- Angela Chen: People, we have a problem! Our special weekly serial on Superman is on in two minutes, and we're out of material! Anybody got any ideas?
- [commotion in the hallway as Maxima forces her way into the room]
- Maxima: I said, out of my way!
- Angela Chen: Excuse me...?
- Maxima: I am the Lady Maxima, daughter of the Royal House, Ruler of all Almerac - and Superman's betrothed.
- Angela Chen: [praying heavenward] Thank you.
- Maxima: Of course, now you'll have to marry me.
- Superman: Uh, you can't just barge in and make demands like that.
- Maxima: Why not? On my planet, I do it all the time.
- Superman: Well, this isn't Almanac.
- Maxima: Almerac.
- Superman: Whatever. Here on Earth, marriage isn't something you can command. Marriage is a willing partnership where husbands and wives share the decisions and sacrifices.
- Lucille: What planet is he from?
- Superman: You can't force me to marry you.
- Maxima: Watch me.
- [as she zaps him, he drops to his knees]
- Maxima: Sooner or later, I knew you'd fall for me.
- Maxima: Sazu. Call the Minster of Rituals. My betrothed and I are ready to...
- [she's surprised to see De'Cine seated on the throne]
- Sazu: [just as surprised] My lady!
- Maxima: My throne! Arrest them at once.
- De'Cine: No, Maxima. I think not. Guards!
- Superman: [he and Maxima are surrounded] You sure you're queen?
- De'Cine: So, she took the bait?
- Sazu: You knew she would. She's young, headstrong...
- De'Cine: Hormonal. Having second thoughts, my dear?
- Sazu: I feel like... I've betrayed her.
- De'Cine: No, she betrayed you. See how she ran off? That's how much she cares for her people. But together, you and I, we can change things here on Almerac.
- Sazu: No, my... my lady would never let us be together.
- De'Cine: Just leave everything to me.
- Superman: I know you're upset, but...
- [dodging a television camera thrown at him]
- Superman: Now, wait a minute. Someone's gonna get hurt.
- Maxima: Yeah. You!
- [knocking him through the floor]
- Maxima: Loser. And I had such high hopes.
- [as she prepares to leave, he flies back up through the hole; grabbing her, he crashes through the roof]
- Maxima: [struggling as he restrains her] So, you have some life in you after all.
- Sazu: He lives on the planet called Earth, although our scouts inform us that he's Kryptonian by birth. The Earth natives call him Superman.
- Maxima: Hmm, Superman. I like those shoulders. And that chin. Oh. Our children will be absolutely gorgeous.
- Sazu: Shall I have the ambassador contact him?
- Maxima: No, I'll handle this... personally.
- Sazu: But, my lady, your counselors are waiting, and...
- Maxima: Let 'em wait! God knows I have. And if this one's as promising as he looks... you can start ordering the wedding pattern.
- Angela Chen: You know, you've just broken the hearts of about a million hopeful, single women. But seriously, as Superman's wife...
- Maxima: Not his wife. His betrothed. His destined mate. If he proves himself worthy.
- Angela Chen: Really? And how's he supposed to do that?
- Maxima: Why, in battle, of course. So where is he?
- Superman: You know I can't stay here, Maxima.
- Maxima: [whining] Oh! Very well. I release you from our betrothal. You're free to go.
- Superman: [she opens a portal] Thanks.
- Maxima: Are there any more at home like you?
- Superman: No, but as my mother always said, "there's someone for everyone."
- Lobo: [after a moment of silence, he crashes through the ceiling] I'm here to get that fraggin', scum-suckin', rat-scratching De'Cine, and nobody had better stop me.
- Maxima: [smitten] Yow!
- Maxima: This time, De'Cine, it's no game. This time, I kill you.
- Superman: [warningly] Maxima.
- Maxima: I don't kill him?
- [he shakes his head]
- Maxima: I... lock him up?
- [he nods]
- Maxima: For a really long time. Sazu.
- Sazu: Yes, mistress?
- Maxima: Escort the prisoner to one of the really nasty dungeons. One with plenty of rats.
- De'Cine: So this is what you pick for a mate. Doesn't look like much.
- Maxima: You'll die for this. Both of you. When my people hear of your treachery...
- Sazu: Your people were only too glad for this treachery. They call it liberation.
- Maxima: [grabbing her] Traitorous witch!
- Sazu: [a guard zaps her and she falls to the ground] No, my lady, it is you who are the traitor. A spoiled, self-interested brat more concerned with trapping a mate than the needs of your people. Under new leadership, all Almerac will prosper and grow. Isn't that right, my love?
- De'Cine: I couldn't have put it better. Guards, send these three to the catacombs.
- Sazu: Three? De'Cine?
- De'Cine: Please, Sazu. Don't embarrass yourself. Just remember how great it was while it lasted.
- Sazu: [trying to resist as a portal opens] No!
- De'Cine: [the portal closes] All right, what's for dinner?
- Maxima: You know Cignian fighting techniques. I'm impressed.
- Maxima: I'm not, if that's all you have to show me.
- De'Cine: Patience, Maxima. Sometimes the hunter likes to play with his prey.
- Maxima: Yes. Sometimes she does.
- De'Cine: [knocking her down] The prey is cornered. The victory is mine, and so are you, Maxima. My queen. My mate.
- Maxima: [kicking him off] My foot.
- [taking him down again, then driving her sword into the ground]
- Maxima: Great, another loser. Isn't there a single warrior in this whole crummy galaxy who can take me? At this rate, I'll die a maiden.
- Sazu: My lady, another candidate has been found. The scouts have brought viso-recordings of his heroic deeds.
- Maxima: Sure. I could use a good laugh. Bring 'em to my room.
- Sazu: Forgive me, my lady. He deceived me. I... I was a fool.
- Maxima: [raising her sword] A dead fool.
- Superman: [stopping her] No.
- Maxima: I'm still queen here, head of the royal house, leader of all Almerac.
- Superman: But you can't just go around killing people.
- Maxima: I have the power to do as I please.
- Superman: And the responsibility to do what is right. As leader, you serve the people. They don't serve you. Now, where are we?
- Maxima: Miles underground. I used to use these ancient tunnels as a prison.
- Superman: [sarcastic] No wonder you're so popular.