Status: This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Hoping to have it picked up and turned into a film.
The Link
The Talk: bus - night
The Talk: bus - night
DARIUS
Why'd you help us back there?
JERMAINE
(laughs)
Mission after mission brother.. when does it end? Besides I'm interested to know why myself.
KYLE
Why what?
JERMAINE
Why Darius has chosen to follow through on our mission afterall..
KYLE
What does he mean Darius?
DARIUS
New York.
JERMAINE
(laughing)
your friend seems at a loss Darius.
KYLE
Darius? I trusted you.. I..
DARIUS
It's not like that Kyle.
KYLE
Then tell me.. what's going on? Please Darius, if this is about me I should know.
JERMAINE
If you won't I will.
DARIUS
(sigh)
Our mission was ordered by Barabose to retrieve the link. The one who can see angels and demons in their mortal form. Once we were to capture the link, we were to bring him to new york.
Kyle
Why? What's in New York?
DARIUS
The key.
Kyle
The key? And who's the key?
DARIUS
We don't know.. that is why we needed you. To help us find the Key. The key that unlocks the door between heaven and earth.
JERMAINE
(claps his hands)
Well said brother!
DARIUS
But don't be mistaken Jermaine! I'm not handing Kyle over or the key.
JERMAINE
Yes, yes I know.. Redeemer.
DARIUS
So what do you make of it then? We both serve separate missions..
JERMAINE
Perhaps.. or maybe I'm just curious to see how this all goes along. I'll join you in your slight crusade but be fair warned that Houstan and the other 4 are resilient to changing their ways. They'll be hunting you down, Darius. Even if it takes a life time.
KYLE
Darius.. I have to know one more thing. If this isn't about redemption why are you protecting me?
JERMAINE
Yes Darius. Why?
DARIUS
It's the right thing to do.
JERMAINE
We were all tricked by him Darius. Don't be so hard on yourself. We all want that vengence you seek. Perhaps even redemption.
New york: day - later
The 3 young men get off the bus
the bus drives off.
The 3 are standing in the streets of new york.
DARIUS
Kyle.. what do you see?
kyle
We're safe. It's just people.. happy people.. sad people.. but people.
DARIUS
Then we should start looking.
JERMAINE
Was this the plan? To just search the streets of N.Y without a direct goal? You know Barabose has demons doing this as we speak.
DARIUS
Yes, but they don't have the link. Soul's bliss can only do so much.
KYLE
Soul's bliss? What's that?
JERMAINE
Demonic Possession manufactured straight from the underworld.
DARIUS
It allows demons to cross over undetected and without struggle. It kills the human just before placing a demon in the body. That way exorcism won't work.
KYLE
Where do the spirits go?
DARIUS
They get trapped in Hell.
KYLE
Well, can we free them?
JERMAINE
Only one way my inquisitive friend.
DARIUS
The Key.
hotel: night
Darius, Kyle and Jermaine are in a hotel
Darius is watching from the window
Jermaine is leaning by the wall near the door
Kyle is sitting on the bed
kyle
So what happens next?
DARIUS
We begin searching tomorrow.
Jermaine scoffs.
DARIUS
Care to share?
JERMAINE
You don't know Houstan like I do. He is a war vet. Fought in just about every war waged in heaven and hell. He knows strategy, he knows plans and he has probably figured out we're here by now.
DARIUS
And?
JERMAINE
And..
Jermaine gets off the wall and walks towards Darius
JERMAINE
(angry)
If you had taken my offer we both wouldn't be heeding death as I speak. Houstan know's no mercy and his tyranny is unspoken of.
darius
If you're afraid tell me now Jermaine.
JERMAINE
You don't know fear until you've met Barabose's wrath. We're in New York are we not?
DARIUS
Yes?
JERMAINE
Where do you think he would've deployed the black suits first?
Kyle
Guys, what are the black suits?
DARIUS
Think of them as dealers. Highly skilled demons who give away Souls bliss to the weak and broken of this world.
JERMAINE
You have a lot of questions don't you for one who should be the link.
DARIUS
I've kept it away from him, for his own good.
JERMAINE
(scoffs)
You seem to really take to this redeemer thing don't you?
DARIUS
You should try it.
JERMAINE
God is not one to forgive so easily.
KYLE
That's not true! The bible tells you to ask and ye shall receive. Just ask him..
JERMAINE
It seems your young friend here has a lot to learn about God.
