Dimension 5 (1966) Movie Script
1
- Hello, Justin.
- Hello, Cane.
How did it go down there?
Oh, great, great.
You got the missile pictures?
Naturally.
Then the time
converter was a success.
You mean you
had doubts about it?
Well, it is the first time the device
has been used in a natural operation.
Well, research and development
section tested it for months.
Yes, but don't forget Murphy's
first law of scientific research.
In a new development, if
anything can go wrong, it will.
Like what?
It's what the professor
calls the time slip.
Seems it's possible to get stuck in
the past or future with no chance of ever
returning to the present.
Lost in the interstices of
time and space, so to speak.
Now you tell me, thanks.
It's really nothing
to worry about.
The odds are 100
to 1 on your side.
Espionage Incorporated.
How did I ever let you talk me
into joining your organization, Cane?
You love it.
You know it, and I know it.
Yeah.
An ingenious device, Cane.
Works like a charm.
I suppose the NIA
will get the credit.
And the blame.
But one of these days, they're gonna
get tired of our bizarre techniques.
You know that?
If they do, you'll
be out of a job.
Oh, that's good.
You know, I've been dreaming about
going to a tropical south sea island.
Have you ever heard of Monahiki?
No.
And you can stop dreaming.
The NIA isn't tired of
our methods just yet.
As a matter of fact, they
requested our help again.
I'm listening.
We're going after
the dragons, Justin.
Well, good.
It's about time.
I've had that organization.
They've got their advisors
all over the map, Cane.
And I'm tired of seeing
us run from them.
Well, we're not running anymore.
Now that I know the
time converter works.
We're ready for some really
important missions now.
You mean that last thing I
was on is just a rehearsal?
Compared to this
operation, it was.
The dragons are a
tough bunch, Justin.
You're telling me?
What triggered this one?
Our Far East Section.
They helped the NIA capture an
important Dragon agent last week.
They've uncovered what
appears to be a fantastic red plot.
The only trouble is they've been unable
to get any of the details out of the agent.
Yeah. Well...
Dragons are tricky, Cane.
They're unscrupulous.
I've seen them operate.
Washington has asked our
organization to lend a hand.
All right. When do we start?
Tomorrow night.
After the agent arrives
here from Hong Kong.
I want you to be here
for the interrogation.
You mean brain-breaking.
It isn't that bad.
Hello, girls.
Hello, Mr. Power.
Photo section. This is Cane.
That priority micro
dot job is ready.
Be right in, sir.
How do you explain
that one, Cane?
What the devil are
you trying to prove now?
That the laws of gravity
are not only deceiving,
but at times they're
downright ridiculous.
Don't tell me you're
about to defy Newton.
I'm working on it.
The graviton.
That's what we must find.
The element that controls
the weight of a body.
If we can find the graviton, we
can develop the anti-graviton.
Then we shall have the
ultimate propulsion system.
Complete weight control.
Hmm.
The space agencies would
pay millions for a thing like that.
Yeah.
So with a few hundred
thousand women.
Well, they're both going
to have to wait for a while.
Oh, it's good to see
you in one lump, huh?
Thank you, Professor.
So the promise ender
was a success, huh?
It should be.
It cost me enough.
You chose an
expensive hobby, Cane.
This is a rush order, Miss Sweet. Have
them make enlargements. Six sets.
Yes, sir.
Do you, um...
You really think that Dragon's
up to something big, huh?
According to the Hong Kong office,
they plan to destroy Los Angeles.
Unless all Allied forces are
withdrawn from Southeast Asia.
Sounds like a
pretty ambitious plan.
It's a pretty ambitious organization.
But you know, the only way they could
destroy Los Angeles is with an H-bomb.
They have an H-bomb.
I know they do, but they don't
have any way of delivering it.
They don't have an
ICBM or a strategic aircraft.
That's right.
Besides, if they did, why, their bomb is
so primitive, they couldn't get it aboard
any known aircraft or missile.
Right again.
I think you're
being taken in.
Maybe.
That's what we
have to determine.
- What time tomorrow night?
- 7:30.
That gives you a full day to catch
up on your, uh... shall we say, uh...
other activities?
And, Justin, you'll have an
associate on this assignment.
- Associate?
- Yes.
A young agent from
the Far East section.
Knows a great deal about the Dragons,
and speaks half a dozen Chinese dialects.
Should be very helpful to you.
Although you may have to do a
little coaching on our techniques.
Uh...
Hope you don't mind.
Oh. No, no.
Thanks for giving me the choice.
One thing more, Justin.
I'm sure the Dragons will
know we have their agent.
They'll do everything
possible to trace him.
If they're successful,
we'll be finished.
Exposed.
Say, how would you like to go
with me to that South Sea
island I was telling you about?
I'll see you
tomorrow night, Cane.
Singapore...
Singapore be hanged.
What I wanna know is how much longer
do we have to wait for that flight to LA?
Just about ten minutes less than
the last time you wanted to know.
Now, go back to sleep, Andrew, and stop
pestering the daylights out of everybody.
You make me sick.
The Orient makes me sick.
Everybody makes me sick.
Andrew, you were born sick.
What's the matter, George?
Getting nervous?
I can't wait to get
him on the plane.
He's like sitting
on a time bomb.
He doesn't talk much, does he?
He'll talk plenty when Cane's
organization gets hold of him.
I don't understand how they
can make him talk if he couldn't.
You ever hear of the professor?
He developed a machine
that can make anything talk.
Even a fish.
You'll see.
I'm looking forward to
meeting this professor of yours.
You wish I speak?
I speak.
You're number one, this Cane.
He can't make Chang talk.
Dragon kill Chang
before they let him talk.
Not if we can
help it, they won't.
You may not know this, buddy, but you're
as well protected as our president would
be on Bradent de King.
You don't know the way that Dragon...
Dragon not allowed Chang to talk.
Watch the shop, Sato.
I'm going for a walk.
Good afternoon, sir.
I see we have a mutual interest.
You must do as I say to
prevent a major disaster.
If I was to press this button.
Your friend will
not return, sir.
You must do as I say.
He will swallow one.
He will swallow the other.
Do not try my patience, sir.
Take them.
Are you all right, Sato?
Yes.
Notify the authorities
there's a bomb in this case.
Better check the men's room.
I think George is in trouble.
Pretty neat job.
Not any too soon.
Thanks, friend.
Don't thank me, pal.
I believe you've got a friend
around here you don't even know.
Your attention, please.
Announcing the
immediate departure.
Pan American Airways.
Flight 105, for Los Angeles,
now boarding at gate number six.
All aboard, please.
- Hello, Sonny. What's the action?
- Mr. Power, you've returned.
You expected I wouldn't.
Just bring in the mail there.
Yes, sir.
The shipment of paintings
finally arrived from Italy.
- They're in our Long Beach warehouse.
- Really?
And we received information on
the transistor radios from Japan.
And I have the information
you wanted on Inca Pottery.
All right. That's
fine. Anything else?
Uh, yes.
I have some checks
here for you to sign.
And the buyer from Westwood
department store called again.
And you have a dinner
engagement with Miss Loveless.
Who is Miss Loveless?
That... my dear girl, is
none of your business.
Now, what else?
Well, sir, I wanted
you to know that...
I mean, um, Mr. Cane called
just before you came in.
He said to check with
him as soon as possible.
Uh, Sonny, how many times have I
told you that when Mr. Cane calls,
you must tell me immediately?
Oh, I forgot.
And please stop
chewing that gum.
Yes, sir.
I won't forget
again, sir, I promise.
And Sonny.
Yes, Mr. Powers?
Please close the door.
Yes, sir.
Oh, hi, pretty face.
Get me Cane, will you?
Just a moment, Mr. Power.
I hope you have money
in the bank to cover those.
Well, I should worry.
You have to stand
good for him, remember?
You're so right.
What's the trouble?
A change in tonight's plan.
You'd better meet the flight
from Hong Kong, Justin.
What's the matter, trouble?
Dragon seems determined to
prevent us from interrogating their agent.
They're trying to kill him.
What's wrong with
the Hong Kong team?
Can't they handle one man?
I've just received
word from Manila.
Your friend, George
Massey, was murdered.
They almost got Sato, too.
All right.
What's their ETA?
5:30, flight 105, Ontario.
Ontario?
I'm sure Dragon will have
agents waiting at LA International.
I requested the NIA to allow
the plane to land at Ontario.
The FAA has cleared it.
But it's still a risk, Justin.
Dragon is pretty
smart, as you know.
I'll be there, Cane.
Good.
Now, I'm putting
Plan B into effect.
You'll have plenty
of support out there.
Be careful, Justin.
I will.
We are leaving the plane now.
Awaiting your
instructions, Mr. Power.
I have 5:45.
Time your exit for 5:50 exactly.
Be prepared for action
and immediate departure.
Car number three, this is Power.
There's a limousine parked at the
curb right next to the terminal entrance.
Make sure it doesn't follow us.
Confirmed.
Got you, Power.
No sweat.
Ready to pull out in
three minutes, Eric.
$10,000, Miss Tsu.
$20,000 is the price.
You'll receive the balance of the money
after you have delivered Mr. Power to me.
I will not deliver him until
after I meet Big Buddha.
Impossible.
Mr. B is not part of the deal.
Then you've got no deal.
