MUTANIC KAIJUS - EPISODE 5
EXT. FOREST - NIGHT - CONTINUING BATTLE
Arkrion stands, neck and face bleeding, panting heavily, regenerating in front of HYDRION.
HYDRION
(smiling)
Lucky you.
RODAN
I didn't even sense anything.
HYDRION
(bloody lips, amused)
I'm quite impressed you were able to dodge that, Arkrion.
(turning to Rodan)
You know, I've actually been waiting for you... Rodan.
RODAN
Huh?
HYDRION
Things were really getting boring... so let's get this going.
A silent burst—VATRION attacks from above but MISSES. Dust settles. Hydrion remains unharmed.
HYDRION
(smiling without turning)
It's nice that it could also join us—Vatrion.
VATRION instinctively leaps back. ARKRION also steps back.
RODAN
(uneasy)
He's that dangerous?
HYDRION
(sincere)
As a good person, I'm going to give you two options.
One: get off my domain—this island—and I'll come look for you.
Two: stay... and I'll get you off. But it won't be nice.
RODAN
(mocking)
Who does he think he is?
VATRION
(firmly)
Did you think we just came here to hear you out?
HYDRION
(smirk fades)
I tried to do this the human way... but I guess you prefer it my way.
A sudden DASH—Hydrion APPEARS IN FRONT OF ARKRION, claws ready. VATRION SHOVES ARKRION away.
Hydrion's hand gets stuck in a TREE. VATRION ATTACKS—but Hydrion RIPS through the trunk and grabs Vatrion's neck mid-swing.
HYDRION
(grinning)
That hurts, you know.
VATRION'S BONES GLOW VIOLET. He forces energy to his throat.
VATRION
I am going to fry you alive.
HYDRION
(nonchalant)
Oh, this again.
Hydrion JUMPS—SLAMS Vatrion INTO the ground. He raises his head—only for ARKRION to SMASH his face down.
ARKRION
Vatrion, do it now!
VATRION'S BONES GLOW—VIOLET LASER shoots into Hydrion's face.
Hydrion stabs his hand through Vatrion's throat. ARKRION RETREATS, pulling Vatrion back.
Hydrion SITS UP, regenerating.
RODAN
This is it.
ARKRION LEAPS. Hydrion lays flat and catches his leg mid-air—THROWS HIM DOWN. Steps on his face.
VATRION appears—shoves a spear at Hydrion. Hydrion GRABS and THROWS him into the sky.
RIPS one of Vatrion's wings—smashes him back down.
VATRION regenerates mid-air, GRABS ARKRION and HURLS him at Hydrion.
HYDRION
(sighing)
How the hell do I land?
ARKRION lands a knee-strike onto Hydrion's chest. Massive IMPACT—Hydrion CRASHES into a hill.
Hydrion tries to RISE—but VATRION'S LASER fires again. Drives Hydrion through the mountain wall.
VATRION lands beside ARKRION.
KELTON
How long do you think he'll stay down?
A HOWL echoes—Hydrion stands again.
VATRION
There's your answer.
HYDRION
(grinning)
Now I'm excited.
RODAN
(horrified)
Huh?
Hydrion walks toward them.
RODAN
He's coming!
ARKRION
Then we go to him!
VATRION takes to the sky. The two forces SPRINT. Hydrion is clearly faster.
Hydrion DODGES a laser. SQUATS under Arkrion's grab—UPPERCUTS him into the air.
JUMPS—GRABS Arkrion's leg—SLAMS him spine-first onto a rock.
VATRION charges from behind. Hydrion FLIPS, LANDS on Vatrion's back—BOUNCES off, forcing Vatrion's head into the rock.
Hydrion STOMPS on Vatrion's chest—CRACKING ribs.
HYDRION
That ended quickly. I'll give you time to heal up. When you're ready, come find me. Or wait till month's end.
(leaves)
RODAN
(falling off a rock)
I'm not yet...
Hydrion KICKS Arkrion's head against the rock—DAMAGING his brain.
