Chalk Six
Type your cut contents here.FOEHAMMER (RADIO)
Chalk Six, this is Foehammer, ETA to dust off site Gold: three hours, what's your GP, over?
CAPPY
Foehammer, Chalk Six, clearing out last building then hoofing it to dust off. Reconfirm, site Gold?
FOEHAMMER
Affirmative, all other zone's too hot. Chalk Six, you are out of time. Make your way to Dust off immediately, I WILL not wait.
CAPPY
Roger, Foehammer... Chalk Six out.
FADE IN:
EXT. BUILDING - DAY
Chalk Six is standing outside of a run down, abandoned building. CAPPY, a young but tough looking blonde woman, stands outside the doorway. To her left is BANKS, a skittish but ready looking kid fresh out of boot camp.
BANKS
What's the plan, Cappy?
Cappy looks around slowly, then looks up at the sun. She shields her eyes from the glare and lets out a deep sigh. She presses into her cheek bone to activate her radio.
CAPPY
Alright Chalk Six, we have three hours to get to DZ Gold, wrap it up and get down here double time.
HORNER radios in.
HORNER (RADIO)
Sir, building isn't clear yet.
CAPPY
You heard me, Horner. Double Time.
BANKS
What did Foehammer say, Cap?
CAPPY
Quiet.
A few moments later, HORNER, a heavy machine gunner, steps out of the building, followed closely by MILLS, a petite woman armed with a sniper rifle.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Where's Swan?
MILLS
Got separated in the food court. He thought he heard something.
Cappy walks into the building.
INT. BUILDING
They make their way slowly into the hollow building.
CAPPY
Swan, what part of double time didn't you understand?
SWAN
Copy.
CAPPY
Fuck copy, where the hell are you?
Silence. As if in response to the silence, the small squad goes alert, raising their weapons to their shoulders and aiming down the sights.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Swan, do you copy?
Silence again.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Swan?!
SWAN
Sir, I have three SOP's, small family.
Cappy swears under her breath.
BANKS
We're not gonna leave them, are we Cappy?
HORNER
We don't have time to be babysitting SOP's, Cap.
MILLS
Foehammer won't take them, Cap.
BANKS
We can't just leave them!
CAPPY
Banks, Foehammer is the last drop off this rock, if he leaves without us then there's no getting off.
Swan appears from behind the corner and quickly points his gun at the squad, startled.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Easy, Swan.
SWAN
Found them trying to get food out of a vending machine.
Three Asian (Hell, you can make these guys anything, as long as they don't have to speak, hispanic, russian, use your head) people, a small family, appear behind Swan. Their clothes and hair show the horrible struggle they must have gone through.
CAPPY
What do they speak?
SWAN
Dunno, sounds like Ukrainian.
CAPPY
Anyone speak Ukrainian?
BANKS
I speak Russian, it's pretty close.
CAPPY
Try and talk to them.
Banks walks up to the family and starts speaking fluent Russian. The family looks confused, almost understanding.
SWAN
I couldn't leave them sir.
CAPPY
Roger... we have to move.
Banks walks away from the family, frustrated.
BANKS
I can't quite get what their saying, dialect is too different.
CAPPY
A dozen languages between us and they don't speak any of them.
MILLS
Sir, we can't take them.
SWAN
Fuck that, we're taking them.
BANKS
(nervous)
Sir... we can't.
HORNER
What if that dropship is full! Are we gonna drag them ten klicks just to watch us fly away forever?
CAPPY
QUIET!
Cappy takes one look at the child in the family, the only clean patches on his/her face are the streaks where the tears have been streaming for what has probably been days.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
They come with us.
HORNER
CAP!
CAPPY
Thats an order, Private. Now move out.
The squad doesn't say another word and they jog quickly out of the building. Swan motions the family to follow them and they now head out.
EXT. FOREST - DAY
The squad walks at a brisk pace, Horner and Banks in the lead, Mills in the rear and Cappy and Swan walk in the center with the family close to them, struggling to keep up.
SWAN
Thanks Cappy.
Cappy looks at him with a cold stare.
CAPPY
If they fall behind, they get left behind, do you hear me?
SWAN
Yes sir.
FOEHAMMER (RADIO)
Chalk Six, Foehammer, you read?
Cappy presses into her cheek.
CAPPY
We copy, Foehammer, we are on the move.
FOEHAMMER
Chalk Six, Vox's got the airspace covered.
