He’s coming.
Stand by to loose the mainsails
Captain!
We may have a problem, Captain.
No! She’s amidship!
Storm ahead.
Let’s store them in the bulkhead!
That doesn’t look too good, Demetrius.
I think you’re right, Hercules.
And if we get caught in that, we’ll be blown off course.
I think we’re off course already.
Brace the mainsail, and keep a sharp lookout!
I’ll give you a hand.
What’s that sound?
I have no idea.
Watch the boom!
I don’t think we should stick around and find out.
Stand by to come about!
Move it! Move it! Prepare to come about!
Come on! Up you go!
Look out!
Give me a hand!
Demetrius!
Someone help - !
She’s dead! We’re goin’ down!
Get to the lifeboat!
Abandon ship!
There, there. It’s OK.
The sh - ship.
You’re safe, now.
Are there any survivors?
None that I’ve seen.
Where am I?
On the island of Atlantis.
Well, it must have been some storm.
It was. It was, uh - it was strange.
Lightning - hit the ship. We went down.
All those men.
Drink this. It’ll help.
Thanks - for everything.
I’m - Cassandra.
Hercules.
Hercules - nice to put a name to the face.
Are you hungry?
Yeah, I am - if it’s not too much trouble.
Oh - it’s no trouble at all.
It’s nice to have the company.
I’m all alone up here. It can get pretty lonesome.
Well, then it’s lucky for both of us that you found me.
Luck? It had nothing to do with it.
I’ve been expecting you - although - you’re taller than I thought you’d be.
I - think you have me confused with someone else.
No. No. I’ve seen you - in dreams.
In one of them, you saved my life.
They’re - more like visions, really - of things to come.
I’ve had them as long as I can remember. They always come true.
And now - here you are.
You’re going to save us.
Save you.
From what?
Um - Atlantis is going to be destroyed.
I’ve had this garden since - I was little. It was my father’s.
He always used to say, um - ‘This - is where life begins.’
They look sick, don’t they.
Yeah.
Well, I’d hoped to pick us lunch, but no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to keep this garden alive these days.
You, uh - said that the entire island of Atlantis is - gonna be destroyed.
I know how this must sound to you, Hercules, but I am not imagining it.
OK, then - why don’t you tell me about it. What happens in your dreams?
What I see is - chaos - and ruin.
I’m falling - seems like forever - until last night.
You caught me. It was then that I knew you were coming.
You don’t believe me, do you?
Of course not! How could you?!
I mean - silly woman, living alone in the woods, carrying on about the end of the world - well - her world, anyway.
But it’s real. Hercules, it is real. I know it.
You know? I had doubts at first. I hoped it was just a nightmare, but it’s -
not a nightmare, because you’re here.
Have you told anybody?
No. I’ve - I’ve been afraid.
I - don’t exactly fit in.
Um - the people here - they’re all alike.
They dress alike. They - think alike.
But you don’t, and - they have a problem with that.
Yeah. I don’t wanna live in the city - to be told -
when to come - when to go - what to do. What to think.
I don’t have to have everything my neighbor has to be happy.
You know? I’m just like my father.
People were afraid of him, too, because he was different.
But - you know, it didn’t matter to him.
We had a wonderful life out here.
It didn’t matter to me either - until now.
I wish I could convince you.
I believe that you believe, Cassandra. That’s good enough for me.
You’ll help me?
Yes - but you’ve got to tell people what you know.
You’re right. I will.
But there’s something you must do, first.
I, uh - I feel ridiculous.
Outsiders aren’t allowed on the island.
The people here think that the - rest of the world is - well, let’s just say, less than civilized.
And that’s why I have to wear this thing.
Yeah. I don’t think so.
What are you doing?
Uh - I-I-I’m - gonna go back - and put my own clothes on. I think I can behave myself.
No. Y-you don’t understand.
Y-you’re an outsider, and any citizen caught with an outsider is punished.
Punished?
How?
I don’t know. Nobody’s ever broken the rule before.
You know? What is it - ?
Hey, watch it!
What was that?
Uh - one of King Panthius’ latest advancements.
The guards use ‘em to patrol the island.
I’d like to meet this king of yours.
He’ll be at the council meeting this afternoon.
Well - this is it.
Looks like I’m not in - Corinth, anymore.
What is she doing here?
It’s, uh - like a circus here.
That’s putting it mildly.
I - thought you said we’d fit right in.
