Hercules (1998–1999): Season 2, Episode 6 - Hercules and the Hero of Athens - full transcript
During a school field trip, the Nemean Lion attacks and is subdued by Hercules' clumsiness in destroying the building. However, when Hercules is blamed for doing the damage, Icarus steps forward in his place, and inadvertently gets credit for stopping the lion too.
♪ Who put the
"glad" in gladiator? ♪
♪ Hercules ♪
♪ Whose daring deeds
are great theater? ♪
♪ Hercules ♪
- ♪ Is he bold? ♪
- ♪ No one braver ♪
- ♪ Is he sweet? ♪
- ♪ Our favorite flavor, Hercules ♪
- ♪ What a guy ♪
- ♪ Hercules ♪
- ♪ Ask his friends ♪
- ♪ Hercules ♪
♪ Honey, they won't lie ♪
- ♪ Hercules ♪
- ♪ Ahh, Hercules ♪
♪ Hercules ♪
- ♪ Come on ♪
- ♪ No one's fool ♪
♪ Now, the boy's in school ♪
♪ He's in trainin' ♪
♪ Smart and shy ♪
♪ And the nicest guy ♪
♪ No complainin' ♪
♪ He was a no
one, a zero, zero ♪
♪ He'll never quit
till he's a hero ♪
♪ He's the most
likely to succeed ♪
♪ From zero to hero ♪
♪ Herc is a hero ♪
♪ He'll be a hero ♪
Wait and see.
In the ancient realm
of myths and monsters,
there was no beast more
feared than the Nemean Lion.
Woe to any hero foolhardy
enough to face that toothy maw.
Ah, but the mighty Hercules
was just such a hero,
and it was he who...
Come in!
Sorry to interrupt.
Are you? You seem
to make a habit of it.
Oh, you love it.
Besides, we got to
set the record straight.
Now just a minute.
The mighty Hercules
vanquished the Nemean Lion.
Everybody knows that.
Sure, now. But not
at the time. Mnh-mnh.
Oh, uh... really?
Honey, it got complicated.
Ho ho, Herc!
You are gonna love this!
So they've taken you on
the same field trip every year?
Only since kindergarten.
Welcome, Prometheus
Academy students
to the Olive Works tour.
I'm your guide, Pimentocles.
Soon you will get a
once-in-a-lifetime peek
into the exciting
world of the olive
and its by-products,
olive oil, olive
relish, and olive loaf!
Ooh! The cold cut of Kings.
Please step away from the tram
until it comes to
a complete stop.
"Olive" board! Aha ha!
Oops. Just missed the tram.
But there's another
in two minutes.
How many... in... your... party?
Did you hear something?
Sounded like a scream.
Probably somebody
who just finished the tour.
Cassandra, please.
Show a little reverence.
We are about to enter
the Hall of Pimentos.
For your safety, please
keep your arms and legs
inside the tram at all times.
No pictures.
Official bas-reliefs
of the tour are...
We all love our
fair city of Athens,
But do you know the story of
how Athens came to be Athens?
Huh?
I'd like to think I had
something to do with that.
It's the mighty Athena!
Hello, mighty Athena.
Can you tell us how
Athens came to be Athens?
Certainly, Mr. Pimentocles.
Hold your sea horses, lady!
You can't tell this
story without Poseidon!
Ha ha ha! He has a point.
You see, each of these
gods offered this land a gift.
Accept this everflowing spring,
good for bathing and whatnot,
And become Poseidonopolis!
Or accept this charming
olive tree and become...
Athens!
Well, we all know
what we went for!
The more practical gift.
Sorry, Sea God!
Athenians want their olives!
And that's how the olive became
the backbone of the
Athenian economy.
And now, for a special treat...
An exclusive peek
behind the magic
of our Pimento packing plant!
Ha ha!
I got to get a picture of this!
Icarus, is this
really necessary?
Come on, honey, we're
making memories here.
Oh, and please, no pictures.
Official bas-reliefs of the tour
are available at our gift shop.
It's gotten so commercial.
Used to be about the olives.
Here, under
climate-controlled conditions,
we stuff each individual
olive with its hidden treasure.
I feel like somebody's
watching us.
Oooh! It's the pimentos!
A thousand little red
eyes that never blink!
Ha ha ha ha ha!
I guess.
Thank you for joining us!
And don't forget your
complimentary Kalamatas
at our hospitality center!