Wait.
Let's not be hasty.
I'm sure we can reach
an understanding, Miss Tsu.
There's only one
thing to understand.
We each want something, the
other is in a position to supply.
Tell me why you're
so eager to meet Mr. B.
You have your reason for
what you are doing, I have mine.
You bargain with a
very sharp tongue Miss Tsu.
I'll arrange the meeting.
You can trust me.
I don't trust anyone.
Especially not a Dragon.
I'll contact you
when the time is right.
It's embedded deeply
in his chest, Mr. Cane.
If it's anything similar to our own
microtransmitters, and I think it is,
it'll take major
surgery to remove it.
We haven't time for that.
Let's get on with
the interrogation.
We'll just have to trust
that our interference shield
is knocking out that signal.
- Otherwise...
- Otherwise...
um, otherwise, how good are you
at climbing coconut trees, Sato?
Climbing coconut trees?
Don't mind him, son.
Sometimes he lets his imagination
sail away with him into paradise.
The psycho-inducer
is ready, Mr. Cane.
Good.
Thank you.
Mr. Chang, this device we're going to
place over your head has the capability of
forcing you to reveal
information against your will.
It's a painful process, and it can
cause permanent brain damage.
Do you understand me, Mr. Chang?
Do you think we don't
understand your language?
Mahoto!
There's no value to
wasting your words.
The dragons are prepared to
receive torture if they're captured.
Use your device, Mr. Cane.
Chang.
I want to know the details of
Dragon's plan to destroy Los Angeles.
When is this
incident to take place?
I do not know.
It's lying.
You must talk, Chang.
Tell me about the plan
to destroy Los Angeles.
Unless you remove all
your troops from Asia,
Dragon will destroy Los Angeles.
When, Chang?
When, Chang?
The 25th day of your 12th month.
Christmas day.
Less than three months.
It's a nice present.
And how will this destruction
be accomplished, Chang?
By our...
hydrogen bomb.
Will the bomb be delivered
by missile or aircraft?
No.
Then how, Chang?
It will be delivered by...
[ mumbling Chinese ]
He's reverting to
his native tongue.
It's easier for him.
Did he explain how?
The bomb is being brought
into this country piece by piece.
Peace by piece?
Yes.
And half of it is already here.
Where are these
components now, Chang?
Where is the bomb
being assembled?
With your permission, Mr. Cane.
Please, please.
Chang.
[ Inquiring in Chinese ]
He doesn't know where.
Only the U.S.
section knows.
Ask him if he can identify
the key U.S. Dragon.
The number one Dragon
is known as Big Buddha.
He headquarters here in Los
Angeles, but Chang doesn't know where.
I've heard of this man.
He was a prominent Dragon official in
Peking, head of the secret police.
They're obviously bringing the
bomb components in by ship.
Ask him if he knows how the
bomb is to be dropped on Los
Angeles after it's assembled.
He doesn't know.
That'll be all.
Well...
Frankly, I think we need
some more answers.
And I think this Big Buddha is the
man who can give us those answers.
What else do you
know about him, Sato?
He's supposed
to be very wealthy.
How'd he make his
money, do you know?
Well... smuggling, dope, who knows?
I'll run a check on him, Justin.
The N.I.A. should have some information.
Oh, Sato.
We have a reservation for Chang
on the 10:30 plane to Hong Kong.
Be sure he makes it.
Yes, sir.
The N.I.A. doesn't have
anything on Big Buddha.
I think I know someone who will.
Oh?
Who?
A smuggler friend of mine.
Yeah.
Takes one to know one.
The professor's had a time converter
made up for your new associate, Justin.
I think you're best
qualified to demonstrate it.
If you don't mind my
saying so, professor.
Either you're slipping or
this associate's a small boy.
Hong Kong sent the measurements.
Maybe he's a dwarf.
Could be an asset
under certain conditions.
You'll know soon enough, Justin.
I took the liberty of having your
associate go directly to your house.
- Oh, you did?
- Yes.
- Thanks a lot.
- Not at all.
Considering the Dragon action at the
airport, I felt it the wise thing to do.
It might be dangerous for you both
to know our location and personnel.
You mean in case we fall
into the Dragon's hands?
Something like that, yes.
You can always quit
and raise coconuts.
Well, our number one
playboy's home safe and sound.
You mean he's alone?
He alone.
What a waste.
Give him time.
The evening's still young.
Anything else?
Well, you're a little
honey bunny Bonnie call.
To remind you that you
two have a date tonight.
Slim, do me a favor.
Call the club and tell Bonnie that I have
some kind of a business engagement.
You know?
I've done that
already, Mr. Power.
You have?
Sure.
Well, how'd you know?
Well, that's my job.
Shall I start preparing dinner?
Uh, no.
No, Slim.
I'll be going out again just as
soon as my new associate arrives.
Well, your house guest
is here already.
What do you mean already here? Where?
In the guest room, taking a nap.
Taking a nap?
Yes, taking a nap.
Do you always enter a
dressing room without knocking?
Well, it's this one I do, yeah.
Next time I'll remember
to lock the door.
Well, you should have noticed
there's no lock, Miss, uh...
Tsu. Ki Ti Tsu.
Just like in your 'kitty'.
Do you always move into strangers'
houses on these assignments, Miss Tsu?
Depends on the assignment.
Your Mr. Cane
arranged this, not I?
Oh, yes, Mr. Cane.
He, uh, he always has
my best interests at heart.
Let's understand
each other, Mr. Power.
I'm here as your
business associate only.
Oh, naturally.
And the first order of
business is your identification.
That won't be necessary. Mr. Cane
already has received my file.
Lesson number one, Miss Tsu.
Members of Espionage Incorporated trust no
one, not even the people in our own office.
That's why Mr. Cane has
this complicated ID setup.
I'm familiar with our code.
I have been a member of your
staff in the Far East for three years.
And lesson number two.
When you work for Justin
Power, you do as he says.
Now you get yourself
dressed, we have work to do.
I thought I told
you to get dressed.
I heard what you
said, Mr. Power.
You also said that I
had to be identified.
That's what I said.
There's no point in
getting dressed twice.
Well, I see that you two have
some business to discuss, so...
I'll just go take
care of the laundry.
Mr. Power.
My ID is located...
here.
Are you hungry, Ki Ti?
I am starved.
Okay.
I know just the place,
and we'll be able to
accomplish some
business at the same time.
- Steak and potatoes?
- Um-hmm.
Just thought maybe you might
be a little homesick.
This is a great
Cantonese restaurant.
Friend of mine owns it.
I'm not homesick, and
I am not Cantonese.
Oh.
Well, he serves
a great cup of tea.
You do like tea, don't you?
I also like steak and potatoes.
Ah, good.
Well, he serves wonderful
steak and potatoes.
For very special
customers like us.
Good evening, Mr. Power.
Hello, Nancy.
Were we expecting you tonight?
Uh...
- Well, no.
- I think not.
No. Uh...
But a friend of mine, very
special friend, just arrived.
Oh, yes.
I can see.
Ah, Mr. Power.
Hello, Kim.
I'm very pleased
with your company.
Thank you. Kim, I'd like
you to meet a friend of mine.
This is, uh... Ki Ti Tsu.
You have very good
taste, Mr. Power.
Oh, thank you.
I have booth ready for you.
Follow me.
Sit here, Miss Tsu.
Well, Mr. Power.
How is your import
business today?
Oh, it's fine, Kim. Just fine.
As a matter of fact, uh... Miss
Tsu here is my new associate.
Oh, that's nice.
Now, what you'd like to eat.
Tonight, we have
something special.
Shark's fin soup.
Tonight, Kim, we
would like to have, um...
Filet mignon with
mashed potatoes.
Ah, Mr. Power.
I think you've come
to the wrong place.
This is Cantonese restaurant.
But I told Miss Tsu that...
you would serve fillet mignon
with mashed potatoes...
for very special customers, hmm?
Oh, yes. It's true.
New boy.
Good waiter hard to find.
Make more money as
engineer in outer space.
Aerospace.
Kim, why don't you pull up a chair
here... and, um... have some tea with us.
Yes.
You know Miss Ho very well.
Well I don't know, only casually,
as this happens to be one
of my favorite restaurants.
Right, Kim?
Oh, yes, Mr. Power.
It's true.
I've seen her before.
In Hong Kong.
The Golden Phoenix, perhaps.
I believe not.
She's an American girl.
Speak very poor Cantonese.
But very good Mandarin
and very good Changalese.
Umm, no, Nancy was
born in San Francisco.
I don't think she's ever been
west of the Hawaiian Islands.
Has she, Kim?
I believe only resemble
Hong Kong girl.
That's right.
I imagine.
It's a very nice place here.
I feel very much at home.
Even if you're not at home, Tsu.
What do you wish Kim
to tell you, Mr. Power?
How did you know?
You asked me sit and have tea.
Young man not need
company of old Chinese man...
when in company
of young Chinese lady.
Unless old man has some
answer to some puzzle.
As a matter of fact,
I'm looking for someone else.
The fellow has very important
connections in my business...
and I think he can help me get
some merchandise out of Red China.
Black market?
That's very dangerous
business, Mr. Power.
Oh, no, no.
No, Kim, it isn't
anything like that.
You see, the Reds pirated a
shipment of jade art objects...
from my supplier in Bangkok.
