My name is Andrew Peter M., i have been a screenwriter for a while now and i have recently written and copyrighted a screenplay i want you guys at Nairaland to read and criticize. Hopefully a real and financially capable filmmaker will come up for it's filming.

I present to Nairaland's avid readers: KING OF KUMAR: An Epic adventure about the kingdom of Kumar ruled by the iron fist of King Abdul who subdues all neighboring Kingdoms. But if his dominance must continue, he must face the intricate plots of many kingdoms and a divinely selected man that will take over his throne. He must fight this prophecy or forfeit all.

Season 1 has 26 Episodes and has been completely written. And i intend to post an Episode every 3 days, continuously till we reach Episode 26. It promises to be an enjoyable ride. Sit back and enjoy!

And am here to read...so bring it on.

Bring it on

Thanks to everyone of you that has started this journey of 26 Episodes of an African Epic Adventure titled: KING OF KUMAR.

Enjoy the next episode... Should in case any one missed out on the first episode, kindly go to the first post i made and download the the first episode of KING OF KUMAR.

Okay, enough said... Here is Episode 2...

EPISODE 2

CONTINUATION...

14. EXT. PALACE COMPUND- DAY

Prince Kumar calls for the Commander and he comes to meet him at the back yard of the palace.

PRINCE KUN
Are the warriors ready for conquest?

COMMANDER
No my prince, but very soon they shall be.

PRINCE KUN
I need your finest warriors, a hand selected few,
We shall pay Ashti kingdom a visit before sunrise
Tomorrow.

COMMANDER
Are we to do battle?

PRINCE KUN
Must likely.
(To himself)
Someone should teach this people loyalty,
They forget too easily.

COMMANDER
We are at your command Prince Kun.

He walks away and Commander walks a different direction, pondering as he walks.






15. EXT. JAHEED’S COMPOUND- NIGHT

Jaheed and Muktar are seated together outside, taking fresh air and drinking palm wine, when MAMA MUKTAR; an amiable looking woman walks up to them bring food.

MAMA MUKTAR
Some will think you both are friends from childhood.
My very good husband, food is ready.

JAHEED
Muktar, we have to suspend our gist,
Your mother’s food is something I don’t joke with.

MUKTAR
Mama, while Papa eats, I have something to discuss
With you that bothers me.

JAHEED
What bothers you my son? You never told me.

Muktar insists on telling Mama Muktar and both leaves Jaheed to his meal.


16. EXT. JAHEED’S COMPOUND BACKYARD- DAY

Muktar draws his mother to a corner and begins his inquiry.

MUKTAR
Mama, can nothing be done to stop oppression
In this kingdom?

MAMA MUKTAR
You are not permitted to question royalty Muktar.

MUKTAR
I speak not of the oppression of the Royal family
On its people, I speak of the wickedness of Khali’s
Family on his dead brother’s only child.

MAMA MUKTAR
Sometimes I wonder what her offense is. But
My son, what can we do but look our way?

MUKTAR
(Unsatisfied)
Can’t it be reported to King Abdul? He might
Give justice.

MAMA MUKTAR
King Abdul is merciless, he thinks only of
Treasures and pleasures even if it takes killing
The innocent.

MUKTAR
I can’t watch her suffer!

MAMA MUKTAR
You sound like you love her. Do you?

Muktar walks out on his mother who observes him, surprised.


17. EXT. KHALI’S COMPOUND- NIGHT

Khali and son are chatting at the front yard when Gama walks to them and excuse their son. She sits with Khali.

GAMA
We need to do something about your brother’s
Daughter.

KHALI
What do you mean?

GAMA
Are you not troubled where she got the money
To buy a new pot? She will come home soon
With protruded belle and you know what that
Means, right? I suggest we give her out for
Marriage.

KHALI
(Confused)
I don’t understand. Has a man come for her Hand?

GAMA
We will give her to Osti’s son and take whatever
They have as dowry.

KHALI
That is slave trade. That fellow is not a man.

GAMA
Better than watching her banished to the evil forest,
And having us punished.

They argue about it and Khali concluded to think about.


18. INT. KING ABDUL’S CHAMBER- NIGHT

A younger wife to the much matured King Abdul walks in. AISHA comes in seductively, smiling to the King and puts an arm round about him. He pushes her away and she falls to the ground. Quickly she gets up and apologizes and run out in fear. He gets up from his bed, looking angry.

