Alternative World/First Night Script: The Disappearance of the Priestess of Water
From EHOL
EL-HAZARD – The Magnificent Scripts
Transcribed by dooky (spookydooky@hotmail.com)
For El-Hazard Online (www.el-hazardonline.net)
EL-HAZARD – The Alternative World
The First Night: The Disappearance of the Great Priestess of Water
Created by Hiroki Hayashi
Written by Akihiro Yamada
English Dubbed Version written by Mary Mason
Total duration: 24:34
OPENING CREDITS
1. EXT - FOREST – DAWN
A GIRL with pale skin and light blue hair is piloting a transport, slightly unsteadily, alongside a river.
GIRL
Where is he? I’ve got to find him? He can’t just disappear... Oh... I’ve never driven one of these things before...
She hears a splash. A claw becomes visible at the rear of the transport.
GIRL
Someone there?
A shadowy, insectoid figure jumps onto the deck.
GIRL
(more threatening)
You! Identify yourself! What land are you from?
The figure leaps at her.
GIRL
Aaah!
She falls down, and looks back up the figure, now towering over her.
GIRL
What do you want?
The figure’s face becomes visible. It is GROUCHO.
GROUCHO
-Bugrom language-
The GIRL adopts a terrified expression. She screams, and the transport spins out of control, into the water.
SUBTITLE- THE FIRST NIGHT: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE GREAT PRIESTESS OF WATER
2. EXT – FLORISTICA – DAY
Some establishing shots of the city and the palace. We see MAKOTO’s house- a small building adjacent to the palace, with some very un-El-Hazard-like satellite dishes on the roof.
NANAMI
(O.S.)
Good morning, Makoto!
3. INT – MAKOTO’S HOUSE – MAKOTO’S BEDROOM – DAY
MAKOTO is lying in bed, asleep. NANAMI is sat opposite with a basket of food, looking at MAKOTO’s collection of technology.
NANAMI
Hmm... Look at all this stuff. It’s amazing, the way you keep building junk.
MAKOTO sits up.
MAKOTO
(yawns)
Oh... good morning.
NANAMI
Look. I brought you some breakfast.
MAKOTO
Thank you.
NANAMI sits on the edge of MAKOTO’s bed.
NANAMI
And there’s miso soup too.
MAKOTO
Yum.
NANAMI
(blushing)
If someone saw us, they might think we were married!
MAKOTO
(shocked)
Huh? Um... think so?
NANAMI
Today I’m running a sweetheart special! Thirty percent off!
MAKOTO
(gasps, then bows his head)
I should have known it wasn’t free.
4. EXT – THE FUJISAWA RESIDENCE – DAY
We see the FUJISAWAS’ house- much larger than MAKOTO’s. MIZ can be heard laughing.
5. INT – THE FUJISAWA RESIDENCE – LIVING ROOM - DAY
MIZ is staring at her wedding ring, laughing away. SHAYLA and AFURA are seated.
MIZ
(laughs)
Oh, goodness! My left hand has felt so happy recently!
SHAYLA
(annoyed)
Sheesh. Is she ever gonna stop flaunting that silly ring?
AFURA
Now, Shayla. Let her live it up. Miz and Mr Fujisawa have finally gotten married.
SHAYLA
And before she hit thirty. Close call!
AFURA
(nervous)
Yes... oh, well, your home is simply stunning. If I could live in a place like this, I’d snag a husband too.
MIZ
(still smiling)
Oh, and guess what else? My sweet, sweet Masamichi insists that we climb Mount Lilicoco together for the honeymoon... even though I did tell him I want to take a trip abroad...
SHAYLA
(to AFURA)
Hey, isn’t she running kind of late?
AFURA
Huh?
SHAYLA
Her successor!
AFURA
For heaven’s sake, don’t mention it to her. Keep quiet for now, or you can count on Miz to turn our visit into a search party.
SHAYLA
Good point.
MIZ notices SHAYLA and AFURA talking amongst themselves, and confronts them, annoyed.
MIZ
Hmm! Afura, Shayla-Shayla! Are you listening to me?
SHAYLA & AFURA
Uh... of course, Miz!
MIZ beams again.
