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Chapter 30: Rovers in Trouble

[The next morning, the heroes wake up to what appears to be a bright sunny morning in their hideout. Sonic is the first one to wake up]

Sonic: (sighs) What a gorgeous sunrise.

Tails: Morning, Sonic! Did you sleep well last night?

Sonic: Snug as a bug. How about you?

Tails: I slept well. Though some of us seemed to have some trouble.

Sonic: Like who?

Tails: Tsunami, Silver, and Shadow.

Sonic: They must have got a lot on their minds.

Tails: Should we go talk to them?

[Knuckles came in]

Knuckles: Don't bother. Some of the others already beat you to it.

Tails: Like who?

Knuckles: The Wolfpack.

Sonic: Damn…

[Meanwhile, outside]

Hunter: You guys ready?

Tsunami: Madada…

Exile: I'm ready, comrade.

Roger: Me too!

Hunter: What about the rest of you guys?

Boomer: Oh yeah, I'm all set.

Ace: Same here.

Blitz: Why aren't you coming, Tsunami?

Tsunami: I don't know… I have a bad feeling about something…

Colleen: Come on Tsunami. We need you.

[Tsunami pauses for a moment, and closes his eyes with his arms crossed]

Exile: Well?

[Tsunami remains silent. but then he answers]

Tsunami: Yosh… Ikuzou…

Hunter: So I take it your coming with us after all?

Roger: That's what he said, Hunter.

Blitz: How did you know?

Roger: Because I speak Japanese.

Colleen: You do? When did you learn to speak it?

Roger: Because I spent a lot of time with Tsunami to learn his language. Right, Tsu?

Tsunami: Hai.

Exile: Well look at that. Guess Tsunami rubbed off him.

Roger: But I still look up to you, Blitz.

Blitz: (smiles) I know you do, Roger.

[Roger gives him a brotherly hug as the Road Rovers laugh]

Hunter: Well, it's time we headed off. Come on, Road Rovers! We have a job to do!

Sonic: Not without us you don't!

Exile: Oh right, of course.

Shadow: Hold on. Maybe not all of have to go.

Rouge: What do you mean?

Shadow: I'm saying that our enemy could attack any one of us and that puts the others in danger.

Shira: He's right. Half of us should stay while the others go look for the shards.

Sonic: Huh… You know something? You actually have a good point there, Shadow…

Shadow: But who should stay?

Hunter: Well, my group will explore the area. That's for sure.

Colleen: Roger, Hunter.

Roger: Yes?

Colleen: No, I meant "Roger", not your name, luv.

Roger: Oh. (chuckles)

Guntiver: I'm coming along.

Stryker: Me too.

Hershey: Me three.

Shadow: Okay. But some of us will have to remain here to keep a look out.

Lupe: Agreed, Shadow. And I think my group will stay here.

Canus: Very well, Lupe.

F. Marcos: What? Oh hell no! I'm not missing out on the action! It's boring here!

F. Maria: Marcos…

F. Marcos: Don't "Marcos" me, Maria! I don't like being cooked up in one place all day! That's exactly what mom and dad did to us when we were kids!

Lobo: Marcos!

F. Marcos: Forget it! I'm not staying here! I'm going with the Road Rovers! I don't want to miss out on all the excitement! If I have to stay locked up in this place all day, I'm gonna blow a gasket!

Lupe: (shouting) Marcos!

F. Marcos: YIPE!

Lupe: That's enough! Do you hear me?! No more!

F. Marcos: (submissive) Okay! Okay! Please, just don't slap me!

Lupe: I won't slap you. But please listen to what I have to say.

F. Marcos: Okay! Okay!

[Lobo and the other wolves giggle a little]

Lupe: The reason why I never allowed you to come with me in the first place is because I don't want to lose you. If I lost you or Maria or anyone of the pack, I would never forgive myself.

F. Marcos: But I'm not a kid anymore, mom! Can't you at least let me go?

F. Maria: Marcos! Don't argue with our mother!

Lobo: And, don't forget that we almost lost Reynard to Geist one time. And we were so worried about him because we thought that he was going to die. He's lucky to have survived that. Isn't that right, Rey?

Reynard: Yeah. I'm glad that I survived, thanks to Tekuno.

Lyco: We're all glad that you survived, Rey. We all would have been very sad if we lost you.

Diablo: That's right. You're like a brother to us all.

Lupe: But still, my point is you all are very important to me as a pack and as family. That includes my biological children. So… You, Marcos, are forbidden to leave this group under any circumstances. Understand?

F. Marcos: (angry) Awwweee!

Lobo: Stop complaining! Do as your mother tells you!

F. Marcos: (frustrated) … Okay…

[The Road Rovers giggle]

Hunter: Relax, kid! Maybe you can come along next time!

Shadow: Its for the best.

Sonic: That's right! Just chill out, big guy! There's always next time!

[F. Marcos utters a soft growl]

Lupe: (clears voice)

F. Marcos: (gasp)

Hunter: Well guys, we're off!

Tsunami: Yosh! Ikimasho! Time to go!

Exile: You said it, comrade!

Guntiver: Alright!

Canus: Yeah!

Shadow: Blaze, David, you two ready?

Blaze: Yup!

David: We're all set!

Hunter: Alright then! Let's move out!

[And so, as the group heads on out into the woods, F. Marcos crosses his arms in frustration]

Selena: Marcos, calm down. You need a break anyway.

F. Marcos: I don't need a break! I'm all set! Besides, it's boring in here!

F. Maria: For Christ's sake, Marcos! Shut up!

F. Marcos: Don't tell me to shut up! You shut up!

F. Maria: Well you need to stop complaining!

[The two wolves place their noses with each others. They look each one another in the eyes and growl. Amy gets in between them and breaks it up]

Amy: Guys! Guys! Settle down already! This has gone far enough!

Ripley: Besides, you guys can always find something else to do, you know.

Tails: And instead of arguing with each other, why don't you do something productive to pass the time?

F. Marcos: Like what? There's nothing to do around here! Am I supposed to just… Stare off into space?

Sally: Well, you could play cards, a ball game, or just pick up a conversation with someone. There's plenty of people here you know.

F. Marcos: Forget it! Waste of time! [Lupe clears voice, places hands on her hips, and glares at Marcos sternly] (gulp) On second thought, I guess I'll play cards…

Sally: That's much better.

F. Maria: Come along now…

[As Lupe, Marcos, and Maria leave, Sally comments]

Sally: It's amazing on how much that he has grown. But deep down, he's just a big kid.

Tails: Yeah, Lupe must have a real hard time dealing with him. He's not much different from when he was a kid.

Amy: But he's still young. I'm sure he'll come around.

Silver: At least he's got some redeeming qualities. I'll give him that.

Shira: He still needs to shape up.

Selena: I agree 100%. But he's a cute kid though. And he's very handsome too. Just like his father.

Sally: He does take after his father in many ways.

[Meanwhile with the villains]

Eva: Do you see them?

[Stilette is seen with a pair of binoculars, spying on the heroes who have embarked on their journey]

Stilette: I see them alright. And they all look so yummy…

Tozoku: Focus Stilette. You know why we're here, eh?

Stilette: Of course I do, Tozoku. And we're going to do this just right…

Joe: Good. So as soon as they come, we get started.

Eva: Yes. And the question is; who should we go for first?

Stilette: Hmmm… How about that hunky sexy red wolf in the green vest?

Tozoku: What about one of those two newcomers?

Stilette: They look delicious too. They would make great additions to our new uprising!

Joe: Right. But first, why don't we have some fun with them?

Tozoku: That sounds like a good idea! Why not?

Eva: We'll wear them out then snag them with our new pals.

[The Giras Gang came in but was wearing black collars around their necks]

Stilette: Well then, are you guys ready to do some hunting?

Head Giras: Yes… but we're not going to fight them, that's your job, isn't it?

