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Post by Foxdievaccine on Jun 14, 2005 8:25:50 GMT -5
Okay everyone. Here is part one of the AQ sub-plot. The 2nd part is much longer. If anyone has some feedback or sugertions, post them, or you voice will never be heard.
Area Quarantine
Sub plot, Adventures of Neal.
Screen play
By
Steve Landreth
Part I
1. Fast food place, Afternoon, Neal, Kid, and Manager.
Aim down from the sky, down to a fast food joint. Zoom in, While zooming, fade to some one eating. Pan to the service counter. A kid is ordering, Neal stands behind the counter. The Kid speaks “Umm, I think I’ll get a… Umm… A number three” he points to the menu. “Uh-huh, I bet you do” says Neal, dryly. “Oh and could I get that Super sized?” asks the Kid. “Yeah, I bet you’d want that super sized, fatty!” says Neal. The kid looks hurt. He runs out the door, crying. Neal looks at him, “Yeah, run home fatty!” he yells after him. A much older person walks up to Neal, he says “Neal, why don’t you take the rest of the day off?” “Why boss, I still got fifteen minutes,” says Neal. “That’s okay,” says his boss, tiredly. “Whatever” says Neal, he walks out. Now we are outside, a car is parked by the door, its taking up three spaces. Neal opens the door; he runs up to the car and slides across the hood and opens the door on the driver’s side. He starts the car; music starts blaring as he drives off.
1. Inside car, Afternoon, Neal.
Neal sits back in his seat, driving coolly. The song comes to a close, the voice of a DJ is heard “Ok, that was a great song, I just love that song, don’t you? Okay, we have some news on the strange highland’s murders. A witness states that a John Buzzburt is responsible for the death of the three murders that occurred last weekend. Autopsies confirm that the bite marks perfectly fit. Of course this is strange because Mr. Buzzburt was killed two weeks ago. The police have made Buzzburt the most wanted man in the state. I guess he bit off more that he could chew, heh heh. We got some commercials coming up, but stay tuned, we got some-” “Waah!” says Neal, changing the channel. The voice of a female reporter rings out “The victim of the Hallysburg murder yesterday was stolen form the mortuary. It seems-” Another click is heard while Neal changes the channel again “Boring!” exclaims Neal. The radio now is tuned to a DJ speaking coolly, “Hey everyone out there, it is hot, hot, hot, today out in the city.”
1. Residential area, afternoon, Neal in car.
We see a curve, Neal’s car come zooming around it, pan over to see it go into a driveway. Neal gets out of the car and run up to the door.
1. House, afternoon, Neal, Diana, and Slash.
Neal walks into the house; the quiet sound of the TV plays in the background. Neal heads up the stairs, into the living room. Someone is sleeping on the couch. Neal walks past him and into the kitchen. He comes to a refrigerator and takes out a can of soda. He then walks up to the man sleeping on the couch. “Hey!” Yells Neal, “Wake up!” The person on the couch stirs then opens his eye and says “Hey man, what gives?” “Don’t you know what today is?” asks Neal. The man (Slash) is silent, after some time he says in a confused voice, “Tuesday?” “Ahhh, today is the day we make the deal!” say Neal, a little angry. “What deal?” says the Slash, turning over on the couch. Neal drags him off. Slash hits the floor. “The program we’ve been working all month for!” yells Neal. Slash sits up, “And this concerns me, why?” he says. “I need all of you to make this deal!” says Neal. There is silence; the Neal speaks “where is Diana?” Camera aimed at Neal’s face, we see a woman behind him, and she says “Right here”. “Okay, good, where’s Keido?” asks Neal. He’s out meditating,” says Slash, standing up. “Alright, lets pick him up,” says Neal. He walks down the stairs and out the door, the other two follow. They walk out the door and into the car, it starts and they drive off.
1. In car driving, Afternoon, Neal, Diana, Slash.
Neal is driving. After some time, he asks, “Keido meditates at Woodlands park right?” Slash replies “Right”.
6. Streets, Afternoon, Neal, Diana, Slash.
The same car is cursing down the rode. It goes around a street corner, on it, is quite a site. Someone lays lifeless on the corner, while someone who look equally lifeless sits by him, but he is moving! The thing reaches down into the corpses chest and grabs it’s liver then eats it!
