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Love.

It is a powerful thing.

If it is strong...

it transcends time and space.

It gives you hope.

It gives you life.

It gives you joy.

It brings you surprises with its quiet power.

Just two hands touching can change the world...

and we know that we will sacrifice everything

for that love.

Even our own life.

No! No! No, please!

No! No, please! Please, please!

No, please!

No, no, no. Please.

Please.

Do you really think we should parade our wealth

and culture to these strangers?

I mean, is it that wise?

We need to see that we are as worthy

as they believe themselves to be.

Diwata will lead the performance of the dance.

We will present the orchids of our people

while holding back the moral viper to use,

if needed.

These Europeans would be wise

to not underestimate our people.

Welcome.

We have prepared a feast we hope to be worthy of you.

My capitán thanks you for your graciousness.

It is my honor. Please, sit.

Gracias. Thank you.

I know you're there.

Don't be afraid.

I feel many things...

but fear isn't one of them.

Are you afraid?

Only that this moment will end.

You are warm.

Why is your heart beating so fast?

Enrique!

The captain wants to see you.

Now.

Will I see you again?

I hope so.

I can live on hope.

I only wish to bring you

peace and prosperity...

but--

What my captain is trying to-- trying to say

is security and protection

to all those who submit to the Holy Church.

You promise this peace and prosperity,

yet you come with swords and armor.

Our friend here is not ordering.

He is suggesting.

It is something we must consider.

Why don't you ask him if Malacca was protected?

Not necessary to share that.

We only wish to open trade here,

and-- and to bring the real love of God...

and the love of the emperor to these islands.

Yes.

Trade is good, captain...

but your ships are not trading ships.

Your ships are ships of war.

We need warship.

My captain says he does understand, but...

it was a necessity to have this kind of ship

to get this far on our journey.

We must discuss this amongst ourselves.

In five days' time...

we will meet again.

These men could become valuable trading partners for our people.

They could also conquer every island

and force us into slavery.

That would never happen here.

I know.

You bend too easy to these invaders.

Their trade will enrich all of us.

Our people. Our children.

If they don't steal it first.

Did you see the way they looked

at the armlets and the earrings,

and the gold plates you used to serve them.

And the porcelain bowls.

It's all about negotiation.

It's about not being enslaved.

If we bend to them...

they will kill all that we love.

Enough! I am king here.

Here.

But not in Mactan.

Ahmani! Ahmani!

Ahmani, the most magical thing just happened to me.

I think I found love.

Where have you been?

Were you alone with the Spaniard?

Just for a moment. I don't know.

I-- I can't explain it.

It was-- it was magical.

Do not confuse

moonlight infatuation with love.

Lapu-Lapu must be brought under control.

I will show him...

who has power.

Power comes in many forms.

For now, use the power of words.

Weapons must be a last resort.

Let Magellan wield those for you.

These natives.

Childlike.

Must be dealt with.

With that in mind...

I've seen this before.

The southern part of the New World.

Stone carrying tribes

who needed...

to come under the firm hand...

of church and Spain.

They are savages

and must be treated like animals.

You spent your youth here.

What do you think?

Spice.

Jewelry.

If they are smart, they will submit to a request

to come under the protection of King Charles.

We have the weapons. We have the will.

I think they can be persuaded without the sword.

I have fought these natives.

They are vicious, cruel and without mercy.

And must be treated the same way.

For now...

we use diplomacy.

Diplomacy?

They will only understand force.

When they're treated with fairness,

they are fair.

I dealt with them in the Battle of Malacca.

I watched my men being torn apart

with their spears after surrendering.

Do not tell me they are good and fair.

Enough!

I've made my decision.

Enrique will speak with Humabon.

And through him, the other Datus will follow.

Never contradict me again.

Slave.

Yes. Diplomacy is the way,

and that's what I've thought all along.

Lapu-Lapu will listen, but...

I think I should go with you.

I am grateful, Rajah Humabon.

I know you will be able to move him in ways I cannot.

Hi!

Ahmani.

When did you become so old?

Where's the fun, Ahmani?

Is that what marriage to my brother has done to you?

Yes, marriage does that to a person.

It doesn't always make your heart flutter.

And it slows your breath.

So unromantic.

Not for me.

I know there's more for me.

That what I feel is eternal.

Not with the Spaniard.

He's gone.

