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FADE IN:
EXT. VALLEY - DAWN
Tall grass sways slowly in the wind. A light fog dances over
it.
SUBTITLE: "2162 A.D."
EXT. SMALL HILL - CONTINUOUS
The figure of a horse stands at one end of the plain. A
COMMANDER sits atop the horse. His face is stained by dirt.
His armor bears the symbol of a lion. He carries a broad
sword in his hand.
After a brief moment, he raises the sword. A loud battle cry
escapes his mouth.
Behind him, an army of SOLDIERS are ready for battle. They
return the cry as they stare fearlessly across the plain.
EXT. ANOTHER SMALL HILL - CONTINUOUS
Another legion of SOLDIERS stand dauntlessly. Their coats of
armor bear green markings.
A SMALL MAN steps out from the soldiers. He bears no weapon.
Instead he raises a bagpipe to his lips. He slowly begins
playing.
EXT. SMALL HILL - CONTINUOUS
The Commander continues to lead the cry. He lowers his sword.
This signal ignites his soldiers and they charge.
EXT. ANOTHER SMALL HILL - CONTINUOUS
The enemy rushes forward.
EXT. VALLEY - CONTINUOUS
The armies collide. The CLANGING of their swords surround us.
The faces of the soldiers show no remorse.
The Commander fights his way through the battle. He slides
through with a sort of grace taking down member after member
of the opposing army.
The battle rages onward. Soldiers of both armies fall to
their deaths.
The fog fades and the battle is over. No soldier is left
standing.
Soon there is a small movement. The Commander slowly starts
to rise from the fallen bodies. He breathes heavily as he
studies the carnage that is around him.
Behind him an opposing soldier stands. The soldier lets out a
scream and charges at the commander.
The Commander turns in time to meet swords with the enemy.
Their fight is fierce with neither connecting with a blow.
The Commander soon gains the upper hand. Without warning, he
swings in behind the soldier and the blade of his weapon
slices the enemy's throat.
The soldier falls.
The Commander drops his sword as the bloodbath is finally
over. He stands victorious.
The Commander retrieves his sword. He turns.
An arrow pierces his neck. The Commander struggles to remove
it, but cannot. He falls forward. The arrow impales through
him as it makes contact with the ground.
The plain falls quiet. Nothing more than a resting place for
the two armies.
Light footsteps approach the bodies.
An assassin covered in black and carrying a crossbow, makes
his way over to the commander. He drops the crossbow and
touches his fingers to the commander's neck.
He motions with his hand.
A group of assassins slowly walks onto the field.
The first assassin removes his mask to reveal a Chinese man.
A scar hangs above his left eye. This is Chang (32). He
smiles and addresses his army.
CHANG
Today -- we have seen victory.
The assassins cheer.
CUT TO:
EXT. NEW YORK CITY - NIGHT
Forsaken. The city streets are littered. Buildings are
demolished. The few that are left have been destroyed.
EXT. UNITED NATIONS BUILDING - CONTINUOUS
The best looking building so far. Parts of the walls are
missing. Windows are shattered.
At the entrance a fire slowly burns in a barrel.
The doors are pushed open. Two TEENS turn forward. They carry
numerous items in their arms.
The teens walk over to the barrel and kneel. They lay the
items down and begin searching through them.
TEEN #1
Let's hurry up. Before someone
catches us.
TEEN #2
Don't worry about it.
The two continue their search.
From behind, Teen #1 is pulled to his feet.
The teen stares into the eyes of SCOTT (18). A brawny man,
although you couldn't tell that from his clothes. He holds
the teen by the collar.
TEEN #1
Jesus, who are you? The cops?
A small SCUFFLING is heard.
Teen #1 looks behind him. He notices his pal running off.
SCOTT
Looks like you're by yourself.
TEEN #1
Come on, let me go. It wasn't like
I was stealing.
SCOTT
You were messing with private
property.
TEEN #1
Look, if it will make you happy,
I'll put it back.
Scott thinks about it.
SCOTT
Promise?
The teen nods.
Scott slowly releases him.
The teen kneels down at the items. He grabs a few into his
hands. He turns to see Scott not really paying attention. The
teen takes off down the street.
TEEN #1 (O.S.)
(yelling)
Sucker.
Scott turns to see the teen gone. He shakes his head.
SCOTT
Kids.
He squats down at the items and rummages through them. He
picks up a couple, only to drop them in disgust.
SCOTT
You would think they had the
decency to steal something good.
INT. LAB OFFICE - DAY
Each wall is made up of glass. The only occupant furniture is
a small desk. A folding chair sits on both sides. On the desk
sits a microscope.
Through the walls, various SCIENTISTS sit at desks, study
items that look familiar to us, or write notes.
A woman enters. She wears a lab coat. Her hair hangs over
what seems to be drowsy eyes. Her glasses balance on the end
of her nose. This is SARAH (23).
Sarah walks to the desk and sits. She pulls the microscope to
her. She picks it up and oddly begins to examine it from
different angles.
The door again opens. Scott enters.
Sarah looks up as Scott walks over and sits on top of the
desk. She returns to her work.
Scott watches as Sarah examines the object.
SCOTT
Whatcha got there?
Sarah looks up annoyed.
SARAH
If I knew, I could quit studying it
and move on to something else.
Scott leans back, a mocking fear on his face.
SARAH
So bring anything back for me?
Scott places his hands in his pockets and pulls them out.
SCOTT
Nothing. I decided you can do your
own job.
Sarah returns to her notes.
SARAH
Yeah. So ya hear? England defeated
Scotland.
Scott doesn't appear excited.
SCOTT
One for the good guys right?
Sarah looks up at him. She shakes her head.
SARAH
Afraid not. China got another
surprise attack in.
SCOTT
What? That's the third one in the
last two years.
Sarah again goes back to her work.
SCOTT
When is our great leader going to
take control of this thing.
SARAH
Says this one isn't our battle.
Scott slides off the desk into the folding chair.
SCOTT
All he has to do is let China take
out Russia and Spain, and then
surprise them. China won't wait
around to make peace.
SARAH
Don't forget France.
Sarah pulls a pad and pen from her coat pocket. She slides
them and the microscope to Scott.
SARAH
See what you can figure out. I need
something to drink.
Sarah slides back and stands. She exits the office.
Scott grabs the paper. He studies the item and begins to take
notes.
EXT. OCEAN - EVENING
The orange sun sets in the distance.
Waves ripple until they crash against a...
BATTLE SHIP - CONTINUOUS
The ship is structured of wood. Cannons peek out from slots
cut along the side of the vessel.
On the surface of the ship, a few NAVAL SOLDIERS perform
their duties.
EXT. HARBOR - CONTINUOUS
Numerous battle ships rest at the enormous port.
Soldiers cover the harbor. They go about their work unaware.
EXT. SKY - EVENING
Clouds move swiftly toward the dock following the path of
a...
WAR PLANE
The antique fighter soars through the dim lit sky.
EXT. HARBOR - EVENING
The soldiers continue their work.
An immense shadow covers the area.
The soldiers look skyward.
EXT. WAR PLANE - EVENING
It hovers silently.
The bomb bay opens slowly.
An atomic warhead is released.
EXT. HARBOR - EVENING
Panic spreads through the harbor.
The warhead nears closer. It lands dead center of the port. A
colossal explosion soon follows.
The smoke finally clears. Soldiers emerge from the little
cover they found.
EXT. WAR PLANE - EVENING
The plane U-turns.
EXT. HARBOR - EVENING
A sigh of relief is breathed.
EXT. SKY - EVENING
The sky is once again clear.
The calmness is interrupted as the plane ROARS back into
view.
EXT. HARBOR - EVENING
The soldiers desperately look for cover.
EXT. WAR PLANE - EVENING
The concealed PILOT tilts the controls forward.
EXT. HARBOR - EVENING
Soldiers continue to panic. A few stand fearlessly ready for
what's to come.
WAR PLANE
It continues on it's path.
PILOT
He leans mercilessly on the controls.
EXT. HARBOR - EVENING
The war plane annihilates into the stern of a battle ship.
BATTLE SHIP
It sinks slowly to it's death into the dead waters.
EXT. SKY - EVENING
The clear sky is bombarded as a pack of war planes storms in.
EXT. HARBOR - EVENING
Each plane screens a certain area of the inlet.
They drop warhead after warhead on their selected target.
Debris flies skyward. It eventually finds a resting place on
the ocean waves.
The war planes disappear as quickly as they appeared.
Flames and smoke consume the area. Nothing is left of the
harbor.
INT. LAB OFFICE - NIGHT
Scott sits at the desk. He is hunched over, pencil in hand.
The once blank sheet of paper is filled with notes. The
pencil circles various parts of it.
Scott's concentration is broken as the door opens.
Sarah enters, a Styrofoam cup in hand. She slowly walks over
to her desk. She starts to sit, but pauses.
SARAH
Figured anything out?
Scott looks up to her.
SCOTT
It's some type of device that
enlarges objects. What it's use was
is unknown to me.
Sarah continues sitting. She pulls the microscope to her.
SARAH
You should be going. You've been
here too long. I'll finish.
Scott folds the paper twice. He tosses it towards Sarah.
Sarah catches it as it falls to the floor.
The door opens again.
CHARLIE (25) enters. His shirt hangs half way out. His pants
are wrinkly and worn. Thick sideburns and a trim beard
outline his face.
CHARLIE
Guys, big news. Big, big news.
He goes unnoticed.
CHARLIE
(walking over)
Hey did you hear what I said?
Scott and Sarah look at each other. Scott turns to Charlie.
SCOTT
What are you talking about?
CHARLIE
It just came over the Morse.
Kablooey.
SARAH
What?
CHARLIE
Pearl Harbor, kablooey.
Sarah's jaw drops.
SARAH
No, can't be. Who would do that?
Charlie shakes his head.
CHARLIE
Don't ask me. Just what was said.
They're putting the blame on
Russia.
SCOTT
This has nothing to do with me. I'm
going.
He gets up.
Charlie turns as Scott walks past him and exits.
INT. MEETING ROOM - DAY
The walls are complete concrete. Wooden mantles hold candles
in each corner. A wooden door stands out on one side.
In the middle of the room a round wooden table sits. Thirteen
men sit in wooden chairs around the circular structure.
One of the men stands. PRESIDENT DAVIS (40) is dressed in a
black suit. His hair, what's left of it, is combed neatly to
one side. He walks behind his chair and places his hands on
the back of it.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Gentlemen, today America was
attacked by an unknown enemy. One
of this nation's greatest
historical sites destroyed.
He looks to the man on his right.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
General. What do we know of this
attack?
GENERAL GARRISON (45) wears a worn military suit. His badges
and medals are plentiful. He speaks in a southern accent.
GENERAL GARRISON
Sir, it is believed that it was
Russia who attacked us.
We do not know for sure, but
reports indicate that their country
is the only one that could fund
such an attack. They also have an
expansive army that outnumbers us
three to one.
Davis lets go of the chair. He stands erect. He turns to his
men.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
America, for the most part, has
played a small role in this war.
But today that comes to an end.
(to Garrison)
General, let every branch of the US
Military know -- they better get
ready.
INT. LAB OFFICE - EVENING
Scott and Sarah sit at the desk.
Scott reads a single sheet of gray paper.
The title reads: "NEW YORK TIMES". The top headline indicates
"AMERICA GOING TO WAR".
SCOTT
(reading)
Reports indicate that Moscow, the
capital of Russia led an UFO attack
in the waters around Pearl Harbor
sending it to it's peril.
Scott looks to Sarah.
SCOTT
What do you think?
SARAH
I don't understand where this
technology came from. But Scott, if
these UFOs are around, what else is
out there -- that we don't know
about?
Scott stares in thought.
INT. WAREHOUSE, MEETING ROOM - NIGHT
The building is structured of complete sheet metal. On one
side is a small slide up door.
A hand grips tightly to a pistol. The index finger massages
the trigger gently.
Chang loosens his grip from the weapon. He sits in a high
back padded chair. Beside the chair a small wooden stool
rests.
Ten feet in front of Chang are three rows of folding chairs.
Ten chairs in each row.
Chang aims the pistol at various angles admiring it. He
points the pistol forward and squints his left eye. He pulls
the trigger and the sound VIBRATES.
The bullet CLANGS as it pierces through the thin metallic
wall.
Chang smiles with delight.
The door slides upward.
A group of Chinese men enter. They are all dressed in clean
white jumpsuits.
