Hercules in the Underworld Page #2

You gotta mold it

Little by little, hmm?

Try heating it a little bit more.

( Children Laughing, Chattering )

( Chuckles ) Hercules.

- Hey. Hercules!

- Huh?

I think the harness

is hot enough now.

( Chuckles ) Yeah.

I guess I sort of got distracted.

Sometimes I just can't believe

they're mine. Know what I mean?

Yeah. You're a lucky man, Hercules.

Yeah. I'd say I am. Thanks.

- ( Horse Whinnies )

- ( Snorts )

( Clicking Tongue )

Dad! There's a girl coming!

- Are you Hercules?

- Yes, I am.

What is it? What's wrong?

- DEIANEIRA:
What's happened?

- I don't know.

Bring her inside, quickly.

- I need your help. Please!

- Here. Drink this.

There isn't any time.

I've traveled days and

nights to find Hercules.

My village, Gryphon--

A hole has opened up.

I-It's choking everything.

- What do you mean? What kind of hole?

- A hole breathing death.

We've made sacrifices and offerings.

- Nothing's been able to stop it.

- I'm not sure that I could help.

You must! Please, you're our only hope.

I've come all this way

to lead you back with me.

- Please say you'll go.

- Get some rest.

You need to sleep.

- MAN:
What'll we drink to?

- To our protector, Hercules! May he live forever!

- To Hercules!

- ALL:
To Hercules!

Hercules, Hercules, Hercules.

I'm gonna be sick if you all

don't shut up about Hercules.

Aw, shut your hole, Nessus! Hercules is

the greatest! There's no disputing it!

- None of us could even do a fraction of

what he does. - NESSUS: Of course not.

But we're not half-god, are we?

I-I work and sweat and make

offerings every day,

and I'm barely gettin' by.

How fair is that? You're blind.

You know that? All of you.

Just like Deianeira.

She praises him and fawns over him.

Like we can do no wrong.

He doesn't deserve her.

He's gone all the time, doing whatever

he can to make his name bigger.

I'm the one that takes care of her.

You better watch your mouth,

you idiot half-horse!

If Hercules hears about what's

goin' on, there'll be trouble.

- ( Mug Slams On Table )

- Damn Hercules. I-I-I'm not afraid of him.

Not one bit.

I have the Goddess Hera

to rely on. Hmm?

She watches over me.

She's my protector.

( Inhales ) I've had enough of all of you.

I'm going home beofre I hear

his damn hame raised again.

- ( Tail Slaps Table )

- ( Grunts )

( Rustling Sound )

( Gasps ) Who's there?

Who is that?

What is it? Are you all right?

You're trembling.

I thought I saw something

outside the window.

Well, you're safe now.

There's nobody there.

- I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you.

- Shh.

Don't give it another thought.

Just lay bacl and try to get some sleep.

Is Hercules gonna help my village?

- Is he gonna come back with me?

- Yes, I think he is.

Thank you. Thank both of you.

Good night.

( Hammer Pinging )

( Hammering Continues )

Nessus, what are you doing?

Ahh. You see this?

It's perfect.

Ah, it's absolutely perfect.

Yes. Well, let's

just leave it for now.

You don't believe me, do you? That I can

do something better than Hercules?

( Sighs ) I believe you, Nessus.

It's just that it's late.

I was surprised you could even sleep,

what with that girl here...

- to take your precious husband away.

- Nessus, what's wrong with you?

( Laughs ) With me?

It's what's wrong with you

that's the problem!

You don't really trust him, do you?

You can't really believe

that he'll be faithful.

My husband? I'm sure of it.

Oh, come on!

They'll be alone together.

And Hercules is what Hercules is.

Think. Her smooth skin,

her glowing hair,

- her youth.

- That's enough. Good night.

I bet there's something else

I can do better than Hercules.

( Grunts, Chuckles )

Now get out of my way.

Go sleep it off.

He'll have her. You'll see.

( Exhales )

( Woman Singing )

Whoo! ( Laughs )

Looks like a good day to travel.

I was afraid we might have rain,

but it looks like we're be just fine.

I hope that's enough

to get you there.

Hey. What's wrong with you?

Nothing. I'm fine. It's just--

It's just that I'm gonna miss you,

that's all.

I'm gonna miss you too.

( Chuckles )

- ( Growls )

- ( Laughs )

Hey, Nessus. Let's go.

Why don't you go give your dad

a big kiss goodbye, okay?

I want to thank you for taking

such good care of me.

I was in a pretty horrid state

when I arrived.

It's nice to see that

you're feeling better today.

Oh, here. I want you to have this.

Absolutely not, Iole.

I can't accept this.

Please, Deianeira.

It would make me very happy

if you'd accept it and wear it.

All right, then. I will. Thank you.

- You gonna be good? You promise?

- Yep.

- Gonna miss me?

- No. ( Laughs )

- You ready?

- Yeah.

AESON:
Bye, Dad. Come back soon.

( Villagers Chattering )

Chickens! Chickens! Here's chickens.

Two dinar! Two dinar!

MAN:
Fresh bread. Hot from the oven!

You'll never buy better! Fresh bread.

You get bread here now.

One dinar! Only one dinar.

My deepest sympath. I'm so sorry.

I don't know what you mean.

For the loss of your husband.

My condolences.

- My husband's fine.

- But you have the medallion.

That tells me you've lost your husband.

This was just a gift.

A gift from a sweet, beautiful girl?

Yes. How do you know that?

Do you know her?

I knew one like her once.

She's a Nurian Maiden.

- Still, why would you think my husband was dead?

- When a task need be done.

These beautiful virgins can

persuade a man to attempt it.

No, not Hercules. She has no power

over him. If you'll excuse me.

She has power over all men.

From the moment of birth, she's

trained for this and only this.

She knows all there is to know

about love, charm...

and seduction.

She'll make your husband

fall in love with her.

And when he does,

he'll do everything she asks,

even though it leads him

to his death.

No, you're wrong.

This medallion doesn't mean anything.

I tried to tell myself that once.

( Gasps )

Deianeira, I don't think you should go.

She's just some old crazy woman.

But the things that she said!

She knew!

And I have to warn Hercules.

But it could be dangerous, and you're

not even sure you know the right way.

Please, just take care of the children.

That's all I'm asking.

- Aeson, come here.

- Why?

I have to go away for a while,

but I'll be back soon.

Your Aunt Althea's gonna take care

of you, but you're a big boy.

- You're gonna take care of your brother

and sister. - Okay.

- I love you.

- I love you too, Mom.

- Bye, sweetie.

- Bye.

- How's it look down there? Any better?

This is probably? - No!

I've been all the way to

the bend. It only gets deeper.

This is probably the best spot

to cross. I'll get Iole.

Your beauty's so strong

it charms even the animals.

It shouldn't surprise me.

Deianeira, what's wrong?

I know all about you, Iole. I know

about your breeding your training,

and how you have the power

to make men fall in love,

how you'll make a widow

and orphans out of a loving family.

But please, call this off.

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