I need to talk to Lapu-Lapu.

Datu Lapu-Lapu.

Rajah Humabon is here with a Spanish translator.

I think they're here to talk.

Should I trust either of them?

Is it for me to advise you?

You are young.

But you have the babaylan spirit within you.

Ever since you were young,

you've shown the ability to think deeply within.

Words are powerful.

But silence has more meaning.

Perhaps you can listen to them first and then decide.

I will say nothing...

and I will listen to what lies between the words.

Welcome, Rajah Humabon.

Mactan is grateful to have you grace us.

A beautiful babaylan.

We're here to see Lapu-Lapu.

Your presence brings him great honor.

Other nations will send their ships here.

None strong enough to defeat the power of Spain.

Under the Spanish flag, you will be protected

from an attack and an invasion.

Protected...

or enslaved to your king?

Our king is the emperor

of the Holy Roman Empire.

My capitán not only brings the trade routes,

but the protection of the king.

I will discuss with Rajah Humabon.

Things will change whether you like them to or not.

We adapt or we die.

Why can't you see?

If we bow to these invaders now...

we will be on our knees forever.

Just listen to what the boy has to say.

That's all I ask.

But know if you fight...

you will fight alone.

The boy is to stay and convince me to their side.

But it is he who needs to be changed to ours.

He is Spanish through and through.

How will you make that happen?

I won't.

She will.

You are to stay and persuade Datu Lapu-Lapu

to talk to Magellan and strike a compromise.

Good luck.

My sister...

With that person?

Have faith in her.

Have faith in her powers.

I do.

Lapu-Lapu is a warrior...

not a diplomat.

He will never listen.

Then you should find a different path to reach your goal.

Perhaps with the Spanish captain.

I spent most of my childhood in Malacca.

From the age of eight to 15.

Which is how I became to know the language and the customs.

And then you left?

Papa.

My father died.

And my mother died years before.

It was time to go.

Well, you are welcome here with us.

Diwata...

she will be your guide.

I think he should see the training.

It would be something he could share

with the steel-covered men he serves.

There are other parts of our culture

I'd love to show him.

I don't want him to think that we are only about fighting.

No.

But we do want him to know that we are all prepared to fight.

To the death.

Show him who we are.

Show him we are strong people.

They believe we are uncivilized.

Barely above animals.

I don't think Enrique believes that.

He may. He may not.

But it doesn't matter.

What matters is that he tells his captain who we are.

And I'm trusting you to show him.

I know.

This is serious.

You will one day be our spiritual leader.

This is your path.

But keep your guard up.

I do not trust these men.

He's not like the others.

So...

what will you tell your captain of our people?

What I've seen.

That many of the people here are intelligent.

Many read and write, including the women.

And that they are fierce warriors.

Please share that with the captain.

Because though we love peace...

we will never bow to any invaders.

And we will always fight for our islands and for freedom.

What's wrong with you?

You and this boy.

This Spaniard.

I'm not blind.

Blind to what?

I see how you look at him and how he looks at you.

He looks at me like everyone else.

We're friends.

As Datu Lapu-Lapu requested.

He wants you to instruct him.

Not become his friend.

Or anything else.

What are you saying?

When our parents died...

I promised to protect you.

-I don't need protection-- -Listen, Diwata.

These men see our women as something to use.

You fall in love and you will end up in misery.

I know them.

You don't know him.

Neither do you.

This invader here is an insult to you.

To all of us.

He is our enemy.

He is here at my invitation.

Datu...

when he goes back to his own people,

he will sneer at us.

He will call us animals, heathens and uncivilized.

I will not have our islands disgraced...

by you treating this man with disrespect.

But what of the disrespect he shows us?

Be patient.

If you cannot respect him,

then respect my judgment.

I cannot stand it.

-You cannot stand it? -No!

I say you will stand it!

I am datu here.

My word is law.

Trust that I know what I am doing.

This man will see who we are.

And he will convince Magellan that we will not bow before him.

If Magellan is wise...

he will not challenge us.

But Diwata is the key

to reaching him through this boy.

So go now.

And do not speak to me of this again.

Diwata! Diwata!

Thank you.

I've learned so much about your people

and your culture in the few days that I've been with you.

But there are still some things I don't understand.

Like what? Tell me.

How are you able to train with the men?

Lapu-Lapu values your words?

