Desperation and Speak

Desperation

Scene 1 [The Throne-room]
Irakura: Something has to be done. We’ll have to reinstate our old terrorism measures. And this time, we’re shutting down any and all movement in and out of the city.
[Gates clang shut]
We will search the city systematically.
[Guards enter and search homes.]
More checkpoints, and of course, rewards for aiding us, and threats to sympathizers.

Scene 2 [Canon’s Apartment]
Koiki: Are we gonna go out there and search, like the police?
Canon: no. if we found him, it’d only become a brawl, and he’d probably get away anyways. We’ll wait until he reveals himself, or something else comes up.

Scene 3 [Maru’s Hideout]
Maru: You three. *points* go make some chaos. [Exit Three]
Even if The Prince thinks he can lock me down, I’m still in the game. He’s in for a surprise if he thinks he can win this way.
[Police enter a building directly across from Maru’s. It explodes.]


Speak

“Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.”

Scene 1 [The Grand Plaza]
Irakura: People. I know that you are scared by this Maru person. But I have three victims oh his terrorism, with me today. Their names are Gan, Takaru, and Shinika. They have asked to speak to you. They aren’t afraid.
Gan: My name is Gan. Maru kidnapped my parents, and me. Then… he killed them in front of me. I hate him. You can’t let him live! He’s a horrible monster. He has to die! KILL HIM! I-HE-!! *breaks down and is taken away*
Takaru: My name is Takaru. I used to have a wife and children. Then, while I was away at work, Maru attacked. My family was trapped in a blazing inferno he caused. I lost not just my home but everyone I cared about. Maru tried to justify his actions the next day, but there’s no justifying what he did! It was horrible! It was senseless! Maru is a monster! My wife had just had a baby, my new son! And now, he’s gone! Nothing can bring him back, and Maru is still out there! Stop him! Before he ruins more lives!
Shinika: I don’t have much to say. I lost everything, and more, to Maru. More than anyone… Maru is a terrible person, saying it nicely. He makes Sparrow seem kind. The people are a huge part of any effort to catch a criminal, and it’s our responsibility to aid The Prince. Don’t let Maru escape this city with his life.
Irakura: As you can see, there are many among you who’ve been wronged by Maru. Maru is still at large. He’s within the city. He may even be in this crowd. It is up to every single one of you to aid us in his capture. He is evil. If you do not stride to stop him, you are evil. We must stop him. It is up to you, and me, and every single one of us. Maru. Must. Go. Down. Perhaps you are afraid of him? Look at these three… they’ve spoken out against Maru, and that means Maru will come after them. I will protect them. We are stronger. Maru, I dare You to come after these three.
[An explosive goes off in the crowd]
Irakura: And so it begins.

Scene 2 [The Streets]
[Shinika, Takaru, and Gan are in a carriage, which is part of a convoy, escorted by the police. While they’re riding, a bomb goes off in the street, splitting, and stopping, the convoy. While they’re stopped, several arrows hit the carriage, piercing it. The carriage quickly gets moving again, and the driver looks in to check on everyone. Gan has an arrow sticking through him, but the other two are fine.]

Scene 3 [The Police Station]
[Takaru and Shinika are in the station, surrounded by police.]
Chief Soto: Don’t worry. We’ll move you into safe-houses tonight.
[Outside, several police shout]
Soto: What’s going on?!
Shinika: He’s here.
[Several bottles full of fire hit the station. In the confusion, several men attack. They break in, and are quickly killed, although one of them manages to throw a bottle of fire at Takaru, killing him.]
Scene 4 [The Throne-Room]
Irakura: So now we know Maru’s perfect weakness… the same as his mentor’s… his temper. He isn’t very smart, and with a good plan, we can catch him!
Soto: Such as?
Irakura: Shinika. He’s after her, which means she is the best bait we have.
Soto: We promised to protect her!
Irakura: We also promised to protect the people.
Soto: I won’t allow it.
Irakura: So be it. Allow him to run free, then.