Heh! Bye!
Hey!
OK, that was a scream!
Oh, come on! Is this
all you people do?
Isn't there anyone in Athens gutsy
enough to fight the Nemean Lion?
They pay me in Kalamatas! Aaaah!
Don't panic!
There's a
hero-in-training on the job!
Uh-oh.
Uh, Herc, you left one standing.
Oh. Yeah. My mistake.
Hall of Pimentos demolished.
Initial reports
show no injuries.
Other than, of course,
the crippling of the
Athenian economy!
These things are cyclical.
The economy will bounce back.
So, why are we here?
Because I want to know just
how that factory crumbled to dust.
Now, let's see.
"Cassandra, fashionably
downbeat high-schooler
cursed with dark
visions of doom."
Well, missy, what did you see?
I didn't see a thing.
The seer didn't see. Peachy.
But you don't have to be
clairvoyant to finger the perpetrator.
Not when Hercules is involved!
Oh. But, sir, I... Zip it, punk!
You got a rap scroll
longer than Zeus' beard.
Reckless driving at the
reins of Apollo's chariot...
The allegedly accidental attack
on our beloved
leader Pericles...
And who could forget the
colossus of Rhodes incident?
I think we all know
who did the crime,
the same punk who's
going to be doing the time.
Doing time?
But it's my first offense!
Icarus! What are you doing?
Saving your Olympian behind!
What are you babbling
about, you little ferret?
Oh, do I have to
spell it out for you?
This is my confession.
'Twas I that
demolished the building!
'Twas I that dealt a deadly blow
to the Athenian olive industry!
'Twas I that...
Saved Athens from a monster!
- Who?
- Young man, you're a hero!
You saved us all
from the Nemean Lion.
Come see!
We found him knocked out
cold under the olive press.
Ugh, look at this! Never
even saw what hit me!
Come here, you weenies!
I demand a fair fight!
Hey! Somebody step up.
My employees were terrorized.
Those teeth were gigantic
I knew there was trouble
in that factory! I could feel it!
Thank Zeus for the young
man who leapt into action.
What's your name, son?
Icarus, sir.
Brave lad! You don't
know Fear, do you?
Well, we're acquaintances.
The Nemean Lion? In Athens?
Yeah, Nemea was boring me.
I was looking to
spread the terror.
Not while our boy
Icarus is around.
This is the guy that whacked me?
Great. My reputation's shot.
They think Icarus is the hero.
Funny, as long as he
doesn't think he's the hero.
Ah! That's right, lion!
I'm bad! You're sad.
I'm tough! You're bluff.
I'm... something,
and you're the negative of
that something, buddy! Ha!
OK, rookie, let's see
some hero hustle!
Oy! If this keeps up, I'm
gonna run out of discuses.
Come on, Pegasus!
Come on, boy! Fetch!
Good boy!
Well done, steed.
Hero-in-training Icarus
reporting for hero training, sir.
Let me guess, flew too
close to the sun again.
Uh, heh, I kind of told
him he could drop by.
He wants to train to be a hero.
Him? A hero-in-training?
Philoctetes, I'm serious.
I'd like to get in touch
with my heroic side.
Two words. Ri-diculous.
Well, maybe you
haven't read the papers!
"Teen hero!" et
cetera, et cetera.
Here. I happen to have a
couple of clippings. Yeah.
Phil, go easy on him.
He's my best friend.
Say no more.
Icarus, let me show
you something.
Right there... that's
a hero-in-training.
He's got the potential,
the dedication,
and most of all, the heart.
Well, I have heart.
I don't... Let me put
this to you gently.
You are not a
hero-in-training! End of story!
You are so right.
Thanks, Phil.
That was going easy?
Eh, it got the job done.
I don't get it.
Icarus never skips a
Friday night at Speedy Pita.
Yeah, if he stays
away a few more years
I might start to miss him.
I don't even want to
know what he's doing, OK?
I'm scaring away
evildoers, honey.
What evildoers?
Exactly!
Effective, no?
I love this city-state.
I must now live in the
shadows to protect it.
But Phil said...
I know! And he was so right.
I realize now that I am
no mere hero-in-training.
I am more than that!
More than even a hero.
I'm a kind of a... let's
see, oh, how do I say it?
Kind of a... Superhero!
Superhero!
