2011
In the small town of New York, a young woman, Trisha Campbell is painting a picture of a crane flying, listening to her music. She has a tattoo of a crane on her upper shoulder blade. Just as her older sister, Maria, who is a sheriff, Trisha turns her head to her attention.
Maria: Trisha! Trisha! Trisha!
Trisha takes off her headphones.
Trisha: Yes?
Maria: I'm about to leave to go to work. Don't you need a ride to school?
Trisha: I'll be ready in a moment.
Maria examines Trisha's painting.
Maria: What's this one?
Trisha: This one is the crane...a beautiful genuine bird....I have to present it to my art class this morning.....
Maria: Art and photography? Out of those two; which one's your favorite?
Trisha: That's a trick question.
Maria laughs.
Maria: Well....once you're done, come downstairs and I'll drop you off at school.
Trisha: Don't you have to be at work at 8?
Maria: I have time....
Maria leaves as Trisha finishes her painting. Afterwards, Trisha comes downstairs where her father Shane is seen reading the news paper about General Tarmac.
Trisha: Hey, Daddy.
Shane: Morning, little bird.
Trisha: Dad....
Shane: What? You're my youngest. You're my little crane.
Trisha: I know...(walks over to Shane) What you reading?
Shane: That nut, Tarmac.....says he's trying to create more of those Enhuman killing machines.
Trisha: Dad, do you really think Enhumans exist?
Shane: Why do you ask?
Trisha: You were a sheriff. I thought you outta know.
Shane: I do know....just not that much....
On the news on their television, Trisha notices a news report on Maria's TV broadcasting about Enhumans.
News Reporter: Today on RDN World News, we examine the growing Enhuman menace, which is a concern of worldwide proportions.
The news shows footage of a warzone in Germany.
News Reporter: This took place in Germany three weeks ago as a young Enhuman stood in defiance to surrender himself to the military.
The young Enhuman in front of the tank releases a burst of energy that destroys the tank, before showing the next footage; a brute Enhuman being beaten by officers, but suddenly fights back, using one of the officers to beat up the other officers around him.
News Reporter: And in China, the authorities attempted to seize control at an Enhuman camp, but they had success with casualties.
Trisha: Whoa....Daddy, are all Enhumans good or bad?
Shane: Some good....some bad...
Maria walks downstairs, putting on her holster and sidearm.
Maria: Trisha....you ready?
Trisha: Yeah.....
Trisha hugs Shane and kisses him goodbye.
Trisha: Bye, Daddy.
Maria: Bye, Daddy...
Shane: Maria....
Maria: (sighs)
Shane uses his finger to signal Maria to walk over to him.
Maria: All right....
Maria hugs and kisses Shane goodbye.
Maria: Bye, Daddy.
Trisha and Maria leave as the two sisters are seen in their truck with Maria driving.
Trisha: Can I ask you something?
Maria: What?
Trisha: When are you going to settle down and meet a guy? Have kids?
Maria: (scoffs) Kids? I was there when Mom had you, you know? Wasn't pretty.
Trisha: I know where babies come from.
Maria: Yeah, and where they come out is not pretty....trust me. It's really not....do me a favor; when you meet a nice guy after you've graduated college, don't just go to the first hot guy you see and get pregnant.
Trisha: Consider it done....Mom...
Maria: Just saying....we all know what happens when boys get happy....
Trisha: (groans) Dad won't let me date until you do.....
Maria: Mom would've done the same thing....she'd be proud of us....
Trisha: Yeah, she would.
Maria: She'd also want you to know about gonorrhea.
Trisha: (laughs) Maria....
Hours later, Trisha is in class with her classmates and teacher.
Mr. King: Eduardo Boubat was born in 1923. Raised in Paris, France. Same birthplace as Artist, Claude Monet. Eduardo Boubat had stated a quote that I am absolutely in love with...anyone know that quote?
A few moments pass.
Mr. King: Come on....surely someone had to see that quote....
Trisha raises her hand.
Mr. King: Trisha...
Trisha: I believe that quote was "To me, photography is like a quest or a pilgrimage or a hunt. I love painting and music, but photography is what has allowed to get outside with myself"....
Mr. King: That is correct....someone was studying, ladies and gentlemen.
After class, Trisha turns in her art work to Mr. King.
Trisha: Here you go, Mr. King...
Mr. King examines the art work.
Mr. King: Well.....nice...detailing.....lighting.....both need some work...
Trisha: Sorry?
Mr. King: Yes....try going easy on the paint brush to lighten your light.....as for detailing....it's good, but sharpen your pencil more.....I'm going to give you a A for this, Trisha...only because you impressed me with your theory on Eduardo Boubat's quote.
Trisha is disheartened, but takes it in, before leaving class. In the hallway, Trisha is in her locker, when her best friend, Christie, approaches her.
