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Dar,

I've been thinking about-- ah!

That's your problem.

You should be watching While you're walking.

So you're saying I shouldn't be

Walking and thinking At the same time.

Sure, I've been doing this

My whole life -- Walking, thinking...

Eating, thinking, Resting, thinking.

I think I'm even thinking While I'm sleeping.

Good, good, 'cause thinking Is a very serious business.

If we didn't think, Where would we be?

Walking.

I can't believe You just said that.

I can't believe it.

Someone's close by. Who?

Answer me, seer!

Two men.

But they mean You no harm.

And behind us?

Who follows?

Who?

I-I don't know.

It's a woman.

But I can't...

-I can't... -have a look.

And after you've Finished with her,

Kill her.

Ahhh!

-terrons. They have a woman. -w-where?

Go to the cave. Ruh's there.

Don't get caught!

[ chuckling ]

This has nothing to do with you.

You had nothing to do With her either.

Better me than Jumping to her death.

In an age when nature And magic rule the world...

There is An extraordinary legend:

The story of a warrior

Who communicates with animals,

Who fights sorcery And the unnatural.

His name is dar, Last of his tribe.

He's also called...

[ moaning ]

Ah, it's the Beastmaster's friend.

Get him!

Think, run. Run, think And run. Same time.

Think about it.

[ panting ]

-ugh, thank you. -you're welcome, you all right?

-I think so. -what are you called?

Olwen. That's, that's a name I haven't heard before.

I come from the mountains, In the uplands.

It's a long way.

I'm dar.

I know.

You're the beastmaster.

How do you know me?

I can see your thoughts.

What do you mean? Are you a sorceress?

No, uh, some people Call me a seer.

I didn't seek to become one.

A curse was Placed on me.

Why?

I fell in love With the wrong man.

An evil magician punished me, Cursed me with the ability

To read others' thoughts.

Like your gift with animals.

I don't think my gift's a curse.

Maybe it isn't for you But for me it is,

Because other people Want to have it.

They want to know What others are thinking,

So they can use it To outwit them or control them

Or defeat them, and for that,

They need and want me.

My life isn't important, Only the curse.

How do you see thoughts?

I see images.

They're not always precise, But they give a meaning.

And I can tell

What's being thought.

That's why the terrons had you.

Yes, their king sent Them to find me.

And they're not the only ones.

I understand.

I know.

But you should leave me.

I can only bring you trouble.

Your thoughts are good.

And that's why I ran From the terrons.

I knew someone was close by Who tried to save me.

The curse isn't all that bad.

No, sometimes it's good,

But I don't want To see it get you killed.

All right, we should be moving.

They'll be looking.

Ancient one?

What in the world Are you doing?

Not thinking.

Not thinking.

In touch with the harmony Of this universe.

Although it's rather difficult

When one is constantly Interrupted.

And this is how it's done.

It's how it will be done, On earth as it is in heaven

And other more tantalizing Locations.

And what kind of thoughts Are you not having?

Playful speculations.

The future of mankind.

The dubious niche left for Good in this joyless world,

And some random

Snippets reagrding The use of the smile

As an agent for healing.

Would you Like to see?

Your thoughts, on those matters?

Mm-hmm.

I don't think so.

Now, the answer to your Next question is..."No",

To the one after it's "None of your business",

And to the one you're thinking About right now,

If you play with fire... You'll get burned.

Just tell me about arina.

Why is she here,

And why is she Following dar?

He has something she wants.

I won't let her have him.

Not your choice, dearie.

And perhaps not He's not her goal.

Argh!

[ panting ]

[ screaming ]

So where did the Terrons find you?

I was crossing A river in a boat.

From the uplands Into the territories.

They were waiting For us on the shore.

They killed the two boys

Who were helping me.

Terrons would kill everyone.

I wasn't really sure What they wanted

Until I read their thoughts.

King zad sent them.

Yeah, that's his name.

So why did you go To the territories?

I was trying to escape.

I know of a place Where I can be safe.

A warrior was supposed to meet

Me and guarantee My safe passage.

Argh!

[ screaming ]

One more noise and It will be your last.

[ screaming ]

Yes, I'm all right, and yes, We should get away from here.

Surely you must

Have better news to bring me.

I could torture you And kill you...

Bleed you, then kill you.

Crush your fat head Like a beetle on a rock...

But I'm a man of compassion.

Am I not?

You are.

And I share that compassion With my men.

[ chuckling ]

I understand that it's not Your fault...

That you lost the woman I sent you to find.

Things happen.

None of you are perfect.

But a failure has a price.

Pay it...

Then get your miserable Face out of my sight.

[ screaming ]

Where are You taking me?

You don't have to be afraid.

I'm not Afraid of you.

I know a cave.

My friend tao will be waiting There in the morning with ruh.

He's another friend.

What's it like to have A friend who's a tiger?