And what I'm doing, actually, is
trying to recover my own property.
Oh, that's different.
I help if I can.
Who is this man?
His name...
Well, he's called Big Buddha.
And, um...
I think that his
headquarters are in this...
Oh, you know him?
I only know of him.
Where is he?
I do not know.
I do not wish to know.
You would be wise
not to know also.
Oh, wait a minute. Wait a minute.
Yeah.
Hey.
I thought you were my friend.
I am your friend.
But I do not wish to speak
of the Big Buddha with you.
Please enjoy dinner.
You too.
Uh, ching ching.
Ching ching.
That Ki Ti is what
we call strike one.
It takes three to put you out.
That's true.
Oh, you know him?
I only know of him.
Where is he?
I do not know.
I do not wish to know.
You would be wise
not to know also.
I thought you were my friend.
I am your friend.
But I do not wish to speak
at the Big Buddha with you.
See that Mr. Power receive
a very special gift tonight.
No.
He is my friend.
He is also your friend.
You cannot do
this terrible thing.
He is in the company
of the enemy.
Ki Ti Tsu is a secret agent.
Perhaps Mr. Power
is also an agent.
Did he not inquire about Mr. B?
It was for his import business.
How stupid you are.
The very night, Aspenich Incorporated
has interrogated our agent in Hong Kong.
And on the same night, they come
here seeking information about Mr. B.
Do you think it is
only coincidence?
We cannot take that chance.
Now give him the gift.
And remember, when you remove
the price tag, the timing will begin.
I cannot do it.
You must.
And you will.
It is Big Buddha's order.
And you know what he
will do to you if you disobey.
Please come back real soon.
Next time perhaps
you try Cantonese food.
It is better for you.
The steak was excellent.
Please send my
compliments to the chef.
She is a very nice
lady, Mr. Power.
I think you have
happy association.
I sure hope so, Kim.
Thank you. Good night.
Mr. Power, Kim has
a very nice gift for you.
Haven't you, Kim?
Oh.
Come on, Kim.
You've already given
me too many gifts.
But you are a
very special guest.
And this is a very
special art object.
Where is it?
You know, he gets upset
if I don't accept the gifts.
It is a Chinese custom for
friends to exchange gifts.
Inside you place incense.
And whole house has
sweet smell. You like?
Oh, that's beautiful.
Yeah, I'll say I like.
I'll say it.
Oh, but it's so expensive.
How do you know I'm not going
to sell it as one of my imports?
I not think so.
I think you give to Miss Tsu
as remembrance of tonight.
That's a great idea, Kim.
Well, thank you.
Good night.
Just a moment, Mr. Power.
Kim has forgotten to
remove the price tag.
And it's not good business
to show price of gift to friends.
I know what you mean.
Good night, Nancy.
Goodbye, Mr. Power.
Oh, no.
What you always say.
Not, uh... Not ever goodbye.
So long.
So long, Mr. Power.
In about 20 minutes...
we will have no reason to worry.
Where are we?
Well, we're, um...
we're in the... what
we call a traffic jam.
In Hong Kong, we
have people jam.
Are you going to
your cover office?
Mm-hmm.
I hope we get there before dawn.
Really opened up a can
of beans at Kim's, didn't I?
I don't think your friend Kim
Fong is a very good friend.
And I'm certain Nancy Ho is not.
Why? Why do you say that?
In my country, the owl
is a bird of an ill omen.
When you hear its voice, there
will be a death in the neighborhood.
Come on now, Ki Ti.
You're in the USA.
Nancy Ho is working
for the Dragon.
And most likely, your
friend Kim Fong is too.
They sell things
made in Red China.
This owl was made in Shanghai.
By the Ming Company.
They're very big in my country.
They make toys, guns...
All kinds of things,
fireworks, and a lot of money.
Now, look, Ki Ti.
This is lesson number three.
As long as you're here with me.
I want you to forget
that fortune cookie stuff.
Okay?
Okay, Mr. Powerful.
I think it's just about time you
got around to calling me Justin.
I like Powerful.
It suits your
disposition better.
Good old Cane.
I'll be right back.
Good evening.
Uh...
Oh, yeah. Give me a package of those.
On second look, give
me the whole carton.
Oh. Ki Ti.
I was looking at the bikinis.
And what can I do for you at
five minutes to twelve, Mr. Power?
Oh, I thought we might step out
for a little quick action, sweetheart.
I'll bet that's what
you're thinking.
You want Cane?
Yeah.
Second best.
Stand by, Tiger.
Well, Justin.
How are you and your
new associate getting on?
I'm glad you asked.
We're up to lesson number four, and
I'd say she's a very penetrating study.
Learn anything new
about Big Buddha?
Yeah.
Owls are an ill omen.
What was that?
I got a Dragon by the
tail, and I'm trying to let go.
I don't think I follow you.
You better put Kim Fong's
place under surveillance.
I think there's something cooking
in that kitchen besides chop suey.
Look, are you feeling
all right tonight?
Sure.
What'd you learn from the NIA?
Not too much.
The only thing they have on a Big
Buddha reference is the brand
name of a fireworks product.
Big Buddha firecrackers,
sparklers, things like that.
Big sellers around the
fourth and New Year's.
Hmm.
Fireworks.
They give you the
name of the importer?
Wait a minute.
I have the report right here.
Yes, yes.
The Ming Company
Limited of Hong Kong.
Why do you ask?
Ming Company.
They make toys and
guns and lots of loud noise.
What are you talking about?
Cane, do you carry fire
insurance on my automobile?
Of course I do.
What's that got to do with,
with owls and dragons?
Lesson number four.
When wise Chinese lady tell
you fortune, you better believe it.
Justin, tell me, what's
wrong with you tonight?
Look, I'll explain to you later.
Right now I've got to go
see about a surprise package.
Justin, don't let that young
lady throw you a horizontal curve.
You go straight to my
house and stay there.
I'll see you later.
And where are you going?
To see a sick friend.
Her name is Nancy Ho?
You are a curious
cat, aren't you, Ki Ti?
It is I who should be upset.
I must admit, I became jealous
when I saw you with that pretty girl.
She thought she saw
you before in Hong Kong.
That's silly.
You know I have never
been to Hong Kong.
Yeah, I know, that's
what you told me.
But that doesn't
make it a fact, does it?
People believe in what
they wish to believe.
You know I wouldn't
lie to you, Justin.
Would I?
That's what I came to find out.
What do you know
about Big Buddha?
Big who?
Ow!
You know who I'm talking about.
You're hurting me!
I'll break it for you, Nancy.
Ow!
Talk!
What do you wish to know?
Where's the bomb
being assembled?
I don't...
Talk or I'll break it for you!
I don't know!
Yes, you do.
Yes.
I know.
But you never will!
Don't you remember
lesson number two, Ki Ti?
Oh, yes, I remember.
I work for Mr. Justin Power
and I do exactly as he says.
Oh, yeah. Yeah, that's right.
Well, lesson number five.
Forget lesson number two.
Let's go.
There's no need to be
in a hurry, Mr. Power.
You see, your plans
have just been changed.
Yeah, I'm sort of
getting that feeling.
You surprised me, Miss Tsu.
I didn't expect you
to respond so quickly.
I assume you are as equally prepared
to fulfill your part of the bargain?
But of course, didn't I
tell you I could be trusted?
I'm glad somebody can.
Anybody first...
Please keep your hands exposed.
You are very little
value to me, a dead man.
No, I really don't like
myself that way either.
Well, Ki Ti, this is what
we call strike number two.
At least you are
still in the game.
Yeah, but I'm not quite
sure who I'm playing against.
Emergency signal.
About time something
happened around here.
Who?
That new agent,
Mr. Power's associate.
She didn't waste any time
getting things fouled up, did she?
I'll call operations,
you call Mr. Cane.
This is Cane.
Aren't they together?
According to their
personal beamers, they are.
They're very close by.
The Beverly Hills area.
Tell operations to get on it.
I'll be right down.
I don't know what's going
on with that boy tonight.
Owls.
Dragons.
Fire insurance.
To protect you from the cold, Mr. Power, I
have an electric heating system installed.
I assure you'll be most comfortable
on the way to Hong Kong.
Oh, thanks.
I just hope I don't get hungry.
You will not get
hungry, Mr. Power.
You see, you will
be unconscious.
I thought I was to meet Mr. B.
Miss Tsu, I told you I would
arrange a meeting, and I have.
I take you to see Mr. B.
Immediately after Mr. Power,
safely on the plane to Hong Kong.
The deal is off.
You're just full of
surprises, aren't you?
It's part of the game.
You've got to be ahead of
your opponent at all time.
You don't mind if I'm a
little confused, do you?
About what?
By which side of the
fence you're prowling on?
There's only one side.
Ki Ti?
Ki Ti?
I want a straight
answer, you understand?
Don't strong-arm me.
You know what I can
do when I'm cornered.
You start talking.
Who the hell are
you working for?
You.
Then why did you try to sell
me out to Stoneface in there?
I was only trying to help
you to get to Big Buddha.
You're lying. You made your deal with
Big Buddha before you knew I wanted him.
I knew about Big Buddha before.
That's why I took
this assignment.
Then why didn't you tell
me that in the restaurant?
I had my own reason.
