Original subtitles

[soft music]

♪ 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 pleading for calm

throughout the evacuation process.

[soft music]

[crowd screams]

- [Girl] Leave me alone.

- [Guard] Roll up your sleeve

- No, I can't, help!

[machine whirs]

- [Mega] You'll work with me, keep me up to date

with developments.

- [May Voiceover] Ratting on the Mall Rats?

- What have they ever done for you?

Admit it, you don't owe them a thing.

[sighs]

- Who would have believed it?

Mega set up this whole thing with Java.

My guess is they figured it out when Ram

was still in power.

- It means Ebony was telling the truth.

- Yeah, and May was lying through her teeth.

She's got some nerve, that one.

If you ask me, we should keep her locked up for good.

- So did she say why she did it, Jay?

- Nope, not really.

- So what do we do?

Mega's got his power base in the city

and the Zootists are outside keeping everyone scared.

- Power and chaos.

It's a winning formula.

- Well at least he doesn't have control over Ebony.

- Ellie's right though.

It's gonna be hard to beat them now, even with Ebony.

We do have one thing in our favor, though.

He doesn't know we're on to him yet.

- Right, right.

So if we could catch him off guard and hold him

to ransom, maybe we could persuade the Technos to surrender.

- If Lex was around, we might stand a chance.

Bet you're all feeling pretty sick that you didn't

go looking for him when he first went missing.

[soft music]

- Used to be called adultery, you know?

Sleeping with another man's wife?

- And having three wives?

Didn't they used to have a word for that, too?

- Yeah, lucky.

But then again, my luck ran out, didn't it, Lex?

- Go to hell, Ram.

- I've been there, bought the t-shirt.

- I know what you mean.

One day at a time.

- I'll work for my keep if there's anything

that needs doing.

- Hey, how's the room?

- It's fine, thanks.

- Because it's next to mine so if need anything.

- So let me get this straight.

You had a thing going with Ram and Lex.

- Masochism runs in the family.

- Well, you kicked them both out

so that makes you okay in my book.

- What's this, a lynch mob?

- We need your help, May.

- When's your next meeting with Mega?

We need to get him alone.

- First you throw me in jail.

Now you want my help?

- You're lucky, we could have done a lot worse.

- Ellie.

Look, we don't have much time.

Once Mega knows that we have you, he'll mobilize against us.

- He'll do a lot more than that, Jay.

If he knew that I was locked up in here,

you would all be dead meat.

- Do you really think he cares about what happens to you?

A guy like Mega?

- He cares a lot more than you ever did.

- This isn't about us, May.

- That's right.

There's a whole city out there running scared.

For a little kid like Mouse who are afraid

to go to sleep because they reckon Zoot is

gonna come get them.

May, if you're not gonna do it for us, just do it for them.

- What's in it for me, my freedom?

- No, no deals.

You owe us, May, and you're gonna help us

whether you like it or not.

[dramatic music]

- Zoot lives!

Zoot lives!

Ebony, Ebony, Ebony!

- I almost forgot, you're a goddess.

Tell me about Mega.

Where is he vulnerable?

What's his weakness?

- He doesn't have one that I can see.

- Every man has a weakness, Ebony.

I can testify to that.

- This guy is as cold as ice.

Even Java can't thaw him out.

- Well, did you try?

- What are you getting at?

I mean, do I look like that kind of girl?

- My mistake.

- So tell me, why do you want to help me?

- It's pretty obvious, isn't it?

To get back at Mega.

I don't like control freaks telling me

which streets I can walk down and which ones I can't.

Besides, I've stumbled on something.

A weapon which I think could be used against him

with your help.

- What sort of weapon?

- Why don't I show you?

It's not too far.

[soft music]

- Hi, Salene.

Having a little drink to calm down your nerves?

I don't blame you, what a morning.

- I was just fixing May some lunch.

- May?

Bread and water, I hope.

- Actually, I was taking her some fruit.

- You're kidding.

- She made a mistake, Gel.

She's not an ax murderer.

In the Malls Rats, we believe people deserve

a second chance.

- To do what?

To screw up again?

What planet are you on, Salene?

