The Powerwolves/Episode 1 Transcript

(A black screen fades to a tapestry drawing of a field of wolves and dragons. An elderly voice narrates as the tapestry scrolls along with the story.)
Narrator: Long ago, the world was a very different place than it is now. There were two dominant species: wolves and dragons. They all varied from one another, some willing to die for their families, others afraid of the outside world. But they all had one thing in common: they lived peaceful lives as they wanted.
(The tapestry scrolls to a large blue dragon wearing a crown. Many wolves and dragons are surrounding her.)
Narrator: Everyone was happy under the rule of the queen. She understood that the wolves needed her strength to survive, so she gave them everything they needed. The wolves grew stronger with each passing day.
(It scrolls to the queen's crown on the ground, and a furious black dragon with glowing green eyes, roaring into the sky.)
Narrator: Until one day, the day the queen went missing. Several mercenaries went out to find her, but her crown was the only trace they could find. The king was furious. Embittered by the chaos, he broke the peace between dragons and wolves and swore revenge.
(It scrolls to a battlefield between both species.)
Narrator: The dragons were reluctant to fight the wolves at first, but under the king's control, they had no choice. A war broke out, and would last several years. Many lives were lost, and no mercy was ever shown.
(Finally, the tapestry scrolls to a silohuette of a dragon.)
Narrator: The dragons had triumphed in the end, and very few wolves survived. They surrendered in fear of losing anyone else. But they continued searching. Searching for the one thing, that could end the rivalry once and for all...
(The screen pans up to the sky, where the Powerwolves logo appears. The screen abruptly cuts to a black and red wolf running fearfully while it rains. Then, an angry red dragon with a crown, Alexis, is revealed behind him.)
Alexis: Get back here, you little worm! You can't run from me forever!
(Alexis starts breathing magical beams at the wolf, 0-2-5, which he dodges.)
Alexis: Are you getting tired yet? You either surrender or die, do you understand?!
(0-2-5 hides behind a rock while Alexis is looking away. He catches his breath as she tries to find him.)
Alexis: Come out, come out, wherever you are...!
(She notices him hiding, and runs towards him.)
Alexis: There you are!! (presses claw on 0-2-5's neck) This is your last chance. You will come with me, where you belong, or I will leave you here to perish.
0-2-5: (scared) I- I don't-
Alexis: Make your decision! My patience is running low, so say something already!!
(Meanwhile, a gray and purple wolf named Keira is in the field, until she sees Alexis. She gasps and rushes over to the scene of the fight, only to find 0-2-5 being hurt by the dragon.)
Keira: Oh no...
(Keira takes a deep breath and shouts the next line at Alexis. Alexis loosens her grip on 0-2-5 and looks at Keira.)
Keira: (furiously) HEY! What are you doing to him?!
(Alexis lets go of 0-2-5, leaving him weak and unable to move, and prepares to attack Keira.)
0-2-5: What?!
Alexis: (threatening) ...Well, well, well, it looks like I'm about to have another pet...
Keira: Back away. From the wolf. And leave.
Alexis: No! He's mine, and he'll always be mine!
Keira: Leave, and never come back, or I'll use my powers.
(They both stare at each other for a while, and they soon start fighting. They start scratching, biting, and using magic attacks against each other while 0-2-5 watches. Eventually, Keira gets on top of a large rock and glares at Alexis.)
Keira: THAT DOES IT.
(She fires a magic beam at Alexis, which hurts her badly. Alexis looks angrily at Keira, then flies away, disappointed in herself. Keira, much calmer now, goes near 0-2-5.)
Keira: (reassuring) Are you okay?
0-2-5: Who are you?
Keira: I'm a wolf, just like you! (sits down) I'm Keira. What's your name?
0-2-5: I... I don't remember... I've lived my whole life kept captive with those dragons; they just call me 0-2-5. If I had somebody who took care of me as they should, I'd ask them what my name was... but here I am now.
