After the Escape – The Arena
Dust and heat fill the air as the hole in the arena slowly seals itself with vibrating stone and sand.
King Aris leaps from his throne to the center of the arena. The impact shakes the ground.
He grabs the organizer by the throat, eyes burning red with rage.
Organizer (trembling):
“I-it wasn’t my fault, my king! B-but I will make it up to you! I swear! I’ll bring more warriors for your amusement!”
A cold, calculating presence approaches.
Iris, Aris’s son, steps forward calmly.
Iris:
“Release him, father… I already have an idea who did this.”
(staring at the organizer)
“It was probably… your bastard son.”
Aris narrows his eyes.
Aris:
“Was there any strong warrior among those who escaped?”
Organizer:
“Yes, my lord. There was a young one… He put on a spectacle.
His strength was like a Krizardian’s… he even transformed into the Beast—
but it was black.”
(hesitates)
“Lee has come here many times in disguise, trying to buy warriors.
This one… I refused to sell. Maybe he’s behind it.”
Iris (turning away, uninterested):
“Enough. Don’t ruin the celebration. Send me other warriors.
I won’t waste time chasing that bastard.”
Aris (quietly, staring at the ground):
“Always you, Lee… One day… I’ll find you. And your mother.”
The tension rises.
Xprian Organization – Medical Wing
Cold white lights. Screens display vital signs.
Leon and the other rescued warriors lie on medical beds, exhausted.
Lara enters lightly.
Lara:
“Well… you really outdid yourself today. That many warriors at once?”
Lee:
“I had no choice. I need you to examine one of them.”
(to Liu)
“Take the other nine to the recruit quarters. I’ll deal with them later.”
One of the warriors steps forward, grateful.
Warrior:
“Thank you… You’re Aris’s bastard son, right? I heard you’re building an army against him—”
Liu (cutting him off):
“Move along before he changes his mind.”
They leave laughing, relieved.
Leon remains silent, watching everything.
Medical Room – Leon and Lara
Monitors beep softly.
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Lara (smiling):
“So… what’s your name?”
Leon:
“Leon.”
Lara:
“And your race?”
Leon (hesitant):
“I’m… from planet Earth.”
Lara:
“Never heard of it. Must be very far away.”
(pause)
“Where did my brother find you?”
Leon:
“In an arena… I don’t know where.”
Lara:
“He has an eye for talent. If he brought you here, you must be special.”
Leon (serious):
“Trust me. I really am.”
Lara (teasing):
“You’re so serious. Try not to turn into my brother—
all work, no fun.”
Lee appears behind her.
Lee:
“Lara. Leave.”
Lara (grinning):
“Alright, bossy.”
(to Leon)
“Try not to fall asleep during my brother’s boring policies.”
She exits.
Lee and Leon
The door closes. The atmosphere grows heavy.
Lee:
“Where are you really from? What is your origin?”
Leon:
“Earth.”
Leon remembers Jesus’s words:
“Someone will rescue you. He works for me, even without knowing.”
Before he can say more—
Lara bursts in.
Lara:
“Lee! We need you. Now.”
Boardroom – Xprian Organization
The room is dark and serious.
Present: Lara, Laura (Lee’s mother and director), and Director Doria.
Lara:
“Congratulations, Lee. You broke the rules.
You brought a Krizardian into the organization.”
Lee:
“It’s complicated. I saw him fight. He’s not normal.”
Lara:
“He carries all five elements in his DNA.”
(pauses)
“You never listen to my theories… but he might be the reincarnation of God Kairos.”
Lee pales.
Lee:
“The prophecy…”
Laura:
“This Krizardian is dangerous.
You don’t know if Aris is using him. He can’t stay here.
If the Council finds out, you know the consequences.”
Lee remembers the words of a Videu prophetess:
“A special young man will cross your path.
His mission will be greater than yours.
And the Creator will reveal Himself once more…”
Decision
Lee walks into the recruit hall.
Leon sits quietly while the other nine warriors talk excitedly.
Lee watches him in silence.
Lee (thinking):
“For now… the Xprian Council doesn’t need to know.”
He turns away, walking down the corridor—
searching for answers.
End of Episode 4
