[peaceful music]
[police siren]
[crowd chatter]
TV ANCHOR: Live from the art district,
where the rich and famous have gathered
in the charity event of the year.
From movie stars and pop divas
to politicians and the super wealthy,
anyone who's anyone is here tonight.
[cheering and flashes]
That... that's Tony Stark!
Nobody's seen him since the accident...
Tony! Tony Stark!
You dropped out of the society scene years ago,
what brings you out?
It's good to be seen.
[lounge music]
[♪♪♪]
I'm personally a big believer in charity,
and plan to seriously consider continuing
the work of Howard...
Stark.
[tense music]
[screams]
[gunshots]
[dramatic music]
[explosion]
That's not good.
[♪♪♪]
[theme song playing]
[♪♪♪]
♪ He's 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 ♪
[electronic signals]
...where teen celebutante Tony Stark
wreaked havoc on a charity dinner--
TV ANCHOR: ...escaped into the night, and is at large.
It's on every channel.
TV ANCHOR: ...and considered dangerous--
What is a celebutante?
There's only one explanation for this.
Madame Masque.
-Whitney... -What?
Uh, yeah. I thought the same thing, Madame Masque.
But it doesn't make sense.
She tangled with Iron Man, not Tony Stark.
Why would she impersonate me ?
Unless she found out
that Iron Man and Tony Stark are one and the same.
Rhodey, there's something I have to tell you.
[phone ringing]
Oh! We're in real trouble now.
It's my mom!
[playful music]
When I'm in jail for life,
just think about what you've done to me.
We should run. They haven't spotted us...
...yet.
So why'd you do it, kid? Was it just for a thrill?
What? No! I didn't--
Bored rich kid, looking for some fun?
You know what's not fun? Jail.
It wasn't me! I was with--
Where'd you hide the weapons?
You're an inventor, so you invented a laser cannon
and you wanted to try it out?
Don't I get a phone call?
Who you gonna call, Tony, some friends?
Do they have laser blasters? Did they sell them to you?
What?
Get up. We're leaving.
Not only does Tony have an alibi, but he's a minor .
If you even look at him without my approval,
I will have you fired, re-hired, and fired again,
just because I can.
BOTH: Yes, Ma'am.
[door slams]
[TV anchor in the background]
[phone ringing]
I can't talk n--
[inaudible chatter]
Pepper, it wasn't me!
Argh!
You know you can come to me with anything.
No one was hurt, it's not too late.
If you are involved with--
Roberta, I swear it wasn't me! I don't know what--
TV ANCHOR: We interrupt for breaking news.
Just hours after being released from police custody,
teenage billionaire Tony Stark
has arrived at a nightclub in Manhattan.
...taking his time as he gets
into the trendy East Side club. It's unknown if he's armed.
That's... that's amazing!
This clears you, you've definitely got an alibi now.
Tony?
[heroic music]
[♪♪♪]
[Iron Man boosters]
Switch to infrared.
There I am.
[explosion]
[pain grunts]
I thought we had a deal!
No! Get off!
Ah!
[laser blasts]
No! You're ruining everything! You have...
The only thing I have to do is stop you .
[grunt]
[laser blast]
WHITNEY'S VOICE: Let me go!
You don't understand.
No! I gave you a second chance, I let you go.
And you do this ?! You pose as this Tony Stark kid for what?
To ruin his life?
Ruin it? I'm trying to save his life!
What are you talking about?
There's an assassin,
he's been hired to go after Tony.
What? How do you...?
I know because I think my dad put out the hit on him.
[suspenseful music]
[police sirens]
I overheard him talking about it.
A contract had been put out on Tony.
He said it was happening soon.
I never thought he would do something like that.
But I know that when Tony turns 18,
he'll take over the company.
I didn't want to believe it.
I've been following Tony and that's when I saw him.
Saw who?
The Ghost.
[laughs]
He was there, but it was
like I was the only one who could see.
It took me a minute to figure it out.