Keira: (sadly) Oh... I'm so sorry. But don't worry, I'm here for you. We can go back to my place, away from the dragons. If you stay here, you... y-you'll die...
0-2-5: Then let me. I don't deserve to live. Even if I try to escape, I'll just get caught. It's been happening for a long time, it's no use. I'll just end up dead anyway.
Keira: Don't say that, I know there's still hope. Here, you can join my pack. Our general should be accepting of you. We'll give you a better life, the life you really deserve.
0-2-5: ...You'd... do that... f-for me?
Keira: Of course! I'll be right here until you're ready to go.
(0-2-5 and Keira look at each other, and 0-2-5 starts to smile. They both get up and start walking to the wolves' base.)
(The scene changes to a base of wolves, play-fighting and talking with each other. The sky is much clearer here as well. The camera pans down to Keira and 0-2-5 talking on a hill.)
Keira: So now that we're here, would you like it if I told you a little bit about us?
0-2-5: I guess so. I don't see why not.
Keira: Well, since the war ended, we've been living in the dragons' shadows. The king of the dragons still insists that they attack us. But thankfully, the wolf general has kept us safe ever since. In fact, I've lived with her most of my life.
0-2-5: Interesting. Also, uh... Keira, was it?
Keira: Yes?
0-2-5: You sounded a bit sad. Are you alright?
Keira: I'm okay, it's just that you, uh... you remind me of someone...
(0-2-5 looks at Keira curiously, and she gets slightly sadder.)
Keira: *sigh* It's my... m-my mother. I was only a pup when I lost her during the war. I haven't felt so happy since she was here. But since you let me take care of you, I... I feel whole again. Like I'm carrying a part of her with me.
0-2-5: Oh... I'm so sorry. I promise I'll do the best I can to make you feel at home.
(The two wolves share a moment, when suddenly, a pink medic wolf named Sunny appears and surprises them.)
Sunny: (loudly) Hi, Keira!!
0-2-5: AH! *jumps*
Keira: Whoa! Sunny, it's nice to see you! I just met someone new, do you want to meet him?
Sunny: I think I already saw him next to you. You already seem like good friends, or... possibly more? Hehe...
Keira: Uh, let's not talk about that. Anyway, Sunny, this is 0-2-5. 0-2-5, this is Sunny.
Sunny: Um... you need a different name.
0-2-5: It's not my real name. It's a number given to me by the dragons, but I recently escaped. And uh, nice to meet you.
Sunny: You too! I'm sure we'll be good friends!
Keira: Oh! I just remembered! While he was running away, the dragon princess attacked him. Could you take him into our cave and help him heal?
Sunny: Sure, Keira. He'll be fine.
(The three wolves walk to the cave where Keira and Sunny sleep. There are a few patches of grass, and Sunny lays 0-2-5 on one of them.)
Sunny: Here, just lay down like this. I can heal you.
0-2-5: Thanks, Sunny. You and Keira have been so nice to me.
Keira: I'm glad you're enjoying our company, 0-2-5.
(The scene changes to a massive cavern where the king, Alexis, and two dragon guards are discussing.)
King: Guards, bring my daughter to me.
Guard 1: Yes, sire.
(The guards walk Alexis closer to her father.)
King: Alexis, I have brought you here to address something. Something about that fugitive wolf you were tasked to capture.
Alexis: I'm sorry. I understand that you're upset, but-
King: Why didn't you return to me with the wolf in hand?
Alexis: Father, I promise I'll find him next time.
King: (stern) Answer the question.
Alexis: Okay, I was... I was just scared! Somebody else found me, and I fought her, but she was just too strong.
King: You are the princess of the dragons! You could have handled the fight easily!
Alexis: No! She was different! The strongest wolf I've ever seen. You need to believe me, please...
(The king contemplates this moment for some time and makes up his mind.)
King: Alright, I have come to a consensus. The fugitive may not be of much concern anymore now that I think about it. Now, you have one week to find the wolf who attacked you. No more, no less, one week.
