The Awakening of Two Kings
*Chapter 1: The Awakening of Two Kings*
*Ancient powers lie dormant beneath the sands of time, waiting for the right moment to resurface. Tonight, two paths intersect, and the world will never be the same...*
*(Scene opens with a vast, desolate desert under a moonlit sky. A group of explorers tread cautiously through an excavation site. At the center of the group is **Aric**, a lean and sharp-eyed treasure hunter, driven by his insatiable thirst for the legendary. His voice is steady, determined.)*
Aiden Malik
The legends spoke of a crown, buried deep within the ruins of the ancient city of Uruk.
Aiden Malik
They said it was cursed, a relic of unimaginable power.
Aiden Malik
But curses don’t scare me...
Aiden Malik
Not when power is on the line.
(The explorers dig feverishly, and as dawn begins to break, one of them strikes something hard beneath the sand.)
Explorer
Sir, I think we've found it!
(Aric rushes over, his eyes widening as a glint of gold catches the sunlight. He reaches down and carefully brushes away the sand, revealing a crown — ancient, with ornate carvings and inlaid gemstones that pulse with an eerie light.)
(Aric reaches for the crown, feeling a magnetic pull. The moment his fingers touch the cold metal, a surge of energy courses through him. Visions flash before his eyes — battles, gods, a city in ruins, and a king who commanded both men and gods alike.)
Voice of Gilgamesh
(faint and distant)
Voice of Gilgamesh
The crown is mine...
Voice of Gilgamesh
And now, it binds you.
(Aric gasps and stumbles back, the crown clutched in his hand, his mind reeling from the visions. But a smirk spreads across his face.)
Aiden Malik
The power of Gilgamesh still lingers...
Aiden Malik
And it’s mine for the taking.
Cut to: Ashford City, a modern metropolis far from the desert sands. In his room,
A high school senior known for his athleticism and curiosity about ancient myths, sits staring at his phone. He’s just received a mysterious text message
"Come to the Old Library at midnight. The answers you seek are waiting"
Aiden's heart pounds. The dreams have been getting stronger — vivid visions of a golden city, ancient warriors, and a presence that feels all too real. He checks the clock.
Aric Holt
Am I really doing this? It’s probably just a prank...
(But something inside him stirs — a gut feeling that he can’t ignore. He grabs his jacket and heads out into the cold night air.)
Midnight at the Old Library. The door creaks open as Aiden steps inside. Dust dances in the dim light, and the silence is almost deafening. Suddenly, a shadow moves in the corner of his vision, and a tall figure emerges from the darkness.
mysterious figure
Aiden Malik. You’ve come
mysterious figure
As expected.
Aric Holt
And how do you know my name?
(The figure doesn’t answer immediately. Instead, he pulls out an ancient tablet, its surface covered in glowing symbols that shift and swirl like molten gold.)
mysterious figure
I know of your dreams, your restlessness.
mysterious figure
The blood of Gilgamesh flows through you, Aiden.
mysterious figure
And with it, his power
Aric Holt
*(Aiden steps back, his eyes widening.)*
Aric Holt
This is insane. You expect me to believe I’m some descendant of a myth?
mysterious figure
Believe what you will. But you cannot deny the truth.
He thrusts the tablet toward Aiden, and it bursts into flames. A golden light envelops Aiden, and he cries out as memories flood his mind — battles, monstrous creatures, a city made of gold... and a king’s voice echoing in his soul
Voice of Gilgamesh
Aiden Malik !
Voice of Gilgamesh
You are my heir. Accept this power... or be consumed by it
Aric Holt
*Aiden collapses to his knees, panting as the light fades. His eyes now glow with a faint golden hue.*
mysterious figure
You have been awakened. But beware, Aiden
mysterious figure
Others are seeking this power too. And they will not hesitate to kill for it.
(He vanishes into the shadows, leaving Aiden alone, his heart racing and his mind reeling with the realization that his life has changed forever.
(Meanwhile, back in the desert, Aric stands over the unearthed crown, still buzzing with newfound energy. The sky above darkens, clouds swirling as if responding to the crown's awakening. A dark figure steps forward from Aric's crew, their face hidden in shadow.)
Dark figure
You’ve found it, Aric. But now you must wield it...
Dark figure
Or it will destroy you.
Aiden Malik
I didn’t come all this way to be destroyed
He places the crown on his head, and a blast of golden energy explodes outward. Aric's eyes blaze with power, his veins glowing like molten gold. He grins with exhilaration, feeling the ancient strength coursing through him.
Aiden Malik
A new king has risen...
Aiden Malik
And I intend to claim everything that comes with it.
(In a flash, he vanishes into the night, the power of the crown surging through him.)
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