E + Ar - 'Pain.'

This is another section from Ice Heart, where Elizabeth recounts memories of Argon but each memory brings her an agonzing pain.

 

Pain Scene 1:

Elizabeth lays on a black rectangular stone table, with her wrists and ankles bound by chains from the corners of the table, a light beams over her body making the rest of the room dark. Argon stands in the darkness out of Elizabeth’s sight. Elizabeth looks around disorientated.

Elizabeth: Where am I?

Suddenly Elizabeth screams due to a sharp sensation pulsing through her head. Elizabeth pulls at the chains in agony trying to surpass the pain. The shot fades into a new scene of haziness as Elizabeth recounts a memory.

 

Argon + Elizabeth Meet Scene:

Elizabeth looks into the reflection in the window whilst trying to do up the back on her dress. Elizabeth hears a distinct humming enclosing on the room. Elizabeth throws her riding clothes in the wardrobe and hides behind the door. Argon walks into the room over to the window still humming. Elizabeth grabs a knife from on top of a table by the door and walks towards Argon. Elizabeth raises the knife and attempts to plunge it into Argon’s back. Argon grabs Elizabeth wrist, spins her around and pulls her into his chest. Elizabeth breathes heavily. Argon looks at the knife and smiles.

Argon: Uh uh uh, we don’t want that do we?

Elizabeth violently thrusts the knife at Argon’s neck. Argon snatches the knife from Elizabeth’s wrist, spinning her around and slamming her back into his chest, holding the knife against Elizabeth’s neck.

Argon: Very audacious, aren’t we? Or maybe not so much?

Elizabeth clutches Argon’s hand pleadingly whilst he holds it to her neck.

Argon: Someone’s a mildly timid. Do you fear me, little Elizabeth?

Elizabeth inhales deeply as her eyes widen. Elizabeth clutches Argon’s hand tighter, the knife in his hand still to her neck. Argon leans into Elizabeth and gently bites her ear lope.

Argon: You (inhales) are (exhales) stunning.

Argon slowly puts his hand on Elizabeth’s shoulder continuing to slowly glide his hand down her arm towards her hand enlaces his finger, from behind, with Elizabeth’s

Elizabeth: Who are you?

Argon: Take a guess.

Elizabeth: Bandit. Plunderer. Exhibitionist.

Argon: Perhaps.

Elizabeth: Murderer.

Argon drops the knife and takes Elizabeth’s hand in his and slowly spins her in into a drop to the floor holding her neck inches from the floor.

Argon: Perhaps not.

Argon pulls Elizabeth up to face him.

Argon: My name is Argon of house Galideas. It’s a pleasure to be at your acquaintance.

Argon takes Elizabeth’s hand and kisses it whilst bowing to her.

Elizabeth: A knight of Galideas?

Argon: Yes. (Smiling) Surprised?

Elizabeth: Undoubtedly.

Argon: Interesting.

Elizabeth: You think?

Argon: Powerfully.

Argon and Elizabeth smile flirtatiously at each other.

Argon: (Gestures to Elizabeth’s half done up dress) May I?

Elizabeth: If it bring you pleasure.

Argon: It shall.

Elizabeth turns around and Argon curls Elizabeth’s hair around his finger concentrated. Elizabeth laughs softly. Argon looks up at Elizabeth’s reflection in the window and exhales smiling. Argon does up Elizabeth’s dress. Elizabeth turns around to face Argon.

Argon: All done.

Elizabeth: All done.

Argon: Until we meet again, little one.

Elizabeth: (Bites lip) Until we meet again. (Elizabeth begins to leave the room but turns abruptly) One question. How does one know of my title?

Argon: Your brother speaks fondly of you.

Elizabeth: Tommen?

Argon: Yes, he admires you greatly.

Elizabeth: Do you?

Argon: I admire much of you; body and soul.

Elizabeth: I have similar admirations for yourself.

Argon: Good.

Elizabeth leaves the room smiling. Argon watches her leave laughing to himself softly.

 

Pain Scene 2:

Elizabeth awakes from the memory. Elizabeth realises the chains and becomes worried. Elizabeth’s breathing quickens but is quickly side tracked by the pain of the next memory.

 

Horse Riding Scene:

Elizabeth is sat with a group of women gossiping about their lives as married woman. Elizabeth sits within the group with a bored expression upon her face. Her face lights up when she sees Argon and Tommen walk towards the women and engage in conversation. Argon and Elizabeth smile at each other.

