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Rating: PG-13
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Summary: A sequel to the first Pitch Black Movie. Riddick returns and there are new faces. Non-stop action! SCRIPT FORMAT.
About: Please note that it is written in script format so it won't read like a story but I'm sure you'll enjoy it regardless – reviews welcomed. Also be advised that it was first written around July 2000 but has since been updated and modified (as I will continue to do).
Update: I realised that I've been naming the chapters wrong. I have changed them to Acts and the other headings are the Scenes. Of course, new readers won't notice the change. Also, larger acts have been split into two sections.
OPENING AND INTRO SCENE
The screen is greated by a montage of images scrolling by and flashing violently. The music is from Linkin Park [Hybrid Theory] or newer (song must be about genetics, the dark, government secrecy etc.).
VIP Credits fade in and out all over the place during the entire opening scene.
It's hard to make out anything definite. These images are flashbacks of a character neamed CANDICE:
when her parents die in an flight related accident
when she was abandoned by her stepbrother MARTY
when she enlisted into the 'get tough' program
experiments done on her
briefly her new fierce combat skills
show a female shadowy figure killing her team mates and show a secret facility blowing up
... then end with her fading into the shadows (to avoid capture of the sector
police) then FADE OUT into black, FADE-IN TITLE, FADE-IN first scene.
ACT ONE
SCENE 1: INT BAR BOLGIA PLANET NIGHT
The camera moves in from the entrance of the dark dimly lit bar. We see throught the eyes of a stranger as he walks through the croud giving us a view of the kind of people that hang out here. The stranger passes Marty who sits quietly checking out a potential new crew member. We end up by the bar where RIDDICK sits and tries to enjoy a stiff drink while two men argue behind him. The men suddenly climb into each other with brutal fists while the other people in the bar pay no attention, to them, this is nothing unusual.
Riddick also takes no obvious notice until one of the brawling men elbows him in the back causing him to spill his drink. He calmly gets up to turn and suddenly elbows the gruff man on the right, followed by a hard punch to the scarred man on his left. He then returns his focus to the gruff man, who had the nerve to remain standing, and kicks him in the stomach. Both men are now indisposed and Riddick can now calmly return to his stool, where a nervous bar man supplies him with another drink. Once again no one seems to pay attention except for Marty in the corner, who approaches Riddick with caution. (Riddick is not wearing dark goggles because of the dimm light in the bar but he is wearing some cool shades as a precaution).
Say, you're just the man I've been looking for.
Riddick says nothing and doesn't even look Marty's way.
I heard someone with your talent hangs out here sometimes and from what I've seen today, you would be perfect for the job I have in mind.
RIDDICK
And what would that be?
He says before downing his small but potent drink, still not looking at the slim neatly cut man who has the audacity to sit next to him. Riddick raises a brow and looks at Marty from the corner of is eye. Despite his appearance, Marty is rather brave and slides a small gadget towards Riddick who looks at it but doesn't pick it up.
MARTY
I'm in need of a spilot, and those unique eyes of yours for an unusual mining gig. That will be your payment for 'services rendered' - no questioned asked.
RIDDICK
Is this supposed to impress me?
MARTY
Obviously not. But perhaps this will.
Marty presses a button on the gadget for it to reveal some undisclosed information. Riddick does not even flinch.
RIDDICK
Sure, why not.
Marty presses another button on the gadget to reveal the location of his docked ship.
MARTY
Meet me here tomorrow. We won't wait.
Marty stands and straightens his shirt pausing briefly before exiting the bar, rather pleased with his new acquisition. Riddick seems unmoved and orders yet another drink.
SCENE 2: EXT DAY EST. HANGER BAYS BOLGIA PLANET CONT.
The camera glides over the building that houses the hangers. Ships of all shapes and sizes fly in and out of the docks. The planet itself is very barren and there is no noticeable city. The sky is filled with dust winds, which gives the surface a indistinct look which suits the old rundown hangers. The camera continues into a hanger that is tucked away in a corner, a rather inconspicuous part of the dock.
SCENE 3: INT DAY HANGER BOLGIA PLANET
Riddick enters the hanger unnoticed like a shadow in the night. His gear is minimal and sleek and the only luggage he carries is a small dark-cloth bag that is slung over his shoulder. Marty reads over the cargo inventory unaware of the large man standing behind him. Suddenly Riddick sighs and Marty flinches like an uneasy man who's got something to hide. Then again, who doesn't these days.
MARTY
Shit! Next time try announcing your arrival.
From nearby, Marty's right hand man, aptly called SKRUL, has been watching and can't help but give off a loud smirk.
SKRUL
Mm ha!
Riddick walks closely past Skrul and gives him an uninterrupted glance.
RIDDICK
I usually don't like to announce myself. It makes for an easier kill.
That got Skrul quiet although he couldn't tell if Riddick was joking or not. Riddick continues to walk towards the crates to inspect the gear and glances at the ships name: Tiger Princess. Meanwhile the slightly anxious Skrul approaches Marty.
SKRUL
Hey, Marty, sure that guy's okay, I mean, like, okay in the head?
Marty picks up his gear.
MARTY
Skrul, you're not okay in the head, now finish the system's check, I want to leave soon.
Marty walks towards Riddick who is still by the crates. Only one more small crate needs to be loaded which waits on a small vehicle near the entrance of cargo bay one.
RIDDICK
This is a lot of drilling gear, you must have a big crew. I should warn you though, I don't play well with others.
MARTY
You just stick to navigating, we'll do the rest.
Two youngish men run towards Marty with bags and gear, HENRY and MAT. They are practically considered brothers but are in fact best friends.
HENRY
Permission to board Captain!
MARTY
You're late.
MAT (grinning)
Couldn't be helped, cap.
Skrul avoids Riddick and decides to join his more familiar crew mates.
SKRUL (excitingly)
Aw man, life is so unfair! Who was it this time, the blonde or the red head?
The older of the two men, Henry, gives him a small disrespectful shove, Riddick watches in amusement.
HENRY
Grow up Skrul.
Marty whistles to call attention to his crew. Another two slightly older men get off the ship. The greasy one is the engineer and the more older man wearing an eye patch over a large scar, is FARGO.
MARTY
Okay, you're all here. This man here will be joining our crew for this particular gig.
He turns to Riddick suddenly realising something he missed before.
MARTY
You know, I didn't catch your name.
RIDDICK
You, can call me Balion.
MARTY
Yes well, this is it. Not as large as you thought, hey?
Marty looks at his crew just standing around as if they are mesmerised by the large dangerous man who is about to be confined in the same space as them for who knows how long.
MARTY
Well! What are you idiots waiting for!
They all scatter and the vehicle with the last of the cargo gets driven into cargo bay one. Riddick takes his time to board the ship and over-hears Marty ask Fargo something peculiar.
MARTY
Is the 'special cargo' secured?
FARGO
Sleeping like a baby in cargo bay two.
Continue to Act 2...