6. INT – MAKOTO’S HOUSE – MAKOTO’S BEDROOM – DAY
NANAMI is examining one of MAKOTO’s artefacts- a domed object.
NANAMI
Hmm... What’s this? A TV?
NANAMI goes to touch the object.
MAKOTO
No! Don’t touch it!
NANAMI
Oh! Why not? What is this thing?
MAKOTO
It’s a dimensional transporter I’ve been working on. It doesn’t function right.
NANAMI
Oh.
MAKOTO
Careful, or you might end up in some weird dimension with no way to return home.
NANAMI
Yikes!
NANAMI recoils, knocking a second object, a diamond held inside a triple-ringed structure, onto the floor.
NANAMI
Oh! Makoto!
MAKOTO
Don’t worry about that thing. It was a relic found at some excavation site. I have no idea what it is, but it’s harmless.
The three rings in the object slide closer together, and the diamond spins like a compass needle, pointing ahead.
NANAMI
It’s moving!
MAKOTO
It’s never done this! What the heck is it doing?
NANAMI gasps nervously.
MAKOTO
It looks like it’s pointing over there!
NANAMI squeals.
MAKOTO
Nanami, what’s the matter?
NANAMI
The... thingamabob...
NANAMI points to the dimensional transporter, now lit up.
MAKOTO
But how could that b... I’m positive I didn’t turn that on!
7. INT – THE FUJISAWA RESIDENCE – LIVING ROOM - DAY
FUJISAWA has now joined SHAYLA, AFURA and MIZ. They are sat around a table, having drinks.
FUJISAWA
Welcome, ladies!
SHAYLA/AFURA
Thanks!
AFURA
I hope we’re not intruding.
SHAYLA
By the way, mind if I ask? How’s the married life treating you?
FUJISAWA
Um... gee, you’re putting me on the spot. It’s great... (laughs nervously) That right, Miz?
SHAYLA
Ha... He didn’t say ‘Miss’. Hear that?
AFURA
They’re married now, silly. He wouldn’t call her that.
MIZ
Sweetheart?
FUJISAWA
Umm... yes, my dear?
MIZ
Qawoor’s late. I’m worried, aren’t you?
FUJISAWA
Uh, well... should I be?
MIZ
But she assured me that she would stop by our home this afternoon.
SHAYLA
Well... the day’s still young.
AFURA
It’s early yet. The sun’s still high in the sky.
We see the sun through one of the windows. One of the drinks on the table casts a shadow. Fade to later – the cup is empty, and the shadow has got longer. MIZ is now drumming her fingers on the table impatiently, sighing.
SHAYLA
This priestess... what’s she like, Miz? Tell us all about this Qahoon chick.
AFURA
Shayla, it’s Qawoor Towles.
MIZ
Oh, well... She’s the descendant of an unknown tribe. Top marks at the seminary... (more enthusiastic) And the girl’s merely seventeen!
SHAYLA and AFURA gasp.
SHAYLA
Seventeen?
AFURA
The youngest one so far.
MIZ
Compared to you two, she’s just a child. Careful! (laughs) Before you know it, you hotshots will be old maids! Better catch husbands while you have a chance! Hurry!
She laughs again, displaying her wedding ring for all to see.
SHAYLA
Yeah, whatever.
AFURA
Well, the young lady’s lineage isn’t important. What counts is her ability to perform her duties as a priestess.
MIZ
Naturally. She’s flawless. She’s also sweet tempered and quite a charmer. (laughs) I couldn’t have found a more perfect replacement!
AFURA
My, such praise.
SHAYLA
Maybe she’s too good to be true. I mean, it’s pretty sloppy to be this late for an appointment.
AFURA gasps.
MIZ
Hopefully nothing’s happened... (to SHAYLA and AFURA) Please be darlings and go look for Qawoor for me...
AFURA
Miz, stop. There’s nothing to worry about. She’s simply running late.
SHAYLA
Yeah, what’s a few hours? After all, we’ve waited for this for years!
AFURA gasps again.
MIZ
(annoyed)
You’ve been waiting?
AFURA raises a hand to her head, as SHAYLA tries to extricate herself.
