part one written by chuck duffie directed by jonathan winstead
TRANSCRIPT
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Part One
Written by
Chuck Duffie
Directed by
Jonathan Winstead
www.unchartedthk.com
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Cast – Part One
Nathan Drake - JOHN DOYLE
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Dorian Faybridge – GRAHAM ROWAT
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Elena Fisher – SANDRA ESPINOZA
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Chloe Frazer – BETH DAVISON
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Victor “Sully” Sullivan – KEN MURDOCK
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Security Guard – WILLIAM ENGLISH 3RD
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Narrator – SAM GOR
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Project Info
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Writer – CHUCK DUFFIE
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Composer – EVAN BOYERMAN
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Teaser: Lost at Sea
NARRATOR
This is a fan project. It was created for
entertainment purposes only and is not endorsed
by or associated with Sony, Naughty Dog, or any
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MUSIC: Opening seconds of “Hidden Kingdom Main Theme Short
Version”
NARRATOR
Based on the characters and universe created by
Sony Entertainment and Naughty Dog, we bring you
Uncharted: The Hidden Kingdom – Part One.
NARRATOR
“On a lonely sword leaned he, like Arthur on
Excalibur in the battle by the sea…” G. K.
Chesterton
MUSIC: “Hidden Kingdom Main Theme Short Version” ends as boat
draws closer.
SFX: A boat’s motor approaching NATE
There’s nothing here, Sully.
CHLOE
So we crossed the Celtic Sea on a wild goose
chase? Nice one, Nate.
SULLY
Ah this one’s on me, Chloe.
NATE
Hey, I like not having to take any blame for
once.
ELENA
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Yeah, well, we haven’t tried crossing any bridges
yet.
NATE What’s that supposed to mean?
SULLY
I don’t get it… we’re practically on top of the
coordinates.
NATE
The sun’s coming up and all I see is ocean. What
do you think, Elena?
ELENA
I don’t see anything either but…
NATE
But what?
ELENA
I don’t know. I feel — wait, do you hear that?
NATE
Kill the motor, Sully.
SFX: Boat motor rumbles to a stop. We hear waves crashing.
MUSIC: “Capsized Prologue Version” begins.
CHLOE
Sounds like… waves.
NATE
But there’s nothing here.
SFX: Waves crash closer, spray patters the deck.
ELENA Ok, I felt that!
NATE Me too! Where’s that spray coming from?
CHLOE
Can someone please explain how the boat’s
bouncing around when there’s not a single wave in
sight?!
SFX: Wave hits. Boat crashes against something. Voices react.
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NATE
What the heck was that?
SULLY
Feels like we’ve run aground!
NATE
On what? There’s nothing here!
SULLY
He’s right! The oceans’ as flat as my wallet
after a long night in Havana!
NATE No! No! No! No! No!
SFX: Wave hits. Boat crashes. Shouts. Splintering. People
falling in the water. Flailing. Sputtering.
NATE (coughing to surface)
Elena! Elenaaaa!
MUSIC: “Capsized Prologue Version” ends and then transitions
into a string quartet at a garden party.
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Scene 1: Garden Party
SFX: Voices mingling, glasses clinking.
MUSIC: Quartet continues.
NATE (a little loud)
Hey you reading me?
SULLY (“ear piece” voice)
I read you. Maybe keep your voice down so no one
thinks you got a bug in your ear.
NATE (under breath)
You know what I hate about fancy dinner parties?
SULLY
That you never get invited to any?
NATE (beat)
Yeah. (beat) I can’t believe your fake invite got
me through the gate.
SULLY
It wasn’t a fake.
NATE
You said you knew Faybridge. You didn’t say you
were friends.
SULLY
(grunts) A guy like Faybridge doesn’t have
friends. Stay focused.
SFX: A door opens. Busy kitchen sounds.
MUSIC: String quartet is cut off by door.
NATHAN
Relax. I’m through the servant’s entrance.
SULLY
Just nod and act like you belong there.
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NATE (louder, talking to staff) Hello! Hey! Hi! How you doing? Yeah nice hair
net! Yeah it really ties the whole look together!
Oh hey smells good. Barley almond soup? Yeah,
keeps the body healthy!
SULLY Stop fooling around.
SFX: Slurping sound.
NATE (to staff)
Mmmm… Delicious.
SFX: Nate pats someone on the shoulder.
NATE (to staff)
Keep up the good work!
SULLY
Get serious, kid. Faybridge is dangerous.
NATE (under breath again)
So you keep telling me. (beat) How dangerous?
SULLY
Let’s just say he has a medieval way of lookin’
at things.
SFX: Door opens, shuts. Kitchen sounds muted and fade.
MUSIC: “Mansion Heist” begins.
NATE
(under breath) Was that supposed to be an answer?
(beat) I’m in the east hallway.
SFX: Nate’s footsteps clack softly on the tile.
SULLY
Remember, the guards --
NATE
-- are on a rotation, I know. So far, so good…
I’m at the door to the office. Electronic lock,
just like you said. Let’s hope your gizmo works.
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SULLY Considerin’ what it cost me, it better.
SFX: Electronic gadget hums/beeps. Lock clicks.
NATE
Haha! I’m in.
SFX: Door opens.
NATE And you’re sure you disabled the alarm system?
SULLY
You hear any alarms going off?
NATE
Well, if you’re going to get rhetorical.
SULLY
Remember, we need the map --
NATE
-- Yeah and the scans. I know. Going downstairs.
SFX: Shuffling downstairs.
NATE
I’m at the second door.
SFX: Knuckle taps on wood. Solid sound.
NATE
Sounds thick.
SULLY
Six inches. Steel core.
SFX: Electronic gadget hums/beeps. Lock clicks.
NATE
(Chuckles) I gotta get me one of these.
SULLY
Well after this job, you can afford two!
SFX: Door opens. Low machine hum from air filtration system.
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NATE
Brrr. It’s cold.
SULLY
The room’s temperature controlled.
NATE
Whoa… I feel like I was just tranported to the
Smithsonian. Armor, shields, broadswords. (Beat)
Here’s an illuminated manuscript that’s a dead
ringer for the Book of Kells. Elena would love
this --
SULLY
It is the Book of Kells. The one in Irelands’ a
copy.
NATE
How do you know?
SULLY
I helped Faybridge steal it. Still feel kinda bad
about that one. So when he asked me to help with
another little history project --
NATE
You decided to double-cross him.
SULLY
Eh, what can I say? I never liked the guy.
NATE
Man, these paintings and tapestries…
SULLY
Besides, the idea of a guy like Faybridge holdin’
Excalibur really chaps my --
NATE
Whoa, whoa, whoa… Holding what now? You said that
the map and the scans would lead us to priceless
“Arthurian artifacts.”
SULLY
A sword’s an artifact.
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NATE The sword-in-the-stone Excalibur? The Lady-in-
the-Lake Excalibur? The Once-and-Future-King-
Excalibur? That Excalibur?
SULLY
No, the Excalibur that Melvin the Manager bought
at the Renaissance Faire for the dinner show at
Medieval Times.
NATE
That’s not funny. I(beat) Alright, it’s a little
funny, but I can’t believe you didn’t tell me we
were going after Exclaibur!
SULLY
I was worried you might overreact. Guess I was
wrong, huh?
NATE
OK, OK. Fair. (beat) I found the altar. There’s a
painting of two knights in a sword fight --
SULLY
That’s Arthur and Mordred.
NATE
-- bunch of rusted coins, gem-studded dagger,
parchments, and... ah bingo! An old wooden box.
SULLY
That's what we're after, kid! Inside should be a
steel cylinder and an envelope of x-rays.
NATE
X-rays? You said “scans.”
SULLY
Eh, tomato tomato. Technically, x-ray
fluorescence scans.
SFX: Creak of wood as the box lid is lifted.
NATE
Scans of what?
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SULLY My colonoscopies. Tell you later. We’re on the
clock. Let’s go.
NATE
Got the cylinder. Hmm. It’s heavier than it
looks.
SULLY
It’s vacuum sealed. The map’s inside.
SFX: Steel lid twisted, air released.
SULLY
Now careful, Nate that map is about 1500 years
old.
NATE
Looks like it. (sniffs) Whoa. Smells like it too!
SFX: Steel lid twisting again.
SULLY
Ah, does the miraculously preserved document from
the early middle ages offend your delicate
sensibilities? Just grab the scans. Should be in
an envelope --
NATE
There’s no envelope.
SULLY
What?! It was there yesterday.
NATE
We have the map. We don’t need the scans.
SULLY
The map only tells you where the sword is. The
scans tell you how to survive once you get there.
NATE
We need the scans.
SFX: Footsteps approaching.
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NATE (under breath) Hold on. I got company.
SFX: Steps closer.
GUARD #1
Mr. Faybridge…? Hey, who are -- ?
SFX: Punches, grunts, and a metallic thud.
SULLY
What was that?
NATE (out of breath)
A guard. Knocked him out with the cylinder.
SULLY
Get outta there, kid.
NATE
Way ahead of you.
SFX: Nate running up the stairs.
NATE
I’m in the east hall.
SFX: Nate walking fast across the tile.
SULLY
On my way. Pick you up at the south gate, end of
the gravel drive.
SFX: Door opens. Loud kitchen sounds.
NATE
Through the kitchen and...
SFX: Door opens. Garden party sounds.
MUSIC: Action theme ends as string quartet is heard again as
Nathan exits the house.
NATE Ta da! Alright I’m outside. Heading to the south
gate and-- Uh oh.
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SULLY Don’t say uh oh. I hate when you say uh oh.
NATE
It’s Faybridge.
SULLY
Don’t let him see you, just get out of there!
NATE
I can’t. He’s talking to Elena.
SULLY (beat)
Wait… our Elena? What’s she doin’ here?
NATE
I don’t know, but --
SULLY
Don’t do anything stupid, kid.
NATE
He’ll think she was in on it.
SULLY
No, he won’t. You and Elena have been on and off
for a while. Mostly off.
NATE
I’m getting her out of here...
SULLY
Nate!(beat) Nate!
ELENA
Nate?
NATE (normal voice)
Hey, Elena. Uh, Mr. Faybridge, I presume?
FAYBRIDGE
The notorious Nathan Drake. I don’t remember
inviting you to my – What?! where did you get
that?
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NATE Oh, this? Uh,funny story. I was hanging out in
your office when -- SFX: House alarm goes off. Metallic thud as Nate clocks
Faybridge with the cylinder. Guests react.
