FADE IN:
EXT. MEADOW FIELD - ROAD - EVENING
UMBRA
Well this is fun. We actually lost their trail and the engine’s dead.
GUANG FENG
They couldn’t have gone far. They should be at the next town ahead.
KROEGH
Where’s my food? Food...
SHASHA
Enough whining. We should make a move before it gets dark.
GALE(16) picks up his bow and arrow. He nods in agreement to SHASHA’S(18) plan.
GUANG FENG
You’re right. We should be able to make it to one of the outpost. We can catch up with them once we know where they’re heading.
EXT. SLUM - GATES - EVENING
EASTERN NATION SOLDIER
Let them through!
Three girls on horseback, HWANG YI(23), HWANG TING(18) and HWANG KEE(17).
EASTERN NATION SOLDIER (CONT’D)
Good luck on your mission Sisters.
The gate’s massive door is wide open due to the explosion before.
HWANG TING
Sister, are we really going after the Elites as well? I thought they’re dangerous.
HWANG YI
Nothing’s dangerous if we work together. Our main mission is to rescue his royal prince and the western president’s daughter. If the Elites show any resistance then we have to but no choice to use force to complete our task.
HWANG TING
(under-whelm)
Yes sister.
INT. NIRVANA - HOTEL PRESIDENTIAL SUITE - EVENING
WESTERN PRESIDENT
Is the Jaeger Unit on their way?
BLITZENDAGEN
Yes, sir. They should be arriving first light tomorrow.
WESTERN PRESIDENT
Good. I will have my dinner with the Emperor.
BLITZENDAGEN
Yes, mister president.
EXT. ROAD - NIGHT
KROEGH
Are we by any chance near the outpost? You guys do know right it’s getting darker already.
GUANG FENG
There should be one. We’ll be there in a few minutes.
SHASHA
The faster we do this, the faster I can go back to my training. This party’s chain of command is so lacking it sickens me.
UMBRA
Look who’s talking. You do know you can just leave, right?
SHASHA
Unlike you, I’m not lazy and I see to it that the task at hand is complete.
UMBRA(18) was about to go on the offensive with her respond.
GUANG FENG
Enough both of you. Arguing won’t make this mission any easier?
UMBRA
Mission? This is more like chasing the wind with no leads at all. No map, no food and no-
KROEGH
You said food? Where? Where?
UMBRA
To top it off, we got a glutton in our group. I’m surprised your even part of the Elites.
GUANG FENG
We’re part of the same batch so deal with it.
KROEGH
Yeah, deal with it.
(goes closer to Umbra)
Umbra shoves Kroegh away. The group sees a light from a distance, the outpost station’s light.
KROEGH (CONT’D)
Finally! Light!!! Food!
(rushes to the outpost station)
Gale looks happy.
INT. OUTPOST - INN - NIGHT
An almost run down inn. The inn-keeper is an old man about in his 60s.
INN-KEEPER
Welcome. Staying in for the night?
GUANG FENG
Ya, room for 2 please.
(checks his money)
UMBRA
Out of money?
GUANG FENG
(sighs)
I didn’t carry much with me.
UMBRA
It’s fine. I’ll pay for it.
SHASHA
I’m surprised you actually have enough money.
UMBRA
It’s best to have a contingency plan. I don’t spend the entire day punching wooden dolls.
The inn-keeper hands the keys to the group.
GUANG FENG
There you go Shasha. You can have the room on your own.
SHASHA
You do know, right I don’t mind sleeping in the same room as you guys.
GUANG FENG
But we mind.
KROEGH
I don’t that’s for sure. To me, you’re still Asha.
SHASHA
This is why I prefer keeping my gender a secret. Getting special treatment seriously annoys me.
UMBRA
If you’re that eager in sharing. I can sleep in the other room.
SHASHA
It’s fine. I like a little privacy anyway.
Gale smiles.
INT. INN - ROOM 1 - NIGHT
Shasha unpacks her stuff and walks towards to window looking out on the moon.
INT. INN - ROOM 2 - NIGHT
There is only two beds in the room.
UMBRA
Dibs on the bed.
