SEASON 1, EPISODE 5

Lucan is camped back out with more rotten flesh hanging over a fire.

Suddenly some armed zombies and skeletons come out of the brush. Lucan quickly gets up and draws his weapon. He kills one zombie then turns around as he becomes surrounded.

Another zombie attacks and Lucan fights it off, but a third knocks him down.

Suddenly the zombies stop and the Necromancer walks out.

NECROMANCER

The Felina female who was with you the other night… where is she now?

LUCAN

Which night are we talkin’ about? I get my Felina girls mixed up.

The Necromancer walks out closer and holds a blade forward.

NECROMANCER

Don’t fool with me, scum. I want to know where- *grunt as you are disarmed*

Niika drops down and quickly disarms the Necromancer with one of her swords, then twists around pulling the Necromancer to the ground. Lucan quickly jumps up and starts killing the zombies.

The Necromancer stops struggling beneath Niika as he realizes he’s trapped.

NIIKA

Looking for me?

NECROMANCER

*strained* As a matter of fact, I was.

NIIKA

Here I am. Now it’s my turn to ask questions.

The Necromancer turns away.

NECROMANCER

I’m not telling you anything. The Necromancers will soon rise and cover the world in darkne-

Suddenly Niika punches him in the face knocking him out, which surprises Lucan.

LUCAN

What- Niika!

NIIKA

What?You heard him- he said he wasn’t going to tell us anything. Or were you enjoying his little speech?

LUCAN

Well what’s the plan now then…?

NIIKA

*thinking* I can disguise myself with his robes… maybe follow their tunnels back to their base.

LUCAN

Uh yeah, one problem. That was a human male. Might be a bit strange if a Felina female returns in his place.

Niika stops as she realizes Lucan is right. Lucan gestures to himself.

LUCAN

I’m a human male by the way.

NIIKA

*reluctant to give in* Fine. Just put on the robes.

Niika pulls an obsidian block out of the Necromancer’s belongings.

NIIKA

Obsidian. Where would there be obsidian in this area?

LUCAN

*pause* The only volcano around… MountTempus.

Cuts to Lucan, now dressed in Necromancer gear.They’re walking along somewhere else in the jungle, near a cave entrance.

LUCAN

*complaining* It’s hot and itchy…

NIIKA

It’s only going to get worse inside the volcano.

LUCAN

Great.

He enters the tunnel slightly, then turns to talk to Niika further.

LUCAN

Take our prisonerback to the Riverstead prison while I’m away, alright?

NIIKA

I didn’t know Riverstead has a prison…

LUCAN

Well… it does.

NIIKA

Are you sure?

LUCAN

Pretty darn.

NIIKA

How do you know?

LUCAN

What? Nothing- it just does. I should go.

Lucan tries to hurry away to avoid explaining he was in jail.

NIIKA

Hey! Good luck. Try not to die.

Lucan watches as Niika disappears.

LUCAN

I’m going to need more than luck…

Lucan disappears into the tunnels.

Scene transitions to an Inn in Biggerton. Senn is lying in bed unable to sleep. He pulls out his Song and stares at it, then looks onto the balcony and sees Thalleous sitting outside.

Cuts to Thalleous, Senn walks out onto the balcony and sits down beside him. Thalleous’ sword rests against the railing.

THALLEOUS

You should be asleep, Senn.

SENN

So should you.

Thalleous smiles, almost sadly.

THALLEOUS

If only. A lifetime of wielding Songs has had certain… adverse effects on my health.

Senn considers this a bit, but doesn’t pursue.

SENN

Thalleous, what was the Great War like?

Thalleous waits a moment to figure out the best way to respond.

THALLEOUS

They call it the Great War…butfew things about it were great. Many lives were lost, and the Ardoni were nearly brought to extinction.

SENN

Did you ever meet the Tidesinger?

Thalleous reaches over and holds his sword- remembering the battles, then sets it down midway through what he says next.

THALLEOUS

Oh yes, we fought together on occasions. His true name was Achillean Nestoris, and he was the greatest Songwielder I have ever known. His true power, however, lay in his ability to unite and lead so many diverse people and factions.

SENN

And he was killed by the Deathsinger?

Thalleous turns away a bit.

THALLEOUS

Nobody really knows who killed who, but yes, both were killed. When an Ardoni dies, their Songs are left behind. After the battle, the Songs of both the Tidesinger and Deathsinger were found. Some people questioned what really happened, but most were just glad the war was finally over.

Senn waits a moment.

SENN

Thalleous, do you know where I’m from?

Thalleous thinks to himself, then slowly reveals some information to Senn.

THALLEOUS

Your… parents were both killed by the Voltaris, and you were the only one of your brothers and sisters I could save. I could not raise you myself with all the traveling I did, so I looked for someone who would be willing to take in a child. But no one would accept a clanless child… apart from Osivian. He raised you and cared for you, and even though you may not have been Sendaris, he named you after the clan… Senn, so you would always have a place to return to.

Senn looks sad.

