AN: First of all I forgot to insert a disclaimer in the first episode. I don't own the Tribe or the characters. They all belong to Cloud 9.
I'd like to know what you think. I think I get the characters right although I must say I'm not that comfortable with those that first appeared in the fifth season and what do you think about the new ones? Feel free to criticize me.
Episode 2
SCENE 1
(All the Mallrats are gathered in the café. Most of them are having breakfast, others are just waiting for Amber to start talking. She's standing in between the tables and tries to look at all of them.)
Amber: We know now where the mines are, thanks to Gel.
Gel (smiles brightly): My pleasure.
Amber: However, we also know they're collapsed and nobody should be there. I still think it's a good idea to check it out. Just to make sure and maybe there are some of our own, who have been there and escaped.
Ebony (sarcastic): That's likely, yeah.
Lex: Shut up, Ebony.
Ebony: Oh you know I'm right.
Ram: As much as I hate to say this, but Ebony's right. It seems like a waste of time.
Amber: You don't have to come, but I am going. Who else wants to come with me?
(Silence creeps up on them while the other Mallrats are thinking. Most of them don't have anyone to look for any ways.)
Lex: I'm in. A little field trip just the two of us should be fun, shouldn't it? (grins)
Amber (rolls her eyes): Don't flatter yourself, Lex.
Trudy: What about you, Ellie?
(The blonde girl looks at her confused for a second then shakes her head.)
Ellie: I'd rather look for Alice in the city or for the other camps. I don't want to waste my time down there when it's more likely to be a dead end.
(She smiles at Amber now.)
Ellie: I also believe Amber would give me the news, if she heard anything from Alice down there.
Amber: Of course.
Jay: I'll come.
Amber: You really don't have to, Jay.
Jay: My brother is lost, too. Ved might not be your best friend or your friend at all, but I really want my little brother back.
Amber: I know, but I'd like you to stay here. Keep an eye on the tribe and on Bray jr.
(Jay looks at her for a while then slowly glances at the other Mallrats. His eyes resting on Ebony and Ram, he nods.)
SCENE 2
(Camille and Jasper from the Astros are moving through the city in their dark blue robes. They're ignored by must, but some people give them weird glances. The pair doesn't care though.)
Camille: So about this new danger, what do you think?
Jasper: I don't know. It could be anyone.
Camille: That means it could also be one of us. I had a vision tonight about a star that stopped to gleam.
Jasper: No way, who should that be?
Camille: Only time will tell, but don't mention it to Cloud, it'll only upset him.
(Jasper nods and the pair share a concerned look.)
SCENE 3
(Kaelem and Dima sit inside the school in one of the classrooms. They look slightly bemused.)
Kaelem: Did you know the Astros are predicting a new danger?
Dima: Oh really? What do we have to deal with this time? God's wrath? Comets? Karma?
Kaelem (laughs): Someone from the inside, apparently.
Dima: Yeah right. I'd bet it's this new tribe that lives in the hospital.
Kaelem: Nah, Scott said they were like a big hippie family, nothing to worry about there.
Dima: I wasn't worrying. I'm just suspicious with new people after the Technos and the Chosen took over so quickly.
Kaelem: That's not happening again. We're educating the people to prevent just that.
Dima: And what if that's not enough?
Kaelem: I've got a plan on my own. (smirks)
SCENE 4
(Back at the hospital Lex and Amber have made ready for the trip down to the mines that may take up to two days. Both of them have bags with them as they stand in the door. Lex taps his foot impatiently, as Amber kisses Jay and Baby Bray goodbye. Those of the Mallrats who cared are waving as they start to go.)
Lex: That's new.
Amber: What?
Lex: The two of us taking off to explore.
Amber (chuckles): It's odd, isn't it?
Lex (shrugs): As unpleasant as working together with Bray. You're too goody goody.
Amber (snorts): If you're lucky some of it will rub off on you.
Lex (ironically): Gee, that'd be so great.
(She rolls her eyes, but can't help a little laugh and they continue walking.)