DARIUS
But perhaps he's right, Jermaine?
Jermaine looks at Kyle.
Jermaine looks away.
JERMAINE
We'll keep watch.
KYLE
Darius.. you sure we can trust him? I mean, what if he's just tagging along so we find the key for him?
DARIUS
It'll be alright Kyle. Get some rest. We'll keep watch.
Kyle goes to bed.
Darius and Jermaine stare out the window.
Jermaine crosses his arms.
Streets of N.Y: day
the 3 are walking down the street
The 3 end up standing across the street from a piano building
Kyle looks up to the building and see's Liela playing the piano.
Kyle looks closer and see's white wings come from her back.
KYLE
He- hey! Guys! Hey, look over there!
DARIUS
What is it Kyle?
KYLE
It's an angel! She's beautiful!
JERMAINE
Where?
KYLE
3rd floor, the one on the piano!
Jermaine and Darius look and see Liela.
Jermaine Whistles.
DARIUS
Let's go.
JERMAINE
Careful Darius. Even if you are a redeemer they have their orders too. Destroy on sight.
KYLE
But maybe she know's where the key is, it's our only shot.
Darius crosses the street.
JERMAINE
Darius!?
DARIUS
Stay out here with Kyle, just in case. I'll be back shortly.
Darius enters the building.
Darius goes up the stairs.
Darius opens the door which leads to Liela
Noone is at the piano.
A door creaks as it closes
The door leads to the roof.
Darius goes through the door.
Liela is at the roof, waiting for Darius.
Liela
What's your business here?
DARIUS
My name is Darius.. I'm..
Liela
I know what you are Darius and your other friend. who is the third?
Darius
The Link.
Liela
You brought the link here!? Why!
Darius
How did you know what I am?
Liela
I knew once you stepped foot into my zone.
Darius
Of course.. You're a Guardian.
Liela
You still didn't answer my question. Why did you bring the link into my city!?
Darius
We're looking for someone.. someone special.
Liela
Who?
Darius
The key.
Liela
(shouts)
Wrong answer!
Liela transforms into an Angel
Her eyes are glowing blue
Darius raises his hands.
darius
Wait! Just wait a second, let me explain. I'm a redeemer!
Liela
Once a traitor always a traitor.
Liela charges at Darius.
Darius transforms into a fallen angel
Liela Swings with her right hand
Darius dodges
Liela breaks a wall with a loud thunderous strike
JERMAINE
Heads up kid, sounds like rain
Jermaine and Kyle look up
The people on the street of newyork don't notice
darius
Wait! Just let me explain!
LIELA
A traitor is only filled with a lying tongue.
Liela brings forth a sword.
Darius brings forth a sword.
The two clash.
Liela wins over Darius.
Liela has her foot pinning Darius on the ground.
Liela points her sword at Darius' neck.
LIELA
The key will never belong to you and your kind, traitor.
DARIUS
It's Darius. And I'm not trying to have the key belong to me.
Liela
Then what do you want with it? Speak!
Darius
I..I ..I have questions I..
Liela
(raises her eyebrows)
I see.. You think he can be your redemption.
Darius says nothing.
Wings can be heard in the air.
a quick flash of a being is seen.
Liela is knocked off and slammed through the door.
Darius
Permeus!
Liela and Permeus are fighting.
Darius jumps between the two and kicks Permeus into the piano.
Liela see's this.
DARIUS
Permeus wait!
PERMEUS
TRAITOR!
Permeus picks up the piano and throws it at Darius.
JERMAINE
I'll need you to stay right here Kyle.
Jermaine crosses the street.
Darius is fighting with Permeus
Permeus is struck down by Darius.
Liela strikes down Darius.
Permeus attacks Liela.
Liela dodges and strikes Permeus
Permeus gets upset and brings forth a sword
Permeus becomes faster and stronger
Permeus strikes down Darius and goes after Liela
Liela and Permeus are struggling/ wrestling
PERMEUS
What a prize. To kill an angel and a traitor. What rewards shall Barabose grant me?
LIELA
Barabose?
jermaine
(enters through the door)
Darius! His wings! Make him mortal!
Permeus looks over to Jermaine
Permeus
Traitor!
Darius grabs Permeus by the wings
Permeus struggles with Darius
Liela helps Darius
they tear off his wings
Permeus eyes become normal
Permeus is mortal
JERMAINE
You alright?
