifyou lose miserably, just try todrag out the rounds for as longas possible.

SARA (V.O.)

Wait a minute. I dont even knowif theyll let me in. Nym saidthey only allow nine players in.

MICHALA (V.O.)Not a problem. One of the usualplayers isnt feeling well, allof a sudden.

SARA (V.O.)Why do I get the distinct feelingyou had something to do withthat.

MICHALA (V.O.)(duh)

Because I did.(beat)

Ive got to go. Keep yourself outof trouble.

NYM (O.S.)Anna?

Sara looks up to see the beaming visage of Nym.

NYM (CONTD)The Duke of Wilbenstein justdropped out. Apparently hessuffering from food poisoning.How serendipitous.

Sara watches Michala slink off out of the bar.

SARA(dry)

Must be my lucky day.

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Oscar Flask dances away, his green slave girl pressed upclose to him.

SWITCH FOCUS to Ivonna (Selene) who plasters on a fakesmile as she saunters over.

IVONNA (SELENE)Mind if I cut in?

Oscar leers as he efficiently looks her up and down.

FLASK(to slave girl)

Wait in my quarters.

She nods dutifully before disappearing into the crowd.Flask glances wickedly to Ivonna (Selene).

FLASK (CONTD)Shall we?

One of his hands clasps Ivonna (Selenes) while the otherwanders for a second before finally resting on her lowerback.

IVONNA (SELENE)(still smiling; low)

Next time you try that youlllose a hand or worse.

They commence a slow waltz as another jazzy song resumes inthe background.

FLASKIve always preferred females

with spirit. Vastly more fun inthe long run.

(beat)I dont believe weve beenintroduced formally, you are?

IVONNA (SELENE)Someone who wants to help disruptthis new alliance as much as youdo.

FLASK(dry)

Thats an extremely long name.

IVONNA (SELENE)(rolls her eyes)

My names Ivonna Karkoff butthats not important right now.

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(lower)Whether youll actually assist

me, is.

FLASKNo sense of humour too. You

feratu must have boring lives.(pauses; low)

You shouldnt have to do muchlegwork. Ive already put thingsinto motion. Your assistancehowever, could speed up certainelements.

(beat)Theres certain incriminatingdata that needs planting on theservers in the ship yards here.Veronas people wouldnt allow

me, or any of my supporters, evennear there but someone likeyourself...

IVONNA (SELENE)Thats it?

FLASKFor the moment. Though I must sayIm curious as to what you getout of all this.

IVONNA (SELENE)Its safer my motives remainunknown to all those involved.

Flask gives her an understanding expression that readsfair enough.

They stop dancing and politely clap as the music stops,mimicking the other couples around them.

FLASKLovely to meet your acquaintanceMiss Karkoff.

Flask shakes Ivonna (Selenes) hand, the handshakelingering for a beat as he gives her a significant look. Heplaces a kiss to her hand before sauntering away.

SWITCH FOCUS to Alexa Lucif across the dance floor whosuspiciously watches as Flask and Ivonna (Selene) part

ways.

MICHALA (O.S.)Afraid shell fress all theimportant guests before you do?

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Alexa turns with a roll of her eyes to face Michala.

ALEXA(coolly)

Oh, its Dimitris lapdog. Im

consistently amazed at howobedient you are. All he has todo is voice and you come runninglike the little bitch you are.

MICHALAThis bitch earned her rankthrough hard work not-

(pointedly)Flat on her back like some lentudservicer.

ALEXA(hostile)

Stay out of my way.

As she roughly pushes passed Michala, we:

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ACT FOUR

FADE IN:

INT. MEETING CHAMBER - DRAGENTI - NIGHT

Verona, Dimitri, Ducifer and a bookish young woman,Veronas assistant, sit around a round table. The young

woman scrawls onto a thin console. A holographic projectionof battle ship schematics flickers in the centre of thetable.

VERONAAs per the initial negotiations,the next shipment of PalladiumPurity-7 will arrive according tothe outlined completiontimetable.

DIMITRI(nods)

This monens currency instalmentwill enter your accounts afterthe successful prototypedemonstration.

VERONAEverything seems in order then.

(to Ducifer)Would you care to finalise thedocuments?

DUCIFERVery well.

Verona glances to her assistant who holds the thin consoleup to Ducifer. She indicates to a part on the screen.