THALLEOUS

I know this is not what you wanted to hear… but perhaps the truth will help you one day find peace.

SENN

I understand… thank you for being honest.

Senn continues to look sad, but Thalleous doesn’t know how to continue.

They remain on the balcony and the scene fades to morning at a stables. Horses are hanging out, eating grass. Suddenly one of them starts making loud noises, and two figures come running out from under the trees of Underwood.

JALKAR

Hurry up Grim! These beasts are blowing our cover.

Jalkar climbs the fence and goes towards the horse when suddenly an arrow flies over him and hits the fencepost next to the horse. The horse rears up and becomes impossible to control.

Jalkar and Grim turn around, Abbigail is under the clearing, Sam barking beside her.

JALKAR

Oh not this girl again! I told you we got lost in those woods on the way out! Some shortcut you had…

GRIM

*defensive grunt*

Sam starts running towards them, another arrow flies and they narrowly dodge it.

JALKAR

You take care of the girl this time! We ­need these horses!

Jalkar tries to control the horse as Grim hurries towards Abbigail.

Suddenly Grim falls down as Sam bites his leg. He kicks at Sam, who is smart and is keeping just out of kicking range.

Jalkar is now up on the horse.

JALKAR

Come on Grim! Quit rollin’ around!

Grim gets up, grabs his scythe and runs towards Jalkar and starts climbing onto the horse.

JALKAR

Not on my horse you idiot, get your own!

Grim starts running towards a second horse when Darlene steps out of the house, sword in one hand.

DARLENE

Cloud, here girl! *whistles*

The horse Jalkar is on, Cloud, comes galloping towards Darlene sending Jalkar flying off the back.

JALKAR

*falls off his horse* Uagh!

Grim gets hit with an arrow, which causes him to stumble backwards feeling the wound in pain.

JALKAR

Forget the horses,Grim.Run!

Grim looks up to see Jalkar has already begun running off with the egg on his own. Abbigail lets another arrow fly and Grim hurries to follow.

Darlene turns towards Abbigail as the two bandits disappear.

DARLENE

Abbigail? What’s this all about?

Abbigail walks up to Darlene.

ABBIGAIL

*slightly tired* Hey Darlene. Sorry for the trouble, I was hoping to catch them before they left the woods.

DARLENE

It’s alright Abbi. Nobody’s hurt, and those thieves didn’t make off with one of my horses.

Darlene turns towards the first horse.

DARLENE

Over here Cloud! *whistles more gently*

Cloud walks over to her.

DARLENE

It’s been so long since you’ve come by Abbi. Why don’t you stay for a bit- After you’ve rested we can catch up to them on horseback.

ABBIGAIL

*slightly tired* Thanks Darlene, that’d be much appreciated.

Cuts to them both on horses now, walking along slowly. Sam is ahead still sniffing the trail. Abbigail is now well rested

ABBIGAIL

Apparently they stole some“dragon stone” from Etherea. When I found it in the woods, they came for it.

Darlene politely corrects Abbigail.

DARLENE

That’s not just a dragon ­stone Abbigail, it’s an Enderdragon egg. No wonder they were so determined.

Abbigail looks a bit surprised.

ABBIGAIL

It’s an egg?

DARLENE

Come on, you know the stories. The Enderknights used to protect the land alongside their dragons. That was years ago… both the Enderknights and their dragons have vanished.

Abbigail thinks about that for a moment.

DARLENE

So how did you persuade Mr. Finch to let you go on this hunt?

ABBIGAIL

I didn’t… I just… left.

DARLENE

About time. I don’t know how you manage to live with him.

ABBIGAIL

He may be a strict old grouch… be he has looked out for me ever since my parents died. I can’t just forget that…

Sam suddenly starts barking.They ride up to the edge of a large ravine.

DARLENE

Tabora Crags… they’re going to use the ravine to stay out of Conchord’s borders. This is as far as I can take you Abbi.

Abbigail dismounts.

ABBIGAIL

Thanks for your help Darlene. I’ll have to pay you back some day.

DARLENE

You already helped save my horses from being stolen Abbi, this is the least I could do. Be safe on your hunt!

Darlene rides off slowly and the horse Abbigail was riding follows.

Abbigail and Sam begin walking down into the ravine.

Cuts back to Thalleous and Senn, they are nearly in Sendaria. It is late evening and the sky has become mostly dark. Recognizable trees can be seen.

SENN

I recognize these trees. We’re near Sendaria, right Thalleous?

THALLEOUS

That is correct, your home is just ahead.

SENN

This was quite an adventure Thalleous, thank you for having me along.

THALLEOUS

*trying not to laugh* I would hardly call this trip an adventure, but you are most welcome.

Suddenly Timber begins whinnying nervously. Thalleous stops and looks concerned.

THALLEOUS

*concerned* Senn, wait.

Timber suddenly starts getting even more agitated. Thalleous looks very worried. He runs ahead to the edge of the cliff.  Smoke can be seen rising, and as the camera moves over the cliff all of Senn’s home village can be seen ablaze with fire.

To be continued.