A NEW WORLD episode 2 : A NEW DAY Page #10

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A close up of LALUZ, his face noticeably disgusted.

LALUZ, 55 (authoritatively) :  YOUR CLAIM MEANS NOTHING. I ENDED LAHMENT'S REIGN, I AM THE STRONGER, MORE EXPERIENCED WARRIOR. THE PEOPLE OF THIS LAND WILL FOLLOW ME, NOT SOME YOUNGLING."

M.ANU bristles at the insult, his hands balling into fists at his sides.

M.ANU, 25 (stoic) :

YOU FORGET, I AM STILL A WARRIOR. THE PEOPLE WILL FOLLOW THE RIGHTFUL HEIR TO THE THRONE.

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EA (voiceover) :

LALUZ PUTS HIS ARM AROUND M.ANU AND PROPOSES THAT HIS  DAUGHTER, DAMKINA MARRY HIS FIRSTBORN SON, ME.

EA 13, SHINY BROWN SKIN, LONG BRAIDED BROWN HAIR, YINMN BLUE SNAKE EYES  WITH WINGS, 7'2 275. THE TOURNAMENT CHAMPION.

White super suit with a blue Capricorn logo on its chest and a blue cape.

LALUZ (calmly):

MY DAUGHTER MARRIES YOUR FIRSTBORN. THEIR SON OUR KING TO BE. YOU WOULD BE THE CUPBEARER AND I WOULD KEEP THE THRONE UNTIL OUR GRANDSON COMES OF AGE. (13)

EA(voiceover) :

TO MELD OUR BLOODLINES FOR FUTURE HEIRS - ALL AGREED.

(EA, 13, was engaged to NINMAH, 13 but they had to wait until she became 15 to marry.)

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Camera cuts to a tale of the tape style description every time a new character is introduced.

EA (voiceover) :

LALUZ, 56, THE NINTH KING, THE USURPER KING. GLISTENING DARK SKIN, LONG BRAIDED BLACK HAIR AND LONG BRAIDED BEARD. GREEN SNAKE EYES, WITH WINGS AND A LONG TAIL. 7' 2  300. A RED TIGER LOGO. Red super suit wIth a red cape and a purple crown.

FADE OUT:

FADE IN:
EXT. THE BLUE WATERFALL - DAY (reddish hue)

THE SPY FROM CAIRO - NAFAS (2:36) 93-98

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Cut to alternating shots as EA meets DAMKINA by the Blue Waterfall.

The camera shows EA, white super suit with a blue cape, standing by the Blue Waterfall, surrounded by lush vegetation. As he looks out over the tranquil waters, DAMKINA, wearing a one piece, white bathing suit emerges from the lake, catching his eye.

DAMKINA, 16, GLISTENING DARK SKIN, LONG BRAIDED RED HAIR, EMERALD GREEN SNAKE EYES WITH A SHORT TAIL. 7’ 235.

White female armor vest, with beads and gems in her hair, a white skirt and long white boots.

EA's expression softens as he sees her, and the camera zooms in on her face, highlighting her beauty. DAMKINA's eyes twinkle with a mischievous light, and the camera captures her subtle smile as she approaches him.

DAMKINA (British accent from a colonial island)(smiling): WELCOME TO MY KINGDOM, EA.

EA(smiling back): THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME, DAMKINA.

The camera captures the sparks between the two as they gaze at each other. DAMKINA seems to exude a powerful aura of confidence and sensuality, while EA is visibly charmed by her presence. She continues walking passed EA, who smells her as she walks by. The camera follows her as she walks to the edge of the cliff.

EA (voiceover):

THERE WAS SOMETHING ABOUT DAMKINA THAT MADE ME FEEL ALIVE. SHE WAS A WOMAN WHO KNEW HOW TO WIELD POWER, AND I WAS DRAWN TO HER LIKE A MOTH TO A FLAME.

DAMKINA, air drying her long hair, blowing with the breeze, as she gazes out over the stunning landscape, lost in thought.