DARIUS
I'm fine.
Darius picks himself up
Liela takes stance with a sword
DARIUS
Hey, hey! When will you get it? We're on your side. Look what just happened here.
LIELA
There were better tricks done to our kind, you know this better than I.
JERMAINE
(sigh)
I told you dude, they are hot wired with order.
DARIUS
Look! We just need to make sure the key stays safe, that's all.
LIELA
It's safe. You can leave my city now.
JERMAINE
(whistles)
She's telling you bro.
DARIUS
You aren't helping Jermaine
Darius turns mortal.
Liela looks him up and down.
DARIUS
Look.. it's a bad situation I know. And trusting me is what you can't do.. I just.. I just..
Liela
You just what!?
Jermaine
He wants his God back.
Darius
We both do.
Liela stares between Jermaine and Darius.
Liela lets down her sword.
Liela transforms back into a mortal.
Liela walks to the window.
Kyle is looking around on the street corner.
liela
Is that him? The Link?
Darius
That's him. His name is Kyle.
Liela
He's young.
Jermaine
You considering?
Liela
If you so wish to win God back. Guard that kid with your life. Be his guardian, defend him to the death.
Darius
I do that because he is my friend.
Liela
It's forbidden to attach emotions.
Jermaine
Come on now, we've heard of you guardians falling in love with other guardians. With humans.. your bonds in mortal form are far too strong.
Darius
You know where the key is? Don't you?
Liela says nothing.
Liela is staring at Kyle.
Darius
Please just help us. We've come a long way and Houstan knows of my plans..He'll be on his way soon
Liela
He's already here.
Jermaine
There goes the plea.
DARIUS
Come on! we came all this way
Liela
(shouts)
For nothing!
Jermaine
(laughs)
DARIUS
Why are you being so difficult?
Liela
Why are you being so naive?
Jermaine
(whispers)
ouch
LIELA
If the link locates the key, Barabose will just send his hordes after it. You can't possibly defend against the hundreds of demons which plague this city.
DARIUS
You know of Barabose?
Liela
It would amaze you to know what I know redeemer.
JERMAINE
Alright, let's just have a time out. We're not here to do the key any harm. In fact if you don't believe our words you can ask Kyle himself.
DARIUS
Why'd you help us back there?
JERMAINE
(laughs)
Mission after mission brother.. when does it end? Besides I'm interested to know why myself.
KYLE
Why what?
JERMAINE
Why Darius has chosen to follow through on our mission afterall..
KYLE
What does he mean Darius?
DARIUS
New York.
JERMAINE
(laughing)
your friend seems at a loss Darius.
KYLE
Darius? I trusted you.. I..
DARIUS
It's not like that Kyle.
KYLE
Then tell me.. what's going on? Please Darius, if this is about me I should know.
JERMAINE
If you won't I will.
DARIUS
(sigh)
Our mission was ordered by Barabose to retrieve the link. The one who can see angels and demons in their mortal form. Once we were to capture the link, we were to bring him to new york.
Kyle
Why? What's in New York?
DARIUS
The key.
Kyle
The key? And who's the key?
DARIUS
We don't know.. that is why we needed you. To help us find the Key. The key that unlocks the door between heaven and earth.
JERMAINE
(claps his hands)
Well said brother!
DARIUS
But don't be mistaken Jermaine! I'm not handing Kyle over or the key.
JERMAINE
Yes, yes I know.. Redeemer.
DARIUS
So what do you make of it then? We both serve separate missions..
JERMAINE
Perhaps.. or maybe I'm just curious to see how this all goes along. I'll join you in your slight crusade but be fair warned that Houstan and the other 4 are resilient to changing their ways. They'll be hunting you down, Darius. Even if it takes a life time.
KYLE
Darius.. I have to know one more thing. If this isn't about redemption why are you protecting me?
JERMAINE
Yes Darius. Why?
DARIUS
It's the right thing to do.
JERMAINE
We were all tricked by him Darius. Don't be so hard on yourself. We all want that vengence you seek. Perhaps even redemption.
New york: day - later
The 3 young men get off the bus
the bus drives off.
The 3 are standing in the streets of new york.
DARIUS
Kyle.. what do you see?
kyle
We're safe. It's just people.. happy people.. sad people.. but people.
DARIUS
Then we should start looking.
