Season 1-Foreign Ground.
Two days after the long-rifle training in the forest.
Viktor: (yawns) Huaaah. The air is freezing…
Lucien: Remi. Come with me for a sec.
Remi: Where? It's still dark and early…
Lucien: Just come. Bring S. too.
Lucien: I'll be waiting outside.
Remi: A-alright then…
Remi: (wakes S.)
Hey. S. Get up. Come with me outside for a bit.
S: (barely opens his eyes) Huaaah… What is it?
S: It's still dark out.
Remi: Hurry up. Lucien's waiting outside.
S: I'll wash my face first. You go ahead.
Remi: Okay. But don't go back to sleep, alright?
S: Yeah yeah. Go on.
Remi: Alright. Me and Lucien will be outside.
— In front of the house —
Remi: Hey Lucien. S is washing his face out back.
Remi: He'll be here soon.
Lucien: That's fine.
Lucien: I just want to talk about something important with you both.
Remi: What exactly is this important thing?
Remi: You've been bringing it up since yesterday, but never actually said it.
Lucien: I want to talk about… our purpose and where we stand right now.
Lucien: Why are we even here?
Lucien: We ended up here because of Siro's weird coordinate input into the Cryport.
Lucien: And now we're stuck here?
S: (from behind) Yeah. Maybe it's my fault.
Remi & Lucien: (shocked)
S: I've been asking myself lately… What are we even doing here?
Remi: I get how you both feel…
Remi: But… why don't we at least try to live here?
Remi: It's better here than in Cryverra, right?
Lucien: (hesitates) About that…
Lucien: I agree. This place is better than Cryverra.
Lucien: But here's what really bugs me… What is this place? It clearly isn't Cryverra.
Lucien: And what's even weirder… why do people here look exactly like us?
S: Calm yourself, Lucien.
S: We've only been here a few days. And they've been treating us kindly, haven't they?
Lucien: (irritated) Huffftt…
Lucien: Okay fine. I do agree with you guys. Life here—and the people—are not bad at all.
Lucien: Maybe you're right. Maybe I'm just being a coward.
Remi: Hey. None of us said that. You're brave, and you're one of us, right?
Lucien: (smiles) You guys are too kind for someone as selfish as me.
Lucien: (hugs Remi & S. warmly)
S: Heeey. What is this?
Remi: (startled) Woah! What the—?
Lucien: A warm hug. For people I now see as family.
Lucien: Please, both of you. Keep going strong, even if I act like a child sometimes.
Lucien: I'll try to get rid of my selfishness.
Remi: (smiles proudly) We believe in you, bro.
S: I'm holding you to that. (proud smile)
A door creaks open from behind.
Lucien: Sounds like everyone's waking up.
Remi: Yeah, I heard that too.
S: Let's get ready for the day.
Siro: (behind them, yawns) Huaaffftt…
Siro (quietly) Hey, you guys are up early…
S: Heeey! Siro Bowman!
Lucien: Hahaha. Our bowmaster's here.
Siro: Cut the jokes. You guys won't stop with that nickname…
Remi: But your name is actually cool. Siro Bowman.
Remi: I wonder who Franz will name next?
Lucien: We'll think about that later. Let's get ready.
Remi & S: LET'S GO!
Siro: Hey, where are you guys going?
Remi & S: I think you need a cup of tea, Siro.
Siro: (confused) Huh??
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7:20 AM — In front of Franz's house
Emrik: (shivering) Geez… it's so cold this morning…
Dario: Drink some warm milk.
Emrik: Nah, thanks. You can have it all.
Franz: (from behind) Huuuuh. Cold air today…
Franz: Even the water's starting to freeze.
Cashew: That's Franz's voice.
Siro: Just let him be.
Tiber: Hey hey hey! Look who's here!
Tiber: It's Siro Bowman! Haha!
Siro: (annoyed) Please stop. I'm sick of it.
Cashew: But your name is cool, Siro.
Siro: Yeah yeah, I know.
Remi: I wonder what we're gonna do today?
Lucien: Who knows? Maybe fight a bear?
S: What are you even saying?
