INT. DINER - NIGHT An average all-night eatery in the city. Not fancy, but not a dump. Any theme to this place is a standard "this is our city"/"I Heart Our City" deal. Only a few patrons and workers at this late hour. The CASHIER (32, doesn't like his job and lets the world know it) is waiting (clearly annoyed) as a CUSTOMER (64, the sort of vulture-like lady who screams at people for no good reason) stares blankly at the menu. CUSTOMER Umm....I think I'll have....no... The Cashier, bored out of his mind, lets his eyes drift towards the windows leading to the street. Suddenly his attention is peaked. Through the window DANNY (20, a gamer nerd but also has the aura of a nice guy) is seen running down the sidewalk, urgency on his face and DUFFLEBAG around his shoulder. Danny runs through the door and up to the cashier. DANNY Where's your bathroom?! The Customer is annoyed. Hey!
CUSTOMER Wait your turn!
Cashier points to the direction of the bathroom. CASHIER Bathroom's over there. DANNY Thanks! Danny begins to run for it. CASHIER But it's paying customers only! Danny jerks to a stop and gives the Cashier a look of pleading disbelief. DANNY What? The cashier holds the bathroom key up, dangling it almost like a treat for a dog.
2. DANNY (CONT'D) Look, I really have to go! Cashier frowns, already annoyed at the Customer to begin with. CASHIER Nuh-uh. My manager sees you go in there without paying, he'll chew me out. DANNY But I...! The Cashier has a stern look. He's not budging. Knowing this, Danny sighs and gets behind the Cutstomer, who is still looking at the menu blankly. CUSTOMER Huhhh...is the fish sandwich good? The Cashier shrugs. CASHIER Never tried it. Danny looks at his CELL PHONE in slight panic. CUSTOMER What about the BBQ burger? DANNY It's delicious! The Customer glares at Danny. CUSTOMER Hey, don't you rush me! The Customer turns back to the Cashier. CUSTOMER (CONT'D) I'll have the turkey melt. CASHIER Combo or just the sandwich? Danny's phone chimes. panicked.
He looks at it and becomes more
CUSTOMER What's in the combo? CASHIER Fries and a drink.
3. Danny is trying to seem calm.
Not much success here.
CUSTOMER Can I just have the drink with the sandwich? CASHIER Sure, it'll cost less than the combo. CUSTOMER Can I have a milkshake as a drink? CASHIER That'll cost more than the combo. CUSTOMER Oh, then just the sandwich. Danny is almost pleading in his expression. DANNY Ma'am, please. The Customer glares at him again. CUSTOMER You badgering me isn't making me go faster! CASHIER Dude, just go someplace else if you really have to go. The Customer turns to the Cashier. CUSTOMER How much? DANNY You're the only place open in the next three blocks! The Customer is pissed. Customer screeches.
Danny and the Cashier cringe as the
CUSTOMER How much?! CASHIER $7.95! (Under breath) Geez! The Customer begins digging through her WALLET.
4. CUSTOMER Okay, let's see...I have some Visa gift cards here. Can I use them? CASHIER Yeah. The Customer gives the Cashier a GIFT CARD. The Cashier slides it through the register, only for it to beep and make him frown. CASHIER (CONT'D) It says there's no money on it. The Customer digs though her wallet again. CUSTOMER Oh for the love of...Hold on. have another one.
I
Danny frowns; he's just about had enough. CUSTOMER (CONT'D) Now it's in here somewhere. Oh I swear...No, not it...Not here...Here it-! Oh, wait, that's a picture of my grandson. He just started kidnerDanny goes over to the counter and slams down a TEN DOLLAR BILL. Here!
DANNY I am a paying customer!
The Cashier hands the key to Danny, who runs for the bathroom like a madman. DANNY (CONT'D) Keep the change! The bathroom door opens and slams. The Cashier shrugs the endeavor off, while the Customer treats it as if she's been directly insult. Well!
CUSTOMER I swear! Where's the fire?!
EXT. BUILDING ROOF TOP - NIGHT An empty building roof top overlooking the big city. On it are four heroes- GOLD STREAK, STEEL FIST, TRICK SHOT, and MYSTICFIRE.
