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“Faith” Episode 82/501 [TEASER] Men: “Ahhhhhhh!” Gilgamesh [Gil]: “Go! To the palace! To the palace! Hurry! Follow me! Follow me! Ahh! No. Go to the palace! Where you going?! Go! Go to the palace!” Man: Ah! Ah! Ah! Ahh!” Woman: “Help!” Girl: [Screams] ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gil: “This way! My palace shall be a shelter. We’ll tend to the wounded here.” Attendant: “By your word, King Gilgamesh.” Gil: “My people-- the gods have turned agains us. As your king-- I’m asking for your strength-- now-- more than ever. In return, I give you my word-- that I will not rest-- until Sumeria is safe again.” Subject: “But Sire-- your father is king of the gods-- and if he’s turned against his own son-- what hope do we have?” Gil: “I’ve sent for a man-- across the seas-- a hero, who will not bow down to the will of the gods. Perhaps with his help-- we can restore our homeland-- to its former glory.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Woman’s Voice: “Oh! Thank the gods!” H: “There you go.” Boy: “That was fun! Can we do it again?!” H [Chucking]: “I’m sorry, Kiddo, only the, uh, first ride is free. Besides, I don’t think your mother would approve.” Woman: “Thank you, Hercules.” H: “You’re welcome.” Woman: “Just wait till your father gets home!” I: “Ha-ha-ho. My hero! Ooh! There you go!” Man’s Voice: “Now, don’t pile it up too high!” I: “Now then-- where were we? Oh, yes-- your-- theory.” H: “I’m telling you, Iolaus, the Earth _is_ round.” I: “OK, let’s say, for argument’s sake, that it is round. That means there are people-- underneath us-- who are upside down, right?” H: “That’s right. And to them-- we’re upside down.” I: “OK, so how come we just don’t fall off into the clouds? Huh?” H: “I’m workin’ on that.” Woman’s Voice: “Who _are_ they?” Men’s Voices: “I don’t know.” “They’re not from around these parts.” I: “Huh.” H: “Hmm.” Man’s Voice [In background]: “-- down over there. I’ll get to them in a moment.” Emissary [Em]: “I beg your pardon. Are you the one they call Hercules?” I: “Huh-- among other things. Ow.” H: “Can I help you?” Em: “I have travelled here from Sumeria-- as emissary to King Gilgamesh-- son-- of the almighty deity-- Ra.” I [Laughing]: “Ra?!” H: “Uh, he’s-- not talking about the Greek gods.” I: “Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-- you mean, there are other gods out there?” Em: “They have turned against us-- Great one. Our cities lay in ruin, while our people hide in fear.” H: “Sounds familiar.” Em: “Come to Sumeria with me-- I beg of you. You’re our only hope.” H: “Wa-wa-wait, wait-- uh, there’s uh-- no need to beg. We’ll be-- glad to help. It’s about time we broaden our horizons.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [ACT I] Em: “Like you, Great one-- the blood of an immortal flows through his veins-- but his heart is human.” I: “Um-- ‘Great one?’ Can I have a word with you?” H: “Call me Hercules.” Em: “As you wish.” I: “You spend too long, under water, in that well?” H: “No,” I: “Hit your head?” H: “Not that I can remember.” I: “Little kid, uh-- hold you too tightly around the neck?” I: “I’m-- sure there’s a point to this.” I: “The point is, Hercules-- we don’t know anything about these other gods. Look-- it’s not as though we don’t have problems of our own.” H: “I know these gods-- are different from ours, but people aren’t. They need help; we cannot turn our backs on them-- huh?” I: “Well, that’s it. We go down in history as the guys that ticked off _all_ the gods.” H: “If something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well-- right?” I: “Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. How do we get to Sumeria-- swim?” H: “I think I know where we can find a boat.” I: “Oh, ha-ha.