Eva: Of course Giran. And you Magmaras, Dengiras, Dongiras, Midgiras will wrap things up after we're done having fun, right?

Giran: Just make sure they don't have enough strength to rip through our Merry-go-round Gum, all it takes is brute strength to break free form it.

Eva: That's good enough for us. So then, let's do this.

[The villains prepare themselves to make their move. Meanwhile, the heroes, unaware that the villains are out there, pick up a conversation as they explore the woods]

Exile: It was nice of you to come along, Guntiver.

Guntiver: Well at least I don't have to hear Marcos complain all day, he's a good fellow, just needs to straighten himself out.

Blitz: I actually feel sorry for the kid. I mean I know he's not very mature. But he reminds me so much of myself when I first started off.

Shadow: Well if he's anything like you were at that point in time, then he'll get his act together with the right guidance.

Blitz: I'm sure he will, Shadow. I'm sure he will.

Guntiver: I'll say this though. Marcos may be immature. But at least he's brave. And he fights well too.

Stryker: No doubt he does. But it's not enough to be brave if you lack insight and perception. That kid has a lot to learn.

Exile: I'm sure he'll learn with time.

Tsunami: Hai. But let's focus on the task at hand, mina-san.

Guntiver: You got it, samurai.

Tsunami: Let's see… Hunter-San, what does the radar say?

Hunter: According to the radar Tails lent us, there's three signals.

David: Three?

Hunter: Yeah.

Blitz: Where are the signals coming from?

Hunter: Each one is about at least 10 kilometers from here and they are all in the east section.

Tsunami: Then I suggest we split up into three groups.

Sonic: Agreed. Stryker, Canus, Blaze your with me.

Shadow: Guntiver, Hersh, David, and I will be a team.

Hunter: Then that leaves us Road Rovers.

Tsunami: Sodes.

Ace: Cool.

Boomer: Lets do it!

Roger: Yeah!

[And so the three groups split up]

Muzzle: Come on, Shag. You're falling behind.

Shag: *mutters* (I should have stayed with the kids)

Muzzle: Sorry pal. Can't turn back now.

Hunter: The signal is getting stronger…

Blitz: It is?

Hunter: Yes… Wait…

Tsunami: Doushta? (What is it?)

Hunter: I smell something…

[Hunter sniffs into the air]

Exile: What's wrong, comrade?

Hunter: I smell trouble…

Tsunami: I smell it too…

Muzzle: Oh crap… Not now…

Eva's Voice: And it's trouble you've got, Road Droolers…

[She appears]

Blitz: Oh no… Eva… You're always trouble.

Muzzle: Yeah, it's never a good thing whenever you're involved…

Eva: What can I say? Its what I do best.

[The Road Rovers assume a stance]

Hunter: And you just don't know when to quit, do you?

Eva: Quitting is the cowards way out.

Muzzle: What do you want this time, bitch? If you've come back to mess with us again, you're asking for a world of hell. (cracks knuckles)

Blitz: (pops claws) That's right!

Eva: (chuckles) You boys ares so naive! You should realize that I'm not alone on this!

[Eva snaps her fingers and Tozoku, Joe, and Stilette appear]

Stilette: Hello, everyone.

Exile: You again!

Stilette: Missed me?

Colleen: I can't say we have…

Stilette: Oh, well that's not very nice…

Hunter: Huh? A kangaroo?

Joe: Bingo!

[Tozoku jumps out of a tree at blinding speed, and lands on his feet in a crouching position]

Blitz: A raccoon?

Tozoku: That's right, my canine friend!

Tsunami: Omae wa dareda? (Who are you?)

Eva: Boys?

Joe: The name is Joe from Australia! Pleased to meet you, mates!

Tozoku: And I'm Tozoku! Professional thief and assassin!

[Tozoku takes out a kusarigama and twirls the hammer around while holding the sickle in one hand]

Stilette: Lets have some fun.

[She pulls out her sai and charges at Colleen]

Colleen: Whoa!

[Stilette attacks Colleen, and the two females engage in combat]

Stilette: Come on, Collie! You can do better than that!

Colleen: Don't piss me off or you'll get more than what you bargained for!

Stilette: (slashing and attacking) Hah hah hah hah! Then show me what you're made of! Surprise me!

Colleen: If that's what you want, then okay!

[Colleen side kicks, Stilette, but she blocks the kick, and back hands Colleen]

Stilette: Is that the best you can do?

Colleen: (thinking) {Damn! This bitch is as tough as Geist was!}

Stilette: What's the matter, Collie? Are you scared?

Colleen: No! I'm not scared of you, Stilette!

Stilette: (taunting) Then don't just lie there! Come at me!

Colleen: Bitch!

[Colleen springs to her feet, and continues the fight with Stilette. Meanwhile, with Joe, Exile, and Blitz. Joe assumes a boxing position, and hops up and down, kangaroo style]

Joe: Come on, mates! Fight me! I dare ya!

Exile: Lets take him down, comrade!

Blitz: Let the tushy biting begin!

Exile: Don't be weird boy!

[Blitz charges at Joe]

Joe: Heh!

[Joe jumps into the air, and stomps on Blitz's head. Blitz drops unconscious]

Exile: Comrade!

Joe: Hah! Too slow! You're next!

Exile: Not if I fry you to crust!

Joe: You have a serious speech impediment! The word you're looking for is crisp!

Exile: Either way your fried!

Joe: Well then, take your best shot, mate!

[Exile fires his heat ray at Joe but the kangaroo jumps out of the way]

Exile: Get back here!

Joe: Try if you can! You won't catch me! I'm the Kangaroo man!

Exile: We'll see about that!

[Suddenly, A chain is wrapped around Exile's neck, and Tozoku is using his kusarigama to get a hold of him]

Tozoku: Heh heh heh! What's wrong? Short on breath?

Exile: (choking)

Joe: (cracks knuckles) Now to have some fun!

[Joe darts off at Exile, and hits him with a barrage of punches and kicks. And then he finishes it with a super kick, which sends Exile flying over to Tozoku, who kicks him into a tree, knocking him out]

Tozoku: I'd say he's out cold for the moment!

Joe: Good enough for me.

Hunter: You still got us to deal with!

Tozoku: Oh, we haven't forgotten about you

Joe: In fact, you're next!

Tsunami: (readies katana) Kakate koi! (Bring it on!)

Tozoku: Lets dance!

Tsunami: HAAAHHH!

[Tsunami comes at the two mutants, but Tozoku blocks his katana with the sickle part of his kusarigama while Joe takes on Hunter]

Hunter: Let's go, Kangaroo Jack!

Joe: (chuckles) Your quite a comedian.

Hunter: Take this!

[Hunter takes out his Frisbee, and throws it at Joe]

Joe: You think a silly toy can help you?

[Joe kicks the Frisbee back at Hunter]

Hunter: Watch it, that's my favorite Frisbee!

Joe: Well catch it if you can!

[Hunter does catch it]

Muzzle: Hunter, look out!

Hunter: Huh?!

[Joe attempts to punch Hunter, but the Golden Retriever was able to dodge it]

Joe: Nice move, dog!

Hunter: I'm just getting started my pouched adversary!

Joe: Only the females have a pouch! Not the males silly!

Hunter: Thanks for the biology lesson!

Joe: Quit stalling, you mutt! Are you gonna fight me or not?

[Hunter takes out a bazooka and places his tennis ball in it]

Hunter: Let's see how you handle this!

[Hunter fires his bazooka, but Joe easily avoids it. He emerges from a cloud of smoke, and comes at Hunter from above. But Hunter uses his super speed to avoid the kangaroo's attack]

Joe: Oh, so you're a speedster, eh?

Hunter: You could say that.

Joe: What else can you do?

Hunter: You're about to find out! [Hunter races at Joe, and trades attacks with him. But Joe gains the upper hand, and kicks Hunter high into the air] WHOA!

