CAPTIVES OF COBRA, PART I

EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
INT. CABIN
COBRA SCIENTIST #1
You're late. I need that chemical.
HOODLUM [Frank Welker]
I didn't want to look suspicious.
COBRA SCIENTIST #1
Keep a close eye on those readings.
COBRA SCIENTIST #1
What's wrong?
COBRA SCIENTIST #2
I don't know. The reaction's out of control.
COBRA SCIENTIST #1
It's going to explode! Everybody out!
EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
EXT. JOE HEADQUARTERS - AIRFIELD
WILD BILL
Y'all ready for your vacation, Gung-Ho?
GUNG-HO
I'm comin'! I'm comin'!
DUKE
Hold it! You'll have to visit your family later! We've got an emergency!
GUNG-HO
Aw, but my mom is makin' gumbo!
INT. JOE HEADQUARTERS - HALLWAY
GUNG-HO
Cobra's gonna pay for this.
DUKE
Sorry, Gung-Ho, but this looks like a bad one.
INT. JOE HEADQUARTERS - COMMAND CENTER
DUKE
Play it back, Lady Jaye.
DUKE
This explosion took place two hours ago. They're evacuating the town as quickly as possible.
GUNG-HO
Holy cow.
DUKE
But this is why they called us in. Looks like it was a secret Cobra facility.
GUNG-HO
Right here in the U. S. of A. A lot of nerve, huh?
LADY JAYE
And that's not all. Look at these.
GUNG-HO
What are they?
DUKE
That's what we've got to find out, right now.
LADY JAYE
We're a bit short-handed, Duke. Scarlett, Barbecue, Quick Kick, Shipwreck, Thunder, Spirit--they're all on leave visiting their families. Shall I recall them?
DUKE
Not yet. But notify each one that until further orders, they're on emergency standby. Let's go.
EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
DUKE
The Army is trying to evacuate the town.
DUKE
The engineers are working on the rock problem while we take a look at these crystals.
DUKE
All right, Tollbooth!
TOLLBOOTH
And away we go!
TRIPWIRE
Listen. They're chiming.
DUKE
Careful, son!
TRIPWIRE
Geez. I've never seen anything like this before.
DUKE
Any idea what caused the explosion, Tripwire?
TRIPWIRE
Frankly, I don't know. Wasn't nuclear. Wasn't TNT. Wasn't any of your conventional explosives.
ENGINEER
It's rolling! Get outta the way!
TRIPWIRE
Wow.
DUKE
Easy. Don't move.
TRIPWIRE
They must've been working on piezoelectric crystals, and come up with something completely new.
DUKE
Yeah. High explosive crystals, sensitive to the slightest impact.
GUNG-HO
I think maybe we should move back a bit, out of range.
DUKE
All right. I want a zone of silence around this area. There's no telling what might set 'em off.
ALPINE
That's not the worst of it. Take a good look. They're growing.
DUKE
We've gotta get these crystals out of here. If Cobra invented these things....
GUNG-HO
They aren't gonna let 'em slip through their fingers.
INT. COBRA HIDEOUT - CONTROL ROOM
BARONESS
How right you are. Those crystals belong to Cobra. Get me the Commander.
TELE-VIPER
At once, Baroness.
COBRA COMMANDER
Yes, what is it?
BARONESS
G. I. Joe is guarding the crystals.
COBRA COMMANDER
Then attack now, before they're ready for us.
BARONESS
We cannot! One wrong shot and all the crystals will explode!
COBRA COMMANDER
I don't want excuses; I want results!
BARONESS
Wait. I have a plan. Tell me, Commander, who in all the world would you never let come to harm?
COBRA COMMANDER
Me!
BARONESS
Fool. What about a mother, father, sister, or brother?
COBRA COMMANDER
I see. But the true identities of the Joes are top secret. Can you find out who they are?
BARONESS
Yes, by tapping into Pentagon computers.
COBRA COMMANDER
Well then, what are you waiting for?
EXT. WASHINGTON - PENTAGON
INT. PENTAGON - CORRIDOR
MP
Hey, little fella. You're not supposed to stop here.
INT. PENTAGON - TOP SECRET ROOM
CIVILIAN
What in the... help! Intruder!
STORM SHADOW
Now, to copy the G. I. Joes' family background data.
