Truth & Honor ( Part Two )

SCENE 1:
Connor Middle School.

[ Ski pulls into the parking lot
& Billy gets out of the car. ]

"I'll be right back."

[ Getting near the building he
sees Little H. sitting on a bench
& he joins him.  Looking around
the area. ]

BILLY: Any sign of that jerk?

LITTLE H: Not today.  I'm not sur-
prised he didn't show though.
Caleb's a coward.  I only care
because of Mairya.
BILLY: Yeah I know.  So you two
fought for awhile and then he
ran, that's it?

[ Little H. shakes his head. ]

LITTLE H: I didn't want to hit
Caleb.  But he kept egging
me on.  Chasing me around
the room even. So when he
reached up to punch me I 
grabbed his fist and held it.

[ He pauses, leaving Billy
in suspense. ]

BILLY: I bet that made it
worse.  Must have been
pissed by then. 
LITTLE H: Yup then I fell but
I can't remember much after
that.  I've been wrecking
my brain trying to figure
it out all night.
BILLY: Did you hit your head?
LITTLE H: No.  We better not
leave Ski waiting anymore,
let's go.   


SCENE 2:
Larrie & Jeszyca's apartment.

[ Larrie, Tiesun, Jeszyca, and
Airynn are talking in the 
living room. ]

"Where are we headed?"

[ Airynn looks at Larrie. ]

AIRYNN:  I thought you and me
were doing this.
TIESUN: In case things get out
of hand.  We might need him.

AIRYNN: Fine.  There are a few
places the PC like to hold
gatherings around town.  We
can check those first.

LARRIE: Cool with me.  How
about I drive? 

[ He hands Tiesun the keys. ]

LARRIE: I'll be down in a few
minutes.

[ Tiesun & Airynn leave. ]

LARRIE: Wasn't Sunshine suppose
to be here?
JESZYCA: Yeah, over an hour ago.


SCENE 3:
Outside of Mark & Ski's.

[ Billy & Chais are throwing a
football while Little H sits on
the side. ]

"Do I need to go back to
Connor and beat some little
kid's ass for you?"

LITTLE H: Nope.  I'm good.

[ They continue to play and talk,
not paying attention to Little H
who has drifted off into thought.

As things turn black, H can see
himself being pursued in the
abandoned building. ]

"Don't try to move."

"Wait! . . . . . ."

[ H wakes up in a freight as
Billy is shaking him.  Chais is
leaning over. ]

CHAIS:  Are you okay man?
LITTLE H: I just need some water.

[ He goes inside the house while
Chais stands, shaking his head
at Billy. ]

CHAIS: Still think it's just a fight?


SCENE 4:
Outskirts of Magic Springs.

[ After parking; Larrie, Tiesun, &
Airynn start walking down an
alley way. ]

TIESUN: I would ask if this is safe
but I probably don't wanna know
the answer.
LARRIE: This is the fourth place
we've been to.  It's pretty clear
that these people don't want
to be found.

AIRYNN: I don't care.  And any
other humane person wouldn't
either.  

[ He stops, staring at Larrie before
walking on. ]

LARRIE: Maybe you should consider
getting your friend up there some
help.  He get's a little psycho.

[ Larrie makes a face as Tiesun
rolls her eyes walking on. ]

"Guys!  Over here."

[ They both start to run toward
the sound of Airynn's voice as
a roaring bond type fire is seen
growing in the distance. ]


SCENE 5:
Highway, middle of nowhere.

[ Sunshine steps out of the car.
Going over to the passenger
side, she looks over at her
past bosses' condition.

Now pathetically slumped
over her seat. ]

"I can't do this."

[ She sighs shaking Gerard to
get him to come to.  After a
little time passes, she starts
to gets anxious.

Her thrust on him get harder as
he's finally stirred awake. ]

SUNSHINE: Good.

GERARD: Where have you taken
me?

[ He starts to get up, feeling his
head. ]

SUNSHINE: I still have the recording.

You know I wanted to dump
your heartless soul into the
river tonight.  That was my
plan.  

Now get out.  Out of my car
and out of my life.

[ He exits & she drives away. ]


SCENE 6:
Later at Hithe's.

[ Little H walks into the living
room & sees Hithe playing a
video game on the couch. ]

"You wanna play me?"

LITTLE H: I need to tell you some-
thing about that kid at school.

[ Hithe shuts the TV off, staying
silent. ]

LITTLE H: I'll admit I started the
fight and he couldn't control
me but then it all changed.
HITHE: What happened son?

LITTLE H: I think I blacked
out or something but I
been getting my memory
back a little.  I'm pretty sure
he took advantage of me.
HITHE: Wait, in what way?