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Nebula [Neb]: “Two barrels, like we agreed.” Man’s Voice [In Background]: “Bring ‘em below! Etc.]” Neb: “Let’s do this.” Thug: “I ain’t gonna give ya a dinar for ‘em, Nebula. Them eels is female.” Neb: “You’re kidding, right?” Thug: “I might take ‘em off your hands-- if you were prepared to throw in a little-- something-- extra.” Neb: “I’ll think about it.” Man’s Voice [In Background]: “Aye-aye!” Neb: “I don’t think so.” Neb’s Voice: “Shocking isn’t it?” Thug: “Ahhhh!” [Fight] H’s Voice: “Doesn’t look like she needs our help.” Neb: “I’ll be with you in a moment, boys.” H’s Voice: “Take your time.” Neb: “Or you can give me a hand!” H: “Just wanted to hear ya ask.” H: “Going up.” I: “Oh. Ha.” Neb: “Do you have any idea what I went through to catch those things?” H: “You’re welcome.” Em: “My princess. I thought we’d never see you again. The king will be overjoyed to know that his sister-- is safe.” I: “Sister? Ahhh! Ah! Oh!” H: “Princess?” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Neb: “Forget it! There’s no way I’m goin’ back!” H: “Your brother is in trouble, Nebula. Those people need help.” Man’s Voice: “Here you go!” Neb: “_Half_- brother-- and those people never needed my help. You boys have any idea what it’s like to be a Sumerian Princess?” H: “No-- can’t say that we do.” Neb: “There is no position of power for a woman in Sumeria. You look pretty and ya keep your mouth shut. No way I was gonna let tra_dition_ determine the course of my destiny.” H: “I understand how you feel-- but if we don’t get there soon-- those people will die. I don’t think you want that.” I: “Persuasive, isn’t he?” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Neb’s Voice: “Hopefully, the winds will be at our backs.” I: “Are you-- all right?” Neb: “Nothin’ like leaving port.” I: “Nebula-- ” Neb: “See, in Sumeria, I may be a princess-- but here, I’m a queen. My country-- borders. I go wherever I want-- whenever I want to. That’s _real_ power, Goldilocks.” I: “I don’t think we’ve been introduced properly. See, my name-- is Iolaus-- _Iolaus_.” Neb: “You’re awfully cute when you’re angry.” I: “I understand you-- better than you think, Nebula.” Neb: “Do you, now?” I: “Oh, yeah.” Neb: “Well.” I: “‘My country-- my borders’? You don’t like people getting too close to you-- ‘cause you don’t wanna be tied down.” Neb: “I never said I didn’t wanna be tied down.” I: [Chuckles] Neb: [Laughs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Man’s Voice: “Yeah! Some action!” Neb: “Oh-- quite a grip you got there. This must be the hand you use to-- ” Baldy: “Stow it, Sister. You’re goin down.” Neb: “Talk to your captain like that. Time for a beating, Baldy.” Men: [Laugh] Men’s Voices: “My money’s on the captain!” “You don’t _have_ any money!” Em: “My princess-- it’s highly improper for a woman of royalty to behave in this manner.” Men: [Laugh] Neb: “Boys! Our guest seems a little tense. Help him relax.” Man’s Voice: “What’s your poison?!” H: “She’s quite a handful.” I: “Yeah-- too much of a handful. I don’t know how the crew puts up with her.” H: “I don’t know-- they seem to be enjoying themselves just fine.” I: Come on, Hercules-- they’re drunk. They don’t know any better.” Man’s Voice: “Put a little muscle into it!” H: “You like her.” I: “What, are you nuts?! She’s stubborn and singleminded-- hot-headed!” H: “That’s enough about you. Let’s talk about her.” I: “Hey, hey-- ” H [Interrupting]: “I _know_ you--” I: “Now, if you have something to say, pal-- ” H [Interrupting]: “I-I _know_ you, Iolaus-- ” Men [Cheering in Background]: “Ne-bu-la! [Etc.]” H: “-- and sometimes when that-- stubborn, single-minded, hot-headed side of you takes over, you-- forget to follow your heart.” I: “Is that so?” H: “Hmm.” Neb: “Hah! Ha-ha!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [Dream] Dark H: “You’re having doubts about what you’re doing, aren’t you?” H: “Maybe it’s not my place to get involved with these other gods. I just hope I’m doing the right thing.” Dark H: “And what if you aren’t? Are you prepared to fail?” H: “It’s a chance I’ll have to take.” Dark H: “That’s the wrong answer. When are you gonna realize, your struggle is in vain?” H: “My struggle?” Dark H: “Save the world from-- evil-- as if evil were an enemy to be kept outside the castle walls. It’s everywhere-- even inside you.” H: “Maybe-- that doesn’t mean I’m gonna stop trying.” Dark H: “But at what cost? Deianeira? Serena? Your precious children? They’ve all paid the price for your arrogance. How do you expect to save the world, Hercules-- when you can’t even save the people you love?” H: “Who are you? Who are you?” Dark H: “I am the darkness that you hold-- closest to your heart.” H: “Ahh!” [Awakes] H: [Sighs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [ACT II] Sailor: “Land, ho!” I: “What’s the matter, Herc? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.” H: “Maybe I did.” I: “What happened?” H: “I-- I had a dream-- maybe more of a nightmare. When I-- woke up, I had this.” Neb: “This is it, boys-- ride ends here.” H: “Sure you won’t change your mind?” I: “You came all this way.” Neb: “Appreciate the effort-- but you know what they say-- you can’t go home again.” I: “Well-- we tried.” H: “Yeah.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Em: “My king-- may I present Hercules and Iolaus.” Gil: “It is an honor to have you here, Hercules.” H: “The honor is mine, King Gilgamesh. This is my friend, Iolaus.” Gil: “I only wish that we could have met-- under different circumstances. This way.” H: “It looks like you’ve got your hands full.” Gil: “Our food and water supplies are running short. Soon, the dead will outnumber the living.” H: “Why have your gods done this?” Gil: “To punish me. Not long ago, my kingdom was attacked by an army of pagans. Many of our temples were destroyed. I led my people to battle. I left my wife and child behind. When I returned, I found them slaughtered. I was out, fighting for the gods-- and they did _nothing_ to protect my family. I lost my faith, Hercules-- in their goodness. And now my people-- are paying the price.” H: “You can’t-- blame yourself, Gilgamesh. There’s always hope. There has to be a way to stop this.” Gil: “There is-- but I can’t do it by myself. Come with me. I have something to show you. How long have you been standing there?” Neb: “Long enough.” Gil: “I always knew that you’d return. I prayed that you would.” Neb: “I’m sorry about your family.” Gil: “You-- are my family now.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gil: “These tablets-- record our history-- from the first days of my people.” Neb: “I remember. When the first Sumerians came here, it was a desert. Then the gods fasted for seven days, on the nectar that sustains them-- to give life to the land.” I: “So-- if we get some of this nectar, we can restore the land.” Gil: “That’s why I sent for you. The nectar flows from this chalice-- but it was hidden by the gods in the middle of a pyramid-- protected by a series of trials. Only those with the blood of a god can reach it. If you’re willing to come with me, Hercules-- together-- we may stand a chance.” H: “What are we waiting for?” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gil: “It’s my fault that you left.” Neb: “No, it isn’t.” Gil: “I put duty and tradition before family. The people have lost a princess-- but I lost a sister. I was wrong-- but you knew that all along.” Neb: “Still-- I should have been there for you.” Gil: “You’re here now.” I: “You know, um-- you were right about her. She’s not bad.” H: “Hmm-- and you’re not so stubborn.” I [Laughs]: “Well, don’t tell anybody.” H: “No.” I: “Good luck.” H: “Yeah-- you, too. We’ll be back.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gil: “Hercules-- I’m curious. Tell me about your Greek gods.” H: “Well-- I don’t think they’re much different than yours. It seems like I’ve spent my whole life trying to solve the problems they create.” Gil: “Hmm-- funny-- I spent my whole life-- looking to my gods for guidance-- like a fool.” H: “Now, don’t be too hard on yourself. I used to think they had answers that-- people didn’t. I guess we both learned the hard way.” Gil: “You know, I wish I had met you a-- long time ago. Perhaps, you could have spared me some disappointment.” H: “I know how you feel. I lost-- I lost family, too. I wanted to give up on myself-- on the world.” Gil: “Why didn’t you?” H: “Because-- I have faith in people. So long as they don’t give up-- I can’t either.