JERMAINE
Was this the plan? To just search the streets of N.Y without a direct goal? You know Barabose has demons doing this as we speak.
DARIUS
Yes, but they don't have the link. Soul's bliss can only do so much.
KYLE
Soul's bliss? What's that?
JERMAINE
Demonic Possession manufactured straight from the underworld.
DARIUS
It allows demons to cross over undetected and without struggle. It kills the human just before placing a demon in the body. That way exorcism won't work.
KYLE
Where do the spirits go?
DARIUS
They get trapped in Hell.
KYLE
Well, can we free them?
JERMAINE
Only one way my inquisitive friend.
DARIUS
The Key.
hotel: night
Darius, Kyle and Jermaine are in a hotel
Darius is watching from the window
Jermaine is leaning by the wall near the door
Kyle is sitting on the bed
kyle
So what happens next?
DARIUS
We begin searching tomorrow.
Jermaine scoffs.
DARIUS
Care to share?
JERMAINE
You don't know Houstan like I do. He is a war vet. Fought in just about every war waged in heaven and hell. He knows strategy, he knows plans and he has probably figured out we're here by now.
DARIUS
And?
JERMAINE
And..
Jermaine gets off the wall and walks towards Darius
JERMAINE
(angry)
If you had taken my offer we both wouldn't be heeding death as I speak. Houstan know's no mercy and his tyranny is unspoken of.
darius
If you're afraid tell me now Jermaine.
JERMAINE
You don't know fear until you've met Barabose's wrath. We're in New York are we not?
DARIUS
Yes?
JERMAINE
Where do you think he would've deployed the black suits first?
Kyle
Guys, what are the black suits?
DARIUS
Think of them as dealers. Highly skilled demons who give away Souls bliss to the weak and broken of this world.
JERMAINE
You have a lot of questions don't you for one who should be the link.
DARIUS
I've kept it away from him, for his own good.
JERMAINE
(scoffs)
You seem to really take to this redeemer thing don't you?
DARIUS
You should try it.
JERMAINE
God is not one to forgive so easily.
KYLE
That's not true! The bible tells you to ask and ye shall receive. Just ask him..
JERMAINE
It seems your young friend here has a lot to learn about God.
DARIUS
But perhaps he's right, Jermaine?
Jermaine looks at Kyle.
Jermaine looks away.
JERMAINE
We'll keep watch.
KYLE
Darius.. you sure we can trust him? I mean, what if he's just tagging along so we find the key for him?
DARIUS
It'll be alright Kyle. Get some rest. We'll keep watch.
Kyle goes to bed.
Darius and Jermaine stare out the window.
Jermaine crosses his arms.
Streets of N.Y: day
the 3 are walking down the street
The 3 end up standing across the street from a piano building
Kyle looks up to the building and see's Liela playing the piano.
Kyle looks closer and see's white wings come from her back.
KYLE
He- hey! Guys! Hey, look over there!
DARIUS
What is it Kyle?
KYLE
It's an angel! She's beautiful!
JERMAINE
Where?
KYLE
3rd floor, the one on the piano!
Jermaine and Darius look and see Liela.
Jermaine Whistles.
DARIUS
Let's go.
JERMAINE
Careful Darius. Even if you are a redeemer they have their orders too. Destroy on sight.
KYLE
But maybe she know's where the key is, it's our only shot.
Darius crosses the street.
JERMAINE
Darius!?
DARIUS
Stay out here with Kyle, just in case. I'll be back shortly.
Darius enters the building.
Darius goes up the stairs.
Darius opens the door which leads to Liela
Noone is at the piano.
A door creaks as it closes
The door leads to the roof.
Darius goes through the door.
Liela is at the roof, waiting for Darius.
Liela
What's your business here?
DARIUS
My name is Darius.. I'm..
Liela
I know what you are Darius and your other friend. who is the third?
Darius
The Link.
Liela
You brought the link here!? Why!
Darius
How did you know what I am?
Liela
I knew once you stepped foot into my zone.
Darius
Of course.. You're a Guardian.
Liela
You still didn't answer my question. Why did you bring the link into my city!?
Darius
We're looking for someone.. someone special.
Liela
Who?
Darius
The key.
Liela
(shouts)
Wrong answer!
Liela transforms into an Angel
Her eyes are glowing blue
Darius raises his hands.
darius
Wait! Just wait a second, let me explain. I'm a redeemer!