This is not the way where I'm from.

And today...

the baby?

I don't understand what I saw.

The baby was...

dead.

You, Diwata...

you brought him back to life.

The fear in his mother's eyes.

The despair. I just...

-You. You saved him. -No.

But Hala...

our creator.

He was generous enough to give him back to us.

But if he had taken him...

he would still be a part of us.

The other day,

Lapu-Lapu said that you were a Bab--

A babaylan.

-Babaylan? -Babaylan.

-Babaylan. -Babaylan.

Okay.

Babaylan is the spiritual leader

of our people.

It started with my grandmother.

She was the babaylan of our people.

She gave me this.

Wow.

This is a sign of our family's destiny.

It has been passed from generation to generation.

We don't remove this

until it's time to go to the next world.

You seem to embrace different beliefs compared to...

your fellow Spaniards.

Many of my people

have lost sight of the true meaning of our faith.

To love God above all else.

And to love others as we love ourselves.

We are guided by love.

If that child had died, he would still be with us.

All the things that we love.

In the holy scriptures,

it says there are a few things in this world.

Faith, hope

and love.

But the greatest of these...

is love.

The greatest of these is love.

Love without barriers,

and this life

moving gracefully into the next.

Ahmani.

- Spaniard. - No--

You have been brought here for one thing.

To learn our ways,

and understand that we are our own people

who will not be intimidated by the demands of foreigners.

I'm just here to build a bridge between our two worlds.

That bridge will not be built over my sister's tears.

-I would never-- -Don't!

I've seen what happens to our women

when foreigners come to our islands.

You will find my spear in your heart

for bringing shame on my sister and our people.

Know this.

I will...

kill you.

I knew you would be here.

I need you to know I would never--

Ssh. I know.

You are worth death.

Because I come alive with you.

All that matters is you.

Everyone is prepared for the morning?

- We are ready. - Good.

Get some rest.

What's happening?

Humabon is beginning to convince Magellan

that he is the king of.

Humabon is meeting with your captain.

He wants you there, and us as well. Why?

I honestly don't know.

Perhaps it's to continue the negotiation--

There is nothing to negotiate.

Let the datus and their people decide their own fate.

We don't need the Spanish or Humabon

to tell Mactan what to do.

Datu Lapu-Lapu.

I think it would be wise to join the meeting

if only to protect Mactan's interests.

We will go in the morning.

We will also bring a babaylan.

I need to go be with my capitán.

Will you come back?

Much good will come from this alliance.

My captain wants to know what is your main concern?

I do not ask.

I am telling you that Mactan will be independent

from Cebu and Spain.

We will cooperate with trade routes.

But as long as I am alive,

Mactan will always be independent.

We caught him stealing our gold!

Assaulted our tribes!

And he tried to rape our women!

You are a shame.

You disgraced our king.

And our country.

To show...

that we can live as one in good faith...

I will have this...

dog flogged.

In front of you...

and your people.

Enough!

I said enough!

I'm sure you agree that mercy is called for.

Yes, of course.

I was about to end this, myself.

He will be thrown into the darkest corners...

until he confesses who he was with.

They too will face punishment.

I hope that you can see

as a representative of my king and country,

we are the same.

No, we are not the same.

A little extra for your troubles.

I only drew blood.

I didn't tear your skin.

You will heal quickly.

What happened in Cebu today?

-Nothing. -Mm-hmm.

I don't know.

I might know what you need.

Stay here.

I'll come back.

Do you have one bahag for me, please?

- Bahag? - Yes.

I just need one, please.

Okay.

-This one? -Thank you.

Here.

What is that?

All day you've been sweating in those uncomfortable clothes.

Wear this instead, come on.

Be one of us, even just for today.

-Come on, it will look amazing. -No.

All you have to do is wear this

-around your waist. -Stop. No, it's okay--

Come on! Would you rather sweat all day?

-Come on, just do it. -No, listen, listen.

You're not embarrassed, are you?

-No, I'm fine. -Come on, just do it--

Look!

When I was 13...

my father died.

He was such a good man...

but he died with so much debt.

I was sold into slavery by his debtors.

Because I was a slave...

I was treated worse than a dog.

If something broke, I was blamed.

If I spoke up--

If I spoke up, I was--

I was beaten.

The punishment for stealing--

I was always hungry.

The punishment for stealing, even a little boy...

is flogging.

