Hyperion Force Pilot (draft 1) Part 3

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CONTINUED: 18.



MERCURIAL TALON (RAPID-FIRE SPEECH)
I could keep this up all night.

Saige launches an arrow into the air. He fires a second
straight at Talon who just back peddles from it.

MERCURIAL TALON (RAPID-FIRE SPEECH)
You have to do more then just shoot
arrows to be in this squad.

The first arrow drops down in front of Talon, as it hits a
blinding flash of light explodes from it, knocking Talon on
her back.

Before Saige can recover, MG tackles him. They roll end over
end on the ground. MG ends up on top. He raises his right
arm and extends a metal blade from his gauntlet.

THOMPSON (O.S.)
Negative on the metal MG. We don’t
want to kill him.

Before MG can reply, Saige socks him across the jaw and
wiggles free of his grasp. The two stand and face off
exchanging attacks and counter attacks for several moments.
Before a dashing attack from Talon knocks Saige back.

MG
What’s the deal Talon, I had him.

Saige is a bit woozy as he stands. Grace appears in front of
him with a rifle in hand. Saige puts his hands up in defense
as she pulls the trigger. A huge net fires out of the
weapon, trapping Saige on the ground.

The team regroups in front of him. Saige struggles in the
net to no avail.

SAIGE
Didn’t you write a big expose on
the NRA Grace?

GRACE
This is different Saige. You OK MG?

MG
OK? Come on, he got a few lucky
punches in because Blue tied my
hands.

Thompson steps out in front of the group.



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SAIGE
So can I ask what the point of this
was?

THOMPSON
You did well for yourself. Far
better than I expected. (to the
others) Let’s get out of here.

SAIGE
What? That’s it?

The team turns and walks toward the street, as they do the
same light from the alley blinds Saige again. When it’s
gone, so is the team.


INT. PARAGON TIMES - DAY

Saige sits at his desk. He has a stack of papers on his desk
but isn’t focused on any of it.

SAIGE (V.O.)
It had been a two weeks now and
nothing more from the Hyperion
Force. Grace was ducking my visits
and not answering calls or e-mails.
They were active though. News
reports showed them having a pretty
active campaign against the Crey
lately. But no contact with me. I
was busy in the meantime myself.
Starting my new position as well as
working with Harper on my other new
position. We tweaked the bow and
arrows and even started working on
my costume. The name was still a
work in progress. Harper went out
as the Battling Bowman. I don’t
know what I will be.

Saige gets up and heads out of the newsroom.


EXT. PARAGON TIMES - DAY

Thompson is waiting for Saige outside. Saige tenses when he
lays eyes on him. Thompson puts up his hands.

THOMPSON
Hey now. I come in peace.



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SAIGE
Right.

THOMPSON
I wanted to talk to you.

Thompson starts walking down the sidewalk. Saige waits a
moment then hurries to catch up to him.

THOMPSON
A junior archery champion whose
skills have obviously not
diminished, some hand to hand
combat training. Well a lot for you
to have even lasted that long
against MG even with him pulling
his punches. The arrows were,
interesting. Your work as well?

SAIGE
My secret.

THOMPSON
Very well then.

SAIGE
What was that last night?

THOMPSON
An audition of sorts.

SAIGE
Right. So did I make the cut?

THOMPSON
You know contrary to how the media
portrays what we do, I do not see
it as any sort of fad or trend that
anyone can do. I take it seriously.
There is danger in all we do. Why
do you want to do this?

SAIGE
I have my reasons.

THOMPSON
And have you weighed them against
the possible consequences?

SAIGE
I have.



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THOMPSON
I thought I did too. But I have
found there are some things you
don’t take into account, the effect
on family, friends.

SAIGE
The effect on family is what I am
banking on.

Thompson stops walking and looks over Saige.

THOMPSON
You have skills we could use, but I
am not sure your head is in the
right place and I am not sure I can
chance that with my team. I’m
sorry.

Thompson walks on, leaving an angry Saige behind.

SAIGE
So that’s it? I’m out just like
that?

THOMPSON
Just like that I suppose.

SAIGE
Come on man, give me another shot.
Just tell me what I need to do.

THOMPSON
Goodbye Mr. Winters.

Thompson continues walking, turning the nearest corner.
Saige fumes.

SAIGE (V.O.)
No. This isn’t over. I’ve obviously
got the potential, he said it
himself. I’ll just have to show
that to them.

.....to be continued..?