Captain N: The Game Master
Volume 1: Genesis
Story 1: The League of Darkness
Track 06: Videoland - King Charles is kidnapped
Started Writing: Sunday, July 6, 2001, 8:29 PM
Finished Writing: 10:03 PM
Modified: Friday, July 20, 2001, 9:47 PM - 9:51 PM
Modified: Tuesday, July 31, 2001, 5:55 PM - 6:01 PM
Modified: Wednesday, September 26, 2001, 6:04 PM - 6:06 PM
Wednesday, August 1, 2001, 8:20 PM
Lana is sitting in her bedroom at her computer. She's on the 'Net, checking her e-mail. Lana smiles as she reads an e-mail.
Lana:
"Dear Lana, I've added 3 new pics to my website. Check 'em out, and lemme know what ya think."
Lana clicks on the link and goes there. (Cyndi, pause for about 10 seconds)
Lana smiles and goes back to the e-mail.
Lana:
"I'm up by 10. Your turn. I expect them to be really great. Love, Z." Oh, don't worry, Z, they WILL be.
Charles:
(screaming)
Lana!!!
Lana is startled and turns around in her chair.
King Charles storms into Lana's room. He is very upset.
Charles:
You're supposed to be getting ready for your speech tonight, not playing on the computer!
Lana:
Oh, sorry, father, I forgot!
Charles:
You ALWAYS forget things! You never do what you're supposed to do unless I TELL you to do them! You have no responsibility!
For you, it's more important to stay on the computer and chat with people! You're wasting your time! I should DESTROY that
stupid computer! I can only imagine what you have on it!
Short pause.
Lana:
Research articles. I'm studying...robotics and...theology.
Charles:
(softly)
Lana, I can tell that you're lying to me. It hurts me. Have I EVER taught you to lie to me?
Short pause.
Charles:
Now, tell me the truth. What are you doing on the computer?
Lana is torn. She feels ashamed at herself for lying to her father, but she knows that she can't tell him the truth. She
shuts off the power to the computer. (Cyndi, after a short pause, make some kind of sound effect like you're shutting off a
computer.)
Lana:
Nothing. I was checking my e-mail.
Charles:
I see. Then why'd you lie to me?
Short pause. Lana doesn't answer.
Charles:
(still upset and disappointed)
If your mother was still alive, she'd teach you some manners.
Lana:
(softly, cold, and uncaring)
Yeah, well, mom's dead.
Charles:
(angry but soft)
Don't you EVER speak of her in that tone again.
(less angry but still disappointed)
I won't ever forget how you lied to me. Get dressed. We'll be late.
Lana stands up. (Cyndi, stand up.)
Lana:
(pouting)
I don't see the point in giving this speech.
Charles:
(tone changes to inspired)
It will help boost people's morale. It's a speech of hope and determination. Videoland will rally behind its princess!
Lana:
Why can't YOU give it? You're their KING.
Charles:
More young people will be inspired by YOU, Lana.
Lana sighs and pulls some fancier clothes on over her usual ones and zips them up. (Cyndi, make the proper sounds.)
Lana:
(while getting dressed)
Father, the people aren't as depressed as you THINK they are.
Charles:
And how would YOU know this? I DOUBT you've paid any attention to the war at ALL.
Lana:
Oh, I HAVE, daddy. Trust me. This isn't a "SAD" war, dad. This is a "FUN" war. This is the type of war that spawns trading
cards, shirts, and video games. In fact, I just picked up a new 10-pack of Videoland War Pro Set cards at the store today. I
ended up with a new Geography, a new Government, and a new Leader, including Zelda's card. I still can't find MY card,
though.
Charles:
When did you go to the store?
Lana:
(scared)
I, uh, -
Charles:
You snuck out, didn't you?! Without an escort! In wartime! Why?!
Short pause. Lana doesn't answer. She zips up her last zipper and is fully-dressed.
Charles:
Let's go.
Suddenly, a holographic projection of Dr. Wily appears in the room. (No sound effect needed.)
Dr. Wily:
Oh, I'm sorry, but you're going to be late.
Charles and Lana:
Dr. Wily!
Dr. Wily:
How is my favorite royal family, today?
Charles:
What do you want, Wily?!
Dr. Wily:
Oh, not much. Just...you. (laughs) Don't worry, you won't miss your daughter - not after I tell you what she has on her
website.
Lana:
Shut up, Wily!
Dr. Wily:
Your dear, sweet princess could be arrested on any number of charges if the music industry or a child's parent ever found it.
Lana:
(louder)
Shut up, Wily!
