Bruce
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"Bruce"
by
Paul M. Wolford
&
Scott Edwards
Revisions by
Scott Edwards
Paul M. Wolford
Current Revisions by
Scott Edwards & Paul M. Wolford, May 26, 2006
FADE IN:
DARKNESS
A black screen. The following text fades up and is READ by an
old CHEROKEE VOICE full of wisdom.
NARRATOR (V.O.)
As long as man has roamed the earth
a constant darkness has
overshadowed him. To help man, God
sent apostles, prophets,
evangelists, pastors and teachers,
but there was an evil that could
not be combated against. When the
season was ripe for God's
vengeance, He created a lineage,
called by man: the "Slayers of
Sin," to battle the evil that man
could not defeat. They have waged
war against this evil for
centuries. This is where our story
begins...
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - SAINT PETER'S SQUARE - DAY
Saint Peter's Square circa late 1800's. The square is full of
believers on a pilgrimage to the Holy See.
INT. THE POPE'S BEDROOM - DAY
POPE LANDO II lies on his death bed. He is an elderly and
well aged man for the times. The Pope knows he is about to
die and is giving his final words to the CARDINAL CAMERLENGO
but is barely able to speak. He is surrounded by his closest
men; his ASSISTANTS and several CARDINALS.
CARDINAL MARCUS AURELIO looks out the window and speaks to
CARDINAL MAIELLO next to him.
MARCUS
(whispers)
He's been like this for days. It's
nearly time. We can't keep this up.
Something must be done. Quickly.
CARDINAL MAIELLO
(whispers)
The church will not want the Holy
Father to suffer more than he
already has.
MARCUS
(whispers)
Then it's time.
Lando squeezes the Cardinal Camerlengo's hand.
LANDO II
...protect the church ...always.
CARDINAL CAMERLENGO
Of course, Holy Father.
Lando looks over at Marcus. He looks down at Lando loathing.
Marcus slowly walks over to Lando.
MARCUS
The church will be in good hands,
Holy Father. I will serve the
Church well as the new vicar of
Christ.
A sharp pain hits Lando. BLACK FOG ENVELOPES THE ROOM. Lando
turns to the Cardinals. Their appearances change to that of
men in BLACK ROBES, SIX OF THEM.
LANDO II
....why ...Marcus?
Marcus puts his hands on the head of the bed and leans down
into the dying pope's face.
MARCUS
(whispering)
For something bigger then you.
Tears fill Lando's eyes as he takes his last breath and dies.
Marcus turns to the Cardinals.
MARCUS (cont'd)
Begin the ritual.
The robed men dissipate into ground like apparitions as the
Cardinals' bodies remain. THE ROOM BEGINS TO SHAKE. Everyone
looks around warily.
MARCUS (cont'd)
What was that?
CUT TO:
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - SAINT PETER'S SQUARE
BIRDS TAKE FLIGHT AS THE GROUND VIBRATES. The pilgrims look
confused and worried.
WE PUSH FORWARD BURSTING THROUGH THE GROUND...
INT. CATACOMBS - TIMELESS
Ancient catacombs are filled with tombs.
WE CONTINUE TO PUSH THROUGH the catacombs until...
INT. FIERY CAVERNS - TIMELESS
An ERUPTION sends light into our eyes.
Rivers of magma flow like the depths of Dante's Inferno.
Ancient structures and statues, still clearly displaying the
gods they were erected for, are half submerged in the lakes
of fire.
A HORSE and RIDER speedily make their way through an ancient
fiery labyrinth. EXPLOSIONS SHAKE THE GROUND AS THEY RIDE
PAST THEM.
The rider is RICHARD BRUCE: the slayer of sin, demon slayer
supreme. Bruce is dressed in late 1800's American Wild West
clothing, complete with black duster, hat, a bolo tie with
the TRINITY symbol engraved on it, and a broken pair of
tinted "Doc Holiday Spectacles."
The horse is SERAPHIEL, a grey speckled stallion ripped with
muscle and fury. (NOTE: Bruce never spurs Seraphiel.)
Bruce FIRES his revolvers at an object in the shadows. It
disappears. The revolvers have an ancient religious relic
quality and feel about them yet for some reason they seem to
belong in this era.
A CREATURE'S face fills the FRAME and ROARS! Its head
EXPLODES as a bullet RIPS into its face as the distinctive
sound of Bruce's revolvers deafen our ears -- BLAM!
Soon more cabalistic CREATURES - HALF MAN/HALF DEMON - leap
from their dwellings in the shadows only to meet the same
fate as the last one.
Bruce and Seraphiel press on further through the epic
labyrinth until he spots something.
BRUCE
There.
In the distance is the object they are headed for:
a GIGANTIC DOORWAY with writings and symbols engraved on them
that no man has ever seen.
NEW CREATURES BEGIN TO EMERGE FROM THE LAVA POOLS that
surround Bruce on either side. ALL are SLAIN with chilling
accuracy from the demon slayer's revolvers. Each round SLAMS
through the creatures, RIPPING LARGE HOLES INTO THEIR BODIES
AND SPRAYING GORE EVERYWHERE.
Bruce closes in on the ominous door. Seraphiel trots forward
as Bruce makes several ritualized motions with his hand. The
door THUNDEROUSLY ROLLS OPEN. Seraphiel charges forward
into...
INT. SACRIFICIAL ALTAR - BOTTOM LEVEL - TIMELESS
The two enter the enormous room. Blood and filth form a
quagmire of disease and stench in the vast altar as demonic
figures devour dozens of sacrificial victims.
BRUCE
(calmly)
Stop.
Seraphiel stops. Bruce scans the area.
In the center is a multistory, multilevel altar, populated
with the skeletons and mutilated bodies of a thousand men,
women and children. A seemingly unending stone spiral path
wraps around the altar, climbing towards the top, which is
too high to see clearly.
As if by instinct, Seraphiel bolts forward as Bruce begins
BLASTING away at the creatures. One by one they are
EXTERMINATED as our heros race toward the top.
INT. SACRIFICIAL ALTAR - TOP - CONTINUOUS
Eventually they reach their destination to face off with SAI
FLAIR: Guardian of the Altar. Sai-Flair is a twelve foot
tall, fire breathing beast of a demon. Sai-Flair steps down
from his throne of flesh and bone; and flexes his body,
preparing for battle.
BRUCE
(unaffected)
Hmmm.
Bruce calmly holsters his revolvers, and draws a DOUBLE
BARREL SHOTGUN from a holster on his back. Seraphiel SNORTS,
impatient. Steam escapes from his nostrils.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Go.
Seraphiel CHARGES head-long at the demon. SAI-FLAIR UNLEASHES
A TORRENT OF FIRE FROM HIS MOUTH THAT SCORCHES THE GROUND but
Seraphiel deftly DODGES the blast, leaning hard to stay on
balance. Bruce rides low in the saddle, one hand gripped
tightly to the reins as he rides only inches from the ground.
Bruce takes quick aim and FIRES as the ENCHANTED ROUNDS SLAM
INTO THE CREATURE'S ABDOMEN FORCING IT BACK. Bruce quickly
reloads as Seraphiel turns sharply and starts to run in
circles around Sai-Flair.
Sai-Flair, blood flowing freely from his mouth and wounds,
strides forward and LETS LOOSE AN INHUMAN ROAR OF PAIN AND
ANGER. Intent on not being fooled again he lunges at the pair
-- WHOOOM!
Seraphiel dodges and keeps running until he puts them behind
Sai-Flair. Bruce FIRES again. THE ROUND SLAMS INTO THE
CREATURE'S BACK. AGAIN HE FIRES, BLOWING OUT THE BACK OF SAI
FLAIR'S RIGHT KNEE. Sai-Flair falls to one knee.
Seraphiel cuts back hard. Bruce reloads. Seraphiel GALLOPS
towards Sai-Flair's back then LEAPS into the air over Sai
Flair. In mid-flight, just inches above Sai-Flair, Bruce
FIRES BOTH BARRELS DISINTEGRATING THREE-FOURTHS OF SAI
FLAIR'S HEAD SENDING SKULL FRAGMENTS FLYING INTO THE AIR.
Seraphiel lands. His hooves SKID across the rugged stone
surface of the altar. Seraphiel comes to a stop with his
front hooves extended just inches over the edge the altar.
BRUCE (cont'd)
(under his breath)
...not good.
Seraphiel turns and saunters over to the center of the altar
with Bruce dismounting. He pulls out a goatskin flask of
whiskey from his saddlebag. Bruce removes the bullet in place
of a cork and takes several swigs. Seraphiel stares at the
flask.
Bruce reloads the shotgun then walks over to Sai-Flair and
casually prods the body of the demon with the toe of his
boot. He takes another swig then SPITS the whiskey onto Sai
Flair -- FLAMES SHOOT UP. Bruce smiles; cool.
Bruce holsters the shotgun then starts to take another swig
when he is nudged from behind by Seraphiel.
BRUCE (cont'd)
What?
Seraphiel leans his head toward the flask. Bruce holds the
flask up and Seraphiel starts to drink.
BRUCE (cont'd)
You have a serious drinking
problem.
ABRUPTLY, THE ALTAR BEGINS TO SHAKE. DUST AND SMALL ROCKS
FALL FROM THE CEILING. Seraphiel turns toward the downward
spiral. Bruce springs onto Seraphiel's back.
INT. SACRIFICIAL ALTAR - SPIRAL - CONTINUOUS
They begin to race down the spiral as it begins to CRACK,
THEN CRUMBLES BEHIND AND IN FRONT OF THEM. BODIES, BLOOD, AND
ROCK FALL ALL AROUND THEM AS THE IMMENSE STRUCTURE FALLS
INWARD ON ITSELF.
Seraphiel leaps over the giant sections of the spiral as they
fall away. BRUCE AND SERAPHIEL FREE FALL LIKE A DREAM LANDING
THREE STORIES BELOW, ON A STURDIER SECTION OF THE SPIRAL, AND
CONTINUE DOWN THE ALTAR. They press on this way until they
reach...
INT. SACRIFICIAL ALTAR - BOTTOM FLOOR - CONTINUOUS
The statues begin FALLING INTO THE LAVA as Seraphiel reaches
the bottom of the spiral. Seraphiel leaps over a FALLING
STATUE as magma flies into the air, surrounding Bruce and
Seraphiel.
Seraphiel lands on the other side of the chasm, and hauls ass
until he is out of the Altar. A cloud of dust chases after
them.
WE PULL BACK AND SHOOT UP and watch the final destruction of
the Altar.
EXT. GATEWAY CITY - DAY
An up and coming city is on the horizon. A small church
stands out from the developing city.
INT. GATEWAY CITY - CHURCH - DAY
Sitting on the steps that lead to the pulpit sits PASTOR
LUDEN, white, late-sixties. He's worn down and looks to be
losing the game of life.
LUDEN
A war is coming my friends.
The flock is full of believers. Nodding their heads in
agreement, several shouts of "Amen" sound out.
LUDEN (cont'd)
Nothing can be done to stop the
war. It's going to affect us all.
Everyone. From Sister Mary's child
to Brother Malcolm's grandchildren.
To the oldest, to the wisest. Some
of you sitting here will be there
to see it.
Sitting in the back row Bruce watches on.
LUDEN (cont'd)
We have to remember that no matter
what happens; God is in control. We
have the victory in Jesus. When he
died on the cross at Calvary He
gave that to us... that great gift
when He fulfilled His Father's
will. That is a great lesson to us
all. We must perform our Father's
will.
Bruce coils in his seat.
LUDEN (cont'd)
God's own Son died. He gave His own
life for you and for His Father.
Yet there are members of this
congregation and this world that
will complain about the smallest
wish that God has for you. Remember
the book of Hosea: six-six. God
doesn't want your burnt
offerings... He wants your love.
That's the number one thing He
wants from you. He's your Father,
doesn't He deserve it?
CHILD
NO!
The congregations' eyes shift to a small child. The PARENTS
try to restrain the child but the child easily fights them
off.
CHILD (cont'd)
NO!
The POSSESSED Child runs over to Luden and SMACKS him in the
face then spits upon him. The child releases a bloodcurdling
SCREAM.
CHILD (cont'd)
There will be no war that your God
will win!
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS IMPLODE! The congregation panics. More
windows FLY OUT and CRASH into each other over the
assemblage, SLICING the members up.
Luden jumps up and grabs the Child by the shoulders.
LUDEN
Be gone, Satan!
The Child smiles as BLOOD freely flows from Luden's eyes and
ears. Luden wails in pain. The Child BACKHANDS him, sending
him rolling down the steps.
The giant cross hanging on the wall is TURNED a hundred and
eighty degrees then IGNITES. Pictures of Christ on the wall
begin to CRY BLOOD.
Bruce calmly stands up from the pew and walks away from the
congregation. A Member of the congregation runs over to the
undisturbed Bruce.
CHURCH MEMBER
Please help us!
Bruce thinks it over for a second. He turns. His revolver is
drawn. Aim is taken at the Child. The congregation is at a
fever pitch. Bruce FIRES!
The Child flies back to the ground. The chaos stops. Silence
sets in. Then...
CHILD
Mommy?
The Mother runs over to her child, no longer possessed. The
assembly looks over to Bruce. Without a word Bruce turns and
leaves as the mother and father comfort their son before the
burning cross and bloody pastor.
In the background a scrawny little man watches on...
EXT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - DAY
A large upscale Cathouse is before us nestled nicely inside a
small town. Loud noises come from inside: laughing, a sing
along with a piano.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - SALOON - DAY
Several customers enter the saloon and head for the bar. Some
of Juliana's "ladies" are dancing on top of several tables
(fully clothed), while the rest lead men upstairs or serve
drinks. A good time is being had by all.
JULIANA CANAVAGH makes her way down the stairs that lead up
to the bedrooms. Juliana is the young and beautiful English
owner of this fine house of ill repute. She's playful and
wise with an ever growing fondness for Bruce.
Juliana heads to the bar and flashes a smile at the new
customers who have just bought their drinks. The men head to
a table as Juliana turns and strikes up a conversation with
the Bartender, DAVID, and one of her ladies, ALICE.
JULIANA
How are things holding up for you,
Alice?
ALICE
Just fine.
JULIANA
Great.
(to David)
David?
DAVID
Same here, Miss. Juliana. Pour you
a drink?
JULIANA
(with a smile)
I don't think I want one right now.
Alice smiles back, happy for Juliana.
ALICE
My, my, darlin' you are one happy
girl today.
JULIANA
I just got a wire a few minutes
ago... Richard should be back soon.
Alice's legitimate smile turns into a noticeable fake smile.
ALICE
When?
JULIANA
Soon, I just received the wire.
AT A TABLE,
Several FAT POKER PLAYERS sit around the table full of food
and empty whiskey bottles.
PLAYER 1
Hey, Juliana! We want some food!
Juliana walks over to them.
JULIANA
Are you sure you boys can handle
it?
PLAYER 2
Sure, sure, darlin' just give us
some grub.
PLAYER 3
(drunk)
And more whiskey.
PLAYER 2
Lots more, he's drunk before I am
today.
EXT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - EVENING
Bruce walks next to Seraphiel and the two part ways. The
demon slayer heads into the Cathouse while Seraphiel walks by
the hitching post and out on his own.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - SALOON - EVENING
Bruce walks through the classic double doors into the saloon.
The room goes silent. In unison the room looks over to the
wall next to Bruce. Bruce turns to see a wanted poster with
his face on it.
WANTED: MURDERER: RICHARD BRUCE: $10,000.00
Bruce turns his eyes to the room. Everyone returns to their
tables or drinks. Bruce walks straight to the bar and takes a
seat.
JULIANA (O.S.)
Don't stop playing now, Tommy.
All eyes turn to see JULIANA making her way down the stairs
that lead up to the bedrooms. Juliana is dressed in a jaw
dropping classic dress.
The piano starts playing again with the noise of the saloon
slowly picking back up. Juliana springs up on the bar next to
Bruce. She looks down at him with a huge smile.
JULIANA (cont'd)
Welcome back, Richard.
Bruce looks up at her then turns to the bartender. David
hands him a huge bottle of whiskey.
JULIANA (cont'd)
Not even going to say, "Hello?"
Bruce takes a swig.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - JULIANA'S ROOM - NIGHT
Bruce is gazing out the window. In the clouds is a faint,
ominous red and yellow glare in the distance. Juliana sits in
a chair next to the bed staring at Bruce.
JULIANA
What's wrong?
Bruce's eyes show a hint of unease.
BRUCE
Things are changing.
JULIANA
Between us?
BRUCE
...No.
Juliana walks over to Bruce and stands next to him.
JULIANA
Then what?