SHAYLA
Uh... no... what I meant was... oh...
AFURA
(changing the subject)
So, tell us. Where are you planning to take your honeymoon? Didn’t you mention going abroad?
MIZ
(brightening)
Let’s see... I think Beansland or the Duchy of Perallia is the ideal trip. (to FUJISAWA) Right, sweetie?
FUJISAWA
(a little nervously)
But... I thought we were gonna climb Mount Lilicoco, hon.
SHAYLA
(irritated)
You won’t be going anywhere if what’s-her-face doesn’t show up.
MIZ
(annoyed again)
Say what?
SHAYLA and AFURA groan. SHAYLA has done it again.
AFURA
Say, Miz, are these new honeymoon travel pamphlets? My, what romantic settings!
MIZ
(brightens again)
Yep! I picked those!
8. EXT – DERELICT BUGROM FORTRESS – DAY
Establishing shot: the remains of one of the Bugrom Fortresses destroyed by the Eye of God.
9. INT – DERELICT BUGROM FORTRESS – DAY
JINNAI is directing some BUGROM in the reconstruction work.
JINNAI
Faster, you dogs! Pull!
GROUCHO, ZEPPO and CHICO struggle to erect a column of honeycomb.
GROUCHO
(feebly)
-Bugrom language-
JINNAI
(infuriated)
Put some guts and muscle into it!
The column goes up, just as ZEPPO rests a huge wall of honeycomb against it.
JINNAI
Hey! What are you morons doing?
GROUCHO, ZEPPO and CHICO, aware of the unstable structure they’ve inadvertently created, run from the scene.
JINNAI
Stop!
The structure begins to collapse. JINNAI turns and runs.
JINNAI
Whoa...
Too late. JINNAI is buried under a mound of honeycomb. He emerges from the debris, irate.
JINNAI
You imbeciles!
DIVA
(O.S.)
Mr Jinnai!
JINNAI
(surprised)
Oh...
JINNAI looks around to see DIVA, being carried on her throne by four ZEPPO-TYPES.
DIVA
Construction of the new Bugrom Empire... isn’t going too smoothly, I see.
JINNAI, stands up, clears his throat and dusts himself down.
JINNAI
Leaders like me don’t know the meaning of failure... but I admit, we are running a bit short on bug power.
DIVA
How true.
GROUCHO approaches JINNAI.
GROUCHO
-Bugrom language-
JINNAI
What? You attacked a cruiser? Then that means some loot! Well, how much?
GROUCHO
-Bugrom language-
JINNAI
Why didn’t you plunder the booty, you darn fool?
GROUCHO
(apologetic)
-Bugrom language-
JINNAI
Save your breath! Go back there right now!
10. EXT – FOREST – DAY
GROUCHO and HARPO walk through the forest.
GROUCHO
-Bugrom language-
HARPO
-Bugrom language-
GROUCHO
(pointing)
-Bugrom language-
Suddenly a beam of light whizzes past GROUCHO’s face.
GROUCHO
(surprised)
-Bugrom language-
GROUCHO sees the source of the light. MAKOTO is in the distance, holding his diamond relic, which is now emitting two strong beams of light, which merge into one, pointing in a single direction.
MAKOTO
That’s bizarre... the beam suddenly became brighter...
The beam points straight ahead, towards the river. MAKOTO follows it, until he’s standing on the river’s edge. The beam is pointing to the middle of the river.
MAKOTO
What could this be?
The mists on the water clear, and MAKOTO sees the GIRL floating in the river.
MAKOTO
(gasps)
My God, a woman!
MAKOTO takes his shirt off and swims out to rescue the girl. He takes hold of her, and she makes a noise.
MAKOTO
Still breathing.
11. EXT – FOREST – DAY
Smoke rises from a campfire. MAKOTO is drying the GIRL’s clothes.
MAKOTO
(thinks)
I’ve never seen clothing like that before. I wonder where she’s from...
The GIRL, who MAKOTO has covered with his shirt, stirs.
MAKOTO
Hey, you’re awake.
GIRL
(sitting up)
Where... am I?
She notices that she is only covered by MAKOTO’s shirt, and gasps.
