I sense something in you, as you sense it in me.
You can't deny it.
Why am I not dead already? I was due to be hanged.
Stop worrying about such things.
What have you done?
GORAN: I have kept my side of the bargain. Now you must keep yours.
(BREATH ES HARD)
I'd started to think you weren't coming.
I said I'd be here.
There's something wrong.
- What is it? - (SHOUTING)
Come on.
Halt!
Over there!
We're trapped.
- (SHOUTING) - (GLASS SMASH ES)
(WOMAN SCREAMS)
We must wait here until it's safe.
(GLASS SMASH ES)
Pythagoras should have returned by now. This is a fool's errand.
I won't leave Diocles rotting in a cell.
Why don't we lock ourselves in with him? Save Pasiphae the trouble.
I have a debt to pay.
I mean to honour it.
PYTHAGORAS: How is your father? You said he was sick.
He was. He's much better now.
It's a clear night.
PYTHAGORAS: I sometimes wonder how the sky can be so full of stars.
I once spent several long nights trying to count them.
- How many are there? - (SIGHS) I don't know.
One star looks much the same as another.
Perhaps if I were to divide the sky into quadrants, then...
Only you would think of doing such a thing.
I'm sorry.
I'm boring you.
I'm never bored in your company.
It's been a long while since a patrol has passed.
(HAMMERING AT DOOR)
(DOOR CREAKS)
- Are you certain you weren't followed? - I made sure of it.
Icarus has found a way for us to get into the arena. From there,
we should be able to break into the cells.
Icarus, telljason he's insane and we're all going to be caught and executed.
Look, you can see it in his face. He thinks it's madness, utter madness.
We should go.
(SIGHS)
(BOLT CLICKS)
Oh, great! The sewers.
I can already taste the stench. Oh!
Head north. After about 500 paces, you'll come to another grate.
It will bring you out in the arena, underneath the stands.
(WATER SPLASH ES)
Meet me at the hunting lodge in three days' time.
Bring whatever supplies you can.
Pythagoras?
May the gods be with you.
And you too.
(SHOUTING)
(WATER SPLASH ES)
CILIX: Nicomedas wishes for his son to be trained as a priest.
I don't see how that's any concern of mine.
Nicomedas is a powerful man.
You may need his support in these uncertain times.
Very well. I will speak with Melas.
- What is it? - My informant was right.
Jason plans to break a prisoner out of the cells beneath the amphitheatre.
He is making his way there as we speak.
CILIX: You cannot afford to hesitate.
Jason must be caught and he must be killed.
Leave us.
You would really see him die?
I have no choice.
This night...
it ends.
(FOOTSTEPS DEPART)
This must be it.
(GRUNTS)
Jason!
(FIGHTERS GRUNT) — (SWORDS CLASH)
(KEYS JANGLE)
Jason? I thought you were dead.
- How is this possible? - Are you coming?
What about the others? I cannot leave them.
This is suicide. It's worse than suicide, whatever that is.
If you want your freedom, come with us.
I'd come to believe I would die in this place.
You saved my life. I wasn't going to forget that.
(ARROWS SWOOSH)
Run!
They were waiting for us.
Icarus...
Go! Make for the alley!
Pythagoras, go!
Now, wait here.
I'll scout ahead.
(SHOUTING)
(SHOUTS)
HERCULES: Jason!
GORAN: jason was injured and unarmed.
My men had him at their mercy.
The only reason he is still alive is because of your niece.
No, she would never betray me like that.
I saw it with my own eyes.
CILIX: She is no longer to be trusted.
(BREATH ES HARD)
(5055)
(TWIG SNAPS)
Leon? I thought you were dead.
A few of us managed to escape.
Is this all of you?
The others were cut down. None were spared.
I'm truly sorry.
You're not to blame.
You gave them a better chance than they would have had otherwise.
We should make for our camp.
Thinking about Icarus, aren't you?
You'll see him soon enough. Come on.
(MET AL cums)
Father?
