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| "The Last Great Army", |
| AKA "The Stripling Warriors" |
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ACT ONE
FADE IN:
P.O.V. GUATEMALA, CENTRAL AMERICA -- DAY
- ESTABLISHING -
From just above the modern day city of Guatemala, we swiftly
move over the city, as giant glass buildings, and car filled
streets quickly pass below. As we move south across the
city, we begin to move from a densely populated area to the
jungle that surrounds the city.
As the jungle flows like a giant green river below:
GID (V.O.)
Twenty-Five Hundred Years ago in the
first year of the reign of Zedekiah,
the King of Judah, my ancestors came
to this continent after fleeing
Jeruselem, the city they called home.
(beat)
Guided by faith, our forefathers
journeyed to this continent, leaving
behind all those that would be taken
away into babylon.
(beat)
They brought with them the records
of old. Written by great men such
as Moses and Isiah.
(beat)
Just as these men kept records, we
too were commanded to keep a record
of our people.
(beat)
the story I am about to tell you, is
found in the records our people kept,
it is a story of faith, and of vertue.
(beat)
It is the story of the Last Great
Army who fought with the power of
God, to protect the Liberty of our
People.
(beat)
a people who would eventually be
destroyed by the sword, only to be
remembered in the great records of
our people.
(beat)
a record kept for the sake of all
man kind.
From just above the canopy of the jungle forest, we swiftly
move over modern day Central America. Only the top of the
jungle canopy is seen as it passes swiftly below.
After several miles of dense jungle forest, we reach a
clearing and a great Ancient City is revealed.
The camera continues to move swiftly through the ancient
city.
TRANSITION INTO:
P.O.V. GREAT ANCIENT AMERICAN CITY -- CONTINUOUS
- ESTABLISHING -
An ancient city which has been mostly covered by the dense
jungle. Many buildings are completely hidden from view,
while other have still peer out from the past.
Like ghosts from the past, we begin to see this city as it
once was, the people who lived here, the people who are dying
here, as a great slaughter ensues.
The camera continues to move throughout the city as we are
now completely into the period, 90 B.C.. We see the barbaric
Lamanite Army slaughtering hundreds of innocent Lamanite
people.
Smoke fills the air as the smaller buildings burn to the
ground, people run, and Lamanite Soldiers continue their
destruction.
We see some men fighting, but it is obvious that this people
was caught off guard and was not ready to battle an army.
ANGLE ON
High atop a great stone temple, several Lamanites have found
what could only be the ruler of this land. The Lamanite
soldiers bring this man to the edge of a platform.
ANGLE ON
a barbaric club with shards of volcanic glass around the
edges, which is being lifted into the air.
ANGLE HOLDS
as the club slashes down out of cameras view.
MASTER ANGLE
All of the soldiers walk down the steep stairs of the temple
to the bottom where their horses wait.
Once the men have climbed atop their horses, we follow them
as they leave the city. Falling in behind many soldiers
join them as the ride out of the city.
ANGLE ON
TAMAL, a young Lamanite boy who sits in terror over his
murdered parents. He is covered in soot and has a gapping
wound on the right side of his face that extends from his
temple down over his cheek bone. The cut barely misses his
eye.
Tamal watches as the men ride off, until they disappear into
a clouds of smoke that fills the city street.
Once the men are out of site, Tamal composes himself, taking
a deep breath and then wiping the tears and secretions from
his face. By doing so, he wipes blood, tears, and soot across
his face. It is not until then, that he realizes he is
injured.
Tamal notices the blood that covers his forearm and examines
it to determine the source. Not seeing it right away, his
focus changes to his parents who lye dead on the ground in
front of him.
Tamal focuses on a gold neckband, covered in blood, that is
around his fathers neck. Gently, Tamal removes it, holding
it with both hands, he uses his thumb to wipe away a thumbs
width of blood, to reveal the shiny gold underneath. His
face turns from sadness to anger.
With that Tamal stands and looks off in the direction the
soldiers rode and places the adult size jewelry around his
neck, blood and all.
TRANSITION INTO:
EXT. THE LAND OF ISHMAEL - ESTABLISHING -- DAY
- ESTABLISHING -
The great city of Ishmael fills the landscape of this dense
tropical region.
Gigantic stone structures fill this unfortified city. Outside
the main capitol of the city, we see thousands of tents and
many thousands of Lamanite people who are gathered all around.
These tents belong to the people of the Land of Nephi who
have gathered in and around the city for a celebration this
night.
EXT. INTERIOR MARKET OF ISHMAEL CITY -- DAY
- ESTABLISHING -
A giant courtyard inside the great city of Ishmael. Hundreds,
if not thousands of people are at the market, buying, selling,
and trading all things indigenous to 77 B.C. central america.
A Great Temple sits at the North end of the Courtyard.
ANGLE ON
GID, a young Anti-Nephi-Lehie boy, about 8, is intensely
watching a young girl spin pottery. The young girl smiles
at Gid, who is entranced in the process.
MESHA - GID'S MOTHER (O.S.)
(Motherly)
Gideon!
(beat, slight sternness)
Gideon, let us go now!!
Gid is obviously entranced in some hypnotic movement of the
pottery, or maybe it's the young girl spinning it.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER (O.S.)
(With no room for
interpretation)
GID!!!!
GID reacts immediately to his fathers call, as he runs to
catch up with his family. Gid grabs hold of his fathers
hand.
ANGLE PULLS OUT
To show Gid and his family, holding hands, while walking
through a giant market in the middle of the City of Ishmael.
Gid can't help but turn to look at the young girl, who in
turn looks back at him, smiling.
Gid's little Sister, SARIAH (6 yrs old), interrupts the moment
by slapping him in the arm.
YOUNG SARIAH
(laughing)
Gid, caught off guard, immediately chases after sariah and a
game of tag ensues as they both weave in and out through the
marketplace.
BACK TO SCENE
Where MESHA and AMULON now walk alone hand in hand.
MESHA - GID'S MOTHER
(perturbed)
Why does he not listen to me anymore?
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
I will speak with him.
MESHA - GID'S MOTHER
(upset)
I do not want you to have to speak
with him.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
(consoling)
Mesha, our son loves you very much,
but now he is reaching the age of
manhood and trying to spread his
wings.
