01x03 - The Quake Threat / The Galaxy Trio Versus the Moltens of Meteorus / Avenger for Ransom

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Calling Birdman.
Calling Birdman.

Emergency, situation red.

Birdman standing by, go ahead.

There goes another earthquake.

Are you alright, Birdman?

Just shaken up a bit.

That's the third one today.

Any real damage reported yet?

Some bad damage to several cities.

But it's not due to
natural causes, Birdman.

You're needed and fast.

Those earthquakes not natural?

What's behind it?
Who's causing them?

That evil genius, Professor Kyrov.

He's developed a device which

enables him to send shock waves
into the fluid layer of the earth.

That explains the earthquakes.

But what's Kyrov's motive?

Anybody with this terrible weapon
at his disposal can demand anything.

And Kyrov has offered this weapon
to anybody who meets his price.

If it ever gets in the wrong hands.

Right Birdman.
You must stop Kyrov.

But we can't tell you
where to zero in on him.

By following the shock waves we
can approximate just about where.

Another one?
Hang on Avenger.

We've had our quota of that.
It's time Kyrov met...

...Birdman!

My solar band keeps pinpointing this
area as the center of the shock waves.

It's Birdman and that eagle.

How'd they ever find this place?

Orga! Get to the top! Quick!

Take two metal men with you and
make sure Birdman is taken care of.

There! Down there Avenger!

It looks like the entrance
to Kyrov's lab.

Those three just came
out through that door.

Let's go down for
a close up, Avenger.

Metal men! Looks like they're
our reception committee.

Their force rays against
my solar beam.

My solar beam scrambled him.

Drop that bird you bucket of bolts.

Just what I need.

One strike coming up.

It's going to be a long time before
anybody winds them up again.

He's destroyed my metal men.

But there's more than
one way to catch a bird.

This is the main entrance.
But getting in won't be easy.

Wait Birdman.

You're a great fighter Birdman.

Someone I really admire.

Is there any reason
why we can't join forces?

Nothing can stand in our way.

You and I as a team?

I'll pretend to go along with him.

It's my chance to get inside.

Your proposition makes sense, Kyrov.

The door will open for you.

Leave your feathered
companion outside.

Don't worry Avenger.
I'll be alright.

Welcome Birdman.

Welcome indeed.

How about opening this door, Kyrov?

It doesn't open when
you're in there, Birdman.

What?

It only closes when
it catches a Birdman.

I should have expected this.

And I've been away from
the rays of the sun too long.

My strength is ebbing.

You see? Professor Kyrov
has captured the Birdman.

Brains. That's what counts.

See for yourself gentlemen.

Birdman is finished.

Those men are the
leaders of world nations.

Gentlemen, your champion
is my helpless prisoner.

I am ready to negotiate.

Birdman, his prisoner.

Now every city is in peril.

It's Avenger. He must
have found an air vent.

The eagle. How did it get in here?

He got in, but he won't get out alive.

Look out Avenger.

I won't miss this time.

Avenger is deliberately
drawing Kyrov's fire.

Those holes in the roof are
letting in the sun's energy rays.

You did it Avenger.

The sunlight has recharged my energy.

Stop him.

My solar shield can handle
your rays, Metal Man.

Yes, but can you handle my laser g*n?

Just about, but I need a recharge.

Birdman.

My power is back.

Time we made another call.

It's Birdman.

Get back. One move of this lever

and I can start a quake
in your country's capital.

You won't start any
more quakes, Kyrov.

Now I have a cage for you.

No. No!

Your own bars will hold you, Kyrov,

until the authorities
can come for you.

Let's go Avenger.

Birdman.

The planet is blowing up.

How can it be?

Something from within the
planet is destroying us.

Driving us from our work,
from our homes.

Contact the authorities.

Another eruption
in one of our cities.

We had better contact
Intergalactic Security.

Warning from Intergalactic
Control Center.

Attention Galaxy Trio.
Urgent S.O.S. from planet Meteorus.

Investigate immediately and report.

We're on our way. Over and out.

That's your home planet Meteorman.

Can't imagine what the trouble is.

But we'll soon find out.

I have just received a report
from Molten headquarters.

Our attack was a success. Good work.

Soon Meteorus will be
covered with molten lava.

And our people will once
again rule this planet.

I shall report to our
leader, Molten One.

Everything goes as planned.

We will drive the Meteorus
subjects off the planet.

And flood it very soon, sire.

I hear news that an alien spaceship
approaches the planet.

They must not interfere.

So be it, sire.
They shall never land.

Everything seems calm.

Maybe it was a false alarm.

I don't think so. Look out!

Quickly! The defense shield!

We better go down and investigate.

Prepare to displace to rim of volcano.

Laser-on cube ready to displace.

I don't understand this.

You say these volcanoes have
been dead for centuries?

Looks like we've got company
to explain the problem to us.

I never saw anything
like this here before.

Here goes.

Nice shot, but not fast
enough, my friend.

Back you go.

A little expl*si*n vapor
should slow you down.

Those creatures have come
from the center of the planet.

And it looks as though they
plan on taking over up here.

Not if we can stop them.

Follow me. I'm going to cool us
a path to their headquarters.

I have a feeling they
know we're here.