ASSISTANTJust here will do.

Ducifer presses his thumb against the screen for a briefmoment until theres a short, sharp beep. The assistant

efficiently types a few commands and a thin, sleek disc isspat out. She slides it over to Ducifer.

ASSISTANT (CONTD)A copy for your records andperusal.

DUCIFERLo Mokol my dear. Feel free topartake of all the amenitiesbefore the prototypedemonstration.

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VERONA(flirtatious)

Care to join me Emperor?

Dimitri gives him a discreet but significant we need to

talk look.

DUCIFER(smoothly)

Id like nothing more but if youcould just excuse us for a brief

moment. Drakan business.

VERONAOf course. When youre done, youknow where to find me.

She gives him a sultry look before departing with herassistant.

Ducifer impatiently glances to Dimitri.

DUCIFERThis had better be importantenough to justify stalling myprivate audience with Verona.

DIMITRIOne of my sources has just passedon information that The ViolentSun and Verona, by extension,

maybe cheating us.

DUCIFERThats ridiculous. What would begained? Besides-

(deadly)Theyre not tinked enough tofress us around.

DIMITRIMy source has never been wrong

before. Hes adamant the evidenceis hidden on the servers in ourshipyards.

Ducifer seems to mull this intelligence over for a beatbefore:

DUCIFERTell no one of your suspicions.At the prototype launch we cancatch them off guard.

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DIMITRIAnd Verona?

DUCIFERTheres no reason why I cant

partake in a little taste testbefore proceedings. I imaginethats why youve become involved

with Ivonna?(off Dimitri)

Shes not your usual type.

DIMITRI(dry)

I apologise for my desire totaste something different.

Ducifer gives Dimitris shoulder, a squeeze in a warmalmost fatherly manner.

DUCIFERDont ever change, you sly fyal.Now if youll excuse me, I havebaser needs to satisfy.

DIMITRI(smiles)

Enjoy yourself. Ill just reviewthe negotiations pact one moretime.

As Ducifer leaves the chamber Dimitri returns his focus tothe thin sleek disc.


Sara and Nym sit at a table. A deck of cards in front ofthem.

NYM

(sceptical)I cant believe youve neverplayed.

Sara bites her lip, unsure for a brief second, before:

SARAWell... not exactly. My parentsforbade gambling of any kind whenI was growing up. Ive played butnot in a long time.

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NYM(smirks)

Real, Book of Dromecion thumpers?

Sara nods, noticeably relaxing as she buys her story,

without hesitation.

NYM (CONTD)(smiles)

Alright, Ill start with thebasics first.

INT. SHIP YARDS - DRAGENTI - NIGHT

PAN across a spacious work shop where large crates are

interspersed throughout.

People in black and purple jumpsuits busily look over amedium sized, sleek silver attack vessel. Its thePrototype.

Some crawl underneath the craft. Others traipse in and outwith various equipment. Whilst others polish the actualexternal hull of the ship.

NEW ANGLE reveals a crouched Ivonna (Selene) hidden behinda large crate nearby. She eyes the almost entirely glasspanelled server room. Two thick metal doors either side. Arow of voice net hubs can be seen within.

She makes as if to break cover but stops as she spots ablack and purple clad guard who patrols the area.

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INT. BERISS HEAD - OFFICE - FLASHBACK

Selene and Dimitri sit across from the auctioneer in a pokyback office.

The auctioneer hefts up a smooth silver case and places iton the table. He opens it to reveal: various discs,blinking chips and folders inside.

SELENEIt was a pleasure conductingbusiness with you, Mr Veld.

Velds attention stays solely on Selene. Theres definitelyan attraction on his part.

VELD

Call me Tandon. I insist. And thepleasure was all mine.

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Dimitri clears his throat impatiently.

DIMITRIFor the amount weve paid tosecure the schematics, the Verkus

Centrality insists on completeexclusivity. Do you have aproblem with that?

VELDTell your bosses to relax.Theyve got their claws on theonly plans.

(chuckles)Besides the drakans, of course.

Dimitri smiles enigmatically as he closes the case and

hands it to Selene.

DIMITRIExcellent.

BAM! BAM! He shoots Veld in the head twice, bloodspattering the desk, the wall behind him and Dimitri.

