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The sun glints off their white horses, the wind roaring past them as they push harder, chasing the wall past the chariots towards the side entrance.
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- scene fades -
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- scene switch -
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THERON’S LODGE -
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Metro, Rose, and Blake exit the carriage together.
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Curtis and Sally snort, shaking dust from their manes as Metro and Rose tie their horses to the post.
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The convoy behind them clatters to a stop, soldiers marching, armor shifting, glowing crates creaking in the wagons.
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The captain shouts,
“We’ll continue forward to the shipping docks, hurry and load up so we can be at sea before nightfall.”
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Rose’s instincts flicker — a faint tremor in her bones.
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The Kings guard stomps past, leading the group up the steps.
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His presence is heavy — too heavy — like the air bends around him.
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Rose breath kicks in (activating instincts)
she grips to Metro shirt, fusing her energy into him making his glow more condensed.
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As the guard passes, she sees it.
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A black void around the guard.
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A hollow aura.
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A warning.
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Sally sees it too — ears pinned back, muscles tight.
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Blake squirms, shrinking into himself.
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He hates confrontation. He hates tension.
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Metro walks forward but he’s somewhere else entirely.
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After reading the scroll, his mind is still turning.
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(Thinking) “What must I must I do to prosper...”
They pass the beams holding the front deck and step inside.
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The Kings Guard stops at the entrance.
Standing like a statue - unmoving -unreadable, bidding them to enter with nothing but his presence.
They pass the beams holding the front deck stepping inside.
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Rose slips past him - her instincts still active, her eyes wide with terror as she tries to hide. Blake hurries through avoiding eye contact, lost in his aura glowing louder. Metro steps in last, his aura glowing louder now.
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Inside the hallway -
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Traeven:
‘Welcome.’
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Metro looks at Traeven expressionless eyes flickering blue.
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Traeven’s expression shifts obviously hurt but still focused
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‘Traeven:
" I see you have the scroll with you. Tell me, did you read enough to prophecy what’s coming next?’
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Rose and Blake stand back, frozen like they’re witnessing an unexpected fight.
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Metro stares - unmoved.
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Traeven smiles even harder.
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He turns and signals for them to follow him.
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“I like you Metro. You actually interesting, and you understand me”
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(Beat)
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‘ I'd like to speak with you after your meeting with Theron, if you have time of course.”
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Traeven opens the Theron's office chamber door. Walking in first past the masked servant.
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Rose walks in. Blake goes in next , his gaze turns, fixated on his best friend.
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(thinking to himself)
(What’s Metro doing....meditating?)
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Blake steps into the office with Rose .
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Metro lifts his eyes slowly .
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He puts the scroll into his backpack, holding it in his right hand, letting it almost scrape the floor when he walks in.
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His eyes glows bright blue
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His white aura is extremely sharp around his crown.
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THERON’S OFFICE —
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Inside the dim red lit chamber the soft carpet
and padded walls grip sound. Gold and black walls designs shimmer faintly — Theron sits in his office chair, behind him, Susan stands to the right, clearly watching.
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The straw hat fella and his wife stand to the left wall. The servants and archers line up on the right.
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Veronica stands next to her mother, moving towards Metro’s line of sight. She stares at Metro’s glow… then sharply at Rose.
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Rose is already staring back.
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Traeven hawks Metro.
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The king and queen look exhausted, longing for answers.
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The door closes behind Blake, Metro, and Rose.
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A noble servant stands guard at the doorway.
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Metro adjust his bacpack, tightening the straps. The scroll handle sticks out, glowing brighter than ever.
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Then the flame ignites.
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Not visible.
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Not heard.
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But present.
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A soft sacred pressure in the air – like the room is holding itself still...
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...at peace.
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The lantern flames bow toward Metro then away.
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A steady white shimmer outlines his crown, like a gentle spirit brushing against the physical world.
Rose feels it first.
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Her instincts spike — A peaceful warmth growing inside her chest slowly.
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Veronica feels it too, but she doesn’t understand it. She just stares harder.
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Traeven feels it — noticing an uncontrollable spark, acknowledging it's power.
The King waits.
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A full minute.
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Only the sound of candles whisking across the rooms radius. Shadows tremble on the walls, the air thick with anticipated answers , longing questions.