Women 1: Don’t you think, Elizabeth, Roman would be a perfect suitor wouldn’t he?

Women 2: The most eligible bachelor, definitely.

Women 1: Elizabeth? Elizabeth?!

Elizabeth looks away from Argon to answer the women’s questions. Argon looks away and continues his conversation.

Elizabeth: (Obliviously) Yes, certainly, Arabella is so very privileged. Would you excuse me one moment (walks off towards Argon’s room) ?

Women 1: Elizabeth?

Elizabeth walks away without recognising the women calling to her. Argon notices Elizabeth has left but catches a glimpse of her walking towards his room and follows her. Elizabeth smiles at Argon as he follows her. Elizabeth mounts the horse whilst it gallops. Argon mounts the horse quickly after Elizabeth behind her, surprising her.

 Elizabeth: (Looking back at Argon) Explicitly bold, I admire your drive.

Argon: I aim to please.

 

 

 

Pain Scene 3:

Elizabeth awakes from the memory and begins to cry because of the pain. Argon walks towards Elizabeth slowly and tear drops down his cheek but his face his serious. Elizabeth screams loudly and pounds at the table as the next memory appears.

 

Swings Scene:

Elizabeth and Argon are running through the forest, laughing. Argon runs ahead of Elizabeth towards a valley cliff.

Elizabeth: (Shouting) Where are you?

Argon: (Shouting) Come and find me.

Elizabeth and Argon laugh softly. Argon stops and turns around to watch Elizabeth running towards him at the edge of the cliff. Elizabeth slows to a relaxed walk when she sees Argon stop.

Elizabeth: (Flirtatiously) Very assumptive, aren’t we? And exuberant mostly.

Argon: (Sexily) Certainly. Will you join me, little one?

Elizabeth: Perchance, if one is fortunate.

Argon: One will venture the possibility.

Elizabeth: Will you?

Argon: Watch me.

Elizabeth: I shall with much beguilement.

Argon: Indeed. (Whispering) Hold on tight.

Argon opens his arms and falls back into the valley, smiling mischievously.

Elizabeth: (Running towards the edge of the cliff, screaming) Argon!

Argon saws towards Elizabeth on a stray vine hanging of a droopy tree and grabs Elizabeth by the side and pulls her close to him, as they sway in the valley. Elizabeth clings to Argon mercilessly and frightened.

Argon: Did I frighten you, little one?

Elizabeth: (Angrily) Mildly.

Argon: (Teasingly) Mildly? (Argon loosens his grip on Elizabeth slightly)

Elizabeth: (Desperately) Exceptionally!

Elizabeth tightens her grip around Argon’s neck with one arm on the vine and one around Argon’s neck. Argon pulls Elizabeth closer, reassuring her safety. Argon laughs softly to himself. Elizabeth leans into Argon and rests her head on his shoulder, harboured.

Argon: (Teasingly) Do you trust me, little Elizabeth?

Elizabeth: Mesmerizingly.

Argon: (Smiling to himself) You shouldn’t have said that?

Elizabeth leans back from Argon, confused. Argon smiles the looks up at the vine. Argon lets go of Elizabeth and the rope smiling and falling to the ground. The vine catches fire as Argon’s irises turn yellow. Elizabeth clings onto the vine but it snaps and she follows Argons path to the ground, terrified. Argon lies on the ground laughing as Elizabeth falls towards him. Inches away from the ground Argon gestures his hand, stopping Elizabeth above him, their faces millimetres apart. Elizabeth breathes heavily and smiles. Argon’s face turns serious as he pulls up towards Elizabeth and kisses her passionately. During their kiss the shot circles around until Elizabeth and Argon both stand vertically up and the shot stays stationary. Argon lightly pulls away from Elizabeth with his eyes shut.

Argon: I’ve been wanting to do that for a (inhales) very (exhales) long time.

Elizabeth: (Flirtatiously) Really?

Argon: Definitely.

 

Pain Scream 4:

Elizabeth awakes from memory, hissing to mask the pain in her head. Elizabeth pulls at head and hair in agony. Blood tears down from Elizabeth’s eyes nose and ears. Elizabeth’s go bloodshot.

Elizabeth: (Disorientated and pleadingly) Argon.

Argon takes Elizabeth’s hand and steps closer to her, with a distraught expression. Elizabeth screams a cry and squeezes Argon’s hand whilst the next memory floods her mind.