MUSIC: String quartet cuts out as the crowd gasps.
ELENA
Nate! Are you crazy? You know who that is?
MUSIC: “A Quick Exit” begins.
GUARDS
Hey! You! Don’t move!
NATE
That’s our cue.
ELENA
Let go of my hand!
SFX: Sounds of feet running on gravel.
NATE Go, go, go!
ELENA
Why are we running? What’s going on?
NATE
Almost to the street, Sully. You better --
SFX: Van screeches to a stop. Door slides open.
SULLY
Hey, Elena. Need a lift?
ELENA
I should have known. Where there’s one --
SFX: Gunshot punches into van. Elena reacts.
SULLY Get in! Both of ya!
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NATE Get in!
SFX: Scrambling in. Door slides shut. Van peels out. Gunshots
shatter the van’s windows. Elena yelps.
MUSIC: “A Quick Exit” ends.
NATE
So, Elena, how’ve you been?
SFX: Van roars away.
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Scene 2: Faybride’s Wrath
SFX: Several feet tromping downstairs. Guard’s radio crackles.
FAYBRIDGE
What else did he take?
GUARD #1
Are you all right, Mr. Faybridge? Your lip is
bleeding.
FAYBRIDGE
What else did he take?!
GUARD #1
Actually, we were going to ask you, sir. None of
us have been in this room before.
FAYBRIDGE
The altar appears undisturbed… except for the
missing cylinder. So they have the map. (beat)
Are you the one who found him?
GUARD #1
Yes, sir. I was making my rounds when I noticed
the office door slightly ajar and --
FAYBRIDGE
Let me rephrase. Are you the one who let him
escape?
GUARD #1 (beat)
Yes, sir.
FAYBRIDGE
Hmmm...
SFX: Metal blade drawn from its sheath.
FAYBRIDGE Don’t you think it’s strange that a thief would
leave a jeweled dagger like this behind?
GUARD #1
Yes, sir. I must have surprised him and --
SFX: Blade plunged into body. Guard gasps.
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MUSIC: “Faybridge’s Wrath” begins at moment of stab.
FAYBRIDGE
This time it’s your shoulder. Fail me again and
I’ll cut out your heart. Understood?
GUARD #1 (wincing)
Yes, sir.
SFX: Dagger pulled from body. Guard reacts in pain.
FAYBRIDGE
Judgment administered. (Sighs) I feel better.
Don’t you?
GUARD #1 (struggling)
Yes, sir.
FAYBRIDGE
Finalize our preparations. I want to be in the
air by midnight.
GUARD #1
Sir.
SFX: Footsteps trailing away.
FAYBRIDGE
I hadn't planned on leaving until next week, Mr.
Drake. But you, that traitor Sully, and the
unfortunate Ms. Elena, have forced my hand. Now
judgment is coming. Judgment. Is. Coming.
MUSIC: “Faybridge’s Wrath” ends.
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Scene 3: Meeting at the Airfield
SFX: Van driving.
ELENA
Wait. The Excalibur?
NATE
That’s what I said!
ELENA
Come on, Nate. Faybridge is a collector and a
philanthropist. He wanted to hire me to develop a
six-part series retelling the King Arthur legend
from Modred’s point of view. I turned him down. I
mean, most historians now agree that Arthur never
existed.
NATE
Wait. You don’t believe in King Arthur?
ELENA
Hey, I go with the evidence. And that’s what I
told Faybridge. But he was insistent. He wouldn’t
take no for an -- hold on, where are we? This is
an airfield.
SFX: Van braking. Van door opens. People climb out.
ELENA
I’m not getting on a plane. Especially that one.
Sully, why do all your planes look like props
from a World War II movie?
SULLY (chuckles)
Eh they’re always out of World War I biplanes. I
gotta take what I can get.
ELENA
Well, have a great flight. Give me the van keys.
SFX: Keys jangle as Sully holds them out.
NATE
I’ll take those.
SFX: Keys jangle again as Nate takes them.
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ELENA Hey!
NATE
Listen, Elena --
ELENA
Keys, Nate.
SFX: Footsteps approaching.
CHLOE
Leaving so soon, sweetheart? I was hoping us
girls would have a chance to catch up.
ELENA
Chloe. Of course.
NATE
What’re you doing here?
CHLOE
Sully said you needed backup on this one.
SULLY
I keep telling you, Faybridge is dangerous.
ELENA
He’s a collector, Sully.
SULLY
How many collectors you know go around with their
own band of mercenaries? Trust me, Elena. I’ve
done a couple of jobs for Faybridge. He’s Belloq,
not Indiana. Now let’s see the map, kid.
SFX: Metal lid twisting. Sliding sound (map sliding out of metal
tube). Map crinkles, slowly unrolled.
MUSIC: “The Adventure Begins” begins.
SULLY
Be careful will ya, that map –
NATE
-- is 1500 years old. I know, dad.
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SULLY
Hmpf...
ELENA
(gasp) Where did you get this? This looks… and
feels… authentic.
SULLY
Faybridge has been lookin’ for this map his whole
life. Here’s Ireland, Wales, France, and England.
Over here’s the Celtic Sea.
NATE
What’s this tiny island?
SULLY
Chloe, did you bring those charts?
SFX: Cell phone searching Google Earth.
CHLOE
Yeah, right here on my mobile. It’s called Google
Earth, old timer. The Isles of Scilly are here,
about 25 miles out. After that, there’s nothing
but open sea. I’m sorry, but if Google can’t find
your island, it doesn’t exist.
ELENA
There’s some writing here, but it’s too small.
NATE
See? You’re interested. You can’t resist
adventure any more than I can.
ELENA
I’m not getting on that plane, Nate.
SULLY
Hold on. I got an idea.
NATE
Now you’re using a cell phone?
SFX: More cell phone noises.
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SULLY First we take a picture of the island. (beat)
It’s not taking a picture… Hang on, hang on…
Uhhh… got it! Apply a little digital zoom… Well,
what do you know! Looks like coordinates and a
name… Oh boy.
NATE
What’s it say?
SULLY (beat)
Avalon.
ELENA
That island is Avalon?
NATE
My King Arthur knowledge is a little rusty --
ELENA
Here’s the condensed version. King Arthur had an
affair with the sorceress, Morgan. Later, their
son Mordred tried to usurp Arthur. In the final
battle, Arthur killed Mordred, but not before
Mordred mortally wounded the King. In some of the
legends, Morgan took Arthur to the island of
Avalon where his wounds could be healed. In
others, the king died and was buried on Avalon
with his sword, Excalibur.
SULLY
Let’s see Google Earth again, Chloe. OK. Looks
like we fly to Plymouth… here. Take a boat to the
Isles of Scilly… here. Refuel, and head across
the Celtic Sea to these coordinates. I figure we
have an hour on Faybridge, maybe two.
ELENA
You don’t really expect to find Avalon?
CHLOE
Let’s go.
SULLY
I’ll go start the plane.
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ELENA Nate. Come on. Avalon?
SFX: Keys jangle.
NATE
Here you go. See ya later!
SFX: Nate walks away. Plane props start in distance.
ELENA (calling)
Avalon? Really, Nate? King Arthur? Excalibur? The
Excalibur?
NATE (calling back)
Drive safe!
ELENA (beat) (Under breath)
Oh, I’m gonna regret this… Wait up! I’m coming with you!
SFX: Elena running.
NATE (laughing)
That’s my girl.
ELENA (defeatedly annoyed)
Shut up.
SFX: Plane louder. Engine revs.
MUSIC: “The Adventure Begins” ends.
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Scene 4: Elena and Chloe
SFX: Inside the cabin of a plane. Engine muted.
ELENA
Look at them, Chloe. Sitting up there, pilot and
co-pilot, like a couple of boys pretending to be
treasure hunters.
CHLOE
Except these boys really are treasure hunters.
And so are you, Elena.
ELENA
I’m a journalist --
CHLOE
Yeah! A journalist who will go anywhere and will
risk anything for a good story.
ELENA
It’s not the same.
SFX: Distant burst of laughter from Nate and Sully.
ELENA
I swear, Nate wants to be doing this when he’s
Sully’s age.
CHLOE
And you don’t?
MUSIC: “Wanting More” begins.
ELENA
I love my job. I’m good at what I do. I just
think there are stages, you know? I want a family
someday. I want a quieter life someday. Don’t you
think about that?
CHLOE
Sure. But the way I see it, you can’t have
everything. Besides, in my line of work, planning
for the future doesn’t make a lot of sense.
ELENA
Nate should be with you, not me.
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CHLOE (Laughing) Oh darling, we were a fling, that’s all. I mean
don’t get me wrong, it was a nice fling --
ELENA
Spare me the details.
CHLOE
You sure? There was this time in Mozambique
where...
(both laugh)
CHLOE
I’m just saying, give Nate a chance. He might
surprise you.
NATE (shouting across the plane)
Hey, girls! Sully brought pork rinds!
CHLOE
Then again…
(both laugh)
MUSIC: “Wanting More” ends.
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Scene 5: Isles of Scilly
SFX: Water lapping, sea birds, mingled voices of a small port.
Fueling boat.
NATE
Ah, nothing like a relaxing boat ride. You see?
This is how I like adventures to go. Nice and
easy.
CHLOE
Hmmm… Too easy.
SULLY
What’s wrong, Chloe?
CHLOE
All the way from Plymouth to the Isles of Scilly
with no sign of Faybridge. It’s too easy.
NATE
Well, that’s the problem with being a double-
crossing, two-faced mercenary. It makes you
cynical.
CHLOE
Love you too. (beat) While you’re fueling up the
boat, I’m going to take a look around.
SFX: Footsteps on wood deck walking away.
NATE (calling after her)
You’re wasting your time! (beat) Was that a wave
or did she just give me the finger?
SULLY
Eh let her look around, kid. It’d be stupid to
underestimate Faybridge. He had a lotta people
and equipment to pull together, so yeah, maybe we
got lucky and picked up a day or two. But
still...
ELENA
I feel like you’re hiding something, Sully.
SULLY (chuckles)
Elena, honey, I’m an open book.
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ELENA
No, there’s something you’re not telling us about
Faybridge.
NATE
Yeah, turn some pages, Mr. Open Book. We faced
dangerous people before. What’s so special about
Faybridge?
MUSIC: “A Little Backstory” begins.
SULLY
(Sighs)Over the years, I helped him build up his
collection. For a price, of course.
NATE
Of course.
SULLY
Well, about a week ago, I helped him… what’s the
word I’m looking for?