Alexis: And if I don't find her?
King: If you fail my request, I will have to choice but to banish you.
Alexis: (terrified) WHAT?! No! Y-You can't do that to your own daughter!
King: I don't want it either, but our kingdom could be in danger. The wolves are getting stronger, and this may be my best chance of motivating you.
Alexis: ...Okay. I will find her, and I will bring her to you. I swear.
King: Good. Now we will need to devise a plan on how to put our little escapade into action...
(The scene changes to Sunny covering some of 0-2-5's wounds with leaves.)
Sunny: Now this might sting a little...
(She weaves a leaf into one of 0-2-5's wounds.)
0-2-5: OW!
Sunny: Sorry, hehe.
(Suddenly, a dark purple wolf, Dodge, runs into Keira's cave.)
Dodge: Keira, hide! We've spotted dragons in our territory!
0-2-5: W-What's going on?!
Keira: Shhh, be quiet. Just stay calm and everything will be okay. You'll be alright.
(All of the wolves retreat to a darker part of the cave near the back. They see two dragons talking and searching for wolves to find. 0-2-5 is especially scared, until the dragons fly away. Dodge then leaves the cave.)
Keira: That was close. Those dragons came out of nowhere, and I'm worried about any future attacks... I think I might need to talk to the General about this.
0-2-5: Uh, Keira, do you think I could come along too?
Keira: I wish, but it would probably be better if you stayed here to rest. You've been through a lot, huh?
Sunny: It's okay, I'll stay here with you!
0-2-5: Oh, thanks. I am pretty tired, and it would be nice to have someone with me. You know, for support?
Sunny: Sure! That sounds great!
Keira: Well, I think I need to go now. It's getting late. It was fun meeting you, 0-2-5! Good night!
0-2-5: Good night!
(0-2-5 and Sunny begin to relax. Meanwhile, Keira enters a much larger cave led by the General, a brown wolf with a scar over her eye. Dodge is there too. Keira takes a seat next to the general.)
General: Welcome, Keira. I was just talking with Dodge about the recent dragon attack.
Dodge: They are appearing more and more, and we need to do something about it fast, or it could be too late.
Keira: General, I met a new wolf today. He has been very kind to me, and he could be of assistance.
General: Hmm. Tell me more about this wolf, would you?
Keira: His name is 0-2-5. He was raised by the dragons, and upon his attempt at escaping, he was almost killed.
General: So he was raised by dragons... maybe he knows something that we don't, and could possibly help us.
Keira: But he's been so kind to Sunny and me. Are you open to meeting him tomorrow?
General: Yes, of course. But there is one thing he must do before he joins our pack.
Keira: And... what does he need to do?
General: He must pledge that he will stay loyal to us, no matter the circumstance, and will never betray us. I know a traitor when I see one.
(Keira is set back by this line, and stares at the general nervously.)
Keira: Y-Yes, General. We will not disappoint you. I-I promise...
General: Good. I will organize a meeting for tomorrow. Dodge, will you alert everyone in the morning?
Dodge: Of course.
General: Then this gathering is over. You are all dismissed.
(Dodge and Keira get up and walk back to their caves. Keira takes a glance at the general, and continues walking. She arrives at her cave and sees 0-2-5 and Sunny sleeping. Keira lays down and sleeps too.) 
(The next morning, Keira wakes up first, and nudges 0-2-5.) 
Keira: (quietly) 0-2-5? Hey, wake up, 0-2-5. 
(He and Sunny both wake up.) 
0-2-5: (tired) ...Huh? 
Keira: Remember that meeting I had to go to last night? 
Sunny: Yes, what about it? 
Keira: (happily) Well, I talked with the General, and... she let us invite you to our pack! 
(0-2-5 is in disbelief. He gasps and stares in shock for a few seconds.) 
0-2-5: Keira... thank you. T-Thank you! 
