GILGAMESH 10

Book/screenplay version

By Marshall Klarfeld and Mary Klarfeld

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Copyright 2010 by Marshall and Mary Klarfeld Library of Congress Catalog Number PAu 3-4469-936 PAU003469936 April 24, 2010 Writers Build of America # 1427905, 4/24/2010 All rights reserved, which includes the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever except as provided by the Copyright law.

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Replica of a cylinder seal impression created by the Anunnaki. Are these self portraits?

We dedicate this book to Zecharia Sitichin. Zecharia was extremely helpful to me in my creation of "ADAM, the Missing Link". During my many conversations with him (over a 10 year period) he was very supportive of the idea that GILGAMESH would be an excellent story to make into a major film. He cautioned me repeatedly to be sure that ENKIDU is portrayed as the cloned creation of Lord ENKI, not "the bastard son of so and so..." We salute Zecharia Sitichin for his extraordinary series of books that have changed our understanding of the origins and past history of humanity.

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Table of Contents
Dedication to Zecharia Sitchin Anunnaki Meeting aboard Mother Ship Wedding scene Enki's Plan Architectural digging site Shemat and Enkidu Wrestling Match Humbaba the Terrible Bull of Heaven Gilgamesh at the Landing Platform Ziusudra's The Great Flood story The magical plant Ishtar's snake iii 4 11 36 44 63 78 103 120 134 147 179 183

INDEX OF PHOTOS AND GRAPHICS

Cuneiform tablets Ancient map Ishtar temple gate Enkidu cylinder seal Ishtar limestone statue Whirlwind Shem Landing Platform 11th cuneiform tablet Ark Crop circle v 3 21 43 47 56 131 135 148 157 188

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Preface
The Epic of Gilgamesh was written on 12 cuneiform tablets. It is without a doubt historys first written story. GILGAMESH 10 brings the ancient story of King Gilgamesh to life using a mixture of fact and sci-fi fantasy. The time frame is 4600 years ago. At that time Earth was supposedly occupied by an extraterrestrial species (the Anunnaki) who were controlling the affairs of humans. King Gilgamesh (2/3rds Anunnaki and 1/3rd human) faces many exceptional challenges and adventures including interfacing with a cloned version of himself. This book is written in an experimental screenplay/book hybrid format. There are a significant number of facts that led us to believe the Epic of Gilgamesh was authored by the Anunnaki. The proof for this conclusion is discussed at length in Marshalls earlier book, Adam the Missing Link. All photographs in this book are authentic. The 11th tablet of the Epic of Gilgamesh, which can be viewed in the British Museum, is incorporated in this book and contains the story of the Great Flood. Because this story predates the one written in the Hebrew Bible, is it possible this 11th tablet version of The Great Flood is the true story?

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MAJOR CAST OF CHARACTERS

ANUNNAKI ANU ENKI (aka EA) ENLIL ISHTAR GILGAMESH QUEEN NINSUN SHEMAT SHAMASH ZIUSUDRA EZMARA CREATOR OF ALL BERTRAM COLLINS ROBERT INHABITANTS FROM THE PLANET NIBIRU KING OF THE ANUNNAKI 1ST BORN SON OF ANU, LORD OF EARTH 2ND BORN SON OF ANU, COMMANDER OF EARTH GRANDDAUGHTER OF ANU, PRINCESS PART ANUNNAKI, PART HUMAN, KING OF URUK ANUNNAKI MOTHER OF GILGAMESH SENIOR HARLOT, ISHTARS TEMPLE ANUNNAKI LORD OF SUN, LANDING PLATFORM GILGAMESHS GREAT UNCLE (BIBLICAL NOAH) ZIUSUDRAS WIFE ANUNNAKIS DIETY HISTORY PROFESSOR, DIG SITE GRADUATE STUDENT, DIG SITE .....................LOCATIONS....................... NIBIRU DIG SITE MOTHER SHIP URUK LANDING PLATFORM SHURUPPAK THE FAR AWAY ANUNNAKI HOME PLANET 10th PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM 1930 ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE, MARI,SYRIA ANUNNAKI EARTH ORBITING SPACE STATION CITY IN SUMERIA, HOME OF KING GILGAMESH ANUNNAKI SPACE PORT, BAALBEK LEBANON PRE FLOOD ANUNNAKI CITY, SUMERIA HOME OF ZIUSUDRA

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Ancient map of URUK, Home of King GILGAMESH

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OPENING SCENE 4600 YEARS AGO ABOVE EARTH EXTERIOR MOTHER SHIP OUTER SPACE DAY The camera pans slowly through outer space toward planet Earth and stops to focus in on a large oval shaped object. At first the object is nearly invisible because its metallic color matches the black star studded sky. Even the miniature flashing lights on this object look like distant stars or galaxies. Only as the camera draws nearer do we realize these lights are an integral part of the Anunnaki space station referred to as the Mother Ship. INTERIOR MOTHER SHIP MEETING ROOM DAY ISHTAR, a tall, golden blond haired, sensuously robed young Anunnaki Princess of exquisite beauty and two oversized formidable bearded white haired Anunnaki Lords, King ANU, ruler of the planet Nibiru, and his first born son, Lord ENKI, enter the room and seat themselves around a see-through table. King ANU, the older looking and more bejeweled is seated at the head of the table with Lord ENKI on his right and his granddaughter, Princess ISHTAR, on his left. Both men are noticeably large in stature, have large noses, large drooping ear lobes and drape their muscular bodies in long regal robes. They have sandals with small heels on their feet. The room is sparsely furnished. Large monitors cover the walls; one displays surveillance screens and others display various close up live views of a walled city on Earth. ANU turns and greets ISHTAR with a smile. ANU: ISHTAR, my dear, whats going on in Uruk since we last met? ISHTAR has the delegated responsibility for overseeing Uruk, a large Sumerian village, located adjacent to the Euphrates River on planet Earth. Her temple is on the outskirts of town.

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ISHTAR: Nothing really. No complaints. Its growing and prosperous. How about GILGAMESH? ENKI:

ISHTAR: Uncle, youll be pleased to hear it appears the villagers have finally accepted the half breed King. ANU: Thats a relief. Uruk is going to be our most strategic stronghold in Region I. We need responsible leadership in that area. Let me know if you encounter any problems. ANUs eyes shift momentarily to the city monitor screen on the wall. ANU: (CONTD) What about the outer wall? ISHTAR: GILGAMESH completed it... finally. It will provide adequate protection. ENKI: I examined it. Its quite sound. ANU: Good. Good. ISHTAR: Grandfather, I recently ordered GILGAMESH to enforce a curfew requiring everyone inside the city wall by dusk. ANU: Yes, thats appropriate. So, he is performing his duties. ISHTAR: (under her breath) Not exactly. ANU: What did you say? ISHTAR: Well, our puppet King still hasnt put out a proclamation ordering the curfew. Nor has he trained any guards to enforce it. I assume you are all aware there still is no line of succession. No Queen.
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ANU: I want a ruling dynasty. ISHTAR, make sure he understands the urgency of finding a suitable mate. Ill remind him again. ISHTAR:

ENKI: Father, Its going to take awhile for GILGAMESH to fit in. Right now he needs constant supervision. ISHTAR, youre going to have to stay on top of this. Remember, his father was human. Hes strong willed. Prefers running things his own way. ISHTAR: Thats putting it mildly. ANU: Who is his mother, again? ENKI: Queen NINSUN. ANU: (flashing a grin) Ah, yes. She is a powerful Lord. Very influential. And, quite attractive. Excellent choice ENKI. Im sure it will all work out. ENKI: Im confident we made the right decision. The people of Uruk cant help but feel less threatened with a King that is part human rather than one of us. ANU: Theres no rush. If need be he can always be replaced. ENKI: I certainly hope not. I invested a significant amount of time and research on this experiment. Failure is not a good option. ISHTAR: I wonder if choosing GILGAMESH might have been a mistake. ENKI: Now, whats your problem? ISHTAR: YOU dont have to deal with him. Hes impertinent. And lazy. Look how long it took to finish the wall.

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ANU: Patience, my dear. Humans are only equipped with minimal technological skills. What we accomplish in a flash takes them weeks or months. ISHTAR: I know. I know. ENKI: ISHTAR, what occupies his time anyway? ISHTAR: Really, I have more pressing things to do than monitor his daily activities. However, from what Ive heard, he spends most of his time chasing young maidens and hunting. Both men chuckle. ENKI: Sounds like GILGAMESH has the temperament of humans combined with the sex drive of the Anunnaki. He cant be all that bad. ISHTAR sighs and tries to keep her voice calm. But her frustration is evident. ISHTAR: Alright. Its obvious you are all comfortable with the current arrangement. Ill do my part but I dont intend to become involved with him any more than I have to. I admit, in spite of his arrogance, he is a fascinating male specimen. Quite handsome. Those maidens probably dont appreciate him. Next time, I think Ill teach him a thing or two. ANU: And, Im sure you could. Do as you like ISHTAR. But, remember child, no more offspring with impure blood. Weve had enough dilution of our bloodline as it is. ISHTAR smiles flirtatiously at ANU while playfully winding strands of her silky hair around one of her fingers. ISHTAR I know. Dont worry, grandfather. But, the idea of experimenting with our brazen young King intrigues me. ENKI: (winking at ANU) Come now ISHTAR. If youre looking for that kind of entertainment, you neednt leave the Mother Ship.

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ISHTAR ignores the implication of this remark and conveniently changes the subject. ISHTAR: ENKI, why isnt ENLIL here? ANU: Yes, where is your brother? ENKI: I think hes returning from Nibiru with several new shuttle craft. Theres a lot more gold to transport. Then with a touch of sarcasm ENKI adds. ENKI: (CONTD) Generally hes too busy. But, he said hed make an effort to be here. My guess is something more important came up. ANU: Well, son, bring him up to speed when he returns. By the way, how are the new cloning experiments working out? ENKI: Very well, father. I just completed the next generation of wheat seeds. Earth harvests should now produce a 75% greater yield. Human gene interfacing is more complex but nearly ready for implementation. ANU: Excellent. Scene FADES OUT as the three leaders continue their discussion. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR WOODED AREA OUTSIDE URUK DAY A hunting party emerges from the edge of the wooded area into a clearing. An eight foot tall scantily clad bearded man, King GILGAMESH, is standing in a two wheeled chariot pulled by two asses. Ten men trail behind on foot. In the distance, this handsome young King catches sight of a full grown male lion. He reigns in the asses then raises his arms authoritatively for his men to halt and be still. Fearful, some of his men begin to retreat. The King steps out of the chariot. GILGAMESH: (whispers harshly) Cowards. Get back here. Hold your positions.

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His men obey. The lion bears his teeth and roars. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) (under his breath) There you are my powerful prey. You wont escape this time. Prepare to meet your master. GILGAMESH saunters toward the lion challenging him armed only with muscular body and bare hands. He has a history of outwitting large animals and thrives on the rush these dangerous conflicts provide. He squares off and plants his feet firmly into the soft sandlike surface. The lion, slowly turns toward GILGAMESH, wags his tail, paws the ground then charges leaping into the air toward the King. GILGAMESH deftly spins sideways barely avoiding serious injury. His men gasp then applaud. GILGAMESH grins and faces the lion again hands on his hips. His men watch visibly concerned. Before the lion has another chance to charge, the King, with an athletic tumbling maneuver, leaps and lands squarely on the beasts back. The lion bellows and bears his teeth while violently turning and twisting in an attempt to shake off his attacker. GILGAMESH hangs on with massive muscular arms locked around the lions neck. The lion momentarily stops shaking his head. GILGAMESH takes this opportunity to quickly dismount. He then grabs the lions tail and swings him around. In the process, he loses his balance and is clawed. Blood oozes from the Kings arm. To avoid being clawed again, GILGAMESH stands up quickly and moves off to his right circling rapidly around the lion. The angry beast lashes out but the Kings darting movements seem to confuse the lion. At one point, the lion fails to turn around fast enough. When this happens GILGAMESH charges the lion, grabs his head and with a powerful twisting motion snaps his neck. GILGAMESHs men cautiously approach, weapons at the ready, waving their arms with delight and yelling words of praise. The King bends down and effortlessly hoists the limp three hundred pound lion up over his head with both arms. More cheers erupt. VARGEN, GILGAMESHs senior guard, rushes over his face filled with concern. VARGEN: My King, are you alright? Youre bleeding. Let me tend to that. Barely out of breath, GILGAMESH carries the lion and dumps him into his chariot ignoring the question. Then he climbs back on the chariot resting one foot on the lions head. GILGAMESH: Im finished here. Lets go through the village. Let everyone see their Kings latest trophy. VARGEN, when we reach the palace mount this kill and prepare a feast for tonight.
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VARGEN: Yes, of course, my King. Anything else? GILGAMESH: Go to the village. Bring me maidens, young and beautiful. Not the same old hags. And, entertainment of course. The hunting party, lead by GILGAMESH, parades back through the woods toward Uruk. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR CITY OF URUK (VIEWED FROM ABOVE) DAY In the distance there is a massive wall surrounding a large gated city which is located on a peninsula on the left bank of the Euphrates River. In the background, outside the city wall, are plush farm lands, some peasants working their land and livestock grazing. With each closer view the walls become more defined. The wall is composed of different sized irregularly shaped mud bricks. As the camera zooms inside this city, we see many groupings of thatched houses connected by dirt roads and smaller bumpy paths winding between houses. Some just dead end. Small groves of fruit trees offer shelter but there are only a few large trees. One impressive temple stands out along the citys skyline. There is also a smattering of peasantry in the midst of everyday chores. Most of the dwellings look prosperous although crude. The camera focuses in on a prominent city square where many people are gathered. Faint sounds of merriment grow louder as we approach a large wedding celebration. EXTERIOR URUK TOWN SQUARE WEDDING RECEPTION DAY A young groom, KUR, wearing white is dancing joyfully with his pretty young bride, NISABA, who is also completely dressed in white including the flowers braided into her long dark hair. She has an air of self confidence that exceeds her years. The young newlyweds, obviously in love, dance among the guests to a trio of motley dressed musicians. They stop occasionally to acknowledge well wishers. One man, visibly intoxicated, teeters among those dancing. In the background three guests, who appear to have celebrated too much, rest their heads on their chests sleeping in spite of the music and rowdy partying. Boisterous exchanges of congratulations followed by hugs, dabbing of eyes, and back slapping enhance this colorful scene. Nearby a dirtying childish dancing, group of barefoot children of various ages play together their hand woven clothes, giggling and speaking in dialogue trying to mimic the adults (acting drunk, falling down, kissing, etc.).
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The bride and groom move away from the dance area to engage in a private conversation. KUR: (whispering in her ear) Come on, NISA, We should go now. Only a few hours before dark. NISABA: Yes, I know, my love. But, I want to see my family one more time. Come with me. KUR: (flirtatiously) Alright. But make it quick. I want to be alone. NISABA blushes and gently guides KUR through the wedding crowd toward her parents who are chitchatting and finger sampling with friends next to one of the food tables. A few of KURs contemporaries shout suggestive crudities followed by outbursts of laughter as the young couple passes. KUR glares back in an attempt to silence them. In the distance, the hunting party, with GILGAMESHs chariot at the head, enters the city and passes through the huge wooden gate not far from the city square. The sounds emanating from the wedding party attract GILGAMASHs attention. When he looks in that direction he is immediately drawn to the striking beauty of NISABA. He reigns in the asses and abandons his chariot. GILGAMESH: VARDEN take my chariot. Go on. Ill catch up with you later. Heads begin to turn as guests notice the Kings arrival. There is displeasure and concern on their faces. Indistinct murmurs. CROWD MEMBER: Oh no! Look. Its King GILGAMESH Hes back again. The bride and grooms families turn and see the King. They shuffle around nervously and end up positioning themselves side by side in a feeble attempt to form a protective wall in front of the newlyweds. Many guests hide or scurry away ushering their children and especially their young daughters out of harms way. Some anticipating the outcome prefer to observe from a safe distance. GILGAMESH is in no hurry. He takes long steady strides toward the bride. He knows what he wants and there is really nothing ANY of these villagers can do to stop him.
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GILGAMESH: (bellows impatiently) Out of my way. MOVE OVER! NOW! The King forces his way through the crowd. Breaks through the family wall that blocks access to NISABA. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) (raising his voice) Move away. Let your King pass. When KUR gallantly attempts to protect his bride, GILGAMESH lashes out with a swift blow to his head rendering him unconscious. GILGAMESH grabs NISABA and easily carries her off screaming and kicking. Everything happens so fast. There is no time for the anyone to intervene. Nor would anyone dare take on the King alone. Its an awkward and embarrassing situation. NISABA: (screams desperately) PUT ME DOWN! Put me down. Help. Let me go. Please. Someone help me. PLEASE, LET GO OF ME! NISABAs struggles are no match for the strength of the King. As GILGAMESH walks away from the square, a man in the crowd yanks his young son out of the Kings path. YOUNGSTER: But, father, why dont you do something? YOUNGSTERS FATHER: Cant you see. Hes too strong. Its best to stay out of the Kings way when hes like this. Now go on home. Ill be there shortly. But, father... YOUNGSTER:

YOUNGSTERS FATHER: Do as youre told! Go. GILGAMESH walks steadily toward the city gate. He carries NISABA under one arm like a loaf of bread ignoring her struggles and outbursts. Some of the bridal partys children glance up as the King passes through the gate. They are preoccupied with chasing and teasing a squealing pig with branches and pebbles seemingly unaware of the gravity of the situation. EXTERIOR URUK TOWN SQUARE AFTERNOON In a matter of minutes, KUR, assisted by his family, slowly gets to his feet visibly dazed. His mouth is bleeding. As he regains control of his memory, his first concern is NISABA.

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Wheres NISA?

KUR:

When there is no answer it dawns on him what actually happened. His immediate instinct is to race after the King. KUR: (CONTD) Which way did he go? That bastard! Ill kill him. An older and heavier version of the groom takes hold of KUR by the shoulders. KURS FATHER Dont be crazy. You cant go alone. As KUR struggles to free himself from his fathers grasp he realizes the insanity of facing GILGAMESH alone. He rubs a hand over his forehead trying to control his temper. KUR: Alright, father! Let go of me! Ill get help. KUR turns and climbs up on the squares raised platform where the musicians had been performing before the King disrupted everything. He angrily addresses the remaining guests. Its obvious a lot of his neighbors and friends are afraid to get involved. They drop their heads to avoid eye contact. Some gather their young and exit the square. KUR: (CONTD) (yelling desperately) DONT LEAVE. WAIT. We have to go after that bastard. I need your help! KURs father privately echoes his sons words to some of the older generation trying to get his son some support. KURS FATHERS FRIEND: Youre wasting your breath. Theres nothing we can do. KUR feels betrayed but not deterred. If no one will join him hell go alone. He glares at some of his friends who are leaving. KUR: Go ahead. Leave. Cowards. Ill go by myself. SOMEONE has to do something. You know this isnt the first time. Only last week our beloved King did the very SAME thing to Isaiahs daughter. Hearing this some adults hesitate. KUR knows he has touched an open wound. A few others whose daughters were similarly disgraced call out their daughters names.

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The crowd grows angrier with each new name. One man steps away from the bridal family and walks quickly toward the platform. KURS UNCLE: Hes right. Its time we do something. Few know this. But this happened to MY wife, too, right outside our cottage. Martas with child now. The King has no shame. More outcries. KURS UNCLE: (CONTD) Im with you, KUR. Im not afraid of that bastard. There are nods from some who knew about Marta and gasps of shock from others hearing it for the first time. More chatter. KUR senses growing support. KUR: Which of YOUR daughters will be next? Do we REALLY want to live like this? Some respond No. KUR: (CONTD) I dont care what he does to me. Im going after NISABA. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR OUTSIDE URUK WALLS LATE AFTERNOON In a secluded meadow not far from where KUR is addressing his fellow villagers, GILGAMESH forces NISABA up against a tree and holds her at arms length. She squirms futilely. Her gown rips exposing most of one breast. As the Kings eyes drift to her breast he speaks more softly. GILGAMESH: Stop fighting my lovely. You should feel honored to be chosen by your King. I promise Im not going to hurt you. NISABA: Some King! You ARE hurting me. GILGAMESH releases his hold on her a little then quickly kisses her before she can resist. He clearly intended to continue but she spits in his face and turns her head away. GILGAMESH: (lowering his voice again) Come now, that didnt hurt. Youre so lovely. So soft. And, wise for your age. (MORE)
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GILGAMESH: (CONT'D) Ive been watching you for some time. You know that dont you? NISABA isnt it? NISABA is caught off guard by this. She looks down for a brief moment acknowledging the truth of his accusation. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) My dear, you should belong to me. What can that immature peasant possibly offer you? A palace? Exquisite clothes? Gold? Our sons would inherit the throne. These comments surprise and confuse NISABA even more. She frowns with disbelief. GILGAMESH holds only her shoulders now. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Yes, you could be my Queen. Your family would become royalty. You would be robed in the finest attire with servants to attend your every need. With that boy, youll be the servant. With tears in her eyes but lacking total conviction NISABA pleads with the King. NISABA: STOP. Please stop. Dont. You lie. Let me go. This is ridiculous. I cant be your Queen. Im married. GILGAMESH: Ill take care of that. NISABA: Dont flatter me. Let me go. NISABA attempts to escape again but hasnt the quickness or strength to succeed. GILGAMESH decides the conversation has gone on long enough. GILGAMESH: Maybe this will change your mind. In spite of the young girls protests, GILGAMESH forces her to the ground. It begins as a rape but culminates with mutual participation. After the sex act GILGAMESH rolls over relaxed. NISABA quickly escapes and races back through the city gate holding the remains of her soiled wedding garment above her feet. Her hair is tangled and tears stream down her cheeks. When GILGAMESH opens his eyes, he smiles then frowns. He feels no regret for his behavior but is a little disappointed at the outcome. She would have made a promising Queen. But, there will be others.

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CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR URUK TOWN SQUARE LATE AFTERNOON When NISABA reaches the square she runs toward her mother and shamefully buries her face in her bosom. NISABAs mother tries to comfort her without much success. Those who witness NISABAs return turn riotous; shaking fists and shouting obscenities. VOICES IN CROWD: Look at NISABA. This IS an outrage! KURs right. We have to do something. Damn. Lets tear down his palace! Stone by stone. KUR hears his wifes name and winces when he sees her. KUR: Thats it! Were wasting time. ONE VILLAGER: Come on, KUR. What do you think you can do? Hes part Anunnaki. Youll only make things worse. KURs father quickly steps up along side of the platform and takes hold of his son again before he can take off. KURS FATHER: Hold on. Dont run off without some sort of a plan. Youll get us all killed. Youre absolutely right. We need to do something. Why dont we take this to Princess ISHTAR. This is her jurisdiction. Whispers of Princess ISHTARs name pass among the villagers. The idea is being considered. Some agree. ONE VILLAGER: Would she even hear us? Shes one of them. The crowd is noisy. Many speculate. KUR raises his arms regaining everyones attention. KUR: Come on. Were wasting time. My fathers right. Princess ISHTAR may be our only hope. Trust me. Ill MAKE her listen. She has power over King GILGAMESH. Right? Shell have to deal with this. A few men leave their families and join KUR. VOICES IN CROWD: Alright. Im with KUR.

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KUR: Her temples not far. LETS GO. The bride and grooms families come over by KUR showing support. KUR spots three of his contemporary buddies looking indecisive. KUR: (CONTD) Hey Nigil, Tur, Bragen. You have young daughters. Come on. If not for me, do it for them. These last words do the job. Three more young men join KUR. Now fifty or so, mostly men, bunch up around the platform. Fear mixed with determination covers their faces. In the background, other guests turn their backs and push their children away resigned to not become involved. KUR jumps down from the platform, hugs his father and his uncle. KURS FATHER: Son, Ill kill him with my bare hands if thats what it takes. KUR Calm down. You are right. We need Princess ISHTARs help. KUR works his way toward the front of the crowd taking the lead. NISABA wipes her eyes and suddenly leaves her mothers side. She works her way toward her husband. They embrace. Sadly KUR stares more closely at her bruises and tattered clothes. He gestures an apology with his eyes. KUR: NISA, my love, youre shaking. Stay here with your mother. With stubborn conviction NISABA faces KUR and speaks in a tone that he has come to know means business. NISABA: (defiantly) No. Im fine. I mean it, KUR. Im going with you. This is as much my problem as it is yours. I just hope youre right about Princess ISHTAR. KUR knows from experience when NISABAs mind is made up. Arguing will serve no purpose so he begrudgingly takes her hand in his and kisses it. KUR: I love you. I promise Princess ISHTAR will help. She has to. NISA, Im so sorry I couldnt...

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KUR breaks off unable to finish. NISABA: I know. KUR, it wasnt your fault. KUR removes an outer garment and protectively covers NISABA with it. Then signals for departure. KUR: LETS GO! CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR ROAD TO ISHTARS TEMPLE LATE AFTERNOON Men and women fall in step behind the young newlyweds. They march in what becomes a mass of bodies. The wedding musicians join the back of the procession playing a warlike chant. The crowds spirits rise with the rhythmic beat of the music. Gradually everyone looks more relaxed. Some pass the time exchanging stories of GILGAMESHs exploits and ISHTARs mysterious powers; some true, some hearsay. WOMAN IN CROWD: Suppose the temple is guarded? OTHER WOMAN: Dont know. I hope not. Id never venture there alone. Do you think we might see a flying chariot? WOMAN IN CROWD: I dont believe half those stories. But, Ive heard shes very beautiful. OTHER WOMAN: Yes. Ive heard that too. Two young men have a private chat as they walk along. MAN IN CROWD: Jerod, sure hope KUR doesnt get us ALL killed. JEROD: Nah, not likely. We didnt do nothin wrong. And, definitely dont pose no real threat. I doubt well even get an audience. MAN IN CROWD: Spose youre right. Like my wife said, this is probably a waste of time. (MORE)

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MAN IN CROWD: (CONT'D) Probably just be sent home. I dont think Princess ISHTAR likes dealing with us. JEROD smiles with a mysterious twinkle in his eyes. JEROD: Sometimes she does. MAN IN CROWD: What do you mean? JEROD: You know...the initiation. To join her temple. Ive heard if youre invited you pay. MAN IN CROWD: A tidy sum I magine. JEROD: (lowering his voice) Ah, yes. And, listen, heres the best part. When you get there you must couple with one of her harlots. MAN IN CROWD: (grinning) Really? The Anunnaki sure have strange ways. Unfortunately, shell not vite the likes of me to any nitiation party. I have no gold. Im not sure Id go anyway. JEROD: Right. Me neither. My woman would have a fit. I admit I would like to see the Princess. Just once. OTHER MAN: Well, Jerod, maybe you will. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR ISHTARS TEMPLE DOOR DUSK The wedding crowd approaches ISHTARs temple as the bottom of the sun touches the horizon. When the massive ornate temple comes into view, the crowd becomes very excited and picks up its pace. They glimpse, some for the first time, the towering sky blue walled gate glazed with reliefs of white and gold symmetric lions. The villagers are overwhelmed by all the grandeur. Heads tilt upward. Mouths drop open as they gawk at the majestic dual pillars on either side of the arched doorway. SOMEONE IN CROWD: Would you look at that! Theres gold everywhere.
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Most remain speechless not able to conceive of such wealth. Someone starts a mantra. The musicians accompany with drums and flutes. Down with GILGAMESH. Down with the King! CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR ISHTARS TEMPLE CEREMONIAL ROOM DUSK ISHTAR is seated in the center of the room on a gilded high back throne in a stone walled room. She is striking in a flowing sheer coral colored floor length robe. Dark blue almond shaped eyes dominate her flawless ivory skin. Those in her presence are usually overwhelmed by her natural beauty and easily manipulated. Today she is wearing multiple chains of small light blue and amber stones around her neck. Twin stones are stitched on the shoulders of her robe. There is an altar off to one side of the room decorated ornately with exquisite etchings of dragons and lions in black and gold relief. Five of ISHTARs attractive dark haired harlots stand near the altar dressed in plain colored gowns. Hundreds of offwhite candles of various sizes flicker around the room casting eerie shadows. Gold and silver urns filled with vines, wild flowers and wild berries decorate the altar table adding a feminine aura. The floor is polished with multicolored tiles inlaid between wooden planks. It is no surprise there are no windows. ISHTARs shiny shoulder length hair moves freely as she delegates responsibilities to her senior harlot, SHEMAT, who stands subserviently before her. SHEMAT is young and lovely with long shapely legs and auburn hair. Her plain white gown gathered under her bust accentuates her voluptuous body and statuesque height. The Princess lords it over her subjects showing little concern for their feelings. After all, in her opinion, they are mere human pawns here to serve without question. ISHTAR: SHEMAT, put the wine and goblets over there. NO, not THERE! Over THERE. And, replace those hideous vines with fresh heather. Everything must be perfect. Remember absolutely no consumption until after. And, see that all linens are clean and scented before and after our little party. SHEMAT: Yes, Princess. Ill check everything again.
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ISHTAR: Good. Now lets go through this one more time. The men must enter at exactly midnight. Naked. In single file as usual. ISHTAR turns her head toward the other five harlots to make sure they comprehend. They nod their understanding. ISHTAR: CONTD) Each of you will present one man to me then escort him to your quarters. You know whats expected. I will make my rounds. Any gifts you receive come to me. In prior initiations the harlots were allowed to keep tokens of appreciation; small payment for their services. Hearing this is no longer the policy, they exchange furtive glances. SHEMAT speaks for the other five. SHEMAT: Yes, my Lord. We understand. Muffled chanting erupts through the walls. The Princess frowns irritated and turns her head in the direction of the sounds then back to SHEMAT. ISHTAR: Whats all that commotion. See whats going on. Report back. Impatient, ISHTAR points one of her ringed fingers toward the door. ISHTAR: (CONTD) GO. GO. SHEMAT bows and makes a hasty exit. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR ISHTARS TEMPLE DOOR DUSK When the wedding party first arrived KUR knocked respectfully on Princess ISHTARs temple door several times. But, getting no response, he starts pounding firmly with both fists. He is beginning to fear no one will answer. Maybe no ones there. He raises his voice and shouts. KUR: OPEN UP! WE MUST SPEAK WITH PRINCESS ISHTAR. The crowd becomes more impatient too. The volume of their chanting escalates. Many clap their hands and stomp their feet to the strong beat of the music.
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Down with GILGAMESH! Down with the King

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Exasperated, KUR takes a deep breath and raises his arms to silence the musicians. Then he addresses his followers. KUR: Alright. Alright. Quite down. Show some respect. We seek the presence of an Anunnaki Lord. Lets not anger Princess ISHTAR or shell never let us in. Crowd grumbles but quiets down. Suddenly the twenty foot high temple door creaks and slowly opens part way. SHEMAT appears in the doorway. Frightened, those closest to the door retreat several feet. Following a moment of silence, KUR steps up to the door and begins conversing with SHEMAT. Its impossible to hear much of what is being said what with all the crowd chatter. SHEMAT motions repetitively with her arms for the everyone to leave. KUR continues to argue refusing to be dismissed. KUR: (CONTD) (adamantly) NO. My lady, we must see Princess ISHTAR NOW. SHEMAT: Go home. You need to come back another time. KUR: No, it cant wait. Its urgent! A few within earshot echo similar thoughts. Were not leaving! SOMEONE IN CROWD:

After a couple of minutes of this verbal exchange SHEMAT reluctantly turns and reenters the temple. Ill see what I can do. SHEMAT:

After she closes the temple door, we hear the inside latch lock in place. KUR is frustrated. But, there is really nothing more he can do now but wait. He returns to NISABAs side and puts his arm around her. NISABA: KUR you were firm. Dont worry. Well get in. KUR: At least someone answered the door. NISABA: She looked sympathetic.
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A few nearby family members fire questions at KUR trying to find out what transpired. He just shrugs his shoulders. KUR: Be patient. We have to wait. CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR ISHTARS TEMPLE CEREMONIAL ROOM EARLY EVENING SHEMAT enters and walks toward ISHTAR. She stops and stands waiting for permission to speak, as is the custom before Anunnaki Lords. ISHTAR: (impatiently)

Well?