SCENE 5
(Jay sits in the café feeding Baby Bray and drinking a cup of coffee himself. He looks up when Ebony enters and acknowledges her with a small nod. She comes over and sits next to him. She eyes the baby curiously then gives Jay a sly smile.)
Ebony: Isn't that nice? Being the one who stays at home watching the kids.
Jay: Leave it, Ebony.
Ebony: Oh I do understand. He's so sweet, isn't he?
(She reaches out and strokes the little hair Bray already has.)
Ebony: I just wonder how it feels. The wifey out looking for her beloved Ex who's baby you are watching now. Don't you feel even a little used? You're her bitch, can't you see that?
(Jay is upset, his lips thin as he glares at her.)
Jay: It's not like that.
Ebony: What makes you think that? Because she told you so? Wow, how naïve are you?
Jay: It's none of your business, Ebony! Now get out of here.
(Ebony gets up and gives him an amused smile.)
Ebony: The great Jay sunken so low. What a shame.
(Then she walks of with a triumphant look about her, while Jay watches Baby Bray concerned and a little resentment.)
SCENE 6
(May is walking alone through the streets. She looks upset, has her hands deep in her pockets)
FLASHBACK
(Salene pulls her hand out of May's)
Salene: May, I'm so sorry, but... This is not going to work. We're not going to work. I really like you, but I don't love you.
(May starts crying and makes a run for the door. Salene grabs her by the hand and turns her around.)
Salene: You're my best friend, May. I don't want to lose you.
May (muffled): I... can't.
FLASHBACK END
(Tears are welling up in May's eyes again, but they don't fall as she gets it together. She straightens up and looks at the road ahead.)
May (whispers): Maybe friends then...
SCENE 7
(The Harpies are busy with their everyday tasks. Some are sewing clothes, others are getting water, food and fire wood. Kestrel sits at the fireplace with a pen and a piece of paper making a new plan for chores. Out between the trees the figure of Crow emerges and slumps down next to her.)
Crow: They found out about the mines. Two of them headed of to the cliffs this morning.
Kestrel: Doesn't matter, the mines are destroyed.
Crow (lowers her voice): Do you think about it often?
Kestrel: No. It's in the past. We couldn't know the guards would be that stupid.
Crow: You mean, you couldn't know.
(Kestrel glares at her and resumes her work and they sit in silence for a while.)
Kestrel: Just don't let them get to the warehouses.
Crow: I'd do better with the other girls in the city, you know. Everyone knows we're here, but rumour has it the Harpies are too scared to come into the city any more.
Kestrel (looks up): And you expect me to let my tribe get into danger because of a silly rumour?
Crow: What danger, Kestrel? Nothing's out there, I'm telling you.
Kestrel: We thought the Technos were no harm in the beginning.
Crow: Come on, Kestrel. We can't hide out in the woods forever. The girls are getting bored. I don't want to tell you, but I don't think you're going to be leader for much longer if you keep this up.
(Kestrel watches her for a long time then turns back to her work.)
Kestrel: Fine, tell them they're free to roam the city again.
SCENE 8
(Ebony and Ram are standing in a deserted part of the hospital talking with hushed voices.)
Ebony: Did you know about the mines?
Ram: I knew they were deserted, but didn't know why. I wasn't leader any more at that time, Java told me.
Ebony: Do you know, who was in there?
Ram (shakes his head): I didn't care.
Ebony: Well, as the mines are a dead end, we need to find out about this other camp.
Ram: And then? You're not likely to tell Amber about it, are you?
Ebony (snorts): Maybe I will, but not until I've made sure there's nothing there.
Ram: What is it to you any ways?
Ebony (smiles): Let's just say there are some people who do better for the tribe if they stay away.
(She walks off.)
SCENE 9
(Sammy and Lottie have sneaked into Amber's room and have found some pictures of older days of the Mallrats.)
Lottie: Look, lots of people we don't even know.
Sammy (points at Patsy and Cloe): Those are the two Gel and I were looking for in the city.
