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“Battle Lines, Part II” Episode 12/112 [TEASER] [[[[[[I: “We’re talkin’ about Amazons, here.”]]]]]] Narrator: “Previously, on ‘Young Hercules.’ [[[[[[Cyane’s Voice: “We’ve finally found a place we can-- call our own. We can-- ” Cyane: “-- finally be at peace.” H: “I’m really happy for you, Cyane.” Simula [Sim]: “Help! The beast attacked and dragged them away!” Cyane: “Who did this?” Sim: “Centaurs!” Cheiron: “I know of no such attack.” Cavil: “You see? It has ever been so between the Amazons and us. Their cunning against our strength. They accuse us of the very crimes that they commit.” Lilith [Lil]: “What?!” [Screams] H: “Lilith!” Discord [Dis]: “My plan is working-- perfectly.” Strife: “They’re suffering. Uncle Ares is gonna be so pleased with us!” Cyane: “You must go. You must go find Cheiron and tell him that the attacks-- must cease, and restitution paid-- or there _will_ be war!” H’s Voice: “Somethin’ doesn’t add up, here. If I only had enough time to figure this all out.” Lil: “What if you don’t?” H: “The two people that I care about are gonna spend tomorrow trying to destroy each other.” Strife: “This war is on!”]]]]]] ----------------------------------------------------------------- Narrator: “Now, on Young Hercules-- ” Dis: “The Amazons think the Centaurs have attacked them-- and the Centaurs-- think the Amazons attacked them. Mortals are so clueless. I love it when my plans cause pain.” Strife [Clears throat]: “_My_ plan.” Dis: “OK-- our plan?” Strife: “I feel gloriously-- loathesome. Uncle Ares is gonna be _so_-- what the-- ?” Ares: “-- very, very upset.” Dis: “What’s your problem?” Strife: “You know? I bet he hates your little scheme.” [Screams] Ares: “No, it’s not bad, except for-- one, tiny detail.” Dis: “Lemme guess-- the Amazons.” Ares: “Who said you could mess with my favorite mortals?” Strife: “Maybe next time-- you’ll listen to me.” [Screams] Dis: “OK-- so maybe Strife did get a little carried away. But after all-- the last time I checked-- dear Brother-- you were the god of war?” Strife: “Swords-- spears-- mayhem. I mean-- all that great war stuff. Isn’t that worth a few Amazons?” Ares: “Hmm. War. Amazons. Amazons, war. War is good. OK, carry on. But guys-- one last thing-- ” Strife: “Oh, uh, uh, uh, uh-- be sure to wash your hands after every conquest.” Ares: “Hercules! That sniveling, half-mortal spawn of Zeus-- Daddy’s coddled favorite--” Strife: “-- that you despise?” Ares: “Don’t-- and let me repeat this-- don’t-- underestimate Hercules.” Strife [Whispers]: “OK.” Dis: “I’m way ahead of you.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dis’s Voice: “Our miserable little half-brother’s about to be history.” Lil: “You haven’t said a word in the last two miles.” H: “Cheiron’s only given the Amazons until dawn, tomorrow to get out of Centaur territory.” Lil: “This is Amazon land, now! And we aren’t gonna be chased off by anyone. If the Centaurs want a war, then fine, we’ll give ‘em one!” H: “There’s got to be a better way, Lilith.” Lil: “There isn’t! They’ve been hunting us down, and all we wanna do is live in peace!” H: “The Centaurs say the Amazons have been doing same thing to them!” Lil: “Oh, and you believe them?!” H: “I just don’t wanna see people I care about die!” Lil: “That’s not true! You’re just taking that Centaur’s side!” H: “His name is Cheiron! He used to mean something to you, Lilith! He was more than just a teacher to you, and he _cared_ about you!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- H’s Voice: “Lilith!” H: “Lilith! Lilith? Centaur tracks.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- I’s Voice: “OK, so let me get this straight. You’re deep inside Centaur territory. Lilith is suddenly missing. There are Centaur tracks-- all over her last known location-- but the Centaurs are innocent.” I: “Herc-- what’s wrong with this picture?” H: “What’s wrong with this picture is that no one’s looking at the whole picture. Somebody planted those tracks.” I: “What? With their handy-dandy, little hoofprint-makers?” H: “We both know that Cheiron’s too honorable to lie.” I: “He wouldn’t know where to start.” H: “I haven’t known Cyane very long, but I know that she wouldn’t lie to send her people into battle.” I: “Yeah, but they both _can’t_ be telling the truth.” H: “Whoever took Lilith, left scorch marks on a tree branch. The Amazons don’t fight with fire. Neither do the Centaurs.” I: “So-- it’s gotta be-- ” H and I: “-- a setup-- ” H: “-- that’s right. See, she’s gotta listen to us, now.