Chapter 2
INT. A MYSTERIOUS WORLD - NIGHT
The scene opens in a surreal, vast world. The ground is made of shimmering, translucent
crystals, and the sky is a swirling mix of deep blues, purples, and gold. Alvin stands in the
center, looking around, his breath steady but his heart racing. He's alone, the weight of the
journey and the memory of his brother's face driving him forward. His eyes scan the horizon,
determined, not willing to give up.
ALVIN:
(to himself, quietly)
Where are you, Theodore?
The wind whispers around him, carrying echoes of distant voices. He clenches his fists, trying to
focus. As he walks, his eyes catch sight of something glowing in the distance—a faint outline
that resembles Theodore. Alvin's pulse quickens, and he takes off, running towards it.
He reaches the figure and calls out, his voice filled with hope and desperation.
ALVIN:
Theodore! It's me, Alvin! You're not alone, buddy. I'm here!
The figure turns, and for a moment, Alvin's heart leaps. But as he gets closer, the figure flickers,
vanishing into the air like smoke. Alvin stops in his tracks, staring in disbelief. The world around
him shudders, and he falls to his knees in frustration.
ALVIN:
(voice shaking)
Not again...
He slams his fists into the ground, his frustration turning to anger.
ALVIN:
(angry)
Why do you keep slipping away from me? Why?!
The wind picks up again, the voice in the air becoming clearer, almost like a soft whisper. A
deep, familiar voice echoes through the space, but Alvin doesn't recognize it fully yet.
VOICE (softly):
Alvin...
ALVIN:
(looking around frantically)
Who's there? Is that you, Theodore?
The voice continues, growing clearer, but it's not Theodore's. Instead, it's an ethereal presence
that seems to be tied to the world around him.
VOICE (ethereal):
You cannot keep chasing him, Alvin. This world doesn't work like you think it does. The power
you use to search... it binds you here, just like it binds him. You may never return.
Alvin stands up slowly, shaking his head, the words hanging heavy in the air.
ALVIN:
(angrily)
I don't care! I'll do whatever it takes. I can't leave him out there... alone. I promised.
The world trembles as if the very fabric of reality is pushing back against him. The voice grows
more insistent.
VOICE (warning):
You're treading a dangerous path, Alvin. The more you search, the further you drift from home.
You will lose everything... even yourself.
Alvin's eyes flash with determination. His mind flashes back to Simon's warning. But his resolve
hardens.
ALVIN:
(steadily)
I don't care. I'll find him, and I'll bring him back. No matter what it takes.
He begins walking again, this time more cautiously, as the path ahead seems to shift and
change, almost mocking him. But Alvin doesn't hesitate.
ALVIN:
(whispers to himself)
I promised Simon I'd come back. And I will. But I can't stop now. I won't.
The ground shifts under his feet as he walks forward, each step becoming harder to take. He
falls, but catches himself before hitting the ground, pushing through the difficulty with relentless
determination.
Finally, after what feels like an eternity, Alvin sees a faint light in the distance. He quickens his
pace, heart racing. As he approaches, the figure becomes clearer—a shadow of Theodore, only
this time, it doesn't flicker away. It stands still, waiting. Alvin's heart skips a beat.
ALVIN:
(quietly, desperate)
Theodore? Is that really you?
The figure remains silent, but Alvin can feel an energy shift in the air—something is different.
The voice from before returns, warning him one last time.
VOICE (softly):
If you reach him, there is no going back. The bond will be broken, and you will remain here, lost
forever.
Alvin doesn't respond. He takes another step forward, a mix of fear and resolve in his eyes. He
reaches out for Theodore, his fingers brushing against the form in front of him.
And then, the world shifts.