BRUCE
I'll tell you later. Stone is here.
Juliana looks out the window and sees
IN THE STREET
U.S. MARSHALL FRANK STONE and his posse, BOWIE, SNIPES, JIM,
WINDHAM, and TULLY, riding towards the cathouse. Stone is in
his sixties and worn-out. The Posse consists of young men.
All the posse members are rough looking but with an arrogance
of superiority in their glares.
BACK IN THE ROOM
Juliana looks over to Bruce as he marches out the room.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - SALOON - MOMENTS LATER
The double doors open with Stone and his Posse entering. A
whiskey bottle comes flying towards Stone's head. Stone
catches it then looks over at Bruce coming down the stairs.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - SALOON - LATER
Bruce is playing poker with Frank and the Posse. Juliana
serves the table drinks as several "ladies" sit on the
Posse's laps keeping them company. Bruce and Frank care less
about the surroundings and focus on the game and their
conversation.
Juliana pays attention to the conversation and isn't happy
about it.
BRUCE
What do you have for me?
FRANK
Italy.
BRUCE
I just went to Italy.
FRANK
We know, but something happened
while you were over there.
BRUCE
And why should I care?
FRANK
Because it happened right under
your nose. Or over, rather.
BRUCE
...the pope?
FRANK
The Pope is dead and it's a shame,
Pope Lando the Second did a lot of
good for the world. It's his
successor that has us concerned.
BRUCE
I don't care about Catholicism.
FRANK
Me either, but there is going to be
a vote for a new pope soon. The man
we believe will be elected is named
Marcus Aurelio. Marcus' past is
extremely shaded but he's done a
hell of a job covering it up. We
think he is being influenced by
parties that are less known to the
public. Particularly the ones you
tend to deal with.
BRUCE
I deal with my problems differently
than you do. If they are
influencing him all I can do is
kill him before he becomes the
pope.
FRANK
Exactly.
BRUCE
...you're serious?
FRANK
Yes. See who is influencing him and
the elections. Eliminate them, then
deal with Marcus. If he has been
turned to their side, we can't
allow him to come to power. If he
does he must be removed
immediately.
BRUCE
So who is going to fund this little
trip?
FRANK
Who do you think will fund your
trip? The same people who always
do. Just get the job down and get
out. If you are captured or killed
we will disavow any knowledge of
your presence or mission.
BRUCE
Nice to see nothings changed in our
relationship.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - JULIANA'S BEDROOM - LATER
Bruce is on his way out of the Bedroom. Juliana walks into
the bedroom.
JULIANA
Where are you going?
BRUCE
Away for a while.
Juliana darts in front of Bruce.
BRUCE (cont'd)
(sighs)
Juliana.
JULIANA
To Rome?
BRUCE
Maybe.
JULIANA
You're really going to Rome and
kill the pope?
BRUCE
He's not the pope, yet.
JULIANA
Richard if you kill the pope...
BRUCE
What? What if I do? If he's being
influenced by what Frank was
talking about then that's the only
course of action I have to take.
The Catholic's are the victims
here. I'd thought you'd be happy
I'm standing up for someone I don't
normally stand up for.
JULIANA
I am. But not like this. Not
murder. What could he be influenced
by enough to make you murder him?
BRUCE
Don't worry about it.
JULIANA
If you love me you'll tell me.
BRUCE
Oh, Jesus don't play that fucking
card.
Bruce moves to the side trying to side step Juliana. She
quickly cuts him off.
JULIANA
No. If you love me you'll tell me.
BRUCE
You know what? Maybe I don't love
you. Maybe I have more important
things to do in my life then hang
out at a whore house.
Hurt, Juliana walks away from Bruce over to the window. Bruce
looks up the sky, frustrated; oh, goddamn it!
Bruce tries a more sensible approach.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Look, Juliana... I'm sorry, okay.
JULIANA
I know you love me, Richard. Why
don't you trust me? I know you
better then anyone.
BRUCE
No, you don't.
JULIANA
I don't know you? I been with you
through a lot, Richard. I was with
you when your father died. I was
the only one there for you. You
remember?
BRUCE
Yes.
JULIANA
You trusted me then, why don't you
trust me now?
BRUCE
I trust you but this is something
that we've never talked about
before.
JULIANA
Is there someone else?
BRUCE
No.
Juliana turns around and looks deep into Bruce eyes trying to
read him.
JULIANA
Are you sure?
BRUCE
Yes.
JULIANA
Then what is it?
BRUCE
I'll show you.
CUT TO:
EXT. ABANDONED MINE SHAFT - NIGHT
The RAIN POURS DOWN as we see the entrance to the shaft.
INT. ABANDONED MINE SHAFT - NIGHT
Bruce and Juliana stand inside the entrance to an abandoned
mine shaft. The sound of dripping water echoes along the
tunnel walls. Juliana looks around nervously. Bruce ignites a
torch from behind, eliciting a short yelp from Juliana. Bruce
walks slowly down the mine-shaft.
BRUCE
Do you believe in demons?
JULIANA
Demons? I don't know... maybe. I
never spent much time deliberating
about them. Why are you asking me
about demons? What does that have
to do with us being here?
BRUCE
I don't have faith anymore.
JULIANA
You don't believe in God?
BRUCE
It's not so much belief, it's what
belief is. I brought you here
because Paul said, "Faith is the
substance of things hoped for, the
proof of things not seen."
JULIANA
I don't understand.
BRUCE
Faith is believing without seeing.
JULIANA
You're telling me you saw God?
BRUCE
No, demons.
JULIANA
Demons?
BRUCE
Shhh..
Bruce comes to a stop and listens carefully. Juliana crowds
herself against his back. Bruce looks back annoyingly. A
small scratching sound travels down the tunnel, catching
their attention. Bruce draws a pistol and inches forward.
A DEMON'S FACE POPS INTO FRAME. IT HANGS UPSIDE DOWN AND
SCREECHING AN INHUMAN SOUND. Juliana screams like a banshee
as the demon's clawed hands lunge for Bruce's throat.
Bruce FIRES a round! The demon's chest cavity ERUPTS from the
enchanted round and the creature is lifelessly thrown against
the wall. Bruce heads towards the demon.
BRUCE (cont'd)
The demons are real, and so is
God's anger with Lucifer. I am
God's Vengeance, and there is no
other.
Juliana stares at Bruce horrified.
EXT. WILDERNESS - NIGHT
Bruce sits by a small campfire. Frank sits opposite him as
they toss the whiskey bottle to each other through the fire.
FRANK
Didn't take it well did she?
BRUCE
I'd rather not talk about it.
Bruce stares off in the distance at a deer playing in the mud
puddles.
FRANK
You still should have told her in
the beginning like I told you to.
BRUCE
Like she would have believed me
then.
FRANK
Probably not, but this is a lot to
dump on her. She's been good to
you, Bruce.
BRUCE
I know. That's why I don't want
anything to happen to her. I keep
her away from this life.
FRANK
I shutter to think what you would
do to the man who brought harm to
her.
Bruce takes a swig from the bottle and says nothing in
return, ending this part of the conversation.
FRANK (cont'd)
How long have we been doing this?
Fifteen, twenty years?
BRUCE
Something like that, why are you
getting tired?
FRANK
Not really. After they put me out
to pasture I'll still be involved
somehow.
BRUCE
I'll be involved until I'm dead.
Probably well after.
FRANK
We can't just quit, Bruce. It's in
our nature, this is who we are.
BRUCE
No, I'm forced into this. I never
asked for this life, same for my
father.
FRANK
Just think of where we would be
without you. The world will never
know of the deeds we've done;
Damascus, Egypt... Nobody will
know. History is silent to it's
true heros.
BRUCE
Except in my case. My picture is
plastered in every room I walk into
and you hung most of them up.
FRANK
Does it really bother you that
much?
BRUCE
Not really. I understand we have to
keep up a front but it just makes
it difficult at times. People tend
to believe everything they read.
FRANK
Yeah, but you hate everyone.
BRUCE
True, but I like killing demons.
FRANK
You just don't like being forced to
do it.
BRUCE
Exactly.
FRANK
We all have our orders, Bruce. Even
you have to admit man is worth
saving.
BRUCE
No, man is inherently evil. We lie,
murder, and destroy our own like
they mean nothing. People will rip
off their own family just to get a
few extra bucks. Mankind only shows
remorse when they get caught, not
because they realize they are
wrong. God sent His Son to die for
the worst possible cause: Humans.
FRANK
Well, you answer to a higher
authority than I do. I'm just an
old man working for the government.
You're the one with a destiny.
BRUCE
So I've been told. Gabriel reminds
me every time I see him.
FRANK
Handling the pope could be that
destiny.
BRUCE
No, he's always talked about
leading a war. He never said
anything about killing the pope.
FRANK
Hell of a way to lead a war. Either
way, you're going to Rome.
INT. THE HOLY SEE - MARCUS' BEDROOM - MORNING
Marcus is knelt down in the center of the floor praying.
MARCUS
My lord, my god. I bow before thee,
in all my humble prayers and
supplications. Each night I pray to
you and ask you to right the wrongs
of this world. To set right the
course of the world, for its
inevitable return to you, my
father. My prayers will not cease
to you, nor my praises of your
great name, holy one. I thank you
for the great fame you are about to
bring me and our cause, father.
I thank you for giving me your
servant to save my soul and to
bring others to your great and holy
name, father. May the world always
bow before you and call you
"father" as I shall always do,
father.
Marcus leans down and blows out several black candles. As he
does we see we that Marcus has his back to a cross with the
crucified Lord on it.
INT. THE HOLY SEE - CARDINAL ROOM - DAY
THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS are seated in a room. It's a quiet
moment. All are saddened. The Cardinal Camerlengo is standing
before the college.
CARDINAL CAMERLENGO
So we all agree on this matter? Out
of the three ways to elect our new
Holy Father we have chosen that he
shall be elected by a group of
three Cardinals? The other two
being by ballot or by acclamation.
The College agrees.
CARDINAL CAMERLENGO (cont'd)
And those three men are: Cardinal
Sorta...
CARDINAL SORTA lowers his head in acknowledgement.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - NIGHT
Cardinal Sorta talks to Marcus. Marcus hands him a pouch.
Sorta quickly hides it.
BACK TO:
INT. THE HOLY SEE - CARDINAL ROOM - DAY
The Cardinal Camerlengo scans the room.
CARDINAL CAMERLENGO
Cardinal Fabrizio...
CARDINAL FABRIZIO smiles.
CUT TO:
INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT
Marcus KICKS OPEN the bedroom door.
IN THE BED,
Is Cardinal Fabrizio and a VERY YOUNG WOMAN under the sheets
next to him. Marcus looks to the chair next to the bed. The
woman's clothing is on it... she's a nun.
BACK TO:
INT. THE HOLY SEE - CARDINAL ROOM - DAY
The Cardinal Camerlengo looks for the last man.
CARDINAL CAMERLENGO
...and Cardinal Sabino.
CARDINAL SABINO sheepishly raises his hand to the group.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - DARK ALLEY- NIGHT
Sabino stands in a darkened alley. Before him, stands a man
in a hooded robe. Sabino hands him an ancient RELIC BOX and
receives payment. Sabino turns and begins to walk away. The
man behind him removes his hood... Marcus.
EXT. WOODS - NIGHT
Bruce and Seraphiel are still in the wilderness. A small pot
sits over the fire brewing. Seraphiel eats from a feed bag
while Bruce pats the war horse on the back.
Seraphiel stirs slightly. Bruce takes notice.
BRUCE
You could have told me the Altar
would collapse.
Behind Bruce, the Archangel GABRIEL appears like an
apparition. Gabriel appears to be human (no wings), about
thirty years of age and dressed in a white linen robe.
GABRIEL
You still made it out alive.
Bruce lies down by the fire.
GABRIEL (cont'd)
Things in Rome have changed; the
Pope died.
BRUCE
I know, Gabriel.
GABRIEL
The Cardinals are going to elect
Marcus Aurelio as their new pope.
BRUCE
I'm aware of this.
GABRIEL
When Aurelio is elected, he's going
to unleash a horde of demons upon
the globe, and by doing so Marcus
will pull everyone's faith to
himself. God wants you to stop him.
BRUCE
"Let every soul be subject unto the
higher powers. For there is no
power but of God: the powers that
be are ordained of God. Whosoever
therefore resisteth the power
resisteth the ordinance of God: and
they that resists shall receive to
themselves damnation."
GABRIEL
I'm aware of this.
BRUCE
And why doesn't God end the war
now?
GABRIEL
Not everyone has had the chance to
accept His Son. When that has
happened then the beginning of the
end shall be. Until then we must
wage the war.
BRUCE
Hmmm... so God is going to set up a
power only to cast it down.
GABRIEL
It would not be the first time nor
will it be the last.
BRUCE
What kind of plan is this?
GABRIEL
God's plan.
BRUCE
No this sounds like something
Michael would plan just to lead a
war.
GABRIEL
No planning in this operation has
been put forth by Michael. In fact,
you are the one who will be leading
God's Angels in the war.
BRUCE
And the Angel's are going to take
orders from a man?
GABRIEL
You have been chosen by God, they
will follow your commands.
BRUCE
And if I choose not to lead them?
GABRIEL
Michael will.
BRUCE
So there's no way around it. No
matter what I do, Michael will be
involved somehow.
GABRIEL
Michael is a covering Cherub and
protector of the Mercy Seat.
Michael will always have a presence
in the kingdom.
BRUCE
That doesn't mean I have to like
him.
GABRIEL
Your feelings toward him can only
hinder your duty to God. Don't let
those feeling come between you two.
BRUCE
Yeah, I'll keep that in mind.
GABRIEL
I know that you have been told to
go to Rome by your Government, I'm
not telling you not to go, it's
your choice but there is something
else that I must warn you of.
BRUCE
And that is?
GABRIEL
The war is not going to start in
Rome; the battle will begin at
home. Don't waste your time coming
to a decision on what your course
of action will be. You will not
like the results.
Gabriel starts to disappear until he can no longer be seen.
GABRIEL (O.S.) (cont'd)
"In all things, ask counsel of the
Lord; and do not thou think, speak,
or do any thing, wherein God is not
thy counsellor."
Bruce looks over to Seraphiel and sits back in deep thought.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - SALOON - NIGHT
Night has fallen and business is starting to boom. New girls
are dancing and serving drinks. Hands of poker are now being
played at several tables.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - JULIANA'S BEDROOM - THAT MOMENT
Juliana sits on the bed, visibly distraught.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - SALOON - THAT MOMENT
A DRUNK stumbles around and leans against the window frame.
The drunk looks out the window. His eyes widen.
DRUNK
Angel with fire!
Everyone turns to the Drunk.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - JULIANA'S BEDROOM - THAT MOMENT
Juliana runs to the window and looks out. She quickly heads
out of the room.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - SALOON - THAT MOMENT
The drunk becomes restless.
DRUNK
Fire! Fire!
Juliana runs down the steps and heads for the window. The
room follows suit.
EXT. RURAL TOWN - OUTSKIRTS - NIGHT
ANGLE ON - FLAMES, lighting up the frame.
We PULL BACK to see the flame miraculously attached to the
handle of a sword. CONTINUE to pull back until we see the
back of a man in a white robe with the heat from the sword
waving his hair in the air: AN ANGEL guarding the city. He is
dressed the same as Gabriel.
IN THE DISTANCE,
the figure of a man, dressed in contemporary clothing for the
times, walks towards the town. The full moon illuminates his
white clothing and long blonde hair.
He approaches the angel and leans on his walking staff. The
Angel speaks to the man in HEBREW.
RURAL ANGEL GUARD (SUBTITLE)
Step no further.
The Man in white stares at the angel silently.
RURAL ANGEL GUARD (SUBTITLE) (cont'd)
I can not permit you to pass.
The man in white looks down at the ground.
RURAL ANGEL GUARD (SUBTITLE) (cont'd)
God forbids it.
The man SWINGS the staff at the shin of the Angel. THE ANGEL
BRINGS HIS SWORD DOWN BLOCKING THE SHOT. The man SHOVES the
top of the staff toward the angel's face. The angel grabs the
staff with his left hand.
RURAL ANGEL GUARD (SUBTITLE) (cont'd)
Enough, Slayer of Saints!
The Slayer's cold blue eyes stare into the angel's. Slayer's
eyes slowly move towards the flaming sword. FLAMES LEAP onto
the angel's body. The angel SCREAMS in pain. The Slayer of
Saints takes the angel's sword and RUNS HIM THROUGH.
The Slayer walks off leaving the angel's smoking carcass
outside the town.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - SALOON - THAT MOMENT
The men inside grab their guns and head outside as the
"ladies" become nervous.