(beat)
He is only caught up in his
youthfulness,
(beat, emphasizing)
and I will speak with him.
She does not want to hear that her boy is growing up. She
wants things to stay the way they have been.
MESHA - GID'S MOTHER
(hesitantly)
I do know that you are right,
(beat)
I just want my son to stay a child
in his own eyes.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
Well, I can not make Gid stay a child,
(beat)
But if it is children you desire in
our presence, then let us have many
many more.
Mesha's face turns to joy
MESHA - GID'S MOTHER
(suspiciously)
Do you speak the truth to me now?
Or are you playing upon my desires?
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
(questioning her
suspicions)
Have I not always spoken the words
of truth to you?
(beat)
Let it be no secret, I to would love
to have many more children to fill
our home, and I am not becoming any
younger.
She is totally caught off guard, and jump like a giddy school
girl into his arms.
As they embrace with joy. A moment passes as they celebrate
the new choice.
GATE GUARD (O.S.)
(Yelling)
clear the way....
Both immediately look over, as do all persons in the area.
ANGLE ON
A large gated opening in the middle of small wall which
encircles the courtyard. The GATE GUARD stands on the top
of the wall as a lookout, along with several other men who
stand atop the wall.
Although this city is not fortified by great walls, this
small wall is the entrance into the city from other lands.
GATE GUARD
(Yelling)
Clear the way!!
Led by AMMON, a very distinguished man who is dressed well
but travels lightly, a large group of men on horseback come
riding though the entrance.
MESHA - GID'S MOTHER
Who is that?
AMORON - GID'S GRANDFATHER (O.S.)
(deep calming voice)
They are the sons of Mosiah and their
brethren.
(beat)
It has been many seasons since they
have been in Ishmael.
Both Mesha and Amulon turn to find AMORON - GID'S GRANDFATHER
standing in front of a market booth looking at a fine tool
made of hardened copper.
Amoron is a very dignified looking man, who commands presence.
He is dressed very beautifly.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
Surely they come for the Feast and
celebration this night?
AMORON - GID'S GRANDFATHER
I do not know, other than a messenger
arrived early this morning asking
for audience with King Lamoni.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
Is there need to worry Father?
Amoron looks at his son, it is obvious that he knows not why
Ammon and his brethren have come.
AMORON - GID'S GRANDFATHER
This night is a great time for our
people. I can see no better time
for them to come to Ishmael.
All stand solemnly watching as the men dismount their horses
and head up into the great building.
CAMERA PANS
up to reveal the outside of the Kings conference room, which
overlooks the market and the Temple.
CUT TO:
INT. KING'S CONFERENCE ROOM ISHMAEL -- MOMENTS LATER
King Lamoni (39 yrs old), ruler of the Land of Ishmael, and
his younger brother, King Nephi-Lehi (24 Yrs old), the ruler
of all the Land of Nephi, both sit together at the base of
the throne, or in other words, neither sit on the throne but
are in a more casual atmosphere.
KING LAMONI
I trust your travel was well?
KING NEPHI-LEHI
Of course brother, although it proved
to be longer than I had remembered.
KING LAMONI
Yes it does take longer when traveling
with full guard,
(beat)
unlike the times you used to ride
here alone, against fathers wishes.
KING NEPHI-LEHI
That only happened once Brother,
(beat)
the other times he never knew I had
gone.
Both laugh at what could only be an inside joke.
KING LAMONI
Oh, brother it is good have you here.
I only wish father had lived to see
this day.
The moment turns solemn
KING NEPHI-LEHI
He would of had much joy seeing his
people come together in the
righteousness they now own.
(beat)
Although I do not know if he could
bear to see the numbers who still
deny the truth.
KING LAMONI
If father had not become ill, I
believe he would have gone and not
returned home until all his people
had come together under one fold.
Again both brother laugh
Suddenly the delight between brothers is broken!
CAPTIAN TAMAL
I see that not much has changed.
ANGLE ON
TAMAL, who we recognize because of the scar and unique golden
neckband that he now wears, stands behind the Kings, just
inside a small doorway which is obviously used only by the
King.
He arrogantly stands looking around the chambers, as if he
had not been here in a while. Then looks down at the two
Kings.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(smiling and somewhat
disapproving)
Except for the young Nephi-Lehi who
now wears the crown of this land.
Both Kings immediately stand because of the greatness of
their surprise.
Tamal stands there with a smile upon his face. Waiting for
a response.
KING LAMONI
And I see that you have not forgotten
your way around my palace.
The tension in the room is beginning to build. Here it
becomes clear that these men were once friends, but are now
not sure where the relationship lies.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
Indeed.
KING LAMONI
To whom do I owe this honor, having
my oldest friend and absent Chief
Counselor return to me?
Tamal takes the steps in strides and he lands on level ground
with the Kings.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
You have me to thank for my safe
return, for it is I who has caused
this reunion of old friends.
King Lamoni's countenance changes from distant to loving and
joyful.
KING LAMONI
Then let old friends embrace and
rejoice as only we can this day.
Both men embrace in a barbaric hug then King Lamoni places
his hands on Tamal's shoulders looking his old friend over.
KING LAMONI
(looking Tamal over)
You have not changed in the slightest
my friend,
(beat)
and how I have missed your presence
at my side.
(beat)
I have spent much time pondering
what I had done to drive you from
this place.
(beat, solomnly)
and Father asked of you frequently
before he died.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
My friend, I do not wish to dwell on
the events of the past, for now is
the only time which we can effect.
(beat)
and for that reason, Now is the time
I have chosen to return to my old
friend who is the King of this people.
KING LAMONI
My friend, you speak the truth in
your words.
Walking over to a table on the nearby wall
KING LAMONI
So let us rejoice in this day, and
welcome our brother Tamal back to
his home and his position as the
Kings Chief Counselor for the people.
King Lamoni grabs a pitcher of wine and begins to pour it
into a very fine golden goblet.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(laughing at the King)
Is that why you believe I have come
here this day?
He immediately stops pouring.
KING LAMONI
(smiling)
Why else would thou return here under
a flag of friendship?
CAPTIAN TAMAL
Are we not the oldest of friends,
can we not suspend the flattery?
