• Project RICETATIX
    Album 1
    Track 1

    INT. KRAIG’S TACO SHOP - MIDDAY

    On Screen: 3 YEARS AGO. PATRICK CASTANOVA(17), a mercenary from the government, is waiting in line to order tacos for RICETATIX(12) and himself. PATRICK has blood red eyes and under his right eye, there’s a scar. It seems to be some sort of blade wound. His black hair is spiked sharply and each top of the spikes are dyed red, and a small pony-tail hangs at the back of his head. On his left earlobe, he has a hoop earring and just a little above is a circular diamond earring. On his right earlobe is just a circular diamond earring. He’s wearing a red short sleeved shirt that has a black skull on the back, sagging black jeans, and red Air Jordan’s with black trims. On the back of PATRICK’s red belt hangs his SMG. His SMG is black with a red cross on both sides as if he was a mercenary representing God. RICETATIX, another mercenary from the government. RICETATIX has his black hair spiked but not as sharply as PATRICK‘s. His bright yellow eyes glow. White headphones cover his ears. He’s wearing a white jacket with a Kanye West Bear on the back, a plain white T-shirt underneath, light grayish jeans, and white Air Jordan’s. A red SMG with a black cross on the sides hangs on his black belt. PATRICK and RICETATIX finally gets to the registers. The female cashier seems to be in her early 20s. In her work uniform. Her eyes are ocean blue. And her long hair flows, which catches PATRICK’s interest in her.

    CASHIER
    Hi welcome to Kraig’s Taco Shop. How may I help you?

    PATRICK
    (Smoothly)
    Damn! You got a boyfriend?

    CASHIER
    Nope…

    PATRICK
    Do you want one?

    RICETATIX tugs on PATRICK’s shirt. As if he wants PATRICK to hurry up.

    CASHIER
    Aw~ He’s so cute!

    RICETATIX hides behind PATRICK since he’s so shy.

    PATRICK
    Yeah… I guess you can say that.

    CASHIER
    Is he your son?

    PATRICK
    Oh, no. He’s my little bro, ya know?

    CASHIER
    Aw! That’s so cute~!

    PATRICK
    Yup. Bout the order…

    CASHIER
    Oh yes. What would you like?

    PATRICK
    I would like to have… 10 Super Tacos, 1 Nacho Extreem,
    and 2 large drinks.

    CASHIER
    For here or to go?

    PATRICK
    For here.

    CASHIER
    Your total comes up to $4.68.

    PATRICK reaches into his back pocket. Takes out a black leather wallet and takes out a 5 dollar bill. Camera closes up on the dollar. There’s a number imprinted on it. 955-023-9750. The CASHIER takes the bill and gives his change and receipt. The receipt reads ORDER #12. PATRICK and RICETATIX sit down on the waiting booth. Other civilians walk by. Getting their foods, leaving, taking orders, and sitting down.

    PATRICK
    (Still checking out the CASHIER)
    Damn she fine…

    RICETATIX
    Kuya!

    Subtitle at the top of the screen: Kuya is the Filipino term for older brother, relative or even a friend that you respect.

    PATRICK regains focus.

    PATRICK
    What?

    RICETATIX
    Lookie over there!

    RICETATIX points at 3 cute looking high school girls wearing their blue and white uniforms sitting at a table booth across from them. They all look around to be 15-17 years old. One has blonde hair and the other 2 have dark brown hair. They seem to blush and chuckle every time they see PATRICK. PATRICK pulls RICETATIX’s arm down.

    PATRICK
    Didn’t I tell you not to point?

    RICETATIX
    Sorry… But don’t you like to get a lil’
    (Gets up and does some
    random dance.)
    Bow chicka wow wow!?


    PATRICK
    What the hell is that?!

    RICETATIX
    Yeah… I don’t know…

    RICETATIX sits back down. RICETATIX turns to PATRICK.

    RICETATIX (CONT’D)
    But you know what I mean right? Do some of
    dat diggy dawg thing I know!

    PATRICK
    Man! Don’t be talking slang lil’ homie. It’s
    not cool, naidda mean?

    RICETATIX looks confused.

    PATRICK (CONT’D)
    Yeah, don’t talk slang.

    An award silence for a couple seconds.

    CASHIER
    NUMBER 12!

    PATRICK jumps up and walks toward the CASHIER to pick up their food. RICETATIX looks for a good seat.

    PATRICK
    Thank you.

    PATRICK looks down at their meal. There’s a note attached to one of the sodas. PATRICK looks back up to the CASHIER. She winks like a flirt. PATRICK gives her a smile. PATRICK goes to where RICETATIX is. RICETATIX is sitting at a red booth next to a window. RICETATIX sets his eyes on the food as PATRICK gently places the tray on the table.

    PATRICK (CONT’D)
    Okay. Please don’t scarf it all down like
    before, man.

    RICETATIX
    I know! I know!

    PATRICK hands a taco to RICETATIX. RICETATIX opens the taco wrapper. The camera shows an awesome looking taco. It has melted cheese, sizzling carne asada, fresh lettuce, and a crispy shell. RICETATIX gazes at the taco’s epicness. PATRICK takes a sip of his soda.

    PATRICK
    Dammit!

    RICETATIX
    What’s wrong Kuya?

    Camera angle at the entrance door. A tall hunchback man in a large pitch black coat comes in the store. A hat covers his face in shadows. Camera goes back to PATRICK and RICETATIX.

    RICETATIX (CONT’D)
    What’s going on?

    PATRICK
    (In a low voice)
    Just stay quiet, loosen up the screws on table and
    don’t draw any attention.

    RICETATIX sits back down. He gets out a mini screwdriver and starts unscrewing. Another awkward silence. The STRANGER comes towards where the 2 are at. His voice sounds like a demon with a sore throat.

    STRANGER
    Are you two: Ricetatix and Patrick?

    PATRICK
    What does it matter to you?

    STRANGER
    There appears to be a bounty on your head. And I want it!

    Everyone and time freezes except these 3. STRANGER pulls out two large green revolvers. In an instant, PATRICK flips the table at STRANGER. STRANGER rapidly shoots at the table. PATRICK grabs RICETATIX and jumps out of the way. RICETATIX has a taco in his hand.

    PATRICK
    Ricetatix! Drop the damn taco!

    RICETATIX
    But I want it!

    A bullet is fired by the revolver. Everything is slow-mo. The bullet barely misses RICETATIX’s face. Drops the taco.

    RICETATIX (CONT’D)
    (Hides his face behind PATRICK’s
    shoulder.)
    Kuyaaaa! That was scary!

    PATRICK
    What? Now you’re scared of bullets?

    RICETATIX
    That’s not what I meant!

    STRANGER
    YOU WON’T ESCAPE ALIVE YOU FOOLS!!!

    PATRICK stops, places RICETATIX down, RICETATIX hands PATRICK his SMG then runs off to hide. PATRICK takes out his SMG and stares directly at STRANGER. Camera closes up to PATRICK’s serious eyes.


    PATRICK
    Correction… YOU won’t escape alive!

    Screen turns black abruptly. Gunshots are heard.
    Fade out