Cast[]
In order of appearance
BRAIN DRAIN |
Head of ASG Lab 0; ASG scientist |
VALENTINE |
ASG Agent/Soldier; (surviving) member of The Last Hope |
CHRISTMAS |
ASG Agent/Soldier; leader of The Last Hope (specializes in scalpels) |
HALLOW |
ASG Agent/Soldier; member of The Last Hope (specializes in syringes) |
EASTER |
ASG Agent/Soldier; member of The Last Hope (specializes in bodybags) |
PATTY |
ASG Agent/Soldier; member of The Last Hope (wields an IV staff) |
Patricia “PEACOCK” Watson |
Mutilated orphan and former slave; turned ASG Lab 8 Agent/Soldier |
CAROL |
Abducted schoolgirl and best friend of FILIA; previous identity of PAINWHEEL |
DOUBLE |
A shapeshifting monster affiliated with the Trinity; often takes the guise of a nun |
MARIE Korbel (THE SKULLGIRL) |
Orphaned maid turned current Skullgirl; seeks vengeance on Medici Mafia |
Synopsis[]
Blurb[]
Use as directed in the removal of ASG targets including/but not limited to the Skullgirl.
Script[]
Act 1[]
EXT – DOWNTOWN, OUTSIDE MEDICI WAREHOUSE One year ago… | |
BRAIN DRAIN (Radio) |
Stage One of the raid is underway. |
VALENTINE |
Targets sighted. |
CHRISTMAS |
I agree, Val, but YOU don't call the shots around here. |
BRAIN DRAIN (Radio) |
You're all cleared for entry. But remember, this is a stealth operation. |
END OF INTRODUCTION | |
NODE 1 | |
HALLOW |
We're in. I count four refugees and three hostiles. Perfect! |
VALENTINE |
Hmph. I know how your "trials" tend to turn out. |
HALLOW |
Bah. You're beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. |
VALENTINE |
Stay focused, and save your Tricks for the Medici thugs. |
(fight proceeds) END OF NODE 1 | |
NODE 2 | |
Meanwhile… | |
EASTER |
Good Friday! Look at 'em all! |
PATTY |
I say we dive in an' test our luck! |
VALENTINE |
Agreed - a surprise attack will spread panic. |
PATTY |
Oh ho, look who it is! Now lil' miss overachiever is working our shift too? |
VALENTINE |
Putting the refugees to bed early. You ready to make the rounds? |
EASTER |
Very well. |
(fight proceeds) END OF NODE 2 | |
BOSS NODE | |
CHRISTMAS |
I could hear your ambition from two rooms away, Valentine. Looking to add to your coal collection this year? |
VALENTINE |
Everyone else has secured their refugees. |
CHRISTMAS |
How generous. |
VALENTINE |
…you're the boss. |
(fight proceeds) | |
CHRISTMAS |
How do the refugees look? |
VALENTINE |
Early tests are all coming back positive. |
PATRICIA |
… |
CHRISTMAS |
I'll have a look at her. |
VALENTINE |
Of course. I'll continue to review the test results for the other… |
CHRISTMAS |
See to it. |
CAROL |
… |
*INITIATING SECURE LAB ZERO LINE - CODE 36E-25-40* | |
VALENTINE |
Brain Drain, there's a girl here - a passer-by caught in the crossfire. |
BRAIN DRAIN (Radio) |
Excellent, she will suffice. |
VALENTINE |
She's just a young girl. |
BRAIN DRAIN (Radio) |
Surely I needn't remind you that time is not on our side. |
*CLOSING SECURED LINE* | |
BRAIN DRAIN (Radio) |
The Last Hope have successfully secured the refugees. |
END OF BOSS NODE END OF ACT 1 |
Act 2[]
INT – ANTI-SKULLGIRL LABS Present Day… | |
CHRISTMAS |
Keep your skills and instruments sharp, ladies. |
HALLOW |
Anyone seen Valentine? |
PATTY |
Ye can train with the rest of us fer once, Hallow. |
EASTER |
Such little faith! I bet she'd say it's more like ten. |
CHRISTMAS |
Hmph. One day she'll learn that there is more to a successful surgery than merely having the sharpest scalpel. |
END OF INTRODUCTION | |
NODE 1 | |
VALENTINE |
Hey everyone, sorry I'm-- |
PATTY |
Out with it! What sorta "late night activities" were ye up to this time, Val? |
CHRISTMAS |
QUIET. |
VALENTINE |
Understood. I'm ready. |
CHRISTMAS |
Indeed? Prove it then. |
PATTY |
Aye, let's see how lucky y'are! |
END OF NODE 1 | |
NODE 2 | |
PATTY |
Ach, she's fighting somethin' fierce today! |
CHRISTMAS |
Patty, if your punches were as fast as your mouth, you might have won. |
VALENTINE |
Right. Well then, I'll jus- |
CHRISTMAS |
Easter, you're up. |
EASTER |
Don't worry, Valentine. |
END OF NODE 2 | |
BOSS NODE | |
CHRISTMAS |
Form, Easter! Remember your form! |
VALENTINE |
Sometimes to get the job done, you have to break a few eggs. |
HALLOW |
Like hell we are! DIBS. |
VALENTINE |
Et tu, Hallow? |
HALLOW |
Hush, Val - it's time for your "shots." |
VALENTINE |
Why do you always do that "quotes" thing, it's creepy! |
HALLOW |
If you like that, you're gonna love the "sexy side effects"! |
VALENTINE |
What?! Stop that! |
HALLOW |
Now don't squirm! |
(fight proceeds) | |