Lottie (points at Zandra): And this one?
Sammy (shrugs): No idea. (pauses) Look, Lottie, I know you're really excited about this stuff, but we shouldn't be in here.
Lottie (rolls her eyes): Then go, if you're such a wimp.
Sammy (snorts): Who are you calling a wimp?
Lottie: Whatever...
(She puts the picture away and picks out a new one.)
Lottie: Oh look, I guess she was married to Lex. At least it looks like a wedding.
Sammy (laughs): Can you imagine that? Lex being married.
Lottie (giggles): That would break Gel's heart.
(The two break out in laughter, but freeze as they see Jay standing in the door holding Bray.)
Jay (stern): What do you think you're doing? You shouldn't go through Amber's stuff.
Lottie: We didn't take anything, I swear.
Jay: You better not! Now get out of here. NOW!
(Sammy and Lottie squeeze past Jay. He looks after them then shakes his head and sighs. He sets Bray down on the bed and starts to put the picture away again until he gets to one of Amber and Bray. On his face is an expression of hurt and he puts it quickly away.)
SCENE 10
(Lex and Amber have left the city and are walking along the beach heading for the cliffs.)
Amber: What do you expect to find?
Lex: There's nothing there.
Amber: You can't believe that or else you wouldn't have come.
(Lex remains silent for quite a while before looking at her with a slight smile.)
Lex: I just hope there's some information of Tai-San's whereabouts. What about you?
Amber: The same. I'm looking for Bray, but also the others.
Lex: It's mostly him.
Amber: Don't you want to know what happened to Ryan? You two were mates.
Lex: Sure, I'd like to, but it's been a while now and I know he can look after himself.
Amber (grins): Tai-San's always been good on her own, too.
Lex (brushes her off): That's something different.
(The pair continues to walk in silence.)
SCENE 11
(Kaelem sits in a small office room by himself. On the walls are several maps and plans. He's chewing on a pen while watching one of them. Sighing he runs a hand through his hair.)
Kaelem: We nearly have them all. Only the Harpies, the Astros, the Chiques and the Mallrats left and we have students of every tribe in town. So who's coming next? Chiques or Mallrats?
(His gaze falls on a picture on his desk of a younger version of himself and a blonde girl next to him, who is clearly Kestrel.)
Kaelem: Well, she won't say no to me, will she? On the other hand she's hold her tribe back in the woods for far too long now. Maybe she grew suspicious. I should go visit my dear baby sister first.
SCENE 12
(Ruby sits on a bench in front of the hospital entrance a hand on her flat stomach and looking up at the sun. Darryl walks out and takes a seat next to her.)
Darryl: You okay?
Ruby (smiles): Yes. You don't have to check on me all the time. The accident is weeks away.
Darryl: I... uhm... sorry.
Ruby: Don't be. It's nice, but please stop. I'm not going to drop dead any time soon.
(He grins a little dumbfounded, but notices her hand on her stomach.)
Darryl: Do you wish you were pregnant?
Ruby: Huh?
Darryl: Well, I did notice you thought you were pregnant from Slade and that you weren't after all.
Ruby: Oh, that. (pauses) No, I'm not. I don't think I'm fit to be a mother and Slade's not with me any ways.
Darryl: Oh come on, you'd make a great mom.
Ruby (laughs): What makes you think that?
Darryl: The way you took care of Lottie.
Ruby: That was something different. Lottie is more like a sister to me than a daughter.
Darryl (shrugs): You could try it out with Brady.
Ruby: I'm not trying to get a baby, so no thanks.
Darryl: Still I think you'd be great at it.
(Ruby smiles and rests her head on his shoulder, making Darryl's smile widen.)
SCENE 13
(Salene, Trudy, Lottie, Sammy and Gel are sitting in the café. Lottie turns to Salene.)
Lottie: Sal?
Salene (looks up): Yes?
Lottie: Have you ever been married?
(Sammy, Lottie and Gel all look at her expectantly, while Trudy watches her friend concerned. Salene's smile fades a little, but she is not upset.)