Hey.
My son.
Drink this.
Mm.
If they're going to kill me, why are they allowing you to give me medicine?
Don't think about that now.
Every day I think I am to be executed,
and yet every day you come in their place?
- Drink some water. - Why? Why am I still alive?
Just be thankful that you are.
I can always tell when you're keeping something from me.
- I had no choice. - What did you do?
- It's better that you do not know. - Tell me.
I'm your father.
They wanted information.
About what?
- Jason and Pythagoras. - No, no.
- No, no, no, no, no. - I had to.
It was the only way to stop them from executing you.
You stupid boy.
But Jason and Pythagoras are unharmed. They escaped.
That changes nothing.
What are you going to do?
Keep on betraying them until they're both caught and killed?
I couldn't see you die.
I would rather die than have a traitor for a son.
Get out. Get out!
Please... Father...
I have never been so ashamed.
(SIGHS)
- How long have you been there? - PASIPHAE: A while.
When you were younger, I would often sit with you while you slept.
You had such terrible nightmares. You... you would call out for me.
I would hold you till you fell back to sleep.
Such a troubled child.
Were you dreaming ofjason?
- I do not remember. - You said his name.
It is only natural that you would be drawn to him.
It is almost like I feel what he feels.
He's a part of me, and I am a part of him.
Is that why you saved his life?
- You would deny it? - I could not see him die.
The bond between you is stronger than I realised.
I should have done more to protect you from your feelings.
I do not want protecting from them. I have never felt like this about anyone.
You love him?
Oh, my poor child.
Whatever feelings you have for him, you must banish them from your mind.
I don't know if I can. He's always in my thoughts.
You thought you could turn him.
But it is he who has turned you...
and I will not allow that to happen.
If you try and see jason again, you will leave me no choice.
I will slit your throat and watch you bleed at my feet.
I nurtured you when others shunned you. All that you are,
all that you have, is because of me.
(MEDEA GASPS)
More than anyone, I understand what you're feeling.
But you will soon come to realise just how misguided those feelings are.
- (TWIG SNAPS) - (WINGS FLUTFER)
(TWIG SNAPS)
(WHISPERS) Jason.
Your Majesty.
It's not I you should kneel before.
Jason is the true heir to the throne.
How can that be?
He is the son of King Aeson.
For too long, Atlantis has been ruled
by those who have no rightful claim to the throne.
They've ruled through tyranny and fear.
That must change.
All this time... We fought together, shared a cell.
You said nothing.
A king must earn loyalty, not demand it.
Then you have more than earned mine.
He speaks for all of us.
So...
we're sharing our camp with a bunch of cut-throats and thieves.
They can hunt. I'll give 'em that.
I should take my turn on watch.
It seems you have a new army.
It's hardly an army.
More will join.
You inspire loyalty.
There was a time when I asked for your hand in marriage...
And I said yes.
I would say yes again.
I've come to realise that the future's so uncertain.
Every day is precious.
I cannot wait any longer.
Marry me...
here in the forest, and let us never be apart again.
Estin eros hagnos, tis gar prodidosin erastes.
(DOOR CREAKS)
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACH)
Nuun zetema kratos psuukhes en benthesin autes.
(CHOKES)
Uden gar bios est'ei me nekuuessin oneiros.
(PROCESSION CHANTS)
(BLADE SCRAPES)
(CHANTS)
GORAN: The man who was watching Medea was found dead.
We must assume she has fled the city.
- And no-one saw her? - It is the eve of the solstice.
The streets are filled with worshippers.
Foolish girl.
What are your orders?
It seems Medea has made her choice.
Hunt her down and kill her.
First her son, now her niece. It seems the Queen is running out of allies.
There are still those of us who remain loyal.
I count myself chief among them.
But these are troubling times. Who knows what the future may hold?
What is certain is that men like us will shape it.
I do not have time for your idle speculation.
Of course. You must do as you are bid.
(BIRDS TWEET)
(CROW CAWS)
What are you doing here?
