Chapter Three
Run down lab:Night
We are inside a broken down shady lab a light flickers on and off. We see a body strapped to a table and two men standing over the body. We drift slowly towards them and stop.
Man
Are you sure, you recreated the results?
Man 2
I did John, but it looks like another failure.
John Logan
I agree, Alex. We've spent enough of the budget.
Alex Logan
If we spend anymore, they'll get suspicious.
John Logan
What about… Him?
Alex Logan
Leave him!
If and only if he wakes up, he'll be a vegetable…
Alex and John turn and leave. Several moments pass then a bodiless voice speaks
Voice
Wake up!
The man stirs momentarily.
Voice
I SAID, WAKE UP!!
The man sits up slowly and groans and clutches his head. The straps quickly snap off as he sits up.
Voice
Much better!
Man
Where am I?
Voice
You have been abandoned, by your colleagues, and subjected to… Something beyond your comprehension...Samuel Shepard…
Sam Shepard
Don't call me that,
You sound like that bitch, who called herself my stepmom! Call me Sam. So who, or what the fuck are you doin in my head?!
Voice
I… Was project z, if project X did not succeed. But they went ahead, keeping it a secret. It does not matter how I got in your head… But i will protect you and give you a gift beyond your wildest dreams. If you let me live.
Sam Shepard
(Rubs his hands and smirks)
I like the sound of that.
You got a deal, but back out of it… I'll fry my brain first opportunity I get. Deal?
Voice
The terms are agreeable…
The man starts to stand up groggily.
Sam Shepard
Holy shit! What's wrong with me?!
Voice
Your equilibrium has not recovered, allow me to assist you
A slow dull red flash is seen and Sam stands more confidently.
Voice
Is that more to your liking?
Sam Shepard
Much better thanks, so do you have a name?
Voice
My name is Korell, I have traveled to your world for one reason.
Sam Shepard
And that is?
Korell
To find those responsible for my incarceration. I know who my first target is. It is, my brother… Like you I was out shined… By my brother… But one day, something changed within him!
Sam Shepard
Yeah I know how that feels.
I remember the day, me and Ryan both went for the project leader job! He said even though I had good grades, he said I should hang back.
Korell
We are kindred spirits you and I.
But we must press on, I fear that we will be in danger if we linger here too long.
Sam Shepard
Am I supposed to go, almost half naked?!
From nowhere a black substance begins to creep all over Sam's body and hugs his body. He looks curiously at his new attire.
Korell
This will give you some extra protection from anyone that opposes us. Our journey will not be easy and maybe perilous.
Sam Shepard
I like it. So we both track down our respective siblings.
(Through clenched teeth)
And beat the shit outta them.
End of Chapter Three