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“Cave of Echoes” Episode 37/224 [TEASER] I: “Sure is pretty countryside. So-- who is this girl who’s in trouble?” H: “Don’t know.” I: “Well, what about Elopius-- the guy who sent for us?” H: “Don’t know him, either.” I: “D’ya have any idea what kind of trouble she’s in?” H: “Nope.” I: “Did it ever occur to you that you might be too trusting? What if this is just a big set-up-- or-or some sort of trap?” H: “Then we’ll have ta [sic]-- fight our way out of it-- like we always do.” I: “You know, that’s what I like about you, Hercules. You never lack confidence.” H: “Sometimes it’s the only thing that gets you through. Now-- do you mind?” I: “I know, I know-- shut up-- and enjoy the scenery.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Man’s Voice: “String him up!” Parentheses [Par]: “Come on-- let’s talk this over. For a bunch of civic leaders, you’re really not being very high-minded about this.” Man: “Civic leaders? You called us crooks.” Par: “I was only writing the truth.” Man: “The truth? The truth is, you’re gonna hang.” Par: “But that’s illegal!” Man: “‘But,’ nothing, you troublemaking rodent. Get ready to take your last ride.” I: “Ooh-oo-oo-oo-_oo_-ooh! Oo-wah!” Man’s Voice: “Who _is_ this guy?” I: “Enough horsing around, don’tcha think?” H: “Sounds to me like this man didn’t have a fair trial. Hi-- how you doin’?” I: “Don’t you guys understand that hanging is an archaic and barbaric institution?” H: “I’m sorry.” Par: “Hey! I’m not complaining.” I: “All right-- gimme your best shot.” Man: “We liked the old odds better.” H: “Come on. We’ve got places to go.” I: “Yeah. Oh!” H: “Oh-- sorry.” Man: “Just one question, big fella! You got a name?!” I: [Laughs] ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Par: “Hercules?! And Iolaus?! I’m a big fan ’a both ’a you-- believe me! I know all about your adventures.” I: “I like this guy.” Par: “The name’s Parentheses. I’m a writer.” I: “Yeah? You can’t be very good if they were gonna hang you back there.” Par: “A-actually, I’m _too_ good! You see, I wrote about how they were looting the royal treasury in Macedonia? So-- where are we going?” H: “A-ha! _We_ aren’t going anywhere. This is where _we_-- part ways. Oh, and-- be careful what you write, and-- how you write it.” Par: “You’ve gotta take me with you. This is a writer’s dream! Hercules and me?! And-- Iolaus?!” H: “Ah, we can’t do it. Where we’re going it might be dangerous and you-- could get hurt.” Par: “Hey-- if a certain group of scoundrels is still lurkin’ around with their rope-- I could get dead.” H [Sighs]: “OK-- guess you’re coming with us-- for the time being! We’ll-- drop him off somewhere safe.” Par: “Boy-- before you guys came along-- I thought my only chance of havin’ a good day was getting buried in a worm-free grave!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Par: “Wow-- I can’t believe my luck today.” Elopius [Elo]: “Hercules! Hercules!” H: “You must be Elopius.” Elo: “Oh, Hercules-- you really did come to rescue my daughter, didn’t you?” H: “Oh, don’t worry. Iolaus and I will get her out.” Elo: “It’s a terrible place! It’s filled with sounds that can destroy your mind! Nobody’s ever come out of there alive!” H: “I know, I know. I understand. I’ve been here before. This is the Cave of Echoes.” I: “Ah.” Par: “Doesn’t look so bad to me.” I: “Kind ’a jumpy, isn’t he?” H: “He’s-- a writer-- what do you expect? I wonder what’s in there?” Elo: “It’s a monster. I didn’t think you’d come for Melina-- if you knew the whole truth.” I: “W-w-w-ait a minute. This is Hercules and Ioalus. Monsters are us.” H: “Yeah [Chuckles]-- ah, have you-- seen this monster?” Elo: “Not exactly. But the sound is in-- ” H [Interrupting]: “No, it’s OK. It’s O- it’s OK. Let’s do it.” I: “Ah, d’ya mind?” Par: “Ah-- what about me?!” H: “Ah-- we’ll-- give you all the gory details when we come back with Melina. Why don’tcha keep Elopius company? Oh.” Par: “How can I learn anything if I’m not where the action is?! The story’s in there with Hercules! My big chance! One-on-one with the son ’a Zeus-- and I’m out here.” Elo: “If anybody should be pacing and talking to himself, it’s me! I’m the one who’s got a daughter in that cave!” Par: “I’ll tell her you’re waiting.” Elo: “Are you crazy?! Come back here! Hercules told ya to stay put!” Par’s Voice: “Too bad!