Keira: You're welcome. Now let's hurry to the meeting spot! We don't want to be late, do we? 
0-2-5: Alright, alright. No need to rush. 
Sunny: Oh, but we're so excited that it's hard not to! Hehe! 
0-2-5: Fair enough. Well, let's go! 
(The wolves run out of their cave. The scene cuts to the center of the base, where the general is standing atop a plateau. Other wolves are talking to each other, curious of what is about to happen.) 
General: Attention, wolves! 
(The crowd stops talking and diverts their attention to the general. She stares down at them assertively.) 
General: I have gathered you all here for a very important matter. Keira, will you step forth? 
Keira: I will. 
(She steps forward to the general's plateau, causing the other wolves to murmur to each other. She then finishes walking and turns around to face the crowd of wolves.) 
General: Yesterday, Keira met a new wolf. She brought this to my attention last night. Will this new wolf, 0-2-5, step forth by her side? 
(0-2-5 gets nervous, and glances at Sunny.) 
Sunny: It's alright. The general's a good person, and if you're scared, I'll be here for you. I promise. 
(0-2-5 closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and slowly makes his way to Keira's side. She smiles at him.) 
General: This is 0-2-5. Keira told me that this name was given to him by dragons, by whom he was raised. However, despite his life with the dragons, he does not seem to be allegiant to them. I am hopeful that he may become one with our pack instead. 
Keira: Thank you, General. 
General: You are welcome. Now, 0-2-5, I have figured that your current name may not be ideal. You are not property of the dragons, and your name should not be a reflection of that. I will give you a new name, agreed? 
(0-2-5 gradually appears less timid and more confident. He gives the General eye contact for the first time.) 
0-2-5: Agreed. 
General: Your new name is... "Bandit." Do you accept? 
0-2-5: Yes. I accept. 
General: Very well. Keira, you will be his guide. You will teach him the ways of the wolf, and you will take us one step closer to defeating the dragons. Agreed? 
Keira: Agreed. 
General: Then, it is done. 
(The General steps forth to the edge of the plateau, and the crowd goes silent.) 
General: (triumphant) My dearest friends and comrades, hereby the Powerwolves, welcome, the newest member of our pack, Bandit! 
(The whole crowd, including the general and Keira, erupts into triumphant howling. The newly named "Bandit" joins in too.) 
General: Thank you. You are all dismissed. 
(Everyone in the crowd disperses, some still cheering. Keira runs towards Sunny with Bandit quickly following behind her.) 
Sunny: (excited) Bandit! Congratulations!! 
Bandit: Thanks! It means a lot! So, uh, am I a wolf now? 
Sunny: Of course, silly! You've always been one! 
Keira: (excited) I can't believe it! You're one of us! Welcome to the pack, Bandit!! 
(Keira and Bandit chase each other up a hill, cheering and giggling at each other, then rolling and tumbling down. Sunny is waiting for them at the bottom.) 
Keira: Ah, that was fun. I'm so glad we found you! 
Bandit: Yeah, I'm glad too... but I realized, it's been a while since I last ate anything. 
Keira: Ooh, yeah. We should find something soon. 
(Keira notices the body of a rabbit nearby.) 
Keira: Oh, look! Here, you can have some rabbit. 
Bandit: Thanks! 
(Bandit starts eating the rabbit. Keira and Sunny watch happily. There is a short montage of Bandit and Keira playing around in the field as the day goes by, and at nightfall, they climb a hill to go stargazing.) 
Bandit: It's so calm out here. I'm not used to it being so calm. 
Keira: It's okay, you'll get used to it. 
Bandit: I know, it's just that... 
(They sit down at the hilltop and stare at the moon.) 
Bandit: Well... I feel so free now, like I don't need to worry about the dragons anymore. 
Keira: That's because you're here with me. I promise you'll be safe as long as I'm here. 
Bandit: (blushing) Oh, well... I promise to keep you safe too, then. 
Keira: Thank you. 
(WIP)