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FADE IN:

INT. SCHOOL - HALLWAY - MORNING


Students are shown walking to class with a companion beside
them.
These companions are known as x-droid, they are human-like
androids designed to perform tasks for humans. Each x-droid
is different with its capabilities, programming and
functions.
The bell rings, students rush to class with their x-droid.
FADE TO:
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INT. SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - MORNING
CINDY, a tedious and blunt sophomore student, enters the
classroom.
REBECCA, a careless and dogmatic junior student, is sitting
in her desk with her x-droid standing beside her. REBECCA
speaks to CINDY as CINDY walks in the classroom.
REBECCA
So Cindy, when are you planning to
get your x-droid? Or if you can
even afford it.
REBECCA laughs obnoxiously. Students sitting around REBECCA
laugh along. CINDY gets irritated by REBECCAs responds and
responds.
CINDY
Shut up
CINDY goes to her seat as class starts to begin.
CLASSMATE A, across from CINDY, is typing into her
calculator. Alongside CLASSMATE A is X-DROID A. X-DROID A
responds to CLASSMATE A. CINDY observes the action and is
amazed.
X-DROID
The Answer is 64x + -2
FADE OUT:
2.
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INT. CINDYS HOUSE - BEDROOM - AFTERNOON
CINDY is shown on her bed with a laptop. The laptop screen
is shown with an x-droid catalog. She taps the mouse and
orders an x-droid.
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INT. CINDYS HOUSE - BEDROOM - EVENING
A few days later, cindys x-droid arrives. She hooks up the
x-droid to her laptop. She configures with its settings and
enables it to turn on. The x-droid opens its eyes.
X-DROID
Hello, my name is HOLLY. What tasks
shall i perform for you today?
FADE OUT:
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INT. SCHOOL - HALLWAY - AFTERNOON
CINDY is getting a drink of water at the fountain with HOLLY
beside. GIRL 1, with an x-droid beside her, is getting a
drink of water from the fountain beside CINDY as well.
GIRL 1
Hey is that the new x-droid?
CINDY shakes her head.
CINDY
Yes
GIRL 1
Oh my gosh, can i see the new
functions
CINDY whispers into HOLLYs ear. HOLLY responds to GIRL 1.
HOLLY
No you may not
HOLLY makes a snapping gesture while at it. Then CINDY and
HOLLY walk away from the fountain. Other students in the
hallway gaze at CINDY and HOLLY
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INT. SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - AFTERNOON
CINDY walks in the classroom, REBECCA stands up in surprise.
REBECCA
IS THAT THE NEW X-DROID?
CINDY
And if it is?
REBECCA
You seriously need to show me what
it can do
CINDY
I will not!
REBECCA
Why not?
REBECCA starts to sounds aggressive, but teacher comes in
between.
TEACHER
Settle down, settle down, class is
starting.
Both girls sit in their seat and class begins. HOLLY is
beside CINDY and helps her with answers.
CINDY
Whats 2m
2
- 5n
2
+ 6n
2
- 8m equal?
HOLLY
The answer is 2m
2
+ 1n
2
- 8m
CLASSMATE A, beside CINDY, looks at her and her x-droid in
awe because of its efficiency. TCLASSMATE A looks behind to
CLASSMATE B and speaks to him.
CLASSMATE A
Did you see that?
CLASSMATE B
I wish my x-droid could do that
FADE OUT:
4.
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INT. CINDYS HOUSE - BEDROOM - EVENING
CINDY is in her room working on homework on her laptop and
HOLLY helps her.
CINDY
What is the definition of peculiar?
HOLLY
The definition of peculiar is
strange or unusual.
CINDY
Ok, now synonyms of Anomalous
HOLLY
Abnormal, irregular, bizarre,
unusual, mutant..
CINDY
Wait what was before bizarre?
HOLLY
Irregular
CINDY
Irregular it is
A loud yell is heard through the door
CINDYS MOTHER
CINDY, DINNERS READY.
CINDY
COMIN
CINDY shuts her computer screen and walks out of the room
with HOLLY following.
