[TIRES SCREECHING]
Major, I think we made contact with the locals.
And from the looks of him, he's no spring chicken.
I am Kelpas of the Alteri.
Which of you will honor me with a test of prowess?
We come in peace, not to fight.
Peace must come from respect.
And to win respect, one must prove worthy.
Well, you know our policy, team.
[IN UNISON] Respect local customs.
Unh! I'll humor the old geezer.
Don't worry, I'll take it easy on him.
[STACEY GRUNTING]
Huh?
[STACEY GRUNTING]
All right.
[YELLING]
Stacey.
[STACEY AND SEATTLE GRUNT]
Now you know why I didn't fight him.
When a guy's standing on a bridge itching for a fight...
...you figure he knows something you don't.
You are a worthy opponent. Now, you must all dine with the Alteri.
Dine? As in a hot meal?
Easy, hotshot.
Someone has to stand watch on the stargate...
...in case any Tlak'kahn come through. And you just volunteered.
Somebody will relieve you in a few hours.
We'll bring you some leftovers.
"Volunteer" sure doesn't seem to mean what it used to.
It is tradition for a guest to spar with the cook before the meal.
I guess it's my turn now.
Besides, it's a good way to work up an appetite.
STACEY: No. I want a rematch.
And this time, I won't underestimate my opponent.
I am Lok. Your challenge pleases me.
The pleasure will be all mine.
Come on.
Hyah!
[STACEY GRUNTING]
[YELLS]
[SCREAMS THEN GRUNTS]
[LOK LAUGHS]
That kid has some moves.
He is my grandson.
There's gotta be a trick to the Alteri's fighting skill.
Nobody's that good.
So you lost to the old man and his grandson.
Just accept it, and hope you don't meet the rest of the family.
I'm gonna find out how they do it.
[STACEY GRUNTS]
And then used your momentum against you.
I see. Alteri fighting skills are impressive.
What's your secret?
Exercise, meditation and the Mandros stone.
Ah, that reminds me, I have something for you.
STACEY: Hmm?
A Mandros stone amulet to enhance your power and agility.
It will help you focus your skills.
Thanks. But I doubt any hunk of rock can make someone faster or stronger.
It will work if you believe.
Perhaps you should see for yourself.
Sure, why not? I'm game.
[STONES RINGING]
[YELLS]
[GRUNTING]
[YELLING]
[GRUNTING]
Wow. Unbelievable.
I've never felt such a rush of energy.
Did you see that? I owned that course.
Well done.
[GONG RINGS]
Meditation time. I must go.
You go ahead. I'll be right there.
It works. It really works.
- What's with Draga? - Beats me.
STACEY: Hmm.
[GASPS]
SEATTLE: Huh? DRAGA: Oh.
[LOK AND KELPAS GRUNT]
I saw three suns in green cloud.
Never seen a solar system like that.
The Mandros stones sometimes have unusual effects on strangers...
...though they are harmless rocks to the Alteri.
Three suns you say?
Come. Follow me.
Hmm.
Ah.
Sorry, big guy, but I need these more than you do.
KELPAS: This stone floor was here even before the Alteri.
Along with these walls.
These jewels look like stars.
They don't look like the constellations in your sky.
They are not. It is a mystery.
Here. This I saw.
EC'CO: This cloud looks like a nebula...
...the gas and dust that form some galaxies.
- Do you recognize it? - No. But it's a big universe.
I'll have to check the star charts on the MORV's onboard computer.
If Draga saw it in a vision it could be the home of the Ancients.
Kelpas, I hate to ask, but--
The wise anticipate a problem.
You are welcome to stay with the Alteri.
Thanks. It shouldn't take long.
It will be good for Lok to have time to show Stacey...
...the way of the Alteri, "To teach is to learn twice."
[GRUNTS]
[LOK GRUNTS]
[STONES RINGING]
- Aah. SEATTLE: Stacey?
It's nothing. I've just been training hard.
Or maybe it's the altitude.
Maybe Ec'co should run a few medical tests on you to be sure.
No. I'm not letting that freak near me.
- What? - I'm fine.
In fact, I've never felt stronger in my life.
- So just mind your own business, okay? - Aah!
Hey, I just came to tell you it's your turn on guard duty.
[STONES RINGING]
Why won't you get off my back?
Stacey, your eyes.
So, what's up? Where's Stacey?
She wouldn't come. She's acting really strange.
Exercising like crazy, being bossy and sarcastic.
So, what's the strange part?
I'm serious, major. Her whole personality's changed.
She's wearing some of those Mandros stones.
I think they're part of it.
Her eyes.... Well, I thought they flashed.
She's my niece. I'll look into it.
Of course, this means you're back on guard duty.
Oh.
[STACEY YELLING]
Still training like the Alteri?
What does it look like?
Then everything's okay?
Hyah! Never--Hyah! --better.
[STONES RINGING]
[GROANING]
- Stacey. - It's okay.
I.... I just need some water.
That's probably why I'm so weak today.
Weak?
Hmm.
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
- You in here, Stacey? STACEY: I'm busy.
- What is it? - Just checking up on you.
I said I was okay, didn't I? Unh.
I don't need anyone spying on me.
I'm not spying.
But I do wanna hear about these Mandros stones.
