New version script

Here's the script for the latest version of the story. Enjoy!



          SCENE #1 EXT. WASTELAND. DAY.

          There is a wasteland that stretches out as far as the eye
          can see. There are a few dead trees scattered. One healthy
          looking tree stands among all the dead trees.

                              ASH (NARRATION)
                    "We live in a dying world where few
                    trees remain."

          THE DARK WARRIOR cuts in to the healthy tree. He holds a
          hand over the "wound". An otherworldly glow emits from his
          hand and a scream can be heard.

                              ASH (NARRATION)
                    "This new threat to our world has
                    taken the form of The Dark Warrior.
                    He travels the land, sapping the
                    power from the trees in order to
                    survive. But without the trees, we
                    cannot survive."

          ASH's spirit materializes, he witnesses the tree's death.

                              ASH (NARRATION)
                    "And now he has eyes on our last
                    hope; The Great Tree.

          ASH's spirit quickly flees.

          SCENE #2 EXT. NEAR THE GREAT TREE. DAY.

          Ash is floating through the land towards The Great Tree, and
          The Settlement.

                              ASH (NARRATION)
                    "My tribe rests at the foot of The
                    Great Tree, a majestic tree that
                    provides us with the energy we need
                    to survive. It is the last Great
                    Tree in the land."

          Ash arrives at the settlement.

          SCENE #3 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. She is quite late in her
          pregnancy.

                              ASH (NARRATION)
                    "I gave up my physical form to
                    strengthen the tree, prolonging its
                    life, for the sake of my wife Lily
                    and my unborn child. In the spirit
                    world, I can see the past, the
                    present and even the future. But it
                    seems that my actions weren't
                    enough."

          Ash floats through the wall. He kneels down beside Lily. He
          looks at her stomach and smiles.

                              ASH
                    "I'm sorry, Lily. I never wanted
                    you to be involved in this, but I
                    need your help."

          Ash places a hand on Lily's forehead. A slight glow emits
          from his hand.

          SCENE #4 LILY'S VISION, THE GREAT TREE. DREAM.

          Lily sees a vision of The Great Tree in flames.

          She watches in horror. Ash's voice calls out.

                              ASH
                    "Lily, this is a not too distant
                    future. I need your help to prevent
                    this. Meet me at The Great Tree!"

          Lily sees THE DARK WARRIOR stood beside the burning tree.

          SCENE #5 INT. LILY'S ROOM. DAY.

          Lily awakens and sits up quickly with a gasp.

                              LILY
                    "Ash?"

          Lily looks around hopefully, but Ash is nowhere to be seen.

          Lily quickly stands, a look of determination on her face.

          She leaves the room.

          SCENE #6 EXT. SETTLEMENT. DAY.

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

          ROSE sees LILY running through the settlement in the
          direction of the not too distant Great Tree.

                              ROSE
                    "Lily? Where are you going?! That
                    much exercise can't be good for the
                    baby!"

          LILY continues running, not stopping to explain. Rose seems
          confused.

          Rose looks towards the great tree, she spots The Dark
          Warrior making his way towards it. Rose gasps in horror.

          Sensing a threat, Rose runs after Lily.

          SCENE #7 EXT. SETTLEMENT EXIT. DAY.

          Rose is running along the plan between the settlement and
          The Great Tree. The plane around the settlement and The
          Great Tree is quite desolate. In the distance are mountains
          and a few small trees.

                              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. 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 runs behind Lily, she is quite far away.

          SCENE #8 EXT. THE GREAT TREE, FRONT SIDE. DAY.

          The Great Tree stands in the middle of a gigantic plane. The
          tree itself is equally humongous, towering over the
          settlement and even rivaling the mountains in the distance.
          It stands on top of a narrow chasm that prevents access to
          the back side of the tree for those traveling on foot.

          Lily arrives at The Great Tree. On the other side of the
          gigantic tree she can see The Dark Warrior. She can also see
          Ash stood inbetween The Dark Warrior and The Great Tree.

                              LILY
                    "Please! You must stop! We need
                    this tree to live!"

          Lily realises that her attempt to reason with The Dark
          Warrior is futile. She places a hand on her stomach, a
          single tear rolls down her cheek.

                              LILY (NARRATION)
                    "By giving up my physical body, I
                    can stop this tragedy from
                    occurring. I will stand guard and
                    protect the world for your future.
                    Goodbye my child, your mother loves
                    you."

          Lily turns to see Rose approaching.

                              LILY
                    "I'm sorry, Rose. Goodbye."

          Lily's spirit rises out of her physical body, emitting a
          bright light. This causes Rose to trip and fall.

          As Lily's spirit rises her physical body collapses to the
          ground.

          As soon as Lily's body hits the floor it fade away, however
          a ball of light where her stomach was remains.

          Lily's spirit places a hand on this ball of light.

                              LILY
                    "Goodbye."

          Lily floats away, passing through The Great Tree.

          SCENE #9 EXT. THE GREAT TREE, BACK SIDE. DAY.

          Ash stands in front of The Dark Warrior with his arms
          outstretched to defend the tree. Ash has a stern look on his
          face.

                              LILY
                    "Ash!"

          A spirit of Lily floats down from The Great Tree. Flowers
          sprout beneath her as she floats towards Ash.

          Ash turns to see her, he smiles.

          Lily smiles back at him. She nods. Lily quickly floats to
          the opposite side of The Dark Warrior, facing towards Ash.

          Ash and Lily begin to float around The Dark Warrior in a
          circle. They both begin to glow brightly.

          Tree roots begin to grow under The Dark Warriors feet. They
          wrap around his legs, ensuring he cannot move.

          Ash and Lily begin to float higher. This causes more roots
          to burst from the ground and grow higher. The roots begin to
          close in the form of a tree.

          Ash and Lily begin to circle higher and closer until they
          are close enough to embrace.

          The roots encircling The Dark Warrior begin to close up more,
          and are shaping to appear more like a tree.

          A bright light emits from Lily and Ash.

          SCENE #10 EXT. THE GREAT TREE, FRONT SIDE. DAY.

          Rose picks herself up off the floor.

          She looks around in awe at the new tree, and also the
          increased amount of vegetation.

          She notices the ball of light in front of her.

          Rose can hear the muffled sound of a crying baby. She walks
          towards the ball of light.

          A patch of soft grass grows beneath the ball of light. The
          ball of light falls slowly towards the ground.

          The ball of light disappears as it touches the ground,
          leaving behind a baby.

          Rose picks up the baby. Lily and Ash's spirits appear in
          front of her with smiling faces.

                              ROSE
                    "Lily! Ash!"

          Ash smiles, he steps forward.

                              ASH
                    "We will stand as guardians over
                    this land, we'll make sure no harm
                    ever comes to The Great Tree, or
                    you."

          Lily steps toward Rose. She puts a hand gently on Rose's
          cheek.

                              LILY
                    "My dear sister. I'll be watching
                    over you, and Hope."

          Lily looks down at the baby. She looks back up at Rose.

                              LILY
                    "Will you care for my little Hope?"

          Rose nods, a tear rolls down her face.

                              ROSE
                    "I will, I'll make sure she knows
                    about your heroic actions. I'll
                    never forget you!"

          Lily smiles. The spirits of Ash and Lily fade away.

                              ROSE
                    "Thank you."

          THE END.

There's a non-emphasis on violence! That is key! Even though death and destruction is quite a heavy theme I don't want my film to be violent. I want the film to have an overall feeling of Hope, hence the ending. When all else seems lost, there are still miracles and hope.