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("The Dream Must Stay Alive" by Meryl Cassie)

♪ Look into the future what do you see ♪

♪ I really need to know now, is there a place for me ♪

♪ If we're gonna survive ♪

♪ The dream must stay alive ♪

- Authorities are appealing for calm

throughout the evacuation process.

- Me and Ebony never had a baby together.

Tell her, tell her!

This is her friend's baby.

We visited them before the virus.

I hardly even knew her.

- Is this true?

- Do you think I would abandon my own child?

You sad, stupid, selfish--

- Don't!

- Do you have any idea what you have done?

You have ruined two people's lives.

- It could've been our baby, Bray.

It still can be.

- You want your baby?

Here it is.

- No. (gasps)

(somber electronic music) (birds chirp)

So you think I ruined your life?

Well why don't you ask him about Danni?

- Why did you believe her?

All you had to do was find me and ask me.

Instead, you let that sick monster ruin our lives.

Amber, why?

- Just leave it.

It's done.

- Leave it, am I imagining this?

Doesn't any of this bother you?

- I'm someone else now.

So are you.

- That is where you're wrong.

I'm still the same person.

- Look at me!

- Do you want to just roll back the tape

and go on from where we left off?

- No, but--

- Then what do you want?

You see?

It really doesn't matter because it's dead and buried.

Just like I was.

I've moved on, Bray.

And from the sounds of things, so have you.

(somber instrumental music)

- I came to tell you I'm heading back to The City.

- How interesting.

Let me guess.

It's the eternal triangle again.

- Shut it, Lex.

- What happened to getting help?

I thought that's what we came here for.

- From a bunch of Eco munchkins?

- Well what are you go when you get back to the Big Smoke?

Open up a juice bar?

- I'm gonna make that little creep

who calls himself The Guardian

wish he'd never been born.

- Oh, and you're gonna do that all by yourself, are you?

- Not if you come with me.

- Eh?

- What, you gonna stay here and play wild man?

Or do you wanna see Tai-San again?

You've got exactly five minutes to make up your mind,

and then I'm outta here.

(gentle instrumental music)

(Lex sighs)

- Thanks for making us all starve, Alice.

- It was worth it, though,

to see the look on his face when that slop hit his boots.

Look, I think we should just jump the guards.

When they put the chains on us and make a run for it.

- We wouldn't stand a chance.

- I don't know, I think Ryan and I could take them.

Don't you, Ryan?

- Well, suppose we don't all get away?

What'll they do to the ones who don't make it?

- Can't be any worse than it is now.

(footsteps tap)

- I understand you've had your rations withdrawn

all because of one person's stupidity.

- God, is she for real?

- So, did you bring us any food?

- I've done better than that.

I'm having a special ceremony here tomorrow for novices,

and I've got permission for all of you to take part.

Oh, everyone except you, Alice, though I did try.

- Novice ceremony, what's it about?

- Becoming a novice is the first step

towards becoming a real member of The Chosen

instead of a worker.

You are the first people in The City

to be offered the chance.

- In other words, you're asking us to join you.

- Everybody wants to join now.

- So we can afford to be selective.

- Well, that's a compliment.

- May.

- Come on, guys,

I think everyone's taking a bit too seriously.

It's no big deal, right Trudy?

- You merely agree to open your mind

to different ways of being.

Think about it.

You may find it helps your food problem.

- If it helps our food problem.

- Yeah. - Someone pass me a sick bag.

- Come on guys, I think we should consider it.

- You must be kidding.

- It's not like we have to believe what we're saying.

- But that's exactly how they get you.

- But what could be worse than this?

I mean you said it yourself, Alice.

- Yeah, and Bray said never give up.

Or have you forgotten that already?

- No, but Bray is dead, isn't he?

And I don't see you or anybody else here taking his place.

- If you want to do The Chosen's work for them, go ahead.

Fight among yourselves,

because that it exactly what they want.

- [Ellie] Okay, so what's your plan?

- For the time being, the only thing we can do

is stick together.

- Sure.

Tell that to Salene and May.

(gentle instrumental music)

(owls hoot)

- I understand Lex and Ebony have gone.

My tribe voted.

They don't wanna join your fight.

- I'm leaving too, in the morning.

- I think that's for the best.

- I'm sorry I blamed you for what happened.

I had no right.

- You've gotta let the past go.

It's the only way. - Right.

And I'm glad you found someone.

- What?

- Your, uh, your ring.

Pride, he wears around his neck.

- Oh that.

I'm glad you found someone, too.

Danni, isn't it?

- Yeah.

- Where is she?

- The Chosen took her.

I'm hoping she's a prisoner somewhere,

but she could be dead.

- I'm sorry.

I'll see you get food for your journey.

(somber orchestral music)

(Bray sighs)

(fire crackles)

- It's time you forgot Bray.

There's no point in worrying about what you haven't got.

You have to learn to enjoy life as it comes along.

Or you'll never enjoy anything.

- Is that so?

- Definitely.

- And what wonderful things

is life offering right now, Lex?

- A warm night.

A starry sky, a full stomach.

You know?

You and me.