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Cyane: “Lilith was from your own academy. Your blood should boil to avenge her.” H: “Don’t you see-- that somebody wants this rage?” I: “Yeah, someone wants this war.” Cyane: “Who? Do ya have proof?” Sim: “Of course, the boys don’t. The Centaur leader is their teacher! He probably betrayed Lilith, himself!” H: “All I ask, is that you talk to Cheiron about what’s really goin’ on here, before you start something that you won’t be able to stop!” Cyane: “Don’t lecture me about war! You may play at it in a schoolyard, but I’ve seen the real thing, OK?!” H: “Then you know _exactly_ how important it is to find another way!” Sim: “There is no other way! It has ever been so between the Centaurs and us-- their cunning against our strength-- their _lies_ against our truth. They accuse us of the very crimes that _they_-- commit!” H [Aside to I]: “Where have I heard that before?” Sim: “I say there is only one way to deal with Centaurs!” Amazons: “War! War! War! War! War! War! War!” Sim and Amazons: “War!” Amazons: “War! War! War! War! War! Come on! War! Come on! War!” Cyane: “My first duty is to my people. We attack at dawn.” Sim: “Yes.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- [ACT I] H: “I don’t know what to do. You know? Both sides are so blinded by hate and mistrust, that they won’t listen.” I: “Well-- you know, if you wanna trick someone, you make them so angry, they can’t think straight, and-- sure, they’d do anything you want.” H: “I think someone on both sides knows your trick.” I: “Where are you going?” H: “I may be able to stop this-- but if I’m not back by dawn-- ” I: “Back?! Back from where?!” H: “Stay here-- and do anything you can to stop this war!” I: “What?!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sim: “Looking for me? Yah!” H: “How is it that an Amazon and a Centaur speak the exact same words?” Sim: “When trying to start a war? Get a clue, Bro. [Morphs] I’m Discord-- the half-sister you’re gonna wish you never had.” H: “Sister? How big a family do I have? Well, just wait till Cyane finds out, Sis.” Dis: “And how’s that supposed to happen? It’ll be a trusted Amazon’s word against yours.” H: “Where are the missing Amazons and Centaurs?! Where?!” Dis: “OK! Just-- back off! They’re in the cavern of Hephaestus’ torch! But, you’ll never free them-- and get back by dawn.” H: “We’ll see about that!” Strife: “Just wait till Uncle Ares finds out that _you’ve_ got a big mouth!” Dis: “You mean, that I’ve just sent Hercules to his doom?” Strife: “Uh-huh. [Laughs, then Screams] Phew. Whew.” Dis: “I think I can take the heat.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- H: “Lilith! Cavil?” Cavil: “Yeah?” H: “OK. Hi. Lilith.” Lil: “Hercules-- how did you find us?” H: “A little goddess told me. Hephaestus sure does do solid work. Listen-- is there a key?” Lil: “Yeah.” H: “Uh-oh.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- [ACT II] Lil: “Hercules, look out!” [Screams] H: “I knew Discord gave up too easily.” Lil: “Look out! Cavil! Hercules! Remember what Cheiron says! Attack the archer-- not the arrow!” H: “Right. Thanks for the tip.” Lil: “Looks like you were right all along. Ahh-- maybe you cadets-- aren’t such a lame bunch-- after all.” H: “Well-- not all of us, anyway.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Cyane: “Your squad will destroy the Centaur rear guard, and then drive their main body into the woods.” Amazon: “Cyane-- the boy-- Iolaus-- requests an audience.” Cyane: “Hercules is not in camp. Has his loyalty to Cheiron led him to change sides?” I: “Hercules doesn’t have a side. Cyane, please listen to me. Look, I know a con when I see one, and this has ‘Setup’ chiseled all over it.” An Amazon: “Your Majesty! The Centaur scouts have taken the field.” I: “You gotta give Herc more time. Come on, he’s a good guy, and he cares a lot about you.” Cyane: “Put him somewhere.” I: “Wait. Cyane! Cyane! It’s not too late! Don’t _do_ this! You’re makin’ a mistake!” Cyane: “Begin the attack!