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Em: “Our water supply has been cut off! The aqueduct has been badly damaged!” I: “These people won’t survive another night without water.” Neb: “We better get to fixing that duct. Is there a problem?!” Em: “My princess-- I must remind you that you are in Sumeria, now. It would be improper for you to do a man’s job.” Neb: “Give me a break! You’re all just gonna stand there because you don’t wanna work with a woman?!” I: “Come on, guys-- ” Neb [Interrupting]: “I don’t need your chivlalry, pal. You can all just kiss off!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gil: “There’s nowhere to go but up.” H: “Look at this. You’ll have to do the honors. My-- Sumerian’s a little rusty.” Gil: “You must-- walk-- in the footsteps of another.” H: “I hate it when that happens.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [ACT III] Gil: “Footsteps of another. I-I don’t see anything.” H: “We’re not looking for a trail. We have to walk in each other’s footsteps.” Gil: “What are you saying?” H: “Quick-- back-to-back. Like you said-- the only way to go is up.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- I: “Wait!” Neb: “People are dying, and they refuse to take my help! I never should have listened to you and Hercules. _Nothing_ has changed!” I: “Yeah! You’re right! But if you leave now-- nothing ever will!” Neb: “Are you _blind_?! I left, because I _refused_ to waste my life fighting a losing battle!” I: “So now, you fight it everywhere but here!” Neb: “Who are you to talk to me that way?” I: “Someone--who cares about you. Yeah, it’s true, Nebula. Someone-- actually _cares_ about you. And if you leave now-- you’re gonna regret it for the rest of your life.” Neb: “What am I supposed to do?” I: “Show them what you’ve shown me-- that you don’t take orders from _anybody_ but yourself.” Em: “Oh, Deity-- our injured need water.” Man’s Voice: “Hear our prayers.” Em: “Please-- show us a sign that you have not abandoned us.” Neb [Whistles]: “Listen up, boy. We’ve got a lot of work to do, and a short time to do it in.” Em: “How _dare_ you-- interrupt our prayers? Your sacrilege will be the death of us all!” Neb: “I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. The gods aren’t gonna help us. And if you haven’t figured that out-- you’re a lot dumber than you look. All right, boys-- in my brother’s absence, I will assume his authority, beginning now. You can stand here and wait for a miracle-- or you can come with me and fix this thing.” I: “Well, uh-- I don’t know about you guys, but, um-- I’m thirsty.” Men’s Voices: “She’s right-- let’s go.” “What have we got to lose?” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- H: “Whoa! This place isn’t big on floors, is it?” Gil: “Only a blind man-- can see his way-- through the eye.” H [Sighs]: “I get the feelin’ this is gonna blow.” Gil: “We’ve-- we’ve gotta find another way to make it!” H: “No, we don’t! We can jump!” Gil: “Jump?! What, do you know something I don’t know?!” H: “Only a blind man will see his way through the eye-- the eye of the whirlwind!” Gil: “If we don’t make it-- we got a long way to fall!” H: “We’ll make it if we have faith! Blind faith! Ahhhhhhhhh!” Gil: “Who wants to live forever?! Uh!” H: “Uh! I gotcha! Hang on! Whew.” Gil: “So, how are you finding Mesopotamia?” H: “A little breezy.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Men: “Yay!” I: “Whoo-hoo-hoo!