Akurubun: Queen of the Jungle

Patrick Attankurugu
5 min readApr 3, 2023

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Queen of the Jungle

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In the heart of the African jungle, a young princess named Akurubun is forced to flee her kingdom after a coup d’etat orchestrated by her evil uncle. With the help of a wise old Aberewa, and a group of loyal warriors, Akurubun embarks on a perilous journey through the jungle to reclaim her throne and restore peace to her people.

Along the way, Akurubun faces many challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and enemy soldiers. But with her courage and determination, she overcomes each obstacle and grows stronger with every step.

As Akurubun draws closer to her goal, she begins to realize that the true power of a leader lies not in strength or might, but in compassion and wisdom. With this newfound understanding, she is able to defeat her uncle and take her rightful place as queen of the jungle.

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FADE IN:

EXT. THE AFRICAN JUNGLE — DAY

The camera zooms in on the lush, dense foliage of the African jungle. The sounds of exotic birds and insects fill the air. Suddenly, a group of soldiers burst onto the screen, weapons drawn. They move quickly and efficiently through the jungle, their eyes scanning for any sign of their target.

CUT TO:

INT. A ROYAL CHAMBER — DAY

A young princess, AKURUBUN, is lounging on a pile of silk cushions, reading from a large leather-bound book. She is interrupted by the sound of her door being kicked open. Her uncle, OSEI, storms into the room, flanked by his soldiers.

OSEI (angrily) Akurubun, you must come with us.

AKURUBUN (surprised) What is the meaning of this, Uncle?

OSEI (smiling wickedly) You’ll see soon enough. Your reign as princess is over.

CUT TO:

EXT. THE AFRICAN JUNGLE — DAY

Akurubun is running for her life, the sound of Osei’s men in hot pursuit. She dashes through the jungle, dodging trees and leaping over streams.

CUT TO:

EXT. A CLEARING — DAY

Akurubun comes to a stop in a small clearing, gasping for breath. A wise old woman, ABEREWA, emerges from the bushes, followed by a group of fierce warriors.

ABEREWA (kindly) My child, what brings you to these dangerous lands?

AKURUBUN (desperately) My uncle has staged a coup d’etat and wants to take my throne. I need your help to defeat him and reclaim my kingdom.

ABEREWA (nodding) We will help you, but the journey will be perilous. You must be prepared to face many challenges and obstacles along the way.

AKURUBUN takes a deep breath and nods firmly.

AKURUBUM I am willing to do whatever it takes to save my people and reclaim my throne.

ABEREWA nods in approval.

ABEREWA Then we will begin your training at once.

CUT TO:

EXT. THE JUNGLE — DAY

AKURUBUM is running through the jungle, sweat pouring down her face. She is being chased by a group of warriors, wielding swords and shouting fiercely.

AKURUBUN (V.O.) (training montage) (voiceover) I trained hard every day, learning to fight, to climb trees, to track animals, to forage for food, and to navigate the treacherous terrain of the jungle. I honed my skills, and I grew stronger and more confident with each passing day.

We see AKURUBUN fighting with a wooden staff, punching a tree, and practicing her archery skills. We see her climbing a tall tree, sneaking past a group of guards, and swimming across a river.

CUT TO:

EXT. THE JUNGLE — DAY

AKURUBUN, ABEREWA, and a group of loyal warriors are crouched behind a rock, peering out at a group of enemy soldiers patrolling the area.

ABEREWA (whispering) This is it. We have to take them out silently and quickly.

AKURUBUN nods, takes a deep breath, and stands up, signaling the attack.

AKURUBUN (whispering) For my people!

The warriors charge out of hiding, brandishing their weapons and shouting fiercely. AKURUBUN charges forward, her eyes blazing with determination, and engages in a fierce battle with the enemy soldiers.

CUT TO:

EXT. THE JUNGLE — DAY

AKURUBUN, ABEREWA, and the warriors are resting by a campfire, eating and laughing together.

AKURUBUN (V.O.) (voiceover) Through it all, I learned to trust in my instincts, to rely on my training, and to have faith in my friends. Together, we are unstoppable.

ABEREWA turns to AKURUBUN, her eyes twinkling with pride.

ABEREWA (nodding) You are ready, my princess.

AKURUBUN nods, her eyes sparkling with determination.

AKURUBUN (voiceover) I am ready to face my destiny.

FADE OUT.

END OF PART I

PART II BEGINS

INT. THE FOREST — DAY

Akurubun, Aberewa, and the warriors move deeper into the forest. They walk for hours, their path becoming increasingly difficult as they navigate through dense vegetation and rocky terrain.

ABEREWA (leading the group) Watch your step, everyone. This is a treacherous path.

Akurubun stumbles, but Aberewa catches her before she falls.

ABEREWA (CONT’D) (steadying Akurubun) Are you alright, my princess?

AKURUBUN (panting) Yes, thank you. I’m fine.

They continue on, the sound of rushing water growing louder as they approach a river.

ABEREWA (pointing ahead) We have to cross the river. Be careful, the water is deep and the current is strong.

The warriors form a human chain, helping each other across the river. Akurubun takes Aberewa’s hand, and they cross together.

As they reach the other side, they hear the sound of rustling leaves and snapping twigs. They draw their weapons and prepare for a fight.

A group of enemy soldiers emerges from the trees, led by Akurubun’s evil uncle. He sneers at Akurubum.

UNCLE Well, well, well. Look who we have here. My dear niece and her loyal followers. You should have stayed in exile, Akurubun. You’re only making things worse for yourself.

AKURUBUM (raising her sword) I will never give up, Uncle. I will fight for what is right, and for the people who depend on me.

The two groups charge at each other, swords clashing and arrows flying. The battle is fierce, but Akurubun’s group has the advantage of courage and determination.

Akurubun engages in a sword fight with her uncle, their blades ringing as they clash. Finally, Akurubun delivers the final blow, striking her uncle down.

Akurubun looks around at the battlefield, her heart heavy with the loss of lives on both sides.

AKURUBUN (voice breaking) This was never what I wanted. I only wanted peace for my people.

ABEREWA (putting a hand on her shoulder) You have brought peace, my princess. You have shown that a true leader fights not for personal gain, but for the greater good.

The group continues on, their journey nearing its end.

EXT. THE PALACE — DAY

Akurubun and her group reach the palace, the once-beautiful structure now in ruins. Akurubun takes a deep breath and enters, determined to rebuild and restore her kingdom to its former glory.

INT. THE PALACE — DAY

Akurubun stands on the balcony, overlooking her people. The sun shines down on her, illuminating her face.

AKURUBUN My people, I stand before you today not as a conqueror, but as a servant. I vow to do everything in my power to make our kingdom great again. We will rebuild, we will prosper, and we will do it together.

The people cheer, their voices ringing out in the sunlit courtyard.

FADE TO BLACK.

THE END.

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Patrick Attankurugu
Patrick Attankurugu

Written by Patrick Attankurugu

I code. I write. I market. I love to build intelligent systems with data.

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