6. In car driving, Afternoon, Neal, Diana, Slash.
Diana looks out the window, the jerks her head back to look at the zombie. She then looks forwards for a moment, then opens her mouth to talk, “Did you see that street corner?” she asks. “Yeah” replies Neal. Diana waits a moment then says to herself, “That’s messed up.”
6. Streets, Afternoon, Neal, Diana, Slash.
The car zooms down the road.
6. Park, Afternoon, Car, Neal, Keido, Mud-man.
The car pulls into a rocky parking place, Neal opens the door and climbs out, “This will only take a minute” he says, then slams the door. He walks out onto a sidewalk.
We see a group of trees, threw it, Neal can be seen walking, we hear the sounds of a stream. Show some treetops. Pan down to show a bridge leading across the stream. Neal walk up to the bridge, a foot steps in front of the camera, it is wearing a wooden sandal. We see now see the back of Neal’s shoulder, beyond him is some one new, He is wearing a baggy shirt and long pants that end at the ankle, he is also holding a Katana “Neal,” he says. Now we see a fantastic view of both of them standing on the bridge from far away. The new man unsheathes his katana and points it at Neal. The only thing that penetrates the silence is the soft running of the stream. Now the camera is aimed head on this samurai. “This will be our last meeting,” says Keido. Camera, head on Neal, Neal pauses for a second, This is about your sensei, isn’t it? Back to Keido, “You’re damn right it is!” he yells. Camera showing both of them, but closely. “Look man” says Neal, “We’ve been over this. The records confirm it, your sensei died of heart failure two years before I even knew you!” “Silence!” yells Keido, “I’ve had enough of your lies!” There is a long pause. Keido says, “I’ve been waiting four long years for this” almost as he finishes his sentence, Neal says, “That doesn’t even make sense” Camera back, head on to Keido. “Enough talk! DIE!!” He charges at Neal and swings his sword for a vertical slicing at Neal’s head. Show two hands grabbing the blade. Camera aimed up at Keido’s face, He struggles to movie the sword, but no use. Now we see Neal, his hands have stopped the blade, successfully pulling of the technique. View of Kaido's hands, he lets go of the blade. Now we see both of them again. Neal grabs the katana by its handle, and stands up, while Keido sinks to his knees. “I… can’t beat you,” says Keido, depressed. “Seem that way, man, I got you sword.” Neal says, in a little higher spirits. There is a long pause, and then Keido says, quietly “Kill me” “what?” says Neal. “I have failed! I have brought disgrace upon my family’s name! All my training has come to nothing! Kill me!” “Ah, man, I can’t do that. Oh, hey,” Neal say, handing Keido back his katana “We have a buyer for the Kurumi program, we’re hoping you might secure the deal.” View down at Keido, “Some one here will die” says Keido, “and if you wont kill me,” he takes the sword and makes another slash at Neal. Camera viewing the two from Keido’s back, Keido yells and attacks Neal. Neal dodges nimbly and hits Keido in the face. Keido flies backwards and falls to the ground. We now see his katana, it’s at the very edge of the bridge, it wobbles a little, then falls off. Neal and Keido both look at it. “That’s sword wasn’t cheap!” says Keido. “Well, go in and get it!” says Neal. “No way man, you dropped it” says Keido. “No, you did,” says Neal, “You made me drop it!” argues Keido, Because you attached me!” replies Neal. They both see that this isn’t going anywhere. They look into each other’s eyes. They slowly reach under their own arms. After a pause, they both draw their hands out. Neal hand has it’s index and it’s middle finger extended while the other two and it’s thumb are rested in the palm, Keido’s hand, however, is clenched in a fist. They both look at each other’s hands, Neal takes a deep breath, and Keido laughs and says, “Well I beat you this time.”
Neal starts climbing down into the stream. Zoom out a little to show the handle of the sword sticking out of the stream. Neal trudges his way through the steam up to the sword. All we can see is the handle of the sword, and the waters below. Neal gives the katana a yank. After a few seconds, the water below turns a dark red.
We now are on the bridge looking over Keido’s shoulder, he is bent over the side looking at Neal, who holds his weapon. Neal looks up at him and says, “I got it!”
No we are look up from the water, past Neal, and at Keido. “Good, bring it up here.”
Now we are back at the bridge. Neal says “I you stop trying to kill me!”
Now we are back in the stream. Keido says “Whatever, I’ll go”
We now have a nice view of Neal and the rest of the stream that leads into a forest. Neal says, “Okay, I’ll be right up.” He turns around and begins to walk when he falls over.
