SPACE OPERA (ONESHOT) AN: Thanks for reading, y'all. This is the first part of a draft of a story/comic I want to make. I'm about 60% done with it, and I hope this first part interests some of you. If you're interested in a sci-fi that explores questions of philosophy, faith, alien-human relations with some fight scenes I think this might be for you. Some of my inspirations are G.O.T., Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and of course Star Wars. Sorry for the reddit-spiel I hope you guys actually enjoy this. EXT. JUNGLE - DAY Deep in the thick bush of a jungle, a CRIMINAL is being chased by ANAIS, a half-alien vagrant bounty hunter. After a long chase, the criminal leads Anais to a clearing, which turns out to be a trap. A group of the criminal's lackeys emerge from the trees, all armed with swords. The group of lackeys rush towards Anais. From her coat, she pulls out a blaster, shooting and killing all of them. She points the blaster at the criminal, shooting a few shots at him, but he is able to pull out a lightsaber fast enough to deflect the bullets. Anais puts the gun back into her coat, trading it for a red lightsaber and activating it. Anais takes a defensive position, calmly waiting for the criminal to act. The criminal rushes towards Anais and unleashes a few aggressive yet sloppy slashes towards Anais. Dodging the first few attacks, Anais parries the criminal, creating an opening to chop the criminal's sword hand off. CRIMINAL (panicked, backing off) Okay, okay, you win. Listen, you don't have to be rash. I'll just turn myself in, and we maybe we can split my bounty 50-50- Anais wastes no time to gun the criminal down, killing him. ANAIS I would've let you lived if you said 70-30. She blows the smoke off of her blaster before putting her gun away. Walking over to his dead body, she takes a deep breath before using her lightsaber to chop his head off. INT. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - DAY The reception area of a sheriff's office, with an unenthusiastic CLERK working at a desk. Anais barges into the building carrying a large bloodstained bag, slamming it on the desk. The clerk is clearly shocked (and slightly mortified) by Anais's intrusive entrance. MOMENTS LATER Anais waits for the clerk, who is calculating Anais' payout for the bounties. The clerk returns to the desk and tells Anais her payout MOS. ANAIS (slams hands on table furiously) 2250 Stars? CLERK (tries to remain composure) 2250 Stars, ma'am. No more, no less. ANAIS (grunts) But I thought... Choking on her own words, Anais begins to wander around the room, trying to figure out why her payout was lower than she expected. ANAIS Okay, so I turned in five heads, all worth 2000 Stars. But they're heads and not the entire body, so you take half of my money. CLERK Correct. ANAIS And if I have more than one bounty, only the first one is paid in full while the others are paid in half? CLERK Not quite. You are paid half of the amount only for the second bounty. All other consecutive bounties are paid at a quarter of the- ANAIS (screaming) A quarter? I could have literally killed three pieces of shit and made 750 Stars more if I spaced them out weekly! CLERK (uncaring) Rookie mistake. ANAIS (clearly distressed) Dude... Look, I've been in a rough spot lately. I've literally worked my ass off this month more than I have any other month just for this to be my worst payout. I would greatly appreciate it if you could just... (embarassed) ...give me the 3000 Stars I came here for. CLERK (strugging) You could always join the military. Anais groans and rolls her eyes, accepting the measly payout. Taking her money, she stomps out of the office. INT. BAR - DAY A rowdy, dark, grimy tavern filled with humans and aliens of all sorts. Anais walks in and takes a seat at the bar. She pulls out a packet of cigarettes from her coat and lights it up using her own fire powers. The BARTENDER walks up to her and begins to take her order. BARTENDER What can I get for you? ANAIS (muttering) Rum and a coke. And maybe add a little extra rum. BARTENDER Can I get your ID? ANAIS Do you not see me smoking a fucking cigarette? BARTENDER (chuckling) I used to do that when I couldn't get into bars as a kid. Anais rolls her eyes and shows her ID to the bartender. The bartender then prepares her drink and sets it down for her. BARTENDER 20 Stars, ma'am. Anais pays the bartender and thanks him. The bartender walks to deal with other customers, and Anais takes a sip of her drink, deep in thought. A group of intergalactic outlaws enter the bar. The bar goes quiet, tension filling the air. People try not to stare at the outlaws, but some can't help themselves. Anais, however, does not notice the entry. The alien leader of the outlaws, GALAX GAVANE, walks past Anais to the bartender, while his cronies sit down. GALAX GAVANE (smirking) Let your manager know that I'm here. BARTENDER (frightened) O-of course, Mr. Galax! The bartender begins to rush off to tell the manager, but Galax Gavane grabs him before he can go. GALAX GAVANE Also... (grin widening) ...two barrels of your finest rum. The bartender nods, and Galax Gavane lets him go. Galax proceeds to sit at a table with the rest of his cronies. Once Galax sits down and gets comfortable, Anais turns to look at him. She had not initially been paying attention, but once she heard the bartender say Galax's name, she couldn't help but stare at him. She quickly turns away before Galax gets a chance to look at her. Anais contemplates if she was going to really do what she was about to do. Finishing the rest of her drink, Anais stood up, fixed her coat, and started walking slowly over to Galax. While Galax is talking with his cronies, he notices Anais walking over to him. GALAX GAVANE (to Anais, hostile) What the hell do you want- Anais quickdraws her blaster and shoots Galax, twice in his thighs and once in his hand. He falls down the the floor, writhing and screaming out in pain. It takes the entire bar a second to realize what had just happened. Anais shoots the other members at Galax's table, killing them. The rest of Galax's gang stands up, drawing their blasters and shooting at Anais... ...but Anais quickly uses flips the table Galax was sitting at, using it as cover. Everyone else in the bar begins to evacuate, screaming for their lives. The gang members keep shooting at Anais, who is still behind the table and looking for an opportunity before the table gets destroyed by sheer rate of fire. Galax Gavane looks for his gun, which fell off of his person when he was shot. He finds it - an arm's length from him - and begins to crawl for it. Anais notices this and grabs Gavane, standing up from the table and putting him in front of her in a chokehold. The gang members stop shooting, not wanting to hit their boss. Anais takes her blaster and presses his against Galax's temple. She makes a ferocious scowl, striking fear in the gang. However, despite being wounded and in the face of death, Galax Gavane is calm. GALAX GAVANE (chuckling, putting hands up) Alright boys, let her go. Everyone, including Anais, is surprised by Galax's decision. However, Anais waste no time to make haste. Dragging the wounded Galax with her, she leaves the bar from a side exit, facing the gang members so she isn't shot in the back. EXT. BAR - DAY Anais takes a pair of handcuffs from her coat and slaps them on Galax. She then escorts him to her vehicle, a motorcycle. GALAX GAVANE (laughing) It's been a while since a bounty hunter went for my head, girl. You must either be brave or stupid. ANAIS (scathing) I just need the money. GALAX GAVANE Hah! Desperation will cause any person to do bravely stupid things. ANAIS (annoyed) Shut up. GALAX GAVANE (sarcastically) Or what? You're gonna kill me, girl? I'm guessing if you kept me alive for this long you don't want to pay the death tax. Anais forces Galax onto her motorcycle. She sits behind him, starting the engine. Galax Gavane sees a special lightsaber on Anais' waist, unsimilar to the one she used previously. The hilt is black and has a scaly design. GALAX GAVANE (smirking) You must know someone important to have a weapon like that on your waist, girl. I wonder how you ended up here. Anais revs the engine up loudly, before driving back to the military outpost. INT. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - DAY Anais barges into the reception area with Galax Gavane. The clerk looks up at the two, their jaw dropping seeing the infamous criminal. CLERK (shocked) You captured Galax Gavane? ANAIS Yes. I want his full bounty of 50,000 stars. The clerk clears their throat and regains their composure. CLERK Well, ma'am, you were already here before, so you already know that the payout for the bounty is- ANAIS (cutting off the clerk, aggressive) You're going to give every single star that I deserve, or I'm going to let this man go and let him become your problem. The clerk, speechless and not knowing what to do, looks back in forth between Galax Gavane and Anais. GALAX GAVANE I'd give her that full bounty if I were you. The clerk sighs out of frustration, preparing Anais' money. INT. LARGE MEETING HALL - DAY The meeting hall for the Galactic League, a intergalactic organization consisting of many domains across the galaxy. The room is filled with politicians from these domains. Some notable people in the room are LORDS JUNE, DAY, STARLING, EARLY, and DAWN, human starlords from the Galactic Midwest, the Starchair of the Far West Galactic Confederation, and the half-alien Stairchair of the Eastern Galactic Commune, IRONLADY KATE. Many of the politicians are loudly berating and heckling Kate. Kate seems unaffected by their criticisms of her as shown by her smug attitude, but her protege, the young half-alien VEGA, is clearly annoyed and disturbed by it. Lord June, who is sitting in the chairman's position, bangs his gavel on his desk. LORD JUNE (assertive, loud) Silence! We will have order in this room. The room becomes silent, all facing Lord June. LORD JUNE (clears throat) Thank you. Lady Kate, the League has found your recent actions to be in conflict with the- LORD DAY (shouting on top of Lord June) Faithless! LORD JUNE -the vision of this organization. We have been made aware of a treaty of non-aggression signed between yours and Django- LORD EARLY (on top of Lord June) Jingo! LORD JUNE (assertive, louder than before) Silence! We will have order in this room, and any other lord who chooses to interrupt and defy this court shall be ejected from this meeting immediately. The room goes silent once more. LORD JUNE (clears throat) Lady Kate, we find your treaty with Django's domain to be a major security threat to the many domains within our organization, and our organization as a whole. You will address these allegations. KATE (smug) Of course, Lord June. It is true - the East Galactic Commune has signed a treaty of non-aggression with Django's Domain. LORD DAY (shouting at Kate) Traitor! LORD DAWN Coward! LORD STARLING Faithless! The politicians continue to berate and shout at Kate. Kate's smirk gets wider and wider as they are doing so. LORD JUNE (he bangs his gavel on the table) Silence... The politicians continue to berate the woman. Lord June begans to repeatedly bang the gavel on the table. LORD JUNE Silence! The woman will have her say. The room once again goes silent. KATE Thank you Lord June. (she chuckles) All you old fools do not even recognize how fragile the balance in this entire galaxy is. You all claim to be against Django Hezcar and his warmongering ways, but what have you all done to stop it? Besides belittling the man and calling him Django the Jingo, I do not remember voting for any form of action which sought to decrease the expansion of his domain. In fact, I was the only person who voted against allowing the peaceful expansion of Django's domain, because as I have previously said many times before here, it is a serious security threat to the many people in the Galactic East, whom his hateful rhetoric directly targets. I oversaw the signing of this treaty in order to give my people more time for the great war that all of you are blind to. The room erupts with rage, the many diplomats once again berating and screaming at Kate. Kate smugly sits back in her seat, reveling in the commotion. LORD JUNE (banging gavel repeatedly) Silence! There will be... The angry shouting in the room gets even louder. Lord June sighs out of frustration, tossing his gavel on the table and wiping his face. A MESSENGER walks up to Lord June. He seems very hesitant to deliver his message. MESSENGER (whisper) Lord June, we have gotten word from the Galactic Marches. Galax Gavane has been taken into custody. LORD JUNE (sigh of relief) Thank goodness, at least there is some light today. Who took that bastard in? INT. LORD JUNE'S OFFICE - DAY Lord June is sitting at his desk with his children, JOHN JUNE and JANE JUNE standing by his side. On the other side of the desk is a group of high ranking officers, with the highest ranking officer, GENERAL NOVA, speaking for the group. Lord June is visibly furious, and the group of officers are visibly embarassed. LORD JUNE (slamming fist on table) 50,000 Stars? How much of you buffoons are in here? GENERAL NOVA (hesistantly) Ten of us, my lord- LORD JUNE (bangs fist on table, shouting) Ten of you! All of you get paid at least 100,000 Stars a year, half of you at least 200,000. How much money and resources have I wasted on you sorry lot, just for a girl the age of my daughter to capture Galax Gavane? GENERAL NOVA My lord, as you know, Galax Gavane is a formidable opponent with an intergalactic syndicate composing of many- LORD JUNE How dare you lecture me? Why do you think I sent you out there to deal with him? What excuse do you have? Neglect? Corruption? Are you less competent than a young girl in the art of war? Jane June snickers while her father is berating General Nova, but John elbows her. Jane winces a bit. JANE JUNE (whispering, angry) The hell did you do that for? JOHN JUNE (whispering) Be serious. What would father think of you if he knew you were laughing? GENERAL NOVA (to Lord June) Of course, my lord. My inability to deal with the Galax Gang is inexcusable. LORD JUNE I agree. All of you are dismissed from your duties. General Nova and the group of officers nod in silence, removing their military ornaments and placing them on the table. They all exit the room. LORD JUNE John, I'm giving you control of our forces in Day's domain. You go there immediately, and you do what is necessary to make sure those men are in top shape. JOHN JUNE Even if it requires firing all the officers there? LORD JUNE Yes, and I also need you to make sure our southern line is sound. And if any of Lord Day's men give you any issue, you tell Lord Day. And if Lord Day gives you any issus, you tell me, boy. JOHN JUNE (he nods) Of course father. I will not disappoint you. Though, I would recommend my father be magnanimous to those officers he sacked. LORD JUNE (he scoffs) You insist I keep a bunch of dead weight? JOHN JUNE Better their skills