Salene: Yes, but that's a long time ago.
Gel: What happened?
Salene: He got taken away by the Chosen and I never saw him again.
Trudy: Lottie, why are you asking?
(Sammy fidgets uncomfortable, but Lottie just smiles slyly.)
Lottie: Sammy and I found some pictures in Amber's stuff.
Trudy (yells): You went through her stuff?
Lottie (shrugs): It were only pictures.
Sammy: Jay wasn't too happy either.
(The girls laugh now.)
Salene: I didn't know she still had pictures of Ryan.
Gel: That's his name?
Salene (nods): I went looking for him, when the Chosen were defeated, but he was nowhere to be found.
(Trudy puts an arm around Salene.)
Trudy: Ryan really was a sweetheart.
Salene (smiles): Yes, he was.
Trudy: I haven't thought about him for ages.
Salene (straightens up): Right. All this talk about lost Mallrats has to stop. Bad enough Amber and Lex have their heads in the clouds.
SCENE 14
(Ellie is on her own in the streets of the town with a picture of Alice in her hand. She walks up to several people and shows it to them, but all of them shake their heads. Sighing she leans against a building and watches the people passing by. Then she straightens up and walks up to a round faced girl with messy red hair.)
Ellie: Hey, have you seen this girl?
(The girl looks at the picture and then up at Ellie.)
Girl: I do. I worked with her in a camp, when the Technos still were in control.
(Ellie's eyes are about to pop out and a wide smile spreads across her face.)
Ellie: Where?
Girl: In another town, about a hundred miles from here. She won't be there any way. We all left when the Technos disappeared.
Ellie: Oh (her smile falters) Thank you though.
Girl (smiles): She was quite a handful, no way someone's put her in chains again.
Ellie: Yeah, that sounds like my sister.
Girl: You're her sister?
Ellie: Yes, that's why I need to find her.
Girl: I can't tell you any more than this, sorry.
Ellie: No need to be sorry, you helped me a lot.
(Girl nods and walks off and Ellie turns around to head back to the hospital.)
SCENE 15
(Kaelem walks down the street leading out of the city heading of into the woods. He walks in silence for a while, then voices are heard and between the trees the camp of the Harpies appears. They are already aware of his presence and Kestrel wait at the edge of the camp for him. She has her arms crossed in front of her and doesn't look too pleased to see him.)
Kestrel: What makes you come all the way out here, Kaelem?
Kaelem (smiles): Am I not allowed to check on my little sister?
(Kestrel quickly looks around to check nobody has heard him. He just grins amused at her behaviour.)
Kestrel: I don't need you to check on me. So what do you want?
Kaelem: I haven't seen you or any of your girls around the city for a while now. So I just wanted to make sure, you hadn't left without saying goodbye.
(Kestrel rolls her eyes, walks up to him, grabs his arm and pulls him away from the camp to talk in silence with him. When they can't hear any voices any more she stops and leans against a tree.)
Kestrel: Kaelem, I'm leader of the Harpies, what the fuck do you want?
Kaelem: Have you heard about our school?
Kestrel: Yes.
Kaelem: What about your girls? Some of them are young enough to fit in.
Kestrel (shakes her head): They're not going. They learn everything they need to know from us.
Kaelem: Right. Because gathering firewood will really help them, when we get the city sorted out.
Kestrel (snorts): And what good will your books do? All they can do with them is hit someone over the head. I don't think someone will be very impressed if my girls can recite Shakespeare. I'd rather have them be able to survive. There's time enough to start up schools, but not now.
Kaelem: I didn't expect you to see the gain. You were always so focused on the present that you always forgot to look ahead.
Kestrel: Then why did you come?
Kaelem (sighs): You're my sister. We were always better together.
Kestrel: I'm not going back to live in the city and I'm not leaving my tribe.
(They stare at each other for a while, then Kaelem closes the gap between them and hugs her tight. Kestrel struggles a little, but lets him in the end.)
Kaelem: I miss you. Promise me to come by more often.
