Previously on Hercules...
Hang on, buddy.
-Can't. -Sure you can.
Come on!
Hercules...
-When do you start back for Greece? -I'm not going back.
There's nothing there for me.
You can't let this destroy you, Hercules.
I am damned, Nebula. And so are the people I love.
All I can do now is learn from my mistakes...
...And disappear.
From the Earth, comes the promise of new life.
From the winds, our souls are passed. From fire, darkness is turned light.
And from the Seas...
...A hero is reborn!
I won't fight you anymore, do you hear me?
You can destroy the world if you want. I don't care!
I DON'T CARE!
It should've been me! It should've been me!
Blessed be the earthly wind and the Sea for their gift of salvation!
All: BLESSED BE!
Welcome to Eire!
-Who are you? -Friends!
Friends.
Take my word for it, you don't wanna be my friend.
Please. Come with us, rest. You'll need your strength.
-My strength is useless! -Not to us. You see, we've been expecting you.
You are the Chosen One!
This is the story of a time long ago.
A time of Myth & Legend when the ancient Gods were petty & cruel,
and they plagued mankind with suffering.
Only one man dared to challenge their power...
Hercules possessed a strength the world had never seen,
a strength surpassed only by the power of his heart.
He journeyed the Earth, battling the minions
of his wicked step-mother Hera, the all-powerful Queen of the Gods.
But, wherever there was evil,
wherever an innocent would suffer,
there would be...
HERCULES!
We are the Celts. Defenders of the Druid order.
-You are the Champion we've been waiting for. -Champion?
Look, my ship hit rough water. I landed here by accident.
In our faith, there are no accidents. All things happen for a reason.
No they don't.
But the Druid Priests have called you here to lead us to freedom!
Look, I am not who you think I am!
Please! You are all we have left! Forgive me, I did not mean to anger you.
There's nothing to forgive. Stand up. Stand up.
My sister was killed for worshipping the Druids. She'd be eighteen come the Harvest.
-We have all lost people we love. -Yes, we have.
-There's nothing I can do. -At least hear us out. I beg of you.
I'd tell you to pray to your ancient priests, but that's what got you here in the first place.
Don't do this. The blood of the Gods may flow through your veins, but your heart's still mortal.
And I'd rip it out if I could! But yours'll have to do.
Unless you tell me where I can find the Druids.
Please! They're a peaceful order. They mean the Gods no harm.
Oh, but I beg to differ! You see, we can't have the entire countryside
thinking these false idols actually deserve the peoples worship now, can we?
Even death is one of Nature's gifts. I'm not afraid.
Let's get right to the heart of the matter, shall we?
Blessed be the Earth, the wind, the seas for their gift of salvation...
Faster!
They will not abandon me! They will not abandon me! They will not abandon me!
What's this?
Mabon has been waiting a long time to meet you.
Mabon?
It is too dangerous to record our ways in writing,
so he is the keeper of our history and traditions.
He'll explain everything.
Your heart beats reluctantly, but it beats nonetheless.
Does my appearance surprise you?
Nothing surprises me anymore.
Then you should know Hercules, things are not always what they appear to be.
You know my name?
The knowledge of all things comes to those who open their hearts.
I take it you're one of the Druids.
Our way of life is in danger. That is why we brought you here.
The Druids draw their power from mankind.
We believe people should honour one other and the land from which all life springs.
When the Gods of Eire saw their followers embracing our way of life
they called upon the assassin Morrigan to hunt us down.
The Druids were forced to go into hiding.
Morrigan's quest to destroy us has claimed the lives of many innocent Celts.
Those who survived now practise our ways in secret.
You must help us restore justice to the land Hercules.
I'm not in the hero business anymore.
You are out of balance, but you must not deny your nature.
I have been fighting the Gods for as long as I can remember.
I thought I could make a difference. But when all is said and done,
there is no lasting victory.
There's only the people you lose along the way.
Then you are truly lost.
If you really care about the Celts, tell them to follow Morrigan.
At least they'll have a chance to live their lives.
A life without freedom
is no life at all.
In your heart you know that.
You don't know what's in my heart!
I can't help you.
I call upon your strength, Kernunnos,
as I renew my vow to find the Druids,
and put an end to their blasphemy!
Ah, Morrigan.
I did so enjoy watching your morning exercises.
I love it when they run.
Yes, I can see that.
Perhaps you're taking too much pleasure in your work.
And what's that supposed to mean?
How are you to get the Celts to tell you where the Druids are
if you keep ripping their hearts out before they can speak?
He wasn't about to talk.
I warn you, Morrigan. Don't let your anger get the better of your judgement.
You've got nothin' t'worry about.
I wish I could say the same for you.
The Druids have summoned a man from across the oceans
to lead the Celts against us.
They call him the Chosen One.
The Chosen One?
Sounds important.
I'll make sure to give him the welcome he deserves.
And where do you think you're going?
Look, I don't want any part of this.
Strange words from a "Champion of the People".
