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We have been hidden for decades.

How could they have found the Abbey now?

You're safe.

That's all that matters.

Let's hide in the mountains now.

And complete your training.

Well, I'm ready now.

Devos?

What is it?

Nothing.

Let's keep moving.

Gus, relentless.

They pick up our trail.

What about the others?

Those that survived will find us.

Those that did not.

Well, we must make sure that they did not die in vain.

I will not fail that.

They've been out hunting for two days and haven't seen a single boar yet.

Maybe they're all headed south for the winter.

Did anyone ever tell you patience is a virtue?

We'll find something soon.

Not quite what I had in mind.

Gideon!

At last.

At the abbey.

You killed them all.

Looking for you.

Congratulations.

You found me.

Take him.

Move away from the boy.

Slowly.

I wouldn't.

Drop your weapons.

And keep moving.

This isn't over.

You must be ready after all.

No.

You can't.

You can't die.

Well, it wouldn't be my first choice.

No.

You must protect him.

Take him to the elders.

Promise me.

You must save the Star of Hope.

You will more than my teacher, Davos.

You will my friend.

Rest well.

Who were those men?

Goths.

A generation ago, they descended upon my people.

They destroyed our civilization and forced us into hiding.

Seems they found you.

How about this Star of Hope?

It's a symbol.

It's called arms.

One would vow to die for.

That's just a stone, my friend.

It's not worth someone's life.

It's worth mine.

Only the Star of Hope can unite the Moya.

Without it, we have no chance of defeating the Goths.

That explains your welcoming committee.

Where are the rest of your people?

Hidden?

Waiting for this?

It's fascinating.

We'd love to stay and chat, but...

Tempest Fugit?

How will you find him?

I'm the Chosen One.

I'll know the way.

The jungle is no place for hide-and-seek.

And traveling alone, all you'll find is death.

Oh, no, no, no.

Roxton.

You have your woman to protect.

Protect me? You think he protects me?

I can't ask you to come with me.

You don't have to.

Davos already did.

We must move quickly.

The Goths will be back.

Let's go.

What just happened?

He needs our help.

Nothing, not to hear him, fellas.

Look, you're the one that said the staff wasn't worth people's lives.

Now you're risking ours.

We can't let him go alone.

He's not our responsibility.

He's just a kid.

Yeah, a kid determined to wage war.

Now is not the time to get paternal.

You don't even know if he's telling the truth.

I trust him.

Why?

I'm going.

With or without.

You're worried about leaving him alone, but you're willing to admit it.

Myth.

Very nice.

The wood, I mean.

Feel free to take a turn.

Oh, but you do it so well.

I do a lot of things well.

It's right.

Excuse me?

I have a surprise for you.

Really?

Really?

Now, put out your hands.

Ned.

What?

Now what?

Hey!

Surprise.

You don't expect me to carry it all.

But you do it so well.

Malone, I swear...

Now that was a surprise.

I must be getting jumpy in my old age.

I'm Kea.

The kid's never left the abbey.

You want to tell me how he knows where he's going?

It's his training.

Oh, yes, of course.

He can smell his way home.

Let's keep up.

You heard the man?

Rita.

Giddy-on. Giddy-on.

Oh, great.

Whoa. What the hell were you doing?

The warrior never turns from his enemies.

If you'd let them pass, they wouldn't have been our enemies.

Well, it's a matter of honor.

You almost got me killed.

Well, I wouldn't expect a woman to understand.

Why, you arrogant little...

Listen up, little boy.

I'm sure at the Abbey you were God's gift to mankind.

But here in the jungle, we have a rule.

Don't ask for trouble.

Or you're likely to find it.

But you want to keep that kid alive?

Keep him away from me.

Bring me a list of the dead and injured from the morning's attack on the Abbey.

and bring something from the monk's cellar i think the more i'm making fools of you

bested by a child and an old man you had them do not test me movies i killed many

men today one death more or less kill me and you'll never find the star of hope

you look lovely thank you margaret and roxton aren't back yet shouldn't we be doing

this tomorrow it won't be ned's birthday tomorrow it's been 11 years since i've had

a party in this house and i'm not going to miss this one here he is surprised

You don't know the half of it.