The man leading the group is JIN (late twenties) His hair is
slicked back. He flips a coin continuously as he walks.
Chang motions for them to sit. He places the pistol on the
stool.
The men sit.
Chang stands.
CHANG
Gentlemen welcome.
He begins to pace in front of them as he speaks.
CHANG
Forgive me. I realize that this is
not exactly the luxurious living
you are used to, but under the
circumstances, it will have to do.
He turns. Chang walks over and picks the pistol up off of the
stool. He turns back to the men.
CHANG
Right now, as we speak, the world
is caught up in this little war.
But trust me, they will not win.
He spins the gun on his finger. He stops it.
The Chinese men stay immobile as the gun is pointed directly
at them. They show no fear.
CHANG
For years, our country has been
repressed. Today that all changes.
He is silent for a moment.
CHANG
We now possess the technology that
they once played with.
He arches his arm. The pistol is aimed upward.
CHANG
Including this item.
Jin raises his hand.
CHANG
Yes.
Jin hesitates as all eyes turn to him.
JIN
Sir forgive me. But what
technology, besides that simple
weapon do you speak of?
The men turn back to Chang for the answer.
Chang lowers the pistol. He smirks.
CHANG
Well Jin, we have all heard the
news. Russia has bombed Pearl
Harbor.
Jin agrees.
CHANG
Well for now -- we will give Russia
the credit. But, when the time is
right, we will step forth, and
announce our domination -- our
domination of the world.
INT. RESTAURANT - DAY
No sound escapes from the building. Light peeks through the
windows. Red dining booths align the walls.
A bar separates the dining area from the grill. Glasses
covered by dust and cobwebs lay scattered out on the counter.
The door SQUEAKS open.
Scott enters. He pulls the door shut behind him.
Scott turns to make sure the door is securely shut. Satisfied
he makes his way to one end of the restaurant.
In the back corner, a figure sits in the shadows.
SCOTT
You wanted to see me?
Sarah leans forward into the light.
SARAH
Yeah. I brought you here to tell ya
goodbye.
Scott is speechless.
SARAH
Have you not heard the news? Davis
is drafting every eligible man for
this war.
Scott leans toward her.
SCOTT
That can't be. What about the labs?
All the work we have been doing?
Sarah grabs Scott's hand.
SARAH
Scott, forget the labs. No one
cares about them. After Russia
brought our country into it, Davis
has made a pledge to win this war.
Scott leans back. His hands slide from under Sarah's grasp.
SCOTT
Does he not realize it is going to
do no good? How many wars do we
have to win to claim our dominance.
Maybe if we let someone else win,
there won't be anymore wars.
SARAH
I wish this one wasn't happening,
but I can't predict the future.
Just say goodbye and get it over
with.
Scott shakes his head.
SCOTT
You're crazy. Do you think they are
going to draft me?
Sarah tosses an envelope onto the table. The heading reads:
"MILITARY NOTICE".
SARAH
I don't know, but you're fixing to
find out. It arrived this morning.
Scott looks to Sarah. He slowly slides the envelope over to
him. He rips it open.
He pulls a piece of paper out and reads it.
He looks up at Sarah, a sadness in his eyes.
SCOTT
Then I guess this is goodbye.
Tears begin to form in Sarah's eyes.
Scott lays the paper back down.
EXT. DESERT - MORNING
Sand covers the level plain.
EXT. MILITARY CAMP - CONTINUOUS
A small white office serves as the entrance. A fenced tipped
with barb wire outlines the camp.
On the fence, circles have been cut out sporadically.
A charter bus pulls to a stop in front of the office.
The door swings open and men begin to step off of the bus.
They each carry a duffel bag in their hand or on their
shoulders.
Scott is among them.
The men look around at the large area. Some are excited, some
are scared. A couple of them break down in tears.
Scott studies his surroundings. A deep sigh escapes his
breath.
SCOTT
This should be fun.
The door of the office opens.
SERGEANT GATES (50s) walks out of the office. He stops in
front of the men.
Gates speaks loudly.
GATES
Line up.
The men bump into each other as they hurry to get side by
side.
Gates walks down the line as he speaks.
GATES
Welcome to hell pansies. I am your
commanding officer. Also known as
your drill sergeant.
You can call me sir, or drill
sergeant. It's that simple.
He stops and turns to the men.
GATES
Do you understand?
ALL
(shouting)
Yes, Drill Sergeant.
GATES
Very good. You are smarter than I
thought. Now line up, single file.
The men form a line. Scott at the end.
GATES
Follow me.
ALL
(shouting)
Sir, yes sir./Yes Drill Sergeant.
Gates glares at them.
The men quickly become silent.
The men follow Gates through the office.
INSERT MONTAGE - TRAINING
-- The trainees enter their barracks. They select their beds
and place any belongings under them. A few fights break out
over who gets what bed.
-- Scott enters into a small room and sits in a chair. A
BARBER walks behind him. The barber lathers up Scott's head
and begins to shave it with a razor blade.
-- The trainees perform sit-ups.
-- Scott struggles as a partner counts his push ups.
-- The soldiers do four point jumping jacks.
-- Gates teaches them basic fighting attacks.
-- Scott and a partner spar with swords.
-- The trainees run through the desert. A few fall from
exhaustion. Scott helps one up.
-- They eat a meal in the mess hall. Gates breaks up a brawl.
-- The trainees link a series of blows into one attack.
-- Scott runs an obstacle course. He finishes and hunches
over in exhaustion. Gates yells at him. Scott reluctantly
runs back to the beginning.
-- Graduation. Each trainee accepts their certificate. They
salute Gates as he smiles on from the end of the stage.
END MONTAGE
EXT. MILITARY CAMP - DAY
The soldiers, dressed in army green attire, walk out of the
office and board the waiting charter bus.
Scott is the last one on.
The bus door closes. The bus pulls away.
EXT. LAB - NIGHT
The building lies in ruins.
A few people lie on the steps. They use torn fabrics to keep
them warm. Smoke rises out of a barrel.
The charter bus pulls slowly to a stop a few feet from the
steps.
The bus door opens and Scott steps out. His breath frosts as
he exhales.
The bus pulls away.
Scott rubs his hands together and blows into them. He makes
his way up the steps, stepping over the sleeping bodies.
INT. LAB - NIGHT
The inside of the building lies in shambles. Just enough
glass walls remain to support the structure.
Scott makes his way through the hallway. He looks into each
office.
Papers and shattered glass scatter the office floors.
LAB OFFICE
Despite the destroyed walls, the room is clean.
Scott walks in. He makes his way over to the desk. He opens
each drawer.
The contents of each drawer is neatly filed.
Scott opens the third drawer. A small piece of paper sticks
out from one of the folders.
Scott removes the folder and lays it on the desk. He opens it
to find a note. He picks it up.
The note reads: "Welcome home, meet me at our usual place".
Scott drops the paper. He rushes out of the office.
INT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT
Darkness and silence consume the restaurant.
The door SQUEAKS as it slowly opens. Moonlight makes its way
in from outside.
Scott enters. He grabs a pole from beside the door. He uses
it to prop the door open.
Scott slowly walks further into the dimly lit area.
SCOTT
Sarah?
He jumps at the RATTLE of plates. He turns to the bar.
The outline of a person stands behind the bar.
SARAH
Close the door.
Scott turns. He slides the pole away from the door.
The door slowly shuts. The two stand in darkness.
A match STRIKES lit.
Sarah sits the match into one of the glasses on the counter.
The light magnifies enough to see from Scott to Sarah.
SCOTT
What happened?
Sarah is silent. She makes her way around the counter.
Scott takes a step back.
Sarah clinches him tightly.
SARAH
Welcome home.
Scott slowly returns her hold. The two release.
Sarah looks up at Scott.
SARAH
It's been awful in the last three
months.
SCOTT
Why? Where did everyone go?
SARAH
They fled. But you're home now. We
can get back to work.
Scott shakes his head. He grabs Sarah by the arm and walks
her over to a booth.
SARAH
What's wrong?
Scott sits silent.
SARAH
You're not back are you?
SCOTT
Just for a day or two.
Sarah puts her head in her hands. She then pulls a small box
out from her lab pocket. She places it in front of Scott.
SARAH
It's not much.
Scott grabs the box and opens it.
Inside a silver cross hangs from a gold chained necklace.
SARAH
Happy nineteen.
Scott sits the box down.
SCOTT
Sarah, you have got to get out of
here. It would be best if you went
somewhere else. Someplace where
it's safe.
SARAH
(shocked)
What? What happened to thinking
about the lab?
Scott pounds the table.
Sarah jumps back.
SCOTT
Screw the lab. You can't stay here.
Not with what has happened.
Sarah doesn't respond.
SCOTT
Look, I will go back to the lab. I
will get any folder that looks
important. Then I won't you to go
away till all this blows over.
Sadness fills Sarah's face.
SARAH
Yeah, I'll go.
INT. LAB - MORNING
Scott enters the building and quickly makes his way to the
LAB OFFICE
He rushes to the desk.
Scott pulls open the drawers and throws folder after folder
onto the desk.
As the drawers are emptied, Scott places various folders
under his arm.
Finished, he makes his way out of the office.
INT. RESTAURANT - DAY
From the sunlight we can see the restaurant in it's true
form.
A few booths have been ripped from the walls. The area behind
the bar lies decimated.
Scott enters. He looks around.
Sarah is gone.
Scott drops the folders. Tears begin to slowly form in his
eyes.
After a moment he starts to walk out, but stops.
At the first booth, the boxed necklace still lays.
Scott walks over and removes it from the box. He slides it
into his pocket.
INT. WAREHOUSE, OFFICE - NIGHT
Chinese portraits and writings adorn the wall. A large
Chinese flag, slightly modified from what we know it as,
suspends from above.
Chang sits comfortably at his desk. The pistol rests in front
of him.
He picks it up and admires it. He tosses it swiftly to his
other hand, then back again.
The door opens.
Jin enters and approaches him. He bows to Chang.
JIN
Sir, the men are curious of your
plan. They have an instinct that it
may fail.
Chang slowly places the pistol on the desk. He glares at Jin.
CHANG
If they have doubts, then they can
take it up with me. I am not afraid
to let them meet their fates early.
Jin is frozen. He manages to bow to Chang.
JIN
Yes sir.
Jin turns and exits the office.
The door closes.
Chang places his hands together, then grasps his fingers.
CHANG
Get ready USA. Get ready.
INT. MEETING ROOM - DAY
The room is empty.
The door opens. Davis and Garrison enter.
They make their way to the table and sit in their respected
seats.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
General, what is this that you want
to talk about?
Garrison removes a piece of paper from his jacket and lays it
on the table.
Davis's question is ignored.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
What is it that we know about these
war planes?
GENERAL GARRISON
I'm afraid to say it, but nothing
sir. No information could be
collected. So far we have yet to
find a way to stop them.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Tell me -- how is it that Russia
has this thing, this machine, and
we don't even have a single sling
shot?
Garrison glances at the paper one more time. He slides it
over to Davis.
GENERAL GARRISON
I disagree with this, but with your
signature we could change that.
Davis looks over the paper.
GENERAL GARRISON
If you sign it, we will be able to
build the weapons we need.
(sarcastically)
Even slingshots.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
I do not have time for jokes
General. Tell me how.
Garrison looks down uneasily.
GENERAL GARRISON
China sir.
(looking at Davis)
They want to make an allegiance
with us. They claim they can help
us build them.
Davis looks up from the paper.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
What about funds?
GENERAL GARRISON
They promised they could take care
of it. Take care of everything.
Davis looks back at the paper. He picks it up and continues
to stare at it.
He takes a long breath and then crumples the paper. He tosses
it on the table.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
No. Tell them no alliances. We
cannot trust anyone at this point,
and they have offered no proof they
can help.
Garrison breathes a small sigh of relief.
GENERAL GARRISON
Sir...
PRESIDENT DAVIS
I will not align with the country
who for years has been our sole
enemy. America is, and will always
be in my hands. Not theirs.
GENERAL GARRISON
Yes sir.
EXT. STREET DAY - DAY
The golden sun peeks through the cloudy sky. Rainfall pours
onto the cracked and littered pavement. The SOUND of thunder
and the flash of lightning swarm the sky.
Scott stands on the sidewalk. He holds a copy of the "New
York Times" over his head.
After a moment, the charter bus pulls up. The doors open.
Scott tosses down the paper as he boards the bus.
INT. BUS - CONTINUOUS
Scott looks up to see the BUS DRIVER watching him.
