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UNIT II, ACT I Inheritance
SETTING: A week after the meeting between Kanani and Zakku. It is a cold early morning, before sunrise, but the sky is clear, as there is not a single sound in the woods. Slowly, and silently a figure moves threw the woods, careful not to make a sound as he approached another figure that stood on the clearing edge. The region is hill and thick with woodland and tall grass. The figure approaching the one in the clearing had a metal rod. He was nearing the other figure, preparing to strike.
KANANI - If you made any more noise I would have to be a deaf man not to hear you.
ZAKKU - I wasn't that loud.
KANANI - You were loud enough for me to hear you, as well as for those little animals to run from you. You have to remember, everything and anything can reveal your position. You seem unfocused enough to know this.
ZAKKU - I know, I know…
KANANI (Unconvinced)- You have said that many a time… I am starting to not believe you. (Zakku slouched slightly as he looked at Kanani as if trying to plead something. Kanani has a wooden stick and smacks Zakku's side, not to hurt him but to make him stand up straight. Zakku stood up straight) Stop it…don't try to plead to me…Stand up straighter. (Zakku complies) NOW…DOUBLE TIME…Go, go, go! (Zakku sprints as he starts to run around threw the woods, bushes, branches and rough terrain as Kanani follows.)
KANANI -Come on! Quickly! (Kanani easily makes his way forward as Zakku runs but not fast enough to keep up as Kanani pulls ahead.)
ZAKKU (Annoyed)- Easier said then done… (Zakku tried to keep up but found it difficult as he leapt over fallen logs and then would fall hitting a slope making him have to roll as he tried to keep up. Then, Kanani went out of sight as Zakku continued to run threw the woods, breathing hard from having to do so much running. He had been running all night and the running started to make his chest hurt. He leaped over another log only to be hit by a stick in the chest making him fall to the ground.)
KANANI (Laugh)- Now why in the heck are you running without observing anything?
ZAKKU - Huh? I was suppose to?
KANANI (Laughs harder)- Why of course! Any haft-brained fool could run…did you see anything while you ran?
ZAKKU - Uh…uh… (Zakku remains on the ground looking at Kanani)
KANANI (Looks down)- I can't understand…you have lots of energy, so much that you are just playing when you are lying there as if you are in pain. (Zakku jumps up, looking at Kanani.) See…Come on focus.
ZAKKU - I've been running around for hours…can't I rest for a minute…
KANANU (Commanding voice)- NO! You are going to work for rest. Drop down, push-ups. I'd better hear some clapping.
(Zakku did as he was told, dropping to the ground to begin to do push ups clapping each time he came up from doing push ups. Kanani walked off a few steps as another walked into the clearing. She was about the age of Zakku; wearing the same uniform that Kanani was wearing which meant her rank was Elite. She had dark brown hair and deep blue eyes. Zakku looked at her for a moment as Kanani glanced back, and hit him with the stick at the back of the neck, not hard enough to knock him out.)
ZAKKU - OW!
KANANI - Stay focused! And even more so start repeating the codes of conduct…You seem to have forgotten some rules. (Zakku returns to doing push-ups as Kanani looks at the young elite soldier standing in front of him.) My greetings, Shara, what brings you here?
SHARA - I needed to talk to you about…(She glanced to Zakku. Kanani nods as he looks back at Shara, understanding the signal she gave him) Uingu was wondering about your progress.
KANANI - It has only been a week…I need months before I feel remotely comfortable with him going on missions. He is still getting the last bits of that poison he has been feeding himself.
SHARA - I know…I told him that when he asked me.
KANANI (Questioning)- Asked you? Why would he ask you? You are not even his trainer…
SHARA - He wants me to teach him Firebending.
KANANI (Nods; Whispers)- I see…He isn't mature enough…he still hasn't grown out of being a Sonitus Tener Canis, but I am getting him close to being just a Sonitus Canis.
SHARA (Deep breath)- How long, exactly?
KANANI - Two months at least.
SHARA (Sighs as if worried; Whispers)- That's bad…Uingu wants him ready to go in a week.
KANANU (Annoyed and aggregated; Whispers)- A week?! He expects me to be done in a week? He's not ready…ZAK! (Gets Zakku's attention) Handstand, now! (Zakku flips over and stands on his hands keeping himself up with his strength. Turns to Shara whispering quietly) Shara, you told him that I think he needs more preparation, right? (Shara nods) He is too young…I don't think he can handle Warrior class missions. That's why we have the hierarchy! Regulars are trained to be able to deal with what they have to do…Warriors are trained to do what they must…. Elites are trained to do what they must for the greater good. This boy skipped the rank of Regular… It is a foolish move one Uingu's part.
SHARA - Orders are orders… Uingu wants him to go into Yuili. He thinks that Zakku needs to see real action before he can effectively be trained.
KANANI (Sighs; whispers)- If he dies… It's on his head, not mine. Zak is a capable soldier… That I am sure of…He's dedication, however, is what I am worried about. He is like a dog…no…a puppy. He will cling to you and be unflinchingly loyal, until you hit him where it hurts once... Then he will remain away, and always weary. Yuili, you say…
SHARA - Yes… it is a small city. Rumors had it that the resistance is there, mounting an assault against the capital.
KANANI - Any civilians there?
SHARA (Shakes her head)- None, Kanani. Last intelligence said was that all citizens fled after the resistance was there.
KANANI - I'm assuming that it is a 'search and destroy' mission with a lesser objective of capturing information?
SHARA - Correct…What is he doing?
