04x03 - The Kryptonite Kid

[bunniefuu]

[theme music]

(male narrator) Rocketed from a distant

planet, to a bold new destiny on earth.

Found by a Kansas family

and raised as Clark Kent.

He learned he possessed

the strength of steel.

The speed of light.

And the desire

to help all mankind.

He is "Superboy."

[music continues]

(Superboy)

I feel guilty.

You've spent a lot

of time trying to solve

my problem with kryptonite.

Kryptonite could solve

a lot of our energy problems.

If we can make it safe.

What makes you think

this time is any different?

This time, I got someone

who's up to the job.

But, uhhe's

a little eccentric.

Oh, it's alright.

The glass is leaded.

[rock music]

A little eccentric?

Alright, more than a little.

The idea

is to melt the kryptonite

in that kiln back there.

And then reduce it until

most of it's radioactive

properties are gone.

It's a little complicated.

It's actually quite simple.

It's always simple.

Mike Walker.

I'd like for you to meet--

I know who he is, Major.

As I was saying, it's simple.

We make the kryptonite inert,

inject it into your blood stream

and let your body build

up an immunity to this stuff.

Well, that doesn't

sound so simple.

Oh, no, no. It is, it is. See,

atoms interacting with atoms

linking making

logical progressions.

It's like cord

progressions in music..

(Superboy)

Is he alright?

He does that sometimes.

But don't be fooled.

That young man is a genius.

Started programming computers

for us when he was 15.

[music continues]

No, the kryptonite!

[expl*si*n]

[Mike screaming]

Help me!

[expl*si*n]

[screaming continues]

[intense music]

Hey, Vic.

I think this is the break

you've been waiting for.

Vic!

I'm way ahead of you, babe.

Way ahead.

[beeping]

Lana?

You're awake.

I've been worried about you.

(Dooley)

Well, you can stop worrying.

It's been two days

and he hasn't shown

any delayed effects.

Another day

and he'll be able to go home.

Where ever that is.

What about Walker?

I've arranged

for you to see him.

[melancholic music]

The kryptonite

got into his blood stream.

His radiation levels have

been going up and down.

It seems to follow

his emotional pattern.

- How the--

- How?

Like I said before, there's

always a simple explanation.

Kryptonite atoms

bonded with my blood cells.

I'm now living

breathing kryptonite.

There's gotta be a cure.

The doctors

are working on one right now.

I'm sure--

They'll never find one in time.

How long can I last this way?

A couple of days, a week?

Mike, we're trying.

The time I spent here

helping other people.

Never taking time for myself.

Never even being myself.

I mean all those endless

hours andI'm out of time.

Mike.

If there's anything I can do.

You've done enough already.

[intense music]

A little to the left.

Mmm. Thank you.

Step right up.

Get a kiss

from the "Boy Of Steel".

Only five bucks.

All proceeds go to charity.

And uh, no guys.

I don't do that.

Right, babe?

Absolutely, Superboy.

Next.

Who the hell

do you think you are?

I think the costume

speaks for itself.

You been sendin'

these out haven't you?

Sure did.

But for you, it's free.

You're not Superboy.

I'm getting the police.

- I wouldn't do that.

- Get your hands off me!

Oh!

[indistinct chatter]

[rock music]

[zapping]

[laughing]

[siren blaring]

Secure all gates.

Set up parameters.

[dramatic music]

(female on radio)

There are

"Green-man" sightings

all over Capital city.

m*llitary

and civilian authorities

have refused to comment.

We didn't wanna cause a panic.

A little late don't, you think?

Power failure?

What's wrong? What's going on?

I don't know.

Some kind of rhythmic

pulse in the power grid.

You know what it is?

It's a bass line.

You mean a base line,

an electromagnetic disturbance?

No, it's a bass guitar line.

Bass guitar?

[rock music]

[Mike laughing]

[music continues]

- Walker!

- What do you want?

You gotta stop that and come

back to the institute with me.

For the first time

I'm free to do what I want.

I'm not gonna stop.

You're dying.

Well, I hope

I die before I get old.

Let me help you.

Help me. Help me!

You're the one that

made me this way.

Walker!

You've gotta come back

with me. You'll die.

That'll make two of us.

[zapping]

They're working

on a cure for you now.

It's gonna be too late,

Superboy. For both of us.

[jeep revving]

That's right, boys. Here I am.

[expl*si*n]

[laughing]

No one get's outta

here alive. No one.

(female on radio)

The reign of terror

in Capital City continues.

