C1 What a day of happiness and regrets!

INT. SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY

(The hallway buzzes with students chatting, laughing, and unfortunately, some engaging in bullying. Over the PA system, the principal's stern voice cuts through the noise)

PRINCIPAL: (over the intercom) attention, students. Please listen carefully

(The chatter gradually subsides as students turn their attention to the announcement)

PRINCIPAL: dear graduating class, as we approach the culmination of your academic journey, I want to express my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you. This graduation marks a significant milestone, a testament to your hard work, dedication, and resilience. In these halls, you have not only gained knowledge but forged friendship, faced challenges, and discovered the strength within yourselves. As you step into the next chapter of your lives, remember the lessons learned here and carry the spirit of learning and growth with you. Embrace the opportunities that await, continue to pursue excellence, and let your unique talents shine. This isn't just the end of a chapter; it's the beginning of an exciting new adventure. Congratulations, graduates. The future awaits, and I have no doubt that each of you will contribute to making it brighter. Best wishes!

(The principal's voice fades over the intercom as she concludes her heartfelt speech. The room fills with the sound of applause and cheers from the graduating students. Graduates begin chatting excitedly, sharing congratulations and making plans for the celebration ahead)

RILEY: congratulations to you beauties and beasts.

AARON: we are humans, you know and we are no beast

RILEY: grab the opportunity to become a beast and fall in love with beauty

(The friends bursts out laughing, looking forward to another joke)

DAPHNE: what are the plans? Where are we headed today?

ANDREW: let's go to the park

RILEY: it's a couple's thing so how are you gonna cope, Aurora?

AURORA: haven't you seen a single girl hanging out with her friends. I am not totally alone

DAPHNE: that's true, she is partially alone

(The friends bursts out laughing but gets interrupted this time)

ROXY: ooh, what a nice reunion. Have you thought of the fact that not everyone will pass?

(Lara and Miley are laughing at the friends and making fun of them)

RILEY: yeah, we know. We looked at the names of people that are not going to pass, guess what? You are the only person on the list

ROXY: in your dreams. I can't even fail my class even if I was asleep

LARA: she is the top of the class, you idiot

DAPHNE: call her idiot one more time and I'll pluck out your eyes. I know they wouldn't be useful to me nor anyone else

AURORA: why waste time talking to them? They are a deadbeat idle losers

(They laughs at Roxy, Lara and Miley mockingly)

ANDREW: now, buzz off!

ROXY: you'll regret your words; I promise you that. Let's go, girls

(They exits, leaving the friends behind in laughter)

AARON: I didn't even get a chance to say something to them

AURORA: you are a soft douche bag

AARON: ouch, I am standing right here

(Riley interrupts her jokingly)

RILEY: do not speak ill of my douche bag of a boyfriend

(Aaron, who was stunned by their words, says sarcastically)

AARON: yeah, wow, I have great friends

DAPHNE: forget about them, Aaron, I got your back

ANDREW: alright, fantastic five, we have an appointment, a meeting, whatever you call it

AURORA: how come the boys are the charming ones when they are morons?

(Everyone stares at Aurora and yells)

ALL: Aurora!

AURORA: what? I am being honest

DAPHNE: stop being honest

AARON: you are saying this because you don't have a douche bag boyfriend

AURORA: well, I would love to have one but my mother warned me against them. She would kill me if she finds out about you guys

ANDREW: that's tough

AURORA: tell me about it

(They keep chatting and laughing when Aurora's cell phone ringing interrupts the moment)

AURORA: sorry guys, I have to take this. It's mom

(She walks away from them and answers the call)

AURORA: hello?

ANGELA (S.O): where are you, Aurora? Why aren't you home yet?

AURORA: I.. mom, I am hanging out with my friends. We are going to the park today

ANGELA: sorry dear, but you have to cancel

(Aurora is hurt by her mother's request)

AURORA: but...

ANGELA: alright, see you later

(Aurora's phone disconnects. She stares at her friends from a distance and sees the happiness in their eyes. She walks to them making something up)

AURORA: guys, why don't we postpone the outing? Mom is sick and I need to take care of her

RILEY: sure, why not?

DAPHNE: we can go home with you; to check up on her

AURORA: thanks, but that isn't necessary. You can head home now

AARON: as you wish, Aurora

ANDREW: take care of yourself and your mother, Aurora. Goodbye

(They exits, leaving Aurora behind in regrets)

AURORA: I am sorry guys

(Aurora darted off)

INT. EMPIRE - COURT ROOM - DAY

(The queen is praying for good news when two bodyguards appears, looking sad)

MADELAINE: please tell me you have good news

JAX: sorry queen, but...

CALEB: we couldn't find her

(Madelaine, couldn't contain her tears, bursts out crying)

MADELAINE: mi flower. She... she is all I've got. Mi flower

(Noah walks up to Madelaine and hugs her, trying to comfort her)

NOAH: it's okay, sweetheart. Don't lose hope so soon

MADELAINE: it's been twenty years, Noah. Haven't I tried rekindling my hopes?

NOAH: just don't lose it yet

MADELAINE: I'll try my best

EXT. CITY STREET - DAY

(Aurora is walking home alone with a long face when Derek enters pushing her to the ground)

AURORA: what's your ordeal, jerk?

(Aurora rises from the ground, brushes off her dress, and continues walking)

DEREK: why the long face? Who made you sad? Is it momma?

AURORA: why are you even here? Where is your evil sister?

DEREK: she asked me to deal with you; that's the reason I am here, talking with you

AURORA: oh, I forgot, you are Roxy's puppet. Since you are done with your task, go meet with Roxy to assign a new task to you

DEREK: I am her brother. Don't you know what that means? It means that I have to protect her from any harm

AURORA: I am any harm? Your sister is a demon and you address me as a harm?

DEREK: hey, watch it! Don't say such things about my sweet sister

AURORA: if you are trying to compliment your sister, then you are way off the mark

DEREK: she is an Angel

AURORA: yeah, she is the sweetest

DEREK: are you being sarcastic?

AURORA: obviously

(Aurora bursts into laughter as Derek keeps following her)

DEREK: what's so funny?

AURORA: it hurts me saying Roxy is sweet even if I was being sarcastic. Alright, jerk, thanks for accompanying me home. You can seize existence now

DEREK: that's harsh, you know. How about being my partner in the match tomorrow?

AURORA: stay away from me, Derek

(Aurora arrives home. She waves Derek goodbye and goes inside)

DEREK: what a waste of my time!

(Derek heads home)

FADE OUT