01x05 - The Diamond of Doom

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It was the world's strangest accident

while testing a new rocket ship.

Our heroes were bombarded by mysterious

cosmic rays from outer space.

Though they crash landed safely, the

strange and powerful rays had changed

each one of them. transforming their

leader, Reed Richards, into the

plastic-skinned Mr. Fantastic.

Sue Richards into the Now You See Her,

Now You Don't Invisible Girl,

and Ben Grimm into a mighty muscled

powerhouse called The Thing.

Now, together with Herbie the Robot, the

newest member of the group, they have

become the greatest team of superheroes

the world has ever known.

The New Fantastic Four.

Energy levels up. Weapons timed

and ready. All systems are checked and

ready. Uh, quit making such a production

out of it, huhAnd now I fill the room.

All right, do your voice. You can't

back out. I can handle anything you throw

at me. All right, Ben. Let's see you

handle this. You call this

dangerous?Why, that's nothing but a red

rubber ball. Why, it's no bigger than a

basketball. It popped like a

balloon. And had all these little, uh..

whatchamacallits inside, uh, drones.

Uh, fast, but old Benji's no

slowpoke.

Oh, my nose!It got my nose!

Ted, you're it!

Now I'm cooking! Watch this!

What?What are you doing?Oh, no!

You and your big mouth. You blew them

into each other. Yeah, just call me

Blowhard Ben. Because you're full of hot

air?You're just a sore loser, that's all.

Well, I haven't lost yet, Benjamin. But

I do think that it's time to recall the

troops. Hey, wait a minute. Where do you

think you're going?I'm getting my drones

out before you wet them all. You're

quitting! Oh, no, I'm not. But those

things are expensive. Expensive,

my foot. You're chicken.

No, not again. Every time Ben

plays in my testing room, I lose valuable

equipment.

Hi, Reed. I'm surprised at

you, Ben. How can you be so

irresponsible?A grown man. Ohh

Come on, Reed, a guy's gotta have some

fun. Besides,

well, it was Herbie's idea. My idea?

It was his idea.

Calm down, Herbie, before you jam your

circuits. Oh, all right, Sue. But you

wait until next time, Benjamin J. Grimm.

Honestly, you two are

impossible. The alarm

system. The intruder alert defense. An

unauthorized person has entered our

headquarters. The defense system has

located our intruder. And in exactly



We've got him! The sensors will

tell us more. Ah, we have one

prisoner. He's quietly trapped in Section

B on the bottom level. The sensors don't

detect any weapons. I can't get a

picture. There's something wrong with the

camera in Section B. Ah, forget it. Let's

go see what we got. Ben, why are you in

such a hurry?I don't want to give Reed

time to remember that he's mad at me.

Stay back. There's no telling what we'll

find. Somebody tell me if I'm seeing

things, but I'd say that our intruder is

a beautiful

lady. It is a woman. Are

those diamonds in her hair?Ah, gee,

we're awful sorry, ma'am. Hold on, Ben.

You sure have pretty eyes. I...

I have come for you. Uh, I

am ready. Let me out, please. Uh, you

bet, right away. Excuse me, but I'd...

I'd like to ask a few questions first.

Well, first we gotta raise the cage.

Not so fast. We should be cautious.

Oh, nuts to that. Anybody can see she's

no enemy. A setback, miss. I'll have you

out of there in a jiffy. I would like to

be free. Now. All we gotta do is make a

door. Like this. Now,

this is what I call instant

door. When will you ever learn?

HuhLearn what?He was going to raise the

cage. You could have waited two minutes.

That's no way to treat a lady. I'm sorry,

but we do have to take precautions. I

understand. Now... May I ask

who you are?I am Queen Sabel of

Manipal. I am so pleased to meet the

famous Reed Richards. I have heard

stories of your nobility and courage.

Then perhaps you've heard of the rest of

the Fantastic Four. And we'd like to know

why you came here. I'm with you, Sue.

Please excuse her, Queen Sabel, as she

didn't mean to be rude. But Reed...

Herbie, tie into the central data bank.

Ready. Now tell us anything you can find

out about Manipal or a Queen Sebel.