JULIANA
Be careful!
EXT. RURAL TOWN - MAIN STREET - THAT MOMENT
The Slayer walks into the small town and confronts the men.
The OLDEST MAN in the group speaks up.
OLDEST
You ain't goin' no further,
stranger.
The Slayer continues on his path. The men raise their rifles.
OLDEST (cont'd)
(sternly)
I said, "You ain't goin' no
further." We don't won't no fuss.
The YOUNGEST rifle bearer loses his nerve and FIRES.
Instantaneously, the others FIRE reaction shots.
THE SLAYER WAVES THE SWORD IN FRONT OF HIM WITH THE RIFLE
ROUNDS EXPLODING IN MID-AIR. THE HEAT FROM THE WAVE OF THE
SWORD BLISTERS THE RIFLEMEN'S SKIN.
THE MEN GASPS FOR BREATH as the heat of the sword has taken
away all air like napalm. They quickly drop to the ground.
Dead.
INT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - SALOON - THAT MOMENT
The ladies are horrified.
JULIANA
Go out the back!
ALICE
Juliana --
JULIANA
Go!
The ladies run past the bar and down a hallway.
EXT. RURAL TOWN - MAIN STREET - THAT MOMENT
The Slayer continues on until he reaches --
EXT. RURAL TOWN - CENTER - CONTINUOUS
The middle of the TOWN. He looks up to the sky with a look of
defiance. He brings the sword over his head and SLAMS IT INTO
THE GROUND. THE GROUND RIPPLES. DIRT FLIES. FLAMES SHOOT INTO
THE SKY UNTIL THEY REACH THE CLOUDS. A BALL OF FIRE SPREADS
OUT THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY DEGREES QUICKLY ENGULFING THE
TOWN.
EXT. WILDERNESS - CONTINUOUS
The Ladies continue to run. THEY LOOK BACK ONLY TO SEE THEIR
TOWN BEING DESTROYED. Seconds pass as the women look on in
awe as they are alone.
Almost as quickly as the town was destroyed silence sets in.
Their breathing is the only sound present. Slowly,
UNINTELLIGIBLE SOUNDS ARE HEARD.
ALICE
What was that?!
JULIANA
(whispers)
Shhh!
SARAH
Oh, God!
JULIANA
(whispers)
Quiet!
The women are getting more jumpy. Clouds slowly start
blanketing the full moon, reclaiming the darkness.
ISABELLA
What are we going to do?!
JULIANA
(whispers)
Shhh --
CHASTITY
We have to leave!
JULIANA
(whispers)
Stop --
MARY
What was that?!
JULIANA
Mary --
MARY
They're going to kill us!
JULIANA
Mary stop it!
Mary flees as all the ladies disperse into the wilderness
leaving Juliana, Sally and Alice.
JULIANA (cont'd)
Damn...
MONTAGE:
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - SAINT PETER'S SQUARE - DAY
In the Great Square of St. Peter at the Vatican, the faithful
have gathered by the thousands.
CUT TO:
EXT. WILDERNESS - NIGHT
In the Wilderness, Mary stops running, holding her ribs in
pain. SUBTLE FOOTSTEPS ARE HEARD. Mary looks behind her and
sees nothing. Slowly, Mary starts running backwards...
A DEMON LEAPS ONTO HER CHEST! We stare at darkness as we hear
the savage sounds of her death.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - SAINT PETER'S SQUARE - DAY
The crowd shifts and murmurs uneasily. Soon the CARDINAL
DEACON appears at the balcony. The crowd quiets down. The
Cardinal Deacon embarks upon making the official announcement
of the Pope.
CARDINAL DEACON (SUBTITLE)
I announce to you a great joy. We
have a Pope.
CUT TO:
EXT. WILDERNESS - ALCOVE - NIGHT
Panting heavily at an alcove, Sarah takes refuge behind some
rocks. She slows her breathing down only to HEAR THE SOUND OF
PANTING, FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER ONE ON TOP OF THAT, THEN
ADDITIONAL OVERLAPPING UNTIL FIVE DIFFERENT SETS OF PANTING
ARE HEARD.
As she turns around... FIVE DEMONS BEGIN RIPPING HER TO
SHREDS!
CUT TO:
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - SAINT PETER'S SQUARE - DAY
The Cardinal Deacon continues.
CARDINAL DEACON
The most eminent and reverend Lord,
the Lord Marcus Aurelio, Cardinal
of the Holy Roman Church.
CUT TO:
EXT. WILDERNESS - NIGHT
Chastity runs for her life, but abruptly stops.
CHASTITY
No! I can't!
Isabella runs up to her and takes her hand.
ISABELLA
Come on!
Chastity closes her eyes and sobs uncontrollably, frozen in
fear.
CHASTITY
No!
ISABELLA
Come on!
She doesn't budge.
ISABELLA (cont'd)
Please! We can't stay here.
Chastity refuses.
Another FORM of DEMON lunges out of nowhere and slays
Isabella -- BOOOOOOM!. BLOOD SPRAYS ONTO CHASTITY'S BODY.
The Demon slowly rises up from its kill, flesh and hair hung
in its teeth. It stares coldly at Chastity as she pisses
herself.
The Demon brings it's arms out and SWINGS ITS INHUMAN CLAWS
TOGETHER SLICING CHASTITY INTO THREE PARTS.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - SAINT PETER'S SQUARE - DAY
The Cardinal Deacon finishes up.
CARDINAL DEACON (SUBTITLE)
Who takes to himself the name Pope
Isaac.
The Crowd cheers, then quiets down reverently. They sink to
their knees as Marcus, now dressed in a white robe, walks out
onto the balcony and raises his hands in blessing, "Urbi et
Orbi" - to the City and the world.
Marcus smiles; Victory.
CUT TO:
EXT. TOWN - CENTER - NIGHT
The Slayer of Saints stands in the middle of the burning town
with the sword before him. Several demons begin to huddle
around him and pay homage. We
PULL BACK
to see that the several demons we saw at the beginning are
now in the HUNDREDS. Quickly the demons begin to disperse in
numerous ways: TERRA DEMONS spin and dig into the ground;
others run at break neck speeds; while the rest leap hundreds
of feet into the air.
The Slayer stands alone.
END MONTAGE:
EXT. WESTERN FRONTIER - DAWN
Frank and his Posse come to a stop and look at their bleak
surroundings; a few lonely trees, weeds, dirt.
FRANK
Alright let's rest the horses for a
bit. We'll head out at first light.
The Posse begin to dismount. The horses start getting
restless. Frank starts to show some discomfort. He knows
something is wrong.
BOWIE
What is it?
FRANK
Something's wrong.
The horses THROW OFF the Posse members and take off into the
darkness. Frank draws his revolver along with the posse.
Obscure sounds are heard in the darkness. The Posse, calm and
cool, forms a circle.
FRANK (cont'd)
(patting his horse)
...easy.
A dead hush.
THE HORSE GOES NUTS! The Posse opens FIRE in all directions.
All rounds are spent. Frank settles the horse down. A low
ominous GROWL tolls in air. Still cool the Posse members
reload and take aim into the black desert. Their breath
visible in the cold.
Frank looks out into the darkness and barely makes out the
silhouette of a human figure walking towards him, The figure
poetically raises its hand and turns it inward.
TERRA DEMONS BURST OUT OF THE GROUND! Frank and the Posse are
surrounded. The Demons LASH OUT at the Posse. GUNSHOTS RING.
The bullets SINK into demonic flesh pushing back the
attackers. Once again all the rounds are spent. It's not
enough.
The demons CHARGE. The Posse puts up the fight of their
lives, pistol whipping, kicks, and punches. By the skin of
their teeth they survive the onslaught.
Frank looks back to the silhouetted figure... The Slayer of
Saints is gone.
EXT. WOODS - DAY
Bruce and Seraphiel are walking in the woods. It's quiet and
peaceful but Bruce is visibly distraught. Bruce stops walking
and looks back in the direction he came from. The Slayer of
Sin thinks best of it and turns back to his original path.
Seconds pass. Bruce becomes more distressed with every step.
It's obvious the wheels are turning. He lets out a frustrated
sigh and turns back around. Bruce looks at Seraphiel.
BRUCE
Sorry.
Seraphiel turns in the same direction as Bruce and starts
walking with him.
EXT. RURAL TOWN - OUTSKIRTS - DAY
Our heros come to the destroyed town. Bruce surveys the
scene; some structures are standing like Hiroshima and
Nagasaki after the blast.
IN THE DISTANCE
Frank and the Posse are riding towards town. Bruce sees them
but heads on into the town.
EXT. RURAL TOWN - MAIN STREET - CONTINUOUS
Bruce notices the charred remains of the men who ran out of
the saloon.
EXT. RURAL TOWN - CENTER - CONTINUOUS
Frank and the Posse catch up to Bruce. Frank and the posse
look over the scene as well.
FRANK
We were attacked last night.
BRUCE
Demons.
FRANK
They had a leader.
Bruce walks up to the hilt of the SWORD sticking into the
ground.
BRUCE
The Slayer of Saints.
FRANK
Slayer of Saints?
BRUCE
Hell's golden boy. Satan's personal
assassin and it's greatest general.
My father spoke about him.
FRANK
He's hell's general?
BRUCE
No, but he does lead an army.
FRANK
Why is he here? Why now?
Bruce picks up the hilt, studies it.
BRUCE
To keep me from Rome.
He tosses it angrily to the side.
EXT. JULIANA'S CATHOUSE - DAY
Dead tired Juliana, Sally and Alice sit on the burnt steps of
the Cathouse. Sally sees Bruce and the posse.
SALLY
Juliana...
Juliana looks up and sees Bruce walking towards her. As Bruce
gets closer to her Juliana stands up and walks over to him.
Juliana SLAPS him.
JULIANA
You should have been here! You
could have stopped it! You weren't
here! You're never here! My girls --
my best friends are dead because of
you!
The ladies and posse watch on in silence.
BRUCE
Juliana --
JULIANA
I stood up for you! I always have!
Everyone said that you were shit
and I told them they were wrong!
Why did you do this?!
BRUCE
I didn't know it would be here.
JULIANA
What are you, Richard?! What is it
that you do?!
BRUCE
I've already told you that.
JULIANA
Have you?
BRUCE
Yes.
JULIANA
Right. Demon slayer. And what do
you do?
BRUCE
I stop...
(lowers his head)
I stop things like this from
happening.
JULIANA
Then why didn't you do it this
time?
Bruce is silent. Defeated.
JULIANA (cont'd)
Why is everything else always so
much more important that you
couldn't be here? You know this was
going to happen and you still left
us.
BRUCE
I did what I had to do, but right
now all of you need to get out of
here.
JULIANA
I'm not leaving and don't you dare
say that I have to leave before
something bad happens to us. There
is nothing going to happen to us
that is worse then this. And if we
did leave what about the girls? We
can't just leave their bodies out
here.
BRUCE
"Follow Me; and let the dead bury
their own corpses."
ALICE
Bruce... what happened here? We
don't understand what is going on.
BRUCE
You're in the battlefield of hell
and you will all die if you stay
here.
SALLY
Battlefield of hell? ....so Hell is
fighting God?
BRUCE
No.
SALLY
Then who?
BRUCE
Me.
INT. SAFE HOUSE - LATER
Alice and Sally walk around the inside of the safe-house.
It's small but can hold four people easy.
EXT. SAFE HOUSE - LATER
Outside Juliana overlooks the house. Bruce stands next to
her. The house is self-sufficient with a little garden around
the side, but not enough to draw attention.
Giving Bruce and Juliana some privacy, Frank and the Posse
are a few feet away waiting to ride.
JULIANA
When will you be back?
BRUCE
Weekly.
JULIANA
(hesitant)
You have to go?
Bruce climbs onto Seraphiel and gazes at the open terrain...
it's beautiful. Bruce turns his head to look at Juliana,
instantly she looks down at the ground, saddened.
Bruce raises his hand and slowly guides it towards her cheek
to caress, then pauses at the last second -- a hair's breadth
from her face.
Seraphiel GALLOPS away. He charges past the Posse and Frank
who quickly follow suit. Bruce looks back only to see Juliana
running into the safe house in tears.
EXT. WILDERNESS - LATER
A beautiful stretch of land is met head on by a desert waste
land.
Seraphiel slows down as he approaches the desert then comes
to a halt. The Posse slow down as well. Bruce scans the
horizon. Nothing immediately seems out of place.
Bruce dismounts and walks a few feet forward.
BRUCE (SUBTITLE)
(in Cherokee)
Open!
The ground QUAKES AND BEGINS FALLING IN ON ITS SELF AS IF IT
WERE BEING DRAINED. Immense structures begin to be unveiled
as we see a grotesque and twisted version of the ancient city
of Petra before our eyes.
A large dusty ramp leads down into the structures. Bruce
slowly walks down the ramp. Frank and Posse follow his lead
silently.
INT. ANCIENT STRUCTURES - CONTINUOUS
They make their way through the ancient structures, crumbling
ruins towering over the heros like massive canyon walls.
Bruce stops at an
ANCIENT TEMPLE
BRUCE
Stay here.
and steps through the main entrance.
INT. ANCIENT STRUCTURES - ANCIENT TEMPLE - CONTINUOUS
The daylight tries to pierce the darkness, silhouetting
Bruce. Bruce reaches down and flicks back the duster
revealing his revolvers. Small clouds of dust glitter in the
sunlight.
The SOUND of small stones striking the floor echo through the
darkness as indiscernible movement draws his attention. Bruce
closes his eyes, draws his revolvers, and steps into the
oppressive darkness.
THE FLASH OF RAPID GUNFIRE RIPS THROUGH THE DARKNESS, BRIEFLY
REVEALING HIS ENEMIES AS HE FIRES ON THEM AT POINT BLANK
RANGE. BRUCE IS SURROUNDED BY DOZENS OF NIGHTMARISH DEMONS,
WHICH CAN ONLY FLEETINGLY BE SEEN IN THE MUZZLE FLASHES.
THE SOUND OF GUNFIRE AND THE UNHOLY SCREAMS OF THE DYING FILL
OUR SENSES AS WE QUICKLY PULL BACK OUTSIDE OF THE TEMPLE INTO
THE BLINDING SUNLIGHT.
CUT TO:
INT. POPE'S PRIVATE CHAMBERS - NIGHT
Marcus sits in his quarters looking over documents.
The men in the dark robes appear behind him. As they speak to
Marcus they reply as one but a few seconds off from each
other creating an unearthly echo.
ROBED FIGURES
Richard Bruce is now aware of the
situation.
MARCUS
I'm not familiar with him.
ROBED FIGURES
The Slayer of Sin.
MARCUS
How does he know of our plans?
ROBED FIGURES
(repugnance)
Gabriel.
MARCUS
How long before my Slayer kills
him?
ROBED FIGURES
Not long.
Marcus rises up from his chair and opens the relic box he
bought from Cardinal Sabino. A ceremonial knife drawn. Marcus
takes the knife and goes to the window.
Marcus holds out his left hand and slices the palm. Blood
flows out of his hand. The blood free falls towards the
ground. Upon impact the ground TREMBLES.
MARCUS
Raise my army and kill the Slayer
of Sin.
EXT. SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH - DAY
A small church sits alone. Frank and the posse are waiting
outside.
INT. SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH - DAY
A beautiful rendition of an old church hymn is being sung by
the choir in the small southern black church.
Bruce sits in the last pew with his head tilted back
relaxing. This is the only time we've seen him truly
comfortable.
EXT. WILDERNESS - NIGHT
The Slayer raises more demons from the ground as before with
a flaming sword stuck in the ground before him. The demons
surrounding him are now reaching SIX DIGITS IN NUMBER and
ripping the DEAD BODY of an angel to shreds.
EXT. WESTERN FRONTIER - DAY
Bruce, Frank and the Posse are overlooking the landscape of
the Frontier.
FRANK
I received a wire yesterday. We
have some evidence that some of
your friends have been seen in
Shannon County. I'm going to check
it out.
BRUCE
How long will it take?
FRANK
Not long. A few days.
BRUCE
I'm going back to Gateway City.
Meet me at the safe house one week
from today.
FRANK
What's in Gateway? What did you
find out to lead you there?
BRUCE
Nothing, yet. But what I'm looking
for is there.
FRANK
..okay. Do you want me to take the
Posse with me?
BRUCE
Yes.
FRANK
Alright.
Bruce walks along side Seraphiel as Frank and the Posse ride
off.
EXT. WESTERN PLAINS - NIGHT
Frank and the Posse crest a hilltop on horseback. Below them
is a calvary unit watering horses and setting up camp. Frank
and the posse make their way down to the commander, BRYANT.