MAKOTO
Um... well, your garments were soaking wet.
GIRL
(blushing)
Oh. Thank you for drying them. And for saving me. I, Qawoor Towles, shall always be grateful. Who are you?
MAKOTO
Um... right, I should have introduced myself. I’m Makoto Mizuhara. Um... by the way...
QAWOOR
Yes?
MAKOTO
How did you end up in the river?
QAWOOR
(suddenly panics)
Oh no! I forgot all about it! This is terrible! Um, can you tell me where we are?
MAKOTO
Sure. We’re in the woods outside of Floristica.
QAWOOR
What? Oh my gosh, I’m so late!
COMMERCIAL BREAK
12. EXT – OUTSIDE THE FUJISAWA RESIDENCE – DAY
We hear MIZ, SHAYLA, AFURA and FUJISAWA in conversation from inside the house.
MIZ
(O.S.)
Listen, we’ve waited long enough. It’s time to go out and look for Qawoor!
FUJISAWA
(O.S.)
You... you mean right now?
SHAYLA
(O.S.)
Aw, crap.
AFURA
(O.S.)
Well.. it’s not unusual for travellers to arrive one of two days late.
MIZ
(O.S.)
She can’t!
MIZ opens the front door.
I’ve planned everything! I scheduled our reservations around her arrival time!
13. INT – THE FUJISAWA RESIDENCE – DAY
MIZ, SHAYLA, AFURA and FUJISAWA are standing by the front door.
AFURA
Reservations so soon? You don’t mean you’ve already made your honeymoon arrangements...
MIZ
(smiling)
I didn’t forget the inauguration ceremony.
SHAYLA
Well, it’s not like there’s a rush to have the ceremony. There’s always a transition period.
MIZ
It’ll be the day after tomorrow.
FUJISAWA
Hmm?
SHAYLA
Huh?
MIZ
Then I’ll have a cruiser waiting to whisk us away right afterwards.
FUJISAWA
What? Doesn’t that seem too soon?
MIZ
(stern)
Dear, is that going to be a problem?
FUJISAWA
Why... um... no, hon.
MIZ turns to the door.
MIZ
Then come on!
14. EXT – ANOTHER PART OF THE FOREST – DAY
MAKOTO and QAWOOR head through the forest. QAWOOR is now wearing MAKOTO’s shirt. He is carrying hers.
MAKOTO
This is a shortcut into town.
QAWOOR
I’m sorry. What a burden I am.
MAKOTO looks at his relic, which is twitching again.
MAKOTO
(thinks)
This thing’s been pointing at her the whole time...
GROUCHO and HARPO emerge from some bushes in front of MAKOTO and QAWOOR.
GROUCHO
-Bugrom language-
Both parties seem as surprised as each other by this meeting.
MAKOTO
It’s the Bugrom! And why now?
GROUCHO
(to HARPO)
-Bugrom language-
HARPO
(to GROUCHO)
-Bugrom language-
GROUCHO and HARPO go to attack. QAWOOR is cowering behind MAKOTO, terrified.
QAWOOR
Big... bugs...
MAKOTO
Keep calm!
QAWOOR screams. The relic lights up.
MAKOTO
What the...
The relic a small explosion which blows GROUCHO and HARPO away. When the dust settles, MAKOTO is lying in a crater. He sits up, and realises QAWOOR is gone.
MAKOTO
Qawoor... What happened to her?
15. EXT – FLORISTICA – OUTSIDE THE SHINONOME DINER – DAY
A shot of NANAMI’s restaurant. A sign in Japanese reads ‘The Shinonome Diner’.
NANAMI
Here you go, ladies! Enjoy!
ALIELLE
(O.S.)
Mmm! This is delicious! It has a weird flavour, but in a good way!
FATORA
(O.S.)
I was beginning to tire of those enormous banquets and gourmet spreads at the palace.
16. INT – THE SHINONOME DINER – DAY
El-Hazard’s favourite couple, ALIELLE and FATORA are seated next to a window. NANAMI is standing nearby.
FATORA
Tasty food. I’m sure we’ll eat here often.
NANAMI
Wonderful.
FATORA
The place has atmosphere.
NANAMI
Thank you.
