ACT 3
SCENE 1
EXT. UNNAMED WOODS
WIDE SHOT: Meanwhile, Sebastián and his men ran through the woods, down the road to the closest settlement. Sebastián checked the map that Alonso recorded during their travel from the town to their headquarters. Reconfirming that they were heading in the right direction, Sebastián sped up, and his men followed.
EXT. NEARBY TOWN
WIDE SHOT: Eventually, the men arrived at the town in question. Noticing the familiar battle armaments that Sebastián and his men wore, the bell ringer rang the church bell, alerting the community that something was happening. The people stopped what they were doing and gathered at the large town square near the church with the bell tower. Once they realized who was coming, the townsfolk celebrated their arrival. Those that did not look like him continued their day, trying not to make eye contact with them. Sebastián and his men got off their horses to greet the crowd.
TOWN LEADER
(joyous) Hero Sebastián, we are honored to see you in our humble abode.
SEBASTIÁN
The pleasure is all mine, town leader. You always serve me your finest ajiaco whenever my grandfather and I visit the town.
TOWN LEADER
So, what brings you to this quaint abode? Another conquered land? Gold? New servitude, perhaps?
SEBASTIÁN
Great news, but one that requires the utmost importance.
Sebastián turned to address the eager crowd.
SEBASTIÁN
(serious) My people, the time has come. After decades of waiting, the witch's impenetrable lair has finally cracked.
While many cheered with glee at this announcement, others were concerned, unsure of what to make of this new information.
SEBASTIÁN
My people, there is no need to be frightened. My grandfather can assure you that the cracks formed in the witch's barrier can mean one of two things. Either the witch has perished, or her powers have weakened. In preparation for the latter, my grandfather demands that only the bravest men in joining his mission to defeat the evil witch and save those whom she captured. It will be a dangerous mission, and there is no guarantee of survival; however, I assure you we will be free from the witch's reign one way or another. Any brave volunteers can see one of my men and partake in this historic moment.
Sebastián walked over to the town leader as a handful of people walked to the soldiers. The rest debated who should go and whether it was safe to go.
SEBASTIÁN
I hope your town can provide me with some upstanding citizens.
TOWN LEADER
(buttering him up) Of course, I will have many soldiers ready for the great commander, Señor Gonzalo.
SECRETARY
(skeptical) Pardon me for asking, but I must question this announcement. Yes, we all have strong resentment against the witch, but it would be unwise to charge in without the knowledge of the enemy. We could be sacrificing our people for nothing.
SEBASTIÁN
I assure you there is nothing to fear. We have someone scouting the area as we speak. We will hear back from the scout very shortly.
SECRETARY
And who is this scout, if I may ask?
MALE TOWNSFOLK
(whispering) Are they talking about Alonso?
FEMALE TOWNSFOLK
(quietly talking) Alonso? Is he here?
OLD MAN TOWNSFOLK
He is such a nice boy.
OLD WOMAN TOWNSFOLK
He drew a detailed map of the inside of my house.
MALE TOWNSFOLK
He fixed the leak in my roof and gave it a solid paint job.
FEMALE TOWNSFOLK
He fed my children when we were short on supplies.
SECRETARY
(confused) Alonso, the Navigator? That is an odd choice if you ask me.
TOWN LEADER
(concerned) What are you trying to get at?
SECRETARY
Not to be rude, but that is similar to sending an oblivious mouse to a den of hungry cats. If this mission is dangerous, I would have chosen our great hero Sebastián to scout the witch's estate. Yet, here he is, acting as the great commander's errand boy while that navigator is doing all the hard w-
Before the secretary finished his statement, Sebastián angrily walked towards the secretary. He grabbed the secretary's collar and lifted the secretary. Sebastián glared at the secretary as the secretary whimpered in fear. Eventually, Sebastián released his grip, dropping the secretary on the ground.
SEBASTIÁN
(sternly) See to it that your secretary behaves during my presence.
TOWN LEADER
(nearly begging) Yea, Hero Sebastián. A thousand apologies, Hero Sebastián.