Liela
Once a traitor always a traitor.
Liela charges at Darius.
Darius transforms into a fallen angel
Liela Swings with her right hand
Darius dodges
Liela breaks a wall with a loud thunderous strike
JERMAINE
Heads up kid, sounds like rain
Jermaine and Kyle look up
The people on the street of newyork don't notice
darius
Wait! Just let me explain!
LIELA
A traitor is only filled with a lying tongue.
Liela brings forth a sword.
Darius brings forth a sword.
The two clash.
Liela wins over Darius.
Liela has her foot pinning Darius on the ground.
Liela points her sword at Darius' neck.
LIELA
The key will never belong to you and your kind, traitor.
DARIUS
It's Darius. And I'm not trying to have the key belong to me.
Liela
Then what do you want with it? Speak!
Darius
I..I ..I have questions I..
Liela
(raises her eyebrows)
I see.. You think he can be your redemption.
Darius says nothing.
Wings can be heard in the air.
a quick flash of a being is seen.
Liela is knocked off and slammed through the door.
Darius
Permeus!
Liela and Permeus are fighting.
Darius jumps between the two and kicks Permeus into the piano.
Liela see's this.
DARIUS
Permeus wait!
PERMEUS
TRAITOR!
Permeus picks up the piano and throws it at Darius.
JERMAINE
I'll need you to stay right here Kyle.
Jermaine crosses the street.
Darius is fighting with Permeus
Permeus is struck down by Darius.
Liela strikes down Darius.
Permeus attacks Liela.
Liela dodges and strikes Permeus
Permeus gets upset and brings forth a sword
Permeus becomes faster and stronger
Permeus strikes down Darius and goes after Liela
Liela and Permeus are struggling/ wrestling
PERMEUS
What a prize. To kill an angel and a traitor. What rewards shall Barabose grant me?
LIELA
Barabose?
jermaine
(enters through the door)
Darius! His wings! Make him mortal!
Permeus looks over to Jermaine
Permeus
Traitor!
Darius grabs Permeus by the wings
Permeus struggles with Darius
Liela helps Darius
they tear off his wings
Permeus eyes become normal
Permeus is mortal
JERMAINE
You alright?
DARIUS
I'm fine.
Darius picks himself up
Liela takes stance with a sword
DARIUS
Hey, hey! When will you get it? We're on your side. Look what just happened here.
LIELA
There were better tricks done to our kind, you know this better than I.
JERMAINE
(sigh)
I told you dude, they are hot wired with order.
DARIUS
Look! We just need to make sure the key stays safe, that's all.
LIELA
It's safe. You can leave my city now.
JERMAINE
(whistles)
She's telling you bro.
DARIUS
You aren't helping Jermaine
Darius turns mortal.
Liela looks him up and down.
DARIUS
Look.. it's a bad situation I know. And trusting me is what you can't do.. I just.. I just..
Liela
You just what!?
Jermaine
He wants his God back.
Darius
We both do.
Liela stares between Jermaine and Darius.
Liela lets down her sword.
Liela transforms back into a mortal.
Liela walks to the window.
Kyle is looking around on the street corner.
liela
Is that him? The Link?
Darius
That's him. His name is Kyle.
Liela
He's young.
Jermaine
You considering?
Liela
If you so wish to win God back. Guard that kid with your life. Be his guardian, defend him to the death.
Darius
I do that because he is my friend.
Liela
It's forbidden to attach emotions.
Jermaine
Come on now, we've heard of you guardians falling in love with other guardians. With humans.. your bonds in mortal form are far too strong.
Darius
You know where the key is? Don't you?
Liela says nothing.
Liela is staring at Kyle.
Darius
Please just help us. We've come a long way and Houstan knows of my plans..He'll be on his way soon
Liela
He's already here.
Jermaine
There goes the plea.
DARIUS
Come on! we came all this way
Liela
(shouts)
For nothing!
Jermaine
(laughs)
DARIUS
Why are you being so difficult?
Liela
Why are you being so naive?
Jermaine
(whispers)
ouch
LIELA
If the link locates the key, Barabose will just send his hordes after it. You can't possibly defend against the hundreds of demons which plague this city.
DARIUS
You know of Barabose?
Liela
It would amaze you to know what I know redeemer.
JERMAINE
Alright, let's just have a time out. We're not here to do the key any harm. In fact if you don't believe our words you can ask Kyle himself.