SHEMAT: Its an angry crowd demand... (Corrects her choice of words) PLEADING for your help. ISHTAR: At this hour? Thats crazy. Its nearly curfew. I presume you took care of it? SHEMAT: My Lord, I tried but... ISHTAR: (irritated) Well, go back. Im busy. I wont be disturbed. SHEMAT nods agreement but adds respectfully. SHEMAT: Yes. I know my Lord. But, they are EXTREMELY upset with King GILGAMESH. They INSIST it cant wait. Upon hearing GILGAMESHs name, Princess ISHTARs eyes widen revealing a hint of interest. ISHTAR: (CONTD) The King is it? Hmm... Really. ISHTAR has had several frustrating encounters with the King. His atypical response to her beauty annoys her no end coupled with his failure to respond in a timely manner to orders. SHEMAT: Yes. They say its URGENT. They refuse to leave without an audience.

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ISHTAR contemplates this momentarily looking up at the ceiling. Then her eyes dart back toward the direction of the outer door as the villagers start chanting again. ISHTAR: (sighs) Oh, alright. Let them in. But, ONLY twelve of them. SHEMAT bows and turns to exit but is stopped. ISHTAR: CONTD) (emphatically) SHEMAT be SURE to instruct them to make their point quickly. I will not have them waste my time. SHEMAT: Yes, of course, my Lord. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR ISHTARS TEMPLE DOOR EARLY EVENING When the large outer door opens for the second time most of the chanting stops and the music ceases. The villagers are excited sensing something is finally happening. Again, its difficult to hear the exchange between SHEMAT and KUR. Finally KUR turns to his bride. Shes going to hear us. KUR:

Cheers erupt. Everyone surges forward anxious to be first in. KUR and SHEMAT have to struggle forcefully to block entry. SHEMAT: NO. You cant all come in. Tell them. KUR raises his arms and shouts. KUR: HOLD IT. HOLD IT. STAND BACK. STOP PUSHING. GET AWAY FROM THE DOOR. Only twelve of us are permitted in. The villagers groan their disappointment. SHEMAT: Hurry. Youre wasting time. And, please state your problem quickly. KUR takes NISABAs hand then quickly selects ten more from the crowd. SHEMAT allows KUR and his procession through the door. Then quickly closes and bolts the door from within.

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CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR ISHTARS TEMPLE EARLY EVENING Inside the temple in semi darkness at first, the villagers form two orderly lines of six. Then they follow SHEMAT through a corridor and into a lengthy hallway toward ISHTARs inner temple. The hallway is lined with standing lighted torches and sculptures of bearded Anunnaki giants. The walls are inlaid with sparkling gemstones. Heads turn admiring their new surroundings. Nervous eyes dart around taking in all the magnificent colors reflecting off the wall reliefs. As they progress further and further into the temple their initial excitement changes to fear and apprehension. They pass near several large lidded pots with small peep holes. A hissing noise escapes from one of these pots. Nisabas mother stops afraid to pass by the pot. She hears the hissing sounds again. NISABAS MOTHER: (whispering)

Aye! What is that?

KURS FATHER: (whispering) I believe she has snakes. NISABAS MOTHER: Oh dear! Nisabas mother quickly skirts around the pot. SHEMAT: Come on. Please move along. You mustnt keep Princess ISHTAR waiting. KUR and NISABA pick up the pace keeping right on SHEMATs heels. The hall ends. SHEMAT opens a second door ushering the twelve into a great chamber where the villagers get their first glimpse of ISHTAR and the ceremonial room. The other harlots are no longer present. ISHTAR scrutinizes the twelve common humans approaching her. She wonders what this urgent situation can be. What she really wants to know is what part GILGAMESH plays in this matter. The twelve stop where SHEMAT designates. SHEMAT steps aside. ISHTAR remains seated stoically, her blue eyes glaring and her chin tilted upward. Her ringed fingers sparkle in the candlelight. She impatiently taps the arm of her throne as the group, many with heads down, finishes shuffling nervously into a single line in front of her. The Princesss attention is immediately drawn to a handsome young man, in the center, who is putting his arm reassuringly around a lovely young maiden dressed like a ragamuffin. This man stares back at her respectfully showing no signs of fear.
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KUR stands still not sure of proper protocol. Should he speak or wait? He doesnt have to wait long. ISHTAR: If this is SO urgent get on with it. What is the nature of this GRAVE problem with your King? Boldly, KUR steps forward with his bride at his side, away from the other ten. He is still fuming inside over what the King did. In route to the palace, KUR had ample time to outline in his mind what he planned to say to the Princess. He had already decided not to mince words with this powerful Anunnaki. He bows. KUR: Princess ISHTAR. I am KUR, son of Jeros. This is NISABA of the family Porteus. She was raped by King GILGAMESH. Today, on our wedding day. ISHTAR: (quietly, half muttering to herself) Hmm... GILGAMESH is up to his old tricks. KUR reaches over and removes his garment from around NISABAs shoulders exposing bruises and blood on her young body. ISHTARs eyes widen a little. Then she shifts her attention back to KUR. KUR awaits the Princesss response. ISHTAR: (CONTD) I see you prefer to waste MORE of my time in silence. Either speak up or go. I have no time for frivolity. KUR quickly covers his shivering bride and begins. KUR: I swear, my Lord, this is not the first time. Many brides and young maidens have been ravished by our wretched King. KUR pauses briefly expecting some reaction. KURs father discretely pokes him from the side with a finger. KUR: (CONTD) (speaking rapidly) As I was saying, Princess, were here because we desperately need YOUR help. Our young daughters are afraid to work the fields or do normal chores about the village for fear of being attacked. The King creates children. But bears no responsibility for them. Surely you and the other Lords can see the urgency of rectifying this situation.

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ISHTAR: Well, not necessarily. I imagine GILGAMESH is looking for a suitable Queen. (Pause) But, IF all you say is in fact true, he may need some restraint. Frustrated with her indifference, KUR snaps back momentarily forgetting to whom hes speaking. KUR: Of course its true. ISHTAR raises an eyebrow. KUR instantly realizes he was disrespectful and apologizes. KUR: (CONTD) Please forgive me, Princess, what I meant to say is... I would never lie to you about anything. Then he rambles on with other examples of GILGAMESHs behavior in an effort to solidify his case against the King. KUR: (CONTD) Im sure you realize when King GILGAMESH is preoccupied with these ah... er... transgressions that he neglects his OTHER responsibilities. Your people led us to believe this King would strengthen our village. Create a peaceful environment. Instead our families are being torn apart. With all this internal turmoil its virtually impossible to prepare for outside invasions. You need... Princess ISHTAR holds up one hand. ISHTAR: STOP. Ive heard enough. There is one more point KUR is determined to air. He blurts it out. KUR: But, Princess theres anger and unrest. The villagers will not tolerate this much longer. ISHTAR: SILENCE! I SAID. Ive heard ENOUGH of your babbling. And, how dare you threaten me. KUR: No, No, you misunderstand. I wasnt threatening. Just trying to prevent... Princess ISHTAR doesnt give KUR a change to complete his thought.

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ISHTAR: I would NEVER allow an uprising. KUR: We cant stop him. Weve voiced our grievances. He never listens. You are great and powerful. We humbly beg you do something. Before matters worsen. Unfortunately its too late for my beloved NISABA. For a moment ISHTAR looks pensive apparently mulling over something. KUR turns and kisses NISABA quickly on her cheek causing her to blush. Your time is up. ISHTAR:

This is mistaken as a dismissal. Heads droop. Some begin to regroup in pairs. The music and chanting can faintly be heard again. Someone forgets decorum and courageously beseeches the Princess to PLEASE STOP the King from ravishing their daughters. ISHTAR stands up abruptly which instantly puts a stop to this outburst. ISHTAR: (CONTD) SILENCE I SAY. I demand silence. And, STOP fidgeting when Im speaking. Everyone freezes. All twelve sets of eyes await ISHTARS next words fearing the worst. ISHTAR: (CONT'D) Im not finished with you. Now listen carefully. I will discuss this situation with the other Lords and consider what, if anything, we want to do about your Kings behavior. A soft surprised whimper escapes one woman. She quickly covers her mouth. KUR immediately steps forward in an effort to distract from this. KUR: (bowing) Thank you, kindly, great Princess ISHTAR. We appreciate your time and your help. ISHTAR: Now KUR, son of Jeros. Go home. I command you keep everyone calm while I consider the relevance of your accusations. Make wedding celebrations private for awhile or postpone them. Youre obviously going to have to deal with the current situation for awhile. GO NOW before I change my mind. (MORE)
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ISHTAR: (CONT'D) And, KUR, dont EVER bother me with this trivial matter again. You DO understand? Before KUR could open his mouth to muster a response, the Princess turns her back on the twelve and marches out the rear door of the chamber. Like robots the crowd silently regroups into pairs. A few smile relieved. Others look surprised. Most are anxious to get the Hell out of there as quickly as possible. SHEMAT escorts them out. CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR MOTHER SHIP OUTER SPACE CONFERENCE ROOM DAY Inside the Mother Ship, ISHTAR, enters a conference room following her grandfather, King ANU, and her two uncles. Lord ENLIL resembles his older step brother, Lord ENKI, but looks younger, considerably more stout and a lot more muscular. The Lords seat themselves around a table. ISHTAR remains standing dressed exquisitely in a low cut garment of sheer fabric which receives appreciative glances from each of the men. The men are dressed, as usual, in regal attire. All the furniture in this room looks like it is made of some sort of acrylic. You can literally see through everything. Even the goblets and bowls are clear making the food and liquids in them appear to be floating. The lighting emits from within the walls themselves. No light fixtures are visible. The overall effect is one of stark emptiness. ANU: Granddaughter, its always a pleasure to see you. I must say you look especially ravishing today. ENKI: As usual. ENKI winks at his niece. Nods a greeting to the others. ANU: ISHTAR what is the purpose of this meeting? ISHTAR approaches her grandfather all smiles. She is counting her appearance and charm to help bring about the result she seeks. Her sexuality has served her well in the past with two these Lords. For some reason, ENLIL has always been difficult persuade. When he is around, which isnt often, he acts aloof disinterested. But, two out of three will work. ISHTAR: Its GILGAMESH again. You wanted to be informed if I encountered any problems. There are new developments which we should discuss.
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ANUs eyebrows go up. ANU: What kind of developments? ISHTAR: The villagers claim GILGAMESH is disrupting everyday activities. ANU: My dear child. Hes King. What exactly could he do that would require our attention or intervention? ISHTAR: More of the same. He cant keep his hands off the maidens. ENLIL: Thats the problem? ISHTAR: It appears HIS method of finding a Queen is simply to sample young women with or without their consent. ANU: I thought you spoke with GILGAMESH about the seriousness of giving us an heir? ISHTAR: I did. But, I admit I did not expect him to go about raping all the young maidens in the process. ISHTAR intentionally leans over to pick up a piece of fruit exposing a breast. Then smiles coyly at her grandfather. ENLIL: This is ridiculous. Hes a nuisance, thats all. I vote we just let it be. Let the villagers adjust. ISHTAR: CONTD) Normally I would agree. But I thought youd want to know there are rumors of an uprising. ANU: Uprising? Why is it these humans seem to lack a sense of order and direction when left to their own devises? ISHTAR: Because, grandfather, in this case were dealing with a half breed whos arrogant and egotistical. Hes lost the respect of those he supposed to rule. ENLIL: Theyre all ignorant and stupid.
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ISHTAR: ENLIL, GILGAMESH is not stupid. He understands exactly whats expected of him but chooses to take his duties and responsibilities lightly. His OWN pleasures come first. Then, if hes not chasing maidens he traipses off into the woods for long periods of time. Leaves URUK unprotected and without leadership. ENKI: Sounds like GILGAMESH needs discipline. ENLIL: Ive always been nervous about this half breed King. If I remember correctly, wasnt it you (Referring to his half brother) who convinced us GILGAMESH would make the perfect King? ENKI: Correct. It was ENKI who convinced ANU and the other Lords to place GILGAMESH in this lofty regal position. There was, of course, a great deal of discussion beforehand. In the end, the decision to do so was unanimous. ENKI isnt about to let his brother blame him for this current situation in Uruk. In ENKIs opinion, the villagers frustration with the King was predictable. It fits the pattern he observed during his years of studying and experimenting with humans. After all, this is his field of expertise. Time and again ENKI observed that humans often become frustrated or stressed out. And, when that happens, they either fight to change things to their liking or resort to complaining which is precisely what he feels is happening in Uruk right now. To circumvent a family squabble, ENKI decides to reduce the perceived severity of this matter with a little levity. ENKI: (CONTD) I wish I had so much free time. Why dont I abandon my work on the mines and my genetic engineering projects. I could appoint myself King of Uruk? Sound like a good idea? ISHTAR: Come on ENKI, this is serious! ANU pounds his fist on the table. He has already heard enough to convince himself there is an eminent problem that requires their attention. ANU: Children stop bickering!
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ENLIL: Father, I wasnt even aware of the situation. Isnt this ISHTARs responsibility? What with travelling back and forth to Niburu I really dont see how I can help. ISHTAR moves playfully among the men. Their eyes follow her. She gives them little apologetic smiles. ISHTAR: Grandfather, it only erupted yesterday. I just wanted to give you an update. Theres no need to panic. The villagers appeared at my temple last night. Right in the middle of my initiation preparations, I might add. How did you handle it? ANU:

ISHTAR: They were quite childish. Going on and on about the shortcomings of their King. But, when they threatened to take matters into their own hands I shut them up. I only said Id consider looking into the matter to get rid of them. Dont worry grandfather. Ill PERSONALLY take care of GILGAMESH. ENKI and ENLIL steal a glance at each other not totally convinced of their nieces ability to deal with King GILGAMESH to their satisfaction. ANU reaches for his goblet. Its empty so he snaps his fingers. A small stick-like metallic android materializes from the wall. Flies around refilling goblets and adding fruit to the table. The android deposits a half full decanter on the table then disappears through the wall. ENLIL: ISHTAR, it sounds like GILGAMESH is not serving our best interests in his present state of mind. ISHTAR: (tight lipped) That was my point exactly. And, I said Ill deal with it. ENLIL: These human situations are petty and tiresome. ISHTAR: Agree.

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ENLIL: Hardly worthy of our time. Wasnt that why we chose a half breed to oversee Uruk... so we would only have minimal contact with humans? ENKI: That was one of the reasons. ENLIL: Well, if youll excuse me I really need to go. Lord ENLIL starts to rise. ANU: Hold on ENLIL. Were not finished. An uprising would affect ALL of us. YOUR war game strategies would be hindered if Uruk becomes unruly or cant defend itself. And, a major rebellion would certainly derail or undermine our mining projects. Theres too much at risk. ENLIL: Then perhaps Uruk would be better off with an Anunnaki King. One we could control. ENKI: No. Youre both overreacting. Dont be ridiculous. The villagers arent capable of starting an uprising. ANU: Probably not. ENKI: Look, weve been through all this before. It was unanimous wed see this experiment through to its end. Remember, all my tests indicated GILGAMESH would be the best candidate for this position. So what if we have a few hiccups along the way. Im still confident GILGAMESH will serve our purposes. ENLIL: Then, by all means, go ahead. Just leave me out of it. ISHTAR: Grandfather, I said Ill handle this. I happen to agree with ENKI. Its not necessary to replace our little monarch. Under her breath, she adds, Not yet anyway. ISHTAR: (CONTD) Trust me, Ill take care of this.
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When there are no more arguments, ISHTAR selects a grape from a bowl and seductively feeds it to her grandfather. ANU smiles incestuously. He enjoys his young granddaughters attention and has always admired her strong willed nature. ENLIL: Alright then. Well let ISHTAR handle it. ISHTAR Thank you. ISHTAR realizes, much to her chagrin, that now the entire responsibility for taking care of GILGAMESH rests on her shoulders. Somehow her uncles always manage to avoid direct interaction with the villagers. ENLIL: Anyway, I suppose GILGAMESH will eventually outgrow most of his lustful urges, unlike us. ANU stands and reaches across the table to replenish his wine intentionally rubbing his elbow across his nieces breast. Smiles at her then sits back down. ANU: Then we are in agreement. ISHTAR will employ her ingenious nature. Remember she tamed many vicious Earth creatures. Even communicates with snakes and other varmints. ENLIL rises from his chair but is interrupted once again. This time by his brother who suddenly jumps to his feet. ENKI: WAIT brother, you MUST hear this. I have an idea that might solve our problem AND provide better understanding of these Earth beings. Yes, Im sure it WILL. More importantly, it will jump start one of my strategic cloning projects. But heres the best part... It wont require any of us holding the Kings hand. ANU: Well, lets hear it (Glancing over at ENLIL) while were all still here. ENLIL gets the message that his presence is still required. ISHTARs interest is peaked. ANU is always willing to listen. He usually allows his subjects to express their concerns and conflicting opinions freely. He never appears to be in a hurry and emotion seldom interferes with his decision making.
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These qualities and his sense of fairness have perpetuated his lengthy reign on Nibiru. At some point he will generally take control and decisively end all discussion. ENKI: There is this strong hairy creature currently living in the woods east of Uruk. Id like to introduce him to GILGAMESH. ISHTAR: Not the one who mates with animals? ENLIL: What? ENKI is rapidly inputing data into a handheld crystal device. Not lifting his head he replies. ENKI: Yes. That one. ISHTAR: Hes like an animal! Uncivilized. ENKI: I know. But thats easily fixed. His nature has intrigued me for some time. Ive been observing and studying his habits. He has natural strength and more intelligence than all the other sub-human creatures on this planet. ENLIL looks perturbed throughout this seemingly ridiculous exchange. ENLIL: Thats not saying much. Seriously, brother, youre not making any sense. What possible connection can there be between a backward creature and our problem with the King? ENKI: Ah, but there is. I was planning to clone him. ENLIL: Clone HIM? Why? ENKI: Not really clone him. Its a cloning procedure. Jump start him genetically. Upgrade his DNA. You know. Make him one of our worker leaders in the gold mines. Ive already done all the necessary research and tested the outcome. But, NOW youve given me a BETTER idea.

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ENLIL: This is beginning to sound like another one of your wild schemes. ANU: Quiet ENLIL. Let him finish. Go on, my son. ENKI: I could genetically alter this creature so he has the strength and visual characteristics of GILGAMESH. ANU: You could do that? ENKI: Yes father. ISHTAR: ENKI, this is crazy. What good would it do to have TWO GILGAMESHES? We already have our hands full with one. ANU leans forward. ANU: QUIET. This is intriguing. ENKI go on. Come on ENLIL. Sit down. This should interest you too. ENLIL shrugs but must obey. He sits down again shaking his head. ENKI: Well. Heres what I envision. We KNOW what motivates GILGAMESH. Right? He pauses allowing others to reply. ENKI: (CONTD) Besides beautiful virginal maidens, I mean. The other Lords look at each other their faces blank. None of them respond. So, ENKI gets up and paces around the room answering his own question and elaborating. ENKI: (CONTD) Its obvious GILGAMESH is highly motivated by his own ego. He believes he is the Creators gift to women and the greatest warrior on this planet. Hes always bragging and exaggerating about his strength and conquests. ISHTAR: Hes conceited. So...

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ENKI: So, I know the best way to indirectly alter his behavior. ENLIL: But, GILGAMESH lacks self discipline and has an undisciplined perverted sense of priorities. ENKI: Yes, brother. I agree. We ALL agree. Thats part of the problem AND part of the solution. But, Im getting ahead of myself. Just hear me out. Imagine what would happen if we sent a look alike into Uruk to challenge GILGAMESH. Threaten his manliness and kingship. What would GILGAMESH do? See where Im going? ANU: (chuckles) Hmm... Now that IS an intriguing picture. But, ENKI, could we control this look alike? ENKI: I would, of course, program the creature with special instructions. Alter his parameters of thought and reason. This would give us sufficient control. ENLIL: Youd need a high degree of precision to pull something like that off? ENKI sits at the table again and continues selling his proposal to a now more captivated audience. ENKI: Of course, ENLIL, but its doable. Ive done similar genetic transferences before with great success on lessor specimens. I know I can do this. I cant guarantee all the outcomes. But, I am confident, that with prolonged personal interaction with my progeny, GILGAMESH will most likely adopt behavior more to our liking. Worse case, we will have distracted him from chasing young maidens for awhile. What have we got to lose? This brings a few chuckles from the men. ISHTAR smiles but her thoughts appear to be elsewhere. She is jealous. The men are dominating the conversation and ignoring her. ENLIL: But, how would we get GILGAMESH and this creature together?

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I could help with that.

ISHTAR:

ENKI: Yes, thats precisely where you come in. Youve interacted with the King. So Ill definitely need your input on his strengths, weaknesses, temperament, etc. Once my procedure and programing are done I will also need assistance perfecting some of the creatures more personal and social skills in preparation for his initial encounter with the King. And, for their prolonged interaction. ISHTAR feels placated now that she has been given a major part in this ingenious plan. She is excited about her upcoming role perhaps more than its potential outcome. More importantly, she welcomes this new opportunity to manipulate GILGAMESH and diminish his inflated ego. Plus it looks like now the pressure is off her to handle GILGAMESH on her own. ISHTAR: What a unique idea, uncle. You have your moments of brilliance. You alter the creature. Then, I take responsibility for civilizing him. I like that. I know exactly how that could be done. Id also like to be consulted on the programing aspects. ENKI: Yes, we should work together on that. ANU: (grinning broadly) This amuses me already. Another excellent study for us. I assume we can monitor the situation from here? Of course. ENKI:

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CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR ENKIS CREATION LABORATORY DAY ENKIs laboratory is very sterile looking and filled with high tech machinery and equipment unlike anything we would recognize today. As the camera follows ENKI around, we see large clear enclosures along one wall which house many Homo erectus and Neanderthal looking creatures. Some are motionless... perhaps drugged or asleep. Some pace restlessly inside their cubicles making weird guttural noises. Several have mutated human features or limbs. A few look nearly human except for few tuffs of hair protruding from various parts of their bodies. Many have hunched over postures. An Anunnaki technician in a lab jumpsuit trails behind ENKI. His beard is long but not braided. They stop by one enclosure where the captive is huddled in one corner on the floor. There are a large number of metal probes stuck all over this creatures body. ENKI enters some codes on a security screen and checks readouts. Then turns and orders his technician, WOLEN, to release the creature. ENKI: Hes done. Let him out. I want to observe him one more time. WOLEN cautiously unlocks the cage. Opens the door which provides an easy escape route. The creature glances up. Then gets to his feet with fists clenched and stares at ENKI. He is clothed only in a loin cloth. But, what is truly remarkable is he is an EXACT replica of King GILGAMESH with one exception; his body is covered with an abundance of hair. ENKI coaches the creature out with a calm voice and smiles. ENKI: (CONTD) (coaching) Come on out. Its me, Lord ENKI. Dont be afraid. Come on. You know me. I wont hurt you. The creature slowly and somewhat self consciously shuffles out of his cage toward ENKI. After a few timid steps he stops, lowers his head and unclenches his fists. ENKI: (CONTD) There. Thats good. Im just going to take a good look at you. Hold still for a few minutes. ENKI circles around the hairy human gently removing probes and inspecting the creature from head to toe like a doctor doing a preliminary physical. The creature looks a little nervous but doesnt move a muscle during this examination.

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ENKI: (CONTD) See, WOLEN hes PERFECT. WOLEN: Well yes, my Lord. But... What about all that hair? ENKI: Ive thought about that and decided its best to leave him hairy. After all, (Smiles) we need something to distinguish him from GILGAMESH. The creatures eyes dart anxiously right and then left. Its amazing. Even his body shape, size and facial features, ESPECIALLY his eyes, match those of the King. ENKI: (CONTD) (proudly) He has the strength of King GILGAMESH, an extensive human vocabulary and a detailed program which will time release general instructions for what we expect of him. ISHTAR was extremely helpful. Hell do just fine. WOLEN: The King is in for quite a surprise. ENKI: (with a rye smile) Thats the whole idea. In the background, while ENKI and his lab worker are conversing, the creatures eyes follow each speaker. He appears to be listening. WOLEN: Lord ENKI your work is commendable. Quite remarkable. Have you a name for this ah..er.. him? ENKI looks thoughtful. Then directs his response to his recently genetically engineered progeny. ENKI: I guess I should give you a suitable name. Now, what will it be?... You are one of my best proteges. Im going to honor you and name you ENKIDU. After me. The creatures eyes light up. He acknowledges with a toothy grin followed by his first spoken words. ENKIDU: (slowly)

I am EN KI DU.

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ENKI is pleased with his comprehension and enunciation. ENKIDUs voice is deep but definitely human. ENKI: Yes you are. Now dont worry. You are going to have many adventures. And, be a GREAT warrior. ENKIDU: ENKIDU like being great warrior. ENKI: Good. You will be. But FIRST you have more to learn. ENKI takes ENKIDUs hairy hand in his and places it gently in his lab workers hand. ENKI: (CONTD) Here. Take WOLENS hand. ENKIDU, this is WOLEN. I want you to do as he says. ENKIDU: ENKIDU will obey WOLEN. ENKI: Yes. Now WOLEN, take ENKIDU back to his home in the woods where we found him. Just as he is. Hes going to need a few days to fully process his new genes. Yes, my Lord. WOLEN:

ENKI: And, when you return, inform ISHTAR that its time for the next treatment. WOLEN: Come along with me ENKIDU. CHANGE OF SCENE FLASH F O R W A R D 1930 AD MARI, SYRIA EXTERIOR ARCHEOLOGICAL DIGGING SITE DAY From a distance, we view an archeological desert site filled with bright midday sunlight and a cloudless sky. Monotone desert colors dominate. As the camera zooms in, the remains of a huge well preserved early Bronze Age kings palace filled with excavated crevices is seen. From this distance it looks more like a rats maze than the 275 room palace it once was. Over the past ten years pre-biblical cuneiform tablets and other art collectibles have been unearthed here in the west wing. The present archeological group occupying the site obtained authorization to set up a dig in the east wing in hopes of uncovering more relics.
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As the camera zooms in closer, a scattering of diggers are seen working. We hear irregular chipping sounds and hammering noises from picks and other hand tools as well as partial conversations. INTERIOR ADOBE ROOM INSIDE DIG DAY Camera moves down into one of the mud walled rooms where two men are crouching down laboring over something. The room is a somewhat cramped 10 x 12 size. However, without a roof there is excellent visibility. Flashlights, various digging tools and other gear lay strewn around a mixed sand, stone and dirt floor. On two walls rope ladders hang from surface level down to where the two men, on their knees, finish uncovering a white limestone statue. Their British accent is noticeable when they converse. One digger is a short squatty built man, Professor BERTRAM Collins. Better known to his buddies as BERTIE. BERTRAM has on simple khaki Bermuda shorts, a starched cotton shirt spotted with perspiration markings in the usual areas, a pith helmet, round spectacles and a natty neck kerchief. Appropriate British attire for the heat of the day at this desolate dig. Hand tools dangle from his belt. He moves methodically around a prone statue inspecting the newly exposed areas and gingerly removing excess debris. He appears to be in his thirties and is the senior man of this team. He was commissioned to this site primarily because he is a respected Oxford Professor specializing in Sumerian history. BERTRAMS companion is ROBERT, one of his bright graduate students. ROBERT is a younger much taller freckled faced fellow in similar attire. But, he has a noticeably untidy appearance. His shirt tails hang partially out of his shorts. His longish unkempt hair protrudes around his thick neck but, doesnt conceal one pierced earring. He is wearing wrinkled Bermuda shorts. A pair of mismatched socks top off ROBERTs work uniform. We soon come to know his motley attire compliments his colorful personality. BERTRAM (very excited) Oh, my God! What have we here? Looks like a very ancient old girl. ROB check out the details on her face! ROBERT: (with a heavier British accent) Righto, Professor. In tip top condition too. Wonder who she is? Was, I mean. Shes a beaut! BERTRAM: Lets get her upright and take a look.

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ROBERT jumps to his feet and dances a jovial little chicken jig to stretch his cramped legs and perhaps to release his rising excitement before responding to his Professors request. They start lifting the statue up out of the hole they dug around her grunting and sweating profusely. ROBERT: Oh my. She must weigh a bloody ton. If she weighed this much in real life no one would give her the time of day. Robert giggles at his own little joke. Their mounting excitement is evident but controlled as they focus all their energies on pushing this heavy statue into a safe stable upright position. BERTRAM: SLOWLY, ROBERT, slowly. Good. Now hold it right there. Dont let go until I check the base to make sure she wont topple. Its fine. Good job, mate. That done they stand back catching their breath and stare, for the first time, at the statue in its entirety. What they see is a life size female chiseled from white limestone holding a simple thick vase in front with both hands. What they had not seen until now was her backside. ROBERT notices that BERTRAMS attention is drawn to the females unusual headgear. Attached to the back of what looks like her helmet or hat is a small box with a tubing running down the length of her garment. ROBERT eyes this strange apparatus. ROBERT: What is that, Professor Collins? BERTRAM: Hmm... Not exactly sure. But, it looks like a helmet of some sort. I think its safe to say this statue is REALLY ancient. You know this site supposedly predates the Bible. I would venture to... BERTRAM stops abruptly in mid sentence. Something suddenly registers in his mind. BERTRAM: (CONTD) (excited) Wait a minute. ROB! Oh my God! I bet this is ISHTAR, the Anunnaki Princess. ROBERT doesnt know who Princess ISHTAR was but senses by his mentors tone of voice that theyve found something of considerable value. BERTRAM cannot contain his excitement any longer. He races up a ladder. Then, with his head above ground, he waves his arms frantically and bellows out at the top of his lungs.
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BERTRAM: (CONTD) HEY MATES. OVER HERE. LOOK WHAT WE FOUND!! OVER HERE!! EXTERIOR/INTERIOR DIGGING SITE The shouting is clearly heard by two diggers nearby. They stop working and turn their heads toward BERTRAM. Others follow suit as the word spreads. When BERTRAM sees others responding he stumbles back down the ladder. DIGGER 1: Somethings happened. Thats BERTIE. Lets go. The two nearby diggers arrive first. DIGGER 1: (CONTD) Whats up BERTIE? OK if we come down? Looking up BERTRAM grins proudly. BERTRAM: Come on down. Wait til you see this. Oh, but, could you first find IAN? DIGGER 1: Sure thing, BERTIE. BERTRAM: Have him bring the hoisting rig and winch over. Shes a heavy bugger. Were going to need full leverage. DIGGER 1 leaves to find IAN, the archeological foreman. DIGGER 2 climbs down the ladder anxious to get a closer look at the statue. Until now, the site had not produced anything significant. Digger 2 backslaps BERTRAM and ROBERT congratulating them. ROBERT: Looks like weve struck it rich. DIGGER 2: What have you got, BERTIE? BERTRAM: If shes who I think she is, this statue would be about 4500 years old, give or take. Pre-biblical for sure. Look at this crazy headgear. DIGGER 2: Weird. That old, huh? Golly, I hope youre right.

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BERTRAM: Lets not jump to conclusions just yet. DIGGER 1 reappears and climbs down the ladder. DIGGER 1: Wow. Look at that. IANs on his way. Hes excited. Looks to be in excellent condition. Youre right, shes going to be a bitch to elevate. Well done chaps. DIGGER 2: Outstanding. On ground level twenty or so more diggers show up. Some take perfunctory peaks then return to their jobs. Several peer down happy for a break from hours of backbreaking work and curious about the find. There is talk and speculation among these viewers. One eager younger lad lies flat on the ground with his head lowered down into the room. He attempts to hear the conversations below over all the commotion. Judging from his curiosity and age theres a good chance this is his first major digging assignment. Another more senior digger who is kneeling and looking down chats with his companion. KNELLING DIGGER: This is great. After three weeks I was beginning to think we were going to be skunked. KNEELING DIGGERS COMPANION Right. You know, IAN will be here soon. KNEELING DIGGER Well, I suppose we better head back. Hell be upset if he catches us lollygagging around. BERTRAM continues gently removing minute pieces of crusted soil with wispy brush strokes awaiting the arrival of the hoist. At the same time, he makes small talk with the two other diggers in the room. ROBERT appears oblivious to all the chatter and commotion going on around him. He bends over and picks up a large magnifying glass. He is a man of few words, especially in crowds. But, his curiosity often gets the best of him. When this happens he has a reputation for emitting a constant barrage of questions. ROBERT: Professor, what makes you think this is Princess... whats her name?

