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♪ 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.

- You know, he looks more like Bray every day.

- Yeah, in the eyes.

- Hey, Amber, sorry, I didn't mean to--

- No, no, it's okay.

At least I have more than just memories, you know?

I've got a living, breathing part of him.

- Well, if he turns out to be half the man his father was,

he'll make you very proud.

Brady and I would never have survived without him.

- Thanks, Trudy.

I know how you always felt about Bray.

- Oh, hey, hey, don't.

We're like sisters now.

There's no need to dig up the past.

- I try not to.

It's hard sometimes, especially with Ebony here.

Brings it all back.

- Yeah, I know what you mean.

- I don't understand how you can handle it,

after what she did to you.

- I know.

I can handle it.

I don't know, she seems different anyhow,

you know, this thing with Jay

and the decision to leave the City.

- I doubt it.

- Maybe, but a leopard rarely changes its spots,

nor does a lizard.

- Walk the path to Paradise.

Destination, your ultimate fantasy.

All you need is the Paradise headset.

No matter what, Paradise can give it to you.

- Wow!

Sounds amazing!

- Sammy!

It's just another game.

- This is different.

- It's just a big trick.

- You're chicken!

- No, I just don't want to end up like Pride or May.

- It won't happen to me.

- Yeah!

And if I want to try it, I will.

- I've got a job for you,

helping us launch our latest software.

- More like a way of life.

Forget it, Java, I'm not interested.

- Paradise is a whole 'nother ballgame.

No one suffers.

They live out their fantasies, that's all.

- So this new software, it's gonna bring order?

At what price?

Loss of identity, loss of freedom,

reduced to a bunch of lab rats

waiting for their next electric shock?

Let me tell you something, Salene,

Ram cares.

If he's gonna build a new city, one we can all be proud of,

he needs order.

So work with us.

- I've seen the effects of your reality space,

and I think I'd rather see people fighting in the streets

than walking around like a bunch of zombies.

- Let me just remind you of your position.

You're where you are because we put you there,

so you answer to us.

Otherwise, you're finished as city leader.

Do we understand each other?

- Yeah, gone for a walk in the woods with Amber.

- Oh.

- Don't worry, he'll be quite safe.

Amber knows him like the back of her hand.

- Fine, it's no big deal.

- Sure, I mean, it wouldn't be the first time

Amber walked off with the man of your dreams.

- Jay isn't Amber's type.

Bray was.

- So there's no hard feelings.

- It was a mistake on my part.

He and Amber were much more suited.

- Which is why you drove her out of the City,

into exile!

You know, for once, we both want exactly the same thing.

- For you and Jay to leave!

It's so peaceful here.

- For the moment.

The camp's already been attacked by the Technos.

They're always on the alert.

Still can't get over what Ram did.

Force me to run, abandon everything I've worked for.

- You had no choice.

He'd have hunted you down.

- Wasn't easy, turning my back on him.

I helped bring that menace into the City.

- Jay, the City was a mess before the Technos showed.

And the Mall Rats, they tried to bring justice

and democracy, but they failed.

We were ready for a fall.

- And I engineered it.

What a fool I've been.

- So was I.

I thought I was striking a blow against Ram,

but he just used it as a stick to beat me with.

- You did the right thing, getting away.

- So did you.

You and Ebony have a chance at happiness.

Should take it.

- Hi.

- Sure.

- No, I saw her earlier, she was okay.

- I meant, you know, how she feels about me.

- I'm only concerned about how I feel

about me from now on, that's all that matters.

- Nevertheless, you still seem troubled.

- Java came to see me before,

ordered me to help sell this new Reality Space thing.

- That I wouldn't.

- But you still have doubts.

- Things have just been so wild lately.

Working with the Technos on this thing could be beneficial.

From the start, their agenda's been clear.

To take the City and use it for Ram's gratification,

to indulge his twisted fantasies!

- But wouldn't it be better that I'd be involved?

At least then I'd find out about stuff from the inside.

- But you'll only find out what they want you to know.

- Thanks, Pride.

- I'm not sure yet.

- This is great.

- We get the freshest ingredients nature can provide.

- Not like the City.

What a rat hole!

The further away I get from it, the better I feel.

- Thought of it gives me the creeps.

Poor kids, stuck there.

What chance have they got?

- Not much.

You were lucky.

- And now it's our turn.

- If things don't work out for you two,

then you know you're welcome any time.

- Thanks, Amber.

You never know when we'll need another safe haven.

- Yeah, thanks, but we'll keep moving.

Ram will still be on our trail.

- Well, it's no use speculating.

We just get as far away as possible as soon as possible.

- There were times when I thought I was gonna die

and not see you again.

I've never been so frightened.

- It's over, you're safe now.

- Being with you is like returning to paradise

after being in hell.