Christie: Hey, Trisha....
Trisha: hey...
Christie: Bon ete'
Trisha: Huh?
Christie: It means "have a nice summer, Trisha". I got a A+ in World History and Science. Freaking awesome! So how'd you do this morning with art class?
Trisha: Well, Mr. King liked my Crane picture....but....he thinks it needs some work....
Christie: what? what work?
Trisha: Uh....detailing.....
Christie: Okay....truth be told....I like Mr. King, but even though he's a hunk of a teacher, he's sometimes a dick....you have a gift, Trisha....you are awesome!
Trisha: Thanks, Christine....
Outside of town, a advanced military truck is driving on the road. In town, Trisha is seen being driven home by Maria.
Maria: So how was school?
Trisha: Got a A for my art project...only because I impressed Mr. King....half the girls in my school want to screw him.
Maria: Wow....
Trisha: Maria....do you really think I have a gift?
Maria: Yes.....
Trisha: Hopefully, my gift will be enough for college next year....a senior already...
Maria: Time flies by fast when you're growing up....
Trisha: Time does fly by fast.....also when time does fly by, the world you know when you're a kid changes....there's more scary shit....
Maria: There's always more scary shit in the world....
Trisha: Like arresting scumbags in a small town?
Maria: That....and being a grown woman having to take care of your grown ass father and baby sister.
A eagle is seen flying over their car when Trisha suddenly pulls out her phone camera before taking a picture of the eagle.
Trisha: This is a good photo.....and I got a lens flare from the sun....this'll get me a A+ for sure....
Maria: Why does it matter whether you get a A+?
Trisha: I want my art to be great.
Maria: You don't need a A+ to be great, Trisha....your gift of art and photography is great enough....
Trisha: Says the cop.....speaking of cop, did you arrest anyone today?
Maria: Trisha....
Trisha: What?
Maria: It's not a officer's choice to tell her baby sister if she arrest anyone for....and to answer your question, yes.
Trisha: Oh.....suspense story...tell me what happened.
Maria: Got a report on a drunk guy who was cursing out his wife in front of the kids...down at Calvin's restaurant.
Trisha: Seriously?! Wow....
Maria: Yeah...
Trisha: So what you do?
Maria: What do you think? Busted his ass and threw him to the ground. ...then the guy was saying...
Trisha: Maria...
Maria: "Get your hands off me, bitch!" and I didn't take that kindly so I...
Trisha: Maria...
Maria: Hold on....I'm getting to the best part...so then I pulled out my stun-taser and tased the hell out of him right in his...
Trisha: Maria!
Maria: what?! I'm getting to the good part.
Trisha: Truck...
Maria: What about the truck?
Trisha: No...(pointing to military truck up ahead) truck...
Up ahead, the military truck suddenly spirals out of control, crashing into two cars before turning over and crashing. Maria stops the truck as her and Trisha step out.
Trisha: Oh, my god....
Maria: Stay here.....I'm going to go help the wounded....
Maria runs off as Trisha takes out her phone camera to take pictures of the military wreckage. She notices the W.R.E.X logo on the military truck and zooms in, taking a picture.
Trisha: W.R.E.X? The military? What the hell are they doing here?!
Suddenly, a voice calls out, revealing to be a woman trapped in the crash.
Kala: (coughs) Hello? Hello?! Is someone there?! I need help!
Trisha: Whoa! Uh....Maria! Maria! This woman needs help! Crap! (to Maria) Hang on! Hang on! I'm going to help you!
Kala: Please...please.....
Trisha lifts up the wreckage, freeing Kala, who stands up.
Kala: (coughs)
Trisha: Holy shit....are you okay?
Kala: Yeah....thank you....I thought I was dead.
Maria arrives on the scene.
Maria: Trisha....hey, you alright?
Kala: (noticing Maria is a sheriff) Goddamn it....a cop....(to Trisha) I'm sorry about this.
Trisha: About wh-
Suddenly, Kala punches Trisha in the stomach, before taking her hostage.
Maria: Hey!
Maria pulls out her pistol and aims it at Kala.
Maria: Hey! Let her go! Just let her go and keep your hands where I can see them!
Kala: Please! I don't want to hurt anybody! I just want to leave before he comes!
Maria: Let her go now or I'll be forced to shoot you!
Trisha: Maria?
Kala's free hand begins to energize with neon energy.
Maria: Oh, my god.
Kala: I don't want to hurt you.
Kala shoots a neon beam at Maria, cutting her arm. Trisha grabs her free hand, inadvertently absorbing neon energy. Inside Trisha's body, her cells begin to advance with Enhuman genes carrying neon power cells. Trisha awakens, around the wreckage, but unable to locate Maria or Kara. Trisha stands up.
Trisha: Maria? Maria? Where are you?
Trisha begins walking, but suddenly light speeds further up, frightening her.