♪ Who soars like
an eagle in flight? ♪
♪ Icarus ♪
♪ Who fights for the
right With his might? ♪
♪ Icarus ♪
♪ Who thwarts any threat
Without breaking a sweat ♪
♪ And looks pretty
good in his tights? ♪
That's me.
♪ Icarus ♪
Icarus? Icarus?
Icarus! Would you listen?
You've got to give
up this hero stuff.
We don't expect you to get
completely in touch with reality.
Just back to your
previous level of delusion.
Guys, I'd like to be Joe
Normal again, I really would,
But I can't turn back now.
Athens needs me.
Icarus, Athens needs you!
See? I told you!
The Nemean Lion's escaped.
Well, it's me he wants...
and I shan't disappoint him.
Icarus! What are you thinking?
You'll get yourself killed!
Ha! Hero-in-training.
Come on, you stinkin' Athenians!
Where's your hero?
Bring me Icarus!
I'm sorry...
But you're going to have
to settle for me tonight.
What is this? Who are you?
The name's Hercules!
Yeah? So?
Uh, yeah. Thanks, Herc.
I'll, uh, take it from here.
What?
So, foe... We meet again!
H-h-hold on. Icarus.
Listen to me. This
is danger... oh!
Icarus!
Well, I guess you could
say I won the "mane" event.
Ha! Ho!
Good pun! I am so made for this!
And I'm not "lyin'"... "lion!"
Ooh! Double pun!
I am so good!
Calm thyselves, citizens.
No need to make a fuss.
Oh! OK! Go ahead!
Make a fuss!
You are kidding me.
Ho, did you see that, Herc?
Chalk up one more victory
for the hero of Athens!
No, Icarus. I beat the lion.
Oh, sure you did,
boo-boo! Sure you did!
But... but... I'm the hero.
This was a new statue, punk.
It's not what it looks like.
Never is with your type, is it?
Oh, if only you could be
more like that Icarus kid.
Icarus says, "No
claws for alarm!"
Ho! Good morning, Athens!
It is I, your protector
and role model!
Quite a turnout for
your weirdo buddy.
He hasn't done anything! I've
defeated the Nemean Lion twice! Me!
Phil... Icarus is not a hero.
Mm-hmm.
I mean, you said it yourself
and, boy-oh-boy, were you right.
Mm-hmm.
Of course, Icarus
thinks he's a hero.
I cannot help but detect
a slight edge to you today.
Oh, no, no. No edge. Not really.
It's just... It should
be me in that parade!
Herc, being a hero is not about
being in a parade or on a banner
or on the front page.
I know, Phil, but...
But it is about saving people,
which you did last night.
In spades, I might add.
Yeah. I did, didn't I?
Yep.
Let's just hope you're
there when the time comes.
What do you mean? What time?
The time the superhero
gets in over his big head.
Ho, thank you!
I love you!
No pictures, please!
Official bas-reliefs are
available at my gift shop.
Hey, I know where you live!
Oh, you're big man
now I'm in a cage!
My tail, my mane,
and now insults?
I'm gonna eat Icarus.
There. I made the
vow. It will be done!
What's going on?
What is all this?
It's the media, Herc.
They dog my every move.
You'll learn all about them when
you become a full-fledged hero.
Keep an eye on this kid, huh?
His name's Hercules,
and he is gonna be one
heck of a hero someday.
Yeah! Heracles!
Do you hope to someday
be a hero like Icarus?
No comment.
Icarus! It's the Nemean Lion!
He's escaped!
Come on! Again?
I, uh, put in for a better
cage in next year's budget.
Ah! Good work!
Herc. Cassandra.
Get somewhere safe.
The danger zone is no place
for two innocents like you.
Now let's roll, baby!
Right!
Are you gonna
bail him out again?
Well, I've got to.
Oh, come on, just let
him get lightly mauled.
We've managed to
pin him down in there,
but he won't come
out until you face him.
Go to it, hero!
Oh, what a brave lad!
Certain death awaits him!
A hero to the bitter end.
Icarus is here.
Oh! Hiding are you?
Has my reputation
frightened the big baby?
Maybe the baby has to run
back to his Nemean mommy, eh?
Hey! Leave my
mother out of this!
Once again fate has
brought us together.
What took you so long?
I was watching you,
learning your moves.
Oh, is... I have moves? Really?
Cool!
Yeah, hero. Show me
what you're made of.
Oh, ho! You want
some of this? Huh?
You want to see
what I'm made of?
