genre script edit

8/14/2019 Genre Script Edit

1/25

Scene 1

(Split stage: Phillip is in the hospital bed surrounded by flowers and gifts, UL. His

mother comes in with a box. Fidalia and her mother in their house, DL.)

MOTHER

Happy Birthday, son!(Mother sits beside bed)

Youre finally sixteen, Philip! I know your dad wanted to be here today, but he promised

that he would come by later.( She hold his hand and becomes teary eyed and sniffs)

We did catch those hints you dropped, you know. We knew you wanted a motorcycle for

your birthday, and surprise! Its waiting for you in the garage, sweetie.

(she gets teary eyed)Were all waiting for you, Philip.

(she sniffs)

I even brought your favorite, fresh blueberries.

(she opens the box of blueberries. The doctor comes in with a clipboard.)

DOCTORMrs. Carter.

(she sets the blueberries aside.)

MOTHERIs there any news?

DOCTORIm sorry, theres been no change.

MOTHERNo, Im sure I saw him smile a little bit when I came in. Dont tell me theres no change!

Philip is getting better!

DOCTOR

Mrs. Carter, the blow to his head fractured his skull. We have done everything we can for

him, but

MOTHER

Hes been in a coma for weeks. He cant stay there forever.

DOCTOR

There is the possibility that he could wake up, but that happens very rarely after this long

a period of unconsciousness.

MOTHER

So I should just give up? Im his mother!


2/25

DOCTOR

Mrs. Carter

MOTHER

Why arent you doing anything! Youre a doctor! Fix him, please!

DOCTOR

We are doing everything we can.

MOTHER

What if Phillip needs more?

DOCTORWait a moment, his heart rate just increased. (to the hallway) Can I get a nurse in here?

MOTHER

Is that good?!

DOCTORIts hard to say. It could be that your son is having a dream.

(Mother holds Philips hand)

MOTHER

Come back, sweetie. Just come back

(Fidalia and her mother are placing flowers by a relic, DL)

VIVIANIts hard to believe its been a year since you left us, dear.

FIDALIA(puts an arm around Vivian) I miss him too, Mom, but were going to be all right.

VIVIAN

Of course we are, sweetie.

FIDALIA

Mom, do you think what he said about the Luminorb was true? Do you think that if itwas whole, it really could save a lost soul and restore peace to Craneria?

VIVIANFidalia, your father was a great man, but, well, he had his head in the clouds a lot. You

shouldnt depend on this old thing to make your life better. You can be anyone you want

to be.


3/25

FIDALIA

But what if he was right?

VIVIAN

I tried to warn your father about filling your head with those fairy tales of humans driving

their cars and tales of horses, camels, whales, and dolphins. Now youre living in afantasy world!

FIDALIAMom, I loved those stories, but this is about real life!

VIVIAN

I cant allow you to go out and pursue some belief your father dreamt up years ago. Iwont! These are dark times, Fidalia! There are too many wicked people in Craneria, and

there is no way Im letting you run off by yourself!

FIDALIAMom!

(Vivian storms offstage)

(Fidalia places the last flower by the relic)

FIDALIAI wont be alone; Ill take Jewel with me. (Exits.)

(Philip is lying on stage, DR.)

PHILIP(wakes up and yawns)

Helloooo! Is anyone here?! Why do I smell blueberries?

MERCHANT

Hail!

(Philip jumps and looks over toward the merchant)

PHILIP

What the?

MERCHANT

Ye look weary, stranger. A quick look at me wares might take yer mind off yer troubles.(Philip looks suspiciously at the merchant and takes a few steps back)


4/25

MERCHANT

No need to be alarmed; Im simply an old merchant trying to pay me taxes. Ive got some

rare things on sale(shows the silver sword)

PHILIPCan you tell me where- WOW!!

(hands Philip the sword)

PHILIP

Is thisplatinum?

MERCHANT

Yeve got a nice eye there, stranger. Its all yers, boy, just empty your pockets; anything

will do.

(Philip shuffles through his pockets and pulls out a wrinkly old dollar)

PHILIP

Here, its all I have.

(the merchant snatches the dollar from his hands )

MERCHANT

(drops accent) Aha! Power over this kingdom will soon be mine! HA HA HAHAAAAAA!