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BERTRAM: Well, ROB, I could be wrong. But when I took a second look at her helmet...(Pointing) See, it has these two horns. Horns were an ancient symbol of leadership and rank. ROBERT: You mean these curved moldings on her helmet are horns? BERTRAM: Yes, theyre like chevrons on our military uniforms. ROBERT stands up with the magnifying glass and takes a closer look at the helmet. The two other diggers, overhearing BERTRAMS comments, turn their attention to the helmet wondering what possible purpose such a helmet could have served 4500 years ago. DIGGER 1: What was that about horns? BERTRAM: The higher the rank the more horns. Such a helmet was called a SHU.GAR.RA, which in Sumerian translates as that which makes go far into universe. I remember reading somewhere that Princess ISHTAR wore such a contraption with a single set of horns like this. ROBERT: Professor Collins, who exactly was this Princess anyway? BERTRAM: She was supposedly the oldest known goddess of love and war. You might say she was the Aphrodite or Venus of the Anunnaki civilization. This brings chuckles from the other two diggers in the room and from a few within earshot above. Struggling to understand, ROBERT, persists. Anna knock what? ROBERT:

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BERTRAM: AH-NU-NAH-KEY. Thousands of years before Biblical times there was an advanced civilization living right here in ancient Mesopotamia. They called themselves the Anunnaki. DIGGER 1 interjects additional historical information. DIGGER 1: Yes. Ive read about them. In the Bible, Genesis 6.4, the Anunnaki were referred to as Nefilim. The sons of gods who came to Earth from the heavens and coveted the daughters of man. ROBERT: So, Professor, youre saying Princess ISHTAR REALLY lived on this planet? BERTRAM: Absolutely. Knowing not all the scientific community would agree with his last comment he rephrases it. BERTRAM: (CONTD) At any rate, there is considerable evidence, I believe irrefutable evidence, to support that she and her people were here. A few diggers watching from above chime in talking over each other. Evidently others have also read or heard about the infamous Princess ISHTAR. The professor looks up organizing his thoughts. Then launches into a dissertation on early Sumerian history. BERTRAM: (CONTD) Its really quite fascinating. There are thousands of cuneiform tablets and tiny hematite cylinder seals dating back to Sumerian times, stored in the British Museum. Imagine engraving on tiny seals the size of a cork... In reverse imagery no less. Ive seen them. They are filled with stories and incredibly detailed images of Princess ISHTAR and the history of this early civilization. DIGGER 2: Really. That certainly gives credibility to this Anunnaki civilization.

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BERTRAM: Theres no doubt in MY mind. They were here. One of the reasons Im so excited is this statue provides new physical evidence of their existence. While BERTRAM is finishing this sentence the camera shifts to ROBERT who is still hovering around the statue. We see him trying to peer inside the vase ISHTAR is holding. Loud gasps follow when ROBERTs feet accidently slip on some loose surface rocks. With nothing to grab onto ROBERT is off balance. Fortunately BERTRAM is able to snag his shirt tails from behind just in the nick of time avoiding a possible major disaster. BERTRAM: (CONTD) (angry) CAREFUL, ROB! Some of this under soil is damp fragmented rubble. What were you doing, anyway? ROBERT is embarrassed and a little out of breath. ROBERT: Sorry, Professor. Just wondered if there might be something etched inside the vase? BERTRAM: ROB, PLEASE stop calling me Professor. Were light years away from campus. I insist you call me BERTIE. (joking)Or, risk a failing mark on your thesis. ROBERT: Oh no. By all means... BERTIE it is. BERTRAM: Good. I prefer that out here in this God forsaken desert. EXTERIOR PAN OUT ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE DAY ROBERT and BERTRAMs voices fade as camera pans slowly away and back up to the surface where some diggers are still milling around waiting to see the statue hoisted. Realizing its not going to happen for some time many lose interest and disperse. Only a handful of the younger, probably less experienced archeologists, stay within hear shot and are fortunate enough to hear BERTRAMs response to the Professors earlier question. BERTRAM: Now, ROB, what was that question? (MORE)

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BERTRAM: (CONT'D) Ah, yes, the contents of the vase or bowl. Wouldnt I love to know that. Unfortunately we can only speculate. The Sumerian scripts are difficult to decipher. There are many different versions and stories about Princess ISHTAR and the other Anunnaki Lords. DIGGER 1: Please. Go on. It doesnt take much to encourage the Professor to lecture on his favorite subject. BERTRAM: Well, for one thing, Sumerian words have multiple meanings. As I said, there are many interpretations. One widely accepted theory is that there were M.E.s (Pronouncing each letter separately) housed in such a pottery vase. Translations from the cuneiform tablets seem to support this theory. There also seems to be a general consensus that the M.E.s were highly coveted by Anunnaki leaders, especially Princess ISHTAR and Lord Enki. Who was Lord Enki? DIGGER 2:

BERTRAM: The Anunnaki leaders were called Lords at that time in history. Lord ENKI was the Anunnaki god of Water, or Lord of Earth, and was originally referred to as EA. He was also uncle to Princess ISHTAR. ROBERT: Excuse me Profe... BERTIE. But, back to those M.E.s? Was that some kind of a code? BERTRAM: Yes... No... Well maybe. Actually, its just two letters, capital M. capital E. Thats the way it was written on the cuneiform tablets. Some scholars have speculated these M.E.s were some kind of memory chips. Other interpretations suggest they could have been divine formulas or genetic codes. As I said, its doubtful well ever know for sure. ROBERT: (smiling) Unless, of course, the Anunnaki return and tell us. DIGGER 1: Right. But seriously, this Princess was somehow involved with the M.E.s?
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The Professor stands up and arches his back needing to stretch. He tilts his head from right to left and back. BERTRAM: The story goes that Princess ISHTAR, like the other Lords, placed an extremely high value on these M.E.s. The Sumerian writings also indicate she outwitted one of male Lords in order to gain possession of them. Heres a little insight into her character. She supposedly stole the M.E.s from her uncle, Lord ENKI, after getting him drunk and seducing him. The men are amused. ROBERT: You dont say. Mates, looks like some things never change. BERTRAM: Heres something else we can discuss later over a pint. The tablets also say that whoever possessed the M.E.s acquired special powers. ROBERT: BERTIE, how do you know all this stuff? Youre amazing. A walking encyclopedia. Hey mates, I think I hear the rig. We better get some of this junk out of the way. IAN appears above. IAN: Damn, shes looks bloody heavy, BERTIE. Are you sure that limestone can survive a normal hoist? BERTRAM: Shes solid IAN but well cross line her just to be safe. The Professor takes a deep breath. BERTRAM: (CONTD) ROB, old boy, this statue, might be one of the most significant discoveries since the cuneiform tablets. BERTRAM faces the statue hands on his hips. The hoisting lines drop. ROBERT and the other two diggers come over. They encircle the statue positioning themselves to help fasten the sling.

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BERTRAM: (CONTD) Princess ISHTAR, what secrets do you hold? Theres a good chance weve uncovered one of this planets great legends! DIGGER 1 Here! Here! Before the men have a chance to secure the hoisting lines, the camera zooms in on the front of the statue. MIRACULOUSLY the statue transforms into a LIVE Princess ISHTAR and we are again taken back 4600 years ago. SCENE FADES OUT... CHANGE OF SCENE FLASH BACK 4600 YEARS AGO PLANET EARTH EXTERIOR WHIRLWIND MORNING ISHTAR is returning this morning from her meeting on the Mother Ship with her grandfather and uncles. She left her shuttle craft at the Landing Platform and is now piloting a cloaked Whirlwind to her temple. This small silvery flying craft looks somewhat like todays helicopter. She is approaching Uruk invisible to villagers below. Shes wearing the exact same horned helmet as the one on the statue in the prior archeological scene. The Princesss flying suit clings suggestively to her body accentuating her sexuality and radiant beauty. There is mischievous humor in her eyes. She controls the vessel effortlessly without use of hands with some sort of mental telepathy. As she maneuvers down toward her palace she smiles and mumbles to herself. Shes really looking forward to turning GILGAMESHs world upside down. Lord knows hes caused enough embarrassment in hers; disobeying her orders and snubbing her sexual advances. Who does he think he is! ISHTAR: GILGAMESH, a little surprise awaits you. Soon your precious ego will be challenged. INTERIOR ISHTARS TEMPLE OFFICE LATER SAME MORNING For this meeting ISHTAR changed into a less revealing but still elegant lavender gown. She awaits her servants arrival. SHEMAT, her most responsible harlot, arrives promptly on time. ISHTAR welcomes her by merely nodding toward a chair across the table from her. SHEMAT obediently seats herself. She is very nervous. She has never been in ISHTARs presence alone before. She fears she must have done something dreadfully wrong.

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But, she must somehow control her outward emotions. Human emotions are viewed as weakness. ISHTAR: SHEMAT, dont be nervous. I am not going to reprimand you. I have selected you to carry out a delicate assignment. Pay attention and dont interrupt. SHEMAT: (a little relieved) You honor me with your confidence, my Lord. ISHTAR: You have displayed great creativity in the past. You will need to draw heavily on this inherent talent and your other obvious physical charms. SHEMAT: I am at your service, my Lord. ISHTAR: Well then. I trust you will handle this to my satisfaction. First you must understand you will NOT discuss this project with anyone. No one. Is that clear? SHEMAT nods her understanding. The Princess taps the table and a lighted three dimensional hologram map appears above the table between the two of them. ISHTAR: (CONTD) Come closer SHEMAT. It is paramount you understand exactly what I expect of you. Youll enter the wooded area here. Shortly, off on your left, you will see a path along side a small creek. About here.(She points) Follow this path. Keep to the right when it splits. It will eventually lead you to a clearing where you will come upon a somewhat... hairy creature. SHEMAT looks up alarmed when she hears the words hairy creature. Her eyes widen. She can feel her stomach churning. ISHTAR detects SHEMATs fear. ISHTAR: (CONTD) No need to be afraid. I assure you this male creature is completely harmless. But, DONT startle him. Hes still adjusting to new genes. Genes? SHEMAT:

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Their vocabulary is limited; on an infants level compared to the Anunnakis. Unfortunately, in ISHTARs position, as Lord of URUK, she cannot escape communicating with these relatively ignorant life beings. To avoid questions, such as SHEMATs, she has to make a conscious effort to choose words that are simple and understandable. She resents that her closest counterparts ENKI and ENLIL seldom, if ever, interface with humans. ISHTAR: Dont worry about that. Its not relevant to your assignment. All I want you to do is befriend this creature. Check him out. Hell be going into URUK in a few days so I need to be sure he can behave in a...dignified way... as if he were King. He needs to fit in. Be acceptable. He doesnt have to be perfect but he must not do things that would make humans uncomfortable or suspicious. Do you understand what Im saying? SHEMAT: (hesitantly) I...think so. Will this take long? ISHTAR: Lord ENKI said it should only take a few days. The creatures been extensively programed. ISHTAR notices that SHEMAT looks confused again so she uses another word. ISHTAR: (CONTD) Extensively...taught. Hes extremely intelligent. Like a starving child he will ingest your teachings. He also has a superior memory. So, it shouldnt take long. Youll need food, clothing and basic living supplies. Take whatever you want from the storage rooms. Borrow Vernons mule to carry supplies. Youll also need a regal gown for a man the size of King GILGAMESH. Ill have one ready for you before you leave. SHEMAT is beginning to than what she is being somewhat obsessed with feeling in her stomach suspect there is more to this assignment told. She has heard rumors that ISHTAR is the half breed King of Uruk. That uneasy returns.

SHEMAT: Has this something to do with the King? ISHTAR: Well, yes. I guess I forgot to mention this creature resembles King GILGAMESH. Hes human-like in that respect.
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SHEMAT: I see. Um... What about a weapon? ISHTAR: No, no. That wont be necessary. Lord ENKI assured me you are not in any physical danger. This creature has strong bonds with animals. He will protect you from them and, as I said, he is no threat. SHEMAT: Excuse me, my Lord, but Im still a little confused. What do you want me to do once I get there after I check him out? ISHTAR: (somewhat irritated) Youre not listening, SHEMAT. I said when you get there see whats wrong with him and fix it. Its simple. You know, show him how to speak properly, basic manners, and so on and so forth. Anyway, Lord ENKI said this man creature has already lost most of his animal instincts and mannerisms. So, it shouldnt be difficult to smooth out any remaining crudities. Just model him after me. Any other questions? SHEMAT inhales and swallows hard. She doesnt really comprehend but is afraid if she asks any more questions she will anger the Princess. SHEMAT: (CONTD) No, my Lord. ISHTAR: Good. Now, relax my dear. There are no hard and fast rules. Be creative. Use your imagination. But, get the job done quickly. Oh, and there is one other little thing. This man creature only knows how...(Pauses to change the verb)Only makes love with animals. Use your natural talent to attract him to YOU... Away from his crude animal instincts and behaviors. SHEMAT: (surprised) You mean hes never mated with a woman? ISHTAR: (nodding) Correct. SHEMAT looks puzzled.

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ISHTAR: (CONTD) Is there a problem? Speak up. SHEMAT: Well, I was just wondering if this...ah...creature possesses the normal male mating instincts? ISHTAR: (smiling) You wont have ANY problems there. My uncle altered him with Anunnaki genes. Oops. ISHTAR realizes she has used that word again. But, there is no real necessity to explain. Besides this young girl would never understand anyway. ISHTAR: (CONTD) Just be patient. Earn his trust. Take the animal out of him. SHEMAT: (hesitantly) I see. ISHTAR: SHEMAT, he needs to be civilized enough to interface with King GILGAMESH and others in the village. SHEMAT is still uncertain about what is expected of her and definitely nervous about meeting this strange creature. But, she is even more afraid of the wrath of ISHTAR. Its obvious she really doesnt have a choice. If she refuses the assignment she would undoubtably be severely reprimanded or even put to death. Others have been punished for far less. ISHTAR: (CONTD) You have four days to complete this mission. When do I leave? SHEMAT:

ISHTAR: Today. As soon as possible. Oh, and meet me here again when youre ready. There are a few other essential details you must understand. Now, you are excused. ISHTAR rises. SHEMAT follows suit. The Princess stares intensely at her senior harlot. ISHTAR: (CONTD) SHEMAT, this is VERY important. Im counting on you. Need I say there will be consequences if you fail.

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SHEMAT: (trying to sound confident) Dont worry, my Lord. He shouldnt be more difficult than any other man Ive tamed. Ill teach him things the animals never dreamed of. And, make sure he knows how to behave properly. ISHTAR: Good. Oh, and by the way, his name is ENKIDU. You know, SHEMAT, this could be fun. I want to hear ALL about it when you return. Now you may go. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR WOODS OUTSIDE URUK NEXT DAY Camera gives an overview of a large wooded area outside Uruk. As we zoom in, we see a young man walking toward an opening between some shade trees near a small trickling creek. He is leading a mule laden with bundled supplies. As we get closer, we realize this is SHEMAT dressed in a mans robe. She has tucked her hair inside a floppy hat which also hides most of her features. She feels safer disguised on the off chance she might bump into someone she knows or some unsavory character from Uruk or another village. She stops periodically to get her bearings. She nervously checks her surroundings. She has never ventured this far into the depths of these woods. On prior occasions she has come with others to the outer rim of this woods to gather berries or flowers for Princess ISHTAR. But now, as the trees and brush engulf her and block most of the sun light, she feels on edge and disoriented. She has serious doubts about her chances of completing this stupid assignment. ISHTAR told her some crazy story about how this creature must be presentable enough to go into Uruk to challenge GILGAMESH. She tries not to think about what ISHTAR might really be up to. Maybe shell never even locate the hairy creature. What then? Suddenly her thoughts are disrupted by what sounds like muffled laughter. Her heart begins pounding like a drum in her ears. She freezes and turns her head in the direction of the sounds. Is her imagination playing tricks on her? She hears the sounds again. No, she is sure someone or something is out there. After tying her mule, SHEMAT moves cautiously, keeping herself hidden, toward the sounds. She stops well short of a clearing behind some brush when she catches site of a male creature mumbling something to a couple of sheep who tag along behind him. At first all she sees is his hairy backside.

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She advances forward, a little closer, trying to get a better look. Even from behind his body build resembles King GILGAMESH. This must be the creature ISHTAR spoke of. She observes for awhile. He is definitely strange looking. She tries to calm her nerves by remembering that ISHTAR was adamant he posed no threat. Taking in a deep breath she finally decides to focus all her energy on developing some kind of a plan to safely make contact with this creature. There is simply no way to escape this bizarre assignment. Ill just have to take it one step at a time she tells herself. Meanwhile ENKIDU looks comfortable in this environment. The loin cloth he was wearing in ENKIs lab lies crumpled near a rock. He walks around naked gnawing on a piece of raw animal meat. He spits out a bone. He bends down and nuzzles a full grown resting lion. The two sheep continue following him around. In the background, colorful birds chirp in the trees. A wild bull slurps from the nearby spring behind the clearing. All the animals and birds appear comfortable in his presence. ENKIDU continues conversing with his animals friends; experimenting with his newly acquired language skills and vocabulary. Once or twice he chuckles at the sound of his own voice. He rough houses with the two sheep. ENKIDU: I missed ALL of you. Especially you, my dear fuzz ball. He reaches over and gives one of the sheep a love pat on the rear. ENKIDU: (CONTD) I see you all did remarkably well without me. How can that be? (Laughs to himself) Ah, but its good to be home again. You wont believe what Ive seen. SHEMAT sighs and rolls her eyes as she observes this utterly unbelievable scene. He actually thinks hes one of them, she muses. SHEMAT: (under her breath) Damn it Princess ISHTAR. This is going to be a LOT more difficult than I imagined.
Finally SHEMAT settles on a plan. She makes her way back to the mule and unloads some clothes. Then, she disappears behind some shrubs. Shortly she reappears, in an alluring see-through robe. Her wavy reddish hair flows down her back. After taking a deep breath, she walks seductively out into the open toward this man creature.

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ENKIDU is left standing alone. At first he is confused until he spots the cause of the animals flight approaching him. Startled, but not afraid, he drops the remains of his food and quickly grabs a large stick from the ground. Hes not sure if he should trust his instincts regarding this stranger. He holds the stick up, in a threatening position, in his right hand while watching this gorgeous woman. ENKIDU feels a strange urge to cover his privates and awkwardly does so with his free hand. Now with his right arm up in the air holding the stick and his left hand over his privates he hunches over in an attack position. He has no idea how ridiculous this looks to SHEMAT. ENKIDU: (grimaces and growls in a forceful voice) STOP. RIGHT THERE. Who are you? And, what are you doing here? SHEMAT, now a smile and extends her advances to about twenty feet from ENKIDU, obeys. She fights back flirtatiously moves in closer. Then, very slowly she arms palms up to indicate she is not armed and within a few feet.

SHEMAT: ENKIDU, my name is SHEMAT. Im a friend of Lord ENKIs. I come from Uruk. Believe me. I mean you no harm. ENKIDU straightens up when he hears his own name and ENKIs name. But he doesnt budge or lower his guard. He is prepared to defend his turf and his family of animal friends and lovers. SHEMAT: (CONTD) You are a VERY handsome strong man. I just want to get acquainted. Spend some time with you. SHEMAT smiles. When ENKIDU still doesnt move she bravely inches to within about one arms length. SHEMAT: (CONTD) We could ah...play together for awhile. That is, if youre not too busy? ENKIDU concludes she is too small to be a threat. And, he can clearly see she is unarmed so he lowers the stick. He is completely captivated which makes him momentarily at a loss for words. He also feels a little bashful. He has never seen anyone so strikingly beautiful. His Anunnaki genes are stirring up new uncontrollable urges. ENKIDU: Uh, well, sure, SHEMAT. If youre a friend of Lord ENKIs. I guess... I could... (MORE)
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ENKIDU: (CONT'D) (Pauses, not sure of the appropriate word) play with you. SHEMAT slowly reaches out and takes ENKIDUs left hand off his privates and strokes it gently with her fingers. SHEMAT: Bend over toward me a little. When he leans forward she surprises him with a tender kiss on his cheek. When he does not move away or resist, she kisses his mouth. This kiss and more gentle touching lead to a seduction right there in the leaves. ENKIDU responds quickly, fumbles with her clothing and awkwardly mounts her from behind like an animal. Following intercourse they remain entwined on the ground. ENKIDU: Can you stay for a while? SHEMAT: I will if youll act less like an animal and more like a nobleman. And, please, ENKIDU, put that(Pointing to the loin cloth) back on in my presence. ENKIDU feels insulted. He stands up annoyed and brushes off some leaves and dirt which have stuck to his hairy body. He also feels self-conscious for the first time in his life. He grumbles but complies with SHEMATs wish by putting the loin cloth back on. On one hand, he wants this invader to leave but on the other hand he is enchanted by her presence. ENKIDU: Its obvious. Im not a nobleman! I live here in the woods. What Im trying to say is... Forgive me, dear maiden, I honestly dont know what Im trying to say. I cant explain my behavior right now. SHEMAT brushes loose debris off herself. Dresses. Then turns toward ENKIDU. She wants to make him feel comfortable while maintaining the upper hand. SHEMAT: Dont apologize. I understand completely. It must be frustrating to feel that way. She approaches and motherly removes some loose twigs ENKIDU missed on his chest. SHEMAT: (CONTD) If you allow me, I could stay for awhile and help you sort things out. The truth is a man can be noble in spirit wherever he lives.
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ENKIDU: I like the sound of that. I remember Lord ENKI told me there was more to learn. SHEMAT: Good. So, why dont we get started. I know some games... EXTERIOR WOODS OUTSIDE URUK DAY AND NIGHT Knowing she has little time to waste, SHEMAT takes ENKIDU through a litany of situations testing his conversational skills in various every day situations. They do a lot of role playing. At first ENKIDU is extremely clumsy but within hours he seems to grasp each new situation and even anticipate the outcome of the next. By the second day SHEMAT is very impressed by the ease with which ENKIDU learns. She is also enchanted by his sense of humor and natural charm. Sometimes ENKIDU teases her pretending he doesnt understand what he supposed to do. Or, he plays dumb. SHEMAT knows ENKIDU is attracted to her which makes teaching easier. However, as ENKIDUs behavior improves and humanizes, SHEMAT finds herself becoming more and more drawn to her student. She no longer thinks of him as a creature. On several occasions she has to push him away when he tries to mount her. She knows she must maintain decorum in order to complete this assignment. She is also aware that ISHTAR expects her to teach ENKIDU more conventional ways of making love. But, for some reason, she has convinced herself she should wait for the right moment to begin that lesson. On the third day, following one of ENKIDUs failed attempts to have sex, he vocalizes his frustration. ENKIDU: (angry) SHEMAT, wait a minute. I dont understand. My instincts tell me you want me. The same way I want you. Whats wrong? SHEMAT: There are still things you dont understand about mating with a woman. A big flirtacious smile appears on ENKIDUs face. He walks over and places his hands on SHEMATs hips and lifts her off the ground so they are equal height, face to face. ENKIDU: Well, here I am. Im an eager willing student. I promise Ill practice night and day. SHEMAT succumbs to his playful charm. She figures she has procrastinated long enough. The right moment has arrived so she
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introduces ENKIDU to other ways of making love. After their first passionate session, ENKIDUs animal friends begin returning to the clearing while ENDIDU and SHEMAT sleep in each others arms. One by one the birds return to their nests chirping and flitting about. The wild boar lumbers right up and tenderly nuzzles SHEMAT. The lion lies down nearby. Its as if the animals no longer feel threatened by SHEMATs presence. All of them return, that is, except the two sheep who remain in the distance, perhaps a little jealous. ENKIDU rolls over awakening SHEMAT. ENKIDU: So, tell me. Howd I do? SHEMAT: (teasing him) A few more lessons and youll be passable. ENKIDU: That love making, as you call it, made me hungry. I know its early but lets eat. SHEMAT: Im famished too. But, Im cooking tonight. Its sort of a womans thing. Besides, (Teasing) you must be exhausted after all these rigorous lessons. ENKIDU: No. Actually Im invigorated. So, what can I do? SHEMAT: Alright. Fetch a plump rabbit, lots of dry branches. Some wild berries, if you can find any. Leave the rest to me. CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR MOTHER SHIP/OUTER SPACE OFFICE SAME DAY ANU is standing in his office in front of one of a large monitor observing ENKIDU and SHEMAT. He finds their interaction entertaining particularly the learning scenes. He is amused by how predictable their behavior is. They are so driven by emotions rather than logic. Now he watches ENKIDU return with two rabbits, a large bundle of dry brush and berries. Then with nothing more to do ANU sees ENKIDU wander around aimlessly looking bored and undoubtably getting hungrier by the minute. ANU knows if he were down there hed eat then attack the maiden. Not necessarily in that order.

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Actually, it is the lovely woman named SHEMAT who is skinning and skewering the rabbits that ANU finds most interesting. His eye for the human female has grown stronger since the Anunnaki came to this planet. Earth womens petiteness and less aggressive nature are novel and thus quite appealing. A great contrast to most Anunnaki women. ANU smiles to himself thinking how fortunate it is that his granddaughter placed this incongruous twosome together. He must remember to commend ISHTAR next time they meet. Theres a knock. ANUs door opens. ENKI sticks his head in. ENKI: Well, I see youre enjoying the performance. May I come in? ANU motions him in. ENKI enters and closes the door. ANU: I am. But, I regret your cloned progeny is having all the fun. Come join me. Its quite educational. CHANGE OF SCENE (BACK TO WOODS OUTSIDE URUK) EXTERIOR WOODS OUTSIDE URUK MID DAY The dinner scene continues. By now ENKIDUs patience is exhausted. ENKIDU: SHEMAT, what ARE you doing? SHEMAT: Youll see. Im preparing a feast. Meat and fish are generally cooked. Rarely eaten raw. Now, go away. SHEMAT notices ENKIDU still fidgeting around. SHEMAT: (CONTD) If youre not too busy, I could use some wild roots and more water. When you return Ill show you how to make a fire. Finally the rabbit is roasting over the fire. The aroma of cooked meat permeates the air. ENKIDU paces back and forth impatiently. Its obvious he never had to wait this long for food before. Almost ready. SHEMAT: (CONTD)

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ENKIDU: (mumbling with food spilling out of his month) OW! Thats hot! SHEMAT: Serves you right. Heres some water. When the meal is nearly finished they relax by what remains of the fire. The sun is just beginning to set. ENKIDU: Thank you SHEMAT. This is delicious... Do I hear a but? SHEMAT:

ENKIDU: I dont want to complain. But, it took SO long. A man could die of starvation. SHEMAT: Sorry, but I seriously doubt youll ever starve. I wanted to show you the way food is sometimes prepared in Uruk. ENKIDU: Remind me to never go to Uruk. SHEMAT: Come on. It wasnt that bad. Usually other food is available first. Unfortunately out here our resources are somewhat limited. They sit silent for a while. SHEMAT: (CONTD) And another thing. A nobleman, like yourself, would not allow food to spill from his mouth. Chew like this.(She demonstrates) Mouth closed except when speaking. And, get that rabbit meat out of your beard. Youre a mess. ENKIDUs feeble attempts to remove meat from his wiry beard produce mutual laughter. They fall into each others arms laughing and rolling in the leaves. ENKIDU ends up on top of SHEMAT, with leaves in his beard along with scraps of rabbit. He straddles her and holds her arms up over her head. ENKIDU: (smiling) You said I havent got the hang of this love making, as you call it. Nows a good time to practice.

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They make love again. Their relationship appears to have reached a different level. Both end up totally covered with leaves and dirt. They stand up sheepishly close for a moment. Then SHEMAT steps back, dresses and tries to lighten things up a little. SHEMAT: Now look at you. ENKIDU: Youre a fine one to talk. SHEMAT: You definitely need to bathe. He pulls her close again and plays antagonist. ENKIDU: But, fair maiden we dont have a... What does a nobleman call it? A tub? She pushes away. SHEMAT: (spontaneously) Come on. Improvise. SHEMAT strips off her under clothing and races into the creek. It doesnt take ENKIDU long to follow. They splash each other playfully. Then SHEMAT grooms ENKIDU. SHEMAT: (CONTD) Hold still. ENKIDU: What are you doing? SHEMAT: Your beard is wild like you. It needs taming. SHEMAT continues with the tedious chore of neatly braiding ENKIDUS beard in the same manner as GILGAMESHs. The setting is breathtaking. The water shimmers with the colors of the end of the day. Streams of sunlight filter through the tall trees. SHEMAT is pleased with how ENKIDU looks. She sighs deeply realizing her work here is nearly finished. If only she could forget about Princess ISHTARs stupid assignment she could relax and enjoy the moment. But, there is still one very difficult task to complete before tomorrow. SHEMAT: (CONTD) There. My but you look handsome. Now wait over there.(Pointing away from the water) I have a surprise for you.

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ENKIDU: Please, SHEMAT. No more lessons. SHEMAT: Youre going to love this. SHEMAT quickly pulls her gown on over her head and disappears into the woods. Shortly she reappears with a white garment. She proceeds to dress ENKIDU up like a King. He enjoys all the attention and cannot resist clowning and strutting around with each new layer of clothing. From a safe distance, some of ENKIDUs animals friends suspiciously observe this transformation. Near a still water section of the creek ENKIDU catches a glimpse of himself. He stops and stares at his reflection. ENKIDU: Youre right. I am a handsome devil. SHEMAT: Yes, inside and out. You look like a TRUE noble warrior. Youre really amazing. I dont want to hurt your animal friends feelings but you are more like a man now. Less like an animal. ENKIDU pats his chest and lets out a mighty lion roar. Then he effortlessly lifts SHEMAT up and swings her around in the air before gently placing her back on the ground. ENKIDU: (kiddingly) Careful. When Im near you I feel like an animal. SHEMAT: Good. I love the beast in you. Just remember to keep that under control when its not appropriate. They sit on a rock side by side with their feet dangling in the water. Leaning against each other seemingly lost in the moment. Each engrossed in private thoughts. ENKIDU breaks the silence first. ENKIDU: SHEMAT, Im not stupid. Its fairly obvious you didnt just come here to play and teach me things. Whats the REAL reason youre here? SHEMAT looks down considering how to respond. SHEMAT: I guess I better tell you. ENKIDU: Please do.
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SHEMAT: Well, you see, ah... I was ordered by Princess ISHTAR to prepare you to challenge King GILGAMESH in battle. ENKIDU: What! Youre telling me that all this...has been some kind of a pretense? ENKIDU stands up holding his head between both hands. ENKIDU: (CONTD) What a fool Ive been. SHEMAT: No. No. Its not like that. I had to follow orders. ENKIDU: And, now you expect me to follow YOUR orders? Go into some sort of battle with some King? SHEMAT: You dont understand. This wasnt MY idea. I dont even understand whats going on. All I know is the Anunnaki are disenchanted with King GILGAMESHs behavior and attitude. Hes King of Uruk. Evidently hes disrupting the villagers. Raping their daughters. ENKIDU: Wait a minute. Why me? What has this got to do with ME. And, who are these Anunnakis? SHEMAT: Lord ENKI is an Anunnaki. You are part Anunnaki too. Thats why youre so big and strong. I thought you knew. ENKIDU: Go on. SHEMAT: Well, tomorrow Im to take you to Uruk. You are supposed to confront the King. ISHTAR wants you to entice King GILGAMESH out of town. Thats about all I know. ENKIDU (sarcastically) Oh, really. Thats it? And, WHEN were you planning to tell me all this? SHEMAT: Ive been trying to tell you for some I...was waiting for the...right moment. (MORE)
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SHEMAT: (CONT'D) Im so sorry, ENKIDU. It has to be this way. We must travel to Uruk tomorrow. Its obvious ENKIDU does not like the sound of this one bit. He walks around in circles for a while trying to figure it out. Finally he sits down beside her again. ENKIDU: If I agree to go when will I see you again? SHEMAT: Im not sure. Theres no way to know how the King will react to you or whats going to happen after that. ENKIDU: But, SHEMAT I MUST see you again? Why cant we just stay here? Arent you happy? SHEMAT looks down and takes ENKIDUs hand in hers. SHEMAT: Honestly? Ive never been happier. ENKIDU: (tenderly) Then stay. Forget about King GILGAMESH. ENKIDU puts his arms around SHEMAT and pulls her close. She momentarily allows this then pushes back and shakes her head. SHEMAT: No ENKIDU. I cant. ENKIDU: SHEMAT, you must know by now that I love you. We are good together. Look at me. Am I not presentable? We could even live in Uruk. Marry me? SHEMATs eyes overflow with tears. SHEMAT: Oh, I wish it was that simple. But, none of thats possible now. (Sigh)
ENKIDU shakes his head again as if trying to dislodge something or shoe away a flying critter.

