Write a script for a movie about the events that took place in Athens during the Peloponnesian Wars.

The War of Victory

Prologue-

            This short play is about two brothers who live in Athens, and their life fighting against the Peloponnesian League. Through the play there is fear, comedy, death, and of course victory.   

Main Characters-

            Achilleus meaning pain

            Nikon meaning victory

Scene 1

Nikon, twelve years old. Achilleus at the age of sixteen.

Setting- Attica, Greece

Nikon- Achilleus! Achilleus!

Achilleus- Nikon, over here!

Nikon- What’s going on?

Achilleus- We’re being invaded by the Spartans.

Nikon- What? Why?

Achilleus- I’ll explain later. Just go back inside, Nikon. Now!

Nikon- *Hurries inside with Achilleus following him from behind*

Achilleus- Nikon, the Peloponnesian League and us the Delian League are in a war. We’re fighting for power primarily and also the land that comes with it.   

Nikon- How come we’re fighting? Why can’t we just share?

Achilleus- It has just always been this way from as far as I know of, Nikon.

Nikon- I don’t understand.

Achilleus- You will one day.

Scene 2

3 years later

Setting- Achilleus’s and Nikon’s house

Achilleus- Take my place as general, Nikon. Lead the people of Athens to glory once again. But please don’t do something stupid.

Nikon- I have it under control. Don’t you worry.

Achilleus- I’m afraid the plague has overcome me.

Nikon- Achilleus, don’t give up now.

Achilleus- *Cough cough* I hope I can make it through dinner. I really want to eat that pig.

Nikon- You’re worrying about the pig when you’re dying!

Achilleus- I was trying to lighten the mood.

Nikon- Drink some water, Achilleus. *hands Nikon a glass of water*

Achilleus- *Pushed the cup away* I don’t like water it has no taste. Why can’t I have wine?

Nikon- Achilleus…

Achilleus- Water is good too. *takes a sip out of the glass*

Nikon- Why do you always have to be so difficult? Even while lying almost dead in a bed, you’re still irritating.

Achilleus- Well no need to take it easy on the dying brother who fed and raised you I might add.

Nikon- And I thank you for that Achilleus.

Achilleus- It.. it was no problem *cough* at all little brother. *starts gasping for air*

Nikon- Achilleus!

Achilleus- Nikon *gasps again*… thank you.

Nikon- Thank you! Thank you for what?

Achilleus- *As he takes his last and final breath* For being my brother.

Nikon- *Weeping* I will always remember you, Achilleus.

Scene 3

1 year later

Setting- Delian League naval ship

Nikon- *Turns to his army* Men are you ready?

Army- Yes, General Nikon sir.

Nikon- We have worked hard for this. Now this is our time.

Army- *Erupts in cheers*

Nikon- *Silently to himself while looking out at his army* These hundreds of men are ready for the invasion on our enemy the Peloponnesian League. Some of which won’t be returning home again, knowing the price that has to be paid. These brave men, who might never see their families and loved ones again, are still here willing to fight against the Spartans. To fight for their land, Athens, but also for the rest of Greece. And then there is the memory of my brother. And I realize this is for him. For my brother, Achilleus.

Epilogue-

            Many of the men from both Athens and Sparta were killed. However in the end, the Delian League does win this invasion against the Peloponnesian League.