FATORA
And my day is clear... (turns to ALIELLE) Perhaps we’ll stay for a while.
ALIELLE is staring out of the window.
FATORA
Alielle? Alielle, hello? Anyone home?
ALIELLE
Oh... sorry, I was watching for one of my siblings who was due to arrive today.
FATORA
What? Sibling?
ALIELLE
When’ll that twit be here?
NANAMI
So, family, huh? A sister?
ALIELLE
Kid brother.
FATORA
(disappointed)
Oh, what a shame. Boys are of no interest to me.
ALIELLE goes back to looking out of the window.
ALIELLE
I’m so worried... he’s late...
17. EXT - DERELICT BUGROM FORTRESS – DAY
Establishing shot of the fortress.
18. INT - DERELICT BUGROM FORTRESS – DAY
GROUCHO and HARPO are present, bandaged after their encounter. JINNAI is pacing, furious.
GROUCHO & HARPO
-Bugrom language-
JINNAI
Grr... Makoto Mizuhara is a festering boil on my butt!
GROUCHO & HARPO
-Bugrom language-
JINNAI
I turn my back for an instant and the conniving tinkerer develops a secret weapon!
GROUCHO & HARPO
-Bugrom language-
JINNAI
We can’t be caught off guard again by that underhanded insect!
GROUCHO & HARPO
-Bugrom language-
JINNAI
No offence.
GROUCHO & HARPO
-Bugrom language-
JINNAI stops in front of GROUCHO and HARPO.
JINNAI
We need a counter-strategy at once! He’s forcing me to waste valuable fighting power! Typical of my eternal rival!
GROUCHO & HARPO
(nodding)
-Bugrom language-
JINNAI
Stop nodding, you mindless toadies! Your ineptitude is to blame for all of this!
DIVA
(O.S.)
What’s upsetting you so, Mr Jinnai?
JINNAI
(surprised)
Uhh...
JINNAI turns to DIVA, who is standing a short distance away.
JINNAI
Ah, it’s you, Diva. Hmm... (thoughtful) Diva, I’d like a word with you in private.
DIVA
Private?
JINNAI approaches DIVA.
JINNAI
Mmm-hmm. I’m sure you realise that your population has dwindled. It’s impossible to build a Bugrom Empire without Bugrom.
DIVA
It’s depressing.
DIVA leans towards JINNAI as he begins to whisper.
JINNAI
(whispers)
Well then, perhaps I could you persuade you to... how shall I put this delicately... produce more eggs?
DIVA
(gasps)
What?
There is a pause as JINNAI and DIVA stare at each other, and DIVA’s heartbeat becomes audible.
DIVA
(resigned)
You’re right. Duty calls.
JINNAI
Excellent!
DIVA
I’ll need your co-operation, of course.
JINNAI
You will? (confident) Certainly. Just let me know if I can be of help.
DIVA
(amorous)
Shall we begin? Come, Mr Jinnai.
DIVA walks away. JINNAI, who still doesn’t get it, watches her.
JINNAI
Hmm? Where are we going?
DIVA
Where else? Inside the tent.
We see a small and thoroughly nasty looking tent. JINNAI suddenly realises what sort of co-operation he’s being asked for.
JINNAI
(horrified)
In... uh... there? You’re kidding!
19. EXT – FLORISTICA – EVENING
An establishing shot of the city.
20. EXT - FLORISTICA – OUTSIDE THE SHINONOME DINER - EVENING
QAWOOR, still wearing MAKOTO’s shirt and looking a little dishevelled, walks through the city, visibly exhausted. She stops.
QAWOOR
(thinks)
At last, Floristica. I made it. Oh... but...
Her stomach growls.
QAWOOR
(thinks)
I’m starving to death. I’ll collapse if I don’t eat something.
She sees the Shinonome Diner.
21. INT – SHINONOME DINER – EVENING
QAWOOR, now seated, places an empty bowl down on the table.
QAWOOR
Mmm... I’m stuffed. That was a marvellous meal.
NANAMI leans over the table.
NANAMI
Here’s your tea! My, you sure can pack away the grub! Impressive!
QAWOOR
Well, your food is superb here.