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- People: [Cheer] I: “Whoo-hoo!” Well-- not bad, Nebula.” Neb: “Ah-- not bad yourself, Iolaus.” I: “Wait a minute. Did you just call me-- ‘Iolaus’?” Neb: “ I owe you a thanks. So-- thanks.” I: “Ha! What have you done with the real Nebula?” Neb [Chuckles]: “All right. I deserve that.” I: “Nah, I kinda like you like this.” Neb: “Like what?” I: “I don’t know, uh-- off guard. Nebula, are you blushing?” [Laughs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- I: “They’ll be all right.” Neb: “I know. I never thought I’d come back here. But seeing my brother-- and these people in such pain. This is the first time that I’ve felt like I actually have a place here.” I: “So, why do you look so sad?” Neb: “Because I know that-- that sooner or later, you’re gonna go back to Greece-- and I think I might miss you. I bet that’s the last thing you expected to hear from me.” I: “Yeah, you’re right. But, um-- I hoped you’d say it, anyway.” Neb: “I can’t ask you to stay, Iolaus. You and Hercules have a destiny that’s very different from mine. And if you gave that up-- you’d always wonder if you made a mistake.” I: “Yeah-- but the thing is-- if I leave-- I’ll always ask myself the same thing.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gil: “We did it.” H: “Let’s grab some of that nectar and get out of here.” Gil: “After you, my friend. None left for the gods. What a pity. Soon-- the world will tremble-- with the arrival of Dahok.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [ACT IV] H: “I trusted you.” Gil: “Please don’t think too badly of me. You see, Hercules, we’re-- we’re in the middle of a war-- and in war, there’s always-- betrayal.” H: “You betrayed more than just me.” Gil: “The destruction that you’ve seen across the land-- is the direct fallout from a battle raging high above-- between-- the gods-- and _my_ master. You see-- when I lost my family-- I did lose my faith. And in my deepest despair-- I heard-- the voice-- of Dahok-- a voice so pure-- so true-- I knew I had found salvation.” H: “I’d like to meet him. I bet we’d have a lot to talk about.” Gil: “You already have. He’s the darkness that you hold closest to your heart.” [[[[[[Dark H: “I am the darkness that you hold.”]]]]]] Gil: “Without the nectar-- the gods won’t be strong enough to prevent Dahok’s arrival. All he needs is the sacrifice-- of a warrior heart.” H: “You took the easy way out. You couldn’t face your pain, so you gave up on yourself and everyone who believed in you!” Gil: “You are a fool, Hercules. You’re blinded by your own-- goodness. In a way, you’re your own-- worst enemy.” H: “Wrong-- now, I’m yours. Gilgamesh! Ahhh! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- I: “Get out of my way! Where’s Hercules?!” Gil: “The one god-- has been good to him.” Neb: “What’s happened to you?” Gil: “Such fire inside-- such a warrior’s heart. The great Dahok has other plans for you.” Neb: “We’re family.” Gil: “My family has been gone to me a long time, now.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- [Chanting] Gil: “I call on you, master of the darkness-- to consume this warrior heart-- and become whole. Show us a sign-- that you are ready.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Neb: “You’re pathetic. You may have sold your soul, but mine will _always_ belong to me!” Gil: “We’ll see about that.” H: “Gilgamesh! No more ‘Mr. Nice Guy’.” I’s Voice: “Hercules!” H: “Ahhhh!” [Fight] Gil: “This is really gonna hurt.” H: “You took the words right out of my mouth. Ahhhhhh!” Neb: “I love you.” Gil: “There’s nothing you can do-- to stop Dahok from entering-- our world. It’s his destiny.” H: “And it’s my destiny-- to _shut_ you up.” H: “Nebula!” I: “Nooooooooooooooooooo!” Neb: “Iolaus!” Gil: “Dahok!” H: “Yahhhhh! Hang in there, buddy.” I: “I can’t.” H: “Sure you can. Come on.” I: “Hercules-- ” H: “Come on. Don’t you give up on me. Come on. Come on! Don’t you give up on me!” Neb: “Oh.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Neb: “I’ve heard stories of sailors who are lost at sea-- and see lights in the northern skies. They say the lights are really spirits who have come to help them find their way. I never believed that story until now.” H: “I can’t believe he’s gone.” Neb: It’s not your fault, Hercules. You stopped Gilgamesh-- the people are safe.” H: “No-- it should have been me.” Neb: “He loved you so much. He wouldn’t have wanted that.” H: “I know. He was-- my hero.” ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------
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