Well, here's a
factory tour, baby!
Ow!
That hurt!
What was that? That's it?
Well... worked before.
How did you get me
with that lame-o move?
Last time you knocked me so
hard I thought you were a demigod.
Demigod? Hmm. Well,
that means that, uh...
Oh, no!
I'm a big old honkin' fraud!
Herc beat you! I
just got the credit!
And then I just surfed
the publicity wave, man!
I am so ashamed!
OK. Just stand up already.
You're embarrassing both of us.
OK. OK. Thanks.
Yeah. Whatever. Who's Herc?
He's the one who
really defeated you!
Look at me. I'm
just a credit hog.
I'm not arguing. I'll
settle up with him later.
Right now, I'm just...
I'm gonna eat you.
Ow! My tooth!
Paws off my pal, monster!
Hey, that's a good line.
You're Hercules, right?
That's right! Hercules.
Hero-in-training.
And he is gonna mop the
floor with your hide, buddy!
That so?
Well, hero-in-training,
seems I can blame you for
my bent tail and chrome dome!
And my broken tooth!
Ow!
Fight fair!
Well, Herc, doesn't look like
you'll ever make full-fledged hero.
Hey! Paws off my pal, baby!
Ow!
Whoa!
Whoops.
Herc?
Herc.
One more item for
my rap scroll, I guess.
Oh, Herc!
You're alive! Will
you ever forgive me?
I'm a fake! A sham! A pretender!
Icarus, it's OK. I forgive you.
No, no! I was sucked into
the hype machine, man!
You deserve the accolades!
You deserve the
adoration of the masses!
A real hero doesn't
need that stuff, Icarus.
I should have known better
than to think I could be a hero.
Come on, when I was in
trouble, you took the blame.
You're my hero.
No, no, no! Really? Ooh, buddy!
Maybe I could be like,
you know, your sidekick.
You know, like "sidekick guy"!
Like if a bad guy needs
to take a hostage, well,
that could be me!
Or, uh, I could organize
your Junior Hero League.
- Uh, Icarus?
- Yeah, Herc.
How 'bout a little quiet time?
OK, buddy! Say no more!
Quiet like mice. Not even here.
Shh.
"Icarus," Scene IV. Take I.
And action... cut!
Take II.
Action... cut!
Action!
Cut!
Action... cut! Cut!
Action... cut!
Action! Cut!
"glad" in gladiator? ♪
♪ Hercules ♪
♪ Whose daring deeds
are great theater? ♪
♪ Hercules ♪
- ♪ Is he bold? ♪
- ♪ No one braver ♪
- ♪ Is he sweet? ♪
- ♪ Our favorite flavor, Hercules ♪
- ♪ What a guy ♪
- ♪ Hercules ♪
- ♪ Ask his friends ♪
- ♪ Hercules ♪
♪ Honey, they won't lie ♪
- ♪ Hercules ♪
- ♪ Ahh, Hercules ♪
♪ Hercules ♪
- ♪ Come on ♪
- ♪ No one's fool ♪
♪ Now, the boy's in school ♪
♪ He's in trainin' ♪
♪ Smart and shy ♪
♪ And the nicest guy ♪
♪ No complainin' ♪
♪ He was a no
one, a zero, zero ♪
♪ He'll never quit
till he's a hero ♪
♪ He's the most
likely to succeed ♪
♪ From zero to hero ♪
♪ Herc is a hero ♪
♪ He'll be a hero ♪
Wait and see.
In the ancient realm
of myths and monsters,
there was no beast more
feared than the Nemean Lion.
Woe to any hero foolhardy
enough to face that toothy maw.
Ah, but the mighty Hercules
was just such a hero,
and it was he who...
Come in!
Sorry to interrupt.
Are you? You seem
to make a habit of it.
Oh, you love it.
Besides, we got to
set the record straight.
Now just a minute.
The mighty Hercules
vanquished the Nemean Lion.
Everybody knows that.
Sure, now. But not
at the time. Mnh-mnh.
Oh, uh... really?
Honey, it got complicated.
Ho ho, Herc!
You are gonna love this!
So they've taken you on
the same field trip every year?
Only since kindergarten.
Welcome, Prometheus
Academy students
to the Olive Works tour.
I'm your guide, Pimentocles.
Soon you will get a
once-in-a-lifetime peek
into the exciting
world of the olive
and its by-products,
olive oil, olive
relish, and olive loaf!
