The NeverEnding Story III (Die unendliche Geschichte III - Rettung aus Phantásien)

The Mountains of Destiny

mark the highest point in the whole of Fantasia.

It is here, in the Hidden Crystal Cave,

that the Old Man of Wandering Mountain

records 'The Neverending Story'.

Now what?

Now what? What now?

Hold your horses! I'm finding out!

There will be a day

when the writing stylus will start to act strangely,

making it increasingly difficult to record 'The Neverending Story'.

This is a sign that the Nasty is on the way -

an evil force that first takes hold in young humans

when they turn away from books and reading.

To stop the Nasty, even temporarily, would require a special young human -

a voracious reader of great imagination

and extraordinary courage.

Nicole?

Books listed according to the Dewey decimal system.

Check the card catalogue... Shhh!

"Shhh"?

I'll do the shushing around here, young man!

Shushing is the job of the librarian and not some snotty little kid

with hair that looks like the rear end of a porcupine.

Mr Coreander?

Mr Coreander, don't you remember me?

Bastian - Bastian Balthazar Bucks.

Bastian?

W- w-what in the world happened to you?

It's sort of hard to explain.

I see.

Why so far from home?

Not playing hooky from school, are we?

No. We moved.

This is my new school...

unfortunately.

I see.

Well...

Stay here till the bell rings, but no longer.

Don't want to be late on your first day.

'Treasure Island'. I remember this from your store.

Are the rest from there too?

Uh-huh.

'The Neverending Story'.

That is strictly a reference book from now on.

It must not be taken from the library under any circumstances.

It keeps going.

Well, of course it keeps going.

Every move you make is part of your story.

Remember that the next time you pick your nose.

Have to get more inventory from the car.

Remember, 'late first day, pay, pay, pay! '

"The Nasties"?

"One year after his second visit to Fantasia."

"Bastian's father finally found a woman he wanted to marry -"

"a divorcee named Jane Baxter."

"Jane's house was more suited for a family of four"

"which, for Bastian, meant a new room, a new neighbourhood,"

"and worst of all, a new school."

Honey...

where's Nicole?

Oh, she'll be right down.

"But maybe his dad was right and it would all be worth it."

"All his life Bastian wanted a sister or brother"

"to share his dreams and confide in his secrets."

"Now, at last, he'd have one."

Hey, kiddo!

This is a family effort. Do you want to help?

They're not my family and this is not their house.

Nicole.

Dr Dumont said this would take time, but you've got to meet them halfway.

Why bother?

You'll only get divorced again.

Nicole, this is going to be different.

I promise you.

And just think what a cool new brother you have.

Yeah. Real cool.

This is my mom's sewing room, you know?

She loves sewing so much.

I'm really surprised she's letting you use it.

I know I wouldn't.

You can have one if you want.

I got plenty of them.

What for?

Crystals are so stupid.

Like crystals can really grant wishes!

Please...

spare me this New Age garbage.

Crystals aren't supposed to grant wishes.

Only the Oran can do that.

Oran?

You can't tell this to anybody. OK.

The Oran is the necklace of the Childlike Empress,

the ruler of all Fantasia.

Please!

I'm not making it up. It's all written.

In what - a book? 'The Neverending Story'.

And I'm listening to you like this is real?

You are completely weird!

So, you two getting into trouble yet?

See? They're bonding already!

Oh.

Bye-bye, wife.

I'll be home around 6:00.

You look... handsome. Thank you.

OK, kids, let's get this show on the road!

That was forceful.

I'm being too harsh, aren't I?

He needs more time.

Take your time, Bastian.

I can always write you a late note.

Jane, you had it right the first time.

I don't want him thinking I'm a drill sergeant.

Downstairs! Look alive!

Let's go! Yee-hah!

Barney!

Been doing it since he was three. 'Bye.

'Bye.

I'll be pulling the car out of the garage.

You know, when you're ready.

You are not going to school like that.

Like what?

That is so un. 'Un'?

Uncool, unsophisticated, unhappening!

Just... un.

'Un'.

Mm-hm! I'll show you 'un'!

You are so weird.

Nicole!

Everyone's waiting to see my new so-called brother.

So-called?

OK, kids, here we are.

Nicole, wait for Bastian.

Jane, would you happen to have a comb or a brush?

Honey, I think you should have thought of that before.

No, I don't, but don't worry.

You look perfectly... impressive.

Really. Impressive.

Impressive.

Oh, my God, the new brother!

Is he for real? I hope not.

Hey, Nicole. Let's go!

Nicole!

NICOLE! Wait!

Where's the bathroom? I gotta fix up my hair.

I can't show you right now.

Oh, my God!

Let's get out of here.

Nicole!

Nicole, come on! Run!

Why? Who are they?

The Nasties!

The Nasties?

What's up, little homey?

Uh... yo, what is it?

Uh, I mean... yo, what it is?

Can you guys show me where the men's room is?

Ah... or at least tell me?

Dog, should we tell him or show him?

Ah, you know I hate those two-part questions, Slip.

Yeah. That's 'cause you've got a no-part brain.

Oh, OK. Yeah.

This your first day here, squirt? Yeah.

Hmm. Hmm.

Ha. Ha.

I think it'd only be right

we personally escort you to the men's room.

Um, I can find it. I mean I really...

Ah...

So... you got a name?

Bastian Balthazar... Bucks.

Balthazar.

What kind of name's that? You a Viking or something?

Don't forget to flush, Balthazar.

Yo, Mr John. What's up?

How many times are you dweezils going to repeat 12th grade?

Till we break the record.

Well, you ain't going to make it.

Principal said the next time he catches you here, you're expelled.

Yo, chill. We're only down here on a field trip.

We're checking the pipes for ecological violations...

Yeah. And... stuff.

Let me out!

Open it.

Let me out!

Balthazar! Pal! Yeah!

Um... No, no! We didn't lock him in there!

Mr John, we were sent down here to look for him.

Just ask him. Ask him.

Can you really have them expelled?

Oh, yeah.

They kidnapped me and locked me in there to die!

Hey, Mr John, can't we discuss this?

I'm going to get you, Balthazar.

Nicole!

The story really is still happening.

Gotcha!

Help! Take me back to Fantasia!

Come on! Hurry up!

Come on!