The Ghost was invisible.
Wait, you mean invisible-invisible?
How could you--
My mask let me see him,
and when I took it off, he was gone.
How did he do it?
I don't know, but I knew Tony was in trouble.
I started going out at night as Tony,
trying to be as public as possible.
Trying to draw him out. And I did .
But he got away.
He's out there somewhere, and he'll go after Tony again.
TONY: Whitney...
If he thinks Tony is out in town,
maybe he won't attack him at home or at school.
I'm so sorry, Iron Man,
I promised not to be Madame Masque anymore,
but Tony Stark is my only friend in the world.
I was the only one who could save him.
TONY: Thank you.
For what?
Nothing. Let's get you home.
[suspenseful music]
[♪♪♪]
Ah!
Time for school.
I, uh... I'm really not feeling well.
[forced cough]
I was thinking a little time off might do me some good.
Really, like how you ran out last night to "clear your head?"
Look, Tony...
I know you're scared with what's happening
but the police is aware of the situation,
and watch over you.
But maybe I could just--
School.
But I--
[sigh]
JAMES: Tony!
Hold up!
Why'd you leave without me?
[action music]
[♪♪♪]
[car horn]
[tires screeching]
Tony!
PEPPER: Tell me everything!
Everyone saw you, I mean, not you, but you know.
Was it "M.M.?" It had to be her, who else could it be?
They called you a "celebutante!"
Ugh! I'd rather be a criminal.
What's our next step?
Getting some leads?
Are we meeting after school? Should I--
Dude, Stark just went out the window.
That's awesome!
Well, it's definite.
Tony's avoiding all his friends.
Not all of us. Look.
[footsteps approaching]
This seat taken?
Whitney... I... I just need some space.
Seriously, you've done enough.
What did I do?
Nothing.
[school bell]
Tony! Tony!
Just let him go.
He wants to tell us, he'll tell us.
I'm tired of chasing after him.
Chase him, hum... Good idea!
What?
You take the lead. And don't let him see you!
Oh, thanks for offering to come with me.
Shouldn't your driver be taking you now?
You should call.
I feel like taking the subway with you today.
It's nice and not so...
...exposed.
You've never taken the subway in your life.
Well, today's a good day to--
[gasps]
[laser blast]
[passers-by screaming]
[screaming in panic]
[tense music]
[♪♪♪]
You are a very interesting person, Tony Stark.
Well... you were one.
[snickers]
So long, kid.
Ah!
GHOST'S VOICE: Iron Man... That's an unexpected wrinkle.
See you around, hero.
Where did...
computer, spin through all visible spectrums,
ten second intervals.
That's not possible.
He's getting away! Come on!
[laser blast]
[explosion]
TONY: It's over, Ghost.
[pain yell]
You've got nowhere to go.
[evil laugh]
Right.
There's more than one reason why they call me "Ghost."
Ah!
He's gone.
Oh... hey.
-What are-- -We're a little confused.
Last we heard, Madame Masque got away from Iron Man.
Yet there she was, working by his side today.
Maybe you can explain that.
It's Whitney.
Whitney is Madame Masque.
What? Whitney Stane?
She didn't get away before. I let her go.
But she's doesn't know I'm Iron Man.
I'm done. I'm done with you keeping us out!
We're there for you, by your side, taking risks,
and you leave us hanging every time!
Just listen, please. She thinks her dad hired
a killer named the Ghost to kill me.
I didn't know until last night she's been helping.
I'm so sorry I didn't tell you, I just...
Pepper? Come on, Pepper, say something.
Madame Masque is a wanted criminal.
I have to tell my father.
Pepper, no.. You can't!
Please, she saved my life.
She saved your life, all of us! Pepper, please...
Not that it's any of my business,
but what will you do?
I don't know. Confront Stane, I guess,
even if it means revealing I'm Iron Man.
I don't know what else to-
[phone ringing] It's Whitney.
