The Fifth Element Page #6

VOICE (O.S.)

Your license has been revoked.

Would you please....

Korben whips out a gun and shatters the loudspeaker.

KORBEN:

I hate when people cry...

I got no defense...

The police car takes out after him, sirens screeching. An insane chase

ensues.

59INT. NEW YORK STREETS - DAY

Korben and his flying taxi are absolute masters of the air. The cops

have trouble following him but then another cop car comes to join in the

fun. Korben drives like a man possessed, nothing can stop him. Except the

dead-end he's just come up against.

GIRL:

Daya deo dono Dato. Dalutan!

KORBEN:

It there's one thing I don't need advice on,

it's how to drive.

Korben turns his cab sideways and scrapes through a narrow passageway,

ripping his taxi light from the roof. The police car smashes into the

wall. The other one brakes just in time.

COP:

Sh*t! Attention all-patrol cars!

The car makes a U-turn, looking for a wider passageway.

60EXT. NEW YORK STREET

The police car roars up, sirens screaming then slows down and checks out

a dead-end flanked by a large vertical neon billboard. The dead-end is empty .

Korben's cab is hidden vertically behind the billboard. Seeing nothing, the

police drive away.

KORBEN:

We'll wait till things quiet down a bit.

You mind?

The girl grabs his shirt collar and pulls him close, whispers in his ear.

GIRL:

(weak)

...Priest...

KORBEN:

You're not that bad... Come on we'll

get you to a doctor.

The girl hands him the handle of the case, struck with the three Egyptian

suns.

GIRL:

(weak)

Vito... Cor... Ni-lious... Priest...

KORBEN:

Vito Cornelius?

The girl nods, then faints. Korben is somewhat lost faced with so much

mystery.

61INT. CORNELIUS' APARTMENT - DAY

The door opens. Korben is there with the unconscious girl in his arms.

KORBEN:

(embarrassed)

Excuse me, I'm looking for a priest.

CORNELIUS:

(tired)

Weddings are one floor down.

Congratulations.

Cornelius closes the door. The doorbell RINGS again.

KORBEN:

She's not my bride, she's my fare.

She's looking for this Vito Cornelius.

According to the phone guide he lives here.

CORNELIUS:

(curious)

That's me. But I don't know who she is...

where did you find her?

KORBEN:

She dropped in on me... holding this.

Korben hands him the metal handle with the three Egyptian suns, stamped

on it.

CORNELIUS:

(staggered)

The fifth element.

He faints dead away. Korben, with the girl still in his arms looks

around helpless.

KORBEN:

(sighing)

Finger's gonna kill me...

62INT. CORNELIUS' APARTMENT - DAY

In his armchair, Cornelius gets woken by a slap in the face.

CORNELIUS:

(with a start)

Who are you?

KORBEN:

I brought the girl remember?

CORNELIUS:

The girl?

Cornalius gets up. He looks at the handle.

KORBEN:

Yeah! She dropped in on me. I mean

on my taxi... talking... this... this bizarre

language...

And then it dawns on Cornelius who the girl is.

CORNELIUS:

(eyes riveted on her)

He's a she!

KORBEN:

(bemused)

You noticed...

CORNELIUS:

(face shining)

There's not a moment to lose! Wake her up,

but be gentle about it! This woman is mankind's

most precious possession! She is... perfect!

KORBEN:

So you do know her.

CORNELIUS:

Uh yes, we're cousins..distant cousins..

Cornelius runs into the next room. Korben looks at the girl, goes to

slap her, then changes his mind.

Her beauty troubles him. He hesitates, then, gently caresses her cheek.

Her skin seems so soft, so fragile.

KORBEN:

Perfect...

63INT. SMALL ROOM

David, is mending a cassock when Cornelius bursts into the room out of

breath.

CORNELIUS:

It's a miracle!!!

DAVID:

(worried)

What is?

CORNELIUS:

(babbling crazily)

I can't wear these clothes! This calls

for dignity!

I have to dress the part!

He opens a closet filled with identical robes and plunges in,

disappearing as David looks on, uncomprehending.

64INT LIVING ROOM. CORNELIUS' APARTMENT

Korben gently kisses the girl's cheeks, but she doesn't respond. He

looks around then kisses her on the lips. The girl's eyes snap open.

When Korben straightens up he discovers his own gun jammed under his

chin.

GIRL:

(angry)

Eto Akta Gamat!

KORBEN:

(embarrassed)

I'm sorry, it's just that... I was

told to wake you up gently, so I figured...

The girl pauses a moment. She stares at him, looks puzzled.

KORBEN:

You're right, I was wrong! I shouldn't

have kissed you... especially since we

haven't been introduced and...

(he pulls out a business card)

Here, it's a bit late, but... my name is

Korben, Korben Dallas.

Keep it, you never know, maybe... you'll

need a cab one day. I'll be happy to open

the door this time!.

The girl hesitates, then snatches the card like a wild animal.

65INT. SMALL ROOM

Cornelius is lost in the closet.

DAVID:

Father, will you please explain what's

going on?

CORNELIUS:

The Supreme Being, the fifth element is here,

in our parish!!! It's a miracle!!!

66INT. LIVING ROOM

KORBEN:

...What's your name?

GIRL:

(after a moment)

Leeloo Minai Lekarariba-Laminai-Tchai

Ekbat De Sebat.

KORBEN:

(polite)

Hey, that's... cute... Do you have a nickname,

something a little... shorter?

GIRL:

...Leeloo.

Korben is falling in love.

KORBEN:

That's... really cute...

Cornelius bursts into the room. She turns the gun on him.

He bows before her.

CORNELIUS:

Appipulai Leeloo Minai..

LEELOO:

Corn-i-Lius?

CORNELIUS:

(bowing)

At your service.

LEELOO lowers her guard starts to laugh. An irresistible childish laugh.

Korben smiles.

DAVID:

Father. You sure she's the Supreme Being?

CORNELIUS:

Absolutely sure There's the triple suns on

her gloves!

David bows low, but his eyes glance up at Leeloo. Cornelius begins to

lead Korben toward the door, hustling him out.

KORBEN:

They all like this in your family, father?

CORNELIUS:

She's an exception..

CORNELIUS:

Thank you so much for your help Mr...?

KORBEN:

Dallas. Korben Dallas.

Cornelius takes his arm. Leeloo stops laughing when she sees Korben

leaving.

CORNELIUS:

Yes. That's fine! Thank you very much.

A thousand times over!

KORBEN:

I might call to check up on her,

you know... to see if she's better?

CORNELIUS:

She's fine, really..don't you worry..

just needs some rest..she's had a very long trip.

KORBEN:

I know. I was there when she arrived.

Cornelius is about to close the door. Korben's hand blocks it.

KORBEN:

Excuse me! Just one thing! She said something

to me a while ago and... I don't really get it...

Akta Gamat?

CORNELIUS:

It means, "Never without my permission".

KORBEN:

That's what I thought.

Cornelius slams the door in his face.

KORBEN:

...Thanks.

66AINT. KORBEN'S APARTMENT - DAY

Korben beads down the hallway. He passes his NEIGHBOR.

KORBEN:

Evening...

NEIGHBOR:

F*** you!

KORBEN:

...Thanks... You, too.

Korben enters his-apartment.

66BINT.. KORBEN'S APARTMENT - DAY

The door slides back and the cat comes rubbing up against him, tail in

the air.

KORBEN:

Oh god. I forgot your food ... I'm really sorry!

How about a nice Thai nosh to apologize?

How does that sound, huh?

The cat meows, appeased, just an the phone rings.

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