The Lost World (1999) s01e11 Episode Script

I'm done.
I think we've tracked this stream as far as it goes.
One of these will lead to a larger river.
And a way off the plateau, but not this one and not the three before.
Shhh! Oh what now? Charming, anyone you know? Vantus.
Headhunters, I thought we'd left their territory.
Perhaps they're extending their real estate holdings.
Get down.
Vantus, too many of them.
I think we should be somewhere else.
Right.
Careful Roxton soup of the day hot lead.
There we go.
Well these should see us through another few weeks.
You should have been an artist Summerlee.
For one brief glorious moment, I was.
Really what happened? Parents, friends I allowed them to convince me that I wasn't brave enough for the adventure.
An artist's life was filled with dangers and insecurities science was safe.
And here we are.
This way.
They're right behind us.
Stay here.
What is this place? This looks like it used to be a mine.
Spanish from the looks of those support work probably conquistadors looking for gold.
Gold? It must be three, four hundred years old.
I need more light.
- This looks like.
- It is, it's incredible.
All of it.
The mother lode gold.
All clear.
Let's get out of here.
- What the hell's happening? - Run! Earthquake! Malone, Challenger! can you hear me? Marguerite! Hello? Are you alright? At the dawn of the century A band of adventures set out to prove the impossible The existence of a prehistoric world.
The Visionary The Heiress The Hunter The Scientist and The Reporter All chasing the story of a lifetime Stranded in a savage land Befriended by an untamed beauty Together they fight to survive In this amazing world of lost civilizations and terrifying creatures.
Always searching for a way home A way out of the Lost World Are you alright? Where's Marguerite? Somebody get this off me.
Are you in one piece? Just barely, what happened? Earthquake.
Let me guess we're trapped.
How much air? From the looks and the size of our prison.
I'd say six or seven hours and that's without the torch.
Great! Maybe five with the torch.
Challenger? It has to be unanimous.
I never did like the dark very much.
Roxton! Summerlee! Hitting that spearheaded was the finest example of marksmanship and I have ever witnessed.
I was aiming right between his eyes.
We've got trouble.
I hate rocks.
It's no good we should stop.
What do you mean stop? It's the least a thousand cubic yards of rock and dirt between us and the entrance.
So? We can't move it all.
We can damn well try.
Marguerite the harder you work the more oxygen we use.
You can do what you want.
Veronica will bring the others.
If she's not crushed by ten ton of rock if the Vantu's don't get her.
If You find this amusing? Sorry.
No, no, no I'd like to find out what's so humorous about suffocating in the dark.
Gladys.
I beg your pardon.
It's the reason I'm here, my publishers daughter.
I asked her to marry me and she said I wasn't a big enough adventurer for her.
Her man would have to blaze trails, leave a mark.
The only mark I'm going to leave is a pile of bones in this god forsaken tomb.
Nobody's dying in here Malone.
Now get off your ass and help me with this.
He's right Marguerite Challenger's right.
Not by me he isn't.
Then you will work harder and die sooner, we all will.
Rest rest.
Is something wrong? No, I'm fine.
I just think it would be better if I stayed here.
- At the treehouse? - Alone? Waiting for the Vantu's too return? Logically I'd just slow you down.
Logically you'd be lunch Professor grab your pack.
I think not.
Professor, please.
Please, don't ask me again Veronica I'm not brave enough to decline twice.
I'm asking you, we're all in this together Summerlee.
Did you say something? I'm sorry.
Really? Sorry that we're all gonna die in here or sorry that you lost your chance of glory? That's enough.
No she's right.
It was my vanity that brought us here.
My quest for a scientific triumph that's killed us.
It's a little late for Mea Culpa Challenger Challenger, Challenger? - Let's stop here.
- No! We're losing light.
We've got to continue.
Good lord look! Well we don't want to run into this fellow in the dark we'll make camp continue at dawn.
They mustn't die because of me.
Don't flatter yourself Summerlee, stumbling through the jungle at night is an easy way to get killed.
And we won't be saving anyone if we're dead.
First thing we need to do is build a fire.
No not that, it will smoke too much.
We don't want to advertise our location.
