A Promise Unforgotten Script

(Opening Scene)
A lush field is presented with the mountains in the distance along with a small stream nearby.
Close up on the stream to show a school of fish lazily swimming by.
Suddenly, a foot stomps down on the soft floor and a close up of a playful smile can be seen.

Suddenly, a dark blade flies through the air and strikes a fish in the water.
A person can be seen tugging the line and the fish can be seen, stabbed right through the center as the person exclaims. "Alright!"
Zoom out to see it's Zell, holding his knife along with the fish.

(Zell)
"This should be more than enough for the picnic~"

Zell takes the fish off the blade and plops it down with the others in a brown woven bag.
Tying the bag up neatly and lifting it over his shoulder, he walks away from the stream.

(Setting)
Zoomed out view of a large tree along with the vastness of the plains and a walking Zell in the distance.

(Zell)
*side text*
"My name is Zell, and I am a wild rabbit of the plaines clan.  I'm an 18 yr old who enjoys fishing and relaxing out in the sun when I'm not working.
When it comes to other Rabbits, I'm really not all that special.
Aside from the markings on my eyes and back, my fur is kind of plain to look at.
Err...no pun intended..."

He eventually reaches the large tree and begins to set up a fire to cook the fish on.

(Zell)
*side text*
"I suppose there is one thing unique about me."

Once everything is set up, he wipes his brow and smiles as he looks at the tree.

(Zell)
"It's been a while since I last saw you hasn't it?
Sorry for not visiting as often but they've been keeping me busy with scouting jobs here and there.
Not to mention my eyes have been acting up again.
Still, nothing would keep me from seeing you again."

Zell gently places his hand on the tree.

(Zell)
*side text*
"I used to be married."

Zoomed in, it shows the words 'Zell+Illiana' surrounded by a heart.

(Zell)
"It's good to see you again...Iliana..."

(Setting)
Flashback 5 years to Zell's childhood.  He is 13 years old and does not have the markings on his back or eyes just yet.  He is lazily sleeping in a tree as the gentle breeze wafts through the air.
Suddenly, A young Keelin can be seen hanging upside down in front of him with a smile on her face.  She takes a deep breath before shouting at the top of her lungs.

(Keelin)
"WAKE UP ZELL!!!"
 
Zell immediately wakes up screaming and proceeds to fall down the tree.
By sheer luck, he manages to catch himself on a branch with his right leg, dangling just a few feet above the ground.
Keelin proceeds to hop down the branches and latches her legs onto the same branch Zell is on, hanging upside down with the same smile on her face.
Zell simply sighs as he looks over at her.

(Zell)
"Your trying to kill me aren't you?"

(Keelin)
"What makes you say that?"

Suddenly, without warning, a loud snap can be heard.
The branch that was supporting them quickly gives way and the two rabbits crash to the floor with Keelin on top of Zell.
Zell sits himself up and rubs his head as Keelin falls off of him.

(Zell)
Looking at her slightly annoyed
"I was in the middle of a nap Keelin.  Why did you wake me up?"

Keelin quickly sits up and keeps the same smile.

(Keelin)
"Don't you remember?  The wanderers are returning from their trip and they're going to show off all the stuff they learned and collected while they were away."

Zell's ears twitch slightly as a smile slowly creeps onto his face, already forgetting about his injuries.

(Zell)
"Hey that's right!  I almost forgot about that.  Why didn't you say something sooner?!"

Zell quickly grabs Keelin's hand and pulls her up, leading her towards the location of where the wanderers are located.
A large group is already gathered and cheers can be heard as a performance is going on.
Zell and Keelin worm their way towards the center to get a better view.
As they do, an old mans voice can be heard as he begins to tell a tale.

(Old Man)
"There was once a beautiful princess who was loved by everyone in her kingdom.
Her beauty was known far and wide and people came from miles away to gaze upon her if only for a brief moment."

Zell finally manages to squeeze through and catches a glimpse of the 'Princess'.
He is stunned to see a beautiful girl around his age, dancing around in gypsy-like clothing as the man continues to tell his story.

(Old man)
"However, there was another who heard of the princess' beauty and sought to claim it for himself.  A terrifying dragon who laid waste to all who stood in his way."

A performer in a dragon costume suddenly appears and walks around, roaring and acting as scary as possible.  Some of the crowd play along and act as if they are terrified.  The dragon circles around the girl and she immediately stops dancing, trembling in fear.