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT I] H’s Voice: “Very clever.” I’s Voice: “What?” H: “Bringing enough string into a cave to fly a kite.” I: “Wait a second, Hercules. This is a _great_ idea! I mean, this is gonna save our lives.” H: “Iol-- .” I [Interrupting]: “Remember Theseus? I’m just gonna let the string-- ” H [Interrupting]: “Iolaus!” I: “-- go with me any direction-- ” H: “I was kidding.” I: “Oh-- OK.” [They laugh.] “What was that?” H: “I don’t know. It-- could be Elopius’ monster working up an appetite.” H and I: “Whoooooooooo.” Woman’s Voice: [Echoes] I: “You think that’s her?” H: “The more noise she makes, the better chance we’ve got of finding her.” I: “Yeah. Oh, hey-- I got an idea.” H: “Io-- ” I: “Melina!” H: “Uh-oh.” I: “What?” H: “Come brace yourself!” I: “What for?” H [Whispers]: “Come on.” I: “Ah!” I’s Voice [Echoing]: “Melina! Melina ! Melina! Melina! Melina! Melina!” I: “Wow-- I’m not gonna do that again.” Par: “Hercules! Iolaus?!” H: “Parentheses?” I: “Boy, that was loud!” H: “I thought I told you to stay outside.” Par: “Uh, I know.” H: “Then, why didn’t you?” Par: “And pass up an opportunity like this?” I: “Ah.” Par: “Betcha didn’t even know you were losing it.” H: “It’s-- all right, Iolaus. We’ll-- find a way out of here.” I: “What?” Par: “Uh-- what is it? What’d I do?” H: “It’s-- not what you did, it’s-- what you’re doing. You’re slowing us down and we don’t have the time to take you back. So-- let’s-- go. Oh, just-- don’t-- yell.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Par: “Uh-- while we’re on the way-- let me recite an epic poem I wrote about your battle with Antaeus, the rock monster?” H: “Huh-- what do you know about that?” I: “What?” Par: “Just listen. There once was a monster of rock-- who was mad that he couldn’t walk or talk.” H: “Uh-- actually, he-- could-- walk and talk.” Par: “Uh, he could?” H: “Uh, yes-- he could.” Par: “So-- what’s the real story? What happened?” H [Sighs]: “Well, it-- started with Hera-- who else? She had just stolen the eternal torch from Prometheus. And I was searching for it with Deianeira, and we-- came upon this clearing in the forest.” [[[[[[Deianeira [Dei]: “It’s made out of bones. Those are human bones.” H: “Trophies.” Antaeus [Ant]: [Growls] Dei: “Hercules, do something.” H: “Me?” Ant: “You have a nice skull.”]]]]]] H’s Voice: “I had to-- protect Deianeira, so I-- didn’t have any choice but to fight Antaeus, the rock monster.” [[[[[[[Fight] Dei: “Are you all right?” H: “Yeah.”]]]]]] H’s Voice: “And, just when it seemed Antaeus wasn’t a threat, anymore-- ” [[[[[[Dei: “Are you all right?” Ant: “Nobody beats Antaeus the Giant! Dei: “Antaeus? Uh! Uh!” H: “Why can’t I ever run into any nice giants? What the-- ? Hah! Ahhhhh!” Dei: “That is Antaeus the Giant!” H: “I think-- we can skip the formal introductions.” Dei: “He gets his strength from his mother!” H: “Am I supposed to be interested in his family tree?” Dei: “Look-- the Earth is his mother. It’s where he gets his strength. It replenishes him. Don’t let him touch the ground!” Ant: [Laughs, then groans]]]]]]] H’s Voice: “Deianeira was right. Antaeus couldn’t revive himself.” Par’s Voice: “What an incredible story. That’s really how it was?” H’s Voice: “That’s really how it was.” Par’s Voice: “I better take notes.” I’s Voice: “Oh, brother!” Par: “I’m just striving for accuracy.” Par: “So-- are all these monsters you fight in dark, gloomy places?” H: “It, uh-- seems that way.” I: “Well, the Hydra wasn’t.” Par: “It must have been one of those rare, sunworshipping Hydras.” I: “Rare, sunworshipping Hydra? To tell the truth, we didn’t get a chance to ask. You know, _I_ had to rush _straight_ in there. I drew my sword as I was going-- ” H [Interrupting]: [Clears throat] I: “Oh, yeah. Yeah, yeah-- Hercules was there as well.” H: “Thank you.” [[[[[[H: “Get back, Iolaus! [Whispers] “No, Iolaus! Don’t provoke it.” I [Normal Voice]: “Hercules, what are you doing?” H: “Look out!” I: “Ahhhhhhhhh! Uh!” H: “Come on. Come on, let’s get outta here. This thing stinks.” I: “Yeah. What was that?” H: “Tatonya, the day after ya marry her.” I: “Hey.” ?’s Voice: “What the-- ?” H [Yells]: “Iolaus-- grab that torch!” I: “But the gods! They’ll be angry!” H [Interrupting]: “Just get it!” I [Yells]: “Ahhhhh! Ahhhhhhhh! Ahhhh! Ahhh! Ahhhhhhh!” H: “Uh! Iolaus! The torch! Quick! Give it to me!]]]]]] I’s Voice: “And that was the beginning of the end-- for the Hydra.” I: “Fire-- can you believe that?” Par: “Amazing.” I: “Ye-eah.” Par: “You know? I should really write something about that.” I: “Yeah.” Par: “Something that captures the emotional dissonance that pervades these creatures’ psyches. Something that-- explores the existential force that carries Hercules and you through these challenges.” I: “What is he talking abou?” H: “I have no idea.” I: “Um-- Herc, maybe-- ” H [Interrupting]: “Yeah-- we better move faster.” Par: “Y-- you think it’s a monster, Iolaus?” I: “Yeah, it could be.” Par: “Uh, uh, back up a minute. How big?” I: “Oh, I don’t know-- maybe it’s making that noise because it’s-- bangin’ its head on the ceiling. Or-- maybe it’s hungry.” Par: “Look at this place. You see anything around here for a monster to eat?” H: “Nope.” Par: “That’s what I mean. I’m out of here.” H: “Uh-- uh-uh-uh-- you’ll be safer with us.” Par: “But you guys are going the wrong way! You’re goin’ to_ward_ the monster!” H: “You wanted an adventure, Parentheses. You’ve got one.” Par: “Bu-- bu-- ” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT II] H: “You’ll be all right. Just take some deep breaths.” Par: “Gotcha-- deep breaths. Can I just ask you a question?” H: “Ask” Par: “Just-- how big was the biggest monster you ever fought?” H: “It was big.” Par: “Uh-- how big is big? Iolaus?” I: “Hmm?” Par: “How big?” I: “Aw, big, big-- _really_ big. Bigger than a big-- thing. Bigger than-- this part of the cavern.” Par: “You really fought a monster bigger than this cavern?” H [Chuckes]: “I-- I didn’t stop to measure it.” I: “Yeah, but believe me, Parentheses-- I don’t think there’s been anything _ever_ bigger than that sea monster.” Par: “You did beat it though, didn’t you?” H: “Well, yeah-- eventually, after it ate me.” Par: “Uh-- you let it eat you?” H: “Uh, it-- wasn’t exactly my choice.” H’s Voice: “But unfortunately, I-- wasn’t the only one in danger. At least it didn’t chew us. But it was-- _pretty_ ugly sliding down that throat. It-- didn’t get any better when we hit the stomach.” [[[[[[H’s Voice: “This way!” H: “Stay here.]]]]]] H’s Voice: “If nothing else, I-- wanted to get away from the stench.” [[[[[[H: “Uh!” Y Dei: “Ahhh!” H: “Hold on! I’ll come back for you!” Y Dei: [Screams] H: “Give me your hand!” Y Dei: “Uh! Didja kill it?! Didja kill it?! Is it dead?! Is it dead?!” H: “It’s dead!”]]]]]] Par’s Voice: “That’s disgusting.” I’s Voice: “ ’Could’ve been worse. They could’ve been digested.” Par’s Voice: “If the monster’s as big as this cavern-- then we’re doomed.” H’s Voice: “Parentheses-- you’re worrying too much about this size thing.” Par: “Guys, I’ve been bitten by dogs, and believe me-- the