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Chapter 4 - Ships and backstory....

INT. Ship - bottom deck - LATER

Everyone is on the top deck. Yin walks towards Ms. Diane. She is at the bottom deck.

DIANE

What seems to be the problem?

YIN

I sense something hovering over the ocean.

DIANE

What do you sense?

YIN

A very dark figure. I can't tell if it's a monster or another beast.

DIANE

Tell everyone to go to the bottom deck.

Yin nods. Yin walks up the stairs.

Ext. SHIP - TOP DECK - CONTINUOUS

YIN

Everyone goes to the bottom deck!

ASAHI

Why? I don't have to listen to you.

MASUKE

Just listen plus you're not even supposed to be here.

Asahi lets out a loud sigh. Everyone except Yin walks to the bottom deck.

EXT. SHIP - top deck - MOMENTS LATER

A figure emerges out of the water.

YIN

Hello!

REN

There is no reason for you to yell. I can hear you perfectly fine.

YIN

Is there something you need, Sir?

REN

Please don't call me that. I would like you to call me Prince Rend I wanted to ask if I could join you on your quest to defeat my father.

Yin (V.O.)

That doesn't make any sense.

YIN

Why would you want to defeat your father?

REN

(puts two of his fingers on Yin's temple)

He has become purely evil. He has also threatened to kill me and his citizens.

YIN

(groans)

Ah.

Yin eye colors change.

ReN

Can I join you, Mr. Yin?

YIN

(mechanically)

Yes, we need all the help we can get.

REN

Splendid.

Yin's eye color returns. He walks to the bottom deck.

YIN

It's safe to come out.

They all walk up the stairs.

REN

Hello, my name is Ren.

YIN

Prince, Ren.

FLAPACKO

(whispers)

Hibuaca's son?

Flapacko pulls Yin away from everyone.

FLAPACKO

(looks at Ren)

Are you sure we can trust him? He could be just as evil as his father or worse.

YIN

Yes! Of course, we can. Since I've trusted you and since you trust in me. Can't you just make a little exception for Ren?

FLAPACKO

I guess.

Masuke walks over to them.

MASUKE

Guys, we're approaching the Dark Harbor! Follow me.

Yin follows Masuke. Flapacko stays behind. He stares at Ren.

YIN

Are you coming?

FLAPACKO

Yeah.

They see a couple of ships in the distance.

FLAPACKO

This is very shady.

Flapacko looks at Ren.

REN

What do you want sir?

FLAPACKO

Nothing.

EXT. DARK HARBOR - DOCK - MOMENTS LATER

They dock the ship at the dock. They walk out on a plank. They head away from the city. They see a huge crowd form around the entrance of the city. They look for Victor in the crowd. Ren slips away from them.

SIKISS

Do you see Victor or the Sleeping Tigers anywhere?

Yin points to Victor off in the distance.

YIN

(points at victor)

Over there.

Everyone walks over to Victor.

VICTOR

Why did it take you all this long?

MASUKE

We can explain.

Victor sees men walking towards them.

MASUKE

Well, see us first...

VICTOR

You can tell me later.

Victor walks into a room the class follows him. They stop in front of a sewer top.

VICTOR

Follow Shimaru down into the sewers. Except for Ms. Diane.

INT. SEWERS - MOMENTS LATER

Shimaru walks into the sewer with the class following her.

MASUKE

What do you think they're talking about?

YIN

It's probably nothing.

Flapacko walks up to Masuke.

FLAPACKO

Where's Ren?

MASUKE

I don't know. But it is extremely dark in here.

FLAPACKO

(whisper)

It's just that he seems a little bit off.

MASUKE

What do you mean?

FLAPACKO

Haven't you noticed how Yin has been acting very defensive about not questioning Ren?

MASUKE

Well, kind of.

Ren walks out of another sewer passageway.

FLAPACKO

We should tell Yi—

Ren bumps into from behind Flapacko.

REN

(sarcastically)

Oops, my bad...

Flapacko throws a punch towards Ren. Ren ducks swiftly. Flapacko hits a support beam. The beam cracks. A few leaks spew out of the wall.

FLAPACKO

Ow...

ShIMARU

Are you ok?

FLAPACKO

(holding his fist)

It's nothing.

SHIMARU

What's that stench?

REN

Well, somebody punched the support beam. Now there's a leak.

SHIMARU

Keep walking straight. There's a ladder on your left half a mile from here.

Shimaru walks to Masuke.

SHIMARU

Make sure you don't miss it.

Shimaru walks to the back where Flapacko is. Shimaru puts her hand on Flapacko's shoulder.

SHIMARU

Why did you punch the wall?

FLAPACKO

Ren made me do it.

SHIMARU

How?

FLAPACKO

It's hard to explain.

SHIMARU

Well, try. You might have compromised the mission.

FLAPACKO

Don't you see how Yin has changed?

SHIMARU

Yes, I think he has matured. Is this jealousy?

Ext. AnKOKU - outskirts - MOMENTS LATER

Masuke stands near the sewers. Kami appears out of the thick fog.