[As Hunter falls, Joe lies down on his back, and uses his feet to spin Hunter around in a circular motion. Then he kicks him into the air, jumps up, and summersault kicks him to the ground. Hunter lies on the ground before the kangaroo]

Hunter: Ugh…

[Joe grabs Hunter by his collar]

Joe: Good night, sweet prince…

[Joe knocks Hunter unconscious with a punch. Meanwhile, with Tsunami and Tozoku. They clash their weapons together]

Tozoku: So, you're a swordsman, eh?

Tsunami: Sodes, anatawa? (That's right. And you?)

Tozoku: Heh heh heh. Tsukau wa saikyo no anatsuken! Ninjutsu da! (I use only the strongest assassination style. Ninjutsu!)

Tsunami: Nihongo? (Japanese?)

Tozoku: Hai. (Yes.)

Tsunami: Gengo wa doko de benkyō shimashita ka? (Where did you learn to speak it?)

Tozoku: Oshiete yarou. Watashi wa nihonjin no hanbundakara. (I'll tell you. Because I'm half Japanese.)

Tsunami: Daga kotero; omae wo nani no tame ni tatakau nodesuka? (Then answer me this; what do you fight for?)

Tozoku: Watashi wa jibun no eikō to manzoku no tame ni tatakau. (I fight for my own glory and satisfaction!)

Tsunami: Sodeska? (Is that right?)

Tozoku: Chōdo tanoshimi o sagashiteimasu. Monogoto ga ugokanai toki wa jinsei wa taikutsudesu. (Just looking for some fun. Life is boring when things aren't in motion.)

Tsunami: Soka. Sore wa rinikanatteiru to omou. Anata ga machigatta riyū de tatakau koto o nozoite... (I see… That would make sense. Except that you fight for the wrong reasons…)

Tozoku: Kōji o hozon suru! (Spare me the lecture!) Samurai Rover!

Tsunami: HYA!

[Tsunami and Tozoku back flip from each other]

Tozoku: Not everyone can play the hero, you know! There has to be good as well as bad!

Tsunami: Be that as it may, fighting on the side of evil will get you nowhere! And you will not be rewarded in the end!

Tozoku: That last one is debatable. But right now I just want some excitement!

Tsunami: Kakatekinasai! (readies katana)

Tozoku: (snickers) [Tsunami slashes at Tozoku but he merely avoids the Akitas attack] Ya missed me!

[Tsunami frowns. And positions his sword at an angle]

Tsunami: I've faced an opponent like you before…

Tozoku: Is that so?

Tsunami: It is…

Tozoku: Well then, I'll just have to make sure to be careful with you.

[Tozoku twirls the hammer on his kusarigama, and throws it at Tsunami, who dodges it]

Tsunami: HOO!

Tozoku: Good dodge.

[While his back was turned, Joe tries to sneak in and attack from behind with a flying kick, but Tsunami sees him coming without turning around, and pushes him with a ki thrust. Joe goes flying into a wall]

Joe: UGH!

Tozoku: Nice move!

[Tozoku uses his kusarigama to wrap around Tsunami's wrist, causing the Akita to drop his sword, which drops to the side]

Tsunami: Shimatta!

Tozoku: Give it up! You're helpless without your sword!

Tsunami: Chigau! (You're wrong!) I don't need my sword to fight!

[Tsunami uses his ki to strengthen his body, and he breaks the chain]

Tozoku: What?!

Tsunami: You underestimate your opponent! An obvious flaw you have!

[All of a sudden, Tsunami is zapped from behind as electricity engulfs him. He drops to the ground unconscious. It was Eva]

Eva: Guess you can't sense every attack after all.

Tozoku: Hey, I was just starting to have fun with him!

Eva: Sure you were. If it wasn't for me, he would have had you. Joe! Did you get Hunter?

[Joe regains consciousness]

Joe: Oh yes! I did! He's right here!

[Joe shows Eva an unconscious Hunter in his grip]

Eva: Good. Just five left now.

[Meanwhile, with the other groups]

Guntiver: Well, seems like we've got our work cut out for us.

Hershey: On the contrary Guntiver; finding the Emeralds will be a piece of cake since we have radar equipment to scan it.

Guntiver: Oh! (slaps on the head) Of course! What was I thinking?

Hershey: I guess I can't blame you. Being out here in the woods on a hot sunny day can drive a person to think that. It also doesn't help that I have black fur. So the sun hits me hard.

Shadow: And even if we don't have a radar me and David could use our senses to find them.

Guntiver: That's amazing!

David: Its nothing, really.

Hershey: Well, we'd better get moving. The signal is getting stronger.

Shadow: Yes. I can sense it.

David: So can I, Shadow.

Hershey: Lead the way.

[The group heads off deep into the woods. Until they finally come to a stop]

Guntiver: Whew! That was quite a walk! (cleans sweat off his face)

Shadow: Lets take a break.

Guntiver: Agreed. Anybody got some food on them?

Hershey: I brought a few sandwiches.

David: I got several bottles of water.

Guntiver: Alright! Sounds great!

Hershey: Good enough for me.

[And so the group chows down, and enjoy their break]

Shadow: So Guntiver, still trying to adjust to your new physique?

Guntiver: Actually, I've grown quite used to it by now. This really isn't so bad. (flexes bicep)

Shadow: That's good to know.

Hershey: I'll say. Because for one, it's an improvement! (winks at Guntiver)

[Guntiver giggles and blushes]

Guntiver: Aw stop.

David: I wonder how Sonic and his group are doing.

Shadow: Don't know. But I hope they're doing okay. And the same for the Road Rovers.

Hershey: I'm sure their fine.

[Meanwhile with Sonic's group]

Sonic: Man, we've been walking through these woods for about an hour. And still nothing.

Blaze: Have patience Sonic, we'll find the emerald.

Stryker: Besides, we've got plenty of time. And don't forget I'm here to back you up in case we run into trouble. (cracks knuckles)

Canus: And me.

Sonic: Well, that's good to know. But I guess we have little to worry about.

Canus: That's right.

Sonic: Though, I kind of feel bad that Marcos couldn't come along. He seemed really desperate for some of the action.

Blaze: I can understand wanting some action, but he needs to learn some discipline first, not to mention he's showing his present day self that he hasn't really grown up at all.

Sonic: He and I made a great team though when he ganged up against Geist. He really proved his mantle. I'm telling you, Marcos' got balls.

Canus: Guts is one thing but without self-control, he won't get far.

Sonic: Try not to be so hard on him, guys. I mean yes, he's got problems. But his heart is in the right place.

Blaze: Stick to business, everybody. We're wasting precious time.

Canus: Agreed. Let's keep moving.

Stryker: The sooner we find the emerald, the better.

[Meanwhile, back at the hideout, everybody was doing something to pass the time, so as long as they stay within the hideout to avoid being spotted by the enemy. Some of the heroes played cards, while others just picked up a conversation with each other]

Tails: So how's everybody doing so far?

Selena: To be honest, I'm bored.

Alito's Voice: Maybe we can liven things up.

[Akito, Fenrir, and the former MAS appeared including Vida and Vadi]

Sally: You guys? Where did you come from?

Akito: I think the question you should be asking is how did we find your headquarters.

Amy: Yeah how did you find this place?

Calina: I called them here.

Tails: What for?

Calina: Well I thought since the MAS is no longer our enemies we might as well show them our place so they can help.

Drakon: Yes, we want to help out. And I think a good place to start is with unlocked that handheld device you swiped so we can figure out who the potential recruits are for the New MAS.

Tails: New MAS?

Prowl: That's right. Since we turned traitor and switched sides, Jaakuna is looking for new soldiers who can serve her purposes. And if I'm not mistaken, they've chosen candidates that are guaranteed to be stronger and more powerful than us.

Sally: Oh no... This can't be good...

Snuggles: And it's not, sheri.

Tails: So is there anybody among your group who can decipher this encrypted data?