Frank dismounts to speak with him as the Posse lead their
horses to the creek.
FRANK
(quietly)
General Bryant.
BRYANT
Mr. Stone, a pleasure.
Bryant reaches out to shake Frank's hand but Frank puts a
hand on his shoulder and redirects him to the
OUTSKIRTS OF THE CAMP.
FRANK
Bryant, I'm going to be straight
with you and I know you're not
going to want to believe this but
you have some... unusual orders.
BRYANT
How so, sir?
FRANK
I presume you know that a Lakota
camp is set up less than five miles
from your position?
BRYANT
Yes, sir.
FRANK
You have orders to kill all the
warriors.
BRYANT
What about the women and children?
FRANK
No.
BRYANT
(smiling)
A shame.
FRANK
(scowling)
Don't be too eager.
BRYANT
Not that I'm concerned, but why
this particular camp.
FRANK
The men are possessed by demons.
They are torturing the women and
children. Killing the men will free
the demons from their bodies
allowing us the ability to destroy
them.
BRYANT
(laughing)
Come again? Possessed. Ha! What is
this? A joke? I should have asked
for your papers when you showed up.
Let me see'em.
Frank hands his papers to Bryant, at the bottom, the
Presidential Seal is prominent. Bryant's eyes nearly bug out
of his head.
BRYANT (cont'd)
When they dispatched us they said
this was a top secret mission but I
didn't think it would be anything
like this.
FRANK
Glad to see you take it well. Most
people that find out the truth of
the world don't handle it well.
BRYANT
(grinning)
No problem here, sir.
Bryant hands the papers back to Frank who motions for him to
follow. As Frank walks off Bryant pulls his revolver and aims
it at his back. Frank slowly turns around putting his hands
up.
BRYANT (cont'd)
Now. Tell me who you really are?
FRANK
Frank Stone, U.S. Marshall and
Associate Director of the
Department of Supernatural Defense
in the western territories.
Officially, that second position
doesn't exist.
BRYANT
(disbelieving)
Ah, hogwash. The president didn't
send you and there is no su...
su... whatever you said.
FRANK
Supernatural. Demons, angels,
spirits walking amongst us.
BRYANT
(angrily)
Shut up and get to walking.
Bryant motions towards the camp.
ON THE CAMP
As they enter. The Posse and the soldiers take notice of the
situation and all draw their weapons.
One of the Posse, BOWIE, has a soldier by the neck and a
bowie knife pressed up against his ribs.
FRANK
Easy boys. Put'em down. No one is
going to get hurt here.
BRYANT
You heard him. Drop'em.
Slowly the Posse drop their weapons on the ground.
Bowie lets go of the soldier and tosses his knife lightly at
the man's feet who has to step back to keep from getting his
foot impaled. He tries to draw his revolver and looks down at
an empty holster. Bowie throws the soldier's pistol at his
feet. Their eyes lock. Bowie doesn't blink. The soldier does.
The Soldiers round the Posse into a group.
FRANK
Listen, Bryant. You're making a
mistake. These papers are
legitimate.
BRYANT
Shut it, Stone. Just shut it.
Bryant turns to his men.
BRYANT (cont'd)
Well boys, I was waiting for a
courier to bring our orders and it
looks like we got us some spies.
FRANK
We're not spies. We're...
Bryant pistol whips Frank -- SMACK! Stone drops to his knees
and says nothing else.
BRYANT
Says we have to attack the nearby
Lakota camp.
Several CHEERS and voiced agreements come from his men.
BRYANT (cont'd)
We're only supposed to kill the
warriors. Rescue the women and
children.
JEERS from the men this time.
BRYANT (cont'd)
Problem is, Mr. Stone here says we
are to do so...
Bryant looks around his men, playing the crowd a bit.
BRYANT (cont'd)
...because they are possessed by
demons.
Several soldiers voice the disbelief and shake their heads,
smiling smugly.
BRYANT (cont'd)
Oh, it gets better. Claims he's an
associate director, whatever that
is, of a department of our US
Government that is in charge of
defending us against demons and
spirits.
Bryant waves the papers in the air before throwing them into
the campfire as his men laugh at such absurdity. The paper
hits the fire and ERUPTS INTO A WHITE FLAME. The men all jump
back. A few of them start to look nervous and peer into the
darkness at the edge of their camps.
BRYANT (cont'd)
What the hell was that?
FRANK
Fail-safe. If we have to burn a
document we make sure it goes up
fast so it can't be recovered.
BRYANT
So what are you? Confederate spies?
FRANK
(shaking his head)
Confederates? The war has been over
for twenty years.
BRYANT
What are you then? Are you on the
redskins side? You think they have
rights to this land? You want to
help'em fight against your own
white brothers?
Frank sees where this is going.
FRANK
White brothers? We don't care about
the rights to the land. I'm telling
you that those papers were legal
documents from the President
himself.
Bryant has already won this battle.
BRYANT
What do we do with traitors to God
and Country boys?
CROWD
Hang'em high!
They begin to drag the Posse and Frank to their fates. A
SUDDEN CRASH in the brush gets their attention.
BRYANT
Anderson. Spence. Check it out.
The two men move into the darkness with pistols drawn to
investigate. A few tense seconds pass... AN INHUMAN ROAR
SCARES THE SHIT OUT OF THEM.
ON THE LYNCH MOB
As sounds of the roar is followed by two gunshots and the
dying screams of Anderson and Spence. Sick wet sounds carry
eerily across the night. The soldiers all look more nervous
than ever.
WITH A FLASH, A HUMAN SIZED DEMON LEAPS OUT OF THE NIGHT ONTO
ONE OF THE SOLDIERS AND RIPS HIS THROAT out before leaping
onto another man as the rest of the soldiers stand frozen in
fear. The soldier is pinned on his back and is screaming for
help, trying to hold off the jaws that are inching towards
his face.
Bryant blows a hole through the side of its head.
BRYANT (cont'd)
Jesus.
A couple of men help the soldier to his feet. A medic checks
the other man who is dead. The soldier checks himself to see
if he is okay, but other than a few cuts he is fine
Bryant turns back to Stone and helps him to his feet.
BRYANT (cont'd)
Sorry, sir. You must understand...
Stone coldcocks Bryant with a right -- WHAM!
FRANK
I understand well.
Frank kneels down beside the dazed Bryant.
FRANK (cont'd)
To be suspicious of such a story as
mine is expected, but to organize a
lynching is not the way a United
States officer is to conduct
himself.
BRYANT
Yes, sir.
FRANK
Now back to the matter at hand.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE CAMPGROUND - DAWN
Men rush about preparing rifles, pistols, hotchkiss guns, and
gatling guns.
ON THE STREAM,
Bowie fills up his canteen. He looks upstream to see the man
who survived the earlier demon attack. The man is rinsing out
his pants -- his longjohns have a giant brown stain on the
ass. In disgust Bowie tosses his canteen into the water and
walks off.
OUTSIDE THE TENTS
Frank is prepping the General and his lieutenants. The Posse
are checking their own weapons. The camp finally mounts up
and heads towards the Lakota camp.
EXT. LAKOTA CAMP - DAWN
Women and children huddle against a rock formation as the
possessed Lakota warriors beat them and torture them.
Other warriors are preparing for battle.
EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF LAKOTA CAMP - DAWN
AT A BOULDER
The Sniper of the Posse Members, SNIPES, lays his rifle
across the boulder and takes careful aim.
ON THE FRONT LINE,
Stone and Bryant are atop their mounts. Bryant turns to his
men.
BRYANT
Men, remember what Stone said, "It
takes more than one round to stop
these things. Watch for'em to come
up from the ground and watch for'em
to come up from behind."
He turns to Stone.
BRYANT (cont'd)
You ready?
FRANK
It's your unit.
Bryant turns and draws his pistol. With a battle cry he kicks
his horse and leads the calvary charge with Stone and the
posse in tow.
SNIPES FIRES putting a round cleanly through the head of one
of the warriors. He lines up another shot and FIRES.
THE CALVARY is nearing the camp.
HUNDREDS OF TERRA DEMONS ERUPT FROM THE EARTH, CLAWING AND
GRABBING AT THE HORSES! Men fall by the dozens, including
BRYANT
who is conveniently catapulted past the demons and lands
right at the feet of a possessed Lakota warrior. Bryant has
lost his pistol and draws his cutlass.
The Lakota attacks viciously with his axe but is run through
by Bryant as he overextends himself.
The Lakota warrior stumbles back a step. Bryant hesitates,
holding his bloody cutlass in front of him.
THE DEMON INSIDE RIPS ITS WAY FROM THE LAKOTA'S FLESH,
TEARING THE BODY ASUNDER AND LEAPS TOWARDS BRYANT. Bryant
sidesteps and nearly slashes the beast's head from its
shoulders. Scrambling Bryant recovers his revolver and begins
firing at the enemy.
STONE AND THE POSSE are on their horses blasting away at the
demons. Bowie is firing at one demon when another one leaps
from behind, tearing him from his saddle. He hits the ground
with a shoulder roll, comes up on a knee as he slides in the
dirt, turns and aims into the snarling demons face and pulls
the trigger.
Nothing happens. Empty revolver.
In a flash he whips out his bowie knife and slashes it across
the demons throat, then whips it back around and stabs it in
the top of the head, finishing it off. He loves his job.
Another demon leaps at him from behind. He spins but is too
slow. A rifle shot rings out -BOOM!- as Snipes nails the
demon in the guts knocking it away. Bowie finishes the
creature before it can recover and gives Snipes a quick nod
of thanks before leaping back into the fray.
STONE fights his way to Bryant who is helping his men beat
down the rush of demons.
BRYANT gives a hand signal to the hillside.
ON THE HILLSIDE,
hotchkiss and gatling guns are lined up. THEY FIRE into the
battlefield. Demons instantly rip out of the dying Lakota's
but are killed by the rounds. The Demons and soldiers are
killed side by side. Eventually the tide subsides and the
creatures are dead. Only a few dozen men remain of the
calvary.
Bryant gives the signal and the gunfire ceases.
Bryant looks up the hill towards the Lakota camp. Another
hundred warriors await.
BRYANT
I'll be damned if I'm going to wade
in there for a bunch of redskin
women.
FRANK
You have your orders, Bryant.
BRYANT
We can't take that position.
FRANK
We have to. Those are innocents up
there.
BRYANT
NO! I won't throw my life away for
them. You want to help them, let me
show you how.
Bryant gives another hand signal and the hillside erupts as
two inch shells and hundreds of rounds RIP INTO THE VILLAGE
KILLING THE POSSESSED LAKOTA AND THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
FRANK
NO!
Frank tackles Bryant to the ground and tries to wave off the
gunners. A nearby LIEUTENANT scrambles to give the order to
halt. The gunfire stops. Frank punches Bryant in the mouth
before getting up.
Frank, the Posse, the Lieutenant and some other soldiers rush
up the hill to inspect the carnage.
ON THE HILL,
Bodies, body parts, and blood are everywhere. Frank and the
Lieutenant rush to the back of the camp. It is a scene of
horror. All of the women and children are dead, save one TEN
YEAR OLD BOY.
Frank grabs the screaming child and tries to quiet him down.
Frank hands him to Bowie as he turns and goes after Bryant.
BRYANT is talking to some of his men when Frank shows up
again.
FRANK (cont'd)
You son of a bitch! They're dead!
All of them!
BRYANT
It doesn't matter. We stopped the
demons and killed some redskins.
Frank points towards the boy.
FRANK
You tell him that.
Bryant won't even look in the boys direction. In anger, Frank
grabs Bryant and shoves his pistol up under his chin.
FRANK (cont'd)
I would end you right now, but that
would make me a murderer. When you
die, you'll answer for what you
done here today. I promise you
that. All of you will.
BRYANT
Don't get preachy with me, old man.
Frank pistol whips Bryant -- WHAM! Bryant hits the ground and
begins to cry.
FRANK
You get up.
Bryant doesn't move. Frank grabs him and drags him up by the
collar.
FRANK (cont'd)
I said UP! You and your men bury
your dead. Then when your finished,
you bury theirs. Individual graves.
Do you hear me?
BRYANT
What about the Sioux Nation? They
will want revenge for this.
FRANK
Then we have to rely on you to
protect the frontier. In the mean
time you stay quiet.
The official story is this: They
attacked you. It was a raid party.
You were surprised and that is why
you lost so many men. The women and
children were caught in a crossfire
and it was unavoidable.
BRYANT
Yes, sir.
Frank steps away disgustedly, nodding respectfully to the
Lieutenant who called off the gunfire. He and the Posse mount
up and ride off.
EXT. GATEWAY CITY - DAY
Bruce and Seraphiel arrive outside the city. This once up and
coming city has been reduced to rubble. The Slayer of Saints
has been here.
EXT. GATEWAY CITY - CHURCH - DAY
Stumbling around in the remains of the Church is Pastor
Luden. Now nearly blinded the old pastor squints painfully in
the sunlight. He HEARS Bruce and Seraphiel headed in his
direction and readies himself.
LUDEN
Who are you?!
Bruce walks up to Luden.
BRUCE
The Slayer of Saints was here.
LUDEN
The Slayer of Saints?
BRUCE
The General of your war sermon.
Luden slowly starts to ease up his tensions.
LUDEN
The war... my God...
The old man stumbles around and finds a place to sit. Bruce
looks over to the right and sees the hilt of a sword in the
ground.
LUDEN (cont'd)
I was the pastor at this church for
years... decades. This church was
the first thing ever built in this
town. Well, back then it was a town
-- until they started building and
turning into what it was.
(beat)
We had good people here. Strong
families. Then they started
building. Influences started to
arise. Nobody cared about the
Church any more.
It was the blackjack and the poker
and the roulette wheel and the
company of a harlot that man wanted
to have more than the company of
God.
(beat)
We tried to stop it. We tried to
tell people what would happen to
their souls but they didn't care.
They only cared about carnal
pleasures. Adultery, murder, rape,
pre-marital relations, girls having
numerous sex partners turning them
into lose women instead of ladies
and virgin brides.
(beat)
None cared about their future. The
actions of the past reflect on the
future. Always.
BRUCE
Nice to know someone of the cloth
shares my views.
LUDEN
Do we, son?
BRUCE
Most. He's not going to return
here. You're safe from him.
LUDEN
How do you know?
BRUCE
He's on the move. He destroys one
place then moves on to the next. In
every city he spills blood, he
raises his army. If there is no
blood to spill then, there is no
army to raise.
LUDEN
The boy... it was you? The one who
saved him?
BRUCE
Yes.
LUDEN
The congregation told me what
happened. They said you shot him?
BRUCE
I did.
LUDEN
But he was possessed?
BRUCE
Enchanted bullets.
LUDEN
Enchanted bullets? How did you get
those?
BRUCE
...A friend.
LUDEN
Will they stop the Slayer?
BRUCE
I see no reason why they shouldn't.
LUDEN
Do you know where he is now?
BRUCE
No. But I'll find him.
A moment of silence between the two. Bruce turns to leave.
LUDEN
Do you remember the parable about
the prodigal son?
BRUCE
Yes.
LUDEN
When are you returning home, son?
Bruce pauses for a beat, takes off his specs and puts them on
Luden. Bruce softly turns and walks off with Seraphiel.
EXT. SAFE HOUSE - DAY
Alice, Sally and Juliana are working outside the safe house
planting some seeds when Frank and the Posse, both looking
worn and tired, arrive.
The Posse lead their horses to the water troughs as Frank
rides over to Juliana.
FRANK
(anxiously)
Where's Bruce?
JULIANA
He said he would be back weekly.
You've only been gone a few days.
Why? What's wrong?
FRANK
We have a problem. This is bigger
than we originally thought. We have
to go.
JULIANA
Bruce said to stay here.
FRANK
Trust me, Bruce would tell you to
go if he knew what we knew, now
come on.
Seeing the fear in Frank's eyes, Juliana, Alice and Sally run
inside to gather their things.
THE HORSES quickly begin neighing loudly and fall over...
dead. Wet, black, evil gore slowly overflowing from the
trough.
Frank and the Posse draw their weapons and are alert to any
danger. DUST BEGINS TO SWIRL. The Posse cover their eyes and
form up back to back in a circle. Steadily the dust begins to
form into an army of demons. Slowly a tall human shape
emerges from the dust cloud... the Slayer of Saints.
The dust dies down as Juliana and the ladies walk outside and
gasp in horror at the site of the demons and the Slayer. They
rush back in and slam the door shut.
Frank and the Slayer have a brief stare down.
FRANK (cont'd)
Coward.
The Slayer cocks an eyebrow, questioningly.