Ooh! The cold cut of Kings.
Please step away from the tram
until it comes to
a complete stop.
"Olive" board! Aha ha!
Oops. Just missed the tram.
But there's another
in two minutes.
How many... in... your... party?
Did you hear something?
Sounded like a scream.
Probably somebody
who just finished the tour.
Cassandra, please.
Show a little reverence.
We are about to enter
the Hall of Pimentos.
For your safety, please
keep your arms and legs
inside the tram at all times.
No pictures.
Official bas-reliefs
of the tour are...
We all love our
fair city of Athens,
But do you know the story of
how Athens came to be Athens?
Huh?
I'd like to think I had
something to do with that.
It's the mighty Athena!
Hello, mighty Athena.
Can you tell us how
Athens came to be Athens?
Certainly, Mr. Pimentocles.
Hold your sea horses, lady!
You can't tell this
story without Poseidon!
Ha ha ha! He has a point.
You see, each of these
gods offered this land a gift.
Accept this everflowing spring,
good for bathing and whatnot,
And become Poseidonopolis!
Or accept this charming
olive tree and become...
Athens!
Well, we all know
what we went for!
The more practical gift.
Sorry, Sea God!
Athenians want their olives!
And that's how the olive became
the backbone of the
Athenian economy.
And now, for a special treat...
An exclusive peek
behind the magic
of our Pimento packing plant!
Ha ha!
I got to get a picture of this!
Icarus, is this
really necessary?
Come on, honey, we're
making memories here.
Oh, and please, no pictures.
Official bas-reliefs of the tour
are available at our gift shop.
It's gotten so commercial.
Used to be about the olives.
Here, under
climate-controlled conditions,
we stuff each individual
olive with its hidden treasure.
I feel like somebody's
watching us.
Oooh! It's the pimentos!
A thousand little red
eyes that never blink!
Ha ha ha ha ha!
I guess.
Thank you for joining us!
And don't forget your
complimentary Kalamatas
at our hospitality center!
Heh! Bye!
Hey!
OK, that was a scream!
Oh, come on! Is this
all you people do?
Isn't there anyone in Athens gutsy
enough to fight the Nemean Lion?
They pay me in Kalamatas! Aaaah!
Don't panic!
There's a
hero-in-training on the job!
Uh-oh.
Uh, Herc, you left one standing.
Oh. Yeah. My mistake.
Hall of Pimentos demolished.
Initial reports
show no injuries.
Other than, of course,
the crippling of the
Athenian economy!
These things are cyclical.
The economy will bounce back.
So, why are we here?
Because I want to know just
how that factory crumbled to dust.
Now, let's see.
"Cassandra, fashionably
downbeat high-schooler
cursed with dark
visions of doom."
Well, missy, what did you see?
I didn't see a thing.
The seer didn't see. Peachy.
But you don't have to be
clairvoyant to finger the perpetrator.
Not when Hercules is involved!
Oh. But, sir, I... Zip it, punk!
You got a rap scroll
longer than Zeus' beard.
Reckless driving at the
reins of Apollo's chariot...
The allegedly accidental attack
on our beloved
leader Pericles...
And who could forget the
colossus of Rhodes incident?
I think we all know
who did the crime,
the same punk who's
going to be doing the time.
Doing time?
But it's my first offense!
Icarus! What are you doing?
Saving your Olympian behind!
What are you babbling
about, you little ferret?
Oh, do I have to
spell it out for you?
This is my confession.
'Twas I that
demolished the building!
'Twas I that dealt a deadly blow
to the Athenian olive industry!
'Twas I that...
Saved Athens from a monster!
- Who?
- Young man, you're a hero!
You saved us all
from the Nemean Lion.
Come see!
We found him knocked out
cold under the olive press.
Ugh, look at this! Never
even saw what hit me!
Come here, you weenies!
I demand a fair fight!
Hey! Somebody step up.
My employees were terrorized.
Those teeth were gigantic
I knew there was trouble
in that factory! I could feel it!
Thank Zeus for the young
man who leapt into action.
What's your name, son?
Icarus, sir.
Brave lad! You don't
know Fear, do you?
Well, we're acquaintances.
The Nemean Lion? In Athens?
Yeah, Nemea was boring me.
I was looking to
spread the terror.
Not while our boy
Icarus is around.
This is the guy that whacked me?