Why aren't you angry?

May betrayed us all.

What do you think, Mouse?

What should we do with May?

Throw away the key?

- Actually, I agree with Salene.

- That figures.

You know what I think we should do?

- No, what?

- I think we should make her join the Zootists

and worship Zoot or better still,

the Eco Tribe.

She can eat nuts and berries for the rest of her life.

That'll teach her.

- Nuts and berries, hmm.

[soft music]

- Something to eat?

Drink then?

- It's a little early in the day for me.

- Suit yourself.

- Are you all right?

You don't look so good.

Maybe you should get some sleep.

- Why do you hate the Mall Rats, May?

We gave you a home.

- It's not a home if no one cares about you.

Look, I really don't want to talk about it.

- I don't know why you say that

about no one caring about you.

I always did.

We have a lot in common.

We both fell for the same guy, didn't we?

See you later.

- Are you ready for this?

- How should I know?

- [Slade] Oh no, he's gone.

- Who was this guy?

Your secret weapon, what's the big mystery?

- I thought I heard voices.

[eerie music]

Ebony.

- Ebony, it's okay.

This is Darryl.

Mega was using him dressed up as Zoot.

He's really okay when you get to know him.

- Why did you bring her here?

You sold me out.

- No, no.

Will you listen?

Will you two chill?

We're on the same team here.

Ebony knows she was fooled by Mega.

- You're not Zoot?

Are you sure?

- Positive.

- You're not even related to Zoot?

- I never met the guy.

I'm working at the casino late one night, serving drinks.

Java comes in, she orders a drink

and starts looking at me funny.

Asking me questions.

Do I want to be a star?

Can I keep my mouth shut?

- You're the one I saw get blasted?

- This is a nightmare.

I never even got paid.

Instead, he tries to kill me.

- Siva told me they were using a double.

I didn't believe her.

How did you find him?

- Mega left him for dead on a rubbish heap.

I fished him out.

I seem to be making a habit of it.

[soft music]

- He really isn't Zoot, is he?

- You own this place?

- This is Liberty.

No one owns anything.

- But you must have a boss.

- Nope.

- Well, who keeps the order?

Don't you have a sheriff?

- You want the job?

You look like you can handle yourself.

- No thanks.

- Here's how it works.

Everybody trades and we look after each other

as best as we can.

I run the saloon, but I keep my head down.

- What about this baseball bat I keep hearing about?

- I only use it as a last resort.

I like this place.

It's why I get nervous when strangers show up.

- Like Lex?

- Lex I can handle.

But Ram, I don't know who he is or what he's about.

- And you don't want to, either.

Ram is poison.

- Is it true he invented this Paradise program?

- And a lot more, besides.

He wanted to make the world in his image, crazy.

Still, at least he can't do much damage here.

Not without his box of tricks.

His precious computers.

[soft music]

- We can really do this.

Get rid of Mega, start up the amulet again.

Do it right this time.

- Yeah.

- I love being with you.

- Me too.

It's just like the old days, it's it?

Me getting the ideas and you putting them into action.

- Yeah, only this was my idea.

- But it was me who set up the camera.

- Only because I persuaded you to.

- You thought it was Gel.

I'm sorry, you were way off the mark.

This one was me.

- So you guys ready to roll?

I'll get May.

- Jay, if this works out, who is gonna take over

as city leader?

I think you should.

- No, Amber is the obvious choice.

- But she doesn't have the technical know-how.

- Well, I'll help her with that.

Sort of a partnership, shared power.

- Partners, you and Amber?

- Why not?

- Well, let's not jump the gun, shall we?

We have to actually catch this guy first.

[soft music]

- Well?

- No sign of Siva or the guy she was seen with.

You want me to keep looking?

- My guess is she'll turn up at the mall.

- After what she did, terrorizing the city?

- The Mall Rats will give her a sanctuary.

That's their thing, isn't it?

- She can lead them to you.

- I know that.

Don't worry, I've covered all the bases.

May will tell me what's going on.

- You're meeting with her again.

I don't know what you see in that girl.

She's obviously on the make.

- I'm counting on it, Java.

It's the reason she's loyal.

