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**EXT. OCEAN - NIGHT**

A shimmering moon casts silver light on the waves. A GIRL, HUA LI FEN (17), her hair flowing like seaweed, swims effortlessly. Suddenly, a glimmer catches her eye.

**HUA LI FEN**

(whispering)

What is that?

She swims closer, her heart racing. A handsome MERMAN, BAO BAI (20), emerges from the depths, his scales glistening. He gazes at her, entranced.

**HUA LI FEN**

(softly)

You’re real…

Before she can reach out, a wave crashes. She gasps, gulping water.

**HUA LI FEN (V.O.)**

I saw him. The one I had only dreamed of. But dreams can turn into nightmares in an instant.

She struggles, thrashing. The water darkens.

**HUA LI FEN**

(screaming)

Help!

**CUT TO:**

**EXT. MYSTICAL FOREST - NEW UNIVERSE - DAY**

Hua Li Fen awakens on a soft bed of moss, breathing heavily. The sun filters through trees, casting a warm glow.

**HUA LI FEN**

(panting)

Where... am I?

She stands, disoriented, and notices TWO FIGURES in the distance: FAERIES, MEI KINATO (19) and FEN CHENG (22), arguing. They stop when they notice her.

**MEI KINATO**

(gasping)

What is that? A human?

**FEN CHENG**

(eyes narrowed)

We should dispose of her. She’s a threat.

**HUA LI FEN**

(confused)

I’m not a threat! I just... I just want to go home.

**MEI KINATO**

(stepping closer)

You can’t just waltz into our world. We’re at war!

**HUA LI FEN**

(pleading)

I didn’t ask for this! I just want to understand.

**FEN CHENG**

(smirking)

Understand? The mermaids will kill you if they find you. You’re a prize to them.

**MEI KINATO**

(agitated)

We can’t trust her. She might be a spy.

**HUA LI FEN**

(raising her voice)

I’m not anyone’s spy! I just want to survive!

**FADE TO BLACK.**

**EXT. OCEAN EDGE - DAY**

Hua Li Fen stands at the water’s edge, gazing at the horizon. She hears a splash and turns to see Bao Bai.

**BAO BAI**

(smiling)

You look lost.

**HUA LI FEN**

(startled)

You! I thought you were dead.

**BAO BAI**

(seriously)

I was. But I’m here now.

**HUA LI FEN**

(hesitant)

Why did you come back?

**BAO BAI**

(stepping closer)

Because I can’t let you go. Not after what I saw.

**HUA LI FEN**

(concerned)

What do you mean?

**BAO BAI**

(somber)

You saw me, and it changed everything. The others want you dead because of it.

**HUA LI FEN**

(breathless)

Then help me!

**BAO BAI**

(softly)

I can’t protect you from everything... but I will try.

**HUA LI FEN**

(tears forming)

I’m scared.

**BAO BAI**

(touching her shoulder)

You’re stronger than you know.

**CUT TO:**

**INT. FAERIE VILLAGE - NIGHT**

Hua Li Fen sits with Mei Kinato and Fen Cheng around a flickering fire. Tension fills the air.

**MEI KINATO**

(agitated)

We can’t keep her here. The mermaids will find us.

**HUA LI FEN**

(defensive)

I’m not a liability!

**FEN CHENG**

(smirking)

You’re a human in a war between faeries and mermaids. You don’t belong here.

**HUA LI FEN**

(hurt)

I didn’t choose this! I have nowhere else to go!

**MEI KINATO**

(softening)

You can stay, but you must promise to stay hidden.

**HUA LI FEN**

(nods)

I promise.

**FADE TO:**

**EXT. OCEAN REEF - DAY**

Hua Li Fen, now more confident, swims with Bao Bai. They share laughter and fleeting glances.

**BAO BAI**

(teasingly)

You’re getting better at this.

**HUA LI FEN**

(playfully splashing)

I’m a natural!

Suddenly, a dark shadow looms. The atmosphere shifts.