Kestrel (smiles): I miss you too, sometimes. It's not like we don't have history.
Kaelem: It's good to see you, and you know I'm sorry for how things turned out.
Kestrel: Yes, you told me tons of times.
(Brother and sister part, exchange a few more words before Kaelem heads back to the city again leaving a confused Kestrel, who looks after him with a mix of curiosity and concern.)
SCENE 16
(Ram is in his room trying to set up an old computer, as Ruby walks in. He turns around, gives her a smile and continues his work.)
Ruby: How are you holding up?
Ram: I'm fine. Damn this thing is ancient, it might not even work...
Ruby (rolls her eyes): What do you need a computer for any ways?
(Ram looks at her speechless and shakes his head. He fumbles with some wires, before he gets up and walks over to Ruby.)
Ram: What a stupid question.
Ruby: For you maybe. I haven't seen you much around lately, have you been hiding?
Ram: No, just been busy with... stuff.
Ruby (curious): What kind of stuff? We're friends, right? You can tell me.
(Ram shifts from one foot on the other.)
Ram: Nothing important. I've helped out here and there.
Ruby: Okay...
Ram: Yeah.
(An awkward silence spreads between them as they stand in front of each other. After a while Ruby starts laughing and takes his hand to pull him along.)
Ruby: Come on, Ram, you busy busy man. I'll order you to take some time off.
(Ram tries to fight her off, but his attempt is very weak.)
Ram: Ruby, get off! I was about to get the computer up and running.
Ruby: Yeah, so? You can still do that later. Now I want to have a drink with my friend Ram.
SCENE 17
(Lex and Amber are resting down at the beach. Each of them has a bottle of water and a can of food in front of them. The sun is just about to set.)
Lex: How romantic. (snorts)
Amber: It could be worse.
Lex: Like what?
Amber: The two of us sharing a candlelight dinner?
Lex (laughs): Touché.
(They eat in silence. Suddenly Lex puts his can down and looks in the distance where three figures are approaching them.)
Lex: Someone's coming.
(Amber looks in the direction and sees the figures, too. Both of them get up and make ready for a fight. As the figures get closer, it's easier to make out two girls and a boy. They stop a few feet away. Lex takes two steps forwards and looks at them in shock.)
Lex: Alice? KC? Is that you?
Alice: Lexy Baby!
(She laughs and storms forward to pull him into a bear hug.)
SCENE 18
(Ebony sits in her room with a map of the new city drawing lines and circles on it, when a slight knock on the door makes her hide it underneath the bed.)
Ebony: Come in.
(The door is pushed open and Ruby slides in, closing the door quickly behind her. She moves to stand in front of Ebony with her hand on her hips.)
Ruby: So?
Ebony: So what?
Ruby: Do you want me to tell everyone what really happened with the truck?
Ebony (rolls her eyes): I'll tell them you hit your head or something.
Ruby (glares at her): And you want to take your chances on that?
Ebony (shrugs): Better than handing Slade over to you. What makes you think he'll fall in love with you any ways? You had him before and he didn't, what's different now? Face it, Ruby, you're just not good enough for him.
(Ruby lets out a frustrated hiss before she slaps Ebony across the face.)
Ruby (furious): Don't you dare, Ebony! Don't get smart with me, you're gonna regret it, I promise you.
(She then storms out of the room, leaving Ebony to hold her burning cheek while looking after her. A small smile spreading across her lips.)
SCENE 19
(Some of the Mallrats are gathered in the café. Ellie is in a heated discussion with Jack and Jay, the picture of Alice is on a table next to her.)
Ellie (cont.): It's far I know, but if Alice is there, I need to find her.
Jack: But you can't go on your own.
Ellie: Then come with me.
Jay: Ellie, it's not wise to just go wander of now. At least wait 'till Lex and Amber are back.
Trudy: Yes, they'll probably go with you any ways.
Jack: The girl also said that everyone left. It's a small chance Alice is still there.