From a distance…
"Hey everyone—!"
Emrik: (squints) It's Tomas and Daniel.
Viktor: They're right on time.
Franz: Looks like we're all here.
Tomas: Good morning everyone.
Tomas: Sorry I'm late. I was helping clean up a wagon that tipped over on the road.
Viktor: Whose wagon?
Tomas: Not sure. Probably a fruit merchant's.
Franz: Bundle up. We're heading to the forest again today.
Lucien: (thinking) Great. Here we go again…
Daniel: What for? The weather's awful… (mutters)
Franz: We're out of firewood. If we don't chop some now, we'll freeze to death.
Remi: I'll go get ready right now!
Cashew: You're fired up, Remi!
Remi: I'm not freezing to death.
S: I'll get ready too.
Franz: Bring food too! I'll prep the horses. Two per horse!
Lucien: (shocked) Horses?
Lucien (thinking)
"For some reason… hearing Franz say 'horses' reminded me of when I rescued Chloe… back in Cryverra."
Franz: Lucien, you alright?
Lucien: (startled) Oh—yeah, I'll get ready now!
Cashew: Finally, we're riding horses! I'm so done with walking.
They all start preparing to leave for the forest. Franz readies the horses.
Franz (thinking)
"A new lesson for them… in the forest."
S: I'm ready! Brought plenty of food too.
Viktor: Me, Tomas, and Daniel are ready too.
Franz: What about the rest?
Remi: I'm good. Everyone else looks ready too.
Cashew: We're all set! Let's go!
Franz: One last question. Anyone here can't ride a horse?
S: My friends all know how.
Viktor: The three of us can too.
Franz: (smiles) Good. Let's ride!! (yells)
All: LET'S GOOO!
Remi: Cashew, ride with me! I'll steer!
Cashew: Got it! (hyped tone)
Franz: Everyone paired up?
All: READY!
Franz: Move out!
Whip crack!
The horses gallop through the snow, heading from the village to the alpine forest.
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On the way there, the team chats and jokes atop their horses.
Team Formation:
1. Remi & Cashew
2. Lucien & S.
3. Tiber & Dario
4. Siro & Emrik
5. Franz Adler (Solo)
6. Viktor Petrovic (Solo)
7. Tomas & Daniel
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Riding conversations
Franz: (serious face) Hey! Don't forget your axes!
S: We got them, don't worry!
Tiber: Damn, the wind is brutal! I can barely see the road!
Dario: Idiot. If you can't ride properly, let me drive.
Tiber: No need!
Viktor: Eyes on the path, rookie.
Lucien: (gritting teeth) He's so annoying.
S: Calm down. We're just gathering wood.
Remi: Yeah, don't lose your temper.
Tomas: (squinting) Wild boar incoming from the left!
Franz: Siro! Do it!
"Thooomp!"
Siro: Got it.
Emrik: So accurate! I'm lucky I got to ride with you! (proud face)
Daniel: You're amazing, Siro!
Siro: Thanks.
Viktor: (slightly bitter) I could've done that too…
Lucien: (eyeing Viktor) I hate that expression on his face.
S: Let it go, man. Maybe that's just how he is. Look at Tomas and Daniel—calm and composed, right?
Lucien: Yeah… you're right again.
Remi: (approaching Franz's horse) Mr. Franz, is our destination still far?
Franz: Just a little more and we'll be there.
Franz: There, up ahead. That's where I usually collect firewood. We've arrived!
Dario: Hey, idiot! Slow that horse down—we're almost there!
Tiber: Relax! I know how to ride a horse!
Franz: EVERYONE, GET READY! (yelling loudly)
Cashew: (startled) That was really loud…
Narration: "Franz began to slow his horse."
Franz: We're here.
Tiber: Hey hey! This horse won't stop!
Dario: You're such an idiot. I'm gonna jump—
Booffftt!
Remi: (confused expression) Those two are seriously unpredictable…
Emrik: Hahaha! Your horses suck so bad!
Dario: This is your fault, Tiber!
Tiber: Hey! I did everything right!