When I saw Lorenzo beat that man today...

my stomach turned.

My back is scarred.

It's a shame that never leaves me.

But I'm still here.

Our spirits are combined.

Our destiny is set.

We are one.

We are one.

For all eternity.

-I will have to go back to my... -Ssh. Quiet, quiet.

...capitán tomorrow.

What will you tell him?

I will tell him that the Mactan people

are proud, strong,

and must be treated with love and respect.

All of the Mactan people.

Good night.

Good night, beautiful.

They see that I am just and honest.

Humabon, their king, trusts me.

And the others will follow.

The Mactan people are not under the rule of Humabon.

This must and will happen!

I will not be stopped by savages.

These islands are not a kingdom.

They are not ruled by-- by any king.

These people are like children.

We will bring them gifts,

and persuade them that it is to their benefit

to join us in the one true faith

under the protection of the Spanish flag.

Si, Capitán.

Not only is my soldier

protected by the hand of God...

but also steel.

When your people are baptized

to the Holy Spirit

and to the Holy Roman Empire--

Every single one of your men will receive one of these.

We have discussed this at length

with the doctors from other islands,

and we agree that this is a reasonable request,

and will serve us all.

My men will build an altar

and a giant cross

to bless all the people.

And there will be a feast

and a giant celebration.

Not only will the trade routes be open...

but their hearts will be open as well.

We will meet again.

What if Lapu-Lapu refuses

to be part of this baptism?

Let him be Magellan's problem.

For now.

If Lapu-Lapu sees the others

kneel before the cross...

will he follow?

No, Capitán.

Then he will be made to.

Not yet, my warring friend.

Go again.

Convince him.

Go.

All that my capitán asks of you

is that you come to the ceremony with an open heart.

Nothing will be demanded of you, only that you are there.

I've seen this before.

A simple request turned into a battle

where people lost everything.

You must remember, you were there.

I can tell you that Magellan is not the Albuquerque.

He is not a conqueror. He is a good man.

And he has grown to love the people of these islands...

as we all have.

And if we are not moved to become part of your faith?

He will understand and respect your decision.

I will go.

And I will bring my people.

I promise nothing else.

Understood.

Thank you.

Diwata.

This baptism Magellan demands,

what do you think?

Rajah Humabon believes

that it will be reciting words that are empty.

It will open trade routes for our islands.

I know what Humabon thinks.

What do you think?

I-- I think--

I think it will open a door to danger for our people.

If we embrace a wild dog into our arms,

we should not be surprised

if that wild dog rips out our suits.

You are so far away.

No.

I'm just thinking.

About him?

Yes.

Ah.

Diwata, I'm worried about you.

Your heart might break.

It might break so much that it might not recover.

Ahmani, I trust him.

Will I see you at the baptism on Cebu tomorrow?

Yes, I'll be there.

Will you be baptized?

If I am moved.

But if I'm not moved, will this put a wall between us?

No. Nothing can separate us.

A giant wooden cross

planted in the center of our city.

Why?

It will serve as a sign that Spain has been here,

and that you are protected.

We don't need protection!

We are strong on our own.

We are strong people,

but we will be stronger with Spain.

The baptism will protect their souls.

And the Spanish will protect their lives.

It is only words.

They mean nothing,

except this ritual which means so much to him.

And trade routes widen,

and riches will flow to our people.

I hope you're right.

Your king and your queen

will no longer be known as their pagan names.

From this day...

they will be known as Don Carlos

for his Holy God.

And Doña Juana for his blessed mother.

Your king has declared

that all those in attendance will be baptized.

Answer these questions with "Amen."

Are you willing to be baptized

under your own free will?

Amen.

Amen.

Do you promise to abide by the Holy Church?

- Amen. - Amen.

You are baptized in the name of the Father,

the Son and the Holy Spirit.

-Amen. -Amen.

Each one of Don Carlo's subjects

have been asked to bring a religious idol

to show a sign...

of your faith.

You will kneel.

You will kneel under God!

This will be a sign.

And a seal of your communion.

What is--

No.

Diwata.

Diwata!

Chasing your little whore slave?

Nunca me toques.

If you do, I swear to the Holy Mother,

I will kill you.

-Diwata! Please! -No!

Okay, okay, I swear,

I did not know what he was doing.

How could you not? You're one of them.