It's the only reason anyone is loyal, isn't it?

[soft music]

- You ready to keep your appointment?

- If I do this, I mean do it willingly,

will you let me go?

I mean, let me live here with the Mall Rats?

- We'll see.

- There you are.

- Hi.

- Listen, sorry if I went on at you about the Eco Tribe.

- That's okay.

- It's just that, well, you don't want to

mess up your life living like some sort

of caveman, do you?

No nice clothes, no makeup and stuff.

We girls have to stick together.

Oh, what's that bread doing in your bag?

- Look, you're right.

I feel so bad that I put you through all that trouble

so I'm making a special meal for everybody.

It's a surprise.

- Oh, I see.

Well, that's great, Mouse.

I'll leave you to it.

Can't wait til supper time.

- [Ram] Oh, just come right in.

- Sorry, am I disturbing you?

- Yeah.

- Look, I've just got to clean the sheets

and tidy up and--

- Yeah, well I'm busy right now

so why don't you come back later?

- Fine, well hope they don't bite.

See you later.

- What don't bite?

- The bed bugs.

But if you don't mind, it saves me a job.

- Bed bugs?

- Yeah, we've got an infestation problem up here.

Some people don't mind but I think

since you've got the hygiene problem.

I can come back later.

- Pass me my crutches, huh?

[eerie music]

- Hello, May.

- Hi, how's it going?

- [Mega] It's going fine.

I don't know why you've brought me here.

Is something wrong?

- Yes, Mega, something is wrong.

Something is very wrong with you and your whole

stinking set up.

- I didn't have a choice.

- It was only a matter of time.

Nice going, Jay.

What gave me away?

- Your arrogance, that phony cool you like to hide behind.

You're enjoying this.

It's like you wanted us to catch up with you.

Well, you got your wish.

- So, what happens now?

- We're taking you hostage and we're gonna

use City Net to broadcast the truth.

- Which is?

- There is no Zoot so there's no need for any safe zone.

- You don't believe in Zoot?

- Do you?

- Even if he didn't exist, you'd have to invent him.

Why?

You need someone to blame when things go wrong.

Like they just did for you.

- Steady, easy.

- Be careful.

Watch your step.

- [Guard] Mind the ground, mind the crossfire.

Remember they are Mall Rats.

- Don't feel bad.

It's Zoot's will.

Drop your weapons.

[weapons clatter]

- [Sammy] Salene!

- What is it?

- It's Mouse, she's gone.

- Gone where?

- To the Eco Tribe, where else?

- No, she hasn't.

She got over that.

She just told me, she's preparing a meal for everybody.

- She left this.

[soft music]

- Sammy, you stay here with Gel and the little ones.

I'm going after her.

- What does it say?

Salene?

- I expect you're all wondering why you're still alive.

The answer is simple: mythology.

People need a good story to tell

with good guys and bad guys.

Zoot without the Mall Rats to bring him down,

it just doesn't feel right.

- If you're done with the evil genius routine,

Mega, you should know that we're not the only ones

who see through you.

- Well, I'll take my chances.

After all, look what I'm providing.

Food, electricity to those who are prepared to work

and shelter, all the things you promised the city,

Amber, but couldn't deliver.

My people love me.

I'm protecting them from the forces of darkness.

- But who is gonna protect them from you?

- Well I'm sorry you feel that way.

If you change your minds, I'm prepared to

be very generous.

- He'll let us live.

- I'll go one better.

If you endorse my new regime, you'll be like royalty.

I'll see to it that you only do light work,

civic duties like opening new hospitals, new schools

and shopping malls.

- You must not know us very well, Mega.

If you think we'll stoop that low.

- It's up to you.

We live in a divided world, Amber.

Nice warm city or the freezing badlands out

where Zoot lives.

If you don't stick with me and choose power,

then the only way to go is chaos.

[soft music]

[computer beeps]

- [Salene] Have you seen a little girl?

She's about that big, brown hair.

Has she come through here?

- Yeah, try down there.

- [Salene] Okay, thanks.

- Hey.

[machinery whirs]

- You can have our answer now.

Get off of me!

Who are you anyway?