Yeah, I bet you did.
How much did they
pay you to set me up?
That was only a trick.
You'll have to trust me.
Trust you?
I could have wound up in
Hong Kong stuffed in that trunk.
You're wrong about that.
Are you all right, Justin?
Miss Tsu?
Yeah, sure we're all right.
What made you think we weren't?
HQ received Miss
Tsu's emergency signal.
I guess you knew about that.
Uh, yeah.
Yeah, I did.
- Thanks, Sato.
- Okay.
Lesson number six, Ki Ti.
Thanks for the help.
But please don't try to help.
How's that? Comfortable?
All right.
Now, the most important thing
to remember is the geography.
You want to be sure that the place
you leave will be there in the future,
or it was there in the past, depending
on which direction you're going.
Now, places like
beaches are always safe.
Secondly, always keep
your time indicator right here.
Set 30 seconds behind the present,
so in case you get into some kind of
trouble, you'll
have time to get out.
Here's the forward control.
Here's the reverse.
Time selector in
seconds, minutes, and hours.
And this particular model spans,
uh, a period of about eight
weeks in either direction.
You're serious about this?
You're speaking of time travel?
Yes, Ki Ti.
Another dimension.
The fifth dimension.
I...
Now let me show you
the remote activator.
This is in case you can't get
to the control panel in time.
It's a ring, goes right
on your finger here.
Press firmly on this side,
you activate the future.
On this side, you
activate the past.
All right, let's try it.
I'm scared.
You should have
seen me the first time.
Now let me show you
the remote activator.
This is in case you can't get
to the control panel in time.
It's a ring, goes right
on your finger here.
Press firmly on this side,
you activate the future.
On this side, you
activate the past.
All right, let's try it.
I'm scared.
You should have
seen me the first time.
We just say the same
things over again.
Mm-hmm.
I went back a few seconds.
30, to be exact.
What's next, teacher?
A little practice under
simulated conditions.
Mr. Power, you're being
called on the videophone.
Oh, excuse me.
Hello, Cane.
I have good news
for you, Justin.
We've just learned that Ming Products has
a warehouse in Long Beach on Harbor Drive,
not far from your own.
That's good news?
Wait a minute.
They're expecting a large shipment
of merchandise in three weeks.
Christmas toys,
china, things like that.
Mm-hmm.
How's the merchandise arriving?
On a Japanese freighter.
The...
The Osaka Maru.
It'll unload at Pier H on the
evening of November 4th.
Good.
We'll be down there tonight to
meet the boat three weeks early.
I'll radio for exact
time coordinates later.
You better alert communications.
I've already done that.
They'll have the
information when you need it.
Just use your
coordinate controls.
The information will be fed automatically
from our computers to your chronocenters.
All right.
Now, be careful.
Remember, I can't help
you in the time sphere.
You're on your own.
Yeah.
Glad you reminded me.
I'll see you.
Ki Ti, you can get your
practice under actual conditions.
Now, here's the
professor's latest needle gun.
Fire 50 rounds,
accurate up to 50 yards.
These are the lethal needles.
If we were going back into the
past, of course, we'd use paralyzers.
Paralyzers?
Mm-hmm.
One of the rules of time travel,
Ki Ti, is to never kill anyone in the past.
Because it might start a chain reaction
that could indirectly affect your own life.
Mr. Power, do you imagine
you'll be home for dinner?
Your imagination is
as good as mine, Slim.
All right.
Take this.
And there's your shortwave
radio, and now get yourself a wrap.
I feel we are going
on the tiger hunt.
It's a hunt, all right, Ki Ti.
But the game is Dragon.
They are on their way here.
I'm sure of it, Master.
I suggest we use
the disintegrator now.
They're well within range.
You can be sure they'll find out
something about our operations.
And if so, they'll no doubt
attempting a search of the warehouse.
Of course they will make an
attempt to search the Ming warehouse.
And I shall let them.
How else can I determine
what they know about us?
Most important, it is the ideal opportunity
to capture Mr. Cane's number one agent.
With Dr. Lohau's interrogation
machine, I shall learn many
secrets from this Justin Power.
The Dragon's superior in Peking is not
interested in learning Cane's secret.
You're to see there's no
interference with Operation Center.
And that is all.
I insist these two meddling
spies be eliminated at once.
You insist?
You dare speak to
me in this manner?
You will learn that
here I am the superior.
Yes, Master.
I have a little chore
for you, Genghis.
My guest from Hong Kong is
not pleased with my methods.
I do not tolerate such behavior.
We shall see that he
speaks no more evil.
This is my decision.
I wish to send our guests back to
Hong Kong on the next freighter.
No, Master. No, please.
No, Master.
No.
Close the air vent, Genghis.
It gets drafty aboard
those cargo vessels.
This is Control.
Receiving your signal.
Go ahead, Mr. Power.
Inform Cane that Ki Ti and I are at the
east end of Pier H, directly behind the
Ming warehouse.
Now, we're proceeding
with the operation as planned.
I'll need coordinates for November
4, but I'll check with you later.
Will comply, Mr. Power.
Good luck.
Let's take a look at
the Osaka Maru, Ki Ti.
I'm ready.
At that?
All set?
Okay.
You just lost
three weeks, Ki Ti.
I don't feel any older.
No, you're not.
Only time is.
Oh, look.
There's the Osaka
Maru right on schedule.
She's riding high.
They have unloaded.
Yeah, I think you're right.
Let's see what...
what Ming products
have received.
Lights for Christmas tree.
Firecrackers.
No smoking, please.
Oh, it's heavy.
That's an lead container.
That must be uranium-235.
You are wrong, Mr. Power.
The container holds U-238.
Big Buddha.
Get ready to
spin forward, Ki Ti.
Oh, no.
This is the moment
I've been waiting for.
Listen, don't argue with me.
I do it my way, remember?
Well, Mr. Power, I have been
expecting you for some time.
For three weeks, to be exact.
I thank you for not
disappointing me.
I presume you have found
what you are looking for.
You're thinking
straight, Big Buddha.
It is unfortunate that you will not
have the opportunity of seeing the other
components of our
hydrogen device.
Don't bet on it.
I only bet on sure
things, Mr. Power.
That is why I allowed you
to enter my warehouse.
You see, I desire to know more about
you and your espionage organization.
Too bad you won't
have the opportunity.
Let me warn you, Mr. Power.
I prefer you alive.
But if you try anything foolish,
I will not hesitate to kill you.
Now, Ki Ti.
After them, you fools!
After them where, Master?
If you let them escape,
it will mean your lives.
Don't be a fool, Power!
You can't escape!
Another sound.
Drop your gun.
You don't recognize me, do you?
Let me refresh your memory.
Seven years ago...
Nanping... you were
the district executioner...
of innocent
women and children.
And do you remember the wife...
and the mayor of Nanping?
The day you had them
beheaded in front of their children?
How could you forget?
You took such
pleasure out of it.
You also took pleasure out
of the older of their children.
Remember?
You pig, she was
only 15 years old.
You tortured her, abused her...
and left her in
the gutter to die.
But she didn't die.
Look at her.
Look at her!
I warn you, Power.
I have you surrounded.
If you value this
woman's life, Mr. Power...
I suggest you
give yourself up.
Ah!
As you see, Mr. Power...
I have been expecting you.
A very clever device.
I'm sure you won't mind explaining
it to my colleague, Dr. Lohau.
I wouldn't bet on it.
As I said before, I
bet only on shootings.
It would be a pity to see this pretty
face altered, wouldn't it, Mr. Power?
Genghis, get his gun.
And his belt.
Your espionage organization
is very ingenious, Mr. Power.
But it appears that it is I who
have pulled off the coup de grace.
Most important, however...
the schedule of Operation
Santa has not been interrupted.
You attack me, your superior.
Drop that gun, Mr. Power.
I warned you not
to try your tricks.
I'm afraid I've lost
my patience with you.
I am going to kill
you, Mr. Power.
Justin. Justin. Are you all right?
Oh, sure, we're all right.
Don't we look all right?
I received your emergency
signal. I thought you were in trouble.
No, no.
We never get in trouble, do we?
We found the U-238.
That's what we came for.
Good, good.
What about Buddha and his men?
Oh, they're all kind of scattered
around, waiting for a funeral.
They, um... Cane,
take good care of her.
She's on our team.
We'll see you, Cane.
Wait a minute.
Where are you two going?
To an isolated spot so we
can get back to yesterday.
You wouldn't want us to lose three
weeks out of our lives, now would you?
Oh, I should say not.
Check it out Sato.
Well, this looks like the
right place for it, Ki Ti.
Right place for what?
Make up for lost time.
What do you mean by that?
Lesson number seven.
When you're in the time sphere, you
have a chance to see what the future
holds in store for you.
You mean we have to
go through all that again?
That's right.
One very important difference.
The next time, you're
gonna do as I say.
Now, we'll leave Big Buddha and
his men for Cane to take care of.
You understand?
I had to do it, Power.
I wanted to kill him.
I know, I heard what you said.
But we'll do it my way.
Okay?
Promise?
Promise.
What's the matter?
Don't you like good fortune?
Lesson number eight, Mr. Power.
While in the time sphere, don't
try to make a monkey out of a kitty.
But what about right
here in the present?
That, Mr. Powerful, is a
kitty of a different color.