There is a view of Neal lying in the stream. He gets up and looks behind him.
Show of the stream, we can see that is goes a long way into the forest. Soon a figure emerges from the murky depths. Long lines of water pour from its head and back into the stream. Mud and plants cover every inch of the creature.
It arises to its full height, in front of it, sits Neal. Neal looks at it, a frightened look in his eyes.
Neal rises to his feet, he puts his hand out and says in a nervous voice “H-hey man, yyyou alright?”
Camera angle front view of mud-man. He moans and out stretches his arms to grab Neal.
Neal slowly steps back, “Come on man, what is this?” he says.
Front view again. Mud-man continues its dirge when a knife digs deep into his shoulder; he slowly looks behind him. Pan to the left to see Keido up on the bridge.
Camera up on the bridge, looking beyond Keido’s shoulder, down at the Mud-man, who stumbles his way towards Keido.
Back in the stream, Neal looks at the Mud-man.
The Katana is unsheathed.
The Mud-man, clearly irritated, turns around. He starts coming at Neal.
Neal holds the sword in an unrecognized stance. The Mud-man inches forward. Neal raises the blade above his head and comes toward Mud-man.
We have a nice look at the mud-man’s upper bisect. A blade comes down and cleaves right through it! Blood flows out.
The mud-man does not even notice! Neal is taken aback.
Up on the bridge, Keido pulls out another throwing knife and aims to launch it at mud-man.
The knife loges into mud-man’s scull, He pauses momentarily.
Mud-man then starts walking again, blood still gushing out of a stump that once was his arm. Neal, befuddled and frightened of his seemingly unstoppable foe, staggers back.
Neal trips and falls into a bunch of rocks.
The Mud-man advances, it looks even more like a shambling mess.
Neal, on the ground, picks up a rock and hurtles it at the Mud-man.
The rock hits Mud-man square in the forehead. He is stunned.
Neal takes this opportunity and runs up to mud-man. We enter slow motion as he jumps up to strike mud-man.
Close up on Mud-man’s head. The sword slashes it open at an angle. Blood and brains fly out in large quantities.
Neal lands on the ground. The mud-man slumps over, into the water. There is silence.
Neal looks down at the body, “He’s dead!” he says in an exasperated voice.
We now are in the car, looking into the back seats. Slash and Diana sit on opposite sides, leaving the middle free. Music plays quietly in the background. Nothing happens for a moment. Then Slash breaks the silence, “Sooo,” he says, “what do you have planed after this?” Diana says simply, “get home, play some counter strike, go to bed.” Slash scoots a bit over towards Diana. “Ohh, I’m sure there is something better to do on a day like this. Watch a movie, dinner, I’ll pay.” Says Slash, coming on to her. Diana tries to push her back, “That’s fine, I’m okay with pizza.” Slash looks out the window and mutters “some day”. Diana looks over at Slash for a second, then looks back.
Neal and Keido climb into the vehicle. “Hi Keido” says Diana. “Who, Neal, why are you all wet?” asks Slash. Neal replies quickly, “Sprinklers.” “Oh” says Slash.
The car revs up, then drives away.
10. Streets, afternoon, Neal, Slash, Diana, Keido
The car passes an empty street.
The four are laid back in their seats. Music plays, Slash says, “this ‘Blue heart’ stuff is great, huh?” “Yeah, it’s making me happy” says Keido. So what do you guy want to do, after this deal?” asks Neal. “I donno” says Diana. “Pizza land!” suggests Slash. “I’d be okay with pizza land” says Keido, calmly. “Hrrm, pizza land” says Neal; “I haven’t been there in a while”
The car blazes across the street again.
A couple more take of the car driving.
11. School, afternoon, Neal, Slash, Diana, Keido, Vinnie, Mattei zombie, Other zombies (3)
The car pulls up into and empty parking lot.
The four get out of the car.
They all stand around, waiting for Neal to call the shots. Neal walks over to ‘the spot’, the rest follow.
At the spot is a shady looking person. He is looking at a wall, with poor posture. Neal walks up to him. He stands there for a moment.
Close up on Neal’s face, looking up to him. Neal says “hello?”
The man slowly turns around, his face pale as death, and is eyes are open wide. He makes some sort of groaning noise. Then begins to stumble towards Neal.