Kelpas says they're harmless, except maybe to aliens.
And we're the aliens here. Maybe they're affecting you.
Unh. They are.
Unh. Making me faster, stronger, better.
Athletes on Earth thought so too...
...when they used chemicals to boost their performance.
It seemed to work for a while....
Until they discover it harmed them. This is different.
Besides, the Alteri wear the stones and they're all right.
[GRUNTS]
You don't know that. It doesn't mean the stones can't hurt you.
People in denial point to somebody...
...who tried something and didn't get hurt.
But sometimes the damage is on the inside where you can't see it.
Sometimes it takes years to show up.
- Then, you'll wish you'd never started. - Oh?
[YELLS]
What do you want from me?
Get rid of those Mandros stones.
You think I can't? It's no big deal.
Then do it. Now.
Before it's too late.
I don't need them. I just want them.
[MOANING]
[MOANS]
[GASPING]
[YELLS]
[GROANING]
I'm okay. I don't need those stones.
I'll be fine. I don't need them.
[SHIVERING AND CRYING]
I can get through this. I can.
[WHIMPERING]
[GASPING]
[GRUNTING]
Huh? What's wrong? Where's the rush?
[PANTING]
[GRUNTING]
[WHISPERING] I need more.
[STATUE GROWLING]
I do not understand, Major Bonner.
Where did Stacey get the Mandros stones?
I gave her one, grandfather. To help her with her training.
The stones are ceremonial. They have no powers.
I disagree. They give me strength and speed.
Your skills come from years of training.
Meditation.
The stones are just a reminder of all your training and effort...
...a symbol for you to focus on.
We tell our young...
...the stones will give them strength to build confidence.
I had a lucky rabbit's foot that did the same thing.
Still, something is affecting Stacey.
She is not of this world.
It is possible the stones could have an effect on a human.
What could they do to her? Huh?
There is a legend about the statue in our meditation chamber.
That it was a visitor from another world...
...who made the mistake of wearing the Mandros.
They turned him to stone.
[STACEY SCREAMING]
She has taken all the stones.
Even the statue's eyes.
I fear we may be too late.
This is Gus. We have a priority alert.
Stacey's in trouble.
What is it, major? What's happened to her?
[STACEY GROWLING]
Never mind. I get the picture.
[ROARS]
Easy, Stace. I can help you.
Hey.
[GROWLS]
[BOTH GASPING AND GRUNTING]
[STACEY YELLING]
[GRUNTS]
STACEY: Hey.
Hmm.
[EC'CO GROANING]
[GRUNTING]
[RINGING]
[STACEY GRUNTS]
[GRUNTS]
[EC'CO PANTING]
[GROWLING]
No.
[ROARS]
[TIRES SCREECHING]
Ec'co. What happened?
I kind of lost it. But Stacey lost it even more.
She changed into something big and ugly...
...then took off in the RATV.
- Where would she go? - The stargate.
Yes. To escape.
If she goes through that stargate, we might never find her.
I can catch her with the jetpack.
The stones are driving her. We've got to get them off her.
I have a visual on Stacey. She is heading for the stargate.
Pull over, Stace.
[GROWLING]
[HARRISON YELLING]
Okay, I'll have to push you over.
[HARRISON GRUNTING]
[STACEY YELLING]
[GROWLS]
[GRUNTS]
[HARRISON YELLING]
[ROARS]
Women and their jewelry.
- Hyah! - Whoa!
[HARRISON GRUNTS]
[STACEY GRUNTS]
[MOANS]
[VEHICLE APPROACHING]
Well, at least I didn't hurt her.
[GASPS]
[GROWLS THEN ROARS]
Too scared to face me?
Come on, where are those moves you're so proud of?
[GROANS]
[YELLS]
[STACEY GRUNTING AND YELLING]
Mind if I take that?
[ROARS]
[SEATTLE GRUNTING]
[SEATTLE SCREAMING]
[GASPING]
[ROARS]
[GROANS]
Huh?
[GROWLS]
[GROWLING]
[GRUNTS]
Aah!
[ROARS]
[GRUNTS]
[GRUNTING]
[GRUNTS THEN YELLS]
[ROARS]
[GRUNTING]
[TIRES SCREECHING]
Stacey, stop.
Aah!
Don't let those stones control you.
Use your mind. Fight them.
[STACEY YELLS]
You're stronger than they are.
You're a Bonner. We don't let anything dominate us.
We can help you beat this...
...but you have to take the first step, you have to take off the stones.
[GROWLING]
[GRUNTING]
[ROARS]
[GRUNTING AND GROWLING]
[WHIMPERS]
EC'CO: Is she going to be all right?
- I don't know. - I help her.
[MOANING]
[SCREAMS]
[MOANS]
Stacey, please accept my apology.
It's not your fault.
Only I knew what the stones were doing to me.
I just wouldn't accept my limitations.
And forgot that real strength comes from inside.
Now, you have learned the true secret of the Alteri.
I wish I knew the coordinates for that three-star nebula.
It is somewhere. We find it together.
It was an easy mistake.
Not giving up those Mandros stones when she felt them making her stronger.
After that, the stones had her in their grip.
I guess the trick is to keep from taking that first step.
[CHUCKLING]
[LAUGHS]
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