A/N: This is a play I wrote for my drama class, all characters and plot is owned by me. Enjoy =)
ACT I
Two men, a single spotlight.
Bill - Do you think they suspect anything?
Tom - I highly doubt it, we were careful.
Bill - I know that, but you know how they
scrutinize every aspect of such happenings.
Tom - I am aware, but I took every precaution known
to man, they will have no idea what happened
in the room.
Bill - The bastards had it coming all the same, we
warned them, we did, they just didn't listen
and they have paid the price.
Tom - They have, that should teach the rest not to
mess with the wrong people.
Bill - [cynic laugh] I'm so glad we did what we
did, the expression on each one of their
faces was the best payment I could have ever
hoped for.
Tom - Indeed, I agree.
Bill - When are we going to do this again, brother?
Tom - Soon, we will strike again soon.
[Lights out]
ACT II
A beautiful room, three sisters.
Loise - Oh dear Lord!
Mary Elizabeth - What is it?
Loise - I do not know what I should wear to the
spring ball! I feel torn between the
beautiful blue gown, the one that Sir
William claimed to look stunning on me, or,
perhaps the violet dress. I'm so
indecisive! Sisters, could you please help
me make a choice?
Julia - Be not fooled, dear sister, Sir William
wants only one thing of you.
Loise - I am aware of that, but have you thought
that maybe I want the same from him?
Julia - [stands up angrily] Don't be an imbecile!
We all are aware of your whereabouts at
night! We will not stand to be punished by
your demeaning behavior! Father will have
us whipped if he knew! Do you realize what
you're getting your little thoughtless self
into?
Loise - No need to be so harsh, sister. If
judgement day comes, I shall stand on my
own. I'm no saint and you both know it, but
I'm not about to let injustices pass by
freely, even more so when I am the cause.
Julia - [sits down roughly] You better speak the
truth less you want me to be your torment
til the last of days.
Mary Elizabeth - Sisters, no need to fight over
this, I am sure our dear Loise
knows what the consequences are,
do you not?
Loise - Of course I do, Elizabeth, I may not be the
brightest but naive I certainly am not.
Julia - We shall trust your word. Now, about the
dance, who do you think will attend such
lavish festivity?
Mary Elizabeth - Surely the rich lords of the
west, along with most rich people
who live within a 150-mile range.
Loise - That's true, the Inukotso's are very
powerful and influential fellows. I hope
to meet my future husband at this event, I
certainly cannot be not eager.
Mary Elizabeth - As always.
Julia - Well, we better head off to sleep, wouldn't
want to feel groggy tomorrow, we have
things to do.
Loise - Good-night sisters.
[Exit Loise]
Julia - That Loise will learn nothing, will she?
Mary Elizabeth - I best be going as well Julia,
sleep well.
Julia - My best good night wishes to you, Mary.
[Exit Mary Elizabeth]
Julia - Bad things will occur, I can feel it.
Rich mansion, two men.
Daisuke - Father, who shall be invited to our
celebration tomorrow night?
Hisashi - Everyone, my son! All town shall attend
the event!
Daisuke - Yes, Father.
[Exit Daisuke]
Hisashi - Everyone shall attend.
ACT III
Bill stands alone in a room, looking in the
mirror while fixing his tuxedo.
Bill - Looking good, am I not? Of course I am! I
bet you're so disgusted by your sons,
mother, are you not? You are, you are
ashamed to be our mother, you always were!
You always said Syd was your only son,
but what about Tom and I mama? We used to
to look to you for guidance and you shoved
us aside, like useless, worthless pieces of
paper. That's all we ever were to you,
paper, but we needed someone to write
directions for us, we needed and wanted
someone who would raise us with love and
compassion, but you weren't that person. You
hated us so much you couldn't even look us
straight in the eyes mama. Do you know how
much that hurt us mother? You made us what
we are now, bloodthirsty, shameless. Why
mom? Why did you have to be this way? Maybe
if you had been kinder to us we wouldn't
have had to do what we did, we had to mom!
You left us no choice but to!
[Enter Tom]
Tom - Bill? Bill! What's wrong?
Bill - Nothing, it's nothing.
Tom - Don't lie to me, I see straight through you,
you were thinking about her, weren't you?
Bill - I...I was, she was just so cruel to us Tom!