KING ABDUL
The ring of authority shall not leave this
Kingdom in my reign. What must I do?
The Priest says the ring is within the kingdom...
Why can’t he point to the direction!

He holds his temper and sits back on the bed.


19. INT. PRINCE KUN’S CHAMBER- NIGHT

Prince Kun walks into his chamber and finds his wife, Halima, laid in bed.

HALIMA
My husband, come to bed so I take away your pain.

PRINCE KUN
Not tonight, Halima, I need all my strength,
For I may do battle tomorrow.

HALIMA
Is Kumar conquering another land?

PRINCE KUN
No. Perhaps soon, but we must keep the subjects
On a straight line. King of Ashti may need some
New lessons.

HALIMA
May the gods go with you!

PRINCE KUN
They will. Now tell me what you have seen about
My father.

HALIMA
It doesn’t matter. I only wish to say by the gods,
Slay not the one who brings you good tidings.

PRINCE KUN
You speak in riddles.

HALIMA
The King’s countenance shall be brightened but
It will be deadly to harm who shall bring such
Tidings. Rather honor the one.

Prince thinks upon the statement and joins her in bed, but to sleep.


20. EXT. PALACE COMPOUND – DARK MORNING

Commander and some WARRIORS are set for battle and waiting. They are armed with bone carved weapons. They are holding ancient lights. Prince Kun joins them and nods at the Commander and they all file out.


21. EXT. RIVER BANK- DARK MORNING

The Prince and the Commander leads the 5 Warriors and they enter a boat and begin to paddle off shore into the river in that dark morning hours.


22. INT. KING UMAR’S PALACE- EARLY MORNING

King Umar walks into his not too great palace and finds no guard. He is worried and begins to call out for his guards but instead, Prince Kun leads the warriors into the palace; laughing. King Umar becomes frightened.

KING UMAR
Where are my guards?

PRINCE KUN
It seems you have been training your people
To fight? But you have to train them harder.
My father sends his regard. He is busy, so I came.
Whenever I do, I am sorry people die.

KING UMAR
Our crops failed for the season and
There is hardship in my land. We have to
Survive with what we have off the farm produce,
Tell this to your father, Great King Abdul.

PRINCE KUN
Nonsense! You will continue to bring
Half of all your produce to our kingdom as
It has been a tradition. I shall gather this set
Myself, but if you fail to bring for the next season, we shall come and remove your kingdom.

King Umar tries to make him understand that if they do so, they will starve but he is adamant but instead asks for a maiden to keep him satisfied until the produce are completely gathered by his men. The King of Ashti helplessly agrees.


23. INT. KUMAR PALACE- DAY

King Abdul is seated on his throne wearing a stone cold face when a guard comes in with news and tells him someone has found something that belongs to the palace. He livens up and tells him to bring in the person. He returns with one hungry looking villager; ADAMU.

KING ABDUL
My son let me see what you have.

He brings out a bangle and the king is confused and repulsed. He angrily asked that the man be locked by the guards until he deems it fit to release him. King Abdul gets angrier. Guard bundles Adamu out of the presence of the king.


24. EXT. STREAM- DAY

Manee comes to stream to fetch water and meets some other village maidens who fetch and ignore her. She steps aside and allows them finish fetching before she moves in to fetch. On coming out, she cites a ring, made of thick animal skin. She picks it and wonders what it might be. She makes her way out of the place.


25. EXT. BUSHY PATH- DAY

Manee is walking with focus, heading back home with pot of water on her head when Muktar stumbles upon her from a short route. She stops to thank him for the previous favor.


MUKTAR
It is the least I could do to wipe
Your tears. Stop thanking me, you have done
Enough, Manee. You should go now, so you get home
To your family on time.

Manee smiles at him, shyly admiring him. He smiles back but turns to leave. She calls him back and shows him the ring she found.

MANEE
I don’t know what it is. Could it be what
The King wants?

MUKTAR
I don’t know. It looks quite special.

MANEE
Should I show my guardians?

MUKTAR
They will rob you off your honor,
I trust your mother.

MANEE
You are right. I shall think what to do. Bye.

Muktar bids her farewell and they part ways. They look back at each other at intervals but none of them caught each other looking.

TO BE CONTINUED