Fade in:
EXT. OAK ISLAND - DAY
The camera pans over the lush green forest, finally settling on a group of people gathered near a large excavation site.
RICK: (excited) This is it guys, the 90ft stone!
DAVE: (skeptical) You've been saying that for years. What makes this time any different?
RICK: (confident) I've done my research and I'm sure this time we'll finally find what we're looking for.
JACK: (enthusiastic) Yeah, this time we're gonna strike it rich!
BILLY: (serious) Let's get to work.
The group gets to work, carefully digging around the 90ft stone.
Suddenly, a loud clang echoes through the excavation site as Dave hits something solid.
DAVE: (excited) This is it! This is it!
RICK: (determined) Wait, we need to make sure we do this right.
DAVE: (impatient) Why? We've got what we need right here!
The tension between Rick and Dave is palpable as they face off, each unwilling to back down. Rick and Dave continue their argument, while the rest of the fellowship looks on nervously.
RICK: (calm) Dave, we need to take our time and make sure we do this right. There could be traps, or worse, the treasure could be cursed.
DAVE: (frustrated) Oh come on, there's no such thing as a curse! We've been digging for years and haven't found anything.
JACK: (positive) Hey guys, let's not fight. Let's just focus on finding the treasure and then we can all split the riches.
BILLY: (nodding) Agreed.
The group goes back to work, carefully digging and searching for any signs of treasure.
As they work, Jack keeps up a steady stream of jokes and levity, lifting the group's spirits.
Suddenly, they hear a loud grinding noise and the ground starts to shake.
Cut to black.
INT. TUNNEL - DAY
The fellowship looks around in shock as dust and debris fall from the ceiling.
RICK: (urgently) Everyone, out of the tunnel now!
They all scramble to the entrance, but it's too late. The entrance collapses, trapping them inside.
DAVE: (panicking) What are we going to do?!
RICK: (calmly) We'll figure something out. We just have to stay calm and think.
Suddenly, they hear a voice echoing through the tunnel.
CHARLES: (echoing) I'm afraid you won't be finding the treasure, my friends.
Everyone turns to look in the direction of the voice.
CHARLES: (entering the tunnel) I've been secretly working with the Templars to keep the treasure hidden and protected. You'll never escape this trap.
DAVE: (angrily) You traitor!
RICK: (firmly) Charles, we won't give up that easily. We'll find a way out and claim what is rightfully ours.
The fellowship huddles together as they try to escape from the trap Charles had set for them.
DAVE: (frantic) How are we supposed to get out of here?!
RICK: (calm) We need to think logically. There must be a way out.
Just then, Jack stumbles upon a series of symbols on the wall.
JACK: (excitedly) Look at these symbols! They're like a puzzle!
RICK: (impressed) Good eye, Jack. Let's see if we can solve it.
The group works together to decipher the symbols and find that they lead to a hidden mechanism in the wall. Jack accidentally triggers the mechanism and the wall slowly slides open, revealing a secret passage.
BILLY: (relieved) We made it.
DAVE: (disappointed) How did Jack solve that puzzle? I thought I was the clever one here.
RICK: (smiling) It's not about being clever, Dave. It's about working together.
INT. SECRET PASSAGE - DAY
The fellowship cautiously makes their way through the secret passage. They soon come across a large room filled with treasure and artifacts.
RICK: (whispering) It’s here, the treasure of Oak Island.
DAVE: (greedily) My cut is 50%.
RICK: (firm) Not so fast, Dave. We need to make sure that everything is properly documented and preserved for future generations.
As they approach the pedestal, they see a small box sitting on top. Jack reaches out to grab it, but is suddenly stopped by a loud mechanical whirring.
CHARLES: (off-screen) I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
The Fellowship turns to see Charles Barkhouse standing in the doorway, holding a remote control.
CHARLES: (calmly) I'm sorry, but I cannot allow you to take this treasure.
RICK: (suspicious) Charles, what's going on?
CHARLES: (revealing) I have been working with the Templars to protect this treasure. It's not just about the gold and jewels, it's about the knowledge and history that it holds.
DAVE: (angrily) You're with the Templars?! I don't care about history, I just want the money!
RICK: (determined) Charles, I understand your concern, but we can't just keep this hidden away. The world deserves to know about this.
The two engage in a heated argument, with the rest of the fellowship caught in the middle.
CHARLES: I’m sorry, but the treasure must stay hidden.
RICK: (confused) What are you talking about, Charles?
CHARLES: I’m a secret agent of the Templars, sworn to protect this treasure.
DAVE: (laughing) That’s ridiculous!
RICK: (determined) We’ve worked too hard to give up now. The treasure belongs to us!
CHARLES: (calmly) I have no choice but to trigger the final trap.
Everyone looks on as Charles pulls a lever and the room starts to shake.
JACK: (excited) This is like an escape room!
BILLY: (nervous) But we’re not getting paid for this.
The Fellowship starts to work together, solving puzzles and escaping traps until they finally reach the chest.
RICK: (triumphant) We did it!
DAVE: (defeated) I guess it’s ours.
Everyone opens the chest and gasps at the glittering gold and jewels inside.
BILLY: (awestruck) Wow.
JACK: (joking) I guess one word is enough for this treasure.
The Fellowship smiles and looks at the treasure, the culmination of their journey.
ALTERNATE ENDING:
INT. MONEY PIT CAVERN - DAY
The Fellowship approaches the treasure, which is protected by a set of traps and puzzles. Charles Barkhouse is there, waiting for them.
RICK:
Charles, what’s going on? Why are you here?
CHARLES BARKHOUSE:
I have been working with the Templars to keep this treasure hidden and protected. The world is not ready for the power that is held within.
DAVE:
You’ve got to be kidding me. We’re so close to finding the treasure and you’re just going to stop us?
JACK:
Wait a minute, Charles. I have a hunch about how to solve this puzzle.
Everyone looks at Jack as he confidently steps forward and starts working on the puzzle. Despite his tendency to act silly, Jack’s intelligence and problem-solving skills are unmatched.
DAVE:
This is ridiculous. I’m not going to wait for Jack to solve some stupid puzzle.
Dave tries to force his way past the traps, but he triggers one of them and is sent flying backwards.
RICK:
Jack, hurry up and solve the puzzle!
JACK:
(excitedly) I’ve got it!
With a triumphant cry, Jack activates the final mechanism and the traps around the treasure deactivate. The Fellowship approaches the treasure, awestruck by what they see.
BILLY:
(whispering) Wow.
The Fellowship reaches out to touch the treasure, but Charles stops them.
CHARLES BARKHOUSE:
This treasure belongs to the Templars, to be used for good. You must leave it here.
The Fellowship nods, understanding the weight of the responsibility they have just witnessed. They turn to leave the Money Pit, but they know they will never forget this experience.