MP
Hold it right there!
EXT. WASHINGTON - PENTAGON
INT. COBRA HIDEOUT - CONTROL ROOM
BARONESS
He got this file before the failsafe system shut down the computer, but it is all we need, Commander.
COBRA COMMANDER
Excellent, Baroness. I place my Crimson Guards at your service.
TOMAX AND XAMOT
(X) Xamot (T) and Tomax. (T and X) What are your orders, Baroness?
BARONESS
Sieze the families of these G. I. Joes, and bring them to me.
EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
DUKE
Dusty, give me a progress report.
EXT. MOJAVE DESERT - DAY
DUSTY
We found a safe place for the test, Duke. When do we get the crystals?
EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
DUKE
We're cuttin' one off right now.
DUKE
Your sample is on its way. Lady Jaye?
INT. JOE HEADQUARTERS - COMMAND CENTER
LADY JAYE
Yes, Duke?
EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
DUKE
Send out an emergency recall to the Joes on leave. We're gonna need all the help we can get.
LADY JAYE (COMM.)
Right away, Duke.
INT. COBRA HIDEOUT - CONTROL ROOM
COBRA COMMANDER
Punch up the Joes' family background data.
TELE-VIPER
Yes, Commander.
COMPUTER [Michael Bell?]
Code name: Quick Kick. Real Name: MacArthur S. Ito. Surviving relatives: mother and father.
EXT. LOS ANGELES - WATTS DISTRICT
COMPUTER (V.O.)
Current place of residence: Watts District, Los Angeles, California.
INT. STORE
QUICK KICK
Where do you want these, Pop?
MR. ITO
Ah, over there, son.
MRS. JACKSON
Is that Mac behind all those boxes?
QUICK KICK
Oh, hello, Mrs. Jackson.
MRS. JACKSON
My, my. I remember when you were just a scrawny little thing!
QUICK KICK
Uh, excuse me, Mrs. Jackson.
MI HAI ITO
Isn't he a good boy? He's done nothing but work in the store for his whole visit.
MR. ITO
Are you coming to the game with me tonight, Mac?
QUICK KICK
You bet. I....
QUICK KICK
Aw, I'm sorry, pop. Look, I gotta go. It's, uh, my agent. He must have some...emergency stunt work for me.
MR. ITO
You be careful, Mac.
QUICK KICK
Don't worry. I will.
MR. ITO
What's the meaning of this?
TOMAX AND XAMOT
(X) You will (T) come (T and X) with us.
MR. ITO
Run, Mi Hai!
MI HAI ITO
I won't leave you!
TOMAX AND XAMOT
Take them!
INT. COBRA HIDEOUT - CONTROL ROOM
COMPUTER
Code name: Scarlett. Real name: Shana M. O'Hara. Surviving relatives: father, three brothers.
EXT. ATLANTA - MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
COMPUTER (V.O.)
Current place of residence: Atlanta, Georgia.
INT. MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
SCARLETT
Dad? Brian? Anybody here?
SCARLETT
I came here for a workout, but I wasn't expecting anything like that.
SHAWN O'HARA
Hi, sis.
PATRICK O'HARA [Chris Latta]
Your reflexes are better than ever, Shana.
SCARLETT
Thanks, Dad, but why the masks?
FRANK O'HARA
Well, you know how each one of us fights.
BRIAN O'HARA
So we thought if you didn't know who was who, it would give us an edge.
SCARLETT
I know you from the way you stand, Brian.
SCARLETT
Oh.
PATRICK
Trouble?
SCARLETT
It's a top priority emergency. No way around it. I have to go.
BRIAN
Gosh, well, hurry back, sis.
SCARLETT
Count on it!
PATRICK
Well, let's get in some sparrin' practice ourse...
STORM SHADOW
You are my prisoners!
PATRICK
Oh, yeah?
STORM SHADOW
This is one battle you cannot win.
PATRICK
Wanna bet? Boys?
SHAWN
No sweat, dad!
FRANK
Don't get cocky, Shawn! This isn't practice!
FRANK
Brian!
STORM SHADOW
I have your sons. Surrender.
INT. COBRA HIDEOUT - CONTROL ROOM
COMPUTER
Code name: Thunder. Real name: Matthew Harris Breckinridge. Surviving relatives: father, mother, sister.
