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We're Alive

Descendants

Written and directed by KC Weyland

Chapter Five

Survival of the Fittest

Part 2 of 2005.

You hear that

so many people all here to watch us die.

Don't, man.

Just don't.

Keep breathing.

Keep walking.

Easy.

Remember remember your training we can do without the pep talk dot dot exactly.

I'm just you're not going in there, so spare us

Enter the hole for processing roll up your sleeves for a blood sample

Um wait, what I'm not doing that why the hell would you need samples for if and when you get out We need to know your blood type

Who the hell are you?

Hey, show some respect the boar

Ma'am, I didn't know you'd be here.

Special circumstances.

You don't usually look your slaves in the eye before you send them off to the slaughter?

Seriously, this is the lady sending us in there?

Fuck you.

I hope one of your pets tears you a new one for this shit.

It'd be one of us if you were on this side of the glass.

Alex, don't!

Back away from the wall!

I will disqualify you all over the place.

Step back.

That's what I'm talking about.

Such fire.

I'm so excited to see what you can do in there.

Oh, I bet.

I got your excitement right here.

Nicholas, not you.

Such vigor.

Such attitude.

The guardians of Westport.

Wonder how long it'll last.

And Dot, where do I begin?

It is a privilege and an honor to meet you.

Excuse me?

Her?

Dot.

I'm sorry it has to be like this, but there's so much money on the table for these matches.

Currency from places I didn't even know existed anymore.

You know who Dot is?

What happened to her?

She was the last resident from the city of Lost Souls.

What?

Where's that?

Fort Bragg.

No one survived from there.

She did.

Somehow.

Dot, dot.

Best of luck.

We'll see those worthy on the other side.

Play your cards right.

And perhaps you could find yourself in my employ.

Like Nakoma here.

Figures.

Nakoma, why don't you come join me on the observation deck?

Right through the door there.

They are on their own now.

Remember your training and you'll make it out.

Go back to your slavers.

Dot.

Mark my words.

It will help.

So you run this joint?

You're the reason we're here?

In a way.

And it doesn't bother you.

You're living off death.

Things are bad enough for humans, and you add this?

Fucking feed us to them like we're nothing?

Does it look like that bothers me?

Who the fuck are any of you?

Alex Brown Robbins.

That's who the fuck I am.

Nacoma?

You better go.

I'm sorry.

I want you to win.

I don't want you to want that.

If we do this, it's because of what we do.

I wish it was different.

Well, it isn't.

Boar ain't gonna like waiting.

May the warm winds of heaven blow softly upon your house.

What does that mean?

Walk.

Still a ways to go.

What did she say?

Blessing or something.

Sounds indigenous.

And yet, here she is.

Her people would be so proud.

Easy to judge from the other side of the wall.

Until you've had to live out here?

Who are you to say?

Dot,

is all that true who you are

dot

all those years living in that city alone i can't imagine what happened at the city of lost souls that was fort bragg in north carolina the city locked down right away after news of the outbreak in 09

it was a training base for infantry and the military back then

the best of the best soldiers well fortified too fortified

Everyone was trapped when it turned.

From the inside out.

That's why the military has such harsh regulations on messing with the infection.

All this happened before any of us were born.

You've lived there all that time?

How?

Duh.

Guess that's how.

However, we do survive, it finds a way to change us.

Duh.

Real cute.

All right, line up, roll up your sleeves.

They take your blood sample here.

Is that thing even clean, or is your plan to infect us beforehand?

The game ain't rigged.

I don't allow it.

It's a sterilized needle.

Everyone goes through this.

That's my rule.

Trust me, it'll hurt more if you don't let the nurse here do their thing.

Hey,

everything better be sterilized.

I can't do this.

I can't.

Nick.

They don't know who you are or any of us.

You can't give them a reason.

Stay in line.

Blend in.

Don't show them anything.

Okay.

If you say so.

Make sure these people hold stone.

Nick, I can't.