Jasper: That would be me, young Tails. But I'll need you and Sally help, as well as NICOLE's.

Sally: Well then, we better get started.

[Sally gives Jasper the device containing the information]

Jasper: Now let's see...

[He gets to work]

Raptor: Well?

Jasper: Don't rush me!

Sally: NICOLE, see what you can do about deciphering this information.

NICOLE: I'll do the best I can, Sally.

Tails: (typing in keys) Okay... Here we go...

[The three geniuses and Nicole start to work, meanwhile with the remaining Rovers, Roger, Shag, Ace, Boomer, Muzzle, and Colleen had managed to escape]

Stilette: Aw, they got away.

Eva: We'll find them again. Gentlemen, how are we doing?

Tozoku: So far we got Hunter, Exile, Blitz, and Tsunami. Those six are the only ones left.

Eva: Make that five. We have no use for that spineless sheep dog.

Joe: Agreed. Let's proceed!

[Meanwhile, Muzzle, Shag, and Roger had started searching for Sonic and the others mobians that came with them]

Muzzle: Damn! When I get my hands on that bitch Eva, I'm SO going to bash her brains in!

Shag: (murmurs) (Muzzle, we should just escape while we can!)

Muzzle: No! We can't do that, Shag! Our friends' lives are at steak! And we're not leaving without them! Now, we gotta find Sonic and the others...

Roger: He's right. If we don't hurry who knows what those creeps will do to our pals.

[The three race their way through the woods. Hoping to find Sonic and the others in time. But then, suddenly, they hear a familiar voice. One which they didn't want to hear again]

Stilette's Voice: What's the hurry boys? Don't you want to play games?

Muzzle: (angry) We're not in the moods for games, Stilette!

[Stilette shows up]

Stilette: Aw come on. There's always time for games.

Roger: What did you do with our friends?!

Stilette: Oh they're in good hands! Honest!

Roger: Yeah right!

Stilette: Oh but its true! You're friends are receiving the best treatment ever! And we'll do the same for you if you just give yourselves up.

Muzzle: (clutches fist) NOT... A... CHANCE!

Eva: Then you give us no choice but to take you by force! You're coming with us whether you like it or not! Oh, boys!

[Joe and Tozoku appear]

Tozoku: Missed us?

Muzzle: Hardly.

Joe: Well that's not very nice! That's no way to treat the new kids!

Roger: Well we're not in school in case you hadn't notice!

Shag: (whimpers)

Tozoku: Think you can escape us this time? (readies kusarigama)

Muzzle: I see you got a new one of those.

Tozoku: I always keep a spare.

Eva: Enough talk! Get them!

[Tozoku and Joe charge at them]

Muzzle: Roger, I want you to take Shag and regroup with Colleen, Boomer and Ace.

Roger: Are you crazy? They'll kill you!

Muzzle: They didn't kill me earlier and they most likely won't try to, not that it mattered if they did. Now go! I'll hold them off!

Roger: But...

Muzzle: GOOOO!

[Muzzle engages the villains]

Roger: Alright... Come on, Shag! We better scram!

Shag: Right.

[Roger and Shag make a hasty retreat]

Roger: (thinking) {I hope we can find, Colleen, Boomer and Ace in time!}

[Meanwhile, back at the hideout, Lyco, Leeta, and Clarissa noticed that F. Marcos was being awfully quiet and aloof. He rests in one spot, staring off into the sky]

Leeta: What's wrong with him?

Lyco: Oh, he's just upset because he doesn't get to go out with the others.

Clarissa: He has to realize that it's not fun and games. And he won't always have it his way.

[Suddenly, F. Marcos notices the three]

F. Marcos: Are you ladies talking about me behind my back?

Clarissa: Marcos, please...

F. Marcos: Then just leave me alone! I'd appreciate it if you didn't spy on me.

Lyco: Geez! Lighten up, will you! We're not trying to embarrass you or anything!

Leeta: We're just concerned about you! That's all!

F. Marcos: Look, I know I'm an embarrassment to you all. I know I'm a jerk. But... (sigh) All I wanted was to help...

Clarissa: Is it that, or do you just want in on some of the action?

F. Marcos: Well...

Clarissa: We know you crave excitement. But that's not all there is to it you know.

[The girls walk over to Marcos, and Lyco places one hand on his shoulder]

Lyco: Look, I know you've heard this many times before. But we're just looking out for you. We're not trying to deprive you of what you want.

Leeta: And besides, you won't always have everything your way.

F. Marcos: I know, girls. But... I just want to impress everybody. I just want to show how strong and brave I am. But I guess I only come off as an annoyance. And sometimes I feel like everybody hates me.

Clarissa: That's not true. No one hates you, they just feel that your not taking this whole thing seriously.

Lyco: And you know that we all love you as family, Marcos. And Lupe and Lobo love you especially because you're their son.

F. Marcos: Pffft. Some son I turned out to be...

Leeta: Oh stop that. Don't say that about yourself. Besides, you're a much, much, MUCH better person than that dick Drago ever was or ever will be.

F. Marcos: You really mean that?

Clarissa: Of course they do! True, your a little cocky, but the major difference between you and Drago is that your loyal to your pack.

F. Marcos: Heh. Well, I do my best to be, Clarissa.

Lyco: And you've been doing a very good job so far. You've proved yourself.

Leeta: Especially when you saved your other self from that psychopath Geist. You're a hero, Marcos.

Clarissa: And your parents are very lucky to have a handsome wolf for a son.

[F. Marcos blushes]

F. Marcos: Awe... You ladies...

Clarissa: Still think everyone hates you now?

F. Marcos: Well... No...

Clarissa: Good. Because we don't want you to ever feel that way.

Lyco: Besides, you have a wonderful smile. And we want to see that smile more often.

[Leeta tickles F. Marcos' belly]

F. Marcos: (chuckles) Hey! (giggles) Don't do that! Stop!

Leeta: Lyco, can you hold him still?

Lyco: Sure.

[She held Marcos still]

F. Marcos: Hey! Cut that out!

Lyco and Leeta: What's the magic word?

F. Marcos: P...P... Please! D... Don't!

[Lyco and Leeta look at each other, and nod]

F. Marcos: Girls?

Leeta: Okay.

Lyco: You had enough.

F. Marcos: Oh whew...

Lyco and Leeta: NOT!

[They continue tickling him]

F. Marcos: HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH! NO! STOP THAT! CUT IT OUT! HAH HAH HAH! MOM! DAD! HELP! GET THEM OFF ME! HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH! PLEASE! NO MORE! MERCY! CUT IT OUT! HAH HAH HAH HAH!

Clarissa: Awe! That's so cute!

[As the twins continue tickling Marcos, the scene cuts back to Muzzle he was still managing to hold his own but was starting to get tired]

Muzzle: (panting)

Tozoku: What's wrong, dog? Getting tired?

Joe: Shall we end it for you right here and now?

Muzzle: Its not over yet! I still got some fight left!

Stilette: Oh...?

[Muzzle flexes his muscles, and his battle aura rises]

Muzzle: RRRRRAAAAAAGGGGHHHH!

Tozoku: Well this isn't looking good.

Joe: Got any ideas?

Tozoku: Well... Um... Beats me...

Muzzle: Speaking of which, that's exactly what I'm going to do to you!

Joe: Uh oh...

Muzzle: That's right, kangaroo... Be afraid... Be VERY afraid!

Stilette: Well this should be fun.

[She engulfs herself in a dark pink aura]

Tozoku: What's this?

Joe: Huh?

Stilette: Like what you see?

Muzzle: No... I don't...

[Muzzle darts off at Stilette, who easily dodges]

Stilette: Oops! You missed me, big boy!

Eva: Quit playing around Stilette!

Stilette: I don't take orders from you, Eva... I do as I please... Now, where were we? Oh yes. Come on, big boy...

Muzzle: Your going down She-Devil.