Sub by hamonwheat72
- Hello, Justin.
- Hello, Cane.
How did it go down there?
Oh, great, great.
You got the missile pictures?
Naturally.
Then the time
converter was a success.
You mean you
had doubts about it?
Well, it is the first time the device
has been used in a natural operation.
Well, research and development
section tested it for months.
Yes, but don't forget Murphy's
first law of scientific research.
In a new development, if
anything can go wrong, it will.
Like what?
It's what the professor
calls the time slip.
Seems it's possible to get stuck in
the past or future with no chance of ever
returning to the present.
Lost in the interstices of
time and space, so to speak.
Now you tell me, thanks.
It's really nothing
to worry about.
The odds are 100
to 1 on your side.
Espionage Incorporated.
How did I ever let you talk me
into joining your organization, Cane?
You love it.
You know it, and I know it.
Yeah.
An ingenious device, Cane.
Works like a charm.
I suppose the NIA
will get the credit.
And the blame.
But one of these days, they're gonna
get tired of our bizarre techniques.
You know that?
If they do, you'll
be out of a job.
Oh, that's good.
You know, I've been dreaming about
going to a tropical south sea island.
Have you ever heard of Monahiki?
No.
And you can stop dreaming.
The NIA isn't tired of
our methods just yet.
As a matter of fact, they
requested our help again.
I'm listening.
We're going after
the dragons, Justin.
Well, good.
It's about time.
I've had that organization.
They've got their advisors
all over the map, Cane.
And I'm tired of seeing
us run from them.
Well, we're not running anymore.
Now that I know the
time converter works.
We're ready for some really
important missions now.
You mean that last thing I
was on is just a rehearsal?
Compared to this
operation, it was.
The dragons are a
tough bunch, Justin.
You're telling me?
What triggered this one?
Our Far East Section.
They helped the NIA capture an
important Dragon agent last week.
They've uncovered what
appears to be a fantastic red plot.
The only trouble is they've been unable
to get any of the details out of the agent.
Yeah. Well...
Dragons are tricky, Cane.
They're unscrupulous.
I've seen them operate.
Washington has asked our
organization to lend a hand.
All right. When do we start?
Tomorrow night.
After the agent arrives
here from Hong Kong.
I want you to be here
for the interrogation.
You mean brain-breaking.
It isn't that bad.
Hello, girls.
Hello, Mr. Power.
Photo section. This is Cane.
That priority micro
dot job is ready.
Be right in, sir.
How do you explain
that one, Cane?
What the devil are
you trying to prove now?
That the laws of gravity
are not only deceiving,
but at times they're
downright ridiculous.
Don't tell me you're
about to defy Newton.
I'm working on it.
The graviton.
That's what we must find.
The element that controls
the weight of a body.
If we can find the graviton, we
can develop the anti-graviton.
Then we shall have the
ultimate propulsion system.
Complete weight control.
Hmm.
The space agencies would
pay millions for a thing like that.
Yeah.
So with a few hundred
thousand women.
Well, they're both going
to have to wait for a while.
Oh, it's good to see
you in one lump, huh?
Thank you, Professor.
So the promise ender
was a success, huh?
It should be.
It cost me enough.
You chose an
expensive hobby, Cane.
This is a rush order, Miss Sweet. Have
them make enlargements. Six sets.
Yes, sir.
Do you, um...
You really think that Dragon's
up to something big, huh?
According to the Hong Kong office,
they plan to destroy Los Angeles.
Unless all Allied forces are
withdrawn from Southeast Asia.
Sounds like a
pretty ambitious plan.
It's a pretty ambitious organization.
But you know, the only way they could
destroy Los Angeles is with an H-bomb.
They have an H-bomb.
I know they do, but they don't
have any way of delivering it.
They don't have an
ICBM or a strategic aircraft.
That's right.
Besides, if they did, why, their bomb is
so primitive, they couldn't get it aboard
any known aircraft or missile.
Right again.
I think you're
being taken in.
Maybe.
That's what we
have to determine.
- What time tomorrow night?
- 7:30.
That gives you a full day to catch
up on your, uh... shall we say, uh...
other activities?
And, Justin, you'll have an
associate on this assignment.
- Associate?
- Yes.
A young agent from
the Far East section.
Knows a great deal about the Dragons,
and speaks half a dozen Chinese dialects.
Should be very helpful to you.
Although you may have to do a
little coaching on our techniques.
Uh...
Hope you don't mind.
Oh. No, no.
Thanks for giving me the choice.
One thing more, Justin.
I'm sure the Dragons will
know we have their agent.
They'll do everything
possible to trace him.
If they're successful,
we'll be finished.
Exposed.
Say, how would you like to go
with me to that South Sea
island I was telling you about?
I'll see you
tomorrow night, Cane.
Singapore...
Singapore be hanged.
What I wanna know is how much longer
do we have to wait for that flight to LA?
Just about ten minutes less than
the last time you wanted to know.
Now, go back to sleep, Andrew, and stop
pestering the daylights out of everybody.
You make me sick.
The Orient makes me sick.
Everybody makes me sick.
Andrew, you were born sick.
What's the matter, George?
Getting nervous?
I can't wait to get
him on the plane.
He's like sitting
on a time bomb.
He doesn't talk much, does he?
He'll talk plenty when Cane's
organization gets hold of him.
I don't understand how they
can make him talk if he couldn't.
You ever hear of the professor?
He developed a machine
that can make anything talk.
Even a fish.
You'll see.
I'm looking forward to
meeting this professor of yours.
You wish I speak?
I speak.
You're number one, this Cane.
He can't make Chang talk.
Dragon kill Chang
before they let him talk.
Not if we can
help it, they won't.
You may not know this, buddy, but you're
as well protected as our president would
be on Bradent de King.
You don't know the way that Dragon...
Dragon not allowed Chang to talk.
Watch the shop, Sato.
I'm going for a walk.
Good afternoon, sir.
I see we have a mutual interest.
You must do as I say to
prevent a major disaster.
If I was to press this button.
Your friend will
not return, sir.
You must do as I say.
He will swallow one.
He will swallow the other.
Do not try my patience, sir.
Take them.
Are you all right, Sato?
Yes.
Notify the authorities
there's a bomb in this case.
Better check the men's room.
I think George is in trouble.
Pretty neat job.
Not any too soon.
Thanks, friend.
Don't thank me, pal.
I believe you've got a friend
around here you don't even know.
Your attention, please.
Announcing the
immediate departure.
Pan American Airways.
Flight 105, for Los Angeles,
now boarding at gate number six.
All aboard, please.
- Hello, Sonny. What's the action?
- Mr. Power, you've returned.
You expected I wouldn't.
Just bring in the mail there.
Yes, sir.
The shipment of paintings
finally arrived from Italy.
- They're in our Long Beach warehouse.
- Really?
And we received information on
the transistor radios from Japan.
And I have the information
you wanted on Inca Pottery.
All right. That's
fine. Anything else?
Uh, yes.
I have some checks
here for you to sign.
And the buyer from Westwood
department store called again.
And you have a dinner
engagement with Miss Loveless.
Who is Miss Loveless?
That... my dear girl, is
none of your business.
Now, what else?
Well, sir, I wanted
you to know that...
I mean, um, Mr. Cane called
just before you came in.
He said to check with
him as soon as possible.
Uh, Sonny, how many times have I
told you that when Mr. Cane calls,
you must tell me immediately?
Oh, I forgot.
And please stop
chewing that gum.
Yes, sir.
I won't forget
again, sir, I promise.
And Sonny.
Yes, Mr. Powers?
Please close the door.
Yes, sir.
Oh, hi, pretty face.
Get me Cane, will you?
Just a moment, Mr. Power.
I hope you have money
in the bank to cover those.
Well, I should worry.
You have to stand
good for him, remember?
You're so right.
What's the trouble?
A change in tonight's plan.
You'd better meet the flight
from Hong Kong, Justin.
What's the matter, trouble?
Dragon seems determined to
prevent us from interrogating their agent.
They're trying to kill him.
What's wrong with
the Hong Kong team?
Can't they handle one man?
I've just received
word from Manila.
Your friend, George
Massey, was murdered.
They almost got Sato, too.
All right.
What's their ETA?
5:30, flight 105, Ontario.
Ontario?
I'm sure Dragon will have
agents waiting at LA International.
I requested the NIA to allow
the plane to land at Ontario.
The FAA has cleared it.
But it's still a risk, Justin.
Dragon is pretty
smart, as you know.
I'll be there, Cane.
Good.
Now, I'm putting
Plan B into effect.
You'll have plenty
of support out there.
Be careful, Justin.
I will.
We are leaving the plane now.
Awaiting your
instructions, Mr. Power.
I have 5:45.
Time your exit for 5:50 exactly.
Be prepared for action
and immediate departure.
Car number three, this is Power.
There's a limousine parked at the
curb right next to the terminal entrance.
Make sure it doesn't follow us.
Confirmed.
Got you, Power.
No sweat.
Ready to pull out in
three minutes, Eric.
$10,000, Miss Tsu.
$20,000 is the price.
You'll receive the balance of the money
after you have delivered Mr. Power to me.
I will not deliver him until
after I meet Big Buddha.
Impossible.
Mr. B is not part of the deal.
Then you've got no deal.