PHILIPPower? Its just a dollar

MERCHANTAhem, right. (regains accent) Uh, thanks for the business, stranger.

(walks offstage behind the trees.)

(Philip looks at the sword)

PHILIP

That was odd

END SCENE 1


5/25

SCENE 2

(Philip is wandering in the forest, when he is approached by a beggar)

BEGGAR

Spare some change, lad? The witch is near and your time is running out.

(Philip gives her a quarter)

BEGGAR

Thank you, young man.

PHILIPUmmm, maam, can you tell me where I am?

BEGGAR

To us, this is Craneria. It used to be a happy world, but lately, the skies are as dark as thetimes. To you, I think, it could be more

PHILIP

Im inCraneria?

BEGGARThat you are. Oh, almost forgot. Youll probably need this. It holds the power of the

darks only weakness.

(she hands him a medallion)

PHILIPI couldnt

BEGGARYou think I would give it to you if I could spend it? Ha! (Exits.)

(Noxess enters and sees the medallion on Philips neck)

NOXESS

Boy!

(Philip slowly turns around)

NOXESS

Does that belong to you? (points at the medallion)

PHILIP

Um, no?


6/25

NOXESS

No?

PHILIP

No.

NOXESS

Hm. Strange that a strange boy like you would be in possession of a strange thing likethat and a strange sword Strange

(Philip steps away and places his hand on his sword)

PHILIP

I bought this sword. I think

NOXESSReally?

PHILIP

Really.

NOXESSHmmm You arent from Craneria. Strange

PHILIPWhat makes you think that?

(Philip grip his sword firmer)(Bell walks on stage)

BELLGreetings.

(Noxess bows slightly)

NOXESS

Bell.

(Bell looks strangely at Noxess)

BELLWho is this? (motions towards Philip)

NOXESS


7/25

A strange boy with a strange medallion.

(Bell walks over to Philip and grabs the medallion, then drops it quickly)

BELL

This is yours?

PHILIP

Um, yes?

(Noxess pulls her aside by her arm.)

NOXESS

Bell, hes not from Craneria!

(Bell pulls out of her grip and glares at her)

BELLHow dare you touch me!? Do you think I am as dumb as you? You nearly terrified the

boy!

NOXESS

Did you see his sword?

BELL

I gave him the sword! I took the form of a merchant and

NOXESS

You are so very clever, Bell. HA HA HAAA! Do you think he possesses the Luminorb?

BELL

Does it look like he does?

NOXESS

Well, no

(She pulls out a key)(They walk back over to Philip)

BELLPlease pardon my friend; she isnt quite all there. May I ask your name?

PHILIPIm Phillip.

BELL

And I am Bell. Welcome to Craneria.


8/25

PHILIP

Thanks

(Bell and Noxess exit, Bell leading the way. Upon leaving, Bell not-so-subtly drops

a key.)(Philip watches them leave and walks over to the key.)

PHILIPWait! You dropped this (Wanders off after them)

(Fidalia enters with Jewel)

JEWEL

Whats so important?

FIDALIAThis.

JEWEL

The rock.

FIDALIANo. This is the Luminorb. My father left it when he died, remember?

JEWELOh right, the special rock.

FIDALIAJewel.

JEWELWeve been through this before, Fidalia. Your dad thought it could restore peace or

whatever. Why the sudden interest?

FIDALIAMy dad thought that the other half might be hidden somewhere.

JEWELAnd you dont know where?

FIDALIAJewel, I cant just ignore it. Im sixteen, and I have no future because Cranerias in such

bad shape. If this could help, I have to try!


9/25

JEWEL

So, let me get this straight; you want me to help you find the other half this relic that may

or may not exist anymore, and even if it does, you have no idea where to look?

FIDALIA

I know, I shouldnt have tried to drag you in on it-

JEWEL

Fine, Ill come.

FIDALIA

Really?

JEWEL

Fidalia, were best friends. I cant let you run off by yourself. Your mom would kill me.

(Fidalia hugs Jewel)

FIDALIAOh, thank you, Jewel!

JEWEL

Anytime.

(they high five and make a butterfly, Fidalia enthusiastically and Jewel reluctantly)

FIDALIA and JEWEL

Faeries!

PHILIP

I think Im back to where I started (sees Fidalia and Jewel) Can you please help me?

