Zodiac Sign Island Story

Act 3 Scene 2- A way off the island

*It is a fresh morning and the island has an unusual air about it. The regular morning sun is now replaced by dark, grey clouds that look down on the zodiac's who are starting to wake. Scorpio is already awake as usual, and she is catching fish for breakfast in the sea again. Suddenly, as she is just about to get hold of a juicy, plump fish, the current comes sweeping around her and she loses her balance, getting dragged under the raging waves*
Aries: morning everyone *awaking*
Taurus: good morning Aries
Virgo: why is it so dark this morning?
Gemini: it looks like it's going to rain. *sighs*
*Aquarius looks round at everyone*
Aquarius: where is Scorp?
Cancer: *thinking dreamily of the time he and Scorp had the other day* probably catching fish for us again
*loud, frequent screams are then heard from the sea*
Cancer: oh god. No. *looking out at the sea with a look of sudden pain* SCORPIO!!!!!
*the waves continue to drag her under and she gasps for air when above the surface*
*Cancer is seen running towards the sea shouting*
Aquarius: wait!!!!! You could get yourself killed!!!
Leo: oh man... This is not good. *head in hands*
Libra: no. This could go very wrong *shaking*
Aries: no. This is not good. CANCER!!! WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!
*the current is strong but cancer still dives in to get to Scorpio. She finds herself twisting in the waves. Cancer joins her and they hold on together*
Scorpio: WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!!! NOW WE ARE BOTH GOING TO GET OURSELVES KILLED!
Cancer: I WANT TO BE WITH YOU!!! AND WE WILL BE OK!!! WE JUST NEED TO HOLD ON TO EACH OTHER!!!!
SCORPIO: OK!!! *continuing to shout over the waves* I LOVE YOU!!! *she is shocked at herself for saying it*
Cancer: *when coming back to the surface* I LOVE YOU TOO!!!!
*suddenly the current slows and they can gain slight control of the waves again.
Scorpio: It's slowing!!! We need to get to the beach now!!! *they both swim and kick against the waves to get to the beach. They are soaked and exhausted but they make it and collapse together on the soft sand, gasping for air*
MEANWHILE IN THE JUNGLE
Capricorn: ok. Let's face it, I know I never give up but seriously, we could be here for years.
Pisces: yeah. Well. Should we go back then?
Capricorn: yeah... Yeah ok. But what way is it to the beach? *suddenly she hears a rustling in the jungle* What was that...?
*a wild pig appears from the jungle bush, it is only small and is snorting*
Capricorn: *her sharp eyes lay upon the pig* are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Pisces: *looking at cap shocked* what?! No!
Capricorn: oh... Well we need to go back with something
Pisces: Capricorn have you gone mad again?
Capricorn: *laughs a loud, slightly creepy laugh*
*Pisces looks worried*
Capricorn: we need meat.
Pisces: oh god...
*Capricorn grabs her spear and charges at the pig. She looks savage and extremely ruthless. She had already used mud to create war paint on her face. She shoves the spear into the pig swiftly. The pig lets out a squeaky yelp of pain. The pig then falls to the floor on it's back, it's little trotters in the air*
Capricorn: there we are. *picks up the pig* let's go
Pisces: what... *unable to look at the pig* how can you just do that?! Your mad!
Capricorn: shut up. I'm not mad *laughs insanely*
*suddenly a landslide comes down the jungle, picking Capricorn and Pisces up and sending them to escalate rapidly down the jungle bank in the mud. Capricorn still has hold of the pig. Pisces and Capricorn shout as they dodge trees. Suddenly they are back on the beach where they started, covered in mud and looking savage. They lay on the beach for a few seconds then realise where they are. The other zodiac signs look at them shocked*
Aries: woah!!! Where did you two come from?!?!
Pisces: *trying to wipe mud off himself* the jungle... There was a landslide and Capricorn killed a... Killed a baby pig*
*virgo looks at the baby pig- the blood coming from its stomach and he is suddenly sick on the beach*
Sagittarius: bloody hell!! What were you thinking cap!
Capricorn: *smirking* it's food isn't it? If you want to survive then you need to hunt for food! *
Scorpio: cap... Have you gone mad again?
Capricorn: *laughs a slightly insane laugh* then perches on a log.
Aries: ok... Cap is slightly mad... Perhaps ignore them for the time being? We could cook the pig
Taurus: it would make a nice change from fish
*capricorn talks to themselves insanely, dancing madly on the beach*
*scorpio does what she did last time. She marches up to cap, then slaps them round the face. Capricorn becomes sane again and looks at their bloody hands then the pig shocked*
Scorpio: always does the trick
Capricorn: wow. Blimey. Thanks Scorp? Did I kill that pig...?
Scorpio: yes you did.
Capricorn: ok! I am impressed at myself! Better not let it go to waste eh?
Aries: did you not find another food or water resource?
Pisces: I'm afraid not.
Aries: ok... Pig anyone? Scorpio can you cook it please?
Scorpio: yeah sure. *gets to work*
*Virgo looks away, sad about the pig*
LATER THAT DAY
*after having a good feast on the pig, the signs decide to explore the island together*
Aries: everyone follow me!
Libra: right behind you leader!
Sagittarius: can't I go in front? I'm more keen to explore...
Aries: your not leader!!! I AM!!
Sagittarius: wow... Fine. Keep your socks on.