KROEGH
I call dibs as well!
GUANG FENG
Fine. We need to get information if we’re gonna hunt these guys.
Gale nods in agreement.
GUANG FENG (CONT’D)
Umbra, you and Kroegh will gather intel by asking the locals while Gale, you look for their trail marks. They should have passed by this town.
Gale nods.
KROEGH
Woooo, this is like some spy mission. We’re spies!
UMBRA
Shut it Kroegh.
GUANG FENG
Shasha and I will patrol the perimeter.
KROEGH
Can you guys get some food while you’re at it.
EXT. OPEN ROAD - NIGHT
The SOUND of a wagon going by in the darkness. An ember of light shines the driver’s path. From a distance, SOUNDS of horses racing are approaching the wagon. The driver looks around in fear. The wagon driver hurried his horses but the bandits are already close. They quickly attack the wagon driver.
WAGON DRIVER
Arghhh-
(as he bleeds)
Somebody help me!
BANDIT LEADER
No one can hear you scream.
The BANDIT LEADER(32), left the wagon driver to his fate as he and his bandit mates ransack the wagon’s contents.
INT. INN - ROOM 2 - MORNING
Kroegh sleeps like a baby. VOICES of people shouting for help outside the room.
PEOPLE 1 (O.S.)
Somebody get help. There’s an injured man.
Umbra and Guang Feng head out soon after.
EXT. OUTPOST - STREETS - MORNING
Shasha is amongst the crowd.
GUANG FENG
What happened?
SHASHA
Apparently the bandits attacked the old man.
GUANG FENG
Bandits? I thought this parts are safe from the bandits.
UMBRA
The could have slip the army’s eyes. It happens all the time.
Umbra looks at Guang Feng as he is pondering about something.
UMBRA (CONT’D)
No... No. I refuse.
GUANG FENG
But this people are in danger if bandits run around.
SHASHA
I agree with him Feng. We got no time to be helping everyone.
GUANG FENG
At least we look for the bandits before they make it here.
UMBRA
How do you even know they’re coming this way. We’re not heroes, so don’t act like one.
Gale goes to them. He explains the bandit trails.
SHASHA
They’re coming?
Gale explains he explored the area when he was free.
UMBRA
Still, I thought you want to end this quick Shasha?
SHASHA
Whatever the decision is, either way we’re gonna end this. I’ll ask around town. Decide boys what’s our next move.
GUANG FENG
Gale can you patrol the town? Come back to us if you see the bandits.
Gale nods in agreement.
UMBRA
I’ll go around town as well. See if there’s any lead on our baddies. Remember we can’t play heroes.
EXT. OUTPOST - MERCHANT ALLEY - MORNING
MERCHANT A
Thank you for your patronage. Please come again.
(hands a bag fiilled with sweet buns)
SHASHA
Thank you.
UMBRA
Heard anything useful?
SHASHA
Not much. Most of the people here have not seen a truck passing by the town lately.
UMBRA
That’s impossible. What other route can the attackers take besides this.
SHASHA
It’s possible they could have an air-mobile.
Shasha hands a sweet bun to Umbra
UMBRA
Thanks.
SHASHA
In any case, we should meet up with the others.
I/E. BANDIT CAMP - TENT - MORNING
BANDIT GOON 1
Sir, it seems the wagon driver survived.
BANDIT LEADER
What?! I thought you killed him.
(grabs the Bandit Goon 1)
Find him and end him, I don’t want the army behind my backs. It’s already troubling as it is with those bounty hunters on our tails.
BANDIT GOON 1
Yes- yes sir.
Goes out of the tent.
BANDIT GOON 1 (CONT’D)
You men, follow me.
Rides on their horses and move out from the camp.
INT. INN - ROOM 2 - MORNING
Shasha and Umbra enter the room
KROEGH
I smell sweet buns! Wooooo!!
UMBRA
Where’s Feng?
KROEGH
He should be outside. He came back a little while ago. Probably looking for leads.
Kroegh eats the sweet bun.
KROEGH (CONT’D)
You should’ve seen the people’s faces. They were scared man. I don’t think those outpost guards can go against the bandits on their own.