Tamal is still very confident with himself and the situation,
although he says he wants to stop the flattery, he just
increases the loads.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
I have come this day because of the
great unrest that this people suffer.
(beat)
I have come to put this people again
at peace. Something two Kings have
been unable to do.
King Lamoni is a little taken back by that statement and
retorts accordingly.
KING LAMONI
I assure you my friend, that those
who desire peace are here this day
in the Lands of Ishmael,
(beat)
and any who have not come to this
place are most assuredly not striving
for peace.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
It is those that are here this day
that cause the distensions among our
people.
Lamoni looks to his brother.
KING LAMONI
(smiling)
Please do enlighten us.
Tamal does not like being mocked as he becomes a little
abrupt.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
If the sons of Mosiah had been
executed the day they came to this
land, as I had counseled, we would
have remained a peaceful people.
(beat)
If your Father had not fallen into
the same trap as you we would still
be at peace.
AMMON
So do tell me your interpretation of
peace my friend,
(beat)
Is that what your armies intend to
create, peace?
Tamal looks over, as do the Kings, to find AMMON and his
Brothers, ARRON, OMNER, HIMNI standing in the entrance to
the conference room. They are all aware that Tamal has dug
himself a pretty big hole.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(again becoming
dreadfully sly)
The people of this land desire to
have the peace that was theirs before
you came here.
AMMON
If the truth causes a people to loose
their peace,
(beat)
then I say peace was never theirs to
begin with.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
And I say if truth causes a people
to loose peace, then that truth is
nothing but trickery brought about
by lies and false Gods.
KING LAMONI
(hurt)
Why have you come here?
CAPTIAN TAMAL
I desire to stop bloodshed,
(beat)
and you have the power to stop it.
AMMON
(angrily)
You have the power to stop bloodshed,
(beat)
For it is your armies that threaten
this righteous people.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(innocently)
I am but a messenger,
(to Lamoni)
I only came because I thought you
might listen to me, before you and
your people make a decision they
will be unable to LIVE with.
KING LAMONI
Are you part of those who might take
up arms against your own people?
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(Smiling to King Lamoni
& Nephi-Lehi)
It does not have to come to that my
friend,
(pointing to Ammon)
simply remove them from this land,
stop their foolish teachings, and
your people will go home peacefully.
(boasting)
And I would even join you as your
chief councilman again.
AMMON
Had you and your brethren chosen to
maintain peace, your first reaction
would not have been to start a civil
war.
Tamal is very angered by the situation, but swallows his
tounge.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(to King lamoni)
Consider saving your people, I will
be camped half a day south of Ishmael,
I will remain their until first
mornings light.
(beat)
After that time, there will be nothing
I can do.
The realization of Tamal's visit has now become clear to
King Lamoni.
KING LAMONI
My old friend, my people have been
saved. You need not wait for a change
of heart on my part.
(beat)
However, you have much travel ahead
of you, I pray that you will consider
saving yourself.
Tamal storms out of the council room through the Sons of
Mosiah.
King Lamoni watches Tamal leave, then looks over at Ammon.
Sorrow fills his countenance as he turns and places the
pitcher of wine and the cup down on the table.
Ammon and his brethren approach the Kings. Stopping several
feet before King Lamoni,
KING LAMONI
Ammon my brother, Welcome.
He lowers his head slightly.(showing his respect). Then
looks at Ammon who stands ready to embrace his faithful
brother.
AMMON
It is good to see you my friend.
All of the men address each other and embrace in friendship.
Ammon, Arron, Omner, Himni, Muloki, and Ammah are among the
ten men.
KING LAMONI
We received your messenger earlier
this day, and have prepared
accommodation for you,
(beat)
how long do you desire to grace us
with your presence.
AMMON
Our desire to be among God's truest
people is great, however, we know
not the length of our presence.
KING NEPHI-LEHI
Then let us make the most of this
momentous occasion,
(beat)
By having all of the Son's of Mosiah
and their brethren here beside all
the faithful Lamanite who have
gathered for the Lords purpose,
(beat)
I see a great reason to rejoice.
KING LAMONI
My brother speaks the truth as we
can not deny the tremendous blessings
of this day.
AMMON
It is a marvelous site indeed, seeing
the way we have been blessed by coming
down to this land.
KING LAMONI
Ammon, I fear the joy in you words
is overcome by the grave soberness
of your eyes.
Ammon takes a moment to gather his thoughts.
AMMON
Your perception is great my friend,
(beat)
and although I do not desire to cease
the atmosphere here, I bring grave
concerns this day.
KING LAMONI
Then brother, please let us give
attention to the words you bring us,
(motioning to sit on
the steps)
please continue.
All of the men are seated.
AMMON
The man you once respected as your
Chief Councilman, spoke a partial
truth,
(beat)
We have witnessed the Amalekites and
Amulonites stirring up the remainder
of your people,
(beat)
those who have not been converted to
the Lord, now prepare to overthrow
your place as kings and place a new
in your stead.
(beat)
We know without error that they gather
in a place less than two days from
Ishmael.
King Lamoni stands up and begins to walk towards the wall
opposite of where he stood to pour a drink. This wall has a
doorway and windows that lead to a platform which over looks
the city, or most directly the giant courtyard. Off to the
left the Temple is also clearly seen
Ammon watches King lamoni.
KING NEPHI-LEHI
(toward Ammon)
When will they come upon us?
AMMON
We did come as soon as we knew the
circumstances. However, I fear that
they are already on the march.
King Nephi-Lehi looks worriedly at Lamoni, who stands their
in deep thought.
Ammon sees that Lamoni ponders the situation at hand, and
knows that he is unsure of what to do, so He stands and
offers his advice.
AMMON
(Determined)
You must begin preparation to defend
yourselves.
(beat)
Even at half march they will be here
in two mornings light.
Lamoni understands Ammon's concern. But he to has concerns
in this situation.
KING LAMONI
Ammon my brother, there is not one
soul among all this people that has
been converted to the Lord, that
would take up arms against their
brethren.
(beat)
We were once as them, until you came
upon our people, we were unable to
see our wicked ways.
(beat)
So how is it that now we should blame
them for believing the things we
once also believed.
(beat)
Taking the actions that we once took.