Dimitri calmly wipes his face clean of blood with a smallblack silk cloth just as-

SMASH! The locked door to the office is KICKED open toreveal Rogan Nash and a group of goons fanning out frombehind them.

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Ivonna (Selene) as she scans the area. Its clear of guardsfor the time being so she BLURS over to the glass panelledserver room.

She swipes a small black card across the panel on the metaldoor. The light changing to green as Ivonna (Selene)

enters:

INT. SERVER ROOM - SHIP YARDS - NIGHT

As she enters she instinctively ducks down out of sightfrom the glass panelled area.

On her knees, she crawls over to the closest voice net huband inserts a gold octagonal disc. Ivonna (Selene) jumps upto tap in a few commands before dropping to her kneesagain.

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A holographic projection of strings and strings of aliencode continuously scrawls across the screen. Until with alow beep a flashing red message pops up.

Ivonna (Selene) again gets to her feet, taps in a few

symbols turning the message green as it disappears.Pocketing the gold octagonal disc as its ejected.

Her eyes widen as we see from Ivonna (Selenes) POV aguard approaching. She drops pressing herself to theground.


A scruffy guard in his thirties walks passed the glass

panelled server room. He pauses and scrutinizes the voicenet hubs from his position as if sensing something wrong.

After a tense beat, he shakes his head in a it wasnothing manner before continuing on his patrol.

INT. KAARSH ROOM - BAR - NIGHT

Nym and Sara take their seats at a smooth, circular table.Seven others are already seated around the table. Mostchatting, drinking and or smoking away on chaatu sticks.

Rax Grath throws them an irritated look.

RAX(gruff)

So youve decided to finallygrace us with your presence now?About time.

Another player, a stern older woman of asian appearancegives him a warning look.

WOMANLess chatter, more Kaarsh.

A distinguished older gentleman in a grey suit shuffles twodecks of cards.

DEALERRight. Were playing bytraditional Kaarsh Tes rules.Now I want a nice, clean game.

The dealer starts to dole out the cards.

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Ivonna (Selene) sits alone at the bar. Her mind preoccupiedas she downs a shot of something black as we:

FLASH TO:

INT. BERISS HEAD - OFFICE - FLASHBACK

Rogan Nash and his men takes in the lifeless Tandon Veldslumped at his desk.

DIMITRI(off them)

Theres only fifteen of you?Thats fressing insulting.

NASH(sneers)

I was killing little tolskas likeyou while you were still sucklingat your mothers teat, boy.

Selene derisively snorts as she slips her ball gown off toreveal a strapless tight, black corset and pants. Two slimpistols strapped to each of her legs and a set of sheatheddaggers that criss cross the front of her corset.

DIMITRIThat so?

FWOOSH! Two massive fireballs ROAR across the room,streaming from Dimitris hands. Three of the closest goonseither side of Nash are incinerated before they can evenscream.

The other men warily eye the smoking, charred remains asNash fixes Dimitri with a look of begrudging respect.

NASHDrakans? Knew Id run into youpudanzs eventually. Oh well.

With a look from Nash, Dimitri is thrown bodily across theroom, crashing hard against the far wall. He slides to thefloor, dazed.

The remaining goons and Nash focus their attention onSelene.

She snaps into action, blurring to dodge weapons fire, thevarious blasts of different coloured energy balls andlightning blasts from the remaining men.

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While at the same time she effortlessly cuts through theirranks- stabbing, slicing and snapping the necks of anyone

within her whirlwind of death.

REVERSE ANGLE as a black, menacing masculine shadow quietly

solidifies into existence behind the unwary Nash.

It LUNGES, forcefully grabbing him from behind. Thesurprised Nash, struggling wildly.

PULLBACK to reveal a recovered Dimitri a few steps away.

Selene stoops to recover the silver case off the floor witha small smile.

DIMITRIBring him here.

NEW ANGLE reveals the black masculine shadow struggling todrag Nash over to them. In a final, desperate attempt heBITES down into the solid shadows right arm. But hes heldfast.

Dimitri winces at this, rubbing his right arm in tandem.

DIMITRI (CONTD)Would you like the honours?

SELENEKilling someone while theyrerestrained isnt what I considera challenge.

DIMITRIYoure right.

(to his shadow)Release him.

The shadow dutifully obeys. Nash immediately breaks for it.Just as he reaches the door...

