From page #105:
EXT. TEMPLE AND JEWEL MOUNTAIN -- NIGHT
The BEAM OF LIGHT FLASHES out across the desert... striking the side of Jewel Mountain. As a result...
GIANT IMAGES OF JOR-EL'S FACE appear on the various facets of the jeweled surface, irradiating the entire mountain, causing it to light up as if it were one colossal crystal.
Jor-El's VOICE BOOMS across the desert.
JOR-EL
My son...if you are hearing these words, you are without your powers,
trapped in a Kando, and facing more danger and jeopardy than
you have ever known before.
INT. TEMPLE OF MOUNTAIN -- NIGHT
PUSH IN TIGHT on Superman's face. The reflected light dances on his features.
The words of his long-lost father are having a profound effect on Superman.
EXT. JEWEL MOUNTAIN -- NIGHT
JOR-EL
You may wonder how you can survive the challenges that lie ahead. The answer is simple. You must believe in the power of your destiny.
If you had never left Krypton, my son, you would still be a hero. A champion. A leader o men. That you must understand.
(beat)
Believe in yourself, Kal-El. That is the most awesome power of all.
All you must do is believe. Believe... believe...
As the giant images of Jor-El fade away, the morning sky rises, a most beautiful day begins... we DISSOLVE to...
INT. TEMPLE OF RAO -- NIGHT
SUPERMAN'S FACE
his father's message has left its indelible mark. Superman is resolute. The Man Of teel again.
He turns to Max-Dur.
A long moment here.
SUPERMAN
How do I get to Brainiac.
MAX-DUR
We need a special device. There's only one of its kind left in a ll Kandor.
(beat)
A Slubber has it.
SMASH CUT TO:
INT. BRAINIAC'S SHIP -- ROBOTIC'S LAB
Kosmo is strapped to a rack. Brainiac stands over him, preparing a laser tool.
BRAINIAC
Such a pitiful gesture, self-sacrifice. I know you, Kosmo. You look upon this pain as your punishment... punishment for creating the machines that created me!
KOSMO
Y-Y-You're a monster. We should have d-d-dismantled you on Colu...
Brainiac pauses for a beat. Thinks.
BRAINIAC
Colu...
(beat)
What an excellent idea, Kosmo. We're going home.
Brainiac leans closer and applies a spinning laser device to Kosmo's shoulder. A scream of pain.
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