UMBRA
It’s their job, not ours. We should let them handle the bandits.
SHASHA
I’ll go down to the counter first. Looking at you guys just sickens me.
INT. OUTPOST - INN MAIN - MORNING
Shasha heads down from the stairs.
INN-KEEPER
Morning there young lady.
SHASHA
Looking lively. Aren’t you afraid of those bandits coming later?
INN-KEEPER
It’s normal around these parts but I think the guards will protect us like they always do.
SHASHA
How can you have so much faith in them?
INN-KEEPER
We need to have faith in people if we want to overcome anything. Don’t you have faith in your friends? Those fine boys sure look capable. You as well.
SHASHA
(blushes)
Thanks.
INN-KEEPER
Are you guys part of the military? But you look very young to be in.
SHASHA
No, we’re just travellers passing by the area. I’ll make my leave then.
EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF THE OUTPOST - AFTERNOON
GUANG FENG
See anything suspicious?
Gale shakes his head.
GUANG FENG (CONT’D)
I feel like you’re the only rational person in the group Gale.
Gale agrees.
GUANG FENG (CONT’D)
I know we’re not that close but you seem like a trustworthy person. I can see why Shasha understands you the most. You guys are part of the same team after the academy, aren’t you?
Gale agrees. He then looks into distance.
INSERT-Gale’s eyes looks at the bandits’ on horsebacks coming at their way.
GUANG FENG (CONT’D)
You see something? Is it the bandits? We need to warn the outpost guards.
Gale nods.
EXT. OUTPOST GUARD STATION - AFTERNOON
A guard posted outside is looking at Guang Feng and Gale coming his way.
OUTPOST GUARD
What’s the rush boys?
GUANG FENG
Get your men to prepare. Bandits are coming.
The guard goes in the station and alert his fellow guardsmen.
OUTPOST GUARD
We’ll take it from here sonny. Go find shelter.
GUANG FENG
We can help.
The guard ignores him and goes ahead.
EXT. OUTPOST - STREETS - MOMENTS LATER
SHASHA
Hey, you guys are back.
GUANG FENG
Where’s the others? We need to help them. Those bandits are coming this way.
SHASHA
They’re back at the inn.
GUANG FENG
Gale go get them.
SHASHA
Are we going against them?
GUANG FENG
We need to protect these people. Those guards are outnumbered.
INT. INN - ROOM 2 - AFTERNOON
Gale comes in and explains to the other about the bandits inbound.
UMBRA
That Feng, sticking his nose in someone else’s business. Kroegh get moving, we’ll end this fast.
KROEGH
But.. But ..
UMBRA
No buts. Like Shasha said, the faster we do this the faster we can go back to what we were doing.
KROEGH
Fine...
EXT. OUTPOST - STREETS - AFTERNOON
UMBRA
So where’s the bandits?
KROEGH
They ran the moment they saw us. We’re that awesome.
Shasha knocks Kroegh’s head with her palm.
GUANG FENG
They should be outskirts of the outpost. We should get going.
UMBRA
No, let them come to us. This place is suitable for us to use our shadow tactic. We can take them all out 1 by 1.
GUANG FENG
Kroegh, Shasha you both guide the citizens to a safer place and don’t come out. Gale you go on ahead and scout the area. Take a vantage point and shoot everything in sight.
Gale nods in agreement.
EXT. MEADOW FIELD - IN-HIDE - AFTERNOON
HWANG TING
Are those bandits?
HWANG YI
Hide. We don’t want to attract attention.
The sisters hide in the meadow field. The bandits rides pass them un-notice.
HWANG KEE
They’re heading towards an outpost not far from here.
HWANG TING
We should help the people at the outpost. I don’t think the guards can take them all at the same time.
(ogles at Hwang Ting)
The Elites won’t be far from us even if we help those at the outpost. Who knows the Elites could be there.
HWANG KEE
We can take them out.
HWANG YI
Fine. After we’re done, you girls are buying me dinner. But our priority is to save the prince and apprehend those Elites.
HWANG TING
Thank you big sister! And yes!
