In 9th grade, I had to write a missing scene from Romeo and Juliet. I thought I should add this to FF to see what everybody thinks of it. This is Act I Scene 0.5, in which the it is explained why the Capulets and Montagues have been feuding for so long. The origin of the hatred between the two families is portrayed in this scene.
Act I, Scene 0.5.
Verona. A street.
[Enter Valentine (Montague) and Avirargus (Capulet), each with a sword.]
Valentine.
How now, Capulet?
Avirargus. What brings thee to here?
Valentine.
A friendly sword match this fair morning wants.
Avirargus.
Thine wants, thine shall have. I draw thy weapon.
[They duel. Enter a crowd of citizens and relatives to Valentine and Avirargus. Enter Viola (Capulet). The people gather around the duelers to watch.]
Valentine.
Thou art cowardly and gasted,'tis prest.
Avirargus.
Thou breathe tyrannous, caitiff, wicked lies!
[The crowd draws closer.]
Avirargus.
Soft! Misused weapon has cut thy lady.
Viola, there on ground, art struck by thou.
[Dueling stops and Viola dies.]
Valentine.
Why art thou louring so?
Avirargus. Thine killed kin!
I tax you, for thou hath slain my kinsman!
For this, Viola's fall shall be avenged.
Valentine.
Thou which art swashing thy tetchy sword so
Will ne'er betake thine to ground! No wit.
Avirargus.
Viola's evil death shall be avenged!
I hold thee still where thou cannot move up.
Valentine.
Thy beaut'ful sword that cuts through thee has strength.
Death is thy master, thou art death's servant.
[Valentine falls and dies. The unrelated spectators run from the scene. The Capulets and Montagues pick up heavy stones from the street and throw them at each other. The fight between the two families is eventually broken up by the ruler of Verona, a priest, and many noblemen.]