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Blackfoot Begay and Ben are talking at Blackfoot’s home in the back
yard.

(Ben) Grandfather. He turns to Ben. (Ben) Tell me once more about
Machista. (Blackfoot) What has your mind on Machista after all this time

anyway, Ben? (Ben) It’s my dreams once again. After so long of not
thinking about him, he’s come back to haunt me. (Blackfoot) Machista is

evil in the form of man. You see, in a time not so long ago, Machista was a
god to our people until…

Blackfoot flashing back to the past when Machista in the form of a
man killed a young Indian girl after he raped her.

(Blackfoot) He killed that young girl and he was cursed by the chief of

the tribe to live in a cavern forever. (Ben) Why is it that I dream of him
so much? (Blackfoot) You are destined to meet with Machista in battle,
Ben and the time draws near. (Ben) Grandfather, how can this be? He’s

not real. He’s just a story.

(Blackfoot) You have a lot to learn yet, Ben. All things will come to you in

time. Don’t be hasty. Machista is as real as you and I and I fear he’s
grown ever powerful.

Ben turns and looks to the hills. Switch to Mike’s office, with him

and Yoshi talking about the business plan given to Yoshi by Mike.

(Mike) So, Yoshi, what do you think? It has profit written all over it.
(Yoshi) I’m impressed. When is this auction? (Mike) Must you ask? You

know me, I work fast. It’s today. (Yoshi) Then, as your people like to say,
let’s make a deal.

Mike calls in his secretary.

(Mike) Michelle, can you come here for a moment. I need your help.
(Michelle) Yes sir, Mr. Kelly, I’ll be right in. Michelle talks to herself.
(Michelle) What next? I need a vacation from him and this place. She

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