- Am I dreaming, or did you just say you and me?

- Well why not, there's no harm in it?

- Is that what Tai-San would think, Lex?

- Well, she's not here, or I wouldn't have asked you.

- You've reached some lows in your time, Lex,

but that, that is the lowest.

- Eh, I just thought it would cheer you up, that's all.

(gentle instrumental music)

- I think we have May for certain,

Salene, almost definitely.

Ryan will do whatever Salene tells him,

and Patsy's coming around again, I'm sure.

- And the others?

- They'll take a little longer, especially Alice.

I told them it was a special privilege,

and they believed me.

- It is a privilege to serve Zoot.

- Yes, yes of course it is.

I, I just meant because they'd be the first in the City.

- Good.

The Mall Rats are the still the key.

Destroy them, and the rest will follow.

Wait.

(foreboding electronic music)

The one called Tai-San.

Bring her to me this evening,

when she's finished her work detail, naturally.

Oh, and lieutenant, don't tell her.

(door thuds)

(birds chirp) (people chatter)

(Bray sighs)

- So crazy.

I've just found you, and I'm losing you all over again.

- No, you're not.

When you want us, just come looking, we'll find you.

Goodbye, Dal, take care of yourself.

(gentle instrumental music)

- You ready?

Thanks for all your help.

Good luck.

- You too.

- [Man] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- [Group] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- [Man] He is the tree, we are the fruit.

- [Group] He is the tree, we are the fruit.

- [Man] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- [Group] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- [Man] He is the tree--

- Stop, Zoot. - We are the fruit.

- Stop The Guardian.

- Alice.

- What?

Stop Zoot, stop The Guardian.

- [Group] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- [Man] He is the tree, we are the fruit.

- [Group] He is the tree, we are the fruit.

- I'm tired and hungry.

- Another hour, and we finally get to eat.

- Hi.

- Aren't you two supposed to be working?

- We don't have to work today.

- Oh, I see.

You've decided to join them, haven't you?

And they've given you time off work detail.

- Patsy, we need to talk to you.

- [Man] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- [Group] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- What have I done?

- Nothing, everything's fine.

- We want to talk to you about the ceremony.

- May and I have decided to do it,

and we really think it'd be a good idea if you did it, too.

- Who told you to come and talk to me?

Was it Trudy?

- All you'd have to do is go through with the ceremony.

It's not like you'd have to believe in any of it.

- Will it mean I won't have to work in the chain gang?

- Oh, we can't make any promises, but probably.

- [Group] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- I don't know.

- Well, at least say you'll think about it.

Please?

- Okay.

- [Man] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- [Group] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- [Man] He is the tree, we are the fruit.

- [Group] He is the tree, we are the fruit.

- What was that all about?

- They want me to do the ceremony.

- Well I hope you told them what they can do with it.

- I said I'll think about it.

- Are you mad?

They'll brainwash you.

- No they won't.

- Of course they will.

You fell for it before, didn't you?

- No talking.

- [Man] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- [Group] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- [Man] He is the tree, we are the fruit.

- [Ryan] Alice, you're crazy.

- Yeah, crazy is exactly what we need.

- [Man] Our lives belong to the mighty Zoot.

- (coughs) Give me water, I need water now!

Give me water, I'm choking!

Give me it now! (groans)

Give me water now, give me the water!

- Take him away, get him out!

Okay, now get back to work, come on!

(gentle electronic music)

(engine rumbles)

Hey, cut that out. (group laughs)

Stop it now, get back to work!

Right, yeah!

- I think that's one for us.

- [Man] Woo!

- I have to talk to you.

I believe we're making a mistake

not supporting Bray and his friends against The Chosen.

- Look, Bray doesn't want our support anymore.

- That may be what he said, but we should still help.

Call the council to get her and persuade them.

- The Chosen aren't our problem.

- Eagle, you're wrong.

The Chosen won't stop until they control everyone,

including us.

- Well, they'll have to find us first.

- They will.

The more people they get,

the fewer hiding places there are for us.

- You're exaggerating.

- I've seen them.

They're more evil than you can imagine.

- Well the answer's still no.

- This isn't like you.

- What's that supposed to mean?

- It means, you shouldn't mix up what happened in the past

with what needs to be done now.

- Thank you.

You've made your point.

(gentle instrumental music)

(fire crackles)

- You must be exhausted, please.

Sit down.

No, make yourself comfortable.

- I am comfortable, thank you.

- The reason I invited you here

is because I want to help you.

We have much in common.

Unlike everybody else in this city,

you and I are interested in the life of the spirit.

But you're lacking something.

- Is that so?

- Yes.

You stand back from life.

You're aloof, detached,

and you miss life's most intense experiences.

I can show you how to find them.

- And how would you do that?

- By showing you how to live so deeply inside every moment

that your whole body is consumed by life.

- Really?

And you never think about the future?

- There is no future.

Only the present.

- Well then you must be so trusting.

If you never think about the future,

then you must've let others make plans

to conquer The City, and that is very trusting.

- The plans were revealed to me by Zoot.

- Of course.

And please, tell me about him.

- (laughs) Did you believe those stupid guards?

