FADE IN:

EXT. BARREN WASTE LAND -- DAY

A red sun shines idly surrounded by mist like clouds that seem to intensify the bleakness of the surroundings. The ground below is cracked, water starved and baked. Nothing is alive with the exception of the sound of wind howling aimlessly.

EXT. RUINED CITY -- DAY

A light gale blows, swirling, lifting dust from the ground and pushes past, and leading towards the ruins of a stone city.

Pillars stand broken. Pools of water drench the soil within this eradicated zone. Within these pools, the glint of red is easily noticed, blood and rotting bodies is evident.

Small amounts of rubble mixed with debris fall from the top of a pillar. At the top of the pillar crouches a young man. Breathing heavily, drenched in sweat and blood, the young man slowly stands. This man's name is ZERO, 20, handsome, brooding, loner, and warrior dressed in no more than battle garb.

Holding a Hoju 'dachi style blade, Zero presses the blade's tip into the pillar as he glares at something that upsets him. Zero's anger grows as what he views is soon shown.

EXT. BATTLE FIELD -- DAY

Bodies upon bodies of warriors lie dead, those alive struggle to get to their feet while those not so lucky are impaled by sword or spear. There is no room for mercy.

A battle rages, man against man, sword to sword. Epic in scale, it is as if these warriors whom battle with out end, seize the entire desert. The warriors are differed only by the weapons they wield and armor they endow, helping to set a mood of who are the good and evil.

With out paying attention, not even caring, all those who battle are stalked by a wall of flame. The flame pushes forward, growing in size and hue. It is as if the devil himself has summoned this titanic blaze.

The flame etches closer, the soldiers continue to battle.

Blinded by hate for the other, the flame intensifies as if fed by this emotion. Shifting from orange to red the flame is hungry. With out remorse, the flame engulfs all like a blanket. The wails of pain and suffering are almost muffled by the sound of burning flesh and melting metal.

EXT. RUINED CITY -- DAY

Having enough of the pointlessness of this battle, Zero launches himself forward, literally pushing thru gravity, sword ready.

EXT. BATTLE FIELD -- DAY

Zero lands hard, the impact does not impede him as he begins to sprint holding his sword held hand out to his side.

Ahead, the flame grows much more alive as it pushes towards Zero. Zero could care less as he runs faster, harder.

The flame plunges forward in its ominous pursuit. The heat so intense that the ground below is formed into glass that soon shatters.

Zero suddenly stops, his lead food digging into the ground causing a minor dust storm to cover him. The dust begins to fall, Zero smirks with his left hand rose gesturing the flame to come. A faint ember of white light is seen from Zero's hand. A spherical silver jewel is seen on the back of his left hand radiating energy.

The flame pushes harder, stronger, growing with power as it nears Zero. It cannot be stopped!

Zero looks away, the smirk on his face is that of assurance as the flame touches his palm. The white energy is also seen as now the flame completely surrounds Zero...

Suddenly, a burst of white energy pushes out of the base of the flame causing it to arc over the figure of Zero. The flame begins to subside, the power striped from it, no emotional fuel. As if pulling away a drape, Zero throws the flame like it was nothing. The flame flows past Zero and subsides.

Zero clinches his fist as he turns to look forward. The battle is not over. Left behind, the malevolent army of two thousand is seen. The army is less than a hundred feet away.

With out hesitation, the army charges Zero. Zero shakes his head just before etching a line with his sword. Throwing his blade into the ground, Zero stands with his head down and poised.

ZERO
I dare you...

Zero slowly raises his head, feeling something or someone ahead of him. Looking past the army, Zero sees a man dressed in battle armor. The man's name is DEUS, 24, self-absorbed, unbalanced, brilliant, and the reason behind everything. Deus smiles while showing his left hand endowed with a crimson jewel that cinders with flame like energy.

The very sight of Deus causes Zero to loose his cool, incoherently grabbing his sword as the Army finally reaches him. A burst of white flame surrounds Zero, completely surrounding the area.

SMASH CUT TO WHITE:

Unearthly SCREAMS of death are heard.

FADE IN:

EXT. GOTHIC CITY ROAD -- NIGHT

Headlights of a supped up GTO view the road. Driving thru a gothic, portentous city, the Pontiac speeds thru as if it owns the street.

INT. PONTIAC GTO -- NIGHT

Zero shifts gears, puts the pedal to the metal while guiding the steering wheel. Zero's mentality: the road and its entire drivers can all go to hell.

EXT. HOTEL -- LATER

A Hotel stands surrounded by large building that seem to block the pale moonlight. A violent rainstorm erupts.

INT. HOTEL LOBBY -- NIGHT

Enclosed by an upper class hotel lobby, FIVE MEN are positioned at different points. All men are dressed in suits, some with ties, and some with out. To the side, an elevator BLEEPS as it rises leisurely. The men do not pay attention, they like surveillance officers, scanning each and every section as if it was brand new.