Franz: That's enough. Neither of you is to blame. Maybe the horse panicked or felt uncomfortable.
Franz: Come on, let's gather some firewood.
Everyone: YEAH!
Franz: One thing—this is brown bear territory. If any of you spot one, yell as loud as you can.
Cashew: (gulps nervously) I'm not sure about this…
Remi: Relax. We've all got rifles, right?
Remi: (whispering to Cashew) Besides, with your powers, you can build a weapon out of thin air, can't you?
Cashew: (surprised) What are you talking about?
Remi: Come on, let's split up and gather firewood!
Remi: I'll head that way! (points north)
Viktor: (grumpy face) He's acting like the leader now…
Lucien: (losing patience) Why do you always have to comment on people? What Remi's doing is good—he's keeping us motivated.
S: Lucien. Chill, man. Take it easy.
Franz: Arguing won't help us gather wood. This isn't the time to fight.
Narration: "Everyone was surprised by Franz's words."
Remi: You guys are so slow. I already gathered a bunch of wood here.
Cashew: Wait for me!
Emrik: I'll head this way.
Siro: I'll come with you.
Tomas: Daniel, let's collect firewood.
Daniel: L-let's go.
Viktor: Everyone's moving already… I guess Lucien was right. I do complain too much.
Viktor: I'll just gather wood by myself.
Franz: (noticing Viktor) Why is he going off alone?
Crackkk!
Remi: I've got a decent amount of wood. How about you, Cashew?
Crackkk!
Cashew: I've got a good amount too.
Remi: Nice!
Lucien: Hey guys! I've collected a whole bunch!
Lucien: Now I'm just waiting for you to finish.
Remi: Lucien, didn't you promise to stop being so selfish?
Lucien: But I feel like… this time, I'm not being selfish.
S: (from afar) He's right. I agree. This time, Lucien's not the selfish one.
S: But he still needs to learn to control his emotions.
Franz: (from afar) Hey! Are you all done yet? (approaching)
Lucien: I'm done. Not sure about the others.
Franz: I noticed you're really skilled with an axe and chopping wood.
Lucien: Maybe it's just coincidence.
"ARGHHH! STAY AWAY!"
Franz: That voice…
Tomas: Viktor!
Franz: Everyone—move! Find Viktor's location!
Franz: I think he's encountered a wild animal!
Narration: "Franz immediately ran to find Viktor."
S: Lucien! Come on, why are you just standing there?
Remi: Remember your promise, bro. I'll go ahead and find Viktor!
Lucien: Ughh. He went off alone, and now we have to deal with it?
Lucien: Wait for me, guys!
Narration: "Meanwhile, Viktor…"
Viktor: (terrified) W-what do I do now…
Viktor: I-it's… a massive brown bear! I'm cornered!
Franz: (shouting while running) HEY! CLIMB A TREE, VIKTOR!
Viktor: (resigned) My ankle's twisted… Just leave me here, Mr. Franz.
Toorrr Torrr Tooorrr! (gunfire)
Siro: (from afar) Damn… Why isn't the bear scared?
Franz: (sees Siro's group) They're trying to scare it off… but it's not working!
Franz: Should I use my ultimate technique? (thinking to himself)
S: Let's set a trap!
Lucien: (panting) Huff… huff… You guys ran too fast…
Lucien: (shocked) A-a bear?! That HUGE?!
Cashew: Lucien, help us build the trap!
Lucien: W-why don't you just shoot it?
Tiber: Mr. Franz forbade us from shooting the bear.
S: Everyone, follow me! I've got a crazy plan!
Remi: Got it! Let's go!
Daniel: Lucien, why aren't you moving?
Lucien: (nervously) I-I'll catch up. You guys go ahead first!
Daniel: Alright. Be careful.
Lucien: (looks at axe in his hand) I think… I'll give him a second chance.
Lucien: I also have a promise to keep. To S and Remi. (runs)
Narration: "Meanwhile, S and the others…"
Siro: Hey, S, what's this crazy plan of yours?
Tomas: And why call it crazy?
Daniel: I-is it actually crazy?
S: We're going to bait the bear… up close.
