01x02 - Element 2

[bunniefuu]

- I saw her up ahead!

- Go!

Don't let her escape!

- I heard something!

- Over here.

We know you're getting weaker.

Hmm.

Give up now,

and maybe General Nerva

will grant you a swift death.

Hey, it's okay, possum.

It's okay to be afraid.

Mummy, why are we here?

We're here

to fight for our future.

Tommy's dad said

that it's hopeless.

That we'll never win.

I know you're worried.

But this is important.

And I want so much more for you.

If we can't fly, we run.

And if we can't run?

Then we walk.

And if we can't walk?

We crawl.

No matter what,

we keep moving forward.

There. Beautiful.

Always was,

always will be, aboriginal land!

Always was,

always will be, aboriginal land!

- You ought to be grateful!

- Go home, for your own good!

Always was,

always will be, aboriginal land!

Always was, always will be!

Always was, always will be!

Always was,

always will be, aboriginal land!

Helena!

Always was,

always will be, aboriginal land!

Hello?

Is anyone there? Scary?

General Nerva's secrets, huh?

Hmm.

What are you really?

Here. Here, little guy.

You're a troodon, aren't you?

Go on, take it.

Good boy!

Huh? You you speak Chinese?

My English is better than

whatever you call that.

Thank thank you?

I'm I'm Helena.

Who are

Meiyin.

I only had one rope.

Too bad I wasted it on you, eh?

There is something in this cave

that is of great value to me.

You may not be of much more use

than a broken rope,

but you can come with me

if you wish,

or you can stay here.

Uh, one second.

Scary? Stay put!

I'll be back for you.

You saved me back in the jungle.

The last thing I remember

is Nerva's riders.

Half the island

is looking for the woman

who robbed that butcher

and turned his own beasts

upon him.

Word has it that

he promises a princely reward

to the one

who brings her to him.

But, instead of turning me

over to him,

you treated my wounds.

And eliminated the scouts

who pursued you.

No! Look carefully.

- Arthropleura.

- Fireworms.

Their venom burns like acid.

Now come.

Where, uh

When did you come from?

Long before your time.

Aren't you worried

that by helping me, you'll

I don't know,

bring Nerva down on you?

When I bring Nerva down,

he'll be choking

on his own blood

with my spear sunk

to the hilt in his throat.

Oh. Oh, wow. I, uh I see.

Well, then.

Uh, Meiyin?

We need to rest.

I explored this cave once,

years ago.

There will be many perils.

Help me prepare dinner.

You want me to skin it?

Don't you know how?

You want to learn?

Everyone here has one.

No one knows

what purpose they serve,

nor why any of us is here

in the first place.

Perhaps we are being punished,

and the shadows of our deeds

in life have followed us here.

There must be

an explanation for all of this.

We have to find it.

Where you come from?

You are a scholar?

- A scientist.

- Scientist.

This is a a seeker of truth?

Not exactly, but I'll take it.

I think you know

what I'm carrying.

What I stole from Nerva.

You need it too.

Why didn't you just

take it from me?

At this moment,

you are the only person

on this island

who does not despise me.

Mum! I came

as soon as they called me.

I didn't want to worry you.

Your treatment is annihilating

the cells in your body.

You need rest.

And instead,

you're out marching.

Are you even listening to me?

We have to fight, Helena.

If not for ourselves,

for the future generation.

You collapsed at a protest!

They said you were unresponsive.

I'll always be with you, possum.

You know that.

You can never lose me.

But I could.

Mum,

this isn't something you can

cure with positive thinking.

The work I've done

has been for you,

it always has been.

Yeah, and a lot of good,

it's done.

I I should get back

to the lab.

You could join me.

Just like when you were a kid.

I'm studying

to become a scientist, Mum,

not an activist.

I'm trying to make a difference

in my own way. I'm not you.

I should hope not!

Oh!

Life is for living, Helena.

And while my heart beats,

I will fight.

And, to you,

it may seem like a losing fight,

but a battle can turn

when you least expect it.

Hmm.

I love you, Mum.

Hmm?

Ready to go?

- Mm.

- I made breakfast.

Mm.

Hmm. It's passable.

Mm!

You asked

why I want to k*ll Nerva.

We tried, and nearly did.

Left unopposed, evil will grow.

Today a weed, tomorrow a forest.

So, we formed an alliance

to stop him.

From the North,

Kor and his Sky-Riders.

From the West,

John and his scouts.

And I and my warriors

from the South.

We rode against Nerva

and his legions of conquerors,

ready for steel,

for blood, and death.

And with our Great Alliance,

we were all

but assured of victory.

And then, we were betrayed.

I was betrayed.

That Green Artifact you carry,

the legends of this island say

that it is one of three,

and that when all are used,

an immense power

will be granted.

The Red Artifact belongs to Kor,

the so-called "Prophet."

And it may as well be

on the moon

for all the good it does us

in his hands.

Woah! Oh!

Thanks, uh, again.

So, what about

the third Artifact?

The third Artifact, the Blue.

I possess.

You are capable

and sharp of mind.

You could help

in the fight against Nerva.

I wasn't a fighter.

- In my time.

- And what are you now?

Hmm?

And what happens when someone

has all three Artifacts?

The legends say

they shall then be able

to leave this place.

They shall be able to go home.

And here we are at last.

It's some sort of gate.

I have not seen it

do that before.

A locked gate requires a key,

does it not?

Hmm.

Hmm.

I think

in order to know

what's coming next,

we have to look at the pattern

that's come before.

The same object,

in a new shape

for a new purpose.

A wise scholar indeed.

Spiders. I hate spiders.

Who could have built this?

I've never seen

anything like these.

It's like

some kind of operating system,

or an interface.

Uh, Meiyin?

I think this might be

A trap.

Nope! Nope, nope,

nope, nope, nope!

Meiyin!

If we can't fly, we run.

And if we can't walk, we crawl.

No matter what,

we keep moving forward.

Whoo-hee!

Over here,

you overgrown tarantula!

Hmm.

Hmm.

Why did it have to be spiders?

Lots of these cheeky buggers

where I come from.

Though

they're not usually this big!

I've got an idea.

I have no doubt you do.

Think you can go

another round with that thing?

I'm just getting started.

Just keep it occupied!

It's getting weaker!

Huh?

Hmm.

What is this device?

- A cannon?

- Something like that.

Huh? Hmm.

You've got to turn it on. May I?

Woah!

Whoa! Incredible!

With weapons of such power,

I could reform the Alliance.

Destroy Nerva

and end his conquest,

now and forever.

Huh?

Hmm?

- Hmm.

- Hmph.

It's wonderful to see the sky

and green things again.

Hmm?

Speaking of things

that are green

You are a fighter.

We could be formidable allies,

you and I, Helena.

We could.

Of course, I'd have conditions.

What this world

doesn't need any more of

is k*lling.

From time to time,

blood must be shed

to protect the innocent.

I can only hope

you will not have

to learn these things as I have.

Scary?

How did you find us?

We followed your trail

from your camp.

The gigantic glowing obelisk

didn't help conceal you,

if you were wondering.

You've got a lot of grit

showing your face

around here again, Meiyin.

Hello, John.

It's been a long time.