Once I finished my basic script, it became apparent that this will be too much work to complete within the timeframe therefore I have decided to focus on one section of the story. I will focus on the assassin creeping into the guarded palace.
EXT: CITY ROOFTOP - SUNSET
Assassin is standing on top of a tower, looking down across cityscape towards the Palace being framed by the setting sun. Talking to herself, she goes through her plan as she moves across the city rooftops.
ASSASSIN
My target, the empress, who has ruled over this city, and brought my fellow people to their knees in poverty and fear…is in there, all my training comes down to tonight, But first of all I need to get inside.
EXT: PALACE OUTSKIRTS
Assassin looks up and notes numerous guards, two guarding the front door, several on the roof and one standing at a side door, while serving girls and other staff enter carrying food etc.
ASSASSIN
If I take out that guard, I could get in through that window, or I can blend in with those serving girls and get in that way.
INT: PALACE SIDE DOOR
Assassin joins a group of serving girls and enters a kitchen/food preparation area. She sees an ajar door and sneaks through, climbing some stairs.
GUARD
Halt! You’re not allowed up there!
Two more guards appear behind the assassin as she thinks to herself
ASSASSIN
(to self)
I could take them out, but not before one of them would call for help. No, I can’t risk making a commotion, or my target might hear it and flee
(to guards, sweetly and innocently)
Hehe, oops, sorry, I must have gotten lost, thank you for helping me
Assassin flashes a flirty smile at the guards as she heads back towards the kitchen.
ASSASSIN
Well I can’t get in this way
RETURN TO PALACE OUTSKIRTS
Two options screen
EXT. WINDOW - SECOND OPTION
Assassin climbs the wall and swiftly takes the guard out before jumping onto the balcony/window. And enters a long corridor. Foot steps are heard coming from the end of the corridor. Assassin scans the corridor and decides to hide behind a nearby curtain. The footsteps get louder and the assassin can hear the guards conversing about her target.
GUARD 1 (in hushed tones)
Phew, I’m glad that shift is over, I hate guarding the empress’
GUARD2
Yeh, me too, the guy before you got the noose just because he stood on her robe.
ASSASSIN (talking to self)
She must be that way then
INT: CORRIDOR
Guards disappear around the corner and the Assassin jumps out hiding and heads in the direction of where the guards came from.
INT CORRIDOR 2:
At the end of the corridor a guard is standing with his back to assassin.
ASSASSIN (to self)
I need to get passed this guard, but how?
GAME SCREEN
CHOICE ONE: THROWING KNIVES
CHOICE TWO: SMOKE BOMB
CHOICE ONE:
Assassin pulls out a throwing knife from a pouch tied around her waist, and throws one straight into the guards neck. Guard falls to his knees and finally onto the ground making a clatter as he falls. Assassin begins to approach the body.
GUARD (off screen)
What was that?
Assassin freezes in her tracks as a guard appears in the archway beside the body
GUARD
Stop! Assassin!
A charge of footsteps is heard from both directions of the corridor as the Assassin turns and flees out of a nearby window
GAME SCREEN
Mission Failed
INT CORRIDOR 2:
At the end of the corridor a guard is standing with his back to assassin.
ASSASSIN (to self)
I need to get passed this guard, but how?
GAME SCREEN
CHOICE ONE: THROWING KNIVES
CHOICE TWO: SMOKE BOMB
CHOICE TWO:
Assassin pulls out a small vial from a pouch tied around her waste and throws it at the guards feet. Guard coughs and turns, to come face to face with the Assassin. Before he has time to draw breath the assassin is dead on the floor. The Assassin pulls the body behind a nearby curtain, and reappears wearing the guards uniform. Assassin stands where the guard had been standing as a group of guards walk passed. Assassin walks towards the edge of the balcony. Below is a grand hall, filled with rich people, guards and servants.
ASSASSIN (to self)
Now, my target, the empress is in here…somewhere…
TO BE CONTINUED
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