No, I said you’d fit right in. Step right up! I told you I wasn’t very popular.
Well, it’s just that -
Citizen!
This is your lucky day - or should I say, your little woman’s lucky day.
Thanks to the miracle of modern crystology - and my special price to you -
and a steal of a deal it is - you can have your very own - crystalwave oven!
Just pop in your food - press a button - and zap! Instant feast.
A demonstration.
I’m sorry.
What happened?
Oh, I got caught up in a - circus.
- She with you? - It dices, it slices -
Uh, yeah - is there a problem?
What are you tryin’ to do? Ruin my business?
Citizen! This is your lucky day! Or should I say, your little woman’s lucky day.
Is everyone here this - friendly?
Well, the people think I’m weird because I don’t have all their - gizmos.
Well, who can trust food cooked in a crystalwave oven?!
Um - just about everything on the island is powered by crystals - the gliders - the, um - street lights.
King Panthius calls it progress.
Street lights.
And I thought the gods were misguided.
- it doesn’t even look expensive!
Uh-uh - wh-wh - you believe in the gods?
Uh, I don’t have much choice. My - father is one of them.
No. I knew it! I knew the myths were true.
Myths?
Oh - the people of Atlantis haven’t believed in gods for centuries.
State of the art!
Come on. Let’s go.
- It’s better than a sundial. - Myths.
You can read it at night!
It will reach into the sky - housing hundreds in a single building -
so that our children’s children can enjoy the benefits of Atlantis - till the next millenium.
It will be your - legacy - King Panthius.
Your proposal - is approved, citizen. Good work.
Submit your designs to the council.
Thank you, Sire.
Keep up the good work, citizen.
Who’s next?
I can’t do this.
Yes, you can. I’ll be right here.
Next citizern! Step forward!
Oh, no - not Cassandra!
Don’t let her speak!
Every citizen - has the right to speak - even if they choose to reject our way of life.
Thank you - King Panthius.
Citizens - I - know what you all think of me -
but - Atlantis is my home, too - which makes what I’m about to say all the more difficult.
We’re in danger. Our island is going to be destroyed.
I warn you - do not mock this council.
If you don’t have a legitimate subject for discussion - step down!
I mean no disrespect - but you have to believe me.
What makes you think we’re - in danger?
I’ve seen it - in a vision.
She’s crazy!
In - a vision?! Still trapped in the dark ages, are we?
And where do your visions come from? The gods, perhaps?
You’ve wasted enough of our time! Step down!
Liar! Don’t insult us!
Now, wait a minute! She isn’t finished!
Yes! She’s quite finished - citizen.
I know it’s hard to believe in something you can’t explain - but what if she’s right?
Are you willing to gamble with the lives of your families - your children? At least hear her out.
We will not let you spread fear in our kingdom!
- Just hear what she has - - Enough!
I have no idea what motivates your superstitious lies -
but reason - and logic expose them for what they are.
Now - leave this city - until you can - conduct yourselves in a more - civilized manner.
- Go on. Go on. - I’m going.
And don’t come back! You crazy witch!
You’re scaring our children!
The looks on their faces. Before, they thought I was just an animal. Now, they think I’m crazy, too.
Hmm - I’m starting to think that you’re the only sane one here.
My family’s lived in this forest for generations.
All my ancestors are buried here.
My mother always used to say that their souls - would always be with me - you know?
Alive? In the wind? In the song of the birds?
Listen -
can’t believe it’s all going to disappear.
Don’t give up, Cassandra.
You were brave today.
Thanks to you.
Maybe they’ll come around.
No! No! No!
Hercules!
No! No! Herc!
Cassandra.
It’s OK. You were having a nightmare.
No! I saw fire!
Burn, you crazy freak!
That’s what you get for spreading lies!
Good timing.
I’m sorry I doubted you. Come on.
Burn!
This is our island! We don’t want you here!
We’re trapped.
Do you trust me?
Uh - I trust you.
Hang on.
Wait. What are you - ?
Hercules!
The fire didn’t burn him!
Did you see that?!
- Are you all right? - I think so.
- Everybody, get back! - This can’t be!
You call yourselves civilized! She’s trying to help you!
My father built this house.
I was born here.
It’s all just - a cruel joke.
It’s a curse!
I mean - the people just won’t believe me.
I never wanted this responsibility! Never!
You had the courage - to come this far. Don’t give up now.
Why is this happening to me?
I don’t know.
