Ep. One - Act 1

Based on Egyptian Mythology

FADE IN: INTRODUCTION EPISODE 1 - ACT 1EXT. Luxor Temple - Dusk - 360 aerial viewZOOMING INTO THE TEMPLE GOING FAST THROUGH TWIST AND TURNS UNTIL SETTLED IN CLEO'S ROOM.

 INT. Cleo's RoomIn a hidden Chamber, at the top, of Luxor Temple sits Cleo on top of worn-out seat cushions and a tattered quilt. She sleeps soundlessly as the wind picks up sand and throws it on top of her. Old books are stacked neatly against the wall that has no window. some have no spine, and the wind ruffles the sheets of paper. Several sheer pieces of cloth hang from the windows. Sand covers the floor as she starts to wake up and shakes the sand out of her hair. As she starts to prepare for the day. Cleo has no idea that the gods of Ancient Egypt are discussing her future. While she is getting ready the Goddess Isis of healing and magic and her adopted son Anubis god of mummifications and funeral rites are having a conversation.

 ISIS (V.O.)

 Feeling Exasperated"Anubis! We have been over this; you must be more empathetic when ferrying the humans to the land of the dead." 

ANUBIS (V.O.) 

 Bored, as they have had this conversation before"I am doing my job. How can I feel anything for these they are Humans selfish, evil. and spoiled by you and Osiris. They do not need me to show them empathy as well."

 ISIS (V.O.) 

 Taking a deep breath to calm herself" I was afraid you might say that. This is why I am commanding you as your adoptive mother and Queen to watch over this child. She is destined to do great things; I saw it the moment she was born."

 ANUBIS (V.O.) 

 "I WILL not be a babysitter!" 

 INT. Cleo's Bedroom - Day and EXT. Luxor TemplePanning out and going back through the labyrinth of the temple, a beautiful, goddess-like woman is walking through the blowing sands. Each pass of the sand across her face is another feature of hers that is changed until she becomes a frail older human woman. She works her way through The Temple of Luxor. And stops at Cleo's doorway.

 ISIS (V.O.) 

A small chuckle escapes "You may not  have a choice as your destinies are already intertwined and the events have been set in motion."

 INT. THE ENTRANCE TO CLEO'S BEDROOMThe older woman knocks on Cleo's door. Nephthys the goddess of death, decay, and darkness in disguiseCLEOFreezes, she is scared as she is not supposed to be here. She gathers what she can and makes her way to the window preparing to slide down the pillar and make her escape. her back is to the door

 NEPHTHYS (IN DISGUISE)

Stepping through the locked door"Now child, stop with this silliness are you really to jump through the window when I have a job for you?" 

CLEO

 Stops Mid Step, Cocking her head in curiosity"A job?"Cleo climbs down from the window and slowly turns around.

NEPHTHYS (IN DISGUISE) 

Dusting off some pillows to have a seat.  "Yes, Child of Isis, I am going to have you help me steal the artifact known as the Papyrus of Ani"!A slow smile spreads across Nephthy's disguised face as she turns to meet Cleo's eyes...

FADE OUT

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