Whitney, now isn't the best--
GHOST'S VOICE: Hello, Tony.
Ghost...
Listen closely. It's over for you.
You have to just accept that.
But if you want your little girlfriend Whitney
to ever see another sunrise,
you'll do exactly what I say.
[muffled scream]
[dramatic music]
He's got Whitney.
He must've taken her from her room after I dropped her off.
I have to surrender myself to him, or... or...
So what are you waiting for?
Rhodey, I can't touch this guy. I can't even see him.
Whitney's life is at risk. I don't know what to do.
I could really use your advice.
Did the Ghost abduct Whitney? Or Madame Masque?
[ominous music]
[muffled scream]
Tony... no! No! Run!
Get out of here!
Hang on, Whitney.
Everything will be okay, I promise.
GHOST'S VOICE: It was very brave of you to come here.
Stupid, but brave.
I'm stupid?
You're the guy who kidnapped the daughter of your employer.
Obadiah Stane's not going to be too happy about this.
Who's Obadiah Stane?
But didn't...? Doesn't matter.
I'm here, just like you wanted.
I'm not going to fight you, just let Whitney go.
Really. Says the kid who's been shooting at me
with laser blasters for a week.
[scoff] Who are you, kid?
And don't...
[pain grunt]
No!
[laser blast]
JAMES: Did the Ghost abduct Whitney?
Or Madame Masque?
Because if he only took Whitney...
...I may have a plan.
[weak groan]
[laser blasts]
What are you doing? I have to help Tony!
The Ghost is still-- [pain grunt]
[Ghost's evil laugh]
GHOST'S VOICE: What you can't see...
can hurt you.
[pain grunt]
[Ghost's evil laugh]
Maybe I can't see you, Casper, but I can hear you.
[pain yell]
[laser blast]
Oh, I get it. You have to be solid to fire, don't you?
And you know that the second you turn solid,
I'll take you down.
GHOST: Except I don't have to fight you.
I could care less about fighting you.
You just don't get it. All I have to do is leave.
You may have saved Stark today, but it's inevitable.
He's done for.
He won't know where, he won't know when.
And you can't protect him forever.
Who are you working for?
Does it matter? I was paid to do a job, and I'll get it done.
No matter how long it takes.
TONY: How much?
You heard me. How much are you paid to do this?
Because however much it is, we'll triple it.
What?
Pretty gutsy, kid. But some assassins are honorable men,
who would never betray their clients for money.
Lucky for you, I'm not one of them.
Connect to Switzerland.
Get ready to receive a transfer into my account. Ten million.
Are you kidding me?! You're going to pay him off?!
Account number 3095683F-04,
Whitney Julietta Stane. Ten million.
Pleasure doing business with you.
Tony! You came after me! You saved me!
Uh... no problem.
JAMES: So aside from the Ghost getting away,
that worked out well.
TONY: Seriously, Rhodey, I owe you big time.
Your plan to use the mask, the whole decoy thing...
You're a genius.
I just wish you hadn't been in danger.
That's why I wore the chestplate.
You think Whitney suspected anything?
No. I put the mask back into her purse
before she even knew it was gone.
After tonight, no way she'll never think I'm Iron Man.
I mean it, Rhodey. Thanks.
Thanks for trusting I could help.
I don't know if Pepper will forgive me.
Will she turn Whitney in?
I don't know.
Do you think the Ghost was lying?
About not knowing who Stane was?
What if he really wanted you dead?
PEPPER: He didn't.
The conversation Whitney overheard
was Stane calling the FBI.
He was telling he found out there was a hit put on Tony.
Stane didn't do it. And Whitney...
[sigh]
She stuck her neck out to save you.
Pepper...
And even though it's against everything I believe in...
I didn't turn her in.
Thank you, Pepper.
I'll make this up to the both of you.
No more secrets, I promise.
[chuckle] We'll see.
♪ Iron Man ♪
♪ He's Iron Man ♪
♪ Iron Man ♪
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