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“The Lady and the Dragon” Episode 47/310 [TEASER] Cynea [Cyn]: “Oh, Zachariah, there’s no one like you. You’re so brave-- and strong. Oh, Zachariah. What’s the matter?” Zachariah [Zach]: “I’m sorry, Cynea-- not tonight, OK?” Cyn: “Well, don’t worry about it. I’ve heard it happens to every man sometime.” Zach: “That’s not it. Someone-- has to stop Braxis.” Cyn: “You promised we wouldn’t talk about that tonight.” Zach: “Yeah-- well, you’re right. I’m through talkin’.” Cyn: “Wait. Where are you going?” Zach: “Look at you-- the fear Braxis put into you. I’m stopping him _now_.” Cyn: “No. Please, Zachariah, don’t! No one has ever come back from that awful place alive. I couldn’t bear to lose you.” Zach: “Look-- if I don’t kill him, he’ll destroy Laurentia like the other villages.” Cyn: “If you must go, carry a part of me with you-- for luck-- and love.” Zach: “I’ll come back-- I promise.” Cyn: “Oh, Zachariah.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Men’s Voices: “I need another drink!” “Haven’t you had enough?!” H: “Hi. Could I get a, uh-- a tankard of water-- and a rack of venison, please. Thank you. If I were you, friend, I’d put that knife back-- unless you wanna lose your other arm.” Marcius [Mar]: “Are you threatening me, big man?” H: “I believe you’re the one doing the threatening-- I just-- came in here to get something to eat.” [They laugh.] Mar: “Hercules! How have you been?!” H: “I’m great, Marcius-- yourself?!” Mar: “Never better! And Iolaus?!” H: “Oh, he’s fine, he’s fine. Actually, I’m on my way to meet him in Laurentia.” Mar: “Business or pleasure?” H: “Unfortunately, it’s-- trouble. Some of the soldiers who helped us overthrow Adamis have disappeared.” Mar: “Then the rumors are true.” H: “Hmm. What have _you_ heard?” Mar: “The same-- Vedris-- Meandra-- Zachariah-- they all pass through here. But-- when they get to Laurentia-- nobody hears from them, anymore.” H: “Well-- I’m gonna go find out why.” Mar: “I’ll come with you!” H [Chuckles]: “And who’s gonna put food on the table for you eight children?” Mar: “There’s ten now.” H: “Really? Two more reasons not to go. Don’t worry. Iolaus and I will get to the bottom of it.” Mar: “Well, I hope so. Oh, they were all good men.” H: “Yes, they were. So-- two more kids, huh?” Mar: [Laughs] H: “The nights must get _really_ cold here.” Mar: “Yeah, well-- ” [They laugh.] ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Zach: [Screams] ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT I] H: “Anybody here?! Somebody left in a hurry.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Gyger [Gy]: “No! No! Let me go!” H: “Whoa! Whoa!” Gy: “Let me go!” H: “Take it easy!” Gy: “I’m not afraid of you!” H: “Well-- that’s-- good. You can tell me what happened back at the village.” One-eyed Man [One-eye]: “What more do you bandits want? You’ve _taken_ everything we have!” H: “I-- think you’re confusing me with somebody else. Who’s everybody hiding from?” Lemnos [Lem]: “Hercules? Is that you?” H: “Lemnos.” Man’s Voice: “He’s Hercules?” H: “Lemnos! Leandra. Oh, and this-- must be Gyger. He certainly has your courage.” Lem: “Put the slingshot away, son, and-- meet the man who helped us drive Adamis into the sea.” Gy: “Did you come to help us?” H: “You tell me what’s going on.” Lem: “Adamis is back from exile on Tarsus.” H: “Adamis?” Leandra [Lea]: “He’s attacking the villages that resisted him before-- looting and destroying everything in his path.” Lem: “He plans to take _all_ of Greece-- not just the provinces like last time.” One-eye: “We sent for help.” H: “Well-- help is here.