ARRON stands up and approaches Lamoni
ARRON
(Sympathetically)
Brothers, you lead a great and
righteous people. And I have been
honored to walk at your side as a
servant of God. But we will not
stand by and watch you and your people
be slain by the sword of your own
brethren. I know only that,
(with power)
You must defend yourselves.
ANGLE ON
Nephi-Lehi stepping forward towards Ammon.
KING NEPHI-LEHI
This people has spent many nights on
their knees praying to God for
forgiveness of their wicked ways.
It is only now after years of
repentance that they feel like a
righteous people.
(beat)
We must not be tempted by the
adversary,
(beat)
not even now.
As a moment goes by, Ammon examines the facts at hand, then
replies. He still believes they can walk upright before God
in defending themselves.
AMMON
I have witnessed that God has truly
converted this people,
(beat)
I know that this people has become
airs to gift of the atonement and
your souls have been washed clean.
(beat)
So raise your swords in righteousness
to defend your Liberty,
(beat)
Hold fast to the knowledge of God's
protection of his people, and throw
down your persecutors who seek to
destroy you.
(beat)
God honors those who defend his cause.
Lamoni walks to the doorway and proceeds outside, stopping
once at the edge of the platform. Both Ammon and Nephi-Lehi
follow him.
KING LAMONI
(holding out his arms
to acknowledge the
people of Ishmael)
We have gathered our righteous people
together this day for one purpose,
(looking at Ammon)
to lay down our sword, even bury
them deep within the earth.
(looking out again)
We will one day stand at the Judgment
Bar of God and we will be able to
say, "our swords shine brightly
because we never did again shed the
blood of any man".
A moment passes as the power of King Lamoni's speech sinks
in. Ammon softly smiles at his friend.
AMMON
I was unaware of the power of your
conversion to the Lord. You have
filled my heart with joy this day.
(placing his hand on
Lamoni's shoulder)
For I know that your people will
never again fall away from the
truthfulness of your faith.
Ammon's focus now changes to that of delivering this great
people, determined to keep them from destruction.
AMMON
(smiling)
Let us leave this land and flee from
our enemy.
(beat - turning to
his brothers)
We will go down unto the Land of
Zarahemla where the Nephites will
surely welcome us.
Nephi-Lehi looks to his brother, could it be as simple at
that. But would the Nephite's welcome them?
KING NEPHI-LEHI
If we held in our hearts that the
Nephite's would welcome us. Then it
would be that you could lead our
people out of the hands of our
brethren.
(beat)
But we hold no such knowledge.
AMMON
The Lord has truly blesses this
people, The Nephite's will see as I
do the righteousness among you.
(beat)
They will seek no more to contend
with war against you.
(after short thought)
If I go and inquire of the Lord, and
if he says unto us, go down unto our
brethren, will you go?
KING LAMONI
(without hesitation)
Yes, if the Lord saith unto us go,
we will go.
AMMON
(soft smile)
Then my friends, prepare your people,
we shall return before two mornings
light.
Ammon turns and briskly leaves the room. Ammon's brethren
follow.
Lamoni turns and looks out over his people.
CUT TO:
EXT. OUTSIDE GID'S HOME, ISHMAEL - ESTABLISHING -- LATER
- ESTABLISHING -
Gid's home sits in a dense area just outside the main city
of Ishmael. It is a normal size home for this time period.
The home sits within 15 yards of a briskly running stream.
Amulon and Gid are working on a large perfectly square stone,
(about w = 4' x d = 2' x h = 2'). Amulon draws detailed
graphics on the stone, while Gid smooths over recently carved
graphics with a small stone-working tool. Gid works intensely
on a small detail. It is obvious he knows exactly what he
is doing. The graphics depict a peaceful people praying.
Amulon's attention focuses on Gid several times, as he notices
how intensely Gid is working. So much so, that he stops
what he is doing and leans in to get a better look.
Gid suddenly stop and looks over at his father, who just
stares at him, and inquires
YOUNG GID
Is it as you desire father?
Amulon leans over and brushes the dust away from the area
Gid has been working one, then runs his hand over the detailed
design.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
(surprised)
This is magnificent,
(beat)
you have taken away all of the
coarseness and yet still kept the
shape perfectly.
(smiling)
This is wonderful work Gideon.
Gid smiles at his father. It is obvious that Gid respects
him and that these words have boosted his confidence and
self-esteem almost immediately.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
When this stone is complete, it will
sit within the Temple, all who see
it will be proud of the fine
workmanship.
Gid's perma-grin fills Amulon's heart with pride in his young
son. He embraces his son then returns to sketching the smooth
side of the stone as Gid's excitedly returns to his work.
A moment passes then from out of nowhere.
YOUNG GID
Father, who were those Nephite men
who entered the city this day?
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
They are the Sons of Mosiah, I believe
they came for the celebration this
evening.
Both continue to work. But Gid still has some questions, he
tries to continue working, but can't concentrate. Amulon
notices the struggle Gid is having
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
Gideon? You look troubled, are you
alright?
It is as though Gid has to gain the courage to continue.
YOUNG GID
(worried)
will you be leaving soon, to go fight
a war?
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
(very surprised)
No Gideon, what would make you think
such a thing?
YOUNG GID
Teomner had told me that his father
had taken out a sword and packed it
into a cloth, as though he were going
to take it somewhere.
(beat)
then this day you took your sword
and packet it also into a cloth also
as if to take it away.
Amulon smiles and even chuckles at Gid's misunderstanding.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
This night I will take that sword
with us, to the celebration, where I
will place it into a tomb deep within
the earth,
(beat)
to show God that I never will again
us it.
YOUNG GID
Father, why do we celebrate this?
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
I know that God will be watching us,
I think that He will celebrate that
we are choosing never again to shed
the blood of man,
(smiling)
So I believe we have cause to also
celebrate?
ANGLE ON
The opening to Gid's home. The door opens and Sariah pokes
her head out.
SARIAH
Father, dinner is ready.
then as suddenly as it opened the door to the hut closes.
ANGLE BACK ON
Gid and his father. Gid looks at his father in anticipation.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
Let us go eat.
Gid doesn't have to be told twice...
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INT. GID'S HOME, ISHMAEL -- LATER
Mesha brings whole cooked corn cobs to the dinner table, in
a fine woven basket. After placing the corn on the table,
she sits with the rest of the family. Other foods are already
placed on the table, such as tortillas, fruits, and
vegetables.