I - I - I do know - growing up, I thought my strength was a curse.
It took me a long time to understand that - it’s a gift. It’s - like your visions.
But what’s the point if I can’t use them to change things?
Maybe you can.
It doesn’t matter why you have the gift.
The important thing is how you use it.
Some good - will come of all this.
I hope you’re right.
Come on.
Say that again!
It’s true, Sire. Well, he just walked through a wall of fire.
No ordin’ry man could have done it - yet we saw it with our own eyes.
And your minds? What do they say?
Think!
Since what you describe is impossible, it stands to reason - it was a trick.
How many others saw it?
A dozen?
Maybe more.
I promise, we will get to the bottom of this.
Thank you, citizens.
Sire.
Word spreads quickly. The people will demand an explanation.
And that’s exactly what we’re going to give them.
But first - find the girl - and her friend. Bring them here.
He sounds like a very strong man. What if he resists?
I’m sure you’ll think of something. You always do.
What’s it like - out there - Hercules? Beyond - Atlantis.
It’s beautiful. Every place is different - its own - unique people - customs.
I’d like to see that.
Well - I’m sure you’ll get the chance.
Cassandra - what’s wrong?
Um - the ground - this is how it starts in my vision.
They’re gone.
What?
The birds. You see, they know. It’s instinct.
So - whatever’s gonna happen, it’s gonna happen soon.
There! There they are!
Uh - let me guess. You’re - lost, and you need directions.
Guess not.
No-o-o-o-o-o!
Hercules, no!
Well - look who’s back from the dead.
- Are you all right? - Oh, yeah, I feel great.
It’s unusual for someone to survive the touch of our sceptres.
Are you one of Cassandra’s gods?
Uh - the son of a god, if it matters.
It doesn’t. People who need you may believe in you. This is Atlantis. We don’t.
Well - in that case, I guess we’ll be going. It’s been a pleasure.
And you - harboring an outsider - a god - no less.
We’ll have to make the punishment fit the crime.
Leave her out of this, Panthius. She’s done nothing but try to help you.
Wrong! She has greatly upset the order of our society by bringing you here!
In Atlantis - order - and progress - are supreme.
You might say they’re our religion.
Well, maybe it’s time to think about converting.
I’d be doing the people a disservice if I let you shatter their faith.
If you really cared about your people, you would tell them to leave the island, now.
Even I couldn’t get them to leave. And why should they?
There’s nothing we can’t overcome. Science - is a proven - safeguard.
And as you’re about to witness - we’re quite prepared for any outside threat!
That’s probably a really big crystalwave oven.
That was no lightning bolt. You destroyed my ship!
Yours wasn’t the first. And I promise it won’t be the last.
Good men died because of you!
That - is incidental! I’m only concerned with preserving our way of life.
I’ve got news for you, pal. You’re in for a big - letdown.
There’s no place - for you, here.
Too bad. Dispose of this - god.
Come on!
I’ll come back for you. I promise.
I’ll come back for you, too, Panthius.
Move it
Only - in your dreams, my dear.
Enjoy your stay!
Don’t even think about it!
Well - this could be a problem.
So much for technology.
I heard he walked through fire!
He’s walking through it!
A stranger - has entered our great kingdom!
He wears the mask of deceit!
Now, rumor spreads like wildfire.
Look behind you, citizens.
It’s just a mirror.
A simple trick - done with mirrors.
Gods do not exist! Tricksters do!
The only threat to Atlantis - is fear! We must unite against it!
Yes!
Anyone who chooses - may leave the city, but!
Know this - out there - beyond the cliffs - that is wilderness.
You will live as a savage among savages!
Who among you is prepared to take that chance?!
The future - is ours! Are - you - with me!
You, there! Quicker!
I’m going as fast as I can.
There it is again!
All right! Back to work!
Are you all right?
Keep it moving, you lazy dog! You’re too slow!
I’ve got it.
You - are a pariah - living in the forest like an animal - hated - despised - alone.
We all need to be - connected to something, Cassandra.
I think maybe - we can help - each other.
I doubt it.
Your power could be very useful to us.
I’m prepared to offer you a seat on the council - a position - of respect - advisor - to the king.
As your first official duty - tell me - what - is going to destroy Atlantis?
There are limits to my vision.
I don’t know how the island is going to be destroyed,
but I do know that there is nothing that you can do to stop it.
I think you’ll be - shocked - by what I can do.
Get a move on!
You’ve outlived your usefulness, old man.
