[the title card appears]
Ground floor.
A Ant
Uh, worker. Soldier. Worker.
WA Worker Ant
Let's try it again. Firm grip. Swing hard. Back straight. Concentrate. Follow through.
Okay. I've got to keep a positive attitude. A good attitude, even though I'm utterly insignificant. [grabs an ax] I'm-I'm insignificant, um, but with attitude.
Oh, sorry, Z. I didn't see you.
Great, Azteca. It's working already. I'm so meaningless, I'm invisible. [he tries to get the ax out]
[laughing]
Now, you're getting it. [takes the ax out] After all, it's not about you. It's about us, the team. It's about this.
Uh, a giant hole in the ground?
Okay, people. Are we feeling good?
Great! Now, R-1734 through Z-7829, you guys are on wrecking ball.
WA Worker Ant
All right, swing time! Let's get physical!
WA Worker Ant
I love this job!
Now, remember, Azteca, "Be the ball." That's the main thing. Now, remember that. You know, got to be one with the ball.
Would you cut it out already? Jeez. I love my work. And you, well... You think too much. Come on, Z. Help us build a bigger, better colony. And, for crying out loud, try to be happy about it.
Sure, you know. [nervous chuckle] I mean, how could I possibly be unhappy being a piece of construction equipment?
Let the energy flow through you!
Grin and bear it. This is... This is for the colony. Ow! This is... This is just a lawsuit waiting to happen.
WA Worker Ant
Hang on, here we go!
Did I happen to mention that heights make me nauseous?
WA Worker Ant
This is a ball! Hey!
Yes. Yes. I understand. I dropped the ball.
[Cutter watches, as the Queen tells Mandible that she wants Bala back]
No more excuses, General. I want my daughter back. Frankly, I'm beginning to doubt your ability to handle this.
Believe me, Your Highness, we will spare no effort to bring her back. Princess Bala is essential to all our plans for the future.
WA Worker Ant
So he kills himself a hundred termites, gets a few medals, then bada-ding, bada-bip, bags himself the princess.
WA Worker Ant
He looks dead in the eye...
WA Worker Ant
And says, "Bite me."
FA Female Ant
He said that to General Mandible?
WA Worker Ant
Buddy. Hey, hey, buddy. You heard about the war hero named Z? Runs off the the princess, right? When they sent the guards after him, he just looks at 'em and boom! They burst into flames.
Z? [chuckling] You talkin' about Z? Hey, I know the guy. He's a friend of mine. I think your information...
WA Worker Ant
You know Z?
Yeah. He's a worker. He used to dig around here.
WA Worker Ant
A worker? That's impossible. A worker can't do anything, except work.
FA Female Ant
Yeah. It's not like we got a choice.
We do have a choice. Uh, I mean, look at Z. He decided he wanted something, and he went for it.
He's not alone. I used to be a soldier, and I switched places with him.
WA Worker Ant
Wait a second. You're tellin' me, I don't have to be here?
FA Female Ant
We've got a choice?
WA Worker Ant
The authorities don't want you to know, but we don't have to work on the tunnel any more.
WA Worker Ant
It's the workers who control the means of production.
WA Worker Ant
If Z don't dig, I don't dig.
People, what is this? An encounter group? Let's get back to work.
WA Worker Ant
...on the tunnel anymore! This guy, Z, he's leadin' the revolution!
I'll get back to you.
[the worker ants chattering]
A All
[chanting]
We want Z! We want Z!
People, come on. I know some ants who aren't gonna make their quota.
WA Worker Ant
Buzz off, pawn of the oppressor.
A All
[continues chanting]
We want Z! We want Z!
Sorry, sir. I came as soon as I heard. I was debriefing the trackers.
Well, this Z, sir. He's one slippery character. They lost Bala's trail at the edge of the lake.
A All
[singing]
All we are saying is give Z a chance.
What's that soldier doing there?
It appears he's holding hands, sir, with a worker.
I don't like the way things are going, Cutter. I'm counting on you for results. Now, can I depend on you or not?
All right, then. Let's wrap this up.
A All
[continues chanting]
We want Z! We want Z! We want Z!