Everybody need care.

Gideon, consider the consequences.

Be reasonable about this, please.

I don't need your help.

I'll find my own way.

Gideon?

Hey!

Hey!

Don't you walk away from me!

I did not ask you to come with me!

No.

The man we buried did.

We can't deliver the saprock.

You're dead, can we?

I have spent my whole life preparing for this journey.

I can't fail!

No, won't fail.

That's determination.

Can't fail, that's arrogance.

That's death.

Don't turn around.

Go back the way you came.

They captured three of us.

Miguel, Jacob, and me.

I managed to overpower one of the guards and grab his clothes.

The others?

Gone.

As a strategy, you could do better than swing first, ask questions later.

Yes, well, perhaps it's a family trade.

Sorry.

I saw you grab Gideon, and I thought he was your prisoner.

Oh, see?

All's well that ends well.

Now you two have found each other.

I guess we can head back.

It'll be dark soon.

We should camp here.

Camp?

Camp? No, no, we should keep going.

The jungle is no place to travel by night.

It'll do you people no good in the reptile's belly.

Focus.

Perhaps you should give Gideon a hand with the fire.

Come on.

Just one question.

Who made you their father?

So you've been walking through the jungle alone for six months.

Six months? All by yourself? That's incredible.

Six months? Try eleven years?

It's been weeks since I've spoken to another human being.

Oh, you poor thing.

It's lucky I found one with such a noble heart.

And you have no weapons. How do you survive?

Well, I stay out of trouble. You know, most things just want the same thing I want.

To live.

And what if a raptor's life includes having you for breakfast?

Well, then we have a problem.

You look remarkably healthy and well-nourished. Do you mind if I take your pulse?

Somaly. You're frightening her.

That's odd. George, check her pulse.

She's fine.

No, you don't understand.

Professor, she's a guest, not a guinea pig.

No. Of course she's not.

Yes, but if you'll just allow me a moment.

Leave her alone.

Imagine thinking that your brother was dead and then finding out he wasn't.

I wonder what that feels like.

I'll never know.

Come on, admit it.

That kid reminds you of someone.

That's not why I'm here, Margarita.

Could have fooled me.

They're boys.

We can't abandon them.

No, of course not.

It's not what a warrior does.

It's honest.

Forthright.

Arrogant.

Maybe he reminds me of someone.

Arrogant.

It was a lovely party, though personally I always find the surprise element a

little unsettling.

Especially if there's one too many surprises.

I'm fine. No, I didn't say you weren't. What do you think of her? Kaya is friendly

enough, very pretty, seems to be unanimous, but there's something about her.

Veronica, she's just happy to be among friends again.

She's been through quite an ordeal.

I've survived 11 years on my own by trusting my instincts.

And your instincts tell you there's something wrong with Kea?

Or is it with Malone?

Veronica, it's getting late.

We should go up.

You go on.

I'll be okay.

Or not.

Let's get back to the treehouse.

A knife and a pistol.

Not the best weapons to pierce that thick hide.

I agree.

I'm open for suggestions.

Samali!

Malone!

Wake up, Malone!

Samali!

Trouble.

Now.

Samali!

Nice shooting.

Thanks, guys.

Excuse me, chosen boy.

I don't suppose you could smell us out an easier route.

I'm just curious.

At what point do we actually admit we're lost?

We're close.

You said that an hour ago.

So?

Now we're an hour closer.

It's a dead end.

When I'm right, I'm right.

Skideon.

Quiet.

I'm listening.

Or maybe we took the wrong turn.

You bet we did.

Sweat.

Oh, you have little faith.

At last.

We owe you a debt of gratitude.

It was our pleasure.

You have returned the Star of Hope to my people.

This is the symbol that will lead our people to freedom.

Rise, my son.

Dylan, I don't believe he knows.

Knows what, exactly?

Did Devos not tell you?

The Abbey was destroyed.

My training was not complete.

Of course.

That doesn't matter. I brought you the Star of Hope.

Yes, son.

You did.

You are the Star of Hope.

Me.

Him?

You are the Chosen One.