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Velasarius [Vel]: “Iolaus.” I: “Velasarius, how are you?” Vel: “Good. It’s been a long while. What’ll it be?” I: “Guess it’ll be boar stew. Oh, and a mug of ale to wash it down.” Vel: “You really have a way with women.” I: “Yeah.” Vel: “She’s been like that since she came in.” I: “Really? Looks serious.” 1st Thug: “Cheer up, wench. A few of these-- and _everything_’ll start to look better.” A Thug’s Voice: “Yeah.” Cyn: “Leave me alone.” I: “Hey, buddy-- is that your mouth? Or ‘ja borrow it from a moron?” 2nd Thug: “Go back to your lunch, little man, while you can still eat it.” I: “Are you kidding? Eat lunch and look at your ugly faces at the same time? Oooh.” [Fight] I: “I’ll get this sliced for ya! Uh-- I’m-- sorry about all the trouble.” Cyn: “You’re very brave, but-- I have to go now. It’s a long walk to Laurentia.” I: “Well, there’s a coincidence, you see? Uh-- I’m meeting a friend there. You mind if I walk with you?” Cyn: “Suit yourself. It’s a free province.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Gy: “He was about twenty cubits long with mean red eyes and pointy claws. And he breathed fire.” H: “Sounds like a dragon, all right.” Lem: “His name is Braxis-- a plague that fell from the sky. We’re lucky we got everyone out before he set the fires.” H: “A dragon helping to loot a village. It doesn’t make any sense.” Lea: “Some say Adamis cast a spell on him.” H: “You sure Adamis is behind all this?” Lem: “I saw him myself. He’s still a young man, but, uh-- he had a look in eye-- like he’d stolen power from the gods.” H: “Hmm-- it doesn’t sound like his years in exhile changed him much.” Lea: “If anything, they made him crueler.” Lem: “He’ll use Braxis to destroy us-- unless we can find someone to kill that dragon.” H: “Well, let me-- have a little talk with Adamis, first.” Gy: “Oh-- I’ll go with you! I’m not afraid of warlords-- or dragons.” H: “I can see that; but I’m sure needs your family needs you around here. I’ll be back.” Lem: “Take care.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Adamis [Adam]: “Behold the flame’s beauty, Orenth. It cleanses-- like a dragons’ breath. Embrace the pain, Orenth. It makes you stronger.” Orenth [Ore]: “Uh, I’m strong enough, already!” Adam: “Strong enough to defeat Laurentia?” Ore: “Why waste our time conquering pathetic little villages? We need to secure a route to the sea!” Adam: “I said-- Laurentia!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Adam: “Toth-- what trifling bit of commerce brings you from your hole?” Toth: “Big news, Adamis.” Adam: “If it’s big enough, I’ll pay five dinars-- or perhaps five _dinners_ would be more to your liking.” Toth: “It’s about Hercules. He’s here-- and he’s _looking_ for _you_. I’ll go, now. I know you have villages to plunder-- farms to pillage!” Adam: “Perfect. All the pieces are falling into place.” Ore: “How did you know Hercules would show up?” Adam: “He’s so predictable. Threaten some innocents and-- Hercules comes running. Ten years I spent on that island with nothing but dragons for company. Ten long years to plan my revenge. And now-- I’ll destroy Hercules-- in the very place he once defeated me-- Laurentia.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- I: “Here you go. Cheer you up.” Cyn: “I’m sorry, I’m just-- not in the mood. [Sighs] See, my-- fiance, Zachariah, was killed. I had to tell his family.” I: “Zachariah-- of Macedonia?” Cyn: “You knew him?” I: “He saved my life at the battle of Thespis. How’d he die?” Cyn: “He was killed by a dragon.” I: “I’m sorry. He was a good man.” Cyn: “He wasn’t the first to die at the hands of this beast. It’s been ravaging the countryside for months.” I: “Then-- it’s time somebody did something about it.” Cyn: “You’re very brave, but no man can do it alone. It would take-- an army.” I: “How about an army of two? You know? My friend and I-- ” Cyn: “No-- please. I feel responsible for my Zachariah’s fate. You seem so nice. I-- I couldn’t have both your deaths on my conscience.” [Sighs] I: “Then you won’t.