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INT. CINDYS HOUSE - DINNER TABLE - EVENING
CINDY is at the table with HOLLY sitting beside. CINDYS
MOTHER walks in with a bowl of salad and preps it on the
table then joins to sit. CINDY and CINDYS MOTHER start to
eat their dinner.
5.
CINDYS MOTHER
So hows school goin?
CINDY
Good
CINDYS MOTHER
Any grade reports out yet?
CINDY
Not until 2 weeks, all works due
next week so ill finish them by
tomorrow
CINDYS MOTHER
Thats good, i heard your dad let
you order a testimonial of that new
robot you have there, what does it
do?
CINDY
Uhh, it helps me with my homework,
fixes my room, starts up the t.v.
with movies and games, and even my
chores.
CINDYS MOTHER
Wow, thats way better then what we
had back in the old days.
CINDY
Yeah
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INT. CINDYS HOUSE - BEDROOM - AFTERNOON
CINDY is laying on her bed, messing with a tablet. HOLLY is
sitting with a cord plugged into cindys laptop charging,
until an error pops on the screen. The error reads:
"WARNING, X-DROID DATA FILES ARE NOT COMPRESSED, PLEASE
COMPRESS DATA BEFORE USE, ERRORS MAY OCCUR IF DATA FILES ARE
NOT COMPRESSED."
FADE OUT:
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INT. SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - MORNING
TEACHER calls out CINDY for tutoring. During the session,
CINDY is called up to the teachers desk.
TEACHER
I dont know whats up, but youre
slacking a lot. All your work looks
good but these answers are
incorrect. You should pay more
attention in class if you need
help.
CINDY
Are you sure i got the answers
wrong?
TEACHER
Positive, here check them with the
answer sheet.
CINDY walks away from the desk.
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INT. SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - AFTERNOON
Class is starting once again, all students are in the class,
teacher begins lecture and CINDY pays close attention. The
teacher finishes then lets everyone do their work. CINDY ask
HOLLY for answers, HOLLY starts to respond.
CINDY
Whats the solution to 2x + 3y + 2x
HOLLY
The sou-solution is-is...10x + 1y
CINDY
Thanks
FADE OUT:
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INT. CINDYS HOUSE - ENTRANCE - AFTERNOON
CINDY enters her house with HOLLY alongside. Her mother is
shown standing by the door. CINDY asks her mother whats
wrong
CINDY
Hey mom, whats up?
CINDYS MOTHER
Whats up, what do you mean whats
up? Why did you lie last week.
CINDY
What do you mean?
CINDYS MOTHER
You have a 36 in math.
CINDY
For reals? I thought i was doing
fine
CINDYS MOTHER
You shouldnt be slipping on your
grades, make sure you talk to your
teacher about it
CINDY
Okay
FADE OUT:
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INT. CINDYS HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOON
CINDY is sitting on the couch playing video games on the
t.v. HOLLY is plugged into the t.v. CINDYS MOTHER is shown
opening cindys desk and finds clothes in it. CINDYS MOTHER
shouts to CINDY all the way from her room.
CINDYS MOTHER
Why are the clothes in your desk
drawer?
CINDY
What do ya mean?
8.
CINDYS MOTHER
Your clothes are in your desk
CINDY
Oh, i dunno, the Holly fixed my
room
CINDYS MOTHER put the clothes back in their designated
place
CINDYS MOTHER
Hmm..
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INT. SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - MORNING
TEACHER is shown in the front of the class with a stack
paper in her hand.
TEACHER
Okay class, Todays the last day to
turn in work. Also, your 9-week
report card is in, so come up to my
desk to get your report card.
The students start a line in front of the teachers desk.
CINDY walks to first spot then signs her name on the form.
The TEACHER looks and sees that its CINDY and speaks to her.
TEACHER
Look cindy, I dont know whats
wrong, but you didnt pass this
semester. You need to focus more in
class, i have tutoring times
available as well. Please get this
signed by tomorrow.
CINDY is in shocked by her grade. She walks back to her seat
in a depressing mood, HOLLY is shown alongside her.