length of their teeth was directly proportional to the depth of my pain.” H: “The only size that matters is the heart of the person who’s fighting.” Par [Scoffs]: “Easy to say when you’re as big as you are.” H: “Well, that has nothing to do with courage. Look at Iolaus. I’ve never seen him back down from anything.” I’s Voice: “Or anyone.” [[[[[[Woman’s Voice: “Hercules.” H: “We heard you were in the neighborhood.” I: “We just had to say, ‘Hello.’” H: “Hello.” Thugs’ Voices: “Get them!” “Get ‘em!” [Fight] Hanging Man: “Oh.” I: “I gotcha!” Hanging Man: “Oooh. Oooh.” I: “Ahhhhh!”]]]]]] I’s Voice: “The greater the odds against me-- the more I like it.” [[[[[[Man’s Voice: “Get the shrimp!”]]]]]] [[[[[[H: “Bad time!” I: “He was mine. I had him cold.” H: “Well-- now he’s cold and wet. Uh-- behind you?” I: “I know!”]]]]]] I’s Voice: “Of course, when I’m fighting, I-- try to stay on top of things.” [[[[[[I: “Next time! Feed me when I ask to be fed.”]]]]]] H’s Voice: “Yeah, but-- sometimes, your choice of weapon was questionable.” I’s Voice: “Hey-- ya have to be resourceful.” Par’s Voice: “Weren’t you scared? Outnumbered like that?” I: “Sure I was. You know, you learn to put it behind ya.” H: “The trick is to keep your wits-- and not let fear paralyze you.” Par: “Keep our wits.” H: “Yeah.” Par: “Good-- good, I-I’ll try and remember that. What if it’s not a monster? What if it’s a giant?” I: “I’ve never heard of a giant living in a cave this deep.” Par: “I have. There’s supposed to be a secret undergroun river that they drink from. It makes them bigger-- and meaner.” H [Chuckles]: “Now, where did you hear something like that? No, not all giants are bad. You take Typhon, for instance. He was-- just lonely.” [[[[[[Typhon [Ty]’s Voice: “Who’s there?! Wanna be the one to set me free? I’ve been here so long. Oh-- you’re not going to hurt me, are you?” H: “It never entered my mind.” Ty: “And you won’t laugh at me or call me names, either?” H: “No. Why would I do that?” Ty: “Well, that’s what all the other travellers who stopped here did.” H: “The sign of Hera usually brings out the evil in people-- but I’d rather bend the old witch out of shape.” Ty: “You called Hera an old witch?” H: “Yes, I was-- being kind.” Ty: “Whoa! Wow! I don’t believe it!” H: “Uh, that’s OK-- most people don’t.” Ty: “This is great! I mean, nobody ever said I was graceful-- but it feels so good to get around like a normal human being again!” [Laughs]]]]]]] I: “Wait a minute, Hercules. What about Gargon?” H: “You’re right. Some giants aren’t-- so good.” [[[[[[H: “You know? This really-- isn’t necessary.” Gargon: “Oh, yes it is.” Villagers: “Oh!” H: “Maybe we do have to do this.” Man’s Voice: “Look out! Here he comes! Look out!” Gargon: “Now I kill you!” Villagers: [Cheer]]]]]]] H’s: “Those villagers were so happy when that giant got knocked out.” Par: “What if this giant’s a bad one?” I: “Take it easy, Parentheses. We don’t even know if there’s a giant down here.” Par: “But if there is?” H: “Giants are just like everybody else. Some are good. Some are bad.” H’s Voice: “If there is one down here-- why don’t we give him the benefit of the doubt?” H: “That’s the point I’m trying to make. You never know how anything in life is going to turn out, so why-- worry about it?” I: “Yeah-- and it’s the surprises that make these adventures more interesting.” Par: “Interesting?” I: “Yeah. You see-- Parentheses-- you can see-- a mug as-- half-full or-- half-empty. So, this-- cave may take us on a journey to a new adventure, or-- ” Par: “Or a tomb!