Ellie (glares at him): But it is a chance, isn't it? I for one really want to find my sister and I'm not doing so by sitting here waiting.
Trudy (puts a hand on her shoulder): Ellie, relax. We're going to find Alice, but it's no good if you just storm off without a plan.
Ellie (brushes her off): I'm worried sick about her, so no, I won't relax, Trudy. I thought you of all people might understand.
Jack: Ellie...
Ellie (snaps): What?
Jack (sighs): I'll go with you, but we should really wait for Lex and Amber to return.
Ellie: Why? If I see or hear something about Tai-San or Bray, I'll keep them updated.
May: She's our leader though.
Ellie: And that means I have to ask her permission? Ugh... screw you, all of you!
(She grabs the picture of Alice and storms out of the café. The others look after her. Jack sighs and goes after her.)
Jack: I'll better make sure, she doesn't do anything rash.
SCENE 20
(Ebony has the map she drew on before in her hand as she walks down the corridor at a quick pace. She knocks firmly on Ram's door and enters without waiting for permission. Ram is sitting on the ground still trying to get the computer to work. When she enters he raises his head and motions for her to sit with him.)
Ebony: I've made a map and need your input.
(She unfolds the map and lays it on the ground in front of him. He studies the map for a while then points at the mines.)
Ram: You crossed them completely out? Good. You heard about Ellie's sister in the other town?
Ebony (nods) Yes, but she'll go there any ways so I leave that to her. I'm more interested in the other camp Crow talked about.
(Ram smirks and then points at a spot right in the middle of the city.)
Ram: That used to be a camp, but as far as I know it's a complete ghost town now.
Ebony: You think some are still hiding out there?
Ram (shrugs): Could be, where else would they go? Besides, if they got deleted that could mean they suffer from amnesia.
Ebony (smiles): Good point. Are you coming with me then?
(Ram hesitates.)
Ram: Why don't you take Slade? We're not the best of friends are we, Ebony?
Ebony: True, maybe I'll just go on my own then.
Ram: What about Slade?
Ebony: What about him? I don't need him to follow me around all the time, do I?
(She fold the map again and walks out of the room.)
Ram: Doesn't look to good for the two lovers, does it?
(He chuckles and goes back to his work.)
SCENE 21
(Down at the beach the four Mallrats and Kayla have set up a camp for the night. They sit around the fire and catch up on things.)
Alice: How's Ellie?
Amber (smiles): She's fine. She'll be so happy when you come back.
KC: So who else were you looking for at the mines?
Lex: Well we're still missing Ryan and Patsy from when the Chosen took them away. Bray, Tai-San, Cloe, Andy and Tally. I guess that's all of them.
Amber: And Ved.
Alice: Who's Ved?
Amber: Cloe's boyfriend, they were deleted by the Technos.
KC: I saw Bray when I worked in the mines, but I got transferred to another camp.
Amber: He could've still been in there when they collapsed?
(Silence spreads between the five of them, while KC slowly nods. Amber bites her lips and watches the waves wash to shore.)
Lex: You said you've been there yesterday. Is there anything there?
KC: No just rocks.
Lex: Then we should head back to the hospital tomorrow morning. Anyone against this?
(Everyone shakes their head except for Amber, who's still looking at the ocean.)
Alice: Amber?
(The young woman snaps out of it, blinks and then shakes her head.)
Amber: No, let's go back tomorrow.
(Kayla clears her throat and leans forward to talk.)
Kayla: I'm sorry, but is it okay if I stay with you?
(Alice smiles and puts an arm around her tiny shoulders.)
Alice: Of course. You're not going anywhere. I thought we already covered that.
Amber (smiles): It's okay, we'd love to have you.
Kayla: Thanks.
KC (bursts out): We saw the Guardian, too.
Lex (incredulous): He's still alive? I'd thought he'd be history by now.
Alice: He's a total fruitcake though. He was with us as the slave traders, couldn't get a proper word off his lips.
KC: Except for Zoot that is.
Amber: You don't think we've got anything to fear of him?