Manipal is a very small country on the

far side of the world. It has only

recently contacted the outside world and

joined the UN. Anything else?Yes.

Its chief exports are high-quality rubies

and diamonds. The only contact with

Manipal has been through its sole ruler,

Queen Sebel. This woman matches the few

descriptions I can find of the queen.

Hmm, an interesting device, Mr. Richards,

but I have no more time for games. What

do you mean?I have come to ask, no,

to beg for your help. Ah, little lady,

you sure came to the right place. It is

not for myself that I ask, but for my

people. Monopoly is a small and

helpless country. Please say you'll come.

Oh, you don't have to say another word,

Your Highness. I'll fix up things for you

in no time. Ben, where are you going?To

the pogo plane?He's going to run off in

our pogo plane. Easy, Sue. He's

entitled to use it. Just the same, I

think we'd better tag along.

Your palace is magnificent. But I think

it's time you told us more about our

mission. That is why I have brought you

here. Wow! Look at this!

Behold, Amravita, the

guardian of the diamond of Manipal.

This time, I fear, our guardian has

failed us. Will you look at the size of

the diamonds it's got for eyes!

Yet those are nothing, compared to the

diamond that rested on this cushion. It

was the Great White Stone, the national

treasure of my country. It was taken by

bandits living in the hills. Oh, don't

you worry, pretty lady. I'll get it back,

all right?And nobody will stop me.

I don't understand why Sabelle hasn't

sent her own men to fight the bandits.

Perhaps she did sue, and they failed. Hmm

My logic circuits are puzzled over a

number of things. You're right, Herbie.

For example, why didn't these daring

thieves steal the other diamonds in the

statue's eyes?It would have been as easy

to steal three diamonds as the one. Gods

help us all. Demons have been sent

against us. I must signal to the

leader. The signal. They are

here. Now, my friends, the signal has

come. Our enemies are near. Release the

mad tusker. Hurry! Do as the leader

ordered! Beware of the tusks. The beast

is truly mad. The gate! I cannot

get it open! Aye,

as far as it just some kind of big, hairy

pig?They're more than that. They can be

vicious animals with dangerous tusks.

They're always a pig with teeth! Big

deal! Just the same, let me handle it.

Hold my legs tight, Ben, so I'll be

anchored down. Don't worry, I gotcha!

This way, my pristly friend!

What's wrong?Getting tired already?Come

on back, Reed. He's had it. Not yet he

hasn't. A few more times ought to

discourage him.

Good boy. I think you've realized you're

wasting your time. Hang tight, Ben.

I'm coming back. Yeah, well, you're

lucky I didn't applaud. If you'd have let

go-- You would've shot off like a giant

rubber band. Reed, you were

wonderful. Loose the

lions. Listen,

that has to be lions.

Well, they're big ones, but I can take

them. Don't worry about me. I can protect

myself. See?It's like picking up an

oversized kitten. Hurry, Ben. Help,

Sue. I'm coming, Susie gal. I'm

holding him off with my invisible force

field. But he's so heavy. I got

him! I got things well in hand.

In two hands, as a matter of fact. The

only problem is, now that I got him,

what do I do with him?I think we should

give him the big bounce.

Okay, Ben, I'm ready. Here comes

number one.

Here comes Pussycat number two.

And two cats in a tree are better than

one on the ground.

Ohh And you call my puns, Ben?See, I

hope we don't have to call a firetruck to

get 'em down. Oh, Ben! Warning! Warning!

There's danger coming! Oh, demons,

I have come to face you. We're not

demons. We simply have extra

abilities. Silence! Demon or man,

whichever you are, I know you have come

for this. We don't want to fight you.

Surrender the diamond peacefully, and we

won't harm you. Speak for yourself. I

want that diamond. Never! For the

first time, we have a chance for freedom.

Sabelle must be overthrown. Somebody's

gonna be overthrown, but it's not gonna

be Sabelle. No! Now,

take it easy, Ben. We don't want to hurt

anyone. Where's the diamond?Where'd you

go?Over here, Ben. I'll get it.

Well, here it is, Herbie. Pretty things

sure do cause a lot of trouble. That's

odd. There There seems to be something

in it, as if-- Give me that! Ben,

what's gotten into you?Sabelle wants it.