FRANK (cont'd)
How many of you does it take?
The Slayer smiles briefly then snaps his fingers. The demon
horde instantly turns to dust and drops to the ground.
Without pause, THE POSSE TURN AS ONE AND UNLOAD ON THE
SLAYER. BULLETS RIP INTO HIS CLOTHES AND FLESH, driving him
back. Finally he falls to the ground.
The Posse moves forward but a dust cloud begins to whip
around obscuring their vision. The Posse searches through the
maelstrom but can't find the Slayer.
Suddenly, the Slayer comes out of nowhere and grabs TULLY and
disappears with him. A scream is heard and the Posse is
quickly spattered with blood. Sand sticks to the blood
creating a gory mess on their bodies.
Bowie is walking slowly trying to see through the dust,
pistol in one hand, his Bowie knife in the other. His eyes
flick back and forth, searching. A shadow looms behind him
and lunges. Bowie sidesteps and brings his knife around in a
reverse grip and STABS THE SLAYER IN THE STERNUM.
The dust storm stops. The Posse all turn at once to see Bowie
and the Slayer. They hesitate, thinking that victory may be
at hand, but the Slayer quickly grabs Bowie's knife hand and
wrenches it away, SNAPPING BOWIE'S ARM.
Bowie screams and brings his gun hand around for a point
blank shot but his hand is caught by the Slayer, who breaks
his arm again. The Slayer tosses Bowie aside casually. The
Posse all lunge at once, FIRING their pistols and drawing
their knives.
The Slayer PUNCHES Windham in the chest, CAVING IT IN AND
KILLING HIM INSTANTLY. He grabs Jim, but Frank leaps onto his
back and secures a choke hold and FIRES A ROUND INTO THE
SLAYER'S HEAD, dropping him to his knees. The Slayer gets
back to his feet and grabs Frank's hand and CRUSHES IT AND
THE PISTOL TOGETHER. Frank screams and slides off his back.
The Slayer SNAPS THE NECK of the man he is holding before
engaging Snipes and the last Posse Man.
Snipes rushes in and tackles the Slayer as Jim FIRES round
after round into his chest. The Slayer grabs Snipes and lifts
him into the path of the bullets. SEVERAL ROUNDS RIP INTO
HIM. Snipes locks eyes with the Slayer and spits in his face
before ramming his knife into the Slayer's throat. The Slayer
throws him aside as the sniper takes his last breath.
Jim continues backing up firing away until he is empty. He
throws his pistol at the Slayer which bounces off his head.
The man lunges forward but the Slayer uppercuts him, crushing
the man's skull.
A gunshot rings out hitting the Slayer in the back. He turns
to find Frank aiming a pistol at him.
Frank pulls the trigger again. It's empty. He drops the
pistol and sighs heavily. He lays down, beaten.
The sun glares down, blinding Frank, before the Slayer steps
over him.
FRANK (cont'd)
When Bruce sends you to hell, we'll
be on even ground and I'll be
waiting.
The Slayer smiles and STOMPS DOWN.
CUT TO:
INT. VATICAN COUNCIL ROOM - DAY
Marcus is sitting in his chair as his council surrounds him.
The Council consists of the men we saw when the pope died and
newer members.
CARDINAL SPIRA
We have found new information on
the quake during the passing of
Pope Lando the second, Holy Father.
MARCUS
Go on, Cardinal Spira.
CARDINAL SPIRA
The underground caverns have been
disrupted, Holy Father.
MARCUS
Those were to be sealed off. How
were they entered into?
CARDINAL SPIRA
We are trying to find that out now.
There was no sign of forceful
entry.
MARCUS
What happened that caused the
quake?
CARDINAL SPIRA
The great altar was destroyed.
MARCUS
And the demons?
CARDINAL SPIRA
Annihilated, Holy Father.
MARCUS
Well, this is a great joy! Why was
I not informed of this earlier?
CARDINAL SPIRA
We believe it may have caused
problems in America, Holy Father.
(to Cardinal Brinsfield)
Cardinal Brinsfield?
Cardinal Brinsfield, the American cardinal steps up.
CARDINAL BRINSFIELD
We have disturbing news from the
parishes in America, Holy Father.
MARCUS
What is it?
CARDINAL BRINSFIELD
There has been a demonic outbreak
within the country.
MARCUS
How so?
CARDINAL BRINSFIELD
This is no case of demonic
possession. Instead the demons have
taken a physical form of their own -
not spectral but flesh - and they
are destroying every town they pass
through. I fear they will soon
start making their way here...
towards Rome.
MARCUS
The Lord shall protect Rome,
Cardinal Brinsfield.
CARDINAL BRINSFIELD
Of course, Holy Father.
MARCUS
Find out more about the situation
in America.
CARDINAL BRINSFIELD
What of the possible attempt on
Rome?
MARCUS
Tension is already high due to the
war with Austria. It will be
difficult to discuss this with the
King of Italy but I will speak to
him.
CARDINAL BRINSFIELD
What should we do for our parishes
in America?
MARCUS
Wait and pray.
CARDINAL BRINSFIELD
Holy father, can we not send some --
MARCUS
We will wait, Cardinal Brinsfield.
CARDINAL BRINSFIELD
Holy Father, action needs to take
place, they are heading towards
Rome --
MARCUS
(standing up)
No!
Brinsfield backs up and looks down.
CARDINAL BRINSFIELD
Yes, Holy Father.
Marcus sits back down in his seat and continues the meeting.
MARCUS
Now, are there any other issues?
INT. POPE'S PRIVATE CHAMBERS - MOMENTS LATER
Marcus retreats to his quarters and SLAMS the door shut.
MARCUS
Where is my army heading?!
ROBED FIGURES (O.S.)
Rome.
The Six Robed Figures appear. Marcus' anger grows.
MARCUS
The army was never to come to Rome!
The Slayer is not obeying his
master!
ROBED FIGURES
He is obeying his master.
MARCUS
No, he is not following my orders.
ROBED FIGURES
(with a cold smile)
Your master is his master. And he
will obey all his commandments as
will you, Holy Father.
Marcus takes a step back, something is going wrong.
EXT. SAFE HOUSE - DAY
Bruce is riding Seraphiel. As he makes his way to the house
he notices buzzards FLYING around the safe house.
Strewn all over the ground are the carcases of demons and the
Posse Members. Over to the left side of the house we can see
the buzzard's shadows. Bruce leaps off Seraphiel and takes
off running to the side of the house.
EXT. SAFE HOUSE - SIDE - CONTINUOUS
Bruce runs around the side only to see the dead bodies of
Alice and Sally as they are being pecked apart by buzzards.
Leaning out the Window is Bowie, beaten and bloodied.
BOWIE
Bruce. Frank is dead... He's taken
Juliana....
BRUCE
Where did they go?
BOWIE
...I don't know. ...he doesn't
leave a trail. ...they were at
Shannon County.
BRUCE
The Slayer?
BOWIE
...no. ...his demons were there.
...we covered it up.
BRUCE
Did you wire Washington?
BOWIE
...no. ...I need you to do it.
BRUCE
Do you have a contact?
BOWIE
The bartender at Anderson. ...he's
our contact to D.C.
BRUCE
I'll speak to him. Do you need me
to take you to a doctor?
BOWIE
...just go.
Seraphiel rounds the corner. Bruce climbs on.
BOWIE (cont'd)
Bruce.
Bruce looks down at Bowie.
BOWIE (cont'd)
There's nothing you could have
done... don't waste your anger on
yourself.
BRUCE
I won't.
Bruce rides out.
EXT. WILDERNESS - DAY
Seraphiel's galloping comes to a halt. Bruce stares at the
town of ANDERSON.
INT. ANDERSON - SALOON - DAY
Bruce enters your classic rough 'n' ready saloon. Heavy
drinking, fighting, whores, loud music. He's in his element.
Bruce walks uninterrupted to the bar and takes a seat. A
bottle is set before him.
BARTENDER
You seem familiar...
BRUCE
Wire Washington. Frank is dead.
The Bartender stares at Bruce for a moment. Behind Bruce is
another wanted poster with Bruce's face on it. The Bartender
studies Bruce's face. He believes him and doesn't ask any
questions as he turns and heads out the room.
Bruce picks up the bottle as a scrawny little man, JOE, sits
down next to him. Joe is pure annoyance with a long southern
drawl. He is also the same scrawny man from the Church in
Gateway City.
JOE
You him. I know you.
Bruce takes a drink then looks over at Joe. Joe motions to
the wanted poster on the wall.
BRUCE
Yes.
JOE
I know what you are just as sure as
the day is long.
(Bruce takes a swig)
You ain't no murderer. You hunt
demons. I hunts them too. I wanna
join ya'. You can't do it all by
yourself.
BRUCE
(setting the bottle down)
You're right.
(holds out his hand)
Let me see your revolver.
Joe, a little surprised, proudly takes out his revolver and
hands it to Bruce. Bruce takes the revolver and purposely
SHOOTS Joe in the leg!
Joe falls off the stool SCREAMING in pain. Everyone in the
room jumps under their tables. Bruce turns the revolver over
and looks at it...
BRUCE (cont'd)
Hair trigger. Shouldn't use these.
INT. ANDERSON - WHORE HOUSE, BEDROOM - DAY
A MAN is sitting on the edge of the bed counting money.
Standing in front of him is a WHORE with a nasty cut on her
face.
The door is KICKED OPEN by Bruce. Joe is thrown into the
room. Joe yells in pain while holding his leg.
JOE
Help!
MAN
(standing up)
What the hell?!
BRUCE
Get out.
Bruce stalks the crawling Joe.
MAN
You're crazy!
Bruce KICKS the man in the chest -BOOM!- sending the man
flying out the window to his death with a loud THUD.
ON THE STREET,
People run up to the man and start grabbing the money in his
dead hand.
IN THE ROOM,
The Whore SCREAMS and runs to the door.
BRUCE
(to the whore)
Hey!
She stops scared worse then before.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Close the door when you leave.
The Whore obliges Bruce and closes the door as she runs out.
Bruce KICKS Joe in the face, knocking some TEETH LOSE. Joe
holds his mouth as he watches Bruce walk over to a dresser
and drags it out from against the wall.
Joe looks for his chance to escape, he makes a break. Bruce
quickly KICKS him back down.
JOE
What are you doing?
Bruce grabs Joe by the hair and pulls him over to the
dresser.
JOE (cont'd)
(while being pulled)
Ahhh! What do you want?!
Bruce stands Joe up against the dresser then SLUGS him with a
RIGHT CROSS. Quickly Bruce takes out a ROPE and ties Joe up
to the dresser with special attention to his mouth. The rope
passes over it so Joe's mouth can not be closed.
Bruce KICKS Joe in the chest KNOCKING THE DRESSER TO THE
GROUND. Bruce walks over to Joe's head and pulls out Joe's
revolver from Bruce's duster. Now the interrogator, Bruce
sits on the edge of the bed and slowly starts emptying the
cartridges out leaving one in the cylinder.
BRUCE
I know you were at the Church. And
that you've been following me. But
that's not what I'm questioning you
about. The safe house, who did it
and where are they?
JOE
(mumbled)
I don't know what you're talking
about!
Bruce pulls back the rope from Joe's mouth.
BRUCE
What?
JOE
I said, I don't know!
Bruce lets the rope go back. SPINS the cylinder. Slaps it
into place then aims the gun at Joe's face.
BRUCE
You're sure?
Joe shakes his head; yes. Bruce PULLS the trigger -- CLICK!
Joe sighs in relief.
BRUCE (cont'd)
(disappointed)
Hmmm...
Bruce spins the cylinder again and aims.
BRUCE (cont'd)
You're lying.
JOE
No!
Joe closes his eyes, now crying. The trigger is pulled --
CLICK!
Bruce sets the revolver down then looks at Joe's boots and
reaches into the right one and pulls out a small knife. Bruce
starts cutting into the cartridges.
Bruce pulls bullet tip off.
BRUCE
Matches?
Two more bullet tips are removed.
JOE
What?
BRUCE
I can smell the tobacco on you,
where do you keep your matches?
JOE
...front pocket...
Bruce reaches into Joe's front pocket and pulls out a small
pack of matches. Bruce grabs Joe's chin and pulls down on it
hard then empties the gun powder from a bullet into his
mouth.
BRUCE
Where is she?
JOE
Who? I don't know what you're
talking about!
BRUCE
Wrong answer.
Joe prepares to swear at Bruce but thinks better of it.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Where is she?
Bruce empties more powder into Joe's mouth. Joe starts to
GAG. Bruce lifts Joe's head up just enough to stop it.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Where?!
JOE
I don't know where Juliana is!
Bruce digs his fingers into Joe's throat.
BRUCE
City. ...NOW!
JOE
Eisen! She's in Eisen city! In the
jail cell! Please I swear!
BRUCE
How do you know?
JOE
I saw the Slayer take her.
BRUCE
Two things. One: you could have
saved her before he took her.
Couldn't you?
Joe shakes his head, "Yes." Tears leave a trail down his dirt
covered face.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Two: you lied to me....
Bruce strikes a match. Joe squirms. Bruce hovers the match
over Joe's mouth. Joe tries to close his mouth.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Thou shalt not lie.
Bruce drops the match. FLAMES SHOOT out of Joe's mouth as he
HOWLS IN TORTURE.
CUT TO:
EXT. EISEN CITY - JAIL - EVENING
The front door to Eisen City Jail is KICKED DOWN. At the
front desk, with his back to Bruce, sits the Slayer of
Saints. Behind him Juliana is dead, crucified on the wall.
Bruce aims the revolver at the Slayer's head and tries to
squeeze the trigger but can't. Bruce eyes dart back to
Juliana. Staring at her beaten and torn body. The nails
driven into her hands.
Bruce looks back to the Slayer of Saints and tries to pull
the trigger again... his trigger finger barely moves. His
hands tremble as he looks back at his woman again.
Leaning against the wall next to Bruce is the Slayer's
walking staff. THE TOP OF THE STAFF TURNS INTO THE HEAD OF A
KING COBRA. The Cobra STRIKES BRUCE'S NECK. Bruce drops to
the ground in pain as the venom courses through his veins.
The Slayer walks over to Bruce enjoying the scene. The Slayer
reaches down and takes one of BRUCE'S REVOLVERS and walks out
the door.
EXT. EISEN CITY - JAIL - CONTINUOUS
The Slayer walks towards Seraphiel, who turns and is cut off
by the Slayer's horse, AMMON, a giant red horse that would
give Seraphiel a run for his money.
ON THE FRONT DOOR,
Bruce crawls out but is growing weaker by the second.
ON THE STREET,
Seraphiel is getting pissed and is stomping on the ground
preparing to fight with Ammon. He doesn't see the Slayer
heading towards him...
BRUCE
(weakly)
No!
Seraphiel is SHOT in the neck by the Slayer with Bruce's own
revolver -- BLAM!
Seraphiel falls to the ground, neighing in pain.
The Slayer FIRES again.
Seraphiel falls silent.
Bruce succumbs to the venom and passes out.
The Slayer tosses the revolver, climbs onto Ammon, SPURS him,
and rides out of town.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. EISEN CITY - JAIL - LATER
Bruce and Seraphiel are lying perfectly still. Seconds later
Seraphiel raises his head and listens, then stands. THE BLOOD
AND BULLET WOUNDS MIRACULOUSLY FALL OFF HIS BODY LIKE DUST.
Seraphiel heads over to Bruce. He bites into the collar of
his master's duster and drags him away from the scene.
INT. SAFE HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT
Bruce is being attended to by a Female Angel, AKIVA, with
Gabriel next to her.
The snakebite has gotten worse and venom has spread leaving
Bruce in serious condition.
Gabriel places the revolver that the Slayer used back into
Bruce's holster next to the bed.
GABRIEL
Rest, Bruce. Things are changing in
heaven. Your war is coming soon.
The season is not right yet. Give
God time and you will kill the
Slayer of Saints.
BRUCE
Juliana?
Gabriel pats Bruce on the shoulder. Bruce turns his head to
the side.
GABRIEL
(to Akiva)
Guard him, Akiva.
Akiva finishes changing Bruce's neck bandage then walks to
the foot of the bed. A FLAMING SWORD APPEARS in Akiva's hand
as she stands guard over Bruce.
EXT. SAFE HOUSE - NIGHT
Gabriel takes a breath of air and goes over to a worried
Seraphiel. Bruce's best friend stares into the safe house.
Gabriel pats the war horse.
GABRIEL
He's fine, Seraphiel.
In the shadows a man appears behind Gabriel.
GABRIEL (cont'd)
(to the man)
What are you doing here?