CAPPY
Status on evac?
FOEHAMMER
I'm still coming, callin in the angles. Gonna make another run until the airspace is clear, ETA Unconfirmed, Foehammer out.
MILLS
Last boat off Earth and it's not even going to leave on time.
HORNER
If the Vox have birds in the air, then ground forces won't be far behind.
CAPPY
We're well ahead of enemy lines.
BANKS
(nervous)
Sir... what if Foehammer can't get here?
CAPPY
He'll be here.
BANKS
But... what if he can't?
SWAN
Shut it, Banks, I'm sick of you pissing your pants.
BANKS
Fuck you, Swan.
CAPPY
Enough, double time it, keep that family moving.
EXT. RIVERBANK
The family is trying to cross a river. The rest of the squad is already across. Swan is wading in the water with the family.
The mother slips and falls into the water and gets overtaken by the current. Swan grabs her arm and pulls her up to her feet. The family collapses on the riverbank.
SWAN
They need a few minutes Cappy.
CAPPY
Two minutes.
MILLS
Cappy, permission to speak freely?
CAPPY
You never ask, Mills, just say it.
MILLS
We should dump the SOP's, hoof it to the DZ and entrench the position and prepare for a possible hot evac.
SWAN
We're not leaving these people behind, Mills.
HORNER
That's the Cap's decision, Swan.
SWAN
She already made that decision, Horner, and -
The family starts to get nervous with all the yelling back and forth, not being able to understand a word of it.
HORNER
The Cap is capable of talking for herself. What do you say, Cap? We're gonna get overrun if we keep these SOP's with us.
BANKS
I don't feel comfortable wi-
MILLS
Shut it Bambi, or I'll make that stupid grin of your just a little bit bigger.
BANKS
I'd like to see you try it, you lez bitch!
Mills quickly takes out her knife and starts to jog up to Banks' position. The family stops in fear, and Banks points his weapon at Mills. Cappy grabs Mills wrist and flips her on her back and places Mills' knife at her own throat.
CAPPY
Any more out of either of you two, and I'll pull it on both of you. Understand?
Mills nod's, genuinely scared.
BANKS
Yes sir.
CAPPY
Now move the fuck out, we don't have time for this.
Cappy holds out her hand to Mills. Mills looks up and reluctantly takes Cappy's hand and gets up. Cappy holds up the knife.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
I'm keeping this.
Cappy turns and starts to walk at her original pace. The child falls, and without even looking at him/her, she forcefully lifts the child up. The roar of fighter jets is heard and all of Chalk Six raise their weapons in the air. Streaks fly overhead. Explosions are then heard.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
MOVE IT.
EXT. HEAVILY WOODED AREA
Chalk Six is keeping their hurried pace. The family is having a very hard time keeping up, and they are clearly out of breath. The father falls flat on his face. Swan turns and sees this.
SWAN
Cappy!
Cappy stops and turns to see Swan helping the father up.
CAPPY
We can't stop, Swan!
Something in the trees gets Cappy's attention. A few hand signals to the squad and they all move out.
HORNER
Something's not right.
BANKS
Seems quiet enough to me.
HORNER
Was it quiet a few minutes ago?
BANKS
I guess I wasn't paying attention.
CAPPY
The animals on the Colonies don't react well to Vox, something about they way they smell. Animals always run.
Cappy stops dead in her tracks. She puts a single fist in the air and everyone stops.
The family doesn't notice, they are too busy looking at the trees in fear. The mother walks right into Mills. Mills turns to push the mother onto the ground and as soon as the woman hits, three spikes fly into Mills.
MILLS
Cappy?
CAPPY
Take cover! Open fire!
Mills falls to the ground as Chalk Six opens fire, their guns blasting so loud the family has to cover their ears.
More spikes land in the tree's around the squad.
Mills takes out her pistol and starts to shoot in the direction of where she was hit.
Banks runs and slides across the ground to Mills and starts to perform first aid on her, the gun battle still waging.
The spikes stop flying.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Cease Fire!
The squad, almost in unison, dump their clips and replace them swiftly.
With the firing stopped, the squad rush to Mills, Banks working on her feverishly.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
What happened?
MILLS
The fucking SOP ran into me!
BANKS
She's ok sir. Shouldn't we counter attack?
SWAN
It was just a small recon squad.
BANKS
Doesn't that mean there are more comin?