The driver is a portly man. His stomach presses against the
steering wheel.
Scott walks up the steps to find the bus empty.
SCOTT
Where is everyone?
The driver shuts the door.
BUS DRIVER
I guess you're the only one who
didn't run. But what difference
does it make? Davis is leading us
to hell at this rate.
Scott spins around and plops down in the seat behind the
driver.
BUS DRIVER
Russia has flying vehicles, while
our country blew everything on a
few buses. But I ain't complaining.
The driver checks his rear view mirror.
Scott stares out the window.
BUS DRIVER
Nope. Keeps me a job, and out of
this war.
The driver puts the bus in gear. It begins driving forward.
SCOTT
Why can't we afford weapons?
The driver chuckles.
BUS DRIVER
How? Ever since they let us vote on
taxes and we voted no, our
government income has plummeted.
We're lucky to have clean water.
Scott turns back to the window.
INT. MILITARY BASE - EVENING
The base is an exact replica of the training camp.
Soldiers crowd the base in the pouring rain. Some are huddled
talking, others fight, and some seem to be intimately
involved.
EXT. MILITARY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
The bus pulls to a stop in front of the base.
Scott steps off of the bus and walks into the office.
INT. MILITARY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
A desk sits near the back door. A GUARD sits at the desk.
Sheets of paper are scattered in front of him.
Scott makes his way slowly through the office. A knife stops
him as he reaches the door.
The guard holds tightly to the knife. The blade pressing into
Scott's throat.
GUARD
Halt. State your number.
Scott leans back from the guard.
The guard keeps the knife at Scott's throat.
SCOTT
Private number two-two-oh-four.
The guard looks down at the papers and searches through them.
He lowers the knife.
GUARD
I apologize soldier. You may
continue.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - CONTINUOUS
Scott exits the office.
Outside the office, a few soldiers are huddled near the door.
One of them is Charlie. His hair is now shaved, but the wild
facial hair remains. He turns to see Scott.
CHARLIE
Scott? Is that you?
Scott turns toward him.
Charlie makes his way over.
CHARLIE
Gee man, you just now getting here?
SCOTT
Yeah. Why?
CHARLIE
A little late. Everyone else has
been here at least two days.
SCOTT
Had something to take care of. And
yeah. It's good to see you too.
Charlie snickers.
CHARLIE
Sorry man. Where's my manners?
Scott motions to Charlie's hair.
SCOTT
Nice cut.
Charlie runs his hand over what little hair remains.
CHARLIE
Come on.
The two walk through the base.
A few soldiers ignore them. Others either stare at them with
a look of anger, or lick their lips seductively.
CHARLIE
You can bunk in my barracks. A few
fruit cakes, but they won't bother
anything.
EXT. BARRACKS - CONTINUOUS
The outside of the barracks is structured with concrete
blocks. The door is a thick metal.
Scott and Charlie enter.
INT. BARRACKS - CONTINUOUS
The room is bricked. Army green cots scatter the room.
Charlie leads Scott to the back of the room.
There one cot rests untouched. A pillow and folded blanket
lay at the end.
SCOTT
(not satisfied)
Brings back memories.
EXT. SMALL GERMAN VILLAGE - DAY
The sunlight burns down on the village. A single dirt road is
aligned by houses and shops.
The buildings are constructed of wooden logs. Dry mud holds
them together. Hay sprawls the tops to form the roofs.
In the distance, SOUNDS of various farm animals echo.
Various men, women, and children crowd the village.
EXT. BLACKSMITH SHOP - CONTINUOUS
Through an opening in the building, a blacksmith CLANGS his
hammer on hot metal.
EXT. GERMAN HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
A hand maiden sits on a stool. She whistles as she milks a
cow.
EXT. SMALL GERMAN VILLAGE - CONTINUOUS
The community continues on with their daily activities.
Two LITTLE BOYS chase around after each other.
EXT. BLACKSMITH SHOP - CONTINUOUS
The two boys run behind the shop and stop abruptly.
In front of them, strategically placed between a couple of
wooden crates lies a small round black object.
The two boys bend over the object and observe it.
After a moment, one of them picks it up. He throws it in the
air and catches it. He tosses it to the other.
A game of catch begins.
They begin to run. They toss the object as they go.
EXT. SMALL GERMAN VILLAGE - CONTINUOUS
The two boys run out into the dirt road. The game continues.
One of the boys tosses it into the air.
The object lands on top a bail of hay.
The two give chase. They reach the hay.
Without warning, the object explodes. Everything within a ten
feet radius is blown away.
The people panic. They run and look for cover, only to meet
one explosion after another.
Soon smoke and fire consume the village. Buildings collapse
in the wake of the destruction.
The smoke finally clears. The area has been laid to waste. A
few small fires continue to burn.
Bodies lie forsaken.
INT. MESS HALL - EVENING
A compact room, a few soldiers lean against the wall. They
eat a green soupy substance from a wooden bowl.
On one end of the room, a CHEF dips the substance into bowls
as soldiers wait in line.
Scott and Charlie sit side by side at a dining table.
Soldiers are cramped together on both sides leaving little
room for elbow movement.
Charlie swirls his spoon around his bowl. A look of disgust
crosses his face. He turns to...
Scott scoops the substance into his mouth. He gags with each
swallow.
CHARLIE
So where did she go?
Scott doesn't answer.
CHARLIE
No note or anything?
Scott swallows the final remains of the soup.
CHARLIE
Anyway, we better get some sleep
tonight. They say something is
happening tomorrow.
SCOTT
What?
Charlie shrugs.
A whistle BLOWS.
The soldiers are relieved to stand. They try to stretch, but
their arms only bump against each other. They clamor their
way to the exit.
INT. WAREHOUSE, OFFICE - NIGHT
The room is dark except a few rays of light that come from
outside.
Mice SQUEAK as they use this time for their personal feast.
The door slides up and Jin walks in. He carries a candle to
light his way. He looks around to see nothing.
He calmly walks over to Chang's desk.
There the pistol rests.
Jin picks it up. He plays with it and admires it. He aims it
at the chair.
JIN
Bang.
He smiles.
CHANG (O.S.)
Jin? Are you trying to tell me
something?
Jin searches.
Chang emerges out of the shadows. Over a black suit, he wears
a leather trench coat.
Jin drops the gun on the desk.
Chang walks over and looks at the gun.
CHANG
It's nice isn't it?
He picks it up and places it inside his coat.
CHANG
Now, did you have a purpose for
being here?
Jin hesitates. His brow sweats. He quickly nods.
JIN
Sir.
He hands a small yellow card to Chang.
Chang looks it over.
CHANG
So. It seems they do not want to
play nice. Then I will have to do
this myself.
INT. MEETING ROOM - MORNING
Davis sits at the round table alone. He holds his head in his
hands and breathes slowly.
The door opens. A young SECRETARY enters.
Davis pays her no attention.
The secretary walks over and taps him on his shoulder.
Davis still doesn't move. Then-
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Yes?
SECRETARY
We have a situation sir.
She lays a yellow card on the table in front of him.
Davis' eyes move back and forth as he reads it. His eyes
widen in shock.
INT. TENT - DAY
A large revival style tent. A camouflage pattern covers it.
Soldiers sit on bleachers stretched along the back wall. A
few feet in front of the bleachers, a small podium stands.
Scott and Charlie are among the soldiers.
SCOTT
Hope this is important.
The opening of the tent spreads apart.
The soldiers get dead silent.
Gates enters. He walks over to the left side of the podium
and stands at attention.
Garrison comes through the tent opening. He walks behind the
podium and then turns to the soldiers.
The soldiers all stand in unison and salute the general. He
returns their gesture.
GENERAL GARRISON
At ease gentlemen.
The soldiers return to their sitting position.
GENERAL GARRISON
As many of you are aware of, the
time of battle is at hand.
Soldier after soldier will be
deployed from our country until
America has claimed victory.
He pauses.
GENERAL GARRISON
You men will have the honor of
being the first unit sent out.
The soldiers are in wonderment. They turn to each other and a
small murmur fills the room.
GENERAL GARRISON
Gentlemen -- you are the best in
your class. You are our first hope
at peace for Old Glory. The
country's, no, the world's future
will be in your hands. May God, may
God be with you. And good luck.
Garrison salutes the soldiers.
Gates follows Garrison out of the tent.
Scott turns to Charlie.
SCOTT
We're the best in our class?
CHARLIE
Guess so.
INT. BARRACKS - NIGHT
The unit of soldiers breathe deeply as they sleep.
Scott lays in his cot with his eyes open. He stares blankly
at the ceiling.
Charlie, in the cot next to him, rolls over to face Scott.
CHARLIE
Scott?
Scott turns his head to Charlie.
CHARLIE
Are you ready for this?
Scott exhales.
SCOTT
I don't know, but what other choice
do we have? We have to fight.
CHARLIE
I don't mean that.
(worried)
We could die soon. Even tomorrow. I
don't want to die.
SCOTT
Dying isn't what I am worried
about. Go to sleep.
Scott turns back facing the ceiling.
Charlie closes his eyes.
Scott places his hands behind his head. He takes another deep
breath.
SCOTT
The question is, how am I going to
die?
CHARLIE (O.S.)
You say something.
Scott shakes his head.
CHARLIE
Okay.
INT. HALLWAY - DAY
The long broad passage is constructed of concrete block. A
few of the blocks are turned on their sides to allow light to
enter in.
Davis walks steadfast through the hallway. His secretary
follows him.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
I thought I said for no one to be
let in.
He turns to her angered.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Who let them in?
SECRETARY
I am unsure.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
By God, they better have a
reasonable explanation. Or I may
just unburden the world with their
existence.
President Davis stops in front of a door.
His secretary steps in front of him. She opens the door.
Davis enters.
INT. PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
The wooden walls appear to have just been polished. Pictures
of past Presidents adorn the walls. A few not known to our
history.
A large wooden desk sits in front of a picture of the first
president.
The large leather chair behind the desk spins around.
Chang sits in the chair. His arms are crossed.
Underneath his arms, a folder peeks out.
CHANG
Mr. President.
Davis walks over to the desk, rage in his eyes.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
(trying to be calm)
Please, remove yourself from my
desk.
Chang graciously gets up.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
What is your purpose here?
Chang tosses the folder on the desk.
CHANG
Mr. Davis, for years our countries
have been at war. But, we should
not allow our past --
He points to the picture of Washington.
CHANG
-- to disturb our future.
His arms come around, so that it is pointing at Davis.
CHANG
I want us to be able to put our
differences aside. Not only to stop
the bickering that was brought upon
us by our ancestors, but so that we
can work together for humanity.
Chang turns to the folder and opens it.
CHANG
Mr. President, we both know that
without the weapons Russia holds in
their grasps, neither of our armies
can beat them. Not alone.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
And you expect me to just trust
you?
Chang looks displeased.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
I'm sorry, but this is not a time
for alliances. So if you please
Chancellor, good day.
Chang removes a piece of paper from the folder and leaves it
on the desk. He closes the folder and puts it under his arm.
CHANG
Good day to you too sir. And while
my signature on that paper stands
alone, I promise you that America
will always have China's full
support.
He nods to Davis.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
(to the secretary)
Show him out.
Chang follows the secretary out of the room.
Davis walks around and sits in the leather chair. He slides
the paper over to him and peers down at it.
INT. HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS
The secretary enters back into the office.
Jin joins Chang.
JIN
How did it go sir?
CHANG
If destroying foreign countries
does not alter his mind, then we
will have to hit a little closer
home.
A slight smile crosses Jin's face.
EXT. BARRACKS - NIGHT
The base is silent.
A candle burns in a nearby overhead lamp.
On the left side, a training mat lays on the ground. The
SOUND of heavy breathing is heard.
A shadow dances on the wall. It is Scott. He throws punches
at the configuration.
FOOTSTEPS approach him.
Scott stops. He turns around.
Garrison stands a few feet away.
GENERAL GARRISON
Nice style you got there. You may
be taking my place soon.
SCOTT
Thank you, sir.
Garrison walks over to Scott. He knocks lightly on the wall.
GENERAL GARRISON
Right now, our future is in there
resting. Some of them know that
they will not make it out of this
war alive, but their bravery will
always be remembered.
(to Scott)
Your bravery will always be
remembered.
Scott is silent.
GENERAL GARRISON
After what Russia did in Germany,
it appears that our chances of a
win are slim.
Scott is bemused.
SCOTT
God is with us, right sir?
GENERAL GARRISON
We can only hope.
