PHANTOM ASHES – EPISODE 13
Scene 1 – Guild Corridor – Morning
(Emi, Ren, and Zeno walk through a long corridor bustling with junior guild students. The area feels lively yet disciplined. Suddenly, a cheerful voice calls out.)
Voice (off-screen):
Emi! Is that really you?
(A woman, Emi's old friend, approaches with a bright smile.)
Friend (warmly):
How have you been, Emi?
Emi (smiling):
I'm good! What about you?
Friend (curious, looking at Ren and Zeno):
And... who are these two?
Emi (gently placing a hand on each):
This is Ren, and this is Zeno — both trainees under my guidance.
(The friend turns to Ren and Zeno, offering a polite nod.)
Friend (smiling):
Nice to meet you both.
Ren & Zeno (together):
Nice to meet you too!
(Suddenly, a loud announcement echoes through the corridor.)
[Announcement – Echoed over speakers]:
Ren Shiken and Zeno — report to the Training Hall immediately.
(The three look at each other. Ren sighs; Zeno shrugs playfully.)
Scene 2 – Training Hall – Shortly After
(Grake is in the middle of intense workouts — push-ups, weighted lunges, sweat dripping. His focus is unbreakable. Malric watches nearby, arms folded.)
Malric (approvingly):
Impressive. You're working hard, Grake.
(Just then, the door opens. Ren and Zeno enter the hall, a little hesitant.)
Malric (sternly):
You two went into the junior guild area without permission.
That's against the rules.
(Ren and Zeno glance at each other. Silence.)
Malric (firm):
Your punishment — you're not allowed to speak to each other for the rest of the day.
If anyone catches you talking... your training will be reset.
Ren (confused):
Reset? What does that mean?
(Grake walks up, wiping his forehead with a towel, smirking slightly.)
Grake:
It means you'll start from zero.
Or in clearer words — you'll have to retake all three tests.
(Ren and Zeno freeze. Their eyes widen, mouths slightly open in disbelief.)
Scene 3 – Kaen Voss's Office – Same Time
(Kaen Voss stands near a window, looking out. Vanya stands nearby, waiting for instruction.)
Kaen Voss (serious):
Inform all teams — until further notice,
no one is allowed to enter the Guild Library.
Vanya (nodding):
Understood, sir.
(She turns and leaves swiftly. Kaen returns to his thoughts, his expression unreadable. The scene slowly fades.)
to be continued....