Trisha: what the hell? Was that me?
Trisha light speeds again, over the wrecked car.
Trisha: Oh, my god! What the effing eff?! What's happening to me?!
Trisha light speeds again, before stopping at the edge of a cliff.
Trisha: stop! Stop! Stop! What's going on?!
Trisha light speeds toward the wreckage.
Trisha: Oh, my god.....it's like a bad dream!
Up ahead, Maria is heard yelling.
Maria: Hey! Hey!
Trisha: Sis! Maria! I REALLY REALLY NEED YOU!!! NOW!
Trisha light speeds through the destroyed tree.
Maria: (up ahead) On the ground now!
Trisha: Maria!
Trisha light speeds through the destroyed trees.
Kala: (up ahead) You've got to listen to me! Please!
Maria: Get on the damn ground!
Trisha bolt speeds, but falls to her knees, noticing Maria aiming her pistol at Kala.
Maria: I'm not going to say it aga-
Suddenly, Kala uses her neon powers to blast a police car at Maria, trapping her and causing a tree to fall.
Trisha: No! Maria!
Trisha bolt speeds to Maria's aid.
Trisha: Maria! Are you okay?
Maria: Trisha...wha-what did you do?!
Trisha: I got to get that car off you.
Maria: But you just-
Trisha: There's no time!
Maria: Okay....okay...all right...just help me push! I can't get this tree off me with the car's weight.
Trisha lifts the car up, freeing Maria slightly, but her powers activate.
Maria: Jesus!
Trisha: No! No! No!
After freeing Maria and pushing the car off, Trisha falls to the ground, shocked and tearful.
Trisha: I can't stop it! I can't!
Maria: It's all right....It's all right...Trisha....I got you! Breathe! Breathe! Relax!
Maria comforts Trisha.
Trisha: I-I'm an Enhuman.
Maria: No! No! You are my sister! This will pass! This is temporary, and we will fix this! You with me? Are you with me?
Trisha: yes....
Maria: Okay....there's an Enhuman out there and we have to stop him before he gets into town.
An explosion comes from the docks.
Maria: I need you!
Maria helps Trisha up.
Trisha: Okay....
Maria and Trisha head down the docks.
Maria: Okay...just promise me you won't....use any of your....tricks?
Trisha: You would be still stuck under that truck if I hadn't-
Maria: Trisha! Just promise me!
Trisha: All right....I promise...
Maria: Look, I just don't want you to think what's happening is a good thing.....
Trisha: It kind of is....
Maria: It is not....
Trisha: It is....
Maria: Not.
Trisha: Is...
Maria: Trisha...
Trisha: Okay....(quietly) it is...
Maria and Trisha run to the docks, where many civilians are seen standing at the gate of the docks. The gate is melted with neon energy.
Owego Civilian # 1: Sheriff! We can't get in the docks! There's an Enhuman down there!
Maria: All right...all right, people....Let's break it up! It's not safe! Everyone! I will handle this!
Trisha tries to pry the gate open.
Trisha: Man!
Maria: Let me try!
Maria tries to open the gate, but has no success.
Maria: Damn it....it's like it's....melted....but....with neon....how the hell did she get through?....
Trisha: She got in somehow....we'll find a way in...
Trisha, knowing of her powers, looks at her hands as Maria looks back at Owego.
Maria: All right...give me a foot up. I'll climb over the gate and arrest this girl. You get home and-
As Maria is talking, Trisha uses her light speed to jump over to fence. Maria turns her head to notice Trisha on the other side of the gate.
Maria: Uh....how did you get on the other side of the gate?
Trisha: Uh.....I jumped...
Maria: You jumped over a eight feet gate with spikes at the top?
Trisha: Yeah....
Maria: You used those tricks I told you not to use, didn't you?
Trisha: What? No.....okay, yeah....
Maria: Trisha...
Trisha: What?!
Maria: I told you not to-
Trisha: Well, I'm just trying to help! I'm going to try to catch that girl for you!
Maria: No! No! I'm the cop! I'm the older sister so I'm going to climb over-
Trisha light speeds in the dock house.
Maria: and she's gone.
Trisha light speeds inside the dock house, where it has been ravaged by neon energy.
Trisha: Wow....this place is a mess....
Trisha suddenly notices the drawing of a neon unicorn on the wall.
Trisha: (whistles) Damn....now that's art.
Suddenly, a noise startles Trisha as she turns to notice Kala.
Trisha: You!
Kala: Wait! Please! I-I didn't know someone was in here! I'm not trying to hurt anyone-
Trisha: (showing her neon powers) You did this to me!
Kala: What? You're an Enhuman?
Trisha: Yes!
Kala: Look, honey! I'm sorry, but I need to leave!
Kala flees.
Trisha: Not until you fix me!
Trisha bolt speeds and tackles Kala.
Kala: Kid! look!