stay here, than to be disgruntled and go to the jingo, Django. LORD JUNE (nods) You are right. Very well. On your way out of here, tell them that I've decided to dock them all three ranks as well as suspend a half of year of their pay. JOHN JUNE (bows) Of course, father. John leaves the room. Lord June stands up, getting ready to leave as well. LORD JUNE Alright, Jane, let's go. JANE JUNE (irritated) What about me? LORD JUNE (confused) What about you? JANE JUNE Well, I think it's a bit interesting on how you keep sending John on these elaborate, meaningful missions, and I'm just stuck here by your side. LORD JUNE Is that a bad thing? I'm very happy to have my children on my side. JANE JUNE (angrily) You know what I mean, dad! I want a mission too! LORD JUNE (he sighs) Jane, we've been over this. You're not ready. JANE JUNE Dad, you just fired 10 officers because a "girl my age" - that's what you said - captured Galax Gavane. How the hell am I not ready? LORD JUNE One could always use some more training. JANE JUNE (pouting) Dad! Lord June sits back down, thinking for a bit. LORD JUNE (sighs) You're absolutely right. Very well. I will have to send a new group of officers to the Galactic Marches to replace those buffoons and set our men right. I'll set to it that you are included on this mission. JANE JUNE (surprised, elated) Wait, really? You're actually going to send me somewhere? LORD JUNE I suppose it's time for you to get some field experience- Jane squeals out of excitement, jumping around the room as if she was a little girl. She grabs her father's head and kisses him on the cheek. JANE JUNE Oh, dad, you have such a bright heart! What am I gonna do there? Am I gonna help take down an intergalactic gang like that bastard Galax's? Or will we be crushing Dark-faith terrorists and extremists? LORD JUNE You will be there to pick up the slack of General Nova's men, and assisting in the restructuring of our eastern line. I will likely either send General Sagg or Aqua, and you will serve as a lieutenant. JANE JUNE (nodding, calming down) Okay, okay. We all have to start from somewhere. LORD JUNE Actually, I'm tasking you with a side mission as well. Find that bounty hunter girl that took in Galax, and see if you can bring her into our light. Jane's smile begins to fade. JANE JUNE (confused) Uh, why? LORD JUNE Well, I figured since you two are around the same age, she may be a good partner for you. JANE JUNE (irritated) Wait, so you're sending me there to find some random girl you want to join the army? LORD JUNE Yes. JANE JUNE (angrily) What the hell? Dad, you literally have me! And what's the point of even going after this person? She's probably not even that strong - how do you even know it was her that took in that bastard Galax Gavane? LORD JUNE That's not something I'd expect to hear from you, Jane. Besides, I've confirmed with multiple sources that it was indeed that bounty hunter girl who took her in. JANE JUNE Well, maybe Galax Gavane wasn't as strong as you thought. LORD JUNE There's a reason he's an intergalactic criminal, Jane. That girl is either strong enough to defeat him singlehandedly, or smart enough to catch him by surprise. JANE JUNE (rolling eyes) Okay, but she's on that side of the galaxy. She probably doesn't even want to join the army anyways. Lord June stands up, putting his hand on his daughter's shoulder and look in her eyes. LORD JUNE (serious) One day, Jane, you will learn that a good leader surrounds himself with good men. I've failed in allowing General Nova to do nothing in the East. I do not like nor trust that Iron Lady Kate, but she is right about one thing - there will be war. Lord June looks out the window, and Jane looks at her father. LORD JUNE Django Hezcar keeps violating the Treaty of Daystar. It's becoming more and more obvious that he is warmongering, but the Galactic League just keeps allowing him to expand unchecked. JANE JUNE (grunting) Ugh, I hate that Django the Jingo. LORD JUNE (he sighs) Don't we all... (he faces his daughter) ...but now, we must be prepared. I know this task might seem impertinenet to you, but we must protect ourselves with capable allies, if we are to protect our family, and our domain. JANE JUNE (dismayed, nods) I understand, father. Lord June holds his daughter face and kisses her on the forehead. LORD JUNE Your ferocity and ambition reminds me a lot of my grandmother. Never forget to use it for the light. JANE JUNE (rolling eyes) You always say that. EXT. SPACE Kate's space ship travelling towards the Galactic East. INT. LADY KATE'S OFFICE - NIGHT Kate's office on her ship. Dimly light, dark atmosphere. Kate is reprimanding a political rival of hers, DARKBROTHER RAI, while her protege Vega stands next to her. Kate seems to be enjoying berating this politician, while RAI seems fearful of his life. RAI (shouting angrily) This is preposterous, Kate! I have served the Dark faith for years! You know I would never betray our cause! KATE (chuckling) So, are you calling me a liar? RAI (standing up) At this point, yes! You accuse me of corruption, threatening the security of the Dark Brotherhood, when I have been the largest advocate for cause for years! Our faith demands we work together and yet you seem to be tearing us apart- Kate throws a piece of paper on the table. KATE This is a trade agreement with the Galactic Confederation you made last month without my consent. Her finger runs down across the page and points to a signature, made by her rival. KATE That is not your name, no? RAI (shocked) T-this can't be. I haven't left the Galactic East in months! KATE But this is your name. And this is your handwriting. The Galactic Confederation and westerners represent everything we stand against - dangerous individualism. People who kill each other for personal gain. And here you are, signing a trade agreement with them. RAI Kate, this is forgery! You must understand- KATE How can I trust you, darkbrother, when you forge alliances with our greatest enemies? You know this has dire consequences. RAI (ballistic, screaming) Damn you, Kate! Our dream died with Darkfather Loon! Rai storms out of the room. Vega seems very surprised by the entire situation, but Kate just laughs to herself, taking out a piece of paper and beginning to make marks on it. VEGA (shocked, quiet) I can't believe Darkbrother Rai would collude with the westerners... KATE People never stay the same. (she chuckles) I was a very different person when I was a little girl. Some people change for the better - some, for the worst. Vega nods, looking down. He is deep in thought. Kate continues her work. KATE Vega, you are always quiet. Which is good- people tend to listen to those who don't open their mouths all of the time. VEGA Thank you, Darkmother- KATE But you seem more quiet and recluse than usual. I can sense a nervousness in your heart, in your soul, in your eyes... Vega looks away a bit. Kate grabs his hand, caressing it. KATE Tell me, child of the dark, what has you feeling like this? VEGA I just... (he sighs) ...don't understand why you signed that non-aggression pact with Django Hezcar. KATE Everything I do, child, I do for the Brotherhood, our cause, our faith. VEGA I get that, but I just... You just confronted Darkbrother Rai for a treaty he made with the Confederation. KATE And he deserves whatever is coming to him. VEGA Yes, of course, but I just don't understand why it's okay for you to do the same thing with that piece of shit, Django Hezcar. Kate smiles fade. She stands up, sizing up her protege. KATE (serious) Are you questioning me, boy? VEGA (nervous, but aloof) I just want to if you're doing the right thing for our people, Darkmother. Kate stares him deep into the eyes. Her smile slowly returns KATE (chuckles) You really are a child of the dark. Kate faces the west window of her ship. KATE This non-aggression pact is not one of alliance, Vega. It is one of necessity. There is much that must be done in the east before we can look west. Django Hezcar seeks to exterminate us - as we seek to exterminate him - but he is smart enough to recognize that a war between us now would destroy everything he worked hard for. VEGA I would never call that hateful man smart... KATE Don't underestimate your enemy, Vega. He is what he is- a bigoted, fanatic, jingo. But no man can rise to power without having a bit of a brain. VEGA Do you fear that he may go back on his treaty and attack us? KATE (chuckles) If he is stupid. I would not worry so much, child of the dark. Django will have his war with the Galactic West, while we prepare, build, fortify... VEGA (sigh of relief) Apologies, Darkmother. I did not realize the scope you had planned to ensure our safety. I should have never doubted you. KATE I doubt most people. Do not feel bad that you've doubted me, because doubt makes you cautious. Kate looks at Vega. KATE The universe has touched you, boy. Dark energy rushes through your veins. I've trained you well, but now is the time you must prove yourself. VEGA Your wish is my command, Darkmother. KATE I'm giving you a fleet of our ships. Go to our western front in the Galactic Marches, and bring those insurgents to heel. VEGA Of course, Darkmother. EXT. SPACESHIP YARD - NIGHT A large field with many spaceships. Many soldiers are being loaded into the ships. Outside of the largest ship is Lord June and Jane June. Lord June is fixing Jane's clothes, dusting off her shoulder and straightening her collar. LORD JUNE (smiling) You look like a lot like me when I fought in the Galactic War - young and determined. JANE JUNE Of course I am. I've been waiting for this day a long time. He inspects the girl one last time. He is a bit teary-eyed. LORD JUNE You are on your way to becoming a woman, Jane. The road ahead of you is not easy. JANE JUNE (she scoffs) I know that, father. LORD JUNE I want to give you a gift before you head out. Lord June pulls out a flat marble baton with ornate decorations with a white tassel. LORD JUNE This was my grandmother's. I know you always hear me say this, but you are her spitting reflection. Jane takes it and inspects, in awe of its beauty and history. JANE JUNE It's beautiful. Are you sure I can really have this? I know your grandmother was very important to you. LORD JUNE She was a great woman. She fought in the light of the universe, but all, even the darkest of her adversaries, respected her. I raised you in the light of the universe, as are most of us on this side of the universe. But there are those raised in the shadow of the universe. JANE JUNE Those of the dark faith. LORD JUNE Correct. What do you know about them? LORD JUNE Not much, father. But I do know that many easterners practice the dark faith. JANE JUNE As you do not know much about those of the dark faith, those of the dark faith do not know much about us. There will be many people in the Galactic Marches who are not in the light of the universe, especially the more east you go. You may not get along with many of them, because much of our beliefs conflict with each other. But do not fall into the trap of hatred. Our faith teaches that a man may have his own beliefs, and he should never force them onto others. You may not agree with many people born in the shadow of the universe, and you may hate the man, but never hate the people. My grandmother taught that, and when you carry that baton on your side, remember what it means to be a June. The universe has touched you in a great many ways - remember to use it for good. Jane looks at the baton, nodding and putting it in her sash. JANE JUNE I'll do my best to remember your wisdom, father. GENERAL ARTEMIS SAGG walks out of the ship, saluting Lord June. GENERAL SAGG My Lord, Lady June, all of the ships are ready. We are ready to depart on your command. LORD JUNE (to Sagg) Very well. I entrust this mission to your, Sagg. GENERAL SAGG Of course, my Lord. (to Jane) Lady June, if I may escort you up. JANE JUNE (to Sagg) Of course. (to Lord June, sighing) Alright, father. I'll do my best to keep contact with you. The two hug it out one last time. LORD JUNE Be safe. General Sagg escorts Jane up into the ship. The door of the ship closes. All of the spaceships in the yard begin to rise up simultaneous, leaving the planet and going into space. EXT. SPACE The ships rise far above the planet. Once far enough from the planet, they pause for a moment before the entire fleet travels at hyperspeed, due east. EXT. ALLEYWAY - NIGHT Anais walks through a shady, dimly lit alleyway, filled with suspicious looking aliens and humans, though they pay her no mind. She finds an unmarked door, with an alien BODYGUARD standing by it. Another alien, a buff four-armed alien who goes by FOUR-ARMS, daps the bodyguard, and the bodyguards allows him in. ANAIS This is where Karka's tournament is being held, right? BODYGUARD (hostile) Who's asking? ANAIS I'm here to compete- BODYGUARD (cackling) Get lost, bitch. We dont accept late attendees. ANAIS (scowling) You just let that four-armed guy in. BODYGUARD Yeah, well, Four-Arms is a well respected motherfucker. And you're just some little girl who seems lost. Anais is visibly angry, but she tries to keep her cool. ANAIS I have the money. It's 5,000 stars to enter, right? Anais pulls the money out of her coat and hands it to the bodyguard. The bodyguard is confused at first, but smirks and snatches the money out of her hand. BODYGUARD For you, it's 15,000 stars. Anais is shocked by the increase in price. ANAIS (shouting) What the fuck? 15,000? You can't just mark-up the price last minute- BODYGUARD (slamming on the wall) I don't fucking care! I don't like you, you stupid bitch. And I've never seen your face around here. 15,000 is the noob fee. You don't have to pay it, but I get 5,000 Stars anyways. Anais stares the bodyguard in the eye, a nasty scowl on her face. INT. KARKA'S BATTLE PIT - NIGHT A dark, dingy bar filled with humans and aliens alike, surrounding a large fighting ring. The crowd seems to be cheering on an ongoing fight Anais walks in and forces her way to the front of the crowd, trying to see who was fighting. Four-Arms and a human are fighting the ring. The human is quite muscular, but is half the size of Four-Arms. The human throws a series of punches in the stomach of Four-Arms, but the alien doesn't budge. After yawning, Four-Arms grabs the human by his face and slams him down on the ring in a bloody mess. The crowd goes wild - Anais eyes widen in shock but remains her composure. A FIGHT ANNOUNCER jumps into the ring and holds the arm of Four-Arms, while medics enter to escort the maimed human and clean the ring. FIGHT ANNOUNCER (enthusiastically) And our winner is Four-Arms, who remains undefeated in a 9th week in a row! The crowd is filled with cheers and boos. KARKA, the intergalactic outlaw who is the host of the tournament, sits in a boxseat with his cronies away from the commotion but giving him a clear view of the fight. A bartender pours him a glass of liquor, in which he takes a sip. KARKA (bored) I may have to pay that four-armed piece of shit to fuck off for a bit... FIGHT ANNOUNCER