The jumps

**Page 1**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* A bustling modern-day cityscape with skyscrapers and busy streets. The focus is on a high school, buzzing with students during lunch break.

- *Caption:* "New York City, 2024."

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* Close-up of a teenage boy, MAX (17, smart, curious with a hint of mischief), sitting under a tree with a book titled "The Mysteries of Time Travel."

- *Max (thought bubble):* "This book is fascinating. If only time travel were real..."

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* A teenage girl, LUCY (17, tech-savvy, energetic), approaches Max with a laptop in hand. She looks excited.

- *Lucy:* "Max, you’ve got to see this! I found something amazing!"

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy huddle over the laptop, showing an old blueprint of a time machine.

- *Max:* "No way! Where did you find this?"

- *Lucy:* "In my granddad's attic. I think he was working on a real time machine!"

**Page 2**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy sneak into Lucy's attic, filled with old inventions and dusty papers.

- *Caption:* "Lucy’s attic, later that day."

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* A wide shot of the attic reveals a half-built machine covered in sheets. Tools and parts are scattered around.

- *Max:* "Is this it?"

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* Close-up of Lucy pulling off the sheet, revealing a metallic, steampunk-style machine with a seat, levers, and glowing crystals.

- *Lucy:* "Yep, this is it. And I think I know how to make it work."

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy study the blueprints, their faces determined and filled with excitement.

- *Max:* "Let's do this."

**Page 3**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* Montage of Max and Lucy working on the time machine. They are soldering wires, adjusting crystals, and tightening bolts.

- *Caption:* "Hours later..."

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* Close-up of Max connecting the final wire. A small hum begins to emanate from the machine.

- *SFX:* "Hummmm"

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* The machine lights up, and a small portal starts to form in front of it.

- *Lucy:* "It's working!"

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy exchange a look of awe and determination.

- *Max:* "Ready to see history up close?"

**Page 4**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy sit in the time machine, strapping in and preparing for their first jump.

- *Lucy:* "Let's start small. How about ancient Rome?"

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* Max pulls a lever, and the portal expands, engulfing the machine in a bright light.

- *SFX:* "Vwooom!"

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* The machine materializes in the middle of a bustling Roman marketplace. People are dressed in togas, and the architecture is grand and ancient.

- *Caption:* "Rome, 50 AD."

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy step out of the machine, wide-eyed and amazed by their surroundings.

- *Max:* "This is incredible..."

**Page 5**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy blend into the crowd, observing the market. Max points to a gladiator parade passing by.

- *Max:* "Look at that! Real gladiators!"

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* A group of Roman soldiers notice the time machine and begin to approach it, suspicious.

- *Soldier 1:* "What is this strange contraption?"

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* Lucy notices the soldiers and tugs on Max’s sleeve.

- *Lucy:* "Max, we have to go. Now!"

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* They rush back to the time machine, but the soldiers are closing in.

- *Max:* "We need to be faster!"

**Page 6**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy frantically work the controls to open the portal again. The soldiers are just a few feet away.

- *SFX:* "Vwooom!"

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* The portal opens, and just as the soldiers reach them, the machine vanishes in a flash of light.

- *SFX:* "Flash!"

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* The time machine reappears in a dark, futuristic cityscape with neon lights and flying cars.

- *Caption:* "New York City, 2140."

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy step out, looking around at the high-tech environment in awe.

- *Max:* "This is... the future!"

**Page 7**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* The duo walks through the futuristic city, marveling at the advanced technology. Holographic ads float in the air, and robots assist people.

- *Lucy:* "This is like something out of a sci-fi movie!"

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* They enter a high-tech library filled with digital books and holographic interfaces.

- *Max:* "We should learn more about this time. Maybe we can find something useful."

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* Lucy accesses a holographic terminal, displaying information about technological advancements and historical events.

- *Lucy:* "Look at this... time travel becomes common knowledge in the 22nd century!"

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* A close-up of Max's face, showing realization and excitement.

- *Max:* "We have to protect our time machine. If it falls into the wrong hands..."

**Page 8**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* Suddenly, alarms go off, and security robots appear, targeting Max and Lucy.

- *Robot (robotic voice):* "Unauthorized time travelers detected. Surrender immediately."

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy sprint back to the time machine, dodging laser beams and evading capture.

- *Lucy:* "We need to get out of here!"

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* They barely make it to the machine, frantically opening the portal as the robots close in.

- *SFX:* "Vwooom!"

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* The time machine disappears in a flash, leaving the robots searching fruitlessly.

- *Robot:* "Escape detected. Time travelers have evaded capture."

**Page 9**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* The machine reappears in a quiet, prehistoric jungle. Dinosaurs roam in the background, and the air is filled with exotic sounds.

- *Caption:* "Prehistoric Earth, 65 million years ago."

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy step out, breathing heavily and taking in the primeval scenery.

- *Max:* "That was too close."

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* A massive T-Rex roars in the distance, and they quickly retreat to the safety of the time machine.

- *Lucy:* "Let's not stick around for lunch!"

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* They set the controls for another jump, the portal opening once more.

- *Max:* "Next stop, somewhere safer. Maybe the Renaissance?"

**Page 10**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* The machine materializes in a grand hall filled with people in elaborate clothing, paintings, and sculptures.

- *Caption:* "Florence, 1500 AD."

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy step out, blending into a gathering of artists and intellectuals. They look in awe at the works of art around them.

- *Lucy:* "We’re in the heart of the Renaissance!"

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* A distinguished man, LEONARDO DA VINCI, approaches them, intrigued by their strange attire.

- *Da Vinci:* "Greetings, travelers. You seem... out of place."

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy exchange a glance, realizing they’ve been recognized.

- *Max:* "Uh, yeah... we're, uh, visiting from a very distant land."

**Page 11**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* Da Vinci studies them thoughtfully, then smiles.

- *Da Vinci:* "You must have great stories to tell. Come, join me."

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy follow Da Vinci through his workshop, filled with sketches and inventions.

- *Lucy (whispering to Max):* "This is unbelievable! We're talking to Da Vinci!"

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* Da Vinci shows them a blueprint of a flying machine, similar to modern-day helicopters.

- *Da Vinci:* "Tell me, what wonders have you seen in your travels?"

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy share their adventures, their faces animated with excitement as they recount their tales.

- *Caption:* "As they share their stories, they realize the importance of their mission."

**Page 12**

*Panel 1:*

- *Visual:* Da Vinci nods, understanding the

gravity of their journey.

- *Da Vinci:* "You are on an important quest. Guard your machine well, for many would misuse such power."

*Panel 2:*

- *Visual:* Max and Lucy prepare to leave, thanking Da Vinci for his wisdom and hospitality.

- *Max:* "Thank you, Maestro. We’ll be careful."

*Panel 3:*

- *Visual:* They step back into the time machine, setting the controls for their next destination.

- *Lucy:* "Where to next?"

*Panel 4:*

- *Visual:* The portal opens, and they look ahead with determination and excitement.

- *Max:* "Let's keep exploring. There’s so much more to see."

*Panel 5:*

- *Visual:* The machine disappears into the portal, leaving the Renaissance hall behind.

- *Caption:* "To be continued..."

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