Wait.
Let's not be hasty.
I'm sure we can reach
an understanding, Miss Tsu.
There's only one
thing to understand.
We each want something, the
other is in a position to supply.
Tell me why you're
so eager to meet Mr. B.
You have your reason for
what you are doing, I have mine.
You bargain with a
very sharp tongue Miss Tsu.
I'll arrange the meeting.
You can trust me.
I don't trust anyone.
Especially not a Dragon.
I'll contact you
when the time is right.
It's embedded deeply
in his chest, Mr. Cane.
If it's anything similar to our own
microtransmitters, and I think it is,
it'll take major
surgery to remove it.
We haven't time for that.
Let's get on with
the interrogation.
We'll just have to trust
that our interference shield
is knocking out that signal.
- Otherwise...
- Otherwise...
um, otherwise, how good are you
at climbing coconut trees, Sato?
Climbing coconut trees?
Don't mind him, son.
Sometimes he lets his imagination
sail away with him into paradise.
The psycho-inducer
is ready, Mr. Cane.
Good.
Thank you.
Mr. Chang, this device we're going to
place over your head has the capability of
forcing you to reveal
information against your will.
It's a painful process, and it can
cause permanent brain damage.
Do you understand me, Mr. Chang?
Do you think we don't
understand your language?
Mahoto!
There's no value to
wasting your words.
The dragons are prepared to
receive torture if they're captured.
Use your device, Mr. Cane.
Chang.
I want to know the details of
Dragon's plan to destroy Los Angeles.
When is this
incident to take place?
I do not know.
It's lying.
You must talk, Chang.
Tell me about the plan
to destroy Los Angeles.
Unless you remove all
your troops from Asia,
Dragon will destroy Los Angeles.
When, Chang?
When, Chang?
The 25th day of your 12th month.
Christmas day.
Less than three months.
It's a nice present.
And how will this destruction
be accomplished, Chang?
By our...
hydrogen bomb.
Will the bomb be delivered
by missile or aircraft?
No.
Then how, Chang?
It will be delivered by...
[ mumbling Chinese ]
He's reverting to
his native tongue.
It's easier for him.
Did he explain how?
The bomb is being brought
into this country piece by piece.
Peace by piece?
Yes.
And half of it is already here.
Where are these
components now, Chang?
Where is the bomb
being assembled?
With your permission, Mr. Cane.
Please, please.
Chang.
[ Inquiring in Chinese ]
He doesn't know where.
Only the U.S.
section knows.
Ask him if he can identify
the key U.S. Dragon.
The number one Dragon
is known as Big Buddha.
He headquarters here in Los
Angeles, but Chang doesn't know where.
I've heard of this man.
He was a prominent Dragon official in
Peking, head of the secret police.
They're obviously bringing the
bomb components in by ship.
Ask him if he knows how the
bomb is to be dropped on Los
Angeles after it's assembled.
He doesn't know.
That'll be all.
Well...
Frankly, I think we need
some more answers.
And I think this Big Buddha is the
man who can give us those answers.
What else do you
know about him, Sato?
He's supposed
to be very wealthy.
How'd he make his
money, do you know?
Well... smuggling, dope, who knows?
I'll run a check on him, Justin.
The N.I.A. should have some information.
Oh, Sato.
We have a reservation for Chang
on the 10:30 plane to Hong Kong.
Be sure he makes it.
Yes, sir.
The N.I.A. doesn't have
anything on Big Buddha.
I think I know someone who will.
Oh?
Who?
A smuggler friend of mine.
Yeah.
Takes one to know one.
The professor's had a time converter
made up for your new associate, Justin.
I think you're best
qualified to demonstrate it.
If you don't mind my
saying so, professor.
Either you're slipping or
this associate's a small boy.
Hong Kong sent the measurements.
Maybe he's a dwarf.
Could be an asset
under certain conditions.
You'll know soon enough, Justin.
I took the liberty of having your
associate go directly to your house.
- Oh, you did?
- Yes.
- Thanks a lot.
- Not at all.
Considering the Dragon action at the
airport, I felt it the wise thing to do.
It might be dangerous for you both
to know our location and personnel.
You mean in case we fall
into the Dragon's hands?
Something like that, yes.
You can always quit
and raise coconuts.
Well, our number one
playboy's home safe and sound.
You mean he's alone?
He alone.
What a waste.
Give him time.
The evening's still young.
Anything else?
Well, you're a little
honey bunny Bonnie call.
To remind you that you
two have a date tonight.
Slim, do me a favor.
Call the club and tell Bonnie that I have
some kind of a business engagement.
You know?
I've done that
already, Mr. Power.
You have?
Sure.
Well, how'd you know?
Well, that's my job.
Shall I start preparing dinner?
Uh, no.
No, Slim.
I'll be going out again just as
soon as my new associate arrives.
Well, your house guest
is here already.
What do you mean already here? Where?
In the guest room, taking a nap.
Taking a nap?
Yes, taking a nap.
Do you always enter a
dressing room without knocking?
Well, it's this one I do, yeah.
Next time I'll remember
to lock the door.
Well, you should have noticed
there's no lock, Miss, uh...
Tsu. Ki Ti Tsu.
Just like in your 'kitty'.
Do you always move into strangers'
houses on these assignments, Miss Tsu?
Depends on the assignment.
Your Mr. Cane
arranged this, not I?
Oh, yes, Mr. Cane.
He, uh, he always has
my best interests at heart.
Let's understand
each other, Mr. Power.
I'm here as your
business associate only.
Oh, naturally.
And the first order of
business is your identification.
That won't be necessary. Mr. Cane
already has received my file.
Lesson number one, Miss Tsu.
Members of Espionage Incorporated trust no
one, not even the people in our own office.
That's why Mr. Cane has
this complicated ID setup.
I'm familiar with our code.
I have been a member of your
staff in the Far East for three years.
And lesson number two.
When you work for Justin
Power, you do as he says.
Now you get yourself
dressed, we have work to do.
I thought I told
you to get dressed.
I heard what you
said, Mr. Power.
You also said that I
had to be identified.
That's what I said.
There's no point in
getting dressed twice.
Well, I see that you two have
some business to discuss, so...
I'll just go take
care of the laundry.
Mr. Power.
My ID is located...
here.
Are you hungry, Ki Ti?
I am starved.
Okay.
I know just the place,
and we'll be able to
accomplish some
business at the same time.
- Steak and potatoes?
- Um-hmm.
Just thought maybe you might
be a little homesick.
This is a great
Cantonese restaurant.
Friend of mine owns it.
I'm not homesick, and
I am not Cantonese.
Oh.
Well, he serves
a great cup of tea.
You do like tea, don't you?
I also like steak and potatoes.
Ah, good.
Well, he serves wonderful
steak and potatoes.
For very special
customers like us.
Good evening, Mr. Power.
Hello, Nancy.
Were we expecting you tonight?
Uh...
- Well, no.
- I think not.
No. Uh...
But a friend of mine, very
special friend, just arrived.
Oh, yes.
I can see.
Ah, Mr. Power.
Hello, Kim.
I'm very pleased
with your company.
Thank you. Kim, I'd like
you to meet a friend of mine.
This is, uh... Ki Ti Tsu.
You have very good
taste, Mr. Power.
Oh, thank you.
I have booth ready for you.
Follow me.
Sit here, Miss Tsu.
Well, Mr. Power.
How is your import
business today?
Oh, it's fine, Kim. Just fine.
As a matter of fact, uh... Miss
Tsu here is my new associate.
Oh, that's nice.
Now, what you'd like to eat.
Tonight, we have
something special.
Shark's fin soup.
Tonight, Kim, we
would like to have, um...
Filet mignon with
mashed potatoes.
Ah, Mr. Power.
I think you've come
to the wrong place.
This is Cantonese restaurant.
But I told Miss Tsu that...
you would serve fillet mignon
with mashed potatoes...
for very special customers, hmm?
Oh, yes. It's true.
New boy.
Good waiter hard to find.
Make more money as
engineer in outer space.
Aerospace.
Kim, why don't you pull up a chair
here... and, um... have some tea with us.
Yes.
You know Miss Ho very well.
Well I don't know, only casually,
as this happens to be one
of my favorite restaurants.
Right, Kim?
Oh, yes, Mr. Power.
It's true.
I've seen her before.
In Hong Kong.
The Golden Phoenix, perhaps.
I believe not.
She's an American girl.
Speak very poor Cantonese.
But very good Mandarin
and very good Changalese.
Umm, no, Nancy was
born in San Francisco.
I don't think she's ever been
west of the Hawaiian Islands.
Has she, Kim?
I believe only resemble
Hong Kong girl.
That's right.
I imagine.
It's a very nice place here.
I feel very much at home.
Even if you're not at home, Tsu.
What do you wish Kim
to tell you, Mr. Power?
How did you know?
You asked me sit and have tea.
Young man not need
company of old Chinese man...
when in company
of young Chinese lady.
Unless old man has some
answer to some puzzle.
As a matter of fact,
I'm looking for someone else.
The fellow has very important
connections in my business...
and I think he can help me get
some merchandise out of Red China.
Black market?
That's very dangerous
business, Mr. Power.
Oh, no, no.
No, Kim, it isn't
anything like that.
You see, the Reds pirated a
shipment of jade art objects...
from my supplier in Bangkok.