BAM! He crumples. Blood pooling from a fatal head wound.

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Ivonna (Selene) who is still at the bar.

DIMITRI (V.O.)Everythings in place for thedemonstration. Meet me there.

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INT. KAARSH ROOM - BAR - NIGHT

Sara and Rax stare the other down as each grips their cardsclose to their chests. The other players watch the twointently. Rax slides more chips into the ante pile.

RAX(smug)

If I were you, Id bow out. Iwouldnt want to lose all thatlovely currency.

Sara not intimidated in the least, takes a mouthful from along black drink.

SARAIf I were you, Id start getting

used to the idea of losing.

She slides all of her remaining chips into the pile.

RAXLets call it, shall we?

(nods to Sara)Females first.

SARA(smirks)

If you insist.

She lays out her seven cards. All bear the mark of a crown.Sara takes another gulp of her drink.

Rax doesnt say anything as he calmly lays out his cards.All bear the mark of a crown too, except for one card thatbears the shadowy figure- the Revenant card.

DEALER(calls)

Revenant plus Full House trumpsSeimos Flush.

Saras face flickers with a defeated expression as Raxslides the large pile of credits over to him.

INT. GUEST APARTMENT 1 - DRAGENTI - NIGHT

Alexa presses a small black button on the white metallicpanelled door.

ALEXAI need to see Verona.

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The door SLIDES open to reveal an intimidatingly tall manwith green reptilian features and large saucer-like blackeyes. This is TIZOR.

TIZOR

Whatever you want to say to her,tell me. Ill pass it on.

ALEXA(rolls her eyes)

Tell her, Dimitri is plottingsomething with Flask. Theconference will end badly forher, if shes not careful.

TIZOR(suspicious)

Why do you care? Isnt Dimitriyour superior officer?

ALEXAMy reasons are my own.

OFF Alexas enigmatic expression we:

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ACT FIVE

FADE IN:

INT. BAR - DRAGENTI - MORNING

Sara moodily stirs a tall, amber drink with a straw as shesits alone at the counter.

MICHALA (V.O)(O.S.)No way in harn. I dont havecredits to throw around you know.

SARA (V.O.)Where the hell did you get the

money for my first buy in then?

MICHALA (V.O.)

Creative book keeping.(beat)

Look... Hell still be playingaway. Especially since you lostbig time. So your distraction

worked. Dont get too upset.

SARA (V.O.)Are you trying to make me feelbetter?

MICHALA (V.O.)Maybe. Maybe Im just trying toget you to stop shraking me for

money, ever consider that?(beat)

Dont contact me again. Ive moreimportant issues to deal with.

SARA (V.O.)(frustrated)

Nice to know you care.

NYM (O.S)Thought Id find you here.

Sara grumpily looks up to see her.

SARAWhere else would I be? At leastthe drinks are free, consideringI lost everything.

Nym smiles sympathetically as she sits down beside her.

NYMThats what I wanted to talk to

you about.(off Sara)

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I want you to take my place atthe next buy in.

SARA(unsure)

Why would you do that?

NYMYouve got a greater chance ofbeating Rax. I want to finallysee him lose that smug smile.

(beat; lower)Also when I first met you, Ipicked up something...a touch ofdestiny...its never happenedbefore.

SARA

(sceptical)Really? Does it involve me cominginto a large sum of money or

meeting a tall, dark and handsomestranger?

NYMI never make light of my gifts.

(beat, friendly)Come on, the games about tostart.

INT. CORRIDOR - GUEST APARTMENTS - MORNING

Ivonna (Selene) walks down the corridor. She pauses as shenears a large stone fountain. Watching the spraying waterfall into the clear water underneath, before we:

FLASH TO:

EXT. HOTEL POOL SIDE - DAY - FLASHBACK

A young Selene in a modest black swim suit as she lazily

floats on her back in the clear waters of the pool here,enjoying the tranquility until-

SPLASH! Selene sputters and coughs thrown by the suddendive of someone into the pool.

Annoyed, she quickly wipes her eyes to see a bare chested,young Dimitri in black swimming trunks. He gives her adevilish grin.

DIMITRIMy apologies.

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SELENEYoure not sorry at all are you?

He swims right up to her.

DIMITRI(smiles)

No.

SELENEThen you wont mind if I do this.