All your life you have been trained to unite and lead the Moya out of the darkness.

And back into the light.

Lead.

Me.

Come. There is another way.

We're going after them.

Be fools not to have another way out.

Oh, I'm counting them.

More green wood!

We need more smoke.

Cyan, we'll lose them.

This mountain is a honeycomber cave.

The idiot.

Just look for where the smoke comes out.

They may travel fast, but the smoke will travel faster.

We'll be waiting.

It's getting worse.

Maybe it was a forest fire outside the cave.

That can't be.

Thor's been shut behind him.

Did it?

The Goths.

Oh, no.

Out of the frying pan into the fire.

I'll leave them straight to you.

Look.

There's the way out.

Now, let's just think about this.

We don't know what's out there.

Maybe not, but we know what's behind us.

Gideon's right.

The Goths know nothing of the caves.

If we move quickly, we'll be safe.

Almost there.

I'll be all right.

Help more.

You're the chosen one, brother.

I got him.

Gideon, let me go.

I'll go ahead.

We can't wait.

Damn it.

Gideon.

You idiots!

What good are they dead?

Bring them out!

There are strangers you can kill.

But I want the rest of them alive.

Grab it, boys.

I'm ready.

We won't be able to hold them up!

It's a current.

I filled an opening in the rock where the water flows through.

Figure that for us?

Just.

Just?

What if it narrows halfway down?

We'll drown.

It's our best shot.

It's suicide.

I say, we surrender.

No.

They'll kill us.

I could use a swim.

Come on.

Take a deep breath.

Follow me.

What is it?

I'm very fond of Veronica, and I wouldn't want to see her get hurt.

So?

I'm sure you wouldn't either.

If you have something to say, say it.

There are certain things a gentleman does, and certain things a gentleman does not

do.

You stepped over the line last night with Kay.

Veronica doesn't deserve this.

She trusts you.

It's none of your business.

This is her home.

I said, it's none of your business.

Mr. Malone.

Back off.

Do I make myself clear?

Is everyone alright? You did it. You see it alone, yeah? I didn't. Did you hear me?

Monica.

Come with me back to the treehouse.

Kaya needs me.

What's going on?

What's happening to you?

I have to go.

We should get moving.

It won't take them long to figure out where we went.

You don't have to ask me twice.

Gideon?

They're dead.

Because of me.

But you're still alive.

Well, my life matters more than theirs?

Excuse me, goth, crossbows.

Am I the only one who thinks we should be disappearing?

Margaret's right. There's no time for doubts.

Gideon, as a small boy, you've chosen to lead us to victory.

How can I?

A lifetime of training, I kneel to get you all killed.

But you didn't, Gideon.

Without you, the Moya are just three tribes.

As intent on fighting each other as they are the Goths, only the Chosen One can

unite us.

Well, you chose wrong.

I will not lead you to your death.

I was my brother's companion all my life.

His training was my training.

I can lead our people.

You were not chosen.

Right now, I'm the only choice you have.

Let's go.

Coming, your lordship?

I'll catch up.

Clearly, whatever's infecting Kaya has got into Malone as well.

So it's a disease?

Probably more likely a parasite, living off the host's body.

It seems to weave around the spine, rather like a vine around a tree trunk.

Yes, much like the strangler fake.

Which ultimately kills its host.

Are you saying Kaya is killing him?

Kaya, or whatever she is now.

When I checked her pulse, she had none.

No pulse?

Is she dead?

Let's not jump to conclusions.

We have no evidence that it's actually hurting him.

I have all I need.

Hold up, hold up.

We're circling back.

No, we're not.

Look, I may not have a jeweled staff, but I've got a great sense of direction.

We're headed back towards the caves.

Come on.

Close your eyes, chase the wind, whatever.

Can't you feel the right way?

I'll only lead you to another ambush.

No.

That's your brother's job.

What are you doing? I'm to blame.

That's just what he wants you to think.

Search him.

For what?

He should be marking the trail.

You didn't leave the Goths to your people, Gideon.

Lucas did.

Don't be ridiculous.

They're in this together.

She planted that powder.

Warriors don't surrender.