And what I'm doing, actually, is
trying to recover my own property.
Oh, that's different.
I help if I can.
Who is this man?
His name...
Well, he's called Big Buddha.
And, um...
I think that his
headquarters are in this...
Oh, you know him?
I only know of him.
Where is he?
I do not know.
I do not wish to know.
You would be wise
not to know also.
Oh, wait a minute. Wait a minute.
Yeah.
Hey.
I thought you were my friend.
I am your friend.
But I do not wish to speak
of the Big Buddha with you.
Please enjoy dinner.
You too.
Uh, ching ching.
Ching ching.
That Ki Ti is what
we call strike one.
It takes three to put you out.
That's true.
Oh, you know him?
I only know of him.
Where is he?
I do not know.
I do not wish to know.
You would be wise
not to know also.
I thought you were my friend.
I am your friend.
But I do not wish to speak
at the Big Buddha with you.
See that Mr. Power receive
a very special gift tonight.
No.
He is my friend.
He is also your friend.
You cannot do
this terrible thing.
He is in the company
of the enemy.
Ki Ti Tsu is a secret agent.
Perhaps Mr. Power
is also an agent.
Did he not inquire about Mr. B?
It was for his import business.
How stupid you are.
The very night, Aspenich Incorporated
has interrogated our agent in Hong Kong.
And on the same night, they come
here seeking information about Mr. B.
Do you think it is
only coincidence?
We cannot take that chance.
Now give him the gift.
And remember, when you remove
the price tag, the timing will begin.
I cannot do it.
You must.
And you will.
It is Big Buddha's order.
And you know what he
will do to you if you disobey.
Please come back real soon.
Next time perhaps
you try Cantonese food.
It is better for you.
The steak was excellent.
Please send my
compliments to the chef.
She is a very nice
lady, Mr. Power.
I think you have
happy association.
I sure hope so, Kim.
Thank you. Good night.
Mr. Power, Kim has
a very nice gift for you.
Haven't you, Kim?
Oh.
Come on, Kim.
You've already given
me too many gifts.
But you are a
very special guest.
And this is a very
special art object.
Where is it?
You know, he gets upset
if I don't accept the gifts.
It is a Chinese custom for
friends to exchange gifts.
Inside you place incense.
And whole house has
sweet smell. You like?
Oh, that's beautiful.
Yeah, I'll say I like.
I'll say it.
Oh, but it's so expensive.
How do you know I'm not going
to sell it as one of my imports?
I not think so.
I think you give to Miss Tsu
as remembrance of tonight.
That's a great idea, Kim.
Well, thank you.
Good night.
Just a moment, Mr. Power.
Kim has forgotten to
remove the price tag.
And it's not good business
to show price of gift to friends.
I know what you mean.
Good night, Nancy.
Goodbye, Mr. Power.
Oh, no.
What you always say.
Not, uh... Not ever goodbye.
So long.
So long, Mr. Power.
In about 20 minutes...
we will have no reason to worry.
Where are we?
Well, we're, um...
we're in the... what
we call a traffic jam.
In Hong Kong, we
have people jam.
Are you going to
your cover office?
Mm-hmm.
I hope we get there before dawn.
Really opened up a can
of beans at Kim's, didn't I?
I don't think your friend Kim
Fong is a very good friend.
And I'm certain Nancy Ho is not.
Why? Why do you say that?
In my country, the owl
is a bird of an ill omen.
When you hear its voice, there
will be a death in the neighborhood.
Come on now, Ki Ti.
You're in the USA.
Nancy Ho is working
for the Dragon.
And most likely, your
friend Kim Fong is too.
They sell things
made in Red China.
This owl was made in Shanghai.
By the Ming Company.
They're very big in my country.
They make toys, guns...
All kinds of things,
fireworks, and a lot of money.
Now, look, Ki Ti.
This is lesson number three.
As long as you're here with me.
I want you to forget
that fortune cookie stuff.
Okay?
Okay, Mr. Powerful.
I think it's just about time you
got around to calling me Justin.
I like Powerful.
It suits your
disposition better.
Good old Cane.
I'll be right back.
Good evening.
Uh...
Oh, yeah. Give me a package of those.
On second look, give
me the whole carton.
Oh. Ki Ti.
I was looking at the bikinis.
And what can I do for you at
five minutes to twelve, Mr. Power?
Oh, I thought we might step out
for a little quick action, sweetheart.
I'll bet that's what
you're thinking.
You want Cane?
Yeah.
Second best.
Stand by, Tiger.
Well, Justin.
How are you and your
new associate getting on?
I'm glad you asked.
We're up to lesson number four, and
I'd say she's a very penetrating study.
Learn anything new
about Big Buddha?
Yeah.
Owls are an ill omen.
What was that?
I got a Dragon by the
tail, and I'm trying to let go.
I don't think I follow you.
You better put Kim Fong's
place under surveillance.
I think there's something cooking
in that kitchen besides chop suey.
Look, are you feeling
all right tonight?
Sure.
What'd you learn from the NIA?
Not too much.
The only thing they have on a Big
Buddha reference is the brand
name of a fireworks product.
Big Buddha firecrackers,
sparklers, things like that.
Big sellers around the
fourth and New Year's.
Hmm.
Fireworks.
They give you the
name of the importer?
Wait a minute.
I have the report right here.
Yes, yes.
The Ming Company
Limited of Hong Kong.
Why do you ask?
Ming Company.
They make toys and
guns and lots of loud noise.
What are you talking about?
Cane, do you carry fire
insurance on my automobile?
Of course I do.
What's that got to do with,
with owls and dragons?
Lesson number four.
When wise Chinese lady tell
you fortune, you better believe it.
Justin, tell me, what's
wrong with you tonight?
Look, I'll explain to you later.
Right now I've got to go
see about a surprise package.
Justin, don't let that young
lady throw you a horizontal curve.
You go straight to my
house and stay there.
I'll see you later.
And where are you going?
To see a sick friend.
Her name is Nancy Ho?
You are a curious
cat, aren't you, Ki Ti?
It is I who should be upset.
I must admit, I became jealous
when I saw you with that pretty girl.
She thought she saw
you before in Hong Kong.
That's silly.
You know I have never
been to Hong Kong.
Yeah, I know, that's
what you told me.
But that doesn't
make it a fact, does it?
People believe in what
they wish to believe.
You know I wouldn't
lie to you, Justin.
Would I?
That's what I came to find out.
What do you know
about Big Buddha?
Big who?
Ow!
You know who I'm talking about.
You're hurting me!
I'll break it for you, Nancy.
Ow!
Talk!
What do you wish to know?
Where's the bomb
being assembled?
I don't...
Talk or I'll break it for you!
I don't know!
Yes, you do.
Yes.
I know.
But you never will!
Don't you remember
lesson number two, Ki Ti?
Oh, yes, I remember.
I work for Mr. Justin Power
and I do exactly as he says.
Oh, yeah. Yeah, that's right.
Well, lesson number five.
Forget lesson number two.
Let's go.
There's no need to be
in a hurry, Mr. Power.
You see, your plans
have just been changed.
Yeah, I'm sort of
getting that feeling.
You surprised me, Miss Tsu.
I didn't expect you
to respond so quickly.
I assume you are as equally prepared
to fulfill your part of the bargain?
But of course, didn't I
tell you I could be trusted?
I'm glad somebody can.
Anybody first...
Please keep your hands exposed.
You are very little
value to me, a dead man.
No, I really don't like
myself that way either.
Well, Ki Ti, this is what
we call strike number two.
At least you are
still in the game.
Yeah, but I'm not quite
sure who I'm playing against.
Emergency signal.
About time something
happened around here.
Who?
That new agent,
Mr. Power's associate.
She didn't waste any time
getting things fouled up, did she?
I'll call operations,
you call Mr. Cane.
This is Cane.
Aren't they together?
According to their
personal beamers, they are.
They're very close by.
The Beverly Hills area.
Tell operations to get on it.
I'll be right down.
I don't know what's going
on with that boy tonight.
Owls.
Dragons.
Fire insurance.
To protect you from the cold, Mr. Power, I
have an electric heating system installed.
I assure you'll be most comfortable
on the way to Hong Kong.
Oh, thanks.
I just hope I don't get hungry.
You will not get
hungry, Mr. Power.
You see, you will
be unconscious.
I thought I was to meet Mr. B.
Miss Tsu, I told you I would
arrange a meeting, and I have.
I take you to see Mr. B.
Immediately after Mr. Power,
safely on the plane to Hong Kong.
The deal is off.
You're just full of
surprises, aren't you?
It's part of the game.
You've got to be ahead of
your opponent at all time.
You don't mind if I'm a
little confused, do you?
About what?
By which side of the
fence you're prowling on?
There's only one side.
Ki Ti?
Ki Ti?
I want a straight
answer, you understand?
Don't strong-arm me.
You know what I can
do when I'm cornered.
You start talking.
Who the hell are
you working for?
You.
Then why did you try to sell
me out to Stoneface in there?
I was only trying to help
you to get to Big Buddha.
You're lying. You made your deal with
Big Buddha before you knew I wanted him.
I knew about Big Buddha before.
That's why I took
this assignment.
Then why didn't you tell
me that in the restaurant?
I had my own reason.
Yeah, I bet you did.