HWANG KEE
You sure do love saving people and animals.
The girls tag behind the bandits.
EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF THE OUTPOST - AFTERNOON
A line of guards are blocking the bandits path.
OUTPOST GUARD
Halt! You bandits are not welcome here.
BANDIT GOON 1
What makes you think we need your permission.
(draws out his weapon)
Attack them!!
A fight is ensues between the guards and the bandits. The guards are having a hard time. They’re close to losing. Soon after only one guard remains.
BANDIT GOON 1 (CONT’D)
You’re outnumbered. Either you run now and we show mercy or you can die here with honour.
The guard is terrified and drops his sword and makes a run for it.
BANDIT GOON 1 (CONT’D)
Running it is then. Hand me the bow.
BANDIT NOOB 1
(hands the weapon)
Here you go sir.
BANDIT GOON 1
This is just too sad.
(shoots at the guard)
The arrow flies at the guard, stabbing the back. The BANDIT GOON 1 release another arrow at the guard, this time ending his life.
BANDIT GOON 1 (CONT’D)
Move men! We should be close. Make sure you kill everyone on sight. Leave no soul behind.
LOUD cheering from the bandit group. The bandits continue on horseback to the outpost.
EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF THE OUTPOST - AFTER BATTLE - EVENING
Lifeless bodies of the guards are on the ground. HWANG TING(18), looks in disgust and is about to puke.
HWANG TING
(after vomit)
They didn’t stood a chance at all.
(tears)
HWANG KEE
Deal with it. They knew what was coming for them.
HWANG TING
We need to move quickly. We can still save those people at the outpost.
One of the guards who is about to reach death’s door is trying to relay a message.
OUTPOST GUARD A
(stuttering)
Please save them.
HWANG TING
We will. We will mister.
HWANG YI(23) put the guard’s misery out by ending his life.
HWANG YI
You shouldn’t be so soft. We’re trained to this or have you forgotten.
HWANG TING
I know but it’s just so hard.
HWANG YI
Let’s move out before it gets dark.
EXT. OUTPOST - SAFE HOUSE DOOR - EVENING
Crowds of people are going in the safe house. Shasha and Kroegh are guiding them in a fashionable order. The INJURED MAN is also being carried in to the safe house.
KROEGH
Will that guy make it?
OUTPOST DOCTOR
He will, I’m sure of it.
SHASHA
Is that everyone?
OLD LADY
The inn-keeper is the only one left.
SHASHA
Damn it. Kroegh protect them. I’ll go pick up the inn-keeper.
EXT. OUTPOST - STREETS - EVENING
GUANG FENG
Shasha? Why are you here? I thought you’re helping them to evacuate to the safe house.
SHASHA
Kroegh’s with them, don’t worry. I’m looking for that old fool.
GUANG FENG
Who?
SHASHA
The inn-keeper.
GUANG FENG
He should still be inside the inn. This area is completely empty. Go and find him. Join us once you’re done.
Shasha speeds off to the inn.
INT. OUTPOST - INN - EVENING
SHASHA
Old man, where are you?!
The old inn-keeper is calmly standing behind his desk.
SHASHA (CONT’D)
What are you doing? You should be out of here. The bandits are coming.
INN-KEEPER
I know but I’d be much safer here.
Angrily goes to the inn-keeper.
SHASHA
Don’t make me drag you.
INN-KEEPER
I’m old as it is. I’ve got nothing to lose.
SHASHA
Just follow me. Come on-
SOUND of horses approaching the outpost.
SHASHA (CONT’D)
Darn it. They’re here. Follow me already.
She grabs the inn-keeper by the hand and drags him out.
EXT. OUTPOST - STREETS - CONTINUOUS
GUANG FENG
Get going. We got this!
Shasha continues dragging the inn-keeper towards the safe house.
Gale is running on the roof getting a better position. Guang Feng stands in the middle of the outpost streets. The bandits on horseback are in front of him.
BANDIT GOON 1
Ho?? Who are you? A guard?
(grips his weapon’s handle)
GUANG FENG
Me? I’m just a traveller but would you kindly leave this outpost?