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Everyone feels it now, waiting, watching.
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Something sacred has entered the chamber with Metro.
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Metro stares at Traeven — eyes lower, patient, unblinking.
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He notices it immediately.
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Theron's countenance has changed.
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Something hollow, something drained.
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Metro waits a little longer.
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Several moments pass.
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He turns his back and begins walking toward the door as if he’s going to leave.
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A masked servant with a black wig and teal coat——steps in front of him.
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Servant (soft, urgent)
“Sir… the king wishes to speak with you… please… stay…”
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Metro stops.
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Stands still.
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Then slowly turns around.
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Blake hasn't budged.
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Everyone watches with intensity—the arches, the servants, the Farmhand couple, Veronica, Traeven.
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Everyone except Theron.
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He looks pathetic.
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Drained.
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Barely hopeful.
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Metro walks back to his original spot in the middle of the room. He takes his backpack off and slowly drops it on the floor. The white flame increases upwards.
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The bright shine surrounds his whole body now. A lantern flame bends towards him.
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Metro:
“What would you have me do, my King.”
Theron stays silent studying him for several long minutes.
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Everyone feels stretched thin – Everyone except Metro.
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He stares on.
Theron stares, refusing to break connection.
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Metro:
“Is it because you heard I defended your honor – slaying bandits with blades taking off arms and feet of others… in order to defend your crop…”
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Metro:
“Is this why you sit here… astonished?”
Metro stands in the center of the chamber eyes held upright. The white flame warms the air around them. He stares at Theron patiently.
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Unmoving.
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Theron’s expression has changed.
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He looks softer.
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smaller.
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almost humbled.
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Metro’s voice is steady.
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Metro:
“... Why do you marvel so greatly... I am a man and your servant. Therefore whatever you ask me to do which is right, I will do for you.”
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When Theron hears Metro’s words he marvels even more.
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A tremor of fear.
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A tremor of reverence.
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Theron thinks
(“How can he discern my thoughts?”)
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Theron speaks up one hand on his desk.
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Theron:
“Who are you? Are you that Great Flame who knows all things?”
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Metro looks sternly forward.
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Metro: “I am not.”
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Theron:
"How can you discern the thoughts of my heart? Explain yourself boldly. Tell me these things, and tell me but what power you slayed those bandits."
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(A beat)
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The room holds it's breath
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Theron:
"If you answer all my questions, I will grant you whatever you desire, if needed, I will gaurd you with my army."
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He swallows with sincerity.
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Theron:
"What I said stands, whatever your heart desires... I will see to it, that you have it."
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The Flame stirs.
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A soft pulse behind Metro.
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His instincts are fully awake now.
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He speaks harmlessly, but with wisdom.
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Metro:
"Will you listen to me if I tell you by what power and authority I do these things?"
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Theron paces backwards in his chair, never breaking eye contact.
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Theron:
"Yes. I will believe all your words."
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Traevens jaw tightens, he's visibly pissed now.
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Metro:
"Do you believe that there is a God?"
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Theron blinks confused.
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Theron:
"I don't know what you mean."
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Metros voice hardens, more direct, but still calm and sure.
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Metro:
"Do you believe that there is a Great Flame?"
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Theron nods quickly.
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Theron:
" Yea."
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Metro doesn't look away
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Metro:
" This is God."
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The room shifts- a collective inhale. Some absorb Metro's words easily, others struggle. But everyone feels the weight as he continues.
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Metro:(voice steady)
" Do you believe that this Great Flame Spirit, who is God, created all things in heaven and in earth?"
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Theron pauses.
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Theron:
" I believe that he created the earth...
But I don't know the heavens."
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Metros eyes grow brighter.
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Metro:
"Heaven is a place where God dwells with his holy angels."
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Therons voice softens, almost childlike.
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Theron:
"Is it above us?"
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Metro:
"Yea, and he looks down on the children of men, and he knows all the thoughts and intents of the heart. By his hand we were created...from the beginning."
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-The room is quieter than before-
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Lantern flames continue to flicker.
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Therons voice cracks with awe.
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Theron :
" I believe you, all your words. Are you sent from God?"