Charles faces his daughter in shock.
Lana:
Daddy, I... (starts to cry)
Charles slaps her.
Dr. Wily:
(laughs)
Surprised? Don't be! You have no one to blame but yourself, you know. You should've done a better job raising her.
Charles:
(still in shock)
I...thought I did. I guess I didn't. (to Lana) I don't know you. How can you be like this? How?
Short pause. Lana doesn't respond. She's too scared.
Dr. Wily:
Well, no matter. You won't have to be with her anymore.
Lana:
(still scared)
Wh-what?
Dr. Wily opens a warp. It starts pulling Charles into it. (No need to make a sound effect. I'll handle it. Just pause a bit.)
Lana:
A warp!
Charles grunts as he tries to stay in place, then he tries to walk forward, away from the warp.
Lana:
Dad!
Lana grasps her father's hand and tries to pull him.
Charles:
Lana!
Lana:
Hold on, father!
Charles gets pulled closer to the warp. Lana gets pulled with him. Charles knows she'll get pulled in, too, if she continues
to hold on to him.
Charles:
Let go of me, Lana!
Lana:
No! I won't let him take you from me!
Charles:
You don't seem to need me, anyway! Take care of yourself, Lana! Be good!
Charles kicks Lana back. Lana grunts and loses her grip.
Charles:
Good-bye!
Charles enters the warp, and it closes.
Lana:
(screaming)
No!!! Daddy!!!
Dr. Wily laughs. Lana turns and stares at the hologram of Dr. Wily. She's filled with shock and rage.
Lana:
Give him back!!! Give him back now, you son of a bitch!!!
Dr. Wily:
Now, why would I want to do a thing like THAT? You'll have to find him yourself.
Lana:
I WILL find him! But first, I'm going to KILL you, you fucking bastard!!!
Dr. Wily:
(laughs)
Go ahead and try. No one ELSE has been able to do it. It should be quite amusing watching my Robot Masters disembowl you. Oh,
when you go to give your speech tonight, tell them that your father has been unavoidably detained. Hurry up, Princess! You'll
be late! (laughs maniacally)
The hologram disappears, leaving Lana completely alone.
Lana:
(starting to cry)
No...
Lana falls to her knees and completely breaks down. She cries audibly. (Cyndi, cry for about 20 seconds, but don't overdo
it.)
Volume 1: Genesis
Story 1: The League of Darkness
Track 06: Videoland - King Charles is kidnapped
Started Writing: Sunday, July 6, 2001, 8:29 PM
Finished Writing: 10:03 PM
Modified: Friday, July 20, 2001, 9:47 PM - 9:51 PM
Modified: Tuesday, July 31, 2001, 5:55 PM - 6:01 PM
Modified: Wednesday, September 26, 2001, 6:04 PM - 6:06 PM
Wednesday, August 1, 2001, 8:20 PM
Lana is sitting in her bedroom at her computer. She's on the 'Net, checking her e-mail. Lana smiles as she reads an e-mail.
Lana:
"Dear Lana, I've added 3 new pics to my website. Check 'em out, and lemme know what ya think."
Lana clicks on the link and goes there. (Cyndi, pause for about 10 seconds)
Lana smiles and goes back to the e-mail.
Lana:
"I'm up by 10. Your turn. I expect them to be really great. Love, Z." Oh, don't worry, Z, they WILL be.
Charles:
(screaming)
Lana!!!
Lana is startled and turns around in her chair.
King Charles storms into Lana's room. He is very upset.
Charles:
You're supposed to be getting ready for your speech tonight, not playing on the computer!
Lana:
Oh, sorry, father, I forgot!
Charles:
You ALWAYS forget things! You never do what you're supposed to do unless I TELL you to do them! You have no responsibility!
For you, it's more important to stay on the computer and chat with people! You're wasting your time! I should DESTROY that
stupid computer! I can only imagine what you have on it!
Short pause.
Lana:
Research articles. I'm studying...robotics and...theology.
Charles:
(softly)
Lana, I can tell that you're lying to me. It hurts me. Have I EVER taught you to lie to me?
Short pause.
Charles:
Now, tell me the truth. What are you doing on the computer?
Lana is torn. She feels ashamed at herself for lying to her father, but she knows that she can't tell him the truth. She
shuts off the power to the computer. (Cyndi, after a short pause, make some kind of sound effect like you're shutting off a
computer.)
Lana:
Nothing. I was checking my e-mail.
Charles:
I see. Then why'd you lie to me?
Short pause. Lana doesn't answer.
Charles:
(still upset and disappointed)
If your mother was still alive, she'd teach you some manners.