 

Storm Scene:

Elizabeth and Argon are stood; holding hands facing each other, in the clearing of a forest surrounded by tall trees and behind them a rock cave.

Argon: Close your eyes.

Elizabeth smiles sweetly and gently closes her eyes. Fallen leaves start to rise and orbit Elizabeth and Argon. Soft winds blow the tree branches. The breeze whistles quietly and winds around Elizabeth and Argon. The wind becomes more aggressive and powerful and the grass begins to tremble and the trees roar. Elizabeth’s hair blows across her face. Argon drops Elizabeth’s hands gently and holds her neck with his thumbs pressed lightly on her checks. Elizabeth opens her eyes. Elizabeth smiles as she watches the storm grow in delight. Elizabeth looks Argon in the eyes and laughs softly with an obviously joyful grin across her face. Argon smiles lightly then shuts his eyes. Snow begins to fall amidst the storm. Elizabeth holds out her hand on top of Argon to catch a snowflake. Argon draws their hands towards their faces and covers it with his hands. Argon uncovers the snowflake to reveal a small crystal white robin that flies away from them. Elizabeth smiles contently. Thunder booms. Elizabeth turns to face the destination of the noise, scared. Lightning strikes, setting fire to a tree which falls next to Elizabeth and Argon. The fire ignites a ring of flames around them. The fire soars up. Argon takes Elizabeth by the chin and pulls her close to him. Argon runs his finger through Elizabeth’s hair. Argon holds out one hand towards the fire and rings flies towards his hand. Argon takes the ring and holds it up to Elizabeth, with a sexy smirk across his face.

 

Pain Scream 5:

Elizabeth awakes and arches her back up in agony. Elizabeth lowers her back and lies in quiet throbbing pain.

Elizabeth: (Quietly and agonizingly) Make it stop.

Argon: (Guiltily and crying) I can’t.

Elizabeth screams the loudest and most agonizing scream and kneads Argon’s hand violently. The last memory flood her mind as more bloody pours down Elizabeth’s face.

 

Armour Scene:

Argon is sat, shirtless, at a table in his room trying to fix the buckles on his armour. Elizabeth walks past his room and sees him struggling.

Argon: (Throwing the armour towards the door, angrily) Curse the Gods!

Elizabeth: (Picking up the armour) I wouldn’t do such a thing they may become infuriated. And I can’t say I wish you to be beaten by a God. (Whispering to herself) I know how it feels.

Argon: (Relieved) Elizabeth.

Elizabeth: You seem troubled, I don’t like to see you pain.

Argon: My armour.

Elizabeth: (Walking towards Argon) I’m aware of that.

Reaching over Argon with her hand on his shoulder, Elizabeth fixes the buckle of Argon’s armour.

Elizabeth: Rather simple, isn’t it?

Argon: Are you mocking me?

Elizabeth: Yes

Argon: (Jokingly) You dare to mock a knight of Galideas?

Elizabeth: I dare (bites lip).

Argon pulls Elizabeth around onto his lap, aggressively, and kisses her intensely.

Elizabeth: Adore me.

Argon: With pleasure.

Argon lifts Elizabeth up and passionately lays her on his bed. Elizabeth kisses Argon’s chest, neck and lips. Argon tears Elizabeth’s dress apart and kisses her shoulders. Elizabeth clutches onto Argon’s light brown curls as he kisses her intensely. Argon’s eyes turn black and pupils turn red. Argon looks away from Elizabeth, ashamed, but she reassures him by kissing his ear lightly. Argon bites Elizabeth’s lip passionately. Elizabeth and Argon stare intimately at each other and kiss.

 

Pain Scream 6:

Elizabeth awakes gasping for air, all her veins define themselves and plunge deep blue. Elizabeth opens her eyes to reveal them as black pools of liquid, that pour down her eyes. After gasping for air, Elizabeth faints and falls back to the table. Argon holds her head to protect her from hitting it aggressively against the black table. Argon smiles and kisses Elizabeth lightly.

Argon: A thousand memories that pain your soul and dagger my heart.  My heart will live a thousand more memories but my mind will be cursed a millennium of regret from the pain I torture you with. Your pain will never end; only intensify when you’re amongst my touch. Though those sweet memories will blossom into a life time’s worth of daggers awaiting my heart.

Argon pulls the chains off Elizabeth and picks her up. Argon walks away with Elizabeth in his arms, leaving the table under the light with the chains on haze out of shot.