I began this story a long time ago and promised Spyder that I'd finish it. Well I have and here it is... yes it's a knock off of Romeo and Juliet so don't point that out...

Cast:

Knight?s

Thomas ? 1st Born
Benjamin ? Father
Desiree ? Cousin to Thomas, Niece of Ben
Tommy ? 2nd Born son
Aurora ? Mother
Lost ? Thomas? Best Friend
Ralf ? 3rd Born son
Jan ? Brother to Desiree, Nephew of Aurora

Thorne?s

Lori ? 1st Born Daughter of Justin and another woman
David ? 2nd Born Son
Mieke - Mother
Justin ? Father
Matthew ? Cousin to Lori, Nephew of Justin
Ally ? 2nd Born Daughter
Christopher ? 1st Born Son
Ivano ? Cousin to Lori, Nephew of Mieke
Brian ? 1st Born Son of Mieke of another man

Commishiner Hadley ? Commishiner of Veridian City

Lieutenient Bjorn ? Lieutenient of the Veridian City Police Department

Kelly ? Coroner

Maryann - Reporter

Saints

Opening Scene:
Fountain / Nighttime

Fast Forward Photo Work

This is a jumble of images all moving at a rapid pace. The first one we see is the back of Thomas. He quickly swings around and while doing so draws his Desert Eagle .50. The next image is of he and Christopher squaring off, all done in front of the fountain. The next image is an image of Lori smiling seductively in front of the fountain. The next image is of Ralf walking away from the fountain, a body laying in shadows behind him and a gun in his hand. The next image is the image of Lost raising his gun to eye level. The next image is of a picture of the family known as The Knights. The next image is of a picture of the family known as The Thornes. The next image is of a gravestone which is a large Angel carrying with it a large sword. The final image is of the funeral ceremony for a fallen cop, complete with coffin with an American Flag held over it, police cars, marching police men, and friends and family.

Fade to Black.

The sound of screams and shots being fired is all that can be heard, nothing can be seen.

Title and Credits:

Fade In:
EXT:
Thorne Gardens / Morning

Fast Forward Photo Work through the large maze that is the gardens. Come to a stop as we approach Justin and Lori. The two are walking through the large gardens located on their estate. The sun is shining above them and the gardens are lush and pure. Justin stops and pulls a Rose off of one of the rose bushes and begins to remove its thorns.

Justin
I sometimes wonder, daughter, will you ever be wed?

Lori
(angered tone of voice)
When I choose a man whom I feel is worthy you may walk me to the altar.

Justin
I fear that may prove too late. This ongoing war with the Knight?s has begun to turn hostile. Soon it will become violent and I know not who shall die.

Lori
It will not be you, father. We have survived in this city for two centuries; we shall survive for many more.

Justin
The name may, but we may not.

Lori
Do not talk like that. It is a beautiful morning and the garden is in full bloom. Enjoy it while you can.

Justin
Yes, you are right. It is best to enjoy all of this before it too dies.

Justin stops and pushes Lori?s hair back behind her ears and slides the rose into her hair. She smiles and takes his arm as they walk towards the large mansion.

Cut to:
INT:
Thomas Knight?s bedroom / Morning

We can see three women laying in a king-sized bed covered only by a silken sheet. Pan down over the wall and we see that it was a mirror hung on the ceiling.

Thomas is awake and standing out on his balcony smoking a cigarette. The three girls wake up in his bed and see him standing there. They climb out of bed and go to join him.

Cut to:
EXT:
Balcony

They are fully nude and apparently do not care. They walk out, one stands on his left and puts her hands on the concrete railing of the balcony, and another sits on the railing to his right. The third climbs onto the railing, stands up and looks out over the vast estate.

Girl 3
I can?t believe that you?re going to one day own all of this.

Thomas
Perhaps.

Girl 1
What does that mean?

Thomas
It means that I cannot foresee the future.

Girl 1
Oh. Well I think you will.

Thomas
As I said, perhaps.

Tommy (Voice Only)
(yelling)
THOMAS!!!

Thomas turns around and his door slams open. Tommy walks in and sees him out on the balcony. He rushes over and looks at the three nude girls. Thomas has a deadpan look on his face.

Tommy
Forgive me brother, I was not aware that you were entertaining.