Kayla: He's in a cage.
Lex: And we bet him once, we can do it again.
KC: Like Kayla pointed out, he's in a cage and he's a fruitcake. It's not even worth talking about.
SCENE 22
(In Jack and Ellie's room, Ellie is about to pack a bag while Jack sits next to her and tries to convince her not to go.)
Jack: Come on, Ellie, why rush off?
Ellie: It's been long enough. If Alice is there, I have to get her. She has no clue we're here.
Jack: I know that and I'm going with you, but why can't it wait until morning? It's already dark outside and we don't know what creeps are out on the streets.
Ellie: I wouldn't be able to sleep any ways.
Jack: Ellie, it will take days to get there. At least let us go well rested.
(She sighs and sits down next to him. Defeated she puts her arms around him and rests her head on his shoulder.)
Ellie: Fine, but we go first thing tomorrow.
Jack (smiles): Of course.
(He gently strokes her hair and kisses her on the forehead.)
SCENE 23
(Crow and Vulture are walking through the dark streets. They are deserted as they are at the warehouses, that are now a ghost town like Ram said.)
Crow: We're staying here tonight. The streets are full of thieves and creeps at night.
Vulture: Fine with me. I'm just glad to be out of the woods for once.
(Crow smiles and walks up to the biggest warehouse. She knocks twice and opens it slowly.)
Crow: The city thinks they're deserted, but Kestrel couldn't abandon them.
Vulture: Who?
(The two girls walk in. In darkness only lit up by candles a bunch of people is living in there. Vulture looks confused at them and up at Crow. Most of the people in the warehouse are asleep, but a few watch the girls with curiosity.)
Vulture: I don't understand. Who are they?
Crow: They worked here or in the mines. Most of them lack their memories so they stayed, others are disabled.
Vulture: Since when did the Technos have disabled people work for them?
Crow (rolls her eyes): They weren't at the time being. Kestrel and I were at the mines when they collapsed and took as many with us as we could.
Vulture: Then why are they not out with us in the woods?
Crow: They are in no shape to walk that way. That's why those who got better are still here taking care of them.
Vulture: They have nowhere to go?
Crow : Guess not, it's not like they are hold captive or anything. They are free to roam the city, but they keep to themselves most of the time. I guess they're scared to be slaves again. It's not easy when you're tribeless.
Vulture: But the city seems to have cooled down.
Crow: Still, there are odd sheep everywhere.
(She leaves Vulture behind and walks up to a boy who's helping a girl with just one leg to get into her sleeping bag.)
SCENE 24
(Cloud is sitting on the roof of their cinema watching the night sky. His eyes are fixed on the full moon, when another hooded figure approaches from behind and sits down next to him.)
Cloud: The stars have spoken. Old evils in the city have woken. Brother and sister are going their own path, awakening the brother's wrath. One of our own will soon be lost and never return, no matter how much her heart for us will burn. Long lost faces and friends are bound to appear, spreading happiness and joy, but also fear.
Tilly: It's amazing how the stars can speak to you.
Cloud (smiles): I'm sure one day you'll hear them, too, my love.
(He turns to her and takes her hand in his. She blushes a little and kisses him on the cheek.)
SCENE 25
(A bunch of nomads come to the outskirts of the city in the middle of the night. Their leader orders the others to build up the camp. One of the men is a familiar face. Ryan uses a big hammer to drive a pole into the earth. He glances up at the stars and smiles a little. A very tall man with both pitchblack and orange hair, he also has one green and one brown eye.)
Dale: Do you need that hammer?
Ryan: You can have it in a sec.
(Dale nods and watches him work.)
Ryan: How long do you think we're going to stay?
Dale I(shrugs): Don't know. A couple of days if the city is nice and quiet.
Ryan: Good, I'd like to stay a little longer for a while. You know, have a place to call home.
Dale (laughs): You don't have the mindset of a real nomad.
Ryan: No, probably not. (hands Dale the hammer) Here you go.
(Dale claps him on the shoulder and goes off to set up another tent.)