Belongs to her. Sue's right. I don't like

the way you're acting. Look. Look inside.

You owe Sue an apology. An apol--

To me, my champions. Bring the diamond to

me quickly! Hurry! To me! To

me! Take it to her! We must hurry!

Reed! Ben! Don't go yet!

Wait! They don't seem to hear you, Sue.

Herbie, follow them. Keep in touch with

me by radio. Okay, Susan.

You, do not be afraid. We are not your

enemies. Sabelle has tricked us.

Friends or foes, it is too late for the

men. She has enslaved them just as she

enslaves us. Then you aren't bandits?No,

we are the people of Manipal.

Why did you take the diamond?Because it

is more than a diamond. It is the heart

of her power. With it, she is beyond

human harm, and she is a cruel

tyrant. Look, we live in

despair and hunger, forced to work in the

mines. When she regains the diamond, her

vengeance will fall upon us like an angry

tiger. I must get back to the palace.

Herbie, come in. Here I am. They're

getting close to the palace. What should

I do?Stall them. Don't let them reach the

palace before me. Must hurry. I

can't resist. I must fight the

spell.

Hi, guys. Remember me?It's your old

pal Herbie. Move, Tin Man.

Uh, can't you stop and chat for a minute?

Heard any good jokes or puns lately?Ah,

nuts. I... I

feel strange. I hear

Sibel calling. We must

hurry. She needs us. But...

I can't stop. Why shouldn't we stop?

She's calling us.

Sabel, I'm here, your majesty.

Quickly, bring it here. Here it

is, lovely lady. Give it to

me. Oh, gee, I should think you'd be a

little happier. Stop, Ben. Don't

do it. Snap out of it. Reed,

do something. At last, my

mind is clearing. Her voice was what I

needed to break her hold. Let's see what

she's hiding from us.

No, no, keep away. The diamond is

mine. Mine. No wonder she kept

urging us to hurry. Soon she would have

aged to dust. The diamond must keep her

young. Yes, Susan Richards,

young and alive. And as a

reward for your meddling, sample my

power. Cesar Varida.

Sue, you turned her into

diamond. And it's all my fault,

my poor, unwilling guests. Can it

be you are afraid of hard work?

You must work very hard if you wish

to earn my mercy. Yeah, well, I'm

about ready to tell you what you can do

with your mercy. Do not dare defy me.

Remember, only I can restore your

invisible girl to life. Get in there.

Work, you grotesque monster. I wouldn't

blame you if if you told me to get

lost. It's all my fault. It's not

your fault, old friend. After all, it's

only human to be blinded by Beauty Ben.

That's right. Besides, she still had the

power of the diamond working for her.

Thanks, guys. You're real friends. I

advise you to save your breath. We must

bring up many stones to please her. I

can speed things up using my laser

cutting beam. Good going, Herbie.

Meanwhile, I'll try to come up with a

plan.

A cave-in. Back into the tunnel.

We're trapped. It's a miracle we

survived. Sibel sent us here to bury

us. She won't get rid of Mr. Fantastic so

easily. Herbie, probe the surrounding

walls. Try everything. Even the

floor. Right here, there's three feet of

rock and then some kind of large cave.

Good. Let's check it out. I'll use my

lasers to cut through. And a little tap

of my dainty hand will do the rest.

Sounds like a pretty good drop. I'll go

first. No, wait.

Ben, are you all right?Ouch!

Yeah, yeah, you have, but I may not be

able to sit down for a week. One of these

days, you'll learn not to be so

impulsive. Get ready to catch the others

when they slide down. Thank Omra, you are

not a demon. I have never seen such

powers. It's your turn, Herbie. Here I

come. Watch out for my jet. Sure thing.

Hey, this is some place.

Hey. My sensors detect something

unusual right up there.

Oh, it's like a fairy tale. The

princess in a glass coffin. Uh,

that's not all. Let's get

closer. She could be Sabelle's twin

sister. It can't be a coincidence.

The physical resemblance is too close for

her to be anything else but her sister.