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT III] I: “Parentheses-- still got all your moving parts?” Par: “I think so. [Sighs] I’d swear my life passed in front of my eyes. Hey-- where’s Hercules?” I [Sighs]: “I don’t know. We should look for him.” Par: “This isn’t what was supposed to happen. I don’t wanna be the one who writes Hercules’ obituary!” I: “Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Just look for him!” Par: “I’m trying! I’m trying!” Par’s Voice: “Look! Look!” H [Muffled Voice]: “I’m-- under here!” I: “Ah-hhh! Comin’. Ah! Boy! What is it with you and rocks?!” Par: “You’ve had this problem before?” I: [Gasps] H: “Once or twice.” I: “Once or twice?! Come on, Hercules! It _always_ happens to us!” [[[[[[Nemis: “Go! Help Penelope! Help Penelope!” Sharos: “Hercules. I couldn’t undo it! This one’s got two! Oh, Hercules-- break it!” H: “Run! Get out!” Nemis: “Go, save yourself! Go! Penelope!”]]]]]] I’s Voice: “And then, there was that time with Xena.” [[[[[[H: “Look out! Get Down! Get-- down! Ahhhhhhhhhhh!” Darphus: [Laughs]]]]]]] I’s Voice: “Now, don’t forget about Ares.” H: “I guess you’re right, Iolaus.” Par: “You’re preparing me for the worst, aren’t you?” I: “No-- no, no, no, no-- that was _not_ the worst.” H: “Don’t panic. We’ll be fine.” I: “Yeah-- we’ve done this a million times.” Par: “Yeahhhhh, but-- ” H: “You comfortable?” I: “I’m holdin’ the torch.” H: “Oh. Excuse me.” I: “Watch. He’s _really_ good at this.” Par: “Amazing.” H: “Yeah.” I: “Well?” H: “I’m coming.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Par’s Voice: “We could have died back there!” H: “Parentheses-- if you’ve lived a good life-- death doesn’t need to be feared.” Par: “And how do you know?” H: “I’ve been to the other side.” Par: “You’ve been to the other side?” H: “Yes-- it ended up as one of the most moving experiences of my life.” H’s Voice: “I was able to see my family, again. They all looked so peaceful-- the children-- and Deianeira. She was even more beautiful than I remembered.” [[[[[[Boy: “Your turn! Here! [Etc.]” Ilea: “Wait for me!” Deianeira [Dei]: “Hercules? Hercules!” H: “Deianeira.” Dei: “I am so glad you’re back.” H: “Back.” Dei: “You’ve been gone much too long this time. I swear, if you were gone any longer, you’d be-- a stranger to your own children.” H: “Too long.” Dei: “Awww, gosh-- I know you’re a busy man. You have monsters to slay and-- villains to battle. We should be grateful we get to see you at all. You must be starving. Come on, let me fix you something to eat.” H: “Wait. Let me say hello to the kids, first.” Dei: “Oh! What am I thinking about? Children! Your father’s home!” Clonis: “Daddy’s home?” H: “Aeson.” Ilea: “It really is Daddy! Daddy!” H: “Ilea.” Ilea: “Daddy, I missed you.” H: “I missed you too, Ilea. I missed you all so much.” Ilea: “Are you crying, Daddy?” H: “No-- no, it’s the wind-- just-- blew something in my eye. Oh, my god-- my little baby.”]]]]]] Par’s Voice: “I’m surprised you came back.” H: “I had to. My work in this life wasn’t finished, yet.” Par: “But-- Hercules, you must get lonely. She was your wife.” H: “I-- try to stay busy.” Par: “But, what about-- fun? Women?” H [Sighs]: “Iolaus?” I: “Hmm? Oh-- women. Yeah, well-- they’re good-- I mean, once you work out how to talk to them.” [[[[[[I: “Uh-- ”]]]]]] I’s Voice: “But I’ve learned a language that seems to work.” [[[[[[I [Sighs]: “I gotta go.” [Sighs]]]]]]] [[[[[[H: “At least your lips are working.” I: “That’s not all that’s working.”]]]]]] Par’s Voice: “Women just don’t like me.” Par: “I guess they can see I’m a coward.” H: “Why would women see you as a coward?” Par: “Uh, I don’t know. I always seem to be afraid.” H: “Fear isn’t a bad thing. It can keep ya from getting killed by doing something foolish.” I: “Yeah, and it wouldn’t hurt to have a higher opinion of yourself.” H: “Absolutely. Besides, I’ve seen fearful people do truly brave things. Salmoneus comes to mind.” I [Snickers]: “There must’ve been a dinar in it for him.” H: “Nope-- just my survival. And his help couldn’t have come at a better time. You see, I was-- blind and-- well, he