Atlantis

There are some who say that you knew about Jason's escape,

even abetted it.

Jason is innocent. He does not deserve to die.

Take her to the cells.

Why is no-one here?

Something's wrong.

All hail!

Poseidon, Poseidon, Poseidon...

O megal' Ennosigai' ek ses dnameos tode presso...

eithe di' ophthalmon ton son tade pragmath' horoien....

The Priests are blessing a new Oracle.

She is calling to the gods.

May they tell her to grant us salvation.

Poseidon, Poseidon, Poseidon...

The gods have spoken.

What did you see, my child?

You must not be afraid.

Tell us what they've said.

They threatened vengeance.

They spoke of destruction...

desolation. Their...

voices were raging.

They were angry.

Ready to fall upon us.

Why?

For the rightful heir to Atlantis is not recognised.

They say that until that day people will never be at peace.

She's lying.

That is not possible.

Cassandra's gifts allow her to only speak the truth.

Then she is mistaken in what she sees. Take her away.

Please... The girl is innocent!

This will get out.

The whole of Atlantis will soon know that the gods are against me.

~ Calm yourself. ~ You heard the Oracle!

Indeed. She declared that the true heir to Atlantis was not recognised.

But who is the true heir?

The gods did not state that it was Ariadne.

It is you, Majesty.

The throne is rightfully yours

and the gods in their wisdom have spoken to warn you

that you will not be truly recognised as long as there remains

one land and two queens.

Then what shall we do?

It is clear.

You must make Ariadne renounce her crown in favour of you.

Then, when she has publicly countenanced you,

have the priests announce that the prophecy has been fulfilled.

Do what you will. I am at peace with the gods.

You think I'm going to kill you?

I cannot predict what's in your tangled mind.

I will give you your freedom

but first you must do something for me.

Renounce your title

and swear an oath of allegiance

recognising me as the true heir of Atlantis.

So the Oracle's prophecy was not favourable.

I'm giving you a chance to live.

For the sake of everyone you hold dear, I suggest you take it.

I will not abandon my people.

I will never relinquish my throne to you.

Then that is your decision.

But it will not be you who suffers for it.

Talk to me.

Please.

I have to go back.

~ You can't. ~ I must.

It would be suicide.

If you went back there now...

.. you'd never get beyond the walls.

Go to sleep, Pythagoras.

We will come up with a plan.

We will rescue her.

Whatever we have to do, we will do it.

Are you all right?

The sound of the birds in the morning...

always used to make me so happy.

When I was alone they were all I had.

You've got us now.

You don't need to sit out here.

You're going to get cold.

I want to be out here.

~ I'll get you a blanket. ~ No.

You'll wake Hercules.

Nothing wakes Hercules.

Here.

This is all my fault.

Everyone who touches my life.

I am cursed.

~ You mustn't think that. ~ I cannot escape it.

No matter what I try, what I do...

.. I am damned.

~ No. ~ Don't ever tell Hercules I said that.

Never, ever.

You must promise.

Why?

He loves you.

He cares about you.

I don't want him to feel my pain.

~ They were all I could get. ~ Where is Delmos?

~ What have they done to him? ~ I know nothing of his fate, Majesty.

They tell me very little.

And the people?

Pasiphae is ruthless. Any that dare to protest, she has slain.

~ What of Jason? ~ He has not been seen.

I have asked, but... it seems he has fled.

No. He would not do that.

~ You must find him. ~ My Lady...

Even speaking with you I am risking everything.

I'm begging you. For the sake of Atlantis.

How? I'm no more than a common soldier.

Are you going to let more men die?

More women and children be enslaved?

I know a place where he may be.

In the mountains beyond the city there is a hunting lodge.

Jason took me there once to meet my brother.

Where's Medusa?

Oh, they went out.

In search of firewood, I think.

~ Have you seen yourself? ~ I'm fine.

You need food.

No.

Here.

~ I've been saving this. ~ It's all right, I don't want it.

You'll make yourself weak. You won't be able to hold a sword, you won't be able to fight.

You see, where are your reactions?

We'll need those when we go to rescue Ariadne.

Oh, again, too slow.

Pasiphae's men would scythe you down like a blade of grass.

I think even Pythagoras could knock you over.

Come on!

Hercules...

I'm sorry.

Just leave me.

But... I-I want to help.

You can't.

When I lost Medusa...

.. you were always telling me, "Keep faith. Be strong."

You were right.

Still can't believe...

To sleep with her in my arms again

is more than anything I could have dreamed of.

You and Ariadne are destined to be together.

Like me, you will find happiness, I believe that.

But to win out you must endure.

The gods will test your courage and perseverance,

and to face that

you will need all of your strength.

To save her, you may need to tear down walls, mountains even,

and you can't do it feeling like that.

Pythagoras?

Ariadne sent me. You have to help us.

Then she's alive.

But I cannot say for how much longer.

~ Who's she?! ~ It's all right!

She's a friend.

Do you know where Jason is?

~ Yes. ~ Pasiphae is seeking to have Ariadne renounce the throne.

Ariadne is standing firm, but...

who knows what Pasiphae has in store for her?

Torture and execution are rife in the city.

The Queen is relying on Jason.

Her need is desperate.

You must return to the Queen.

You must do everything you can to protect her.

We will get the news to Jason.

You know we can't tell him.

Ariadne is in grave peril. Jason needs to know.

He will only do something rash.

We can't just stand by and do nothing.

I'm not suggesting we ju...

I think I know a way to get Ariadne out of the city.

But we cannot tell the others.

~ Why? ~ Please, Pythagoras.

You have to trust me.

Where have you been?

We were just collecting firewood.

And we... came up with a plan.

I'm going to return to Atlantis.

Don't be stupid.

We can't sit here forever. We have to know if Ariadne is alive.

Well, then I should go.

No, they're looking for you, and for Hercules.

Pythagoras is the only one who can go.

They'll know he helped us escape. I can't let you go. If they capture you, they'll kill you.

I have friends in the city. People I can trust, people who can... help us.

I won't stand by while you risk your life for the woman I love.

When the time is right you'll have your part to play, but...

.. we need to find out what's happening first.

He's right.

Are you sure?

Yes.

There is no other way.

How have they treated you? Are you all right?

Get me out of here.

~ If I had any power... ~ Please!

If you submit to the Queen, you will be safe.

I know your gifts bind you to tell the truth...

.. but you must learn to put things carefully.

And not be faithful to the gods?