Sc. 47 EXT - SHADOWKEEPER'S CAVERN - NIGHT
On the pool's surface, an image of the forest floor rising at a frightening pace. The image disappears and Shadowkeeper emerges from the water SCREAMING in frustration.
SHADOWKEEPER: That damned bird!
The Shadowkeeper undulates restlessly above the pool.
SHADOWKEEPER: She sensed me in the boar.
Bradan surfaces.
SHADOWKEEPER: She'll help her now.
Nervous, Bradan watches the rant in silence.
SHADOWKEEPER: Stupid pig! I could barley control it - the bird will hold a grudge for damaging those Shadows. I'll have to take care of her directly.
BRADAN: You'll challenge the Callie Oiche!?
SHADOWKEEPER: No, no! The girl!
BRADAN: Is that necessary?
SHADOWKEEPER: What?
BRADAN: Well, the pool is replenished, her mother's tears for her children have paid the girl's debt...
SHADOWKEEPER: Are suggesting I let her take him?
BRADAN: Well...I couldn't help but notice she didn't even reach for the berries - she has surely proven herself worthy.
SHADOWKEEPER: Worthy? Worthy! She has stolen from my pool - she will never be worthy!
The Shadowkeeper circles the fish menacingly.
SHADOWKEEPER: But if you offer your life in return I cannot deny the tradition...
The Salmon gulps and stares up at the hag in terrified silence. The Shadowkeeper gives short, mocking, chortle and withdraws.
SHADOWKEEPER: But you are right. She didn't even think about eating the berry to return. I underestimated her. I won't do it again.
The Shadowkeeper swamps the pool and disappears again.
Bradan dives below.
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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...