HORNER
They send in their Recon forces a full three klicks ahead of the main force, we have some time.
CAPPY
They were surprised to find us.
HORNER
Sir, we have to drop this SOPs, they have become nothing but a liability.
SWAN
We were sworn to protect the citizens of
HORNER
Whatever boy scout bullshit you are about to spew, Swan, save it. Cappy, we are on the LAST boat off Earth. We're behind schedule, and we both know Foehammer won't wait.
Banks removes one of the spikes from Mills. She screams.
MILLS
Horner is right, Sir. We have to drop them.
HORNER
We're now down a man, we have to start thinking about ourselves.
MILLS
You're not down anything, I'm good to go sir.
Banks removes another spike.
SWAN
Sir, we have to take them.
CAPPY
Relax, Swan, they're coming with us.
BANKS
Then we need to stop for at least twenty before we head out again, Cappy. The SOPs need food and water, and I need to foam her up.
MILLS
Since when are you the medic?
BANKS
Since you were dumb enough to get shot.
Mills manages a small smile.
MILLS
I knew I liked you, kid.
Horner walks over to Cappy, who still has her weapon raised.
HORNER
What are you doing, Cappy?
CAPPY
What are you talking about?
HORNER
We can't keep them with us. You know that, they'll give away our position and slow us down if we get into a fight. Why are you doing this.
Cappy puts her weapon down.
CAPPY
Its the right thing.
Horner steps over so Cappy can see him.
HORNER
Its the end of the world, Cap. Morality is meaningless when there is no one left around to judge you.
Cappy doesn't say anything back, the expression on her face doesn't change.
CAPPY
You done?
Horner gets pissed and walks away.
EXT. CLEARING
They squad is resting. Mills is bandaged up and leaning against a tree, Banks injecting her with some concoction. Horner is checking is heavy machine gun, Cappy is standing by herself.
Swan sits down with the family and watches them devour some MREs. The sounds of battle fill the distant air
SWAN
(Slowly)
My name is Swan.
The family looks at him funny, not understanding.
SWAN (CONT’D)
(Slower)
Swan.
More confusion.
SWAN (CONT’D)
For all I know I'm telling you people to fuck off.
Swan stands and walks over to Cappy.
SWAN (CONT’D)
You ok Cappy?
CAPPY
Yes.
SWAN
Any word from Foehammer?
CAPPY
Negative.
Cappy uses her head to motion towards the noise of the battle.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Moscow is that way. The last city to evac. You can't even hear our mortar shells anymore.
SWAN
Is that good or bad?
CAPPY
It means it's over. They win, we lose. Goodbye Earth.
SWAN
We'll be back.
Cappy laughs a little.
CAPPY
Always the optimist.
SWAN
Someone in this outfit has to be.
Cappy looks at the sky for a moment, seeming to calculate in her head. She looks back to Swan.
CAPPY
Get them up, time to move out.
Banks helps Mills to her feet, but she manages to walk on her own just fine. Horner puts his gun back together with extreme speed.
EXT. OPEN FIELD - DAY
Explosions and firefights rage on in the distance as Chalk Six reach their destination. The family collapse, exhausted from the long run on little food or water. Swan opens his canteen and takes a short swig, then hands it to the father of the family.
CAPPY
Horner, watch the rear, anything comes into sight at this point, its not friendly, kill it. Banks, drop a beacon and get started placing anti Vox mines every five yards along that river bed, Swan and I will cover the SOP's.
Chalk Six runs off to fulfill their duties. Swan walks up to Cappy.
SWAN
This could be the last we see of Earth... Ever.
CAPPY
Everything I've ever seen of Earth has been blown to little pieces...
SWAN
Fucking Vox.
CAPPY
If they didn't do it, we would have.
Swan looks over to Cappy, with a smirk on his face.
SWAN
Didn't take you for the philosopher/activist type Cappy.
Cappy looks down at the family, who are looking desperately around, trying not to pay attention the sounds of war quickly surrounding them.
CAPPY
There's a lot of things you don't know about me Swan.
SWAN
Well... I'd be more than happy to learn.
Cappy looks at Swan for a few moments. She finally scoffs at him and walks away.
SWAN (CONT’D)
It's the end of the world... Had to try.
The explosions start to get closer.
BANKS (RADIO)
Uh... sounds like shit is getting kinda heavy, Cappy... any clue when Foehammer is going to get here?
