PHANTOM ASHES – EPISODE 12
Scene 1 – Guild First Floor – Morning
(Trainees stand in a line. Mr. Kael arrives holding a stack of forms.)
Mr. Kael (firmly):
These forms are being handed out to all of you.
You must fill in your complete biodata. Understood?
(Grake and his roommate exchange a mysterious smile. They both subtly glance toward Zeno.)
Mr. Kael (strict):
I want these submitted by tomorrow morning.
No delays will be tolerated.
(Trainees quietly take the forms. The mood is tense. Suspense builds as Grake's roommate smirks.)
Scene 2 – Guild Command Room – Same Time
(Kaen Voss, Vanya, and Malric stand around a holo-table, reviewing data.)
Vanya (concerned):
Sir, I believe we should lock the guild library temporarily.
Malric (agreeing):
She's right. Several rare documents are unprotected.
Kaen Voss (firmly):
We can't lock the library…
(Just then, distant sounds of laughter echo from the hallway — Ren and Zeno playing around.)
*[SFX: Laughter – "Zeno, you're finished!" "Ren, wait up!"]
(The three look toward the source of the sound.)
Malric (smiling slightly):
Ren and Zeno… still training hard.
Vanya (nodding):
Their energy and bond… it's impressive.
Kaen Voss (smiling faintly):
Postpone today's test.
Let them have this day.
Vanya & Malric (together):
Understood, Sir.
(Kaen Voss walks away silently, heading toward his office.)
Scene 3 – Guild Courtyard – Afternoon
(Vanya stands before all trainees, clipboard in hand.)
Vanya (clearly):
Listen up – your next test is tomorrow. Be ready.
(Grake's roommate raises a hand casually, smirking.)
Roommate (mocking tone):
So the test that was supposed to be today... is now tomorrow?
Vanya (sharply):
Yes. Tomorrow.
(She turns and walks off with authority.)
(Grake watches her leave, then glances at his roommate with a quiet grin.)
Scene 4 – Training Hall – Evening
(Ren and Zeno are working out — weight training, endurance drills. They're tired but focused.)
(Emi enters with a soft smile, walking into the hall calmly.)
Emi (calling out):
Ren! Zeno!
Want to see the guild library?
Ren (confused):
The guild library?
Zeno (excited):
C'mon, Ren — we haven't even explored the whole association yet!
Ren (grinning):
Yeah… let's go!
(Emi leads the way. The three walk off together into the hallway as the scene slowly fades out.)
[SFX: Echoing footsteps through the guild halls]
[TO BE CONTINUED...]