Of course, you all know the rules. This does not have to be the last fight of the day, folks! If anyone from the crowd believes that they can take on Four-Arms... A loud SPECTATOR from the crowd shouts out. SPECTATOR No one is fucking stupid enough to do that! FIGHT ANNOUNCER ...then they'll be able to take away the grand prize of 30,000 Stars! Otherwise, it will all go to Four-Arms. Going once... Despite the boisterousness of the crowd, no one steps up. FIGHT ANNOUNCER Going twice... And if everyone here is too pussy to go against the four-armed champion, the forever hold your peace- ANAIS (raising her hand) I'll fight him. Everyone in the bar looks at Anais, who begins to climb onto the ring. Upon seeing her, the crowd and Four-Arms begin to laugh. Karka sits up, raising an eyebrow and watching intently what's going on in the ring. FIGHT ANNOUNCER And what is your name, contestant? ANAIS Anais. FIGHT ANNOUNCER Well, folks, it seems like this night is not over yet! Four-Arms, what do you have to say to this challenge to your supremacy? FOUR-ARMS (cracking knuckles) You're pretty fucking stupid. FIGHT ANNOUNCER And what of you, brave warrior Anais? ANAIS (bluntly) I just want to fight. What are the rules? Are weapons allowed or no? FIGHT ANNOUNCER Weapons are not allowed, unless the fight has ended and the loser wants to raise the stakes. FOUR-ARMS (condescendingly) I'll let the girl use a weapon if she wants- ANAIS No worries. I won't need them. The crowd awes in excitement of Anais's display of confidence. Four-Arms smirks a bit, walking to his side of the ring. Anais hands her weapons and coat to referees, and walks to her side of the ring. FIGHT ANNOUNCER Alright, folks! Ladies and gentlemen, man and alien, and all of those freaks and weirdos in between! Will the underdog, Anais... (he points at her) ...topple the giant? The crowd cheers for Anais. FIGHT ANNOUNCER (points to Four-Arms) Or will our champion, Four-Arms, remind us of why he is the champion? The crowd gives a louder mix of cheers and boos for Four-Arms. FIGHT ANNOUNCER Let the fight begin! As the fight bell rings, the announcer jumps off the stage quickly. Four-Arms stomps over to Anais, while Anais, on the balls of her foot, takes a sparring stance and hops around the Four-Arms, awaiting his move. Four-Arms sends a punch towards Anais's face. She dodges it, but feels a gust of air on her face. Her eyes slightly widen. Right after he sends his first punch, he sends a second punch. Anais barely blocks it with her arms, sliding back a bit. She winces a bit, but starts to step back towards him, regaining a stance. Four-Arms waste no time and begin to send a barrage of punches at Anais. Anais dodges all these punches, waiting for an opportunity to attack- she notices that after every four punches, Four-Arms is open as he used all of his arms to punch. Four-Arms send another barrage towards Anais. After the fourth punch, Anais counterattacks by sending a punch towards his face, which is open... ...but Four-Arms quickly grabs Anais wrist in mid-motion with one of his arms. Anais eyes widened, realizing she made a big mistake. FOUR-ARMS (scoffing) You really thought I didn't know my own weakness? Four-Arms throws Anais up into the air and punches her own the way down, sending her flying to the corner of the ring. She grunts in pain, slowly standing up. Four-Arms walks over to her and throws a punch at the cornered Anais. Taking a big risk, Anais grabs the punch, grunting at the pain of the shock. Four-Arms punches her again, and she grabs the punch with her other arm. With his third and fourth arms, Four-Arms sends two punches towards her. Anais quickly jumps up and uses her legs to block the punches, but now she's completely grappled by Four-Arms. FOUR-ARMS (chuckling) Yeah, you were really dumb for fighting me. He spins her around and around before slamming her down on the ground. The crowd goes wild. She cries out in pain, limp on the ground. Four-Arms walks away from her, dusting his hands off. Anais slowly stands up, huffing and puffing. The crowd cheers even louder for her. Four-Arms turns around, groaning. FOUR-ARMS (irritated) You really should've stayed down! He rushes towards her, sending more barrages of punches. Due to her exhaustion, she's forced to block, but there is a glimmer of hope in her eyes. After the fourth punch, Anais fakes a punch, baiting out a grab from Four-Arms. This time, Anais backs up quickly and rushes around to the side of Four-Arms. Before Four-Arms can turn his large body towards her, Anais lets out a firey heel kick on Four-Arms thigh. Four-Arms cries out in pain, his eyes widening at this surprise attack. Breathing intensely and overtaken with rage, Four-Arms stands up and lets out more barrages of punches towards Anais. However, he falls for the same trick, and Anais kicks him in the same leg, harder this time. Four-Arms cries out again, falling to his knees. The crowd is going ballistic having seen Anais turn the tide of the fight. FOUR-ARMS (exhausted, confused) How the hell are you- Anais wastes no time to capitalize on her advantage, sending a firey punch straight towards his face. However, Four-Arms grabs the punch, which burns his hand a bit. Despite this, he gives a smirk. FOUR-ARMS (taunting) You think because you got a good hit in that you're hot shit- Anais pulls her hand back towards her, dragging Four-Arms upper body with it. She gives a firey headbutt to him, causing Four-Arms to become disoriented. Finally, she sends one last firey punch straight in his face, sending him flying across the ring. The crowd reaches it loudest level yet. Karka watches intently from above, smiling a bit at what he saw. KARKA (muttering, to self) I think I know who you are, girl... Four-Arms doesn't get up, and the fight announcer runs back into the ring, raising Anais' hand. FIGHT ANNOUNCER It's the biggest surprise of the 99th millenium! The underdog Anais has uncrowned the champion! As the crowd cheers for her, Four-Arms finally regains consciousness and gets up, foaming at his mouth. FOUR-ARMS (furiously) Give me my sabers! The fight announcer looks at Four-Arms, and the entire crowd gasps in surprise at his comeback. FIGHT ANNOUNCER I take that last statement back folks! Four-Arms is back up, and he's raising the stakes. He wants blood, folks! Will Anais survive the wrath of Four-Arms four saber style? The referees throw four sabers into the ring, Four-Arms catching all of them and turning them on. The fight announcer gets the hell off of the stage once again. The referees then throw Anais her saber, her activating it. FIGHT ANNOUNCER It begins! The final showdown! The bell rings once more. FOUR-ARMS (vitriolicly) You fucked up, rookie. You should've stayed down. I've killed men twice your size, and when I'm this mad, I never show mercy! Four-Arms rushes towards Anais with all of his lightsabers. Anais remains calm, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. She channels her energy into her saber, it beginning to flicker a bit like fire. Four-Arms slashes all of his sabers toward her. However, Anais dodges the slashes, and counter-attacks, slicing Four-Arms in half cleanly, screaming as she does so. The blur of her saber looks like a large flame, and Four-Arms bisected body is set ablaze. The crowd goes silent. Anais sighs, turning her saber off and sheathing it. ANAIS (aloof) That's why they call you Four-Arms, not Four-Swords. The crowd goes wild at Anais' ultimate victory. SPECTATOR (ecstatic) Holy shit, that bitch actually did