LITTLE H: Like sex Dad but I
don't want you to do anything.
I'm fine.  I swear.

[ Little H stands before Hithe
can react. ]

HITHE: This is serious.  I don't
think you realize how much.
We have to get you checked.
LITTLE H:  I did at the school
already.  No one will believe
me.  They'll just hate me.

Especially Mairya.  Please Dad.


SCENE 7:
Back in the woods. 

[ Airynn, Tiesun, & Larrie are
hiding behind a bush in view
of the fire. ]

LARRIE: This is amazing!

[ Larrie states in excitement as
Airynn gives him a look.  Suddenly
the members of the P.C are 
gathering around encircling the
peaking flames.

They stop for a second & begin a
monotone chant as a person in
a white cloth appears in the
middle. ]

AIRYNN: Oh no.  That's him.

[ A female starts to douse
his body with a clear liquid as
it soaks the sheet.

Larrie grabs ahold of Airynn
before he can move. ]

AIRYNN: Let me go.

[ Airynn breaks free just as the
woman prepares to light the
victim ]

TIESUN: Airynn no.

[ Airynn runs toward Brian, knock-
ing him over just in time. Larrie
& Tiesun run over to them. ]

AIRYNN: Now do you believe me.

[ He states sarcastially, catching
his breath. ]

Truth & Honor ( Part One )

SCENE 1:

Same night, The Aisles.

[ Airynn is talking to Stuu in a

corner with Zain close behind. ]

AIRYNN: You have no clue how

many hours of pointless and

time sucking rituals I've been

dragged through.

STUU: Then you should've came

back.  I bet your little brother

is panicked by now.

AIRYNN: Yeah well he's the only

one who cared.  No one around

here gave a shit.

[ He nods in Zain's direction. ]

STUU: That's not true. Me and

Tie talked about you daily.  Ski

did too.  You're the one who

turned off your phone.  Did

they make you do that to stay?

AIRYNN: No, I wanted to.  Minus their 

strict hold on the bible they we're

really nice people.  I never wanted

for anything.  Unlike at home.

STUU: Okay, then why are you 

here?

AIRYNN: Come out to my car, I

need to show you something.

[ In the parking lot, Stuu joins

Airynn behind his vehicle.

Slowly he starts to open the

trunk & then pulls up a dark

covering.  

Looking down, Stuu jumps back

as a young man is revealed

tied with his hands and feet.

Taped on his mouth. ]

SCENE 2:

Back at the school yard.

[ The young watcher moves, right as

the door of the building swings

open.  Caleb run outs.  Looking

down & figetting with his belt

buckle. ]

MAIRYA: What the hell is going on?

CALEB: We we're just coming to an

understanding in there.  It's cool now.

[ He signals his friend & they quickly

leave the area.  Little H comes

out now, staying in the doorway. ]

MAIRYA: Okay? You could've done

that here.

[ H walks over to her & Trailyn. ]

LITTLE H: Sorry I didn't respond.

[ He keeps his glance at the ground. ]

LITTLE H: He just wanted to make

sure I wouldn't get into the

way of you two dating.

[ They stare at him. ]

LITTLE H: Aren't we going

toward home?

[ H walks a little faster and the

two girls start to follow. ]

SCENE 3:

Outside The Aisles.

"Larrie was right.  You are out

of your mind."

[ Stuu starts to walk away but

Airynn catches up, guiding him

back toward the car. ]

STUU: Explain to me how this

isn't kidnapping.  

AIRYNN: Listen, I'm trying to save

him.  All of them.  

STUU: From what? Too much praising

of God.  

AIRYNN: No it's a lot more serious.

Look at this.

[ He shows Stuu an online article

off a cell phone. ]

STUU: Human sacrificing?  Never

heard of someone actually doing

that.  Very far fetched.

AIRYNN: Brian considers himself

a leader and the PC better than

any organized religion.  He's

always trying to up his spritual

game.  It makes sense.

Plus this is his phone.  

STUU:  Okay but how do you know

they actually would try to pull

something like this off?

AIRYNN: Here.  It's the last post

off Brian's reflection blog

before I took him.  

"I feel the light brighter today as

if someone we're telling me to

trust what I know inside.  PC

is truth and soon we (I) will

make our mark."

[ Airynn looks up as Stuu's expression

turns from cynical to scared. ]

SCENE 4:

At Hithe's Apartment.

[ Little H steps out of the bathroom

after a shower.  Seeing Hithe at

the kitchen table, he walks right

up & gives him a short hug. ]

HITHE: Hey buddy.  Something up?