VATRION
Arkrion!
HYDRION
Relax. He won't die. Mutants lose 1/5 energy regenerating vital organs. Brain, spine, heart—he won't be walking soon.
(smirks)
Same goes for you. Now you have enough energy to run home.
VATRION
You might not get a chance like this again!
HYDRION
The world isn't fun anymore. Since you're the only mutants left... or maybe not.
VATRION
What do you mean "maybe not"?
HYDRION
You really thought we were the only ones?
This was fun. I wanted to go full Kaiju this time.
Make sure you grow stronger. Or next time, no one's going home.
VATRION
Who are you?
HYDRION
(smirking)
Don't tell me you really expected an answer.
But here's a useless tip: I appear in two forms—one human... and one pet.
(jumps away)
VATRION
Hydrion!
(passes out)
INT. MS. KELINZA'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - MORNING
FLORENCIA walks in, meets MS. KELINZA having coffee.
FLORENCIA
Good morning.
MS. KELINZA
Morning, Florencia.
FLORENCIA
Is everyone still asleep?
MS. KELINZA
Nope. Kelton and Rodan went to attack Hydrion.
FLORENCIA
(sipping) ...Okay.
(realizes)
Wait—THEY DID WHAT?!
MS. KELINZA
Yeah, Rodan dragged Kelton along.
FLORENCIA
How long has it been?!
MS. KELINZA
About two hours ago.
FLORENCIA
(urgent) Can I please borrow your phone?
MS. KELINZA
(blunt)
Oh? Found interest in my son?
FLORENCIA
(blushing)
No! Please...
Ms. Kelinza hands her the phone. Florencia dials.
INT. LENIEL'S HOUSE - SAME TIME
LENIEL
Mom?
FLORENCIA
It's me, Florencia.
LENIEL
Why do you have my mom's phone?
FLORENCIA
Is Nayoka around?
LENIEL
Yeah, he just came back from his walk.
FLORENCIA
When?
LENIEL
Five minutes ago.
FLORENCIA
...Thanks.
LENIEL
You seriously interested in Nayoka?
FLORENCIA
No!
MS. KELINZA shows Florencia a card: "I love you."
FLORENCIA
(blurts) I love you?!
LENIEL
Huh?
FLORENCIA
No—I didn't—! (Ms. Kelinza ends call)
FLORENCIA
What was that for?!
MS. KELINZA
I never told you to read it.
FLORENCIA
He's going to think I'm a freak!
Knock at the door. Florencia rushes to open.
FLORENCIA
Rodan? Kelton? Are you okay?
KELTON
Wish I could say yeah...
RODAN
We're fine.
Ms. Kelinza THROWS a spoon. Hits Rodan's knee—he collapses.
MS. KELINZA
Clearly not.
DINNA and MAXI arrive.
DINNA
What happened to you guys?
MS. KELINZA
Who else? Hydrion.
MAXI
Wait—he came here?!
MS. KELINZA
Nope. They went to him.
FLORENCIA
(pissed)
I thought we agreed on a plan!
DINNA
He did this to both of you?
FLORENCIA
What if Kelton hadn't gone?!
KELTON
Actually... he let us go.
MS. KELINZA
Wow. Must've impressed him.
(looking at black dress)
Good thing I prepared for a funeral.
MAXI
So that's why you wore black.
MS. KELINZA
Now don't expect the main plan to go smoothly.
FLORENCIA
Nice going, Rodan.
(storms off)
KELTON
Wait—he said something you need to hear.
FLORENCIA
What?
KELTON
He said: "You're the only mutants left... or maybe not."
FLORENCIA
What does that mean?
KELTON
(looking at Ms. Kelinza)
It's not for you.
MS. KELINZA
Oh, he said that?
Well, of course you're not the only ones.
DINNA
What?
MS. KELINZA
Your boss made sure everyone knows about mutants now.
Everyone wants their own Mutanic Kaiju.