it! Yeah! The fight announcer runs back on the ring, raising Anais' hand once more. FIGHT ANNOUNCER And there we have it folks! The champion has fallen! The universe has played a sick fucking joke on all of us! Today, the underdog wins! Give it up for Anais! The crowd showers her with cheers, chanting her name. Anais cracks a small smile. INT. KARKA'S OFFICE - NIGHT Karka is sitting at his desk, surrounded by his cronies. He is meeting with Anais right after the fight and paying her tournament winnings. ANAIS (bows head slightly) Once again, thank your Mr. Karka for allowing me to particiapte in your tournament. KARKA (he chuckles) I should be thanking you. That four-armed piece of shit kept winning so much, I thought I'd have to kill him myself to liven up the tournament a bit. Where did you learn to fight like that? ANAIS Someone very important to me taught me, sir. KARKA (swirling his wine glass) You know, I have my ears to the galaxies. I've heard Galax Gavane, an old rival of mine, recently got captured by a bounty hunter, whom of which bears quite a resemblance to you. Dark skinned, half-alien, eyes burning like fire... ANAIS It is nothing worth bragging about, Mr. Karka. I just needed the money. With that bounty and your tournament winnings, I'm currently not in the business of bounty hunting right now. KARKA (he laughs) You just needed the money! I like you a lot girl. Well, let me give you a job. Join my organization, be a soldier of mine. I could use someone like you. ANAIS (she bows again) As much as I respect your hospitality and generosity, I cannot accept this position. KARKA And why is that? ANAIS The life of an outlaw is not once that I desire, Mr. Karka. I have goals and ambitions, ones I believe I cannot achieve in your service. KARKA (he scoffs) Very well then, girl. My offer remains open for whenever you want. ANAIS If that's all, then I must make my leave. Once again, thank you for your hospitality. KARKA Don't mention it. Anais leaves the office. KARKA Well, that's a damn shame. Let's close up boys. EXT. ALLEYWAY - NIGHT Karka and his cronies leave the bar, to see the bodyguard dead on the floor, with a lightsaber wound going across his body. KARKA (shocked) What the- who the hell did this? EXT. STREET - DAY Jane and her engineer friend, TAIA STARKIDD, walk down a busy street. Jane is stomping down the street, her face red, while Taia seems to be nonchalant, sucking on a lollipop. JANE JUNE (furiously) I swear, this is the stupidest mission of all missions ever! TAIA STARKIDD (she shrugs) Well, that's why I told you to enjoy your childhood. JANE JUNE Aren't you the least bit of angry, though? We've been stuck on this wild goose chase for a week, and we haven't even gotten closer to finding this bounty hunter. TAIA STARKIDD You've been stuck on this wild goose chase. I'm just the cute engineer girl who came along to support her friend on this fruitless endeavour. JANE JUNE (grunting) You're no help. TAIA STARKIDD You're welcome. JANE JUNE I just don't get it though. How the hell does my father expect me to find one person, who just happened to capture an intergalactic criminal? TAIA STARKIDD You know what we should do? JANE JUNE What? TAIA STARKIDD Go to a bar. JANE JUNE How the hell is that supposed to help us? TAIA STARKIDD People at bars know everything. JANE JUNE (rolling eyes) You just want to get drinks. TAIA STARKIDD You need a drink, Jane. JANE JUNE Not until after we find this bounty hunter or whoever this woman is. TAIA STARKIDD Suit yourself. JANE JUNE And better yet, how why is General Sagg entertaining my father's bullcrap? I would've thought he would ditch this stupid mission and have me do something important, but no! TAIA STARKIDD General Sagg is a loyal man. JANE JUNE And better yet... How does he even know that the bounty hunter is on this planet? Where is he getting his information from, and why don't I have access to the same resources? TAIA STARKIDD I bet you he went to a bar. JANE JUNE (frustrated) I just feel like everyone in this part of the galaxy- TAIA STARKIDD (smirking) Don't say it. JANE JUNE -is trying to throw me for a loop or something. Everytime I ask nicely about this damn bounty hunter, I either get an obvious lie or unprovoked hostility from these people! TAIA STARKIDD (laughing) "These people"? JANE JUNE (sighing) You know that's not what I mean. I'm just upset, that's all- Not paying attention, Jane June accidentally bumps into Anais (who seems to be in a rush), who was walking opposite of her. ANAIS (mutters) Sorry. Anais continues to walk away. Jane turns around and begins to shout at her. JANE JUNE (furiously) Hey! Watch where the hell you're going next time! TAIA STARKIDD (shocked) Yo, Jane, I think that's her. JANE JUNE (confused) What? Huh? What do you mean by- TAIA STARKIDD The bounty hunter! Jane turns to look at Anais, walking away. Jane squints to get a better look. Upon realizing it's her, her eyes widen. JANE JUNE Holy shit, it is her. TAIA STARKIDD Okay, Jane. Stay calm. Let's tail her from a distance to make sure she doesn't- Jane begins to dart toward Anais. Rolling her eyes and pinching the bridge of her nose, Taia reluctantly follows Jane in her pursuit. Once Jane reaches Anais, she grabs her by the shoulder to stop her. Anais elbows Jane, and the two jump back from each other, facing each other. JANE JUNE (exhausted) You! You're the bounty hunter that took in Galax Gavane! ANAIS (defensive) And what if I am? JANE JUNE I... Damn, I didn't think I'd actually find you out here like this. Anais rolls her eyes and begins to walk off. JANE JUNE Wait! Jane clears her throat and takes out her baton. Anais pauses. JANE JUNE (regally) I am Jane June, daughter of Starlord Joe June the XXI, and a Princess of June's domain. Due to your recent capture of Galax Gavane, my father has taken a keen interest in you, and would like to bring your under the light of the June family. Now, I know someone of your caliber may not be very interested in joining our ranks, but I must assure you that we are one of this galaxy's greatest- ANAIS (she shakes her head) Yeah, I'm not that interested. JANE JUNE (utterly shocked) ...what? ANAIS I'm not really that interested in joining. But thanks for the offer anyways. JANE JUNE (angrily) How the hell could you not be interested? By coming under our light, you won't only be in the greatest military in the galaxy, but also a part of the greatest domain in the galaxy! ANAIS Well, with all due respect, I don't think my humble talentscould serve someone like you. But I hope you find what you're looking for. JANE JUNE (petrified) What? Anais gives a small wave and continues on her way. Taia finally reaches up with Jane. TAIA STARKIDD You just got roasted, girl. JANE JUNE (furious) You're telling me we spent a week looking for her? And she didn't even consider my offer! I would've expected her to at least show a bit of damn interest or respect! TAIA STARKIDD Well, we found her and she said she didn't care. Mission accomplished. JANE JUNE (disappointed) I know, but... Jane stares at Anais walking away. She notices the special saber on her sheath. JANE JUNE ...I know that sword. TAIA STARKIDD (worried) Drop it, Jane. Don't do anything- JANE JUNE (shouting at Anais) How the hell does a bastard like you have the Firesaber? Anais stops dead in her track, looking back at Jane. ANAIS You know the name of my sword. JANE JUNE (stomping towards Anais) Yeah, of course I do. Any educated person would - it's one of the most famous sabers in the world. The last person who had