JEWEL

Who are you?

FIDALIAWhats that around your neck?

PHILIPSome random old lady gave it to me before I ran into this chick named Bell.

FIDALIABell? Thats not good

PHILIP

Why?


10/25

JEWEL

Bell is a shape-shifter. You dont want to trust her. Trust me.

PHILIP

She seemed nice, maybe youre thinking of another person?

FIDALIA

Jewel! The symbol on that key matches the one on the relic! Where did you get that?

PHILIP

Bell dropped it. I tried to give it back, but I couldnt find her.

FIDALIA

Youre from Earth, arent you? Whats your name?

PHILIPPhilip

FIDALIA

Oh, well, Im Fidalia, and this is Jewel.

JEWELHow did you get here?

PHILIPIm not sure. The last thing I remember, I was riding my bike, and I think I may have

fallen off, but then nothing.

FIDALIA

Are camels, whales, and dolphins real?

PHILIP

Yes, they are, but where I come from, faeries arent.

FIDALIAWell Im certainly real, and so are you. Were trying to find the other half of the

Luminorb.

PHILIP

You mean that rock?

(Jewel snickers, and Fidalia glares at her)

FIDALIA

Its not a rock; its the Luminorb. It can restore peace to Craneria.


11/25

(Philip looks skeptical)

FIDALIAWhatever. Were looking for the other half, so if you want to come, you can. Who

knows, maybe we can find a way to get you home.

PHILIP

I dont exactly have anything better to do

(Fidalia and Philip exit; Jewel is grabbed by Noxess, who jumps out from behind

a tree.)

JEWELAAA-

(Noxess covers her mouth)

(Bell enters)

BELL

Am I really that fearsome? How delightful

JEWEL

Help-

(Noxess covers her mouth)

NOXESS

Answer the question!

BELL

Where is your faerie friend headed with the stranger?

JEWEL

Why would I tell you?

BELL

Surely you would not suspect me of harming them. I am simply curious? (Jewel

glares at her, and Bell sighs) If you want it that way (nods to Noxess, who draws adagger) Which wing are you more fond of?

JEWELDo your worst; Ill never betray her.

NOXESSJust answer!

(Noxess places dagger to Jewels neck)


12/25

BELL

Where are they going? Just tell me, and I promise I will not harm any of you.

(Jewel gulps)

JEWELI dont know, exactly

NOXESSNot good enough.

JEWEL

Fidalia said we should try to the east, but that was before we found Philip. Thats all Iknow, honestly!

(Bell removes dagger)

BELL

Lock her up somewhere comfortable, and then head west to meet me.

JEWEL

No, you said!

BELL

Foolish faerie (Exits)

NOXESS

How does a tiny enchanted box sound?

JEWEL

(Struggling) No! Help! Fidalia!

END SCENE 2


13/25

Scene 3

Marketplace

(Philip and Fidalia walk onstage)

PHILIPHey, were finally out of the forest!

FIDALIAOh, Im sorry, do you have a problem with trees?

PHILIP

Wow, sorry. Didnt mean to insult you or anything.

FIDALIA

Im sorry. I know you didnt mean anything by it. Im just worried about Jewel.

PHILIP

I-I dont know? Maybe she wandered off?

FIDALIA

No she would neverJewel would have said something.

PHILIP

(Condescendingly) Well, maybe she chickened out.

FIDALIA

Whats a chicken?

PHILIP

The flightless little bird, you can eat, fried or barbequeddoesnt matter. I mean, maybe

she got scared and went back.

FIDALIA

You dont know what youre talking about! Dont insult my friends, and dont patronize

me!

PHILIP

Im not trying to; I just think we should concentrate on finding me a way out of thisplace. I dont belong here!

FORTUNE TELLERIf its light you seek, then the answer is just beyond the dark.

(Both look at the fortuneteller strangely)


14/25

FIDALIA

Excuse me?

FORTUNE TELLER

Your father was a great faerie. He believed in the light but was lost in the dark.

(Philip and Fidalia exchange glances)

FIDALIAYou knew my father? Wait, how do you know who I am?

FORTUNE TELLER

I know both you, Fidalia, and you, Philip. I know your past troubles and troubles of thefuture.

(Philip and Fidalia exchange glances)

FIDALIA

Future?