5. GOLD STREAK In the history museum. MYSTICFIRE And we're sure it's the Fire Eater? GOLD STREAK Pretty sure. STEEL FIST So what are we waiting for? GOLD STREAK Not what so much as who. Huffing and puffing are heard from off panel. Everyone turns to the edge. After some more huffing, a hand makes its way up and grasps the side of the roof. Danny climbs onto the roof's edge, now dressed as NIGHT GUARD. NIGHT GUARD Gyuh....huff....s...sorry I'm late. Trick Shot goes over to help Night Guard onto the roof. STEEL FIST About time! Trick Shot flies behind Night Guard, lifts him up, and sets him gently onto the roof. NIGHT GUARD Thanks. TRICK SHOT Any time. Night Guard slumps forward, still looking like he's just run a ten mile marathon. NIGHT GUARD Ah god...just...just a second. Steel Fist crosses his arms. to wait even longer.
He's not happy that he's got
STEEL FIST Fire Eater's attacking the history museum. We might not have a second, rookie. Night Guard looks up, barely hiding contempt in his eyes. NIGHT GUARD O-Okay...just...
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6. Night straitens himself. NIGHT GUARD (CONT'D) Okay... EXT. IN THE CITY SKIES - NIGHT The heroes are flying over the city. (Trick Shot is carrying Night Guard and Mysticfire is carrying Gold Streak as they fly alongside Steel Fist.) TRICK SHOT So, you were waiting in line so you could change in the bathroom? NIGHT GUARD Yeah... MYSTICFIRE You still have to do that? NIGHT GUARD Yeah, can't just instantly change into my costume yet. MYSTICFIRE Your powers are probably still coming in. Steel Fist looks to Night Guard. STEEL FIST Speaking of, what can you do? Night Guard glares at him. NIGHT GUARD Are you being serious or mean? STEEL FIST Too embaressed to say we'll probably have to save you again? Trick Shot is offended by what he said. TRICK SHOT Axel! STEEL FIST Geez, get a grip Trick Shot. You're losing focus; you called me by my real name. Trick Shot's ego is hurt by this.
7. TRICK SHOT Sorry, Steel Fist. Steel Fist focuses in his flight. Trick Shot turns back to Night Guard, sympathy in her expression. TRICK SHOT (CONT'D) (Quietly) Don't worry, Danny. You'll get your powers soon. Danny looks down to the ground. He glances up to the sky, a flicker of hope in his expression. But the hope dies, and Danny looks back in to the ground in gloom. INT. HISTORY MUSEUM - NIGHT A typical, spacious museum wing. Marble walls, cases of artifacts, that deal. The theme of this exibit- mystical history. Basically exploring supposed mystical artifacts/groups/events in history. Hanging from the ceiling of this wing is a GIANT SOLAR SYSTEM MOBILE (will be important soon). Walking through the halls and looking at the displays is the FIRE EATER. FIRE EATER (Quietly/Singing) Monday morning comes too fast. Stumble down the diamond path. Something catches his eye- a book in a display with a sign reading "Randolph Bannister Text." A wicked grin crosses his face. FIRE EATER (CONT'D) (Quietly/Singing) And every step could be your la-a-aast. He sends a fire blast to the book, torching it. is heard from behind him.
Gold Streak
GOLD STREAK (O.S.) Well geez, Fire Eater... He turns to see Team Victory in a fighting position. GOLD STREAK (CONT'D) If you wanted a book, why not try the library?
8. FIRE EATER Tck. Did you really just say that line? Gold Streak suddenly runs up to Fire Eater and punches him, causing Fire Eater to crash into a display. GOLD STREAK And did you seriously I can't be as quick as you when you fuThe Fire Eater sends a fire blast, but Gold Streak runs out of it's way. FIRE EATER Now we're talking! Fire Eater tries to blast the other heroes. a shield to protect the others.
Mysticfire raises
TRICK SHOT Ugh, this is unfair! I was waiting for a month to come to this exhibit and this creep tries to burn it the night before it opens! STEEL FIST What's the plan, Goldie?! GOLD STREAK (Quietly) Dammit don't call me that! (Normal) Flank him and take him down! Gold Streak looks at Night Guard. GOLD STREAK (CONT'D) You can send blasts right? NIGHT GUARD Uh, yeah, at a closer range. GOLD STREAK Huh...okay...Stick with the others. Let them deal with him for the most part. Only attack him he corners you. Night Guard's a bit taken aback by this. NIGHT GUARD Ah...okay.
9. MYSTICFIRE Okay, get ready to flank!
And...