LITTLE H: No.  That was okay, right?

HITHE: Of course it is.

LITTLE H: Alright.  It just we weren't

allowed to touch anyone at the

home. 

HITHE: I understand.  How was school?

LITTLE H:  Good.  I'm gonna take a

nap before dinner.  

[ He leaves the room.  Meanwhile,

inside TA Salon. ]

SASCHA: I'm guessing her & Renzo

worked out their differences.

[ She points at Sunshine who is

staring out the window. ]

JESZYCA: Something like that.

SASCHA: Either way it's good for

you.  Right?

JESZYCA: Except.

[ She leans over and whispers. ]

JESZYCA: He got out today and I'm

worried about Sunshine.

SASCHA: After her friend's defense

and everything?

JESZYCA: Yup, it wasn't enough.

[ Sunshine comes over. ]

SUNSHINE: I know what you're

talking about.  Even though we

didn't get what we wanted I've

put that aside. It's cool really.

He's on his way now to talk.

SCENE 5:

Back outside The Aisles.

[ Tiesun is walking toward the

car while Bryan is sitting in

the back, still tied & Airynn

is feeding him grapes. ]

TIESUN: Stuu is freaking out

inside so I thought I come

out here and check on you.

Turns out things are weirder

than I ever thought.

AIRYNN: I can't let him go.  I

have a feeling something bad

is gonna happen as soon as

I do.

What is your opinion? You've

been around.

TIESUN: What, the streets?

[ She starts to laugh & Airynn

comes over facing her direction. ]

TIESUN: You are not the cops

or an institution so you should

probably untie him at least.

Just keep a close eye and 

make sure he's not doing

anything dangerous.  

AIRYNN: You're right.  I mean,

he isn't a hostage.

[ Airynn goes to untie Brian

but he is no where in sight. 

Tiesun walks over to the

open passenger door. ]

TIESUN: Should've checked your

car first amatuer.

[ She pulls out a blade that was

lying on the seat. ]

SCENE 6:

Hithe's, Little H's room. 

[ H is laying in his bed under

the covers when he recieves

a text. ]

BILLY: Sorry it took so long.

What's up?

LITTLE H: Remember when

you told me about what really

happened with you and that

videographer last summer?

BILLY: Yeah, well I couldn't

tell Chais.   He was already

starting to wonder about me.

LITTLE H: I know well something

bad happened at school today

with me and this boy Caleb.

BILLY: What was it?

LITTLE H: If I tell, you better

keep your mouth shut.  I don't

want Mairya or Dad or Ski

to know about this.

BILLY: It's cool, I wont tell them.

I more concerned about you man.

LITTLE H: Good.  I'll see you at

Ski's tommorow.  Tell you then.

Later and thanks.

BILLY: Alright later.

FOR A CALMING END: READ BLUE 

FOR A HEATED END: READ ORANGE

SCENE 7:

Outside the Salon.

[ Sunshine gets into a sportsy car

with tinted windows and shuts the

door. ]

"After trying to get me framed, I 

didn't expect to be meeting up

this way."

SUNSHINE: Yeah well, I'm a different

person now from the one you

trapped and brought here.

There's a reason why I didn't

join Madeline in court.  

GERARD: Oh yeah, what is that?

SUNSHINE: You can't play dumb

with me.  I know what you we're

planning when you got here.

Not sure what happened to

the others but they are around

here somewhere, I bet.

GERARD: Always knew you were

smart.  What an idiot I'd be, if

I left them to be found.

SUNSHINE: Right so here's the

deal.  When you start back again,

I want in.

GERARD: Why should I?

SUNSHINE: Otherwise I'll give the

cops this.

[ She pulls out her phone, stopping

the voice recording app. ]

SUNSHINE: If you touch me, I'll scream.

[ She quickly flees the car as it speeds

out of the parking lot. ]

T H E       E N D.

SCENE 7: 

Outside the Salon.

[ Sunshine gets into a sportsy car

with tinted windows and shuts the

door. ]

"After trying to get me framed, I 

didn't expect to be meeting up

this way."

SUNSHINE: Yeah well, I'm a different

person now from the one you

trapped and brought here.

There's a reason why I didn't

join Madeline in court.  

GERARD: Oh yeah, what is that?

SUNSHINE: You can't play dumb

with me.  I know what you we're

planning when you got here.

And I'm putting a stop to this

right now.

[ Before he can flinch, Sunshine

grabs a heavy object out of her

purse and slams Gerard in the

back of the head.

Trading sides, she pushes him

over and he slumps into the

seat. ]

"We're going for a ride."

(Updated 12/24)