Thomas
Think nothing of it. What?s wrong?

Tommy
It?s mother. She?s having another one of her fits.

Thomas
What about this time?

Tommy
Father wishes to declare war on the Thorne?s. She however does not agree with his decision, thinking him rash and ignorant of mind she has begun to throw rather valuable items at his head.

Thomas
(grinning)
Has anything hit him yet?

Tommy
Not yet. But her aim gets better every time she does this.

Thomas
And you haven?t tried to calm her?

Tommy
She likes you, not me.

Thomas
Wait it out.

Cut to:
EXT:
The Knight Mansion

We can see Thomas, the three girls, and Tommy standing on the balcony. Aurora storms out the front door and begins to walk across the lawn. Thomas looks down at her.

Thomas
Mother!

Aurora stops, turns around and looks up at him.

Aurora
(angry)
What is it, Thomas?

Thomas
Where are you off to?

Aurora
Anywhere away from you fucking father!

Thomas
Do not take such a hostile tone at his decision. You knew that it was inevitable.

Aurora
Do not anger me further, Thomas. I will not tolerate a feud turning into an unnecessary war.

Thomas
I will talk with him. But you must not leave.

Aurora
You are my son and I love you. However I will not stand idly by while he destroys our very house and good name!

Thomas
I understand that. I will see to it that he does not attempt such a feat. However you must come back inside. What would Ralf think of your hasty departure?

Aurora
Why are there three naked women on your balcony?

Thomas
I suppose they got tired of staying in my bed.

Aurora
(disappointed look)
Thomas?

Thomas
It is my life, mother. And I shall live it any way I see fit.

Aurora
But it is my house, and I shall have in it only those I wish.

Thomas
(cracking a smile)
Come back inside.

After a moment of hesitation she begins to walk back inside.

EXT:
Local Grocery Store / Day

A Mercedes Benz is parked outside. A Porsche 911 Twin Turbo comes speeding into the parking lot and comes to a screeching halt. David steps out of it and walks inside.

Cut to:
INT:
Grocery Store / Day

David begins walking through one of the aisles until he reaches the liquor. Ralf is standing in the next aisle over. Ralf looks up and notices instantly who David is. His reaction is one out of shock. David slowly looks up and puts his hand on the gun at his side. Ralf does the same.

David
Ralf Knight, I think it?s time for you to leave.

Ralf
I don?t think so.

David
Then what do you propose we do about this situation?

Ralf
It?s a large enough shop for the both of us.

David
I disagree.

Ralf
(sarcastically)
Then I suppose we should draw our guns and shoot at each other until someone dies.

David
Is that what you want?

Ralf
It is not what I want, but it appears to be unavoidable as far as you?re concerned.

David
You could just leave.

Ralf
So could you.

The door swings open and Lieutenant Bjorn walks in. He instantly notices Ralf and David and quickly walks over.

Bjorn
Is there going to be a problem?

Ralf and David look over at him.

Ralf
No sir. We?re just doing a little shopping.

David
Yeah. There?s no need to worry, Officer.

Bjorn
And it will stay that way. If I see either of you acting out this pathetic feud in my city, I will step in.

David
Understood, Officer.

David picks up a bottle of Scotch and looks over at Ralf.

David
(whispering)
We?ll continue this at a later date? friend.

Ralf
Count on it.

David begins to walk to the counter. Bjorn confronts Ralf.

Bjorn
I wouldn?t go pissing him off, Ralf.

Ralf
I came here to shop.

Bjorn
Then continue on.

Ralf begins to walk away.

Ralf
You know, Lieutenant Bjorn, you won?t always be around to save the day.

Ralf walks out and the door closes behind him. Bjorn is left looking at the door.

Cut to:
INT:
Knight Household / Day

Thomas comes downstairs, the three girls follow and Tommy picks up the rear. When they reach the bottom of the stairs the girls kiss Thomas, one of them kisses Tommy and they make a quick departure.

Cut to:
INT:
Living Room

Thomas and Tommy walk into the Living room to find Ben sitting in his chair. The two have a seat in front of him.

Thomas
War?

Ben
It is of no concern to you, son.

Thomas
But it is, for you are putting not only my life at risk, but the lives of the rest of this family at risk as well. And I disapprove.

