Hi TWD Fans!
THIS IS A FANFIC I created and put into screenplay format. For me it's quicker and easier to tell the story and give those aspiring actors a chance to dissect a script, explore the characters and make choices without so much technical direction. On my Final Draft software is looks A LOT different but here I will keep it basic. This particular fanfic are scenes that mainly focus on the developing relationship of Daryl Dixon and my OC character Tessa.
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT AN ACTUAL SHOW PLOT AND I DO NOT OWN TWD. Enjoy!
***Again, Thanks for tuning in! I will give some tips on how to read/ dissect a screenplay. First off, you may notice the capped letters that read something like "EXT.-WOODS-DAY". This is called the SCENE HEADING and it lets you know where and when exactly the scene is taking place. Outside (EXT) or Inside (INT). But this is only half the info that won't always be laid out in detail of what the set looks like. As an actor, it crucial to be SPECIFIC ABOUT ENVIRONMENT. (I will leave that to you) I won't get too technical with the script because they can get very "directional" Also, Final Draft isn't compatible with Fanfiction so the TRANSITIONS which are suppose to go to the right will be in ITALICS.***
THE WALKING DEAD.
TEASER.
EXT.- WOODS- DAY
Thunder roars in the sky. The dark green Georgia forest is gloomy and still but dripping with water from the previous shower. Daryl walks cautiously through the brush as he comes upon a creek. He stops to examine the running water below. Though, the way down is fairly steep, Daryl readies himself for the hike down.
DARYL CLIMBS DOWN TO THE WATER BELOW.
CUT TO:
EXT.- WOODS- CREEK BED- DAY
Daryl washes blood from his knife and crossbow in the water. He takes a moment to observe his surroundings. No sign of Walkers and the slope is too muddy for an attempted climb. He grabs his possessions to continue on his way for a less steep and muddy climb up. Walking along the creek, The Archer discovers something a bit further down from his path. On the side of the creek bed, a BODY, to fresh to be a Walker, lies.
DARYL
The hell...
Daryl eases his crossbow off his shoulders to the ground. Knife drawn, he cautiously approaches the figure.
CUT TO:
INT.- ALEXANDRIA- RICK AND MICHONNE'S HOUSE- RAINY DAY
Carl sits near a window LOOKING OUT with Judith on his lap. RAIN IS POURING DOWN THE SEAL. Through it Carl notices DARYL RIDING DOWN THE NOW MUDDY ROAD ON HIS BIKE AND ABRAHAM RUNNING NOT FAR BEHIND. Then Carl notices A BLACK COVER BEHIND DARYL WITH AN ARM DANGLING FROM IT. The body resting on his back.
CARL
Dad! DAD!
RICK (O.S.)
What?
CARL
Come here!
Rick and Michonne walks to the window to see DARYL AND ABRAHAM UNLOADING THE BODY.
They rush to the door.
The door opens as the men carry the body up the few porch steps.
RICK
What's this?
DARYL ENTERS WITH ABRAHAM CARRYING THE BODY. All are soaking to the core. Michonne stands back by the door.
DARYL
A woman. Found her in a creek. She's alive.
The black tarp that cover her slips off revealing, TESSA, A MID- LATE 20'S, LIGHT COMPLEXION FEMALE. A few locs drape half her face as she is brought in unconscious by the two men.
MICHONNE IS ASTONISHED. Her breath shortens.
(During Rick and Daryl's dialogue the sound is muffled and concentrated on Michonne heavy breathing.)
DARYL (CONT'D)
We ain't got a doctor so I thought to bring her here.
RICK
Put her on the sofa. Did she have any weapons?
DARYL
Just a bow and a knife.
RICK
Take 'em. No chances.
RICK LOOKS TO MICHONNE.
FADE IN THEME MUSIC:
(Snaps to regular sound)
RICK (CONT'D)
Hey. You okay?
MICHONNE
(Beat) That's Tessa.
CUT TO:
OPENING CREDITS.
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