Of course.
Let's get back to the fire.
Roxton.
I fell asleep.
That's okay.
it's good to know you're human after all.
I'll keep watch.
Two hours no more.
Still here.
I'm not sorry for anything.
God? Heaven.
I'm not so sure.
Challenger.
Hey, take it easy lad.
Slowly, breathe slowly.
Where are we? Oh, my god.
Trespassers.
There was an earthquake.
We were trapped, dying.
How many more wait on the outside? Our friends will come to look for us if that's what you're talking about.
We mean you no harm.
In fact we thank you all of you, for saving our lives.
Your lives are not yet your own.
It's gonna be one of those days.
Surely madam there's been some misunderstanding.
No our history is quite clear.
You are outsiders and outsiders bring death.
We've got company.
Vantu? Not that lucky.
Raptors.
Two maybe three.
- Eh? What? - Shhhh.
Talk about your rude awakening.
So far so good.
Yes, but let's not tempt providence, shall we? Time to move.
This is incredible.
These people living underground for over three hundred years.
The fortune in gold and silver all around them.
They don't seem to care about that.
No accounting for taste.
I wonder what would take to mine all this.
Getting out of here alive.
Point taken.
Let's just hope Challenger's a smooth talker.
How can I convince you that we're not a threat? That's what they said at first.
They? The conquistadores this is what they were after.
Gold and silver.
Blood the blood of my ancestors.
The invaders made us slaves of their greed forced my people to dig these mines.
And used the profits to finance their expedition.
But the earth would not be robbed and the rock does not forget.
It struck back.
How? With sickness and death.
Their bodies became covered in blisters twisting in fevered agony.
Smallpox.
Some of my people manage to escape deep within these caves.
Soon all the rest were dead.
And you've lived underground ever since? This is the way we stay safe.
No one ever leaves.
You're making it hard to concentrate.
The possibility of an imminent death always makes me restless.
What the hell is keeping Challenger? Well it's about time.
Please keep your distance.
I beg your pardon? You're outsiders you carry disease.
Flattery will get you nowhere.
What have we here? There's nothing like a lovely Margot rich full bouquet.
It's only water.
Then why is it red? Take a look.
- Grab his sword.
- Well done.
Now, our friend's going to show us the way out of here.
In all the year's why has no one here wanted to explore beyond the caves? Our bodies have adapted to this environment.
The healing springs sustains us.
Without it we would wither and die blinded by the harsh glare of your world.
Garza my world is not so harsh as you imagine.
My friends and I have no interest in your precious metals.
Your secret will be our secret.
You have saved our lives once you can do it again.
What is this? Come on Challenger we're getting out of here.
You damn fools.
We thought you'd be glad to see us.
Where do you think you're going? As far away from here as possible.
The rock knows your treachery it will not allow you to escape.
Whatever you say.
Now! The rock knows.
We'll stop here.
I'll scout ahead.
I'll stay here with him.
I did suggest I'd might be a burden.
We only have a few minutes of light left.
I could've sworn we've been this way before.
Nobody ever listens to me.
Take the left tunnel I said, but no what did you two do.
Okay okay you were right are you happy now? It looks like it's time for another decision.
Apparently you're the expert.
The right one.
Don't bother to run there is no escape.
You certainly picked a fine time to start listening to me.
The rock has returned you to us.
Garza please listen we have no designs on your riches.
Your fate is not up to me.
Who then? One much wiser than I The Oracle.
The Oracle? that's a person? The shining light of truth and wisdom.
He will determine your fate.
Cannibals.
Hey, my one consolation is that these tough old bones will probably give them indigestion.
We're not cooked yet Professor.
Have you got any bright ideas, now's the time to share them.
Well at least they didn't kill us outright.
Carry us on their backs all the way home they might be wild Professor but they're not stupid.
What does it matter? they must all be dead by now.
That's right, Professor show them how the pipe works.
I'm terribly sorry but I'm afraid I'm out of tobacco.
I'm not.
But that's Gunpowder.
There you go my friend.
You pack as much in there as you can.
Approach the throne and kneel.
Will you tell world about us? Sell our survival for the gold and precious stones embedded in these cave walls? No on my word I will not.