Ben
I bring war to protect this family!

Thomas
I have stood by your decisions my entire life, father. I will no longer do so if you dare challenge the Thorne?s.

Ben
Do you think them better?

Thomas
Their name is as good as ours. No better, no worse. Our disgust for them is widely known. But a war at this time will not leave a successor, only a trail of blood in it?s wake.

Tommy
I agree with Thomas, father. Are you willing to put our lives at risk simply to make the Knight name superior?

Ben
(hesitates)
I don?t know.

There is a moment of silence. Thomas then stands up and leaves, shaking his head at his father in true disappointment.

Ben
He is too much like his mother.

Tommy
He doesn?t want to see a war, is that so wrong?

Ben
It is wrong to deny your family.

Tommy
If you bring war, he will stand by you. As will I, neither of us will agree with you though. You may win this war, but you will have lost your own family.

Tommy then stands and leaves Ben to sit quietly in his chair.

Cut To:
INT:
Christopher?s Car / Afternoon

Christopher, Ally, and Ivano are driving down the road in Christopher?s Beamer.

Ally
So where are we going?

Christopher
To the Knight?s residence.

Ivano
(surprised)
Are you fuckin? insane!?!

Christopher
We have been invited.

Ally
Who in the hell would invite us there?

Christopher
Thomas.

Ally
(sarcasticly)
Yeah, you can trust that guy!

Ivano
I agree with Ally?s sarcasm. Thomas is a very dangerous individual, and he could very well be waiting with a loaded gun.

Christopher
He asked to talk, so we?re going to talk.

Ivano
You must understand, Christopher ?

Ivano is suddenly interrupted as Christopher takes a quick corner.

Christopher
No, Ivano. What you must understand is that our families? hatred for one another will soon lead to war. This could be the deciding factor.

Ivano
So we are hoping for war?

Christopher
I want him dead.

Ally
Then why don?t you kill him?

Christopher
It is forbidden to disrupt the peace. We must wait until they make the first move. Our strike must be justified.

Ally
And if they don?t make the first move?

Christopher
Then we wait.

Everyone remains silent as the car speeds down the road.

Cut to:
INT:
Pool

The room houses an Olympic sized pool. There are only a few people in it. Ralf walks in and drops his towel on the ground. As he begins to walk towards the water he notices a beautiful girl stepping out of the pool. He looks at her with eyes wide open. She walks over to him and he stares at her.

Lori
Problem?

Ralf
(realizing that he is staring)
No, sorry.

Lori
One shouldn?t look at an enemy like that.

Ralf
Enemy?

Lori
Lori Thorne.

Ralf goes quiet and takes a step back. He looks as though he?s just seen a ghost.

Lori
Frightened?

Ralf
No, that was just unexpected.

Lori
I am the daughter of Justin. And I am heir to his fortune.

Ralf
You?re his first born? Why haven?t I ever seen you before?

Lori
Not many have. My father believes strongly in my protection.

Ralf
Where is your protection now?

Lori
Are you threatening me?

Ralf
No. Just curious as to whether we will be interrupted or not.

Lori
We won?t be. I do set off on my own every now and then. Tell me Ralf, do you care that I?m a Thorne?

Ralf
Do you care that I?m a Knight?

Lori
I asked you first.

Ralf
I care, but not enough to think you evil.

Lori
Nor I you. The water?s warm, enjoy your swim, Ralf Knight.

Lori begins to walk away.

Ralf
Wait! Where are you going?

Lori
(not looking back)
My protection has just arrived.

Matthew and Brian suddenly walk through the entrance to the pool. Ralf stares at them, they stare back as they walk over to Lori and kiss her on the cheek.

Brian
Knight.

Ralf
Brian.

Matthew
Was this thing bothering you?

Lori
(looking back at Ralf)
No, take no notice of him. Come; let us take our leave.

Lori pulls Matthew towards the exit. Brian remains behind. As soon as Lori and Matthew disappear Brian draws a Glock 9mm on Ralf. Ralf stands there staring at him in anger.

Brian
If you value your life even a little, you will stay away from our family.

Ralf
If you had any balls you wouldn?t say that behind a gun.

Brian starts to back away still facing Ralf.

Brian
Stay away from our family.