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- I: “Hercules! I know who’s been killing our friends. It’s a dragon-- Br-- .” H [Interrupts]: “Braxis. I know. I heard the same.” I: “Zachariah’s fiance told me. He’s been killed as well. Herc-- you know, he saved my life, once. I really feel like we should-- avenge his death.” H: “This doesn’t-- feel right. Dragons don’t leave their lairs to hunt-- not to-- burn villages or track down warriors.” I: “These warriors weren’t tracked down. They died in its lair.” H: “Adamis might be behind all this.” I: “Adamis? Isn’t he in exile on Tarsus?” H: “Not anymore. He’s back in Lauentia-- and we both know that Tarsus is a breeding-ground for dragons.” I [Sighs]: “Hercules, what does it matter _how_ Braxis got here. The point is, he is _killing_ our friends. We’ve gotta stop it.” H: “I know. But we have to track down Adamis first and find out what’s really going on.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Adam: “I’ve done the best I can! Tryin’ to protect you throughout the years-- just as I protected your mother-- before she was murdered. I thought you’d be safe here, but I was wrong. Stop that! Are you listening to me?! Now-- her murdereres are here! In this territory-- looking for you! I need your help. These assassins are-- tricky and clever. But if we do this right-- we can be rid of them-- so you’ll never have to fear anyone-- again. Their names-- are Hercules-- and Iolaus. Men this evil-- deserve to die-- slowly.” Braxis [Brax]: “I’ll be ready. I’ll _kill_ them both!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT II] I: “I don’t get it. Why don’t you wanna go after a dragon that’s already killed so many of our friends.” H: “We don’t know if it didn’t act in self-defense. The warriors were all killed in the dragon’s lair. It didn’t hunt them down.” I: “Well, Hercules-- _I_ don’t want to wait until he _starts_ hunting people down.” H: “Iolaus, can we just hold off until we have proof about Braxis? If he’s as bad as you say, we’ll fight him side-by-side.” Cyn’s Voice: “Iolaus!” I: “Oh. It’s not-- what you think.” H: “Of course not.” I: “This-- is Zachariah’s fiancee?” H: “Oh.” I: “Hi.” Cyn: “Hi. Is this the-- friend you’re meeting?” I: “Yeah. Hercules, this is Cynea.” H: “Hi. I-- I was-- sorry to hear about Zachariah.” Cyn: “Ah, thank you. It’s been-- hard on all of us. Um-- I’ve heard so much about you. Iolaus was kind enough to escort me home. I was gonna fix him dinner? Would you-- like to join us?” H: “Oh-- thanks, but I’d-- hate to intrude.” Cyn: “You wouldn’t be intruding.” I: “Not at all. I’m just-- walking her home because-- you know, bandits, or-- anything can happen.” H: “I know. Anything can happen. Maybe some other time.” I: “See ya.” H: “See ya.” Lem: “Hercules! Oh, thank goodness I found you. Something terrible’s happened.” H: “What is it?” Lem: “It’s Gyger. He took my sword, and he’s run off to fight Braxis.” H: “Don’t worry. I’ll bring him back.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cyn: “I had no idear [sic] you were friends with Hercules.” I: “Hmm.” Cyn: “Is he the-- second half of your two-man army?” I: “Yeah, usually. I’m not sure this time.” Cyn: “Good. Maybe he can talk some sense into you. People are already fleeing Laurentia. I’ll be going soon, too.” I: “Because of Braxis.” Cyn: “It’s only a matter of time until he destroys this place. I’m going to Plethos. I have family there.” I: “Plethos-- that’s pretty far away. How am I ever gonna run into you by accicent?” Cyn: “Well, you wouldn’t. But-- you could come visit on purpose.” I: “I might do that. Cynea-- this is wrong. People should not be forced to leave their homes because of that monster. Someone has to do something about it.” Cyn: “No! I don’t wanna talk about it anymore. I’ve already lost someone close to me. You are so sweet. I couldn’t stand it if-- we should get back. After dinner, I have to finish packing.