Lana:
(softly, cold, and uncaring)
Yeah, well, mom's dead.
Charles:
(angry but soft)
Don't you EVER speak of her in that tone again.
(less angry but still disappointed)
I won't ever forget how you lied to me. Get dressed. We'll be late.
Lana stands up. (Cyndi, stand up.)
Lana:
(pouting)
I don't see the point in giving this speech.
Charles:
(tone changes to inspired)
It will help boost people's morale. It's a speech of hope and determination. Videoland will rally behind its princess!
Lana:
Why can't YOU give it? You're their KING.
Charles:
More young people will be inspired by YOU, Lana.
Lana sighs and pulls some fancier clothes on over her usual ones and zips them up. (Cyndi, make the proper sounds.)
Lana:
(while getting dressed)
Father, the people aren't as depressed as you THINK they are.
Charles:
And how would YOU know this? I DOUBT you've paid any attention to the war at ALL.
Lana:
Oh, I HAVE, daddy. Trust me. This isn't a "SAD" war, dad. This is a "FUN" war. This is the type of war that spawns trading
cards, shirts, and video games. In fact, I just picked up a new 10-pack of Videoland War Pro Set cards at the store today. I
ended up with a new Geography, a new Government, and a new Leader, including Zelda's card. I still can't find MY card,
though.
Charles:
When did you go to the store?
Lana:
(scared)
I, uh, -
Charles:
You snuck out, didn't you?! Without an escort! In wartime! Why?!
Short pause. Lana doesn't answer. She zips up her last zipper and is fully-dressed.
Charles:
Let's go.
Suddenly, a holographic projection of Dr. Wily appears in the room. (No sound effect needed.)
Dr. Wily:
Oh, I'm sorry, but you're going to be late.
Charles and Lana:
Dr. Wily!
Dr. Wily:
How is my favorite royal family, today?
Charles:
What do you want, Wily?!
Dr. Wily:
Oh, not much. Just...you. (laughs) Don't worry, you won't miss your daughter - not after I tell you what she has on her
website.
Lana:
Shut up, Wily!
Dr. Wily:
Your dear, sweet princess could be arrested on any number of charges if the music industry or a child's parent ever found it.
Lana:
(louder)
Shut up, Wily!
Charles faces his daughter in shock.
Lana:
Daddy, I... (starts to cry)
Charles slaps her.
Dr. Wily:
(laughs)
Surprised? Don't be! You have no one to blame but yourself, you know. You should've done a better job raising her.
Charles:
(still in shock)
I...thought I did. I guess I didn't. (to Lana) I don't know you. How can you be like this? How?
Short pause. Lana doesn't respond. She's too scared.
Dr. Wily:
Well, no matter. You won't have to be with her anymore.
Lana:
(still scared)
Wh-what?
Dr. Wily opens a warp. It starts pulling Charles into it. (No need to make a sound effect. I'll handle it. Just pause a bit.)
Lana:
A warp!
Charles grunts as he tries to stay in place, then he tries to walk forward, away from the warp.
Lana:
Dad!
Lana grasps her father's hand and tries to pull him.
Charles:
Lana!
Lana:
Hold on, father!
Charles gets pulled closer to the warp. Lana gets pulled with him. Charles knows she'll get pulled in, too, if she continues
to hold on to him.
Charles:
Let go of me, Lana!
Lana:
No! I won't let him take you from me!
Charles:
You don't seem to need me, anyway! Take care of yourself, Lana! Be good!
Charles kicks Lana back. Lana grunts and loses her grip.
Charles:
Good-bye!
Charles enters the warp, and it closes.
Lana:
(screaming)
No!!! Daddy!!!
Dr. Wily laughs. Lana turns and stares at the hologram of Dr. Wily. She's filled with shock and rage.
Lana:
Give him back!!! Give him back now, you son of a bitch!!!
Dr. Wily:
Now, why would I want to do a thing like THAT? You'll have to find him yourself.
Lana:
I WILL find him! But first, I'm going to KILL you, you fucking bastard!!!
Dr. Wily:
(laughs)
Go ahead and try. No one ELSE has been able to do it. It should be quite amusing watching my Robot Masters disembowl you. Oh,
when you go to give your speech tonight, tell them that your father has been unavoidably detained. Hurry up, Princess! You'll
be late! (laughs maniacally)
The hologram disappears, leaving Lana completely alone.
Lana:
(starting to cry)
No...
Lana falls to her knees and completely breaks down. She cries audibly. (Cyndi, cry for about 20 seconds, but don't overdo
it.)