Brian leaves and Ralf picks up his towel.

Cut to:
EXT:
Pool

Ralf rushes out just as a 2001 Corvette is pulling away. He sees Lori in the back; she looks at him, smiles and winks. He stands there, angry and confused at the situation that has just taken place.

Cut to:
EXT:
The Knight?s Grounds

Thomas is sitting at a table, a glass of Scotch is on the table as well as a Desert Eagle .50. Christopher, Ally, and Ivano come walking over to him. Thomas rises but does not smile at their approach.

Thomas
Sit.

Ally
You don?t fucking talk to us like that!

Thomas
Sit.

They can see that he is serious. Christopher takes the seat nearest to Thomas. Ivano and Ally quickly take the other two. A Butler comes out with drinks for them. He sets them down and quickly departs.

Christopher
Why have you asked for us?

Thomas
What do you know of our families? hatred for each other?

Christopher
Its centuries old.

Thomas
Beyond that?

Christopher
The Thorne?s and the Knight?s have been the only competition in this city, until your father was born it hadn?t become violent.

Thomas
(smiling and shaking his head)
Then you know nothing.

Ivano
Careful, Knight.

Thomas casually looks over to Ivano.

Thomas
This is my home, Ivano. You will respect it, as you will me.

Ivano goes to speak but Christopher waves his hand and Ivano keeps quiet. Thomas turns back to Christopher.

Thomas
It is no secret that you wish me dead.

Christopher
Another reason why I do not understand why you have gathered us here today.

Thomas
It will happen, Christopher, just as it will happen to you. Just as it will happen to our families.

Ally
What are you talking about?

Thomas does not look over at her.

Thomas
War.

Christopher
So you are going to challenge our family?

Thomas
No. I don?t care enough about your family to bring war. Our father?s however have other plans.

Christopher
My father is a good man!

Thomas
As is mine. I never said either of them weren?t. But they are old men, they are accustomed to the old ways, and they see no other alternative but war.

Christopher
So you Knight?s will start it, and we shall finish it.

Thomas
Already the bitter rivalries are turning hostile. Earlier today, Lieutenant Bjorn had to break up what would have been a fight between David and Ralf. This is not something that either of us can simply pass off as coincidence.

Christopher
My brother would dare not start anything.

Thomas
He would. Just as you or I would.

Thomas? cell phone then rings. He picks it up and Ralf is on the other end.

Thomas
(to Ralf)
Hold on one moment.
(to Christopher)
Please excuse for a minute, I must take this call.

Thomas walks out of earshot; the three begin discussing things at the table.

Thomas
What is it, Ralf?

Ralf (V.O.)
I met Lori Thorne today.

Thomas
She?s something else isn?t she?

Ralf (V.O.)
Yes. She was nice. But her stepbrother however is not.

Thomas
What happened?

Ralf (V.O.)
I was at the Pool when I met her. Brian and Matthew came to pick her up, when they saw me they got angry, Brian pulled a gun on me.

Thomas
I see. I will handle it. I want you to stay out of this.

Ralf (V.O.)
I?m already in it.

Thomas
No, you are not. Stay out of it, Ralf.

Thomas hangs up the phone and walks back over to the three. They quickly go silent. Thomas does not bother to sit; he looks directly at Christopher.

Thomas
It has begun.

A look of shock comes over Ally and Ivano?s faces. Christopher just stares at Thomas and a grin slowly creases over his face.

Christopher
What did your family do?

Thomas
Your stepbrother, Brian. I would suggest that you find him before I do.

Christopher
And if we don?t?

Thomas
Then you will bury him.

Thomas picks up his Desert Eagle .50 and begins to walk away. The three look at each other and then look back towards Thomas. The Butler suddenly comes over and looks at the three that are seated.

Butler
Your car has been brought around. It is time for you three to depart. Mr. Knight would like to thank you for taking the time out of your day to see him and wishes you a safe journey home.

Christopher
I?m sure that he does.

The three stand up, Christopher looks back at Thomas who is also staring at him. Christopher motions for the other two to follow him and they begin to walk away.

Cut To:
Knight Mansion Driveway

Desiree and Jan pull into the Driveway in their Lexus just as Christopher, Ally and Ivano are leaving. Desiree and Jan stop as Christopher?s car drives slowly past them. They all look at each other. As Christopher?s car pulls out of view Desiree looks over at Jan with an intense look and speeds towards the mansion.