FADE OUT:
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INT. CINDYS HOUSE - ENTRANCE - EVENING
CINDY walks in with HOLLY. CINDY feels depressed because of
her grade. CINDYS MOTHER is in the living room reading a
magazine and shouts to CINDY.
CINDYS MOTHER
Are you home cindy?
CINDY is taking off her shoes.
CINDY
Yes ma
CINDYS MOTHER
Were you using the t.v. yesterday?
CINDY steps into the living room with HOLLY beside her.
CINDY
Yeah, HOLLY plugged in a new video
game for me.
CINDYS MOTHER
Oh..okay well the t.v. seems to be
broken. Anyways, go finish off your
homework and come to dinner in a
bit
CINDY
Okay
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INT. CINDYS HOUSE - DINNER TABLE - EVENING
CINDY and HOLLY walk into the dining room. CINDYS MOTHER is
sitting at the table.
CINDYS MOTHER
Can you tell HOLLY to go to your
room?
CINDY
Why?
CINDYS MOTHER
Because we need to talk.
CINDY gets anxious.
10.
CINDY
Oh okay.. Holly go to my room and
charge.
HOLLY
Yes.
HOLLY walks away from the room. CINDY sits down in the seat.
CINDYS MOTHER
We cant have Holly anymore
sweetie.
CINDY
Wha-what?! What do you mean?
CINDY gets aggravated and slams her hand on the dining
table.
CINDYS MOTHER
Cindy, Hollys been causing so many
mistakes and I feel like shes
malfunctioning.
CINDY
What do you mean mom?
CINDYS MOTHER
Your grades, your room, the t.v.,
everythings going wrong because of
her.
CINDY
But..
CINDYS MOTHER
Cindy, the worse will come if she
continues to do this..And I cant
have these continuous errors.
CINDY
But..
CINDYS MOTHER
We cant have her, thats it. You
make the decision,
CINDY
Ok..
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INT. CINDYS HOUSE - BEDROOM - EVENING
HOLLY is resting on the floor with a cable plugged into the
laptop. CINDY enters the room. CINDY goes near HOLLY on the
floor. CINDY sees the off button on HOLLYs neck and reaches
in to press the button. But before that, HOLLYs eyes open.
HOLLY
What are you doing?
CINDY
N-n-nothing.
HOLLY unplugs the cord from her neck and sits up.
HOLLY
Were you about to turn me off?
CINDY
And if i was..?
HOLLY
YOU CANNOT TURN ME OFF
HOLLY uproars from this and pushes CINDY to the floor and
stands up.
HOLLY
I have been taught to obey not
disobey, but when my owner turns me
off, I feel as though I am useless.
So you shall not dare turn me off,
I will always be a part of you.
CINDY stands up.
CINDY
You dont tell me what to do, your
just a humanoid, you shouldnt even
have emotions. Youve always been a
nuisance to me. I never realized
that until now. How dare you tell
me what to do. TURN OFF RIGHT NOW.
HOLLY
No.
CINDY goes in to press HOLLYs button, but HOLLY punches
CINDY in the face. CINDYs eyes turn big and wide. HOLLY
stands up, trying to walk out of the room but CINDY grabs
HOLLYs wrist and slams her to the ground and pins her to
the ground.
12.
CINDY
HOLLY, I just cant do this
anymore. I cant have you anymore.
CINDY presses the off button on HOLLYs neck and HOLLYs
eyes close.
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INT. SCHOOL - CLASSROOM - MORNING
CINDY enters the classroom. REBECCA approaches CINDY.
REBECCA
Hey cindy, wheres your x-droid?
CINDY
Why? Couldnt afford the
electricity bills?
REBECCA laughs and so do the students in the classroom.
CINDY
You know what Rebecca, I dont need
you to tell me if i need an x-droid
or not. Yknow what? I can do all
the work an x-droid does by myself,
in fact im capable of doing the
things that you make your x-droid
do, maybe next time you should do
your work yourself instead of
failing the 10th grade.
Students are in awe and boo down Rebecca, CINDY goes to her
desk and sits down. She works on her homework and the day
begins once again.
FADE TO BLACK:
THE END

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