How much did they
pay you to set me up?
That was only a trick.
You'll have to trust me.
Trust you?
I could have wound up in
Hong Kong stuffed in that trunk.
You're wrong about that.
Are you all right, Justin?
Miss Tsu?
Yeah, sure we're all right.
What made you think we weren't?
HQ received Miss
Tsu's emergency signal.
I guess you knew about that.
Uh, yeah.
Yeah, I did.
- Thanks, Sato.
- Okay.
Lesson number six, Ki Ti.
Thanks for the help.
But please don't try to help.
How's that? Comfortable?
All right.
Now, the most important thing
to remember is the geography.
You want to be sure that the place
you leave will be there in the future,
or it was there in the past, depending
on which direction you're going.
Now, places like
beaches are always safe.
Secondly, always keep
your time indicator right here.
Set 30 seconds behind the present,
so in case you get into some kind of
trouble, you'll
have time to get out.
Here's the forward control.
Here's the reverse.
Time selector in
seconds, minutes, and hours.
And this particular model spans,
uh, a period of about eight
weeks in either direction.
You're serious about this?
You're speaking of time travel?
Yes, Ki Ti.
Another dimension.
The fifth dimension.
I...
Now let me show you
the remote activator.
This is in case you can't get
to the control panel in time.
It's a ring, goes right
on your finger here.
Press firmly on this side,
you activate the future.
On this side, you
activate the past.
All right, let's try it.
I'm scared.
You should have
seen me the first time.
Now let me show you
the remote activator.
This is in case you can't get
to the control panel in time.
It's a ring, goes right
on your finger here.
Press firmly on this side,
you activate the future.
On this side, you
activate the past.
All right, let's try it.
I'm scared.
You should have
seen me the first time.
We just say the same
things over again.
Mm-hmm.
I went back a few seconds.
30, to be exact.
What's next, teacher?
A little practice under
simulated conditions.
Mr. Power, you're being
called on the videophone.
Oh, excuse me.
Hello, Cane.
I have good news
for you, Justin.
We've just learned that Ming Products has
a warehouse in Long Beach on Harbor Drive,
not far from your own.
That's good news?
Wait a minute.
They're expecting a large shipment
of merchandise in three weeks.
Christmas toys,
china, things like that.
Mm-hmm.
How's the merchandise arriving?
On a Japanese freighter.
The...
The Osaka Maru.
It'll unload at Pier H on the
evening of November 4th.
Good.
We'll be down there tonight to
meet the boat three weeks early.
I'll radio for exact
time coordinates later.
You better alert communications.
I've already done that.
They'll have the
information when you need it.
Just use your
coordinate controls.
The information will be fed automatically
from our computers to your chronocenters.
All right.
Now, be careful.
Remember, I can't help
you in the time sphere.
You're on your own.
Yeah.
Glad you reminded me.
I'll see you.
Ki Ti, you can get your
practice under actual conditions.
Now, here's the
professor's latest needle gun.
Fire 50 rounds,
accurate up to 50 yards.
These are the lethal needles.
If we were going back into the
past, of course, we'd use paralyzers.
Paralyzers?
Mm-hmm.
One of the rules of time travel,
Ki Ti, is to never kill anyone in the past.
Because it might start a chain reaction
that could indirectly affect your own life.
Mr. Power, do you imagine
you'll be home for dinner?
Your imagination is
as good as mine, Slim.
All right.
Take this.
And there's your shortwave
radio, and now get yourself a wrap.
I feel we are going
on the tiger hunt.
It's a hunt, all right, Ki Ti.
But the game is Dragon.
They are on their way here.
I'm sure of it, Master.
I suggest we use
the disintegrator now.
They're well within range.
You can be sure they'll find out
something about our operations.
And if so, they'll no doubt
attempting a search of the warehouse.
Of course they will make an
attempt to search the Ming warehouse.
And I shall let them.
How else can I determine
what they know about us?
Most important, it is the ideal opportunity
to capture Mr. Cane's number one agent.
With Dr. Lohau's interrogation
machine, I shall learn many
secrets from this Justin Power.
The Dragon's superior in Peking is not
interested in learning Cane's secret.
You're to see there's no
interference with Operation Center.
And that is all.
I insist these two meddling
spies be eliminated at once.
You insist?
You dare speak to
me in this manner?
You will learn that
here I am the superior.
Yes, Master.
I have a little chore
for you, Genghis.
My guest from Hong Kong is
not pleased with my methods.
I do not tolerate such behavior.
We shall see that he
speaks no more evil.
This is my decision.
I wish to send our guests back to
Hong Kong on the next freighter.
No, Master. No, please.
No, Master.
No.
Close the air vent, Genghis.
It gets drafty aboard
those cargo vessels.
This is Control.
Receiving your signal.
Go ahead, Mr. Power.
Inform Cane that Ki Ti and I are at the
east end of Pier H, directly behind the
Ming warehouse.
Now, we're proceeding
with the operation as planned.
I'll need coordinates for November
4, but I'll check with you later.
Will comply, Mr. Power.
Good luck.
Let's take a look at
the Osaka Maru, Ki Ti.
I'm ready.
At that?
All set?
Okay.
You just lost
three weeks, Ki Ti.
I don't feel any older.
No, you're not.
Only time is.
Oh, look.
There's the Osaka
Maru right on schedule.
She's riding high.
They have unloaded.
Yeah, I think you're right.
Let's see what...
what Ming products
have received.
Lights for Christmas tree.
Firecrackers.
No smoking, please.
Oh, it's heavy.
That's an lead container.
That must be uranium-235.
You are wrong, Mr. Power.
The container holds U-238.
Big Buddha.
Get ready to
spin forward, Ki Ti.
Oh, no.
This is the moment
I've been waiting for.
Listen, don't argue with me.
I do it my way, remember?
Well, Mr. Power, I have been
expecting you for some time.
For three weeks, to be exact.
I thank you for not
disappointing me.
I presume you have found
what you are looking for.
You're thinking
straight, Big Buddha.
It is unfortunate that you will not
have the opportunity of seeing the other
components of our
hydrogen device.
Don't bet on it.
I only bet on sure
things, Mr. Power.
That is why I allowed you
to enter my warehouse.
You see, I desire to know more about
you and your espionage organization.
Too bad you won't
have the opportunity.
Let me warn you, Mr. Power.
I prefer you alive.
But if you try anything foolish,
I will not hesitate to kill you.
Now, Ki Ti.
After them, you fools!
After them where, Master?
If you let them escape,
it will mean your lives.
Don't be a fool, Power!
You can't escape!
Another sound.
Drop your gun.
You don't recognize me, do you?
Let me refresh your memory.
Seven years ago...
Nanping... you were
the district executioner...
of innocent
women and children.
And do you remember the wife...
and the mayor of Nanping?
The day you had them
beheaded in front of their children?
How could you forget?
You took such
pleasure out of it.
You also took pleasure out
of the older of their children.
Remember?
You pig, she was
only 15 years old.
You tortured her, abused her...
and left her in
the gutter to die.
But she didn't die.
Look at her.
Look at her!
I warn you, Power.
I have you surrounded.
If you value this
woman's life, Mr. Power...
I suggest you
give yourself up.
Ah!
As you see, Mr. Power...
I have been expecting you.
A very clever device.
I'm sure you won't mind explaining
it to my colleague, Dr. Lohau.
I wouldn't bet on it.
As I said before, I
bet only on shootings.
It would be a pity to see this pretty
face altered, wouldn't it, Mr. Power?
Genghis, get his gun.
And his belt.
Your espionage organization
is very ingenious, Mr. Power.
But it appears that it is I who
have pulled off the coup de grace.
Most important, however...
the schedule of Operation
Santa has not been interrupted.
You attack me, your superior.
Drop that gun, Mr. Power.
I warned you not
to try your tricks.
I'm afraid I've lost
my patience with you.
I am going to kill
you, Mr. Power.
Justin. Justin. Are you all right?
Oh, sure, we're all right.
Don't we look all right?
I received your emergency
signal. I thought you were in trouble.
No, no.
We never get in trouble, do we?
We found the U-238.
That's what we came for.
Good, good.
What about Buddha and his men?
Oh, they're all kind of scattered
around, waiting for a funeral.
They, um... Cane,
take good care of her.
She's on our team.
We'll see you, Cane.
Wait a minute.
Where are you two going?
To an isolated spot so we
can get back to yesterday.
You wouldn't want us to lose three
weeks out of our lives, now would you?
Oh, I should say not.
Check it out Sato.
Well, this looks like the
right place for it, Ki Ti.
Right place for what?
Make up for lost time.
What do you mean by that?
Lesson number seven.
When you're in the time sphere, you
have a chance to see what the future
holds in store for you.
You mean we have to
go through all that again?
That's right.
One very important difference.
The next time, you're
gonna do as I say.
Now, we'll leave Big Buddha and
his men for Cane to take care of.
You understand?
I had to do it, Power.
I wanted to kill him.
I know, I heard what you said.
But we'll do it my way.
Okay?
Promise?
Promise.
What's the matter?
Don't you like good fortune?
Lesson number eight, Mr. Power.
While in the time sphere, don't
try to make a monkey out of a kitty.
But what about right
here in the present?
That, Mr. Powerful, is a
kitty of a different color.
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