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- H: “Gyger! Gyger, can you hear me?! It’s Hercules! Gyger?!” Gy: “Come out, you big overgrown lizard! Y-y-you don’t scare me! G-get a-get away from me! Ah! Ah! [Screams] Wow. Higher! Let’s go higher! Hel-l-l-l-lp!” H: “Don’t move, Gyger! Stay there-- I’m coming to get you!” Gy: “Did you see what happened?” H: “No, but I just saw Braxis fly off, so keep your voice down.” Gy: “He-he saved my life.” H: “What?” Gy: “I fell off the ledge-- and he flew down and caught me.” H: “Gyger-- you’re not makin’ this up, are you?” Gy: “No, no-- I _swear_ it’s true. And I wasn’t scared for a minute.” H: “Well-- your parents were. So, come on. We better get you back to them.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Adam: “Stupid! You should have killed him!” Brax: “But why? He’s just a little boy-- not much older than me.” Adam: “Braxis-- Braxis, you make it so hard for me to take care of you. Can’t you see? By not killing that boy-- the villagers will think you have a soft side. They won’t be afraid to come here anymore. You won’t be safe anywhere.” Brax: “I just-- wanted another friend.” Adam: “I know. I know it’s tough growing up all by yourself. But it’s a cold, hard world out there. And the only way to survive-- is to be cold and hard yourself.” Brax: “But-- ” Adam: “No buts. I know it’s not easy-- but try and think of what happened to your mother. Remember she was soft? She trusted Hercules and Iolaus.” Brax: “Are they the ones who killed her? I’m sorry, Adamis. I should have listened to you.” Adam: “I’m only doing this for your own good. I just don’t wanna see you end up like your mother.” Brax: “I sure miss her.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cyn [Laughs]: “Thanks for all your help. It feels really good to smile again.” I: “Huh-- it feels really good to _eat_ again. You know? This is a meal fit for the gods.” Cyn: “And I thank them for sending you.” I: “Huh.” Cyn: “You know, you’ve cheered me up.” I: “You better be careful. Might get used to this. I-I’m sorry. That was-- ” Cyn: “No, it’s just that-- I feel so guilty-- enjoying you-- while poor Zachariah-- ” I: “Cynea-- I can’t bring Zacharaiah back. But I _can_ avenge his death for you.” Cyn: “What do you mean?” I: “All I know is-- if you wanna go on, you have to put the past behind you-- Braxis, all those terrible memories.” Cyn: “Iolaus, I didn’t mean to upset you.” I: “Look-- you have suffered more than anyone should suffer. And I’m gonna put a stop to it-- right now.” Cyn: “Iolaus, don’t. If you have any feeling for me at all, you won’t risk your life for this dragon.” I: “It’s not just about my feelings for you. I have to do this for Zachariah-- for all the others.” Cyn: “Then take this with you-- for luck.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- H: “Hello, Cynea.” Cyn: “Hey, Hercules. Come on in.” H: “Thanks. Is-- Iolaus still here?” Cyn: “Why no. He’s not with you? He left a long time ago-- right after dinner.” H: “It’s not like Iolaus to eat and run. Did he-- say where he was going?” Cyn: “No-- I didn’t think he’d go alone.” H: “Go where?” Cyn: “To kill the dragon, Braxis.” H: “Ah, Iolaus.” Cyn: “You have to stop him.” H: “Don’t worry. I will.” Adam: “Another great performance-- my love. I doubt he’ll catch him in time-- but even if he does-- we won’t be seeing Hercules _or_ Iolaus-- ever again.” Cyn: “To our victory.