(Kanani turns seeing Zakku still doing a handstand, except for the fact he was doing something similar to push-ups with his hands as he lowered himself down till his hair touched the ground and then pushed up straight.)
ZAKKU (Light-hearted)- See what I can do!
KANANI (Unimpressed)- Now…If you could use that energy for…I don't know, paying attention, then maybe I would be impressed. Better yet… Keep doing that, until I say other wise.
ZAKKU (Wide-eyed)- But…but…but…my arms are starting to hurt!
KANANI (Jokingly)- I am going to make you head hurt in a minute if you don't continue doing your exercising.
ZAKKU (Acts like a soldier)- Yes sir! (Starts to work out)
SHARA (To Kanani)- He's kind of young, wouldn't you say?
KANANI - Turned 14 yesterday…He's not much older then you…In fact you both are the same age.
SHARA (Surprised)- Really? Hum…
ZAKKU - Kanani (Kanani ignores Zakku)… Kanani! (Again Kanani ignores Zakku.) KANANI! (Kanani turns)
KANANI - What?
ZAKKU (Grins)- Hi…Who you talkin' to? (Zakku looks at Shara, smiling kindly)
KANANI (Puzzled)- What?...(Kanani's face looks completely confused. He stares for a moment and then shows annoyance as he pushes Zakku's feet so he falls backwards)…What did tell you a minute ago? Don't flirt with her!
SHARA (Laughs softly to herself)- Don't be to hard on him, Kanani, as you said, he has only been here less then a month… (Puts a hand out to Zakku) …Name's Shara.
(Kanani grunt in a way that seems that he negativity of Shara's gesture to help Zakku. Zakku takes Shara's hand and pulls himself up smiling. Shara stares at Zakku for a moment, seemingly confused at his smiling gesture.)
SHARA - Not many people smile around here…
KANANI - Don't think to much about that, Shara, Zak, here (Points to Zakku) has only two sides; happy or sad. Apparently…he is happy to see you… Brainless flirt, you ask me… (Kanani is joking and Zakku understands that as he seems not to mind.)
SHARA (Laughs slightly)- I guess you are right, Kanani…So Zak, how is training.
ZAKKU - Going well, thank you for asking, ma'am… (Zakku knows the ranks and instantly salutes Shara)
KANANI - Not as well as I'd like, Zakku. (Zakku looks at Kanani for a moment as if he is going to do something)
SHARA - Zak…(Zakku's attentions shifts to Shara) You know about that war, correct?
ZAKKU - Uh…I've heard rumors… That's about it.
SHARA (Nods)- Understandable… Kanani, you don't mind if I tell him? (Shrugs as he shakes his head.) The Organization has been at war with the Coalition, a group of Fire Nation General that has been endangering the survival of the empire. (Zakku stares internally as he listens) The Organization has heard of a plan to try and undermined the authority of the Fire Lord. As you know, we can't allow that to occur. So, Uingu has ordered that the Warrior ranks and a chosen few Elites to go to Yuili. (Zakku nods in understanding) That is the location of rebel forces that we believe are going to attack the Capital.
(Zakku nods as he is quiet for a moment. Kanani glances away, showing his disapproval of using Zakku for any manner of fighting.)
SHARA - Considering you skills and abilities, Uingu has decided to send you as well, Zakku.
ZAKKU (Looks over to Kanani)- Hey, Kanani, are you going to go to Yuili, too?
KANANI (Nods after a moment)- Shara, tell Uingu I will accompany Zakku…If Uingu wants to undermined my training, then at least make him allow me to make sure Zak remains out of trouble…Tell him?
SHARA - Of course…Anything you want, general. (Shara turns to walk away, but pauses)…Pleasure to meet you, Zakku; you seem like a nice guy. (Shara turned walking further away. Zakku watches her only to feel Kanani hit him in the chest knocking him down. Zakku looks up at Kanani's face.)
KANANI - Zak, contain yourself, will you… There is a reason we have the rule against perusing relationships…
ZAKKU - I know, I know… No relationships, outside of mentor-apprentice. Failure to fall this code will result in punishment that will range from extra training to severe physical harm… I know.
KANANI -Then stop doing things that make me have to hit you…how many times do you want me to knock you down?
ZAKKU (Grins slightly)- That depends, how many times can you knock me down?
KANANI (Shakes his head)- Why can't you be serious?
ZAKKU - Because, being serious all the time is boring…
KANANI -Get back to exercising, Zak.
ZAKKU - Exercising is also boring too…Can't you entertain me? A story… Something… Maybe?
KANANI - The only reason it is boring is because you can't take it seriously… Not everything is fun and games you know.
ZAKKU - Yes…I know…but that doesn't mean I can't crack off a smile or joke, does it?
KANANI - I guess not…even if it did, you wouldn't listen to it… (Kanani turns to leave.)
ZAKKU (Watching Kanani leave)- Does that mean training is over?
KANANI (Still leaving)- For now, yes… I need to talk to Uingu…
ZAKKU - You're just going to leave me here?
KANANI - Go to camp if you get lonely…I expect to see you being a gentlemen to other female members.
ZAKKU - Come on, Kanani, you know me…
KANANI - That's why I am worried…
(Zakku watches as Kanani leaves and thinks for a moment. Kanani begins to laugh as he walks into the woodland.)
ZAKKU (Runs after)- Wait! What do you mean? (Kanani still laughing) Stop laughing at me! (Kanani is still laughing) I'm serious!
KANANI (Jokingly; Out of sight.)- You never were serious before!