LOGINWe are inside a broken down shady lab a light flickers on and off. We see a body strapped to a table and two men standing over the body. We drift slowly towards them and stop.
Man
Are you sure, you recreated the results?
Man 2
I did John, but it looks like another failure.
John Logan
I agree, Alex. We've spent enough of the budget.
Alex Logan
If we spend anymore, they'll get suspicious.
John Logan
What about… Him?
Alex Logan
Leave him!
If and only if he wakes up, he'll be a vegetable…
Alex and John turn and leave. Several moments pass then a bodiless voice speaks
Voice
Wake up!
The man stirs momentarily.
Voice
I SAID, WAKE UP!!
The man sits up slowly and groans and clutches his head. The straps quickly snap off as he sits up.
Voice
Much better!
Man
Where am I?
Voice
You have been abandoned, by your colleagues, and subjected to… Something beyond your comprehension...Samuel Shepard…
Sam Shepard
Don't call me that,
You sound like that bitch, who called herself my stepmom! Call me Sam. So who, or what the fuck are you doin in my head?!
Voice
I… Was project z, if project X did not succeed. But they went ahead, keeping it a secret. It does not matter how I got in your head… But i will protect you and give you a gift beyond your wildest dreams. If you let me live.
Sam Shepard
(Rubs his hands and smirks)
I like the sound of that.
You got a deal, but back out of it… I'll fry my brain first opportunity I get. Deal?
Voice
The terms are agreeable…
The man starts to stand up groggily.
Sam Shepard
Holy shit! What's wrong with me?!
Voice
Your equilibrium has not recovered, allow me to assist you
A slow dull red flash is seen and Sam stands more confidently.
Voice
Is that more to your liking?
Sam Shepard
Much better thanks, so do you have a name?
Voice
My name is Korell, I have traveled to your world for one reason.
Sam Shepard
And that is?
Korell
To find those responsible for my incarceration. I know who my first target is. It is, my brother… Like you I was out shined… By my brother… But one day, something changed within him!
Sam Shepard
Yeah I know how that feels.
I remember the day, me and Ryan both went for the project leader job! He said even though I had good grades, he said I should hang back.
Korell
We are kindred spirits you and I.
But we must press on, I fear that we will be in danger if we linger here too long.
Sam Shepard
Am I supposed to go, almost half naked?!
From nowhere a black substance begins to creep all over Sam's body and hugs his body. He looks curiously at his new attire.
Korell
This will give you some extra protection from anyone that opposes us. Our journey will not be easy and maybe perilous.
Sam Shepard
I like it. So we both track down our respective siblings.
(Through clenched teeth)
And beat the shit outta them.
End of Chapter 3
Unknown Place:Unknown TimeWe see we are inside an impressive looking temple. We see Ryan lying on a large comfy bed. He stirs momentarily and sits up and looks at his surroundings curiously.Ryan ShepardWhere the hell am I?From nowhere the short old man appears.Old ManAh… I see you are awake, my apologies for seemingly abducting you… But I must speak with you.Ryan ShepardShould've just spoke to me, instead of kidnapping my ass.Old ManI humbly apologise… Shepard, but we must speak.Ryan ShepardOk what about?!
Police cell: Early MorningWe see Ryan sitting staring at the floor handcuffed. Other prisoners glare at him but he ignores them. Suddenly a police officer walk up to the cell.Police OfficerShepard! You've been bailed.He walks up to Ryan and takes his cuffs off and he walks out the cell with Ryan and we see James waiting on him smiling smugly.James SpencerBeing the ceo has its perks.You can thank me later, but for now let's get back to lab, so we can….Ryan ShepardNo! I'm not working at the lab anymore Spencer…I've had enough… I quitJames SpencerI see… you've had a
Unknown Planet:Unknown TimeWe see were on an unknown planet.We see destroyed buildings and humanoid beings running in panic. From nowhere we see a tall muscular being whizzes by and slams hard into a building. It gets up groggily we see another being who is a bit taller and more muscular walk towards the other.Being OneI told you not to oppose me, little brother. Now tell me where the location of what I seek, or this precious planet… And it's people will suffer.Being Two(Defiantly)I will never tell you, where it is!A bright flash is seen and we see we are in Ryan's bedroom. He sits bolt upright and he catches his breath. A shadowy figure with bright gold eyes catches his eye and he quickly grabs a gun on the
We are inside a broken down shady lab a light flickers on and off. We see a body strapped to a table and two men standing over the body. We drift slowly towards them and stop.ManAre you sure, you recreated the results?Man 2I did John, but it looks like another failure.John LoganI agree, Alex. We've spent enough of the budget.Alex LoganIf we spend anymore, they'll get suspicious.John LoganWhat about… Him?Alex LoganLeave him!If and only if he wakes up, he'll be a vegetable…Alex and John turn and leave. Several moments pass then a bodiless voice speaksVoiceWake up!The man stirs momentarily.VoiceI SAID, WAKE UP!!The man sits up slowly and groans and clutches his head. The straps quickly snap off as he sits up.
We see Ryan sleeping on a expensive looking couch and other expensive things strewn about the apartment. We see Ryan stir and then wakes up and groggily sits up nursing his head.Ryan Shepard(Groans)What the hell happened last night, feels like I've been hit with a fucking freight train!XThat was my doing, I had sensed Spencer's thoughts. He was going to shut down the project, which included the lab…and meRyan ShepardI knew it… But next time you feel like jumping into a body, give me a little more warning!XMy apologies Ryan!But I had little choice.Ryan ShepardDon't call me Ryan, you sound like my step mother. Call me Shepard.XAs you wish, Shepard. I can read your thoughts. Spencer will realise, that I am gone and will come after…Ryan ShepardWhat is it?XI saw… Something… One
We are inside a dimly light lab at the New Energy Organization. We drift down to see scientists going about their business, we see a large metal container alive with a bright gold energy. We see the main scientist approach the container looking at it from time to time and taking notes. From nowhere a voice from nowhere speaks.VoiceYou know I will escape again… Shepard…Ryan ShepardI commend you on your efforts, X…but you know I had no choice…XI comprehend your actions Shepard, but I simply cannot allow myself to be imprisoned within this...Thing!The gold energy dims and takes on a humanoid form and looks down at Ryan.Ryan ShepardLook X… I'm sorry for putting you in the container, but you were a danger… I didn't make the decision it was the board!XYour superior is coming, and he has brought...guests!Ryan ShepardShit, th