Stilette: Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm... Take your best shot...

[The two powered-up canines start clashing]

Muzzle: You're quite formidable...

Stilette: And your still putting up quite a fight. But you must be getting tired.

Muzzle: (panting) Not at all... I still have plenty of steam left...

Stilette: We'll see about that...

[The two continue fighting. But eventually, Stilette gains the upper hand]

[Stilette: As fun as this is, I got work to do.

Stilette presses her fingers against the sides of Muzzle's head, which knocks him out]

Muzzle: Ugh...

[Muzzle drops to the ground unconscious]

Stilette: Sleep tight, handsome.

Joe: Whew... That was close...

Tozoku: I was starting to worry.

Stilette: (stepping on Muzzle's head) (chuckling) Well there's nothing to fear boys...

Eva: Are you done?

Stilette: Oh Eva, can't you for once try to have fun?

Eva: Stop testing my patience! Just pick him up and lets go!

Stilette: Patience? What patience? You don't have any!

Eva: I mean it, Stilette! Don't push it!

Stilette: Humph. Whatever... Guys, you know what to do...

[The Giras gang show up with four of the captured Rovers tied up in Merry-Go-Round Gum. Giran comes up to Muzzle and blue energy comes out his mouth and toward the unconscious Rottweiler. It wraps around him and then it turns purple]

Giran: There.

Stilette: Well done, Giran... Well done... Now, let's go.

Giran: Yes, Stilette.

[Giran grabs Muzzle and throws him up onto his shoulder]

Eva: Come on.

[The villains and Giras disappear with the captured Road Rovers. Meanwhile with Colleen, Ace, and Boomer]

Colleen: I hope the others are okay. I'm getting worried.

[Suddenly, Colleen hears a familiar voice]

Voice: Colleen! Colleen! Is that you?

Colleen: Roger? Where are you?

Roger: Over here!

[From a distance, Colleen sees Roger and Shag waving]

Colleen: It is you! Thank god!

Roger: Colleen! I was hoping to find you! Where are the others?

Colleen: Not sure. I don't have the radar.

Roger: Then that means more bad news for us... The other Rovers have been captured. And somehow I get the feeling that Muzzle has been too.

Colleen: Oh bloody hell...

Shag: (whimpers)

Roger: What should we do?

Boomer: The only thing we can do. Keep moving.

Ace: I agree. If we stay here the enemy is bound to find us.

Roger: You guys?

Ace: We mean all of us.

Boomer: I think he was expressing surprise at the sight of us.

Ace: Oh.

Colleen: Well we better get moving.

Boomer: Agreed. Let's get out of here before anything else happens. We got to rescue our pals.

Colleen: Somehow I feel that's much easier said than done...

Eva's Voice: You got that right.

Colleen: Oh no. Not that bitch again.

Roger: Just our luck...

[Eva and her three allies appear]

Stilette: Looks like we found you...again.

[The Road Rovers all assumed a pose]

Boomer: Were are our friends?

Stilette: I believe I've already answered that question. But since you boys only recently stepped into class, I'll tell you. They're being very well taken care of so to speak.

Ace: And you expect us to believe that?

Stilette: Believe what you want. It makes no difference.

[Stilette takes out her sai]

Roger: You know, you remind me so much of Geist...

Stilette: Do I now?

Colleen: For one, you seem to share his taste in sharp objects and his lust for death and destruction.

Stilette: Oh but I assure you, I'm different from Geist.

Colleen: Oh yeah? How are you any different from him?

Stilette: Let's just say that I'm not driven by a hatred for humans like he is. I simply do things because I get enjoyment from it. For me, the world is a giant playground. And there's so many activities I like to enjoy. Particularly, causing chaos and mayhem!

Roger: Then you're basically the same as him!

Stilette: Well at least I'm not blaming others for what I've become, I became this way because I chose to be and I get to have fun doing it.

Roger: Funny. Because Geist got enjoyment from what he did. He slaughtered countless innocents. So you and him are a lot a like.

Stilette: Maybe. But we're wasting precious time talking. Let's cut to the chase and have some fun!

[Stilette darts off at the Road Rovers]

Colleen: Get down.

Stilette: Useless...

[Stilette comes up to Colleen and punches her in the face]

Colleen: UGH!

Stilette: Hah!

Colleen: Nice move...

[Colleen kicks once, but Stilette grabs her leg, and tosses her aside. Colleen back flips, and lands on her feet]

Stilette: Like a cat.

Colleen: You could say that.

[Colleen engages Stilette. Meanwhile, Roger, Boomer and Ace engage Eva, Joe and Tozoku]

Tozoku: Don't worry, eh? We'll take it easy on you unlike your pals.

Roger: Tsunami couldn't have fallen to scum like you!

Joe: Oh he did.

Eva: And by my hand.

Tozoku: Our hand. I kept him busy when you got the jump on him.

Roger: He would have had you! I know it!

Tozoku: You should worry about yourself, kid!

[Tozoku twirls the hammer end of his kusarigama]

Joe: Try to put a fight, that's what your buddies did.

Roger: And I will!

Ace: We've got you covered, Roger!

Boomer: Just you try it! I'm going to make a coon-skin cap out of you!

Tozoku: Ooh I'm petrified.

Roger: BRING IT ON!

Joe: Very well! But its your funeral!

Tozoku: TAKE THIS!

[Tozoku throws the hammer of his kusarigama]

Ace: Screw that!

[Ace turns invisible and dodges the attack, shocking everyone]

Tozoku, Joe, and Eva: WHAT?!

Boomer: Well that's impressive.

Eva: Where the hell did you go?!

Ace's Voice: Tsk, tsk! You shouldn't lose your temper, girl! Have you ever considered seeing a psychiatrist?

Eva: Your lucky Jaakuna needs you as well otherwise I'd put you in a body-bag!

Ace: I'd love to see you try!

Boomer: Why do you follow orders from Jaakuna anyway?

Roger: Yeah! At least Geist was more independent! And he didn't allow anybody to govern him! But the fact that you take orders from Jaakuna only shows how hopelessly dependent you are on others! Not to mention pathetic!

Eva: I can just as independent as him! The only reason I'm going along with Jaakuna is because her plans are beneficial for me.

Boomer: Or maybe you don't realize that you've thrown away your freedom and have become Jaakuna's BITCH?

Eva: I'm nobodies bitch. I just happen to make smart choices.

Roger: That's exactly what Geist says!

Boomer: And you always made the wrong decisions! Just like him!

Eva: GRRR! SHUT UP! TAKE THEM DOWN!

Joe: With pleasure.

Tozoku: Now the fun really begins.

Boomer: Come on!

Roger: Let's go!

Ace: Aw yeah!

Tozoku: Heh heh heh! I'm gonna gut you up!

Joe: And I'm gonna pound you into the ground, mate!

Ace's voice: Not unless I strike the first blow!

Joe: Huh? [Ace appears behind Joe] What the?!

Ace: First blood goes to me!

[Ace roundhouse kicks Joe in the face, and sends him flying into a tree]

Tozoku: Good job, newbie.

Ace: And you're next!

Tozoku: It won't be so easy.

Ace: Try me!

Tozoku: Okay, I will.

[Tozoku twirls his kusarigama, and throws the hammer at Ace]

Ace: This again?

[He turns invisible and dodges the attack]

Tozoku: Nice try. [Tozoku uses his excellent hearing and finds Ace] Ah hah!

Ace: Huh? [Tozoku wraps the chain around Ace's leg, and slams him to the ground] But how?!

Tozoku: My senses are much sharper than you anticipated.

Ace: So it would seem...

Tozoku: Guess your going to need a new ace in the hole.

Boomer: Don't get cocky, Tozoku!

Tozoku: Hmm!

Boomer: Here! Take this!

[Boomer uses his super bark, which blows Tozoku off his feet]

Tozoku: WHOA!

Ace: Wow...

Boomer: What do you think of that?!

