Jason, Hercules, and Iolaus are in a boat, fishing. They appear to be having fun, when all of a sudden they get an unannounced visit from Ares. Ares appears on the boat, zaps Jason and Iolaus to shore, and picks yet another fight with Hercules. Iolaus and Jason get up and yell to Hercules. Ares zaps them again. They go flying and when they hit the ground they do not get up. Jason and Iolaus wake up. They look at the lake, and notice the boat is in pieces. Jason dives into the lake and searches for Hercules. No luck. Jason and Iolaus return the academy believing Hercules is dead.