The town leader continued to bow while Sebastián headed towards his horse.
SEBASTIÁN
(pointing to one of the soldiers) You there, see that you get these men to our headquarters. The rest of you, head to the next town to gather more men and bring them to my grandfather.
SOLDIER
(Confused) Sir, where are you going?
SEBASTIÁN
To the forbidden mountains.
SOLDIER
But, sir, Señor Gonzalo said…
SEBASTIÁN
(angrily) I know what he said; however, there is a good chance my foolish cousin is either dead or captured by that evil witch right about now. I am going there to get him and fix his mess myself.
SOLDIER
But, sir.
SEBASTIÁN
(forcefully) Are you questioning my authority?
SOLDIER
(giving in) No, sir.
SEBASTIÁN
Good. Make haste to the next town, and make my grandfather proud. I will see you all at headquarters. Do not tell my grandfather about this or else.
SOLDIER
Understood, sir.
Sebastián got on his horse and headed towards the cracked mountains.
SEBASTIÁN
(to himself) They dare call me an errand boy. I will show them. Mark my words; I will be the one who will make Grandfather proud. That is a promise.
END OF ACT 3
ACT 4
SCENE 1
EXT. TOWN OF MADRIGAL - SAME DAY
Alonso curiously looked around town as Mirabel guided him and pointed out various landmarks. Periodically, he would take out his pen and paper to quickly jot down the town's layout. When it looked like Mirabel was about to turn around and see what he was doing, he put the pen and paper back in his bag.
ALONSO
(trying to distract her) So, your town seems lively, almost like it is under a spell.
MIRABEL
(confused) Spells? Well, a miracle did create this town.
ALONSO
(excited) I knew it! There is magic involved!
MIRABEL
(perplexed) Magic? Oh, you mean gifts. Yeah, but it does not sound as sinister as you make it. We use our gifts to help people as much as we can. In return, they assist us whenever we need help.
ALONSO
(trying to goad her) So, you are saying there is a price to pay for living comfortably in this sanctum.
MIRABEL
(shocked) A price?
Mirabel stopped to turn to Alonso, who quickly hid his pen and paper.
MIRABEL
(worried) You know, I cannot help but get a feeling that you have the wrong perception about Encanto. Why are you using such dark and negative words to describe this place?
ALONSO
(stumbling) Well… I…
MIRABEL
(teasing) Here, you should soften up a little. You're so uptight. You are making assumptions without even taking the time to get to know and understand us. Wipe away your preconceptions, and let us show you what we can offer.
The music picks up as Mirabel grabs Alonso's hand and takes him on an in-depth tour around Encanto.
MIRABEL
Take a step back and open your eyes.
Be grateful for all the surprise.
There's no need to fear
For we are all dear
Let your worries disappear.
Mirabel stops by a bakery to check out the fresh bread at the store. When the people at the bakery smiled and waved at Alonso, he hesitated to respond in kind. Mirabel returned and provided him with fresh bread. Although it smelled good, Alonso refused to eat it. Mirabel broke a piece and fed it to him. Alonso was surprised at how good and natural it tasted.
MIRABEL (cont.)
Take a second to slow down your stride.
Be thankful and enjoy the ride.
There's so much to see.
If you'd just believe,
You can soar and break free.
Mirabel purposefully walked at a slower pace, forcing Alonso to walk as slow as she. This allowed Alonso to truly capture in detail the interactions of the townspeople and their relationship to each other. Eventually, the two ended up at the plaza, where Mirabel opened her singing voice further.
MIRABEL (cont.)
This is our miracle.
Where everything is beautiful.
Where stars get to shine,
Where people can fly,
It's our love and our pride.
This is our bundle of joy.
Fit for every girl and boy.
It's the town that we love.
We sing high from above.
And all this is because
This is our miracle.
Alonso was startled when the townsfolk started clapping and playing odd but familiar instruments to accommodate Mirabel's song. Unfazed, Mirabel grabbed Alonso's hand again and continued with the tour. This time, she took him to the residential area where families were seen coming and going from their homes.