Time - to retire.
Careful - somebody might get hurt.
They just - never listen.
An intruder! Get him!
Lucky shot.
Who are you?
I’m -
Hercules.
It’s Hercules! We’re saved!
Demetrius - I thought you were dead.
Until now - I wished I had been.
The king’s men found me on shore and brought me here.
All of us - sailors blown off course - and our ships destroyed.
Yeah. Panthius is using you to mine his precious crystal.
Break our backs so that people can have their toys.
Thank the gods you came, Hercules. We thought we’d never get out alive.
Well, if we don’t leave soon, we won’t. This island’s about to be destroyed.
Destroyed? How?
By greed.
Exactly. Those fissures? I’ve seen them all over the island.
The diggings - are weakening the foundation.
I’m not surprised. These tunnels are everywhere.
We’ve already had flooding.
Flooding? Atlantis must be sinking.
Come on, men! Let’s get moving.
Come on.
Let’s go.
I’ll ask you again. What threatens - our kingdom?
Or - should I say, ‘Who?’ The gods - perhaps.
I’ve told you everything I know! I swear it! Now, please - don’t do this!
I’m afraid you leave me no choice.
That was just a taste, Cassandra.
Make it easy. Save yourself the pain.
Even - if I had an answer - I wouldn’t tell you! You’re a monster!
Poor thing.
The ocean! I never thought I’d see it again!
Fresh air!
The ocean! What a sight!
Think you got the strength to take one of those ships?
Are you kidding? I could take on an army.
All right, then. Good luck.
You’re not coming?
Uh - I’ll catch up with ya, later.
We’ll wait for you.
No, no. There’s - not enough time. If this place goes - I want you to leave without me.
Promise me.
Be safe.
You, too.
OK, let’s go.
Good, let’s go. Let’s go! Yeah! To the ship! Yeah! Quickly!
That - doesn’t look too good.
Look like the sky’s not so friendly, after all.
I take it this isn’t a good place to hide.
I hate being right.
Watch out!
Well, if man was meant to fly - aw, forget it.
She doesn’t know anything. She would have talked by now.
Shall I prepare the fleet for evacuation?
Don’t be ridiculous!
- But her vision - - Forget that!
Our technology can withstand any force her visions could suggest!
Hallucinations, is more like.
Then what do we do with her, now?
She’s a criminal. Treat her - accordingly!
- Sire! The slaves have escaped! - What?!
The stranger set them free!
They won’t be getting very far!
Sorry to crash the party - but Cassandra’s coming with me.
It’s a bummer, isn’t it?
Hercules!
Another step - and she dies!
When does it stop, Panthius?! What can you gain from this that you don’t already have?!
The future, Hercules - the future.
- Look up there! - What’s going on?!
Party’s over.
- You all right? - Ask me later.
I think it’s a good idea.
It’s coming down!
Run!
Hurry!
Quickly! Quickly!
Hercules!
This place blows. Let’s get outta here.
Don’t let me fall!
Don’t worry. I’ve gotcha.
Thank you.
Well - let’s not celebrate yet.
Now, what?!
I’ve got an idea.
Give me a little slack in the line!
We must go.
Not without Hercules!
If we stay, we’re all gonna die.
He’s right! Demetrius, you have to make a decision!
All right. Pull the anchor.
Easing the shackle! Standing by the braces!
Hurry! No, no!
Here we are.
This is your idea?
You got a better one?
Do you know what you’re doing?
I have no idea. All right - check back there.
Um - the crystals are glowing.
Yeah. Well - that must be good.
We gotta hurry!
Yeah. Uh - hang on!
Oh-h-h-h-h - let me know when it’s over.
Well - we’re safe. You can open your eyes now.
I know this isn’t the best time - uh-h-h-h - but we don’t have anywhere to land
We-e-e-ll - we’re not lookin’ for land.
There it is.
Up there! Hercules! He made it! Hooray!
Well - I’ll say one thing. You sure know how to sweep a girl off her feet.
You did everything you could, Cassandra. You can’t save people from themselves.
I’m going to miss my home.
I know.
But it will always be with you.
Look.
They’re flying west.
What a coincidence. We’re headed that way, too.
What was that for?
For believing in me.
All you really needed was to believe in yourself.
You know Hercules, I’ve - got a feeling.
Oh - no, not another - vision.
No - just a hunch. We’re gonna be friends for a long time.
Ya know something? I - think you’re right.