MAN: The Maggia's incursions
into your territory have increased.
We have long fought for control of the underworld,
but this new aggression--
...is not unexpected.
Master?
Of course the Maggia are stepping up their attacks.
I've made direct strikes against their leadership.
[men muttering]
Master, we have never--
We do now.
Tell me, my servant,
of the progress you've made in researching the Makluan Rings.
I... Mandarin, no-one knew more about them than Howard Stark,
and ever since the plane crash, we have nothing.
Leave in shame, and be grateful for your lives.
I'm the last Khan, heir to the Mandarin's rings,
so why won't you work?
[bleeping]
-What? -Huh?
Er...hi. My name's Tony Stark.
♪ He is a man on a mission ♪
♪ In armor of high tech ammunition ♪
♪ Trapped on the edge of an endless game ♪
♪ His teenage life will never be the same ♪
♪ In a dangerous world he does all he can ♪
♪ He's Iron Man ♪
♪ Iron Man ♪
You guys import Chinese art and antiquities to the U.S.?
Like statues and relics and stuff?
Yes, 'stuff' is our specialty.
Why did you want to talk to my stepfather?
Sorry. I need information on one of my dad's projects,
these ancient Chinese artifacts called the Makluan Rings.
Makluan Rings?
I was reading Dad's notes on the rings,
and Mr. Zhang's name came up.
I guess they talked a while back.
Your dad keeps a diary?
Yeah, I know. He was kind of old school.
I er... digitised it.
It has all he learned about the rings,
but he wanted to ask your step-dad
about Chinese history and similar artifacts.
Zhang's away on business, and won't be back for a while,
but if you want to leave a copy, I'll be sure to get it to him.
That's OK. Just let him know I'd like to talk to him.
Sure. Where can he find you?
I wrote down my cell number.
-I'm in school during the week. -Do you go around here?
The Tomorrow Academy, on the east side.
No kidding? That's where I'm enrolling.
Cool! We'll be classmates. Maybe I'll see you around.
Maybe.
Hey, Rhodey, I went and saw--
Aah!
Huh?
TONY: Rhodey! Rhodey!
Urgh! Rhodey, if you're mad at me we could just talk it out.
Oh! Sorry, man!
I've been practicing with remote controls for the armor.
You need more practice.
The step-son said this guy Zhang was out of the country.
All the contacts listed in dad's notes are turning up a big zero.
So, you don't know what the rings are
or who the Mandarin is.
-Good start. -I was never great at research.
I always just invented anything I needed.
I hear scientists have developed these amazing things
that tell you about ancient history.
They're called books.
I hate research.
...and that's why I wasn't very popular in the eighth grade.
But no charges were filed, so everything turned out OK.
Er... what's with all the books?
I thought you didn't do the book thing.
Yeah. I went to this crazy place called... called... er...
-The library? -That's the one!
I'm doing research. Fun.
Oh! On what?
-Jewelry? -TEACHER: Attention, class.
We have a new student joining us today,
so, everyone, please welcome Gene Khan.
[whispering]
Go ahead and take a seat.
There's a free one by Happy Hogan there.
Wait... that's the kid you spoke about, from the import place?
-And he's going to school here? -Cool, huh?
Gene Khan... Why does that sound familiar?
Hey, new guy!
I'm just gonna call you 'the Khan.'
Is that cool? Khan!
KHAAAAAN!
-Ha-ha-ha! -Wonderful.
He seems kind of...
like he's above all this, all smug and superior.
He's got that arrogant rich-kid vibe going on.
Yeah, arrogant rich kids are the worst!
You know what I mean, jerk. This is weird.
I'm sure I know something about him.
-I just can't remember what. -Sorry, no time to gossip.
It's my free period and research calls.
-Hey, Gene. -Tony.
GENE: Your last translation is incorrect.
What?
The word you want is 'dread.'
Right... You're totally right. Thanks, Gene, I--
Who stays after class
to debate with his history professor about history?
-I mean, come on! -Rhodey loves history.
Maybe he'll marry it? I don't know. Hey, there's Gene!
Oooh! He's got a limo! And you don't. Jealous?
Oh, you should come to school in two limos tomorrow.
Gene!
-Thanks for the help earlier. -No problem.
And, er... actually, I could use a lot more help.
Er... I'm really busy.
[shrieking noise] -Look out!
Gene Khan, the Maggia would like a word with you
about your stepfather.
Tony, it's me. Where'd you guys... go?
What the--?
Tony! Pepper!
Rhodey!
Urgh! Hey! Watch it!
You guys are in big trouble!
-Pepper... -My dad, he's an FBI agent.
You don't know who you're messing with.
TONY & GENE: Pepper! -What?!
Let's not antagonize the armed thugs, OK?
[bleeping]
Give me that!
It's just an MP3 player.
Kid, you'd better shut up and cooperate
if you want to get out of this without suffering too much.
You're supposed to say 'get out of this alive,' Nimrod.
Get it right. And what kind of name is 'Killer Shrike' anyway?
Who are you people? What do you want with Gene?
Your buddy's dad is the head of the Tong.