**BAO BAI**

(alarmed)

We need to go!

**HUA LI FEN**

(confused)

What’s happening?

**MERMAIDS**

(from the depths, menacingly)

There she is! The human!

**BAO BAI**

(grabbing her hand)

Swim!

They dive beneath the waves, hearts racing. Mermaids chase them, their voices echoing.

**MERMAID LEADER**

(screaming)

She belongs to us!

**HUA LI FEN**

(panicking)

They’re coming!

**BAO BAI**

(fierce)

Hold on to me!

They swim faster, narrowly escaping the mermaids. They burst out of the water, gasping for air.

**HUA LI FEN**

(shaken)

Why do they want me?

**BAO BAI**

(breathless)

They think you’re the key to ending the war.

**HUA LI FEN**

(eyes wide)

What do you mean?

**BAO BAI**

(seriously)

You were the first human to see a merman. They believe you have power over both species.

**CUT TO:**

**INT. FAERIE COUNCIL - NIGHT**

Hua Li Fen sits among the faerie leaders. Tension hangs in the air.

**FAERIE LEADER**

(gravely)

We must use her to our advantage.

**MEI KINATO**

(defensive)

She’s not a tool!

**HUA LI FEN**

(firmly)

I won’t be used for anyone’s agenda.

**FAERIE LEADER**

(smirking)

You don’t have a choice. The mermaids will come for you.

**HUA LI FEN**

(standing)

Then let them come. I won’t be afraid.

**FAERIE LEADER**

(leaning forward)

Your bravery might be your downfall.

**FADE TO:**

**EXT. MERMAID CAVERN - NIGHT**

Hua Li Fen stands before a massive cavern adorned with shimmering shells. Bao Bai emerges from the shadows.

**BAO BAI**

(urgent)

You shouldn’t be here. It’s dangerous.

**HUA LI FEN**

(determined)

I need to confront them.

**BAO BAI**

(fearful)

They’ll kill you!

**HUA LI FEN**

(softly)

No, they won’t. I need to end this war.

**BAO BAI**

(voice trembling)

You can’t just sacrifice yourself.

**HUA LI FEN**

(tearfully)

I can’t keep running.

**BAO BAI**

(catching her hand)

Then let me face them with you.

**HUA LI FEN**

(surprised)

You’d do that?

**BAO BAI**

(resolutely)

I’ll do anything to keep you safe.

**CUT TO:**

**EXT. WAR-TORN BATTLEFIELD - DAY**

Hua Li Fen stands between the faeries and mermaids, the tension palpable.

**HUA LI FEN**

(shouting)

Stop!

Both sides pause, unsure.

**HUA LI FEN**

(voice strong)

We’re fighting for nothing! I’m the human you all want, but I won’t let you use me!

**MERMAID LEADER**

(skeptical)

And why should we listen to a human?

**FAERIE LEADER**

(smirking)

Yes, what makes you so special?

**HUA LI FEN**

(breathing deeply)

Because I saw the truth. This war isn’t about me. It’s about fear and hatred.

**BAO BAI**

(supportively)

We can end this together.

**HUA LI FEN**

(turning to the crowd)

We can choose to fight, or we can choose to unite.

**FAERIE LEADER**

(frowning)

And what do you propose?

**HUA LI FEN**

(hopeful)

Let’s find a way to coexist.

**CUT TO:**

**EXT. OCEAN - SUNSET**

The battle has ceased. Faeries and mermaids mingle cautiously. Hua Li Fen stands beside Bao Bai, hope shining in her eyes.

**HUA LI FEN**

(breathless)

We did it.

**BAO BAI**

(softly)

With your courage, we did.

**HUA LI FEN**

(turning to him)

And what about us?

**BAO BAI**

(seriously)

I’ll always protect you.

**HUA LI FEN**

(tears in her eyes)

But I’m just a human.

**BAO BAI**

(smiling)

You’re more than that. You’re a bridge between our worlds.

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