Garrison pats Scott on the shoulder.
Scott salute Garrison.
Garrison hesitates, then returns the salute.
GENERAL GARRISON
You go rest up. Get some shut eye.
Scott lowers his hand.
SCOTT
Yes sir.
Garrison bids farewell and walks off.
CUT TO:
EXT. NEIGHBORHOOD - MORNING
A serene community.
Along the streets and in the yards, children play.
A girl waters flowers.
EXT. HOUSE, FRONT YARD - CONTINUOUS
An elderly man sits in his rocker calmly asleep.
EXT. HOUSE, BACK YARD - CONTINUOUS
A woman rushes to hang clothes on a line as the wind fights
against her.
EXT. NEIGHBORHOOD
A RUMBLE shakes the village.
All activity comes to a halt. The children look skyward.
A large shadow blocks the light of the sun.
SKY
A war plane hovers over the
NEIGHBORHOOD
Children are amazed.
The girl sprays down her house as her attention is drawn to
the air.
HOUSE, FRONT YARD
The elderly man continues to sleep.
SKY
The aircraft gains movement and flies away.
NEIGHBORHOOD
The people return to their activities.
SKY
The war plane circles back around. It swoops down over the
neighborhood and drops a war head on the street below.
NEIGHBORHOOD
The bomb explodes. The pavement ripples away.
The aftershock decimates the area.
EXT. CHICAGO LANDSCAPE - CONTINUOUS
The city lies in ruins from what we know it.
The quietness disappears as air craft after air craft flies
overhead. Each one releases it's own war head onto the city.
Eruption after eruption echoes through the city.
Buildings are destroyed and bodies fly skyward.
The tragedy continues. An army of thirty planes swoop down
and each drops a deadly bomb. Some even make the rounds
twice.
The city is now a plain of ruins.
INT. BARRACKS - MORNING
The soldiers lay peacefully asleep.
The door is thrown open.
Gate enters. He BLOWS a whistle.
The soldiers frantically jump up.
GATES
(shouting)
Get up. Hurry, hurry, hurry.
The unit of soldiers bump into each other as they rush to get
in uniform.
GATES
Did I not teach you anything?
HUSTLE.
The soldiers rush out the door. A few continue to fight to
get on clothing items.
EXT. BARRACKS - CONTINUOUS
The soldiers continue to pile out.
Gates follows out behind them.
Without hesitation, the soldiers line side by side.
Gates looks over them.
GATES
Men, this morning, at oh five
hundred hours, the windy city was
attacked and destroyed.
He pauses as a few soldiers are saddened by the news.
GATES
Today we take the first step to
stop this. Today you start your
battle, and by God, today you
better win.
ALL
(yelling)
Sir, yes sir.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - MORNING
The soldiers pile out from the small office.
A charter bus waits in front.
One by one the soldiers enter onto the bus.
The bus doors close and the charter pulls out.
EXT. DOCK - EVENING
Sand borders the ocean.
Two guards stand at the end of the dock. Each hold a crossbow
in their hands.
The dock stretches out to a
WOODEN SHIP
The vessel is small. A large cross bow peers out at the
front. White sails cover the ship. A crew of six men stand in
various positions.
The crow's nest towers above the ship. In it a sailor stands.
Above the crow's nest, Old Glory waves freely.
EXT. DOCK - CONTINUOUS
The charter drives over the beach. It stops at the dock.
The soldiers pile out of the bus.
The two guards halt the unit. They allow one soldier to walk
the dock at a time.
WOODEN SHIP
The soldiers board.
The two guards follow onto the ship.
The anchor is hoisted out of the water.
DOCK
The vessel casts off.
INT. MEETING ROOM - DAY
The candles dimly light the room.
Davis sits at the table.
The treaty lays in front of him. At the bottom Chang's
signature is wrote in red ink.
The door opens. Garrison enters.
GENERAL GARRISON
Sir?
Davis doesn't answer.
GENERAL GARRISON
The first batch of troops have been
deployed. They are on their way to
Russia.
Davis continues to keep his eyes on the paper.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
I am afraid I do not know what to
do General. The battle has come to
our shores and I am down to this
country's last and only hope.
He pauses.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
General, a pen.
GENERAL GARRISON
Sir?
PRESIDENT DAVIS
A pen general.
Garrison pulls a pen from inside his jacket. He lays it on
the table.
GENERAL GARRISON
If I may sir, I don't think --
PRESIDENT DAVIS
My job is to think General. It
isn't yours.
Davis reaches for the pen. He pulls it over to him and takes
it in his hand. Davis hesitates, then lowers it to the paper.
Chang's name is still visible. An inch from it, Davis' name
resides.
Davis hands the paper to Garrison.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
We're going to win this war. God as
my witness, we will win.
EXT. WOODEN SHIP - EVENING
Soldiers roam the ship. A few play fight.
Scott leans over the side of the ship. He stares out over the
water.
Charlie joins him.
CHARLIE
What are you doing?
SCOTT
Thinking. I just can't get Sarah
off my mind.
Charlie leans beside him.
CHARLIE
What are you going to do? Find her?
He turns to Scott who still has his eyes on the water below.
CHARLIE
A lot of good that would do. Not
only are we miles from home, but we
have our own mission now. We were
recruited for a reason.
Scott turns around. He leans back on his elbows.
SCOTT
It just wasn't like her to
disappear.
CHARLIE
Don't worry about it. It's Sarah,
so I am sure she will be okay.
Trust me.
Scott smirks.
INT. MEETING ROOM - NIGHT
Davis paces back and forth with a stern look on his face. He
mumbles to himself.
Davis doesn't notice as Chang opens the door.
CHANG
Mr. President.
Davis stops.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Please, Chancellor, enter. Take a
seat.
Chang bows. He sits down at the table.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
After the other day, I appreciate
your coming.
CHANG
No apology needed. I assure you.
Davis joins Chang at the table.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Now we could sit here and chit
chat, but I don't think we are here
to jump around the main subject.
Please, tell me about these
weapons.
Chang starts to speak, but is interrupted by a KNOCK at the
door.
Garrison opens the door.
GENERAL GARRISON
President Davis? About the first
deployment.
Davis is pleased to see him.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
General enter.
Garrison enters. He notices Chang.
GENERAL GARRISON
I'm sorry, was I interrupting sir?
PRESIDENT DAVIS
No, not at all. We were about to
discuss our new weapons. Please
join us.
Garrison walks over uneasily and sits on the other side of
the President.
GENERAL GARRISON
In all actuality, I don't mind if I
do.
Davis turns to Chang.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Please, continue Chang.
Chang does not answer Davis. He turns to Garrison.
CHANG
Excuse me, but did you say first
deployment?
Garrison narrows his eyes at Chang.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Yes.
Chang turns to Davis.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Is something wrong?
CHANG
Albeit, this is your country, but
wouldn't it be best to deploy your
entire military?
GENERAL GARRISON
Preposterous.
(to Davis)
Sir, if we send out every last
troop, then we have no back up if
they fail.
Davis turns to Chang.
CHANG
Pardon me, but I believe there is
an old saying... "There is strength
in numbers".
A pin drop silence. Then...
PRESIDENT DAVIS
You make a valid point Chang.
(to Garrison)
If we sent out every last unit,
that would leave us with the
current training units.
CHANG
And you could always recruit and
train more.
Davis is in agreement with Chang.
GENERAL GARRISON
Sir, the population of our country
is nowhere near what it was twenty
years ago.
Davis rest his chin in his hand. He is silent for a moment.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
How many survived General? Pearl
Harbor?
GENERAL GARRISON
None sir.
A slight smile crosses Chang's face. Davis and Garrison do
not notice.
GENERAL GARRISON
Pearl Harbor was home to ninety
five percent of our army. It was
believed to be the safest haven for
our men.
Davis runs his hand down his face.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Where are the rest of the soldiers
General? The other five percent of
our army?
GENERAL GARRISON
France sir.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
(assured)
Then we have back up. General,
deploy all units.
Chang is pleased.
GENERAL GARRISON
(doubtful)
Very well sir.
EXT. EUROPEAN SHORE LINE - DAY
The waves crash over the ebony sanded beach.
WOODEN SHIP
The vessel sails toward the land. It comes to a halt a few
yards from shore.
Soon rowboats filled with soldiers are lowered into the
water. They row to the
EUROPEAN SHORE LINE
The soldiers disperse out of the small boats. Brass plates
decorate their chest. Swords dangle from their belts. On
their backs, cross bows are securely strapped.
Scott and Charlie step onto the land.
CHARLIE
Ah, nothing like the smell of salt
water in the morning.
Scott turns to Charlie with a look of disgust.
SCOTT
I've had to smell it for the past
week.
Charlie throws his arm around Scott.
CHARLIE
Don't worry. Now we get to walk.
He smiles.
A soldier walks pass them. He shouts.
SOLDIER #1
Welcome to Europe boys. Where are
the hookers?
The other soldiers cheer wildly.
Scott and Charlie laugh. They start to follow their fellow
countrymen.
Gates intercept them.
GATES
Don't get too playful. You never
know who could be watching.
SCOTT
Yes sir.
CHARLIE
Yes, Sergeant Gates.
EXT. FIELD - DAY
The soldiers walk along a dirt road through the middle of the
field. They sweat and pant from exhaustion.
The soldiers turn and make their way into the vast field.
Charlie wipes his forehead.
CHARLIE
Who's leading this expedition?
He starts slowing down.
Scott come behind Charlie. He gives Charlie a push.
SCOTT
Come on pal. If we don't rest, you
don't rest.
CHARLIE
Dang. I don't know how much longer
I can go. Europe is a big country
to cross.
Scott throws Charlie's arm over his neck. He supports Charlie
as the two continue.
INT. MEETING ROOM
Davis sits with his twelve dignitaries.
An extra seat sits on Davis' right. Chang occupies this seat.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Right now a unit is on it's way to
Russia. The rest of the armed
forces, what little we have, are on
their way. The one question that
arises -- will we win this war?
He looks to his men.
The dignitaries are speechless.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Well, we never expected to win.
While my thoughts and prayers are
with these men, they are simply
serving as a diversion. With some
luck, we will keep Russian eyes
turned away. Hopefully long enough
as China builds the weapons we
need.
He pauses and turns to Chang.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
If you will.
Davis sits.
Chang rises and addresses the table.
CHANG
Thank you President Davis.
Chang starts to walk around the table as he speaks.
CHANG
Fellow dignitaries. It is an honor
to be among you here today. Some of
you may feel that I have put off
these proceedings, but I have just
been waiting for the right time.
Chang stops behind Davis.
CHANG
This man,, has put his trust in me.
I promise, I will not let him down.
He continues to circle the table.
CHANG
The weapons you seek are state of
the art. My men believe that man
power this grand has not been seen
in at least sixty years. With our
own intelligence, we can craft
explosives, fire power, and even
flying objects. By far, they are
better than what Russia has allowed
us to see.
Chang stops between Davis and Garrison.
CHANG
In a couple of weeks, I will see to
it that these two are personally
escorted to my country to oversee
the development. I can guarantee
that they will be pleased. Any
questions?
The dignitaries show their pleasure. They applaud Chang.
EXT. FIELD - MORNING
The soldiers all lay asleep. Some are huddled together.
Others lean their backs to one another.
Scott and Charlie lay in the center of the soldiers. Charlie
has a pile of leaves under his head to serve as a pillow.
Soft FOOTSTEPS approach them.
Scott stirs awake. He nudges Charlie.
CHARLIE
What? What are you doing?
SCOTT
I heard something.
The other soldiers begin to stir. A few have trouble
standing.
GATES
What is going on here?
Before anyone can answer, an arrow pierces Gates neck. He
collapses.
The other soldiers rush to get their weapons ready. They arm
their cross bows.
The soldiers look around for the source of the attack.
CHARLIE
Do we get scared now?
Scott slowly nods. Then...
A loud YELL echoes around the soldiers.
The unit back up into each other. They form a circle.
An army of CONQUISTADORS surround them. They wear little to
no armor and all sport long hair.
They raise their long bows and swords. They aim their weapons
at the American soldiers.
Charlie leans over to Scott.
CHARLIE
What do we do?
Scott looks around. His look of fear fades and he holds his
crossbow steady. He fires it.
The arrow impales into one of the conquistadors. He grabs at
it, only to fall to his death.
The armies collide. The units get the upper hand with their
strength. A few conquistadors fall.
The Spanish quickness becomes too much and the American unit
begins to fall.