[Joe whacks Boomer with his tail]

Joe: I think your bark is worse than your bite.

Boomer: (shakes head) Well at least someone has an opinion!

Joe: I think its time we stopped playing around with these dogs and wrap this up. Don't you agree, Tozoku?

Tozoku: As a matter of fact, Joe. I do.

Boomer: Try your best!

Roger: We're not going down without a fight!

Joe: Good. Because we wouldn't want it any other way.

Tozoku: Let's end this little game.

Roger: Funny! That's just what I was going to say!

[Tozoku and Joe advance on the three canines. Meanwhile, back with Stilette and Colleen]

Colleen: (panting) Damn it... I can't hit her...

Stilette: Well what did you expect? I'm nothing like those weak puny canomutants or any other opponent you've faced. I'm superior to them.

Colleen: I can see that. I'll admit your pretty strong, but your no Geist despite the similarities between you two.

Stilette: Oh I'm a much better fighter than he ever was.

Colleen: That's debatable.

Stilette: I grow tired of this conversation. Time to join your friends!

Colleen: Huh?

[Eva comes up behind Colleen and hits the collie in the back of her head knocking her out]

Eva: Nighty-night.

Stilette: You're pretty sneaky. But you did your job well. I'll give you that.

Eva: Let's just hope Joe and Tozoku round up those last three Rovers. We can't afford to fail.

Stilette: Somehow I don't think that's going to be a problem. They already got the two newbies the only one left is one called Roger. And I was wondering where is that sheep dog?

Eva: He's hiding in the bushes. That walking rug isn't even worth worrying about.

Stilette: I wonder... Why do the Rovers even bother bringing him along? He hardly helps them out.

Eva: He's nothing more than a pathetic, worthless, useless piece of crap. Even more so than that loser Blitz.

Stilette: Well, you can't really call him a loser anymore. He's grown a lot, but Geist refuses to acknowledges it.

Eva: That's because Geist always looked down on his brother, and always considered him worthless.

Stilette: Such a shame. To have a brother who hates him so much.

Eva: That's life. Anyway, boys did you get that last Road Rover yet?

Tozoku: Almost, just give us a minute.

Eva: Well hurry up! None of us are getting any younger here!

Joe: Keep your shirt on. We got this.

[Joe was just about to grab Roger when a missile came at him and Tozoku]

Joe and Tozoku: AAAHHH!

[The missile doesn't him but the blast knocks them back]

Eva: Where the hell did that come from?!

[Stilette noticed Shag wielding a bazooka]

Stilette: So the sheep dog finally decides to play the hero.

Shag: (murmurs) (Roger! Let's get out of here! We don't stand a chance against them!)

Roger: But what about-

Shag: (murmurs) (There's nothing we can do for them right now! The only way we can help them is by escaping and getting back-up, you know that!)

Roger: I hope you're right! [Roger looks back at Ace and Boomer]

Roger: (thinking) {Sorry guys... Please forgive me... }

[Roger attempts to get away]

Eva: No you don't!

[She charges at him but Shag fires a canister of tear gas and both he and Roger get away. As soon as the gas cleared out, the two Rovers were long gone]

Stilette: That's the third time we let our prey slip away.

Eva: Well its not like we're going back empty handed. We'll just have to make due with what we got.

Joe: And we got two more of these pups! Just like you wanted!

Tozoku: It was fun playing with them. But sadly, like all things, fun time comes to an end.

Stilette: Oh well. Giran!

[Giran appears holding a tied up Muzzle]

Giran: Yes?

Stilette: Wrap up our prisoners.

Giran: Of course.

[Giran uses his technique and ties up Colleen, Ace, and Boomer]

Eva: All right lets go.

[Magmaras and Midgiras arrive and grab the three recently caught Rovers. Meanwhile, with Hershey's group]

Hershey: I hope the other teams are doing okay...

Shadow: Me too, Hershey.

Canus: At least we found one of the emeralds. That's a good sign at least.

[In Canus' hand was a Sol Emerald]

David: I still can't believe it was buried. Good thing I know geokinesis.

Hershey: I thought it was terrakinesis.

David: It is, it just goes by different names.

Canus: Interesting.

Hershey: Most interesting indeed.

Shadow: Hmmm...

Hershey: What's the matter, Shadow?

Shadow: I sense trouble... And it's close... Very close...

David: Oh my...

[Meanwhile with Sonic's group]

Sonic: Man oh man! It sure is boring around here without any action.

Stryker: Careful Sonic, you might get what more than what you bargained for.

Drago's Voice: You got that right, bird boy.

Sonic: I know that voice..

Stryker: Is that you, Drago?

Drago's Voice: You were expecting maybe Bugs Bunny?

Blaze: Very funny. Come on out you bastard!

Drago's Voice: As you wish.

[Drago comes out but he wasn't alone, Sleuth and Dingo appeared as well as Sleet who waddled into the open]

Sleet: Surprise, surprise!

Sonic: Sleet! Its been a while.

Sleet: Yes it has and this time, your finished.

Sleuth: Yeah, we were gonna pay you back for your insolence in the past.

Dingo: And the same goes for your friends and family.

Sonic: You guys hold a serious grudge, don't you?

Sleet: Shut up! And hand over the emerald shards!

Sleuth: That we do, Hedgehog! We hold a personal grudge against you now! And we won't stop until it's settled!

Canus: After all this time, you guys never changed...

Stryker: That is quite pathetic...

Sonic: Like hell we will!

Drago: Don't be stubborn, we already got the Chaos Emerald, so just hand over the shards.

Blaze: Screw you, Drago!

Stryker: Yeah! There's no way in hell we're handing them over to you! You can go straight to hell!

Drago: Fine then. We'll get them one way or another. But until then, we'll be on our way. Lets go guys.

Sleet: No! We're not leaving until we get what we've come for! Now hand them over or else!

Sonic: Or else what, Sleet?!

Sleet: Or else I'll bury you in ice!

Drago: Sleet, you'll get your payback but now is not the time! Jaakuna is waiting! And Dingo, Sleuth that goes for you too!

[The three wanted to fight but they knew it was not wise to upset Jaakuna so they reluctantly decided to retreat.

Sleet: Fine! But next time we meet, hedgehog, you're dead!

[Drago uses a Warp Ring and takes him and his three pals away]

Sonic: Get back here!

[But it was too late. They were gone]

Canus: Calm down, Sonic. Those three bastards will get what's coming to them sooner or later.

Stryker: And so will Drago.

Sonic: Your right. They'll get what they deserve eventually.

[Blaze spotted Roger and Shag]

Blaze: Guys looks! Its Roger and Shag!

Sonic: What are those guys doing here?

Roger: Sonic! Guys! Thank God we found you!

Canus: What's going on, Roger?

Roger: Its the other Rovers, they been captured.

Sonic: What?!

Canus: Not good!

Stryker: We must regroup with Shadow and the others! And we better report this!

Blaze: Then we better hurry.

[Meanwhile, back at the hideout]

F. Maria: I'm sure glad the twins found something to keep my brother busy. It sure beats listening to him whining all the time about not having things his way.

Lupe: Maria, don't be so hard on your brother.

F. Maria: But Mom, you know how he gets. It's like he's still a kid.

Lupe: But you still love your brother, don't you?

F. Maria: Of course I do. But he acts like he's still five years old. And he shouldn't be acting this way. He's supposed to grow up. And sometimes he annoys the hell out of me!

Lobo: But he's still your brother. And he always will be.

Lupe: I know you two don't get along well. But you must try to put aside your differences. You know it hurts me to see you two fighting with each other, when you should be fighting the enemy.

F. Maria: I know, I don't like fighting with him but he never listens.

Sally: Well I hate to break it to you, Maria. But you're not very mature either.

F. Maria: What are you talking about?

Lobo: (chuckles) I'm afraid she has a point, Maria. Your brother may be cocky, but you've got problems of your own. You get aggravated so easily.