Dario: I knew it. No wonder you called it crazy.
Tomas: HEY! ARE YOU NUTS?!
S: Sometimes… you have to be crazy if you want to change something.
Remi: (shocked) S… what do you mean?
S: Don't worry. I won't sacrifice anyone. I'll approach the bear, up close, and you guys just shoot it in the legs.
S: One shot to the leg won't kill it, right?
Emrik: S, are you sure about this?
S: Yeah. I'm sure. Let's go!
Daniel: (pointing) Hey guys—look! Mr. Franz is over there!
Boofff!
Franz: It's been a while since I did this.
Franz: Turns out… he was right. My enemy wasn't bullets—it was brown bears.
Remi: Whoaaa! Mr. Franz kicked the bear!
Cashew: Awesome! But we gotta help him now!
S: Everyone—remember the plan. I'll go close with Mr. Franz.
Franz: Viktor! Wake up!
Viktor: (weak voice) I told you… both my legs are twisted. I can't walk.
Viktor: The bear even clawed me…
Franz: Then stay put! Cover the wound so the bleeding stops!
Franz: (gripping his staff) Alright. Just you and me now…
Roarkkkk…
Toorrr torr torr! (gunfire)
Siro: He's not scared of bullets at all!
Dario: S was right. We have to hurt him. Scaring him won't work!
Narration: "Meanwhile, S…"
S: I'm close. Just gotta throw this rock, and the rest is up to Siro.
S: (throws rock at the bear)
Roarkkkkk rkkkk!!
Franz: S! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!
S: (shouting) SIRO! NOW!
Toorrr torrr TOORRR!
Siro: Got both its legs!
Cashew: HEY HEY HEY! It's still going berserk! (panicked)
Remi: (yelling) S, RUN!!
S: Alri—
Crracckkk!
Remi: S.!!
Viktor: (soft voice, resigned) Why are they doing all this?
Cashew: WE HAVE TO GO DOWN! S JUST GOT SLAPPED BY THE BEAR!
Tomas: (shocked) T-THE BEAR'S GOING TO BITE S?!
Daniel: (closing his eyes) I can't watch…
Franz: DAMMIT!
Bokkks!
Franz: Damn! My kick didn't break its focus!
Franz: (whacks the bear with his staff) Hey! Over here, you damn beast!
Toorrr ttorr…
Siro: I gave it everything I had. He's not feeling any pain!
Daniel: I think… the bear is starving to death. All it wants is food.
S: (smiling sadly) Goodbye… everyone.
Kccrackkkk…Booffkkk!
Everyone: (shocked)
Franz: (shocked) That log… that huge log?! From where?!
Lucien: (from a tree) Am I right on time?
Tomas: Lucien! You're perfectly on time!
Franz: The bear's knocked out! QUICK—GET VIKTOR AND S!
Franz: We're getting out of here—NOW!
Everyone: GOT IT!
Franz: Get on your horses, fast!
Franz: Grab whatever you can carry!
Lucien: S, I'll take the reins this time.
S: (proud smile) You're amazing. You just saved three lives.
Lucien: Mr. Franz! We're ready!
Dtasss…
Franz: MOVE OUT, EVERYONE!
Narration: "On horseback, racing away…"
Siro: Lucien, you're amazing.
Emrik: How the heck did you chop a log that huge so fast?
Lucien: I don't even know…
Franz: I've been watching you, Lucien. From the beginning, you've been a natural with an axe and chopping trees.
Franz: And just now—you had the courage and determination to act, even in a life-or-death moment.
Franz: Lucien Carpenter. That name suits you perfectly.
Viktor: (weakly) A cool name… for a cool, brave guy… Lucien Carpenter…
Lucien: (surprised) Eh??
Viktor: I owe you one. But that doesn't mean we're cool just yet.
Remi: (smiling with relief) At least you two aren't fighting anymore.
Siro: Such a badass name, hahaha. Lucien Carpenter.
Lucien: (smiling proudly, inner thoughts) Chloe… if only you were here to see this.
Lucien: (inner monologue) I saved someone again, Chloe…