Scott fires another arrow and takes out a soldier. He drops
his crossbow as two conquistadors grab him from behind.
Scott overpowers them. He draws his sword.
Scott charges into a small group of Spaniards. He takes out
two.
Scott drops his sword as a DAGGER cuts his arm. He grabs the
wound in pain.
The Spaniard lunges the dagger at Scott.
Out of nowhere, the Spaniard is impaled by a sword from
behind.
Scott turns surprised at the Spaniards death.
Charlie slides his sword from the Spaniard. He tosses Scott's
sword back to him.
CHARLIE
You owe me.
SCOTT
I'm sure you won't let me forget.
Scott picks up the dagger and places it in his boot. He joins
Charlie back in the battle.
The American forces continue to fight back, but the
conquistadors are too much.
American after American fall to their death.
As the unit dwindles in number, the Spaniards move in for the
kill.
Scott and Charlie stand back to back. They hold their swords
as they seem prepared for anything.
Suddenly a WHOOSHING sound surrounds them.
Arrow after arrow flies into the Spanish unit.
The Spaniards begin to fall one by one.
When the massacre is over, Scott, Charlie, and the shouting
Soldier are the only ones left standing.
Scott looks around in wonderment.
A small FRENCH UNIT approach them. They wear grayish blue
armor. Their empty crossbows hang down by their sides.
One of the men separates himself from the other French men.
He approaches Scott and extends his hand. This is LUC (30s).
Scott stares at him. He grips tightly to his sword.
LUC
You must be the leader. For only a
leader would attack a surrounding
army first. Or you are a fool.
Scott lowers his sword.
SCOTT
I'm no leader.
He searches. Scott points to Gates' body.
SCOTT
There. That's our leader.
Luc laughs.
LUC
He doesn't look like a leader from
here.
He calms himself when no one else laughs.
LUC
Excuse me. Please, let us take you
to our camp. You could use some
water and rest.
Scott appears worried.
LUC
We have a Morse. You should contact
your country.
Scott looks to Charlie who shrugs. He turns back to Luc.
SCOTT
Your gratitude is appreciated.
Thank you.
EXT. FRENCH CAMP - NIGHT
French soldiers are plentiful.
Fur skinned tents dwell over the land. Fires burn. Dead
animals dangle on limbs as the fires toast them.
Luc and his men lead Scott and the American soldiers into the
camp. Luc brings them to one of the fires.
LUC
Please sit. Warm yourselves. I will
have my men clear out a tent for
you to rest. A meal shall be ready
in a few moments.
Luc walks off.
Scott and his men sit around the fire.
Scott looks around.
The French soldiers watch the Americans. They whisper among
themselves.
A dead rabbit cooks in front of Charlie. He reaches for it.
Scott knocks Charlie's hand down.
SCOTT
Be careful what you do. I don't
think they like foreigners.
Charlie looks to the French soldiers.
CHARLIE
(to Scott)
I don't like foreigners either, but
I'm here.
Luc comes back.
LUC
Excellent news. We were able to
contact your country. With any
luck, you should hear back from
them as early as tomorrow morning.
Scott pushes himself to his feet.
SCOTT
Look, we don't want to burden you --
Luc places his hand on Scott's shoulder.
LUC
I assure you, no burden. Now come,
I will show you to your tent. I
hope you find it satisfying.
Luc leads them through the camp.
As they walk, the French soldiers continue to whisper among
themselves.
EXT. TENT - CONTINUOUS
Luc leads the Americans to a small black fur tent. He pulls
back the opening flap.
LUC
I am sorry, it isn't much, but it
will keep you warm.
Charlie and the soldier enter.
Scott is stopped by Luc.
LUC
American, you have my word that we
are your allies in this.
INT. TENT - CONTINUOUS
Scott enters into the tent.
Fur blankets cover the flooring area. A large metal bowl sits
in the center. Pieces of meat overflow the dish.
Charlie and the soldiers examine the feast. They begin
eating.
Scott looks to the opening.
Luc's hand slides away and let's the drape fall.
Scott joins the others at the dish.
EXT. TENT - CONTINUOUS
Luc walks away.
A FRENCH COMMANDER joins him.
FRENCH COMMANDER
What are we going to do Colonel?
LUC
I am not quite sure just yet. For
now, they live. We may be able to
find some use for them.
INT. PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE - DAY
Davis sits at his desk.
A folder lays open in front of Davis.
He moves through the papers. Each page contains photographs
of weapons.
PICTURES
-- A graph of what appears to be a grenade.
-- A picture dissecting the structure of a war plane.
-- The next one shows the outline for a tank.
Davis goes through a few more pictures. He stares in awe at
the last page.
The picture shows the structure of a pistol from different
angles.
Davis hears a knock at the door. He frantically puts the
papers in the folder and closes it.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Come in.
Garrison enters. A worried look covers his face.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
General? What's wrong?
GENERAL GARRISON
We received a Morse from France
sir.
He appears to not want to speak.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
(shocked)
France? What news did they bring?
Garrison is silent for a moment.
GENERAL GARRISON
The troops sir, -- they have been
slain.
Davis leans back.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
And the back up?
GENERAL GARRISON
I'm afraid to say sir. Their ship
was destroyed. The Russians must
have knew.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Then we must wait. Chang and these
weapons are our only hope. There is
no other.
Garrison continues to stand in front of Davis.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Yes?
GENERAL GARRISON
What do we do sir? In case there
are any other attacks.
Davis rubs his chin.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
The only thing we can do. Wait.
Until then evacuate the cities.
Garrison looks at Davis curiously.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Order every citizen to meet at the
largest city in their state. The
charters shall enter and take them
to safe haven. No matter how many
trips it takes General. Before we
do anything, I will see to this
country's safety.
Garrison nods. He exits.
EXT. FRENCH CAMP - DAY
Clouds shield the sky.
Oddly the hundreds of French soldiers have condensed to about
twenty.
EXT. TENT - DAY
Scott emerges from the tent. He looks around confused about
the dwindled population.
LUC (O.S.)
(joyously)
American.
Scott turns.
Luc and three French soldiers approach him.
LUC
We have just received a reply from
your country. They are praying for
you, and they hope you will remain
here for your safety. They will
send further orders on a regular
basis.
Luc hands Scott a yellow card.
Scott slowly turns down to it and reads it.
SCOTT
(upset)
So -- there is no back up.
He looks up to Luc.
SCOTT
Luc, I -- we appreciate your
kindness. But I feel we must follow
our original orders. The orders
that could save our country.
Luc appears unhappy.
LUC
I understand.
He pauses.
LUC
I shall send men to escort you to
the border, but I apologize. We do
not dare go beyond that.
Scott nods.
EXT. UNITED NATIONS BUILDING - DAY
The dejected streets are covered by hundreds of citizens.
They stand crowded together.
A HOODED PERSON walks through the crowd. The hood is made of
thick fur.
As they walk they try several times to get someone's
attention, but to no avail.
The hooded person comes to an ELDERLY MAN who hugs himself
from the cold. He shivers.
The hooded person taps the elderly man on the shoulder.
The man turns to the stranger who holds their head down.
The elderly man speaks with a grouchy tone.
ELDERLY MAN
Your face. I will not speak if you
do not reveal your face.
The person slowly pulls back the hood to reveal...
SARAH
Her eyes appear to not have had any sleep. Her teeth lightly
chatter.
ELDERLY MAN
What do you want with me?
SARAH
Sir, I was just curious on what
this is. What exactly is happening?
The man looks around.
ELDERLY MAN
This? This is the world coming to
an end.
SARAH
Excuse me?
Before the man can answer the crowd parts.
A charter bus pulls between them. It comes to a stop.
Sarah watches as people pile into it.
People shove each other out of the way to get on the charter
bus.
Finally full, the bus pulls away.
The remaining crowd begins to pound on the windows as it
drives off.
ELDERLY MAN
Today.
He shakes his head.
ELDERLY MAN
We all go to hell today.
Sarah watches the rowdy crowd in wonderment as they chase
after the charter.
EXT. FRENCH CAMP - DAY
Scott and his allies make their way through the area.
The French soldiers, who have increased by about thirty,
continue to stare at them as they move through the camp.
At the front of the camp Luc stands with four of his men.
Scott and his men meet them.
LUC
American.
Scott salutes Luc. Luc returns it.
LUC
I regretfully bid you farewell. I
want to say, I wish you luck.
Scott nods and walks past Luc. He and his comrades follow
Luc's men out of the camp.
The French Commander joins Luc.
FRENCH COMMANDER
What are your plans sir?
Luc watches as his men lead the Americans away.
LUC
Let them suffer. Make them scream
for their lives. Then, end them.
FRENCH COMMANDER
(in French)
Yes sir.
INT. PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE - EVENING
Davis sits at his desk.
On the desk a chess game is already in progress.
Davis' opponent is Chang.
The two converse as the game continues.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
When will I be able to see these
weapons Chang?
CHANG
It is only a matter of time. Soon,
China and America will fight side
by side.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
The Russian army is grand
Chancellor. Will your men be able
to give them a strong attack?
CHANG
Trust me Mr. Davis. When it is all
said and done, my army will be
victorious.
Chang moves his rook to Davis' end of the board.
CHANG
Check -- mate, Mr. President.
Davis views the board. He staggers, but finally topples his
king.
Chang leans back pleased with the victory.
Davis continues to study the finished game.
CHANG
Mr. President, shall we discuss
plans for the future trip?
Davis slowly looks up.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
I cannot today. If you will.
Please, excuse me Chang.
Chang slides his chair back and stands. He walks out of the
room.
Davis looks back at the board. He grabs his king and stands
it back up.
EXT. FOREST - NIGHT
Scott leads his men through the forest.
The French soldiers follow behind them.
Charlie joins Scott.
CHARLIE
I don't like the look of this? Do
you expect to just walk into Moscow
and destroy them?
SCOTT
No. On the contrary, I expect to
get slain.
Charlie momentarily pauses. He falls behind Scott.
EXT. FOREST - LATER
Scott continues to lead the group. He uses his sword to swipe
by some entangled limbs.
Charlie helps Scott push them out of the way.
SCOTT
(looking ahead)
Only a few more yards until we
reach the border.
Behind them, the French Commander signals to the French men.
The French soldiers draw their swords as the Commander falls
behind.
One of the french soldiers slides behind the American
soldier. He uses his long blade to slit the American's
throat.
The dead body THUDS against the ground.
Scott and Charlie turn to see their comrade down.
FRENCH COMMANDER
Poor Americans. I am afraid you
will not reach the border. Now you
must die.
Charlie draws his sword.
CHARLIE
Guys, come on. We broke bread
together.
He holds up two fingers.
CHARLIE
Peace.
FRENCH COMMANDER
Yes, we did break bread. Now, we
will break you.
(to his allies in French)
Attack.
The French soldiers charge at Scott and Charlie.
Their swords meet in battle.
The four French split into twos. Each group double teams an
American.
CHARLIE
(blocking sword swings)
Now would be the time for arrows to
fly again.
He turns in time to block a blow from an enemy.
Scott swings his sword quickly. He backs away his two
attackers.
Scott spins and stabs a French soldier in the stomach. He
draws his sword.
Scott raises it in time to block an attack from another
enemy.
Charlie kicks a nemesis away. His attacker stumbles to the
ground.
Charlie swings at the other.
The enemy ducks and Charlie's sword whizzes over them.
Charlie lunges forward and impales the soldiers chest.
The fallen French man gets up. He runs at Charlie.
Charlie ducks. He flips the enemy over his back.
Charlie turns. He holds his sword high and forces it down
into the French soldier's heart.
Scott's is backed to a tree.
His attacker swings and knock's Scott's sword to the ground.
The enemy swings at Scott, but comes to an abrupt stop.
The French soldier falls to the ground.
Charlie pulls his sword from the enemy's back.
CHARLIE
You owe me. Twice.
SCOTT
I'll remember that.
Scott steadies himself. He grabs up his sword.
SCOTT
You forgot one.
Charlie turns to see the French Commander.
The Commander searches, but oddly he does not wield a weapon.
He retreats.
Charlie shrugs.
CHARLIE
C'est La Vie.
SCOTT
Hmmm. We better go.
Charlie turns to Scott.
CHARLIE
Are you crazy? We almost died. What
are me and you going to do to the
Russian Army?
SCOTT
What we were sent to do. Negotiate.
Charlie places his sword back in it's holder.
SCOTT
Do you honestly believe we were
meant to win?
CHARLIE
Well yeah. We are the U - S of A.
