Arthur et les Minimoys (Arthur And The Minimoys) Page #7

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I inspired such trust and confidence

that when the drought came,

one which lasted 1,000 years,

I was the one they chose

for the crusade ,

with the task of

bringing back water, of course,

but also all the riches I could reap.

Maltazard the Conqueror.

Oh!

How they praised

and applauded me when I left.

But I faced every hardship

quite alone--

the hostile lands,

the ferocious beasts,

the bloodthirsty tribes

lurking in the depths of

contaminated plateaus

where even the humans

dare not go.

But I survived all that.

And having accomplished my mission,

I returned to my village...

Maltazard the Hero!

Yet it was not long before

the diseases and bewitchments

which I'd encountered

during my voyage

began to disfigure my body.

Fear spread through the people--

fear of contamination.

People stopped speaking to me.

They crossed the street

when I approached,

and very soon,

I became Maltazard the Evil--

M.

Uh-uh. The version recorded

in history books is slightly different.

It is said that when

you returned from your voyage,

you celebrated

for months on end--

each day sinking a little further

into anger and depression

untiI you began keeping company

with the worst kind of insects--

even poisonous ones,

like a certain pretty young...

...weevil.

- Silence!

You gave your powers to her,

she gave her powers to you.

That's enough, I tell you.

I was young.

Ah, well, if you can't control

yourself, you shouldn't indulge.

Yes, I know.

I let myself go a bit, and it's true,

she stole a kiss from me--

one single kiss

which has ruined my entire life.

Next time, try being a little more

selective in your choice of friends.

Next time my partner

will be the most beautiful of all,

she whom I have watched blossom

like a delicate flower,

and whom I have

long dreamt of picking.

Watch yourself.

Delicate flowers might have thorns.

Yes, and this lovely flower

alone has the power to release me

from the spell that binds me

and make me look like

my old self again.

Only the very first kiss

of a princess has the power--

- Excuse me, sir.

- Who dares disturb me?

It's Bruce, sir.

I got a new mask.

- Speak up.

- It's a trap.

She brought an upperlander

with her, sir.

He's the one who freed

the sword of destiny.

They've come for your rubies, sir.

( growls )

Well, Selenia, you're more clever

than I thought you were.

Thank you.

You could've saved my life,

but you chose not to.

Don't count on me to spare yours.

Don't worry, Selenia.

You won't die right away.

You'll just suffer a little first

as you watch the destruction

of your people.

( chuckling )

SELENIA:
Leave me alone!

Let me go!

I knew we shouldn't have

left him with my mother.

No, it's not Granny's fault.

Ever since we left, Daddy disappeared

and she's been a wreck.

Well, what did we expect?

We've been gone for months.

NARRATOR:

Arhd it was orh this rhight

that Arthur's mother arhd father

would agree

that rho morhey problems

would ever be erhough

to keep them apart from Arthur

ever agairh.

We've gotta get outta here, Beta.

We've gotta think of something.

- I'm thinking, Arthur, I'm thinking.

- What about the power she gave me--

- I don't know.

- What do you mean you don't know?

MAN:
Strangling him

won't do any good.

Besides, you better save your energy

if you wanna eat.

What do you mean?

If you want to eat down here,

you'll have to teach them

something new every day.

Otherwise, you'll go hungry.

It makes sense, complete sense.

Knowledge is the one true

source of wealth, is it not?

What kinds of things

do they wanna know?

Anything will do.

From the elementary laws of physics

to the behavioral pattern of winkles.

Even how to cook garden peas.

I taught them to write.

And to paint--

especially huge canvasses--

and to harness light

using mirrors

and transport water

from one place to another.

Yes, that's true, but how did

you know all that?

Because the man who invented

all those wonderful things

is my grandfather.

- Arthur?

- Grandpa!

Oh, my grandson!

I never thought I'd see you again.

Let me look at you.

My, how you've grown!

It feels more like I shrunk.

Yes, that's true.

And how is your granny doing?

Well, she's in trouble.

Oh, I miss her so much.

Well, with your help,

I'm sure I'll get back to her.

Hello, Archibald. Remember me?

Betameche? Is that really you?

Mm-hmm.

Oh, I'm so happy

to see you again.

How is your father,

the noble king?

He's in grave danger.

And your sister,

the charming Princess Selenia?

( grunts )

- Selenia?

- Selenia?

I failed, Arthur.

I'm sorry.

All is lost.

No. As long as we're still alive,

nothing will ever be lost.

You're so full of hope.

You can never give up hope.

Look at me.

Only yesterday, I was just

a small, lonely kid,

and today, well, I met a princess.

A happy princess...

...because she's finally found

her Prince Charming.

Come on now, you two lovebirds.

It's showtime.

- If you would care to...

- Gate open, boss.

( grunting )

My God, when I think that it was I

that taught them all this,

and now they're gonna

use it against us.

When I think that I was the one

that gave them the straws.

Look, it's Mino, Miro's son.

He's still alive.

The treasure.

Ah, Archibald. What a great pleasure

it is to see you again.

The pleasure is all yours.

So, Archibald, aren't you proud

of the marvelous use I've made

of your knowledge?

Looks like a fine structure.

A shame its only purpose

is to flood the Minimoys.

Oh, no, not only that.

We're going to drown them,

pulverize them,

and destroy them... forever.

They will die in agony

with my name on their lips.

Look. Read my lips.

Mal... ta... zard.

You really are a monster.

Maybe, but I also

know how to be noble.

You are free.

See? All you have to do

is follow this tunnel

and you'll be home in no time.

As soon as we're

inside that tunnel, you'll flood it.

My poor Selenia,

what a twisted mind you have.

Come on, hurry up before

I change my mind.

- Sire?

- What is it now?

May I ask Your Highness

to grant me one last favor before I die?

I like this kid.

What is this favor?

I would like to leave my only valued

possession--this bracelet--

to my friend Mino.

Granted.

Your father sent me.

I'll get you out of here.

You need to signal your position

at noon precisely.

Signal my position? But how?

Using your mirrors, Mino. Mirrors.

- Oh, yes, m-m-m-mirrors.

- That's enough.

Patience is the only thing

for which I set myself a limit.

High noon on the dot.

I shall allow you a head start

of three minutes.

- I hope he--

- We're running out of time. Hurry!

- Darkos.

- Yes, Father?

Prepare to open the floodgates.

Come on, come on!

Is there nothing to nibble?

I do love something to nibble on

during a good show.

Wait a minute.

I don't think I can go on

any further.

Grandpa, come on, hurry.

You go on without me,

and take care of your grandmother.

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