The Maggia's at war with the Tong.
They're hitting our leaders, so we're hitting back.
That's where I knew you from!
The FBI suspected Xin Zhang was connected
to the Chinese criminal underworld!
-What? -That's awesome!
How long has your father been a crime lord?
What? My stepfather is a business man!
He's an importer! That's all.
He works for museums, not criminals.
What do you want? Money? My stepfather won't pay.
This is the fifth time I've been kidnapped!
-He's more likely to sue you. -I hate kids.
Come on, Rhodey.
Come on... Come on...
Computer, find Tony's pod signal and give me the coordinates.
[computer] Sphere systems on line.
Searching.
We should try to escape.
Gene, you take the lead as your father's a criminal.
My stepfather is not a criminal!
Gene, relax! No-one thinks your dad is a criminal.
Er... except these criminals. Oh, and the FBI.
[breathes deeply] OK. One, it's stepfather.
He's not my dad, and two, he's no gangster!
I know about the FBI investigation.
They came up with nothing. They dropped it.
Know why? Because he's not a criminal!
Gene... I believe you. Everything's going to be OK.
My pod has a built-in tracking device.
The police, the FBI, the Marines...
Someone's going to come help us.
You're my hero, Tony. Oh, I hope it's the Marines.
Why do you have a--
It's not only you who's been kidnapped.
Hmm... Can... Can you get the game on this?
Dude, I can get anything on it,
music, TV, movies, you name it.
The pod uses remote control
to have my computer at home give me anything I need
at any location.
RHODEY: Gotcha! COMPUTER: Acquiring signal.
Whatever you need, coming up!
[computer] Remote control systems engaged.
OK, let's see if I'm any better at driving this thing.
No.
It gets cable too. Here, let me--
Sit down!
Well, this is a problem.
[computer] Error. Pod signal lost.
Well, that's a problem.
I... have to go to the bathroom. I mean, I really have to go.
-Too bad. -You should trust him on this.
He uses the bathroom a lot. Like, seriously, all the time.
[chuckles nervously]
There's no bathroom here, kid.
What? There's one down that hall.
I can see it from here! Right there. No, the other door.
Unicorn, take the kid to the bathroom.
-You've got to be kidding! -Ooh! Ooh! I have to go too!
Whatever. Just shut up!
[bleeping]
Shrike.
Zhang is not responding to our threats.
We need to show him we are serious.
Eliminate the boy's friends.
[gasps] Yes, Count Nefaria.
-Look, just shut up, OK? -Sorry.
I'm just saying, all that energy near your brain can't be good.
-Do you get headaches? -I've got two right now!
You're going to jail after this. You know that, right? Or worse!
Seriously, if the cops don't get you, the Tong will.
[radio chirps] Unicorn.
[computer] Pod signal re-acquired.
Yes!
All those times I wanted us to hang out...
This isn't exactly what I meant.
Let me guess... You think this is better.
Yeah! Way better!
SHRIKE: Orders from Nefaria: eliminate the kids.
Punks... today is my lucky day.
Hurting the others will gain the Maggia nothing.
You should be less worried about them,
and more worried about yourself.
Humph! That's funny. I was about to say the same thing to you.
Shut your mouth, kid, or you're next!
What was--
Urgh!
-Ow! -Come on!
Where are you? Come on, Tony, where are you?
There!
Gene!
Gene, take Pepper. Get her out of here.
What?! What about you?
Was that-- Was that Iron Man?
Attention, criminals! You're toast!
Nice. You really put the fear into them.
Oh, and Tony, welcome back.
[yelps]
[clang]
Come on. We have to get out of here.
RHODEY: Tony, are you OK?
Yeah... Aah...
They're a little different than fighting robots. Oh-oh!
I'm gonna use your head as a doorstop, Iron Man!
Now, that's just mean!
And dumb
Urgh!
[laughs]
[alarm sounds]
I don't know why you're here, Iron Man,
but I'm going to enjoy taking you down.
Argh!
Wait! What are you--
Argh!
Wait, your blasters helped you fly, too?
That's a serious design flaw.
RHODEY: The police should be there any second now.
I've got to get out of the armor before they suspect anything.
I'll pilot the armor back - after you say it.
RHODEY: Say it.
Thank you for saving us all, Rhodey. You're my hero.
That's right, I am.
Killer Shrike and Unicorn both got away. What if they--
Pepper, he's gonna be fine.
TONY: Yeah.
Next time I want to be rescued by 'Cotton Ball Man.'
Iron hurts.
Oh, Gene saved me, after you got saved,
which was after you saved me by the bathroom.
But then I sort of saved you...
-Thanks. -Don't worry about it.
I'm sorry you two got pulled into this.
Hey... us high-profile rich kids have to stick together.
Seriously, I know you're busy with your stepfather's company.
It's OK. Research on the rings can wait.
GENE: I'll make time. It's the least I can do.
-Awesome! I'll see you tomorrow. -Count on it.
Now...
...where were we?
♪ Iron Man ♪
♪ He is Iron Man ♪
♪ Iron Man ♪
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