Down the mines 10 hours a day?

Techno guards watching your every move,

armed with those stun gun things.

- Did you have much contact with the other workers?

- No, talking was banned.

- What about at the end of the day when the shift was over?

- Again, no talking.

We returned to our cells, ate,

then got plugged into Reality Space.

- Three or four hours, nonstop, total immersion.

Then sleep, if you could.

- Horrible.

- I'm with you again.

That was the only thing that kept me going.

- What about Bray and the other missing Mall Rats?

- We got split up.

You know, Salene asked me that too.

She's been real nice to me since I got back.

- Yeah, she's great, always thinking of others.

- Yeah.

You know, I always thought she had a bit of a thing for you.

- You know, I never woulda noticed.

- Huh.

Maybe you're right, I was just imagining it.

- Thanks, Patch.

- It's my turn.

Thought I'd go for something healthy this time.

- Next time, try something tasty.

Lex!

It's ratatouille.

It's made out of rats?

- It's vegetable stuff.

It's not actually that bad.

- The doctor recommends it.

- Thanks, but I'll pass.

- Well, you gotta eat something.

You can't run on empty.

- I'm not in the mood, I've had a hard morning out there.

- The Technos are flogging a new gadget, Paradise.

I've covered the whole city checkin' up on it.

My feet are killing me.

- The best thing for that is--

What a weird name for a game.

- The ultimate fantasy.

- It reads your brain.

- Yuck!

taking it, they snapping them up?

- Business is slow.

They got burnt in the game, and this time out,

they're gonna be more careful.

- That's a relief.

- The City ain't interested.

- Yet.

- No offense, but I'm gonna find some real food.

- I better go deal with the militia.

They still need a lot of work.

- Whatever, babe.

So, how did things go between you and Dee?

Things look a little bit frosty between the two of you

from where I'm sitting.

I gave you great hints from Lex's guide to love.

They never fail.

- They did this time, she's barely speaking to me.

- Well, you must have handled it wrong then.

My seduction methods are completely foolproof.

- I did exactly as you said, and she hated it.

You musta screwed up, but if you want to take my advice--

You've done enough damage already.

- Fine, let's see how you cope on this

on your own then, Romeo.

- Hiya, lover.

Look what I rounded up for our journey.

Should keep us going a while.

- Great.

You seem a little down.

- No, it's nothing.

- Look, you can't fool me.

Something's eating you, I want to know what it is.

- I don't know.

Running away like this, I feel like a coward.

- It was a question of survival, pure and simple.

What's changed things?

You were so positive about things, about us.

- I know, but I'm worried about Ved.

He's my brother and I abandoned him.

- Ved made his decision, and he chose Ram.

- Yeah, but he's just a kid.

I mean, who knows what's gonna happen to him

now that I'm not around.

- Honey, you gotta let it go.

Ved did nothing but mess with you.

When the entire city was hunting you, did he try and help?

No!

He left you to the wolves.

That's all in the past.

We're gonna make a fresh start, just the two of us,

like we both agreed, okay?

- No need to get carried away,

it was only the first day of the Paradise launch.

It's bound to pick up.

This is the most revolutionary technology ever designed!

It'll change the world forever!

It's a daring leap beyond the bounds of the possible,

to bring us through to Paradise.

- You're a true genius.

- I know, those scummy virts ought to be

falling over themselves just to get their hands on it.

- Don't worry, once they've tried it, word of mouth.

- Yeah, but we don't have time for that, I don't.

You of all people should know that.

- I'll get right back on to it.

Amber, can we talk?

- Yeah, sure.

What's up, you look a bit stressed out.

- I was, that's why I made my decision.

I'm going back to the City.

- I've been thinking about it all day.

I tried to put it out of my mind, but I can't.

- This isn't gonna be over until Ram is destroyed.

- Jay, you don't owe anybody anything.

Your first duty is to yourself.

Don't learn that the hard way by losing someone you love,

like I did.

- But you're the person who inspired me to fight,

don't you remember?

- That was then, and our circumstances have changed.

Have you forgotten your vision of a new society?

- No.

- No, neither have I.

That's why I'm gonna do anything in my power

to make it happen.

Ram may have won the last round,

but the battle isn't over.

- If that's the way it is, then so be it.

Look, I'm gonna do the right thing,

and I know that you feel the same way.

- No, no, you're wrong, I like it here.

- Even when Ram is destroying the city

that you tried to build?

You're just stirring up bad memories for me,

all the friends I'll never see again.

- Even more reason to resist.

Liberate the City for them.

- But they're gone, Jay, they're gone forever.

- I understand, you've lost so much.

- It never ends.

First, Zoot, and then the Guardian, and now Ram?

- That's why we have to keep fighting.

We can still protect the people that we care about.