So why were you so quick to give up the cave?

We were cornered.

You knew they were out there.

That's why you stayed back while Gideon led the others out.

You sent them out to die.

You're wrong.

You betrayed the Abbey too, didn't you?

You weren't the Goths' prisoner.

You were their secret weapon.

How else could you escape without a mark on you?

Gideon.

Lucas.

It's not true.

Struck your weapon.

No.

Shoot him.

At risk killing the chosen one?

Lucas.

You're my brother.

Your older brother.

I should have been chosen.

Drop it or he dies.

Shoot through me.

What?

Kill me, kill him.

It's the only way to save my people.

No.

Faust him.

Just take a shot.

You can do this.

Can you?

You? Are you sure? Shoot! This is between us, brother. Next time! You should have

killed him. He couldn't. Not again. They'll be honest. We must run. No. I'm done

running.

Goths are right out there. They'll be honest in a day. Our only chance is to bring

the fight them. I thought a warrior never turns from his enemies. I'm not. Phelan

and I know where our people are hidden. We cannot be taken alive. Look, people

betray you. That's the way life is, happens all the time. You don't kill yourself

over it. Gideon is right.

If we're taken, no one can withstand torture indefinitely.

Dying is not an option.

No.

It's inevitable.

We play Marta.

And the gods get stronger.

In another generation, a new Chosen One will rise up.

People are dead because they believed in you.

I believed in you.

And you better believe I'll kick your sorry ass across this jungle before I let you

kill yourself.

You think I want to die?

Yes.

Because right now, that's easier than living.

I know how that feels, Gideon.

There's a big difference between honor and guilt.

Let's go.

Ask where?

They want to play capture the leader.

Let's give them a game to remember.

I knew you'd come.

I can't do this.

You can't do anything else.

Life must continue.

This is why we exist, to continue to exist.

But Veronica...

I understand your feelings, but we are Adam and Eve.

We must finish this journey.

It must happen now.

Please.

I know.

I've done everything you've asked of me. Except bring me your brother. I still can.

She survived the attack.

We were able to persuade her to tell us where the rebels are hiding. So thankfully,

I don't need you anymore. Cut his head off, slowly. Wait, I can be the chosen one.

I can deliver the rebels to you without a fight. What makes you think you were

chosen to be anything more than food for worms?

I have this. The more I have never seen, Gideon. With this, I am the star of hope.

Interesting. You do think well under pressure.

Thanks to you, life continues.

Get away from him.

Wait! Don't do this!

You don't know what you're talking about.

Yes, I do!

She's infected you!

The being inside him has returned to me.

He's safe now, free.

And I'll make sure he stays that way.

Let go of me.

Listen to me!

Would you kill a woman for wanting a child?

What?

Goodbye, Nat.

She was the last of a dying race.

She needed a human host to procreate.

She took a dying female, Haya.

She needed...

A man.

Veronica.

Since the day I met you...

Don't.

Not now.

Veronica, walk you home.

Don't fire on us, it's an emergency.

You ready?

What's it doing?

Yeah. Like an emergency.

Didn't I teach you to never let down your guard?

Especially around me.

Give me your face.

I'm your brother.

You're men of now.

There's a lot of chance.

Pull him off.

Or die.

Lay down your weapons!

That's why I drop him!

And take a walk into the jungle.

A long walk.

I believe this is yours.

I killed my brother.

Well, you had no choice.

I've only had one real battle, and already I'm sick of death.

How can I lead my people to war?

Maybe the best war is the one you don't have to fight.

You have Sion.

Negotiate a peace with the Goths.

Negotiate?

I was trained to be a warrior.

Not a diplomat.

That's your goal.

Is that what you would do?

William.

I'll never forget you.

Go on.

The boy's done us proud.

They grow up so fast these days.

How motherly of you.

I wouldn't have thought there was a maternal bone in your body.

How little you know me.

On the other hand, why, but I need children, and I have you.

Careful, Roxton.

Soup of the day.

Hot lead.

There we go.

These should see us through another few weeks.

You should have been an artist, Summerlee.

For one brief, glorious moment, I was.

Really?

What happened?

