Episode 5 – The First Border, The First Citizens

Absolutely! Here is Episode 5 of your series "Borderless", titled:

🌍 Episode 5 – The First Border, The First Citizens

📍 Scene 1 – The Border Gate of Lumera

Alejandro Reyes stands on the edge of Lumera’s southern territory — where Lumera meets Spain. Behind him, volunteers have helped build a simple but beautiful border post made of wood and stone, with the flag of Lumera flying high.

Next to the gate, Alejandro installs a large welcome sign:

"Welcome to Lumera – Land of Light, Peace, Love, and Freedom"

– Soluma. Ilori. Zamoro.

🔲 Features of the Border Gate:

Name: Gate of Dawn

Flag: Lumera’s glowing flag waves proudly

Post Sign: “Check-in with your documents – Peace begins with respect”

Guard Station: A wooden booth labeled “Borderlight Station 01”

Stamp Seal: A custom-made stamp with the symbol of Lumera — a sunburst and a dove.

✍️ Scene 2 – Writing the First Constitution

Alejandro returns to the Office of Light, grabs his special notebook and pen, and begins writing.

📜 The Constitution of Lumera (First Draft)

Preamble:

We, the people of Lumera, guided by light, build a land of peace, love, and freedom.

All humans are welcome — united, equal, and protected.

Article 1 – Name of the Nation: Lumera

Article 2 – Motto: Soluma. Ilori. Zamoro. (Peace, Love, Freedom)

Article 3 – Official Language: Lumerian

Article 4 – Leadership:

President elected every 5 years

Council of Light (advisors)

Article 5 – Rights of Citizens:

Freedom of speech and belief

Right to live and work

Right to healthcare and education

Equality regardless of background

Article 6 – Border and Citizenship:

All peaceful people may apply to join

Identity and purpose must be declared

Article 7 – Symbols:

Flag: Blue and gold with sunburst

Anthem: Lumera Soralé

National Day: March 1st (Founding Day)

Alejandro titles it:

“The Book of Light – Lumera’s First Constitution”

🖨️ Scene 3 – Printing the Constitution

He walks the pages down to the local tent printer, a small canvas booth set up by a young couple who had arrived from Zaragoza recently.

Printer's Name: "Sol Printworks"

Man’s Name: Mateo Rivera

Woman’s Name: Isabela León

They gently take the pages from Alejandro and print ten official copies.

Alejandro smiles, then asks:

"Would you like to become the first citizens of Lumera?"

They look at each other, then nod.

Mateo: “We believe in it.”

Isabela: “We want our child to grow up in a land of peace.”

Alejandro declares:

“By the light of Lumera, you are now Citizens One and Two.”

He hands them ID Cards and announces their Citizenship Numbers:

0001 – Mateo Rivera

0002 – Isabela León

🏢 Scene 4 – The First Business is Born

Alejandro builds them a permanent wooden structure beside the square, names it:

“Casa de Luz Press” – House of Light Press

They become Lumera’s first printing press owners.

🏛️ Scene 5 – The Constitution Goes Public

Alejandro mounts a large engraved version of the constitution in the Town Square, beside the flagpole.

Crowds gather. Music plays. Alejandro reads from the document in both Lumerian and Spanish.

🚧 Scene 6 – Border Control Begins

Alejandro hires and names the first Border Agent:

Name: Lucia Damas

Title: Head of Borderlight Control

Uniform: White shirt with Lumera sun emblem, blue beret

She stands proudly at the Gate of Dawn.

👨‍👩‍👧 Scene 7 – The First Family Arrives

A small van pulls up to the border. A family steps out.

🧾 Their Names:

Father: Carlos Mendes

Mother: Rosa Mendes

Daughter: Elena Mendes (age 12)

Son: Marco Mendes (age 9)

Lucia greets them.

Lucia:

“Welcome to Lumera. May I see your documents?”

They hand over:

IDs

Travel Tickets

Reason for entry form:

“To begin a new life in peace and help build this country.”

Lucia nods and stamps their temporary entry permit. Alejandro steps out to welcome them personally.

Alejandro: “Welcome home. We will build this light together.”

He gives them their Citizenship Applications and invites them to the square.

Alejandro writes in his notebook that night:

“We are no longer one. We are a nation.”

🎬 End of Episode 5

Would you like Episode 6 to focus on building homes, assigning street names, and introducing a school or police unit?

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