SCENE 1
(ext. Denny's house. By the dock.)
Denny is seen washing his boat. Kuu, (his bird), makes a chirping noise.
Denny
scrubbing his fishing boat
What is it, Kuu? What do you see?
Kuu flaps a wing to Mark, who is seen walking up to Denny.
Denny
smiles
Oh hey Mark! What are you doing on this end of town? I thought you were with Chelsea!
Mark, being on of Denny's closest friends, looks blank. He doesn't respond automatically.
Mark
blank expression
Hi Denny. How are you on this fine afternoon?
Denny
confused
Uh, great, I think. DId you hear me when I asked you a question a couple seconds ago?
Mark
Oh yeah, heh. I just wanted to see what you were up to! You know, a friend has to check up on friends from time to time eh?
Denny gets up from washing his boat, and takes a good long look at Mark. Something isn't right.
Denny
eyes squinted
Mark, are you alright? Have you been working late?
Mark
smiles weakly
Ha, I'm fine. You just go back to washing your boat with Kako, and I'll be on my way back to my house.
Mark is seen exiting the dock.
Denny narrows his eyes. He definitely knows that something is up.
Kuu squawks in protest.
Denny
whispers
His name is Kuu. How could he forget that? I even asked him to come up with a name and he forgets it before I do!
*aloud*
Ok, then. See you around, MARK.
Denny continues to wash his boat, constantly checking over his shoulder to see if Mark is gone. He gets up and whispers to Kuu.
Denny
devious look
Get ready for an adventure, Kuu. Something smells... rather fishy.
INTRO CREDITS
SCENE 2
Int: Animal Barn
CHELSEA is working in her barn brushing her animals. WILL is riding by on Arthur outside, unseen. He calls into the barn.
WILL
Good morning, fair maiden. How are you on this most wonderful of days?
CHELSEA, in the barn, hears WILL and 'collapses' dropping her tools. WILL walks into the barn and sees her.
WILL
Chelsea!
WILL runs to her side and kneels on the ground beside her.
WILL
What happened?! Are you hurt?!
CHELSEA
(In a weak voice)
I-I'm just a bit... tired.
CHELSEA looks towards WILL with half closed eyes
CHELSEA
I... still have so much... w-work to do...
WILL
The lady shouldn't burden herself if she is unwell. I will help you to bed and finish caring for your animals.
CHELSEA
Y-you don't-
WILL
Hush now. It is my duty as a gentleman. I insist.
CHELSEA
(In a suddenly stronger voice)
Thank you.[/center]
SCENE 3
EXT: Verdure Island; the Shipping Bin by TARO's house
CHELSEA is sitting next to the shipping bin with her head in her hands. DENNY walks by
DENNY
Are you all right, Chelsea?
CHELSEA looks up blearily
CHELSEA (faintly)
Oh... Denny...
DENNY kneels next to CHELSEA, looking concerned.
DENNY
You don't look well. Maybe you should go home and get some rest.
CHELSEA (faintly)
No... I have to finish my work... All these crops... Need to be... Shipped...
DENNY (adamant)
I'll do it for you. Go home and rest.
CHELSEA (faintly)
All right... Thank you... Denny...
DENNY takes her rucksack and begins emptying it of TOMATOES and CORN. CHELSEA staggers off. As soon as DENNY is out of sight, she smirks and breaks into a run.
SCENE 4
EXT: Ranch Island
VAUGHN sees CHELSEA stagger and fall in an over-exaggerated fashion and runs over to see if she needs help.
VAUGHN
Are you all right?
CHELSEA looks up, face flushed and eyes brimming with tears.
CHELSEA
Oh... It's you... Thank goodness...
CHELSEA starts to stand up, but stumbles a bit. VAUGHN catches her and helps her to sit up.
CHELSEA
You see... I need to finish watering my crops... But the sun is so bright... And it's so hot today... I got light-headed... Perhaps... You could...
VAUGHN
blunt
Absolutely not.
CHELSEA
confused
Wha...?
[/i]CHELSEA gathers composure for a moment before putting the act back on.[/i]
CHELSEA
Oh... It's so... Hot...
VAUGHN
blunt
It's not that hot. Quit acting like a drama queen and just do your damn job.
CHELSEA drops the act completely and stands up, giving VAUGHN a dirty look.
CHELSEA
You suck.
End
Credits
Stinger
Witch Princess x Mark, Manipulation
(Witch Princess house int.)
WP:
Mark...
Mark:
Yes, Princess?
WP:
Have I ever told you how much I LOVE those funny boots that you always get from the river?
Mark:
No, you haven't. But if you want one, I'll happily go home and get one from my store cupboard!
WP:
(Quietly)
Oh, would you do that for ME? I-I'll wait by the goddess pond for you.
Mark:
Anything for you, Princess.
( Mark gets up and walks towards the door )
WP:
Sucker, I'm sure the Goddess will be very happy with my little present!
(Mark, turns around.)
Mark:
What was that, Princess?
WP:
What? I didn't say anything!
Mark:
Um, Okay then...
(Mark exits, screen fades)