As QAWOOR drinks, NANAMI stares at her shirt.
NANAMI
(thinks)
That’s funny... I’m surprised I didn’t notice it before. Her clothes look exactly like Makoto’s...
QAWOOR stands.
QAWOOR
I’m grateful. Thank you for everything.
QAWOOR goes to leave.
NANAMI
Uh... wait a minute, miss...
QAWOOR
Yes?
NANAMI holds out her hand.
NANAMI
(embarrassed)
Didn’t you forget something?
There is a pause. Suddenly, QAWOOR takes NANAMI’s hand.
QAWOOR
Oh, thoughtless me!
NANAMI
Oh?
QAWOOR
Your farewell custom, right? Bless you for your gracious hospitality.
NANAMI
(confused)
Uh... um... problem!
22. EXT – FLORISTICA – OUTSIDE MAKOTO’S HOUSE – EVENING
Establishing shot of the house.
23. INT – MAKOTO’S HOUSE – MAKOTO’S BEDROOM - EVENING
Makoto collapses down on the bed, with the relic in his hand.
MAKOTO
Wow. That was an ordeal. (looks at the relic) This... what in the world is this thing?
URA walks over.
URA
Nyahh!
URA sees QAWOOR’s shirt, laid out to dry.
URA
What that? It smell nice!
URA reaches out to touch the shirt, but MAKOTO picks the cat up.
MAKOTO
No, Ura. Don’t touch.
URA
(reaching out for the shirt)
Nyahh! Please! I want to smell it more!
MAKOTO
(thinks)
What happened to her? I hope she’s okay...
URA
Makoto, why is face red?
MAKOTO
I’m... worried about someone. That’s why.
24. EXT – FLORISTICA – OUTSIDE THE SHINONOME DINER – NIGHT
Through the window, we see NANAMI and QAWOOR working behind the counter.
25. INT – SHINONOME DINER – KITCHEN – NIGHT
QAWOOR is washing dishes. NANAMI is at the till, adding up her takings for the day.
QAWOOR
I... I truly didn’t know that I had to pay for it. I feel like a total fool.
NANAMI
Try to work off your bill today, alright?
QAWOOR
Yes, ma’am.
26. INT – SHINONOME DINER - NIGHT
FUJISAWA and MIZ enter the restaurant.
FUJISAWA
Hey Nanami! You here?
NANAMI
(from behind the counter)
Hi! Welcome, guys!
MIZ and FUJISAWA sit down, along with SHAYLA and AFURA. MIZ is looking furious.
SHAYLA
(sighs)
Man, I’m hungry.
MIZ growls at nobody in particular.
AFURA
Dear Miz, it’s difficult to search on an empty stomach. Don’t be this way.
SHAYLA
(unsympathetic)
Yeah, Miz. You’ll ruin our appetites.
MIZ
Shayla, what was that?
SHAYLA
(thinking better of it)
Uh... oh... nothing.
QAWOOR approaches the table.
QAWOOR
(nervous)
W... welcome... may I take your order?
FUJISAWA
I’ll have the House A lunch. Huh? (to NANAMI) A new waitress?
NANAMI
(O.S.)
Sort of! She’s a temp!
SHAYLA
Um... let’s see. I think I’ll stick with my usual. A monmon steak, rare enough to walk away.
AFURA
And I’ll have the Shinonome Udon. Easy on the soy sauce, okay?
QAWOOR turns to MIZ, still sulking and not really looking in QAWOOR’s direction.
QAWOOR
Um... and what would you like, madam?
MIZ
(looking away)
My honeymoon schedule... not on your menu, is it?
FUJISAWA
Uh... don’t mind her. We’re finished ordering, miss. Thank you.
MIZ
That too much to ask for?
MIZ looks up at QAWOOR, livid.
MIZ
I’ll have the Shinonome special, and make it with extra dill pickle!
QAWOOR
Yes, ma’am!
There is a pause as MIZ and QAWOOR stare at each other, having properly seen each other’s faces for the first time.
MIZ
Huh?
QAWOOR
M... Miss Miz?
MIZ
(deeply confused)
It’s... Qawoor Towles!