The man steps into the moonlight. He walks over to Gabriel
and stands next to him. The ARCHANGEL MICHAEL looks into the
safe house.
MICHAEL
Why do you waste your time with
him?
Gabriel looks over at Bruce.
GABRIEL
He has been chosen.
MICHAEL
I was there the day he was chosen.
He was no good then and the same
goes for this moment as well. He
will never be better then what he
is right now. The most anyone could
hope for is that the bed he is in
now, soon becomes his death bed.
GABRIEL
Not everyone in Heaven shares the
same feelings that you do.
MICHAEL
Enough do.
GABRIEL
But not God.
MICHAEL
How do you know what God has truly
chosen him for?
Even Pharaoh played a part in God's
plan, but he wasn't the hero. Don't
expect Bruce to be that either.
GABRIEL
I'll keep my hopes, Michael. My
only wish is that you could find
yours.
MICHAEL
I do have my hope
(motions to Bruce)
but it's not in him. He'll never be
the man his father was.
GABRIEL
Bruce's father was a great Slayer,
and I know that he was one of your
closest friends, but it's Bruce's
time now. It's his calling and you
must accept that, Michael.
Michael scowls.
MICHAEL
He'll kill us all if he could.
GABRIEL
Are you saying that you would not
kill, Bruce?
MICHAEL
Of course I would.
GABRIEL
And what of your friendship with
his father? Does that mean nothing
to you?
Michael looks into the Safe House one last time with the hint
of the hope Bruce doesn't make it.
MICHAEL
Like I said, "He'll never be the
man his father was."
Michael walks off leaving Gabriel and Seraphiel alone.
INT. MEETING ROOM - DAY
Marcus is meeting with the KING OF ITALY. The king's royal
guards are with him as only a few council members are with
Marcus.
MARCUS
...as you see, your highness. We
need your protection.
KING
So it seems, Holy Father. However I
have heard nothing of any "demon"
situation in America. The last I
heard that country was full of
cowboys and outlaws, not demons.
MARCUS
With all do respect, we travel in
different circles.
KING
This is true. However it is hard to
believe in a tale like this.
MARCUS
The Lord tells no lies. We are in
very grave times. This is not a
situation that we can take lightly.
As the new pope I wish to fully
work with the King of Italy and
have a perfect relationship with
her. In the end we have the same
enemies. Both want to destroy our
way of life. Both want to rule us.
So we have to stand together to
defeat this common foe.
KING
Am I to tell my army that they are
to go out and do battle with a
demon army? That would be an absurd
thing to tell them. And what of the
population? If what you say is true
then word will certainly get out
about this.
MARCUS
You do not need to tell your army
that they are fighting demons. Tell
them what I told you just now, we
are fighting a common enemy. An
enemy of Italy is an enemy of the
Catholic Church.
KING
And what about the population?
MARCUS
The population is ill informed of
many issues, this will remain one.
KING
Do you want to quiet anyone who
speaks of this publicly?
MARCUS
The Church would never do such a
thing like that, your highness. We
do not have the Earthly power to do
so. God has given that into your
hands.
KING
Of course...
MARCUS
Is this not why Paul said --
KING
I know what Saint Paul said, Holy
Father. I just wish you would tell
me where Paul tells the church to
get someone else to do their dirty
work for them.
MARCUS
The church would never do such a
thing.
KING
The church would not, but you are.
The people are stronger then you
realize, Holy Father. You must use
caution when dealing with them.
They will see through things.
MARCUS
There is nothing here for them to
see through. We are protecting them
and Italy. We are protecting your
people.
KING
At what price? We've already lost
too many in war with Austria.
MARCUS
And the world will lose more then
you can imagine if you do not help
us deal with this problem.
The king stares at Marcus for a long beat, not wanting to
give in. Finally he breaks.
KING
How long do you think it will be
before the army is my country?
MARCUS
A matter of days or a matter of
hours. We are dealing with the
supernatural, not flesh and blood.
KING
I'll spare what resources I can.
MARCUS
(huge smile)
God bless you, your highness.
CUT TO:
EXT. WESTERN BATTLEFIELD - DAY
The harsh western winds howl and sweep dirt across the
horizon as we see HORDES OF DEMONS approaching us.
Opposite them HUNDREDS OF ANGELS are standing their ground
ready to do battle, with swords ignited. In the middle of the
line is MICHAEL: the perfect warrior.
Michael CHARGES FORWARD with the angels following him.
The demons RUSH TOWARDS the angels.
THE BATTLE ENSUES.
THE ANGELS UNMERCIFULLY WRECK HAVOC ON THE DEMONS AS THEY
DISH OUT THE SAME PUNISHMENT.
DEMONS RIP INTO THE ANGELS WITH THEIR TEETH AND CLAWS.
ANGELS SLASH DEMONS AND RUN THEM THROUGH WITH THEIR SWORDS.
CUT TO:
INT. SAFE HOUSE - BEDROOM - THAT MOMENT
Akiva stands guard over Bruce as Gabriel appears. Bruce is
looking better but still weak and disoriented.
GABRIEL
The war has started.
BRUCE
...where?
GABRIEL
Not far from here.
BRUCE
...I thought I was supposed to be
the one to lead the war.
GABRIEL
You still are but until you get
there Michael is in charge.
Bruce reaches over and grabs his revolvers.
CUT TO:
EXT. WESTERN BATTLEFIELD - THAT MOMENT
The tide of the battle turns as the demons begin getting an
upper hand.
CUT TO:
INT. SAFE HOUSE - BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Bruce gets set for battle as he puts on his weapons.
CUT TO:
EXT. SAFE HOUSE - THAT MOMENT
Bruce saddles up, turns Seraphiel and speeds off at an
unbelievable rate.
CUT TO:
EXT. WESTERN BATTLEFIELD - THAT MOMENT
At the battlefield MICHAEL is an unstoppable war machine who
thoroughly enjoys the art of war as he leads the troops in
battle.
Gabriel appears next to Michael.
GABRIEL
You're about to have a visitor.
MICHAEL
Good.
Michael SPLITS a demon in half and quickly moves onto
another.
Gabriel IGNITES a sword and begins to kick ass along side the
angels.
The tides of the Battle shifts again as the Angels begin to
take charge. No demon retreats. A fight to the death.
Gabriel looks off in the distance as the SCREAMS of demons
rise. Gabriel sees
BRUCE ARRIVING AT THE BATTLEFIELD.
Seraphiel is RUNNING DOWN DEMONS LEFT AND RIGHT until Bruce
spots
MICHAEL
battling the demons on a hilltop. Bruce jumps off of
Seraphiel, who runs off TRAMPLING OVER MORE DEMONS.
The Demon Slayer power walks over to Michael BLASTING demons
away using his peripheral vision as his eyes are locked on
Michael.
BRUCE
You pathetic glory hog!
Michael SLAUGHTERS a demon then focuses his attention on
Bruce.
MICHAEL
Watch who you are talking to!
Michael makes quick work of another enemy then returns to
Bruce.
BRUCE
You might direct the army but I'm
the guy they're fighting for and
that's your problem. The Angels are
following a human because they were
either human or will become human
one day and you never will.
MICHAEL
No! My problem is you're nothing
but an ungrateful child! You're
self-serving and a whore mongrel!
BRUCE
No shit! What's your point?!
MICHAEL
You have no business serving my
God!
BRUCE
I'm not God's vengeance anymore,
Michael, I'm my own.
Bruce BLASTS a demon square in the face just inches from
Michael's. The blood drenched Archangel leaps towards Bruce
at an incredible speed, towering over him. Michael looks him
dead in the eye.
MICHAEL
Never take my kill.
Bruce smiles a grin that would anger any man but we love it;
it's pure Bruce. Michael raises his sword to Bruce but it's
stopped by Akiva's.
AKIVA
(to Bruce)
Go to Rome.
Bruce looks back to Michael; we'll finish this later.
Michael watches Bruce walk off.
ANGELS quickly move out of the way as Bruce pulls out his
shotgun and starts BLASTING EVERY DEMON IN HIS PATH.
Seraphiel returns to Bruce. Bruce jumps on and rides through
the battlefield KILLING more as he heads out.
ON THE HILLTOP,
Michael looks over the battlefield... the good guys have all
but wrapped this one up. Gabriel walks over to Michael.
MICHAEL
Bruce will not survive this war.
GABRIEL
It's not up to us to make that
decision.
MICHAEL
I know.
GABRIEL
You're not saying that God made the
wrong decision are you?
MICHAEL
No. We would be more efficient if
we did away with Bruce and the
slayers.
GABRIEL
Bruce's thoughts lean towards that
as well. He doesn't want to be a
part of this as much as you don't
want him to be here.
MICHAEL
Then God should answer that prayer.
EXT. ITALY - VARIOUS CITIES - DAY/NIGHT
MONTAGE:
A. The army of demons is on the march.
B. The streets are filled with dead Italian Soldiers.
C. Towns and villages are being burned and destroyed as the
townspeople are helpless.
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - DAY
A large group of Italian soldiers surround the Vatican making
their last stand. All are young men and terrified.
Four Soldiers try their best to figure out what is going on.
YOUNG SOLDIER #1
What are we doing here?
YOUNG SOLDIER #2
We are protecting the Church.
YOUNG SOLDIER #1
I know that but why?
YOUNG SOLDIER #3
I heard we're fighting the
Austrian's again.
YOUNG SOLDIER #2
No, we can't be. They couldn't have
gotten this far into Italy.
YOUNG SOLDIER #1
He's right we would have heard
something about them coming
through.
YOUNG SOLDIER #4
Demons.
YOUNG SOLDIER #3
What?
YOUNG SOLDIER #4
We're fighting demons: The Soldiers
of Hell. And we're all going to die
here.
YOUNG SOLDIER #2
How do you know that?
YOUNG SOLDIER #4
How do you know we're not? The end
times is coming my friend. This
could very well be it.
The First Three soldiers clinch their fists and hope for the
best as they look back out to the horizon.
INT. THE HOLY SEE - THE POPE'S BEDROOM - DAY
Marcus looks outside a window and sees the city of Rome being
invaded and the smoke in the backdrop.
MARCUS
Why?
The robed men rise up from the floor.
ROBED FIGURES
To prepare the Earth for the
arrival of the master so that he
may enter peacefully and
prosperously.
By then the world will be ready for
its saviour, our master, and he
shall be worshiped as the returning
Christ.
MARCUS
(angered)
No!
The robed men look surprised at Marcus reaction.
MARCUS (cont'd)
I orchestrated this entire plan to
bring the world to me, not to him.
I'm not going to let you take it
from me!
ROBED FIGURES
Our master is the god of this
world, Marcus. Do not forget it is
his to give and take as he will.
The figures descend into the ground. Marcus walks around the
room brainstorming. Sweat forms are his brow. Ultimately
Marcus looks out the window lost.
MARCUS
My kingdom...
EXT. ROME - EVENING
The Slayer of Saints rides Ammon into the city as mass
hysteria surrounds him. His demon army is becoming restless
as they approach the Holy See which is now in eye sight.
Townspeople are BUTCHERED as the army clears a path for the
Slayer of Saints.
EXT. OCEAN - EVENING
The setting Sun shines down on the ocean as Seraphiel GALLOPS
ON WATER AT MIRACULOUS SPEEDS. Bruce grasps the reins tight
as he holds his hat down and lowers his face from the wind.
Seraphiel speeds up and runs out of FRAME.
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - NIGHT
Nightfall has come and Vatican City has been besieged under
the eyes of a full moon.
THE BATTLE FOR THE VATICAN BEGINS AS THE DEMONS CHARGE THE
SOLDIERS. The soldiers are DECIMATED, including the young
soldiers we met moments ago; they never stood a chance in the
battle.
The Slayer of Saints leads his army into Vatican City and
down the streets until he reaches...
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - HIGH ALTAR OF ST. PETER'S - CONTINUOUS
The Slayer of Saints dismounts and walks up to the doors.
ANGLE ON - THE SKY, as it opens. A BLINDING LIGHT FROM HEAVEN
SHINES DOWN ON THE VATICAN. LEGIONS UPON LEGIONS OF ANGELS,
LEAD BY MICHAEL, DESCEND FROM HEAVEN WITH FLAMING SWORDS IN
THEIR HANDS.
Many demons panic while others salivate at the chance for
angelic blood.
ON THE GROUND,
Underneath the Angels, a faint figure in black rides a horse
towards the demon army... Bruce.
ON THE ALTAR STEPS,
The Slayer waves his arm and the door to the High Altar
opens. The Slayer enters with several demons. The door closes
behind them.
SERAPHIEL stops. He drops his neck FLINGING BRUCE OFF of him
straight towards the demons. Bruce soars above them, pulls
out his revolvers and LAYS INTO THEM sending demon arms,
legs, and chests flying as the ENCHANTED BULLETS CUT THEM TO
PIECES.
Just meters from the door Bruce flips forward, feet first,
SLAMMING into the doors of the High Altar.
INT. THE HIGH ALTAR OF SAINT PETER'S - ENTRANCE - CONTINUOUS
The doors FALL with Bruce landing on top of them squatted
down. Bruce opens FIRE killing the demons. He stands, tips
his hat, and heads inside the hall way twirling his
revolvers.
EXT. THE HOLY SEE - NIGHT
The Angels have begun their BATTLE as the blood shed puts the
last battle to shame. This round of demons are fighting for
all they're worth and it's a lot.
TERRA DEMONS burst out from the ground and drag Angels under
with them.
Michael and Gabriel are the only angels not having a hard
time.
IN THE SKY,
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY POUND HAILSTONES BEGIN FALLING.
INT. THE HIGH ALTAR OF SAINT PETER'S - ALTAR - THAT MOMENT
At the altar Marcus is knelt in prayer.
MARCUS
Oh, merciful, God. I have sinned
against you, for I know now in
these last hours that you are the
one true God. I have seen what my
evils, the evils of man has done.
Greedily I sought power for my own
glory and not for Your Son's glory.
I sought great wisdom like Solomon
but not for Your children but for
myself. I beseeched Satan for great
knowledge that only the Holy Spirit
can grant. I know now that, "the
reverence of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom." Please grant
me the power to defeat this evil
and bring back power to my seat.
Marcus opens his eyes as
THE SLAYER OF SAINTS
enters the room. The Slayer marches towards Marcus.
MARCUS (cont'd)
Please... wait... don't do this.
Marcus bolts but is caught by the Slayer. The Slayer wraps
his hand around Marcus' throat and squeezes. Marcus squirms
and begs.
MARCUS (cont'd)
Please... God!
A familiar voice speaks in Latin.
BRUCE (O.S.)
(SUBTITLED)
Long live the pope.
The Slayer turns to see
BRUCE
with one of his revolvers pointed at him. Bruce shifts his
aim to the Pope and BLOWS HIS HEAD OFF -- BLAM! The Papal
Tiara flies through the air and lands in a pool of blood.
Bruce fixes his aim back onto the Slayer.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE HIGH ALTAR OF SAINT PETER'S - THAT MOMENT
THE HAILSTONES SLAM INTO BUILDINGS AND DEMONS A LIKE. HOLY
DESTRUCTION FILLS THE SCREEN.
A GROUP OF DEMONS,
rush towards Michael as his back is turned. Michael twists. A
demon motions to the sky.
A GIANT HAILSTONE CLOSES IN BEHIND MICHAEL,
Michael smiles. The demons are confused. The hailstone PASSES
THROUGH Michael SLAMMING into the demons, KILLING them on
impact.
Michael reverses his stance and DISEMBOWELS a demon running
past him.
CUT TO:
INT. THE HIGH ALTAR OF SAINT PETER'S - THAT MOMENT
Bruce stares down the Slayer as the headless pope drops from
his hands. Bruce opens his mouth to speak.
A hailstone CRASHES INTO THE SIDE OF THE ALTAR RIPPING A
ENORMOUS OPENING INTO THE BUILDING! The hailstone RUSHES past
Bruce and the Slayer CRASHING through the other side. The
wind throws back their dusters as the two warriors stand
motionless.
Before the dust can settle DEMONS SWARM into the new openings
of the Altar. BRUCE HOLSTERS THE REVOLVER, DRAWS HIS SHOTGUN
AND GOES TO WORK. The Slayer watches on as Bruce strafes
across the room killing the Slayer's soldiers.
ANGELS hastily spring into the openings and instantly ATTACK
the demons that Bruce hasn't slain.
A LONE ANGEL races towards the Slayer.
The Slayer of Saints DODGES the Angel's blow, SLUGS him with
a right cross, and then SNAPS his neck -- CRACK! The Slayer
grabs the flaming sword and IMPALES the angel through the
back, igniting the Angelic cloth. The corpse gets tossed to
the side.