Cut To:
INT:
Knight Mansion

Thomas is standing in the Great Room, Ben and Aurora are seated in there as well. Desiree and Jan come rushing in and look at Thomas.

Desiree
(out of breath)
What the fuck were the Thorne?s doing here?

Thomas
I invited them.

Jan
(also out of breath)
Are you insane?

Thomas
Silence. Sit.

Jan and Desiree know Thomas? tones too well, they quickly do as he asks.

Thomas
A war at this point is now unavoidable. The recent actions of Brian Versalli cannot be overlooked. They will be met with extreme force and from this both our family as well as the Thorne's blood will be spilled.

Aurora
(angry)
Have you gone mad? Just this morning you were saying how you would talk your Father out of this nonsense and here you are now declaring war on them!?! I forbid this to go any further!

Thomas
A gun was pulled on your youngest child this morning, Mother.

Aurora?s eyes widen and a look of shock grasps her face.

Aurora
That is something the police can handle.

Thomas
And what will they do? Spank him? You know as well as I do that none of their family will see any time in jail. Just as none of ours would. We own this city, we control what happens. Believe me, Mother, I wish there was another way.

Aurora
There is always another way.

Thomas
Not this time.

Desiree
Look, I can go and talk to Lori. She has power in that family, maybe she can help us to keep from seeing war!

Thomas
You have always been so innocent, Desiree. I apologize for bringing you into this. Lori will have no sway in this.

Desiree
How do you know? You?ve never even met her!

Thomas
On the contrary, I have met her on several occasions. Each time proving more lethal than the next. There is one last recourse, I will go to Justin Thorne, we will either try to work this out, or we will die.

Ben lowers his head, Aurora begins to cry, Jan and Desiree stare at Thomas, no hope in their eyes. Everyone remains silent.

Cut To:
INT:
Thorne Mansion

Justin sits outside. The radio is playing. Mieke comes into view and walks over to him and throws her arms around him giving him a hug from behind. He puts his hands around her arms and gives her a gentle squeeze.

Mieke
Hello love.

Justin
My dear. How are you today?

Mieke
Quite well. Have you spoken with your daughter since her return?

Justin
No, is something wrong?

Mieke
She met Ralf Knight at the pool today.

Justin
Why do I not like that?

Mieke
She said he was very nice, even after he learned who she was.

Justin
How could he not have known who the most famous girl in Veridian City is?

Mieke
Well, you do have a way of keeping her out of public eye and for the most part away from the Knight?s.

Justin
For the most part?

Justin pulls Mieke around and she sits on his lap.

Mieke
She has had many incounters with Thomas.

Justin
Oh yes, him. I thought he died from that bullet wound last month?

Mieke
I thought you didn?t know anything about that.

Justin
I put the hit out on him.

Mieke
Well he didn?t die. Do you think he knows it was you?

Justin
If he did I would already be dead.

Mieke
Don?t talk like that. He is nothing compared to you.

Justin
This is why I love you. So tell me more of this encounter between our daughter and their accursed son?

Mieke
It was brief. But they both know and understand their boundaries, I doubt another one will happen again.

Justin
Good.

The Butler then comes into view and walks over to Justin and hands him a portable telephone. He answers it.

Justin
Justin Thorne?

Thomas (V.O.)
We need to speak.

Justin
Who is this?

Thomas (V.O.)
Thomas Knight.

Justin
(angered)
We have nothing to speak of!

Thomas (V.O.)
Oh but we do. And we will.

Justin
No, Thomas. You and I will speak only in death.

Thomas (V.O.)
That may be sooner than you think.

Justin
(frightened look)
What do you mean?

Thomas (V.O.)
I will come to your residence in exactly one hour. I have treated your family well today, I expect the same in return.

Justin
My family?

Thomas (V.O.)
Christopher, Ally, and Ivano. I invited them to my home today to discuss the future of our families, and now it is time that you and I spoke as well.

Justin
I will give you one hour.

Justin hangs up the phone and looks back at Mieke who has a curious look on her face.

Mieke
That was Thomas Knight?

Justin
Yes.

Mieke
What did he want?

