So there's no denying my last script was dialogue heavy, and quite possibly too much for a 3 minute film.
So, I've cut down on some unnecessary dialogue. And corrected any mistakes I spotted.
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. But without
the trees, we can't survive."
ASH's spirit materializes, he witnesses the tree's death.
ASH (NARRATION)
"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 Settlement.
ASH (NARRATION)
"My tribe rests at the foot of The
Great Tree, it provides us with the
energy we need to survive."
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.
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, Hope. But were
my actions enough?"
Ash floats through the wall. He kneels down beside Lily. He
looks at her stomach and smiles.
ASH
"I'm sorry, Lily, but I need your
help."
Ash places a hand on Lily's forehead. A slight glow emits
from his hand.
ASH (NARRATION)
"I've seen your future, and it's a
living nightmare."
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, we can stop 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 buildings single floors with only a single room. There
is a central well.
ROSE sees LILY running through the settlement.
ROSE
"Lily? Where are you going?! That
much exercise can't be good for the
baby!"
LILY continues running, not stopping to explain. Rose looks
confused.
Rose looks towards the great tree, she spots The Dark
Warrior making his way towards it. Rose gasps in horror and
sets off running.
SCENE #7 EXT. SETTLEMENT EXIT. DAY.
Rose is running along the plane 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 what was at stake, and what
I must do. My life had been spent
in fear. My past will not be your
future. If I could wish for one
last thing it is 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. 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!"
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)
"I can stop this tragedy from
occurring. I'm sorry, but I won't
be a part of your future."
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.
A 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 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.
Ash smiles, he steps forward.
Lily steps toward Rose. She puts a hand gently on Rose's
cheek.
ROSE
"What will I do without my sister?"
Lily looks down at the baby. She looks back up at Rose.
LILY (PROJECTED VOICE)
"Her name is Hope. Will you care
for her?"
Rose nods, a tear rolls down her face.
ROSE
"I will, I'll never forget you!"
Lily smiles. The spirits of Ash and Lily fade away.
ROSE
"Thank you."
THE END.
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