EXT. LOUISVILLE - RIVER
COMPUTER (V.O.)
Current place of residence: Louisville, Kentucky.
EXT. BRECKINRIDGE HOUSE - DAY
MR. BRECKINRIDGE
How's it sound?
THUNDER
The timin' on that third cylinder's still off.
FLO BRECKINRIDGE
Chrissy, will you tell the boys the food's ready? Chrissy?
FLO
Oh, for goodness' sake!
MR. BRECKINRIDGE
Did you hear somethin'?
THUNDER
Uh-oh. My emergency beeper. I've gotta go, Dad!
MR. BRECKINRIDGE
Go? Go where? Your mother's fixin' lunch!
THUNDER
I'm sorry, Dad! I'll explain later!
MR. BRECKINRIDGE
Flo, the dogs are burnin'.
INT. BRECKINRIDGE HOUSE - KITCHEN
MR. BRECKINRIDGE
Hey, Flo! That son of yours....
INT. COBRA HIDEOUT - CONTROL ROOM
COMPUTER
Code name: Shipwreck. Real name: Hector X. Delgado. Surviving relatives: aunt, uncle, nephew.
EXT. SAN DIEGO - SHORE
COMPUTER (V.O.)
Current place of residence: San Diego, California.
EXT. SAN DIEGO - JESSE'S HOUSE
SHIPWRECK
Hey, Jesse, don't I get a hello?
JESSE
Hello.
MRS. DELGADO
Oh, Hector, we figured he was old enough to know the truth, so we told him he was adopted.
SHIPWRECK
Huh. Well, don't worry. I'll have a talk with him.
EXT. SAN DIEGO - PIER
SHIPWRECK
Jesse, can I tell you a secret?
JESSE
Yeah, what is it?
SHIPWRECK
Well, you may not believe this, but I was adopted, too.
JESSE
You...you were?
SHIPWRECK
Uh-huh. You know, we're lucky to have people who love us as much as our real parents might've, maybe more.
JESSE
Maybe a lot more, huh, Uncle Hector?
SHIPWRECK
Maybe. But the important thing is that they do love you and take care of you. That's what really counts.
JESSE
What's that? Where are you going?
SHIPWRECK
It's an emergency, Jesse. I have to leave.
JESSE
Oh, okay. Hey, I'll take care of your gear.
SHIPWRECK (O.C.)
Thanks, buddy!
JESSE
Hey...hey, Uncle Hector! I got a bite!
INT. COBRA HIDEOUT - CONTROL ROOM
COMPUTER
Code name: Spirit. Real name: Charlie Iron-Knife. Surviving relatives: grandfather, cousin.
EXT. OUTSIDE TAOS - DAY
COMPUTER (V.O.)
Current place of residence: Taos, New Mexico.
GRANDFATHER
Your cousin is ready for the Ceremony of Womanhood.
VENA [Mona Marshall]
Uncle Charlie, I'm so glad you're here.
SPIRIT
You're as beautiful as the dawn, little cousin.
GRANDFATHER
Let the Sunrise Dance begin.
GRANDFATHER
Charlie, what is the meaning of this?
SPIRIT
I am sorry, but I am needed, Grandfather.
GRANDFATHER
You would dishonor Vena's ceremony because the white men call you?
SPIRIT
They would not call unless the need is great.
VENA
Then go, cousin, with my blessing.
SPIRIT
Already you are a woman. Thank you.
INT. COBRA HIDEOUT - CONTROL ROOM
COMPUTER
Code name: Barbecue. Real name: Gabriel A. Kelly. Surviving relatives: father and mother.
EXT. BOSTON - DAY
COMPUTER (V.O.)
Current place of residence: Boston, Massachusetts.
INT. FIREHOUSE
MR. KELLY [Michael Bell]
So, have you met my son Gabriel?
FIREMAN
Joining the force, Gabriel?
BARBECUE
No, just visitin'. I have reserve status.
FIREMAN
Let's go!
EXT. BURNING BUILDING
MR. KELLY
Check your suits and move out!
INT. BURNING BUILDING
MR. KELLY
I'll start search and rescue while you get a hose on the fire.
BARBECUE
Okay, dad.