CAPPY
Foehammer, Chalk Six, things don't sound so good down here, whats your ETA?
FOEHAMMER (RADIO)
Chalk Six, ETA five minutes! Just a warning, I didn't have time to off load so things are going to get cramped!
Cappy looks over to Swan.
CAPPY
Foehammer, we have three SOPs in our possession.
FOEHAMMER
Dump'em Chalk Six, there is no room, repeat No room! I am full up.
CAPPY
Negative, Foehammer, we have three civilians ready for evac.
FOEHAMMER
Chalk Six, I am already disobeying direct orders to come get you, I am full up and the last transport in atmos, the fleet is pulling out, its now or never! I will be there in four minutes, make up your fucking minds. Foehammer out!
Cappy stares off into space for a few minutes.
CAPPY
Chalk Six, pull it in.
It takes a few moments, but the rest of the squad pulls together.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Foehammer barely has room for us and has urged us to dump the SOPs.
SWAN
What?
BANKS
No room? What do you mean no room?
CAPPY
He didn't have time to get back to the ship to offload, he's full up.
HORNER
So whats the problem?
SWAN
Fuck you Horner.
HORNER
You know, I'm getting sick of this fucking good guy act Swan.
BANKS
Uh... There's no room for us?
CAPPY
There is no room for them.
Cappy points to the family.
MILLS
But there's room for us?
CAPPY
Yeah.
MILLS
Then fuck it, leave um.
SWAN
What the fuck is wrong with you people?
BANKS
Hey, Swan, I didn't think it was going to come to us and them man...
SWAN
What the fuck are you saying?
BANKS
I'm saying that if we can't get off this rock then... well... fuck that.
SWAN
You fucking coward piece of shit!
The squad argues amongst themselves, shouting and swearing, Banks trying to stay out of the way of the fight. The family grows nervous again, and the child cries uncontrollably. Cappy looks over to the family and walks over to them. She looks down at them for a few moments, in a cold silence.
She finally draws her pistol and quickly fires off three rounds, the crying stops. Swan looks over as the sound of an approaching ship starts to fill the space, shocked at what he has just seen. Cappy looks back at him, Foehammers ship landing a dozen yards away.
CAPPYDisappointed?
Chalk Six, this is Foehammer, ETA to dust off site Gold: three hours, what's your GP, over?
CAPPY
Foehammer, Chalk Six, clearing out last building then hoofing it to dust off. Reconfirm, site Gold?
FOEHAMMER
Affirmative, all other zone's too hot. Chalk Six, you are out of time. Make your way to Dust off immediately, I WILL not wait.
CAPPY
Roger, Foehammer... Chalk Six out.
FADE IN:
EXT. BUILDING - DAY
Chalk Six is standing outside of a run down, abandoned building. CAPPY, a young but tough looking blonde woman, stands outside the doorway. To her left is BANKS, a skittish but ready looking kid fresh out of boot camp.
BANKS
What's the plan, Cappy?
Cappy looks around slowly, then looks up at the sun. She shields her eyes from the glare and lets out a deep sigh. She presses into her cheek bone to activate her radio.
CAPPY
Alright Chalk Six, we have three hours to get to DZ Gold, wrap it up and get down here double time.
HORNER radios in.
HORNER (RADIO)
Sir, building isn't clear yet.
CAPPY
You heard me, Horner. Double Time.
BANKS
What did Foehammer say, Cap?
CAPPY
Quiet.
A few moments later, HORNER, a heavy machine gunner, steps out of the building, followed closely by MILLS, a petite woman armed with a sniper rifle.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Where's Swan?
MILLS
Got separated in the food court. He thought he heard something.
Cappy walks into the building.
INT. BUILDING
They make their way slowly into the hollow building.
CAPPY
Swan, what part of double time didn't you understand?
SWAN
Copy.
CAPPY
Fuck copy, where the hell are you?
Silence. As if in response to the silence, the small squad goes alert, raising their weapons to their shoulders and aiming down the sights.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Swan, do you copy?
Silence again.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Swan?!
SWAN
Sir, I have three SOP's, small family.
Cappy swears under her breath.
BANKS
We're not gonna leave them, are we Cappy?
HORNER
We don't have time to be babysitting SOP's, Cap.
MILLS
Foehammer won't take them, Cap.
BANKS
We can't just leave them!
