The Start Part 1/Transcript

INT. MASON'S LIVING ROOM - DAY

Mason Howards, a middle-aged man with a somber look on his face, sits on a worn-out couch in a dimly lit room. There's a sense of grim atmosphere outside. His voice is filled with determination, memories, and a touch of anger.

MASON HOWARDS: It was 2010, a seemingly normal year. Obama was the prez, and everything was going alright. But then, it all suddenly went to hell.

FLASHBACK:

INT. NEWSROOM - DAY

News clips show chaos erupting in Japan: riots, looting, and the rapid spread of a mysterious plague.

MASON HOWARDS (V.O.): A plague started spreading across Japan. People panicked, and chaos ensued. They were desperate to control the threat, and that's when things took a turn for the worse.

BACK TO PRESENT:

Mason takes a deep breath, his gaze fixed on an old family photo on the wall.

MASON HOWARDS: In a nonsensical attempt to contain the outbreak, Obama sent in the army. They quarantined the entire Japanese archipelago, cutting them off from the outside world.

He clenches his fist, frustration evident in his voice.

MASON HOWARDS: But it wasn't long until the plague reached America. Those who survived... they weren't themselves anymore. And those who didn't... they transformed into horrifying creatures, beyond any description.

Mason's eyes glisten with sadness as he recalls the past.

MASON HOWARDS: Obama left the oval office, thinking the rednecks could handle things better. But they didn't. The world was spiraling into darkness.

He pauses, a mix of emotions crossing his face.

MASON HOWARDS: And then, on July 17th, 2011, my baby girl, Katie, was born. I swore right then and there, if anyone dared to take her, to experiment on her... I said, over my dead body...

INT. KATIE'S BEDROOM - DAY Text on the bottom end of the screen reads 13 Years Later

Mason enters Katie's room, gently waking her up.

MASON HOWARDS: Katie, wake up, it's time for school!

Katie groans, reluctant to get out of bed.

KATIE HOWARDS: Ugh, Dad, it's a Thursday. I hate school days!

Mason smiles and tries to motivate her.

MASON HOWARDS: Come on! It's the last day of school! Tomorrow, we're going to have fun! I'll be with you all summer long. Until the 15th of September!

KATIE HOWARDS: Alright Dad, I'm coming.

Mason reveals a plate of freshly made pancakes.

MASON HOWARDS: Guess what I made you, honey!

Katie's eyes light up with excitement.

KATIE HOWARDS: Pancakes!? Oh boy!

Mason chuckles, enjoying his daughter's enthusiasm.

MASON HOWARDS: And I want you to do your best on the final tests, either you're staying in 6th grade, or my daughter is becoming 7th grade!

Katie grins, determined to do well.

KATIE HOWARDS: Challenge accepted, Dad! Oh curd, what time is it?

MASON HOWARDS: 7:44 AM?

Katie rushes out of the door.

EXT. SCHOOL GROUNDS - DAY

Katie runs towards the school gates.

Katie Howards: Oh no, the gates close at 8:11!

INT. SCHOOL CLASSROOM - DAY

Katie finally arrives, catching her breath.

School Guard: Katie Howards! You came just in time before the gates closed.

Katie Howards: Thanks, sir!

INT. ENGLISH CLASSROOM - DAY

Katie takes her seat as Mr. Woods begins the lesson.

Mr. Woods: Sit down, kids! Today, you'll be having an English test. Remember, once the bell rings, you're repeating the semester! And if it happens again, you are getting expelled. I'm looking at you, Katie Howards!

Katie starts to blush.

Katie Howards: Ughhhhhhh, I'll study harder for this test, teacher.

Mr. Woods: Remember, Katie, there is no turning back now! You won't be able to retake this test anymore!

A few hours pass, and Katie is waiting in class.

Katie sees a gust of wind on her hands.

Katie Howards: I've never seen this happen to me before...

All of a sudden, in a flash of purple, everything is a mess.

Katie Howards: Ow... What happened?

Mr. Woods: What the holy guacamole was that, Katie!?

Katie Howards: ...I don't know, Mr. Woods.

Mr. Woods: At least the test hasn't been ruined. You get an A+.

Katie Howards: Can I go now?

Mr. Woods: Yes, you can, Katie. Have a nice summer break! Right, guys?

Katie runs home.

INT. MASON'S LIVING ROOM - DAY

Mason Howards: You came home early, honey. What made you do it?

Katie Howards: Well... I had something really weird happen. Something like a... superpower.

Mason Howards: As I suspected, you have finally activated your powers.

Katie Howards: Activated my what!?

Mason Howards: I'll explain everything...

(TO BE CONTINUED)