Almost the same angle, just a little backed up. Tense music plays. “You’re part of the Mattei family right?” says Neal, “I thought there’d be more of you.” The man does not respond, but groans in a horrible way and walks towards Neal. “Well” says Neal, feeling a little out of place, “I got the Program, now if you could just show me the money.” There is a long pause.
The man stumbles a bit then resumes his walk, he outstretches his arm to get Neal. The music has picked up. “H- hey man, what’s going on?” says Neal, frightened. He continues, “come on man, stop this… Um, Kei- Keido, get over here” a hint of despair is in his voice.
The man does not cease, “Man, stop! Help!” cries Neal. The music picks up even more. The Man is a foot away from Neal. A shot rings out. The man’s head jerks back as blood flies out. Pan over to a new person, he sports a backwards cap and a hoodie, he aims a gun the downed zombie.
“Man, what is this?” says Neal, worried.
Close up on the new guy (Vinnie). “No time, get in the car!” shouts Vinnie.
“No way! What’s going on?” demands Neal.
“No time to explain!” shouts Vinnie, “Crap! There’s more of them!” pan over to seen three zombies!
Show car at an angle from above. Diana runs and jumps into the back right seat, from the left door! Slash is close behind, he climbs into the car as well. Neal slides across the hood and gets into the driver’s side. Keido opens his door and gets in. Last, Vinnie gets into the car.
We are now inside the car, back seat, looking at the front. Zombies pound on the windows. Neal tries franticly to start the car. “Man, hurry!” yells Slash. The car starts!
We are in a group of tress, looking at the car. It back up, the zombies’ gives chase. The car back up into one and turns, then drives off.
The car zooms down the streets of the residential area.
12. Streets, afternoon, Neal, Slash, Diana, Keido, Vinnie, zombie(1)
Neal asks “So what’s this about the dead coming back to life and having to be killed a second time?” Vinnie replies in a grave tone, “I don’t know, We were sent to buy Kurumi, but, those freaks ambushed us.”
The car goes around a corner.
Keido looks out the right hand window. Slash leans forward and asks “So, where are we going?” “We’re getting out of this crazy place!” says Neal. “Oh,” says Slash, leaning back, “could we run by the grocery store, I think we’re out of milk.” Diana adds, “We’re running out of peanut butter to” “No, we need to go contact the authorities,” says Neal. Slash says “Oh, right, and how do we explain the Program, or why a Mattei thug is with us?” Neal looks back at him, “I don’t know!” he says, “the police have to know about this!” just then, there is a powerful jerk, and the car stops. Neal looks back, “What was that?” he says.
They all get out of the car. Neal walks over to the front. The hood is leaking steam. He kneels down to looks at what he hit.
A small boy lies by the car, his face pale.
Neal looks down at him, behind him is Keido, who says “Is he dead?”
Neal checks the boy’s pulse.
He stands up, “He is” he says calmly, but still afraid. “Oh man, what do we do know?” says Slash. “Just leave him, he’s dead, nothing we can do can bring him back,” says Keido. “Try CPR” says Diana. Neal turns to face her, “You know CPR, does anyone here know CPR? Even if we did, that wont do, he’d still need to go to a hospital!” As Neal says this, the boy gets up. Vinnie says calmly, “Maybe you should check his pulse again, he doesn’t looks dead to me” everyone turns to look at him.
Close up on Neal’s face, “oh great” he says.
The kid walks up to Neal and grabs him.
They wrestle for a bit, Neal yells for help. Keido runs up to the kid.
Angled so we can see the back of the kid’s head. Keido comes up and bashes the kid’s head with the hilt of his katana.
Angled about ten away from the group. The kid flies in the air, then hits the ground and rolls a little bit.
Close up on kid’s head/face. We can see the group standing around five feet away from him. Blood leaks out of the kid’s head. “Is, is he dead?” asks Slash, “Yes” replies Neal, bluntly. “That’s not what I meant,” says Slash, “Will he get back up again?” “I’m not sure.” Says Neal.
Close up on them. “Well, lets not stick around and find out” says Slash, he opens the car door. Neal pauses, “You idiot” he says. “What?” asks Slash, getting out of the car. “Look at the engine! This thing isn’t going to start!” Slash walks up to the hood and opens it, loads of steam come out. Slash coughs and shuts it.
We are looking down on the group. Slowly pan upward. “How do we get out now?” asks Diana. “On foot I guess,” says Neal. We now see all the houses, and some of the city. Slash says, “We’re in trouble, big, big, big trouble.” Fade out.
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