FORTUNE TELLER

I also know a bit about the Luminorb said to have fallen from the heavenstraight

from the sun.

(Philip looks at Fidalia; he shrugs and sits)

PHILIP

How can I escape the dark?

(Fidalia sits)

FORTUNE TELLERTo be free from the dark one must posses both pieces of the Luminorb. Once it is whole,

the trapped soul will be freed, returning home with only the memory of a vivid dream.

PHILIPSo thisthis Luminorb, it will take me home?

FORTUNE TELLERYes, and in your freedom, peace will be restored to Craneria.

FIDALIAWhere can we find the other half?


15/25

FORTUNE TELLER

Ah, through the trees of the north, while the sun sets in the west, casting the pure shadow

of light upon the steps of peace and serenity.

(Philip and Fidalia both stare at each other puzzled)

FORTUNE TELLER

I wish you luck. Until next time, Fidalia.

(Fortune Teller exits)

PHILIP

That was weird

(Noxess is hammering metal at a merchant stand, posing as a blacksmith)

FIDALIAEast forest the pure shadow of light

PHILIP

What the heck are the steps of peace and serenity?

FIDALIAHey, look! Armor!

PHILIPArmor?

FIDALIAYou might just need it if there is a fight. Excuse me? How much is the armor?

(Noxess continues to hit the metal; doesnt look up at the two.)

NOXESS

That depends what do you need it for?

(Philip and Fidalia look at each other)

PHILIPWe shouldnt. I have a bad feeling about her

FIDALIAShe might help us.

PHILIP

I dont know


16/25

FIDALIA

Ok we have this. (Shows the Luminorb) We think that the other half might besomewhere in the northern forest.

(Noxess stops hitting the metal and looks up at them)

NOXESS

Is that the Luminorb? My family owns a part of the north forest. There is a place with asymbol like that carved on a rock.

FIDALIA

Really? Were there steps nearby?

NOXESS

Yeah, I think there were. Ill tell you what; you can have the armor for free if you take

me with you. I can show you the way to the place I mean.

FIDALIAWell take it!

PHILIP

Fidalia!

FIDALIA

We have to.(Noxess sprinkles something on the armor)

FIDALIAWe need to go now; theres no time to lose.

NOXESSI have to put out my fire. (Hands Philip the armor) You two go ahead; Ill catch up in a

minute.

(Philip and Fidalia exit)(Bell enters)

BELL

Noxess! Did you find them?

NOXESS

Yes, I did.

BELL

Did they have the Luminorb?


17/25


18/25

END SCENE 3


19/25

Scene 4

(Relic entrance)

(Philip, Noxess, and Fidalia enter.)

NOXESS

This way, were almost there.

PHILIP

Wow This seems way too easy.

FIDALIA

Yeah, I agree

NOXESS

No need to fear, Craneria will soon have peace again. Go on, Philip.

FIDALIABe careful!

(Philip walks up the steps. but he is thrown violently from the steps as he reaches the

key toward the door)

FIDALIAPhilip!

PHILIPOw!

FIDALIAPhilip, I think the armor is enchanted!

(She helps him up)(Noxess becomes nervous)

PHILIP

I knew you looked familiar; youre that creepy lady I met at the west forest. You did this!

FIDALIA

She must be a witch helping Bell! The one who wants to rule Craneria! The one who

killed my father!

NOXESS

What! I

FIDALIA

Youll never control this kingdom! Never!


20/25

NOXESS

Bell!

(Noxess runs toward Fidalia)

FIDALIA

Philip! No! Stop her!

(Philip draws his sword)

NOXESS

Very clever, you monster!

(She runs toward Fidalia)

FIDALIAPhilip!!!!!!!!!!

(Philip impulsively stabs her though the chest, and he is shocked at what hes done)

NOXESSBell!!!!!!!!

(Noxess crumbles to the ground)(Philip is shaking)

PHILIP

Oh no! What have I done!

FIDALIA

You did the right thing. She was going to kill us!

PHILIP

But I killed her!

FIDALIA

You saved me! Come on, we have to get you out of this armor!

(Philip stares at her blankly)

FIDALIASo you can get the Luminorb

(Philip stares at her blankly)


21/25

FIDALIA

Oh, come on.