*Capricorn walks slowly at the back with Scorpio and Cancer. They have their spears in their hands ready*
*Aquarius, Leo, Gemini, Sagittarius  and Virgo are in the middle. Virgo is mumbling nervously to himself whilst Sagittarius tries to tell jokes to the others. The other three walk in silence, their own thoughts circling through their minds*
*Libra and Taurus walk right being Aries. They talk about the other day in hushed whispers*
Aquarius: look! Ahead!
Aries: a shipwrecked boat!
*they all go to the boat and gather round. Suddenly Libra sees it... The cap in the boat. The dead man flashes through his mind. He takes a step back*
Taurus: you ok libra?
Libra: I think that was the dead mans hat... It's the same logo which was on his t shirt...
Aries: WAIT! You guys are not telling us something.
*the signs look at Taurus and Libra in interest*
Libra: I found a dead body... The other night... They were washed up... They had the same logo on their t shirt as the one on that hat *tries not to cry at the thought of the body*
*taurus wraps his arms around Libra. Libra suddenly whispers to him 'not here'
Aries: it looks like a navy logo. Perhaps they were coming here to rescue us because they knew about the plane crash...
Aquarius: but how did he end up dead?!
Sagittarius: woah woah! hang on. It's all coming out now isn't it? A dead body?! What next?! And you two are together aren't you?! *she looks at libra and Taurus who both stand still looking at the ground*
Capricorn: oh god... They are... *trying not to laugh insanely* this is just brilliant
Pisces: shut up cap.
Capricorn: don't tell me to shut up. You do remember what happened in the jungle between us don't you?!
Sagittarius: more plot developments
Leo: oh shut up saggy.
Sagittarius: goodness me. You lot are really getting on my nerves now! Taking everything out at me!
Leo: everything's about you isn't it saggy?
Gemini: please Leo... not now...
Sagittarius: you can talk Leo. It seems like you just want to be the centre of attention the whole time
Leo: what?! No! No I don't!
Sagittarius: and I've seen you with you're two girls
Leo: what... *goes silent*
Gemini: what?
Aquarius: wait a minute... What did you see saggy?
Sagittarius: well... Um... I saw you and Leo kiss... And then later I saw Gemini and Leo kiss...
Leo: you sneaky bitch!
Virgo: I don't like where this is going *shaking uncontrollably*
Gemini: YOU KISSED HER!
Aquarius: YOU KISSED GEMINI!? I THOUGHT WE WERE TOGETHER!!!
Gemini: I am so confused
Leo: so am I
Gemini: OH REALLY?!?! YOU'VE BEEN TWO TIMING ON US!!! YOU ASSHOLE!!! *slaps Leo around the face*
Leo: ouch... *holds the side of his face annoyed* BUT YOU KNEW!!!
Aquarius: I didn't know you kissed Gem... *looking annoyed, trying not to scream inside*
Leo: AHHHH!!!!!! GET ME OFF THIS ISLAND!!!!
Gemini: kiss me Aquarius. *she leans into Aquarius and Aquarius leans into her. They both kiss each other on the lips in front of Leo who looks on in disgust.
Leo: OH! I see!!! ugh!!! I don't deserve this! We were never really going out?! You are both disgusting! *runs off sulking*
*Gemini and Aquarius laugh at him and high five each other*
*the other signs look on in shock. Sagittarius looks a bit guilty about telling them. 'Oh well' she thought 'Leo deserved that'*
Aries: wow... Ok...
Scorpio: that escalated quickly
Cancer: I'm shocked. Just shocked! *laughs loudly* *he then kisses Scorpio on the cheek* I would never two time on you
*Pisces looks at them shocked*
Pisces: oh! It's all happening to day isn't it?!?!
Scorpio: you jealous Pisces?!
Pisces: no!!! Of course not!!!!
*Pisces then kisses Capricorn in front of Scorpio*
Capricorn: good kisser *winks*
Scorpio: wow. Well. That's the most shocking revelation today I think. Who thought you and that mad asshole Cappy would get together!
Capricorn: I'm not an asshole! *crosses arms*
Pisces: no you're not now... *he smiles at her*
Virgo: I think I'm going to be sick
Aries: Please! Everyone! There is a boat here!! Are you forgetting that?!?! We could get off the island!!!!!
Taurus: we could!!! Would it take all of us though?
Scorpio: we could always leave Pisces and Cappy here to make love in the jungle...
*Sagittarius is trying not to laugh at everything*
Pisces: *being sarcastic* ha ha nice one Scorpio.
Libra: I think it could take all of us. It's big enough.
Aquarius: you sure? Perhaps it only takes 11? Leave Leo here maybe? *she and Gemini laugh*
Aries: ok. Seriously. We are all getting off this island and we will start moving this boat now!!!!
*suddenly, a loud bang shakes the island and the floor starts to tremble slightly*
Virgo: oh dear. What now... *looking very on edge*
Taurus: oh god *looking further ahead up the island* is that what I think it is?
Capricorn: oh bloody hell...
Gemini: a volcano! Oh that's great! Just what we need!
Sagittarius: how did we not see that before?!?!
Aries: we would have seen it if we'd come exploring earlier
Capricorn: which we should have done.
Virgo: *walking up and down nervously, fiddling with his hands violently* what if... *his voice is shaky* what if... What if the volcano erupts? And we...die?
Sagittarius: what have I told you Virgo!!! Positive mental attitude! *she takes him in his arms where he feels safe*
*suddenly the volcano lets off a giant cloud of smoke into the sky above. The ground trembles again and the signs try to stay on their feet, looking at each other with worried expressions*
Aries: we need to act fast if we want to get off this island alive.