was my eyes.” H’s Voice: “And despite the danger he was in-- Salmoneus really helped me out.” [[[[[[Marcus: “We seem to be just out of their range.” H: “Not mine. Salmoneus! I’ll need your help.” Salmoneus [Sal]: “What if they get lucky?” H: “Stay behind me. How far?” Sal: “Two hundred and twenty paces.” Marc: “What’re you doing?!” Sal: “He can’t see! Now, where were we?” H: “Is my direction right?” Sal: “Yeah.” H: “How did we do?” Sal: “Ah-- ten paces to the left-- and they’ve moved ten paces to the right. Ah-ah-ah-ah! Hercules! We better get out of here! They’re about to dislodge a boulder the size of Mt. Olympus!” H: “Tell me how close my last arrow was, then run for the woods.” Sal: “It’s heading straight for us!” H: “How close?!” Sal: “Three paces left!” Tiron: “Marcus, get back!”]]]]]] H’s Voice: “A lot of it is just-- attitude-- you know, how you think of yourself.” I: “Now-- I mean, if you think of yourself as a coward, you’re probably gonna act like one. Why don’t you try thinkin’ about-- how much good you’re gonna do for a change?” Par: “Oh, I don’t know. Just the thought of going blind gives me the chills. I don’t even like being in a dark room.” H: “Iolaus.” I: “Hmm? It’s gotta be hers.” H: “At least, we’re going in the right direction.” I: “Yeah.” Par: “Melina!” H [Sighs]: “Here we go, again.” Par: “What?” I: “Brace yourself.” Par’s Voice [Echoes]: “Melina! Melina! Melina! Melina!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- [ACT IV] H: “Is everybody OK? Iolaus. Parentheses? You all right, Iolaus?” I: “I’m not the one that’s whimpering!” Par: “Well, I wouldn’t be if you got that torch lit!” I: “I’m trying, all right?” Par: “Hurry! I need light! If I can grab a-- I can’t take this, anymore!” H: “Parentheses-- you put yourself in this situation, now, live with it! You can sit there and panic and make things worse-- or you can-- swallow your fears and work with us. Now, what’ll it be?!” Par: “S-sorry. I-I’ll be OK.” H: “All right, that’s better. Now, let’s light this torch.” I: “Yeah. You wanna do that again? Here.” Melina [Mel]’s Voice: “Hello?!” I: “We’re gettin’ close.” Par: “Let’s keep moving.” H: “He’s gonna be all right.” I: “I think he’s more afraid of you than he is of the dark.” Par: “Hercules? Iolaus? We’re wasting time.” I [Whispers]: “Oh, wasting time.” H: “Well, well, well,” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Mel’s Voice: [Screams] H: ““If I didn’t know better, I’d swear that was Echidna.” Par: “The mother of all monsters? You fought her, too?” H: “Oh, yeah.” Par: “Where?” H: “Where else? Another cave?” H’s Voice: “Echidna kidnapped my mother. She wanted to use her as bait to-- kill me. I’d been wounded by Hera’s archers.” [[[[[[H: “Put her down!” Echidna [E]: “Hercules! Why isn’t he dead?!” H: “Bad archers!” Alcmene [Alc]: “Good genes!” H: “Nobody-- takes advantage of my mother.” Alc: “Hercules! Be careful!” H: “I said! Put her down! E: “I think I’ll kill you both at once! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Ahhhhhh! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Ahhhhhhhhhhh! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!” H: “Mother! Run!” Alc: “I can’t leave you!” H: “You’ve got to! Now run! Over here, Echidna! It’s me you want!” E: “Have it your way!” H: “Iolaus! Get her out of here! Go on! I’ll take care of Echidna!” Demetrius [Dem]: “You’ll have to get past me first, you little runt.” H: “Iolaus! The arrows!” I: “Where are they?!” Dem [Laughs]: “Now it’s you and me, Hercules.” E: [Screams] I: “Herc-- ” E: [Screams]]]]]]] Par’s Voice: “You didn’t kill her? Even when she tried to kill you and your own mother?” H: “She didn’t deserve to be killed. What she needed was the love that only one man in the world could give her.” [[[[[[Ty’s Voice: “Honey, I’m ho-ome!” I: “Herc-- did we make it in time?” E: “Typhon-- it’s you. Where on Earth have you been?!” Ty: “I’m sorry. I would have been back ages ago, but-- Hera held me prisoner. It was Hercules who set me free.” E: “I’ve been such a fool. And I’ve done such horrible things!” Ty: “But I still love ya, Echidna.” E: “You do? Then come here, lover-boy!” Ty: “Oh, Baby, you’re the greatest!”]]]]]] Par: “Those two fell in love? Maybe there’s hope for me yet.