SCOTT
Then we finish what we started. So
you can either come with me, or go
back and ask the French for help.
You decide.
Scott puts his sword in it's holder. He walks away from
Charlie.
Charlie hesitates. He looks behind him.
Charlie quickly turns and follows Scott.
EXT. FRENCH CAMP - DAWN
The French Commander runs back into the camp.
FRENCH COMMANDER
(breathing heavily)
Luc? Sir?
He looks around.
LUC'S TENT
Luc emerges from the largest tent in the camp.
The Commander runs up to him.
FRENCH COMMANDER
Sir?
LUC
Where are the others?
FRENCH COMMANDER
Americans...they ambushed us.
Luc pulls the Commander to him. He leans to the Commander's
ear.
LUC
Prepare the troops. I want every
eligible soldier ready for battle.
FRENCH COMMANDER
(in agreement)
Yes sir.
EXT. MOUNTAIN TRAIL - DAY
Harsh winds blow dust into the atmosphere.
Scott and Charlie shield their eyes as they walk through it.
SCOTT
We have to keep going. We're almost
there.
The two continue along the path.
EXT. MOUNTAIN CLIFF - CONTINUOUS
Six heads peek out over the rocky cliff. They stare down at
the
MOUNTAIN TRAIL
Scott and Charlie's pace slows as the winds begin to
increase.
MOUNTAIN CLIFF
The heads are no longer there.
MOUNTAIN TRAIL
Charlie stops.
CHARLIE
Wait.
Scott turns to him. He uncovers his eyes.
SCOTT
What's the problem?
CHARLIE
I can't go on.
Charlie pulls a small container from his belt. He opens it up
and holds it upside down over his mouth.
Nothing. He shakes it. Still nothing.
CHARLIE
We have to rest.
SCOTT
What? Out here? We can't.
Charlie plops down on the ground.
Scott looks around. He walks over to Charlie and sits next to
him.
CHARLIE
I don't know if I can make it.
We're going to die. I can tell.
SCOTT
(under his breath)
As long as it's the justified way.
Charlie looks to Scott curiously.
CHARLIE
What?
Scott doesn't speak.
CHARLIE
You keep mentioning things about
how you die. What difference does
it make? Death is death.
Scott shakes his head.
SCOTT
No. No it isn't. There's a noble
way a person can die. I am not
going to die a coward like my
father did, and his father before
him. I can't.
Charlie looks down.
CHARLIE
Sorry.
SCOTT
I just want to go down swinging.
He turns away.
Charlie places his hand on Scott's shoulder.
CHARLIE
Scott. Your father was a war hero.
Everyone knew or knows his name.
SCOTT
I don't.
A LOUD THUD connects to the back of Charlie's head. He falls
forward.
Scott looks up.
A MAN, his face covered in a cloth, nails Scott in the face
with a club.
Scott's eyes close.
We find ourselves in...
DARKNESS
A door opens. The light enters to reveal...
INT. SHELTER - DAY
More like a dug out cave. Roots stem from the muddied walls.
People lay on the ground huddled up. More pile in through the
doorway.
Sarah enters to the ghastly site. She takes her coat off.
Sarah covers a LITTLE GIRL who is hugged into a ball.
The two share a smile.
Sarah is pushed from behind. She turns around.
Jin stares at her with an expressionless face.
JIN
You must be mistaking this place
for a chateau.
(forcefully)
Sit.
Sarah stands her ground.
Jin shakes his head and laughs. He shoves Sarah to the
ground.
JIN
Good girl.
Sarah holds her left hand in pain.
Jin walks out. He slams the shelter door behind him to return
the people in darkness.
The SOUND of a dead bolt locking comes from the other side of
the door.
INT. RUSSIAN EMBASSY - EVENING
Wooden walls tower up to a dome ceiling.
A long table stretches in front of one wall. Four RUSSIAN
DELEGATES (mid-50s) sit behind it. They are all dressed in
elegant emerald robes. They face
SCOTT AND CHARLIE
The two sit in wooden chairs. Their hands are tied behind
their backs. The two are still out cold.
A RUSSIAN SOLDIER walks behind them. He holds incense under
Scott's nose, then Charlie's.
The two Americans begin to stir. Scott is first to notice the
situation. He looks to Charlie.
Charlie's head continues to dangle. He moans.
Scott turns to the Russians in front of him.
One of the delegates stands.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
I apologize. These are merely
safety precautions. That is, until
we find out why you have come to
our country.
Charlie is now at full attention. He begins to struggle to
get his hands free.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
Please. We mean you no harm
whatsoever.
SCOTT
Is that why you destroyed our
largest military base?
The delegates are confused.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
Destroyed? With what?
CHARLIE
Come on. Don't even act like you
know nothing about it. You and your
UFOs.
The delegate sits.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #2
We assure you, we are doing our
best at keeping the peace of this
world.
Scott and Charlie look to each other.
SCOTT
(to the delegates)
If, you are speaking the truth,
then who is behind these attacks?
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
We know of no attacks.
Scott and Charlie do not speak. They look to each other for
an answer, but nothing.
EXT. RUSSIAN FORT - CONTINUOUS
Large wooden walls protect the citadel.
Four Russian soldiers stand on the top of the wall.
Instantaneously they are all pierced by arrows. They fall
from the wall.
The rest of the Russian army quickly prepare for battle.
OUTSIDE RUSSIAN FORT
Luc and his entire army prepare to launch another attack.
Two French soldiers roll a cannon to the entrance. They load
a cannonball into it. A third soldier lights the fuse.
RUSSIAN FORT
The cannonball blasts through the fort wall. Russian soldiers
fly back.
INT. RUSSIAN EMBASSY
A large wooden door is thrown open.
A RUSSIAN GENERAL storms in. He makes his way to the
delegates table.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #2
What is the means of this abeyance?
RUSSIAN GENERAL
Sir. We are being assailed.
The delegates look to each other.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #2
By who General?
RUSSIAN GENERAL
We are not sure, but their numbers
are plentiful.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
Get every man we have. Create a
blockade around the area.
The delegates stand.
The Russian General leads them to the door.
SCOTT
Wait.
The delegates turn to Scott.
SCOTT
We can help.
The Russians look to one another with a look of doubt.
EXT. RUSSIAN EMBASSY - CONTINUOUS
The Russian and French armies surround the area in battle.
Luc makes his way through the area. He kills one Russian
after another with a quick finesse.
Luc grabs a fallen Russian.
LUC
Where are the Americans?
The Russian hesitates. His eyes roll into the back of his
head.
Luc drops the soldier.
He stands in time to block a sword shot. He quickly rids
himself of his attacker.
Luc continues his slaughter.
The embassy doors open.
Scott and Charlie make their way out. Their swords are ready
for battle.
Luc pulls his sword from an impaled Russian soldier.
He turns to see Scott. A smile crosses his face.
LUC
American.
Scott looks to Charlie.
SCOTT
Go help them. I got this one.
CHARLIE
Man, I ain't leaving.
SCOTT
Hey, I owe you one remember.
(as an order)
Now go.
Charlie hesitates. He reluctantly heads off into battle.
Luc waves his sword as he approaches Scott.
LUC
American. You are braver than I
thought.
SCOTT
No. I'm just dumb.
Luc swings at Scott, but Scott jumps back.
Their swords collide and the fight is on.
BATTLE
French soldiers surround a few Russians.
As they go to charge, Charlie comes from nowhere and wipes
them out.
Charlie turns to the Russians.
CHARLIE
Hey. If you wanna win, you have to
fight.
Charlie picks up a couple of the French swords. He tosses
them to the Russians.
SCOTT AND LUC
The two continue the battle.
Luc grows aggressive. He begins to swing wildly at Scott.
Scott can barely block each blow.
Luc pulls the sword back and launches it toward Scott.
Scott blocks it.
The two forcefully try to overpower one another.
LUC
You will die the same way you
ambushed my men. I will slaughter
you like a pig.
The two continue to try and overcome the other.
Scott kicks Luc in the midsection.
Luc stumbles back.
Scott swings his sword at Luc and cuts his arm at the wrist.
Luc's hand and weapon fall to the ground.
Luc stares at his severed hand in disbelief. He looks at
Scott.
LUC
Destroy me American. Destroy me
like your country will be.
Luc lowers his head.
LUC
I deserve to die.
(to Scott)
I have failed my country. Now kill
me.
Scott lowers his sword.
Luc falls to his knees. With his remaining hand he picks up
his sword. He holds it up to his neck. He aims the sword at
Scott.
Scott holds his sword, ready for the battle to go on.
Luc turns his weapon sideways. With all his might, he brings
the sword towards him. The sword connects with his neck and
decapitates him.
Luc falls forward. His sword lays beside him.
Scott again lowers his sword. He breathes a small sigh of
relief.
He turns to see the Russians stand victorious over the fallen
French army.
INT. RUSSIAN EMBASSY - NIGHT
Scott and Charlie sit in the wooden chairs, this time untied.
The two face the four delegates.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
Americans. We want to thank you for
your help in our great victory
today.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #2
We will Morse your country. They
will soon learn of your
whereabouts.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
You may stay here for the time
being, but I regretfully must say,
we cannot help you in your unknown
battle.
Scott and Charlie are unsatisfied.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #2
I hope you understand. We have our
own worries, and a city to rebuild.
The two Americans just nod, not pleased.
The Russian General enters.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #2
(to Scott)
If you please.
Scott and Charlie stand.
The Russian General leads them out.
INT. PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE - DAY
Davis sits at his desk.
Garrison enters.
GENERAL GARRISON
Mr. President, you wanted to see
me?
PRESIDENT DAVIS
General, how much more time will it
take?
GENERAL GARRISON
The boat is ready sir.
Davis stands.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Where is Chang?
GENERAL GARRISON
His assistant received a message
for him. He will be on his way. It
has been arranged for us to meet
him at the pier.
Davis walks around the desk to Garrison.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Let's go see our weapons General.
Garrison turns and leads Davis out.
INT. MEETING ROOM - DAY
Jin enters.
Chang sits at the table in Davis' chair.
CHANG
Jin. Tell me you have good news.
Jin doesn't say a word.
CHANG
Jin?
Chang turns to Jin.
JIN
Sir, the message was from the
Russians. The French army was
defeated.
Chang doesn't care.
CHANG
Well, then they save us our energy.
Once we defeat America, we will
personally thank the Russians for
their help. Then we will let them
suffer the same.
He pauses.
CHANG
Is that all?
JIN
No. Two of the Americans are still
alive.
Chang rubs his head.
CHANG
Excellent. I want you to send them
a reply. Tell them that their
leader requests that they come to
China -- to personally protect the
President. I want to see these
survivors before they take their
last breath.
Jin bows and turns to leave.
CHANG
Another thing.
Jin looks to Chang.
CHANG
That boisterous thing you
encountered the other day -- bring
it along.
JIN
Sir?
CHANG
After my plan has been carried out.
I want to use her as an example to
all Americans. Let them know what
they will receive if they choose
not to bow down and worship me.
JIN
(doubtful)
Yes sir.
Chang smiles malevolently as Jin leaves.
EXT. RUSSIAN EMBASSY - MORNING
The doors open.
Scott and Charlie walk out. The doors are closed behind them.
The two begin to walk away from the embassy.
CHARLIE
I don't get it.
Scott turns to him.
CHARLIE
If they're innocent, then why not
help us?
Scott looks ahead and continues on his way.
CUT TO:
EXT. PRESIDENTIAL DOCK - DAY
The ocean waves crash on the shore.
A large white wooden vessel rests in the raging water. The
side reads: NAVAL COMMANDER ONE.
EXT. NAVAL COMMANDER ONE - CONTINUOUS
Chang stands on the ship.
After a moment, Davis joins him.
CHANG
I hope you find this trip well, and
my country as profitable and as
helpful as yours.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
If you deliver on your promise, it
will be.
Chang is pleased.
EXT. PRESIDENTIAL DOCK - CONTINUOUS
The ship casts away from the shore.
EXT. DESERT WASTELAND - DAY
The noon sun blazes down.
Charlie takes a swig from his thermos. He passes it to Scott.
Scott takes a small sip.
CHARLIE
When we get to China, do you think
they will be expecting us?
SCOTT
Hopefully.
The two continue walking.
CHARLIE
When this war is over, what do you
think will happen to us?
SCOTT
They will probably release us until
the next one breaks out. That is,
if we win this one.
CHARLIE
I think I want to open my own
little cafe. You wanna partner?