it was Starlord Preyer of the Blackstar, who took it for himself after he defeated the rebel Makas Kalvakar on the planet Drakka for it. How the hell did you get a hold of it? ANAIS (uncomfortable, hostile) None of your business. JANE JUNE Well, it's my business now. And when you called me someone you didn't want to follow, what did you mean by that? Anais scowls a bit, not answering her question. JANE JUNE You dishonor me, bounty hunter. A Starlady cannot allow such insults to be given without repurcussion. I challenge you to a duel. Jane June draws her lightsaber. JANE JUNE I happen to be a connoissuer of fine weapons. If I win, you give me the Firesaber, and you must serve the army. ANAIS And the only thing I get from you if I win is to be left alone. (she sighs) Whatever. Very well. Anais draws her lightsaber from her coat, activating it. Jane June holds her lightsaber with both hands and activating it - the blade is blue and long, almost the size of her entire body. Jane June gives Anais a large and cocky smile, while Anais only returns a raised eyebrow. People on the street realize a fight is happening, and begin to give the two space. The two circle around each other for a bit. Impatiently, Jane begins to swing her sword towards Anais. As Jane inches closer to Anais, Anais hops back, looking for an opening. Jane swings herself forward, using the momentum to launch a spinning attack. Anais keeps hopping back. The moment Jane begins to slow down, Anais gallops over to Jane's backside, attempting to strike her from behind... ..but in a surprising show of speed, Jane strikes at Anais. Caught off guard, Anais barely blocks it and is sent flying, though she hits the ground on her feet. Grinning, Jane runs back towards Anais, swinging her large lightsaber at her. Anais parries her attack, but Jane quickly returns with another swing. Forced to back up, Anais and Jane begin to trade blows, parrying each other attack, though Anais is gritting her teeth at the amount of force Jane is putting up. Attempting to stand her ground, Anais takes a square stance and blocks Jane's attack... ...but Jane pushes her larger saber ever closer to Anais, her grin getting wider, forcing Anais back even more. Struggling immensely against Jane, Anais takes a deep breath. Anais allows Jane to push her further back. Anais quickly dips out of the block, Jane falling forward due to her forward momentum. As Jane tries to regain her balance, Anais then gives a fiery side kick to Jane, flooring her and burning part of her clothes doing so. Grunting and trying to get up, Anais slices Jane on her cheek. Jane winces in pain and backs up, eyes widened and staring at Anais. Anais stares back before deactivating her lightsaber and continuing to walk off. JANE JUNE (shocked) W-What just happened? Taia walks up to Jane, looking at Anais who was now walking away. TAIA STARKIDD You just got fucked up. INT. BAR - DAY Jane storms into a bar, with Taia following right behind her. Jane is in a change of clothes and has a bandage on her cheek. JANE JUNE (furious) Urgggh, can you believe that damn bounty hunter? TAIA STARKIDD I can believe she beat your ass. JANE JUNE You're not helping! TAIA STARKIDD I don't even know why you challenged her to a duel. I know you're you, but girl, that was a miscalculation. Jane rolls her eyes and grunts. They both take a seat at a bar, and a bartender walks up to the two of them. TAIA STARKIDD Me and my friend our aren't from around here. Give me what ever is sweet and popular with the locals here. (she winks) JANE JUNE (grunting) I dont know, just give me a beer. TAIA STARKIDD (raises eyebrow) Girl, a beer? JANE JUNE What's wrong with a beer? TAIA STARKIDD After getting your ass beat like that you better get you something nice and strong. JANE JUNE (rolls eyes) Are you gonna keep rubbing this in my face? TAIA STARKIDD (to the bartender) She doesn't drink, get her what I'm getting. Jane gives Taia a cold glare. TAIA STARKIDD (scoffing) And her beer. Taia pays the bartender, and the bartender serves Jane her beer before making the girls their drink. TAIA STARKIDD (comforting Jane) Well, look on the bright side. Can't say we didn't try. And you didn't even like her that much anyways. JANE JUNE (staring at beer) I didn't think she would just decline my offer that fast. TAIA STARKIDD You literally acknowledged the fact she probably wasn't interested. JANE JUNE I know, I know. Jane gulps down the entire glass of beer, covering her burp with her elbow. TAIA STARKIDD Girl, it's not that serious. JANE JUNE (tipsy, slams empty bottle on table) And what did she mean by I'm not someone she could follow? I'm a good leader! TAIA STARKIDD You did kinda come on pretty hard, not gonna lie. Tone it down with the propaganda next time. JANE JUNE (grunts) Whatever. Not like I lied. TAIA STARKIDD I mean, to be fair, why would anyone east of us want to participate in the very system of their oppression? She probably doesn't want to join because we're just a bunch of colonizers in her part of the world, if you think about it. JANE JUNE How do you even know if she's from the Galactic Marches? I think you're just making assumptions based on her being half-alien. TAIA STARKIDD (sucks teeth, sardonically) Come on, Jane, I'm only human. The bartender serves the girls their drink. JANE JUNE Ah, fuck her. Cheers. TAIA STARKIDD Cheers. They clink their glasses and take a sip of their drink. While the two are talking, the lithe BROTHER of FOUR-ARMS sits next to the two. FOUR-ARMS' BROTHER (serious, quiet) I heard you two talking about a bounty hunter. You wouldn't happen to be talking about the one who caputred Galax Gavane? JANE JUNE (confused) Uh, do we know you? FOUR-ARMS' BROTHER No, but I know a bit about her. I was never supportive of my brother's lifestyle, but I hoped that one day he'd past his greed and find the light. She took any chance of that happening away from him. Four-Arms' brother pulls out a poster and slides it next to them. FOUR-ARMS' BROTHER I think this might be of interest of you. He gets up and dashes away. The two girls stare at him, confused on what just happened. Taia takes the poster and looks at it. JANE JUNE (drunk) Huh. That was weird. TAIA STARKIDD (tipsy) Looks like a tournament. Jane looks over Taia's shoulder to see the poster. She points to a picture of Anais on the poster. JANE JUNE That's her. Taia and Jane look at each other. Jane chuckles a bit, while Taia shakes her head. TAIA STARKIDD (discouraging) Jane... JANE JUNE Prizefighting's illegal, isn't it? INT. FIGHT CLUB - NIGHT It's halfway into the tournament, which is being held in an underground club. The fighting rink currently has two contestants fighting, surrounded by a crowd of excited attendees. The hosts, which consists of a few intergalcatic criminals, watch excitedly from their box seats. Anais watches the fight from a box seat with other contestants, though she is uncomfortable and feels something is wrong. EXT. FIGHT CLUB - NIGHT On the outside, Jane stands outside of the door leading to the fight club. She has the entire alleyway as well as adjacent streets closed off, filled with soldiers in bright white armor. All the soldiers are armed with riot gear. Jane herself is clad in armor, and is waving her baton about as she is giving orders. A large white van pulls up, and out steps Taia from the passenger seat and a driver who was escorting her and whomever is in the back of the van. Jane smiles, walking up to Taia. JANE JUNE (giddy) Ooh, I can't wait to see the look on those