The Rise of King Kessler Act III: Draft Submission

The Rise of King Kessler: A Short Play by Nicholas Feinberg

ACT III

SCENE I

Setting: In the deep woods, midday.

Cast: TOWNSMAN 1, TOWNSMAN 2, PINK SLIME, TOWNSFOLK EXTRAS

(TOWNSMAN 1 and TOWNSMAN 2 lead TOWNSFOLK EXTRAS into the forest. They hold all manner of weapons, potions, and enchanted nets. PINK SLIME opposite.)

TOWNSMAN 1: Ready the nets, men! It approaches!

TOWNSMAN 2: Yea, in all the tales told, none could say of a thing so hideous!

(TOWNSFOLK EXTRAS charge with the nets, while TOWNSMAN 1 and TOWNSMAN 2 attack and throw potions at PINK SLIME.)

(The battle rages.)


SCENE II

Setting: In the deep woods, at nighttime.

Cast: TOWNSMAN 1, TOWNSMAN 2, PINK SLIME, BEAR-WEASEL, PINK-SLIME-BEAR-WEASEL, TOWNSFOLK EXTRAS

(TOWNSFOLK EXTRAS hold the pink slime in enchanted nets. TOWNSMAN 1 and TOWNSMAN 2 lead the party. BEAR-WEASEL on the opposite side, vicious.)

TOWNSMAN 2: We got it, Captain! We got the Pink Slime! Ready for launch!

TOWNSMAN 1: Launch it! Do it quick now and launch the bloody thing!

(PINK SLIME hurls at incredible speed towards BEAR-WEASEL. They combine into one entity.)

(PINK-SLIME-BEAR-WEASEL is formed. Resembles BEAR-WEASEL, but pink, and much more ferocious. Drips slime from tendrils occasionally.)

PINK-SLIME-BEAR-WEASEL: Groooooah! Yea, the powers that hath now infuseth throughout my body granteth to me unimaginable powers! For this I shall grant upon thee a request of your choice.

TOWNSMAN 1: We have only one possible want: for you to attack the Ratte-Kingdom at its heart!

PINK-SLIME-BEAR-WEASEL: Very well. It shall be done! Groooooah!

(Runs off. Loud attacking noised can be heard. Clamour throughout.)

TOWNSMAN 1: Yes! Haha! It worked perfectly! Even now the Ratte-Armie is retreating over to assist their capital! With them gone it shall be simple for Kessler’s troops to take Isse-Lande!

(All rejoice. Then run off and take Isse-Lande.)


SCENE III

Setting: In Isse-Lande. The new rebel-held capital at League of Desmond City. The City is scarred with battle, but fighting has subsided.

Cast: KESSLER, WOOD-ELF, TOWNSMAN 1, TOWNSFOLK EXTRAS

(Crowd cheers. Isse-Landic Flags are waved about. Kessler speaks from platform.)

KESSLER: Yea, the Ratte-Kinge and his evil forces have now totally withdrawn from Isse-Lande. We are now free!

(Crowd cheers.)

TOWNSMAN 1: You have led us through out toughest battles, and rallied our troops on to victory. The General Assembly cannot find a more capable king for our new nation. Will you accept this position we bestow upon you?

KESSLER: Yea. I humbly accept the Kingdom of Isse-Lande, and pledge to be ever just, and fair, and benevolent to our peaceful citizenry.

(Crowd cheers.)

KESSLER: (Nervously.) And yea, there is one last point to address...in the time of being King, there is yet a great position left unfulfilled. Indeed, you have comforted me in times of great distress, brought me guidance, and great compassion, yea, in all veracity, I do pledge my love to you...will you honour me by becoming my Queen?

WOOD-ELF: (Surprised.) Why...Yes! Of course! Ha!

(They continue talking, inaudible to camera.)

(Crowd Cheers.)


SCENE IV

Setting: In the background of Kessler’s speech.

Cast: CHILD DESMOND, CHILD MATTHIAS

(CHILD DESMOND and CHILD MATTHIAS are seen talking in the background.)

CHILD DESMOND: Hey! Matthias! The Ratte-Kingdom is evil in its ways. I’m so afraid they might try to retake Isse-Lande eventually...

CHILD MATTHIAS: Oh, do not be absurd! We are free!

CHILD DESMOND: (Playfully.) Hmm...I’m gonna train extra hard to defend Isse-Lande!

CHILD MATTHIAS: (Skeptically.) Yea, who knows, you might be a great hero someday...

(Freeze frame.)

(Text appears on screen, “AND IT WAUSSE GOODE.”)

(Fade out.)

(Credits.)

TO BE CONTINUED...BACKWARDS...