Gid's father looks around the table, then bows his head in
prayer, as does the rest of the family.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
Dear Lord our God, we in humility
come before thee to thank thee for
this bountiful meal. We pray that
thy blessings will be upon this feast,
that it may bring us strength and
health.
(beats)
We pray that thy spirit will be with
us always and guide us each day.
Gid's Father pauses for a moment. It is obvious that this
isn't normal, as we see Gid look up to see what is wrong.
Quickly closing his eyes as his father again begins to speak.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
We humble ourselves as we go to the
celebration this night, we pray that
our sacrifice is accepted.
(beat)
We also ask at this time that thou
be with Gid, now that he is entering
the age of manhood.
Gid again looks up, this is unusual for a dinner blessing.
AMULON - GID'S FATHER
And ask that we may be guided in
teaching him well to honor thee.
(beat)
We are grateful to thee and offer
this blessing and prayer to thee,
Amen.
All of the Family honors God by also saying "AMEN".
Gid looks at his mother to see if she is as astounded as he
is. Although it is obvious that she is, she just looks at
Gid for a moment then begins to pass the food.
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EXT. LAMANITE CAMP OUTSIDE ISHMAEL - ESTABLISHING -- NIGHT
A giant camp has been setup for thousands of Lamanite
soldiers. Some fires burn, but it is mostly quiet, except
for one large tent.
Tamal and two other men ride up on horses. Dismounting and
going inside the tent.
INT. LAMANITE TENT -- CONTINUOUS
Eight barbaric looking men sit around a rather large table
feasting.
Tamal enters, stopping just inside the tent.
LAMANITE CONSPIRACY LEADER
TAMAL!, what word do you bring from
Ishmael?
It is obvious at this point that Tamal is just a peon here.
These men are the leaders of the rebelion.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
The rumors are true, people have
gathered from all of the Lands of
Nephi, King Nephi-Lehi and Lamoni,
along with the Nephites have gathered
there.
LAMANITE CONSPIRACY LEADER
(unbelieving)
Do they really gather to bury their
weapons?
CAPTIAN TAMAL
The ceremony is this night.
LAMANITE CONSPIRACY LEADER
(laughing)
Are they man?
(beat)
They must know we are here.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
They believe their God will save
them.
LAMANITE CONSPIRACY LEADER
Do you believe their God will save
them?
CAPTIAN TAMAL
I believe that we will have no trouble
replacing the King, or putting down
the Lamanite Traitors, if we strike
soon.
LAMANITE CONSPIRACY LEADER
Good, then ready the men, you will
leave immediately.
Tamal bows his head and leaves the tent.
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INT. INTERIOR MARKET OF ISHMAEL CITY - ESTABLISHING-- NIGHT
ANGLE CUTS MULTIPLE TIMES
to show a montage of shots, showing:
The market is now full of thousands of people who are all
enjoying the festivities and food.
It looks somewhat like a fair with music and dancing groups,
etc.
INT. KING'S CONFERENCE ROOM ISHMAEL -- CONTINUOUS
The kings are being dressed into extravagant clothing, which
include everything from headdresses to the final touch of a
beautifully designed sword, all while carrying on this
conversation:
KING NEPHI-LEHI
Brother, have we made the right
choice?
KING LAMONI
Have you any doubts?
Nephi-Lehi ponders for a moment, but answers with confidence.
KING NEPHI-LEHI
(confidently)
I have no doubts,
(questioning)
but should we not let our people
make the choice for themselves?
KING LAMONI
Our people are here because of the
choices they have made,
(bead)
Our people have chosen us to lead
them. Still, they are free to do as
they desire. But any choice to fight,
would be at their own peril.
Nephi-Lehi knew this, but this young Kings ability to trust
the choices he has made is lacking. He want to serve his
people righteously and up to this point always has.
A moment goes by while they the final touches are made to
their outfits.
Lamoni realizes that his younger brother is a little insecure
with the responsibility. So he does something that he
believes will help strengthen Nephi-lehi's faith.
KING LAMONI
Bring it among our people.
Nephi-Lehi looks a little stunned at his brothers request,
as each King is handed an extravagantly decorated sword.
KING LAMONI
See what is in their hearts.
King Lamoni hangs the sword on his side and walks towards
the entrance to the balcony (Nephi-Lehi follows only after
he struggles with attaching his sword), where they overlook
the giant celebration.
Lamoni look over at the Temple and up where he will soon
address his people, there we see two pillars which put off
giant flames that completely light the top of the temple.
Nephi-Lehi barely looks out over the people before:
KING LAMONI
Let us go now and address the people.
Lamoni turns and walks back inside, while Nephi-Lehi takes
just another second to look over the celebration, then follows
his brother.
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EXT. INTERIOR MARKET OF ISHMAEL CITY -- CONTINUOUS
Gid and his family have just arrived to the Celebration.
Both Amulon and Amoron are carrying swords covered in cloths.
Gid looks around in amazement at the number of people
gathered, and all of the festivities taking place.
As Gid takes in the site, his attention, as well as most
everyone else, is focused to the side of the temple where a
very large group of dancers begins to put on a show.
ANGLE ON
this group which is spread out over the distance of the face
of the temple and spans most of the upper portion of the
temple. During the dance, the Temple slowly becomes lit up
by the dancers who light hundreds of torches that are placed
to draw the attention to the top, where the Kings will soon
be.
The finally ends with something being thrown into the flames
of the two giant pillars, causing a giant fireball to flash
and the music stops. All is quiet.
ANGLE ON
The top of the Temple where the Kings Guard walks out to the
edge of the top of the temple.
KINGS GUARD
Beloved people of Ishmael and of the
Lands of Nephi,
(motioning to Lamoni)
King Lamoni of Ishmael.
As the Guard steps aside, King Lamoni walks out to where his
people can all see him. When he appears, all of the people
begin to cheer exceedingly.
KING LAMONI
(smiling, holding up
hands to quiet the
people)
Please.....Please....
The crowd becomes quiet once again.
KING LAMONI
I welcome those of you, who have
chosen to come this day.
(beat)
We rejoice in knowing that so many
of this great land have chosen to
open your hearts and trust in the
faith of your God.