Umbra is in position behind one of the buildings. He prepares his throwing daggers.
BANDIT GOON 1
Boy, do you have a death wish or something? We’re here looking for a man.
GUANG FENG
As you can see, there’s no one here but you and me.
BANDIT GOON 1
Don’t play around with me boy.
One of the bandits looks at Guang Feng with an uneasiness feeling. The bandit standing beside the Bandit Goon 1 tells him something.
BANDIT NOOB 1
Sir, I don’t think his a normal kid.
BANDIT GOON 1
He’s just a kid! Enough talk boy. Men get him.
Two bandits are taken out by Umbra from a distance. Gale shot a few arrows at the bandits as well. The Bandit Goon 1 gets off from his horse and takes cover from Gale’s arrows. Guang Feng engages the enemies. He unsheathes his weapon and takes them down like flies. INSERT SOME CRAZY FIGHTING MOVEMENT HERE. Bandit Goon 1 looks around for the archer.
EXT. OUTPOST - BUILDING ROOFTOP - EVENING
BANDIT GOON 1
There you are.
(jumps on a platform to the roof)
UMBRA
Not so easy there fat-so.
The two engage in a close-quarters rooftop combat. Bandit Goon 1 almost overpowers Umbra but he manages to get a better footing. He pushes down the goon to the ground back and throws a few throwing daggers but Goon manages to parry most of it.
Gale thanks Umbra for covering him by smiling.
EXT. OUTPOST - DIFFERENT STREET - EVENING
More bandits are approaching towards Shasha and the inn-keeper’s direction.
SHASHA
Crap. Get over there. I’ll take care of them.
INN-KEEPER
Let me help. You can’t possibly fight them all alone.
SHASHA
(grins)
Just trust me. You do trust me, don’t you? Plus it’s easier this way.
The inn-keeper hides behind a stack of boxes. Shasha takes out and wears her fists, the Nameless. She engages in combat. Easily punching the shit out of the bandits. The impact from her punch easily pushes the bandits away a few blocks.
INN-KEEPER
(in shock)
Who are you?
SHASHA
Like I said before, I’m just a traveller. Let’s get going before more show up.
INN-KEEPER
You’re not a monster are you?
SHASHA
Relax old man. I’m human like you. Now can you just move.
As soon as the inn-keeper moves away from the boxes; a bandit shoots the poor inn-keeper with an arrow.
SHASHA (CONT’D)
No!!!!
(goes after the bandit)
You’re dead!!!!!!
Shasha’s speed and her punch crush the bandit. Debris from the impact clouds the area with smoke dust. She goes back to the inn-keeper.
SHASHA (CONT’D)
Old man, stay with me. I’ll bring you to the safe house. There’s a doctor there. Just stay with me.
She carries the inn-keeper on her back.
INT. OUTPOST - SAFE HOUSE - NIGHT
KROEGH
Everyone please remain calm.
Dear lord, these people are panicking. I can’t take this.
Shasha comes in with the injured inn-keeper behind her back.
KROEGH (CONT’D)
What happened to him?
SHASHA
Get the doctor now. We need to help the others.
OUTPOST DOCTOR
(checks the injured inn-keeper)
I’ll handle it from here.
SHASHA
(hurries)
Kroegh lets go.
(to the inn-keeper)
You better make it old fool.
The doctor looks at her with a happy expression.
KROEGH
Okay, okay.
They hurry back outside.
EXT. OUTPOST - STREETS - NIGHT
Umbra is taking out the bandits 1 by 1 with the help of the shadows. Guang Feng picks up a spear fallen on the ground. He USE SOME INSANE SPEAR MOVEMENT HERE. Manages to take out a few bandits while at it.
UMBRA
(looks surprise)
Didn’t know you were good at using that.
GUANG FENG
I had practice.
A bandit jumps from behind their backs but Gale manages to take them out at the right moment.
Guang Feng and Umbra together - Thanks Gale.
Gale responded with a smirk.
BANDIT GOON 1 (V.O.)
Who are these kids. They’re not normal.