I can't get out of my head all the nights
she threw us down the stairs into the
cellar and with-held food from us for days,
sometimes weeks. Her whip still gives me
nightmares Tom! I don't know what to do
anymore! (breaks down into violent tears)
Tom - I know how you feel, little brother. But that
evil witch got what she deserved, she will
not be able to hurt us anymore, I will
protect you Bill, no one will be able to hurt
you, no one dare try to inflict harm upon
you, my beloved, they will have to go through
me first. I love you, don't ever forget that.
Bill - Thank you, Tom, I needed the support you
offer me.
Tom - You will always have me by your side.
Bill - I will never understand why Tom. Why
always be by my side? I'm weak, you are
not. Why me?
Tom - Because you are my world, my everything.
You are the reason I didn't give up back
then, the reason I don't give up now. I
love you and nobody will ever come in
between us.
Bill - I love you, Tommi, so much it hurts.
(They share a loving kiss)
Tom - I think it's better we fix ourselves,
we should get going soon.
Bill- Yes, Tom.
[Lights out]
ACT IV
Daisuke - Father, the servants have informed
me that everything is in order and some
guests are beginning to arrive as well.
Hisashi - Very well, son. Be a gentle host and go
down and greet our visitors.
Daisuke - What shall I tell them if they inquire
about you?
Hisashi - Tell them I went to run some errands and
will be back in a short amount of time.
Daisuke - Yes, Father.
[Enter servant]
Servant - Sire, a lady has arrived, she wishes to
speak to you,what should we do?
Hisashi - Bring her to my office, I will await.
Servant - Yes, Master Inukotso.
[Exit servant]
Daisuke - I presume this is your mystery guest,
why have you been so secretive about
her, Father?
Hisashi - Do not poke around other people's
bussiness, go back and do as you were
told.
Daisuke - Yes, Father.
[Exit Daisuke]
At Hisashi's office.
Hisashi - How much longer do I have to wait?
[Knock on door]
Hisashi - Yes?
Servant - She is here with me, sire.
Hisashi - Make her enter.
Servant - Yes, Master.
[Enter Julia]
Julia - Good evening, Sir Inukotso.
Hisashi - You may leave now.
Servant - As you command, sire.
[Exit servant]
Hisashi - Julia, I see you have attended my call.
Julia - How could I not, Hisashi? You said you
needed my help, how may I be of
assistance to you?
Hisashi - I need you to perform a spell.
Julia - A spell of what kind?
Hisashi - A love spell, my son must find a proper
mate this night or he shan't be able
to inherit my fortunes.
Julia - Yes, who may the lucky lady be?
Hisashi - Your sister, Mary Elizabeth.
Julia - I believe that makes my work much easier.
Hisashi - How so?
Julia - Elizabeth already loves your son, Daisuke.
Therefore, I only need to perform the spell
on him.
Hisashi - I care not for details Julia, just do it
and do it right, I want no mistakes.
Understood?
Julia - Yes.
Hisashi - Do you have everything you need?
Julia - Yes, I had a feeling I would be aided by my
powers in this evening.
Hisashi - Good, you may start. Let me know when
it's all been completed.
Julia - Yes, sir.
[Exit Hisashi]
Julia - Let's see, I need three pink ribbons and a
red coloured candle. (Lights the candle and
begins to braid the ribbons
while chanting) Goddess of love, bind these
fateful lovers in an unbreakable bond.
Oh Iris! Goddess of love, make them see,
make them see the errors of their ways,
and help them realize their undying love.
Goddess of love, bind these fateful lovers
in an unbreakable, everlasting bond, 'til
death do them apart. (Sets fire on the
braided ribbons and blows out the canlde)
This should do it, Iris has never failed at
love, and she never will.
[Exit Julia}
ACT V
Mansion entrance.
Daisuke - Good evening, countess.
Countess - Good evening, my good gentleman.
Daisuke - Good evening, sir. [bows head slightly]
Goo-
Mary Elizabeth - Good evening, Mister Inukotso
[Grins brightly]
Daisuke - Well, hello, Mary Elizabeth, how are you?
Mary Elizabeth - I'm splendid, how are you?
Daisuke - Bored, father ordered me to greet the
arriving guests.
Mary Elizabeth - Well, I don't blame you, it is a
very boring task indeed.