Kami

(hand gestures)

Fake Fall, Ririsu.

Masuke freezes. Kami punches Masuke in the stomach. Masuke falls.

Masuke

(coughs up blood)

Wow, that's one heck of a punch. For a girl...

KAMI

What did you say?

Masuke gets on one knee.

MASUKE

I was hoping we didn't have to fight but… here we are.

KAMI

Shut up and fight me. You coward.

MASUKE

Wow, it's like that.

KAMI

You must fight if you want to keep your life.

MASUKE

(stands up and wipes the blood off his face)

This shall be quite easy.

KAMI

You're so going to regret saying that!

Kami charges at Masuke.

MASUKE

(trips her)

Were you trying to hit me?

KAMI

(hops up)

I'm just getting started.

Kami jumps away from Masuke.

MASUKE

Sure you were…

Kami grinds her teeth.

MASUKE

(hand gestures)

Venom Shot, Ririsu.

Kami throws a shuriken at Masuke head.

Int. SeWERS - CONTINUOUS

Flapacko and Shimaru are walking down the sewer.

FLAPACKO

No, it's not like that!

SHIMARU

It's going to be ok.

Water starts rapidly coming from the leak. They hear a loud rush of water behind them.

SHIMARU

Run!

Flapacko and Shimaru start running. Flapacko sees the ladder. Shimaru is following Flapacko but she trips over a rock.

SHIMARU

(groans)

Flapacko! I sprained my ankle.

Flapacko hears Shimaru and runs back to assist her. He picks her up over his shoulders and he runs. They see the ladder. The water rises over their kneecap.

FLAPACKO

Are you ready to go up?

Flapacko guides Shimaru up the ladder.

SHIMARU

I'm ready.

Shimaru hops off of Flapacko's shoulders. Shimaru starts climbing. Flapacko climbs up right after her. Masuke puts his hand into the pit. Shimaru grabs Masuke hand. Masuke pulls her up. Flapacko gets out of the sewer. Kami is lying on the ground.

SHIMARU

Who's this?

MASUKE

(annoyingly)

Just, a little girl.

KAMI

(stands up)

Nemuru.

Flapacko and Shimaru collapse.

MASUKE

What did you just do?

KAMI

(grins)

That's for me to know. And for you to never find out.

Masuke runs at Kami. Kami punches Masuke. He falls. Then he gets back up. Kami continues punching him.

KAMI

(toss him)

Next time stay down.

Masuke stands up swiftly. Masuke makes hand gestures.

MASUKE

(a sword appears in his)

Sorry, but you leave me no choice. Dark Judgment Blade!

The sword is consumed by darkness. Masuke charges at Kami with a shuriken. Kami does hand gestures. Masuke's shuriken goes through her.

KAMI

(she fades into fog)

Kiri no Naka e.

MASUKE (V.O.)

Where is she?

She appears behind Masuke.

KAMI

(whisper to Masuke)

I won't kill you now… only because you'll be useful.

MASUKE

(turns around)

I'll never help you.

Masuke swings his sword.

KAMI

(fades away)

Only in due time… Kiri no naka e.

EXT. ANKOKU - outskirts - MOMENTS LATER

They all walk in the open. Shimaru stops in front of a tree. She points to a cave.

INT. Cave - MOMENTS LATER

They enter the cave it is dark and wet. They see a light source coming from inside of the cave.

MASUKE

Where's that light coming from?

Sikiss runs out of the cave.

SIKISS

What took you all so long?

FLAPACKO

There was a leakage. And some strange woman… that's all I remember.

SIKISS

What happened?

SHIMARU

Don't worry about it. But um… where is everyone?

SIKISS

Come out guys there finally here!

Shimaru rolls her eyes. Then everyone walks out of the cave. Yin walks towards Shimaru.

YIN (V.O.)

Where are Victor and Ms. Diane?

YIN

I think we should postpone the mission until they return.

SHIMARU

But what if that was part of the plan?

YIN

Trust me. Please…

SHIMARU

You know I do.

Shimaru hugs Yin.

yIN

Thanks, for everything.

Shimaru skips away.

INT. CAVE - MORNING

The group stands near the entrance of the cave. They look around expectantly, the sun lighting the cave.

SHIMARU

Where are they?

VICTOR (V.O.)

Yin was at the entrance opening the gate.

YIN

They're at the entrance of the gate.

SHIMARU

Let's head out!

EXT. ANKOKU - city - MOMENTS LATER

The group walks through the city.

VICTOR

Hurry up we don't have much time.

INT. CASTLE OF ANKOKU - ENTRANCE - MOMENTS LATER

They run into the castle. No guards are guarding the gates. They run through the castle.

YIN

Half of the group should stand guard at the entrance. Just in case someone ambushes us.

Half of the group stays. Victor leads the remaining group through the hallway. They see armed soldiers marching down the hallway. Then they stop.

VICTOR

We'll hold them off as long as we can. But I need you to defeat Hibuaca.

Yin nods.

SHIMARU

Be safe.

YIN

I will.

VICTOR

(throws a shuriken)

3…2…1… Go!

