Page 1
Wide panel:
A forest trail bathed in sunlight. Birds chirp. Leon and Leo walk side-by-side. Leo's pack is crooked, and he's panting.
LEO:
"Are we there yet?"
LEON:
"Not Yet."
LEO:
"So, are we lost?"
LEON:
"I mean emotionally. Yes. But Physically? Ehh, Almost."
Page 2
They reach a cliffside that overlooks a ruined shrine nestled deep in the woods.
LEON (pointing):
"There. That's where the first Thread of Fate is hidden."
LEO:
"Cool! What's guarding it? A dragon? A giant? A cursed guardian with a tragic backstory?"
LEON:
"No, it's just…Bees."
Page 3
Cut to: a swarm of magical, glowing bees circling a pedestal inside the shrine.
Leo gulps.
LEO:
"I hate bees."
LEON:
"These shoot lightning. Have fun!"
Page 4
Training flashback panel montage:
Leon throws a rock and hits Leo in the forehead.
Leo swings a sword wildly and almost decapitates a tree (which falls on him).
Leon yawns during Leo's fireball attempt—gets singed anyway.
LEON (narration):
"He's got no talent. But he's got heart. And for some reason… that counts more than I want it to. But he is still far from being the perfect Hero."
Page 5
Back to the shrine.
Leo stands nervously at the entrance. Leon hands him a small charm.
LEON:
"Use this when you're about to die. It'll rewind five seconds. One-time only."
LEO:
"That's… not super comforting."
LEON:
"You'll be fine... Probably."
Page 6
Action sequence:
Leo darts past the bees, dodging magical bolts. He fumbles, tumbles, screams, rolls, and somehow—miraculously—grabs the Thread of Fate from the pedestal.
LEO:
"I DID IT!"
*The panel cuts to Leon casually swatting a bee with a glowing hand.
LEON (deadpan):
"By the way, you also alerted the hive. We should run."
Page 7
Chase sequence: Leo running full-speed with bees behind him, Leon jogging lazily behind.
LEO:
"WHY ARE THEY SO FAST?!"
LEON:
"Last time I checked, time moves pretty fast. So, of course, they're fast."
Page 8
They dive into a river to escape. Splash!
The bees zap the water and give up.
Leo floats on his back, exhausted.
LEO:
"This hero stuff is awful."
LEON:
"You'll get used to it. Or won't. Which I hope won't happen."
Page 9
Back at camp. Campfire crackling. Leo holds the glowing Thread of Fate, amazed.
LEO:
"So… what is this thing?"
LEON:
"One of five Threads that keep fate stitched together. We gather them all, we can rewrite destiny. Or maybe make a decent sandwich. Depends on how you use it."
Page 10 (Final panel):
Leo stares at the Thread, serious for once.
LEO:
"…I want to do this. I want to be the one who finally saves it for good."
LEON (softly):
"Then let's hope this time sticks."
Caption:
"Next: The Town of Floating Books!"