At least, Elisa, it's okay.

Alright, Vera's right.

Just let them.

It won't matter.

Why the hell do they they need this anyway?

It's for if you need a transfusion afterwards.

Well, Lisa, hello.

The hell are you doing here, nerd?

Checking on the sample equipment, making sure it's all working correctly.

Also, Alvin wanted to send his best.

I bet he does.

This is all routine.

If you make it to the exit, no matter how banged up you might be, they will find a way to fix you.

The Boar has the best surgeons and doctors.

You make it to the exit, you're good.

Unless you get infected.

Yeah.

Can't do anything about that.

You first.

Really?

Sit.

Ow.

That wasn't too bad.

Next!

So, this blood sample is like a safety net.

It's happened where someone bled out before.

You make it past the doors, that's it.

That's all you need to do.

You shouldn't be here, boy.

I know.

I know.

I just.

I just wanted to say,

I hope I get to see you all after.

Thank you, Will.

Thank Alvin for us, would you?

We'll both be rooting for you.

And of course, Dot.

Dot, dot dot

What are you doing back off?

All right, all right.

Just wanted to say good luck to my friend your friend

w uh woo we we spent some time in the camps together dot dot you want to go next sorry sorry I I I I do need to get back to the to the Modigan reconstruction the what out now get out okay yeah, sir.

Good luck.

And like y'all say in Westport,

stay alert, stay alive.

Next.

Go on, Nick.

You next.

You sure about this?

I think it'll be okay.

What's wrong?

It's something else.

Should I be worried?

No, I've got.

I've got something riding on me, but I need to continue carrying it.

On top of all this?

It doesn't matter right now.

Go on.

I'm just thinking.

Like always.

Once you're poked, head to your green rooms.

Winter Wonderland.

Nick

Vincent got it heartland Lisa and Vera

Waterworld Alex and dot

a positive by the way

Nick

Go on I'll catch up soon

How am I gonna do this?

I can barely doggy paddle

So reassuring.

I don't want to do this Nick.

I can't do this.

Lisa, hey, stick with me.

Focus on me.

Mayor, I

how are we gonna make it out of this?

We'll do it together.

Oh,

I missed it.

Damn, now I gotta watch the replay.

What

seems the team that's been in Mountain is out now.

Only time you'll ever hear a cheer that loud.

Well,

I think someone got out.

One way

or another.

Nope.

Not doing this.

Can't do this.

You will.

And I will.

You could walk or drag your feet.

Either way, you're going in.

Look, you know me.

I've got a plan.

We'll do this.

Focus.

All right.

Vera, I.

Go, Nick.

I have her.

Lisa, you listen to Vera, okay?

She's smart.

You know that.

She really is.

You're in the best of hands.

Hey, love her, boy.

We need to prep.

We're up first.

Hey, I'll see you when I'm out.

Promise?

Pinky, swear.

That's the last one.

Go on.

We're gonna go.

Nick,

give him hell, man.

You too, Alex.

Show no mercy, okay?

Cause the infected, sure as hell, don't give any.

That dot.

It'll be sad not to talk to anyone anymore.

That dot?

It's not the same.

Shit, shit, shit.

This way.

Can we do this?

Absolutely.

everyone's headed into prep, it's show time.

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Ooh, that was fun, wasn't it, huh?

They had a chance there for a minute, didn't they, huh?

But enough about the pre-show.

It's time for the main event.

Three arenas, three sets of the best fighters around.

The elite of Westport, the Guardians,

along with the lone survivor of the city of Lost Souls, Daunt

The last guy is an experienced nomad.

We picked him up off the streets.

Winter Wonderland up first.

Heartland, then water world.

Fresh infected have been imported from all over the deep frontier.

We're released this morning.

Yeah,

they've already settled in.

All right, all bets must be in by the sound of the buzzer.

And of course, what we all need to thank, the reason any of us are here, even here today to live, pay homage to the boar.

You ready for this?