INT. MS. KELINZA'S HOUSE – LIVING ROOM
MAXI
Wait—am I the only one who noticed? She knows exactly who Hydrion is, doesn't she?
MS. KELINZA
Of course. He's like a son to me.
MAXI
Then tell us!
MS. KELINZA
(laughs) You guys really are polite.
MAXI
Come on—not even a clue?
MS. KELINZA
What do I get in return?
MAXI
Uh... the earlier you help, the sooner you get to reunite with your son?
MS. KELINZA
Sweet idea, but I can visit him anytime I want. Gimme something better.
FLORENCIA
How about... information for information?
DINNA / MAXI
Florencia?!
MS. KELINZA
(sly smile) Now that's a smart girl.
DINNA
You can't be serious.
FLORENCIA
I am.
MS. KELINZA
Fine. Hydrion attends your school.
In fact... he's in your class.
DINNA
(sputtering)
She just said it. You don't have to say anything now!
FLORENCIA
No—I'll answer her question.
DINNA
Why?!
FLORENCIA
If I gain her trust, I can keep this information exchange going.
MS. KELINZA
Very smart. Now for the real question:
You're not just here to kill Hydrion. You're trying to abduct him, aren't you?
MAXI
How did you—?
MS. KELINZA
Bingo. Now answer.
MAXI
Wait—that was the question?
FLORENCIA
(facepalms)
She was just baiting us. You just gave her a bonus.
MS. KELINZA
(smiling)
You've really grown, Florencia. Not even Professor Williams caught on that quick.
FLORENCIA
(sighs) Just ask your question.
MS. KELINZA
What's your boss planning to do with Hydrion?
FLORENCIA
She wants his strength. So... she'll clone him.
And then destroy the real one.
MS. KELINZA
(scoffs)
Still dumb as usual.
Anyway, be a dear and buy me some supplies.
FLORENCIA
(taking the list)
Sure.
MS. KELINZA
Hey, Florencia...
Anyone can be Hydrion.
FLORENCIA
(pause)
What's that supposed to mean?
MS. KELINZA
Oh, and if you need anything... don't be shy to ask Leniel.
FLORENCIA
(blushing) Leniel?
MS. KELINZA
(smiling) Yes, Leniel.
FLORENCIA
(turns away) Leniel...
MS. KELINZA
(mimics) Le-niel~
FLORENCIA
(stammering) Shut up!!
(bangs the door, exits)
EXT. STREET – LATE AFTERNOON
FLORENCIA walks briskly, hugging her bag. Her thoughts racing.
FLORENCIA (V.O.)
If he took it seriously... what's he going to say?
And how would I even react?
She closes her eyes and almost bumps into LENIEL.
LENIEL
Florencia?
FLORENCIA
(startled) Le... Le... Leniel.
LENIEL
Hey.
FLORENCIA
(awkward smile) Yeah... hi.
(I can't even look him in the face.)
LENIEL
So... where're you heading?
FLORENCIA
Going to get some stuff.
LENIEL
You're going the wrong way.
FLORENCIA
(turns) Huh?
LENIEL
It's the other way.
FLORENCIA
Wait—is he blushing?
She stares at his face, heart pounding.
FLORENCIA (V.O.)
Since when was his face this cute?
LENIEL
Something on my face?
FLORENCIA
(nervous) No. So... where're you going?
LENIEL
To the store. Get stuff too.
(under breath) I have a feeling mom's behind this...
Cut to MS. KELINZA chuckling at home.
EXT. STREET – MOMENTS LATER
LENIEL
Do you want to... go together?
FLORENCIA
Sure. I'm not fluent with this place yet.
They begin walking. A silent, awkward pause.
EXT. NEARBY ROOFTOP – SAME TIME
TYBEAST watches from a roof, tail wagging nervously.
TYBEAST
That was a nice run—wait... WHAT is happening here?
He watches Leniel and Florencia walking side by side.
TYBEAST (V.O.)
No one's talking... no one's smiling... what is this? Is he sick?
Then it hits him. Dramatic gasp.