You know, for the last time, I am nobody's champion!
Well, they seem to think you are. That's reason enough for me to make an example o' you!
Why don't you save it for someone who cares. I'm leaving.
So soon? At least let me give you something to remember us by!
Over here!
I don't get it! Have I given you all the impression that I'm playing a game?
You stand about and curse my name instead of giving t'me the one thing that would end this war between us.
I want the Druids!
You can keep your Chosen One!
[Disappointed & fearful mumbles]
He can't be the Chosen One! He hardly put up a fight!
That's what you get for expecting an outsider to save us. We must take matters into our own hands!
And how are we supposed to do that? If Morrigan defeated the Chosen One, what chance do we have?
Your faith has been put to the test, but you have not to lose hope.
It's too late for that!
-Kieran! -Let him go. We don't need him, anyway.
We must not turn on each other. It's your prayers should be with the Chosen One tonight.
Blessed be!
[Druids chanting]
If the Chosen One does not take his rightful place, the Flame of Justice will vanish forever.
We must have patience. Only then, may the student become the teacher.
And if his will leads him away from our shores?
Then we must honour his decision. He does not belong to us.
I pray that he will join our cause.
The moment of my death is close at hand.
I have felt it. And I will miss you, old friend.
-Where are my clothes? -They're being mended.
I didn't ask you to do that. I didn't ask for any of this.
Drink.
Doubt & rage possess you, but from conflict comes growth.
Why don't you talk like a normal person? I'm getting tired of your riddles.
Perhaps you'd prefer it if I sang?
Humour is often needed most when there is none to be found.
I'm not in the mood for jokes.
And you're punishing yourself for your friend's death. That is why Morrigan defeated you.
What do you want from me?
I'm no good to you, all right? I'm no good to anybody!
How can someone who champions mankind with all it's flaws, be so unforgiving of himself?
-Because my mistakes kill people! -But your triumphs save so many more.
Don't you get it? I can't do this! I'm NOT who I used to be!
Then who are you?
Doesn't matter.
Stay with me and I can help you find the path you're looking for.
For the first time in my life I don't know what to do!
No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to get away from the gods!
-Your fight with the gods is who you are. -Then I wish I were just a man.
But you're not just a man, Hercules. Gods will always be a part of you.
Learn from them, you learn from yourself.
Morrigan, this one says he's got something you'll want to hear.
I bring information...about the Druids.
In return, I ask only that you spare my life and the lives of my family.
You're in no position to ask for anything.
And now, I'll kill you if you don't talk!
We've been hiding one of the Druid priests. He's with the Chosen One in our village.
Turning against your own people. Nice to know there's at least one coward among you.
Go! Take your family...before I change my mind!
Your land is beautiful!
You must let go of the illusion that you are separate from all things. Only then will you find illumination.
-Illumination? -The power to harness the energy that flows from the land.
-That's what Morrigan used against me? -Not exactly.
The gods have fortified her strength. But true illumination must be earned, not given.
When you find your illumination, you'll hear the Song of Faith, once again.
-It's time for your first lesson. -I..know how to ride a horse!
I want you to catch it. Remember, to move at the speed of the animal,you must think like it.
I'll keep that in mind.
Not a word!
The only way to think like an animal, is not to think at all!
-Just follow your instincts. -It can serve you well when the path is not clear.
I'll keep that in mind, too! So, what do you want me to do, next?
Become one with the..shrubbery?
I see your sense of humour is returning.
What do you expect? I'm chasing horses out in the middle of nowhere with a magic munchkin!
That 'munchkin' thing was a joke!
Where are they? I am losing patience! TELL ME!
Or I'll cut out your tongue, and sew your mouth shut, just to watch you gag on your miserable loyalty!
Even if I knew, I wouldn't tell you.
I'm doing my very best to control my temper. But you're not making it easy for me!
If you're gonna kill me, do it! Spare me from having to look at you any longer!
Oh, you are a brave one! I suppose it runs in the family. Your sister had the same fire in her eyes...
...Right before I cut them out!
There is nothin' that you can threaten me with.
In life, I honour her cause, and in death, I'll be reunited with her!
I won't give you the satisfaction!
Find them!
The blood of the gods flows through your veins,
but your true strength comes from your heart.
-Iolaus said that to me once. -Your friend knew you well.
-I take it we're not here to fish. -You must learn to listen to your heart again.
What did you have in mind?
If you could slow it's rhythm, it will sustain you when you need it most.
Even...under the water.
Never felt anything like that!
It was like I was outside of myself!
There is a world all around us, that is invisible to the eye.
It is only with the heart, that one can truly see.
Maben..I..I appreciate everything that you're doing for me.
Well, it's more than that, I..I'm grateful, but...
I don't think I can be the man that you need me to be.
When Iolaus died, a part of me died too, and I..I don't know how to get that back!
Grief is not a weakness Hercules. It takes strength to mourn.
Go into the cave.
I'll ask nothing more of you.
-What's in there? -Whatever you carry with you.