Sometimes I think We're like brothers.

Other times, I don't Understand him at all.

And you trust each other?

Then it's like a good brother, In any family.

You know, I think animals Make a good family.

Well, for me, at least, they do.

And tao?

Tao is a good friend.

He, he teaches me things.

And he makes me laugh.

Ha, but he talks too much.

Yeah.

Anyone else?

You couldn't save her.

There was no way You could do it.

I loved her very much.

Save that.

You might want it

In another world.

You believe there Are other worlds?

I read thoughts.

I know there are.

We'll leave when the sun rises.

It smells bad but it works.

By morning this hand will be As good as new.

Better.

You would have been Proud of me today.

I know that dar sent you to look After me, but I didn't need you.

I made pretty good work Of a terron on my own.

From now, people Will have to refer

To me as "Tao the mighty".

It's not all about Strength and daring.

Being a warrior requires Intelligence too.

I'm going to start Thinking about it.

Watch me.

You don't understand a word I'm saying, do you?

Let's go to sleep.

I can take the first watch.

You don't have to look after me.

You better take the first watch

You're so much better.

Sorceress?

Sorceress?

You look angry.

I was, but seeing you...

Like the tide pulled By the moon,

My anger recedes.

So what brings You here?

A proposal.

And a favour, really.

One which would place me In your debt forever.

Mmm, what A plesant thought.

The beastmaster's managed To take something from me.

Something I want and need Very much.

How can I help?

You could help me find him.

As you know, I have No interest in this man

Who talks with beasts... Only what he took.

And in return...I'm sure There's something

I could provide for you.

There is.

There's a woman In the territories,

A warrior, her Name is arina.

Yes.

I want to know What she's doing

Here, and What she wants

Surely you could find This out on your own.

Yes, but the Ancient one

Is playing a game,

Blocking my powers.

Will you help me?

Absolutely.

The beastmaster...

[ grumbling ]

Good morning, beastmaster.

Only I'm not sure

How good it's going To turn out for you.

Don't fight me...Or it will Truly be a terrible morning.

Tell me, beastmaster. Where's the woman?

The one who sees Into people's thoughts.

Like I'm seeing into yours.

I don't know what You're talking about.

You're a bad liar, beastmaster.

On the other hand, I'm a magnificent liar.

But I want to speak The truth here.

So speak.

I have no desire to harm This woman from the uplands.

She's much too valuable.

In fact, if she comes to me

With her talent...

Talents, I'm more likely To make her a queen.

More likely a slave.

You misjudge me.

You're not only A magnificent liar...

You're a killer.

You murder your own men.

A little murder now and Then teaches them to obey.

Place some sugar Within their reach,

They'll do what you want.

Keep the knife closer In case they don't.

You only want the woman So you can use her.

Of course...To protect me.

To let me know what My enemies are thinking,

Who may be planning to kill me, How and when.

Look around.

We live in a world Of chaos, beastmaster.

Random violence, Acts against civilization.

I wish to repair that.

I want to bring order Into our world.

Your order.

Yes.

And there can be no other.

I won't tolerate it.

I understand you.

But I don't know where The woman is.

Do you dislike me So much, beastmaster?

Huh?

Do you believe

That you can protect her?

Do you take me for a fool?

No...I just take you For what you are.

Take him!

You should really teach Your men how to fight.

Dar?

Hello.

Yes, your friend, The beastmaster, saved me.

Uh, I'm not sure, But I'm glad you're here.

I was wondering Where the tiger is.

I was wondering The same thing myself.

He's probably out Looking for dar.

I'm called tao.

I know.

I'm olwen.

So, what happened?

All I know is that Dar said a woman

He went out to help And told me to find this cave.

I had my own problem With the terrons.

Let you wander around the forest Alone -- it's frightening here.

He said you'd talk a lot.

But you deserve an explanation.

If I could just Sit down somewhere.

Uh...

I'll tell you the whole story.

[ growling ]

Right now, you Can read the thoughts

Of anyone in the whole world?

Not exactly.

They have to be close by.

And I have to be Paying attention.

Olwen just told me everything About her ability to read minds.

No matter what, you always See the good in things.

So why did you leave?

I saw the thoughts Of the terrons.

I thought they didn't mean you Any harm, but they wanted me.

So I thought it would be Easier if I weren't there.

And you read my thoughts And you saw this place.

-so I knew where to come. -fantastic.

Who's that woman who's Been following me?

Her name's arina.

She's a warrior I know.

She comes from your home In the uplands.

Arina's here? Why?

I don't know. I can see her thoughts.

But I don't understand Them -- they seem

Strange, undefined.

Like the others -- to use Your talent for her own ends.

I'll go back and ask her.

I don't know if that's A good idea. She's dangerous.

Right now she's very safe.

-I just don't trust her. -trust me.

Beastmaster, I should have known.