Gale fires a few more arrows at the bandits. 1 bandit goes up the roof targeting Gale’s back but before the bandit could release his arrow, Gale already shot him with a spare throwing dagger from wrist compartment.
Kroegh and Shasha joins in.
KROEGH
It seems you guys got this covered.
GUANG FENG
Are the people safe?
KROEGH
Ya, should be.
Shasha knocks some sense to a few of the bandits.
SHASHA
Are these all of them?
KROEGH
Oh there. He’s just standing there with a shocking expression. He must be piss afraid right now since it’s 5 against 1.
BANDIT GOON 1
What are you kids? You’re all monsters.
(runs)
Gale’s bow is true and aim at Goon but Guang Feng intervenes.
GUANG FENG
Let him be. Tell your leader don’t ever come here again!
SHASHA
Why’d you do that. We could have finish them all off.
Umbra shows up after clearing the remaining bandits.
UMBRA
That’s all of them.
KROEGH
Man, I didn’t even get to fight. Shasha took out all of them. She was in rage mode.
EXT. TREE - NIGHT
HWANG TING
Sister? Those guys are the Elites?
HWANG YI
(focus)
Shhh... They took out all those bandits without breaking a sweat.
HWANG KEE
Should we attack them now? We can probably get information if we can capture one of them.
HWANG YI
That’s a bad idea Kee. They’re train to fight.
HWANG KEE
Why worry sister? We can take them now. There’s no one there right now.
People start exiting the safe house.
HWANG TING
Wait. There’s people there. Did they save the people there?
HWANG YI
That’s impossible. They attacked his highness and his guests.
HWANG TING
Are they even the Elites? We should follow them first.
HWANG YI
But they’re wearing the Elite uniform. The reports can’t be false.
HWANG TING
Big sister, we should at least follow them first. They might lead us to his highness.
INT. INN - ROOM 2 - MORNING
Gale, Kroegh and Umbra are packing their stuff.
INT. OUTPOST - PHARMACY - MORNING
Shasha is checking on the inn-keeper.
SHASHA
How is he doctor?
OUTPOST DOCTOR
He should be fine after a few days rest. The injury wasn’t deep. Thank you for saving us. You have my gratitude.
The inn-keeper is muttering words. Shasha goes to him.
INN-KEEPER
Dear girl, if you ever need help, you can always ask help from the Coorays.
SHASHA
Coorays? The famous air-ship company?
INN-KEEPER
Yes dear girl, my daughter is part of their family. Be sure to look for her when you visit the next city.
SHASHA
I will old man. Thank you.
Shasha goes away from the sick bay. She turns back again.
SHASHA (CONT’D)
Thank you for believing in me.
(smiles)
EXT. OUTPOST - STREETS - MORNING
GUANG FENG
Took you long enough guys.
KROEGH
So, where are we going next? We can’t be going anywhere without leads, right?
UMBRA
We can probably catch up to those attackers.
GUANG FENG
Any leads?
UMBRA
Since the prince is a high class profile, best place to hide him and the president’s kid is in a big city. There should be a city not far from here.
GUANG FENG
It’s still something.
Shasha shows up with the others. Gale agrees with the plan.
SHASHA
So, where are we off to?
GUANG FENG
We’re going to the next city.
EXT. BANDIT CAMP - AFTERNOON
A number of bandit tents are put up on a grassy field.
BANDIT LEADER
You’re telling me that 5 kids, 5 measly kids?! Took out all of you?
Bandit Goon’s hand is on a wooden stump.
BANDIT GOON 1
Sir, I can explain! These kids are not ordinary kids! Sir -!!!
The BANDIT LEADER(40), cuts his subordinate’s hand.
BANDIT LEADER
You fail me. Prepare to move out.
A shadowy figure is standing in the Bandit Leader’s tent. A lady voice’s can be heard from within.
BLONDIE
Take them all out and my master will reward you handsomely.
BANDIT LEADER
Oh we will. We’ll wipe the floor with those kids.
Bandits on horseback ride on and off the camp area. The shadow emerges slowly, showing a GOLD LINING MASK.
TO BE CONTINUED
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