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Scene 4: THE MESSENGER

INT: The inside of a industrial bathroom

Figure one is staring at himself in the mirror of the bathroom. His hair and face are dripping with water. He is looking intensely into his own eyes, trying to focus.

Figure 1

(whispers)You sad sorry mother fucker. Get a grip. (voice raises) Get a grip. Get a grip. (Screams) GET A GRIP!!

Figure 1 punches the bathroom mirror repeatedly with his fist until there is nothing left. He looks down at a piece of mirror that fell in the sink and again is intensely staring into his own reflection again. Weapons can be heard in the distance, and the foundation shakes. Figure 1 wipes the blood off his hand on his pantleg and runs down a long corridor. He slows down when he sees the outline of female dressed in uniform with hat holding a weapon, and two writhing, dying creatures on the ground.

THE MESSENGER

Yea, don't look so shocked...Don't ask how I got here...probably won't be doing that again. You missed all the fun that's for sure.(points to the dead creatures) Do you have ANY idea what those are? They've been feeding off your emotions, and from the looks of ya, probably a very long time. Knew I'd find you here but...Alphaborgs?

FIGURE 1

I know you, I'm sure I do. Why can't I remember?

THE MESSENGER

First, it's going to take a while for reality to set back in, the damage is quite extensive and sometimes irreversible. Well, for now, let's just say, I've known you a very long time.

Figure 1 suddenly kneels over holding his stomach while crying and vomiting at the same time. He walks over to the wall so he can hold himself up. He wipes his mouth while smearing blood from his hand onto his face.

THE MESSENGER

It's all over, I'm here for you. I've always been here and always will be. I am so glad I finally found you. (hugs Figure 1)

A light can be seen going off around The Messenger's ankle through her pants. She screams in anguish and falls down. She raises her pantleg to reveal a thick, wide metal anklet attached. There is a red light flashing on it and it is inflicting great pain.

THE MESSENGER

I got this far I don't know why it's going off, usually I have my magnet and it seems to mess up the circuitry...for a while...

FIGURE 1

What were you in prison for?

Figure 1 takes out a device from his pant pocket and places it in on the anklet. Slowly it starts to crack open, as The Messenger screams out in pain. The anklet breaks open with a loud noise.

THE MESSENGER

For something I never did.

Alphaborgs songs can be heard in the distance. Screaming and the bells and overpowering fragrance get closer.

THE MESSENGER

Oh my god. How many are there.

FIGURE 1

Let's go.

Figure 1 and The Messenger help each other up, and run down the corridor while limping.