Chrysalis

Chapter 4 - A Seed and A Strand of Silk

SYNOPSIS:

Nine years later, in 4972 AS, HiveWing intern Silver must trace the dragon responsible for an attack on a facility, and possibly, one who is behind the productions of augments; meanwhile, Ravel continues perfecting her discovery, the mesmers, and initiates the next step to the Hives.

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[SCREEN TITLE: 4972 AS]

[scene begins with red liquid running through a glass tube, slowly passing an inactive burner and dripping into a thin vial. A HiveWing is rummaging through a drawer across the room, and she pulls out a packet of pages. She walks across the room, stopping the liquid from flowing and grabbing the vial]

[the dragon is revealed to be an older Ravel. She closes the vial, holding it close to her face and inspecting it. She returns to the drawer, nudging it close and removing the safety goggles from her face]

[Ravel approaches a small plant sitting in a terrarium, and she removes it and leaves it in a pot. She places the pot gently on the table, touching the plant's leaves and dropping the red liquid from the vial onto the soil]

[Ravel looks behind her, revealing a large lotus with distorted branches emerging from it. She sees the lotus pulsing rhythmically, almost like it's about to explode. Ravel grabs the pot with the plant on it, and she brings it next to the lotus, where she gently sets the pot down]

[Ravel moves a few inches away, keeping her gaze on the two plants. She begins to notice the branches of the lotus intertwining with the plant's leaves. She notices the plant starting to move a few inches on its own. Ravel gasps in awe, watching the two plants coexisting with each other]

[Ravel sees the branches from the lotus shrinking back, releasing the plant. Afterward, she notices the plant moving on its own, and its leaves fall onto the table]

[scene cuts to Ravel walking down the hallway of the palace with Wasp. The two dragons are having a conversation about the Breath of Evil]

RAVEL: The conditions are slowly stabilizing, but dragon intakes are not recommended yet. [looks at the growing city outside the window] I'll stay up tonight and continue, Your Maj-

QUEEN WASP: Has Synthrus checked it?

RAVEL: No, Your Majesty. He has been concerned lately with your Hives project. I can meet with him and ask him for his thoughts this afternoon.

QUEEN WASP: It's not necessary. [turns to Ravel] This is your project, you are leading it.

[the two HiveWings stop, and they turn to look at the city outside. Ravel sees HiveWings flying around, and many buildings are being constructed. She looks at the busy streets down below]

QUEEN WASP: Nine years ago, you discovered a response to the growing threat our city endured. Since then, our city has yet to see another attack from the Undergrounders. This city is grateful for your success, little dragon.

RAVEL: Thank you, Your Majesty.

QUEEN WASP: Is your mother doing well?

RAVEL: [nods] She's good.

QUEEN WASP: There's something I want to show you, child. Come with me.

[Ravel follows after Wasp as the two HiveWings traverse across the palace. They arrive in front of a giant double door, guarded by four HiveWings. Wasp signals for the HiveWings to open the door for her, and she enters. Ravel enters after Wasp]