But my heart belongs to you, you know this!

Your loyalty is his.

Hey!

Touch again my sister,

and I'll tear you apart with my bare hands.

Udong! Stop!

Take your sister. Now!

Diwata.

Diwata!

I don't believe you knew nothing about this.

I didn't. I swear it!

Datu Lapu-Lapu,

I do not know who my capitán is right now.

He is not the man that I've known for these past years.

He sent you this message.

You and all of your people

will be killed

if you do not pay tribute to the king.

It's impossible. Your captain wouldn't even--

Look around you!

All the datus went down to their knees!

All but you!

You defy him, and this will encourage the others!

I beg of you.

His pride will not allow this.

He's a fool.

Lapu-Lapu has seen all the weapons Magellan has.

In less than a week he could kill us all for this insult.

This is true.

Lapu-Lapu will pay for this.

It was not just an insult to Magellan, but to me!

-What will you do? -Everyone else followed.

All the man had to do was to get down on his knees.

The words meant nothing.

It was just a means to an end, a profitable end.

Lapu-Lapu is too proud to accept that.

Magellan will be gone soon.

We could just replace all the burnt idols.

We could, yes.

And the people would forget.

Possibly.

They won't forget, will they?

I'm afraid they won't.

I need to stop this battle between Lapu-Lapu and Magellan,

don't I?

Blood will be on your hands if you don't try to stop it.

And if I can't?

The people will know that you tried.

- Diwata! - Enrique!

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

-I missed you. -I missed you, too.

Rajah Humabon is meeting with Lapu-Lapu

and the other datus.

He's trying to stop a fight between him and the Spaniards.

-He will talk to Magellan. -A fight? You mean a war?

People will get killed!

-Come away with me! -Where will we go?

We will never be safe.

I don't--

I don't want to live without you.

I don't either. I don't.

-We can leave this place. -Where will we go?

I don't know, and I don't care.

All I know is that wherever you are,

that will be my home.

Listen, there's a small village

on the west coast of Mactan called Buaya.

Let's meet there, and then let's find a way to Malacca.

There are many Spaniards in Malacca.

No one would recognize us there.

We will be safe there.

-See you. -I'll see you.

Wait for me.

Magellan is too powerful.

And weapons, deadly.

Cebu will not join this foolishness.

And Cebu is led by a coward.

And Mactan is led by a fool?

Let me reason with Magellan.

Do as you wish.

We... will be ready.

You are all fools.

Bring all the men you can to help us protect our island.

If Magellan attacks, he will attack from the east.

Send the warriors to the coast to show these invaders

that we will never be their slaves.

My captain says

it would be unwise for Lapu-Lapu to go against him.

And he will lose.

Lapu-Lapu is gathering warriors

from across Mactan and other islands.

This will not go easy on either side.

This will be a disaster for Lapu-Lapu and the Mactans.

He will die as an example to the others.

I give you fair warning.

Two days...

to accept our terms or die.

Amani, I love him.

He is my heart and I am his.

I have to go, please.

I love you.

Diwata.

Diwata, what will I tell your brother?

Tell him I love him

and I hope he forgives me.

Capitán,

killing them will change their minds?

This sounds like treason.

Do you know what we do to traitors?

I only ask, Capitán,

because if they can come to the one true God,

-would that be enough? -No!

They must listen to Spain.

He does this or he dies.

Capitán,

where did you send Lorenzo?

Herd the animals into the center of the village.

- Now! - Go!

Where are the warriors? The warriors?

The men-- the-- Your leader! Where?

By the order of our Captain...

and the authority of the King of Spain...

you will destroy these pagan idols...

and kneel before the cross.

Go to your huts and bring all of them here.

A hora. Now!

Burn it all to the ground.

I only speak for Magellan.

I do not speak for myself.

If you do not bow to the King of Spain,

he will bring his men in the morning

and he will kill you.

Will he?

Datu Lapu-Lapu, you've seen his weapons.

You've seen his armor.

If you would just say the words he wants to hear,

you do not have to mean them.

And now I can see that my Capitán has gone crazy.

I'm just here to try to build a world between the two of us.

Nobody has to die.

Tell him to come.

And tell him to bring his guns and armored men.

We will be ready.

Attack!

The Spaniards have attacked.

Did you know about this?

Lo prometo, I promise you--

Swear to this god that you love so much.