I wanted to see you again before I left.
- I'm returning home to Colchis. - Why? What's happened?
Pasiphae's protected me since I was a child.
I realise now that she nurtured me so I would become like her.
But I cannot. I won't.
None of us will know peace until Pasiphae is defeated.
I can help you.
H Ow?
It is the winter solstice.
Pasiphae must travel tonight to the temple of Chthonia at Nemi.
She's sure to be well protected.
On the journey, yes.
But the temple is the seat of Hecate's power. The goddess guards it jealously.
No mortal man may enter, only those touched by the gods.
She will be alone.
This will help you.
- What is it? - The nectar of the passionflower.
If it is imbibed, it will lessen Pasiphae's power.
You will not defeat her otherwise.
Thank you.
It seems you're always coming to my aid.
I should go.
I have a long journey ahead of me.
What is it?
There's a part of me that doesn't want you to go.
No, I can't.
I know you have affection for me. I feel it.
Shh, shh.
I'm married to Ariadne.
I'm sorry.
Then this is goodbye.
(LOW CHATTER)
Is there something troubling you?
When I woke up this morning, you weren't there.
I was with Medea.
She was here?
We have to leave now. If that witch was here,
Pasiphae and her soldiers won't be far behind.
No, Medea hasn't betrayed us.
Oh, really? The last time you trusted her,
the Queen ended up with
- a knife in her side. - Look, she's not who you think she is.
How can you say that,
- after all she's done? - Because Medea has seen Pasiphae
for who she really is, and she wants nothing more to do with her.
Everything that comes out of her mouth is a lie!
- Why you can't see that is beyond me. - Today is the solstice.
Pasiphae will travel to the temple at Nemi.
And when she does, she will enter alone.
It may be our last chance to strike.
I'm assuming Medea told you this?
Yes.
Even the blindest and most stupid of stupid blind men
could tell this is a trap!
Well, I trust her.
Why would you trust someone who nearly took my life?
You don't know her like I do.
The temple is a sacred place.
Only those touched by the gods may enter.
We cannot accompany you inside.
Well, this may be our only chance.
I have to face her, even if it is alone.
The men are ready.
What is it?
It would be safer for you to remain in Atlantis.
I'm required to pay homage.
- You would have me offend the gods? - That was not my intention.
If my general feels unable to protect me,
perhaps it is time I found a new general.
(SHOUTING)
So, are you going to tell me what's wrong,
or are we going to spend the entire journey in silence?
There's nothing wrong.
Really? You've barely said two words since we returned from Atlantis.
It's Icarus, isn't it?
I remember it well...
the first time you feel that way about someone.
You know nothing of my feelings.
HERCULES: She's brought a small army.
This is as far as we go. You have the passionflower?
I wish you didn't have to go in there alone.
Just be ready for when I return.
I must continue alone.
Form a perimeter around the temple.
No-one is to enter.
No-one.
Aien eme dunamis kai emon kratos
aiei d'hagnon huudor...
hoti pantos panta kathairei.
(I Pit)! You.
Everyone you have ever loved has deserted you.
Your husband.
Your son.
Your niece.
You've spoken with Medea?
She has come to see the darkness in your heart.
She's confused. The child doesn't know her own mind.
No.
You don't know Medea as well as you think.
Medea told me that I would find you here... alone.
You are your father's son.
That I accept.
That is why this will be so much easier for me.
Err' uun eis korakas... (GASPS)
Kai de kakon oiton oloio.
(BLADE RINGS)
(GASPS)
It seems your powers are failing you.
(SHE GASPS)
(WHISPERS) You cannot kill me.
You're right.
I can't.
But there are many who can.
- Alive or dead? - Alive.
Just checking.
Find them!
I never believed I'd see the day she'd be at our mercy.
GORAN: Hundreds of men are searching the forest.
They have found no trace of Pasiphae.
We must consider the possibility that she's already dead.
You would have me call off the search?