SCOTT
Too exciting for me. Besides, Sarah
would kill me if I left the lab.
Charlie stops.
Scott continues walking.
Charlie sits in the hot sand.
Scott stops and turns to Charlie.
SCOTT
What are you doing?
Charlie doesn't answer.
SCOTT
Charlie?
Charlie starts to cry.
Scott walks back to him.
CHARLIE
We've been away from home for too
long. I don't want to fight
anymore.
Scott squats in front of Charlie.
CHARLIE
I have seen too many people die.
The blood of innocent men has been
on my hands. I want it to end -- I
just want it to end.
Charlie buries his head in his hands.
SCOTT
Hey now, are you going to treat
your customers this way?
Charlie smiles. He wipes his eyes.
SCOTT
Come on. After all this, I am sure
you still know how to make a good
coffee.
Scott stands. He reaches his hand to Charlie.
Charlie finishes wiping his eyes. He grabs Scott's hand and
is pulled to his feet.
Scott pats Charlie on the shoulder.
The two continue walking.
EXT. NAVAL COMMANDER ONE - NIGHT
Garrison stands watching out over the ocean.
After a few moments, Jin joins him.
JIN
American General.
Garrison turns and acknowledges Jin. He turns his eyes back
to the ocean.
JIN
How does a person reach your status
of military when you do not even
talk much?
Garrison at first does not speak. He then turns to Jin.
GENERAL GARRISON
Excuse me if I am not verbal in my
thoughts. But in my personal
opinion actions speak louder than
words.
JIN
Ah, the strong silent type.
GENERAL GARRISON
Do you have a reason for being
here?
JIN
I just thought I should get to know
my allies a little better.
Garrison eyes Jin.
GENERAL GARRISON
Frankly I am not sure I can trust
you. For now, do not consider me an
ally.
JIN
As you wish General, but you forget
one thing. It is my country that
has advanced weaponry. So you
should be a little bit more careful
in choosing your words.
Fury crosses Garrison's face. He turns and grabs Jin by the
throat.
Jin struggles.
Garrison pulls Jin to him, face to face.
GENERAL GARRISON
If I were you, I would cut out my
tongue. If it wasn't for President
Davis, you would be swimming home
at this moment.
Garrison calmly lets go of Jin.
Jin rubs his throat and watches as Garrison walks out of
sight.
JIN
I believe you have made a fatal
mistake my friend. A very fatal
mistake.
INT. HOLDING CELL - NIGHT
A pair of feet appear at the top of a small set of wooden
steps. Chang walks down them methodically. The stairs rattle
with each step.
Chang walks down the long narrow hallway.
He reaches the end. A metal door blocks the other side. Chang
gently rasps on the door.
On the other side he hears the SOUND of suppressed screams.
CHANG
Don't waste your energy. And don't
struggle either. I want you to be
refreshed when my time to shine
comes.
Chang slides back a small opening in the door.
Inside Sarah is bounded in the corner. A gagging device
muffles her voice.
CHANG
Oh aren't you the trophy. The
epitome of American intelligence.
What little you possess that is.
Sarah tries to scream.
Chang places a finger to his lip.
CHANG
Shhh. Be patient. The world will
hear your screams when the time is
right.
Sarah's muffled voice comes louder.
Chang slams the opening shut.
EXT. GRASSY PLAIN - DAY
Large white chunks of brick scatter the area.
CHINESE PEASANTS walk along a narrow dirt road.
Scott and Charlie make their way down the road.
Without warning, the peasants surround them. They begin to
pull at the two Americans begging in their native tongue.
CHARLIE
Is this the great welcome we are
going to get?
A peasant grabs Scott's arm.
Scott pushes the peasant off. He pulls a piece of paper out
and shows it to the peasants.
SCOTT
Hey -- do, do you know where this
is?
The peasants ignore the question.
Charlie pulls out his sword and holds it steady.
The peasants cower away.
SCOTT
What are you doing?
CHARLIE
Saving us. You know, like I always
do.
A CHINESE BOY grabs the paper from Scott.
SCOTT
Hey. Stop.
The boy takes off.
SCOTT
Come back here.
Scott and Charlie take off after him.
EXT. WAREHOUSE - DAY
From this view, the warehouse rests on the coast of the
ocean.
The pace of the waves quicken.
The Naval Commander One pulls into the shore.
EXT. NAVAL COMMANDER ONE - CONTINUOUS
Garrison turns a crank that is fixed to the railing of the
ship.
A white ramp slowly lowers to the shore.
Chang stands at the top of the ramp. He moves to one side.
Davis and Garrison walk down first.
Jin joins Chang at the top of the ramp.
CHANG
Wait until I have the Americans
inside, then bring in the little
disturbance.
Jin nods.
Chang walks confidently down the ramp.
EXT. WAREHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Chang joins Davis and Garrison at the bottom of the ramp. He
leads them to the entrance. Chang enters.
Davis turns to Garrison.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Wait out here. I want to be the
first to see these magnificent
weapons and machines.
Garrison uneasily accepts. He stands beside the entrance.
Davis enters.
EXT. GRASSY PLAIN - DAY
The Chinese boy runs through the plain.
Scott and Charlie are still in pursuit.
The boy disappears down a hill.
Scott and Charlie come to a stop at the top of the slope.
The Chinese boy stands at the bottom. He looks back to Scott
and Charlie. He points.
Scott looks to see the warehouse a few hundred yards away.
INT. WAREHOUSE, ARMORY - DAY
War planes take up most of the space.
Long wooden tables scatter the room. They are adorned with
grenades, bombs, and other various explosives.
Chang stands in the center of the room.
Davis walks and admires the technology around him.
CHANG
You are pleased Mr. President?
Davis picks up a grenade and examines it.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
I am impressed with how fast your
people work.
Davis places the grenade down and continues his tour.
Chang walks over to a chair and sits.
Davis is now at the war planes. He rubs them, studies them in
complete awe.
He looks around the room. His look of happiness turns to a
look of displeasure.
CHANG
A problem Mr. Davis?
Davis walks over to Chang.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
All this is beautifully done, but --
CHANG
Yes?
Davis looks around one more time. His look of displeasure
grows.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
There was one weapon I was hoping
to see first hand, but it appears
to not be here.
Chang taps his fingers on the arms of the chair.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Where is the one known as a hand
gun?
Chang smiles. He slowly stands, but keeps the distance
between himself and Davis.
CHANG
Ah yes. That one is my personal
favorite as well.
Davis stands waiting.
CHANG
But I am afraid that we have a
problem.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
What problem Chancellor?
Chang starts to walk around Davis, still keeping his
distance.
CHANG
Well, Mr. President. I am afraid we
were unable to make that item for
you.
He stops. His eyes lock on Davis.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
But that could prove to be the most
powerful and influential one you
have.
CHANG
Yes, I believe it could also.
A metal door at the opposite end begins to open.
Scott and Charlie begin to enter.
Chang and Davis go unaware.
CHANG
See Mr. President, I have a
confession to make.
Chang reaches into his jacket. He slowly pulls out his hand.
Chang aims the pistol at Davis.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
(excited)
You have it.
CHANG
Yes, I have it.
Chang continues to aim the weapon at Davis.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
It is admirable.
Chang looks at the pistol as it points erectly at Davis. He
smiles in agreement.
Davis rubs his hands together in excitement.
Chang lowers the weapon to his side.
CHANG
I am glad you are pleased, but now
one thing must happen.
PRESIDENT DAVIS
Yes.
Chang stands his ground. He quickly raises the pistol and
pulls the trigger.
Davis soon falls dead.
The sound echoes through the warehouse.
Scott and Charlie stop as they watch Davis lay motionless.
Chang walks over to Davis' body. He places the pistol back
into his jacket.
CHANG
Checkmate, Mr. President.
EXT. WAREHOUSE - DAY
Garrison goes to enter the warehouse, but Jin grabs his
shoulder.
Garrison turns to punch Jin.
Jin blocks it.
JIN
Let your actions speak American.
Jin roundhouses Garrison and knocks him to the ground. He
stomps Garrison in his midsection.
Garrison grabs Jin's foot and spins him off of him. He nips
up.
The two go into a hand to hand fight. Each trying to be
quicker than the other.
Garrison gains the advantage. He kicks Jin. Another kick. Jin
backs up. Garrison runs at Jin.
Jin sidesteps. He pulls a dagger and stabs Garrison's
stomach.
Garrison slumps backward. He holds the dagger as he falls.
INT. WAREHOUSE, ARMORY - CONTINUOUS
Scott and Charlie continue to stare in disbelief.
Scott draws his sword. He makes his way toward Chang.
Chang turns to see the American advancing toward him.
CHANG
Oh, I apologize, but it appears you
are a little late. Your precious
leader no longer needs to be
protected. Your king has been
toppled.
Scott gets ready for battle.
CHANG
Do you plan to fight me? Look
around. I have weapons at my
disposal you do not have any idea
on how to use.
Charlie joins Scott.
CHANG
A double team? Please.
The main entry opens. Sarah enters.
Jin follows behind her. He holds the bloody dagger to her
throat.
Chang sees Charlie hold Scott back as he starts to run to
Sarah.
CHANG
Oh you know her? Well I am happy to
bring unity to each one of you.
He turns to Jin.
CHANG
Lock her away.
Chang snaps his fingers.
Assassins storm in and take Scott and Charlie hostage.
Scott and Charlie's swords fall to the ground.
CHANG
Put the heroes with her. Let them
have one last moment together. I
will take care of them when the
time is right.
Scott and Charlie try to fight back, but the assassins
overpower them.
The assassins and Jin lead the Americans out.
After they exit, Chang walks back to his seat and sits. He
taps his fingers on the arms of his chair. A look of
blissfulness crosses his face.
INT. HALLWAY - DAY
Prison cells align both sides of the hallway.
The assassins lead the three Americans down the cold, dark
passage.
Through the bars of some cells, POWs lie imprisoned. They
appear to be weakened. Some hold their stomachs and beg for
food.
The assassins lead the captured three to the last cell. They
open the door and throw the Americans inside.
INT. CELL - CONTINUOUS
Scott runs towards the assassins.
The assassins slam the door in Scott's face.
Scott shakes the bars.
SCOTT
Jesus.
He turns to Sarah.
SCOTT
How did you get here?
SARAH
Long story. How are you two going
to get me out?
The two turn to Charlie.
CHARLIE
Don't look at me, I'm just a coffee
boy.
Sarah sighs deeply.
SARAH
Great. So do we just rot?
She gets no reply.
Scott slides down a wall and sits on the floor. He pulls his
knees to his chest.
Charlie leans back in a corner.
Sarah realizes neither is going to do anything. She walks
over to the bars.
SARAH
(yelling)
Why don't you people fight like
men?
Scott and Charlie look to each other. They shrug.
Scott turns to Sarah.
SCOTT
You're not going to get an answer.
We're just going to have to wait
till they decide to do something.
Sarah shakes the bars furiously.
SARAH
Wait?
She turns to face the two soldiers.
SARAH
They could own the world by
tomorrow. Did you not see those
things up there? I don't exactly
think they are looking for world
peace.
She looks to Charlie who says nothing.
SARAH
What do you think?
Charlie points at himself as to say "who me?".
SARAH
Yeah.
CHARLIE
I'm with him.
Sarah stomps her foot.
SARAH
This is fabulous. Just thrilling.
The two great American heroes are
going to wait to die. Just great.
Scott looks as if he has had enough.
SCOTT
Sarah.
She turns to him.
SCOTT
Shut up okay. There is nothing we
can do. Nothing you can do, so
please just shut up.
Sarah stares at Scott ready to lash out. She quickly calms
herself.
Sarah crosses her arms and walks to the back wall. She turns
around and slides down. As Sarah sits, she slowly rocks back
and forth.
SARAH
There has to be something.
She slams back into the wall. She pauses as a part of the
wall pushes in.
SARAH
What was that?
Sarah moves away from the wall.
The three turn to the wall.
EXT. WAREHOUSE - NIGHT
The assassins drag Davis' and Garrison's body into the ocean
waters.
Chang and Jin stand at the shoreline.
CHANG
Arm the troops. Slaughter every man
and woman within a hundred mile
radius that will not bow and
worship my likeness.
JIN
And what do we do with the
prisoners Chancellor?
Chang watches the dead bodies float out to sea.
CHANG
Bring them to me first thing in the
morning. I will dispose of them in
the best manner.
He reaches into his jacket and holds out the pistol to Jin.
CHANG
If you must, take care of them if
they cause any problems.