Great. My reputation's shot.
They think Icarus is the hero.
Funny, as long as he
doesn't think he's the hero.
Ah! That's right, lion!
I'm bad! You're sad.
I'm tough! You're bluff.
I'm... something,
and you're the negative of
that something, buddy! Ha!
OK, rookie, let's see
some hero hustle!
Oy! If this keeps up, I'm
gonna run out of discuses.
Come on, Pegasus!
Come on, boy! Fetch!
Good boy!
Well done, steed.
Hero-in-training Icarus
reporting for hero training, sir.
Let me guess, flew too
close to the sun again.
Uh, heh, I kind of told
him he could drop by.
He wants to train to be a hero.
Him? A hero-in-training?
Philoctetes, I'm serious.
I'd like to get in touch
with my heroic side.
Two words. Ri-diculous.
Well, maybe you
haven't read the papers!
"Teen hero!" et
cetera, et cetera.
Here. I happen to have a
couple of clippings. Yeah.
Phil, go easy on him.
He's my best friend.
Say no more.
Icarus, let me show
you something.
Right there... that's
a hero-in-training.
He's got the potential,
the dedication,
and most of all, the heart.
Well, I have heart.
I don't... Let me put
this to you gently.
You are not a
hero-in-training! End of story!
You are so right.
Thanks, Phil.
That was going easy?
Eh, it got the job done.
I don't get it.
Icarus never skips a
Friday night at Speedy Pita.
Yeah, if he stays
away a few more years
I might start to miss him.
I don't even want to
know what he's doing, OK?
I'm scaring away
evildoers, honey.
What evildoers?
Exactly!
Effective, no?
I love this city-state.
I must now live in the
shadows to protect it.
But Phil said...
I know! And he was so right.
I realize now that I am
no mere hero-in-training.
I am more than that!
More than even a hero.
I'm a kind of a... let's
see, oh, how do I say it?
Kind of a... Superhero!
Superhero!
♪ Who soars like
an eagle in flight? ♪
♪ Icarus ♪
♪ Who fights for the
right With his might? ♪
♪ Icarus ♪
♪ Who thwarts any threat
Without breaking a sweat ♪
♪ And looks pretty
good in his tights? ♪
That's me.
♪ Icarus ♪
Icarus? Icarus?
Icarus! Would you listen?
You've got to give
up this hero stuff.
We don't expect you to get
completely in touch with reality.
Just back to your
previous level of delusion.
Guys, I'd like to be Joe
Normal again, I really would,
But I can't turn back now.
Athens needs me.
Icarus, Athens needs you!
See? I told you!
The Nemean Lion's escaped.
Well, it's me he wants...
and I shan't disappoint him.
Icarus! What are you thinking?
You'll get yourself killed!
Ha! Hero-in-training.
Come on, you stinkin' Athenians!
Where's your hero?
Bring me Icarus!
I'm sorry...
But you're going to have
to settle for me tonight.
What is this? Who are you?
The name's Hercules!
Yeah? So?
Uh, yeah. Thanks, Herc.
I'll, uh, take it from here.
What?
So, foe... We meet again!
H-h-hold on. Icarus.
Listen to me. This
is danger... oh!
Icarus!
Well, I guess you could
say I won the "mane" event.
Ha! Ho!
Good pun! I am so made for this!
And I'm not "lyin'"... "lion!"
Ooh! Double pun!
I am so good!
Calm thyselves, citizens.
No need to make a fuss.
Oh! OK! Go ahead!
Make a fuss!
You are kidding me.
Ho, did you see that, Herc?
Chalk up one more victory
for the hero of Athens!
No, Icarus. I beat the lion.
Oh, sure you did,
boo-boo! Sure you did!
But... but... I'm the hero.
This was a new statue, punk.
It's not what it looks like.
Never is with your type, is it?
Oh, if only you could be
more like that Icarus kid.
Icarus says, "No
claws for alarm!"
Ho! Good morning, Athens!
It is I, your protector
and role model!
Quite a turnout for
your weirdo buddy.
He hasn't done anything! I've
defeated the Nemean Lion twice! Me!
Phil... Icarus is not a hero.
Mm-hmm.
I mean, you said it yourself
and, boy-oh-boy, were you right.
Mm-hmm.
Of course, Icarus
thinks he's a hero.
I cannot help but detect
a slight edge to you today.
Oh, no, no. No edge. Not really.