The group starts fighting the soldiers. Yin runs through the guards.

INT. Castle of Ankoku - THRONE ROOM - MOMENTS LATER

Hibuaca is seated on his throne. Yin runs into the room.

HIBUACA

(surprised)

Where is Victor?

YIN

Stand and fight me, Akuma!

Hibuaca stands up.

HIBUACA

Since you insist.

Hibuaca charges at Yin. Yin punches Hibuaca in the face. Hibuaca charges at Yin. Yin dodges Hibuaca's charge. Yin slams Hibuaca's head into the throne. Hibuaca's nose starts bleeding.

YIN

I'm disappointed. I thought you were stronger.

Hibuaca gets up. He starts laughing.

HIBUACA

Let's try this again.

Hibuaca pulls a sword out of the throne. He slashes at Yin multiple times. Yin evades all of the slashes. Yin strikes a powerful punch on Hibuaca. Hibuaca falls and drops his sword.

HIBUACA

(pops his jaw)

Quite a powerful punch.

Hibuaca stands up.

YIN

Have you had enough fighting?

HIBUACA

(charges at Yin)

Never.

Hibuaca lands a powerful punch at Yin's chest. Yin collapses to the floor. Hibuaca kicks Yin in the chest. Yin starts coughing up blood. Yin is lying on his backside.

HIBUACA

Checkmate. But before I end your pathetic life. I want to tell you a little story.

YIN

Shut up, demon!

HIBUACA

That's rude. I thought Victor would teach his self-made orphan manners.

YIN

(coughs up blood)

What are you… Talking about?

HIBUACA

(laughs)

What happens to your parents?

EXT. SHADOWS CLIFF - battlefield - FLASHBACK

Fifty-thousand soldiers are standing in the forest. Hibuaca is running after a couple of soldiers.

RANDOM SOLDIER

Run!!

HIBUACA

It's too late.

Hibuaca swings a heavy blow at a soldier. Huro jumps from the forest. And blocks Hibuaca's fist. Huro kicks Hibuaca face. Hibuaca stumbles back. Haru tries to kick Hibuaca. Hibuaca grabs her foot and breaks it.

Haru

(whines in pain)

STOP!!

Huro

Let go of her now!

Huro punches Hibuaca in the face. Hibuaca throws Haru at Huro. Huro tries to catch her. But Hibuaca kicks him in the chest. Haru lands on the ground. Huro is knocked out and Haru is as well. Victor walks out of the forest.

VICTOR

Do you yield?

HIBUACA

No, but I do have a proposition.

VICTOR

What is it, brother?

HIBUACA

Let me keep all of my war prisoners.

VICTOR

Why would I do that to my people?

HIBUACA

Because my army is already on its way.

VICTOR

What if I were to drop you right where you stand?

HIBUACA

It wouldn't matter.

VICTOR (V.O.)

What does he mean?

HIBUACA

My army has already arrived around your beloved cities.

They hear chants in the distance.

VICTOR

Ok, you may take this land. But not any of my people.

HIBUACA

I want my prisoners of this war.

Archers with flaming bows point their bows at the forest.

VICTOR

I agree.

HIBUACA (V.O.)

Coward.

They shake hands. Hibuaca drags Huro and Haru away into the forest.

INT. Castle of Ankoku - THRONE ROOM - CONTINUOUS

Yin's coughs up more blood.

YIN

(shivering)

Stop lying.

HIBUACA

Victor is the reason you don't have parents.

YIN

(tries to stand up but falls)

Are you only here to lie to me?

Hibuaca stands up and grips his fist. And throws a punch at Yin. Victor runs in between them.

HIBUACA

Move brother… Let me kill him.

VICTOR

Stop it. You know this is between you and me.

HIBUACA

Yes, perhaps you're right brother...

A tear rolled down Victor's face.

VICTOR

See what you've done. You have ruined our family. Even worse, you've tainted everything you came into contact with.

HIBUACA

You, have no say after you left me!

Hibuaca clenches his fist in frustration.

HIBUACA

I was like a bird locked in a cage awaiting death. But fate had another plan. I was eventually rescued by the four of the mist.

Victor chuckles. Hibuaca lowers his fist.

VICTOR

Do you think you were innocent? You poisoned our father, gladly.

HIBUACA

Nothing matters to me.

VICTOR

He gave everything! But I swear that you will not leave here.

HIBUACA

Such a caring brother? You were the favorite out of the eight of us. And I was the runt of the litter.

VICTOR

You know what I must do.

Hibuaca kicks Victor in the stomach. Victor spits.

HIBUACA

Just like when we were kids.

Hibuaca and Victor start fighting. Ms. Diane runs into the room with a (silver object). Ms. Diane throws Victor the (silver object). Hibuaca intercepts it. Victor touches it.

VICTOR

Now it's checkmate.

The (silver object) starts glowing. Hibuaca and Victor start fading away.

HIBUACA

I'll be back...

Yin is in agonizing pain. Ms. Diane runs over to him.

DIANE

You're going to be alright.

FADE OUT.