SHAYLA, AFURA & FUJISAWA
(shocked)
What?
26. ABSTRACT DREAM SEQUENCE
A brilliant light source is reflected off MAKOTO’s face. MAKOTO floats through the light. In the distance, he can just make out IFURITA.
MAKOTO
I... Ifurita?
IFURITA turns her head to face him.
IFURITA
Makoto?
MAKOTO
(shouts)
Ifurita! Is it really you? Wait!
MAKOTO goes to run, but is pulled back, by an invisible force. Suddenly, a strange black fog starts to envelop IFURITA.
MAKOTO
(shouts)
What’s that stuff?
IFURITA reaches out powerlessly as the smoke encroaches further.
IFURITA
Makoto! Hurry! Hurry!
Makoto struggles against the force, trying to inch forwards.
MAKOTO
If... Ifurita! I’ll... save... you...
MAKOTO’s hand stretches out towards IFURITA.
MAKOTO
Hold on!
IFURITA is now all but obscured by the blackness.
IFURITA
Makoto...
The black fog completely encircles IFURITA.
MAKOTO
I... Ifurita! No!
The black fog transforms into a strange symbol, then into the outline of an unfamiliar, laughing ENTITY.
27. INT – MAKOTO’S HOUSE – MAKOTO’S BEDROOM – NIGHT
There is a clatter as IFURITA’s staff falls to the floor. Next to it, the relic is emitting more beams of light, which stray across MAKOTO’s sleeping eyes. MAKOTO wakes up suddenly.
MAKOTO
(gasps)
A nightmare... that’s all...
MAKOTO notices the dimensional transporter, which is also glowing.
MAKOTO
Huh? What is this? Am I still dreaming?
Nearby, QAWOOR’s shirt, still hanging out to dry, is swaying gently, as if in a breeze. MAKOTO notices.
MAKOTO
Huh?
We see that the shirt bears a crest identical to the symbol from the dream.
MAKOTO
There’s... no wind. What does all of this mean?
28. INT – PALACE – CORRIDOR – NIGHT
FATORA walks along the darkened corridor, a lamp in her hand.
FATORA
(calling)
Alielle? Alielle, where are you?
The light briefly illuminates the palace’s legendary bathroom.
FATORA
(groans)
She’s not out here. It’s so naughty of her to disappear on me.
29. INT – PALACE – FATORA’S BEDROOM – NIGHT
The door opens, and FARORA looks in. She sees the bed is occupied.
FATORA
(laughs to herself)
I see. That rascal’s been waiting for me all along.
FATORA removes her robe and approaches the bed. She leans over the sleeping figure.
FATORA
You deserve a tongue lashing, you imp.
Wahey. FATORA reaches under the covers. "ALIELLE" moans.
FATORA
(surprised)
Hmm? You lost weight. Your butt feels a lot bonier than it was before.
FATORA feels around under the covers.
FATORA
Let’s see how the rest of you feels...
FATORA reaches between the sleeping figure’s legs.
"ALIELLE"
Huh?
FATORA
Huh? Wait a minute...
30. INT – PALACE – CORRIDOR – NIGHT
FATORA can be heard screaming.
31. EXT – FLORISTICA – PALACE – NIGHT
"ALIELLE’s" screams echo through the night.
FATORA
(disgusted)
Who the hell are you?
CREDITS ROLL (NANAMI VERSION). END THEME PLAYS.
SUBTITLE: NEXT EPISODE
A sequence of clips from Episode 2 play, narrated by MAKOTO.
MAKOTO
(V.O.)
Who did Fatora encounter that night? Huh? Two Alielles? Qawoor’s inauguration day arrives, and she finally assumes her role as the Great Priestess of Muldoon. Well, almost... Shayla’s under the impression that a romance is blooming between Qawoor and myself! That causes events to take an unexpected turn. What happens on the day of the ceremony has to be seen to be believed! Next on El-Hazard: The Alternative World... The Door to the Future Opens. A new adventure is just beginning.
SUBTITLE: THE DOOR TO THE FUTURE OPENS
Part of the Transcribin’ Like Dokken Project. Thanks to Neil Lafrenais and Rob Showalter. Script format nicked from Neil.
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