TYBEAST
No... is this a... DATE!?
Cue TYBEAST'S ANGEL SPIRIT (right shoulder) and DEVIL SPIRIT (left shoulder).
ANGEL
Isn't that beautiful? We might retire and protect children from now on.
TYBEAST
(tearing up) That'd be fun...
DEVIL
And you'll stop being his #1 buddy.
She'll take his attention. You'll be forgotten.
TYBEAST
Huh? Nooo!
ANGEL
It's not that—
SFX: STAB – Devil impales Angel with a spear.
ANGEL
(gasping) You b*tch... (dies)
DEVIL
Oops. My fingers slipped.
DEVIL
Now that it's just us...
To stop this tragedy, we MUST ruin this date.
A delivery bike passes by with chicken and pizza.
DEVIL
...Right after we get that.
TYBEAST
Roger!
(charges after it)
EXT. STORE STREET – SUNSET
LENIEL
Um... Florencia?
FLORENCIA
Yes?
LENIEL
About what you said...
FLORENCIA (V.O.)
Did he HAVE to bring that up?
LENIEL
Were you serious?
FLORENCIA
(covering face) Um... yes!
(screams, mortified)
LENIEL
(removes her hands)
She's dead serious.
FLORENCIA
I knew it—you think I'm crazy.
LENIEL
Pretty much.
FLORENCIA
(pierced heart expression)
I'm sorry...
LENIEL
Don't be.
FLORENCIA
Huh?
LENIEL
I'm just surprised. In less than a week... you had the guts to say that.
FLORENCIA
You're right.
LENIEL
Do you confess to every guy you meet?
FLORENCIA
No. You're my first.
LENIEL
You're very weird.
(smiles)
FLORENCIA
I know.
EXT. GROCERY SHOP – LATER
FLORENCIA
Did I just get rejected?
LENIEL
Okay.
FLORENCIA
Huh?
LENIEL
I guess I'm also... weird.
When I saw you this morning...
for the first time in my life... I felt embarrassed.
FLORENCIA
(recovering) Really?
LENIEL
I don't think I have feelings for you yet, but right now...
I can't even look you straight in the eyes.
FLORENCIA
(smiling) So this is what they call... youthful days, huh?
LENIEL
Guess so.
FLORENCIA
I just... want to get to know you better.
LENIEL
Sure. Still weird though.
In every anime I've seen—confessing after 5 days to a guy you barely know?
FLORENCIA
So... you watch anime?
LENIEL
All the time.
FLORENCIA
Same! Comedy and romance.
LENIEL
I'm more into comedy and action.
TYBEAST returns. Bone in his mouth. Stops. Shocked.
TYBEAST
I was... too late.
He turns to stone.
EXT. STREET – SUNSET
FLORENCIA
So... what's your favorite genre?
LENIEL
Comedy and action. You?
FLORENCIA
Comedy and romance. Have you watched—
SFX: RING! Both phones buzz.
SPLIT SCREEN
NAYOKA
(on phone) Where the hell are you guys?!
DINNA
(on phone) Where are you, Florencia?
FLORENCIA
On my way back!
LENIEL
(to Florencia) One sec.
They grab groceries.
EXT. ROAD – PARTING WAYS
LENIEL
Guess I'll see you later.
FLORENCIA
This was fun... so... next time?
LENIEL
Sure.
INT. KITCHEN – NIGHT
Florencia sets the groceries on the table, heading upstairs.
MS. KELINZA
Florencia?
FLORENCIA
Yeah?
MS. KELINZA
Are you sick?
FLORENCIA
No, why?
MS. KELINZA
These aren't the groceries I asked for.
This is just meat, beef, and sausage.
I usually expect Leniel to mess that up.
(pause)
Unless...
FLORENCIA
(runs upstairs) Nooo!
She leaves her phone on the counter—unlocked.
MS. KELINZA picks it up. Browses through photos.
MS. KELINZA
(gasps)
CUT TO BLACK.
TO BE CONTINUED...