Thundercats (1985) s01e27 Episode Script

Once again you have failed.
It's the sword, Mumm-Ra, the Eye of Thundera.
What can we do against it? Each day it seems to take on more power.
Sword? Sword? I'll show you a sword.
Here's a sword.
This is Hachiman, ultimate warrior bound to the Bushido code of honor.
You mean he will fight on our side, yes? What is this place? Who are these foreigners? Hey, watch it! I, Mumm-Ra ever-living shogun of Third Earth brought you here to my service.
Your reward will be an empire of your own.
My sword and my skills cannot be bought, Mumm-Ra-san.
I fight only for honor, against evil.
And that is exactly why you are here.
My empire is threatened by evil invaders and they attack my peace-Ioving servants.
They are led by a warrior whose skill with a sword is unbeatable.
There is only one whose skill with a sword is unbeatable.
And he stands before you.
This other warrior is called Lion-O Iord of the Thundercats.
So then it is truly fate that has summoned me.
They call this great sword Kaen-Kaeri the Thunder-Cutter.
Queen Willa asked us to build a mutant-attack warning system to help you protect yourselves.
- How does it work? Once Lion-O's fixed it in place, it'll pick up the physical vibrations of any creature that intrudes on your Tree Top Kingdom.
It's powered by the sun, so once it's installed you don't have to do anything.
Then when anybody, anything, crosses into the Warrior Maidens' kingdom you'll get plenty of - warning.
If you leave now, you could have the warning system in place within three days.
I can get you to the Tree Top Kingdom quicker than that.
Follow me.
Did you see that? He chopped through solid stone.
Where do I find this lion swordsman? We'll take you in our machine.
No.
A samurai lives by the Bushido code.
A simple, basic life.
I have no use for machines.
I will find him alone.
Whatever you say, sword swinger, but it's a long walk.
- I get the feeling we're lost.
- I'm taking you on a shortcut.
You think that's wise? We have to cross the Four Day Drop, but it'll save us a whole day.
What in the world is the Four Day Drop? You'll see.
- What's that strange moaning? - The sound of the Four Day Drop.
Show me which way to go, Thunder-Cutter.
So! The sound is the wind blowing over the top of the pit.
This log looks rotten.
If we don't cross here, we'll have to backtrack a full day.
- What caused that curious depression? - A meteor, perhaps.
We call it the Four Day Drop because if you fall in It takes four days to hit the bottom.
Right.
If I don't make it, you can backtrack and still deliver this.
Lion-O, look! Hey! Pardon me, sir, but as I started across first I ask you, please, to back off.
A samurai never backs off.
Does that mean a samurai has no manners? Manners? It is good manners if a boy gets out of the way for a man.
I will continue to cut this log until you back off.
What do you think of that, youth? This is what I think of that, samurai.
You fools! If one of you doesn't give way, you'll both end up in the pit.
Retreat, boy.
Take your little sister's advice.
I am not a boy, and that is not my little sister.
What a perfect example of mindless combat.
You stood up to me, my young friend and we both kept our honor.
Now I must go, for I seek the Lord Lion-O.
Why are you looking for this Lord Lion-O? My master, the shogun Mumm-Ra has commanded me to destroy him and his sword.
Then go no further.
I am Lion-O.
What? This cannot be.
How can I fight a man I respect whose little sister has just saved my life? You have already tested each other's bravery.
Isn't that enough? Honor demands that I obey my Lord Mumm-Ra.
That's not honor.
That's rigid, futile and stupid.
It is my belief.
My code.
And just because you do not understand it that does not mean it is wrong.
There they are.
We're just in time for the fight.
My sword refuses to fight you, samurai.
It cannot be used for an evil cause.
And this duel is evil.
My honor demands that we fight to the finish.
The Thunder-Cutter will not draw.
Then you are right, young lord.
This duel is wrong.
Mumm-Ra lied.
We are friends.
I will go with you to fight this evil Mumm-Ra.
Fine.
Now, if you two gentlemen are through how do we get across the pit? Very simple.
They've joined forces.
We'll see about that.
Look out, a SkyCutter.
They're coming around again.
- We can use that limb as a catapult.
- I'll get a rope over it.
- Here they come.
- Wait.
Wait.
Closer.
Closer.
Now.
Monkian, give me a hand.
Let me finish this worthless snake.
No.
He may be more useful as a prisoner.
Let's find Willa.
Now that we have the warning device in place we'll know in advance if the mutants attack.
I don't think they will attack.
They'll negotiate to get Slithe back.
I hope you're right.
How are we going to rescue Slithe? They will expect us to attack or negotiate.
So which will we do? Neither.
Never do what your enemies expect.
The samurai would not fight for us because of his code of honor.
We need someone without honor.
Abshe, ancient spirits of war Abydos, Abeshimy, Duat, Amam I don't see anyone.
Look behind you.
This is the ninja.
If the samurai is all honor, the ninja has none.
His methods are silence, secrecy and stealth.
And his weapons, dagger and disguise.
To these, I add crystals which bring instant sleep.
Place this on the samurai's armor and it will cut it open as neatly as a can.
And when that armor is pierced The early-warning system.
Nayda, what's happening? It's just a Tabbot.
Identify yourself.
Why are you here? I am Gumla the Tabbot.
I have come to negotiate on behalf of the mighty Mumm-Ra.
He wishes Slithe to be released.
Bring the Tabbot to me.
- Speak.
- I bring assurances from the mutants.
All will be forgiven, forgotten and filed away.
All they ask is the return of their beloved leader, Slithe.
You will have your answer tomorrow, if it pleases me.
Take this negotiator to the quarters below and guard his safety.
- What did you think? - Something's wrong.
The mutant force will attack at first light.
Be ready.
It's about light.
Ready? The sooner the better.
Did you really think you could trick a samurai? You are finished, ninja.
What? Another step, and I dive with her into the ground.
No! This little sister saved my life.
Sword of Omens, give me sight beyond sight.
Samurai, reach over and release the ladders.
Let them drop to the ground.
There's the signal.
Let's go.
Thunder, thunder, thunder.
Thundercats, ho! Thundercats, ho! - Tygra ready, ho.
- Cheetara ready, ho.
- Wilykit.
- And Kat, ho.
Snarf ready, ho.
Reactor engaged.
Traction locked.
All go.
Hachiman, never mind me.
Stop the ninja before it's too late.
No.
You saved my life.
It would be against my code.
Now you needn't worry.
Little sister! You can't fight what you can't see.
Hurry.
Up here.
Wait.
Look.
Lion-O, ho.
- Ho.
- Ho! There he goes.
I'm going to miss him.
Well, he's a powerful, stubborn man, but his loyalty and courage are unquestioned.
- And don't forget honor.
- How could I? It rules his life.
Let me ask you, Lion-0, if it had come to it who do you think would have won that sword duel? Why, Hachiman.
He had the experience and strength.
Funny, when I asked him that, he said you because you were young and flexible.
The truth is, in a duel, nobody wins.