BRUCE FIRES the last round in the chamber BLASTING OFF THE
SHOULDER OF A FOUR LEGGED DEMON.
Bruce sticks the end of the barrel in a standing basin of
Holy Water, the water BUBBLES and STEAMS. Quickly Bruce FLIPS
the shotgun up, grabs it by the smoking barrel and SWINGS
connecting with the demon's skull -- WHAP!
Another demon ATTACKS Bruce from his left. Bruce SWINGS the
shotgun upwards delivering an UPPER CUT to the demon. The
demon's jaw is SHATTERED then attacked by a group of unarmed
angels.
Bruce violently embarks on BASHING demon brains out as he
BLUDGEONS the head of any demon near him.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE HIGH ALTAR OF SAINT PETER'S - THAT MOMENT
As the hailstones fall Michael has started heading for higher
ground as he battles atop of decimated buildings. Gabriel is
battling next to Michael as they destroy demon after demon.
GABRIEL
(pointing)
Reinforcements are spawning.
JUST OUTSIDE THE ALTAR,
From the blood drenched battleground demons are spawning en
mass. Bigger. Faster. Smarter.
MICHAEL smiles.
MICHAEL
Excellent.
CUT TO:
INT. THE HIGH ALTAR OF SAINT PETER'S - ALTAR - THAT MOMENT
TWO DEMONS, one behind the other, approach Bruce head on.
Bruce swiftly draws his second revolver and JABS the BARREL
through the First demon's right EYE-SOCKET. Bruce pulls the
trigger BLOWING the demon's BRAINS OUT. THE BULLET SHOOTS OUT
TAKING HALF OF THE SECOND DEMON'S FACE.
THE SLAYER turns to Bruce. Bruce turns to the Slayer.
TERRA DEMONS burst up from the ground and pull Bruce into the
substructure.
INT. CATACOMBS - CONTINUOUS
Bruce lands hard on the floor. He jumps back up to his feet.
A demon leaps at him. Bruce kicks the demon before it hits
him, and fires several rounds before the demon hits the
ground. Bruce begins BLASTING away freely in all directions
killing every demon near him.
Bruce runs over to the wall and begins climbing up the
catacombs that have been carved in to the wall.
INT. THE HIGH ALTAR OF SAINT PETER'S - ALTAR - CONTINUOUS
Bruce climbs back up. The Slayer hasn't moved. A stare down.
Bruce holsters his weapons. They advance towards each other.
Bruce and the Slayer irrelevantly walk over the dead heroes
of the war.
Bruce walks by an Angel in the mists of battling a demon.
Without losing his stride Bruce grabs the Angel's sword.
The Angel becomes distracted and the demon POUNCES onto the
Angel taking him to the ground. Bruce SWINGS the sword back
and DECAPITATES the demon.
THE SLAYER is only a few feet from Bruce.
THE CHAOS INCREASES as more angels and demons pour in with
the demons outnumbering the angels.
BRUCE and the Slayer come within striking distance.
The Slayer SWINGS his sword. Bruce BLOCKS. The force of the
blow KNOCKS the sword out of Bruce's hand; it also
overextends the Slayer's stance. Bruce sees the opening and
SWINGS a thunderous right UPPERCUT -- BOOM!
The Slayer DROPS his sword and staggers back then counters
with a LEFT HOOK -- WHAM! Blood FLIES from Bruce's mouth.
Like two titans, the Slayer and Bruce go toe-to-toe with each
other, neither one giving up an inch. Ultimately Bruce KICKS
the Slayer in the NUTS! The Slayer's eyes dart quickly to
Bruce's. No effect.
Bruce steps back and looks at him.
BRUCE
Only a man with no balls would
shoot a horse.
A small snarl creeps across the Slayer's lips. The Slayer
attacks with a RIGHT CROSS. Bruce side steps to the Slayer's
right and swigs a LEFT HAND that CONNECTS across the Slayer's
chin rocking him to a knee.
A split-second after his knee hits the floor the Slayer
SPRINGS back up WRAPPING his left hand around Bruce's throat.
The Slayer lifts Bruce off the ground and SLAMS him to the
Altar floor -- WHOOM!
The Slayer lifts his leg and goes for the finishing blow
SLAMMING his foot down at Bruce's head. Bruce ROLLS away as
the Slayer's foot CRASHES through the Altar floor. Bruce
SWEEPS the Slayer's leg, the Slayer falls to the ground.
Bruce bounces onto the Slayer and starts BEATING THE SHIT OUT
OF HIM! Rights and lefts making their mark on the Slayer's
face. The Slayer gets a shot in: a BACKHAND that sends Bruce
FLYING.
The Slayer stands up. PISSED.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE HIGH ALTAR OF SAINT PETER'S - THAT MOMENT
The demon reinforcements CHARGE towards the battle, hell-bent
on angelic death.
MICHAEL
Still battling on the high ground points his sword to the
RIGHT as a trumpet BLOWS two LONG notes O.S. Michael swings
his sword to the LEFT twice. A trumpet BLOWS three short
notes.
ON THE BATTLE FIELD,
The Angels split up and run towards the demons FLANKING them
on the LEFT and the RIGHT with the Left having double the man
power.
THE LEFT FLANK takes down the demons with moderate
difficultly.
THE RIGHT FLANK of the Angels is massacred by the Demons.
GABRIEL stares in horror.
GABRIEL
You're killing them!
Michael watches on emotionless.
CUT TO:
INT. THE HIGH ALTAR OF SAINT PETER'S - THAT MOMENT
AN ANGEL runs up behind the Slayer. The Slayer throws a
backhand CAVING IN the Angel's face. The Slayer takes the
Angel's sword and advances towards Bruce.
Bruce stands and draws his shotgun...the Slayer continues his
march towards Bruce...Bruce loads...the Slayer draws back his
Sword...Bruce FIRES...the Slayer waves the sword as he did at
the Saloon...the enchanted round PASSES through the sword and
SLAMS into the Slayer's chest KNOCKING him flat on his back.
DEMONS turn their attention to their fallen leader.
ANGELS share a glimpse of hope.
Ego surges from Bruce as the smoke rises from the Slayer's
bullet wounds. The Slayer slowly starts to sit up.
BRUCE walks over and SHOOTS the Slayer point blank in the
face -- BOOM! The Slayer's head WHIPLASHES back and SLAMS
into the ground with a sickening THUD. The Slayer RAISES up
instantaneous, his face a MANGLED mess of FLESH AND BONE.
BRUCE
(sighs)
...perfect.
ANGELS start backing up as the Slayer of Saints begins to
stand.
BRUCE tosses the shotgun, DRAWS his revolvers and starts
BLASTING away freely. The bullets have no effect as the
Slayer stands up and allows the bullets to RIP into his
flesh.
The Slayer seizes Bruce's revolvers and BASHES them together
SHATTERING them.
Bruce SWINGS a right hook that KNOCKS OFF the hanging flesh
from the Slayer's left cheek, revealing his teeth and gums.
The Slayer SLUGS Bruce with a right forcing him to his knees.
Bruce quickly dives forward with a PUNCH to the mid-section.
The Slayer punches straight down nailing Bruce in the
forehead.
AN ANGEL watching the beat down gets an idea.
ANGEL #1
Rush the Slayer!
ALL THE ANGELS IN THE ALTAR BUMRUSH THE SLAYER. In short:
THE SLAYER KICKS THEIR COLLECTIVE ASS. Angel after angel gets
met by BROKEN arms, legs, necks, and backs. A tsunami of
pain. In no time the dead bodies of the Angels are piling up
around Bruce.
The Slayer reaches down into the dead bodies and pulls out
Bruce. The Slayer FLINGS Bruce through the air into a cross
KNOCKING it to the floor.
AGALIAREPT (O.S.)
What are you doing?!
AGALIAREPT, GENERAL OF SATAN'S ARMY, stands in the doorway of
the Altar.
AGALIAREPT (cont'd)
Kill him. Quit wasting time!
Agaliarept leaves the Altar room.
The Slayer looks over at Bruce then back to the direction of
Agaliarept. The Slayer walks over to Bruce, picks up the
cross, and then advances in Agaliarept's direction.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE HIGH ALTAR OF SAINT PETER'S - THAT MOMENT
Michael and Gabriel are still battling on the high ground.
Michael turns and sees Agaliarept coming out of the Altar.
Gabriel takes notice as well.
GABRIEL
Agaliarept? Satan's General never
leaves his position.
THE TIP OF THE CROSS RIPS THROUGH AGALIAREPT'S CHEST.
The Slayer sets the cross up IMPALING AGALIAREPT.
MICHAEL
Hell has a new general.
Gabriel takes notices of the Slayer's injuries.
GABRIEL
What happened to him?
MICHAEL
Your boy.
THE SLAYER
twists to face the Altar where Bruce was.
BRUCE IS GONE.
The Slayer scans the horizon only to see war.
Bruce SPRINGS OFF of the Altar's damaged structure but is
CAUGHT in the arms of the Slayer. Bruce fights wildly to free
himself but to no avail.
SERAPHIEL
CHARGES toward the Slayer and KNOCKS him over from behind
freeing Bruce. Seraphiel turns and GALLOPS towards Bruce.
Bruce stands up, grabs onto Seraphiel's reins, and leaps up
on the war horse and rides.
Seraphiel comes to a stop a good hundred feet away then turns
to the Slayer. The Slayer slowly starts to rise. Seraphiel
DASHES forward. The Slayer stands steadfast. Bruce's eyes
dart to the left.
AMMON
PLOWS into Seraphiel knocking him off his hooves and crashing
into the ground. Bruce and Seraphiel SLIDE on the blood from
the causalities of war.
THE SLAYER walks over to Ammon and UNSHEATHES A SWORD. Bruce
and Seraphiel slowly get up visibly shaken. The Slayer WAVES
the sword in the direction of the Angelic army.
THE GROUND BEGINS TO QUAKE. A huge mound begins to form in
the middle of the Holy See. The Ground BURSTS open with
SORROW
standing before us.
SORROW is a ten-story tall iron golem of pain and
destruction. The iron rivets in his body are etched with
demonic markings and symbols seen before on the door that
lead to the Sacrificial Altar.
THE SLAYER waves his sword towards Sorrow. FLAMES SHOOT OUT
OF HIS STOMACH AS THE FURNACE STARTS UP IN HIS BOWELS,
HEATING HIS IRON STOMACH AND CHEST TO A RED HOT GLOW. The
Demons dispatch as...
SORROW GOES NUTS!
Everything and everyone in his path are DESTROYED in his
agony -- Angels and Demons alike. Legions are WIPED OUT with
one swipe.
BRUCE watches the Slayer wave the sword again. The flames
RISE again in Sorrow's bowels. Sorrow HOWLS in pain. Bruce
quickly puts it together.
MICHAEL (O.S.) (cont'd)
Bruce!
Bruce's attention goes to Michael as he sees Akiva join
Gabriel and Michael.
MICHAEL (cont'd)
You kill the Slayer! We'll handle
Sorrow!
Bruce flips off Michael. Michael gets ready to bolt after him
but Gabriel and Akiva redirect Michael towards Sorrow. Bruce
turns to Seraphiel and opens up a small case.
THE SLAYER lowers the sword and looks at the destruction he's
wrought. He loves it.
A metal crossbow bolt shoots through the Slayer's wrist --
WHAP! The Slayer looks incredulously at the arrow sticking
through his wrist. The Slayer looks up to see Bruce walking
towards him loading a CROSSBOW.
ANGELS surround Sorrow. Michael forms a battle plan.
MICHAEL (cont'd)
Form flanks East, West and North!
Sorrow's anger rises as he is surrounded by the Angels.
MICHAEL (cont'd)
Attack!
The Angels CHARGE Sorrow. Sorrow SWINGS low and WIPES OUT the
LEFT flank. Angels fly into the air.
Sorrow turns and SMASHES the RIGHT flank with an overhead
SMASH. Some escape, many more die.
Sorrow then STOMPS on the Northern troops. All together
thousands are annihilated in seconds.
THE SLAYER smirks as he heads toward Bruce.
Bruce FIRES another arrow with the crossbow. The Slayer
catches the arrow. Bruce reloads then FIRES another shot. The
Slayer MISSES it and takes the arrow straight THROUGH THE
CHEST! He doesn't slow down. Bruce quickly starts to reload.
SERAPHIEL explodes out of nowhere and BLASTS Ammon in the
ribs. The Slayer turns to watch Ammon FLY several feet back.
Seraphiel LEAPS toward Ammon and starts to VIOLENTLY CRASH
DOWN ONTO AMMON'S HEAD with his front hooves killing him.
The Slayer gets an arrow in the ribs. The Slayer slowly turns
his head towards Bruce only to get ANOTHER ARROW IN THE
CHEST. The Slayer stares for a beat, and then charges still
brandishing the sword in his wounded right hand.
Bruce FIRES a final bolt, but the Slayer DEFLECTS it with the
sword. Bruce tosses the crossbow; screw it, and readies
himself. The Slayer brings the sword in a vicious, one
handed, overhead slash -- WHOOOM!
Bruce quickly sidesteps to the left, spins, and wraps his arm
around the Slayer's. Bruce grabs the pommel of the sword,
reaches up with his right hand and grabs the end of the arrow
in the Slayer's wrist. Violently, Bruce lifts up on the
pommel, levering the arrow on one side, and shoves down on
the arrow on the other. With a sickening crunch and spray of
blood, the Slayer's right hand is RIPPED OFF!
Bruce spins and RAKES THE SWORD ACROSS THE SLAYER'S SHOULDER
BLADES. The Slayer pauses for a moment then drops to his
knees. The wound on his back begins to FESTER AND BOIL. The
Slayer is in great pain as the sickness spreads throughout
his body. Like a leper his flesh begins to ROT.
Bruce walks over to his fallen foe. The tip of the sword is
placed under the Slayer's chin. Bruce is clearly enjoying
this. The Slayer's head is slowly lifted up, then
unmercifully SLICED OFF by his own blade!
Bruce flips the sword over and stabs the Slayer's headless
body in the chest. The blade of the sword begins to glow a
mixture of red and blue. THE SLAYER'S BODY SLOWLY STARTS TO
DISSIPATE INTO A GLOWING WISP OF SMOKE AND ENERGY THAT IS
ABSORBED INTO THE SWORD.
ON THE BATTLEFIELD
The demons look over and see their fallen leader defeated as
Bruce lifts his head in the air like a trophy. The demons
scream in rage until Bruce punts the Slayer's head like a
football. The head lands in front of Michael. Michael looks
up at Bruce, angered.
The demons retreat. Bruce holds the sword looking at it; eh,
not bad. Sorrow stomps down on the ground a few dozen yards
behind Bruce -- THWOOM! Bruce turns around and gazes upon
Sorrow.
BRUCE
Michael! This ones yours, right?!
Michael grits his teeth in frustration and leaps into the air
and swoops down snatching the sword from Bruce's hand.
Michael flies back up in the air while flipping Bruce off.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Hmmm....
Michael hovers in the air sizing up his opponent. The angelic
warrior pulls back his sword like a Samurai Warrior... then
SHOOTS FORWARD.
Michael glides in and dives under a punch from Sorrow and
RAKES the sword across Sorrow's forehead. Coming back around
he SLASHES at the beast's biceps. Wherever he cuts, rust
begins to creep out of the wound.
Michael goes for the golem's throat but is backhanded, and
sent SMASHING into the ground, forming a small crater like
indentation as he slides on the ground.
Michael lets out a ragged breath and tries to clear the cloud
of dust swirling around him. The dust clears as Sorrow's foot
comes crashing down. Michael dives out of the hole at the
last second as the ground is SHATTERED by the iron golem.
Looking around desperately, Michael retrieves the sword as
Sorrow smashes down at him with a closed fist. With a mighty
battle cry, Michael springs forward, narrowly dodging the
blow, and DRIVES THE SWORD TO THE HILT IN SORROW'S CHEST.
Sorrow screams in agony, the fires in his furnace flicker and
slowly begin burning out as rust spreads from the wound and
begins to cover his entire body.
Michael tries to get away but is hit again and DRIVEN into
the side of a mountain. Michael HITS the ground HARD.
Sorrow continues to flail, but slows as his body turns to
rust. His right arm falls off in a horrendous SCREECH OF
METAL AND CRASHES to the ground. Completely frozen Sorrow
stops.
MICHAEL crawls on his belly, out of a newly formed cave
SORROW is still alive, but completely immobile.
BRUCE and Seraphiel walk up to the giant.
SORROW's giant eyes looks down mercifully at Bruce. Bruce
leans down and picks up five rocks. He tosses the rocks into
the air and lets one fall into his palm. Bruce smiles.