ENKIDU: Youre right. I dont understand. What is the problem? SHEMAT: I promised Princess ISHTAR I would deliver you to Uruk. If I dishonor my word, shell find us and have us BOTH killed. Trust me. If there was another way Id tell you. (MORE)
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SHEMAT: (CONT'D) We MUST obey the Anunnaki Lords. You have to confront the King. ENKIDU, I love you too. Ill wait for you. I promise. However long it takes. ENKIDU briefly closes his eyes and holds his head as if in pain. When he opens his eyes he looks relaxed and resolute. ENKIDU: Now I understand. Everything youre saying is true. Its all coming to me. Is there anything else? SHEMAT: No. Ive told you everything I know. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR URUK CITY GATES NEXT DAY The next day SHEMAT and ENKIDU approach the city on foot, hand in hand. They stop a safe distance from the village gate. ENKIDU is wearing a heavy white toga-type robe draped over his body. The one SHEMAT gave him yesterday. On one exposed arm around his bulging muscles are two gold rings. Gold fringe is stitched diagonally down the front and again along the bottom of his robe. His neatly braided beard adds the finishing touch to his regal appearance. Behind some bushes ENKIDU slowly turns around full circle, arms out, in front of SHEMAT. This childish act brings a smile to SHEMATs face even though she is worrying about whats in store for ENKIDU. ENKIDU: So, how do I look? Be honest. SHEMAT: You look like a King. ENKIDU, please be careful. King GILGAMESH is not an honorable man. You really cant trust him. Ive heard hes selfish and self serving. Keep your guard up at all times. ENKIDU: Dont worry, my love. During the night, a plan came to me in my dreams. Its strange. For some reason I feel I already know this King. SHEMAT: Its not really safe here. You better go. Someone might see us. I love you. ENKIDU: Ill think of you every day, SHEMAT. You are my incentive. Just promise youll wait for me.

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Of course, I will.

SHEMAT:

After an awkward quick kiss SHEMAT watches ENKIDU proceed with great confidence toward Uruk. On his own now. She has done her best to prepare him. But, there was no way she could prepare herself for the emotions she is feeling as he walks away. She brings her hand up to wipe away tears. From her safe vantage point she watches him until he is out of site. Now that her job is done, and done well, she must report back to ISHTAR. Of course, she has no intention of divulging everything that happened. ENKIDU passes through the gate with a clear plan of action. His first goal is to gain access to the King. He feels confident. He struts past villagers who turn and stare totally dumbfounded by his appearance. Some abruptly drop what theyre doing, peer out windows or race out of their homes to get a closer look. Many follow this tall hairy giant, who has a remarkable resemblance to their King, with great curiosity exchanging concerns and questions. So far all is going as planned. The villagers whisper anxiously to each other. VILLAGERS: This looks like trouble. What do you suppose he wants? Who is he, anyway. Where did he come from? Look at ALL that HAIR! ONE MAN Oh dear! Look. I swear he has the Kings face. EXTERIOR URUK TOWN SQUARE DAY ENKIDU smiles and nods at everyone with genuine warmth. He even waves and salutes some of the youngsters who stand along side their parents. He absorbs all this attention with dignity and charm which attracts more and more followers as he nears the town center. The word spreads quickly even in a city this size. By the time ENKIDU reaches the big square, he has amassed a sizeable curious crowd. Now comes the fun part. With little effort, he leaps up on the raised platform and quiets the crowd by raising his massive arms. He is not in the slightest bit uncomfortable or nervous. Words come easily. They may have been programed by Lord ENKI. We really dont know to what extent ENKIDU is acting on his own cognizance. But, he definitely has the villagers attention. ENKIDU: Listen my good people of Uruk. Come closer. Come on. I wont bite. You need to hear this. (MORE)
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ENKIDU: (CONT'D) Thats better. You there. Come on in, young fellow. ONE VILLAGER: (shouting) Who are you? What are you doing here? Others reverberate similar questions. ENKIDU locates the man in the crowd who yelled first. Faces him and motions the crowd to quiet down so he can respond. ENKIDU: I am ENKIDU. I have come to save you from King GILGAMESHs brutalities against your daughters. There are murmurs of disbelief. A few cheers. ENKIDU: (CONTD) And, to challenge the throne. This pronouncement brings louder roars, more murmurs and some whistles. Many of the villagers continue to verbalize their incredulity. Then, in a loud voice, one man excites everyone. ONE IN CROWD Its Princess ISHTAR isnt it? Remember? She said shed do something. OTHERS IN CROWD: Yeah. Yeah. Maybe thats it. Most of the villagers heard about what ISHTAR promised to do. Now they wonder if she could somehow be connected to this strangers appearance. OTHERS IN CROWD: (CONTD) Do you suppose the Princess sent him? Its possible. I dont trust him. I dont care who he looks like. It makes no sense. Whats the King going to do? While ENKIDU waits patiently for them to settle down, he flexes his muscles and effortlessly lifts a heavy flat stone up onto the platform. This feat brings hoots and clapping. Next ENKIDU jumps up on this mammoth stone making himself more visible. He raises his arms again. The crowd quiets down sensing the stranger is about to speak again. ENKIDU: See how strong I am. Cheers and murmurs erupt. ENKIDU is enjoying himself.
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ENKIDU: (CONTD) I guarantee Im a better warrior than King GILGAMESH. Cheers. Whistles. CROWD:

ENKIDU: But, more importantly, I would make defending your city a priority. (More cheers) Not only would I listen to your grievances but Id DO something to remedy them. More cheers, hoots and whistles. ENKIDU: (CONTD) Who wants a NEW King? Louder cheers. When cheers die down someone in the back of the crowd questions the validity of the stranger. ONE IN CROWD: Why should we believe you? Where are you from anyway? ENKIDU: Valid question. Did everyone hear it? First ENKIDU repeats the question stalling for time. But, not able to come up with a credible answer, he rambles on giving the crowd what he thinks theyd like to hear. ENKIDU: (CONTD) Ive lived in many distant lands. Travelled extensively. Single-handedly killed wild animals. I have battled invaders. Kept peace and honor with my people. As King, youll see... its against my nature to lie. Cheers follow each of these accomplishments. ENKIDU: (CONTD) If your King is brave he will confront me. Now. Right HERE in front of all of you. Indiscernible comments buzz through the crowd. Most seem to encourage the confrontation. ENKIDU: (CONTD) Where is your lazy King?

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Two of GILGAMESHs loyal servants curious about all the commotion approach the rear of the crowd in time to hear these last few brazen comments. They are not close enough to see ENKIDU but theyve heard enough. LEMGEN: Shouldnt we inform the King? SENIOR SERVANT: Yes. By all means. GO. Fetch him AT ONCE. Dont return without him. Ill stay and keep an eye on the situation. But HURRY LEMGEN. RUN. LEMGEN races off in the direction of GILGAMESHs palace. CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR GILGAMESHS PALACE THRONE ROOM DAY As you might expect, the throne room is ornate. The ceiling is thirty feet high. Four mammoth gold and marble pillars are carved with coiled serpents. GILGAMESH, in one of his white regal robes, is seated on his bejewelled throne. Kneeing before him is a nervous young scribe holding a clay tablet. The King is dictating with a great degree of exaggeration. The scribe looks rattled as he tries his best to keep up. GILGAMESH: Did you get all that? I killed the wild boar singlehandedly as he charged. One mighty precise blow and he collapsed at my feet. Suddenly the door bursts open. LEMGEN rushes into the chamber. Out of breath, he bows and begins speaking rapidly. LEMGEN: King GILGAMESH, you MUST come at once. Infuriated GILGAMESH stands up. GILGAMESH: LEMGEN, WHAT do you think your doing? Get out of here! THIS MINUTE! Ive told you NEVER enter my chamber unannounced? Go to your quarters at once! Ill deal with you shortly. LEMGEN makes an apologetic gesture. Lowers his head but words spill out uncontrollably. LEMGEN: Forgive me my King, but youll kill me if I DONT speak.

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GILGAMESH bristles and charges toward his servant grabbing him by the shoulders. LEMGEN flinches but blurts out. LEMGEN: (CONTD) Hes calling you a coward. This stranger. GILGAMESH steps back. GILGAMESH: WHAT? What did you say? Slow down. WHOs calling ME a coward? What craziness are you mumbling about? This better not be some kind of a joke. LEMGEN: No. Oh NO. On my honor, my Lord, theres this big bloke... All dressed up like a King. In the square. GILGAMESH: (bellows) How dare he! Let me at him. Ill break his bones and make soup of his remains. (Turns back to his scribe) Pestra, finish that up. And, damn it, get it right this time. And... LEMGEN: (interrupting meekly) My King, we really should go NOW. When I left the stranger was making malicious accusations. GILGAMESH: ALRIGHT! Where did you say he is? LEMGEN: The large square, My Lord. GILGAMESH: What are you waiting for? Take me to this vile man. Sufficiently fired up, GILGAMESH stomps out of the palace, his servant on his heels. LEMGEN has to run to keep up with the Kings vigorous lengthy strides. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR URUK TOWN SQUARE DAY The back side of a large hairy person dressed in royal attire is all GILGAMESH can make out as he approaches the platform.

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His eyes narrow and his stride quickens as he hears intermittent cheers and laughter. Those who catch sight of the King step aside. Others, whose attention is focused on the stranger, get elbowed out of his way. The Kings face is stern. His wrath escalates with each step he takes. Anticipating a major confrontation, the villagers fight among themselves vying for the most advantageous locations near the platform. GILGAMESH: Out of my way. Move aside. I AM YOUR KING. ENKIDU stops talking now to observe the Kings arrival. The two men size each other up. Both maintain eye contact while discarding their robes exposing their muscular bodies. There are gasps as the villagers see more of ENKIDUs hirsute body. Without hesitation GILGAMESH leaps right up onto the platform and glares up at the defiant intruder who is still standing a few feet higher on the large stone. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Get your ass out of here. NOW! ENKIDU: (smiles tauntingly) Took your time getting here. Did I interrupt a nap? Or were you afraid... GILGAMESH doesnt even give the stranger a chance to finish his sentence. He immediately reaches up and yanks ENKIDU off the stone. Kicks the stone aside putting both men on equal level. He then places his hands on his hips. Crowd erupts sensing a fight. GILGAMESH: NOW, get out of MY city, you freak! NOW. Before I tear you into small pieces. ENKIDU places his hands on his hips and continues to insult the King. ENKIDU (taunting) Talk, talk, talk. Thats all you do. You postponed battling HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE? Sounds cowardly to me. I could kill that beast single-handedly. A VOICE IN THE CROWD: Hes heard of HUMBABA! Face reddening, GILGAMESH charges ENKIDU. Like HELL you could! GILGAMESH:
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They enter into a lengthy sweaty wrestling match. The crowd hoots and hollers always enjoying a fight but especially this one since the outcome is so unpredictable. Some even venture a wager on the outcome. GILGAMESH and ENKIDU wrestle fiercely grunting, groaning and splattering sweat. Somehow they both manage to stay on the platform. The advantage swings back an forth several times. In the background, some villagers shift their verbal allegiance, egging on whoever appears to be on the edge of defeat. Not wanting the fight to end. GILGAMESH is astonished by his opponents strength and acumen. Somehow this stranger second guesses his best maneuvers and is deftly able to defend himself. This hairy stranger leaps around inserting humor into the fight which irritates GILGAMESH all the more. Obviously GILGAMESH assumed he could whip this freak. But, as the fight progresses, he is fearful he might lose. What a disaster that would be in front of all HIS people. It might even threaten his kingship. Maybe there is some way to end this match and still come out with his honor in tact. At length, GILGAMESH and ENKIDU get locked in a unique position; head to head, eye to eye. CLOSE SHOT ENKIDU AND GILGAMESHS EYES Camera zooms in on their faces as they look fiercely into each others eyes. Their bodies seem frozen in a surrealistic trance. They stare intensely, as if into a mirror. While in this frozen state the King gets an idea. The crowd senses something and quiets. Suddenly the King releases his hold on ENKIDU and steps back. His tense facial muscles relax and a rye smile appears. ENKIDU is momentarily confused but wisely follows GILGAMESHs lead. They both drop their arms down by their sides. Mysteriously the urge for battle seems to have passed. The King slowly steps forward and sticks out his arm and is simultaneously met by ENKIDUs arm. They lock arms ceremoniously in an old style brotherly greeting. Many of the villagers who were enjoying this unique fight are visually dissatisfied with its abrupt ending. Some look confused as they struggle to comprehend this unexpected outcome. Finally the crowd simmers down some when the King provides an explanation. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Please, quiet down. Quiet down. Surely you can all see with your OWN eyes as can I. We must be brothers. Its amazing. Truly amazing. ENKIDU plays along with this farce. He was calculating that a fierce closely fought battle would get King GILGAMESHs attention and hopefully even earn some respect. ENKIDU knew he could never befriend King GILGAMESH if he humiliated him with defeat.
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After a sufficient show of strength, he was planning to throw the fight and humbly applaud the Kings victory. In fact, he was just about to do that. However, this outcome is even better. Now he is on more equal footing with King GILGAMESH and somehow related in the publics eye. ENKIDU: I guess we must be brothers. You strong handsome devil. A few in the crowd chuckle. ENKIDU: (CONTD) Forgive my language, brother. I didnt realize it was you. Its been a long time. King GILGAMESH and ENKIDU smile inwardly pleased. Both have come out unscathed. The villagers take in this exchange with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion. GILGAMESH: I didnt recognize you either at first. We shouldnt be fighting. There are more important things to do. (Smiling broadly) Come on. Let me show you my palace. The King drapes a brotherly arm around ENKIDUs hairy shoulder. Then he turns to address the crowd capitalizing on this opportunity to reenforce his position as their King in front of this stranger. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Quiet down now. Listen to your King. There will be NO loser in this battle today. Few groans. Coins feverishly exchange hands. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Instead I order you welcome ...my brother...(Pauses, realizing he doesnt know the strangers name) ENKIDU quickly finishes the Kings sentence. ENKIDU: ENKIDU. GILGAMESH: ENKIDU, a new neighbor. Go on home. Back to work. We are finished here. Go. Vacate the square. The crowd continues to discuss this strange event as they disperse. One villager near the platform yells.

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MAN IN CROWD: (in a loud voice) Go kill HUMBABA. The monster wouldnt have a chance against the TWO of you. Heads turn. The subject of HUMBABA filters through the crowd. SOME IN CROWD: They could do it. The two of them. So big. So strong. I think not. The Anunnaki put HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE in that part of the forest to keep us ALL out. Even the King. Sure like to see that battle. Me too. GILGAMESH and ENKIDU gather their clothes and step down from the platform. They look relaxed as they head off in the direction of the Kings palace. GILGAMESH You know, thats not a bad idea. What? ENKIDU:

GILGAMESH: Im restless for a good battle. We would certainly make history if we killed HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE. ENKIDU: Dont really care much about history making. GILGAMESH: Come on. It would give us time to talk... To figure out how we are related. Id like to hear more about your adventures. What do you say we kill the bastard? ENKIDU: (without hesitation) Well, I guess if Im not going to be King of Uruk today...(Smiles) My time is yours. I think were alike in more ways than our good looks. What do you mean? GILGAMESH:

ENKIDU: (teasing) For example, Im sure YOU would never turn down a challenge. Right? Nor would I. So, King GILGAMESH, I accept your offer to go into battle against this HUMBABA character. (MORE)
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ENKIDU: (CONT'D) Be it a little unfair. The poor devil wont have a chance. The two make small talk as they walk oblivious of the gawking villagers they pass. GILGAMESH: What part of the wilderness are you coming from? There is an awkward silence as ENKIDU frantically searches his mind again for some way to respond to this question. ENKIDU: You probably never heard of it. Its far away. GILGAMESH: Well, yes. Ive heard of the Land of The Far Away. Never been there though. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR GILGAMESHS PALACE BATTLE ROOM DAY This cavernous room is wood paneled and cluttered with weapons. An obscene amount of stuffed animal trophies of all shapes and sizes are attached to the walls and hanging from the ceiling. There are massive table tops resting on antlers of killed prey or animal legs. Two large open windows on either side of the room provide views of the village to the east and lush palace gardens to the west. Two of GILGAMESHs advisers argue futilely with GILGAMESH who is admiring his most recent kill, the lion, which is posed standing on hind legs mouth open. The elders are long haired, clean shaven, normal size humans draped in common cloth robes. The senior elder has a prestigious cylinder seal dangling around his neck and wild wispy white hair. They hover like flies trying to keep pace with GILGAMESH who is now crossing the room to select and organize his weaponry. SENIOR ELDER: Dont do this, my King. I beg you reconsider. GILGAMESH ignores the elder. SENIOR ELDER: (CONTD) It is my duty to strongly advise against this venture. The risks are too great. In fact, life threatening. And, how can you trust a stranger. GILGAMESH: Im an excellent judge of character. Anyway, its not YOUR decision, old man. Nor should it be your concern.
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OTHER ELDER: But, you know that no good wretched monster was created by the great Lord, ENLIL. That creature supposedly has mystical powers. Theres no good reason to put yourself in such danger. GILGAMESH: You seem to forget. I TOO am powerful. Look around. I could battle HUMBABA alone. But, what a memorable experience it will be for ENKIDU. Going into battle with ME. Something he can brag about. Both ELDERS look worried. OTHER ELDER: But, my King, who knows when you will return. How will we manage? What if you get...injured. What would we do? GILGAMESH: Dont be ridiculous. Ill return unscathed with a magnificent trophy. If something arises that you cant handle, although I cant imagine what that would be, contact Princess ISHTAR. Now, make yourselves useful. Set out the rest of our travel gear. Younger elder bows and heads over to another part of the room. The King notices his SENIOR ELDER is still behind him. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) What is it NOW? SENIOR ELDER: (somewhat resigned) My King, I promised your father Id watch over you. Lord knows, I do my best. I wish youd reconsider. But, I can see your mind is made up. GILGAMESH: Yes. Very astute of you. I AM going so save your breath. Stop pampering me. You know, I am part Anunnaki. Now if youll just get out of my way... Id like to finish... SENIOR ELDER: My King, permit me one small suggestion. GILGAMESH: What? SENIOR ELDER: Please dont take this the wrong way.

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Out with it.

GILGAMESH:

SENIOR ELDER: Since you MUST go, let reason be your guide. Dont rely on YOUR strength alone. ENKIDU comes from the wilderness. He will be more familiar with the hazards. Let HIS body protect you, great King. GILGAMESH: (indignantly) Whats come over you? NOW, you insult my wisdom AND my strength. I dont need a protector! I will lead the battle against HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE. END of discussion! SENIOR ELDER: As you wish, my King. You have always been afflicted with a reckless nature. I pray you success and safe return. SENIOR ELDER bows and joins the OTHER ELDER at the far end of the battle room just as the massive door opens. ENKIDU saunters in grinning. He stops and clicks his together to get the Kings attention. He has changed handsome floor length robe provided by GILGAMESH and covered with an identical pair of shoes as the King. respectfully. shoes into a his feet are ENKIDU bows

GILGAMESH looks genuinely pleased to see ENKIDU. He has never had any friends or close confidants. Now it appears he is forming some sort of an attachment to his hairy twin. Perhaps there is some genetic bond between these two. Similar to what we see between identical twins today. GILGAMESH: Welcome. Yes, as I thought. That robe suits you. Come over here. Take a look at all my trophies and weaponry. I have everything. Heres what Im taking. Select whatever you like. The weapons are all oversized in proportion to the Kings oversized build. ENKIDU: Im impressed. I can see you are a well prepared warrior. At first ENKIDU strolls around sampling swords and shields. Play acting with them against the Kings trophy animals. The elders find his behavior quite amusing whereas GILGAMESH appears uncomfortable with ENKIDUs antics. Next ENKIDU fills a knapsack with personal supplies and a sack of poison.
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In the background, GILGAMESH keeps himself busy sharpening and polishing his sword while ENKIDU finishes his selection. GILGAMESH: Did you find everything you need? ENKIDU: I certainly hope so. GILGAMESH: Good. Well then, well head out tomorrow at daybreak. Tonight youll enjoy one of the benefits of residing with me. ENKIDU: What might that be? GILGAMESH: Ive arranged a little social function in your behalf. CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR GILGAMESHS PALACE BALLROOM EVENING GILGAMESHs evening festivities are being held in the palaces grand ballroom. And, grand it is. The walls are covered with murals. This enormous ballroom extends outside onto a spacious courtyard where a couple of GILGAMESHs prize trophies are posed in the garden. Torches and candles illuminate all areas. Musicians mingle among the guests. There are almost as many servants as guests. The King has a relatively small number of guests since he has but a few male friends or acquaintances. Servants parade in and out with plates piled with roasted pig, fish, fruit plates and breads. Jugs of wine are plentiful. There are colorful jesters and an abundance of scantily clad young maidens. Some of the more elite villagers are also in attendance. ENKIDU wanders back and forth between the inside ballroom and the adjacent courtyard absorbing and enjoying the novelty of it all. He tries to avoid being drawn into lengthy conversations fearful he might slip and say something stupid or out of place. Eventually he cannot escape a couple of villagers who corner him outside. Of course, they are curious about where he comes from, his length of stay, etc. ENKIDU handles their easy questions politely utilizing his innate sense of humor. In spite of ENKIDUs strange appearance, everyone seems to find this stranger quite normal in all other respects. But, when one of the villagers specifically asks what brings ENKIDU to Uruk, ENKIDU panics at a loss for words. As a distraction he fakes a cough attack. Fortunately within a couple minutes he remembers GILGAMESHs remark about the Land of the Far Away. So, he clears his throat and politely apologizes for the disruption. Then lowering his voice he draws the two villagers conspiratorially near.
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ENKIDU: (whispering) I suppose I could tell you something of what I do. But you must swear to NEVER repeat a word of it. Naturally, they swear. ENKIDU proceeds to make up an exciting story about how he has been travelling from the Land of the Far Away on a covert mission for one of the great Anunnaki Lords, whose name, of course, he cant disclose. The villagers are flattered to be privy to this information. Now they are even more impressed with the stranger. ENKIDU seriously doubts they will keep their word but he had to say something. He eludes a couple of other personal inquiries by firing questions back at them rather than answering theirs. Fearful he has pushed his luck far enough, he discreetly winks at a young scantily clad maiden who has been staring and smiling at him for some time. He gives her his best come rescue me look. She immediately picks up on the signal and approaches insisting this is her dance. ENKIDU excuses himself and is led off. ENKIDU dances and parties with this maiden for awhile and with a few other lovely young women who GILGAMESH sends his way. He enjoys the company of these females but his memories of SHEMAT preclude him from succumbing to their charms or their obvious desires or orders to bed him. In contrast, the King prances around like a horny bull fondling and caressing all the lovelies. He shows no apparent attachment or respect to any one of them. He is loud and boarish. Excessive drinking only makes his behavior more offensive both to his guests and to his servants. Later in the evening, GILGAMESH slaps one very young girl when she tries to free herself from his petting. Then he carries her whimpering off somewhere. At the same time GILGAMESH is traipsing off with this young girl, a frightening thing happens to ENKIDU. He suddenly looses complete control of his body. He cannot stand up straight. He hunches over like an ape and swings his arms. The guests laugh at him thinking he is drunk. Within a few minutes ENKIDU is able to pull himself together and feigns exhaustion from his travels. He quickly returns to his quarters without offending the King. He seriously doubts GILGAMESH would have noticed his absence anyway. ENKIDU is emotionally drained and has one Hell of a headache. In addition, now he has to worry he might lose control again at some less opportune time. In his mind he relives the other events of the evening and is satisfied with his performance except for that one incident. Fortunately no one appeared suspicious. As he drifts off to sleep his thoughts flash back to SHEMAT. Without her lessons he certainly would not have survived the evening. If only she were here.

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CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR URUKS GATE SUNRISE NEXT DAY A considerable number of villagers mill around the gate as the sun rises hoping to catch another glimpse of the hairy stranger. More and more voyeurs show up. Dogs bark. There is a high level of anticipation and curiosity. SOME IN CROWD: Shouldnt they be here by now. Is that hairy one going too? Dont like the looks of him. Are they really going after HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE? Thats what I heard. How long will they be gone? No idea. Well, I can certainly get along without King GILGAMESH for awhile. I wish him no harm but I agree. LOOK Murlat. OVER THERE. Here they come! As the King and ENKIDU in similar hunting attire pass through the gate, the crowd cheers and hollers. Some are taken aback seeing ENKIDU for the first time. PEOPLE IN THE CROWD: Kill the monster! Kill the monster! ENKIDU acknowledges the villagers with nods and smiles whereas GILGAMESH marches stoically head and eyes forward. Their weapons are belted. The sun periodically reflects off their glistening swords. Knapsacks budge on their backs. Adults and children alike continue to cheer them on until they are almost out of sight. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR CEDAR FOREST OVERVIEW DAY After a couple of travel days, GILGAMESH and ENKIDU reach and disappear into the thickness of the outer rim of the Cedar Forest. As the camera zooms out and pans across the top of this large acreage of trees, a huge isolated complex, incongruously located in the middle of this forest, is revealed. When the Anunnaki first arrived on Earth, ENLIL was drawn to this very location where a valley with rolling hills was surrounded and cooled by the tallest trees he had ever seen. ENLIL also liked that the valley faced the beautiful snow covered mountains on The Edins north side.

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With powerful lazar beams the Anunnaki levelled the ground and began construction. Huge stones were quarried and cut to size a half mile away. They were then transported by skyships to the Platform where they formed the top level of the rocket ship launching pad. Upon completion ENLIL admired his handiwork and was satisfied with a structure he felt was indestructible. EXTERIOR INSIDE CEDAR FOREST LATE AFTERNOON GILGAMESH and ENKIDU thrash and cut their way through a seldom travelled portion of the forest filled with thorn bushes and thickets. GILGAMESH makes a point of leading the way taking on the brunt of the work. Occasionally they cross a stream that meanders through the forest. They have long since left any visible man made paths. They look beat. Only a small amount of light filters through the thick foliage and trees at this hour of the day. ENKIDU: Are you sure were going in the right direction? GILGAMESH: Trust me. HUMBABA will be somewhere near the Lords great platform. (Pointing.) Its over there. Toward the setting sun. He guards the trees and the Platform. Could sure use some of this wood for my palace. ENKIDU: After we take care of HUMBABA why dont we chop down some trees and float them downstream? Youll probably want some for the villagers too. They arrive at a small clearing. GILGAMESH: Well... Yes, I suppose. This looks like a safe spot. Theres the stream. Lets stop here. ENKIDU: Good idea. Im covered with thorns and hungrier than a starving ass. Ill catch some fish. Better gather brush. Were going to need a fire. Gets bloody cold once the sun disappears. ENKIDU unloads his gear and heads over toward the creek. After catching a couple of fish he stops to remove bones and wash up. SHEMAT peers around a tree. She doesnt want to startle ENKIDU so she remains hidden and whispers to get his attention.

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SHEMAT: (whispers) ENKIDU. Over here. Startled but recognizing SHEMATs voice, ENKIDU, rises and quickly comes. They embrace. ENKIDU steps back puzzled. ENKIDU: What are you doing here? Is something wrong? SHEMAT: Keep your voice down. Nothings really wrong. ENKIDU: I know. You came because you miss me.(Smiles) SHEMAT: I do miss you. But thats not why Im here. Its Princess ISHTAR. She wants to know if everything is going as planned. ENKIDU: Well yes. Tell her everything is fine. I guess. Nothings really happened. SHEMAT: She sent me to tell you... ah... you must seriously harm the King GILGAMESH somehow. Make it look like an accident. ENKIDU: (angry) WHAT? SHEMAT: Shush. ENKIDU: (lowering his voice) Thats crazy! That was never part of the original plan. SHEMAT: I know. Please dont get angry. Im just the messenger. ENKIDU looks into SHEMATs eyes and realizes the seriousness of this request. Its clear SHEMAT is not comfortable relaying this message. ENKIDU: Im sorry. What exactly did she say? Was she specific? SHEMAT: Well, no. I mean, she didnt say how...
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ENKIDU: (thinking out loud to himself) Then, I assume I dont have to kill him. SHEMAT: Oh, dear. I cant imagine she would expect you to kill the King. I dont think... ENKIDU: Come here. Dont you worry. Ill think of something. Its SO good to see you. ENKIDU puts his arms around SHEMAT. She smiles somewhat relieved. Unfortunately this tender moment is interrupted by GILGAMASH hollering from the camp site. GILGAMESH: Whats taking you so long? Hurry up. Fires blazing. Im starved. Get your ass back here. Need any help? ENKIDU: (to GILGAMESH)

NO. Im on my way.

ENKIDU: (CONTD) (to SHEMAT) I guess I have to go. But,I cant leave you here alone. SHEMAT: Its alright. ISHTAR is coming for me. Go. Please be careful. Ill see you in Uruk. They leave in opposite directions. EXTERIOR CEDAR FOREST EVENING By the time the two men finish eating its dark. ENKIDU and the King only speak out of necessity. Each periodically glances at his own likeness in the other trying to understand what, if any, relationship they might have. There are awkward silences. They mostly just sit staring at the crackling fire mellowing out with a couple of jugs of wine. They are exhausted. As the evening progresses the wine loosens up their tongues. ENKIDU: Must be great to be King. I guess you do whatever you want... when you want. GILGAMESH: And, why not? Im King. (Pause) But, there are definite drawbacks.

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Really. Such as?

ENKIDU:

GILGAMESH: Well, for one, the Anunnaki Lords exclude me from their meetings. Im never consulted. I just receive orders. Ive never been to Nibiru. ENKIDU: Nibiru? GILGAMESH: Their home somewhere in the heavens. More wine? ENKIDU: Thanks. GILGAMESH: Ive never even met Lord ENLIL, the great Anunnaki Commander. He works under some figurehead by the name of Lord ANU. In some respects, Im just a puppet. They pull the strings. Im expected to jump. Not exactly free reign. But I am STILL King of Uruk. ENKIDU: If you dont mind me asking, how did you become King? GILGAMESH: No ones ever asked me that. It was strange. One day, my mother informed me that an influential Anunnaki, a Lord ENKI, requested a meeting. I think hes some kind of a shaman. ENKIDU: So? GILGAMESH: Anyway, he ran some tests on me. We spent time together. Likeable fellow. We got along. One day he said the Anunnaki Lords needed a King. He said I was qualified. How could I refuse. ENKIDU: So, hes the Anunnaki Lord who gives all the orders? GILGAMESH: Unfortunately, I havent been in contact with him since our initial meetings. Its Princess ISHTAR, that self-centered bitch, who interfaces with me. Hearing ISHTARs name ENKIDU looks up.