NATE
Acquire? (beat) Attain? (beat) Borrow?
ELENA
Steal?
SULLY
Steal! I helped him steal a rare painting by the
medieval artist Giotto di Bondone.
ELENA
Which painting?
SULLY
“Arthur Receives the Holy Spirit.” Arthur kneels
by a lake, a white dove descends from heaven, and
a hand rises out of the lake holdin’ Excalibur.
ELENA
I saw that painting at the Louvre last year.
NATE
Don’t tell me. The one in the Louvre is a fake
too!
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ELENA Oh, Sully. I love that painting! (beat) What do
you mean “too”?
NATE This might not be the best time… and I know how
much you love the Book of Kells --
ELENA
The Book of Kells is a fake?
SULLY
Aw, the copy is just as good, Elena. Most
scholars can’t even tell the difference.
ELENA
Sully! I made a pilgrimage to the Book of Kells
when I was in college! Don’t you guys have any
respect for the sacred?
NATE
Hey, don’t paint me with the same brush. Unlike
some people, I don’t steal sacred stuff.
ELENA
Yeah? Then what are you doing here now?
NATE (beat)
OK, so paint me with the same brush, just not so
wide a brush.
ELENA
What are you talking about?
NATE
I don’t know, I just --
SULLY
Can we get back to Faybridge?
NATE
Please.
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SULLY Ok. Three days ago, Faybridge invites me to his
mansion. Takes me downstairs to his uh… “sanctum
sanctorum.” Shows me the painting all framed and
lit-up. Turns out, the painting is a kind of
uh(sighs), pali um… palum, pallid --
NATE
Pamphlet?
SULLY
Yeah, cause they had pamphlets in the middle
ages.
ELENA
Palimpsest?
SULLY
That’s the one!
NATE
Now you’re just making words up.
ELENA
In the old days, parchment and canvas were made
out of animal skins. But it was expensive. So
sometimes they’d reuse the parchment by scraping
the words off. It’s called a palimsest. With
paintings, they’d just do a new painting over the
old one. It was also a great way to hide
information you didn’t want just anyone to see.
SULLY
Bingo!
NATE
So Faybridge learns about the painting, has it
scanned --
SULLY
-- and discovers a secret document that reveals
the location of the map.
ELENA
Which was where exactly?
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SULLY Ah, there’s a little church in Cornwall, Wales.
The church was built on the ruins of an old
castle. The castle was built on a graveyard and -
-
NATE
And the dish ran away with the spoon. We get it.
SULLY (chuckles)
So Faybridge gets the map which, we now know,
tells him how to find Avalon. But that secret
document revealed a lot more than the map’s
location. According to Faybridge, it was written
by Morgan le Fay herself. He starts telling me
about how Morgan was this uh, powerful witch --
ELENA
Morgan was a sorceress and a scientist. She was
ahead of her time.
SULLY
Well, she must have been a looker too, because
Arthur betrays Guinevere to shack up with her.
ELENA
Nice.
SULLY
Well one thing leads to another and they have an
illegitimate son, Mordred. Years later, Mordred
tries to take over and Arthur kills him in
battle, but not before being mortally wounded
himself. Mordred had three sons. Sir Bors kills
one, Sir Lancelot kills another. But the middle
son escapes. According to Faybridge, that
bloodline continues to this day.
MUSIC: “A Little Backstory” ends.
NATE
Whoa! Hold on. Faybridge thinks he the direct
descendent of Mordred?
ELENA
You’ve got to be kidding me.
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SULLY He thinks it’s all real. Arthur, Morgan, Mordred,
Avalon, the Sword, all of it… Oh crap. I thought
we were gonna take turns keepin’ watch?
NATE
Actually, that was Chloe’s idea.
SFX: Many footsteps approach.
MUSIC: “Island Meet & Greet” begins.
FAYBRIDGE
Well, well, well, if it isn’t our little band of
party crashers. Hands up, please.
SFX: Guns cocking.
NATE
Come on, Faybridge. You’re not going to shoot us
in broad daylight.
FAYBRIDGE
We’re on an island on the edge of nowhere. I’ve
already bribed the local authorities and you’re
thieves. So yes, I’m going to shoot you in broad
daylight.
ELENA
You know Faybridge, you left out a few things
about your documentary.
FAYBRIDGE
Did I now?
ELENA
I couldn’t figure out why you were so passionate
about it, but now I understand... Mordred’s side of
the story is your side of the story.
FAYBRIDGE
(Chuckles) Dear Elena, it pains me to see the
company you’ve chosen.
NATE
She wasn’t part of this. I swear.
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FAYBRIDGE (Chuckles) Well, if you swear...
ELENA
You really believe you’re the direct descendant
of Modred?
FAYBRIDGE
It’s not belief, Elena. It’s a fact. Mordred’s
blood runs in my veins. I have documents passed
down generation to generation. I have artifacts
collected across centuries. For over a thousand
years, my ancestors have searched for the map.
But only I was deemed worthy to find it.
NATE
I’d say that had more to do with modern
technology than your worthiness.
FAYBRIDGE
What would a thief-for-hire know about destiny? I
was finally ready to fulfill my family’s quest.
Unfortunately, in my zeal I made one mistake: I
trusted Victor here. I assumed the man who helped
me steal the painting could help me steal the
rest.
SULLY
An’ you were right. Technically.
FAYBRIDGE
Except you stole from me instead of for me.
NATE
Well, you can’t have everything.
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FAYBRIDGE But I do have everything, Mr. Drake. I know how
to get safely to Avalon. You don’t. I know how to
find Excalibur without getting wounded. You
don’t. And I know where Arthur lies entombed,
waiting for the prophecy of his return to be
fulfilled. Oh, a king will return from Avalon.
But it won’t be Arthur. I will claim my destiny
and change the course of the world. In fact,
let’s start with you three. Give me the map. I
don’t need it, of course. These past few days,
I’ve stared so long at it’s cracked surface, I’ve
memorized every detail. But the map belongs to my
family -- what?
SFX: Gun clicking.
CHLOE
You guys really should watch your back.
NATE
Chloe, I will never say another word about you
being a double-crossing, two-faced mercenary.
CHLOE
Oh you’re too kind… Guns down, boys.
SFX: Faybridge grunts as Chloe thrusts the gun into his back.
FAYBRIDGE
You shoot me and you’re all dead.
CHLOE
Ooh. I love an ultimatum. On three, shall we?
FAYBRIDGE
You’re bluffing.
CHLOE
All we have to lose is our lives. You’ll lose
1500 years of “destiny.” One…
FAYBRIDGE Maybe we can negotiate --
CHLOE
Two…
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NATE All in favor of negotiating raise your hand!
CHLOE
Thr --
FAYBRIDGE
All right!
CHLOE
Guns in the water!
MUSIC: “Island Meet & Greet” ends.
FAYBRIDGE Do it.
SFX: Several guns splash in the water.
CHLOE
Your men look hot and sweaty, Faybridge.
FAYBRIDGE (growls)
Into the water. Now!
SFX: Bigger splashes as men jump in.
CHLOE
Start swimming, boys!
SFX: Men splashing away.
SULLY
Nice work, Chloe. Now, where are the scans,
Faybridge?
NATE
And by “scans,” he means the scans of the pali,
palum, pallid --
ELENA
Palimpsest?
NATE
Yeah that’s the one!
SFX: Hands slapping pockets.
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FAYBRIDGE
You think I’d carry something so valuable around
in my pocket?
SULLY
Ah crap. Let’s go.
CHLOE
Your turn, Faybridge. Into the water.
MUSIC: “Loyalty” begins.
FAYBRIDGE
May I look into your eyes first? (beat) Well, you
really weren’t bluffing, were you? I could use a
woman like you.
CHLOE
“Use” being the operative word.
FAYBRIDGE
I’ll make you head of security. 7-figure salary.
And a place in the new order when I come into my
power.
CHLOE
Normally I’d take that offer knowing I was just
going to double-cross you. So I’m going to save
us all a lot of trouble and count to three again.
One… Two...
FAYBRIDGE (chuckles)
Until next time...
SFX: Faybridge jumps into the water and swims.
MUSIC: “Loyalty” ends.
SULLY
We better get going.
CHLOE
If we were really smart, we’d shoot him now.
ELENA
Yeah we’re not that smart! Thanks, Chloe.
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NATE Hey! Don’t I get a hug?
CHLOE
For what?
NATE
For... letting them sneak up on us and giving you
the opportunity to be a hero.
SFX: Boat motor starts.
MUSIC: “In Pursuit” begins.
SULLY: Stop wasting time kid -- let’s go!
SFX: Sounds of feet running on dock. Boat pulls away.
SFX: After a moment, splashing as men swim back. Climbing on
dock. Out of breath. Water dripping.
SULLY:
Alright! Shake yourselves off, get to the truck,
get your gear together, and let’s get after them!
Double-time come-on!
SFX: Goons preparing for pursuit.
FAYBRIDGE
Let them go. They may have the map, but without
the information in the scans, they’ll die
following it...
MUSIC: “In Pursuit” ends.
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Scene 6: Avalon
(Note: This repeats from the Teaser.)
NATE
There’s nothing here, Sully.
CHLOE
So we crossed the Celtic Sea on a wild goose
chase? Nice one, Nate.
SULLY
Ah this one’s on me, Chloe.
NATE Hey, I like not having to take any blame for
once.
ELENA
Yeah, well, we haven’t tried crossing any bridges
yet.
NATE
What’s that supposed to mean?
SULLY
I don’t get it… we’re practically on top of the
coordinates.
NATE
The sun’s coming up and all I see is ocean. What
do you think, Elena?
ELENA
I don’t see anything either but…
NATE
But what?
ELENA
I don’t know. I feel — wait, do you hear that?
NATE
Kill the motor, Sully.
SFX: Boat motor rumbles to a stop. We hear waves crashing.
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MUSIC: “Capsized” begins.
CHLOE
Sounds like… waves.
NATE
But there’s nothing here.
SFX: Waves crash closer, spray patters the deck.
ELENA
Ok, I felt that! NATE
Me too! Where’s that spray coming from?
CHLOE
Can someone please explain how the boat’s
bouncing around when there’s not a single wave in
sight?!
SFX: Wave hits. Boat crashes against something. Voices react.
NATE
What the heck was that?
SULLY
Feels like we’ve run aground!
NATE
On what? There’s nothing here!
SULLY
He’s right! The oceans’ as flat as my wallet
after a long night in Havana!