Parents, friends.

I allowed them to convince me that I wasn't brave enough for the adventure.

An artist's life was filled with dangers and insecurities.

Science was safe.

And here we are.

I'm done.

I think we've tracked this stream as far as it goes.

One of these will lead to a larger river.

And a way off the plateau.

But not this one and not the three before the...

What now?

Charming.

Anyone you know?

Ventus.

Headhunters.

I thought we'd left their territory.

Perhaps they're expanding their real estate holdings.

Get down.

Get down.

Ventus, too many of them.

I think we should be somewhere else.

Right.

This way.

Right behind us.

Stay here.

What is this place?

This looks like it used to be a mine.

Spanish, from the looks of the support work.

Probably conquistadors while I was looking for gold.

Gold?

For a human.

Must be three or four hundred years old. I need more light. This looks like it...

it's incredible, all of it, the mother lode.

All clear. Let's get out of here.

What the hell's happening?

Run!

Very quick.

Are you all right?

Where's my career?

Oh.

Oh, somebody get this off me.

You want one piece?

Just barely.

What happened?

Earthquake.

Let me guess.

We're trapped.

How much air?

The looks are the size of our prison.

I'd say six or seven hours.

And that's without the torch.

Great.

Maybe five with the torch.

Challenger?

It has to be unanimous.

I never did like the dark very much.

Hitting that spearhead was the finest example of marksmanship I have ever witnessed.

I was aiming right between his eyes.

We've got trouble.

They hate rocks.

It's no good.

You should stop.

What do you mean, stop?

There's at least a thousand cubic yards of rock and dirt between us and the

entrance.

So?

We can't move at all.

We can damn well try.

Marguerite, how do you work?

The more oxygen we use.

You can do what you want.

Monica will bring the others.

If she's not crushed by ten tons of rock, if the Vantus don't get her, if...

You find this amusing?

Sorry.

No, no, no, no.

I'd like to find out what's so humorous about suffocating in the dark.

Gladys.

I beg your pardon?

The reason I'm here.

My publisher's daughter.

I asked her to marry me.

She said I wasn't a big enough adventurer for her.

Her men would have to blaze trails.

Leave a mark.

The only mark I'm going to leave is a pile of bones, this god-forsaken tomb.

Nobody's dying in here, Malone.

Now get off your ass and help me with this.

He's right, Marguerite.

Challenge is right.

Not by me, he isn't.

Then you will work harder and die sooner.

We all will.

Now rest.

Rest.

Is something wrong?

No, I'm fine.

I just think it would be better if I stayed here.

At the treehouse?

Alone?

Waiting for the Van Toos to return?

Logically, I'd just slow you down.

Logically, you'll be lunch, Professor.

Grab your pack.

I think not.

Professor, please.

No, please don't ask me again, Veronica.

I'm not brave enough to decline twice.

I'm asking you.

We're all in this together, Somaly.

Did you say something?

I'm sorry.

Really?

Sorry that we're all going to die in here.

I'm sorry you lost your chance at glory.

That's enough.

I know, she's right.

It was my valentine who brought us here.

My quest for a scientific triumph has killed us.

It's a little late for me, a copa challenger.

Challenger.

Challenger.

Let's stop here.

No.

We're losing light.

We've got to continue.

Good Lord, look.

We don't want to run into this fellow in the dark.

We'll make camp and continue at dawn.

They mustn't die because of me.

Don't flatter yourself, Summerlee.

Stumbling through the jungle at night is an easy way to get killed.

And we won't be saving anyone if we're dead.

First thing we need to do is build a fire.

No, not that.

It'll smoke too much.

We don't want to advertise our location.

Of course.

We don't want to advertise our location.

Thank you.

Let's get back to the fire.

Roxy.

I fell asleep.

It's okay. It's good to know you're human after all.

I'll keep watch.

Two hours. No more.

I'm not sorry for anything.

Chamos de Sobhne, Chamos de Sobhne, Chamos de Sobhne.

Hey, take it easy, lad. Slowly breathe, slowly.