Choose your weapon?

M16.

It's the best I know from what's here.

You?

I'm looking at this retractable spear.

Wait, really?

It's the best I I know from what's here.

Keeps their distance.

Look at how many are here today.

Every hotel is booked solid.

Fans from all over have joined us.

Some flew thousands of miles overnight just for this event.

I couldn't be happier with what we have to offer you.

These are contenders, the likes of which we have never seen.

Wait, so I can pick from any of these cabinets.

I guess I'll take a pistol.

You sure?

It's what I had while on the helicopter crew.

I.

I don't know these others as well.

That'll work.

I've got close range, you have far.

It's a strategy.

Now stretch.

Trained their entire lives, the Guardians of Westport are known to be some of the fiercest fighters this side of the Mississippi.

But they were no match for our trapper, Nakowa.

Say hello to the people.

Hello.

One of the best contenders who's ever come out of the games.

And let us not forget our celebrity, Dot, who has a way of surviving that no one has witnessed.

How exactly she lived all those years in that place, well, we're about to find out.

I have no idea what's going to happen.

But isn't that what we love about this sport?

Sport?

You hear that shit?

Dot.

Okay, here we go.

Load out.

Oh, fuck no.

This is what we get?

An old-ass crossbow and a dagger?

Dot, dot.

You want the dagger?

Of course.

Here, obviously, best choice.

I'll just take the crossbow.

I mean, who wants a distance weapon against infected, right?

Oh, God.

Dot.

I hope you're right.

All right.

The entrances and exits are all set.

The only one who knows them is me.

There are three clues in each arena to show the way out.

All you gotta do is get to the exit, and you're free.

You hear that?

Three clues.

If you can believe it.

Hey, I just want to focus on getting through this.

Zip up.

It's gonna be cold in there.

What are in these backpacks?

Each team is given a special loadout of supplies tailored for their environment.

Basic first aid, one ration of food and water, clothing, and one weapon based on your votes.

Well, there you go.

You remember where we're headed?

Stay in the middle, away from the edges where they live.

It's time for the first arena!

Are you ready for our 2213th, 14th, and 15th game?

I know I am.

Here we go!

On three!

As a unit, you got this, Lisa.

Right behind you.

You could swim, right?

Done.

That's yes, right?

Dot

welcome to Winter Wonderland.

Head for the tree line.

Sit.

That's cold.

Quiet and move.

into the harbour

move, move

shit already

run

I I can't swim.

That

I can't I can't swim well.

I only a little

that

I just breathe, just breathe, just

I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't do it.

come

are you

what

what did you say?

Come

dot

fuck it.

If you're trying, I'm trying.

Yeah, here it goes.

Dot,

Dot, stop.

That's it.

All three in motion now.

Relax, sit down.

No sense going anywhere else.

You can see it all from up here.

If they're in the game, then my job is

Where's my money?

Money already, Nagoma.

They aren't my friends.

Had them believing it.

Gave them some fighting spirit.

Hope it pays off.

Look at him go.

Taking some serious ground.

Oh!

Nice kill.

If it's all the same, I don't want to be here if and when they do get up.

Not gonna stick around and collect your winner's fee if they make it through?

I'd rather take my pieces and go.

I won't deny you.

Go on.

It's in the case on the table.

This isn't what we agreed upon.

The payment is split amongst Westport, UA, and prim currency, of course.

Alright, fine.

That'll work.

Thank you.

What are you going to spend it on?

A way out of here, perhaps.

That should get you as far as you want to go.

You sure you don't want to stay?

I could really make it worth your while.

I don't think I'm cut out for this line of work.

But you're a natural.

With instincts.

And darts.

You know what I mean.

This could be just the beginning.

I've done enough.

Hmm.

Suit yourself.

But you haven't really even had time to enjoy this place, have you?

There are a few locations in this world you might want to call home.

Always get to meet new people.

You're not helping.

I'm done here.

How many other places have you been?

