Erewhon contains some of the most notorious criminals in all of the world of Poptropica…but could their abilities be used for someone’s advantage?
Director D., a cunning and charismatic spy, and Madimoiselle Moreau, a sweet yet spiteful Frenchwoman, are both villains who have managed to avoid the long arm of the law. They have teamed up to start their grandest plan yet, but they will need a little help.
DIRECTOR D., wearing a uniform similar to those worn by the GUARDS, heads down a long hallway. The doors are bolted shut, and security cameras turn to follow him as he walks. MOREAU is a few paces behind him, casting wary glances at the cameras.
MOREAU
Are you sure no one will recognize us?
DIRECTOR D.
Positive. Most of the news from our areas hardly reached anywhere else, unlike for some of these people.
They turn to look at a window, looking into the LUNCH HALL. Several prisoners sit at tables, some in groups, others alone. The SUPER POWER VILLAINS appear to be starting a food fight.
MOREAU
So, which one do you want to start with first?
DIRECTOR D.
I’m not quite-
DR. JUPITER approaches the two from behind, seemingly from out of nowhere. Both nearly jump when he speaks.
DR. JUPITER
Who are you interested in? I can probably give you some suggestions.
DIRECTOR D.
(Gathering himself; pretending not to have been spooked)
Uh, well, someone a little less…violent, perhaps. Intelligent so…they can have a good conversation, and one of your more notorious prisoners…so we can still have a challenge.
He tries his best to get people who will both be helpful for him, but not cause any suspicions from the doctor. It seems to work, as Jupiter quickly begins going through a mental list of prisoners.
DR. JUPITER
Ah, well…you may want to try Dr. Hare first. He’s very smart–
Cut to a door opening, looking into a small room with DR. HARE at a table, handcuffed. The shadows of DIRECTOR D. and MOREAU are seen entering.
Long, long ago, there were rumors of a Poptropica movie or TV series. Fans speculated on what it could be about, from a whole new story to a Mystery of the Map spinoff. Flash forward to today, and that dream never became a reality.
So in my traditional fashion, I decided to do it myself!
As much as I would like to see an epic, shiny, animated finished product, there’s no way I (and my carpal tunnel) could do all that, so I’ve decided to just release the script in episodic form! Stay tuned for a sneak peek of the first episode!
I’m going to try to update this fairly frequently (perhaps every week), but I won’t make any promises currently. I do have the plot all figured out from beginning to end, and plenty more script to release!
But enough with my rambling! Let’s get to the story!
FADE IN:
EXT. EREWHON PRISON — EVENING
We see the tall prison from a worms-eye view, near the ocean. Even though it is still evening, dark storm clouds surround the sky, shrouding the prison in night. A few windows glow as lights from inside the building are turned on.
A HELICOPTER lands, hovering a bit and billowing clouds of dust on the small landing pad next to the prison. It finally finishes its descent as we get a closer look at the area. Several prison guards are standing nearby, and a bearded man, DR. JUPITER, is waiting to greet whoever is inside the HELICOPTER.
A MAN jumps out from the side door. The darkness hides most of his face from view, along with a WOMAN who jumps out behind him.
MAN
Well, this isn’t quite what I expected!
DR. JUPITER
(chuckles)
Did you expect a luxury hotel?
MAN
No, I just didn’t think the weather would be so…
He looks down at the stormy waves, crashing against jagged rocks.
MAN (CONT’D)
…cliché.
DR. JUPITER
It helps protect us from onlookers, at least!
(He looks at the WOMAN)
And hello, Miss…
The WOMAN extends her gloved hand. DR. JUPITER takes the cue and kisses it.
WOMAN
Lesser. Camille Lesser. I’m his assistant.
DR. JUPITER
You seem awfully dainty for this line of work.
WOMAN
Trust me.
(She grins. There’s something a little suspicious about it.)
I have experience with these sort of people.
DR. JUPITER steps back. His friendly smile leaves his face.
DR. JUPITER
I should hope so. We’ve had many psychologists analyze our prisoners…few were able to help much.
MAN
They should be willing to work with me, if we give them time.
The smile returns to DR. JUPITER’S face. He steps aside, motioning for the newcomers to enter the building.
DR. JUPITER
Well then, let’s get started.
The two enter as the HELICOPTER ascends. DR. JUPITER remains behind with the GUARDS, discussing something with them.
As they cross through the doorway, framed with lightning-bolt decorated pillars, the WOMAN turns to the psychologist.
WOMAN
Well, that was certainly easier than I expected, Mr. D.
They enter a lit area, revealing the faces of notorious criminals DIRECTOR D. and MADEMOISELLE MOREAU. DIRECTOR D. smiles.
DIRECTOR D.
Trust me, miss Moreau, my plans are all very simple.
We look from the outside, as they head deeper into the prison.
FADE OUT.
“Erewhon contains some of the most notorious criminals in all of the world of Poptropica…but could their abilities be used for someone’s advantage?
Director D., a cunning and charismatic spy, and Madimoiselle Moreau, a sweet yet spiteful Frenchwoman, are both villains who have managed to avoid the long arm of the law. They have teamed up to start their grandest plan yet, but they will need a little help.
Will justice and peace prevail above these many conflicting schemes, or will these villains be consumed by their own ambition and follow a murky path as the world collapses due to a plan they may not even be aware of?”
