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13 EXT. BATTLEFIELD (PAINTING) 13

APHRODITE, Goddess of Love, stands beside Zeus and the

other gods at the shore of a turbulent sea, waving her

hands as the ocean churns.

From out of the sea rises: HIPPOLYTA, ANTIOPE, and

countless other figures -- WARRIOR WOMEN.

HIPPOLYTA (V.O.)

So the gods made us, the Amazons,

to influence men's hearts with

love and to restore peace to the

world.

Standing behind Aphrodite on the shore, MEN watch the

women approach in awe, lowering their weapons.

HIPPOLYTA (V.O.)

For a brief time, there was peace,

even a unity among the world, as

the gods and man fought side-by-

side against a great evil.

An ancient war is subtly depicted, but not lingered on.

If one looks close you'll see: THREE ARMIES -- The gods,

Amazons, and Atlanteans battling JACOB. Each army in

possession of a LOTUS.

ARES cleaves Jacob, then he looks to the LOTUS the humans

have discarded. He reaches for it --

ANTIOPE (V.O.)

But it did not last.

ARES' ARMY OF MEN swing a barrage of weapons at Hippolyta

and the Amazons, led by the God of War himself.

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ANTIOPE (V.O.)

Ares refused to give up his hold

on mankind. Tightening his grip,

he turned them against us.

ARES AND HIS ARMY OF MEN lead Hippolyta and the other

Amazons out of a BURNING CITY in SHACKLES and CHAINS.

ANTIOPE (V.O.)

When Zeus led the gods to our

defense, Ares killed them, one-by-

one...

Ares grabs Apollo from behind, slitting his throat --

elsewhere, he assassinates Aphrodite -- elsewhere, Hermes --

ANTIOPE (V.O.)

.... until only Zeus himself

remained.

HIPPOLYTA breaks the chains between her bracelets!

ANTIOPE (V.O.)

Your mother, the Amazon Queen, led

a revolt that freed us all from

enslavement.

Hippolyta leads the Amazons in battle against Ares,

swinging her sword, a feral CHEETAH fights at her side --

14 EXT. WOODS (THEMYSCIRA) - DAY 14

Young Diana (8) mimics her mother in battle, thrusting

her WOODEN SWORD as she runs.

HIPPOLYTA (V.O.)

While Zeus used the last of his

power to stop Ares...

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Ares and Zeus CLASH in the eye of a STORM, each at the

edge of death. Zeus throws his last THUNDERBOLT, hitting

Ares.

HIPPOLYTA (V.O.)

... striking him such a blow, the

God of War was forced to retreat.

Ares staggers back, a large gash in his chest leaks

VIOLENT, BLUE POWER! He's swallowed up by DARKNESS.

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HIPPOLYTA (V.O.)

With Zeus' dying breath, he

created this island to shield us

from the outside world. Somewhere

Ares could not find us.

16 EXT. SECRET TRAINING LOCATION 2 (THEMYSCIRA) - DAY 16

Antiope attacks! Young Diana (8) tries to keep up -- and

to Antiope's surprise and satisfaction -- she does!

ANTIOPE (V.O.)

But in the event he did, Zeus left

us a weapon, one powerful enough

to kill a God... to destroy Ares

before he could destroy mankind...

and us... with an endless war.

17 EXT. SCENIC OVERLOOK (THEMYSCIRA) - DAY 17

Hippolyta and Young Diana (8) look across their island

home.

Hippolyta smiles, ending her story... But Diana looks out

across the oceans, wondering if Ares is still out

there...

HIPPOLYTA:

We give thanks to the gods for

this paradise.

YOUNG DIANA (8)

And the Godkiller?

Hippolyta isn't sure what Diana is referring to...

HIPPOLYTA:

The Godkiller?

YOUNG DIANA (8)

Yes. The weapon that can kill

Ares if he ever finds us. May I

see it, Mother?

Hippolyta's conflicted by Diana's excitement. A beat.

Then she nods, Diana elated.

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18 EXT. ARMORY - DAY 18

Hippolyta and Young Diana (8) ride their HORSES to the

ARMORY, a heavily guarded keep at the top of Themyscira's

hillside. The QUEEN'S GUARDS follow. Diana's eyes drift

up at a HIGH TOWER with a single window.

19 INT. ARMORY - CONTINUOUS ACTION 19

Young Diana (8) follows Hippolyta down a torch-lit tunnel

and into the open-air center. One high window.

HIPPOLYTA:

This is where we keep all the

gifts the gods have given us.

Diana's eyes drift past a dazzling array of items,

including a glowing GOLDEN GIRDLE, LASSO, and at the

center, an ornately-crafted SWORD. Diana gently touches

the hilt of the sword, in awe.

YOUNG DIANA (8)

The Godkiller... It's beautiful...

Hippolyta watches her carefully.

YOUNG DIANA (8)

Who would wield it?

HIPPOLYTA:

I pray there will never come a

time when it is called to arms.

But only the fiercest among us

even could... And that is not you,

Diana.

She takes Diana's hand away from the sword.

HIPPOLYTA:

So you see, my daughter, you are

safe. And it is nothing for you

to concern yourself with.

But Diana is determined to prove her mother wrong --

20 EXT. SECRET TRAINING LOCATION 3 (THEMYSCIRA) - DAY 20

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