NATE No! No! No! No! No!
SFX: Wave hits. Boat crashes. Shouts. Splintering. People
falling in the water. Flailing. Sputtering.
NATE (coughing to surface)
Elena! Elenaaaa!
SFX: We hear him shouting while someone is underwater.
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ELENA Nate! Over here! I have Chloe.
SFX: Waves and splashing throughout.
NATE What happened?
ELENA
Hit her head on the rail. Went under like a
stone. I barely got her.
NATE
I’ll take her.
ELENA
Here comes Sully.
NATE
Oh thank God!
SULLY
You guys OK?
ELENA
Now what?
NATE
Look at the boat!
SFX: Boat crashing, breaking apart.
SULLY
It’s breaking up! I swear it’s like she’s run
aground!
NATE
Swim for it!
SFX: Swimming, waves crashing on shore.
ELENA
I feel sand!
NATE
Me too. Keep going!
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ELENA What the –
NATE
What?
ELENA
Look!
NATE
An island!
ELENA
I could see it as soon as my feet touched the
ground!
SULLY
Stop gawkin’! Let’s get out of these waves!
SFX: Feet in sand. Sound of waves diminishing. Bodies plop in
sand. Cloth tearing. Heavy breathing. Coughing.
MUSIC: “Capsized” morphs into “The Forgotten Island.”
NATE I just swallowed a starfish…
ELENA
Here, use this to bandage Chloe’s head.
SULLY
That’s a nasty cut.
NATE I swallowed a gallon or two…
SFX: Chloe coughing, waking.
ELENA
Chloe. You OK?
CHLOE
What happened?
SULLY
We crashed, that’s what happened. You went under
and Elena fished you out.
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CHLOE Thanks. I guess we’re even.
NATE We didn’t just crash. We crashed on Avalon.
ELENA
In some of the legends, Morgan used a spell to
make the island invisible.
NATE
An invisible island. I wouldn’t have believed it
if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes.
SULLY (chuckles)
Or uh, not seen it, as the case may be.
ELENA
Look at the trees. The cliffs. It’s beautiful.
This island is impossible. Historically, it could
be one of the most significant --
CHLOE
I’m glad you’re feeling like you’re back at
school, Elena. But we need to get practical. What
do we do now?
SULLY
Well, without a boat we either grow old and die
on Avalon, or wait for Faybridge to get here and
kill us.
ELENA
Some treasure hunters you are.
NATE
You have a better idea?
ELENA
We’re on Avalon, people. Let’s go find Excalibur!
NATE
(beat) OK, yeah, that’s a better idea.
SULLY, CHLOE
Yeah. Not bad. Good one, Elena. (Grunts as she
stands up) Let’s go.
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SFX: People walking on sand, waves.
(Nate chuckles)
ELENA
What’s so funny?
NATE
I thought you didn’t believe in King Arthur.
ELENA (More insistent/annoyed than the last time)
Shut up!
(Nate laughs)
MUSIC: “The Forgotten Island” continues as:
Credits Begin
NARRATOR
You’ve been listening to Uncharted: The Hidden Kingdom. A
fanmade audio adventure. For more information about the project,
visit us online at unchartedthk.com. That’s unchartedthk.com.
This audio drama was written by Chuck Duffie and directed by
Jonathan Winstead. Music for this episode composed by Evan
Boyerman. Sound Design and foley by Jonathan Winstead.
Production Assistant Sasha Blore. Graphic design by Tommy Rood.
Starring John Doyle as Nathan Drake with Graham Rowat as Dorian
Faybridge. Sandra Espinoza as Elena Fisher. Beth Davison as
Chloe Frazer and Ken Murdock as Victor Sullivan. William English
the 3rd as the security guard and Sam Gorr as our narrator.
Produced by Jonathan Winstead. Special Thanks to Miranda Ray,
Laura K Welsh, Oliver Rae, Kennedy Phillips, Eric Gibs and Mike
Petty. We hope you enjoyed the first half of our audio drama!
Wherever you’re listening, please be sure to leave a review to
let us know what you thought! We also invite you to join us next
week for the 2nd half and exciting conclusion to – Uncharted:
The Hidden Kingdom! On behalf of us all, thanks for listening!
MUSIC: Ends.
END OF EPISODE 1
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Part Two
Written by
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Directed by
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Nathan Drake - JOHN DOYLE
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Scene 1: Shipwrecked
NARRATOR
This is a fan project. It was created for
entertainment purposes only and is not endorsed
by or associated with Sony, Naughty Dog, or any
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sale, distribution, or online monetization. All
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MUSIC: Opening seconds of “Hidden Kingdom Main Theme Short
Version”
NARRATOR
Based on the characters and universe created by
Sony Entertainment and Naughty Dog, we bring you
Uncharted: The Hidden Kingdom – Part Two.
NARRATOR
“… but these doubt if the King be King at all,
and whether this be built by magic…” Tennyson, Idylls of the King
MUSIC: “Hidden Kingdom Main Theme Short Version” ends.
SFX: Waves in the background. Sounds of trudging in sand.
ELENA (deep breath)
Is it just me, or does everything feel, I don’t
know... pure?
NATE
No, it’s just you, Elena. (beat, grunt) I hate
walking in sand.
ELENA
Come on, Nate. The sand is as white as paper. The
cliffs? Solid black. Those trees on the ridge...
have you ever seen such deep green? I mean this
place, its… its almost too perfect.
CHLOE
Ah, Elena, darling, sometimes your optimism is
endearing.
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SULLY Yeah, but this ain’t one of those times. We’re in
a bit of a pickle here.
ELENA (chuckle)
Sorry, Sully.
MUSIC: “The Wreckage” begins.
NATE
Hey, check that out, down by the rocks.
CHLOE
Looks like the remains of a ship.
SULLY
Judging by the looks of it I’d say that’s an old
British frigate.
NATE
Watch your language, young man.
CHLOE
There’s more wreckage.
SULLY
Call me crazy, but that looks like a 16th-century
galleon. I mean it’s rotted down to the ribs, but
you can still tell. My moneys on pirates.
ELENA
So we’re not the first ones stranded on Avalon?
SULLY
Well, nowadays we’re too far off any shippin’
lanes. No one comes out here anymore. But back in
the old days --
CHLOE
I wonder if we could find any guns or weapons
down there.
NATE (chuckles)
What do you want to shoot some ghosts, or do you
think the great-great-great-grandkids of Jack
Sparrow are running around somewhere on Avalon?
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MUSIC: “The Wreckage” ends.
CHLOE
Actually, I was thinking of a certain psychopath
who is hot on our trail and intent on killing us,
but at this point, I’d say anything is possible.
NATE
See? That’s the problem with being a double-
crossing --
CHLOE
Ah-ah-ah. You promised.
(Nate grumbles)
SULLY
Well, ghosts, castaways or enemies, we need a
vantage point. Don't want to be caught with our
trousers down like we were in the village.
CHLOE
Speak for yourself.
SULLY
I’m never gonna hear the end of that, am I?
CHLOE
Not if I have anything to say about it.
ELENA
Hey, guys… I think there’s a way up the cliff
over there. See those stones jutting out at weird
angles? Depending on how you look at it, it’s
almost like a set of stairs.
NATE
Nice one, Elena! We just may have to keep you
around.
ELENA
Ha, ha, ha...
SFX: Sounds of feet in sand gives way to feet scuffing on
rocks.
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NATE (singing under breath)
Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale,
a tale of a fateful trip…
SULLY
Stow that, little buddy.
NATE
Aye-aye, Skipper.
CHLOE
Unbelievable.
SFX: Footsteps fade out.
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Scene 2: The Cliffs
SFX: Wind buffeting, footsteps on dirt, heavy breathing.
NATE
Well, that’s my cardio for the week.
SULLY
Mine for the month.
ELENA
You can see the whole island from up here.
SULLY
Yeah, it’s a nice view and all, but we can’t just
sit here lookin’ at it. We need to find that
sword before Faybridge shows up. Let’s keep
movin’.
SFX: Footsteps pick up the pace.
CHLOE
This island can’t be more than a quarter-mile
across.
ELENA
It’s so beautiful.
SULLY
Eh, not the word I’d use.
NATE
What do you mean, Sully?
SULLY
Whadda ya mean what do I mean? Look at it! Looks
like a freakin’ English garden. It’s… what’s the
word I’m looking for?
ELENA
Unnatural?
SULLY
No, no…
ELENA
Abnormal?
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SULLY
No, not that either…
NATE
Weird?
SULLY
That’s it!
(Nate and Sully chuckle)
ELENA (Sighs)
NATE
Got’cha, smarty pants.
ELENA
Chloe, shoot them for me. Please.
CHLOE
Sorry, sweetheart, I don’t have a gun. Besides,
you walked right into that one.
SULLY
No sign of Chloe’s pirate family.
NATE
Maybe we should split up. Search twice as fast.
SULLY (beat)
Don’t think that’ll be necessary, kid.
NATE
Why not?
SULLY
Look.
NATE
I am looking.
SULLY
Look where I’m pointin’.
10
MUSIC: “Statues” begins.
NATE Oh. (beat) Oh!
ELENA
How is that even possible? Those statues have to
be a hundred feet tall.
CHLOE
Carved right out of the cliff. Handsome devils.
NATE
There’s a cave. Looks like they’re guarding --
ELENA (overlapping on “guarding”)
-- welcoming --
NATE
(beat) Did you say welcoming?
ELENA
They look welcoming to me.
NATE
You see a pair of giant statues holding swords
and you think they’re the welcome party?
SULLY (chuckles)
TomAto, tomato. Let’s get down there and scope it
out while we have the chance.
SFX: Feet moving down a rocky slope.
ELENA
I’m just saying, they don’t look dangerous.
NATE
Did I mention they’re holding swords?
ELENA
The swords are pointed down, Nate.
CHLOE (Calling back)
Come on, lovebirds.
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NATE The point isn’t that they’re pointed down. The
point is that they’re… pointed.
MUSIC: “Statues” ends.
SFX: Footsteps trailing away.
12
Scene 3: The Cave
SFX: Footsteps on dirt, occasional sound of wind moaning through
the cave.
NATE (out of breath)
The cave didn’t look this big from up on the
hill. You could drive a tank through here.
SFX: Low howl of wind rises, falls.
SULLY
Ooh, I don’t like the sound of that wind.
CHLOE
I do. Wind means there’s another way out.
SULLY
And another way in.
CHLOE
Touche.