CAPPY
Banks, Foehammer is the last drop off this rock, if he leaves without us then there's no getting off.
Swan appears from behind the corner and quickly points his gun at the squad, startled.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Easy, Swan.
SWAN
Found them trying to get food out of a vending machine.
Three Asian (Hell, you can make these guys anything, as long as they don't have to speak, hispanic, russian, use your head) people, a small family, appear behind Swan. Their clothes and hair show the horrible struggle they must have gone through.
CAPPY
What do they speak?
SWAN
Dunno, sounds like Ukrainian.
CAPPY
Anyone speak Ukrainian?
BANKS
I speak Russian, it's pretty close.
CAPPY
Try and talk to them.
Banks walks up to the family and starts speaking fluent Russian. The family looks confused, almost understanding.
SWAN
I couldn't leave them sir.
CAPPY
Roger... we have to move.
Banks walks away from the family, frustrated.
BANKS
I can't quite get what their saying, dialect is too different.
CAPPY
A dozen languages between us and they don't speak any of them.
MILLS
Sir, we can't take them.
SWAN
Fuck that, we're taking them.
BANKS
(nervous)
Sir... we can't.
HORNER
What if that dropship is full! Are we gonna drag them ten klicks just to watch us fly away forever?
CAPPY
QUIET!
Cappy takes one look at the child in the family, the only clean patches on his/her face are the streaks where the tears have been streaming for what has probably been days.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
They come with us.
HORNER
CAP!
CAPPY
Thats an order, Private. Now move out.
The squad doesn't say another word and they jog quickly out of the building. Swan motions the family to follow them and they now head out.
EXT. FOREST - DAY
The squad walks at a brisk pace, Horner and Banks in the lead, Mills in the rear and Cappy and Swan walk in the center with the family close to them, struggling to keep up.
SWAN
Thanks Cappy.
Cappy looks at him with a cold stare.
CAPPY
If they fall behind, they get left behind, do you hear me?
SWAN
Yes sir.
FOEHAMMER (RADIO)
Chalk Six, Foehammer, you read?
Cappy presses into her cheek.
CAPPY
We copy, Foehammer, we are on the move.
FOEHAMMER
Chalk Six, Vox's got the airspace covered.
CAPPY
Status on evac?
FOEHAMMER
I'm still coming, callin in the angles. Gonna make another run until the airspace is clear, ETA Unconfirmed, Foehammer out.
MILLS
Last boat off Earth and it's not even going to leave on time.
HORNER
If the Vox have birds in the air, then ground forces won't be far behind.
CAPPY
We're well ahead of enemy lines.
BANKS
(nervous)
Sir... what if Foehammer can't get here?
CAPPY
He'll be here.
BANKS
But... what if he can't?
SWAN
Shut it, Banks, I'm sick of you pissing your pants.
BANKS
Fuck you, Swan.
CAPPY
Enough, double time it, keep that family moving.
EXT. RIVERBANK
The family is trying to cross a river. The rest of the squad is already across. Swan is wading in the water with the family.
The mother slips and falls into the water and gets overtaken by the current. Swan grabs her arm and pulls her up to her feet. The family collapses on the riverbank.
SWAN
They need a few minutes Cappy.
CAPPY
Two minutes.
MILLS
Cappy, permission to speak freely?
CAPPY
You never ask, Mills, just say it.
MILLS
We should dump the SOP's, hoof it to the DZ and entrench the position and prepare for a possible hot evac.
SWAN
We're not leaving these people behind, Mills.
HORNER
That's the Cap's decision, Swan.
SWAN
She already made that decision, Horner, and -
The family starts to get nervous with all the yelling back and forth, not being able to understand a word of it.
HORNER
The Cap is capable of talking for herself. What do you say, Cap? We're gonna get overrun if we keep these SOP's with us.
BANKS
I don't feel comfortable wi-
MILLS
Shut it Bambi, or I'll make that stupid grin of your just a little bit bigger.
BANKS
I'd like to see you try it, you lez bitch!
Mills quickly takes out her knife and starts to jog up to Banks' position. The family stops in fear, and Banks points his weapon at Mills. Cappy grabs Mills wrist and flips her on her back and places Mills' knife at her own throat.
CAPPY
Any more out of either of you two, and I'll pull it on both of you. Understand?
Mills nod's, genuinely scared.
BANKS
Yes sir.
CAPPY
Now move the fuck out, we don't have time for this.