Daisuke - It is, care to join me? That way I won't
be as lonely and bored.
Mary Elizabeth - It would be my pleasure, Daisuke.
Daisuke - Mary Elizabeth, do you care standing on
your own for some moments? I need to
attend to some needs.
Mary Elizabeth - I don't mind, go ahead.
[Exit Daisuke]
Daisuke's private quarters.
Daisuke - What is wrong with me? Oh god! I have
never felt this way about anyone!
Suddenly, I feel incredibly attracted
to Elizabeth. Everything about her draws
me in, her scent is sweeter than any wild
flower, I love the way her luscious lips
curve when she smiles. Her body looks
perfect under her dresses, her delicate
hands, oh how I wish to hold them! Her
grace is undescribable, she walks as
though walking on thin air. She is
tender, caring, she is everything anyone
could ever have hoped for. But her eyes,
those are what compels me the most, the
way they shine with laughter and joy!
Oh, her radiant blue orbs! I get lost in
them every time and I never tire of it!
But something is not right, I have never
felt this way about her before, so why
do I all of a sudden and out of nowhere
find myself falling for her infallible
charms? Perhaps, the feelings were
always there, perhaps I just hadn't the
time to notice her light, the way
everything about her seems to shine with
happiness and how she glows with pure
innocence. Could it be... could it be I
have fallen in love with her? If so,
what should I do? [looks at clock]
I think it's best I go back, yet, I
wonder if something will develop
between us.
[Exit Daisuke]
Back at the main hall.
[Enter Daisuke]
Daisuke - Elizabeth, I apologize if I was away too
long.
Mary Elizabeth - [laughs joyfully] Don't you worry
about that, I met some very
interesting people.
Daisuke - [chuckles] Rich people are quite a sight
to behold.
Mary Elizabeth - You would know.
[Pause]
Daisuke - Elizabeth, do you care to dance?
Mary Elizabeth - I would love to dance with you
Daisuke.
[Exit Mary Elizabeth and Daisuke]
ACT VI
Main entrance.
[Enter Bill and Tom]
Bill - Wow! This is certainly a beautiful place.
Tom - I agree, wish we could own a home remotely
similar to this.
Bill - So do I.
[Enter Julia]
Julia - Hello, Bill, Tom.
Tom - Julia! What do you think you're doing here?
Bill - Tom and I being here together is risky
enough, what the hell do you think you're
doing?
Julia - Relax comrades, I was invited, plus,
Hisashi needed my services.
Bill - What did the old hag want now?
Julia - A mate.
Tom - A what? He's married and old! Why would he
dishonor himself like that? And magic! What
is he doing?
Julia - [laughs amusedly] He didn't want a mate
for himself you idiots! He wanted a wife
for his son, Daisuke.
Bill & Tom - Ohh.
[Enter Hisashi]
Hisashi - You three, in my office, now!
[Exit Hisashi]
Julia - What could it be? He seems angered and
somewhat frightened.
Tom - I don't know but whatever it is, we better
find out.
[Julia nods and walks ahead, Bill and Tom exchange glances and follow]
Hisashi's office.
[Enter Julia, Bill, and Tom]
Hisashi - Have you seen the newspaper?
[Bill, Tom, and Julia look at each other and shakes their heads]
Hisashi - The police found finger prints.
Tom - That can't be possible! We were thorough and
more than careful!
Bill - Where?
Hisashi - A bullet.
Tom - A bullet? We didn't use guns! How can
that be?
Hisashi - Julia, care to explain?
Julia - [Begins to shake in fear] After Bill and
Tom left, I realized one of the men was
still alive.
Hisashi - And you shot him?
Julia - Yes, sir. I loaded my S&W and fired one
round.
Hisashi - [walks over to Julia and slaps her hard]
What the fuck is wrong with you, woman?
Didn't you realize how irresponsible that
was? Don't you know you risked all of
us?
Julia - I am sorry sir, I wasn't thinking.
Hisashi - Hell no you weren't! You know the
penalty.
Julia - Sir no, please! I'm sorry! This won't
happen again, I swear!
Hisashi - Damn right it won't! I'll make you a
deal.
Julia - Yes, sir, anything.
Hisashi - You can choose which way to go, by your
hand or mine.
Julia - [bows head] My own, sir.
Hisashi - [holds a gun and a dagger] Which one?