I swear, I knew nothing about this.

Then you must go now before this battle begins.

This is no place for you.

Go.

Wait, stop!

You can't stop us, Amani.

We are in love.

The village in the small island has been attacked.

I know, but I di-- I-- I had nothing to do with this.

It was Buaya.

Stop.

The village is gone. It's burned.

And they say there was a woman who has been killed

but they don't know her name.

I can't. This is my fault.

Lapu-Lapu has had his soldiers on hold only until tomorrow.

And then the villagers will come for us

so that they can protect us.

If they come with Diwata, I will send word to you.

Now go.

I will stay. I will wait.

What good is it if you are dead?

Please go.

Where did you get this necklace?

From a girl.

She was dead.

We will leave at daybreak.

Have the men in full fighting uniform.

Let these pagans quiver

in fear at our steely might.

There will be delays in transporting the men.

Our ships will have problems navigating the shallows.

Do you doubt the power of our armor

-and our weapons? -No, sir.

Do you question our glorious king?

No.

I will be with you on that beach tomorrow.

You read your precious books

and you think you can just come and fight?

I don't think you have the courage to be in this battle.

You'd be surprised what I have the courage for.

Warriors of Mactan.

My brothers.

This enemy we face entered our homes...

raped our women,

brought fear into the hearts of our children.

They thought we would crumble in fear

before their metal-covered bodies

and their exploding fire sticks.

They call us cowards.

They think we are weak,

that our weapons are weak.

We gave the Spanish a chance.

We hissed and warned them,

and now they will feel our venom in their veins.

Only their bodies are coming.

Not their arms or legs or their bare necks.

And that's where you attack

with your poison arrows and spears

and attack with your.

Meet them in the water. Bring the fight to them.

They call us fools,

but they are fools to challenge us

because we don't run from fear.

We don't betray our people

and we don't run from our enemies.

This is our land and we will fight

because we are fast.

We are strong.

We are free.

They think we were going to fall on our knees

and become their slave property, but we are...

Mactans!

They think we fear these naked savages.

One Spaniard is worth

200 of these...

animals!

I myself will kill 200.

And then I'll kill Lapu-Lapu.

No one else touches him.

He's mine.

Diles una vez mas.

Tell him, surrender, live.

Fight, die.

Si, Capitán.

I tried to stop this.

Whatever happens is meant to happen.

He never showed up.

He told me he'd meet me in Buaya,

but he was never there.

He lied to me. I believed him, but he lied.

He wanted so much to go to you,

even if he would risk his life.

He couldn't imagine living his life without you.

But I had to beg him not to go.

Because if the people thought--

If the people thought--

If the people thought that I was killed by the Spanish,

they would--

Yes.

So what then?

die with them. I need to see him.

Diwata!

My capitán says

you will all die here on this beach today.

If you do not surrender to Spain.

Surrender and survive!

Tell him we offer him the same.

Surrender or die in Mactan.

God or King Hispania!

It is finished.

The glory of Spain ends here in Mactan.

Lapu-Lapu!

Come back!

You coward, I'm not through with you!

Retreat! Back to the ships!

Leave the dead men there! Now!

Enough!

Enough!

Let them go back.

We can hear...

about what happened to this.

No, don't! Please, no!

No! No! Please! No!

No! No, no, no. Please! Please!

No, no, no, please.

Please, no! No!

Diwata.

Say your goodbyes.

No! Datu, please! No, no.

You belong...

- with your family. - sobbing]

I-- I belong with Diwata.

I'm not like them!

We're bound to be together, please!

Datu, please!

Walk him to the water's edge. Watch him leave.

Let it end in your heart.

It will never end!

It's okay. It's okay.

Go now before it's too late.

We will never find peace.

Not in this lifetime.

Go now, please, before my family--

Shh. Stop! Stop!

I can't live without you!

Enrique!

Go!

Go! Go, please, go!

Diwata! Diwata!

Stop!

It's okay.

I cou-- I couldn't let them take it.

I'm sorry I couldn't be who you needed me to be.

No, no, please. Don't do this.

I will always love you.

I will always love you.

For all eternity. For all eternity.

No! No!

No!

The power of love transcends time.

As true love will last forever,

the thunderbolt in the heart will have the strength

to sustain that love through tragedy and joy.

It gives you hope.

It gives you life.

It will last forever.