-Iolaus. -Hey, Herc.
You got lost, didn't you?
Yeah, I..I guess so.
Well, that'll be a first! Catch anything?
What are you talking about?
You know..I light a fire, you catch a fish.
-I..I'm sorry, I eh.. -Are you alright?
Look, it doesn't matter anyway, 'cos guess who I ran into?
-Who? -Mr. Rabbit!
Well, I got tired of waiting, so I decided to cook him anyway.
-You cooked? -Yeah!
-Since when? -What do you mean, 'Since when'?
-You never..you never cook! -What do you mean, I never cook, Hercules?
-You NEVER cook! -I'm ALWAYS cooking!
I've never seen you cook before!
-Yeah you have, I... -Alright, alright!
There was once! You were trying to impress that..tavern maid!
-What was her name? -Think I blocked it out!
Can't say as I blame you! You lit her dress on fire.
That's right! And you picked her up and threw her in the river!
Well, it seemed like the thing to do!
Boy..we sure know how to show a girl a good time, don't we?
Yes, we do!
Well, come on, lets eat.
-Iolaus, this is..this isn't right. -Huh?
You're dead.
Well, I was hoping you wouldn't notice.
This..this isn't real.
That depends on your point of view.
Just because I'm dead, doesn't mean to say that I'm not with you.
-I let you down. -Hercules, the things that we did together...
...They really meant something! I had a great life because of you.
And when I died, I was doing the thing I loved to do the most!
I was by your side, and I was fighting the good fight!
And you know, if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing.
Your heart deceives you, Morrigan. You're NOT who you think you are.
I don't think we've been properly introduced!
I'm the woman who would set fire to the Earth, in the name of the gods!
You'll be made to answer for your crimes.
-Not today! -Your weapon is meaningless to me.
Let me offer you an alternative, then!
I'll turn the rivers red with the blood of every man, woman and child on this island!
Unless you find it in your heart to lead me to the Druids.
Look fellas..it's the Chosen One!
[All laughing confidently]
[Hercules laughing sarcastically]
-What are you laughing at? -Because I always have the last laugh!
-Where are they? -I don't know. I swear it!
I believe you. You don't look smart enough to play dumb!
The gods will never win the people's devotion through fear, Morrigan.
Even if you defeat us, you have already lost.
You know, there's nothing wrong with being a mouse...
...But a mouse that thinks he's a lion is nothing but an insult to the real thing!
You're not gods, but you've tricked the Celts into thinking you are and that makes you dangerous!
People follow us because they believe in our teachings.
And what do your gods offer? Nothing but an altar to pray on.
We offer Arda! Take a look around you, boy!
The skies, the forests, the seas.
The world is a gift from the gods! It's their's to shape as they see fit.
And the people of this land should be grateful they're allowed to exist in it!
A gift with strings attached, is no gift at all.
You make the mistake of thinking that mankind's duty is to serve you.
Oh! Is that why the Druids hide..while the Celts die in your name?
We're not hiding to preserve ourselves. You'll understand that soon enough.
[Maben chanting]
[Morrigan becoming enthralled]
Blessed be.
Follow your instincts.
For all your wisdom, you were foolish to think you could hide forever!
The Earth is our Mother.
She nurtures our Souls. Restores our Spirits.
Guides us through the forests of Avalon,
To die with our Brothers and Sisters.
-You must be the leader. -The cries of the dead surround you, child.
-But you do not listen! -Trust me. I'll listen to yours!
The death of one, is the death of all.
But we will fear no evil.
For in death, there is rebirth.
And in rebirth..Salvation!
-You are one of us, now. -What are you talkin' about?
We are the guardians of Human Virtue. To kill a Druid is to take his place.
I am Mercy.
I am Tolerance.
I am Innocence.
I am Faith.
I am Knowledge.
And you Morrigan, have just become the Guardian of Justice.
Then there will be no Justice on the Emerald Isle!
Or any other virtue! This ends NOW!
I'd say we're just getting started!
-You missed! -Huh!
It's all in the wrist!
-That was my favourite knife! -You're breaking my heart!
I'll give you a shoulder to cry on!
That's right!
When you find your illumination, you'll hear the Song of Faith once again.
Woo! That's right!
You shouldn't have come here..whoever you are!
Haven't you heard? I'm the Chosen One.
[Clears throat]
Feelin' pretty quick today.
Missed again.
If Morrigan dies, the Spirit of Justice dies with her.
I believe it's safe for us to return to the world once again.
You knew how this was going to end, didn't you?
Morrigan was supposed to become Justice all along!
Who better to charge with returning justice to the land,
than the person who took it away.
Well, I hate to break it to you, but I don't think she wants the job!
With your help, anything is possible.
Uh no, I..I do not babysit..and I don't think I'm up to this!
You have suffered and you have lost.
What lies inside you, still burns brighter than a thousand suns.
You will succeed. You always do.
Maben.
Thank you!
No. Thank YOU.
Subtitles by Keith&Simona