Cappy holds out her hand to Mills. Mills looks up and reluctantly takes Cappy's hand and gets up. Cappy holds up the knife.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
I'm keeping this.
Cappy turns and starts to walk at her original pace. The child falls, and without even looking at him/her, she forcefully lifts the child up. The roar of fighter jets is heard and all of Chalk Six raise their weapons in the air. Streaks fly overhead. Explosions are then heard.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
MOVE IT.
EXT. HEAVILY WOODED AREA
Chalk Six is keeping their hurried pace. The family is having a very hard time keeping up, and they are clearly out of breath. The father falls flat on his face. Swan turns and sees this.
SWAN
Cappy!
Cappy stops and turns to see Swan helping the father up.
CAPPY
We can't stop, Swan!
Something in the trees gets Cappy's attention. A few hand signals to the squad and they all move out.
HORNER
Something's not right.
BANKS
Seems quiet enough to me.
HORNER
Was it quiet a few minutes ago?
BANKS
I guess I wasn't paying attention.
CAPPY
The animals on the Colonies don't react well to Vox, something about they way they smell. Animals always run.
Cappy stops dead in her tracks. She puts a single fist in the air and everyone stops.
The family doesn't notice, they are too busy looking at the trees in fear. The mother walks right into Mills. Mills turns to push the mother onto the ground and as soon as the woman hits, three spikes fly into Mills.
MILLS
Cappy?
CAPPY
Take cover! Open fire!
Mills falls to the ground as Chalk Six opens fire, their guns blasting so loud the family has to cover their ears.
More spikes land in the tree's around the squad.
Mills takes out her pistol and starts to shoot in the direction of where she was hit.
Banks runs and slides across the ground to Mills and starts to perform first aid on her, the gun battle still waging.
The spikes stop flying.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Cease Fire!
The squad, almost in unison, dump their clips and replace them swiftly.
With the firing stopped, the squad rush to Mills, Banks working on her feverishly.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
What happened?
MILLS
The fucking SOP ran into me!
BANKS
She's ok sir. Shouldn't we counter attack?
SWAN
It was just a small recon squad.
BANKS
Doesn't that mean there are more comin?
HORNER
They send in their Recon forces a full three klicks ahead of the main force, we have some time.
CAPPY
They were surprised to find us.
HORNER
Sir, we have to drop this SOPs, they have become nothing but a liability.
SWAN
We were sworn to protect the citizens of
HORNER
Whatever boy scout bullshit you are about to spew, Swan, save it. Cappy, we are on the LAST boat off Earth. We're behind schedule, and we both know Foehammer won't wait.
Banks removes one of the spikes from Mills. She screams.
MILLS
Horner is right, Sir. We have to drop them.
HORNER
We're now down a man, we have to start thinking about ourselves.
MILLS
You're not down anything, I'm good to go sir.
Banks removes another spike.
SWAN
Sir, we have to take them.
CAPPY
Relax, Swan, they're coming with us.
BANKS
Then we need to stop for at least twenty before we head out again, Cappy. The SOPs need food and water, and I need to foam her up.
MILLS
Since when are you the medic?
BANKS
Since you were dumb enough to get shot.
Mills manages a small smile.
MILLS
I knew I liked you, kid.
Horner walks over to Cappy, who still has her weapon raised.
HORNER
What are you doing, Cappy?
CAPPY
What are you talking about?
HORNER
We can't keep them with us. You know that, they'll give away our position and slow us down if we get into a fight. Why are you doing this.
Cappy puts her weapon down.
CAPPY
Its the right thing.
Horner steps over so Cappy can see him.
HORNER
Its the end of the world, Cap. Morality is meaningless when there is no one left around to judge you.
Cappy doesn't say anything back, the expression on her face doesn't change.
CAPPY
You done?
Horner gets pissed and walks away.
EXT. CLEARING
They squad is resting. Mills is bandaged up and leaning against a tree, Banks injecting her with some concoction. Horner is checking is heavy machine gun, Cappy is standing by herself.
Swan sits down with the family and watches them devour some MREs. The sounds of battle fill the distant air
SWAN
(Slowly)
My name is Swan.
The family looks at him funny, not understanding.
SWAN (CONT’D)
(Slower)
Swan.
More confusion.
SWAN (CONT’D)
For all I know I'm telling you people to fuck off.
Swan stands and walks over to Cappy.
SWAN (CONT’D)
You ok Cappy?
