Epic Tails (Pattie et la colère de Poséidon)

Waaarrrrh!

As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a heroine.

Perseus, Achilles, Ulysses, Hercules,

I've read about their adventures dozens and dozens of times.

But my favourite hero above all the rest

is Jason!

Why Jason? Because years ago, Jason went on an incredible quest!

He sailed the seas with his faithful crew, the proud Argonauts,

and they braved many dangers... Spling, splang, splung!

...in hostile lands!

He had countless exciting adventures

in wild storms...

...battling horrible monsters!

And he brought back here to Yolcos the most precious gift of all from the gods...

Ta-da! ...the Golden Fleece!

A wondrous talisman that gets its powers from Zeus himself.

An object that is so powerful, it can prevent bad storms,

major calamities, and even wars.

The Golden Fleece brings prosperity and harmony,

even among the animals. Yup, even the animals!

Hey, I know first-hand about that.

Just take a look at Sam. He adopted me. Me, a little mouse.

OK, he's a strict vegetarian, but still, Sam takes good care of me.

But adventures aren't really his thing.

No, he's more into theatre and poetry.

To each his own, huh? Everyone's got their thing.

Some people love cooking.

Others really like music.

For instance, my best buddy, Luigi, he really wants to become a ninja!

That's his big dream.

As for me, well, I want to be like Jason!

Get a crew together and set off

on one of the greatest adventures the world has ever known!

Hey, Pattie, look!

The fish are here.

And here's your change, ma'am.

- There you go. - Thanks. See ya later!

Hm?

Hm-hmm.

Oh, well.

- Wow! They really are masters! - I hope you were taking notes.

Pattie? Luigi? This is the third time I've had to speak to you today.

Don't make me ask you again.

OK, where were we? Yes!

Who can tell me which ship Jason sailed on his quest?

Oh, ma'am! Me, me, me, I know!

Go ahead, Pattie.

It's easy! Jason's ship is called the Argo. You can see it down there in the Port Museum.

The goddesses Hera and Athena helped build it themselves.

With its shallow draft and large sail...

- Eurgh. Somebody stop her, please. -

...it was by far the fastest ship in the whole Mediterranean.

It's a ship just like this that I'll use one day when I become a heroine like Jason!

A heroine like Jason!

Alright, that's enough, stop making fun. Pattie's just kidding.

Oh, our parents are here.

- - Mummy! Mummy!

See you tomorrow, children!

Hey there, sweetie, what is it? You sad?

Er, Mr Sam, could I have a word with you about Pattie?

Again? You've got to pay attention in class, sweetie.

Yes?

"A heroine like Jason." Have you looked at yourself, pipsqueak?

You'll see, Tony, I'll show all of you!

What are you doing? Pattie! Where are you going?

Pattie, Pattie, Pattie?

Hmmm. Hm?

Hmm.

Pattie?

Where are you, Pattie? Oh, Pattie!

Pattie!

Stand at the ready, my gallant crew!

We're going on an adventure!

- Woo-hoo! - Uh?

OK, man your stations!

Help!

Hold on, Pattie!

I've got you, sweetie.

Hold on, sweetie.

Er, Mummy,

is that fat cat going to eat me as well?

- You alright, sweetie? - Mm-hm.

Good, you and I are going to have a little talk.

What were you thinking, Pattie?

That was very risky! You could've drowned! You realise that?

But all I wanted to do was go on an adventure with my crew.

Look what happened to your poor crew.

- It's gone forever! - They were just radishes, Sam.

Oh, yeah. It's still sad for those radishes.

Also it's too dangerous.

You've got to be sensible, Pattie. You can't do what Jason did.

Yes, I can!

A hero is a big, strong human, Pattie. Not a little mouse like you are.

I can still be a heroine, not just a little mouse.

You want to be a heroine? You want adventure?

Look here, a boat!

Come on, there you go.

Oh.

And this is the sea! Ooh!

Oh! You're setting sail for wonderful adventures!

I'm a terrible typhoon! I'm going to sink your ship!

Oh, Captain Pattie has slayed me! Oh!

I'm dying!

I'm telling you, adventures can be fun, even if they're pretend. Don't you agree?

You can go on any adventure you like here in the attic, but not for real, it's too dangerous!

Promise me that, Pattie?

You'll see,

I'll create adventures for you that no little mouse could ever dream of.

Become a heroine,

gather a crew,

lead them on an adventure.

A little mouse, a heroine?

Makes no sense!

Pattie, could you come here, please?

There ya go!

A theatre! Oh, I've thought about it for months.

With all these props that we've made, imagine all the stories we could tell?

Yeah, sounds like fun, Sam. It's a really good idea.

You'll enjoy it!

You're always telling me how tired you are of doing accounting for the dock rats.

Hi!

So, you ready for the ceremony?

Of course we're ready! I wouldn't miss the unveiling of the new statue.

And Jason is gonna be there to make a speech!

Hey, what about your ninja test, did you pass it?

Nah, I blew it again. That was the 37th time, that's a lot.

Don't worry, Luigi, you'll do it next time, I just know it.

I hope so.

Before I forget, your ticket for this week's lottery.

Oh, you're kidding me, you're still playing?

You know very well it's a jungle outside the city!

If you win a trip to Alexandria,

you'll be risking your life to travel across the sea.

But, Sam, I'd only go to see the great library.

I've read every book here over a dozen times.

And besides, there's no danger in libraries.

888. Yeah, well, you've got one in 1,000 chances.

Er, we should get going, right?

I just have to make a quick stop by the sewers first

to give Tony his accounts.

After that, zoom! We're gonna see Jason! Yay!

Sir Jason, this way. The people are excited to hear you.

Thank you, young lady.

Oooh-oooh! Oooh!

Oh, He's here, we have to hurry! Sam, can you find us places in front, please?

- Of course, sweetie, I will. See you soon. - See ya later!

Mmm-hmm.

Oh, if it isn't the nerd! You're so tiny, I didn't see you!

So, bookworm, what great adventures have you been up to in your attic?

Were you attacked by a novel?

Did you slay an abominable math problem?

Here's your dad's accounting.

- It looks OK to me. - It's upside down, Tony.

Uh-huh, looks good this way too.

Come back and get these later.

Another riveting accounting adventure!

There'll be more tomorrow!

I have to do this every day for the rest of my life!

Pardon me.

- Do you mind? - Excuse me, sorry.

Pardon me. Ah, perfect!

We have an eight!

And next! It's spinning...

Another eight!

- And here we go again. - Not an eight, not an eight, not an eight,

not another eight!

It's another eight! 888!

Ladies and gentlemen, today's winning number is 888!

Thanks for saving our place, Sam. They're awesome, we're in the first row!

Yeah, yeah...

This is it. He's gonna speak. He's gonna speak, Sam! Listen!

Fellow citizens and friends!

It has been 80 years or more since I returned from Colchis

with the magnificent Golden Fleece

that has afforded us Zeus' protection.

From my travels across the seas, through storms on the Argo...

On the Argo...

Oh, the adventures I had with my brave crew, the Argonauts.

And now look at our beautiful city today!

She has never been as prosperous as this.

And so now, we must show Zeus our grati...

- - Our gratitude! To Zeus!

Master of Olympus!

- - Wow!

Oh, fantastic, it's so cool!

It's the classiest thing in all of Greece! Right, Sam?

Uh, yeah, yeah, it's really great. Awesome, super.