With your little electronic toys and your army of clones?

Mega, you have not the right to rule our city.

You couldn't even run a raffle.

- Trudy, come on.

- Where was he when we fought the Locos

or the Guardian?

- Think about what I've said.

It's a good offer.

Better than what you'd get from Zoot.

- Zoot is dead, Mega.

And you have the Mall Rats to thank for that.

[soft music]

- Mouse, Mouse, wait up!

- I'm not going back, Salene.

- It's okay, I understand.

I just want to talk.

- Thanks for the food.

I should get back or I'll be missed.

- But we need to talk.

We need to plan our next move, don't we?

- You're the guy with all the answers.

What do you think we should do?

- Hey, Slade, when are you gonna give me

something to eat?

This stuff is muck.

[plate clatters]

- This is a hospital.

What do you expect?

- Your next move should be to get rid of that creep.

I mean, aside from looking like Zoot,

God, what's he good for?

- Nothing.

But I have a feeling that Darryl's one and only talent

might come in handy sometime soon.

What will you do about Java?

- Oh, don't you worry.

I've got plans for my big sis.

So long, Slade.

- You didn't even say goodbye.

- Yes I did, in the letter.

- Well, you spelled it wrong.

Look Mouse, I know things have been crazy recently

what with the Zoot stuff and the work programs

and Gel around, always saying the wrong things.

- It's not Gel or Sammy

and especially not you, Salene.

I just can't live in the city anymore.

- What if the Ecos won't let you join them?

What are you gonna do then?

You can't just wander around on your own.

You'll starve.

- I'll be okay.

- How much food do you have in there?

- Why, do you want it back?

- No, but is there enough for both of us on the journey?

- Sure.

- Well do me favor.

Let me take you to the Eco camp, if we can find it

and at least then, I'll know you got there safely.

[soft music]

[computer beeps]

- Paradise.

- I wouldn't do that if I were you.

- And who's gonna stop me?

You lied to me, Ram.

- Yeah, what about?

- What do you think?

These computers.

What do you do in here all day?

- I didn't lie to you.

I just didn't tell you the truth

because I couldn't, Ruby.

- Of course you couldn't because I told you

I didn't want any Paradise junk in my joint.

And I meant it.

- That's really what you think my program is?

Paradise?

- Don't try and con me, Ram.

You've got pictures of people's brains in there

and you're trying to figure out how to mess with them.

It's not gonna happen.

- Look, wait!

Just wait!

I don't know what you think of Slade,

but if you want him to live, I really suggest

you don't do that.

- What are you talking about?

- I'm not messing with brains.

I'm trying to fix one.

One that's messed up already.

Slade's got a problem, that's why he brought me here

in the first place, to see if I could come up

with a solution, a cure.

I'm not lying to you, Ruby.

I thought you two were close but he obviously

didn't tell you.

Slade doesn't have long to live.

[eerie breathing]

[eerie breathing]

- Who's there?

- Only me.

[gasps]

- What are you doing?

- I thought you might need somebody to protect you.

- I am the bride of Zoot.

I don't need protecting.

- But maybe I'll walk with you part of the way.

What's the big deal?

We're partners anyway.

- Are you spying on me?

Is this some set up?

- How could you think that?

- Why not?

I don't know anything about you.

You bust into my home in the middle of the night.

You've got some mixed up kid who likes to play at Zoot.

For all I know, you could be working for Mega.

- I don't work for anybody.

Just me.

- Something is going on and I want to know what it is.

- Put it that way, you leave me no choice

but to come clean.

Maybe there's somewhere I could show you

where I'm coming from.

[soft music]

♪ Listen to the wind blow

♪ Look inside, what does it show ♪

♪ Time passing so very slow

♪ I see

♪ Don't clouds across the sky

♪ Children asking why

♪ Is there hope of love for me

♪ Where is all the love

♪ The light of my life, let it be ♪

♪ The dawn of a new day

♪ The chance for you, we'll pray ♪

♪ For hope, we send love

♪ What do they say

♪ The spirit of the tribe is yours and mine ♪

♪ The spirit of the tribe is yours and mine ♪

[theme music]