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GILGAMESH: (CONTD) She watches me like a hawk. Usurps my authority whenever it suits her fancy. Takes credit for everything I do. ENKIDU: (sarcastically) Sounds charming. GILGAMESH: Oh yes. Shes an Anunnaki legend around here. Irresistible to look at but deadly. Deceiving conniving bitch. No one crosses her without consequences. Ive tried. ENKIDU: You dont get along. GILGAMESH: Thats an understatement. I understand her little game. She plays with men. Especially their minds. But, not me. I wont play. Drives her crazy. ENKIDU: Hmm. So, how does she do it? GILGAMESH: She captures men with her beauty and seduces them. She plays until she get bored. Then kills or discards them. Like a child. ENKIDU: Sounds evil to me. GILGAMESH: Yes. Shes been known to cast spells on those who get in her way. Or, those who disrupt her plans. There are endless stories. Undoubtably, shell go down in history. ENKIDU: There you go again with that history thing. Maybe shell become a legend. So what? GILGAMESH: I take pride in building my legacy. It angers me that that bitch will live on through her stories. ENKIDU: Correct me if Im wrong. But, I always thought history remembers favorably those who do good who make noble contributions. From what youve told me, Princess ISHTAR uses and betrays those around her. Even those she loves or pretends to love. (MORE)
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ENKIDU: (CONT'D) History will never forgive or applaud her for such cruelty. If shes remembered at all, shell be despised. Not honored. GILGAMESH: (pauses before responding) Hmm... Never thought of it that way. But, shes Anunnaki. They rule. Unfortunately, I am accountable to her. And, the bitch never lets me forget it. ENKIDU yawns and curls up preparing to sleep. The King does the same. The two men are beginning to bond. A pile of hot coals is all that remains of the fire. ENKIDU: (yawning) But, the Anunnaki made YOU King. So they must have confidence in you. GILGAMESH: (drowsily) Maybe. I have no idea what they really think. The villagers dont think highly of me either. Because of my Anunnaki blood, I suppose. (Pauses, thinking) GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Youre like me. You must be part Anunnaki too? ENKIDU pretends to be asleep. Soon the King is sleeping soundly. But, ENKIDU tosses and turns. He cant stop worrying about ISHTARs latest order. What she expects him to do is wrong. Although theyve never met, ENKIDU dislikes this Princess immensely. In fact, he feels empathy for GILGAMESH who has to deal with her on a more regular basis. He should never have consented to harming the King. When ENKIDU finally drifts off to sleep he still has not resolved his dilemma. How can he disobey Princess ISHTAR without putting SHEMAT in danger or destroying his new friendship with GILGAMESH? EXTERIOR CEDAR FOREST NEXT DAY MORNING The next day as GILGAMESH and ENKIDU make their way through more dense trees and underbrush, a thunderous roar erupts. The Earth rumbles and the sky is flooded with bright lights. WHAT WAS THAT? ENKIDU:

When the rumbling stops GILGAMESH responds.

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GILGAMESH: Relax. Its not HUMBABA. I suspect it was one of the Anunnakis chariots. Chariots? ENKIDU:

GILGAMESH: I heard a roar like that once when I was was petrified. My mother calmed me down. the noise came from sky chariots used by Anunnaki when they travel back and forth ENKIDU: (with disbelief) Youre kidding.

a boy. I Explained the to Nibiru.

GILGAMESH: No. Its true. Theyve actually been seen. At that moment, a bolt of lightning cracks very near igniting some dry brush. The flames spread rapidly setting fire to all the small trees and underbrush around them. All the King and ENKIDU can do to avoid being burned is bat their outer garments vehemently at the flames. They do this with little success. ENKIDU: This is no good. Its spreading too fast. We have to get out of here before were trapped. The wind is blowing in that direction. Follow me. They grab their gear and scramble into the shelter of a large split tree trunk which is partially rooted in the creek. The fire is fierce and swelteringly hot. Heavy smoke thickens blocking visibility. The two big men kneel down close together on the dry side of the trunk. GILGAMESH starts coughing uncontrollably. GILGAMESH: (between coughs) Damn. Looks like were stuck... ENKIDU: You alright? Try to breathe through your clothes. This smoke is dangerous. Stay as close to the ground as you can. Ouch! Somethings stabbing me? GILGAMESH: Its my crown. It was in my knapsack but I stuck it under my shirt to keep it safe. ENKIDU finds this somewhat childish and amusing. A grown man, even a King, carrying a crown on a hunting expedition. But he prudently keeps this thought to himself.

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GILGAMESH: (CONTD) I cant see ANYTHING. Are we safe? My eyes are burning! Lets get out of here. ENKIDU, get me OUT of here. Oh, damn my eyes! ENKIDU places a firm hands on GILGAMESHs shoulders forcing him to stay put. ENKIDU: Dont move. Lean your face into the trunk. If things get worse youll have to crawl down into the creek. Its only a short distance behind you. ENKIDU releases his hold on the King and moves away. GILGAMESH: Youre leaving? What are you doing? Damn it, I cant see. ENKIDU: Stay put. Ill be right back. ENKIDU considers abandoning GILGAMESH who is basically helpless but his conscious gets the best of him. He really doesnt want to leave GILGAMESH in a life threatening predicament. Instead, he dashes to the creek between flames and drenches whats left of his outer garments. Behind him the fire sends out a spark that ignites the dry bark on their tree. ENKIDU hurries back in time to slap the bark with the soaked garments before putting them over GILGAMESHs head and over his own. GILGAMESH: Hey, WHATs going on? ENKIDU: Putting out a fire. What do you think Im doing? Now, keep this over your head. Try to keep your eyes closed til the stinging stops. I checked. Theres absolutely no way out of here. Too much wind and virtually no visibility. Just pray the wind doesnt shift. GILGAMESH: Were going to roast. ENKIDU: I think not. I caught a glimpse of a darkening sky before the fire. I think a storm is brewing. GILGAMESH: Hope it gets here soon. I can hardly breathe.

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ENKIDU: Trust me, our best chance for survival is here at the edge of the creek. We can always abandon our gear. Wait it out in the water as a last resort. GILGAMESH: NO. If we do that our supplies will be ruined and well never get HUMBABA. Were staying put. ENKIDU: Alright. The King of Uruk commands. We hold our position. So, the two men continue to sit huddled together at the base of the tree with their heads covered while the fire burns itself out. ENKIDU attempts to take GILGAMESHs mind off his eyes. ENKIDU: (CONTD) So, tell me some more about HUMBABA. You sure he exists? GILGAMESH: Some villagers got lost and encountered him during a hunt.(Cough, cough) Now no one enters that part of the forest. ENKIDU: Except us fools. But, seriously what happened? GILGAMESH: They were attacked by what they described as a gigantic prickly monster. Two were seriously maimed; one brutally killed and another eaten. (Cough, cough)I reported all this to Princess ISHTAR. She just laughed. No human can pass through that part of the forest and live, she added sharply. Sounded like a challenge to me. Thats all she said? ENKIDU:

GILGAMESH: Basically. Shes abrupt unless she wants something. She did make flirtacious suggestions which I ignored. You still want to go after HUMBABA? ENKIDU: All the more now. Remember, we are a lot alike. Overhead view still shows flames near their tree. We hear intermittent coughing.

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CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR MOTHER SHIP OUTER SPACE MIDDAY ENKI is walking down one of the Mother Ships corridors. ISHTAR approaches from the opposite direction. They meet and smile knowingly at each other. After checking to make sure they were not being observed ENKI quickly punches in a code by a door and is granted access to a dimly lit storage area. Once safely inside ENKI grabs his niece and draws her to him. ENKI: Youve been avoiding me. The Princess kisses her uncle playfully. Then pulls back and flashes one of her teasing smiles. ISHTAR: Not at all. I know you. The chase excites you more than the capture. ENKI: Yes, but now... ISHTAR coyly maneuvers out of his grasp. ISHTAR: First, tell me about GILGAMESH. Is he getting along with your cloned creature? Did he take the bait? ENKI: At this early stage they are becoming friends with personalities that clash. ISHTAR: Internal warfare. I like it. ENKI: GILGAMESH is being exposed and influenced by my twin prototype. But, to what extent he will acquire or reject ENKIDUs more responsible behavior will depend on the various situations that arise. What did YOU think of ENKIDU? ISHTAR: Actually, I havent seen him yet. But, SHEMAT reported, with great detail, that ENKIDU is more than adequately trained and appears to comprehend his assignment. A friendship seems to have developed between SHEMAT and ENKIDU too. ENKI: (smiles) Its much more than a friendship, my dear.
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ISHTAR: Really. Ill have to talk to SHEMAT about that. ENKI: Anyway. Lets keep on eye on things. ISHTAR: (smiles alluringly) Oh, I plan to. You know, IF HUMBABA kills our puppet King we could replace him with ENKIDU. From what youve told me, hes more malleable than GILGAMESH. ENKI: No, ISHTAR, GILGAMESH is my choice. ISHTAR: But, you could experiment with ENKIDU in a totally different role. ISHTAR intentionally does not inform ENKI of her behind the scene plan to harm GILGAMESH. ENKI: Its more likely GILGAMESH will survive. Hes very resourceful. He might even kill ENKIDU if he views him as a threat to the throne. ISHTAR: I thought of that too, my dear uncle. If the ENKIDU experiment is not successful or, even if it IS, I intend to seduce GILGAMESH. Put him under MY spell. ENKI forces Princess ISHTAR against the wall. ENKI: Well GILGAMESH will just have to wait. Its my turn NOW. ENKI initiates the love making but its not long before ISHTAR takes control and dominates her partner. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR INSIDE CEDAR FOREST LATE AFTERNOON Back in the Cedar Forest, following a short downpour, the sky clears. There are only a few remaining hot spots. Steam replaced the most recent doused flames. Now its safe to venture about. ENKIDU and GILGAMESH stand up slowly and stretch. Their stiff bodies ache from being cramped so many hours. They mutually agree to cut the day short and find a relatively flat dry space to spend the night.

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They locate one nearby and put together a simple meal of dried meats and figs. Neither of them has much of an appetite. Following the meal, GILGAMESH wanders downstream to stretch his legs and freshen up. ENKIDU rummages around camp and finds some dry leaves and moss. Then he digs a hole which resembles a double shallow grave about four feet deep and ten feet long. The sky is darkening and a fierce wind has come up. The only useful light comes from the fire ENKIDU built and a sliver of a moon. When GILGAMESH returns he stares at the hole dumbfounded. GILGAMESH: What are you doing now? ENKIDU grins and dumps more dried leaves into the hole. ENKIDU: There. Ive created a comfortable nest. This is how some animals shelter themselves. GILGAMESH: Not me. Ill sleep over here. As you wish. ENKIDU:

ENKIDU settles down into the nest while GILGAMESH props his head up against a log nearby. Dry branches and twigs loosened by the days fire fly dangerously around. ENKIDU rests peacefully in his sunken shelter. A sort of hedge beside the nest gives ENKIDU additional protection from the vast majority of flying objects. After a great deal of discomfort and scratches from flying debris GILGAMESH sheepishly crawls in with ENKIDU. GILGAMESH: Move over? ENKIDU: Changed your mind, did you? GILGAMESH: By the way, appreciate you fetching water earlier today. Now let me get some sleep. Night. ENKIDU:

ENKIDU and GILGAMESH sleep side by side through the night. EXTERIOR INSIDE CEDAR FOREST DAY The day begins with colorful sunrise. But, it is chirping that awakens the two men. ENKIDU gets up first and rekindles the fire. He has bread and birds eggs ready for breakfast. He hands the King some water when he sees him stirring.
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ENKIDU: (CONTD) (grinning) Sleep well? GILGAMESH: No problem. But I sure am hungry. I dont remember eating much yesterday. ENKIDU: We didnt. Im starving too. Brave warriors have huge appetites. Come join me. Everythings more or less ready. They wolf down leftover bread and berries. In the midst of eating they are startled by thrashing in nearby bushes followed by a loud throaty roar-like noise. Both men immediately stare in the direction of the roar. GILGAMESH: QUICK. I think its HUMBABA! Take that side. (Indicating the right). Ill go over there. (Looks left) A cloud of purple smoke begins to permeate the air. Both men grimace and cover their noses while grabbing weapons. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) (gagging) Whats that stench. Its disgusting. ENKIDU: There goes my appetite. GILGAMESH spreads his legs and sets his glistening sword in the ready position. ENKIDU observes GILGAMESH then takes a similar stance. They face the bushes poised for the unknown. GILGAMESH: This is it. You ready? ENKIDU: Ready as Ill ever be. ENKIDU inhales and lets air out slowly. He doesnt have the slightest idea what to expect. He is basically at the mercy of his own instincts. For some reason he is also experiencing a strange new sense of responsibility to protect this King who so strongly resembles him. GILGAMESH: (loudly with bravado) Alright. Come out you coward. Show your smelly self. As the purple smoke clears, an indescribably large ugly creature lumbers into the open about one hundred paces in front of the two warriors. HUMBABA is menacing.
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He has a large mouth with sharp yellowing teeth and porcupinelike quills all over his body. He waddles a little closer on six spindly legs glaring at them. His mouth opens wide and emits another blood curdling roar. He stands on two of his legs and spits out sparks while rapidly winding and unwinding his other four legs as weapons. GILGAMESH and ENKIDU both flinch but stand their ground. GILGAMESH grits his teeth trying to look fierce. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) You dont frighten us. ENKIDU angrily slashes his sword back and forth. ENKIDU: After we kill you were going to cut down your PRECIOUS trees. What do you think of that? HUMBABA is not in the lease bit intimidated by this pitiful human show of bravery. He instantly counters with his own threatening discourse. At the end of each sentence HUMBABA spits fire as if adding exclamation points to his words. His voice is low pitched and blood curdling. GILGAMESH and ENKIDU have to dart about to avoid being burned. HUMBABA: (bellows) An idiot and a moron should not give advice to each other. (Spits fire) HUMBARA: GILGAMESH, you of ALL people, should know better than to come here? (Spits fire) HUMBARA: (CONTD) And, you ENKIDU, son of a fish, who does not even have a mother. (Spits more fire) I will feed your flesh to the screeching vultures before you touch MY trees! (Spits and swirls around) You will both pay dearly for trespassing and threatening MY forest. For a grand finale, HUMBABA grossly distorts and enlarges his body and emits more of the fowl stench they initially smelled along with the mauve colored smoke plumes. GILGAMESH and ENKIDU cover their noses again and retreat further away from the smoke. Then HUMBABA bellows the following as he whirls around in the smoke. Sparks fly in unpredictable directions. HUMBARA: (CONTD) Out of MY forest, NOW. Or, endure an excruciating death right here. A simple choice. (Spits fire)
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One large spark ignites GILGAMESHs clothes. He yells and rolls on the ground attempting to put out the flame. Up until now, ENKIDUs entire focus has been on HUMBABA. But seeing signs of fear on the Kings face, he realizes he must do something drastic to give his new friend time to recover. Quickly ENKIDU loosens the sack he filled with poison and walks gingerly toward HUMBABA sword drawn. When the cloud clears HUMBABA stops whirling. He is surprised his scare tactics failed. His two enemies are still here. But, one combatant is down. He makes a beeline toward GILGAMESH. Before HUMBABA has a chance to cast a lethal blow, ENKIDU comes from behind. He fiercely jabs his sword twice into HUMBABAs body and tosses poison into these open wounds. Enraged, four of HUMBABAs long spindly legs again wind and unwind in a rapid whipping motion. One leg knocks ENKIDU to the ground. Another leg wraps around ENKIDUs body and tosses him into the air. ENKIDU lands hard on the ground dazed with one arm bleeding. Now HUMBABA lumbers toward ENKIDU mouth wide open, head down, salivating for the kill. ENKIDU rolls over on his stomach moaning as HUMBABA approaches. On his feet again, GILGAMESH realizes whats about to happen and runs over sword in hand.

GILGAMESH: (yells) ENKIDU, GET UP! GET UP! ENKIDU attempts to sit up which positions his head about fifteen feet from the open drooling mouth of HUMBABA. GILGAMESH yells frantically and raises his sword. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) MOVE AWAY! MOVE TO THE SIDE! NOW! Just as the wounded monster is about to clamp his teeth around ENKIDUs head, GILGAMESH stabs HUMBABA fiercely from behind in his back. Its a well positioned deep wound. HUMBABA cries out. His eyes bug in and out of focus. HUMBABA desperately turns and tries to locate this new advisory but teeters on his spindly legs, seemingly off balance. HUMBABAs oversized head limits movement and affects his peripheral vision. He weaves and has difficulty changing direction. Seizing this moment of weakness, ENKIDU, on his feet again, heaves a couple of huge boulders at HUMBABAs head. They merely splinter upon impact. However, the boulders infuriate HUMBABA. His quills extend out... defensively like needles. ENKIDU races around behind HUMBABA out of his line of sight. ENKIDU: Over here you clumsy ox. You are the ugliest creature Ive ever seen. All bluster and bluff, HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE. (MORE)
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ENKIDU: (CONT'D) Ha! A better name for you is HUMBABA the IMPOSTER. ENKIDU winks at GILGAMESH pleased with his witty insult.
HUMBABA roars louder, spits and whirls around again. His blood shot eyes bug out menacingly when he locates ENKIDU, his original target.

ENKIDU: (CONTD) Weve got him now. Look. Hes off balance. Quick. Finish him off. GILGAMESH, sword in hand, stealthily approaches from behind and inflicts several penetrating blows. Bright purple and green liquid squirt out from the monsters wounds. ENKIDU: (CONTD) (panting) Hes weakening. Im going in. Cover my back. As ENKIDU bravely edges in closer and tosses of HUMBABAs gapping wounds, HUMBABA entraps legs and swings him around. ENKIDU struggles himself free with his sword. He drops to the this time he lands upright. more poison into one him again with his and manages to cut ground. Fortunately

The monster teeters and oozes more purple and green liquid while winching and grunting with obvious pain. Then he closes his eyes and freezes like a statue. ENKIDU: (CONTD) (breathing heavily) Looks like the poison worked. GILGAMESH: We got him now! GILGAMESH saunters toward the monster smiling, sword in hand. Suddenly HUMBABA awakens. He sneers at GILGAMESH and contorts his ugly body so it appears twice its original size. His quills rapidly extend straight out sharp as needles toward the King. One penetrates the Kings arm and breaks off. GILGAMESH yanks the probe out and retreats with ENKIDU on his heals. From a safe distance the two warriors catch their breath while cautiously watching HUMBABA shrivel and stagger. Liquid oozes from all his wounds now. His next words slur. HUMBARA: (beguiling) I can kill you both this instant with my mystical powers but... (Spits a little fire) but I respect such brave warriors. So, I make you an offer. (Spits out a little fizzled spark). (MORE)
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HUMBARA: (CONT'D) I will come dwell with you, as your body guard and servant. HUMBABA looks pathetic when he smiles with his big yellow toothy grin. A few of his quills droop. Still slurring and speaking slowly as if in pain HUMABA continues. HUMBARA: (CONTD) Think of the status, King GILGAMESH. HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE would be such a prize for you to flaunt at your palace. GILGAMESH and ENKIDU exchange knowing glances seeing through this pretense. The King arches his arm back and powerfully throws his sword. The camera follows the glistening sword through the air. It lands the final lethal blow through HUMBABAs neck. HUMBABAS body shakes feverishly. GILGAMESH: I got him! We got him! ENKIDU: Careful, he could be faking. GILGAMESH and ENKIDU watch as HUMBABAs legs give out one by one. Finally HUMBABA lies helplessly on the ground seconds from death. HUMBARA THE TERRIBLE: (gasping as he dies) Youll pay. My eternal... DEATH CURSE on... BOTH of you.
The King approaches slowly this time. Retrieves his sword. Then with one mighty swing he beheads the monster. He proudly places one foot up on his latest conquest which is mysteriously shrinking, right under his foot, to less than half his original size.

GILGAMESH: (out of breath) What a battle! ENKIDU, we did it. Yes indeed. ENKIDU:

GILGAMESH: I told you it would be easy. ENKIDU: Thats your idea of easy? GILGAMESH: Lets put this ugly head in the trophy sack. Ive seen enough of him for one day. What a GREAT story we have to tell, my friend. What do you think?
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ENKIDU: He didnt have me fooled for a minute there at the end. Hows your arm? Let me take a look at that burn. GILGAMESH: No. Its nothing. Really. ENKIDU: You sure? GILGAMESH: Ill mend. Ill make do with my right arm for a while. What about your shoulder? When the King sees he isnt going to get a response, he just laughs. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Forget it. I know what youre going to say. CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR ISHTARS SHUTTLE CRAFT SAME DAY ISHTAR is piloting her shem, a small streamlined shuttle craft more technologically advanced than any twenty-first century rocket ship. She is returning from the Mother Ship. Today she is wearing her tight fitting gold space outfit. On her head is the horned helmet with a tube running down the back. She adjusts settings on the glass panel console. Periodically she glances out the window at her destination, the Landing Platform, as she monitors her descent onto the large corner stones of this enormous platform. Anunnaki shuttle crafts land bottom side first so they are in the ready position to take off. EXTERIOR LANDING PLATFORM FROM ABOVE DAY The camera pans the entirety of the 5,000,000 square foot complex anchored by three of the worlds largest quarried stones. The landing surface stands thirty-six feet above ground level amidst one hundred foot high trees in the Cedar Forest. Below, on the landing area we see five metallic androids positioned near a small helicopter-like flying machine. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SHUTTLE CRAFT/LANDING PLATFORM DAY As soon as her shuttle lands ISHTAR removes her helmet and shakes out her hair before standing. She voice commands the crafts door to open.

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ISHTAR: Princess ISHTAR. Permit passage. The shuttle door springs open. Steps leading to the ground instantly appear outside the craft. In response to her appearance, the androids stand rigidly at attention. The one in command signals a salute and bows a greeting. ISHTAR exits gracefully and approaches. ISHTAR: (CONTD) Is my Whirlwind ready? CHIEF ANDROID: (metallic voice) Yes, Princess ISHTAR. I personally inspected it. All programs are secure and operable. ISHTAR: Good. Take care of my shuttle. I may need it later today. Wasting no more time than necessary with these insignificant slaves, ISHTAR walks over to her Whirlwind, boards and takes off. It rapidly flies away with stealth silence. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR MEADOW OUTSKIRTS OF CEDAR FOREST SAME DAY GILGAMESH and ENKIDU unwind by a stream reliving their triumphant experience with HUMBABA. Chopped trees are scattered around near the waters edge. GILGAMESH: How about those fizzled sparks? ENKIDU: Pathetic. But, I admit. I was really petrified when he first appeared. GILGAMESH: (changes subject) That purple cloud was something. ENKIDU: Dont remind me. Im afraid Ill never forget that stench. More shared laughter. GILGAMESH: You know, Lord ENLIL is not going to like this one bit. He created HUMBABA to guard the Anunnaki Landing Platform.

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ENKIDU: So you said. But, I dont understand. Why dont YOU protect the forest? Isnt this part of YOUR territory? Your army should guard the trees and Platform? GILGAMESH: Youre right. I should. Now that HUMBABAs gone theres really no reason why I cant handle it. Ill just have to...ah... Get my army organized and avoid the wrath of ISHTAR. ENKIDU You can handle her. No need for another HUMBABA. GILGAMESH: Ill let YOU explain that to Lord ENLIL. ENKIDU: Oh, no. YOU are King. Remember? You take the glory. You pay the price. They exchange understanding looks. GILGAMESH is feeling more comfortable with ENKIDUs jovial nature. Hes also beginning to trust this strange look alike twin. But, hes not sure where this relationship is going. So, hes not about to let his guard down. Meanwhile ENKIDU meanders over near the creek to freshen up and clean his sword. He is deeply troubled by the fact that he missed several opportunities during the HUMBABA battle to cause serious injury to the King. Why didnt he just do it? Is he feeling indebted to GILGAMESH for saving his life? He must not let his growing attachment to this King deter him from his commitment to SHEMAT. If only there was some way... His thinking is interrupted by GILGAMESHs appearance. GILGAMESH: There you are. You know, we displayed heroic courage today. You and me. We make an impressive team. ENKIDU: Yes we did. And, I thank you for coming to my aid. GILGAMESH: No thanks required. You would have done the same for me were the circumstances reversed. In fact you did. Im confident this battle will go down in history. Now, all we have left to do is get this ugly head back to Uruk. ENKIDU: And the trees.
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GILGAMESH: That too. But, first I intend to rid myself of this HUMBABA stench. I wish you would. ENKIDU:

GILGAMESH sheds his outer clothes and takes off toward the stream. INTERIOR ISHTARS WHIRLWIND ABOVE CEDAR FOREST - DAY ISHTAR is flying silently over the Cedar Forest in her Whirlwind. She glances out a window and is momentarily blinded by the sun reflecting off an object, a gold crown, protruding out of a knapsack. Next her eyes are drawn to the owner of this object. With her exceptional vision she is able to observe GILGAMESH bathing and watch him walk away from the waters edge wearing only an undergarment. His virile muscular body is exposed. Hes irresistible. She smiles devilishly. ISHTAR: (out loud to herself) So, he lives. What a perfect time to pay the King a little visit. EXTERIOR MEADOW OUTSIDE CEDAR FOREST DAY Impulsively ISHTAR lands her Whirlwind in a field across the creek from GILGAMESH and exits her vehicle. In the background, ENKIDU stops chopping and observes the landing. Hes not visible to ISHTAR. ENKIDU: Looks like we have a visitor. GILGAMESH glances over his shoulder and frowns when he recognizes ISHTAR. GILGAMESH: Great. Its Princess ISHTAR. ENKIDU: So, I get to meet the legend at last. GILGAMESH: Whats she doing here anyway? ENKIDU: Could she know about HUMBABA already? GILGAMESH: Possibly. You never know with the Annunakis. Their abilities are beyond my comprehension. (MORE)
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GILGAMESH: (CONT'D) This could mean trouble. Stay out of sight. Ill handle this. Boldly, with chin up, ISHTAR takes her time crossing the water stepping gracefully on each stone totally aware she is being watched. She sashays over and stops in front of GILGAMESH who has clothes on now. She flashes her most alluring smile. ISHTAR: What brings our King to such an isolated place? Out hunting again? She notices GILGAMESHs limp arm. ISHTAR: (CONTD) Youre injured. GILGAMESH: This? Its nothing serious. I have been hunting. ISHTAR: Any luck? GILGAMESH: Come on. Ill show you. GILGAMESH walks over to his trophy sack and proudly uncovers the gruesome head of HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE knowing full well it will upset ISHTAR. ISHTAR: What! You killed HUMBABA? One of Lord ENLILs guards? GILGAMESH: He attacked. I had to defend myself. Dont worry I intend to have MY army protect that area in the future. ISHTAR: Well see about that. From what Ive heard your so called army isnt nearly ready or even capable of guarding a hen house. GILGAMESH: I assure you it will be well trained and ready in plenty of time. ISHTAR: As I said, well see about that. In any case, Lord ENLIL will certainly have something to say about this! ISHTAR looks around. Frowns when she sees all the cut trees.
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ISHTAR: (CONTD) Youve been cutting down trees? GILGAMESH: Of course. I need them. Im building city gates and fortification. In case you forgot, Princess, that IS one of my responsibilities as King. ISHTAR: Watch your tongue, GILGAMESH. I am not one of your villagers. Now that HUMBABA is gone let me remind you again. The Landing Platform is off limits to you and the villagers. GILGAMESH: I am well aware of that. Ill make sure no one goes near the Platform. (Pause) Is that why youre here? ISHTAR: Speaking of the villagers. You really ought to curb your sexual activities or be more discreet. Although it looks like you will be incapacitated for some time anyway. GILGAMESH: I really dont think thats any of your business. ISHTAR: It definitely IS. Im warning you. Stop your childish antics and conduct yourself like a King or I guarantee you wont like the consequences. ENKIDU is tired of listening. He wants to meet face to face this legendary Princess who was directly responsible for his being here and for his latest orders. So, he steps out of hiding carrying a large tree limb over his head. ISHTAR: (CONTD) (condescendingly) Oh, I see youre not alone? This must be ENKIDU. Ive heard of you. ENKIDU: And, I you. ENKIDU rudely drops the limb near ISHTAR and salutes her grinning broadly with a deep bow. ISHTAR: Leave us alone hairy one. Go back to the forest where you belong. I have important business with the King.

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ENKIDU glances at GILGAMESH. GILGAMESH: Its alright. This wont take long. ENKIDU obediently turns around and disappears back into the forest out of sight. But, he remains well within earshot. ISHTAR: Whats your rush, GILGAMESH? Now that we have CLARITY on your responsibilities, there must be something more pleasant we can do this lovely afternoon. ISHTAR coquettishly steps closer and caresses GILGAMESHs leg... Making eye contact so he will get the drift of her intent. GILGAMESH immediately backs away. ISHTAR: (CONTD) (brazenly) Come on GILGAMESH. Dont pretend youre not interested. GILGAMESH: What are you trying to do? ISHTAR: What youve wanted to do for a long time. ENKIDU is gone now. You have MY permission to express your lust. GILGAMESH: (livid) PERMISSION? I dont need your permission for anything! I never... ISHTAR cuts him off. ISHTAR: (interrupts) Ive heard about you and all those brides. Dont lie. You obviously crave affection. With me nothing is forbidden. Ill be available even after you take a Queen. I can satisfy all your fantasies. Even teach you a thing or two. I know you humans like it rough. Come on. Dont be so coy. GILGAMESH steps further away with a look of pure disgust on his face. GILGAMESH: (angrily) Where do you get all these crazy ideas? I am NOT one of your toys. Ive heard about you too. All the lovers youve used and destroyed. (MORE)
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GILGAMESH: (CONT'D) You think because you are an Anunnaki Princess Ill succumb? Well, youre wrong. I would NEVER mate with you under ANY circumstances. NEVER! ISHTARs face reddens. Infuriated she regains some dignity by slapping GILGAMESH across his face. ISHTAR: (livid) How dare you speak to ME that way. Only inexperienced young girls would tolerate a man of your stature. No wonder you cant find a Queen. Who would want you anyway. Youre nothing but a ill bred lazy half breed. GILGAMESH: Fine. Then we agree. This conversation IS over. GILGAMESH turns his back and walks away. ISHTAR too angry to respond turns and stomps off in a tantrum. ISHTAR: (under her breath) Youll live to regret this day. GILGAMESH turns his head and follows her with his eyes with a smirk on his face. ENKIDU reappears from the woods carrying another log. He has a twinkle in his eyes. GILGAMESH: Shes something, isnt she? ENKIDU: (jokingly) Now I understand what you meant by manipulative. But, I must say, you handled her exceptionally well. THAT battle should go down in history with you the victor. GILGAMESH is pleased with the compliment. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR MOTHER SHIP ANUS OFFICE SAME DAY ISHTARs shuttle craft approaches the Mother Ship and docks. ISHTAR is fuming as she hurries down a corridor rudely racing past people and bumping into a few strange shaped androids. She stops and abruptly opens ANUs office door without knocking. ANU is seated sipping wine and studying images on one of his wall monitors. A jug of wine on the table beside him. There are several live monitors displaying outer space galaxies, comets and unknown planets, including Nibiru, on the walls. After ISHTAR bursts in ANU glances up.
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ANU: Do come in, my dear. Something wrong? You dont look well. Come over here. Give your grandfather a kiss. In the background, slight movements of stars and galaxies are visible. ISHTAR proceeds to pace back and forth ignoring her grandfathers gracious greeting. ISHTAR: (angry) Not now, grandfather. Its GILGAMESH. Hes impossible! Hes rude and disrespectful. Hes definitely overstepped his authority this time. ANU: Slow down ISHTAR. Come now. It cant be all that troublesome. Take a seat.
Begrudgingly ISHTAR plops down near ANU. He places a hand over hers.