If I were you, I would not be so eager to find the Queen alive.
I should have you executed as a traitor.
[Ream]?
If Pasiphae is returned to the throne,
who do you think she'll blame for her abduction?
You were responsible for her protection.
She'll mount your head on a stick.
Perhaps we should look to the future.
I am a soldier.
I will leave such matters to you.
(SNIFFS)
- I suppose you've come to gloat? - Not entirely.
(GROAN5)
Drink it.
- (CHOKES) - Drink!
- (MOANS) - Swallow. Swallow it!
(GULPS AND GROANS)
Ariadne? Do you love him?
Jason - do you love him?
More than you could possibly understand.
Such a shame he's been unfaithful to you.
What do you mean?
He hasn't spoken to you about his feelings for Medea, my niece?
He has no feelings for her.
Oh, I think you know that isn't true. They've become close.
Intimate.
I don't believe you.
Jason wouldn't do that.
Why else would Medea betray me for him...
if not for love?
You couldn't possibly understand the bond between them.
I pity you, Ariadne.
Save your pity for yourself.
I must ask something of you.
You don't have to ask.
Just know that you are doing the right thing.
(BLADE SCRAPES)
(GASPS)
Give me a moment.
It's over.
You stupid boy.
It'll never be over.
I know. You will never relinquish your claim to the throne.
(SIGHS)
You've finally come to understand me.
That's why I've come to say goodbye.
No. No, Jason, I'm your mother.
There's nothing that shames me more than that.
No, you are my kin. My blood runs through your veins.
That's all we have in common.
No, there's no place for you in this world.
No. The gods will never allow it. It is forbidden.
You don't serve the gods.
- You only serve yourself. - Jason...
Please... please... don't do this.
There is a part of me that will always love you.
I don't deny that.
But all you know is hate.
Maybe in death, you'll find peace.
Jason, if you do this, you will never forgive yourself.
(SOBS) You will regret it for the rest of your life.
I know.
(SIGHS) I hope you find peace with your goddess.
(SOBS) Jason! No! Please... Jason! JaS0n!
Don't do this! Please!
I am your mother!
(5055)
(BIRDS TWEET)
(CROW CAWS)
On your knees.
(5055)
Jason will never forgive you.
That's a chance I'll have to take.
I'll make it swift, which is more than you deserve.
Please. Let me make peace with my goddess. Please.
Nuun de se proskaleo, dnopheron genos ennuukhiaon...
Kill her while she prays, and we risk angering Poseidon.
We must let her finish.
Genos ennuukhiaon.
She is asking her goddess for resurrection.
Kai gar ego...
She will rot in Tartarus with the rest of her kind.
Malake kaleus... tende thean...
empsuukhon hapanton...
s'epikuron...
pelason.
(SNIFFS)
(SHE BREATH ES HARD)
(GASPS)
(BREATH ES HARD)
(BLADE SLASHES)
It's done.
Once it is known,
I believe that the people will see me as their rightful heir.
HERCULES: You do not have the support of the army or the council.
Without them, you won't take the throne.
ARIADN E: He's right.
Cilix and his allies will oppose us.
No doubt Cilix will try and take the throne for himself.
Then we must kill him.
How? He has an army protecting him in Atlantis.
We have 20 men.
We need to lure him from the city.
We send a message. We tell him we wish to sue for peace.
Cilix will never fall for it. He'll know it's a trap.
No doubt Cilix will suspect it.
We must mislead him.
How do you propose we do that?
Cilix will seek to find out if the offer is genuine.
The only way he can do this
is through the person who has been betraying us these past weeks.
JASON: What are you talking about?
Icarus.
He is a traitor.
No, he wouldn't do that.
As much as it saddens me, it's true.
Perhaps now we can use his betrayal to our advantage.
(BLADE SCRAPES)
I understand you wish to negotiate peace?
I'm sure that is what we all desire.
But I'm afraid you won't live to see it.
Kill them!
(SCREECH ES)
Jason!