ELENA
What’re we waiting for? Let’s go —
NATE, SULLY, CHLOE
Whoa, hold on, wait a second!
ELENA
What?
NATE
What? What do you mean What? Booby traps, Elena!
There are always booby traps.
SULLY
Yeah, remember that falling statue in Prague?
NATE
Alright, technically that wasn’t a booby —
CHLOE
Or the spikes in the Valley of Temples?
NATE
OK, that was a booby —
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SULLY (chuckling)
Or how ‘bout that hive of bullet ants in
Nicaragua?
NATE
Come on! That was not a booby —
ELENA
Would you just stop saying “booby”? (beat) So
what do we do, just sit here?
SULLY
She’s right. Don’t have a lot of options --
CHLOE
And Faybridge is on his way —
SULLY
So let’s just take this real slow...
SFX: Feet walking. Ambient sound changes, chamber/cave-like.
Dripping water. Low moan of wind comes and goes.
MUSIC: “False Floors” begins.
ELENA
(gasp) What happened here?
NATE
I hate when I’m right.
CHLOE
That’s a lot of skeletons.
SULLY
Looks like this entrance is paved with false
floors. They stepped on the wrong spot, their
feet fell through, and uh, goodnight Irene.
ELENA
Are those… spikes?
SFX: Creaking sound as Chloe moves the bones.
CHLOE
I think I can get this guy loose...
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ELENA (chuckles)
That’s disgusting, Chloe!
CHLOE
The spikes are metal, and they go right through
the fibula...
SFX: Bones breaking.
CHLOE
There!
NATE, ELENA
Oh! Ack! Gross!
CHLOE
Here, Nate. Be a sweetheart and toss him out of
the way, will you?
SFX: Bones crash in a pile as Chloe throws them.
NATE
Aw, man… Why do I get all the dirty jobs?
SFX: Bones rattling.
MUSIC: “False Floors” ends.
SFX: Trap sounds throughout this dialog.
CHLOE
Sully, look at this. It’s just a hinged door. You
step through, your foot hits this lever, and, if
I had to guess, your own weight causes the spikes
to thrust out on each side. Then they (grunt)
lock in place somehow. Nasty…
SULLY (chuckles)
Clever. (beat) You want to reset it, don’t you?
CHLOE (chuckles)
Make a nice welcome mat for Faybridge.
(straining) But I can’t figure out how to reset
these (grunts) frigging spikes...
15
SULLY Hmm. Maybe they have to click forward all the
way, you know, like vise-grip pliers.
CHLOE
That would be pretty diabolical. Then your own
leg would stand between you and freedom.
SULLY
Eh, sounds medieval to me. You already cleared
the bones out of there. Give it a try.
CHLOE
If this works… (beat) OK. The spikes extend
forward easy enough…
SFX: Low “click.”
SULLY (chuckles)
Now we just push them back the other way, lock
‘em in place…
SFX: Creaking, then a dull “thunk.”
SULLY (straining)
There!
CHLOE
You were right. (beat) Hey, Nate. Sully was right
about something!
NATE
You’re kidding? Our Sully?
SULLY
I get no respect.
CHLOE
Now we lift the little trapdoor back up, sprinkle
some dirt over the area...
SFX: Click as door snaps in place. Dirt smoothed over.
ELENA
That’s amazing, Chloe. I can’t see it at all.
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SULLY From my count, looks like eight more traps were
sprung —
NATE
That we can see.
SULLY Good point. For all we know, this whole entrance
is covered with these things.
CHLOE
I say we reset them all.
ELENA
Then how do we get across?
NATE
You guys get started on the traps. Elena and I
will hike back to that pirate ship, see if we can
get some planks. Maybe we can lay them down --
SULLY
And walk right across. Not bad, kid.
NATE
Shall we, Elena?
ELENA
Anything is better than watching Chloe break —
SFX: Breaking bones.
NATE, ELENA
Aw! Oh!
SULLY, CHLOE
(laughing)
SFX: The laughter fades.
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Scene 4: Nate and Elena
SFX: Waves fade back, feet trudging on dirt. Wind rises. Nate
and Elena sound winded from carrying the planks.
ELENA
These things are heavy. Can we rest a minute?
NATE
Let’s just get to the top of the cliff…
SFX: More steps. Heavy wood boards dropped.
ELENA
You think two planks are enough?
NATE
I think two is all we can carry. (beat) Look at
you.
ELENA
What?
NATE
Nothing. You just look… you know, happy.
ELENA
I don’t -- I wouldn’t say “happy.”
NATE
Come on, why won’t you admit it?
ELENA
Admit what?
NATE
That you love this. The danger, the adventure.
How many times have we been in bad situations
like this? We always come through and --
ELENA
OK, yes. I do. I love it. I just… (beat) There
are stages, Nate.
NATE
Stages?
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ELENA Stages in life.
NATE
Sure. Of course. Uh,stages.
ELENA
You know what I’m talking about, right?
NATE
You’re talking about stages. And how… life has
stages. And we have stages and… I don’t know what
you’re --
ELENA
The adventures we’ve had, I wouldn’t trade them
for anything. But life has stages. I want more
than -- agghh why is this so hard? This isn’t the
only thing I care about.
NATE (beat)
Ow.
MUSIC: “Life Has Stages” begins.
ELENA
Sorry, I didn’t mean —
NATE
No, I get it. A treasure hunter isn’t exactly
long-term relationship material.
ELENA
I just love other things, you know?
NATE
You mean you want other things.
ELENA
Yeah.
NATE
I want those things too, Elena.
ELENA
Nate –
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NATE After all the time we’ve spent together, you
gotta know me better than --
ELENA
Come on, Nate —
NATE
I’m serious —
ELENA
You don’t have to say —
NATE
You think I want to be messing with booby traps
when I’m Sully’s age?
ELENA
Really, you have to stop saying “booby.”
NATE
Look, I love Sully. But he’s 50 years old and
he’s got no one.
ELENA
He’s got you.
NATE
You know what I mean.
ELENA
Can we talk about this later?
NATE
Yeah. Yeah, sure. But I want it noted that I, the
guy, wanted to have the “relationship talk,” and
you, the gal, didn’t want to talk about it.
ELENA
The “gal?”
NATE
Hey, I’m spitballing here.
SFX: Elena picks up end of planks.
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ELENA (grunting) Let’s get back to the cave. (beat) Are you going
to help?
SFX: Nate picks up other end of planks.
NATE (grunting)
Fine, but remember — ow!
ELENA
What happened?
NATE (beat)
I got a splinter.
ELENA
Oh Nate! We’re in big trouble now!
NATE
I mean it’s not that bad.
ELENA
No. Look! A boat.
NATE (beat)
Faybridge! Looks like he’s got a small army on
deck.
ELENA
If we can see them, they can see us. Why aren’t
they shooting?
NATE
Because he can’t see us. We’re invisible,
remember? Come on. We don’t have a lot of time.
SFX: Footsteps moving fast, wind rising.
MUSIC: “Life Has Stages” morphs into “Faybridge’s Theme” as the
next scene begins.
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Scene 5: Faybridge
SFX: Boat motor, waves crashing.
HEAD MERCENARY
We’re almost to the coordinates, sir. The men
are… concerned.
FAYBRIDGE
(chuckles) They should be more than concerned.
We’re approaching Avalon, hidden by magic for 15
centuries. They should be scared. This is where
the known and unknown overlap.
HEAD MERCENARY
Yes, sir.
FAYBRIDGE
Make sure we approach from the northwest.
According to my scans, there’s a small bay where
we can avoid the rocks. We’ll anchor there and
row across. (chuckles) Like the pirates of old.
HEAD MERCENARY
And what about Drake and Sullivan?
FAYBRIDGE
They’re probably dead already.
HEAD MERCENARY
And if they’re not?
FAYBRIDGE
You know I hate rhetorical questions.
HEAD MERCENARY
Yes, sir —
FAYBRIDGE
See to the landing.
HEAD MERCENARY
Yes, sir.
SFX: Footsteps walking away.
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FAYBRIDGE After all these years, I will finally fulfill my
family’s destiny. Mr. Drake and that traitorous
Sully will be the first to face judgment.
(laughter)
SFX: Waves rise, crashing with his laughter.
MUSIC: “Faybrodge’s Theme” ends.
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Scene 6: The Lady of the Lake
SFX: Footsteps, huffing and puffing.
SULLY
Took you long enough. Been gone two hours.
NATE (out of breath)
You try carrying… planks from a pirate ship… over
a cliff wall… on an invisible island…
SFX: Planks dropped.
ELENA (less out of breath)
Faybridge is here… We saw his ship…
SULLY
Then we better move our butts. He could show up
at any time.
NATE (less out of breath)
Wow, you guys did a great job. I can’t even tell
there are any boo — er traps here.
SULLY
Won’t be good enough to fool Faybridge. He’s got
the scans. Those documents are like a cheat sheet
to this place.
CHLOE
(sighs) Then why, may I ask, did we do all this
work?
SULLY
Well maybe some of the men will get careless.
It’s worth a shot.
ELENA
What’d you do with all the skeletons?
CHLOE
Laid them to rest in the bushes outside.
SULLY (grunt)
Come on, kid. Help me slide this plank across the
ground.
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SFX: Grunts, heavy wood plank sliding on dirt.
SULLY
I’ll go first. Just hang back…
SFX: Careful steps on wood.
SULLY
Feels like I’m crossin’ a minefield…
SFX: Steps stop.
SULLY (big breath)
Looks like this is gonna work. Hey, slide the
other plank over and I’ll push it ahead. I think
we can make it to that ledge of rocks.
SFX: Low grunts, wood plank sliding.
SULLY
OK, folks, let’s go.
SFX: Footsteps as others cross the planks.
CHLOE
This ledge continues deeper into the cave.
NATE
You and Elena keep going. Sully and I will pull
the planks across, then scatter some dirt to
disguise our little trap.
CHLOE
Look at you, a man with a plan. Come on, Elena.
SFX: Sound of shoes scuffing, movement.
ELENA
Um, Chloe? You have more experience with this
kind of thing, but shouldn’t a cave get darker
the deeper we go?
CHLOE
Yeah I was thinking the same thing.
SFX: Sound of water splashing softly.
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ELENA You hear that…?
MUSIC: “Lady of the Lake” begins.
CHLOE
I don’t just hear it. I see it.
ELENA
What do you… (gasp). Is this a (beat) freshwater
lake? Look at that hole in the roof of the cave.
It’s a perfect circle. That can’t be natural.