(They exit)(Bell enters)

BELLAnother day, another dead minion

(She begins to drag the body)

BELL

Im sorry, Noxess, I would have preferred no violence, but you brought this on yourself.

(PHILIP and FIDALIA enter)

PHILIP

Bell?

FIDALIAWhat are you doing here you

BELL

You! You made this innocent boy kill my good friend! How could you be so heartless?Philip, do not worry; I do not blame you for this tragedy.

FIDALIAPhilip? Philip, please, tell me you dont know her.

PHILIPNot really, but she does seem to be the most sane person here.

BELLThank you, my dear.

FIDALIA

Philip, believe me, she is bad news

BELL

Philip, I am no such thing. Now, the Luminorb is just behind that door. You know whatyou have to do.

PHILIPI hope this works

(Philip walks up the steps and offstage)


22/25

FIDALIA

I dont know what youre up to, but you stay away from Philip.

BELL

We are all friends here, Fidalia.

(Philip walks out with the other half of the Luminorb)

PHILIPI have it!!!!! Now what do I do, Bell?

(Bell snatches Fidalias half from her)

BELL

Hand it here; Ill combine them and restore peace.

FIDALIANo, Philip, dont listen to her!

BELL

Shut it, faerie! Philip, Ill get you home.

PHILIPUmmm

FIDALIADont do it. Listen to me!

BELLSo you can have him kill again? Philip there are wicked people in Craneria, some (Looks

at Fidalia) might seem nice at first. Think about it. She promised to help get you home,

but then her friend disappeared, she convinced you to take cursed armor, and then sheforced you to kill my friend.

FIDALIA

What? Thats not true!

BELL

She obviously wants the Luminorb for herself; she had you tricked this whole time. Shesaw you in the woods and took advantage of you.

FIDALIAPhilip, please, dont

BELL

She is a devious one, Philip. Hand me the Luminorb.


23/25

(A knock is heard from a box covered in leaves.)

JEWEL

Help!!!!!!!

(Everyone is startled)

BELLHand me the Luminorb.

(Philip cuts the lock with the platinum sword and opens, Jewel comes out)

JEWEL

Philip!!!!

(He helps her out)

BELL

Hand me the Luminorb now!!!!

JEWELPhilip, dont!!!

PHILIPYou did this to Jewel! But How!

(Bell changes from kind to malicious)

BELL

I shape-shifted a few times along the way. You should have listened to your friend whileyou had the chance. Your only way out now is to give me the Luminorb and beg for your

pathetic life.

FIDALIAI told you, shes a shape-shifter and the most evil person in Craneria.

(Philip draws his sword vengefully, then yells and drops it as if the sword hasshocked him)

BELLFoolish boy. You cannot attack one so powerful as me with a weapon I have touched.


24/25

PHILIP

You were the merchant! You gave me the sword!

BELL

And now I will rule Craneria!

(In Philips shock she takes the pieces from him)

(She combines them!!!)

BELL

HA HA HA HAAAAA!

FIDALIA and JEWELNooooo!!!!!

PHILIP

Wait

(Philip takes the medallion from his pocket)

PHILIP

The darks only weakness

BELL

Craneria is mine!!!

PHILIP

Think again!

(Philip takes the medallion and points it toward Bell)(The light is blinding)

BELLAH!!!!

(Bell falls to the ground, covering her face)

PHILIP

Light is more powerful than dark, you know.

(Bell reveals her face a revolting ugly face her true face)(Fidalia, Philip and Jewel

draw back)

BELL

No! My powers. Ive lost my powers

(Philip picks up the Luminorb pieces)


25/25

PHILIP

I guess this will be good-bye.

FIDALIA

Thank you, Phillip.

JEWEL

You know you can always come back.

PHILIP

Thanks, I will.

FIDALIA

My father dreamed of this day and its finally come. Ill miss you, Philip.

PHILIPUntil next time

(Philip combines the Luminorb. Light fills the room)

(Doctor sitting at desk UL)

DOCTOR

(Reading aloud while writing) The patient suddenly awoke from his comatose state after

23 days. We can find no medical cause for this sudden change, but his vitals stabilizedquickly, and he was released from care the next day. Recommend CAT scan in six

months to check for long-term damage, but no permanent effects are anticipated.

END SCENE 4

genre script edit

Documents