There were trespasses, there was an earthquake, we were trapped, dying. How many

more wait on the outside? Our friends will come to look for us if that's what

you're talking about. We mean you no harm, in fact, we thank you all of you for

saving our lives, your lives and not yet your own. It's gonna be one of those days,

surely, madam. There's been some misunderstanding, no?

Our history is quite clear. You are outsiders, and outsiders bring death. Move.

Van 2.

Not that lucky.

2. Maybe 3.

Huh? What?

Talk about your rude awakening.

So far, so good.

Yes, but let's not tempt Providence, shall we?

Time to move.

This is incredible.

These people living underground for over 300 years.

The fortune and gold and silver all around them.

They don't seem to care about that.

No accounting for taste.

I wonder what it would take to mine all this.

Getting out of here alive.

Point taken.

Let's just hope Challenger's a smooth talker.

How can I convince you that we're not a threat?

That's what they said at first.

They?

The Conquistadors.

This is what they were after.

Gold and silver.

Blood.

The blood of my ancestors.

The invaders enslaved us with their greed, forcing my people to mine these caves.

They used the profits to fund their expeditions.

But the earth wouldn't be robbed, and the rock doesn't forget.

It struck back with sickness and death.

Their bodies were covered in blisters, writhing in feverish agony.

Smallpox.

Some of my people escaped into these caves.

Soon, everyone else was dead.

And you've lived underground ever since?

This is how we stay safe.

No one ever leaves.

Footnote 1.

Completely Sew.

Be turned.

Finish.

Mickact Friends.

You're making it hard to concentrate.

The possibility of imminent death always makes me restless.

What the hell is keeping Challenger?

Well, it's about time.

Please, keep your distance.

I beg your pardon?

You're outsiders. You carry disease.

Flattery will get you nowhere.

What have we here?

It's nothing like a lovely Margot.

Well, rich, full bouquet.

It's only water.

And why is it red? Take a look.

Grab your sword. Now, our friend's going to show us the way out of here.

In all the years, why has no one here wanted to explore beyond the caves?

Our bodies have adapted to this environment. The healing spring sustains us.

Without it, we would wither and die. Blinded by the harsh glare of your world.

Garza, my world is not so harsh as you imagine.

My friends and I have no interest in your precious metals.

Your secret will be our secret.

You have saved our lives once.

What is this?

Come on, Challenger, let's get out of here.

You fools.

I thought you'd be happy to see us.

Where are you going?

As far away from here as possible.

The Rock knows your betrayal.

It won't let you escape.

Whatever you say.

Now.

The Rock knows.

First one up.

I'll scout ahead.

I'll stay here with him.

I did mention I might be a burden.

We've only got a few minutes of light left.

I swear we've been this way before?

Well, nobody ever listens to me.

They took the left tunnel, I said, but no.

What did you two do?

Okay, okay, you were right.

Are you happy now?

Looks like it's time for another decision.

Apparently, you're the expert.

The right one.

Don't bother to run. There is no escape.

You certainly picked a fine time to start listening to me.

The Rock has returned you to us.

Garza, please listen. We have no designs on your riches.

Your fate is not up to me.

Who then?

One much wiser than I. The Oracle.

The Oracle? Is that a person?

The shining light, truth, and wisdom.

He will determine your fate.

Cannibals, eh?

My one consolation is that these tough old bones will probably give them

indigestion.

We're not cooked yet, Professor.

Do you have any bright ideas?

Now's the time to share them.

Well, at least they didn't kill us outright.

Carry us on their backs all the way home.

They might be wild, Professor, but they're not stupid.

What does it matter?

They must all be dead by now.

So?

Well, let's go!

Go long.

That's right, Professor.

It's all the amount of pipe works.

Yeah, we're not.

I'm terribly sorry, but I'm afraid I'm out of tobacco.

I'm not.

I'm not.

But that's gunpowder.

There you go, my friend.

You pack as much in there as you can.

Approach the throne and kneel.

Will you tell the world about us?

Sell our survival for the gold and precious stones embedded in these cave walls?

No. On my word, I will not.

He speaks the truth.

He will not betray us.

You will answer the same question.

I will not betray your people.

This one is noble.

A better man than he knows he is.

He speaks the truth.