CHLOE
Nothing here is natural sweetheart. Case in
point: those little streams pouring out of the
cave wall. Where’s all that water coming from?
ELENA
Well, as I said, Morgan was a very intelligent
woman. Maybe she built a pump system that cycles
the water from the lake to the streams. (laughs)
Or maybe it’s just magic!
CHLOE
You’re loving this, aren’t you?
ELENA
What? No, I mean — Why does everyone keep —
CHLOE (whispered)
Hold on! Someone’s here.
ELENA (whispered)
What? Where?
CHLOE (whispered)
In the shadows, in front of the lake.
SFX: Shoes scuffing.
NATE (loud)
Hey, there’s a pond in here!
ELENA
Shhhh!
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CHLOE (whispered) Someone’s here.
SULLY (low)
Looks like a woman.
NATE (low)
Why is she just standing there?
(beat)
SULLY (chuckles)
‘Cause that’s what statues do.
CHLOE (laughs)
Well, don’t I feel stupid? Oh wait, that’s your
line, isn’t it, Nate?
NATE
Haaa… Funny.
SFX: Boot tapping the ground.
SULLY
The ground seems solid enough. Come on.
MUSIC: “Lady of the Lake” ends.
NATE
And let’s keep an eye out for Faybridge this
time.
SULLY
Good point.
SFX: Footsteps.
NATE
She looks almost alive. (beat) Hey! Is anyone
else getting this? She’s a lady…? There’s a
lake…? I mean, come on! It’s gotta be… Right?
SULLY
Can’t tell if she’s made of marble or metal. Look
at the detail!
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NATE What’s up with her hands? I mean, it’s like she’s
saying come closer and stop at the same time?
SULLY (chuckles)
Women.
ELENA
Nice.
CHLOE
I like her sense of fashion. Looks like medieval
body armor.
ELENA
Are her eyes glass? It’s like looking into a deep
well. And I swear there’s a light down there.
CHLOE
I’d say that’s impossible, but why bother?
NATE
Let me see. (beat) OK, that’s creepy.
SULLY
Ok everyone back up, back up.
SFX: Feet shuffling back.
SULLY
Look on the ground in front of her. There’s words
carved in the stone.
NATE
What language is that?
ELENA
I think it’s Old English.
NATE
That’s English? Looks like gibberish.
CHLOE
Anyone got a PhD in linguistics?
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NATE I don’t think getting closer to it is going to
help, Elena.
ELENA (chuckles in wonder)
This is amazing! When I touch the words, I can
understand them.
NATE What?
SFX: Scuffing as Nate kneels.
NATE
She’s right. Wow.
SULLY
Well, that’s convenient. What’s it say?
ELENA
“If you are certain of your soul, step up.
Eye to eye, hand to hand, declare your worth.”
NATE
What does it mean? Worthy how? Worthy of what?
CHLOE
Is it talking about chivalry? Honor? Knightly
virtues?
SULLY
Maybe it’s a riddle.
CHLOE
Maybe it’s a trap.
ELENA
I think it’s instructions. You stand in front of
her, look into her eyes, place your hand against
her hand, and say, “I am worthy.”
CHLOE
You’re kidding?
SULLY
Huh… I’m game. All right, back up. Let’s try
this.
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NATE Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa…! What if Chloe’s right
and it’s a trap?
SULLY
You have a better idea? Faybridge has probably
landed by now. (beat) OK… look into her eyes...
Crap, there is a light down there.
CHLOE
I don’t like this.
SULLY
Her hand feels almost… warm. OK, here goes
nothing. (beat) I am worthy.
SFX: Sound of metal like Wolverine’s claws.
MUSIC: “Faybridge’s Wrath” variation begins.
SULLY
Argh!
SFX: Everyone gasps
CHLOE
Sully!
ELENA
He’s hurt!
SFX: Sully thuds to his knees.
NATE
Sully! What is it?
SULLY
What do you think it is, it’s my hand...
ELENA
That’s a lot of blood!
CHLOE
Here. Take my bandage.
SULLY
Something shot out of her hand —
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NATE
Hold still. Looks like a railroad spike punched
through your palm.
SULLY (through gritted teeth)
Eh, not the first time I didn’t measure up to a
woman’s expectations.
CHLOE
So, what now?
SULLY
We’re gonna have to try something before
Faybridge gets here. That, or hide.
CHLOE
I’m not a big fan of hiding, but in this case –
SULLY
Maybe we can tell him to stick his head on her
hand and say it.
NATE
Maybe we can take the statue apart.
CHLOE (beat)
Elena, what are you doing?
MUSIC: “Faybridge’s Wrath” variation morphs into “I Am
Worthy”.
ELENA
You heard Sully. We have to do something.
NATE
Elena! Get away from there!
ELENA
Her hand does feels warm. How is that possible?
NATE
Elena, hold on now, let’s --
ELENA
Here goes.
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NATE Elena!
ELENA
I am worthy.
SFX: A beat of silence, then a series of gears turn and an odd
bell sounds.
CHLOE (under breath)
Of course she did. St. Elena.
ELENA (releases big breath)
I feel faint all of the sudden.
NATE
Come here. I can’t believe you did that.
SFX: Metallic gears, clicking, folding.
CHLOE
Look at the other hand! The fingers are twisting
and retracting--
SULLY
What is that? A handle of some kind?
CHLOE
That’s not a handle. It’s the hilt of a sword.
(beat)
NATE
You don’t think it’s…?
CHLOE
What else? Elena, would you do the honors?
NATE
Be careful.
SFX: Sword sliding out of metallic sheath.
SULLY
We’ll, I’ll be...
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CHLOE Blimey! The arm’s like a sheath of some sort!
NATE
So… just to make sure we’re all on the same page,
Elena is holding Excalibur right now. Right?
SFX: Loud rumble as wall slides open.
CHLOE
What’s going on?
ELENA That wall! It’s opening!
SFX: The rumble grinds to a stop.
NATE
Looks like removing the sword triggers a secret
chamber.
SULLY (grunts as he rises)
Alright kids, let’s go.
SFX: Footsteps.
FAYBRIDGE (calling from a distance, voice echoes)
Well done! You live up to your reputations!
NATE
Faybridge!
SULLY
Run for the chamber!
SFX:(Point of focus switches to Faybridge’s position)
ADDITIONAL MERCENARY
Get them!
FAYBRIDGE
Stop, you fool!
SFX: Trap doors thunk, spikes hiss, Guard #1 screams.
ADDITIONAL MERCENARY(in pain)
Mr. Faybridge… my leg…
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FAYBRIDGE Yes. Looks like you’ve found your destiny as
well.
ADDITIONAL MERCENARY
Wait. You can’t just leave me --
FAYBRIDGE
You’re useless to me now. But if you prefer--
ADDITIONAL MERCENARY
No. Wait. Mr. Faybridge, please --
SFX: Gunshot. Then another.
FAYBRIDGE
I trust the rest of you will now follow my steps
exactly. Nice and slow.
SFX: Steps moving slowly.
MUSIC: “I Am Worthy” ends.
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Scene 7: The King Wakes
SFX: Footsteps rushing. Hissing steam in the background.
SULLY
It’s a dead end!
CHLOE
Lots of weapons. Swords, shields --
NATE
Not much good against guns.
ELENA
Here, here! Another door!
CHLOE
Looks like solid gold.
NATE (grunting)
It’s moving. Sully!
SFX: Nate and Sully grunting, sound of metal door scraping.
NATE
Everyone inside!
SFX: Shuffling feet, metal door scraping shut.
NATE (out of breath)
And… it’s pitch black.
SULLY (out of breath)
Find something to wedge the door shut.
NATE
I can’t even see the door.
SULLY
Anyone get a look before we --
ELENA
Yeah. But I don’t think you want to know.
NATE
Of course we want to know.
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CHLOE OK then. First let me feel around... and wedge
the door shut... with this diamond-encrusted
sword.
NATE
Oh no… Don’t tell me.
ELENA (beat)
It’s a room filled with treasure.
NATE
I told you not to tell me!
SFX: Loud thumping on the door. Faybridge’s voice will sound a
bit muted coming through the door.
FAYBRIDGE
I see you found the treasure room.
NATE
Yeah sure, rub it in.
FAYBRIDGE
I’ll give you ten seconds to come out.
NATE
Yeah, forget it, Faybridge! This door’s a foot
thick. You’ll never shoot your way through.
FAYBRIDGE
That’s why my men are holding grenades.
CHLOE
(sighs) This just keeps getting better and
better.
ELENA
What’ll we do?
SULLY
Don’t have much of a choice, do we? (calling)
Faybridge! We’re comin’ out!
NATE
Man, I hate losing! Especially to this guy.
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SFX: Grunting, door scraps open.
FAYBRIDGE
You four are like the Marx Brothers, except
you’re not funny.
SFX: Guns cocking, hammers clicking.
NATE
Before you kill us, can I just take one look at
the room full of treasure?
MUSIC: “The Treasure” begins.
FAYBRIDGE (chuckles)
The real treasure, Mr. Drake, is on this side of
the door. Please. Look around.
ELENA
Guys. Over here. On this ledge.
SFX: Feet moving.
NATE
Now there’s something you don’t see everyday. I
mean, something else you don’t see everyday.
SULLY
A dead knight. Right outta of the middle ages.
CHLOE
He looks pretty good for a dead guy. A little
gray maybe but —
NATE
His armor’s in good condition too. Who do you
think he is?
ELENA
Who do you--? I’m holding Excalibur, who do you
think he --
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FAYBRIDGE The one and only King Arthur! Or should I say my
great-great etc… grandfather. (beat) Now, about
Elena holding Excalibur... After turning down my
offer to make a documentary on the subject --
after doubting the very existence of Arthur --
you, you were found worthy? How is that just?
(chuckles) I should kill you for that alone.
SULLY Yeah, and how were you gonna to get the sword?
You’re not exactly the worthy type.
FAYBRIDGE
True. The information I have is very specific on
the point. Excalibur would only be given to
someone judged worthy. An enchantment of
Morgan’s, no doubt. (chuckle) I see you tried and
failed, Sully. That’s some compensation, anyway.
(beat) Like you, I don’t know many truly good
people. So I brought the next best thing: power
tools. If the Lady of the Lake wouldn’t give me
the sword, I’d cut her open and take it. And if
that didn’t work, I brought explosives as well.
I’d blast the island apart until I found this
cave. But thanks to you, I just walked right in.
MUSIC: “The Treasure” ends.