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT III] H [Whispers]: “Ah, Iolaus.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Warrior: “Get him!” H: “Fellas, I really-- don’t have time for this.” Warrior: “It won’t take us long.” H: “Good.” [Fight] Ore: “They should slow him down-- right according to plan.” Toth: “Where are we going?” Ore: “You’ll find out when we get there. I think Adamis has got a little surprise for you.” Toth: “He does?” Ore: “Just keep moving.” Warriors: “Ahhhh!” “Ahhhhhhh!” “Ahhhhh!” H: “You’re right. It didn’t take that long.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Adam: “Vigilance. Good, Braxis. I’m impressed. I’ve come with news. Hercules’ friend, Iolaus is on his way. He’s only one man-- but he fight like ten.” Brax’s Voice: “I’m not afraid of anybody.” Adam: “Nor should you be. After you kill him, Hercules is sure to follow. Then you’ll avenge your mother’s death.” Brax: “Ha! Ha-ha-ha!” Adam: “I brought you a little snack to-- keep your strength up. Orenth! One by one, we’ve destroyed our enemies. Now with these last two, our revenge will be complete.” Toth: “Oh, no. No-o-o, no, please-- Adamis, I beg you. No-- I’m your friend.” [Chuckles] Adam: “Well-- if you’d betray your neighbors, you’d certainly betray me!” Toth: “Oh-h-h! You don’t want me. I’ve got gallstones. You’ll chip a too-oo-ooth!” Adam: “Enjoy. We’ll be back.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Toth’s Voice: [Screams] I: “Iolaus-- this is a dragon. Big deal. I’ve fought worse. A-- fire-- breathing dragon. Huh.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- H: “Iolaus, don’t do anything foolish.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Adam: “It’s done.” Cyn: “They’re both dead?” Adam: “Not yet. They’re separated, just as I planned. By the time Hercules gets there-- Braxis will be picking his teeth with Iolaus’ bones.” Cyn: “How can you be sure Hercules won’t kill Braxis all by himself?” Adam: “Even the mighty Hercules isn’t strong enough, or clever enough, to slay a dragon.” Cyn: “You did it once.” Adam: “I spent ten years living amongst those beasts. They trusted me. I know how they live-- breathe-- and think.” Cyn: “I wouldn’t underestimate Hercules.” Adam: “I won’t. But mark my words-- Iolaus’ death will destroy his will to fight. Then-- I’ll drape your body-- in this country’s riches.” Cyn: “As long as we rule equally-- you can drape my body with whatever you want.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- I: “Ah-h-h! Ah-h! Uh! Uh!” [Fight] I: “Think you’re _smart_, huh?! Hey, that’s not supposed to _happen_!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- I’s Voice: [Screams] H: “Iolaus?” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- I: “Put me down!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT IV] H: “Whoa. Big dragon. Hang on, Iolaus!” I: “Like I have a choice?” H: “Mind if I borrow this?” I: “Ooh. Ah-h-h-h! Ooh! Oh! Ah-h-h-h-h!” H: “Iolaus, you OK?!” I: “No!” H: “Braxis! Braxis-- we’re not here to harm you. Can you you understand that?” I: “What are you talking to it for?! It’s a dragon!” Brax: “I’ll _kill_ ya both!” I: “Talking dragon. Huh!” H: “Iolaus.” I: “Hey! Whoo-hoo-hoo! B-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b! Over here, bonehead!” Brax: “Hey! Don’t call me names!” I: “Hey! Hey! Come on! Come on, lizard lips! Give me your best shot! Ah-h-h-h! Ha! Ow! Ah! Ah! Ah! {Sighs] You got it! Come on!” H: “No! We’re not killing him.” I: “Why not? He was trying to kill us.” H: “Only to protect himself, like he did with the others.” I: “How do you know that?” H: “‘Cause I just figured out who sent our warrior friends to die here.” I: “Who?” H: “Is that Cynea’s scarf?” I: “Yeah.” H: “Better take a look in that pit over there.