Answer the question, woman.

You don't want to go?

I will not betray you.

This one.

What's the matter?

This one lies.

She will betray us.

You pipsqueak.

Silence.

The oracle has spoken.

You must all die.

Yes. That's it.

More. You need more.

Roxy.

Thank you, Samali.

Good. Enjoy the flavor.

If he makes it back to their village, he'll be back with reinforcements.

There's no time. The githers aren't dead yet. They soon will be.

Who are you going to believe? Me or that 12-year-old troll? Thanks for nothing.

Do you hear that?

Thank you.

Excuse me, we have just been sentenced to death.

Did you feel that?

No, that one I felt.

Another earthquake?

Have you lost your mind?

I hope so.

What the hell are you doing?

You feel that?

Warm.

And that?

Am I missing something?

A live volcano.

You're kidding.

I'm afraid so.

We're sitting on top of an active volcano.

It is time.

Wait.

I must speak with Gaza.

You will.

She's your executioner.

People say strange things when facing death.

It's not just my life, but the lives of my friends.

Your world is in danger.

Let me consult the Oracle. If he's as wise as you say, he'll confirm my warning.

Time is running out for all of us.

You heard his claims, Oracle.

How long before this happens?

I don't know.

Hours, minutes… I can't be certain.

Never?

It's possible, but unlikely.

Approaching, Neil.

What is it?

He lies.

No.

He wants to destroy us all.

I am telling the truth.

The execution will take place as planned.

Why are you doing this?

You know it's true.

Come with me.

I am not lying.

This is death for all of us.

Come on.

That's it.

My last charge.

I believe I'm just about done here as well.

This is enough left for the fuse line.

Let's do it.

I assume you know what you're doing.

My father once heard a saying, Professor.

Never assume anything.

You mean you never...

Blowing up a hillside?

First time for everything.

But, my dear boy, the whole hillside could collapse.

We could be killing them.

Let's hope there's still something to be worried about.

Even the string's heating up, it's boiling. I'm right, I know I am because you

don't have to do this. The poison mushrooms are quick, there will be no pain. How

comforting. You're murdering us on the word of a child. He is the oracle, he is a

boy. Now look at me, do you believe I lied to you?

Take the mushrooms, feel the walls around us, the steam rising, fish dying. All the

signs are here.

Why would the oracle lie to us? Maybe he's afraid.

If you left these caves, you wouldn't be the Oracle any longer.

Just a blind child in a world of light.

Is this true?

Oracle, is this true?

What's going on?

Another earthquake.

Maybe it'll shake some of the rocks loose.

With our luck, I don't think so.

Find some cover.

Let's hope this works.

God!

HAPPENING!

We must get everyone out of here, NOW!

The entrance was blocked by Bukavian. There is no way out.

Maybe we can dig through it.

There's no time.

It's our only chance. Get your people together.

No, the oracle was right.

We'd never survive outside.

But we're certainly not going to survive here.

Their lives challenge us. Their choice.

Not mine, however. Now show us the way out of here.

This way.

Well, I guess we did it.

For better or for worse.

Daylight!

Come on!

God's hurt, come with us.

The rocks will protect us.

Challenger, hurry up!

I should've known it'd take more than a few rocks to kill you off.

Bite your tongue!

It's a volcano! It's gonna blow!

Frick me, everyone!

My God, you did it.

Did what?

The explosions redirected the lava flow away from the entrance to the cave.

They're safe.

Gaza, they're all safe.

You sit?

No.

You don't have to sit alone.

That's when you and the dynamite came in.

You know, Challenger, oxygen deprivation can do strange things to the brain.

I beg your pardon?

Impair your faculties.

Induce all sorts of hallucinations.

Are you suggesting I dreamt it?

That we all dreamt it.

Just listen to how it sounds.

An underground culture of cave dwellers singing Gregorian chants.

Walls streaked with silver and gold.

A blind boy who can read minds.

I mean, really.

You were trapped for a long time.

That's right.

Completely isolated from everyone and everything.

Know what, Challenger?

Come to think of it, they may be right.

I guess it does sound pretty unbelievable.

A dream it is.