Wandered through Westport?

Or seen what goes on where people have resorted to the worst to scrape by?

That pretty much describes this place.

You've made it that way.

Please.

Imagine what would be here if it weren't for me.

Nothing.

Do you know how much we've been able to accomplish?

Off the backs of whom?

The very people I want to save.

From themselves, even.

They were a mass of unorganized, wild children scraping each other's boots for morsels to live off of.

or needlessly adding to the enemy's numbers.

But look what we've built here.

How much we know now.

Even you, Nakoma.

Look how far you've come.

You don't need to remind me.

Well, someone does, apparently.

Hard to hear usually means it rings true.

As horrible as those things are, they don't do this to their own.

Not like what you do.

Not like this.

Then how?

You think that anyone stops to listen to what someone else says or wants anymore?

The time you wait for someone to open their lips, you'll end up with a hole hole in your head.

No one trusts anyone.

They're too weak to understand any of this.

And someone needs to show them.

And that's you.

Merely an opportunist with the right connections.

All empires are built on the backs of those who may not see their full potential.

Empires crumble by the backs that built them.

Only if you allow it.

You'd be surprised how many friends I have.

Everyone loves a bit of entertainment.

We do that and more.

Can I go now?

If no amount of money will convince you to stay, what about something else?

Maybe even something you didn't know you desired.

A title?

Another one, huh?

What animals you got left.

Just watch the games, you.

Why would you do that for me?

No matter where you went, you wouldn't have to worry about watching your back anymore.

We get to live at peace because others live in fear.

It works.

You've already done so much.

Letting us use your darts to bring in more infected.

And those contenders.

I've learned a lot from you.

This would be the least I could do.

And if I don't want that,

never been turned down, so I wouldn't know.

Which is why I'm giving you time.

Not a lot, but enough.

It's a big decision.

I'd be trapping more people to take them here.

Among other things,

I need a crew I can trust.

I'll think about it.

I mean, I have been considering other places to go.

Those options might be narrowing.

What does that mean?

Oh,

one group down.

Already,

which one?

They're completely off life scanners.

No,

that's the way of it.

Here, one minute,

gone the next.

This world can be so cruel.

To be continued in the second half of season one of We're Alive, Descendants.

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Those games sent the team's energy through the roof.

Are you saying it was the off-field play that made the difference on the field?

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You've been listening to We're Alive:

Descendants,

produced by Wayland Productions, written Written and directed by KC Wind.

Starring Daton Gilber as Nicholas.

Hajin Cho as Farah.

Austin Trace as Alex.

Bree Tilton as Lisa.

Vanessa Born as Nacoma.

Michael Ursun as Vincent.

Briarly Bishop as Dot.

Sam Skolnick as Will.

Gigi Gisabo as The Boar.

Josh Petersdorf as Walrus.

And I'm Michael Swann.

Additional voices by Shannon Zimmerman, Phil Nieto, Kyle Puddig, Adrian Barron.

Produced by Casey Wayland.

Line producers Christian Vieira and Elisa Elliott.

Editing and sound design by Victoria Chang.

Assistant Editing by Isabella Miller.

Infected Sound Design by Michael Keene and Gino Jang.

Mastered by Victoria Chang.

Original music by Danny Berkhaw Hopkins.

Recording and Engineering by Wayland Productions.

Recording Engineer, Michael Keen.

Script Supervisors, Lauren Kroon and Victoria Cheng.

Production Assistants, Isabella Miller and Holly Megan Scott.

Audio Production Manager, Victoria Cheng.

Social Media Manager, Gino Jang.

Videographer, Blair Wayland.

Co-produced by Rusty Quill.

Executive Producer, Alexander J.

Newton.

Chief Marketing Officer, Officer Callum Doherty.

Marketing Assistant, Hattie Quinlan.

For more info about the show and a complete list of cast and crew, visit us at www.weerealive.com.

This has been A Theater for the Mind by Wayland Productions.