ANU: (CONTD) There. There. I thought we were taking care of the King with ENKIs plan. She pulls her hands away. ISHTAR: Yes. But, this is different. That half breed insulted me in public. Yelled at me. Ive had it! GILGAMESH doesnt deserve to be King. ANU: I see. Its become a personal matter. ISHTAR: Dont you care how he treats me? ANU: Of course I do. You know I love you, my dear ISHTAR. You have always been my favorite. Your beauty and unpredictable nature fascinate me. ANU leans over and puts his arm around his granddaughter. Hes already guessed the crux of ISHTARs real problem with the King. With patience hell calm ISHTAR down. And, maybe after that hell seduce her. ANU: (CONTD) (diplomatically) Perhaps you provoked him just a little? ISHTAR: I did not! Our paths crossed so I engaged him in a friendly conversation. (MORE)
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ISHTAR: (CONT'D) I wanted to determine if things were improving in Uruk and reprimand his despicable behavior with the young maidens... as you directed. ANU: Sometimes you forget GILGAMESH has strong blood like us. Despite his shortcomings, he has the spirit of the Anunnaki in his genes. Hes not as predictable or malleable as the humans you deal with. Here, have a little wine. ANU pours wine for them both. ISHTAR: Stop changing the subject. ISHTAR rises and begins pacing around the room again still visibly fuming. ANU: Didnt ENKIs plan to distract GILGAMESH just begin?. Give it some time. A little patience, my dear. ISHTAR: (ranting) Stop patronizing me. I told you this is not about ENKIs plan. I KNOW GILGAMESH is with that hairy creature. I just left them. ISHTAR sits on the table near her grandfather. ISHTAR: CONTD) Did you know GILGAMESH killed HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE? And, at this moment hes cutting down trees near the Platform? ANU: Personally, I never understood the need for HUMBABA. Just another one of ENKI and ENLILs toys. Im confident GILGAMESH wouldnt dare go near the Landing Platform. Nor would anyone in the village for that matter. And, seriously ISHTAR, the loss of a few trees presents no major security risk either. ISHTAR: No disrespect, grandfather, but youre not listening. Hes accountable to ME and disobeying my explicit orders. He acts like he owns the forest. He seems to have forgotten that he is King under our sovereignty.

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ANU: Now, now my little ISHTAR. Stop taking everything so personally. Youre doing just fine. Lets forget about GILGAMESH. ISHTAR: (venting) I cannot forget. And, I WILL not forget that he slapped me AND shoved me. I wanted to kill him on the spot. ANU: ISHTAR, watch your tongue. We do not take life from our own. ISHTAR: I know. I know. The Creator of Alls commandment. I didnt mean it literally. But, no earthling is going to treat ME like that and get away with it. ANU: You want me to straighten him out? ISHTAR: NO. This is MY battle and I WILL personally take care of GILGAMESH. Ive given this much thought. Thats is why Im here. I want the the BULL OF HEAVEN. I want him to feel my wrath and never forget his place again. ANU: Silly child. You know I cannot release the BULL. ISHTAR: PLEASE grandfather. GILGAMESH needs to be taught a lesson. Youve always told me severe punishment is the best way to ensure an outcome. I only need the BULL a short time. Just long enough to make a point. ISHTAR leans over and suggestively entwines her fingers with ANUs. ANU smiles but this time he moves HER hand away. ANU: (firmly) No ISHTAR. Its too powerful. ISHTAR: I know but... ANU stands up and raises his voice for the first time during this discussion. ANU: ABSOLUTELY NOT. I will not let it out of my control.
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ISHTAR: YOU would never walk away from a situation like this without retaliation. Yet you expect me to. Dont you trust me? ANU: ISHTAR, Its not a matter of trust. Find another way if you feel this warrants revenge. ISHTAR: If you refuse the BULL, I guess I COULD release all my snakes inside the walls of Uruk. They are infected with the plague, you know. I guess thats what Ill do. ANU: OH NO ISHTAR. You WONT do that. We cant afford to lose that city. Thats MUCH too drastic. ISHTAR: You didnt listen. I said I COULD do that. So, you agree. The BULL is the best option. Reluctantly, ANU, sits down. ANU: ISHTAR, you never give up do you? Youre impossible. You wear me out. Im glad I have sons. Alright. Alright, Take the Bull. Sounds like GILGAMESH could use a good lesson. But, ISHTAR, it MUST be back by nightfall. No later. And, dont destroy Uruk. Is that clear? ISHTAR leans forward and embraces ANU. She was positive she would encounter a nasty argument. But, in the end, she knew she could wear him down, as usual. Inwardly pleased with herself she quickly stands up to leave. ISHTAR: Of course. Nightfall or sooner. Thank you. I knew youd understand. ANU: WAIT. One more thing. Promise you wont kill the King. ISHTAR comes back, leans down and kisses ANU on the lips. ISHTAR: Dont worry. (Pauses) But, when I finish, hell wish he were dead.

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ANU: Please be careful with the BULL. And, uh...no need to mention this to ENLIL No, of course not. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR INSIDE WALLS OF URUK NEXT DAY Near the center of town, ISHTAR is standing in her gold flying suit and helmet with horns on it. She heartlessly fires a bronze lazar devise into the ground near the town square. We hear loud humming noises as it discharges its powerful beam. A couple of two hundred foot or more deep trenches are being created. Villagers panic running and yelling for help. VILLAGERS: Whats happening. Oh no! Look out! Its ISHTAR. Whats going on? Run! Run! Quick. The ground is unstable. Shes gone mad. Some villagers fall screaming to their death into newly opened crevices. Families cradle their young and beg for mercy. Clouds of dust create more chaos. In the background, GILGAMESH and ENKIDU hurry toward the dust and noise. They pause briefly when they observe the backside of ISHTAR randomly firing into the ground... GILGAMESH: (yelling above the noise) Hold up. Damn her! Shes destroying the area and killing people. Why is she doing this? ENKIDU: Werent you taught as a boy not to anger the Lords? GILGAMESH: This isnt MY fault? ENKIDU: Shes probably getting even with you for turning her down. GILGAMESH: You going to help me or just stand there philosophizing? ISHTAR:

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ENKIDU: Help, of course. Looks like an impossible battle though. That weapons lethal. If she directs it at us were fried. GILGAMESH: She wouldnt dare. Besides there are TWO of us. ENKIDU: And, Id like to keep it that way. GILGAMESH: When I give you the signal grab her around the middle while shes still facing the square. Hold her firmly. Ill try to disarm her. ENKIDU: Id prefer tackling HUMBABA again. GILGAMESH: And, dont bother being gentle. She doesnt deserve it. Besides, shes Anunnaki. MUCH MUCH stronger than she looks. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) NOW. Lets go! GILGAMESH and ENKIDU surprise ISHTAR who is focused on the beams destruction. ENKIDU grabs her from behind her back under her arms. While she struggles fiercely to escape ENKIDUs hold, GILGAMESH manages to pry the BULL OF HEAVEN from her hands. Ill take that. GILGAMESH: (CONTD)

ISHTAR What the... Give it back! GILGAMESH utilizing all his brute strength rips the BULL apart with his bare hands, tosses it, then quickly takes hold of her legs. GILGAMESH and ENKIDU now have ISHTAR between them. ISHTAR: (screaming) WHAT HAVE YOU DONE! YOU BASTARD! Stop this minute. Put me down! GILGAMESH: Sorry, cant do that. Im protecting Uruk. I was given that authority around here by Lord ENLIL. I dont know what youre doing or what state of mind youre in but I intend to make sure Lord ENLIL hears about all the damage YOUVE caused.

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ISHTAR: Youre crazy. Hell never believe YOU! Put me DOWN NOW. They carry ISHTAR, fighting all the way, over next to one of the deepest trenches. ISHTAR: CONTD) (screaming) Take your filthy hands off me. What are you doing? GILGAMESH: Over here ENKIDU. Give her a good view of the carnage before she leaves. They hold her over the crevice for a moment. ISHTAR: (screams) NO! You wouldnt dare. GILGAMESH winks at ENKIDU and they simultaneously let go of her. She drops to the ground just inches from the crevice. She indignantly scrambles to her feet and glares at them. Which is all she can do at the moment since there are two of them and she is weaponless. ISHTAR: (CONTD) Look at your beautiful city now. How are you going to explain all this? Youre not capable of protecting your people. Cleaning up this mess should keep you out of trouble for a long time. You certainly wont have time to philander around town or traipse off on extended hunting excursions. GILGAMESH steps toward her. GILGAMESH: Get out of here. NOW before you accidently fall into that big crevice. ISHTAR: Youll NEVER get away with this! Im leaving. But, this isnt over. Youll definitely pay for that little incident back there. ENKIDU: The King was just doing his job. ISHTAR: (CONTD) ENKIDU, stay out of this. Im not finished with you either. As ISHTAR retreats toward her Whirlwind, ENKIDU picks up a piece of the BULL OF HEAVEN and hurls it at her heels. It lands with a loud clunk behind her. She turns and points a finger at them.
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ISHTAR: (yelling) I curse BOTH of you. CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR MOTHER SHIP COMMUNICATION CHAMBER NIGHT ISHTAR bursts into ANUs communication chamber. She doesnt wait for a welcome. Just marches in. ANU appears to be working on some data screens. ISHTAR: (out of breath) Ill kill them both! ANU: Kill who? What happened? Youre a mess. Did you accomplish your mission? ISHTAR: Well, I a... a... We have a...situation. Becoming suspicious ANU stands up. What is it this time. ANU:

ISHTAR: GILGAMESH and that hairy creature destroyed the BULL. ANU: (extremely irate) WHAT? Thats impossible. You dont mean destroyed. ISHTAR looks down in response. ANU: (CONTD) (shouting)

NO. NO.

ISHTAR expected this reaction and lets her grandfather vent. ANU: (CONTD) WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? Its obvious you werent thinking. Your petty vengeance does not justify this. I guarantee I wont make excuses for you THIS time. ISHTAR: But, I didnt do it. Can I explain? It was ALL GILGAMESHs fault. I despise him. He assaulted me. HE broke the Bull with his bare hands. We never should have appointed him King. (MORE)
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ISHTAR: (CONT'D) He deserves to die. And, that hairy look alike friend of his is no better. ANU: (firmly) ISHTAR, STOP this minute. Im tired of your stories and your childish behavior. Ive heard it all before. There is no excuse. Fault does not negate the outcome for which YOU and YOU ALONE are responsible. ISHTAR: But...but... ANU approaches ISHTAR sternly. Takes her chin firmly in his hand forcing her to shut up and face him. ANU: I should never have intrusted you with the Bull in the first place. I take responsibility for that. But, I thought... ISHTAR: (CONTD)

ANU: LISTEN TO ME, child. Dont turn your head. ENLIL will address the issue of the BULL. But with regards to GILGAMESH, you MUST stop this nonsense! He IS part Anunnaki. There are NO exceptions to our laws. There will be NO exceptions. Look at me. You understand? ISHTAR: Yes. ANU: Why cant you just stay away from him? ANU drops his hands exasperated. ISHTAR: I am TRULY sorry, grandfather, but GILGAMESH should have to pay for this somehow. He grabbed the BULL. He defied my orders. ANU walks around thinking out loud. ANU: ISHTAR, Im through arguing with you. Whats done is done. I take my share of the blame. (Pauses and turns to face ISHTAR) You, however, will explain EXACTLY what happened to ENLIL, in my presence. He will impose an appropriate punishment after he hears what happened. If not, I DEFINITELY will!
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ISHTAR: Cant we work this out without involving ENLIL? Couldnt you petition for another BULL from Niburu. ANU: NO, ISHTAR, I wont circumvent ENLIL. Not this time. ISHTAR: Regarding GILGAMESH, my word is sacred. Id never kill him. But we both know there are things worse than death. ANU: Do as you wish in that regard. As for enough. Im VERY disappointed in you. ENLIL and schedule a meeting here for GO. I have to set in motion replacing CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR GILGAMESHS PALACE AFTERNOON/EVENING SHEMAT is escorted into a bedroom in GILGAMESHs palace by one of his servants. She sees ENKIDU and kneels by his bedside alarmed by his appearance. He is thin and ashen color. His eyes are closed. She reaches for his frail hairy hand and holds it. GILGAMESH stands forlorn some distance away by the door giving her privacy. SHEMAT: (choked up with grief) What happened? Why didnt someone summon me sooner? GILGAMESH: Im sorry. The illness came on so quickly. SHEMAT: I dont understand. He was in such good health last time I saw him. GILGAMESH: Ah, I really dont know. Perhaps a curse. SHEMAT: Curse? What do you mean curse? By whom? GILGAMESH: We were both cursed by HUMBABA. But, my guess is it was Princess ISHTAR. She threatened both of us the day she fired on Uruk. She was insane. Maybe she poisoned him. me, Ive heard Go now. Find later today. the BULL.

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SHEMAT leans close to ENKIDU. SHEMAT: No, this cant be happening. Please dont die, my love. Can you hear me? Remember our good times in the wilderness? We had so much...So much... SHEMATs voice cracks. GILGAMESH comes over by her side. GILGAMESH: SHEMAT, he called your name several times today. Thats why I sent one of my men to locate you. A few days ago ENKIDU mentioned he was going to introduce me to his future bride. I gave my blessing. Told him we would do the ceremony here in the palace. He was excited. SHEMAT turns her head toward GILGAMESH. SHEMAT: We were going to marry. I should never have taken him from his home in the woods. Its MY fault. GILGAMESH places a hand on SHEMATs shoulder. GILGAMESH: (with great remorse) No, SHEMAT, its not your fault. Im the one to blame. I took him into the forest where he was cursed. First by HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE then later by Princess ISHTAR. SHEMAT: Please dont let him die. Hes such a good person. GILGAMESH: I know. He was like a brother to me. Im doing everything I can to save him. I know he loves you. ENKIDU cries out in pain and moans in agony. GILGAMESH and SHEMAT take turns placing and replacing cool moist cloths on his forehead. SHEMAT and GILGAMESH feel helpless... unable to suppress the pain. SHEMAT: (TO ENKIDU) (tenderly) You are my brave warrior. A true noble man. GILGAMESH: Yes he is. Never met one better. SHEMAT stares more closely at King GILGAMESH for the first time as they are positioned beside each other.

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Something wrong?

GILGAMESH: (CONTD)

SHEMAT: Nothing. Its just you look so much like ENKIDU. GILGAMESH: I know. Thats what brought us together. How did you two meet? SHEMAT: Oh...uh... Just by chance. One day when I was walking in the woods. The room darkens as the sun goes down. The elders enter and light candles. GILGAMESH gets down on his knees nearer ENKIDU. SHEMAT is refreshing a cloth on the other side of the room. ENKIDUs eyes open. GILGAMESH moves his head close to ENKIDUs face. GILGAMESH: (noticeably choked up) Dear friend, your suffering is unbearable. I wish there was something I could do. ENKIDU smiles at GILGAMESH with brotherly love. Then in a frail audible whisper, gasping with pain, he speaks. ENKIDU: We had... our time. Now I am destined... to die. GILGAMESH: (whispers) No. I wont let you go. SHEMAT drops the cloth and hurries over behind GILGAMESH. ENKIDU: YOU must... seek... immortality. ENKIDU gasps and spits up some blood. Then he rests his hand on GILGAMESHs arm. ENKIDU: (CONTD) Live long. Make history for BOTH of us. You are more of them than I These were ENKIDUs dying words. Words that would forever alter GILGAMESHs life. GILGAMESH rests his head on ENKIDUs chest. SHEMAT puts her hands on her forehead and tears fall.

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SHEMAT: Hes gone isnt he? Whats left for me now? Ill NEVER serve Princess ISHTAR after this. Not after what shes done. GILGAMESH: Stay here for awhile if you like. SHEMAT: Thank you King GILGAMESH. Let me think about that. CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR GILGAMESHS PALACE BEDROOM SEVERAL DAYS LATER The shutters are closed blocking out most of the light in this spacious bedroom. GILGAMESH is lying on his back with eyes wide open in a canopied bed in the middle of the room. It looks like hes in some kind of a trance. There is a knock at the door. No answer. Then the large ornate door opens and in walks a tall ageless woman, QUEEN NINSUN, GILGAMESHs mother. Her long white hair is bejeweled and braided down her back. Her robe is ornately stitched with multicolored shells and tassels. Before she approaches her son she surveys the room. Then with purpose she walks over to the windows and opens the shutters flooding the room with bright light. GILGAMESH covers his eyes in response to the brightness. QUEEN NINSUN: No greeting for your mother? No response. QUEEN NINSUN: (CONTD) I hear youve been hibernating in here for some time. Whats wrong with you? And, why havent you answered any of my messages? Still no answer. QUEEN NINSUN: (CONTD) Come on, my son. Ive travelled a great distance to see you. ENKIDU was only a clone. Why must you grieve so? GILGAMESH turns his head to one side hiding his moistening eyes. GILGAMESH: (depressed) I dont care what he was. He was like a brother to me. Leave me alone. You dont understand.

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QUEEN NINSUN moves in closer and takes hold of one of the bed posts. Her voice is calm but has a commanding quality. QUEEN NINSUN: Perhaps if you give me a chance I could help. Id like to hear more about this friend of yours. What was he like? GILGAMESH: He was brave and kind. He was like another side of me. Someone worthy of trust. I know this doesnt make any sense. Go on. Tell me more. QUEEN NINSUN:

GILGAMESH: He was everything I wanted to be, mother, but Im not. Everyone admired him. He brought laughter into my life and new direction. QUEEN NINSUN: I detect some changes in you. I understand you two looked alike. I think perhaps you are more like this ENKIDU than you realize. GILGAMESH: Strange. He said those very words to me several times. QUEEN NINSUN: Son, you must take hold of yourself. You come from a distinguished bloodline. As King you are in a position to accomplish great things. GILGAMESH: But, mother, you dont understand. I cant. I am going to die. With excruciating pain, like ENKIDU. I keep reliving his death. It haunts my dreams. Its a reoccurring nightmare. A premonition of my fate. QUEEN NINSUN: But, son, why worry about such things now? You are young and strong. GILGAMESH (eyes watering) Mother I was cursed. Twice. So, I will die like ENKIDU. I dont have time. I was going to do great things. Take a Queen... A good woman who I would love. One who would love and respect me. Give me sons. Many plans. QUEEN NINSUN now sits on the edge of the bed. She peers into her sons eyes.
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QUEEN NINSUN: I believe this is the first time Ive ever seen your human tears. I admit I really dont understand that side of you. But, listen, son, this obsession with death is senseless. It will get you nowhere. GILGAMESH: Thats easy for you to say. QUEEN NINSUN: What do you mean? GILGAMESH: Youre Anunnaki. And, Anunnaki live forever. QUEEN NINSUN: Yes. Thats true. You are not pure blood. You have always been fated to die. Either by natural causes or, perhaps in this case, as a result of some curse. There are things you cannot control. GILGAMESH: (desperately) I dont want to die now. Im part Anunnaki. Why cant I live forever like you? There must be something I could do to at least prolong my life. Cant you help me, mother? QUEEN NINSUN: You know I would if I could, my dear son. But, what you seek is not possible. Only the great King ANU has the power to alter life. GILGAMESH straightens up in bed. GILGAMESH: Then I MUST find this King ANU before its too late. QUEEN NINSUN: IMPOSSIBLE. Its impossible to get an audience with the great Anunnaki King. Even if you could find him. He does not meet with humans. GILGAMESH: Mother, I have some Anunnaki blood. I am brave and clever. Just tell me where he is. Ill figure out a way to see him. QUEEN NINSUN: My, you are obstinate. Just like your father. (Pauses to think) ANU commands from the Mother Ship. You would need a shem to transport you there. None of this is possible. Truly a waste of time.

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GILGAMESH sits up. Swings his legs over the edge of the bed looking a little excited. GILGAMESH: A shem? And where would I get one? QUEEN NINSUN: Thats a major problem. Hmm... Is there some way you COULD get access to a shem? Let me think on that GILGAMESH watches his mother stand up and circle his room humming to herself with her eyes closed. She appears to be in some kind of a mental trance. She pivots and returns to his bedside. QUEEN NINSUN: (CONTD) Well, yes. I have an idea. Perhaps the Lord of Sun, SHAMASH would help you. GILGAMESH: Lord of Sun? QUEEN NINSUN: Hes the Sun Lord AND a distant relative. Besides, he owes me a favor. He might be willing to do something. He spends most of his time on Earth at the Landing Platform. If I remember correctly, he has access to several shems. Son, he is a very powerful Lord who reports directly to Lord ENLIL. GILGAMESH: Then, Ill start with him. Tell me exactly how to locate SHAMASH, the Lord of Sun? QUEEN NINSUN: Youre really serious arent you? GILGAMESH: Yes, mother. VERY serious. QUEEN NINSUN: Well, then. First you go back into the Cedar Forest. Same direction as HUMBABA. Listen for the thunderous roaring noises. Follow those sounds to the forbidden Landing Platform. GILGAMESH places his feet on the ground, stands up and begins to dress. He mother has given him hope. GILGAMESH: I heard those roars when I was in the forest with ENKIDU. I remember the direction. Any other suggestions? GILGAMESH finishes dressing.
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QUEEN NINSUN SHAMASH lives somewhere under the Platform. If you find him... GILGAMESH: (interrupting) Dont worry, Ill find him. QUEEN NINSUN: Then, be sure to mention you are my son. But, GILGAMESH, I still dont understand why you feel compelled to risk your life for what is EXTREMELY dangerous and virtually impossible. You know its forbidden to approach the Platform. If you get caught theres no telling what might happen. GILGAMESH: Its worth the risk to me. I guess you raised a brave fearless son. Besides I have nothing to lose but my life which is about to end soon anyway. More importantly, mother, this is something I must do for ENKIDU. QUEEN NINSUN: Then I am through mothering. Youre a man, a King. Choose your own path. But, theres something else. GILGAMESH: Yes. QUEEN NINSUN: If... When you reach the Platform, you will possibly encounter two killer scorpion androids guarding the entrance. Your patience and mental acuity will be severely tested. GILGAMESH gives his mother a warm embrace. GILGAMESH: Dont worry. I can handle a couple of androids. And, when I return my future will be under control. Youll be proud. QUEEN NINSUN: Youre wrong, my son. Ive always been proud of you. GILGAMESH: Thank you, mother. I appreciate your help and understanding.

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CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR CEDAR FOREST DAY/NIGHT After a couple of days of trudging through the Cedar Forest, GILGAMESH reaches an area where the trees are less dense. He is equipped with sword, shield and supplies. He cautiously approaches the edge of an open field. A couple of hundred yards in the distance GILGAMESH sees a immense flat structure which he assumes must be the Landing Platform. After a reconnaissance of the area, the only access he can see is a small wooden door on the south side of the complex. So he sets up surveillance across from there. He crouches and watches waiting for nightfall... The safest time to risk crossing the field. The wind whistles. Mysterious shadows dance around but there are still no visible signs or sounds of life. No signs of any androids either. Suddenly GILGAMESH is jarred by a huge thunderous roar accompanied by blasts of fire and smoke. The early evening sky is filled with white light. He covers his eyes but through his fingers he glimpses a shuttle craft launching. He continues to watch until it disappears. After that, two large beams of light sweep the forest perimeter. Following these lights to their source GILGAMESH makes out the shape of one gigantic scorpion android; an ugly scale covered metallic creature. Active radar antennae oscillate on its head. Its glistening eyes are the source of the powerful lazar beams. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) (under his breath) There you are. Now, where is your brother? GILGAMESH mentally calculates the pace and direction of the scorpion. An unfortunate flock of birds is instantly pulverized by the scorpion eye beams as they attempt to fly toward the Platform. A minute or so after the first scorpion disappears around the corner on GILGAMESHs right a second identical scorpion appears on the left. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) (under his breath) Little brother. Right on time. Like clockwork. Thank you, mother. This androids eyes move methodically back and forth sweeping the area. On one sweep, the beams expose the wooden door in the thick wall at the base of the Platform. GILGAMESH knows the androids cannot possibly fit through this small door. He hopes he can. Off to one side he notices a large boulder about halfway between himself and the door. Then a horned sheep steps into the clearing behind the scorpion. The scorpion pauses sensing something. Detects the sheep somehow. Turns and zaps it instantly. Smoke steams from the animals corpse.
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GILGAMESH: (CONTD) (whispers to himself) That was quick. Im going to have to break this up or Ill be fried. GILGAMESH polishes his shield to a high gloss finish. The first scorpion starts his pass from the left. As this scorpion just rounds the corner on GILGAMESHs right, he takes a deep breath and crawls on his hands and knees rapidly toward the boulder. Suddenly the second scorpion appears on the left, spots GILGAMESH and fires. The beam just misses but cracks the boulder sending chipped rocks flying. GILGAMESH flattens himself behind the boulder. This second scorpion heads directly toward him firing at random. Again sparks fly off the boulder and the boulder cracks nearly dissolving GILGAMESHs cover. He gets on his feet and dashes away from whats left of the boulder toward the small door using his shield as protection. The lazar beams ricochet off his shield. One beam luckily rebounds directly back into the scorpions eyes momentarily disabling it. GILGAMESH reaches the door. Damn its locked. He throws his full body weight against the door breaking it and squeezes in just as the other scorpion is rounding the corner. Feeling somewhat safe now, he leans against the wall, catching his breath, then runs away just before more beams bombard the doorway. INTERIOR INSIDE LANDING PLATFORM EVENING GILGAMESH races into the depths of this immense structure bumping into walls and randomly making turns. It is nearly pitch black inside. GILGAMESH: Damn. I cant see a thing. As his eyes gradually adjust, the camera follows GILGAMESH through passageways that seem to wind endlessly. At times rats scurry between his legs. The floor surface is irregular slowing down his progress. He slips. He has trouble breathing in the moist stale air. A few times he stops and shouts. His words echo. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Lord SHAMASH. (Echoes SHAMASH, SHAMASH, SHAMASH) Oh mighty Lord of Sun. (Echoes Sun, Sun, Sun). I am GILGAMESH, King of Uruk. I beseech you, please answer me. (Echoes me, me, me) Where are you? (Echoes you, you, you) Weary and disoriented GILGAMESH finally collapses on the ground feeling lost and defeated.
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He is too cold and exhausted to move. GILGAMESH tries to rest. He closes his eyes but like a cat he doesnt sleep. In the early morning hours a very tall blond haired Anunnaki silently approaches and places his right hand on GILGAMESHs shoulder. GILGAMESH is startled into an upright position. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) What... Who are...? SHAMASH: (whispering) SHUSH. Dont be frightened. But, please DONT raise your voice again. I am SHAMASH, Lord of Sun. This place is forbidden. What are YOU doing here? You MUST leave immediately. GILGAMESH: Lord SHAMASH. I am King GILGAMESH. SHAMASH: I heard you. SEVERAL times. GILGAMESH: (more softly) But, I need your help. SHAMASH: Impossible. I shouldnt even be talking to you. And, YOU should NOT be here. I dont know how you got in but you need to leave immediately. GILGAMESH: I was told you have a shem. I need transportation to the Mother Ship. SHAMASH: Foolish, foolish talk. Now lets get you out of here before its too late. Come, Ill show you the way. GILGAMESH: Please, Ive risked my life to see you. SHAMASH: What you ask is impossible. I cant take you or anyone, for that matter, in a shem. King ANUs forbids it. GILGAMESH: Thats who I need to see. SHAMASH: King ANU? No. No. No. Why him? Im terribly sorry. King ANU would never meet with you. Where did you get such a ridiculous idea.
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GILGAMESH: Its a long story. Bottom line, Ive been cursed. King ANU can grant immortality. I was told he has the ability to do that sort of thing. Please make an exception for me? Ill take full responsibility. SHAMASH: Its obvious you dont understand the ways of the Anunnaki. There are NO exceptions. We do not bend rules. GILGAMESH: Oh, I nearly forgot. My mother, QUEEN NINSAN, sends her greetings. SHAMASH: Youre QUEEN NINSANS half breed son? That makes us related. Hmm... Well... I see. Yes I am. We are. GILGAMESH:

SHAMASH: Well, now... Thats a little different. What could I do? What COULD I do? Such a dangerous situation you put me in. If I remember correctly your mother has many connections and strong mystical powers. (Pauses) Well... Perhaps for your mother, my dear aunt, there might be something I could do. GILGAMESH: Im ready. Whatever. Whenever. SHAMASH quickly puts his hand over GILGAMESHs mouth. SHAMASH: (whispers) Lower your voice. If they catch us down here, youll be killed and who knows what theyll do to me. Come, follow me. GILGAMESH: (whispering) Where are we going? SHAMASH: Shush. Im thinking. EXTERIOR LANDING PLATFORM MORNING GILGAMESH follows SHAMASH to a them to the upper level of the this stairway SHAMASH stops by view the surface but cannot be jagged stone stairway which brings Landing Platform. Near the top of a trap door opening where they can seen.
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SHAMASH: (low whisper) Now be patient. We must wait here until all these shems depart. GILGAMESH: How long... Shamash covers GILGAMESHs mouth again. Several thunderous rocket-like vessels (Shems) launch from the Platform. The noise is painfully loud. GILGAMESH watches through his fingers again with disbelief and total amazement. When at last the Platform is clear, SHAMASH leads an apprehensive GILGAMESH over to a Whirlwind. SHAMASH: (CONTD) Come on. Theyre gone. Were safe. That is unless the scorpions detect us. Great. GILGAMESH:

SHAMASH: No, they cant get back here. We can speak freely now. Ever been in one of these? GILGAMESH: Never. What is it? SHAMASH: We call it a Whirlwind. Its faster than the wind. Can disappear out of sight upon command. GILGAMESH: Youre kidding. Were going to the Mother Ship in this small machine? SHAMASH: No, GILGAMESH. Sorry there is NO way you will ever see King ANU. Anunnaki security makes him unapproachable. Nor, would I dare disobey the rules and even attempt to take you there. GILGAMESH: (frustrated and angry) But, I thought we were going... Then what are we doing here? Youre wasting my time. SHAMASH: You speak fast without thought. Without respect, young King. I had another idea. Someone who might have the powers you seek. GILGAMESH: No, take me to King ANU. You promised...
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SHAMASH: GILGAMESH, son of QUEEN NINSAN, I merely said I would HELP. But, its apparent you have no patience and the manners of a swine. Your human side tarnishes your ability to listen. Its obvious you dont understand. There are limitations to even what a powerful Lord like myself can do. So, forget it. Ive change my mind. I will not help you. SHAMASH turns and starts walking back toward the stairwell. GILGAMESH: No, PLEASE dont leave. Wait a minute. SHAMASH turns and faces GILGAMESH. SHAMASH: Go back to Uruk. When you see your mother tell her what happened. Im sure shell understand and forgive my reluctance to assist you. GILGAMESH races over to SHAMASH. GILGAMESH: Please mighty Lord of Sun I was extremely rude. Its just... I am so tired from being up all night. Im not myself. I can be patient. I WILL be patient. I beg you accept my apology. Please. Id like to hear your plan? SHAMASH: Hmm... Well, now thats a little better. You know it takes a real man, a good man, to display humility. But, you REALLY must work on that temper. I will. I promise. GILGAMESH:

SHAMASH: So well try this one more time. Heres my suggestion. If its immortality you seek, I think you should visit your great uncle ZUISUDRA. GILGAMESH: I dont know anything about a great uncle. How can he help? SHAMASH: Hes been living hundreds of years. In fact, since The Great Flood. Therefore, we must assume he knows something about long life.