CAPPY
Yes.
SWAN
Any word from Foehammer?
CAPPY
Negative.
Cappy uses her head to motion towards the noise of the battle.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Moscow is that way. The last city to evac. You can't even hear our mortar shells anymore.
SWAN
Is that good or bad?
CAPPY
It means it's over. They win, we lose. Goodbye Earth.
SWAN
We'll be back.
Cappy laughs a little.
CAPPY
Always the optimist.
SWAN
Someone in this outfit has to be.
Cappy looks at the sky for a moment, seeming to calculate in her head. She looks back to Swan.
CAPPY
Get them up, time to move out.
Banks helps Mills to her feet, but she manages to walk on her own just fine. Horner puts his gun back together with extreme speed.
EXT. OPEN FIELD - DAY
Explosions and firefights rage on in the distance as Chalk Six reach their destination. The family collapse, exhausted from the long run on little food or water. Swan opens his canteen and takes a short swig, then hands it to the father of the family.
CAPPY
Horner, watch the rear, anything comes into sight at this point, its not friendly, kill it. Banks, drop a beacon and get started placing anti Vox mines every five yards along that river bed, Swan and I will cover the SOP's.
Chalk Six runs off to fulfill their duties. Swan walks up to Cappy.
SWAN
This could be the last we see of Earth... Ever.
CAPPY
Everything I've ever seen of Earth has been blown to little pieces...
SWAN
Fucking Vox.
CAPPY
If they didn't do it, we would have.
Swan looks over to Cappy, with a smirk on his face.
SWAN
Didn't take you for the philosopher/activist type Cappy.
Cappy looks down at the family, who are looking desperately around, trying not to pay attention the sounds of war quickly surrounding them.
CAPPY
There's a lot of things you don't know about me Swan.
SWAN
Well... I'd be more than happy to learn.
Cappy looks at Swan for a few moments. She finally scoffs at him and walks away.
SWAN (CONT’D)
It's the end of the world... Had to try.
The explosions start to get closer.
BANKS (RADIO)
Uh... sounds like shit is getting kinda heavy, Cappy... any clue when Foehammer is going to get here?
CAPPY
Foehammer, Chalk Six, things don't sound so good down here, whats your ETA?
FOEHAMMER (RADIO)
Chalk Six, ETA five minutes! Just a warning, I didn't have time to off load so things are going to get cramped!
Cappy looks over to Swan.
CAPPY
Foehammer, we have three SOPs in our possession.
FOEHAMMER
Dump'em Chalk Six, there is no room, repeat No room! I am full up.
CAPPY
Negative, Foehammer, we have three civilians ready for evac.
FOEHAMMER
Chalk Six, I am already disobeying direct orders to come get you, I am full up and the last transport in atmos, the fleet is pulling out, its now or never! I will be there in four minutes, make up your fucking minds. Foehammer out!
Cappy stares off into space for a few minutes.
CAPPY
Chalk Six, pull it in.
It takes a few moments, but the rest of the squad pulls together.
CAPPY (CONT’D)
Foehammer barely has room for us and has urged us to dump the SOPs.
SWAN
What?
BANKS
No room? What do you mean no room?
CAPPY
He didn't have time to get back to the ship to offload, he's full up.
HORNER
So whats the problem?
SWAN
Fuck you Horner.
HORNER
You know, I'm getting sick of this fucking good guy act Swan.
BANKS
Uh... There's no room for us?
CAPPY
There is no room for them.
Cappy points to the family.
MILLS
But there's room for us?
CAPPY
Yeah.
MILLS
Then fuck it, leave um.
SWAN
What the fuck is wrong with you people?
BANKS
Hey, Swan, I didn't think it was going to come to us and them man...
SWAN
What the fuck are you saying?
BANKS
I'm saying that if we can't get off this rock then... well... fuck that.
SWAN
You fucking coward piece of shit!
The squad argues amongst themselves, shouting and swearing, Banks trying to stay out of the way of the fight. The family grows nervous again, and the child cries uncontrollably. Cappy looks over to the family and walks over to them. She looks down at them for a few moments, in a cold silence.
She finally draws her pistol and quickly fires off three rounds, the crying stops. Swan looks over as the sound of an approaching ship starts to fill the space, shocked at what he has just seen. Cappy looks back at him, Foehammers ship landing a dozen yards away.
CAPPYDisappointed?