F. Maria: Well that's because he never takes anything seriously.

Lupo: Or is it that you just take everything too seriously? You need to learn to lighten up every now and then.

F. Maria: I know grandpa, its just... ever since I lost you guys, its been hard to have fun. The only ones I had left were my brother and Reynard Jr.

Reynard Jr: Sounds like I'm important in the future...

F. Maria: And you are. You and Marcos are the only family I have left in my time.

Lupe: Then I guess that means that in his own way, your brother is trying to hide his true emotions by acting cocky and arrogant on the outside.

Lupo: Sounds accurate to me.

Sally: But underneath that cocky and arrogant exterior, I bet he must have been suffering emotionally.

Lobo: Oh Marcos... it must have been so hard for you two.

F. Maria: It was. If only you guys made it, we could have turned out better.

Lupe: I think you still can. It's never too late to wise up, Maria.

[F. Marcos and the twins come along]

F. Marcos: I overheard a conversation going on here. Am I missing anything?

Lupo: Nothing, we just never knew how hard it was for you guys growing up without our guidance, until now.

F. Marcos: Well, I did mention earlier that your deaths weighed heavily on our hearts. And well... I've been trying my best to cope with it. But I just couldn't. I missed you guys so much. And i can't tell you how much I miss having a mother and father.

Lupe: Well you and your sister need new ways to cope with our loss in your future.

F. Marcos: What?! No! We can't do that! We CAN'T do that!

F. Maria: We need you in our lives! We can't just let you die the way you did! That's why we came here to this time! To save you!

Lupe: Please listen. Whatever happened to us in your time, we'll make sure it doesn't happen to us here. Now tell us how exactly did we and the others die.

F. Marcos: Well...

[F. Marcos and F. Maria's eyes started to fill with tears. But then suddenly, Roger and the others had returned]

Shadow: Everyone, we got a serious problem!

[Meanwhile at the enemies base. Joe, Eva, Stilette, and Tozoku were returning with the Giras Gang and the Rovers they captured]

Eva: What's their condition?

Stilette: They're out cold for the moment. That should give us enough time to subject them to the procedure... Of turning them into mindless slaves... (grins sinisterly)

[Jaakuna comes in]

Jaakuna: You've returned. How did it go?

Eva: We managed to get most of the Rovers, except one.

Jaakuna: You mean Roger?

Eva: Yes...

Jaakuna: Oh well. No matter. What we have is more than enough. We shall begin the procedure of brainwashing these pups immediately.

Psycho: Leave that to me, Jaakuna.

Stilette: And while we're at it, let's give the Rovers more presentable...

Eva: Hmmm?

Stilette: Let's give them their own special outfits.

Drago: That's actually not such a bad idea, girl. I like how you think. Those armor suits are all the same. They could all use their own individual costumes. And I think I know the perfect fashion designer for that.

Eva: Oh really? Who?

Groomer: That would be me...

Drago: (smiles) Yes. We shall begin designing the costumes while Dr. Psycho begins the process of turning the Rovers into our obedient slaves...

Psycho: But who should command the slaves?

Drago: That shall be me, good doctor.

Sleet: Wait a minute! Who died and made you king? I should be their lord and master!

Sleuth: Don't make me laugh! I should command the slaves!

Jaakuna: Silence! None of you are going to command them! Eva, Stilette, they will be under your command. And I except you two get along, understand?

[Eva and Stilette both glare at each other hatefully]

Eva: Fine...

Stilette: So as long as she stays out of my way...

Drago: Wait! That's not fair! I should command the slaves!

Jaakuna: You dare question my choice Drago?! Do I need to put you in your place?!

[A dark flame ignites in her hand. Drago's eyes widen with fear. And he immediately gets down on his knees with his hands on the ground]

Drago: No! No! Please! I apologize for questioning you! Just don't punish me!

[She extinguishes the flame]

Jaakuna: Apology accepted. Now to get this goop off our new recruits.

[She takes hold of the gum and rips each Rover out one at a time]

Eva: Take them to the lab, and have them subjected to the Brain Zapper immediately.

Sleet: Yes... Eva...

Sleuth: Whatever you say...

Eva: Get moving already!

Dingo: Yes ma'am.

[Joe, Tozoku, Dingo and Sleuth take the guys while Drago carries Colleen]

Stilette: So what do we do with the ripped up goop?

Jaakuna: Let me take care of it. Groomer get to work on our guests new attire.

Groomer: Right away, Jaakuna...

Jaakuna: Excellent. Sleet, come with me.

Sleet: Err... What for?

Jaakuna: Just do it.

Sleet: Oh okay...

[Sleet accompanies Jaakuna]

Jaakuna: Follow me.

[Jaakuna heads down the hall with Sleet waddling beside her]

Sleet: What do you need me for?

Jaakuna: I'll need your help to make these samples of MGR Gum into a very powerful one.

Sleet: Is that it? No problem.

Jaakuna: Good. As soon as we get to my room. you can get started.

[Meanwhile, in the laboratory, Dr. Psycho was preparing the brain washing procedure. The unconscious Road Rovers are all seen in capsules with devices attached to their heads. All which are connected to the computer]

Psycho: (cleans hands) There, I think everything is ready.

Eva: Then let's proceed, doctor.

Psycho: Certainly. [Psycho types down a code on the key board, and hits the "Enter" key] Now, begin operation brainwash!

Computer Voice: Affirmative. Brainwash sequence initiated. Beginning procedure in minus 10 seconds. 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.

[The capsules the Road Rovers are trapped in begin to light up. And the devices on their heads begins the process of zapping their free will and conscience]

Psycho: Soon, Eva. Very soon, the Road Rovers will be without free will or conscience of their own. They will be powerless to resist us. And they will be all yours to command.

Stilette: Not just hers, mine as well.

Eva: (growls)

Stilette: Now, now, Eva. You can't have everything all for yourself you know. Be thankful Jaakuna even gave you the privileges. If she wanted to, she could have given all the rights to me and only me.

[Eva gets so mad that she grinds her teeth]

Eva: If you keep pushing me Stilette I'm going to rip you to shreds!

Stilette: Is that supposed to frighten me?

Eva: I'm warning you!

[Purasu and Minasu come in]

Purasu: Seriously, can't you two just at least pretend to get along?

Minasu: The only reason the mistress paired you two up is so you can learn to work together and so far all you girls do is argue like a bunch of kids.

Eva: Why should I get along with this annoyance? She's worse than that loser Drago!

Stilette: Well at least I don't have anger issues.

Eva: GRRR...

Minasu: Enough!

Purasu: Well then, if you two can't work out your differences, we're just going to have to command the slaves ourselves.

Stilette: What?! No way! I'm not willing to give up my position.

Eva: You know what? You can command them alone, Stilette. I don't care if Jaakuna gets mad, nothing is worth working with the likes of you! I'll take the Roger clones.

Purasu: Very well then. Stilette, the Rovers are all yours.

Minasu: And please try to take good care of them.

Stilette: Well then, that just means more fun for me. I like it better that way.

Joe: Just don't have too much fun.

Tozoku: Yeah. Keep it together.

Stilette: Oh don't worry boys. You'll get to have plenty of fun. Just remember, there's still lots of fish in the water. And we're going to catch all of them.

Joe and Tozoku: Right...

[They leave. Meanwhile, Groomer had just finished with the Road Rovers special outfits. And the procedure was finally over]

Computer Voice: Brainwash sequence complete...

Groomer: Perfect timing.

Psycho: The procedure has been a success... The Road Rovers are now mindless puppets... They will do whatever we tell them to. And they are completely devoid of any feelings, thoughts, free will or conscience.

Stilette: Well then, let's see if they will obey... Road Rovers, rise from your capsules.

[The devices on their heads are automatically removed, their capsules open, and the brainwashed Road Rovers rise out of the capsules]

Eva: Are you sure that it worked?