DAMKINA (British accent from a colonial island (voiceover):

HE WAS A MAN OF GREAT AMBITION, AND I KNEW THAT. BUT THERE WAS SOMETHING MORE ABOUT HIM THAT DREW ME IN. SOMETHING... MAGNETIC.

The camera lingers on DAMKINA's enigmatic expression as she turns and sees EA smiling.

FADE OUT:

FADE IN:
INT. THE ROYAL PALACE - DAY (reddish hue)

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As the camera fades in, we see a grand wedding ceremony taking place in a lush garden, fit for royalty. The guests are dressed in their finest attire, and a live orchestra plays beautiful music in the background.

EA, white super suit and DAMKINA, white dress, stand before the officiant, holding hands and gazing lovingly into each other's eyes. The camera zooms in on EA and DAMKINA's faces as they exchange their vows.

DAMKINA (British accent from a colonial island) (to EA):

MY DEAREST, YOU HAVE CAPTURED MY HEART AND SOUL. YOUR STRENGTH, YOUR KINDNESS, AND YOUR UNWAVERING LOVE HAVE MADE ME THE HAPPIEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD. I VOW TO BE YOUR FAITHFUL WIFE, YOUR TRUSTED ADVISOR, AND YOUR LOVING PARTNER THROUGH ALL OF LIFE'S UPS AND DOWNS FOR ALL ETERNITY. I AM ONE WITH EA.

EA (to DAMKINA):

MY BELOVED, FROM THE MOMENT I MET YOU, I KNEW THAT YOU WERE THE ONE. WITH YOU BY MY SIDE, I KNOW, I CAN FACE ANYTHING THAT COMES OUR WAY. I PROMISE TO LOVE YOU, HONOR YOU, AND CHERISH YOU FOR ALL ETERNITY. I AM ONE WITH DAMKINA.

As they exchange rings and seal their marriage with a kiss, the guests erupt in applause.

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Cut to - The camera captures the joy and happiness on their faces as they embark on this new journey together. The camera follows the happy couple as they enter the door to The Royal chamber. The door closes.

Cut to INT. PALACE - DAY

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The camera follows a montage of DAMKINA in a white comfortable outfit as she runs long distances every day and her belly gradually gets bigger. 

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As DAMKINA runs through the palace gardens, the camera captures the beauty of the lush greenery surrounding her. Her breathing becomes heavier as her pregnant belly protrudes with each stride. The camera follows her as she pauses to catch her breath. She leans over, placing her hands on her knees, and takes deep breaths. She looks up at the sky, a smile on her face as she realizes the joy of being alive and carrying new life within her. The camera zooms in on her face, capturing the radiance of her pregnancy glow. She looks straight ahead, determination in her eyes, as she starts running again, with a new sense of purpose and vitality.

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Cut to her returning from her last run, as she runs through the palace gardens, her pregnant belly protruding with each stride. She stops for a moment to catch her breath, placing a hand on her belly. The music stops.

DAMKINA (British accent from a colonial island): YOU MY SON WILL BE GREAT, A KING AMONGST MEN.

The camera lingers on DAMKINA's face as she smiles feeling her baby's reaction to her words, and then zooms in on her emerald green eyes sparkling with hope and pride.

Cut to EXT. THE BLUE WATERFALL - DAY (reddish hue)

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The camera pans over the lush green forest and reveals the Blue Waterfall, its blue waters cascading into a serene pool below. DAMKINA, dressed in a simple white robe, a look of calm and reassurance on her face stands by the water's edge, her hand on her swollen belly. The camera follows DAMKINA as she walks towards the Blue Waterfall, her belly heavy with child. EA, stands beside her,  DAMKINA takes a deep breath and slowly lowers herself into the pool, the water rippling around her.

DAMKINA gives birth as she crouches inside the Blue Waterfall with EA by her side. DAMKINA lifts a swimming, tranquil baby up, hugs him, smells him and kisses him. The water around them glows with an otherworldly light as if it is blessed by the birth of the god-child. The father, The mother and child remain in the water for some time, bonding in the peacefulness of the waterfall.

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