I have to go.

Sammy, Sammy, Sammy, Sammy, go, Sammy!

Sammy, Sammy, Sammy, Sammy, go, Sammy!

- I don't believe it!

We're packed, ready to go, and now you pull this bombshell!

- I know how much our plan means to you, and I'm sorry,

but it's no use, I've made my decision.

- Do you realize how dumb this is,

going back into the lion's cage?

Ram will destroy you!

- Yeah, well, I'm prepared to take the risk!

- Fine.

You want to be a martyr, well, what about me?

What am I supposed to do?

- I'd be happier if you were at my side.

Look, all I'm saying is think about it.

I'll be setting off at sunrise.

- Paradise.

- A potential project.

- Explain.

- The word on the grapevine is the new headsets are bombing.

Kids aren't interested.

All that stuff with the has made them suspicious.

- They'll come around soon enough.

- I wouldn't be so sure about that.

What you need is someone on the inside, smooth the way.

- I can move Paradise for you.

I understand what the want.

- You really think you can be more effective

than our propaganda machine?

- Remember, you're still the invader, the outsider.

Me?

I'm like family.

- 25%.

- We hand them out for free, Lex.

- I'm not talkin' about the headsets,

I'm talkin' about the fantasies you put in them,

all that stuff of experimenting on the virts,

testing the limits, pushing the envelope.

- Okay, we'll give you a go, see how you make out.

- Oh, I'll make out just fine.

You just had to get involved!

- Ebony, calm down.

- Don't play innocent with me!

Jay wants to go back to the City, just like that,

out of the blue, to certain death!

- Look, he'd already decided when he talked to me.

- Then you admit it.

- No, in fact, I told him not to go back!

- You expect me to believe that, with your track record?

Is it your chosen mission to crush my chances of happiness,

or is it just a habit with you?

- Ebony, you've got this all wrong.

I've got no feelings for Jay.

Is that supposed to make it all right,

because you didn't actually try to steal my boyfriend,

just drive him away?

- Nothing of the kind!

- Look, I don't want to hear your excuses!

You make me sick!

- Oh, Salene, hi!

It's good to see you.

- You look busy.

Seeing Pride again has just really lifted my spirits.

- Great.

May, about Pride--

- Salene, I know.

In the past, you had a bit of a crush on him.

Pride denied it, but we both know the truth.

Must be kinda tough on you to see us together again.

- May, it's not like that.

- Salene, you don't have to pretend.

Look, I just want you to know that I'm really grateful

for your kindness since I got back, despite everything.

No hard feelings.

Friends?

- Jay wants to go back to the City.

- I don't know,

you know, Ram, his brother, the Techno thing.

- Okay, okay.

- Sorry, Trudy.

Ebony upset me, she seems to think it's my fault,

that I convinced him to stay.

- Well, maybe you did, in a way.

I mean, it's obvious he likes you.

- Trudy, Jay is responsible for Bray's disappearance.

There's no way there could be anything between us--

- Look, I believe you, honestly.

So what are you getting so upset about?

- You just want to be rid of both of them.

- Well, yes, I do.

As for Ebony, she threw you out of town

when you were just about to give birth!

What do you owe them, Amber, what?

- Nothing.

- Exactly.

So forget about it.

Let them do whatever they want.

- Paradise taps into your innermost desires

and brings them to life in front of your very eyes.

You can make your dreams come true

in the comfort of your own.

- Lex!

- Hey!

- Paradise has to be the most twisted thing

Ram's come up with so far.

- Don't worry, it's not gonna sell.

- I hope you're right, 'cause if it catches on,

we're all in big trouble.

- It's gonna be a total flop, trust me.

- Look, you don't have to come, you know.

- Look, the whole point of this is to be with you.

If that means the City, then too bad.

- Don't worry about it, it's only temporary,

until I get rid of Ram.

Then we can go wherever you like.

- Look, honey, don't make promises you can't deliver on.

Settle for the fact I want to be with you, okay?

I wonder what she wants.

- Maybe she's come to say goodbye.

Amber!

Nice of you to see us off.

- I'm not.

I've given it a lot of thought,

and I've decided to come back to the City with you,

back to where I belong.

♪ Listen to the wind blow ♪

♪ Look inside, what does it show ♪

♪ Time passing so very slow ♪

♪ I see ♪

♪ Dark clouds across the sky ♪

♪ Children asking why ♪

♪ Is there hope above for me ♪

♪ Where is our love ♪

♪ Lighten my life ♪

♪ Let it be ♪

♪ The dawn of a new day ♪

♪ A child is born, who will pray ♪

♪ For hope, peace, and love, what do they say ♪

♪ The spirit of the tribe is yours and mine ♪

♪ The spirit of the tribe is yours and mine ♪