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GILGAMESH: Yes, he must. Is he nearby? SHAMASH: Not far actually. He and his wife live in a place called The Far Away. I dont know their exact location. But, it would save you a lot of time if I transport you there in my Whirlwind. That is, if you want to try to locate him. GILGAMESH: Yes, please. Im curious how this Whirlwind works. Lets go.(Pause)If its not too much trouble. SHAMASH: Follow me. They approach the craft. SHAMASH utters some gibberish and outside stairs appear. A door above opens. The two climb up into the Whirlwind. SHAMASH: (CONTD) Just sit down over there. Quickly. Tap that red button to secure yourself. CAREFUL. CAREFUL. NOT the yellow one. That would eject you deep into the forest. GILGAMESH hesitates holding his finger over the button. SHAMASH: (CONTD) Go ahead. We must take off now before any shems arrive. GILGAMESH: My mother was right. You are a wise and powerful Lord. I will tell her about your kindness. The Whirlwind lifts off and vanishes. CHANGE OF SCENE THE FAR AWAY EXTERIOR ZIUSUDRAS CURRENT COTTAGE LATER THAT DAY When GILGAMESH climbs out of the Whirlwind he again expresses his thanks. SHAMASH wishes him luck. The Whirlwind scatters sand as it takes off. GILGAMESH finds himself alone on a sandy wind swept beach somewhere in The Far Away. Its surprisingly balmy. Warmer than the Cedar Forest and very desolate. GILGAMESH looks around for some signs of life. Seeing none he trudges up the beach following a seldom used foot path toward a couple of large sand dunes.

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Near the dunes he is relieved to see an aged man resting on a rock holding a crooked wooden staff by the side of a dirt road. This stranger is wearing loose baggy garments and a knitted scarf around his neck. An old cap pulled down over his head nearly hides his bushy salt and pepper eyebrows. GILGAMESH looking tattered in his mud crusted clothes calls out to this elderly man. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Excuse me. Im GILGAMESH, King of Uruk. Im looking for ZIUSUDRA, my great uncle, the survivor of The Great Flood. Might you know where he lives? The old man opens his eyes and studies GILGAMESH who looks like a ragamuffin with a shield. Apparently not feeling threatened, the old man stands up and motions with his staff for GILGAMESH to follow him. They walk awhile in silence. GILGAMESH remains a respectful distance behind but is beginning to fear the elderly man has forgotten about him. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Excuse me. How far is it? (Pauses. No reply) Will we be there by nightfall? The stranger just raises his staff then steadily trudges along head down scarf blowing behind him in the breeze. As they continue to travel inland there are more signs of vegetation. A few shade trees and even a some flowering bushes appear. Although they pass a few isolated cottages GILGAMESH has yet to see anyone outside. GILGAMESH is about to speak again when suddenly the old man stops before a rustic ivy covered cottage. It is situated back off the road near a small river. He points his staff toward the house then proceeds up to the door. Opens it. Much to GILGAMESHs surprise this must be his great uncle. CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR ZIUSUDRAS COTTAGE DAY/NIGHT In a gravelly voice the old man ushers GILGAMESH in. ZIUSUDRA: Come in. Come in. Out of the wind, young GILGAMESH. Close the door. Put your things over there. You wont need outer garments in here. The interior of the cottage is cozy with heavy wooden furniture and bare essentials scattered around. The walls are mostly barren. An older looking silver haired woman is seated in front of a blazing hearth engrossed in sewing. She is heavy set with puffy ruddy cheeks. Her hair is neatly twisted in a bun. ZIUSUDRA removes his cap releasing his unkept hair, sets down his staff and seats himself in a big comfortable chair near the hearth.
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ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) Sit down. Sit down. EMZARA look. We have a visitor. Its our great nephew GILGAMESH. King GILGAMESH, right? This is my wife, EMZARA. EMZARA greets GILGAMESH with a warm welcoming smile while her fingers continue moving busily. GILGAMESH smiles and nods. ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) Dear, if supers ready, lets eat. GILGAMESH must be hungry from his travels. I know I am. EMZARA rises and bustles about happily in the cooking area of the room. She sets bread on the table and fills bowls with something which has been simmering in a large pot over the fire. ZIUSUDRA stares more closely at GILGAMESHs face. ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) So, GILGAMESH, weve heard a great deal about you. At last, we meet. My, but you do resemble your mother. Doesnt he EMZARA? EMZARA glances up and nods as she fills mugs. She invites the men to the table. GILGAMESH: Thank you EMZARA. Smells delicious. Hmm... Delicious. The two men start eating immediately and EMZARA joins them. ZIUSUDRA: I take it you didnt just come for a visit. What brings you our way? GILGAMESH: I wont waste your time with small talk. I am going to die soon unless I get help. ZIUSUDRA stops eating. Looks up concerned. ZIUSUDRA: Hmm. Well, Im terribly sorry to hear that. Im no shaman. How can I help? GILGAMESH: I was cursed by ENLILs HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE and Princess ISHTAR. EMZARA clears and cleans up while the two men continue to discuss GILGAMESHs situation. ZIUSUDRA: Youve been battling the Lords! You must be some kind of a warrior to have survived.
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GILGAMESH: Well maybe. But, SHAMASH, the Lord of Sun, I met him at the Landing Platform, brought me here because he said Lord ANU would not see me. ZIUSUDRA: That is correct. GILGAMESH: He suggested you might know some way to obtain longevity. I understand youve been around a very long time. You must be ancient. Youve been living for...how long? ZIUSUDRA: Well, lets just say Im ancient and leave it at that. GILGAMESH: Ah, of course. But, would you please share the secret of immortality with me. ZIUSUDRA: My, my arent we direct. Lets move back by the fire. This ancient body prefers warmth and comfort to this hard wood. GILGAMESH follows ZIUSUDRA back. EMZARA selects a new set of needles and begins working at the table on something tan and gray. She silently listens. GILGAMESH: I didnt mean to be rude. The truth is I dont want to die. Yes. Go on. ZIUSUDRA:

GILGAMESH: That is, not yet, anyway. There are so many important things I want to accomplish before I die. ZIUSUDRA: (MORE) Important, hmm...Such as? GILGAMESH: Well, Im young. What I mean is... well...a... I havent really had a chance to do much yet. What I mean is... I want to marry, take a Queen. And, have sons, of course. (Pauses to think) Honestly, I havent been a very worthy King. I need time to rectify that. Things like that.

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ZIUSUDRA is a good listener. He frowns occasionally but gives GILGAMESH amply time to finish. ZIUSUDRA: I see. Now, if youll just excuse me a moment. ZIUSUDRA crosses the room and confers quietly with his wife. They appear to come to some mutual decision. He returns and sits down again facing GILGAMESH. EMZARA resumes her needle work. ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) Those are worthy goals, young GILGAMESH. But, Im sorry. I really cant help you. GILGAMESH: But... ZIUSUDRA: Your situation is totally different than mine. GILGAMESH: Im sure it is. But, if you could just tell me what happened. Im sure it will be useful. Im brave and extremely versatile. My Anunnaki heritage, you know. ZIUSUDRA: Slow down young GILGAMESH. First, some sage advise from an old man. Life is not all about YOU. You must develop genuine concern for and appreciation for others. Then, maybe the mistakes of your past will eventually be forgotten. Or, at least forgiven. EMZARA looks up and enters the discussion. EMZARA: We all make mistakes. ZIUSUDRA: Yes, and you will certainly stumble. But you must learn from each fall and go on. The secret is to focus on the quality of life not its length. GILGAMESH: Im sure thats all true but that doesnt solve my immediate problem? Isnt there something I can do right now? ZIUSUDRA: My but youre also impatient. Patience is another important key to longevity? GILGAMESH: So, Ive been told. Im working on that.

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ZIUSUDRA: Good. With patience comes truth. Truth begets insight. With patience and insight you gain respect from others and confidence in yourself. Gradually you will discover the way through your own experiences and with help from those who love and respect you. GILGAMESH is having trouble following all this. GILGAMESH: What do you mean by the way? I ah...dont understand. ZIUSUDRA shifts around in his chair getting into a more comfortable position. ZIUSUDRA: Ill try to explain. He gives EMZARA a look to signal his change of mind. She nods apparently giving approval. ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) Id like to share a story from our past. It will help you understand. But, before I begin, you must swear to NEVER repeat this to anyone. EMZARA lights more candles as the room is getting dark. GILGAMESH: You have my word. ZIUSUDRA: Thats good enough for me. Now, are you comfortable? Tired? GILGAMESH: No. Im fine. ZIUSUDRA: Remember what I said about patience. This is a rather lengthy story. (Pauses)
ZIUSUDRA rubs his whiskered chin, closes his eyes and leans back in his chair. It takes a few minutes for him to organize his thoughts as what hes about to share is ancient history. During this interlude EMZARA tidies up and prepares warm drinks for the two men before joining them by the fire.

ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) Lets see. It all began before The Great Flood. In the city of Shuruppak on the banks of the Euphrates River. A secret meeting was called by the great Lord ENLIL.
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ZIUSUDRA sips his drink. ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) Do you know Lord ENLIL? Hes the Commander of the Anummaki Lords here on Earth? GILGAMESH: Of course. I mean I dont know him personally. But, I know him by reputation. ZIUSUDRA: Good. Well, he ordered the other eleven Anunnaki Lords to be present... As ZIUSUDRA talks there is a flashback. The story characters come alive. CHANGE OF SCENE FLASHBACK PRE THE GREAT FLOOD SUMERIA INTERIOR SHURUPPAK, SUMERIA COUNCIL MEETING ROOM DAY In a large temple room in Sumeria, the Anunnaki Great Council of Lords await Lord ENLILs arrival. They are draped in robes of fine fabrics accentuating their wealth and powerful positions. All have oversized bodies, white or graying hair and ageless faces. The men have braided beards and predominate noses. The women are similarly clothed except their robes are more decorative. Many are adorned with gold jewelry. The Lords circulate and make small talk. There are six women and five men, excluding ENLIL. LORD UTO: Lord SIN. Havent seen you in ages. Any idea why ENLIL summoned us on such short notice? I was supposed to go to Nibiru this morning. LORD SIN: No one seems to know. Its very strange. Maybe another security breach. LORD UTO: Havent heard anything like that. LORD SIN: By the way, has your gold run out? Weve had to close our mines. In the background, Lord ENLIL makes an entrance and moves toward one end of the room separating himself from the others. He raises his arms calling the meeting to order.

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ENLIL: Please. Your attention please. Quiet down. I apologize for disrupting any scheduled activities but we have a grave situation. The other eleven Lords gather around. ENLIL waves his hand and a large monitor on the wall behind him lights up. His finger tip emits a beam of light which he is capable of turning on and off as he points out a sequence of events. The Lords move in closer to better view the live monitor. ENLIL: (CONTD) Heres Nibiru. (Using his finger pointer beam) You can see it is approaching its inward orbit toward Earth. Currently, Earths sun is in a warming period which has loosened the Antarctic ice shelf. ENLIL: (CONTD) When Nibiru nears Earth its gravitational pull will cause the Antarctic ice shelf to further loosen and come crashing into this southern ocean. In the background some Lords exchange looks of concern. There is buzzing as many begin to grasp the magnitude of the situation. LORD SIN: Wouldnt that cause catastrophic flooding? Loud indistinct murmurs. ENLIL raises his arms. ENLIL: Quiet. Please. Yes, Lord SIN. Thats precisely whats going to happen. This ice shelf (Pointing) will generate an enormous tidal wave. Starting here. It will nearly cover the Earth. Most likely killing the majority of surface life forms. LORD SIN: Good grief! When is this going to happen? We must return and save our human families and prepare our cities for such a disaster. ENLIL: I project this will occur in sixty days. But, dont concern yourselves now. You will be given ample notice. The Lords bombard ENLIL with questions. SHAMASH (LORD OF SUN) Isnt there something we can do to divert this? What about the Landing Platform and our shems?

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LORD UTO: Are the mines in danger? ENKI: Shouldnt we begin relocating our families to the Mother Ship? ENLIL: (yelling over talk) PLEASE, PLEASE, if youll all stop talking at once Ill explain what I expect of you. The Lords quiet down and refocus their attention back on ENLIL. ENLIL: (CONTD) First, there is nothing we can do to stop this from occurring. Few groans. ENLIL: (CONTD) Destiny will take its course. We will, of course, return to Earth following the flood and assess damage to the Landing Platform, gold mines and other edifices weve built. I doubt if any of our structures will be seriously damaged. But, it is unlikely cities will survive. Murmurs of other concerns. ENKI: But what about our human families? ENLIL: I have given that a great deal of thought as well. It is my opinion, the human race is destined to become extinct. I will not interfere with Destiny. Many of the Lords look shocked or surprised. ENKI questions his brothers position. ENKI: Were going to let them parish? ENLIL: (firmly) That is MY decision and its FINAL. ENLIL elaborates and exposes some underlying feelings which explain this decision. ENLIL: (CONTD) It is been my observation that many of you have become too attached to humans. (MORE)
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ENLIL: (CONTD) Living with them is distracting some of you from our initial purpose for occupying this planet. And, mating has definitely diluted our blood lines. Besides, I often find these humans annoying and downright bothersome. This last comment brings some consensus and a few snickers. However, some Lords quietly align with ENKI and whisper sentiments of regret and sorrow. ENLIL: (CONTD) If need be, humans can always be replaced later. We cloned them once. If necessary for labor or other purposes well do it again. ENKI does not agree with ENLIL but there is nothing he can do. There has always been strife between these two step brothers over who should really be in command and who should rightfully be heir to ANUs position as King of Nibiru. Normally the first born son succeeds to the throne. ENKI was first born. ENLIL was second born. But since ENKI was born of ANUs concubine and ENLIL was born of ANUs wife, the direct bloodline took precedence resulting in ENLIL outranking ENKI. ENKI: So what EXACTLY are WE supposed to do? ENLIL: Nothing. Just continue with your normal routines. Dont discuss any of this with your families or any other humans. I will notify you when its time to vacate the planet. A few Lords slowly turn away to exit. ENLIL: (CONTD) Wait. You are not dismissed. Before you go, I COMMAND a solemn oath from EACH of you. You will swear, in my presence, not to warn or rescue any humans. ENKI, well begin with you.... CHANGE OF SCENE FLASH F O R W A R D INTERIOR ZIUSUDRAs CURRENT COTTAGE THE FAR AWAY NIGHT ZIUSUDRA: So you see, GILGAMESH, the Lords were forced not to tell ANY humans, even family members with human blood, about this upcoming disaster. Sworn oaths are taken VERY seriously by the Anunnaki.

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Heartless bastards.

GILGAMESH:

ZIUSUDRA: Yes, an accurate observation. AND, unfortunately they still are to some extent. They use us. Initially humans were cloned from evolving creatures on Earth to provide workers to do hard labor in the gold mines. The Anunnaki needed gold to seed a leak in the atmosphere of their planet, Nibiru. I imagine thats why they came here in the first place. GILGAMESH: Really. Then all humans have inherited some Anunnaki blood? ZIUSUDRA: Mind you, this is not common knowledge and should NEVER be repeated. GILGAMESH: Oh, I wouldnt. ZIUSUDRA: Later, when human population expanded, some Anunnaki leaders used us for entertainment and for their war games. We were expendable. This gives you a clearer understanding of your ancestry. GILGAMESH: I had no idea. Some humans I know take after the Anunnaki. ZIUSUDRA: Unfortunately, thats true. But, heres a pertinent question for you... since you are part Anunnaki. Is behavior a result of heredity or human choice? What do you think, GILGAMESH? GILGAMESH: Heredity or human choice? GILGAMESH takes time answering. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Id have to say both. ZIUSUDRA: Excellent answer. I agree. You see, the very essence of human life boils down to choices and values. You are who you are today because of your choices and what you value. I believe heredity plays but a small roll. Some humans blame bad behavior entirely on heredity. But I think thats just an excuse.
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I think I get it.

GILGAMESH:

ZIUSUDRA yawns and stretches. ZIUSUDRA: Good. Well, its late for this old man. GILGAMESH: Do we really have to stop now? ZIUSUDRA rises slowly from his chair and bends over, holding his back, to blow out one of the nearby candles. ZIUSUDRA: Im tired. Long life has its drawbacks. Youll have to wait until tomorrow to hear what Lord ENKI tried to do to save his family. EMZARA, show young GILGAMESH our guest room. You must be tired too. Sleep well. INTERIOR ZIUSUDRAs HOUSE DAY The early sun light comes into the cottage through a front window. EMZARA is bustling around setting out food and drink on their hand carved table. GILGAMESH is up early helping. ZIUSUDRA enters yawning. His bushy hair stands up wildly. GILGAMESH: Good morning? Did you rest well? Yes. And you? ZIUSUDRA:

GILGAMESH: I did. But, I had trouble getting to sleep. EMZARA: His snoring? GILGAMESH: Oh, no. Not that. Last night I remembered Ive met Lord ENKI. He was influential in making me King of Uruk. ZIUSUDRA: Hmm... Interesting. GILGAMESH: But, what really kept me awake was trying to figure out what I would have done if I were Lord ENKI. ZIUSUDRA smiles and sits down on one of the benches by the table. Before eating he pours some water on his hands and uses his hands to calm down his dishevelled hair. Some strands refuse to obey despite his efforts.
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ZIUSUDRA: Ah yes. I left you with a puzzle. Did you solve it? GILGAMESH: No, its seems impossible. ZIUSUDRA: Yes, but remember Lord ENKI was a very clever young fellow. I gather you are eager to continue the story. GILGAMESH quickly joins ZIUSUDRA. He sits relaxed with his elbows on the table and smiles smugly. Im waiting patiently. GILGAMESH

EMZARA also sits indicating an interest in hearing the rest of the story. So, now with his audience in place, ZIUSUDRA jumps right back into the story where he left off the night before. ZIUSUDRA: Lets see. The part about Lord ENKI. By the way, I bet you didnt know I am one of Lord ENKIs sons? GILGAMESH: No, great uncle. So, that makes you part Anunnaki too? Like me? And, Lord ENLIL must be your uncle? ZIUSUDRA nods. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) So, in some respects this is my history too. This is REALLY getting interesting. EMZARA: I always tell ZIUS his creative mind came from Lord ENKI. But, I suspect his temperament and other good qualities came from his mothers human side. ZIUSUDRA: (chuckles) Well, Im not so sure about that, my dear. But, thank you for the compliment. That was a compliment, wasnt it? EMZARA raises her eyebrows and smiles at GILGAMESH. GILGAMESH: But, youre alive. So Lord ENKIs plan must have worked. What about the solemn oath? ZIUSUDRA: Patience, young GILGAMESH. If you two would just stop jabbering I might be able to get on with the story.

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ZIUSUDRA breaks off a piece of bread and starts to lean back but realizes he cant lean back on this table bench. So, he just closes his eyes and chews the bread. GILGAMESH notices that ZIUSUDRA shuts his eyes a lot but forces himself to wait patiently for the old man to resume. EMZARA uses this little break to fetch her latest sewing project which is beginning to look like a long neck scarf. ZIUSUDRAs eyes pop open. Hes back. ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) Yes. EMZARA and I were saved. And, as I was saying, my father is a clever man. The night after the Great Council meeting he had an incredibly VIVID dream vision. In this dream he was instructed what he must do. By whom? GILGAMESH:

ZIUSUDRA: There you go interrupting again. Come on, lets move over there. ZIUSUDRA and GILGAMESH move back to the chairs they occupied the night before. EMZARA remains seated at the table surrounded by balls of yarn. ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) He was instructed by Galzu, a messenger from the Creator of All. GILGAMESH: Creator of All? ZIUSUDRA looks up a little miffed. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Im sorry. I really can hold my tongue, but I dont understand. Who is this Creator? ZIUSUDRA: The Anunnaki are obedient to a powerful entity they call the Creator of All. GILGAMESH opens his mouth to speak. Then shuts it. ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) This messenger explained to my father that it is Destiny that brought the Anunnaki to Earth to create humanity. And humanitys Destiny is to live on and inherit the Earth. (MORE)

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ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) (Pauses briefly arranging his thoughts) When father woke up, he found a detailed diagram of a vessel etched on a lapis lazuli tablet lying right next to his bed. That was when he knew what he had to do. ZIUSUDRA turns to EMZARA. ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) My dear, go fetch that lapis tablet. I believe its still hidden under the bed. EMZARA retrieves the old tablet from the next room. ZIUSUDRA beckons GILGAMESH over to get a closer look at the etching of a vessel. GILGAMESH studies the diagram intently. GILGAMESH: This is incredibly complex. ZIUSUDRA: Ah yes. It had to be to withstand the waters of The Great Flood. GILGAMESH: Ive never seen anything like this. ZIUSUDRA: EMZARA, maybe we should destroy this tablet? Anyway, GILGAMESH, if you doubt my story, heres the proof. GILGAMESH: Oh NO, I believe you. Did someone actually build this? What about Lord ENKIs...Your fathers, oath? ZIUSUDRA: I was just getting to that. Ill never forget that day. Father came to our house early that morning... CHANGE OF SCENE FLASHBACK PRE THE GREAT FLOOD SUMERIA BOTH ZIUSUDRA AND EMZARA ARE YEARS YOUNGER EXTERIOR ZIUSUDRAS FORMER HOUSE SUMERIAN DAYBREAK ENKI walks up to YOUNG ZIUSUDRAs, his sons, house carrying the blue tablet and stops by a thatched wall at the back of the house. He knows his son and wifes bedroom is on the other side of this wall. He speaks in a VERY loud voice DIRECTLY toward this outside wall.

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ENKI: Wall, LISTEN. But you MUST NOT SEE ME. JUST LISTEN. INTERIOR YOUNG ZIUSUDRAS FORMER BEDROOM DAYBREAK YOUNG ZIUSUDRA sits up in bed awakened by his fathers voice. He nudges his wife who is also awake. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: Thats father. Its still dark outside! What is this craziness? I better go see what hes up to. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA starts to get up but his wife puts a gentle restraining hand on his arm. YOUNG EMZARA: (whispering) NO, dear, DONT. WAIT. He made it VERY clear we are ONLY supposed to listen. Dont go. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: But... YOUNG EMZARA puts a finger to her lips to silence her husband. YOUNG EMZARA: Shush... There may be more. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA frowns but remains in bed. Off site ENKI continues talking to his sons outer wall. He just heard ZIUSUDRAs voice inside so hes hopeful they are awake and listening. ENKI: Wall, begin at once to build a vessel. Waste no time. It must be completed within a fifty-nine days. The instructions are here. PLEASE LISTEN... After the vessel is built gather your family and livestock. Be ready to leave on a moments notice. ENKI sets the tablet down by the wall. Glances around nervously. Sees no one. The closest cottage is across a field so he continues giving instructions. ENKI: (CONTD) Wall, if anyone asks why you are building this craft tell them you have fallen out of favor with Lord ENLIL. That youve been commanded to leave. SAY NO MORE. The young couple look at each other completely confused.

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ENKI: (CONTD) Wall, when you see the brilliant flashing lights in the sky coming from Anunnaki shuttle crafts that will be your signal. Take your family and livestock into the vessel quickly. Seal the hatch. Do NOT discuss these instructions with anyone. FLASH F O R W A R D ZIUSUDRAS AND EMZARAS CURRENT COTTAGE THE FAR AWAY INTERIOR ZIUSUDRAS COTTAGE MIDDAY/EARLY EVENING ZIUSUDRA has been relaying the story to GILGAMESH for several hours now. Midday EMZARA insists and they take a food break. During the meal the story continues. So, YOU built it! GILGAMESH:

ZIUSUDRA: Of course. I am an obedient son. I followed my fathers instructions. EMZARA: Dear, dont be so modest. You worked feverishly day and night. Fortunately, you inherited your fathers genius. ZIUS and our boys worked their fingers to the bone. ZIUSUDRA looks over at a weathered short section of a snorkellike piece of wood which is attached to the wall to the right of the fireplace. ZIUSUDRA: Theres a token piece from the vessel. I couldnt resist saving it. GILGAMESH: I was wondering what that was. It makes sense now. Your father ONLY spoke to the WALL. He didnt speak directly to anyone. So, he didnt break his oath. You two must have been frightened. EMZARA: We were. The worst part was we had NO idea what was going on. My mind conjured up all sorts of calamities. GILGAMESH: Did your father ever provide any more information?

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ZIUSUDRA No. He really couldnt. But, he stopped by a few days later and left a sealed gold covered container with our youngest son, HAM. He told HAM it was extremely important and we must keep it safe at all costs. GILGAMESH: What did your neighbors think? ZIUSUDRA: Of course, they were curious. Some stopped by and asked what we were doing. Offered to give us a hand. I did just as father instructed. Told them we had angered Lord ENLIL. (Smiles) THAT put enough fear in them to leave us alone. EMZARA: And, the story about being at odds with Lord ENLIL spread rapidly. So after that we had virtually no contact with any of our friends. GILGAMESH: Did the subject of the wall message ever come up again? EMZARA: ZIUS and I discussed it at length. We argued about whether or not to bring it up with ENKI. But, in the end, decided we must obey his wishes to the letter. ZIUSUDRA: Oh, father did stop by one other time. Just before The Great Flood. But, he never explained the story behind the wall message until long after the flood. EMZARA: I remember that visit. Your father was acting very strange. Not himself. He never was very demonstrative. But, on that particular day, he hugged us both and the two boys. I asked if he was ill. He reminded us he never had to worry about such things. GILGAMESH leans forward in his chair, anxious to hear more. GILGAMESH: So, what happened when you heard the uh...shuttle crafts taking off? ZIUSUDRA: Ah yes. The day of the thunderous roars. That was the beginning and ending of everything. (MORE)
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ZIUSUDRA: (CONT'D) Its impossible to describe those bright flashing lights in the sky. GILGAMESH: I watched one take off from the Landing Platform. ZIUSUDRA: Then you can imagine what it must have been like to see a great many go up almost simultaneously. EMZARA: The sounds were deafening. We covered our ears. The boys screamed the entire time. ZIUSUDRA: We loaded our last belongings as quickly as possible. HAM and JAPHET were a big help with the small animals. The large animals were loaded on a ramp through the lower hatch. I carried the gold container in last. Sealed the hatches with tar just in time... CHANGE OF SCENE OUTER SPACE DAY OF THE GREAT FLOOD EXTERIOR OUTER SPACE MOTHER SHIP SAME DAY Meanwhile, above Earth, the Anunnaki shuttle crafts arrive one after another and dock at the orbiting station, the Mother Ship, following ENLILs order to evacuate Earth. INTERIOR MOTHER SHIP MEETING ROOM DAY Anunnaki Lords and their pure blood relatives emerge from interior decompression chambers. The relatives are escorted by small android guards to their quarters. The Lords converge in a general meeting room where they can view the tsunami. In route to the meeting room ENKI runs into his first born son, MARDUCK, who has just returned from the planet Lahmu (known as Mars today). MARDUCK has always had a great hunger for the throne. Behind the scene he aggressively pursues that goal whenever he has a chance. Prior to being put in command of Lahmu, MARDUCK had his sights set on commanding the new spaceport in The Edin. But ANU gave preference to ENLILs lineage and chose ENLILs grandson, UTU, over MARDUCK for that prestigious command. This did not sit well with MARDUCK. He made a big scene claiming he deserved an equally honorable command. To pacify MARDUCK and maintain some semblance of peace between his two sons families, ANU gave MARDUCK command of Lahmu. MARDUCK accepted this command but has never been happy with what he considers an inferior outpost assignment.
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MARDUCK: Father, I just heard. I know this wouldnt be happening if you were Commander! ENKI: Not now, son. MARDUCK: You should... ENKI: I know how you feel. But, this is not the time or the place. Im expected in the meeting room. MARDUCK: Well, Im going with you. ENLIL should be at your beck and call. NINMAH, Chief Medical Officer and full blood half sister to ENLIL, comes around the corner and catches the tail end of MARDUCKs last comment. In reaction, she glares at MARDUCK as she passes. ENKI turns toward his son. Thats enough. ENKI:

MARDUCK: Father, I dont care if NINMAH heard me. Im not the only one dissatisfied with ENLIL. ENKI has no intention of being drawn into this conversation right now. He continues at a rapid pace down the corridor to the meeting room in silence. They enter a large room filled mostly with the Great Council of Lords. For all intensive purposes these are the Anunnaki leaders. The walls are filled with screens monitoring the calamity on Earth. ENKI walks over and joins a group of Lords who are mesmerized before one particularly central screen. MARDUCK tags along. This huge monitor shows an outer space view of Earth, Lahmu (Mars) and Jupiter in relationship to each other. From the right side of the screen Nibiru, the Anunnakis home planet, emerges orbiting toward Earth, between Lahmu (Mars) and Jupiter, barely missing some huge astroids. LORD SHAMASH: That was close. Fortunate for us. ENKI: Those on Earth wont be as fortunate. MARDUCK pulls his father aside and whispers. MARDUCK: Now we have another problem.

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What?

ENKI:

MARDUCK: Father, its obvious. When Nibiru passed that close to Lahmu its gravitation pull would have wiped out Lahmas atmosphere and water. ENKI: Youre right. Well have to abandon that way station. MARDUCK: And, where will ANU isolate me this time? ENKI: Calm down, there are more pressing matters right now. Ill take care of that later. LORD SIN: (speaking loudly) Look! Its happening. Just as Lord ENLIL predicted. Heads turn and the Lords reposition themselves to better view the disaster. On an adjacent monitor the huge white Antarctica ice shelf begins sliding into the southern ocean generating a thousand foot high tsunami wave moving northward, with enormous force, across Africa toward Sumeria. The Lords watch as the wave propels itself across their settlements of Atlantis, Eridu and The Edin destroying everything in its path. Other monitors display chaotic scenes unfolding on Earth. It is sickening to see the havoc caused by this huge tidal wave. Villages and cities are being ripped apart and swept away. Humans and other life forms are drowning. Tossed about like ants. While this tragic event captivates everyones attention, the Lords express mixed feelings about what is happening. They have lived side by side with humans now for many thousands of years. Generations of intermarriage have brought the Anunnaki and humans closer together. ISHTAR and NINMAH (ENLILs half sister) are watching the destruction of the city of Eridu both visibly distraught. ISHTAR: This is terrible. Worse than I imagined. We should have done something. NINMAH: Sure. Like what? I know I probably shouldnt say this, but at times the Creator of All appears to be so heartless. Its difficult for me to comprehend this Destiny for humans.