I think you did.

Why are you following me?

I'm not.

Then what are you doing here?

Looking for olwen.

I have good news for her.

Why should I believe you?

Why shouldn't you?

I thought we were friends.

At least we were once.

Don't you remember?

I'd like us to be friends again.

Just let olwen see me.

Then you'll know I'm telling you the truth.

Oh!

Matteus is waiting for you.

When we get There, you'll see.

I saw him in your thoughts.

That's when I knew You were the one.

Matteus is the man I was

Telling you about -- the man

I'm in love with, and Arina is the warrior

I was supposed to meet Before the terrons took me.

I'll make sure she reaches The safe place.

-unharmed. -olwen.

I thought you said you Couldn't see arina's thoughts.

You couldn't Understand them.

I couldn't.

Not until she came closer.

Now I'm so happy

She did.

-this place, is it far? -yes.

Well, maybe we Should come with you.

I mean, between you, dar and I,

We'll know that olwen Will be safe.

No, matteus Found it.

I know we can live Safely there.

And we promise no one else Will know where it is

We should leave. The terrons might come back.

Thank you, beastmaster.

Maybe now you And I can be friends again.

I'll never forget you.

Travel safely.

I still don't Trust that arina.

No, but olwen does.

She says she saw her thoughts, Even her lover.

Still, I'd feel Better if we

Were going with her.

What are you doing?

Asking some animal friends To keep watch.

Your thoughts seem confused.

I keep thinking I hear Something or see something.

People or animals?

I'm not sure.

I'll feel a lot better

Once we're farther away From the territories...

And the terrons.

So will I.

[ groaning ]

That's a good girl.

Oh, that's very good.

Owww!

Take care or I'll...

Sorceress!

Oh, you've got firm hands.

I like that in a woman.

And you're weak...Soft.

Full of aches and pains.

Should I like that in man?

It's only temporary.

What am I going to do with you?

I thought we were Going to help one another.

-I didn't get what I wanted. -yes, I know.

The beastmaster Made a fool of you.

That woman has also Made a fool of him.

The seer?

No, the warrior, arina.

Once again, you're Several moves behind the play.

I know she's lying.

The question is, What is she lying about?

If you tell me Where she's gone--

You'll what?

Allow yourself To be humiliated again?

No one humiliates me and lives Long enough to enjoy the moment.

So proud.

So completely deluded.

Now, I like that in a man.

I want to know What arina's doing here

And why she's following dar.

She may be more danger Than you know.

If she's a danger to me, I'll kill her.

As for you,

I think you'd Better ask her yourself.

Soft, weak, full Of aches and pains,

Deluded and useless.

Now tell me, What is there

To like in A man like you?

[ cawing ]

Arina,

I have to ask you something.

What?

You followed dar and I.

Why didn't you Come to us sooner?

I couldn't.

That's not true.

Your thoughts.

You've been making them up.

They're lies.

Meant to fool me.

Foolish child.

Of course they are, But it doesn't matter now.

-you're coming with me. -no!

What's happening?

Just what you thought. It's arina.

Arina, I once told you, You're playing a dangerous game.

I have no reason to Quarrel with you.

Can you do something About this?

That sort of something?

Thank you.

Now you owe me.

Why are you here?

Simply for the woman.

The seer, why?

She's a great value In a dangerous world.

I can help her. She can help me.

Then why do you follow The beastmaster?

I don't.

He's of no use to me.

Good. Because he is to me.

Why should I believe you?

You don't have to believe me.

You can see it for yourself.

I took the woman from him, Didn't I? If I wanted

Him, why would I take her?

And if you catch her?

You'll never see me again.

That would be nice.

Now you better leave Before I let

These tigers go.

What's happening?

Something's wrong.

Arina's escaped from ruh And the other tigers.

I do not trust her, I do not trust that woman.

[ dar's thoughts ]: Olwen, slow down.

Slow down.

Don't worry.

Don't be hard on yourself. It Was difficult to deceive you.

Where I'm taking you Won't be as bad

As the terrons, I promise.

And why should I believe you?

You have no choice.

Arina, let her go.

I can't. She's too important.

Important to who?

I don't want to fight you.

It's your choice.

Then we have none.

Dar, her hair, her hair!

Enough?

You won't kill me.

It's not in your nature.

No?

I have a better idea.

You're right.

I won't kill you, arina.

I can't say the same for ruh.

He's unhappy about the way you

Escaped from him And his friends before.

So you're sure you don't

I think it's better No one knows where I'm going.

And I know you agree with that.

Well, it seems you Were the warrior meant to

Give me safe passage all along.

At least this far.

They'll take you the rest of

The way safely -- and no one

-will know where that is. -thank you.

You're welcome.

I now understand what You mean about your curse.

And I was wrong about yours.

Goodbye.

Olwen.

Hold a good thought.

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