Sorrow's eyes widen and he lets out a pitiful moan.
Bruce tosses the rock at the giant. The rock RIPS through
Sorrow as the creature begins to CRUMBLE INTO NOTHING. Bruce
holds his hat down as a huge gust of wind carries Sorrow's
remains away.
A rust and dirt covered Bruce turns to Michael with a big
shitty grin on his face.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Don't worry. I got him.
Michael drops his head in the dirt with a disgruntled growl.
GABRIEL, Akiva and a few angels are the only survivors of
Angelic genocide as they look around at the tragedy before
themselves.
A blinding white light slowly begins to fill the sky as
JACOB'S LADDER
appears overtop of Bruce. WEEPING ANGELS make their way down
the ladder.
BRUCE pays no attention to the ladder, takes out some
whiskey, and walks alongside Seraphiel towards Gabriel and
Akiva.
MICHAEL dusts himself off and heads over to the group only
stopping to pick up the Slayer's head.
THE WEEPING ANGELS finally reach terra firma and begin
picking up their fallen brethren as they walk across the
field.
BRUCE meets with Gabriel and Michael. Bruce takes a swig of
whiskey. Seraphiel quickly snatches it out of Bruce's hand
and drinks.
IN THE BACKGROUND THE WEEPING ANGELS carry the dead bodies of
Angels up the RIGHT SIDE of the ladder. On the opposite side
mourning Angels walk down the LEFT SIDE.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Slayer's dead. War's over. I'm
done.
MICHAEL
No, you're not.
(tosses head to Bruce)
You have a message to deliver.
BRUCE
Messages are Gabriel's job. Mine is
killing. I did that.
GABRIEL
I make announcements and
proclamations to the Saint's, not
to the King of Tyre. It's now your
job to fulfill God's will.
Bruce sighs.
BRUCE
And that is?
GABRIEL
You're to go to the Ninth Circle of
hell and deliver the Slayer's head
to Satan himself.
BRUCE
Why? Michael's the Angelic General.
Plus he deserves to go to hell
anyway. Look how many angel's his
leadership killed today.
MICHAEL
You win a war by choosing who lives
and dies on both sides.
BRUCE
Is that why you lost?
MICHAEL
I didn't lose.
Bruce looks at Jacob's Ladder then back to Michael; Really?
MICHAEL (cont'd)
(off Bruce's look)
At least I didn't get my girlfriend
killed.
Bruce pulls out the revolver from his boot and SHOOTS
Michael! Michael goes down to the ground in a heap.
MICHAEL (cont'd)
(standing)
...oohhh...I was waiting for that.
Michael hops up and charges Bruce. Bruce draws Michael's
momentum, SWINGS HIM AROUND, AND THROWS HIM TO THE GROUND!
Gabriel rushes over and hooks Bruce's arm as he pulls back to
wallop Michael.
GABRIEL
No!
Instead of the right, Bruce gives Michael a LEFT JAB to the
nose -- BAM!
Gabriel tosses Bruce to the side. Michael jumps up and gets
pushed back several feet.
MICHAEL
Out of the way, Gabriel.
GABRIEL
No. God's will be done!
(turns Bruce around)
You will be sent to Hell to deliver
the message that God has for Satan.
BRUCE
How? The only way you can go is to
die. Even Christ had to die before
He could enter the gates of hell.
Michael quickly leaps forward and BREAKS BRUCE'S NECK --
CUT TO:
EXT. HELL GATE - DAY
Bruce, cleaned up without a speck of dust on him, is standing
in a vast Desert landscape with a huge Mountain behind him. A
DARK FOREST is next to it.
It takes a second but Bruce quickly realizes what happened
and shakes his head: Son of a bitch.
Bruce looks to his right and sees Seraphiel. He walks over
and pats his best friend on the neck thankful that he is
here.
Bruce turns to see a high and wide GATE without any bars next
to him. On the lintel is written:
THROUGH ME THE WAY INTO THE SUFFERING CITY,
THROUGH ME THE WAY TO THE ETERNAL PAIN,
THROUGH ME THE WAY THAT RUNS AMONG THE LOST.
JUSTICE MOVED MY GREAT MAKER; GOD ETERNAL
WROUGHT ME: THE POWER, AND THE UNSEARCHABLY
HIGH WISDOM, AND THE PRIMAL LOVE SUPERNAL.
BEFORE ME NOTHING BUT ETERNAL THINGS
WERE MADE, AND I ENDURE ETERNALLY.
ABANDON EVERY HOPE, WHO ENTER HERE.
BRUCE
Now ain't this about enough to piss
you off?
Bruce looks over his weapon's cache... no wait; he's going
for his whiskey. Bruce squeezes it... EMPTY.
BRUCE (cont'd)
NO!
Seraphiel turns and looks at the bottle. Bruce opens it up
and tips it... dust comes out of it. Seraphiel SNORTS,
PISSED.
An ominous PURRING is heard. Behind Bruce is a LEOPARD. Next
to it a LION and a RAVENOUS WOLF. In the Lion's mouth is a
holster with two revolvers in it, just like Bruce's.
The Lion walks over to Bruce and sets the holsters down in
front of him. Bruce studies the Lion's eyes for a beat. The
Lion and his companions leave Bruce and Seraphiel.
Bruce takes off his old holster, leans down and picks up the
new one and puts it on.
A SMALL MAN clothed in a coat that blends in perfectly with
the terrain and Gate walks over to Bruce.
GATE KEEPER
I've heard of you, Bruce. You seem
to have sent a lot of people here.
You're bound to meet many of them.
Bruce continues to study the wall.
GATE KEEPER (cont'd)
(smiles)
Welcome to hell, Bruce.
CUT TO:
INT. VESTIBULE - CONTINUOUS
The GATE BLASTS OPEN. Seraphiel charges forward DRAGGING the
Gate Keeper behind them.
Bruce and Seraphiel head on until they see...
INT. VESTIBULE - ACHERON - MOMENTS LATER
The river ACHERON and the FERRY MAN CHARON, old with white
hair and rings of fire burning around his red eyes, standing
next to his Ferry.
MULTITUDES of emotionally tormented people are standing next
to the river waiting to cross. The Crowd's attention turns to
Bruce as he rides over to Charon.
In Bruce's hand is the Slayer's head. Bruce pulls out a
revolver, turns and shoots the rope tied to the Gate Keeper.
BRUCE
I have a message to deliver.
Charon glances down at the dead the Gate Keeper. His burning
eyes turn and stare at the Slayer's head.
CHARON
Then you must go to the Nether hell
to deliver your message to him. I
assume you wish for me to ferry you
across? Come along.
Charon turns and slowly starts to board the ferry. AS
Seraphiel boards the ferry Bruce whacks Charon in the back of
the noggin with the Slayer's head. Charon holds the back of
his head and looks at Bruce sternly. The flames around his
eyes burning white hot.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. PIT OF HELL - DAY
Bruce and Seraphiel peer over the edge and look down into
HELL.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. SECOND CIRCLE OF HELL - LATER
Judging an unending crowd of people is MINOS, a GIANT that
puts Sorrow to shame. His tail wraps around himself FIVE
times. Minos GROWLS.
MINOS
Fifth circle of hell.
The Man we saw with the Whore who had the cut on her face is
standing before Minos. Quickly he DROPS DOWN as if he was
sucked down into the Fifth Circle of Hell. Minos smiles.
Minos looks down and sees Bruce heading towards him.
MINOS (cont'd)
Finally, the Slayer of Sin comes to
me for his judgement. It's been a
long time coming for you, Richard
Bruce. I loved the way you killed
the Pope.
Bruce steps down off of Seraphiel and looks up to Minos.
BRUCE
Take me to the Ninth Circle.
MINOS
I can't do that. I can only send
those to where they are judged.
That is my duty.
BRUCE
You're not my judge. Now do as
you're told.
Minos erupts in laughter. Bruce and Seraphiel share a look.
MINOS
You have no authority in hell,
Bruce.
BRUCE
Is that a fact?
MINOS
What are you going to do kill me?
And if you do then who will judge
hell?
BRUCE
Not my problem.
MINOS
What will God say?
BRUCE
Considering the fact He sent me to
hell; I don't really care what He
says.
MINOS
This will not work out good for
you.
BRUCE
Nothing ever does.
Bruce looks past Minos to see a horrific HURRICANE billowing
in the distance.
MINOS
There are no short cuts in hell,
Bruce; only the ones that bring you
here.
BRUCE
God doesn't play favorites.
MINOS
No. He doesn't.
BRUCE
And Satan?
MINOS
I see where you're heading, Bruce,
and the answer is, "No." Rest
assured our King is well aware of
you, but you're not at the list of
those he wishes to see... yet. You
have a death list like none before
you, trust me, you belong here.
BRUCE
Have I said that I don't?
MINOS
No.
BRUCE
And if I'm in hell, would not Satan
be my king?
MINOS
That he would.
BRUCE
Then I am a subject of the king and
I wish to speak with him.
MINOS
I am not here to block your path,
Bruce. I am here to Judge you.
Deliver your message to the king
then return to me for your
judgement.
BRUCE
(snickers)
Yeah, we'll see about that.
Minos steps to the side allowing Bruce to pass by.
CUT TO:
EXT. THIRD CIRCLE OF HELL - TIMELESS
A cold, never ending, pounding of rain drops. Hailstones are
plummeting as souls trapped under grey water writes in pain.
The FAT POKER players we saw at the Cathouse are among those
being tortured.
Bruce and Seraphiel stare at
CERBERUS.
His eyes are blood red. His fur is black and greasy. His
belly bulges. His claws are mighty talons like a lion. His
talons tear at the spirits as he quarters them in the water.
The middle head turns and looks towards Bruce. The other two
quickly follow suit. The middle head snarls madly at Bruce as
the other two heads bark.
BRUCE
Hey, pooch.
Bruce slowly walks over to Cerberus. Cerberus braces himself
for attack.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Easy, boy.
Cerberus barks and stomps the ground. Bruce walks slower
towards him. The dog begins to recognize Bruce isn't an enemy
but nevertheless keeps a safe distance from the demon slayer.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Come here, come on.
Cerberus starts walking towards Bruce. Bruce walks closer
holding out his hand. Cerberus starts sniffing. All three
heads start getting closer to Bruce's hand while sniffing.
Finally they lick his hand. Cerberus allows Bruce to pet him.
BRUCE (cont'd)
Good boy.
CUT TO:
EXT. SEVENTH CIRCLE OF HELL - LATER
Huge boulders are piled up all around the path going down
before us. Bruce and Seraphiel carefully make their way
beyond the boulders.
Seraphiel stirs. Bruce looks up to see
THE MINOTAUR,
standing on one of the boulders above him. The bull-man
SNORTS at Bruce. Bruce promptly pulls out a revolver and
shoots the Minotaur in the face; EXPLODING one its horns.
Angered, the Minotaur leaps from its position landing on
Bruce tackling him to the ground. The Minotaur holds down
Bruce's right hand, the revolver hand, and wastes no time in
pounding Bruce's face.
Bruce reaches up with his left hand and starts tearing out
the nose ring on the Minotaur's nose. The skin stretches.
Blood and snot drain. Finally the ring is ripped out!
The Minotaur wails and grabs its nose as the blood rushes
down its face. Bruce "pistol whips" the Minotaur across the
side of the face knocking him to the ground.
Bruce SHOOTS the Minotaur point blank in the face - BLAM! The
Minotaur's body convulsions. Bruce FIRES REPEATEDLY until the
Minotaur's head is cratered in by the enchanted rounds.
Bruce lays back on the ground.
CUT TO:
EXT. SEVENTH CIRCLE OF HELL - LAKE OF BLOOD - LATER
Bruce and Seraphiel pass by a BOILING RIVER OF BLOOD filled
with sinners: JOE, BRYANT AND HIS MEN are those we recognize.
Bruce notes Joe but Joe doesn't see him.
CENTAURS with bow and arrow, give an evil eye as they watch
our heros walk by closely, not wanting them there.
EXT. EIGHT CIRCLE OF HELL - MALEBOLGE - TIMELESS
A stone wall, the color of crude iron, encircles Malebolge.
The color blends in with the surrounding terrain.
Right in the middle of this field is an abyss, a broad and
yawning pit.
The belt that extends between the pit and the steep wall's
base is circular and its bottom is split into TEN VALLEYS.
The valleys here form a design; like a fortress with banks,
brides and moats.
Upon the right side is the first moat. Along its bottom,
sinners move across the bridge.
HORNED DEMONS, with enormous whips, are positioned along
rocks. When given the opportunity they whip the souls
crossing before them.
BRUCE sits on top of Seraphiel watching the sinners cross the
bridge, hundreds of them. POPE MARCUS crosses by Bruce. Bruce
smiles at him. Marcus snarls at Bruce.
MARCUS
I repented to God.
BRUCE
Apparently you weren't sincere.
Marcus moves along. In the background a figure catches
Bruce's eye...
JULIANA, pitiful and crying, stops walking and looks over to
see Bruce staring at her. Juliana is embarrassed to be seen
in Hell.
Slowly she opens her mouth to speak when a Demon whips her
across the back -- WHACK!. Juliana screeches in pain and
holds her back as it welts up and bleeds.
HORNED DEMON
Move!
Juliana looks over to Bruce, eyes pleading to him for help.
Bruce turns Seraphiel and heads off; honestly there's nothing
he can do.
Broken Juliana cries and follows along the path with the
crowd. A SOUND RINGS OUT STARTLING EVERYONE IN HELL - BLAM!
The horned demon that whipped Juliana falls from his rock, a
giant hole in his chest.
A small smile breaks across Juliana's face.
INT. NINTH CIRCLE OF HELL - JUDECCA - TIMELESS
A dungeon hewn in rock topped with ice stands before us as we
enter, Judecca. As Bruce and Seraphiel enter they see the
legs of massive GIANTS supporting the top of the dungeon.
Walking towards them is a man in his mid-thirties, extremely
attractive, and dressed in holy robes, LUCIFER.
Dramatically Bruce reaches into the pouch with the Slayer's
head. Quickly Lucifer stops him.
LUCIFER
Just give me the head.
Bruce shoots him a curious look.
LUCIFER (cont'd)
Just toss it over here.
Bruce tosses him the head. Lucifer lets it fall before him.
Lucifer walks over to his throne and sits down.
BRUCE
(looking at the ice)
Nice to see someone got ice water.
LUCIFER
It's very refreshing. Perhaps you
would like to take some to your
girlfriend.
Bruce bites his tongue and pulls out his revolver and aims at
Lucifer. Lucifer holds up his finger stopping Bruce.
LUCIFER (cont'd)
Do you remember Lazarus and the
rich man?
BRUCE
Yes.
LUCIFER
What was the final verse in that
parable?
BRUCE
He said to him, 'If they don't
listen to Moses and the prophets,
neither will they be persuaded if
one rises from the dead.'
LUCIFER
Meaning?
BRUCE
If you don't believe the prophets,
then you won't believe that Christ
rose from the dead.
LUCIFER
And do you believe He rose from the
dead?
BRUCE
Yes.
LUCIFER
And do you believe that you will as
well?
BRUCE
What are you getting at?
LUCIFER
You're dead, Bruce. Judged to hell.
BRUCE
I have not yet been judged. I've
been sent here to deliver the
message that lies before your feet.
LUCIFER
You were killed, Bruce. Michael
killed you: God's favorite warrior.
You woke up in hell. Sounds like
Judgement to me, my child.
BRUCE
I have yet to stand before the
judgement seat of Christ, then and
only then, shall my judgement
begin.
LUCIFER
Bruce, so young and naive in God's
ways. You'll soon learn how things
really work.
BRUCE
Hurry up, I have an Angel to kill
when I get home.
Lucifer snaps his finger.
CUT TO:
EXT. TENTH CIRCLE OF HELL - TIMELESS
Bruce and Seraphiel are standing alone. Bruce looks over to a
giant cliff shaped almost like a bench. Standing on top of it
is Minos. Minos wraps his giant tail around himself TEN
TIMES.
Bruce looks down to the horizon. EVERY human we've seen Bruce
kill is walking towards us along with HUNDREDS OF HUMANS AND
DEMONS surrounding him on every side.
UPON THE HILL,
Minos is suddenly ATTACKED BY CERBERUS!
BRUCE smiles and vaults onto Seraphiel and draws his shotgun
and begins BLASTING AWAY. We PULL BACK looking at, what we
once thought were hundreds are actually, THOUSANDS UPON
THOUSANDS surrounding Bruce and all with the intent to kill.
This is going to be good...
FADE TO BLACK.
THE END
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