The Dead Lands Page #3

crawling away in the forest?

Is that how a warrior should die?

He fought, he died.

Noble?

That is what old men teach boys

so they will rush into death for their tribes.

But death is not noble.

Nor is life.

If you ask me...

...the gods have made this life...

...to take pleasure in our suffering.

Tough meat...

...hardly worth the effort.

You are getting worse.

Come, I'll show you something.

Your opponents will thank you

for a cleaner kill.

First...

...make them angry.

They lose focus.

Make a joke about their mother...

...that usually works for me.

Now, come at me.

Right here.

As hard as you can.

Their legs go like runny sh*t!

Then here, see?

Always keep the cord around your wrist...

...then it won't slip

when you come down hard.

You try.

I said do it!

Don't tickle me...

...I don't like it!

Again.

That's better!

Fire in the eyes now, eh boy?

You just needed a little encouragement.

Again!

Not bad.

Not very good either...

...but maybe enough.

Now sleep.

Tomorrow we run all day.

Follow me, now.

Move!

They're getting away!

That's what you think.

Run.

Remember what I taught you!

Where is the boy?

So you like boys, eh?

Before you die...

...the boy's father...

...wishes you well...

...and encourages me to spare you no pain.

Find the boy.

Now.

Brave warriors...

...get ready!

Where are you?

Kill this dog!

It is him!

The monster in the flesh.

Indeed it is.

Come, little one.

I'll teach you a lesson.

Your mother mates with dogs!

Dog!

Move!

Is that all you can do?

You must earn the right to dispatch us!

He is a demon!

Lord...

...you have been compromised!

Let's go!

Cowards!

Hunt what's in front of you, eh?

You can't kill me...

...I'm dead already.

Am I not?

Leave me be!

What is it?

They are judging me-

They cannot.

They are my ancestors.

They judge me.

Am I not dead?

You will live.

What is it, boy?

Why didn't you tell me...

...these were your tribe's lands?

What is it to you?

What does it matter at all?

They're all gone.

They are your ancestors...

...you should honour them.

You know nothing.

You are the last of your people.

Then we are the same, eh?

All I want is Wirepa.

We need to do something.

Like what?

We can't catch them now.

We are surrounded by your ancestors.

They will slow Wirepa down.

I won't.

You will.

I'm not eating those.

Yes you are.

You will talk to your ancestors.

Ask them to slow Wirepa down.

Why don't you then...

...if it's such a good idea.

This is your land.

These are your ancestors.

Why are you afraid?

They will not speak to me.

If Wirepa gets away...

...he will have beaten you as well as me.

What difference...

...does it make to you...

Rate this script:0.0 / 0 votes