Gradually, the elevator stops. The doors slide open catching the attention of all five men.

With his head down, strands of black hair hide an unresponsive face. Slowly, raising his head, Zero lifts his head, eyes closed. The men look towards Zero and promptly reach for their weapons. A faint white flicker of energy appears from his jewel, Zero's eyes snap open, left and right hands grasping for his guns.

With merciless speed, Zero unloads his weapons, each shot decisive, arms crossing then fully extended, the men do not even have a chance to fire their guns.

One by one, they fall to the ground as Zero walks past them, not even becoming aware of them, not giving a damn.

INT. HALLWAY -- NIGHT

Zero walks down the hallway, head down with his guns to his side. Abruptly, Zero stops and smiles.

ZERO
I know you're here...

Zero holds his hands out as if to surrender as, two waves of ARMED SUITED MAN enclose him from both sides of the hallway. All guns are pulled and aimed at Zero. Zero shakes his head and laughs to himself.

ZERO
Brash...

Behind Zero, one of the men grabs his right hand as others rush him. Unexpectedly, Zero lifts his foot in an ax kick motion, the front of his foot connecting with the one of the men standing in front's chin, then, while in mid air, push kicks him into a small group. At once, the rest of the men open fire on Zero. Pulling the man who holds his arm towards him, Zero him uses him as a human shield, while pushing back up against the wall.

Zero pushes his human shield forward into the pack, jumps, and vertically twisting, inhumanly dodging bullets. Landing, Zero runs while trying to avoid all the bullets. As he runs, Zero unloads his weapon, falls to his knees and using the momentum, spins while taking out as many men as he can. The remaining men now have to reload. Opportunity presents itself and Zero, holsters his guns and answers.

Zero attacks with his fists and unstoppable martial arts attacks. Zero and his opponents put on a show, but only one wins, and that one is Zero.

Zero turns and looks around the chaos left in the hallway. Clinching his left fist then continues down the hallway.

INT. GOTHIC ROOM -- NIGHT

Zero enters into a room with gothic pillars and limited light via the fireplace. It is an oval chamber with black lacquer walls. Deus stands looking out a large window with his back to Zero. In his right hand, Deus holds a sword.

DEUS
I see you're alive...

ZERO
(Mockingly)
Sorry... Did I disappoint you?

Deus looks over his shoulder

DEUS
...Still alone?

ZERO
When am I not?

DEUS
True...

Zero walks past Deus. Deus closes his eyes as if not caring. Zero leans against the adjacent fireplace looking away from Deus. Deus smiles.

ZERO
I never could understand why you place trust in these marionettes, knowing full well they have no true power? No use...

DEUS
You say this because?

ZERO
Because I know it's true.

DEUS
...Put aside your thoughts of hatred and anger Zero... Overlook it. Wake from the harsh reality you have created yourself.

ZERO
Why is that Deus?

DEUS
Because I shall set you free... Free from your corporal chains, free from passion and ambiance.

ZERO
What if I don't yearn for freedom?

DEUS
Then you deny yourself the pleasures of death in all of its eternity. Disallow yourself the certainty of being with her...

Zero takes Deus' words with offence

ZERO
Know what? That's where you're wrong.

DEUS
Am I?

ZERO
The only thing I deny myself is the fulfillment in watching you die...

Deus laughs, opens his eyes and looks to Zero.

DEUS
As if you have what it takes to purge me from this world!

Zero smiles.

ZERO
As a matter of fact. I know I do...

Deus drops his blade and walks up to Zero. Standing still, Zero waits for Deus to attack. Deus throws the first punch as Zero blocks beginning the orchestration of vicious blows and kicks like martial arts experts, Zero is knocked down.

Zero moves back then readies himself. Deus does the same while unsheathing his blade. Deus gestures Zero to come, Zero reaches for his guns and walks towards Deus while firing his gun. Deus manipulates his sword, spinning it in a circular motion, blocking all bullets sent his way.

Finally meeting up, Zero and Deus attack with grace and beauty. Zero, using his guns like they melee weapons, blocks Deus' sword assault while, instead of punching, uses the guns in that same motion, but firing it at Deus until Zero is sliced thru the stomach. Zero falls to his knees Deus looks down to him and smiles.

DEUS
Get up...

Deus shakes his head and lifts Zero by the hair. Zero screams dropping his sword as Deus drags him towards the window.

DEUS
This world was given to ME! I am order from chaos Zero, not you!

Deus lifts Zero by throat as Zero struggles while dripping blood everywhere.

DEUS
Once again, the martyr...

Zero laughs as all of a sudden, Deus stabs him with his sword. Deus throws Zero thru the window, glass SHATTERING as Zero plummets.

EXT. STREET -- NIGHT

Zero lies in the rain dying. Moments later, Zero's eyes widen as thru his gaze the image of Deus about to impale him is seen.

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