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Metros eyes glow blue-- calm-- wise.
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Metro:
I am a man, and man was created after the image of God. I am called by The Holy Spirit to teach these things wherever it commands me. To whomever it directs me towards. That they may be brought to a knowledge of righteousness and truth. And a portion of that Great Spirit is inside of me ... Which gives me knowledge and power, according to my faith and belief and desires that are in God."
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The room shifts harder now. The holy weight settling on everyone.
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Metro begins to explain creation. He unfolds everything he's learned from the scroll since he was a child--- The stories, Ana's whispers, the visions he's carried, the truths he held quietly for years.
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He kneels, opens his backpack, and takes out the scroll.
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He lays it gently on Theron's desk.
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Then he points.
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Teaching.
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Guiding.
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Loving Theron .
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He teaches Theron that he is redeemable.
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That he is loved.
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That he is cherished .
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Time passes -- no one moves.
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Susan is overwhelmed with emotion, tears leaking down her face, as she tries not to break from joy. As if she's already been converted for years.
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Veronica sits started- almost angry- but can't look away from the scene unfolding before her
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Rose and Blake follow Metros lead and gather closely to Theron's desk and family members.
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The farmhands and archers fall to their knees, overjoyed and overwhelmed by what they are witnessing, unable to stand in the presence of the moment.
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Theron looks like he's been dropped in the middle of the ocean with no help coming---drowning in revelation, truth, and mercy.
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Even Traevens still exterior cracks, panic clearly shown lighting his eyes.
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Metro looks at Theron with loving eyes.
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Metro goes over the history of their fathers kingdoms--- the ones that thrived through obedience, and the empires that fell because of wickedness.
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When Metro finishes, Theron has already made up his mind and heart. He believes every word spoken .
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Theron pushes himself up from the chair.
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Everyone watches--breath held-- waiting to see what the king will do.
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He looks exhausted.
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Determined.
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Hopeful.
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Then he drops to his knees.
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Metro watches.
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Theron gasps, trying his hardest to speak from his heart.
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Theron:
‘O Lord! Have mercy on me, as You have had on our people! Have that same mercy upon me… and my people!’
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As he says this, his body jerks backwards, convulsing violently.
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He falls onto the floor, the back of his head smacking the wall .
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A seizure overtakes him. His eyes roll to the back of his head.
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Metro rushes toward the table.
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(Rose’s instincts ignite— Her senses sharpen— Her vision slows— Her instincts guide her—not to Theron— to Traevan.)
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Traevan’s eyes are a red color, glowing with a quiet power opposite to the spirit.
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He watches Theron seize with no remorse, no concern, no humanity.
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Then—slowly— Traevan’s eyes fade back to brown.
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Rose’s face twist in rage.(Slow motion)
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Traevan looks up at her.
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Smiles.
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Then turns and walks out the back door smoothly.
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As if nothing happened.
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Everyone gasps and rushes to surround Theron.
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The Queen screams his name.
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Servants panic.
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Archers drop their bows.
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Weapons collapse before their feet.
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Metro calls for Blake.
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Blake bolts to Metro and drops to his knees across from Metro, eyes wide watching Theron spazz violently on the floor.
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Queen Susan cradles Theron’s shaking head. tears already streaming.
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Queen Susan:
“DO SOMETHING! HELP HIM!”
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Metro looks at Blake then he closes his eyes.
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He places his hand on Theron’s head.
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Blake follows instinctively, placing his hands over Metro’s. his heart pounding, but feeling something he’s never felt before.
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Confidence.
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Faith.
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Certainty.
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He closes his eyes also.
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A white orb forms over Theron’s head—soft at first, then brightening.
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The candles and lanterns flicker outward violently, almost extinguishing, then settling.
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The orb glows.
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Theron’s body suddenly goes limp.
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Queen Susan holds his head, sobbing.
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Susan:
“What’s happened… Theron…”
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Metro lowers himself, hands on his knees, crouched beside the Queen.
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The room is silent—except for Susan’s quiet sobs and the faint hum of the workers outside the office.
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Metro lifts his eyes.
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White flame still flickering.
Unseen by most.
Felt by all.
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The scene fades black.
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— Close scene —
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— End chapter
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and then Add to home screen.