02x24 - Warrior Queen

[bunniefuu]

You know Cignian fighting techniques.
I'm impressed.

I'm not if that's all you have
to show me.

Patience, Maxima.

Sometimes the hunter
likes to play with his prey.

Yes, sometimes she does.

The prey is cornered.

The victory is mine.

And so are you, Maxima,
my queen, my mate.

My foot!

Oh, no.

Great, another loser.

Isn't there a single warrior in this
whole crummy galaxy who can take me?

At this rate, I'll die a maiden.

My lady, another candidate
has been found.

The scouts have brought viso-recordings
of his heroic deeds.

Sure, I could use a good laugh.
Bring them to my room.

If I find one split end...

...you'll be in the stables
brushing the horses.

He lives on the planet called Earth...

...although our scouts inform us
that he's Kryptonian by birth.

The Earth natives call him Superman.

Superman.

I like those shoulders.

And that chin.

Our children will be absolutely gorgeous.

Shall I have the ambassador contact him?

No, I'll handle this.

Personally.

But, my lady,
your counselors are waiting, and--

Let them wait.
God knows I have.

And if this one's as promising
as he looks...

...you can start ordering
the wedding pattern.

Mistress, wait.

So she took the bait?

You knew she would.
She's young, headstrong.

Hormonal. Having second thoughts,
my dear?

I feel like I've betrayed her.

No, she betrayed you.

See how she ran off?
That's how much she cares for her people.

But together, you and l,
we can change things here on Almerac.

No, my lady would never let us
be together.

Just leave everything to me.

Not so fast, legs.

Where you headed?
Costume party?

I'm here to find a mate.

Well, here I am, babe.

-Hey!
-Did you hear me say you could paw me?

I don't think so.

Hey, who do you think you are?

I am the Lady Maxima.

Warrior queen.

Head of the royal house.

And leader of all Almerac.

Feel free to bow.

Angela Chen's special report,
Man of Steel, Man of Mystery...

...continues after these messages.

Fifty cents.

Where is this coming from?

We're in trouble, people.

The Superman piece is short.
We need to fill two minutes.

Anybody have any ideas?

-Hey!
-I said, out of my way.

Excuse me?

I am the Lady Maxima.
Warrior queen, head of the royal house...

...Ieader of all Almerac.

And Superman's betrothed.

Thank you.

You know, you've just broken the hearts
of about a million hopeful single women.

But seriously, as Superman 's wife--

Not his wife. His betrothed.

His destined mate...

...if he proves himself worthy.

Really? And how's he supposed
to do that?

Why, in battle, of course.

So where is he?

Hey!

I want him, and I want him now!

I'm waiting.

Superman.

And you are?

Later for that.
Almerac awaits us.

You need only prove yourself and....

Listen, I'm afraid
you've got the wrong idea.

I'm flattered you've taken a shine to me,
but my home is here on Earth.

Are you refusing
the royal throne of Almerac?

Are you refusing me?

Well, yes.

I know you're upset, but--

Now, wait a minute.
Someone's gonna get hurt.

Yeah, you.

Loser. And I had such high hopes.

So you have some life in you after all.

Harry, there's a man
and a woman fighting.

Stop spying on the neighbors, Lucille.

Now he's got her tied up.

No one has ever lasted this long with me.

No one.

You are...

...my equal.

This is the happiest day of my life.

I'm glad.

Oh, my goodness.

They're hugging.

Just don't get any ideas.

Of course, now you'll have to marry me.

You can't just barge in
and make demands like that.

Why not?
On my planet, I do it all the time.

-Well, this isn't Almanac.
-Almerac.

Whatever.

Here on Earth, marriage isn't something
you can command.

Marriage is a willing partnership...

...where husbands and wives
share the decisions and sacrifices.

What planet is he from?

You can't force me to marry you.

Watch me.

Sooner or later,
I knew you'd fall for me.

My lady.

Congratulate me.
I'm getting married.

Congratulations.

Sazu, call the minister of rituals.

My betrothed and I are ready to....

-My lady.
-My throne.

Arrest them at once.

No, Maxima, I think not.

Guards!

You sure you're queen?

So this is what you pick for a mate.

Doesn't look like much.

You'll die for this.
Both of you.

When my people hear
of your treachery--

Your people were only too glad
for this treachery.

They call it "liberation."

Traitorous witch!

No, my lady,
it is you who are the traitor.

A spoiled, self-interested brat...

...more concerned with trapping a mate
than the needs of your people.

Under new leadership,
all Almerac will prosper and grow.

Isn't that right, my love?

I couldn't have put it better.

Guards, send these three
to the catacombs.

Three? De'Cine?

Please, Sazu.
Don't embarrass yourself.

Just remember how great it was
while it lasted.

No!

All right, what's for dinner?

Forgive me, my lady.
He deceived me.

I was a fool.

A dead fool.

No.

I'm still queen here,
head of the royal house...

...Ieader of all Almerac.

But you can't just go around
k*lling people.

I have the power to do as I please.

And the responsibility to do what is right.

As leader, you serve the people.
They don't serve you.

-Now, where are we?
-Miles underground.

I used to use these ancient tunnels
as a prison.

No wonder you're so popular.

-The tunnels are shielded to prevent escape.
-Great.

-Mistress--
-Silence, Sazu.

We should move
before the Carnorite hears us.

I'm betting that's the Carnorite?

This way.

-How big is this thing?
-Big.

We have to try to stun him, fast.
Be ready to strike.

Maxima, now!

What a man.

Later.

-Halt.
-Hey.

k*ll them.

Superman!

This time, De'Cine, it's no game.

This time, I k*ll you.

-Maxima.
-I don't k*ll him?

I lock him up?

For a really long time.

Sazu.

Yes, mistress?

Escort the prisoner to one
of the really nasty dungeons.

One with plenty of rats.

Yes, mistress.

Well?

-It's a start.
-A start?

What about us?

You know I can't stay here, Maxima.

Very well.

I release you from our betrothal.

You're free to go.

Thanks.

Are there any more at home like you?

No, but as my mother always said,
there's someone for everyone.

I'm here to get that fragging,
scum-sucking, rat-scratching De'Cine...

...and nobody better stop me.

[ENGLlSH]