Hi Guys! It's been awhile but with the year closing out I've got so much to get off my plate. Here's just a little something, though the rest of the scenes have already been made I'm saving it to cut down on a few things and move the story along. I really appreciate those who continue to read. Happy Turkey Day!
EXT. NEW FORT KNOX- NIGHT
Rick, Michonne, Daryl and Tessa are taking on gunfire from ahead. They've been spotted and barricade themselves whilst trying to construct a plan. The odds are looking slim for them as more soldiers join the gunfight.
RICK
I'm need a plan, Tessa. Now!
He fires off his weapon from behind the crates and barrels.
TESSA
I'm working on it.
DARYL
Right now we need to fan out and not get caught in one spot!
MICHONNE
We need to head for the exit! Where is it?!
TESSA
Other than the way we came, there no chance at that! They've locked down.
RICK
We'll make one! Just move!
With the bags, they rush from their position. Rick fires a few last shots as they near the corner to their next destination.
With Tessa leading the way followed by Daryl, Michonne and Rick, they run through the base hoping to come across something they could use as an escape. Upon turning another corner, a few soldiers react quickly and fire shots. The bullets bounce off the steel plated building beside them. As Tessa and Daryl continue forward, Michonne stops and turn back with Rick at the increasing gunfire that split the group. Daryl notices and turns back but Rick yells from the other end.
RICK (CONT'D)
Just go!
Six soldiers rush down the way towards them. Tessa grabs Daryl as three soldiers break off and head their direction firing shots that luckily miss. They run into a shack and slam the door shut just as a few more shots penetrates through the walls.
DARYL
Get down!
Daryl tackles Tessa to the ground behind some objects in the shack. He lands on top of her fortifying her body with his own. For a brief moment they recover before scurrying completely behind the objects for cover from the recurring shots.
TESSA
Leave the weapons. We break for the back.
DARYL
No. I'll carry yours.
TESSA
On your leg you can barely carry yourself. We're just going to have to sacrifice.
DARYL
We can't out run bullets.
TESSA
We can't stand against them either.
Daryl looks to her, seemingly worried not for himself but for her. She touches his hand.
TESSA (CONT'D)
On three.
He nods.
DARYL
I'll cover you.
Suddenly before the could start, the sound of additional gunfire is heard along with some final dying cries. The bullets cease and The Archers deem it a bit safe to peer over the barrier. A figure enters from the outside and spots the duo unharmed. It's Seth.
SETH
Come on!
He rushes out. Daryl and Tessa doesn't hesitate and follow suit. Outside were a couple other recruits and what sounds like a battlefield is happening within Fort Knox.
TESSA
Have you seen the other two?
SETH
No but we've got numbers to take what we need. Dr Ferrell is headed for the exit. We should too.
TESSA
Not without my cousin and Rick.
SETH
If they're smart they'd go to the exit point too.
TESSA
And if they can't?!
Daryl forcefully steps in yelling over gunfire.
DARYL
Yo, Seth! You take a group to control the gates.
Open them, we'll signal the rest of our crew
to enter. We're finishing this so go! Now!
Seth seems a bit uncertain.
TESSA
Seth you've done this much so I know you can do more.
Seth sensing his commanding presence and her bit of plea, he nods and starts off. Daryl taps Tessa and they, start off as well.
Around the fort the odds were tipping in their favor due to the increasing number of willing "good soldiers" wanting a change in the false system they've been living. General Constantine has established a corrupt way of living in Fort Knox. Hunting his own people for sport, making them kill for higher ranks and decent supplies, choosing favorites- it was a dictatorship and many were sick of it.
As some run out of ammo, they turn to other weapons such as table legs, rocks, chains, any objects to use as weapons if not their bare fist. The intensity was too much to reload so it was an all out riot and the ringleaders were amongst them. Michonne slashes and stabs with her sword, Rick fires his last shot into the crowd before suddenly, someone runs towards him with the intent on tackling him. Rick moves and counter the man, slamming him to the ground and stomps on his head before going over to Michonne. They rush on through the riots.
Daryl and Tessa, too, fight side by side, protecting themselves and each other from not only the living soldiers but the ones who died and turned. Soldiers on their side rush to assist them as some Tessa were familiar with.
Finally, along with others, Seth takes the gates and opens them. He runs outside flaying his arms and yelling into the night for the reinforcements. This catches teams B & C's attention from both the guard post and woods.
Through binoculars, Spencer sees Seth
SPENSER
Who's that? You think that's for us.
ROSITA
Maybe.
Sergeant Jones reaches for the optics and Spencer hands them over. He peer through to see that it's Seth.
SERGEANT JONES
That's Seth. They've taken the base!
ROSITA
Let's move in!
She signals for her group to move and the obey. Through the field they head for the base whilst remaining alert and maintaining stealth.
In the guard post Team C notices Seth though they are unsure what to make of it.
CAROL
Who is that?
SASHA
What is he doing?
MORGAN
He's signaling for someone.
ABRAHAM
Reinforcements.
SASHA
For us or another?
They see Rosita's team moving through the field of tall grass.
ABRAHAM
Us.
Seth runs about near the tree line of the opposite side of the Fort. Seth doesn't know where to signal. He just knows that Sergeant Jones and the Doctor are somewhere out there with the rest of Tessa's group and he hopes they know he means well. He stops upon seeing figures move in the distance through the tall grass.
Tessa is knocked to the ground by an opponent twice her size and lands on her bow, breaking one of it's limbs. She was taking him head on with a few combat skills she know until she made and error that allowed him to gain advantage. He goes for her but is suddenly struck by a blade and falls to the ground. Michonne helps her cousin up.
TESSA
Where's Rick?
MICHONNE
We got separated but we seem to be winning.
Suddenly, BOOM!
A blast explodes the West wall of the fort and people close enough are thrown through the air while other are knocked off their feet. Debris and dust flurry through the air.
Team C's sight is somewhat limited to only the blast but not where it came from. Team B stops in the field.
SPENCER
What did that?
SERGEANT JONES
Not what. Who?
No matter where, Everyone around ceased action as they turn their attention to the West wall. Then, through the smoky debris more soldiers rush through the smoke over the blasted wall and the hostility continues. The new arrivals began to outnumber the Rebels, firing shots at those who retaliated. Before long, A TALL, BUILT, MID 50's WHITE MALE emerges from the clearing smoke and small patches of blazing fire. His head is shaved bald, eyes dangerous and focused, but nothing was more noticeable than the deep gash like scars running from the side of his head to face. He stops and studies the sight before him with his special rifle over his shoulder. In a deep, commanding voice he speaks.
GENERAL CONSTANTINE
Who started this party without me?
END CREDITS.
Think a bald Arnold Vosloo, Billy Zane or Patrick Steward looks for the General. Thanks!