She SPLASHES the water violently, catching him in the faceso fast, he COUGHS on swallowing some of the water.

He quickly reacts GRABBING Selene by the waist and liftingher up in an attempt to throw her back down deeper into the

water.

With a smile, she wiggles free from his grasp and KICKS outto sweep one of his own legs from out under him. In the

water tussle, Selene ends up pressed right up againstDimitri as he grabs for her.

Theres a long, almost simmering, tension filled beat asthey hold each others gaze before they finally kiss.

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INT. CORRIDOR - GUEST APARTMENTS - MORNING

Ivonna (Selene) who shakes her head quickly dispelling thememory with a disgusted look, before quickly continuing onher way.

INT. SHIP YARDS - DRAGENTI - MORNING

A crowd has gathered here for the prototype demonstration.As a leisurely PAN across the crowd reveals Ducifer,Dimitri and Ivonna (Selene) right at the front.

Various highly ranked drakans dot the group as we pick upMichala and the other Chief Captains. Alexa stands apartfrom the others further back.

She gives a wary glance to Oscar Flask and his men furtherbehind her in the crowd. Flask catches this and throws hera suggestive look.

FOCUS ON Verona beside the prototype vessel, the focus ofattention. Her assistant and Tizor at her side.

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VERONA(enthusiastic)

Now to what youve been lookingforward to-

DUCIFERBefore the demonstration canproceed we need to verify somedetails.

A large squad of black clad helmeted soldiers appearsurrounding the crowd.

VERONA(thrown)

Whats the meaning of this?

DUCIFERA mere formality if youvenothing to hide.

Dimitri glances to another Chief Captain, the young DracoRevil who dutifully follows him towards the server room.

INT. KAARSH ROOM - BAR - MORNING

Sara takes a gulp of a black and red layered drink as Raxslides a pile of credits towards the ante pile. His ownpile now only a small handful of chips.

SARAIll not only match your raiseIll double it.

She slides a larger pile of credits toward the middle ofthe table.

SARA (CONTD)Also Id like to call it.

RAX(short)

Well I want to carry on playing.

SARA(eyes him)

Ooh, you afraid to lose? Thatblusters just an attempt tobluff, isnt it?

RAXJust wanted to spare you the

humiliation this time.

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SARAUh huh. How thoughtful. Turn themover.

Rax confidently turns over his cards.

INT. SERVER ROOM - SHIP YARDS - MORNING

Draco efficiently taps away at the voice net hub as Dimitriwatches him. His eyes narrow as he spots something. Dracogiving Dimitri a significant look.


Ducifer angrily rounds on Verona. She back steps at this.

DUCIFERSo you deny substituting theshipments with Purity-4?

VERONAWhy would I jeopardise ourprofitable alliance over adifference in profit margins?

She spots Alexa in the crowd who gives her a smug I warnedyou look.

VERONA (CONTD)This is an obvious set up. Anyonecould have easily tampered withthe data. Test the actualprototype. Youll see.

Ivonna (Selenes) face briefly flickers with concern asDucifer agrees.

INT. KAARSH ROOM - BAR - MORNING

Rax looks to Sara with a smarmy grin. A trident emblazonsall his cards except for one that depicts a cowled child

with a halo- the Eriene.

RAXYour turn.

Sara slowly turns her cards over one by one. Five of themall bear a diamond symbol. Rax snorting in amusement as he

picks up his mug to gulp down a mouthful of ale.

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As Sara turns the next two over we see that one is ashadowy figure- the Revenant while the other has a cowledchild with a halo- the Eriene.

Upon spotting this, Rax coughs and sputters, ale spraying

the table and the front of his shirt.

RAX (CONTD)Thats not possible!

SARA(smiles)

Oh, but it is.

Sara glances to the dealer who gives her a small youvewon nod, before he calls out.

DEALER(calls)

Menos Run plus Revenant andEriene trumps Lykos Flush plusEriene.

RAX(sour)

Ive wasted enough time here.

Rax grabs the small handful of chips left on his sidebefore he STORMS OFF.

BACK ON the table where Nym and the six other players stillsit.

NYM(smiles)

Now that was worth risking twomillion to see.

Sara simply nods, savouring the moment.


Draco removes a sample of metal with a drill from thevessel as a Violent Sun engineer watches him. He taps theflakes into a slot of a scanner beside him.

