The Last Gift: Scrip #2

Here's another script with added narration, scene description and atmosphere. Also, with sound effect descriptions!



          SCENE #1 EXT. WASTELAND DREAM

                              ASH (NARRATION)
                    "We live in a dying world. Few
                    trees remain and forests disappear
                    overnight. My tribe resides at the
                    foot of The Great Tree. And here I
                    stand, having given up my physical
                    body to strengthen and protect the
                    tree. But is that enough...? From
                    here I can see everything; the
                    past, the present and even glimpses
                    of the future."

          Time of day is ambiguous.

          A large desolate plane stretches out as far as the eye can
          see. There is no wind blowing, and no life in the scene
          apart from ASH. A circle of light shines downwards on him.

          Ash stands in the center of the plain, seemingly sleeping.

          Ash awakens with a gasp. He looks around quickly, before
          facing forward. An image flashes before him, an image of The
          Great Tree in flames (SFX: screams of terror).

                              ASH
                    "The future...? Then my action
                    weren't enough."

          Ash takes a step forward, a look of determination in his
          eyes.

                              ASH
                    "You must send me back! My family
                    will die without me!"

          The circle of light surrounding Ash begins to close.

                              ASH
                    "Do the lives of my people mean
                    nothing to you? By what right do
                    you imprison me?! I must warn
                    Lily!"

          The circle of light continues to close.

                              ASH (NARRATION)
                    "Do not judge too harshly those
                    that chose to survive, we all chose
                    our own path. If I could see your
                    face just once more... Lily."

                              ASH
                    "Lily!" (Said at the same time
                    narration says "Lily.")

          SCENE #2 INT. LILY'S ROOM, DAY

          The floor of Lily's room is covered in thick blankets. A
          single small table stands by the window of the circular
          room. A single red flower in a glass vase is atop the table.
          The wooden blinds of the window are open, allowing light in.
          LILY is lay asleep on the floor.

          (SFX: Echo of Ash calling Lily's name)

          Lily awakens with a gasp.

          An image of The Dark Warrior appears before her, he is stood
          before The Great Tree. The tree is on fire.

          Terrified by the image, Lily stands and makes her way out of
          the room.

          SCENE #3 EXT. SETTLEMENT ROOFTOP, DAY

          The settlement is considerably small. Most of the buildings
          are buildings single floors with only a single room. There
          is a central well.

          (SFX: Slight breeze, rustle of leaves)

          ROSE is stood on the rooftop of one of the only two storey
          buildings. She sees Lily running towards The Great Tree.

                              ROSE
                    "That can't be good for the baby!"

          Rose begins to climb down the building. As she climbs she
          notices The Dark Warrior approaching in the distance,
          heading towards The Great Tree.

                              ROSE
                    "Lily! I have to stop her!"

          Rose leaps from the side of the building and begins running.

          SCENE #4 EXT. OUTSIDE SETTLEMENT, DAY

          The plain around the settlement and The Great Tree is quite
          desolate. In the distance are mountains and a few sparse
          forests.

          (SFX: Lily's footsteps, Lily breathing heavily, wind)

                              LILY (NARRATION)
                    "I knew all too clearly what was at
                    stake, and what I must do. My life
                    had been spent in darkness, like so
                    many before me. We were too weak to
                    fight for what we believed in. Now
                    I will atone for these sins. My
                    past will not be your future. If I
                    could wish for one last thing it
                    would be this; a future where you
                    can smile. This will be my last
                    gift."

          Rose follows some distance behind Lily.

          (SFX: Rose's footsteps, Rose breathing heavily)

                              ROSE (NARRATION)
                    "Why did I even try to stop you?
                    You're so stubborn! Once you have
                    your heart set on something,
                    there's no stopping you! You know,
                    I always wanted to be just like
                    you. You're so strong and kind.
                    Even if you fade away, I'll
                    remember you. Always."

          SCENE #5 EXT. THE GREAT TREE, DAY

          The Great Tree stands in the center of the desolate
          wasteland. It is truly humongous.

          (SFX: Rustle of leaves)

          The Dark Warrior has arrived at the tree. A threatening
          purple/black flame-like glow surrounds his body as he
          readies to sap the tree of energy.

          Lily has arrived at the other side of the tree. A spirit of
          Ash materialises before Lily.

                              LILY
                    "Ash! I knew you would be with me!"

          Ash smiles and nods. He holds out a hand. Lily's body begins
          to glow slightly. Lily takes his hand, causing her body to
          glow more and more until the light is blinding.

          Rose is running towards them. She shields her face from the
          bright light. This causes her to trip and crash to the
          floor.

          (SFX: Rose's footsteps, Rose hitting the floor, magical
          effect with bright light)

          On the other side of the tree, The Dark Warrior holds out a
          hand. The dark glow begins to extend from his arm, towards
          the tree. A bright flash interrupts him.

          (SFX: Crackling flame, magical sound effect with flash)

          Lily and Ash, now tree spirits, stand before him. They have
          no clothing. Their bodies glow with a green/white glow. Lily
          is no longer pregnant.

          The Dark Warrior laughs at this sight. He continues his
          previous action, holding out an arm.

          (SFX: Flame crackle)

          A small root begins to sprout from the ground below The Dark
          Warrior. More begin to sprout around him. They appear to
          grab The Dark Warrior's feet, which shocks him.

          (SFX: Roots growing, wood cracking)

          Lily and Ash float towards The Dark Warrior, they circle
          around him. As they do, more roots grow from the ground.

          (SFX: Magical energy, wind blowing)

          Lily and Ash begin to rise in to the air as they circle.
          They become closer to each other as they get higher until
          they are close enough to embrace.

          (SFX: Slight heartbeat begins when Lily and Ash embrace)

          The embrace lasts for a while before Ash begins to float
          back towards The Great Tree. Lily holds Ash's arm as he
          slips away, until eventually he is too far away.

          Lily falls back towards the earth. The roots below are now
          much larger and have begun to form a tree. The Dark Warrior
          is trapped in the center of this.

          Lily lands lightly on the ground. She steps forward and
          touches the growing tree. This produces a blinding flash.

          (SFX: Heart beat gets louder until flash, magical energy on
          flash)

          Rose picks herself up off the ground. She is surprised at
          the sight of a new tree standing next to The Great Tree.

          (SFX: Wind blowing)

                              ROSE
                    "Lily"

          Rose hears a baby crying. She spots a baby at the base of
          the new tree. Rose picks up the baby.

          In the distance Rose sees spirits of Lily and Ash. They
          smile at her. There is a slight whisper on the breeze. Rose
          holds a hand to her ear, listening carefully.

                              ROSE
                    "Hope... That's her name?"

          Rose looks at the baby. Lily and Ash smile, they turn away
          and walk in to the sunset.

                              ROSE
                    "Thank you."
                 

       

I'd write a bit more stuff for you to read, as I do, but I'm in pain right now...