NATE
You know you can’t wield the sword, right? I mean
whatever power it has, you’re unworthy, so --
FAYBRIDGE
Nice try, but Excalibur has no magic power. It is
and always was symbolic. The man who pulled the
sword from the stone was worthy to be king.
People would rally around such a man. It’s the
kind of thing kingdoms are built upon.
ELENA
You mean, you don’t want Excalibur?
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FAYBRIDGE Most worthy Elena, of course I want it. It
belongs to me. But for my collection. It serves
no other purpose now. (beat) No, this, this is
the true treasure.
SFX: Footsteps. Hiss of steam as they approach the pit.
NATE
Steam coming out of a big hole in the ground?
What, you never heard of a sauna?
FAYBRIDGE
Sully, hold your hand over the steam.
SULLY
I’ll pass, thanks.
FAYBRIDGE
If you prefer, I can have you shot first.
SFX: Gun cocking.
SULLY
You know what? On second thought, I’d be glad to
do it.
FAYBRIDGE
The other hand, you idiot.
NATE (under breath)
Nice one, Sully.
FAYBRIDGE
And remove the bandage first.
SFX: Sound of steam gets louder as Sully moves even closer.
MUSIC: “The Philosopher’s Stone” begins.
SULLY
I...
ELENA
The hole in your hand, it’s… it’s healing!
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SULLY
I don’t believe it...
FAYBRIDGE (laughs)
But even that is not the true treasure! No. I’m
interested in what’s creating the steam. At the
bottom of this pit, incorporated into the very
foundations of this island, is a large crystal.
It’s value is greater than all the wealth in all
the world.
CHLOE
OK, I’ll bite. What does the crystal do?
FAYBRIDGE
Ah, Ms. Frazer. Right about now, I imagine you
regret turning down my job offer.
CHLOE
Little bit, yeah. Is the job still open?
FAYBRIDGE (chuckles)
Sadly, no. (beat) But in regards to your
question, perhaps “crystal” is misleading.
ELENA
It’s the Philosopher’s Stone.
FAYBRIDGE
Bravo, Elena! You know your history.
SULLY
Well, 30 seconds ago I would have said that was
an alchemist’s pipe dream. The stone that turns
lead into gold.
FAYBRIDGE
Yes. I could turn lead to gold. I could turn the
very stone under our feet to gold. But I have
gold. The Philosopher’s Stone’s effects on flesh
are much more valuable. For one, it generates a
healing mist. Otherwise dear old Arthur would
have turned to dust centuries ago.
NATE
Wait. Arthur is still alive?
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FAYBRIDGE The king merely sleeps. But that’s just the
beginning of the Philosopher’s Stone’s power.
When the healing mist is distilled into a liquid
using the proper technique, the Stone creates a
tonic for... eternal life.
NATE
You don’t really believe that, do you?
FAYBRIDGE
After all you’ve seen, I’m surprised you don’t.
ELENA
He has a point.
NATE
Hey who’s side are you --?
ELENA
I’m just saying.
NATE
Actually, you know what? Yeah you’re right I--
FAYBRIDGE
Think of the wealth and power that comes with
such a treasure. I’ll build a processing plant on
this very spot. Use cutting-edge technology. I’ll
utilize the Stone in ways Morgan and even Merlin
himself never imagined. I will change the world!
The things I will do with eternal life! The elite
society I will rule! The legacy I will create!
Because in the end, the only true treasure is
life itself. Everything else fades. Not unlike a
mist... (beat) Speaking of which, it’s time to
go.
NATE
I don’t suppose we can catch a ride?
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FAYBRIDGE (chuckles) I’m afraid not. No, you’ll die here with Arthur
who, without the Philosopher’s Stone, will molder
in his sleep and turn into dust. But first, I
have a personal score to settle. How thoughtful
of Arthur to stock his chamber with swords. We
can do this old school (beat) Victor! Judgment by
combat. Defeat me and I’ll let you all live.
Choose your weapon.
SFX: Sword drawn from a sheath.
SULLY
Good by me. I’m all about old school.
SFX: Another sword drawn from a sheath.
NATE
Hey, hey, slow down. I think you need to choose a
champion?
SULLY
Forget it, kid. Now stand back.
ELENA
Nate –
NATE
No! I’m not being chivalrous. He’s got 20 years
on you, Sully. So do I.
CHLOE
He’s got a point.
SFX: Perspective shifts to Faybridge and backs up time slightly
so we can hear him give a secret command to his head mercenary.
FAYBRIDGE (under breath) Keep an eye on the others. And if by chance Mr.
Drake starts to win, shoot him.
HEAD MERCENARY (under breath)
With pleasure, sir.
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FAYBRIDGE Not what I envisioned, but the end results will
be the same. Very well, I accept your champion.
NATE
Give me the sword, Sully.
SULLY
Elena?
ELENA (beat)
He’s right.
MUSIC: “Don’t Die” begins.
SULLY
(sighs) Here you go, kid. Just do me a favor and
don’t die.
NATE
Whoa, these broadswords are heavy --
ELENA
Nate, watch out!
SFX: Sword clash. Throughout the next conversation, swords clang
as they fight.
NATE
For an art collector (Clang!) you’re pretty good
(Clang!) with a broadsword (Clang!)
FAYBRIDGE
My whole life, I’ve trained as if I was living in
the Middle Ages.
NATE
Well (Clang!) that would explain the body odor.
(Clang!)
FAYBRIDGE
Growls (Extra Heavy Clang!)
SFX: Perspective shifts to Elena, Chloe, and Sully who are
watching the fight from the secret chamber.
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ELENA Faybridge is gonna kill him!
SULLY
Not much we can do at the moment.
SFX: Perspective shifts back to Faybridge and Drake.
FAYBRIDGE
You look tired, Mr. Drake (Clang! Clang!) Is that
broadsword getting heavy?
NATE
No no. Though it does feel (Clang!) like I’m
using muscles (Clang!) I didn’t know I had —
SFX: Sword parries and Nate’s sword is torn from his hands. Feet
stumbling, body falls, grunts. Sword clatters across floor.
FAYBRIDGE (chuckles)
Go ahead. Pick it up. Chivalry is not dead.
SFX: Sword dragged as he picks it up. Nate grunts.
FAYBRIDGE
I almost want to wake Arthur. Just to see the
look on his face.
NATE (out of breath)
Oh yeah? Go ahead. I’ll wait.
FAYBRIDGE
Legend says the king will return when he’s
needed. With Excalibur in hand, he’ll rally the
good people of the earth. But that prophecy ends
here. After I dispense justice on you, Mr. Drake,
I will slice Arthur’s throat with his own sword!
SFX: The sword strike sounds move away as Faybridge drives Nate
back. Perspective shifts back to the secret chamber.
ELENA
Nate!
SULLY
Come on, kid…
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CHLOE (under breath) Watch your space, Nate. He’s gonna knock you into
the lake.
SFX: A final “Clang!” and a big splash.
ELENA (under breath)
Sully, I have an idea.
HEAD MERCENARY
Hey! What’re you doing?
ELENA
Just putting this heavy sword down!
HEAD MERCENARY
Step away from there!
ELENA
OK! Relax.
CHLOE (under breath)
What good is that gonna to do?
ELENA (under breath)
Something Faybridge said made me think, if we
give Arthur his sword…
HEAD MERCENARY
Looks like your boyfriend is about to be your ex.
SFX: Water splashing, dripping, as Nate gets out of the lake.
Their dialog sounds farther away. Perspective shifts back to
fight.
NATE (out of breath)
Now you’re in trouble, Faybridge. A refreshing
dip is just what I needed.
FAYBRIDGE
I admire your spirit. Let’s finish this.
SFX: Swords clanging. Perspective shifts back to secret chamber.
CHLOE (under breath)
He can’t last much longer.
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SULLY(under breath) I can’t watch this anymore. I’m gonna charge
these guys —
ELENA (under breath)
Wait! Look!
SULLY
Holy –
HEAD MERCENARY
What the ---? Uh Boss! He’s getting up! Boss!
SFX: Sound of armor stirring, deep gasp of breath.
CHLOE
Now I know what Lazarus looked like --
SULLY
Or a zombie.
SFX: In the background, we hear Faybridge bearing down on Nate.
Clang! Clang! Clang! In the foreground, we hear armored feet
thud on the ground.
ELENA
The King has awakened.
SULLY
And he doesn’t look happy.
HEAD MERCENARY
Stay where you are! Your… majesty? Boss! I said,
stay where you —
SFX: Sword swish, cuts through flesh, thumping sound.
ELENA
(Slight gag) Oh! Ugh! O--k…!
CHLOE
Hm. Cut his head off. Did not see that coming --
SULLY
Get down!
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SFX: Gunfire, shouts, bullets ricocheting off metal.
SULLY
Look how fast he moves!
ELENA
Watch out!
SFX: Even more gunfire, ricochets, followed by sword slicing,
men crying out, bodies falling, silence.
CHLOE
The guy’s like a medieval cuisinart!
FAYBRIDGE (calling)
What’s going on in there?!
SFX: Armored steps walking away.
SULLY
Hey, he’s leaving.
ELENA
Come on.
CHLOE
He just disemboweled and dismembered seven men
and you want to follow him?
ELENA
Nate’s out there.
SFX: Their steps follow Arthur’s heavy armored steps.
MUSIC: “Don’t Die” ends.
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Scene 8: Death of Faybridge
SFX: Nate breathing hard.
NATE (between breaths)
What’s the matter, Faybridge...? You need a
rest…? OK… I’ll grant you your boon this one
time...
FAYBRIDGE
Shut up! I need to see what’s going on in --
MUSIC: “Faybridge’s Destiny” begins.
SFX: Armored feet approach.
FAYBRIDGE
I don’t believe it.
NATE (awe)
Neither do I. (beat) But I’ll take it… I think.
ARTHUR (Old English, with authority)
Tôhwon rôðor êow? (Who are you?)
NATE
Uh… what now?
FAYBRIDGE
It’s Old English, you fool! He’s asking who we
are!
ARTHUR (SWITCHING TO MODERN ENGLISH)
Declare your purpose!
NATE
Alright, this sounds like a family thing. So I’m
just gonna drop my sword, raise my hands, bow my
head, and back away…
ARTHUR
Wise man. But you. You have the look of a thief.
Who are you? Answer your king!
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FAYBRIDGE You are not my king! I am Dorian Faybridge,
descendent of Mordred and your own heir. I claim
Avalon as my right.