REVERSE ANGLE to reveal everyone else avidly watching theproceedings.

ANGLE ON the scanner to focus on flashing letters thatscrawl across the panel. Draco looks up from it to Ducifer.

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DRACOThe analysis confirms it.Palladium Purity-4.

Veronas expression falters, confused and unsure. She meets

Flasks gaze. He smirks.

DUCIFERCare to explain, Verona or isthis just another set up?

VERONAEmperor, believe me. I hadnothing at all to do with this.

She indicates Oscar Flask and his men.

VERONA (CONTD)Flask and his followers arebehind it. Im sure of it.

DUCIFER(dripping sarcasm)

So that makes it all better doesit? Your organization still triedto fress me over.

Yellow lightning CRACKLES angrily in his palm.

DUCIFER (CONTD)(deadly)

No one does that.

He HURLS the lightning at Flask who instinctively dives,the deadly strike catching one of his men instead.

Flasks men retaliate firing away but Ducifer casuallythrows his hand up. The blasts sparking and pinging off aninvisible shield.

The black clad helmeted soldiers open fire on the smallerforce, effortlessly taking them out. The only survivor

remaining, a cowering Oscar Flask.

Ducifer looks to Verona with a spurned expression as henarrows his eyes. She clutches at her throat, desperatelygasping for breath. Her assistant gulps fearfully, helplessto do anything.

Tizor aims his weapon at Ducifers head. Dimitris handimmediately engulfing in flame at this.

DIMITRITry it. I dare you.

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VERONA(ragged)

D-Ducifer-please. Well-go.

He seems to consider this as Verona gasps painfully,

dropping to her knees. Her face turning purple from lack ofoxygen.

Satisfied, Ducifer finally turns his attention away fromher. Verona coughs and sputters as she greedily sucks ingulps of air.

Her assistant and a concerned Tizor help her to her feetbut she shrugs out of their grasp to approach Ducifer.

DUCIFERYou and your organization are no

longer welcome here. Leave beforeI regret sparing you.

Veronas eyes glisten with unshed tears, genuinely upset atthis turn of events. She silently turns and leaves. Herassistant, Tizor and Oscar Flask following her lead as, we:

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. DRAKAN SEPARATISTS CELL - HANGAR BAY TWO - LATER

Selene now back to her normal self and in her usual allblack attire, stands outside her docked ship. Dimitri seesher off.

DIMITRIUntil next time, Sel.

SELENEWhat makes you think there willbe a next time?

DIMITRIThe mission was a resoundingsuccess considering the

complications.(smiles)

We always did make a good team.Just so you know...my offer isalways open...

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INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT - FLASHBACK

Selene (who looks almost as old as she is now) lies in bedwith Dimitri.

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DIMITRIIm high enough in militarycircles now. We could work sideby side.

SELENEI cant.

Dimitri undeterred inches closer. Kisses her along her neckamorously. She doesnt resist.

DIMITRIThis way we can be togetheralways. No extended absences.

(kisses her)No one to judge us. In myclan,youd be admired for your-

Selene breaks away from his attentions.

SELENEIve enjoyed what weve had allthese decades but what youreasking is...

DIMITRIWhy deny yourself a chance fortrue happiness, acceptance-

Selene presses a finger to his lips to stop him.

SELENEI- just give me some time tothink it over.

She quickly hurries off leaving a confused Dimitri whosighs, not the response he hoped for.

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Selene and Dimitri stand awkwardly outside Selenes craft.

SELENEI chose my side, Dimitri. As didyou.

DIMITRII wont keep you then. Bye, Sel.

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INT. DRAKAN SEPARATISTS CELL - ROOM - DAY

Two drakans in crisp red and black uniforms sit at a tableplaying Kaarsh.

DIMITRI (V.O.)Its time.

Drakan #1 looks significantly to his companion whoretrieves a satchel from within his jacket. He opens it toreveal a syringe with a bright green solution inside.

As he flicks it we FOCUS ON Drakan #1 who crosses the roomto the ajar door.

He glances back towards the room where we finally see thereal Ivonna. Gagged and bound to a metal chair despite her

feverish, out of it state.

As Drakan #2 ominously approaches her with the syringe weSWITCH FOCUS to his comrade who closes the door, forcing a:

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