Justin
He wants to meet with me.

Mieke
And you allow this?

Justin
Apparently he has met with our own family today, he was civil, I will return the favor.

Mieke
And if it becomes more than talk?

Justin
He will be in my home, he will not walk away.

Mieke
Be careful my love.

Justin
I always am.

Cut To:
INT: Clothing Store

Lori is shopping around for a new top. Desiree enters the store and notices her, she doesn?t see her bodygaurds around and walks over to her.

Desiree
Lori.

Lori turns and sees her, she smiles and signals for her to come over.

Lori
Hello, Desiree. How are you?

Desiree
Better than some.

Lori
I met Ralf Knight today.

Desiree
Oh yeah?

Lori
He was nice.

Desiree
Unlike my cousin, Thomas?

Lori
Thomas has his moments.

Desiree
Lori, I fear the worst.

Lori
The worst of what?

Desiree
War.

Lori
Who speaks of war?

Desiree
My family. Thomas is confronting your father to try and fend off what seems to be unavoidable.

Lori
(smiling)
See, I told you he had his moments.

Desiree
I fear that it won?t be enough. Thomas? temper will surely get the better of him in the house of an enemy.

Lori
He?s a smart man, he won?t make war in a house with many a gun pointed at him.

Desiree
I wouldn?t bet on that.

The two laugh.

Lori
So what does this do to our friendship?

Desiree
Will you become my enemy?

Lori
If my father wishes war, then I will have no choice.

Desiree looks at her, the answer given was unexpected and we can see that through her expression. Lori has a deadpan look on her face as she continues to browse through shirts.

Desiree
Even as enemies, I will always consider you a friend.

Lori
As I will you.

Desiree turns and takes her leave. Lori waits until she is gone and sighs. A tear runs down her cheek.

Cut To:
INT: Thorne Mansion / Daytime

Thomas is sitting in a chair across from Justin. Thomas lights up a cigarette and sizes up his opponent. Justin takes a drink and sizes Thomas up as well.

Justin
So why have you come?

Thomas
Earlier today your stepson Brian pulled a gun on my youngest brother, Ralf. I do not approve of this.

Justin
Family rivalries often have outcomes such as these.

Thomas
And if other families with rivalries jumped off a bridge, would you follow suit?

Justin
Do not mock me, Knight.

Thomas
Get over yourself, Justin. You are no better a man than I.

Justin
What do you want?

Thomas
War is on the horizon, this is perhaps the only chance there is to stave off the coming storm.

Justin
You would dare threaten war in my own home?

Thomas
You know well that I do not give enough of a shit about you to declare war on your household, but rest assured, there is a man within my family who?s hatred runs deep and would in a heartbeat declare it if he thought it would mean your death.

Justin
Your father?

Thomas
Yes.

Justin
And where do you stand on this issue?

Thomas
If he declares war, I will bring him your lifeless body.

Justin
And what makes you think that you can kill me?

Thomas
Revenge.

Justin
If your father wishes war, then so be it.

Thomas rises out of his chair and begins to walk away, Christopher, Ally, Ivano, and David all stand in the doorway leading out. Thomas stops and looks back to Justin.

Thomas
There will be no hitman to send after me, Justin. The next time we meet, it shall be face to face. Before this has come to an end, I will see you dead.

Justin?s eyes widen upon learning that Thomas knew of the hitman. Thomas walks out, those standing in the doorway give him an opening but scowl at him as he leaves.

Fade Out:

Fade In:
Police Headquarters / Nighttime
INT: Commishiner Kenneth Hadley?s Office

Kenneth sits behind his desk going over some paperwork. A knock comes to the door.

Kenneth
Come in.

Bjorn walks in, closes the door behind him and walks over and takes a seat in front of Kenneth?s desk.

Kenneth
Bjorn.

Bjorn
There are rumors running rampant.

Kenneth
Of?

Bjorn
A war between the Knight?s and the Thorne?s.

Kenneth
I was afraid of this.

Bjorn
Do you think them to be true?

Kenneth
I do. They have hated each other for far too long, too much has happened, tensions are raw.

Bjorn
I had to stop a possible conflict between Ralf and David this morning.

Kenneth
This is going to get much worse.

Bjorn
What can we do?

End Part 1...