[She gets suspicious of Boomer]

Psycho: That's odd! The procedure should have worked on him as well!

Stilette: Let's see...

[Stilette walks up to the brainwashed Road Rovers]

Eva: Be careful.

[Stilette walks up to the brainwashed Hunter, and waves her hand against his face, with no response]

Boomer: (thinking) {It seems the Brain Zapper didn't work on me. I'll have to play along and act like I'm brainwashed. If I don't make it convincing they'll suspect}

Stilette: Tell me, Road Rovers, who is your lord and master?

Rovers: You are, Stilette.

Stilette: Good dogs! Now, stand on your hands!

[The Road Rovers obey, and stand on their hands with their legs raised in the air]

Stilette: Good. Now sit down.

[The Road Rovers sit on their bottoms]

Stilette: Now lie down and roll over.

[They do so]

Stilette: Hah hah hah hah hah! This is so funny!

Eva: Quit screwing around already!

Stilette: Lighten up, will you?

Groomer: I hate to interrupt your fun time, Stilette. But their uniforms are ready.

Stilette: That's good to know. We shall dress them up in their sexy costumes. They will look more presentable. Not to mention cute. [The Groomer hands Stilette the costumes for each Rover] Here me, Road Rovers. Each of you will wear a special costume. You will wear the ones that the Groomer gave you. Now get dressed.

Road Rovers: Yes Stilette.

[They head down the hall to get dressed after a while they got returned in their new attire]

Eva: Well look at that.

[Hunter was dressed in blue arm gauntlets, shoulder guards, a blue collar with a license plate, a blue speedo with a red belt, and blue boots. Exile is dressed in a red vest with the Russian flag and the barking dog logo on the right side of his vest, and a capital "E" for his name on the letf side of his vest. A red collar with a license plate, golden arm gauntlets, red boots, and a red speedo with a black belt. Blitz is wearing a red speedo with armored boots, steel gauntlets, a dog collar with a lisense plate, and chest armor that covers half his chest. Tsunami is wearing an indigo chest plate with samurai style shoulder pads, gauntlets, armored boots, an indigo speedo with a red belt, a red headband, and a scabbard attached to his belt for his sword. Ace is wearing an orange uniform that consists of a chest plate, boots, a speedo with a black belt, and gloves. Boomer is wearing a gray suit with yellow accents. It comes with a chest plate, shoulder guards, gloves, boots, and a speedo with a belt. Colleen is wearing a turquoise leotard (similar to Lupe's) with yellow accents on the gloves and boots, a red belt, a red collar, and golden shoulder guards. And Muzzle is wearing a black uniform with red accents consisting of armored boots, gauntlets, fingerless gloves, a biker jacket, and a black speedo with a red belt and collar]

Groomer: Well, what do you think?

Stilette: I think they look 10 times cuter and sexier. Much better than those generic suits of armor.

Joe: I'll say...

Tozoku: Its a good look for them.

Joe: It sure takes after our dress code.

[Suddenly, Jaakuna appears along with Sleet, Dingo, Drago, and Sleuth]

Jaakuna: I see the slaves are ready.

Stilette: Yes. Their all ready for to carry out your will.

Jaakuna: (grins) Yes... My will... YES! AHH HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH HAAAAHHHH!

Eva: What should we do with them for now?

Jaakuna: Have them fight their former friends and see what happens.

Stilette: What of the Giras and those other two?

Jaakuna: I'll kill them. They served their purpose but now we don't need them.

[Tozoku and Joe were shocked to hear that]

Joe: You said you would let them live if they did what you told.

Jaakuna: I lied.

Tozoku: But you promised!

Jaakuna: I crossed my fingers when I said that.

Stilette: Why do you guys care for them?

Joe: We don't.

Tozoku: They did what you told, so shouldn't we keep our end of the bargain? It's only fair.

Eva: Fair?! HA! What a joke! Fairness is for weaklings!

Tozoku: Says the bitch who always lost to the Rovers!

Joe: You tricked us! We deserve better than this!

Stilette: Shut up you two! Your on our team and whatever the boss says goes!

Jaakuna: That's right! Since this is your first little episode I'll let it slide, but if you speak out against us again, your will be severely punished. Understand?

Tozoku and Joe: Yes Milady.

Jaakuna: Good. Now go to your quarters and remain there until you are called!

[They nodded and left]

Tozoku: (thinking) {When I signed up to be a member of the MAS, this is not what I was asking for!}

Joe: (thinking) {Them double crossers! They can't treat us like this!}

Tozoku: Hey Joe, you think that Boomer is still himself?

Joe: Probably. We'll have to separate him from the others and see if he is.

Tozoku: But when would be a good time to do that? If those bastards catch us, we're screwed.

Joe: When he and those Rovers are out of their sight.

Tozoku: Let's just hope we can get out of here with our lives...

Joe: We can if we do this right, mate...

[Meanwhile, with Drago, Sleet, Sleuth, and Dr. Psycho]

Sleuth: I can't believe this. We were deprived of one of the best privileges we could have had.

Sleet: Pffft. If anything, I was most deserving of it!

Drago: In your dreams Sleet! I should have had control over the Road Rovers!

Psycho: Well, none of you were deserving of it. Besides, now with the Road Rovers under our control, winning against the opposing side should be a piece of cake!

Drago: And I suppose we don't get special privileges?

Psycho: Well, life just isn't fair now, is it.

Sleet: I'm curious about this Geist fellow. What's his story?

Drago: Don't ask, Sleet. It's best you not know about him.

Psycho: Speaking of which, I need to find the means to control him.

Sleuth: And what if you can't control him?

Psycho: Well, I'm just going to have to put him down.

Sleet: In other words, kill him.

Psycho: I'm afraid I'll have to.

Jaakuna: Now, now, that won't be necessary. Im sure we get Geist to straighten up.

Psycho: But that would mean we'd have to brainwash him the same as we did with the Road Rovers.

Sleuth: I think we should just put him to sleep like the rabid dog he is.

Jaakuna: I'm the one who decides what goes on around here, Sleuth! Not you!

Purasu: So we brainwash him?

Jaakuna: Yes, but for right now let's not do that. Purasu, Minasu keep an eye on him. Never let him out of your sights, not even for a second.

Minasu: Of course Milady.

[As Jaakuna leaves, the three villainous canines have a discussion]

Drago: I don't know about you guys. But I somehow feel we made a big mistake...

Sleet: Same here.

[Dingo comes in]

Dingo: Is something wrong, mates?

Sleuth: Well...

Drago: I think we made a mistake working with Jaakuna.

Dingo: Funny, Eva doesn't seem to have the same idea!

Drago: That's because she's blind to the truth! And so is Stilette! Jaakuna is using us! That includes that insane psychopath Geist!

Sleuth: But there's no point in trying to turn on her. She's too strong for us.

Purasu: That is true.

Minasu: But she still sees use in you guys.

Sleet: But...

[Drago remains silent, not knowing what to say]

Purasu: If I were you guys, I would make the right decision and not attempt to rebel against Jaakuna. For she is all powerful.

Minasu: It would be in your best interest not to plot or scheme behind her back. For your punishment will be severe. You gave up your freedom when you chose to work for her. And unless you're willing to give up your lives, I suggest you don't anger Jaakuna anymore than you already have.

Drago: (thinking) {Damn it! This is not what I wanted!}

[Meanwhile, with Jaakuna, Eva, and Stilette]

Jaakuna: Stilette, why don't you take these mindless puppets out to the playground? And let them have some fun with their former friends.

Stilette: I was hoping you'd say that. Because that's just what I had in mind! (chuckles evilly)

[Now that the Road Rovers have been brainwashed into mindless obedient slaves of Jaakuna, things have taken a drastic turn for the worse. Will the heroes be able to save the Road Rovers and free them from the mind control? Or will they forever remain slaves under Jaakuna's control? Find out next time]