MIRABEL (cont.)
This is the town where I was born.
Sure, it is a little meek and worn.
But I feel all the warmth
That this town can bring forth
Which is more than any worth.
Mirabel took a moment to touch one of the street lamps. She paused to recognize the significance of the residents and then proceeded with the tour. This time, she brought him to the commercial district. The busy area was filled with multiple street stalls and children playing.
MIRABEL (cont.)
And these are the people that this town shares.
Truly, there is nothing else that compares
To the joy I receive
For the things we achieve.
That's cause this town believes
One of the kids passed a ball over to Mirabel. She kicked the ball toward them and played with them. Alonso was reluctant to be part of the fun, but after the children urged him, he gave in and played ball with them.
MIRABEL (cont.)
This is our miracle.
Where everything's empirical.
Where people have fun.
Sweat it out in the sun.
We stand united as one.
This is the place where we belong
Where we can be beautiful and strong.
It's the town that we love.
We sing high from above.
And all this is because
This is our miracle.
Mirabel took Alonso through several stores, such as a flower shop, a pet stall, and a fruit market. As Alonso went on the tour, he noticed how openly she interacted with the townspeople. He could sense that they respected and valued each other, something he had not experienced in the various towns he had visited before.
EXT. TOWN OF MADRIGAL - SUNSET
After a long day of exploring the town, Mirabel and Alonso ended their day at a viewing deck overlooking most of Encanto.
MIRABEL (cont.)
Sure, I cannot pick up large rocks
Or make little beautiful flower buds.
Yes, I can't hear a mile away
Or morph into a different person each day.
But I know I'm shining under a million stars.
I take pride in who I am thus far.
And I work hard in my own way
To be proud of who I am today.
For the final time, Mirabel took Alonso's hand and led him back to the plaza where people began lighting the lampposts.
MIRABEL (cont.)
This is our miracle.
Where everything is wonderful.
It's where you get to be
Whatever you want to be,
So be proud and be free!
This is our story come to light,
Where everything is beautiful and bright.
It's the town that we love.
We sing high from above.
And all this is because
This is our miracle.
The lit lanterns and lamp posts gave the town a supernatural feel. Mirabel was dancing in the streets with some of the children and townsfolk. This time, more people were clapping and playing various instruments to accompany Mirabel's song. Alonso, who was stiff throughout the song, started to tap his foot to the beat of the music. It was as though something possessed him, but it was not magic, and he voluntarily wanted to do it. This unnamed emotion confused him because he never felt this way before.
MIRABEL (cont.)
This is our miracle.
It's the town that we love.
We sing high from above.
And all this is because
This is our miracle.
When the song finished, the audience applauded the beautiful music. Despite feeling slightly overwhelmed by the crowd, Alonso did not want to appear impolite, so he gave a small clap to show that Mirabel's song had touched him. After everything was said and done, the townspeople continued their quiet life as Mirabel and Alonso slowly walked towards Casa Madrigal.
ALONSO
These people really love you, huh?
MIRABEL
Yeah, well, even though we are not technically family, we still care about each other and take care of each other. They helped us during our lowest point, and we want to support them as much as possible. In a way, we are all family.
ALONSO
Family, huh?
MIRABEL
Do you not have something like that back home?
ALONSO
It's complicated.
MIRABEL
Sorry, it was rude of me to pry.
ALONSO
No worries. Honestly, I am a bit jealous.
MIRABEL
What for?
ALONSO
I have not seen a town like this in a long time, where people are honest and giving without thinking about getting something in return. This is certainly different.
MIRABEL
Are there towns like that outside of here?
ALONSO
Plenty, unfortunately. So, a place like this is nice to visit every once in a while.
MIRABEL
I cannot imagine people acting that mean to one another.
ALONSO
Me neither. But enough about me. I am bringing the mood down. I would like to see your place.
MIRABEL
Sure. We were going there anyway. It is just up this hill. My family can be a little over the top, but they all mean well, and I love them dearly.