Sc. 6 EXT - THE GREEN CHAPEL - FORESTED HILLSIDE - NIGHT
The spring and its pool sparkle in the dappled moonlight. Hamish and Brigid enter the glade, supporting the drowsy Lachlan between them.
BRIGID: We shouldn't have brought him.
HAMISH: If one of our mothers found him like this-
BRIGID: And if they wake up and find us all gone?
HAMISH: At least we can all keep our story straight. I'll say I was... showing you the stars or something.
They reach the pool and Lachlan lowers himself onto a rock by the pool.
BRIGID: And what if he passes out again?
LACHLAN: I didn't pass out, I just fell asleep and stop talking about me like I'm not here.
Lachlan leans over the pool and cups his hands under the running water. He takes several draughts.
BRIGID: Did you bring a coin?
HAMISH: Where? In my pajamas?
LACHLAN: What d'you need a coin for?
BRIGID: Auntie Dee says you have to leave a gift when you take water.
LACHLAN: Why?
HAMISH (putting on a scary voice): If you don't, the Shadowkeeper will come for your soul! Mwaah Ha! Ha! Ha!
LACHLAN: What?
HAMISH: It's just superstition. The water has healing minerals in it, that's all. Nothing's going to steal anyone's soul.
BRIGID: How do you know?
HAMISH: What?
BRIGID: Have you ever taken water and not left a gift?
HAMISH: Well...no but-
BRIGID: Then how do you know? If the water really works, maybe the Shadowkeeper's real, too. (to Lachlan) Feeling better yet?
LACHLAN: Yes, actually.
Lachlan is looking much better. He stands up sturdily.
LACHLAN: Wow. Much better.
Brigid gives Hamish a meaningful look.
HAMISH: Okay then. What about that necklace you're always playing with?
BRIGID: What? No! Daddy gave me this!
HAMISH: Well it's all we've got.
Brigid bites her lip and grasps the pendant tightly.
HAMISH: Either you believe or you don't.
LACHLAN: We could come back in the morning with something.
HAMISH: Nope. Has to be when you take the water. Quick! What're you gonna do?
BRIGID: Alright!
She takes off the necklace and drops it into the pool.
Hamish laughs and sets off back to the house.
HAMISH: So gullible!
Lachlan puts an arm around Brigid and gives her a squeeze.
LACHLAN: I really feel much better. Thank you.
Lachlan heads off after Hamish. Brigid considers the pool for a moment. She reaches a hand down toward her necklace which is glinting under the water, but she pulls her hand back, and follows the boys into the trees.
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The Shadowkeeper **Feature Screenplay**
Fantasy** Wattpad Featured Story!** A young girl arouses the wrath of an ancient Scottish water spirit who takes her brother's soul in revenge. To save him Brigid must journey through the Shadow realm, begging help and proving herself to each of the totem...