(beat)
We have prayed for wisdom in leading
you, our people, righteously.
Believing the reason we have come
together this day, will be a testimony
to God, that we as a people will
never fall away.
The people begin to cheer.
KING LAMONI
(as the crowd quiets)
It is now my honor to introduce to
you my brother, the King of the Lands
of Nephi.
Again the people begin to cheer, as King Lamoni steps back
and Nephi-Lehi steps up.
He stands there for a moment just looking out over the crowd.
It is obvious that even he is amazed at the number of people,
too many to fit inside the market area, spilling out past
the small wall.
KING NEPHI-LEHI
(motioning for silence)
I stand here in amazement at the
number of our people that have
gathered here this day,
(beat)
A great number have traveled many
days, I honor all of you who have
sacrificed to be here.
(beat)
We have gathered together this day
for a great purpose. Not only will
we unit as one people, but we will
show God our true hearts by placing
our weapons of war,
(pointing to opening
at base of temple)
deep within the earth, where they
will be clean from stain forever.
Again, the people cheer for a moment then become quiet again
as to listen to Nephi-Lehi. However, He just looks out over
the people. His face showing the somber reality.
KING NEPHI-LEHI
(complete soberness)
It is with great regret that I now
bring you this word, which was
delivered from the Sons of Mosiah to
us this day.
(beat)
Our fellow brethren who do not gather
here this day, have taken up arms to
come here and destroy us.
(beat)
It is our belief that our brethren
will be here in two mornings light.
King Nephi-Lehi is overcome with emotion.
KING NEPHI-LEHI
They have chosen to strike at our
weakness, and we will shall only
have God to protect us. Still, you
must decide what will be best for
your families...
ANGLE ON
Nephi-Lehi who begins to realize that many of his people are
moving towards the temple. All of which are men who carry
weapons. As he looks out, men are coming from as far back
as he can see.
Nephi-Lehi looks back at his brother who smiles and bows his
head slightly as if to say "now do you see".
ANGLE ON
the base of the Temple where the entrance to the Tombs is.
Several hundred men are knelt down in prayer. One by one
men begin to rise and walk towards the opening which leads
down under the temple. Each man grabs a unlit tourch and
passes it over one of flames at the entrance, then proceeds
down into the tomb.
ANGLE ON
Amulon and Amoron who are behind the line of men covenanting.
As the man in front of them stands up they take his place.
Amulon takes out his magnificent sword and places in on the
ground in front of him, then begins to pray.
ANGLE ON
Gid and his family who watch the ceremony take place, they
all watch reverently.
ANGLE ON
The line of men coming out of the temple, each hands his
torch to a man entering the stairway leading down.
ANGLE ON
Amulon who's eyes open, as he reaches down to take up his
sword. He then stands and walks to the entrance, where he
takes a torch and enters the stairway.
INT. SACRED BURIAL TOMB FOR WEAPONS, ISHMAEL -- CONTINUOUS
The stairway must lead 30' underground, there it ends and a
doorway leads off to the left. The doorway leads into a
very large stone room, decorated beyond belief. Intricate
carvings of this ceramony cover the walls, along with
spectacular murals.
Amulon looks around the room, which is very well lit by
several torches, carried by the other men in the room ahead
of him. Each man places his weapon along the wall opposite
the entrance into the room, then leaves.
Amulon places his sword along the wall then proceeds out of
the room.
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EXT. INTERIOR MARKET OF ISHMAEL CITY -- CONTINUOUS
Both Kings stand watching the ceremony take place. Each
filled with joy.
KING LAMONI
Now let us pray that Ammon returns
quickly.
FADE OUT:
EXT. OUTSIDE GID'S HOME, ISHMAEL-- MORNING
FADE IN:
The early morning fog has yet to lift from the ground as Gid
swings open the door of his home and briskly runs into the
woods.
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P.O.V. WOODED AREA AROUND ISHMAEL CITY -- MOMENTS LATER
Gid is running through the woods, ducking under fallen trees
and jumping over stumps. It is obviously that he knows where
he is going.
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EXT. WOODED AREA AROUND ISHMAEL CITY -- CONTINUOUS
Gid comes to an abrupt stop in a small clearing. He looks
carefully around, then closes his eyes and listens to the
sounds in the woods.
O.S. a movement in the brush can be heard. Gid immediately
opens his eyes and whips around prepared to defend himself.
Then from behind
JACOB (O.S.)
(Yelling)
AAAHHHHH!!!
As Gid starts to turn around, a blur hits him, knocking him
to the ground.
ANGLE ON
JACOB has Gid pinned to the ground. Gid struggles to get
free, but Jacob is clearly bigger than Gid.
JACOB
(laughing and proud)
The Mighty Jacob goes undefeated!!
With Gid still struggling to free himself
YOUNG GID
(Angrily)
Jacob, remove yourself from me!!!
(beat)
You win... get OFF!!
JACOB
(Joking)
Will you serve me as my...
Then out of nowhere,
YOUNG TEOMNER
AAAHHHHH!!!
TEOMNER tackles Jacob, but looses the advantage quickly to
Jacob's size. It only takes a moment for Gid to get up and
help Teomner.
But the struggle is really no use, even at two against one,
Gid and Teomner can't overpower Jacob. The struggle ends
with both Gid and Teomner pinned down by Jacob. Jacob just
giggles as both boys struggle to free themselves. Once the
struggle stops, the mood changes.
JACOB
(innocently)
Did you goto the celebration?
YOUNG GID
Of course, where you not there?
Jacob seems a little closed as he gets off of the other two
boys.
YOUNG GID
(sitting up)
What is wrong?
Jacob says nothing while his back is turned, but when he
does turn around, tears are running down his face.
YOUNG GID
(very concerned)
Jacob, what is wrong, why are you
crying?
JACOB
Will we all die?
Teomner looks at Jacob in disbelief.
YOUNG TEOMNER
What do you mean?
JACOB
When they come to destroy us
(beat)
will we all die?
Gid and Jacob look at each other. It is obvious that neither
has given the thought since the ceremony. Both walk to their
friend and console him.
YOUNG GID
Jacob, all of our weapons of war
have been sealed away, we can not
fight.