bastards face when we raid this little establishment of theirs. TAIA STARKIDD (skeptic) Are you even sure this is gonna work? If they were smart they would've... I don't know, hear what we're doing out here? JANE JUNE (scoffs, waving hand) They're having a loud, barbaric tournament down there. Besides, I planned this all meticulously. You could call me an architect. TAIA STARKIDD Mhmm, and I'm the engineer who actually makes sure that your ship can actually fly. I'm more surprised that General Sagg authorized this mission. JANE JUNE Oh, stop being such a debby downer. (smirking) We're gonna show the bounty hunter not to mess with the Junes. And not to mention, we might capture multiple high profile criminals who are hosting this event. TAIA STARKIDD Ah, but this is really about the bounty hunter. (she laughs) Girl, you are so petty. JANE JUNE Well, you wouldn't follow me if I was boring, so you must like my pettiness. Did you bring my toy? Taia takes a remote out and pushes it, the back of the van opening up to show a large, ornate battering ram. A group of soldiers travelling with the ram grab it and exit the van, walking over to the door. Jane smiles. JANE JUNE Perfect. Did you send the maps to everyone? TAIA STARKIDD (rolling eyes) Interior for alpha squad, exterior for beta. Girl, you are so bossy. JANE JUNE I just want to make sure everything is going to go as planned. Jane taps on hear earpiece. JANE JUNE (talking into earpiece) Calling in all squads for status update. The squad leaders respond through the earpiece, giving a ready signal. Jane smirks. JANE JUNE (talking into earpiece) Alpha squad, move into your positions. Jane uses the baton to direct the soldiers where she wants. The battering ram team walks right in front of the door, and at Jane's wave of a baton, they begin to beat at the door. INT. FIGHT CLUB - NIGHT A large thumping is heard above everyone in the club. Most of everyone freezes, looking towards the sound. An ALIEN and HUMAN MOBSTER, sitting at the box seat, grab their weapons. HUMAN MOBSTER What the fuck is that? ALIEN MOBSTER No clue, it could be an enemy gang. Did they take out our bodyguard? Anais gets up, slowly making her way to an exit far from the entrance. Jane June's loud voice is heard through a megaphone. JANE JUNE (V.O.) This is June's military! Open up! HUMAN MOBSTER (shocked) Shit! We need to bounce! The door up above opens, and a smoke grenade is thrown down the stairs into the club. It explodes, filling the entire room with smoke. Chaos in the club ensues, with people screaming and shouting and running and trampling over each other, trying to get away. Soldiers, now with gas masks on, flood into the room and begin beating and cuffing and dragging the attendees out of the club. Jane June walks down into the club, observing the chaos and looking for Anais, wading through her soldiers to find her. Anais is hiding under a table near the back of the club. She sees the mob bosses run towards a back door. She waits a bit for an opening to get there. Once the path is clear, she makes a mad dash for the door. Jane June sees Anais walk through the door, chasing after her. JANE JUNE (into earpiece) Beta squad, make sure the potential exit points are blockaded, and if you see that bounty hunter, let me know ASAP. INT. FIGHT CLUB OFFICE - NIGHT Jane walks through the door, leading into the office for the club. She looks around the office, and sees a crooked image on the wall. She throws the image off of the wall, revealing a hole large enough for a person to fit through. Jane smirks, grabbing a flashlight and climbing into the tunnel. INT. TUNNEL - NIGHT The mob bosses crawl through the tunnel, which is rocky, uneven, and dark. They only have a flashlight to light the way. ALIEN MOBSTER I have no clue if this tunnel even is gonna work. HUMAN MOBSTER Of course it will. Galax always has a system of tunnels in places that he own. ALIEN MOBSTER Yeah, and he got captured by that bounty hunter who was supposed to fight tonight. HUMAN MOBSTER Trust the system. EXT. ALLEYWAY - NIGHT The mob bosses open the door out of the tunnel, which leads to an alleyway. They are met with soldiers outside, Taia leading them. All guns are pointed at the mob bosses, who instantly put their hands up and surrender. HUMAN MOBSTER Well, shit. ALIEN MOBSTER Told you these tunnels wouldn't work! TAIA STARKIDD (chuckling) Don't feel so bad, it was a pretty good idea. INT. TUNNEL - NIGHT Anais hears the mob bosses being captured on her path, so she begins to back up and take a SHORT ROUTE in the tunnel. She reaches a door at the end of the tunnel but is reluctant to open it. She bangs on the door before turning around and looking for a different path. EXT. ALLEYWAY - NIGHT Jane June surfaces, looking at the mob bosses who are being loaded on to the vans. She then looks to Taia. JANE JUNE She didn't surface over her? TAIA STARKIDD Nope, just these guys. JANE JUNE Damn, I swore I saw go this way. Jane receives a call through her earpiece from the BETA SQUAD LEADER. BETA LEADER (V.O.) Lady June, we heard a bang on the exit door of the short route of the tunnel. JANE JUNE (muttering to self) Fuck, that must be her. Smart bitch. (into earpiece) She's no longer there. Send half your men to the long exit immediately. I'll come in from behind. BETA LEADER (V.O.) Yes, my Lady. Jane takes half of Taia's men and heads back into the tunnel, going through the LONG ROUTE to catch Anais from behind. Anais treks through the long route of the tunnel. She finally reaches the end of the tunnel, another door. She takes her lightsaber, activating it, and pierces a hole through the door to see what's on the other side. She sees a few soldiers, standing guard waiting to attack her when she comes out. Anais closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. Her arms light on fire, and she aims a punch at the door. Clenching her fist and entire arm, she concentrates all of her energy and strikes the door hard. The punch bloodies her knuckles and she grunts in pain, but she continues to batter the door. EXT. ALLEYWAY - NIGHT The soldiers stand guard, all aimed at the door. They see Anais' fist marks appear on the door, not sure what is about to happen. All of a sudden, the door leading into the tunnel blows off, hitting some of the soldiers. Anais quickly darts out, making a mad dash away from the soldiers. Shocked, the small amount of soldiers attempt to chase after her, but their leader shakes his head and stops them. As Anais attempts to leave the alleyway, a van quickly blocks the exit. Anais makes the attempt to jump over it... ...but the beta squad leader steps out the van, using a net gun to shoot at net at her. It hits her, bandaging her legs. She falls to the ground and attempts to free her legs by using her saber.. ...but Jane, who recently arrived on the scene, kicks the saber out of her hand. Anais gives a cold glare to Jane. JANE JUNE (to her soldiers) On her knees. The soldiers stand Anais up. Jane and Anais look each other in the- Jane gives Anais a smug grin while Anais has no reason to smile. JANE JUNE We meet again, bounty hunter. Shame we had to meet on less amicable turns. Drawing her lightsaber, Jane slices Anais cheek. Anais winces a bit. JANE JUNE And that is what happens you mess with a June. (to the soldiers) Alright, let's wrap everything up. The soldiers throw Anais into the van before driving off. Taia walks up to Jane, shaking her head. TAIA STARKIDD (jokingly) Tsk, tsk, tsk. You just couldn't help yourself. JANE JUNE She did it first.