It's just... It should
be me in that parade!
Herc, being a hero is not about
being in a parade or on a banner
or on the front page.
I know, Phil, but...
But it is about saving people,
which you did last night.
In spades, I might add.
Yeah. I did, didn't I?
Yep.
Let's just hope you're
there when the time comes.
What do you mean? What time?
The time the superhero
gets in over his big head.
Ho, thank you!
I love you!
No pictures, please!
Official bas-reliefs are
available at my gift shop.
Hey, I know where you live!
Oh, you're big man
now I'm in a cage!
My tail, my mane,
and now insults?
I'm gonna eat Icarus.
There. I made the
vow. It will be done!
What's going on?
What is all this?
It's the media, Herc.
They dog my every move.
You'll learn all about them when
you become a full-fledged hero.
Keep an eye on this kid, huh?
His name's Hercules,
and he is gonna be one
heck of a hero someday.
Yeah! Heracles!
Do you hope to someday
be a hero like Icarus?
No comment.
Icarus! It's the Nemean Lion!
He's escaped!
Come on! Again?
I, uh, put in for a better
cage in next year's budget.
Ah! Good work!
Herc. Cassandra.
Get somewhere safe.
The danger zone is no place
for two innocents like you.
Now let's roll, baby!
Right!
Are you gonna
bail him out again?
Well, I've got to.
Oh, come on, just let
him get lightly mauled.
We've managed to
pin him down in there,
but he won't come
out until you face him.
Go to it, hero!
Oh, what a brave lad!
Certain death awaits him!
A hero to the bitter end.
Icarus is here.
Oh! Hiding are you?
Has my reputation
frightened the big baby?
Maybe the baby has to run
back to his Nemean mommy, eh?
Hey! Leave my
mother out of this!
Once again fate has
brought us together.
What took you so long?
I was watching you,
learning your moves.
Oh, is... I have moves? Really?
Cool!
Yeah, hero. Show me
what you're made of.
Oh, ho! You want
some of this? Huh?
You want to see
what I'm made of?
Well, here's a
factory tour, baby!
Ow!
That hurt!
What was that? That's it?
Well... worked before.
How did you get me
with that lame-o move?
Last time you knocked me so
hard I thought you were a demigod.
Demigod? Hmm. Well,
that means that, uh...
Oh, no!
I'm a big old honkin' fraud!
Herc beat you! I
just got the credit!
And then I just surfed
the publicity wave, man!
I am so ashamed!
OK. Just stand up already.
You're embarrassing both of us.
OK. OK. Thanks.
Yeah. Whatever. Who's Herc?
He's the one who
really defeated you!
Look at me. I'm
just a credit hog.
I'm not arguing. I'll
settle up with him later.
Right now, I'm just...
I'm gonna eat you.
Ow! My tooth!
Paws off my pal, monster!
Hey, that's a good line.
You're Hercules, right?
That's right! Hercules.
Hero-in-training.
And he is gonna mop the
floor with your hide, buddy!
That so?
Well, hero-in-training,
seems I can blame you for
my bent tail and chrome dome!
And my broken tooth!
Ow!
Fight fair!
Well, Herc, doesn't look like
you'll ever make full-fledged hero.
Hey! Paws off my pal, baby!
Ow!
Whoa!
Whoops.
Herc?
Herc.
One more item for
my rap scroll, I guess.
Oh, Herc!
You're alive! Will
you ever forgive me?
I'm a fake! A sham! A pretender!
Icarus, it's OK. I forgive you.
No, no! I was sucked into
the hype machine, man!
You deserve the accolades!
You deserve the
adoration of the masses!
A real hero doesn't
need that stuff, Icarus.
I should have known better
than to think I could be a hero.
Come on, when I was in
trouble, you took the blame.
You're my hero.
No, no, no! Really? Ooh, buddy!
Maybe I could be like,
you know, your sidekick.
You know, like "sidekick guy"!
Like if a bad guy needs
to take a hostage, well,
that could be me!
Or, uh, I could organize
your Junior Hero League.
- Uh, Icarus?
- Yeah, Herc.
How 'bout a little quiet time?
OK, buddy! Say no more!
Quiet like mice. Not even here.
Shh.
"Icarus," Scene IV. Take I.
And action... cut!
Take II.
Action... cut!
Action!
Cut!
Action... cut! Cut!
Action... cut!
Action! Cut!