Julia - [picks the dagger] If I must go, they will
remember who Julia Kitsane was.
Hisashi - That's my girl, good-bye Julia, it was
a pleasure working with you.
Julia - [nods and turns to Bill and Tom] This is
it, I will miss you guys. [hugs each one]
Bill - Good bye, Julia.
Tom - [smirks] See you in hell.
[Julia starts for door and stops when she reaches it]
Julia - Bill, I love you.
[Exit Julia]
At the ballroom.
Mary Elizabeth - Oh Daisuke! I'm having the most
wonderful time!
[Enter Julia]
Julia - Excuse me, Mary Elizabeth, can I speak with
you for a second?
Mary Elizabeth - Excuse me momentarily, Daisuke.
Daisuke - Yes, darling.
[Julia and Mary Elizabeth go to a corner]
Mary Elizabeth - [hugs Julia tight] Oh Julia!
This is the most wonderful night
of my life! Daisuke just proposed
to me! And in front of all these
people too!
Julia - I'm so happy for you sister! I never
thought I would see this day come!
Mary Elizabeth - I feel as if I'm in heaven!
Julia - [detangles from the embrace] I'm most
happy for you, do you know where Loise is?
Mary Elizabeth - [frowns] In a bedroom, with a man,
somewhere...
Julia - Somethings never change. I must go now,
sister, good bye, I love you dearly.
Mary Elizabeth - I love you too, I'll see you at
home.
[Julia smiles sadly and leaves]
Back at Julia's house, under a tree.
Julia - This is the end, good bye all.
[Slices her wrists deeply]
ACT VII
At Hitashi's office.
Hisashi - I want you both to leave me alone now,
I need to think.
Bill - Yes, sir.
[Exit Bill and Tom]
Hitashi - I need a replacement for that witch, she
was a waste of training, money, and time.
At Bill and Tom's house.
Tom - I can't believe the bitch's nerve! To tell
you she loves you right in front of my
damn face!
Bill - Tom, calm down.
Tom - Calm down? Calm down? A witch says she
loves you! How the fuck do you expect me
to calm down? [growls] You're mine!
You understand? Mine! And nobody will take
you away from me!
Bill - Well, it wasn't hard for her to take me
away and you didn't do anything about it!
Tom - I didn't do anything about it? How dare you
say that? I was a kid for God's sake! I did
all I could to keep you safe, to comfort you!
And this is how you repay me? By saying I
didn't try to help you?
Bill - It was my doing that got us out of that
hell!
Tom - And it was mine that we are where we are now!
It's because of my helping you that you love
me!
Bill - You think I love you because of you?
Tom - [begins to shake] What are you saying?
Bill - I'm saying that if it wasn't for that
wretched bastard we wouldn't even be
friends!
Tom - Bill, what... what do you mean?
Bill - [laughs sadistically] I never loved you like
a lover, not even a brother Tom! I'm with
you because I have nowhere else to go!
Tom - But...but what about those nights when you
would crawl into my bed, scared like a
kitten? I comforted you, I always tried my
best to protect you from that evil witch.
You said I kept you sane!
Bill - It was all a game of pretend, dear brother.
Tom - What about the night we consumated our love?
You said you loved me and wouldn't ever let
me go. You made me promise to always protect
you and I complied, I haven't broken my
promise, Bill, but you have. All those
moments, were they also a lie?
Bill - Of course they were! How could someone like
me ever love someone as disgusting as you?
You're nothing when compared to me! How
naive of you to believe I actually needed
you! I need no one except myself. Good bye,
Tommy dear. [walks toward Tom and kisses his
lips tenderly]
[Exit Bill]
Tom - How did I let this happen? I can't live
without Bill, and certainly not without
Julia, even if she betrayed me too.
[grabs the loaded gun and shoots himself]
In hell.
Julia - I wonder how long. [sees Tom's wandering
spirit] Hey Tom!
Tom - Julia?
Julia - I see my little trick worked.
Tom - What are you talking about you slut? You
betrayed me! You said you loved me and then
say you love my brother?
Julia - I don't love your stupid brother, silly. I
did it so you would see him for who he
really is. It worked, you found out his
true self, felt betrayed beyond death,
and killed yourself. Now we can finally
be together, you and I.
[They hold hands and walk away]
The End.