Jin proudly takes the weapons.
JIN
What about you sir?
CHANG
I will be safely protected.
Jin lowers the pistol by his side. He nods.
INT. HALLWAY - DAY
Jin walks down the hallway, the pistol in his hand.
Jin reaches the last cell. His mouth gapes open in shock. The
pistol drops.
Jin quickly turns and runs back down the hallway.
INT. CELL - CONTINUOUS
Inside of the cell, blocks have been taken out of the back
wall. The Americans are nowhere to be seen.
INT. WAREHOUSE, MAIN ROOM - DAY
Chang sits in his seat.
He is interrupted as Jin bursts into the room.
JIN
Sir, the men, where are they?
CHANG
They have gone out to fulfill my
plans. Where are the prisoners.
Jin doesn't answer.
CHANG
Jin, where are the prisoners?
Jin nervously lowers his head.
JIN
They have escaped, sir.
Chang pounds the chair in anger. He quickly rises.
CHANG
Don't just stand there. Find them.
Do not let them leave this place
alive.
Jin quickly leaves.
CHANG
My domination will not be ruined by
a minor setback.
INT. HIDDEN PASSAGE
Scott, Sarah, and Charlie, in that order, walk through the
narrow passageway.
INT. WAREHOUSE, ARMORY
Chang walks furiously through the various weapon set ups.
At the end of the tables, he turns.
Chang walks back the other way and knocks weapon after weapon
off. He breathes heavily.
Chang turns to see he missed a grenade. He grabs it up and
marches outside.
EXT. WAREHOUSE - DAY
Chang stands in front of the warehouse. He continues to
breathe heavily as he watches the Naval Commander One floats
out on top of the waters.
INT. WAREHOUSE, ARMORY
Charlie and Scott enter into the armory and retrieve their
weapons from the ground.
EXT. WAREHOUSE
Chang places the explosive to his mouth. He puts the pin
between his teeth and pulls it out.
He hesitates for a few moments. Chang then hurls it at the
grand vessel.
NAVAL COMMANDER ONE
The grenade rolls on the deck of the ship.
EXT. WAREHOUSE
Chang watches as the ship explodes before his eyes. He stares
with a purpose, then slowly smiles. His teeth grind together.
He watches the flames rise into the sky. He then enters back
into the warehouse.
Smoke begins to cloud the sky.
INT. WAREHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Chang looks up and stops abruptly.
Sarah sits in his chair. Her legs crossed. A small laugh
escapes her lips.
Chang's breathing increases. His face turns red.
SARAH
You know, I must say I admire this.
Your work. How exactly did you
manage to create such things in so
little time.
Chang's eyes stay locked on Sarah.
Sarah slowly uncrosses her legs. She stands.
SARAH
I see you are speechless.
Chang rushes towards her.
Sarah gasps as he grabs her by the throat. She pulls at his
hand, but his grip is too much.
Chang tightens his grip.
Sarah's breath grows shorter. Her face becomes flush.
CHARLIE (O.S.)
Let her go.
Chang turns. He keeps his grip.
Charlie stands with his sword in hand. He approaches Chang.
CHARLIE
I said let her go.
Chang turns to Sarah. He slowly starts to pull her off the
ground.
Sarah's grip loosens from Chang's hands.
Chang notices Sarah becoming weaker. He drops her to the
floor.
Sarah lays motionless.
Chang turns his attention to Charlie.
Charlie pulls his sword to the side.
CHARLIE
You have harmed your last American.
Chang throws off his jacket. He flexes his muscles.
Charlie appears a little worried.
From it's holder, Chang pulls out a katana. The blade towers
over his head.
CHANG
I beg to differ.
Chang charges at Charlie. He swipes his sword upward.
Charlie barely blocks it.
Charlie swings back.
Chang is forced to back away as the fight continues.
Chang kicks Charlie in the stomach. He swings his katana.
Charlie holds his sword out to block it.
The katana blade slices Charlie's weapon in half.
No doubt about it, Charlie is now worried. He looks at his
blade and then drops it to the ground.
Chang motions for Charlie to bring it.
Charlie turns and runs.
Chang shakes his head.
CHANG
I haven't got the time for this.
He takes off in pursuit of Charlie.
WAR PLANES
Chang makes his way over to the war planes.
His blade gently taps each plane as he walks by them.
CHANG
American, why prolong your death?
You know today is going to be your
end, so let's get it over with.
Chang continues to search.
Charlie jumps down from out of nowhere. He tackles Chang to
the ground.
The katana slides across the concrete floor.
Charlie starts to choke Chang.
Chang struggles. He slowly becomes limp.
Charlie watches Chang's head slump to the ground. He slowly
releases his grip.
Charlie pushes himself up.
CHARLIE
Sarah.
(yelling)
Scott it's over. We didn't need
your part of the plan. I saved the
day like always.
He starts walking toward Sarah.
Chang's eyes pop up. He rises up behind Charlie.
CHANG
You Americans are all the same. You
rush in with your hearts and die by
your heads. It's so repetitious.
Chang dashes at Charlie.
Charlie falls backwards as Chang lands on top of him.
Chang grabs Charlie by the throat.
CHANG
Let's see how you like it.
He pulls his free hand back and balls it into a fist.
Charlie struggles.
Chang lets his fist fly and nails Charlie in the forehead. He
nails him again. Once more. His fist connects again.
Charlie bleeds profusely from his eyes, nose, and mouth.
Chang continues to wail away.
Charlie soon goes limp.
Chang does not let up, unaware or not caring that his victim
is dead.
Chang pulls his fist back one more time. He finally notices
Charlie is lifeless. He stands up off of Charlie.
Chang smiles at Charlie's lifelessness. He wipes the sweat
from his brow.
He turns and walks over to the war planes.
Chang picks his sword up from the ground. He puts it back in
it's resting place.
A side door opens.
Scott is led in as Jin holds Scott's arms behind him. Jin
holds Scott's sword in his hand.
JIN
I seem to have caught a mouse sir.
Chang walks over and gets in Scott's face.
Scott stares at Chang.
Chang smiles and then slaps Scott.
CHANG
American. You are pathetic.
In the b.g. Sarah coughs.
Chang turns to her.
CHANG
Oh, it appears my work is not yet
finished.
Chang notices Scott trying to break free.
CHANG
Oh are you trying to play hero?
Well like your friend, your time
will come.
Chang walks over to Sarah.
Sarah slowly starts to push herself up. She gets up to her
hands and knees.
Chang stomps on Sarah's back. Her face bounces off the
concrete floor.
Chang kicks her again. He looks over to Scott.
Anger fills Scott's face as he continues to struggle.
Chang turns back to Sarah.
Sarah pushes herself up again.
Chang turns and kicks Sarah in the stomach.
CHANG
(to Jin)
Take him away.
Jin forces Scott to turn around. He pushes Scott out of the
room.
Chang lifts Sarah to her feet. He holds his arm around her
neck.
CHANG
It seems as if your hero has fallen
short. Soon -- soon you will be my
sacrifice and the world will bow
down to me.
He bashes her head. Sarah goes limp.
Chang snaps his fingers.
An assassin comes in and drags Sarah out.
INT. HALLWAY - DAY
Jin leads Scott down the hallway. The sword to Scott's neck.
Scott tries to struggle. Jin holds tightly.
JIN
Watch it American, or I will take
the pleasure of your death from
Chang.
Scott kicks Jin in the knee.
Jin drops the sword and Scott breaks free.
Jin tries to grip back at him.
Scott turns and punches Jin with a left jab. Then a right.
Jin staggers back.
Scott nails Jin with an uppercut. He holds his fighting
stance.
Jin wipes blood from his lip.
JIN
You will pay for that.
The two fight down to the
CELL
Jin hop kicks Scott. Scott falls to his back. The pistol lays
beside him.
Scott rolls out of the way as Jin tries to stomp on his head.
He grabs the pistol.
Jin goes to stomp again, but Scott trips his other foot and
causes Jin to fall backwards.
Jin nips up. Scott rises to his feet.
Jin kicks at Scott. Scott blocks it with his wrist. He blocks
another.
Jin kicks Scott in the chin.
Scott ducks a clothesline. He puts Jin in a choke hold.
Jin struggles. He elbows Scott. He nails him a second time,
and then a third.
Scott stumbles backwards.
Jin runs at Scott.
Scott grabs Jin by the legs and throws him on his back.
Scott points the pistol at Jin. Jin freezes.
Scott tries to make the weapon work, but doesn't know how.
Jin rises to his feet. He kicks Scott. He kicks him again.
Scott flies backwards.
Jin grabs the sword and walks to Scott. He stands over Scott.
JIN
American, say goodbye.
Scott aims the pistol and finally pulls the trigger.
Jin flies backward. Blood flows from the bullet wound in
Jin's head. He raises up, but falls back dead.
SCOTT
Goodbye.
He catches his breath and then takes back down the hallway
toward the warehouse.
INT. WAREHOUSE, MAIN ROOM
Chang sits in his chair. He taps in rhythm on the arms.
Suddenly he smiles.
Scott approaches him, his sword ready.
Chang stands.
CHANG
American. Not surprised to see you
here. Was Jin really that easy to
beat?
Scott slowly nods.
SCOTT
Where's Sarah?
CHANG
Oh, don't worry. But one thing does
surprise me. I thought I would take
care of her before you.
Chang pauses.
CHANG
So how exactly do you want to die?
SCOTT
Honestly, I don't care anymore.
Chang pulls his weapon ready.
CHANG
Let's get this over with. Time for
you to join your friend.
Scott charges at Chang.
Their swords meet.
CHANG
I can see your fear. Let it go,
embrace your defeat.
SCOTT
I don't think so.
Scott kicks Chang.
CHANG
You're going to pay, you know that
don't you?
SCOTT
You talk too much. You know that
don't you.
Chang lets out a battle cry. He charges at Scott full of
rage.
A massive sword fight follows. Each man staying equal to the
other.
After a minute or two passes...
SCOTT
This is getting us nowhere.
He fights back faster, but Chang also becomes quicker.
Chang begins using some martial arts kicks.
Scott's guard becomes weaker. He drops his sword.
CHANG
I must say, you impress me
American. But I am afraid your
legend now comes to an end.
Scott begins stepping backwards.
Chang goes in for the kill.
Scott hesitates. He sidesteps.
Chang hunches over.
Scott pushes Chang away from him.
Chang stumbles backwards, Scott's dagger impaled in his
stomach.
Chang pulls the dagger from his stomach. He stares at the
blood on it. More flows from the open wound.
Chang looks at Scott. He starts to choke.
Chang then falls backward.
Scott stands victorious, but not for long.
The assassins enter and quickly surround him. They use
daggers, nunchukus, and staffs as weapons.
Scott lowers his weapon to his side.
He hesitates then raises his sword back up, ready for battle.
With his free hand, Scott motions for the assassins to
attack.
The assassins slowly advance toward him.
The warehouse wall behind Scott begins to rise up like a
giant garage door.
The assassins slow their advances. They stop.
The assassins drop their weapons.
Scott turns.
The entire Russian army stands behind him. Their weapons
pointed at the assassins.
The Russians quickly storm in and take the assassins into
custody.
The delegates approach Scott.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
American? Where is the other?
SCOTT
He's dead. Everyone's dead.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
Everyone except you that is.
Scott is silent as he looks to each delegate.
SCOTT
I thought this wasn't your battle.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
Well you can't have a war without
Russia, it just wouldn't be right.
Scott lets his sword fall.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
I would like to offer a unity
American. A peace agreement.
He reaches out his hand.
Scott looks at it.
SCOTT
The war is over.
RUSSIAN GENERAL (O.S.)
Sir, we found a prisoner. She's
hurt.
Scott turns to see the Russian General.
The General carries Sarah who is still passed out.
Scott rushes over to her.
She turns to Scott and a murmur escapes Sarah's lips.
Scott pulls out the cross necklace and puts it around Sarah's
neck.
The General hands Sarah to Scott. Scott begins walking
towards the wide open.
Scott makes his way past the delegates.
RUSSIAN DELEGATE #1
Where are you going?
SCOTT
Home. I got work to do. A country
to help build.
Scott starts to turn, but turns back to the Russians with a
grin.
SCOTT
And I've got this strange idea to
start a cafe.
Scott turns and continues to walk out of the warehouse.
EXT. WAREHOUSE
Scott cradles Sarah in his arms as he makes his way across
the grassy plains.
FADE OUT.
THE END...OR IS IT?
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