BARBECUE
Dad, watch out! Dad!
BARBECUE
Dad!
FIREMAN
Get back! Move!
FIREMAN
We'll find him!
EXT. BURNING BUILDING
BARBECUE
We can't leave my dad in there!
FIREMAN
They'll get him out.
CRIMSON GUARD
Into the van!
MR. KELLY
Wait a minute! Who are you?
CRIMSON GUARD [Lee Weaver]
Not to worry, pops!
BARBECUE
Dad. No, not now!
FIREMAN
Gabriel Kelly?
BARBECUE
Yes, that's me.
"FIRE CHIEF"
Your father's safe. My men got him out the back way.
BARBECUE
Oh, fantastic. Gee, thanks! C-can I see him? Where, where is he?
"FIRE CHIEF"
He said not to worry. I had him taken to the hospital for a routine check, but he's fine. What about the other emergency?
BARBECUE
Look, I have to go. Tell my dad....
FIREMAN
I'll explain everything. Get going.
BARONESS
Move it.
EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
GUNG-HO
Easy does it.
DUKE
Dusty, are you ready to make the test?
EXT. MOJAVE DESERT - DAY
DUSTY
Footloose is settin' it up now.
DUSTY
Dusty to Duke, detonation in ten seconds. Nine...eight...seven...six...five...four...three...two...one...
EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
DUKE
Dusty, Footloose, are you all right?
EXT. MOJAVE DESERT - DAY
DUSTY
Yeah. We're gonna take a look.
DUSTY
Watch your step! Not a trace left! The crystals destroy themselves completely when they explode.
EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
DUKE
Keep the area secure. We'll be there soon.
GUNG-HO
It better be soon. Cobra'll wanna come after these crystals before we can destroy them.
DUKE
They'll come, all right. The question is when.
INT. COBRA HIDEOUT - LAB
BARONESS
We have enough hostages. Begin the brainwashing.
DR. MARKS [Corey Burton?]
Baroness, I must warn you. This machine is experimental.
BARONESS
You've tested it before.
DR. MARKS
Only on Cobra soldiers whose will is not strong!
BARONESS
Then we'll start with that kid.
MR. BRECKINRIDGE
My little girl?
CRIMSON GUARD [Lee Weaver?]
Step back!
CHRISSY
Mom! Daddy!
PATRICK
Is this the best Cobra can do, terrify innocent children?
BARONESS
Quiet, Patrick O'Hara. You're next!
BARONESS
Who do you serve, little one?
CHRISSY
I serve Cobra.
EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
DUKE
Where's that ATV? We're behind schedule.
GUNG-HO
I see it. It's comin'.
SCARLETT
Yo Joe!
DUKE
All right. Be careful when you load these crystals. The slightest vibration could set them all off. Let's get 'em out of here.
SCARLETT
Gently, fellas.
INT. COBRA HIDEOUT - LAB
DR. MARKS
His will is strong, as were theirs! They could overcome the programming at any moment?
BARONESS
Who do you serve, Indian?
GRANDFATHER
I...I....
BARONESS
Do something!
DR. MARKS
These augmentors. They will link their minds directly to the signals on my machine. As long as they wear these, they'll obey any order.
BARONESS
Now, who do you serve?
GRANDFATHER
I...serve...Cobra.
BARONESS
Prepare him for battle!
EXT. MOUNTAINS - DAY
DUKE
Yo Joe.
SCARLETT
Start your engines!
DUKE
Close formation!
SCARLETT
There's a blind curve coming up. We'll scout ahead.
DUKE
Watch yourself. If Cobra plans an ambush, this is the place.
SCARLETT
Yo Joe!
SCARLETT
Right on the money, Duke. It's a Cobra unit. But there's only thirteen of them.
DUKE
Can you handle them?
SCARLETT
Leave it to us. All right, let's...
SHIPWRECK
No, No!
SCARLETT
Shipwreck, what are you doing?
SHIPWRECK
No! No! Jesse!
SCARLETT
They're...Shawn! No!
BARBECUE
Dad!
QUICK KICK
Mom! Pop!
THUNDER
It can't be!
SPIRIT
Grandfather!
DUKE
What is it? Scarlett, what's wrong?
SCARLETT
It's...it's...oh, no!
TO BE CONTINUED...