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ENKI walks over to another monitor, distancing himself from his son, to a couple of Lords who are quietly discussing Lord ENLILs decision. He greets them. LORD ISHKUR: Wouldnt you agree, Lord ENKI, not all humans are troublesome? ENKI: Thats true. LORD NINGAL: I certainly agree, I left my dear husband and son behind. Were loosing everything. ENKI: Life is tenacious. Some will survive. At this moment ENLIL makes a commanding entrance. His presence is felt. Disapproving comments become whispers. He senses the overwhelming negative energy in the room as he circulates among the Lords. ENLIL: Come on. Why all the gloom? You know we had no choice. Destiny decreed this end for the human race. They served our purposes. So, let them go. It makes no sense to shed tears for that which is destined. His words fall mostly on deaf ears. The monitors have everyones attention. On one screen behind ENLIL, in the torrential waters, we intermittently catch sight of a tiny vessel tumbling around in the waves. A long snorkel structure attached to the top deck is occasionally visible as the craft is being tossed about like a cork. CHANGE OF SCENE DURING THE GREAT FLOOD ON EARTH ZIUSUDRA AND WIFE ARE STILL YEARS YOUNGER EXTERIOR ARK DURING THE GREAT FLOOD With a closer view this wooden craft looks like some kind of oversized submarine. INTERIOR ARK DURING THE GREAT FLOOD DAYS/NIGHTS Inside the ark its dark and claustrophobic. What with all the tossing and turning it would be dangerous and next to impossible to light candles. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA, YOUNG EMZARA and their two boys, eight and ten, are forced to spend most of their time huddled together waiting
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for calmer waters. They are frightened beyond words by the tumbling and darkness. Will the vessel hold up? Will they survive? If they survive where will they be? Its not safe to move around. Almost every square inch houses animals, animal cages or supplies. The animal odors worsen with passing time. In order to keep from being thrown about the family members have wedged themselves between some internal ribbed structures. Their accessible food supply is limited to what YOUNG EMZARA fortunately secured before the waters took hold of the vessel. Surrounding them animals cry out and make other gruesome sounds expressing pain and discomfort. It is terrifying to feel so helpless. YOUNG ZIUSUDRAs younger boy, HAM, vomits. The stench lingers for hours. Somehow, the family survives being cramped up like this for nearly a day. Gradually the tumbling subsides and the ark rights itself. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA, grateful to stand upright, climbs upstairs and opens the hatch allowing light and much welcomed fresh air in. YOUNG EMZARA lights a few candles and everyone, except HAM, who is still seasick, moves around normally trying to comfort the animals who survived and attempting to put things back in some semblance of order. Outside the water is calmer but still flowing and filled with debris. There is no land visible for as far as the eye can see. A couple of days later the young couple have a chance to talk out of earshot of their two boys who are on the upper deck fishing. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: Maybe this was a worthless endeavor. Perhaps we should have disobeyed. Stayed and died honorably with our friends. YOUNG EMZARA: Dear, you mustnt lose faith. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: (defeated) What purpose is our life now? There is no land in sight. I cant bear watching our children die. YOUNG EMZARA: ZIUS, dont even think that. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: But, we dont have much edible food left. Soon well be forced to eat raw livestock. And, many of them are already sick or injured. YOUNG EMZARA: ZIUS, your father wanted to save us. He must have had a good reason. (MORE)
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YOUNG EMZARA: (CONT'D) So, we must be patient, my love. Why dont you send out a bird. Its worth a try. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: Youre right. We shouldnt give up. The boys need us to be strong. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA retrieves a dove from its cage and carries the white bird upstairs. He peers out the hatch and looks sadly in all directions at the endless water. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) JAPHET, HAM. Come on over here. Give your father a hand. JAPHET, a skinny, freckled face lad and his younger brother set down their fishing poles. They reluctantly obey their father. JAPHET: Father, why are you doing this? YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: Son, this dove has powerful vision. He can see FAR away. When he spots land, he will make a nest and never return. Then well know land is near. Now watch. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA releases the bird. It flaps its wings, circles and soars around the craft then flies out of sight only to return a few minutes later. The dove perches right on JAPHETs shoulder and pecks at his nose. HAM laughs. JAPHET: So, what do we do now? YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: Just have to wait. Go catch some fish. Dont worry. Well try again tomorrow. Hiding his disappointment, YOUNG ZIUSUDRA takes the dove back to its cage. EXTERIOR ARK DECK FOURTH DAY The next day YOUNG ZIUSUDRA repeats the same procedure alone with a swallow. The result is the same. EXTERIOR ARK DECK FIFTH DAY LATE AFTERNOON On the following day YOUNG ZIUSUDRA climbs through the hatch and onto the outer deck. He has dark circles under his eyes and looks haggard. This time he is carrying a large black raven in his thin hands.

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YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: Now good raven, my friend. Im going to release you from captivity. Go find a home. He tosses the bird up into the air. It caws a couple of times then flies into a cloudy sky. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA watches it circle and disappear. At the bottom of the stairs his two boys glance up disinterested. They continue their meager meal of dried meat and stale bread. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA sits on the outer deck mesmerized by the water lapping against their ark. Some time passes before it dawns on him that the raven has not returned. He scans the horizon for signs of land but doesnt see any. Still, hes elated and wants to share the good news to his family. He races down the stairs. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) (shouting) THE RAVEN DIDNT COME BACK! YOUNG EMZARA looks up but is too exhausted to grasp what hes saying. She has been doctoring animals all day and had to cast several animals overboard this morning. The two boys merely lift their heads. They too are too tired to show much enthusiasm. HAM: Great father. But wheres the land? JAPHET: Probably the bird died or got lost? YOUNG ZIUSUDRA tries to lift their spirits and his own. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA No. This is a GOOD sign. Land MUST be near. I promise, were going to get through this. What we need to do now is take turns watching for land. Ill take the first shift. EXTERIOR ARK DECK/MOUNT ARARAT EARLY EVENING/MORNING YOUNG ZIUSUDRA returns to the deck with a blanket around his shoulders and a hat pulled over his ears. It is chilly. He sits cross legged and watches the stars. He tries but cant keep his eyes open. Finally he slumps down exhausted and succumbs to a much needed deep sleep. Night passes. The early morning sun shimmers on the water. With his head resting on the deck, YOUNG ZIUSUDRA is jarred awake by a jolt. He opens his eyes. He realizes the ark is slanted to one side. Up against a rock no longer moving. He jumps to his feet hollering.

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YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: (YELLS) LAND! WEVE LANDED! EMZARA, JAPHET, HAM. HURRY. Come see. Its beautiful. The ark is stuck in shallow water not far from a mountain. A large valley spreads out toward more majestic rocky mountains. There is a stream in the distance. The ground is muddy but there are a few dry areas and the beginnings of green foliage. Overall the scene is bleak but to the five survivors it looks heavenly. Uprooted trees are scattered around the valley along with various other objects damaged by the flood waters. A portion of a house lies on its side partially buried in the mud. A few trees remain standing. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA stumbles down the ladder into the vessel. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA We made it! Come on up. Take a look. His family already awakened by his screaming are frantically wrestling with dressing but greet him all happy faced. The two boys squeeze past their father and gallop up the stairs. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA follows and hooks up a rope ladder so everyone can descend. Next he returns to help his excited but weak wife out of the craft. The boys, filled with new found energy, slide down the ladder to the surface on their own. They race around not in the least bit inhibited by the muddy surface. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA and his wife climb down the ladder. They smile at their boys energy and abandonment. When they reach land YOUNG ZIUSUDRA lifts his young wife up in his arms and carries her over to a dry area. Dear, were home. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA:

EMZARA answers with tears in her eyes. YOUNG EMZARA: Look, the boys are so happy. JAPHET skids and falls bottom first into the mud. Gets up laughing. Both the boys are completely covered with mud. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: (joshing) Hey, try not to get too dirty. Sure, father. JAPHET:

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Look. Over there!

YOUNG ZIUSUDRA:

YOUNG EMZARA looks where hes pointing and sees the black raven sitting on a limb of a barren tree. JAPHET and HAM run over to them looking serious. JAPHET: Father, shouldnt we open the cages now? Let everyone out? HAM: Please. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: Yes, by all means. Goodness. Im so happy to be here I almost forgot about the animals. Of course, we must help them out. They all climb back into the vessel. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA and JAPHET rig vessels lower exit down to a larger animals down the ramp. carry many of the injured and a long slanted board from the dry surface area. JAPHET leads the YOUNG ZIUSUDRA and his wife hand smaller animals.

HAM struggles with one grey and white cat who huddles defensibly in the back of her cage protecting newborn. When he tries coaching her out the proud mother hisses defensively. Finally he decides to just leave the cage door open. This new family will venture out when they are good and ready. And, sure enough, they eventually parade down the plank, mother in the lead followed by four meowing kittens. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) My dear you were right. It was our Destiny to survive. YOUNG EMZARA: With some help from your father. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: Yes. And, its going to take some creative work on our part. Were going to have to break up this vessel. I think we should leave most of the remaining supplies on onboard. Well sleep inside as long as possible. The boys overhear this. JAPHET: Not me, father I dont ever want to sleep in this smelly place again. Me neither. HAM:
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YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: Alright... Make yourselves a shelter. Dear, well sleep inside. YOUNG EMZARA: (sighs) We have so much to be grateful for. YOUNG ZIUSUDRA: And, a lot of work ahead of us. But, first, I think we should celebrate. How about a feast? Weve earned it. What do you say? In chorus, everyone agrees. One of the lambs is slaughtered and roasted over a roaring fire using wood from the vessel itself. CHANGE OF SCENE FLASH F O R W A R D ZIUSUDRAS AND EMZARAS CURRENT COTTAGE THE FAR AWAY INTERIOR ZIUSUDRAS HOUSE NIGHT ZIUSUDRA smiles and closes his eyes again seemingly reliving the day the ark landed and the joy of their safe arrival. GILGAMESH: That was a very brave and noble adventure great uncle. ZIUSUDRA: (eyes still closed) Bravery and nobility bring rewards. GILGAMESH: I still dont quite understand how mankind was saved. Nor do I understand how you became immortal when there was no one else around. ZIUSUDRA opens his eyes. ZIUSUDRA: More questions. You remember I mentioned a gold box? GILGAMESH: Yes, the one your father gave you. Before the flood. There must have been something special in that box. ZIUSUDRA: Yes. It contained something called DNA. Dont ask. I have no idea what that is. But my father said it comprises the makings of ALL life forms. I was just getting to that part of the story...
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CHANGE OF SCENE FLASHBACK EARTH SHORTLY AFTER THE GREAT FLOOD INTERIOR INSIDE A WHIRLWIND DAY ENKI and ENLIL are seated in their Whirlwind wearing their multihorned helmets looking out the windows at the widespread devastation below them on Earth. They had just left their shuttle craft at the Landing Platform. ENKI is piloting. ENLIL: I was right. The Landing Platform survived. Those stones are virtually indestructible. I imagine they will be here for thousands of years to come. ENKI: I agree. Its doubtful any natural force could destroy that foundation. Lord SHAMASH will be pleased to hear his home away from home has survived. ENLIL: Lets see if the rest of our structures in this area withstood damage or need repair. Hey, whats that over there? ENKI: Where? ENLIL: Way over there. (Pointing) See it? It looks like smoke and fire. Impossible! Head over toward that mountain. As the Whirlwind approaches Mount Ararat, the ark and YOUNG ZIUSUDRAs family, feasting and frolicking, become visible. ENLIL magnifies his vision to bring into focus what is going on below. Then ENLIL pounds his fists on the control panel. ENLIL: (CONTD) (confused and angry) ENKI, look at that! ENLIL: (CONTD) How can this be? There are survivors down there and the remains of some strange vessel. ENKI obviously recognizes the vessel and feels a great sense of relief.

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I think I can explain.

ENKI:

Explain? What?

ENLIL: (very angry)

ENLILs voice becomes louder and shriller. ENLIL: (CONTD) Do you know something about this? You took an oath. You disobeyed MY command? Not exactly. ENKI:

ENLIL: Not exactly! It certainly looks like you did! ENKI: PLEASE, brother, calm down. Give me a CHANCE to explain. ENLIL: You will be cast out of the Council for this!! And, imprisoned on Nibiru or worse. Mark my words. ENKI does something with the controls to put the Whirlwind on some type of auto pilot. Then faces his brother. ENKI: I did NOT go against your order. If youll stop yelling for a minute Ill tell you what happened. This was not MY idea. And, I did NOT break my oath. I received a dream message from the Creator of All. ENLIL: (surprised) The Creator of All? Spoke to you? When? ENKI: Not directly. The Creator sent a messenger. Dont look at me like that. You have my word, as your brother, I am telling the truth. ENLIL: When did this happen? ENKI: Right after the Council meeting. This messenger gave me specific instructions to try to save mankind. He told me a way to do it without breaking my oath. He said you had ah...misunderstood the Creators plan.

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ENLIL: But, an enormous tsunami was coming. It was inevitable. It was logical to assume that the flooding would destroy humans and other life forms. ENKI: Brother, no ones questioning the logic of your decision. But, you know I HAD to obey the Creator of All. ENLIL: What else did this messenger tell you? ENKI: He said the Creator of All wanted humanity to inherit the Earth. ENLIL: Why didnt you tell me? You should have discussed this with me. ENKI: You were occupied involved with other important matters. I didnt want to bother you. I knew youd understand. Besides I wasnt even sure I could pull it off what with my oath and such short notice. ENLIL: Still. You should have told me. ENKI: Next time I will. ENLIL: This is not a joking matter. (Pause) But, since it was the Creator of Alls design to let these wretched humans live, you did the right thing. I wonder what will become of them after we leave. ENKI: Good question. We have taught them so much. I imagine that knowledge and some of our DNA will pass on to future generations. ENLIL: ENKI, I commend you for doing your part. Now its MY responsibility to make sure they survive and propagate. ENKI: I thought about that too. They have a sealed container filled with the DNA of all of Earths land life forms.

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Good. Take us down. EXTERIOR MOUNT ARARAT DAY

ENLIL:

ENLIL and ENKIs Whirlwind lands not far from ZIUSUDRAs vessel. CHANGE OF SCENE FLASH F O R W A R D ZIUSUDRAS AND EMZARAS CURRENT COTTAGE THE FAR AWAY INTERIOR ZIUSUDRAS COTTAGE AFTERNOON At this point in the story ZIUSUDRA stops talking, stretches his legs and stokes the fire. EMZARA lights some candles and prepares supper. For while GILGAMESH remains quiet. He is thinking about the historical relevance of this story so few know. Its unlikely he would even be alive today if ENKIs plan had failed. ZIUSUDRA: So, GILGAMESH, thats what happened. GILGAMESH: What did they do when they came down? ZIUSUDRA: There were pleasantries. My father complimented me on the vessel. Lord ENLIL asked me to bring him the gold container. GILGAMESH: The what did you call it... DNA? ZIUSUDRA: Yes. You remembered. ENLIL broke the seal on the container and had us kneel. Then he commanded me and EMZARA to drink a potion from that container. EMZARA: Worse thing Ive ever tasted. ZIUSUDRA: Then he simply ordered us to go forth and multiply. I believe his words were something like Replenish the Earth. GILGAMESH: Where is the gold container now?

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ZIUSUDRA: Oh, they kept it. The potion we drank wasnt the only thing in that container. My father told me later the container also included something the Anunnaki would use to recreate all other surface life forms. GILGAMESH: Thats a truly amazing story. So youve been living for... How long? ZIUSUDRA: I believe weve sufficiently exhausted that subject. GILGAMESH: Right. So what can I do to earn longevity? ZIUSUDRA: GILGAMESH, youre still missing the point. GILGAMESH: But there must be something I can do? Some noble task? Please just tell me where to start. Exasperated ZIUSUDRA looks over at his wife. ZIUSUDRA: GILGAMESH, for some time now and after numerous examples, I have been telling you immortality is NOT something one can acquire. There are greater forces that control our destinies. GILGAMESH: But, there must be SOMETHING. Cant you think of SOMETHING I could do now? PLEASE. Ill do anything. ZIUSUDRA is very frustrated. This young King will not take no for an answer. He glances over at EMZARA looking for help. She just raises her eyebrows and shrugs her shoulders. ZIUSUDRA decides to try one more thing. Perhaps a lesson in humility would get his point across. ZIUSUDRA Alright then. Heres something. Stay awake for three days and three nights. Can you do that? GILGAMESH: (excited) Well, sure. Ill do it. I can do that starting right now. Thank you. Ill just go down to the rivers edge.

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Eager, GILGAMESH rises and grabs his outer garments. ZIUSUDRA: You wont need those. Its warm here now. Leave them. EMZARA will freshen them up for you. GILGAMESH: The fresh air and some exercise will do me good. Ill cut wood and gather vegetables for EMZARA. Three days will go by in no time. Thank you, great uncle. ZIUSUDRA and EMZARA stand by the window watching GILGAMESH wander over toward the river. EMZARA: What are you doing? Thats RIDICULOUS. No one can stay awake that long. ZIUSUDRA: I know. I know. He should have know that too. I admit it was a test. Unfortunately, he failed. EMZARA: Cant we tell him about the plant? ZIUSUDRA: I dont know. Well see. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR ZIUSUDRAS HOUSE WATERS EDGE DAYS/NIGHTS At the waters edge GILGAMESH picks up an ax and chops down trees for awhile. He stacks chunks of wood neatly by the side of the cottage. Next he walks around the grounds gathering ripened vegetables and roots which he places by the front door. Gradually the sun approaches the horizon. GILGAMESH fidgets about trying to think of what else to do to pass the time. The clothes hes wearing are slightly soiled so he wades into the water to remove dirt and cleanse himself. After that he skips stones across the rivers surface until his arm gets tired. Bored and extremely exhausted he finally sits down at the base of a tree. He yawns. He slaps his face several time trying to stay awake but finally dozes off. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ZIUSUDRAS HOUSE DAYS EMZARA bakes a loaf of bread each day for the next two days. Each day she places one fresh loaf at GILGAMESHs feet while he continues to sleep. ZIUSUDRA is puzzled by this daily ritual.

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INTERIOR ZIUSUDRAS HOUSE MORNING OF THIRD DAY Finally, ZIUSUDRA approaches his wife when she returns from depositing a second loaf of bread. ZIUSUDRA: EMZARA, what are you up to now? Thats two loaves of bread? He cant eat. Hes sound asleep. Youre just feeding the ants. EMZARA: (smiles wisely) I know. But, I want us to be prepared when he wakes up. ZIUSUDRA: Oh. EMZARA: So. What is your opinion of our young nephew? ZIUSUDRA: Hes likeable enough, I guess. He certainly has an abundant amount of curiosity. True. And very brave. EMZARA:

ZIUSUDRA: Maybe brave to a fault. It wasnt very level headed of him to travel to the Annunaki Platform alone. EMZARA: I would give him credit for persistence. ZIUSUDRA: True. But, hes so self centered. His egos the size of a mountain. EMZARA: Dear, hes just a young man. I remember you had some of the same qualities at his age. ZIUSUDRA: I cant remember ever being his age. EMZARA: Well, I think he has the makings of a great King. If he could only stop worrying. Especially about things he cant control. I think we should help him some more. ZIUSUDRA wraps his arms around his wife from behind.

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ZIUSUDRA: I married a good woman. Now, are you going to tell me what the breads for? No. EMZARA:

ZIUSUDRA: I think I know what youre up to. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR ZIUSUDRAS HOUSE WATERS EDGE EARLY MORNING ZIUSUDRA and EMZARA stroll over to the river where GILGAMESH is still curled up asleep. Two loaves of decaying bread rest at his feet. EMZARA places a fresh loaf beside him. Then ZIUSUDRA pokes GILGAMESH with his staff. ZIUSUDRA: Wake up sleepy head. Youve been asleep for over two days. GILGAMESH stirs, yawns and looks around confused not recognizing where he is. Then he quickly rises to his feet as it all comes back to him. GILGAMESH: Not so! I wasnt asleep. I was just resting my eyes...for a moment. The days went by so fast. I... I... Never fell asleep. ZIUSUDRA: Come now. Be honest. GILGAMESH looks down sheepishly at the loaves. ZIUSUDRA: (CONTD) See. EMZARA brought you bread every day. Heres todays. Fresh. Still warm. The others are in various stages of decay. GILGAMESH: (sadly) Youre right. It was stupid of me to think I could stay awake that long. ZIUSUDRA: GILGAMESH you must be willing to accept your weaknesses. Dont be afraid to face the truth. Remember we spoke earlier of choices? GILGAMESH: Yes. In my heart I knew I couldnt stay awake that long. (MORE)
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GILGAMESH: (CONT'D) I just didnt want to admit it out loud. Im beginning to realize life offers some real choices and some things that are beyond of my control. ZIUSUDRA: Exactly. When you can distinguish between the two you will be on the road to a more fulfilling life. GILGAMESH: (sadly) So, what youre saying with regard to long life is I really dont have a choice. Soon I will die. Im sorry I wasted your time. Ill just get my things and be on my way. ZIUSUDRA picks up the freshly baked loaf of bread. ZIUSUDRA: First, lets just go inside for awhile. You must be hungry. EMZARAs bread is much too good to waste. The three return to the cottage. GILGAMESH enters and slumps down into a chair his head in his hands. EMZARA eyes her husband requesting permission to do something. He nods. EMZARA: (speaking softly) Dear, there might still be a way. GILGAMESH slowly lifts his head. EMZARA: (CONTD) There is a special magical plant which when eaten makes you younger. GILGAMESH: Oh no. Im not falling for that. I dont need three more loaves of bread to learn a lesson. EMZARA: Seriously. This plant REALLY exists. Those who have eaten it supposedly live longer. ZIUSUDRA: Shes telling the truth. GILGAMESH: (big sigh) Well... EMZARA: Why not try to find it?

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GILGAMESH: Im here. So I guess its worth a try. I admit up front it probably wont work. Where is this plant? EMZARA It is rumored that one was spotted at the bottom of a small magical pond not too far from here. GILGAMESH: How deep is this pond? ZIUSUDRA: Ive heard that parts are quite deep. And, there are some strange currents. GILGAMESH: How will I recognize this plant? EMZARA walks over in front of GILGAMESH. EMZARA: Ill show you. Give me your hand. GILGAMESH puts his hand out. EMZARA draws a picture of the shape of a plant on the back of his hand with her finger nail. She goes over the outline a couple of times. EMZARA: (CONTD) See, its a very small plant. It has these strange shaped leaves with jagged edges. Supposedly there is a tiny bright red bulb cradled right here in the middle of the leaves. ZIUSUDRA: GILGAMESH, should you find it, whatever you do, dont damage the bulb. Thats the magical part. Without that its useless. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR MAGICAL POND LATER THAT MORNING GILGAMESH approaches a pond carrying a sack. An eerie mist hovers over the grayish green water. There are areas in the pond that swirl like whirlpools. At first GILGAMESH gathers a few bird feathers and soft moss from the shore. Places them in his sack. Next he walks along the waters edge peering into the clear water looking for the plant. Not seeing the plant in the shallow water he searches and finds a grouping of heavy stones. He selects one which has a wedge in it. After removing his outer clothing, he secures the stone to his waist with rope then wades into the depths of the pond. Holding his breath, he swims underwater using the rock to weight him down.

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Suddenly strange currents start spinning him around. While trying to gain his bearings, he spots the plant just as his breath is about to give out. Panicking he struggles to release the stone. The rope is tangled. The knot is too tight. Just in time, he frees the stone and surfaces gasping for air. Wasting little time, he finds and ties on another similarly shaped stone then bravely submerges again. This time the currents arent as strong and he plucks the plant carefully by its roots, frees the stone and resurfaces. Pleased with his success, he tenderly places the plant in his sack between the feathers and moss. GILGAMESH is soaking wet but that does not concern him now that the plant is in his possession. What is foremost in his mind is what will happen when he eats the bulb? How will it change his life, his future plans and overall well being? He mulls these things over in his mind as he retraces his steps back to his great uncles cottage. CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR ZIUSUDRAS HOUSE MIDDAY ZIUSUDRA is resting eyes closed in his easy chair. But, when he hears a knock on the door his eyes pop open. ZIUSUDRA: GILGAMESH, is that you? Yes. GILGAMESH:

ZIUSUDRA: Come in. Come in. EMZARA, GILGAMESH is back. GILGAMESH enters and walks over to the table. He carefully opens his sack anxious to exhibit the plant. He gently removes the feathers exposing the colorful little plant. Is this it? ZIUSUDRA and EMZARA nod. EMZARA: Yes. That looks like it all right. My what a pungent aroma it has. You need only ingest the red bulb. Careful dont damage it with your hands. There is only ONE such plant left. Go ahead. ZIUSUDRA and EMZARA stare at GILGAMESH expectantly. GILGAMESH: Actually, I...ah... Ive decided to take it back to Uruk with me. I dont want to eat it just yet. Maybe Ill give a piece to one of my old scribes just to see how it works.
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ZIUSUDRA: I see. Well, perhaps its a good idea to ingest the bulb in the safety of your own palace walls. EMZARA: Yes, that does makes sense. GILGAMESH: Ive imposed on you too long already. Ill just change out of these wet things and be on my way. GILGAMESH changes and returns. EMZARA has set out food for his journey. ZIUSUDRA: So, now youre on your way back to Uruk. Duty calls. GILGAMESH: Yes, Im anxious to select a Queen among other things. ZIUSUDRA: Im sure youll make a fine choice. Yes, and your Queen fine young King. Do please invite us to excuse to travel to EMZARA: will be fortunate to get such a take care of yourself now. And the wedding. I would love an Uruk.

GILGAMESH picks up his sword. GILGAMESH: I definitely will. Next time youll be MY guests. ZIUSUDRA: Travel safe and come see us again before the cold winds blow. Youre always welcome. EMZARA hands GILGAMESH packed food and supplies including the remainder of the fresh loaf of bread. Then she puts a handwoven scarf around his neck. The one shes been diligently working on during most of his visit. EMZARA: (smiling) A little something to remember us by. GILGAMESH smiles back and gives them both final hugs. GILGAMESH: Thank you, EMZARA. And, thank you ZIUSUDRA for your patience with me. And for sharing your wisdom. Youve given me a lot to think about.

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ZIUSUDRA: Youre most welcome. I'm sure youll find, as I did, that wisdom comes with age. Oh, and do give your dear mother our greetings. GILGAMESH leaves the cottage. ZIUSUDRA and EMZARA huddle together in the doorway watching him depart. CHANGE OF SCENE INTERIOR WHIRLWIND NEXT DAY MORNING Inside her small flying machine, ISHTAR watches GILGAMESH from above. She stealthily follows him as he travels in the direction of Uruk. She strokes a large plump yellow and black spotted snake which is draped around her neck. The snake hisses but appears to derive pleasure from her touch. ISHTAR: Yes, my spotted friend. Soon you will serve me again. GILGAMESH will die but not by MY hand. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR OUTSIDE URUK SAME DAY AFTERNOON GILGAMESH stops to take a short nap by the side of the road. From the brush, a huge yellow and black spotted snake slithers VERY slowly toward GILGAMESH passing near the knapsack leaving a trail in the soft dirt. The snake stops seemingly attracted by the scent in the sack. The snake puts his head into the sack then slithers in. After a few minutes the snake exits the sack and slithers toward GILGAMESHs head while devouring the jagged leaves of the magic plant. Suddenly the shake convulses and rapidly sheds his skin while growing smaller and smaller. After convulsing this now baby size snake wiggles away VERY fast leaving a smaller narrow trail in the soft dirt. When GILGAMESH awakens he immediately sees the telltale remains of the plants leaves, the snakes old discarded skin and two different size trails in the dirt. GILGAMESH: (yells) OH NO! A snake stole my life. Why didnt I just eat the plant? What was I waiting for? GILGAMESH looks up to the heavens in an answer. When he starts to pick up red bulb rolls out; all that remains stares at it for a moment. Then very with a feather and places it back in location. disbelief or perhaps seeking his sack, part of the small of the magical plant. He gingerly he scoops it up his knapsack in a protected

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CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR OUTSIDE THE WALLS OF URUK LATE AFTERNOON GILGAMESH catches sight of the towering gate of Uruk off in the distance. He has been walking slowly deep in thought ever since the incident with the snake. Suddenly he stops. Very carefully with a feather, he retrieves the small red bulb from his knapsack. He cradles it in his hands for a moment then quickly tosses it up into the air far far away. He smiles. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) I think I choose to live... On my own terms. GILGAMESH pulls his shoulders back and walks with determination in his stride toward Uruk. CHANGE OF SCENE EXTERIOR GILGAMESHs PALACE GARDEN WEEKS LATER GILGAMESH looks relaxed and happy as he parades about in a shady area just behind the palace courtyard. He is telling stories. One of his scribes, HERRUT, a slim elderly man, is kneeling on the ground writing these tales on a damp clay tablet with a wedge shaped stylus. There are other tablets, some drying, some completely dry, near the scribe. The camera zooms in on one particular cuneiform tablet. At the top of this tablet (overlaid in English) the following title appears: A Message to Mankind. GILGAMESHs body language is animated as he continues to dictate. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) There was the battle with the infamous HUMBABA THE TERRIBLE. Damn. He put up one Hell of a fight! ENKIDU was so brave. He saved my life that day. It must be documented. HERRUT: Excuse me, my Lord. I beg you slow down or none of this will be documented. GILGAMESH: Ah, yes. I get carried away. GILGAMESH mumbles to himself giving his scribe ample time to catch up. When the scribe stops writing he looks up and GILGAMESH begins anew. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) ENKIDU poisoned HUMBABA giving me the opportunity to score the deadly blow. I cut off HUMBABAs head. Real teamwork. Those were the days.

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While his scribe writes, GILGAMESH spins and spits performing a funny imitation of HUMBABAs terrifying dance. Laughing at himself all the while. His scribes tries to concentrate on his work but bursts out laughing too. In the background SHEMAT comes out of the palace while GILGAMESHs back is toward her. Her auburn hair is loose and shiny. She is dressed conservatively in a lovely cream colored gown. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) Truth be told HERRUT, ENKIDU and I were extremely fortunate to have survived that one. HERRUT: Yes, my Lord. I can imagine. SHEMAT crosses the courtyard carrying an urn, goblets and some fruit. She knows there is more truth to GILGAMESHs last words than hell ever know. SHEMAT: Did I just miss the HUMBABA story? That is one of my favorites. Who did you decide killed that monster? GILGAMESH: My dear, I told it like it was. We did it together. SHEMAT: Can I see that dance again? GILGAMESH looks a little embarrassed and ignores the request. SHEMAT smiles but doesnt push the issue. After an awkward silence, SHEMAT carries the platter over to the King. SHEMAT: (CONTD) Thought you might be hungry. Sorry, I didnt mean to interrupt. GILGAMESH: No. Stay. I like your company. GILGAMESH continues mouthing stories with generous animation. The scribe intermittently reminds the King to slow down so he can capture all the details. SHEMAT sits down near the scribe enjoying the entertainment. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) And then there was the day I stood with Lord SHAMASH on the Landing Platform watching the sky chariots climb up into the skies...

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INTERIOR ABOVE GILGAMESHS PALACE WHIRLWIND SAME TIME Princess ISHTAR looks down from inside her Whirlwind and pounds her fists when she sees GILGAMESH alive and enjoying himself. And, that traitor, SHEMAT, what is she doing down there? ISHTAR: You bastard! Youre alive. Next time I assure you you wont be so lucky. EXTERIOR GILGAMESHS PALACE GARDEN SAME DAY Theres more mouthing, story telling and animation followed by SHAMATs applause. GILGAMESH is comfortable living in the present with the truths of the past. No longer fearing the future. Several times GILGAMESH glances over at SHEMAT observing her and her responses to him. GILGAMESH: I remember the day ENKIDU and I battled Princess ISHTAR. She was livid when I tore apart the BULL OF HEAVEN. HERRUT, we mustnt forget to include all the gory details of that battle. HERRUT: Yes, my Lord. SHEMAT: Princess ISHTAR told me a different version of that day. GILGAMESH: (smiles)

I bet she did.

GILGAMESH leans over closer to his scribe and SHEMAT. GILGAMESH: (CONTD) That was the day Princess ISHTAR cursed us both. Me and ENKIDU. In those days it was fun to taunt her. I provoked her intentionally. I was always looking for a fight. A way to prove myself. SHEMAT: And now? GILGAMESH: Now, its different somehow. I guess I have more important things to do. GILGAMESH periodically stops dictating, sits down and takes in the beauty of the countryside while his scribe writes or prepares other tablets. For a while GILGAMESH and SHEMAT watch some children playing in the distance.
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GILGAMESH: (CONTD) That was my restless past. Chasing magical plants and unrealistic dreams. EXTERIOR CUNEIFORM TABLET GILGAMESHs PALACE GARDEN We see another close shot of the cuneiform tablet entitled, A Message to Mankind. At the bottom of this tablet are the following words. These are the words of GILGAMESH, King of Uruk, first born son of QUEEN NISAN of Nibiru. SCENE FADES OUT Suggested sound track: Who Wants to Live Forever, written by Brian May, Sept. 1986.

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Marshall and Mary Klarfeld's fascinating new book "GILGAMESH 10" blows the lid off a closely-held package of historical and scientific facts proving that the Anunnaki, an advanced space age civilization from the planet Nibiru, intermingled with humans and manipulated humanity's history thousands of years ago. "GILGAMESH 10" tells the story of this interface 4600 years ago in and around the city of Uruk, during the reign of King Gilgamesh. The book is complete with many color photographs of the people and places described in the story. This spellbinding account of the Anunnaki, Earth's first enormously intelligent species, and their many accomplishments creates an ultimately convincing account of what could almost be a non-fiction historical novel.

While an undergraduate at CALTECH, Marshall was fascinated by the scientific knowledge found in the Bible. Trying to understand how this information came to be there, led him to write "ADAM, the Missing Link". Marshall's wife Mary, a graduate of UC Berkeley, was inspired to help in the writing of "GILGAMESH 10". Her creative imagery and dialogue, brings this story to life in a screenplay book/format. Readers will be transported back in time to a place that has never before been acknowledged. "GILGAMESH 10" is a break-through read that will help explain many of the mysteries in the Bible.

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