There's an opening ahead.
Prepare for battle.

Look ahead.

Stay where you are, invaders.
You cannot escape.

Stay close. I'm going to
freeze this flame down to size.

Good work, Vaporman.
But they're attacking from above.

I'll take care of this.

Great. You two, make a run for it.

Quickly. After them. They must
not get to our main control room.

Hey, that's no way to treat
a guest. That stuff's hot.

Okay, I'll come quietly.

It's only a matter of time before we
drive your people off this planet

and take our rightful
places above ground.

They have a right to stay there.

Besides, my friends won't let you.

You and your friends cannot stop us.

I think I have a way of stopping them.

I only hope it works.

The other two have escaped, sire.

Blast them out of the air.

Turn up Hydro Ray and
Molten Lava to full force.

Here goes. I'm going to put full
freezing force into my vapors.

Our lava power has backfired.

Run to Molten Central, everyone.

By now, your friends have perished.

I don't think so.
It looks like your plan has backfired.

I don't want to hurt you,

but you better tell your
followers to do as I say.

And so, instead of trying
to take over this planet,

why not all move to an empty planet
where your people can live in peace?

You have defeated us,
and still you spare us.

We will do as you ask.

Up there is the sun for this galaxy.

No other form of life but
yours could exist on it.

I'm sure you'll find it
a pleasant place to live.

Farewell, Moltens.

Farewell, Galaxy Trio.

And farewell to this planet
and all its inhabitants.

Sorry we couldn't stay longer to
enjoy the beauty of your planet.

Our job is out there.

I'm due in Washington for an
important military meeting,

and no sign of Avenger.

Not like him to wander off.

Well, somebody trying to contact me.

Greetings, Birdman.

Remember me?

Zardo. I remember.

And it won't be long before
you're brought to justice.

Tut-tut, Birdman.

No threats.

You see, I'm bringing you something.

Have you been missing your friend?

Avenger, a prisoner?

My prisoner.

Now listen, and listen
real good, Birdman.

I want those military secrets you're
going to discuss at that meeting.

If you don't bring it
to me in one hour,

your friend is a dead bird.

- Wait!
- One hour.

Bring the plans, and I promise
to release your feathered friend.

But...

...he's gone.

That fiend will carry out
his threat to Avenger.

Time for action.

Birdman!

Glad you could join us, Birdman.

We're just getting into some
of our top secret plans.

Gentlemen, there's no
time for explanations.

But I'm afraid I must
take these plans.

It's impossible.

They can't leave this building.

Our country's security is
wrapped up in those plans.

Sorry.

He's stolen the plans.

Birdman, a traitor?

You heard me.

I want every air squadron in
this area to locate Birdman.

And sh**t him down.

That's an order.

We've picked him up on our radar, sir.

At the first sign of Birdman, fire.

And don't miss.

I'll just about make
it to save Avenger.

They've spotted me.

I was hoping it wouldn't come to this.

That was close.

Too close.

And I can't fire back at
my own countrymen.

My solar shield is
the answer for this.

Too bad they have to
waste that ammunition.

But if I'm going to save Avenger,
I'd better get moving.

Birdman's getting away!

You have just five more
minutes, Birdman.

Do you have the plans?

Yes.

And I'm taking you at your
word to release Avenger.

Of course.

But the military plans first.

At last.

I've been offered ten
million dollars for this.

Now keep your part of the bargain.

Of course.

I said I'd release him.

But I didn't say how.

Execute plan 19, men.

We're sending you both up for a
little ride in this space capsule.

I should have known you
wouldn't keep your word.

I'm making sure you'll never
bother me again, Birdman.

Oh, yes. One more thing.

Keep your eye on
that timing device.

Ten minutes after we fire this
capsule, it will blow sky high.

Ta-ta, Birdman.

There they go.

The sun's rays can't penetrate
this capsule, Avenger.

I can't free myself.

Losing my strength.

Not much time left.

No use.

Getting weaker.

And I can't break loose.

Good boy, Avenger.

Can you get those ropes off?

Keep at it, Avenger.

I can feel them loosen.

Hurry.

Will we make it?

That did it.

About one minute to go.

No way out of here.

They sealed us in.

I hope I still have
enough strength left.

Or we're finished.

Here goes.

We made it.

Just in time.

Now to restore my strength
with the sun's rays.

Good.
My powers are restored.

Ready for another visit to Zardo?

Birdman!

Look, it's Birdman.

He's back.

It can't be.

Quick, into the pillbox.

He can't reach us there.

Watch it, Avenger.

They're going to fire.

Here they come.

But my solar beams can handle that.

Keep those g*ns aimed at him.

Sooner or later he has to leave
that sun shield to get at us.

And when he does, blast him.

When I release you,
fly upward, Avenger.

I have a plan to get at them.

Now.

It's him.

This ought to make their next
round of fire interesting.

Fire!

Help! Help!

We give up!

That should hold you
until you're picked up.

As for the plans...

The plans I gave him were never
worth anything, gentlemen.

I managed to change them
before making delivery.

I'm sorry we misjudged you, Birdman.

We should have known better.

Avenger means more to me
than you can possibly know.

But nothing in this world could
make me sell out my country.

Birdman!

We can salute that man, gentlemen.

He's a real patriot.