Cold Welcome World's End

World's End?

Yep, sounds about right.

OK, sure, it's not California, but look at that scenery.

Yeah, so far all I'm seeing is a whole load of nothing.

-Uh, Noah?

-OK, OK, I'm joking.

-Kind of...

-No, there.

Oh, man. OK, now that is awesome.

So, what do you think of your new home, boys?

A whole load of nothing, eh, Noah?

CAMERA CLICKS

I think we've just been papped.

Good thing I'm closer to the camera, then.

That's like three cars in one hour.

Actually, it's 52 minutes and 38 seconds.

What is going on up there?

BIRDS CAW

BOTH: They're harvesting souls.

World's End Military Defence Research Centre...

What's that all about?

-Papers, please.

-Professor Morelle.

DOGS BARK

GATE SLAMS SHUT

ESPIONAGE MUSIC PLAYS

You never told us you were in the military.

No, I work for them. There's a difference.

MUFFLED VOICE OVER RADIO

Wow.

Hey, more newbies.

Hello.

Dr Morelle.

It's professor, these days, actually, so...

-You two know each other?

-You could say we go back a bit.

That's nice.

I'm Gaia, by the way.

I mean, that's not my last name, by the way...

I'm just Gaia.

Roberts. This is my daughter.

Oh, and my dad says that's Caitlin.

Cat.

Oh, sorry.

-Hey, Cat.

-He's Noah, I'm Luke.

Hey, are you two American?

He is. I'm not.

Take no notice, they were both raised there.

Snap!

Only not America, I was raised in Africa mainly.

What about you?

I'd like to say welcome to my castle,

but that would be a lie.

You're not welcome.

Lexy.

Hello, everyone, my name is General Lena Winters,

I run this facility and that is my daughter.

Welcome to World's End Castle.

-Oh, and Stephanie, you're under arrest.

-What?

-Mom.

-Hey, let her go.

-What's going on?

-Get off of me!

No, just do as you're told.

Do exactly as you're told, everything's going to be fine.

-All right, all right.

-Why have you arrested her?

We need to ask her some questions. Now, if you'd all like to follow me,

I'll show you around.

I'm not going anywhere until you let my mom go.

Then sleep on the hard floor.

Mom gets arrested, and you just stand there?

No, Noah.

Did you have to do that so publicly?

I call the shots around here, Colonel.

Wait, where are they taking her?

-To the holding cell.

-Why? What has she done?

I'm sure it's just a misunderstanding.

-It's military business.

-That's not a good enough answer.

Well, it's the only one you're getting.

You, and you two. Colonel Roberts, you're up here.

Quite the welcome.

What are you doing?

What does it look like?

We're not staying here.

We're not leaving either.

Not without Mom.

ENGAGED TONE

NOAH GRUNTS

BIRDS CAW

Where do you think this holding cell is?

Could be anywhere. This place is huge.

I just don't get it. Why would she come back here to work

if she knew she might get arrested?

I don't get it either. But I know Mom hasn't done anything bad,

so whatever questions they have for her,

let her answer them and get out of there, OK?

She told us to do as we're told.

No, they let her go, then I'll do what I'm told.

Acting like this is not going to help her, Noah.

ENGAGED TONE

Have they told you any more?

Me neither, thought I was being sent to a new school.

MUFFLED VOICE ON RADIO

This isn't like any school I've ever seen.

My motto?

Trust no-one.

EERIE VOICE: Who's that trip-trapping into my castle?

Hello?

You smell like rotting cheese.

Oh.

Well, I have been on a plane for like, forever.

You smell like rotting cheese? Dude, that was rubbish.

Hey, I'm Slim, the loser's AJ.

We got here this morning.

We have been waiting for hours to prank somebody.

-Gaia.

-AJ.

..Here is the mess. You will eat here, and you will study here.

If you must socialise outside of your accommodation,

you may do so here.

Adam Junior, Lars, what are you doing in those?

Get out now!

It's Slim, to my friends.

Not your friend.

And those are extremely valuable. Get out!

This is your orientation pack.

Do not lose it,

do not defile it,

and do obey everything that's written in it.

The rules are for your own safety.

If your actions infringe any of the centre's rules and regulations

then your families will be held accountable.

So, I take it I can do whatever I like, then?

Well, I mean, it may have escaped your notice but I'm here on my own.

There's no-one accountable for me.

Oh, no, Caitlin, nothing escapes my notice and be assured,

I'm already holding you accountable for everything.

Follow me.

Do not leave your quarters after curfew,

leave the castle grounds without permission,

or enter any of the areas where you see these signs.

Follow me.

Noah.

Do not, do not.

For your own safety.

Do you two take anything seriously?

What's wrong with him?

Sorry, he doesn't mean it.

Their mum was arrested when they got here. No-one will tell them why.

They're holding her somewhere.

In what? Like a dungeon?

Sorry to hear about your mum, mate.

I didn't realise.

So, are you two, like, brothers?

Only, you can see it with those two.

Really(?)

Only you two not so much.

His dad, Major Javadi has adopted me.

No, you're an orphan.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

No, my folks are tying up some loose ends

on my last military base, that's all.

So I'm staying with the loser.

Where are you going?

Headache.

Wow, check that out.

TENSE MUSIC PLAYS

It's a blood moon.

What does that mean?

It's a bad omen.

Sorry about the...you know, bad omen thing.

It's OK.

Hey, was it just me or did you pick up on a vibe

between my dad and your mum?

We should totally work on getting them together.

Yeah, I don't think so.

Why not?

Oh, no, I've done it again, haven't I?

She's still married, and your dad is arriving any minute.

Let's hope not.

-He died.

-Perfect, so did my mum!

Well, I mean, that's awful,

but don't you think everyone deserves to have

-a little love in their lives?

-Yeah.

Where's Noah?

EERIE MUSIC PLAYS

I can't abide people with short attention spans

or did you deliberately ignore every word I said?

I want to see my mom. Where is she?

If you ever want to see your mother again,

I suggest you go back to your quarters immediately.

Remember what I said,

your family will be held accountable for your actions.

What's it to be?

What? Mom told us not to do anything.

She said to do exactly as we're told and everything will be all right.

-Have you totally lost it?

-I'm sorry.

-Noah!

Luke, it's going to be OK. I promise.

How? I don't want to be here any more. This place is freaking me out.

DOGS BARK

TENSE MUSIC PLAYS