Herbie, analyze her condition. She's

kept in suspended animation by gases

within the case. I compute that she would

awake unharmed if the gases are released.

Stand back, gentlemen. I'm going to open

the lid. But, my friend, what if she is

as evil as her sister?That's a chance

we'll have to take. Akila Misvah?

It is like the ancient tongue of the

priests that we no longer speak. Nothing

like it in my databanks. Maybe with a

little more work. Lo shonimon.

Greetings. and many thanks.

Know that you have freed Nielle,

Blood Sister to Sibel the Cruel.

I was right. The ruby circlet she

wears acts as an instant translator.

I was imprisoned here by the Stone of

Power. How long have I slept?

My computation is



Are you sure?Reed Richards, are you

kidding?You built me. Ohh

That is a long time. Uh,

listen, Nael. Your sister trapped us down

here and turned a friend of ours into

diamond. We freed you in the hopes you

could help us. You are odd,

but I sense you are good. I will help.

First, we have to find a way out of here.

At my command, the very rubies of the

earth will show us the way. And as we

go... Tell me of your powers. I have to

devise a battle plan.

Ah, no matter where I look, I am

lovely. Who would guess I am



agree, my dear?Oh, I

forget. You can't

hear me. You can't even think.

It's the last laugh you'll have at our

expense, Sabelle. You heard him, lady.

You better give up while you got the

chance. I don't like the way she's

looking at us. Idiots, how dare

you give up, you say?

One more step and I'll turn you all into

statues. I don't need one more step

to stop you. Shazam, very

dumb. You are too

slow, mortal man. Ohh

Green, your arms.

I can't move them. But ignore me.

Follow the plan. Do you think any plan

can?No! What is this?

It cannot be possible. Boy, are you

in for a surprise. It is possible,

Sabelle. I have returned,

and I will win this battle. Move it,

Ben. Nielle!

Don't give her time to plan. With

pleasure. Here I come, Queenie.

She calls upon the diamond again. It's up

to you, Niel. Are you sure this little

creature contains rubies?Yes, they power

his lasers. The light beams in his head.

Yes, I feel them now. They are so

fine and pure. Hurry, Niel.

Read. What's she doing to me?I feel like

I'm going to explode. You feel the power

of Niel, mistress of the red

gemstone. Aye, I can't

take anymore. You are ready.

Strike now! Into the heart of evil!

Ohh Perfect, little one! My spell! You

undo my spell! Must stop

her. Oh, Reed,

what's happening?Sue, we've returned you

to normal. Use your power. No more of

these games. None of you will escape my

final spell. Shizzaranda,

Jaysa, Jaysa. Chaser!

She must be stopped. I'm not sure I

understand. But one thing I do know.

It's time she and I matched powers.

But I see nothing. My force bubble

is invisible.

She's gone! I destroyed her. No.

She destroyed herself. I did not

intend it to end this way. Perhaps this

is better. And now I must undo all the

evil things she has done. Reed,

my poor darling.

Elamazar!

Thanks. I was feeling pretty stiff.

Suzy, let me introduce Queen

Niel of Manipol. Thank you.

I am so grateful for what you have done.

Oh, Reed, you came back for me. Of

course, sweetheart. You're worth more to

me than all the jewels on Earth. Love is

by far the greatest treasure.

Goodbye, dear friends. We wish you the

best, Queen Niel. You can call on us

anytime, anytime at all. You are

always welcome here, little one. And I

make you this promise that the people of

Manipal will stay free and

we will create a land where those who

work will share the bounty and the

pleasures of their work. We're sure you

will. We were glad to be of service.

Well, Droop. I guess it's time we headed

for home. Yeah, I'll say. What's

wrong with you, Ben?You don't look too

happy. Well, personally, I'd rather

forget the whole thing, and the sooner,

the better. Nonsense. Everything's turned

out fine. There's nothing to be ashamed

of, Ben. Yeah, I guess you're right.

Well, not for me. I think I'm in love.

In love?That's right. Mielle left a warm

feeling in my rubies. They're rubies,

huhWell, that figures. What do you expect

from a robot with rocks in his head?Well,

that's better than having rocks on my

head. Now, just

what do you suppose he means by that?