Looks like we missed the garage sale.
What we are looking for is most likely well-hidden, Jade.
According to an 18th century text found in a museum,
this palace was the last known home of the cat of Khartoum.
(Cat meows)
I think I hear it!
It is a statue, Jade, not an actual...
(frustrated cries)
Oh, kitty! Got your little leg all caught in palace junk?
(Meows)
You're welcome!
Hungry, girl?
So, what's your name?
Rrr-bbbeee rrr-bbbeee.
Ruby! Ha ha ha!
That tickles Ruby!
Odd. This tile is not as weathered as the others.
Perhaps...
Ahh!
(Agitated yowls)
What's the matter, girl?
Booby trap!
Mayday!
(Both coughing)
Jade, are you...
Fine.
(Agitated yowl)
It's ok, Ruby.
That kind of stuff happens all the time when you hang out with uncle Jackie.
(Gasps) The cat of Khartoum!
That's it?
Looks like something you buy at a swap meet for a buck.
Worth quite a bit more, young lady.
(Gasps) Valmont!
Thanks ever so for finding the cat for me, chan.
Now hand it over!
No! It belongs to the museum!
Yeah, so step off!
We almost got pancaked looking for that thing!
Please, let's not compare hardships.
My men have been combing this disgusting pig sty for the past 3 days,
searching for that kitty.
Aw! Ruined my best shirt!
It's your only shirt. Oh, look at my shoes!
Soon as we collect the 20 large for that kitty statue, I'm gonna...
Do put a sock in it, Finn. Get that cat!
Hey! Maybe you haven't heard,
but possession is nine-tenths of the law!
Yeah? And this here's the other two-tenths!
You need to work on your math!
Yeah? Well, my math's good enough to know
that 3-against-1 ain't very good odds!
Spare me the gladiator scene.
Just get the merchandise!
Yes! Keep your eye on the kitty!
Jade: Go, Jackie!
You hit 'em high, I'll hit 'em...
Aah!
Low.
Ooh, he's got drapery!
What you gonna do, redecorate?
Yes! Hey! Wha-
(meows) Jackie!
Ruby! (Yowls)
Aah!
Ahh!
Ow!
Sharp little devil, aren't you?
Jade, wait here!
Ohh!
Valmont, this is very dangerous!
If we fall, we...
How do you do that?
It's all a matter of balance, chan.
Case in point.
Uh-oh. Uhoh.
Whoa... uhh!
Aah!
(Sighs)
No way.
Fantastic! I've never felt so alive!
Something about this statue, chan.
It's good luck!
Good luck or bad magic?
This cafe is owned by Cardiff zendo,
the largest collector of art objects in tangiers,
(whispers) And known as a very shady character.
Thank you.
I suspect valmont and company
will be showing up any time now
to conduct their... Business.
And then we take back the cat. Right, Ruby?
(Meows)
Jade, you cannot bring an animal into a public restaurant!
It's not hygienic!
Jackie, cats are very clean.
(Cell phone rings)
Is that you, uncle?
No! It is a magazine salesman calling you at 5:00 in morning.
Oh! Sorry. It's almost lunchtime here.
Uncle has been researching the cat of Khartoum.
Yes, and did you discover any unusual legends or...
Getting to that! According to legend,
anyone who gets scratched by claw of statue...
Becomes like a cat himself.
Ooh! You already know so much,
why you bother me?
There is one thing I do not know, uncle.
What is the antidote?
Antidote?! Do not get scratched by claw of cat!
I mean, how do you reverse the process?
Or, are you getting to that?
No. Getting to bed. Call you back later.
(Valmont slurping)
Dude, check it out.
Ahh!
Want a little coffee with your cream there, big v?
I'll give him one thing... He's very tidy.
I say we collect the dough for this thing pronto,
get valmont to a doctor.
Maybe there's some kind of cure.
Don't you mean a veterinarian?
(Both stifle laughter)
I heard that. In fact, my hearing
has become quite acute.