HALLOW |
BOOO! I didn't even get to stick you with my latest Trick! |
VALENTINE |
So, Christmas - no notes for me from your infamous lists? |
CHRISTMAS |
Hmph, lucky for you, I'm in a giving mood. |
EASTER |
WAIT! Everyone, hold it! |
HALLOW |
That must mean… |
VALENTINE |
…the Skullgirl. |
CHRISTMAS |
Good news for us that she has been spotted outside the country. |
END OF BOSS NODE END OF ACT 2 |
Act 3[]
EXT – NO MAN'S LAND | |
CHRISTMAS |
I have the Skullgirl in my sights, but something's wrong… |
EASTER |
Should I have brought more body bags? |
CHRISTMAS |
No, quite the opposite. |
VALENTINE |
Sounds like the perfect time to perform a sneak attack. |
CHRISTMAS |
Not without my order - I prescribe caution. |
VALENTINE |
Look at her - she's just a little girl. We should strike NOW before she grows more powerful! |
CHRISTMAS |
This isn't any patient, Val. This is the Skullgirl - we exercise EXTREME caution. |
PATTY |
Ahh, save it for the Skullgirl you two. |
HALLOW |
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END OF INTRODUCTION | |
NODE 1 | |
HALLOW |
This is serious stuff, we need to have each other's back. |
EASTER |
Eh? What are you talking about? |
HALLOW |
Wait, if that wasn't you… then who- |
(DOUBLE appears before The Last Hope) | |
DOUBLE |
Fools… |
PATTY |
Holy shamrocks! |
VALENTINE |
The Shapeshifter! |
CHRISTMAS |
Last Hope ASSEMBLE! |
(fight proceeds) END OF NODE 1 | |
NODE 2 | |
DOUBLE |
Looks like the trick… is on YOU! |
HALLOW |
Urk! (HALLOW collapses) |
DOUBLE |
Such simple creatures. |
VALENTINE |
Hal? HAL!!! |
(VALENTINE rushes towards a dying HALLOW and cradles her in her final moments) | |
HALLOW |
Val… t-take my syringes… put 'em to good use. |
VALENTINE |
You know I will. It… it was a Treat to fight alongside you. |
(fight proceeds) END OF NODE 2 | |
NODE 3 | |
DOUBLE |
Now, which one of you is ne- |
EASTER |
HAH! Take that, monster. |
CHRISTMAS |
Good work, Easter. Hallow's death was not in vain. |
MARIE (THE SKULLGIRL) |
I won't let you get away. |
SKELETON |
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EASTER |
These things are multiplying like rabbits! |
VALENTINE |
We're surrounded! |
CHRISTMAS |
Damn… we'll have to fight her head on. |
PATTY |
BAH! No more mopin' from the LOT of yeh! |
(fight proceeds) END OF NODE 3 | |
NODE 4 | |
PATTY |
Is that all ye've got?! |
GIGAN SKELETON |
RRRrrrrggghgh!! |
PATTY |
Ach… they grow 'em big out here, don't they? |
EASTER |
I've got your back, Patty! I've never seen an egg too big for me to CRACK! |
PATTY |
Aye, ye know what's gotta be done. |
(PATTY and EASTER make their final stand to keep the Skullgirl's minions at bay) | |
PATTY |
C'mon, Easter! If we're gonna go, let's go out with a BANG!!! |
(fight proceeds) END OF NODE 4 | |
NODE 5 | |
VALENTINE |
Patty… Easter… |
CHRISTMAS |
They did what they were trained to do! |
HALLOW |
Valentine! Christmas! There you are! |
VALENTINE |
Hal! You made it! |
CHRISTMAS |
(throws her scalpels at "HALLOW") Die! |
VALENTINE |
Christmas!! What are you doing?! |
CHRISTMAS |
Val, you saw Hallow die - get your head together, the Shapeshifter is trying to break your mind! |
DOUBLE |
(transforms back to her nun disguise) You know your team too well. |
CHRISTMAS |
You're on my list, Shapeshifter. |
VALENTINE |
No, I'm not going to lea- |
CHRISTMAS |
For once in your LIFE, Val, listen to my orders! |
VALENTINE |
So be it… it's been an honor, Christmas. |
(fight proceeds) END OF NODE 5 | |
BOSS NODE | |
VALENTINE |
Skullgirl! |
MARIE (THE SKULLGIRL) |
Another fool appears. |
(fight proceeds) | |
VALENTINE |
How…?! She's regenerating too fast! |
(VALENTINE is defeated and surrounded by MARIE and DOUBLE, as corpses of The Last Hope are shown laying on the battlefield) | |
VALENTINE |
Our assault… the Last Hope… was it all… for nothing? |
DOUBLE |
This world is fraught with horrors beyond your comprehension. |
VALENTINE |
If you're going to kill me, just shut up and get on with it. |
DOUBLE |
It would be my pleasure. |
MARIE (THE SKULLGIRL) |
No. We may need her. |
DOUBLE |
What? I don't see how- |
MARIE (THE SKULLGIRL) |
Their science somehow led them to me so quickly, all the way out here. |
DOUBLE |
… |
MARIE (THE SKULLGIRL) |
Do you wish to live? |
VALENTINE |
We may share an enemy, true. |
MARIE (THE SKULLGIRL) |
I told them they would die, and they died. |
CHRISTMAS |
(flashback to CHRISTMAS's last words) …you're the ONLY ONE… |
VALENTINE |
… |
END OF BOSS NODE END OF ACT 3 END OF “LAST HOPE” |