ARTHUR
Mordred? Mordred was a traitor.
FAYBRIDGE
He was no traitor. You are a despot! And you will
receive a depot’s fate!
SFX: Swords clash.
ARTHUR
You dare attack your king?!
FAYBRIDGE
You are not my king!
SFX: Swords clashing, feet moving. Perspective shifts away from
fight for conversation.
ELENA
Nate! Nate, are you all right?
NATE
I thought I was in trouble for a second there.
ELENA
You’re crazy, you know that.
NATE
I love you too.
SFX: Swords clang. A loud yell and a body thumping. Grunts of
pain.
NATE
What happened?
CHLOE
Arthur just hurled Faybridge into the chamber!
SULLY
Come on. This I gotta see.
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NATE I mean, Faybridge is good but --
CHLOE
Yeah. There’s good. Then there’s the real thing.
SFX: Swords clash rapidly as perspective shifts back to the
fight.
ARTHUR
Mordred had no honor. (Clang!) He lusted to rule
for his own benefit. (Clang!) To him, the world
was something to consume. (Clang! Clang!) I see
the same greed in your eyes. (Clang! Clang!) And
the same fear!
SFX: Sword thrusts into flesh. Faybridge screams. Thuds to
knees.
NATE
That’s got to hurt.
FAYBRIDGE (weakening)
No… No… to come so close… to my destiny… to
eternal life…
NATE
Ah that’s really got to hurt.
ARTHUR
Save your soul. Beg forgiveness of your king.
FAYBRIDGE (dying, teeth gritted)
You… are not… my king! (shuffling) I can… still
get to… the Stone!
ARTHUR
You want the Stone. It’s yours!
MUSIC: “Faybridge’s Destiny” ends.
SFX: Sound of Faybridge screaming as Arthur kicks him into the
pit. Body thuds. Burst of hissing. More screaming.
ELENA
It’s like the Stone is dissolving him.
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CHLOE It’s eating him alive.
SFX: More screams. Hissing builds. Muffled explosion. Shouts.
Louder hissing. Coughing. Death rattle.
CHLOE (coughing)
Can’t see -- mist stings!
ARTHUR
Go. You have my thanks.
SULLY (coughing)
Come on Chloe! We gotta get the planks down.
SFX: Feet shuffling away.
ELENA (coughing)
Arthur -- your majesty. Come with us!
NATE (coughing)
Elena! We gotta go!
ARTHUR
Return this to the Lady.
ELENA
This is your sword.
ARTHUR
Yes. But this is not my time. Hurry, girl. That
fool’s body has corrupted the stone. If I cannot
stop the alchemical reaction, it could destroy
this island and everything on it. I cannot
guarantee your safety. Now go!
NATE (coughing)
Elena, listen to the nice King and let’s go!
SFX: Hissing louder. Footsteps. Rumble like an earthquake.
ELENA (coughing)
The chamber’s closing!
NATE
Run for it!
SFX: Running and Chamber door thunders shut. Rumbling continues.
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NATE That crazy mist is everywhere!
ELENA
This must be what tear gas feels like.
SULLY
Ah, trust me, its similar! Come on! We gotta get
these planks down!
SFX: Rumbling gets louder. Rocks falling. Feet on planks.
NATE
The place is falling apart!
ELENA
What about Arthur?
CHLOE
It’s every king and queen for themselves,
sweetheart!
SULLY
Let’s go --
SFX: Footsteps run away. Perspective follows Elena.
NATE
Elena!
SULLY
What’s she doing?!
CHLOE
Ugh! What do you think? She’s being Elena!
ELENA (under breath)
This belongs to you, Lady.
SFX: Sound of sword slid into sheath. Gears turn once again.
Perspective shifts back to group.
SULLY (close)
You realize that’s priceless.
NATE (close)
Yeah. And the sword’s worth a lot too.
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SULLY (sighs)
Why do I gotta surround myself with decent folk?
Come on, Elena!
ELENA (getting louder as she approaches)
OK, I’m done.
MUSIC: “Main Theme Variation” begins.
CHLOE You sure? You don’t want to tuck Arthur in or
anything?
SULLY (chuckles)
Let’s get to the boat before this whole place
dissolves or worse.
NATE
Last one there has to sit by Sully!
CHLOE
Out of the way!
SULLY
(sighs) No respect.
SFX: Feet on planks, rumbling falls behind.
MUSIC: “Main Theme Variation” ends.
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Scene 9: Epilogue
SFX: Boat on the water. You hear the engine and the water
against the sides.
NATE
The island was still shaking when we left. You
think Faybridge was, you know, conscious the
whole time the Stone was --
CHLOE
Dissolving him? Ugh! That’s almost too awful to
think about.
SULLY
Eh, what’s awful is leavin’ all that treasure
behind.
NATE (chuckles)
Hey, if you want to go back --
SULLY (chuckles)
I might, kid. I might. But back where, hm? From
out here, the island’s invisible and I didn’t
stop to pick up the map or the scans.
MUSIC: “Chloe’s Secret” begins.
CHLOE As treasure hunters, you’re a pathetic crew. Even
though, not all of the treasure was left behind.
SULLY
You’re not gonna get all Hallmark on me, are ya?
“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.”
CHLOE
Right. That’s me. All hearts and flowers. No.
When you boys were pleading with Faybridge, while
we were standing on heaps of treasure, I may have
taken a moment to pick up these.
SFX: Bag unzips and diamonds roll around.
SULLY
Holy mother!
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NATE Wait, did you say pleading?
SULLY
Whaddya figure? Four to six carats each and
you’ve got three of ‘em?
CHLOE
One for you. Two for me. Flowers, no. Diamonds,
yes.
NATE Ha-ha! Chloe, I take back every mean thing I ever
said about you!
SULLY Ha-ha! I could kiss ya!
CHLOE
Try it and I’ll take the diamond back!
SULLY
Ah come on. It wouldn’t be that bad. (beat) Would
it?
CHLOE
I will throw you off this boat, Casanova.
NATE
I’m… just gonna let you two have a moment.
MUSIC: “Chloe’s Secret” ends.
SFX: Nate’s steps walking away. Perspective follows him.
SULLY
So, got any special plans for those diamonds?
CHLOE
As a matter of fact, I do.
SULLY
Hmm! Care to share any of them?
SFX: Sully’s voice fades out as Nate’s steps continue.
MUSIC: “Pathetic and Perfect” begins.
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NATE Hey. You OK?
ELENA
What? Oh, yeah. I was just -- NATE
I know --
ELENA
Thinking --
NATE
I figured. (beat) Me too.
ELENA
Yeah? What about?
NATE
About being worthy.
ELENA
Come on. I got lucky --
NATE
That was the Lady of the Lake, Elena.
ELENA
She was just an automaton with --
NATE
With magical properties?
ELENA
Something like -- I don’t know -- I mean, did
Morgan figure out a way to push science so far
ahead of us that it looks like magic? Or -- I
can’t believe I’m saying this but -- is magic
real?
NATE
Yeah. It changes things, you know. Knowing Arthur
is real, I mean.
ELENA
And waiting to return.
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NATE Yeah. Hey, did that freak you out too? I mean,
what’s he going to do, a guy with a sword? I
mean, how’s he going to change the world?
ELENA
I don’t know. Maybe one life at a time. I mean, I
feel changed.
NATE
Yeah. Yeah, me too. (beat) And I learned
something about myself.
ELENA
This sounds serious.
NATE
It is. I learned -- I mean, I know. Now. (beat)
I’m not worthy.
ELENA
Nate, the Lady of the Lake was a machine its --
NATE Of you, I mean. I’m not worthy of --
(Elena bursts out laughing)
NATE
--you. Um, I was kinda bearing my soul here --
(Elena laughs harder)
NATE
I’m serious, Elena. I --
(Elena laughs harder, can’t stop. Nate chuckles. Then laughs.)
NATE
OK. OK. It was pretty corny, wasn’t it.
ELENA (laughing)
Corny? I… I’d say more like pathetic!
NATE (laughing)
Yeah I guess it was a little – uh, wait,
pathetic? Really?
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ELENA (sobering up) Pathetic. And perfect. Come here.
SFX: Kissing.
NATE
Note to self: be pathetic more often.
ELENA
(laughs)You know something interesting? Morgan,
in her studies, would have undoubtably studied
the Bible which, incidentally, talks about life
being a vapor.
MUSIC: “Pathetic and Perfect” ends.
NATE
No kidding. You think it was referring to the
mist?
ELENA
Maybe... It makes you think. The mist… The
Philosopher’s Stone… The dream of immortality…
(beat) I mean, life is so short. No one knows how
long they have.
NATE
We have right now.
ELENA
Mmmmmm… we do, don’t we? You know what I think?
NATE
That you wish we were alone on this boat?
ELENA
I think we make quite a pair.
MUSIC: “Finale” begins.
NATE
Who sounds pathetic now?
ELENA (chuckles)
We both do.
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NATE (chuckles) Come here…
SFX: Waves and boat fade as music rises.
MUSIC: “Finale” rises in volume and carries us out.
“Uncharted: The Hidden Kingdom Main Theme” begins as
credits begin.
Credits Begin
NARRATOR
You’ve been listening to Uncharted: The Hidden Kingdom. A
fanmade audio adventure. For more information about the project,
visit us online at unchartedthk.com. That’s unchartedthk.com.
This audio drama was written by Chuck Duffie and directed by
Jonathan Winstead. Music for this episode composed by Zachary
Horner and Evan Boyerman. Sound Design and Foley by Jonathan
Winstead. Production Assistant Sasha Blore. Graphic design by
Tommy Rood. Starring John Doyle as Nathan Drake with Graham
Rowat as Dorian Faybridge. Sandra Espinoza as Elena Fisher. Beth
Davison as Chloe Frazer and Ken Murdock as Victor Sullivan. Eric
Wheeldon as King Arthur, Brain Stivale as the Head Mercenary,
Christopher Moore as an additional Mercenary, and Sam Gorr as
our narrator. Produced by Jonathan Winstead. Special Thanks to
Miranda Ray, Laura K Welsh, Oliver Rae, Kennedy Phillips, Eric
Gibs and Mike Petty. We hope you enjoyed our production of
Uncharted: The Hidden Kingdom. Wherever you’re listening, be
sure to leave a review to let us know what you thought! On
behalf of us all, thanks for listening!
MUSIC: “Uncharted: The Hidden Kingdom Main Theme” Ends.
END OF EPISODE 2
THE END