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Cyn: “You’ve been quiet all day. What are you thinking about?” Adam: “I’m going to miss him.” Cyn: “Hercules? Hmm, but you detest him.” Adam: “And I’ll spit on his grave. It’s Braxis I regret having to kill.” Cyn: “But why do that? He’s a valuable weapon.” Adam: “After I take my revenge on Hercules, I won’t need him. And he’s too powerful to risk losing to my enemies.” Cyn: “But he’ll do anything you asked him to.” Adam: “For how long? When he’s fully grown, he’ll have a mind of his own. What’s to stop him from turning against me-- like his mothere did?” Cyn: “So _that’s_ why she died.” Adam: “She gave me no choice. I’ll wait till he sleeps-- then kill him-- like I killed her.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- I: “I can’t believe she would do that to me.” H: “She’s obviously working with Adamis.” I: “Adamis? Why?” Toth: “Because he is her lover. You were right about Braxis only killing those who attacked him first. I’m living proof!” H: “What are you doing here?” Toth: “I was [Clears throat]-- spying for Adamis-- playing both sides. Instead of thanking me-- he served me up as an appetizer. I was a fool to trust him.” H: “Are you paying attention here? Your friend, Adamis, uses people.” Brax: “Let me go!” H: “No-- not until you stop trying to kill us and _listen_ for a change.” Brax: “You’re trying to _fool_ me!” H: “Adamis is the one who’s fooling you. We’re not here to hurt you.” Brax: “You’re lying!” H: “I’m not-- and I’ll prove it. Iolaus-- ” I: “Hmm?” H: “Your sword.” I: “Oh.” H: “If I wanted to hurt you-- I wouldn’t be setting you free.” I: “Uh-uh, no! Don’t you think we should talk about this? What if-- he wants to hurt us?” H: “No, he won’t. Will you, Braxis? You’re not a coldblooded killer.” I: “I don’t think it’s gonna matter. We’ve got company.” Cyn: “They’re alive.” Adam: “And they’ve got Braxis, too. Kill them!” I: “Do you mind?” H: “No.” [Fight] Warriors’ Voices: “Fry in Hell!” [Incomprehensible words spoken as well] Cyn: “I’ll take care of Iolaus, myself.” H: “Hello. Goodbye.” Adam: “Cynea? What have I done? I’ve waited ten years for this moment!” H: “Get a life. Give it up, Adamis. Your soldiers are gone. Cynea is gone. It’s over.” Adam: “Not yet! Drop your weapons or I’ll kill him! Your wrong if you think I don’t know how. I killed his mother the same way-- a simple thrust _right_ between the eyes. If you’re quick enough-- you barely get any blood on you.” Brax: “_You_ killed my mother!” Adam: “Traitor!” Brax: “You’re the traitor.” Adam: “[Screams] Brax: “He never really cared about me.” H: “No, Braxis-- he didn’t.” Brax: “Now I don’t have any friends.” I: “Yeah, you do. Ya got Hercules-- and me.” Brax: “Oh-- _thank_ you.” H: “You know? If you flew back to Tarsus, I-- bet you’d find a lot of dragons there who’d like to be your friend.” Brax: “You’re setting me free?! Oh-- it’ll be nice to see my home again. Would you come visit?” I: “Yeah-- ” H: “That’s a promise.” Brax: “Oh, I’d like that-- alot. Goodbye, Hercules. Goodbye Iolaus! Thanks! Whe-e-e-e! Ha-ha-ha-ha! Look at me! Who-o-o!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- I: “When am I ever gonna learn? I should ’a listened to you in the first place.” H: “Ah-h-h, you had no way of knowing Cynea was Adamis’ lover.” I: “Then how come I feel like such a fool?” H: “Because you’re a-- passionate, intense person. It’s part of your charm.” I: “Yeah?” H: “No-- just being nice.” Brax: “Hel-lo! Whoa! Wha-a-a-a! Ha-ha-ha-ha! By-y-y-y-y-ye!” I: “Well, where to?” H: “Wherever the wind takes us, Iolaus.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------
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