There is no cure because this is not a disease.
It's a transformation...
And I rather like the new me.
Besides, why sell to Cardiff zendo
for a mere 20 large?
This little kitty should go to market,
where we can auction it off to the highest bidder,
or better yet... Hmm.
(Chuckles)
Uh, you got a hairball, boss?
An inspiration.
Obviously, it was a scratch from tabby here
that changed me into the glorious specimen you now see before you.
Why not use her to create others like myself?
Stealth, cunning, and the agility of a cat!
Just one tiny scratch away, boys.
We'll be able to steal every treasure in the world!
We? We?
(Chuckles)
(Meows) Tassels!
I never realized what pleasure they can give!
So, what do you say?
9 lifetimes of playing with yarn balls.
Thanks, but no thanks.
Ditto.
Perhaps in time you'll come to see
how wonderful the feline life can be!
(Meows)
Excuse me, but there's a phone call for you, monsieur.
For me?
Yes. You may take it in the back.
Perhaps uncle couldn't reach me by cell phone.
Whatever.
Ha ha ha!
Hello?
Rrarr!
Did you want to use the phone?
Uhh!
Uhh! Rrarr!
Mayday! Mayday!
Aah! Sorry.
I really should be getting back to... whoa!
Ehh! Uhh! Ehh!
Pillow fight?
Aah!
Heh heh!
Uhh!
You are going to be in big trouble...
With the phone company.
Rrarr! Ohh!
Thank you.
(Chuckles) It is I who should be grateful, Mr. chan.
That display case you nearly plowed into
contains many priceless objet d'art.
You are Cardiff zendo.
So I am!
My treasures, and soon joining them,
the most marvelous collectible of all...
The cat of Khartoum.
But a little birdie tells me you are after the statue as well.
Yes, and I am sure my niece has located it by now.
If you like, I will go and find her, and...
That won't be necessary.
Get your hands off me or I'll... I'll...
You don't even want to know!
Let her go!
Yes, do let her go.
(Meows)
You have just given me the most delightful idea, Mr. chan...
One that will benefit us mutually.
What?
Based upon the late hour, I can only surmise
that Mr. valmont has had second thoughts about our little transaction.
Your niece will find him and fetch me the statue.
In exchange, you get your freedom.
No! It is too dangerous!
I'll give you, say, an hour to complete the task...
That is, if you ever want to see your uncle again.
Don't worry, Jackie. I'll nab that tabby.
Please, Jade. Be very careful of the statue's claws.
Hey, I know my way around a cat.
(Whistles)
You touch one hair on Jackie's head,
you're gonna have to answer to me!
(Chuckles) Spunky.
Lock him up.
Heh.
So, how long have you gentlemen
been in the restaurant business?
(Cell phone rings)
Oh. I have to take this.
Nice chatting with you.
Uncle?
No. Irish sweepstakes. You win a million bucks!
Please, uncle. I need to know about the...
Getting to that!
Old Moroccan legend of cat statue speaks of a proverb...
"the antidote to the cat curse lies within."
Lies within?
Lies within whom, uncle?
No idea. Sounds like fortune cookie nonsense to me.
Naptime. Good-bye.
Why'd he bring us here?
Said it was supposed to be a big score.
It's a crummy factory.
(Sniffs)
Tcha, with a vault.
I'm starting to like the new valmont.
He's thinking bigger, working new angles.
Sweet!
(Purrs)
Good girl, Ruby! You found him.
Lassie's got nothing on you!
A cow factory?
Oh, big v, that is so gross!
Yeah, and all that cholesterol!
(Meowing)
Shh! They'll hear us!
What is it, girl?
(Slurps)
Oh, that's nothing to worry about.
Just a big old tub of... cream! Duh!
That's the trail you were following.
Whatever. You still found valmont.
Be back in 2 shakes of a tail.
(Slurps)
(Sniffs)
(Growls)
We have us a cat burglar.