I've heard a lot about this Z. I even had the pleasure of meeting him once. But where is he know? Can anyone point him out? I mean, if this Z cares so much about us, then why isn't he here? I'll tell you why. Because Z doesn't give a damn about us. That's why he kidnapped our princess. That's why he ran away. Z is no hero. We are the heroes. We are the ones ensuring the future of our great colony. And when we've completed this magnificent structure, we will reap the benefits: more food and less work for everyone. And as further reward for your heroic efforts, each and every one of you will get the day off... so you can be the guests of honor at the MegaTunnel dedication ceremonies!
[the ants cheering]
Mandible! Mandible!
A All
[chanting]
Mandible! Mandible! Mandible! Mandible!
Now bring me that soldier.
Look, I got orders, and those orders say "dig."
What if someone ordered you to jump off a bridge? Oh, brother, I'm asking the wrong guy here. Look, think for yourselves!
Give me that! I've enough out of you. Get back to work.
[The hole burst open and water gushed through. Z and the other worker ants started to run for their lives.]
Run! Keep going!
Everyone, listen to me. We've all been deceived. We need to calmly head toward the exits.
D Digger
Run for your lives! It's gonna flood!
No. Don't panic. Don't panic!
WA Worker Ant
Every ant for himself!
WA Worker Ant
All the exits are blocked!
WA Worker Ant
We're trapped!
[Ants screaming while panicked ants are swept away.]
What are we going to do?
There's nothing we can do!
Worker Ant: Oh Ueh!
Worker Ant: Ah!
Worker Ant: Go Go Go! Dark!
Yes, there is. Weaver, give me a leg up. [climbs on Weaver] Everyone, listen to me!
WA Worker Ant
Who the heck are you?
[the worker ants chattering]
Listen, we gotta help each other get outta here before we all drown.
Hey, if we built this, we can do anything. [jumps off Weaver] Okay, let's move it!
I'm on it. All of you, gather around. You, start climbing.
WA Worker Ant
Grab my arm.
WA Worker Ant
All right. Here I go.
WA Worker Ant
Go, go, go!
Excuse me, Your Majesty. [holds up the Queen, by climbing up]
Z, I've gotta help my Mom.
Don't worry. I know almost exactly what I'm doing. [hugs Bala] I'll see you at the top.
Gentlemen, there comes a time, in the evolution of a perfect colony, when the strong are meant to rise above the weak. Now is that time. Below us right now, the weak elements of the colony, are being washed away.
Oh, my God, we're not gonna make it! We need more ants.
[grunting]
You two better get up there.
Weaver, you can't hold it alone.
[Z and Azteca began to climb to the top.]
Got it!
Hurry up! Go, go, go, go!
[Z began to dig his way to the top]
Our princess is secured, and our glorious future is at hand. We can all stand proud. It is time for a new beginning.
[The ants made a big hole above the ground avoiding drowning from the oncoming flood]
WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!
I think that's the "weak elements", sir.
Z! YOU?! LET GO! [grabs a spear] DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND?! IT'S FOR THE GOOD OF THE COLONY!
What are you saying?! We are the colony!
[Mandible is about to kill Z with the spear, but Cutter punches his face, knocking him down] [rubbing his face]
Cutter, what are you doing?
Something I should have done, a long time ago. This is for the good of the colony, sir. :[grabs onto Z's hand to pull him up]
[his last words; glares at Cutter in fury]
YOU USELESS, UNGRATEFUL MAGGOT! I AM THE COLONY! [charges at him]
[As Z pushes Cutter aside, Mandible tackles him and they fall down into the hole past the colony. Mandible hits a root, killing him, and Z lands into the water, uncounscious]
Z!
[Cutter's eyes widen] [determined]
Men, let's move it! Get these ants up here.
[The soldiers start pulling the ants out. Cutter flies into the hole and dives in. Z continues to sink. Cutter rescues his friend]
Thank goodness we made it.
Back up, everybody, back up! Give him some air. Back up.
Z, oh, Z. Please wake up.
[The ants start cheering] [kisses Z]
You know, Weaver, you still owe me that dinner.
[kisses Azteca]
Babylove.
You da ant! [congratulates him]
We did it. [the ants grab Z and Bala] Fellas, fellas, please. This is very embarrasing for me, I...
[Bala laughs]
On the other hand, I probably could get used to this.