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Cheiron’s Voice: “Steady, Brothers.” Centaur’s Voice: “Amazons! Amazons!” Amazon’s Voice: “Archers, release! Release! Again!” Cheiron: “Take a squad and stop those archers! We can’t let them force us into the trees, where the Amazons have the advantage! Go! Take care!” Centaur’s Voice: “The advance guard is already in position!” Cyane: “Half of you attack. Force them this way.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- H: “That was some quick thinkin’ back there.” Lil: “So, I’m a good warrior-- huh?” H: “Well-- that’s what you wanted.” Lil: “I was so excited when I joined the Amazons. I mean, they were real warriors! And, you know? They accepted me-- a sword or an arrow solved every problem.” H: “It’s never that easy.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Cyane: “I’ll destroy you for what you’ve done to my people, Cheiron.” Cheiron: “Ahh! Your lies will stain the honor of this battlefield! Leave, or face obliteration!” Cyane: “Never!” Strife: “Wow. [Laughs] Look at them go at each other.” Dis: “You know what? The destruction of one leader at the hand of the other-- might be just the touch we need.” Strife: “Of course! That means the losing side would never-- you know-- make peace. So-- who wins?” Cyane: “Leave these lands forever, Cheiron, or breathe your last.” Cheiron: “Kill me, and another Centaur will take my place. Injustice cannot abide.” H: “Cyane!” Strife: “Uh!” H: “Uh!” Strife: “Is it my imagination, or is your doomed half-brother still alive?!” H: “I can prove that you’ve been tricked! Stop fighting and listen!” Strife: “‘Stop fighting.’” “Sim”: “Don’t listen to him! We must avenge our dead sisters!” Sim: “You mean us?” I: “No, it’s just a scratch. You’ll be OK.” “Sim”: “Oh-- where did you get those fakes?” Cyane: “What?” H: “Don’t ask.” Strife: “I think they’re onto us.” [Laughs] Dis: “Well, they are now.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dis: “You really _blew_ it, this time.” Strife: “Oh! Me?! Well, you wait until I tell Uncle Ares that ‘Little Miss Drama Goddess’ spilled the beans to Hercules!” Dis: “If you live that long.” Ares: “Start talkin’, and make it good!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sim: “Hungry?” Centaur: “Ah-- thanks.” H: “Well-- it seems like we’re always saying goodbye, huh?” Cyane: “Well-- it doesn’t-- it doesn’t have to be that way.” H: “You know I can’t stay. I have to go back with Cheiron, and you have to lead your people.” Cyane: “You have the heart of an Amazon. I pray our paths will cross again. You know? Since the-- the-the Fates haven’t allowed us much time, we should-- probably-- use it-- quite wisely.” H: “Really.” Cyane: “Mmm.” H: “Mm-hmm.” Cyane: “Mmm.” H: “Mmm.” I: “Hey, um-- Herc. Whoa!” H: “Oh, uh--” I: “Ooh!” H: “Ha-ha-- Iolaus.” I: “Ooh.” H: “Yeah.” I: “Well, this is awkward.” [They laugh.] H: “You know? We, uh-- really should talk about your timing, you know?” I: “Yeah. Sorry, but, uh-- Cheiron wants to see ya.” H: “Uh-huh.” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Cheiron: “Sometimes-- emotions cloud reason. And even a teacher forgets lessons he’s taught for so long. You reminded me of them-- and I thank you.” Lil: “Hey, you guys? Hey, you aren’t leaving without me, were you?” I: “You’re going back to the academy?” Lil: “Yeah.” I: “That’s great.” Lil: “Yeah, well, there may be a few things left for-- Cheiron to teach me. Hey, I understand what you meant, now. I mean, I’ll never be-- one of the boys, but-- well, being different isn’t always bad.” Cheiron: “It can be your burden or your strength. It’s up to you.” I: “Ooh-- ah! Herc! Can’t we stay a little longer?! Please? I mean, I-I really think I can learn a lot from the Amazons, you know? Like-- I think I could-- really fit in here.” H: “Well-- I hate to tell you this, Iolaus-- but you’d never pass the physical.” -----------------------------------------------------------------
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