(Old man)
"One day, the dragon came to the kingdom and took the princess for his own, laughing maniacally and challenging anyone foolish enough to fight him for the safe return of the princess.  No one would answer the dragons challenge, for they were too scared of the beasts terrible power."

Immediately, Zell quickly steps out from the crowd and yells at the top of his lungs, despite Keelin trying to stop him from making a fool of himself.

(Zell)
"Let go of her dragon!"

The girl and the dragon both look at him, a bit surprised by the sudden reaction as a few members of the crowd chuckle slightly, making fun of Zell for interrupting the story.  However, the old man simply smiles and continues with the story.

(Old man)
"When suddenly, a courageous young boy stepped forth and eagerly accepted the dragons challenge.  The dragon simply laughed, taunting the boy and claiming him to be the biggest fool of them all.  But what the dragon didn't know, was that the boy was equipped with two very special weapons."

The old man suddenly tosses two blades at Zell.
Zell manages to catch them and looks over at the finely decorated weapons.

(Old man)
"The Blades of Gale!
The fabled weapons of legend that were said to command the very winds themself.
Lighter than any substance known on the earth and able to cut through anything with great ease."

The edges are blunt and could not cut through a loaf of bread but Zell smiles at the old man as he clenches them tightly with both hands and takes a fighting stance.

(Old man)
"Without hesitation, the boy charged at the dragon!  And so began, the battle for the princess' life!"

Zell does as the old man said and charges at the performer.  What ensues is a mock battle with the dragon performer barely being able to keep up with Zell's quick attacks.  Zell charges in and delivers the final blow to the performers head, knocking him down as he lays on the floor "defeated".  The crowd cheers as Zell stands with the blades in his hands, breathing a bit heavily as he tries to calm his breath.  The girl happily approaches him and wraps her arms around his neck, causing Zell to quickly blush.  The old man continues with his story.

(Old man)
"With the dragon slain and the princess safely returned, peace once again reigned throughout the kingdom.  The young boy who risked his life for the princess was handsomely rewarded and they both lived happily ever after."

The girl gently kisses Zell's cheek as the crowd roars with applause.  Zell nearly faints but manages to keep his composure as the crowd slowly begins to disperse.  Keelin appears in front of them, looking a little upset at Zell for the stunt he pulled.

(Keelin)
"Why did you rush out like that?!  Your so lucky that old guy was nice and let you play along like that."

Zell finally realizes what he had done and looks quite embarrassed.  The young girl chuckles softly and speaks up in his defense.

(Young girl)
"It's alright Keelin.  He actually played the role quite well~
Even if he was a last minute addition to the play.

Zell's ears twitch as he looks over at the girl.

(Zell)
"Do you two know each other?"

Keelin smiles and hugs her friend tightly as she finally introduces her.

(Keelin)
"Of course I do!
She's been my best friend since I can remember.
I rarely get to see her though since her family is always leaving and going to all these places.
Zell, I'd like you to meet Illiana."

(Setting)
Zell and Iliana are standing looking at each other, Iliana smiling happily as Zell looks at her with a slight blush still on his face.

(Zell)
*side text*

"I still don't know why I did what I did that day, but I'm always thankful for it.  Because in that brief moment of misguided judgement, I knew that she was the one."

(Following text is accompanied by various flashbacks)
Eventually, we grew closer the more time we spent together.  And as luck would have it, her parents decided it would be best for her to stay in the village.  Apparently, she felt a strong calling to help those who were sick or injured during her travels and wanted to train in the field of medicine and possibly become a shaman for the village.
I was ecstatic to hear that she would be staying.
Even moreso, when she agreed to be my bride.

I only wish that we had more time together..."

(Quick Setting)
Various flashbacks of Zell and Iliana being attacked by Wolfens, Zell's eyes covered in warpaint with him in pain, and Iliana's Dying wish.

Suddenly, we return to the present and Zell's ear twitches slightly as he quickly turns around to see Keelin eating a good portion of the fish that he had been cooking.  Keelin simply smiles as Zell sighs heavily.

(Zell)
"I should have known you'd get here eventually and eat up all my food..."

Keelin holds out a fish for Zell as she chuckles softly.

(Keelin)
"I didn't eat all of your food.  See?"

Zell's frown slowly turns into a soft smile as he takes the fish and sits himself down by the fire.  Keelin slowly scoots herself closer to Zell and rests her head on his shoulder as the two sit by the fire, watching the sun go down in the distance.

(Zell)
"I still haven't forgotten the promise I made to her that day.
It's been a difficult task but...
I think I'll be able to fufill her wishes very soon~"

THE END