They actually thought we were cheering for Zoot.

- One of them even smiled.

- Hey, what's this?

- You okay?

- Yeah, I'm fine.

- She should be, she didn't have to work.

- I've decided to do the novice ceremony thing

and I told Patsy I think she should do it, too.

- Would you mind telling me

what you think you're playing at?

- Well, we've got to do something to get out of this mess.

- And what did you say?

- Nothing, I haven't decided.

- That's because there's nothing to decide.

- Stop it, you can't tell her what to think.

- And you can't try and recruit her.

- It's just a stupid ceremony that might help us

get a bit more food and less work.

(gentle instrumental music)

- So, you see?

It is thanks to Zoot

that we will never have to live for tomorrow again.

And what gifts will you leave this world, Tai-San?

- Well, that's a difficult question.

May I?

I would like to leave this world

knowing that I had never harmed anybody.

- We do not harm people, we help them.

- How do you know the difference?

- Because.

Well, how would you tell?

- I'm sure I would know if you were to harm me.

- Do you think I would?

- Well, that depends on what kind of man you are.

Oh, I'm so clumsy.

- Here, let me.

What do you want?

- The Supreme Mother would like to know--

- I gave orders not to be disturbed, get out!

(gentle orchestral music)

We will continue this conversation another time.

- As you wish.

- [The Guardian] Guard!

(birds chirp)

- [Man] That is what Zoot can do for you.

- Think we can get some food?

- Wait.

- [Lex] Think they're lookin' for us?

- [Ebony] Let's find out.

- [Man] Imagine waking up one morning

and knowing you'll never have to worry ever again.

- The missionaries.

What do you reckon?

- I reckon we go have a nice little debate.

- Please, Ryan, think of the baby.

- I am, if we go through with this,

we're turning our backs on everything we ever believed in.

- But they're just words.

- It won't stop there.

First we say we're not Mall Rats anymore,

then we say The Guardian is not so bad,

then we say maybe Zoot's okay,

and the next thing we know, we're as twisted as they are.

- Please, just for now, say you'll do this for me.

For the three of us.

- Okay.

I need some water.

(birds call)

- Excuse me, Mr. Preacher Man,

let me just ask you a question.

Is it true that The Guardian wears women's underwear in bed?

(suspenseful electronic music) - I'll teach you!

(men groan)

(weapon thuds) (man groans)

(man thuds)

(weapons clang) (hits thuds)

- Well?

Did you talk her out of it?

- [Ryan] No.

Not exactly.

- Ryan, you've got to.

She's the key to this.

If she doesn't do it, then Patsy won't, and--

- I know that.

- Well, you're the only one that can change her mind.

- It's a little more complicated now, Alice.

- What are you talking about?

- I told her I'd do it, too.

- Ryan, no.

- She's my wife, I have to look after her.

I'm really sorry.

- You never did I answer that question I asked

about The Guardian.

- Zoot will punish you.

He will find you and destroy you.

- Well, we'll see if he can get you

outta this one first, eh?

(wind whooshes)

(drums pound) (gentle electronic music)

- Begin.

- Tonight you can choose

to take a step towards the glory of the light of Zoot,

or you can remain in darkness and ignorance.

If you wish to make this first step, enter the circle.

- [Salene] Come on, Patsy.

- Don't listen to her, Patsy.

- You're a Mall Rat.

- Stay where you are, Patsy.

- Patsy, don't go, don't do it.

- Get them out.

- What do I do?

- Just remember who you are.

- And her.

- Do you agree to become a novice in the ways of The Chosen?

- I do.

- I do. - I do.

- Do you agree to study the teachings of the master?

- I do.

- And do you renounce the tribe of the Mall Rats

and swear never to call yourselves by that name again?

- I do.

- Salene?

- I do.

- Patsy.

- I do.

- Ryan?

- Ryan?

- Ryan?

- I'm sorry, Salene.

Stuff your dumb ceremony.

I will never desert the Mall Rats, do you hear me, never!

- Ryan! - Take him away.

- [Salene] Ryan!

- [Dal] So what's the plan?

- [Bray] We have to hide out outside The City,

and then try and make contact with the others.

(bird calls)

- What's that?

- Shh, shh.

(animal calls)

- Bray.

You have a lot to learn about making yourself invisible,

my friend.

- What are you doing here?

- We decided you might need our help after all.

- Fantastic.

- Hey, I don't know how to thank you.

- There's no need.

- Eagle, she didn't come, right?

(gentle orchestral music)

Thank you.

This is wonderful.

- No, this is business.

We are here to fight a common enemy.

No more, no less.

♪ Liberty, this is our destiny ♪

♪ We can all build a new history ♪

♪ Feel like something has set me free ♪

♪ Knowing I belong in the tribe ♪

♪ I believe you and I ♪

♪ That together with a guiding light ♪

♪ Abe messiah, ay-yah ♪

♪ I'll be here for you ♪

♪ Night and day ♪

♪ Abe messiah ay-yah ♪

♪ Oh, just look this way ♪

♪ Oh just look this way ♪

♪ Abe messiah ay-yah ♪

(gentle electronic tones)