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- H: “Watch your step. It’s slippery here.” Mel: “Is someone there? Please, help me.” H: “Yeah, we’re on our way.” Mel: “I’ve caught my foot on something. Please, help.” H: “Don’t worry. We’ll getcha out.” I: “Yeah. [Whispers] Ohhh.” H: “Uh-- go back, Iolaus-- there’s nothing you can do.” I: “Aw, Herc, I gotta try.” H: “I can’t help her, either.” I: “Aw, no.” H: “Parentheses-- you’re the only of us who’s got a chance to save her.” Par: “I am?” I: “Yeah.” Mel: “What are you guys doing?” H: “Now, listen carefully. We’ll lower ya down-- but you’ll have to deal with whatever’s holding her-- yourself.” I: “Yeah-- and you’re gonna need this.” Par: “I’m not sure.” H: “Attitude, Parentheses-- attitude.” Mel: “Would someone please help me?” Par: “All right. I can do it.” I: “Good man.” H: “Ready?” Par: “Yeah. Yeah.” I: “Got him?” H: “Yeah. Careful. See anything?” Par: “Just a-- pretty girl.” Par’s Voice: “I see something! Give me more light! I’m not sure what it is-- but I’ll get it.” Par: “It’s nothing! Heh! There’s no monster down here! Her foot’s caught in a root! Hi.” H: “Give me your hand. There you go! Here ya go. Got a hold?” Mel: “Yeah.” H: “OK.” Mel: “Oh, thank the gods.” H: “No-- he’s the one you need to thank.” Mel: “You’re a brave man. Thank you.” I: “Uh-- call me silly for asking, but-- what’s a nice girl like you doing in a cave like this?” Mel: “Ooh! That’s the reason. Come on, but-- keep your voices down. This part of the cave can turn even whispers into sounds that-- shatter your eardrums.” Par: “Wait for me, you guys.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Mel: “Hello, Zeus. Why’d you run off like that, you silly little boy.” I: “You risked your life for that?” Mel: “Oh, he’s barely a month old. I couldn’t let him come in here by himself. Come on, I’ll show you a secret passage out. Come on.” I and H: “Secret passage?” ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Elo: “Melina!” Mel: “Father!” Elo: “Melina! Ohhh! Oh! _Why_ did you go _into_ that cave?!” Mel: “Well-- Zeus ran off-- and I followed him. He got down to the deepest part of the cave before I could catch up with him. And then when I reached for him, I-- slipped into a pit.” I: “Yeah-- we got there just in time.” Elo: “There was-- no monster?” Mel: “Father, I’d-- I’d like to introduce you-- to the man-- who rescued me. Thi-- [Whispers] I don’t even know your name.” Par: “Parentheses.” Elo: “Oh-- I-- didn’t think I’d be thanking you like this when we first met. You said you were a writer. Make any money at it?” Par: “Not with my poetry.” Mel: “You’re a poet?” Par: “Yeah! Wouldja like to hear some? There once was a girl named Melina-- ” H [Clears throat]: “Ah-- you’re on a roll, here. Don’t blow it.” Par: “Actually, I do celebrity stories, too. Thanks for the material, guys.” I: “That’s OK. Actually, we have had some good adventures, haven’t we?” H: “Yeah, we have.” Woman: “Help! Help! A-- a warlord named Attilus-- has captured our village-- on the other side of the valley! We need your help!” H: “Looks like we’re about to have some more.” I: “Aah, does it ever end?” H: “Not in this life.” I: “Bye.” Elo [Whispers]: “Thanks.” H: “Be safe.” I [Sighs]: “Don’t we ever get a rest?!” H: “I thought we just had one.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------
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