Central London.

Inside a small Japanese restaurant, a teenage boy is cleaning up the spilled over food on the ground. He then takes the rubbish and throws it into the garbage bin behind the restaurant.

The boy walks back to the restaurant and is closing the door when he hears the sound of a girl screaming in pain followed by the sound of broken glasses. The sound is coming from outside.

He tries to peep with one eye from behind the iron door of the restaurant.

Teenager : Who’s there?

His eyes widen as he sees a girl on the floor with a large man stepping on her injured leg. The large man is dressed in black t-shirt with a weird looking vest which has an emblem on it. He is carrying a giant strange-looking sword behind his back. The teenager, who knows a bit of martial art and also a person who believes in justice, steps out from behind the door.

Teenager : Hey you, big guy! Stop hurting the girl or I’ll call the police.

Girl : Arghh *struggles in pain*. Don’t…come near….us….

Big man : This has nothing to do with you boy. Get back to your building.

Teenager : *steps closer and takes out his mobile phone* I repeat, stay away

from her or I WILL call the police.

Big man : Look kiddo, I’m from the police and this girl is a murder suspect. I’ll need to bring her back for investigation. So go away now.

Teenager : The policeman I know doesn’t use a sword. *looks at the girl who is nearly unconscious from the pain* What exactly are you?

Big man : This is way outside your league boy. I do not wish to harm civilian. So back off before I change my mind.

Teenager : *remains stern* I will not back off. Release the defenceless girl. *starts calling the police on his mobile phone*

Big man : *sighs* I’ll just have to immobilize you for a while then. Forgive me. *takes out a small device from his vest*

Zaaappppppp …… a sudden streak of bright light strikes the big man from behind, sending him flying towards the garbage bin nearby, dropping the small device on the floor.

Big man : Arghh *groans in pain* What…. the….

Teenager : *eyes opening wide with disbelief* What…on ….earth…

A young man jumps down from above the 3 storeys building. He is in his early 20s and has a lanky figure. He is cloaked in white with a black shirt and black slacks. He has a pair of striking yellow eyes. There’s a Japanese sword at his side, fully sheathed. He walks towards the now semi-conscious girl on the floor.

Young man : Are you okay Yui?

Yui : *coughs* Barely surviving. That man is quite strong.

Big man unsheathes his giant sword. His left hand twists the hilt of the sword and 2 light beams appear, surrounding the giant sword.

Young man : We don’t want a fight. I’m Hein Magriel, leader of my country’s Recon Squad. This girl is my subordinate. We came here to gather information.

Big man : I will not believe what a suspect has to say. You can say all you want to our interrogators after this.

Hein : We are not involved in the murder case. Our Order does not allow us to hurt human.

Big man : Enough talk. My order is to capture anyone from your country and I will not disobey my order.

Hein : Alright then. The guy standing behind me, can you help me to move Yui further away? It’s better for her, AND for you, to stay away.

Teenager : *signs of relief on his face* Alright.

Hein : And…thanks for helping….*smiles and turns back to face the big man*

The teenager goes over and put the girl’s hand over his shoulder.

Teenager : Alright, let me help you up.

Yui : Are you ok? Your body has cold sweat all over.

Teenager : *act cool* er, yea, of course I’m fine. I’m not scared at all.

Yui thinks : ….I think he’s scared.

Yui : *coughs* I’m ….Yui Keihara. And you are?

Teenager : I’m er.. Shin.

Shin helps the girl to walk over to the side of a building few metres away.

Yui : *still groaning in pain* Thanks…. I guess we’ll be fine from here. My leader will try to finish this quickly.

Shin turns to look at Hein and the big man, anticipating the battle that will soon begin.

Hein : You’re an honourable person for not attacking me from behind. May I ask for your name before we begin?

Big man : I’m Jon Uwara. Alright, prepare yourself! *removing the gigantic sword from his back*

Jon charges towards Hein. He swings his giant sword sideward, cutting the garbage bins nearby like sheets of paper. Hein manages to dodge the swing easily. Jon charges again, this time using both his hands to swing the sword downward. The impact causes the land to crack. Stones, glasses, papers and other debris are flying everywhere. Hein again dodges the attack with ease. He lands on the railing above.

Hein : You’re quite skilful for a human.

Jon : And you’re as strong as your rank suggests. Perhaps the strongest Alvean I’ve ever fought.

Jon swings his sword upward with such tremendous power, creating a shockwave towards Hein’s direction.

Hein moves his left hand in a weird motion and an energy shield materialises immediately in front of him, neutralizing the shockwave attack.

Hein : Sorry to say that, but science can never beat magic. *smiles*

Shin is standing a short distance away, stunned and speechless. It’s as if he is in another world.

Shin pinches the Yui’s face.

Yui : OUCH ! You idiot, what the hell do you think you’re doing?!

Shin : Oh sorry, I thought I was dreaming. Guess I’m not….. *tries to remain calm*.

With his back facing Shin and Yui, Hein starts to cast another spell at Jon’s direction but this time, Jon acts faster than him. Jon slashes his sword once, creating another shockwave. Hein jumps and barely dodges the shockwave.

Hein : BE CAREFUL YUI !

Yui sees the shockwave coming and immediately pull Shin down to the floor, barely missing the shockwave which damages the nearby walls.

Shin : WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU PEOPLE ?!

Yui : *coughing due to injuries* We are…the Hakiri from the world of Alvea.

Hein and Jon are fighting a short distance away.

Shin : *starts to panic* What are you talking about?! You…just don’t make any sense!

Yui : Sorry…*coughs* I don’t think I can talk anymore. *extends her hand over Shin’s face*

Shin : Wait. What are you trying to do?

Yui : You’ll continue… *coughs*…. with your life as a normal person. I’m sorry to drag…you into this…..*coughs*

Shin : No! *backs off a little* Don’t you try anything funny! This is against human rights!

Yui : Sorry…..

Yui put her hand in front of Shin’s face and chant something. A bright flash bursts out from Yui’s fingers, blinding Shin completely.

Shin screams in agony and falls to the floor.

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The battle has ended. Hein stands in front of the heavily-injured figure of Jon. He raises his finger at him.

Jon : Kill me. I will not return, knowing that I’ve lost. It’s against my principle.

Hein : I will not kill you. I feel that you’re indeed an honourable soldier. But bear in mind that the next time you hurt one of my people, I will not be so forgiving.

Hein walks away before looking back at Jon.

Hein : And remember, you have friends, family and the people of this world to protect with your strength. Don’t just give up your life for some stupid principle. *smiles* Hope I won’t see you again on the battlefield.

Hein walks towards Yui and unconscious Shin.

Hein : Are you done with the memory cleansing spell?

Yui : Yea…*coughs* We can head back now….but I’ll be a bit slow due to my injuries.

Hein : Hmm, looks like he got struck by your spell quite badly. Alright, let’s head back.

Shin : What did you…just do to me Yui?! Arghhh *groans in pain but tries to stand up*

Both Yui and Hein turn around immediately.

Hein : What? Are you sure you’ve done it properly?

Yui : *shocking look* How…. is this possible..?

 

To be continued…..

 

Author’s note (7 Jan 2008) – I’ve modified the script a little. Removed the anti-climax part where Yui described about her background. Hope this version is slightly better.