A struggle ensues.
Trisha: What...happened to me?!
Kala: I don't know. You touched me and got some of my powers, but the powers aren't the bad part, W.R.E.X is!
Trisha: What?!
Kala: That logo on the military truck! They catch Enhumans and they find you that's where you're going.
Kala pushes Trisha off as she light speeds through the fence.
Trisha: wait! wait! wait!
Trisha stands up and bolt speeds after Kala, who bolt speeds and knocks down Trisha.
Kala: I'm warning you, honey. Back the hell off!
Trisha stands up.
Trisha: You're not going anywhere until you fix me!
Trisha bolt speeds after Kala, knocking her down. Trisha then grabs Kala and punches her down. Trisha attempts to punch again, but Kala knocks her down with a backhand to the legs.
Kala: (standing up) Look! I don't know how the hell that happened, but all I know is....you better disappear!
Trisha: (bolt speeds into Kala, knocking her into the wall) Why?
Kala shoots at Trisha with neon beams, forcing her to dodge. Trisha walks towards Kala as she backs away.
Kala: You're an Enhuman now, kid! In other words, a freak to the humans! Welcome to the world of "hiding in fear" and that's my plan....even if I have to go through you to do it!
Kala blasts Trisha back, knocking her down. Trisha notices a chain and grabs it before energizing it with her neon abilities and taking a swipe at Kala. Trisha takes another swipe into Kala, before unleashing multiple blows.
Trisha: Fix....me!
Kala: Kid! This isn't something that can be fixed!
Trisha, enraged, swipes a blow to Kala's head, knocking her down. Trisha moves in, preparing to deliver a final blow, but suddenly calms down.
Trisha: Well, if you can't fix me.....then at least teach me....oh, can you also teach me how to draw a unicorn from these powers? Very nice. very-very detailed.
Kala: Thank you.
Kala blasts Trisha into the wall.
Kala: But I don't have time to teach you...W.R.E.X is coming and they know I know about her plan. This fire's only going to buy me a few minutes.....I'm not going back...
Trisha: Well, whoever is coming....is after you...not me....they don't know-
Kala: Oh, they know! and who's after you will be after your family....
The sound of helicopters is heard as Kala looks around.
Kala: They're here.....(to Trisha) Good luck, honey.
Kala aims her hand at Trisha, but suddenly aims it at the gas tank.
Trisha: What are you doing?!
Kala shoots the gas tank with her neon powers, creating a gas leak.
Kala: Like I said; I ain't going back.
Trisha: No!
The gas tank explodes, destroying the dock warehouse, seemingly killing Kala and knocking Trisha into the river. A few minutes later, Trisha awakens on a beach where she notices armed men with weapons. Trisha stands up when suddenly the armed men notice her as she stands up. Their leader, Gerard Tarmac steps out as Shane is with him.
Shane: Trisha!
Trisha: Daddy!
Shane runs to Trisha and hugs her.
Shane: Oh, honey! I was so worried! Where's Maria?
Trisha: She's fine.....
Shane: What happened?
Trisha: There was this woman who had these powers back at the log house and- Dad, wait....what's with the army guys?
Shane: They're here for the Enhuman who was on a military truck.
Trisha: Oh, right....(to army and Tarmac) Thanks, guys! Well, she was in the warehouse! I think she's definitely dead....good job...all of you...especially you with the awesome sniper rifle.
Tarmac: a freak.
Trisha: What?
Tarmac: Kala Donovan was a freak of nature. "Enhumans" is a word used by the human traitors who support their cause.....are you a traitor, young lady?
Trisha: no...sir...no, sir...
Tarmac: really? You're nervous and you're wet.
Trisha: Oh, well....I was just in water....in my day clothes...every single day after a shower....because if you noticed, schools are so starting to smell more....schoolish....and if the sea water doesn't work, there's always the faucet back at home...but no...I'm not nervous....
Tarmac: It's come to my attention on why people get nervous....either they're afraid or they're hiding something.
Trisha: Well, I also get nervous around big guys. (closing her eyes and quietly) Bad comment.
Tarmac: What happened at the dock warehouse?
Trisha: Oh....that...well, I was swimming in the lake again and I did stop at the lake house, but then I saw that "freak", Kala, right? So there was this gas leak...she was all tearing up the place and what not. The warehouse blew up and knocked me out.....(taps on her temple) Yep. Hit my noggin.
Tarmac: Hmm...shame....you see, young lady? The humans and Enhumans are aligned in a war and it's my job to make sure this country stays safe....for the humans....no matter the cost.
Shane: Sir, please.....my daughter's tired....and dehydrated.....I need to take her home.....
A few moments.
Tarmac: Okay.....(to soldiers) let them go.....
Shane and Trisha walk on as Tarmac yells to the two.
Tarmac: You guys have yourself a safe night...Trisha.....