She sends the shield towards the Fire Eater. He crosses his arms by the wrist in defense as he's knocked back. Steel Fist and Gold Streak go for the Fire Eater, while Trick Shot flies above him, Mystic Fire readies another spell, and Night Guard stays by Mystic Fire. MYSTICFIRE (CONT'D) Keep him busy! STEEL FIST Right! Gold Streak diverts the Fire Eater's blast by running around him, causing the villain to try to shoot fire at him. The Fire Eater looks up and sees Trick Shot dive bombing in his direction. The Fire Eater blasts the heroine, but "she" fades away. FIRE EATER Crap! He looks in the other upwards direction and sees Steel Fist and Trick Shot about to pounce on him. FIRE EATER (CONT'D) Crap! Steel Fist hits the ground, causing a shock wave to knock the Fire Eater off his feet. Trick Shot soars in for the kill, energy coming out of her hands. Fire Eater sends fire her way, which Trick Shot tries to counter with energy. The forces are evenly matched. FIRE EATER (CONT'D) You illusionist bitch! Gold Streak goes for a punch, but Fire Eater rolls aside, causing Trick Shot's energy to crash into the ground and in turn making Gold Streak trip and skid across the ground. Steel Fist goes to punch the Fire Eater, but the villain lifts him up and throws the hero at Trick Shot. Trick shot dodges the hero. Steel Fist goes through a few walls. INT. ANOTHER MUSEUM WING - NIGHT He crashes through a wall before sliding onto the ground and to a stop. Gold Streak runs in.
10. GOLD STREAK You okay, man?! STEEL FIST Yeah...let's kick this jerk-off's ass! Back to Mysticfire and Night Guard. The Fire Eater turns his attention to the two remaining heroes. No!
MYSTICFIRE I'm not done with the spell!
Night Guard runs forward. NIGHT GUARD Trick Shot! Trick shot sends a blast to Fire Eater. The two duel energies again. Night Guard runs up to the villain, shadow energy gathering by his balled fists. NIGHT GUARD (CONT'D) YyyyyaaaaHe's a few feet away from Fire Eater. He holds his palms out, trying to send a blast. Only an amorphous blob of shadow forms in front of his palms. NIGHT GUARD (CONT'D) -Aaagh? The Fire Eater looks over, puzzled. FIRE EATER Uh...may I ask what you're doing? Night Guard seems nervous, like a student standing up in front of class. NIGHT GUARD Uh...attacking you with a energy blast? Fire begins forming in the Fire Eater's mouth, ready to blast Night Guard. FIRE EATER Ha, no. Mysticfire, her spell completed, flies over. MYSTICFIRE Ready!
11. Steel Fist soars in, energy crackling in his hand. STEEL FIST Make a hole! The two heroes send their blasts. crap" look on his face.
Night Guard has an "oh
NIGHT GUARD (Quietly) Uh, guys? There is a bright light. Cut to the wing again. Fire Eater being taken into custody by some cops. Fire fighters are putting some remaining flames out. NINA NEWMAN (30, annoying Lois Lane-type), tape recorder in hand, runs up to the superheroes (Night Guard isn't present). NEWMAN Team Victory, a few words? Team Victory isn't too happy to see Newman, but Gold Streak puts on the most pleasent, professional face he can. GOLD STREAK Ah, Ms. Newman. So good to see you. STEEL FIST (Quietly) Not this chick again. Trick Shot ribs Steel Fist. GOLD STREAK I take it you want the details of the battle? NEWMAN Well, yes, but I also wanted to discuss the rumors that you've replaced one of your heroes. The heroes each have a small emotional sting. GOLD STREAK No, our line up is the same... Trick Shot notices that Night Guard's not around and begins looking around for him. NEWMAN But reports have it that Night Guard appears to be a different person.
12. GOLD STREAK Ah, can I discuss that matter with you later? NEWMAN I'd like to interview him. Newman notices Night Guard's not there. NEWMAN (CONT'D) Where ever his is. GOLD STREAK Huh? TRICK SHOT He's not here. Mysticfire hears something from above. NIGHT GUARD (O.S.) (Quietly) Um...guys. She looks up. MYSTICFIRE Uh, I think I found him. Gold Steak looks over. GOLD STREAK Where? Mysticfire points up. The other heroes look up and see Night Guard caught in the mobile. The tangled hero smiles nervously and waves. NIGHT GUARD Uh...little help? Steel Fist facepalms. Trick Shot starts flying up. Mysticfire tries to stifle a smile. Gold Streak turns to Newman. GOLD STREAK Please don't write about that.