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Opening segment
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Setting: Grassy clearing (The Choice)
Scene: The Sorceress watches Sharak circle above. She tells herself that Sharak made the right choice...
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When I think back on these times
Setting: Near the altar. (The Choice)
Scene: The Sorceress knows what Sharak has decided. Her eyes are brimming with tears that do not fall as she tries to smile for him.
And the dreams we left behind
Setting: Near the altar. (The Choice)
Scene: The Sorceress and Sharak embrace for the last time. With their kiss, Sharak sacrifices his life as a man, and once again - perhaps forever - turns into his eagle form.
I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed
to get to have you in my life
Setting: Xinca, the Sorceress's quarters. (The Choice)
Scene: The Sorceress and Sharak are on her bed, touching, talking, as they have not been able to for nearly a thousand years.
When I look back on these days
Setting: The Aerie. (The Slayer)
Scene: In her amethyst basin, the Sorceress sees an image of Sharak in his eagle form. The image blinks a couple of times, then settles on Sharak as a man.
I'll look and see your face
Setting: Somewhere in the forest. (The Choice)
Scene: Sharak is human again. For a moment, the Sorceress can do little more than stroke his face and hope she's not dreaming.
You were right there for me
Setting: Somewhere in the forest. (The Choice)
Scene: Light flashes. Where there was once an eagle, a man now stands. And Sharak turns to the Sorceress.
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In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
Setting: Dry, grassy area. (The Prize)
Scene: Sharak flies overhead, looking for Kodo and Podo. The Sorceress watches him with affection so strong and naked that even Kodo and Podo, newly in human form, notice it.
In my heart there'll always be a place for you
For all my life
Setting: The Aerie. (The Slayer)
Scene: As the Sorceress calls an image forth in her crystal bowl, she holds her necklace and does a little side-ways rock. It looks as if she is holding something precious to her heart and keeping it comforted.
I'll keep a part of you with me
Setting: The Aerie. (The Rescue)
Scene: While she and the Ancient One watch Zad in the amethyst bowl, the Sorceress caresses a long eagle feather.
And everywhere I am there you'll be
Setting: The Aerie. (The Burning Forest)
Scene: Sharak flies inside the aerie, getting the Sorceress's attention.
And everywhere I am there you'll be
Setting: The Aerie. (The Chameleon)
Scene: Sharak, perched in an alcove in the aerie, watches both the Sorceress and the images she has called up in her crystal bowl.
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Well, you showed me how it feels
Setting: The Aerie, outside landing. Night. (The Burning Forest)
Scene: Sharak visits when the Sorceress goes out to look at her unicorns in the sky.
To feel the sky within my reach
Setting: The Aerie, outside landing. (Gemini)
Scene: The Sorceress reaches up, brushes away the clouds, and turns the blue sky black so she can look at the stars.
And I always will remember all the strength you gave to me
(Equal flash on each setting/scene.)
Setting: The Aerie. (The Guardian)
Scene: Finally realizing why she is so drawn to the Beastmaster's gifts, and why "the Beatmaster's eagle" keeps visiting her, the Sorceress demands the Ancient One to return her memories.
Setting: Xinca, the Sorceress's quarters. (The Choice)
Scene: The Sorceress insists on Balcifer's attention, despite her fears, and regardless of the price that must be paid when making deals with the devil.
You're love made me make it through
Setting: Xinca, the Sorceress's quarters. (The Choice)
Scene: Through a window in her bedroom, the Sorceress watches Sharak travel the sky. As she keeps her troubled eyes on him, she talks to him, confides in him.
Oh I owe so much to you
Setting: The Apparition's lair. (The Burning Forest)
Scene: Sharak, in human form, lifts the unconscious Sorceress and takes her out of harms reach.
You were right there for me
Setting: Somewhere in the forest. (The Burning Forest)
Scene: The Sorceress, leaning against a tree, starts to come around. She blinks at Sharak flying above, then turns a puzzled look to the Ancient One. She doesn't quite understand yet that Sharak has just saved her.
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In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
Setting: Near the waterfall and river. (Birds)
Scene: Sharak enjoys having his wings again. As he circles around, he assures Tao, through Dar, that there was space enough to share in the sky.
In my heart there'll always be a place for you
For all my life
Setting: The Aerie, outside landing. (The Rescue)
Scene: The Sorceress talks to the image of Sharak in her bowl as she prepares her attempt to rescue him from his eagle form.
I'll keep a part of you with me
Setting: The Aerie, outside landing. (The Rescue)
Scene: Sharak is perched on a geode. The Sorceress reminds him of a time when they exchanged locks of hair so that they would always have a part of each other to keep with them. She removes a locket and opens it to show him that she has kept her treasure.
And everywhere I am there you'll be
Setting: The Aerie, outside landing. (The Rescue)
Scene: The Sorceress succeeds in releasing Sharak from the Ancient One's spell. He is once again a man, if only for a few minutes.
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'Cause I always saw in you my light, my strength
Setting: The Aerie, outside landing. (The Rescue)
Scene: Sharak warns the Sorceress that she takes too many risks. This stings because she takes most of those risks for him.
And I want to thank you now for all the ways
You were right there for me
(You were right there for me)
(Equal flashes on all each setting/scene.)
Setting: Somewhere in the forest. (The Choice)
Scene: Sharak reminds the Sorceress that she has a conscience, that forcing him to stay would make him just as much a prisoner as he was when he was in eagle form.
Setting: The Aerie, outside landing. (Unicorns)
Scene: Sharak lands on the geode on the Sorceress's back porch, then lifts off again. He leaves behind prints of blue blood, thereby warning her of the threat to her unicorns.
Setting: Near the altar. (The Choice)
Scene: Sharak calls the Sorceress to undo the magic which has trapped Dar's family, so reminds her that there are consequences to her actions.
You were right there for me
Setting: Just outside the Burning Forrest. (The Burning Forrest)
Scene: Sharak carries the unconscious Sorceress out of the Burning Forrest. Gently, he sets her down near a tree, so that he might confront the Ancient One.
For always....
Setting: Near the altar. (The Choice)
Scene: Sharak looks over at the Sorceress, and pledges, "If it takes another thousand years..."
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In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
Setting: Xinca, the Sorceress's quarters. (The Hunter)
Scene: Her new potion causes white smoke to flare up. In the thick of the smoke is a clear image of Sharak, high in the sky somewhere.
In my heart there'll always be a place for you
Setting: Xinca, the Sorceress's quarters. (The Hunter)
Scene: The Sorceress holds her wrist with the opposite hand, and has both folded close to her chests. She closes her eyes and chants the spell. Even with the hopeful smile on her face, it looks as if she is praying.
For all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
Setting: The Aerie. (The Slayer)
Scene: A younger version of the Sorceress and Sharak promise to defy the Ancient One's wishes by staying together. It is a bright illusion the Sorceress watches, a bittersweet memory.
And everywhere I am there you'll be
Setting: The Aerie. (The Guardian)
Scene: With her newly acquired memories, the first thing the Sorceress sees is Sharak turning toward her. He gives her an I-want-you look.
And everywhere I am there you'll be
Setting: From the Aerie to the forest. (The Burning Forest)
Scene: Sharak leads the Sorceress away from the aerie. She freely follows him, even though she does not know the destination.
There you'll be........
Setting: Near the altar. (The Choice)
Scene: Sharak and the Sorceress stand side by side. She answers his half spoken promise with one of her own. "I'll be waiting."
~fini~
(But where there is love, there is hope.) |