As Mike Walker, now calling

himself The Kryptonite Kid

has proved

virtually unstoppable.

His one man campaign of random

v*olence has damaged homes

stores,

and countless vehicles.

Before disappearing yet again

Walker announced his

intention to destroy Superboy.

The question remains,

where is Superboy?

Major Dooley. It's me.

(Superboy)

Any progress?

Superboy, we've done it.

We formulated a serum

to counteract Walker's problem.

(Superboy)

Well, That's great.

Do you know where he is?

Not yet. But I know what you're

getting at, and the answer's no.

- Major.

- He will k*ll you.

I'm not letting you

go after him again.

I-I understand.

(Lana)

Clark.

You're back.

(Lana)

How's the cold?

Oh, it's-it's a lot better.

Where have you been?

Down at the police station

identifying the con man.

He was impersonating Superboy.

He must not have

been too bright.

That's an understatement.

But he does look

exactly like him.

Exactly?

(Lana)

Dead ringer.

[dramatic music]

(Vic)

This is all a big

misunderstanding.

Uh, hey, you, you, you're

practically a god to me.

I didn't mean anything

personal by it. Honest.

I don't have to say

anything to you. I got rights.

You can't touch me!

Look, what do you want from me?

Please say somethin'.

I need a favor.

You need a favor?

What's in it for me?

Might save you

about 90 days in jail.

Might?

I'll do the best I can.

The minute you don't need me

anymore, I'm right back here.

You're gonna have

to trust me, Vic.

I never trusted

anybody in my life.

You wanna know something?

I ain't never been wrong.

And look where you ended up.

Wait.

- What do you need?

- A lot.

But first I need

to know if I can trust you.

Absolutely.

[intense music]

[zapping]

[zapping continues]

Whatever happened

to a good old drum solo?

[zapping]

You didn't think

I was gonna do it, did you?

[laughing]

Next time.

Unless I see Superboy real soon.

Get outta here!

Nice fit.

The m*llitary has good tailors.

Bet it ain't hard to be a hero

wearin' this costume.

You don't need it to be a hero.

Yeah? Well, you'll

never make me one.

See, I'm not the guy

b*ll*ts bounce off of.

They don't bounce

off for most people.

Doesn't stop them

from being heroes.

- You mean idiots.

- No.

I mean ordinary people who risk

their lives to help others.

Like I said, idiots.

No. Firemen, policemen,

soldiers. Even people like you.

They're the real heroes.

Because they have

so much more at stake.

You are clueless.

They're getting paid

for that. That's why they do it.

(male #1)

Excuses me, Superboy.

- Yes, Major?

- We're ready.

We'll be right there.

- You ready?

- Yeah, sure.

The gum?

Remember to put it in the trash.

[intense music]

Walker! Come out!

[music continues]

The gum, the gum.

We're going back to the base.

They have a cure for you.

Don't make me come after you.

[expl*si*n]

[rock music]

You rang?

One way or the other,

this ends here.

[laughing]

Don't you feel it?

No. They cured me at the base.

And they can cure you too.

You're lying.

Hey, Superboy never lies.

[zapping]

[engine revving]

[zapping]

[engine revving]

[zapping]

[tires screeching]

[screeching continues]

See. All my powers

are still working.

Why don't you let

the doctors help you?

I'm like this because of you.

Why should I trust you?

Why should I trust anyone?

Because, because if you

spend your whole life

not trusting anybody,

you end up like..

like you.

Green?

No.

Out on a limb with

nobody to pull you back.

Look man, you're dyin'.

I'm your only hope.

Why don't you let

me help you, okay?

I knew it! You're not Superboy

and there's no cure for him

there's no cure for me.

[zapping]

Well, I guess you're gonna die

before you get old too.

Huh, Superboy?

Die! Die!

Where's that lead sheeting?

He'll k*ll you. You can't.

Watch me.

Die!

[zapping]

Let's go.

You came back.

I guess I'm one

of those idiots, huh?

[crowd chattering]

How did you find him?

(male #2)

What was it like, Superboy?

(female #1)

What's gonna happen to him?

You'll have to talk to him.

He's Superboy today.

So what was it

like being Superboy?

How about an interview?

Weren't you afraid?

- Just one question.

- What's gonna happen now?

Well, you see Superboy

was in trouble so he asked me

for his help, and I wasn't doing

nothing. I said like, hey.

And uh, and..

and so,

I came out here and this guy

was giving a really hard time.

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