A/N: Well, here I am again with another PJ Masks story. It will take place in the same continuity as my previous story, which is more and more starting to become an AU compared to the show. When I wrote "First Night", the PJ Masks' origin was still a big mystery and thus free for me to explore in any way I wanted. But now, season 2 has started introducing elements like the crystal statue in HQ, and Armadillain who, according to rumors, will turn out to be a former PJ Mask that was kicked off the team at some point (which makes you wonder why he was never even mentioned before). All of this doesn't sit well with my theory. So here is my attempt to introduce as many of these new elements into my headcanon as I can.

Credit where credit is due. It should be obvious that I do not own the PJ Masks. The idea behind this story came from various sources, but in large part from a drawing I found on Deviantart about Greg becoming corrupt and turning from Gekko into Drakko. It's from an author named Dapple-ishh. Other sources of inspiration include the works of H.P. Lovecraft, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and the Green Lantern comics. The cover art is titled "Rampage" and is likewise created by Dapple-ishh.

Enough talk, let's get started:


For what had to be the hundredth time that afternoon, Connor took a glance at the clock on the wall of the classroom. Still 15 minutes till school would be over.

The boy sighed. It wasn't that he hated school (on the contrary, he was among the best students of his class), but right now he couldn't wait for it to be over. In fact, he wanted this entire day to be over. Partly because for him and his two closest friends, Greg and Amaya, the real fun began after sunset. When they would be able to transform into their superpowered alter-ego's, the PJ Masks. But the main reason had to do with something that happened to them the night before.

The past 3 nights had been the best ones ever for the team. First they gained a new ally in the form of PJ Robot. And last night, thanks to PJ Robot, they discovered a crystal statue in HQ which first took away their powers when it was accidently moved from its spot, but then, when they put it back in its place, somehow granted them new superpowers.

At first all three young hero's had been overjoyed with this discovery, and mopped the floor with Night Ninja and his team of Ninjalino's. It wasn't until later, when he was back in his bed, that questions began to form in Connors mind. What was this Crystal statue? Why had they never seen it before? And most importantly, how could it take away their powers and give them new ones?

As the teacher wrote todays homework on the schoolboard, Connor glanced at the bracelet around his wrist. Inside was one of the 3 Night Totems; the ancient, magical stones that granted each of the PJ Masks their powers. Or so they had been told by Connors' dad, Diego Alvarez. But if the Night Totem was the source of his power, then what had the crystal to do with it? The only one who could probably answer that question was his dad.

Earlier that day, during breakfast, Connor had already send his dad a text message to tell him about the events of last night. He got an answer almost at once; Diego wanted to talk with him tonight and see this Crystal Statue for himself. Hence why Connor couldn't wait till evening. And he only had to take one look at his friends to know they felt the same way.

Finally, the school bell rang. All students got up from their seats and ran outside. Connor, Amaya and Greg were the last ones to leave.

"So much for school. Too bad sunset is still several hours away" Amaya said.

"Don't forget our homework" Greg added.

"I know guys. But be patient. Tonight we will hopefully learn all we need to know about this crystal statue" Connor said. "If PJ Robot couldn't find anything, then at least my dad should know more about it".

"And perhaps your dad can tell us if we can unlock even more powers with it" Greg cheered. Then he realized something. "But Connor, isn't your dad away from home?"

"Yes, to give a guest lecture at Misko..…Miski..…well, some university. But he wants us to video call him from HQ" Connor assured them.

"I guess we don't have much of a choice" Amaya said.

Indeed, not only was Diego the one who had discovered the Night Totems, and did he know more about them than probably anyone else; he was also, even after all these months, still the only one of their parents who knew about their secret double lives as superhero's. And thus, by extend, the only one they could turn to whenever they needed an adults opinion or advise.

Several times Connor had discussed with his dad weather or not they should tell his mother, Maria. Greg and Amaya likewise vowed to tell their parents someday. But every time they just couldn't muster up the courage, afraid of how their parents might react, and so they kept everything a secret. This had already caused quite some problems, especially that one time Romeo kidnapped Greg and Amaya to replace them with robots. Good thing Diego had been home then and told Greg's and Amaya's parents that their kids were staying over at Connor's house.

"Well, see you guys tonight at HQ" Connor said. He stuck out his hand, and his friends did the same thing.

"PJ Mask's, we're on our way. Into the night, to save the day!"