JACOB
(relieved)
Really, will they still come to
Ishmael?
YOUNG TEOMNER
If they do, they will leave when
they see we will not fight.
In the background, towards the city, a loud horn can be heard.
All of the boys are startles by the sound. Gid looks at
Teomner.
JACOB
Is that coming from the city?
Neither of the boys replies, but just stand silent, listening
for another blow.
Again the Horn drifts through the forest. Both Gid and
Teomner look at each other, then run towards the city.
JACOB
(just standing there)
Where are you going?
YOUNG TEOMNER
(looking over his
shoulder)
Go home Jacob, you'll be safe their.
Both boys disapear into the forest, while Jacob just stands
there watching them.
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INT. GID'S HOME, ISHMAEL -- MOMENTS LATER
Gid barrels through the door
YOUNG GID
Father?
stopping in the middle of the room, Gid looks around to find
the hut empty.
Again the horn blows, but this time it is louder. He doesn't
think twice before running out of the house.
EXT. OUTSIDE GID'S HOME, ISHMAEL -- CONTINUOUS
Gid run out of the door and stops, he looks a little
distraught. Looking around he sees nothing, hears nothing.
YOUNG TEOMNER (O.S.)
Gid!
(beat)
Gid!
Gid turns to see Teomner running towards him
YOUNG TEOMNER
My family is gone, everyone is gone.
YOUNG GID
They must be in the city.
Both boys run off towards the city
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EXT. INTERIOR MARKET OF ISHMAEL CITY -- MOMENTS LATER
Hundreds of people are in market, most of the focus is on
the giant flat stone that is being lifted into the air.
People are working frantically to set the stone in place to
seal the burial tomb.
Suddenly the horn blows again. Now we can see the men at
the top of the Temple who blow the horns.
Now any people that are not working on sealing the tomb leave
the market area through the gate which leads our of the city.
ANGLE ON
Gid and Teomner who run into the market. Both stop and look
around at the chaos.
YOUNG TEOMNER
What is happening?
YOUNG GID
They are sealing the tomb.
YOUNG TEOMNER
Where is everyone else?
YOUNG GID
(pointing)
It looks as though they are leaving
the city.
YOUNG TEOMNER
Should we not also leave then?
Gid thinks for a moment, looking around as if to find the
answer. His focus falls upon the people who are lifting the
sealing stone into place.
With a loud thud and trembling of the earth the stone is
dropped perfectly into place. Gid jumps as he is starttled
by the magnitude of the event.
As quickly as the stone is in place, everyone else heads out
of the city.
YOUNG GID
Let us not be the only ones left
here.
Both boys join the others in leaving the city.
ANGLE ON
Gid and Teomner who push their way through the others who
file out through the small gate.
EXT. OUTSIDE ISHMAEL CITY WALLS -- CONTINUOUS
Once through the gate we see that the people are walking
away from the city. Thousands of people are gathered several
hundred yards from the city, all seem to be prostrate upon
the ground.
Gid and Teomner move quickly though the crowd looking for
their families. In doing so the boys become separated, but
continue to keep looking.
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EXT. FOREST CLEARING SOMEWHERE OUTSIDE ISHMAEL -- MOMENTS
LATER
The tree canopy, looking from the ground up into the sky.
ANGLE PULLS DOWN
Several of Ammon's Brethren are sitting on the ground around
a campfire. Some lean against tree stumps, while others are
hunched over their knees. The men seem to be meditating or
maybe just sleeping
Their horses graze on nearby foliage.
PAN OVER
to show Ammon kneeling in prayer. A great light shines down
towards him as he prays. As though only one beam of light
is shining through the tree canopy.
After a few moments the light pulls away, leaving Ammon's
surroundings normal.
ANGLE ON
the front of Ammon still in prayer.
Ammon's eyes open abruptly and we see great fear in his eyes.
He quickly jumps up and runs towards his camp.
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EXT. OUTSIDE ISHMAEL CITY WALLS -- MOMENTS LATER
Gid has reached the rest of the people who are all prostate
on the ground. He looks out over the thousands of people
for his family, but there are just so many people, he'll
need to walk among these people to find them.
Suddenly the all becomes quiet. Gid notices the change and
looks behind.
ANGLE ON
The last of the people are kneeling down. The only other
child he sees is Teomner who also looks around. Both make
eye contacts, but are afraid to make any noise, Gid just
shrugs his shoulders.
Then Gid begins to walk towards the front of the people,
looking for his family. Gid looks down at the people.
Everyone is here, men, women, and children. It is eery how
quiet it is. Then suddenly, Gid's attention is broken by a
deep thundering sound off in the distance, but it is coming
closer.
EXT. FOREST SOMEWHERE OUTSIDE ISHMAEL -- CONTINUOUS
We see a great force of men marching line by line. At the
head of this army we see several men on horseback. All the
men carry weapons like: swords, spears or modified clubs.
Although this is a great army, they are a barbaric looking
group.
ANGLE ON
Captain Tamal, the leader of the army, who sits high atop
his black horse. He comes to a stop as he looks at the great
city whose base is covered in fog. The entire army comes to
a stop behind Tamal.
Tamal signals his troops to spread out, which they do. The
army now stretches out from right to left as far as can be
seen through the fog.
KORHORIAN
(laughing)
This is the city that we have come
to destroy?
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(angrily)
This city is to be left standing,
You may have the kings to do with as
you please, But the city remains
mine.
KORHORIAN
How do you plan to take their amry
in this?
KORHORIAN (a skinny 'stooley' looking fellow, about 35 yr.
old)is speaking about the fog, and trying to belittle Tamal.
But Tamal does not even address Korhorian.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(to an Archer behind
him)
You,
(pointing)
Go and bring me word on the readiness
of their armies.
The man puts his bow down and cowers into the fog.
KORHORIAN
How do they even know that we are
here?
(beat)
Maybe we can take them by surprise.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
Have you heard the horn?
KORHORIAN
Of course.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
They know we are here.
Korhorian is somewhat surprised, how would they know in this
fog.
KORHORIAN
Are you sure?
Tamal doesn't even take the time to answer, instead he just
glares at him, almost as if saying, "I should kill you right
now".
Suddenly the ARCHER appears from the fog. White as a ghost,
he just looks up at Tamal.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
I gave you an order.