He speaks the truth.
He will not betray us.
You will answer the same question.
I will not betray your people.
This one is noble a better man then he knows he is he speaks the truth.
Answer the question woman.
Two down one to go.
I will not betray you.
This one.
What's the matter? This one lies.
She will betray us.
- Why you little pipsqueak.
- Silence.
The Oracle has spoken you must all die.
Yes that's it.
More you need more.
Roxton.
Thank you, Summerlee.
Good enjoy the flavor.
Let him go! If he gets back to his village he'll will be back with reinforcements.
There's no time.
If the others aren't dead yet, they soon will be.
Who are you going to believe me or that twelve year old troll? Thanks for nothing.
Do you hear that? Listen.
Excuse me, we have just been sentenced to death.
Did you feel that? No.
That one I felt.
Another earthquake? Have you lost your mind? I hope so.
What the hell are you doing? Feel that.
- Warm.
- And that? Hot.
Am I missing something? Live volcano.
You can't be serious.
I'm afraid so and we're sitting right on top of it.
It is time.
Wait I must talk to Garza.
Oh you will, she is your executioner.
Men say strange things when they are faced with death.
It's just not my life or the lives of my friends.
Your whole world is in danger.
Let me talk to The Oracle and if he is truly as wise as you say than he will confirm my warning.
Time is running out for all of us.
You've heard his claims Oracle.
How much time before this happens? I don't know hours minutes I can't be certain.
Never? It's possible, but remote.
Approach and kneel.
What is it? He lies.
No! He wants to destroy us all.
I'm telling the truth.
The execution will take place as planned.
Why are you doing this? You know it's true.
Come with me! I am not lying, this is death for all of us That's it my last charge.
I believe I'm just about done here as well.
Just enough left for the fuse line.
Let's do it.
I assume you know what you're doing? My father once had a saying Professor never assume anything.
You mean you never? Blown up a hillside, first time for everything.
But my dear boy the whole hillside could collapse, we could be killing them.
Let's hope there's still something to be worried about.
Look even the stream is heating up it's boiling.
I'm right, I know I am.
Garza you don't have to do this.
The poison mushrooms are quick there will be no pain.
How comforting.
You're murdering us on the word of a child.
He is The Oracle.
He is a boy.
Now look at me.
Do you believe I lied to you? Take the mushrooms.
Feel the walls around us, the steam rising, fish dying.
All the signs are here.
Why would The Oracle lie to us? Maybe he's afraid.
Yes of course.
If you left these caves you wouldn't be The Oracle any longer just a blind child in a world of light.
Is this true? Oracle is this true? Another earthquake.
Maybe it will shake some of the rocks lose.
With our luck I don't think so.
Find some cover.
Let's hope this works.
Professor the fuse! We must get everyone out of here now.
The entrance is blocked by the cave in there is no way out.
Maybe we can dig through it.
There's no time.
It's our only chance, gather your people together.
No, The Oracle was right, we'd never survive in the outside.
Well you're certainly not going to survive here.
Their lives Challenger, their choice.
Not mine however, now show us the way out of here.
This way.
Well I guess we did it for better or for worse.
- Daylight.
- Come on.
Garza come with us.
The rock will protect us.
Challenger hurry up.
Any chance of a hand over here? I should have known it would take more than a few rocks to kill you off.
Bite your tongue.
It's the volcano it's gonna blow.
Quickly everyone.
My god you did it.
Did What? The explosions redirected the lava flow away from the entrance to the cave.
They're safe, Garza they're all safe.
And that's when you and the dynamite came in.
You know Challenger oxygen deprivation can do strange things to the brain.
I beg your pardon? Impair your faculties induce all sorts of hallucinations.
Are you suggesting I dreamt it? That we all dreamt it.
Listen to how it sounds an underground culture of the cave dwellers singing Gregorian chants.
Walls streaked with silver and gold a blind boy who can read minds.
I mean really.
You were trapped for a long time.
That's right completely isolated from everyone and everything.
Know what Challenger, come to think of it they may be right.
I guess it does sound pretty unbelievable.
Very well then a dream it is.