Time to scat, cat!
(Hisses)
Whoa!
(Yowls)
Cats hate water.
(Meows)
Don't worry, Ruby. I won't let you get...
Hey, let me go!
(Yowling)
Hey! Cut it out!
Aah! Uhh!
(Rip)
Ow! You owe me for a new pair of jeans!
Ok, you've got your statue.
Finally! The cat of Khartoum!
Mine!
Yes! And without having to spend a penny to acquire it!
Oh! I was not, of course, implying
that you're cheap, Mr. zendo.
(Nervous laugh)
You'll find your uncle in the supply closet off the hall.
No hard feelings, my impressive young friend.
Jade!
Told you I'd find the statue.
I'm just glad you are unharmed.
Why wouldn't I be?
Now, let's get the plaster cat back from that zendo creep!
You wait here, please!
I suspect zendo will not surrender the cat easily.
Mmm! (Slurps) Mmm!
Got evaporated milk?
(Gasps) Those claws, those teeth!
Yes. The artistry is marvelous.
(Gasps)
Zendo: Valmont!
Oh, dear. Look at the time.
I must go do that thing... That I must go do.
(Snarling) Oh!
How delightful to see you!
Yes. I was absolutely beside myself
to hear of how that awful little scamp
stole the statue before you and I had a chance
to complete our transaction.
Grrr!
But, of course, you want your money.
20 large, as agreed.
Count it if you like.
I just did.
Now, then, there is one more thing I require...
My statue!
But I paid for it!
It's mine!
No! It belongs to the museum!
And you belong to me, rat!
Jade: Think again, katman-don't!
(Hisses)
Oh! Jade!
Hah!
You... you were scratched by the statue!
They were old jeans, anywho.
Oh, you mean the turning-into- a-cat thing?
I was wondering about that.
(Valmont and Jade hiss)
Whoa. Cat fight.
Forget them! Get chan!
Aah!
No! (Gasps)
Babylonian urn!
What's a babylonian urn?
Probably more than we do!
Here, kitty kitty.
(Hissing)
(Jackie grunting)
Ow! - Uhh! - Ohh!
Uhh! Uhh!
When in tangiers,
beware of flying carpets.
(Ruby meows)
(Gasps) Jade?
Wha...
(grunts)
Uhh!
(Snarls)
Whoa! A mouse!
Mouse?
Uhh!
(Groans)
I think the words you're looking for are, "me-ow."
Nobody messes with Jade, queen of the jungle cats.
(Hisses)
Jade, you're not a jungle cat.
I know that, Jackie. Hello!
And I know I've got to change back,
so how do I do it?
Um...
What'd uncle say?
He said, "the antidote lies within."
Sounds like fortune cookie talk to me.
He said that, too.
Perhaps the statue itself has some writing,
some clue as to how to undo the curse.
We must find zendo.
(Plant rustles)
(Nervous laugh)
Where's zendo?
I don't know.
Truly I would tell you if I did.
Let me put it another way...
(hisses)
Aah! Mr. chan! Young lady!
I'm delighted to see you're all right.
I'm sure. The statue.
Oh, yes, yes. Of course.
I always felt it belonged in a museum.
Here's chappy!
(Gasps)
(Both hiss and spit)
No. This is too dangerous to be in a museum.
Uhh!
Wha... uhh!
The antidote lies within...
Within the statue itself!
Uhh!
Ow! Please get off!
I bruise easily!
Well, that was different.
The cat of Khartoum! How could you?!
There's no use crying over spilled milk.
Hey, Jackie!
What did you study at Chinese opera?
Beginning, the teacher really don't know what I'm good for.
I train everything... kicking, punch... All kind of things.
Suddenly he find out I have a very... pretty good voice.
(Sings Italian opera)
After that, the opera is not famous anymore.
Then I'm back to training.
Almost whole day, nonstop training
until 11:00, 12:00.
When I take off my shoes, ooh, stink.