Night fell over the city. In their respective bedrooms, Connor, Amaya and Greg eagerly waited for the sun to set and the moon to rise into its place. When it finally did, all three activated their bracelets which, combined with their pajama's, transformed them from regular kids into superhero's.

Connor into Catboy

Greg into Gekko

And Amaya into Owlette.

After the transformation was complete, all three of them were automatically transported from their bedrooms to HQ in rays of light. PJ Robot was already waiting for them when they materialized in Catboy's room in the center of the totem. The robot couldn't talk, but the big smile on its head display said enough about how happy he was to see the Masks again.

Amaya took a quick look around. HQ had never looked better since they got PJ robot. The little robot spend every minute of the day keeping the place in perfect shape. "How did we ever manage to get by without you" she said, padding the robot on the back.

"Yeah, for once I agree with Romeo. You really are his best invention ever" Greg said.

"Alright guys, let's do what we came here for. Were you able to find any info PJ Robot?" Connor asked.

The little robot sadly shook it's head and let out a disappointed sounding bleep. At the Masks' request, he had spent all day browsing through the hundreds of files in the PJ Picture Player, but none of them contained any information about the crystal statue.

"Cats. But don't worry, you did your best" Connor assured the robot. Then he turned around and faced the wall. "PJ Picture Player!"

Immediately ,the blue, spherical computer/forcefield formed around the 4 of them. Connor quickly selected the symbol for video calls. Diego, who had been waiting in his hotel room with his laptop ready, answered almost immediately.

"Good evening Catboy. Owlette, Gekko. And you must be PJ Robot. Nice to meet you" he greeted. Connor chuckled. "It's okay if you call us by our civilian names dad. So, how's Arkham?".

"It's…fine I guess. For visiting at least. But I wouldn't want to live here. Way too gloomy for my liking. Now, can I see that statue please?".

All 3 masks and their robot friend stepped aside, giving Diego an unobstructed view of the of the green, blue and red crystal. For a second, Diego was lost for words. He had been told about it by Connor of course, but seeing it with his own eyes for the first time still stunned him.

"So, what is it dad?" Connor asked. But the answer he got was one he didn't expect. "I have no idea son".

The masks exchanged a quick look, the disappointment clearly visible on their faces. Even PJ Robot changed his facial display from a smile to a frown.

"I'm sorry guys. I thought I knew all there was to know about the Night Totems, but this is new to me. I may even have to reconsider some of my earlier theories."

"Then what would be your best guess dat?" Connor asked.

Diego gave it a brief thought. "Well, like I already told you that night in Montague's mansion, the Night Totems are connected to the Master Totem and vice-versa, so this crystal could very well be some central power source. Like the central power battery of the Green Lantern Corps from the comics I read when I was your age."

Connor nodded. Although Master Fang was and always would be his favorite comic book hero, he was familiar enough with the Green Lantern to know what his dad was talking about.

"So, can it give us even more powers?" Greg asked.

"Possible Greg, but I suggest you don't touch it until I can learn more. Fortunately, I'm in the right place for that." Diego said.

"How so Mr. Alvarez?" Amaya asked.

"Well Amaya, there is a good reason I accepted this chance to give a guest lecture at Miskatonic University. Their library has a huge collection of books about the supernatural and the occult, bigger than that of possibly any other institution in the world. If there is any place I can learn more about the Night Totems, it is here".

Meanwhile, PJ Robot had wandered away from the group and activated a second video screen to perform a routine surveillance of the city. And it wasn't long before he found something and alerted the PJ Masks.

"Sorry dad, duty calls. See you later" Connor said.

"Alright, be careful. And don't worry, I will figure this out soon". With those words Diego broke the connection. The masks now gathered around PJ Robot. On the screen they could see the shopping district of the city, and their enemy Luna Girl using her luna magnet to force open the door of an electronics store.

"Gasping gekkos, Luna Girl. And isn't that the store where they start selling the new Gertung Moon S5 smartphone tomorrow?" Greg said.

"Figures. We should have known she would want it before anyone else. Come on, to the Owl Glider" Amaya ordered. She ran towards the elevators, with Greg and Connor right behind her. PJ Robot continued to monitor Luna Girl.

And thus, none of them noticed the crystal statue gently shook a little. The way small objects might move if heavy traffic passes by your house. For a second or two the screen in front of PJ Robot turned to static, briefly puzzling the small robot, but he didn't give it much attention.

Something inside the statue was awakening…..