The Three Investigators and The Legacy of the Dragon

Dear Rockies, fasten your seat belts, record-breaking temperatures are ahead.

What a picture-perfect start to the summer holidays.

Here's Two Door Cinema Club's summer hit: What You Know.

This is DJ Wolf man for Radio Rocky Beach.

Justus Jonas.

You're finally here.

That damn bird is driving me crazy.

That constant squawking and talking.

In a dead language, to boot.

I can't even understand it.

You and your bird are two of a kind.

-Were you guys at least profitable? -Isn't this beautiful?

Such a good deal. My idea to bring Justus paid off.

-Yet another vase... -It's a Roman amphora, Aunt Mathilda.

Not a vase.

It was used to store wine or oil.

Amphoras became an important measure for fluids

in Ancient Rome.

It really was a great deal.

I'd say we earned your aunt's cherry pie.

I hope it sells better than your other "deals."

Mr. Pico just called looking to sell a valuable sword.

- Told him you're on your way. -But Auntie...

No ifs or buts. Earn your cherry pie now. You'll be in Romania all summer.

With the dashing Steven Yates.

Oh, "the dashing Steven Yates."

Surely you'll be so good as to bring your aunt a little souvenir?

Surely.

Hi, it's Peter, I'm busy. You know the drill.

On your marks...

Hi Peter.

I won't make it today, I'm stuck here.

I'm really sorry.

Come by the office tonight and...

I'll make it up to you. I promise.

Ms. Bennett!

You scared me.

Say, shouldn't you be home packing your bags for your trip?

-Shit! -Before you go...

Here's a little thank you for the most diligent assistant we've ever had.

-That's way too expensive! -It's from the Lost and Found.

Thank you!

You're the best!

Have a nice vacation and don't miss me too much.

-You're late, Second Inspector. -Nice to see you too, Justus.

I win my race and you say I'm too slow.

So show us what you've got, speedy Pete.

Race you down?

Transylvania, here we come!

Hurry up, First Inspector, Dracula's hot on your heels.

It's too bright for him.

THE THREE INVESTIGATORS LEGACY OF THE DRAGON

Our first transatlantic flight.

The Three Investigators go to Romania.

As our trip to Transylvania starts tomorrow,

we should be prepared for anything.

It's an internship with my dad, Justus. There won't be any cases to solve.

Like I said: be prepared for anything.

I think

it's time for an upgrade.

There's no stopping digitization.

-A box of matches? -Happy?

-Seriously? -By the way, we got...

Wait.

...a mention in the L.A. Post.

Well, their local section. An entire page on our film.

"Director Annabeth Parker reshooting an all-time classic."

A classic with Steven Yates?

-You're kidding. -Your dad is mentioned too, Peter.

"Special effects for this Hollywood blockbuster will be provided

by Rocky Beach resident Henry Shaw

-and his company Wonderland." -We'll be a part of it! It's gonna be...

Sounds like it's time to go.

See you tomorrow, gentlemen.

Next stop: The "Dracula Rises" set.

-Justus? -I'm coming, Aunt Mathilda.

Hello? Dad?

Okay, the sword works fine.

Can you hear me?

-What's that knocking? -Wait.

-I'll take a look. -Hank??

What was that? Everything okay?

Are you okay?

Hank, the connection is poor.

Who is she? Why is she screaming? Everything okay?

Vlad?

Everything okay?

Peter.

Hank. Hank.

Can you hear me?

See you tomorrow.

There you are.

Listen, I wanted to come. I was just really...

Busy. Yeah, got it.

-What was that woman screaming about? -Are you in detective mode again?

I worked hard to get you this internship.

- I can count on you, right? -Yeah, Dad, you can.

I really wanted to come.

Tell me, how was it?

It's fine, Dad.

It was just a stupid race.

I'll wait outside.

So, guys. Are you excited for your first European adventure?

It's gonna be...

Hi, Annabeth.

No, not yet.

I'll take a look. Yes, of course.

Gentlemen.

You remember Hank, right? Dad's assistant.

-He's already at Castle whatsit... -Piatra.

Right.

So, I overheard a conversation between him and my dad.

A woman started screaming in panic. She was totally distraught.

And then?

And she kept screaming a strange word.

-Something like Vlad. -Vlad Draculea?

-Dracula? -Not Dracula.

Vlad Draculea. He was a vaivode.

-A vai-what? -A Romanian general.

You still haven't read the script? The entire film is about him.

He lived in 15th-century Transylvania.

Though he only got famous in the 19th century.

He was the main inspiration for...

-Count Dracula. -See?

Jump in!

Man, oh, man. We'll miss our flight.

Dracula is pure fiction, Second Inspector. A fantasy figure.

Draculea means "son of a dragon.”

He was infamous for brutality.

There are loads of myths and legends based on Vlad.

Vlad Draculea III fought for the Dragon's Order to spread Christendom.

And he wasn't only brutal, but also extremely smart.

He once disguised himself as an Ottoman

and snuck into an opposing camp to gather intelligence.

That night, his army attacked.

It was a bloody battle with many casualties.

According to legend,

after winning the battle, he made a stop at Castle Piatra.

There, he met the landlord's beautiful daughter

and fell deeply in love.

He swore loyalty to her

and promised to return to her castle once victory was his.

As legend has it he's stayed true to that promise.

Kinda big, right?

I feel like I've run a marathon.

That's not surprising. Rocky Beach time is...

05:53 a.m.

Normally, we'd still be fast asleep.

I don't feel like sleeping, to be honest.

Considering that Vlad is in the area.

No need to panic. Even if he really was around back then,

he'd have been buried more than 500 years ago.

Or maybe not.

No papier-mâché or green screen here. Just...

-Hey! -Watch out!

...just a proper castle.

-Wasn't that... -Steven Yates.

Dear film crew...

A cordial welcome to Castle Piatra,

the home of the Kretzulesco family.

The ravages of time unfortunately don't pass a castle like this by.

But Mr. Repta,

our caretaker is working on it...

He's pale enough to pass as a vampire himself.

You need not worry, though.

You just shoot your film.

I wish you a pleasant stay

in our beautiful Transylvania.

Now's as good a time as any.

Mr. Yates, could I get an autograph?

For my aunt.

What's going on?

Something is cursed.

What is she saying?

She says the family is cursed.

So the drama has started before the shoot. Let's grab a drink.

Gentlemen.

She's the woman from the video call.

-Damn, I told you. -Vampires don't exist.

You're really sure it's the same woman?

One hundred percent. With that haircut...

Then we should talk to Hank tomorrow.

You...

You hear that too, right?

Hear what?

That melody.

The latest hit from the Romanian charts.

We're looking for our room.

-That's some set! -Wow!

-Calm down, we need to find Hank. -Aye, aye, sir!

There he is.

Then let's go.

Morning, Hank.

The Three Investigators reporting for duty.

Hey, guys, slept well?

Kinda.

So you're finally here.

And?

-How do you like our centerpiece? -Wow, Dad. A cross.

On film sets, there's always more than meets the eye.