ARCHER
Yes captain, I....
(beat)
They are directly in front of us,
(beat)
I was running towards the city, I
ran right into them.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(very surprised)
How many?
ARCHER
All of them I think, But captain
they are all down on their knees,
(beat)
Men, women, and even children.
KORHORIAN
It is a trap!
(beat)
we must retreat.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
Will our arrows reach them?
The Archer looks horrified.
ARCHER
Yes captain, but I did not see a
weapon, I do not think they are here
to fight.
Tamal ignores everything after Yes and proceeds with the
slaughter.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(to the archers)
Fire directly ahead, as far as your
arrows will carry.
All of the archers load their weapon and draw.
ARCHER
But Captain,
(beat)
please you must at least..
Before the man can complete his plea, Tamal's sword end the
arches life.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
Release!
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EXT. OUTSIDE ISHMAEL CITY WALLS -- CONTINUOUS
The sound of Tamal's order is clearly heard. Gid now stands
much closer to the front his people. He is horrified at the
sound of Tamal's voice.
But again all is quiet, for the moment, then hundreds of
arrows pierce the veil of fog and strike all around him.
Gid is horrified as he looks around. Many of the arrows hit
their target.
EXT. FOREST CLEARING SOMEWHERE OUTSIDE ISHMAEL -- CONTINUOUS
Tamal looks into the fog, listening for something. But
nothing is heard.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(angrily)
You missed them,
(beat)
fire again!
Again the men load and fire, and again their is no sound.
Tamal is becoming very angry.
KORHORIAN
There is nobody out there.
Tamal just stares ahead
CAPTIAN TAMAL
They are out there.
(yelling)
Ready Arms!
All men pull out their weapons.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
Attack!!
MASTER ANGLE
The barbaric army wastes no time in charging towards the
unknown. A giant roar is all that can be heard.
Tamal watches thousands of men run past him.
EXT. OUTSIDE ISHMAEL CITY WALLS -- CONTINUOUS
Gid stands there in horror as the giant roar heads his way.
He immediatly looks at Teomner who seems to also be frozen
in his tracks, white as a ghost.
Then suddenly the barbarians break through the fog, falling
upon the prostrate people.
Gid scans the crowd, watching the horrific slaughter of his
people. The men just keep coming from the fog. Suddenly
his focus changes to one of the Lamanite Soldiers that ends
a life with every swing of the sword. The hatred and anger
are obvious with each stroke.
The a man catches his eye, Gid see's his Father who is only
20 or so feet away, right in the line of destruction of the
Soldier he has been fixated on.
ANGLE ON
Gid, who has now turned pale white, he has just realized
that his father is next in line to be slain.
YOUNG GID
(Screaming)
Papa!!
Gid runs towards his father.
ANGLE ON
Gid's Father who is still praying, and never see's the blade
coming. The Lamanite makes the pass, slicing Gid's fathers
chest and neck open. Then lifts the sword high above his
head preparing to finish the job.
Suddenly Gid is on top of his father hunched over the lifeless
body. Gid holds his hand up, looking directly into the eyes
of the Lamanite
YOUNG GID
(begging)
Please, please
ANGLE ON
the Lamanite's face turns from an evil vengeance look to a
lost child's face. Slowly he lowers the sword, finally
releasing it to fall to the ground.
The Lamanite turns and looks around, seeing the destruction
and life loss, he falls to his knees crying, begging for
forgiveness.
LAMANITE SOLDIER #1
(crying)
God please forgive me...
Gid looks at the soldier for a moment in total confusion.
Then looks around to see that many of the Lamanite men are
just looking around, some are even trying to stop others.
But men are still charging from the fog.
ANGLE ON
LAMANITE SOLDIER #2 who is looking out over the prostrate
people, then looks back towards the Lamanite Army that is
still pouring out from the fog. His attention is focused on
one man who has hate in his eyes and is pushing his way
through the other men, just to get to some fresh blood.
Lamanite soldier #2 runs to intercept this man, only finding
that he ends up in a fight with him, having to kill him in
order to stop him.
Other men to are also trying to stop the bloodshed, some
have just fallen to the ground in guilt.
ANGLE ON
Tamal towering over Lamanite Soldier #1
CAPTIAN TAMAL
Get up you coward
The Lamanite Soldier looks up at the Captain and then begins
to pray like the other Nephi-Lehi People.
Tamal is furious and kicks the the Lamanite Soldier in the
face, slicing his face open.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(yelling)
You cowards fight!!
No normal sounds of battle can be heard, no clanging of metal,
no cries of death.. Just silence..
CAPTIAN TAMAL
Finish them all!! Take this City, I
command you..
All the Lamanites just stand there. Even they can see they've
lost...
CAPTIAN TAMAL
Keep fighting!
Tamal moves his horse into a better position and slays one
of the Anti Nephi Lehi People still praying, then another.
His anger just keeps growing. Finally it grows so large he
starts slaying his own soldiers for just standing there.
The Captain yells at one of his own soldiers to kill a man
he stands next to.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
Kill that man!
But the soldier just shrugs his shoulders.
LAMANITE SOLDIER #2
(questioning)
He's not armed, non of these people
are armed.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
Then you can take his place.
Tamal runs him through. The soldier stands there for a moment
then falls to his knees, eventually dying and falling over.
CAPTIAN TAMAL
(yelling at all the
men)
You cowards!
(beat)
LAMONI!, This is not the end, I will
be back.
Tamal turn and leaves the battle field, most of the men
follow, but many stay behind.
FADE OUT:
EXT. OUTSIDE ISHMAEL CITY WALLS -- LATER
People are wandering through the thousand and five lifeless
bodies. Some are looking for loved ones, while others are
just trying to make sense of it all.
ANGLE ON
a mother sobbing while holding her lifeless infant child in
her arms. Next to her we see another young child lying still
on the ground.
ANGLE PULL BACK
to show two men come up to the sobbing mother. One man leans
over to console the woman, the other picks up the lifeless
child lying on the ground.
As the man turns the child over, we realize it is Jacob. He
was killed by an arrow through the chest.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT ONE
| The Last Great Army is currently
being re-written. So the last two act are under wraps. Please feel free to contact Danno Nell
for questions regarding "The Last Great Army". |