I'm sure some of you would agree that this episode is way overdue. Some of you may have saw this episode coming, but if you didn't, prepare to be blown away. I probably just gave away the premise of this episode...

Anyway, before we start, let's check out some reviews!

REVIEWS

Guest - You're very welcome! It was the perfect April Fool's Day episode suggestion. Thank you.

Guest - That song reference is very clever and would've fit perfectly in that moment. I'd love to utilize more song references with Luna, but I don't really know a lot of songs like that. Therefore, opportunities like that one are often missed.

Guest - I couldn't have said it better myself. Luan may be a prankster, but she doesn't prank with no sense of morality. She definitely knows when she's gone too far with a prank.

Guest - Yeah, I can agree with you there. I was in a bit of rush while writing the story because I wanted it to be out on April 1st. I also didn't want it to be a multi-part story because I've already had two of those so far in this season. Don't worry though. Pops will definitely be returning, and maybe a few other surprises...

allanarcher777 - April Fool's Day is kinda neutral for me, but I can sympathize with your grievances with the holiday. But, a toilet paper cake? I don't even want to imagine how that tasted...Glad you still enjoyed the episode!

J - I don't know. He may have one last laugh in store...

Indy Scott - Thanks! I got the pop culture reference you were referring to, even though that wasn't my original intention. Still, it doesn't mean I can't do that in the future.

NB: I recently released a side series called SLTS: Tarantula's Tales. It's a spinoff series following Ronnie Anne's adventures as Tarantula, as she fights crime in Great Lakes City. So far, it looks like you guys are enjoying it and it should do pretty well. If you haven't read the first episode yet and want to check it out, feel free to do so by heading over to my profile page.

Well, I believe it's time to clear the air on a certain subject. Hope you guys enjoy this episode! It was originally supposed to be a single episode but I had it split into two parts. Reviews and constructive criticism welcome!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Loud House. All rights belong to Nickelodeon.

NB: The theme song is "Thunder" by Imagine Dragons, with my own little twist in the lyrics. It follows the same tune though, of course. I felt like the song fit perfectly with the series so, here we are. You can kind of imagine Lincoln singing the lyrics if you like, as I feel they're sort of based off of him.

Theme Song

Just a young gun with a quick fuse

I was uptight, wanna let loose

I was dreaming of bigger things

And wanna leave my old life behind

Not a yes sir, not a follower

Fit the box, fit the mold

Don my mask and attire, my new persona

I was "Lightning" before the "Thunder"

Thunder, thunder

Thunder, thun- thunder

Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder

Thunder, thun-thunder

Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the Thunder!

Lightning and Super Thunder!

Thunder, feel the Thunder!

Lightning and Super Thunder!

Thunder, thunder

Thunder!

Episode 9: Trade Winds Part 1

Achoo!

O-M-Gosh! That is totes gross!

The Loud family immediately entered Lori and Leni's room at the sound of this commotion. Upon entering, the Louds found Leni looking concerned for a sick-looking Lori.

"Oh my god Lori! *rushes over* What happened sweetie?" asked Rita, wiping her nose.

"*blows into the tissue* I don't know. *coughs* I just woke up sick!" said Lori.

"*feels her forehead* Oh no, you're burning up!" said Rita.

"I literally feel terrible." said Lori.

"Do you think that whack doctor's back?" asked Lynn.

"*scans Lori with some sort of device* Negative. The temperature readings from my specialized thermometer are consistent with the elevated temperature levels of a common cold. Ergo, I believe Lori has just come down with a normal flu." said Lisa.

"Phew! That's a relief! Well, Lily should be able to heal her right?" asked Rita.

"It's plausible, but I don't believe it's very wise. Sure, Lily has healing capabilities, but forcing the body to heal of something this big could be too drastic of a change for its immune system." said Lisa.

"Well, Lily has healed some pretty big stuff dude. I think we should let her at least try." said Luna.

"Alright. Fair warning." said Lisa, as she stepped back a bit.

Luan then walked forward, holding Lily in her arms. She knelt down next to Lori's bed to allow Lily to place her palms on Lori's right arm. Lori felt some strange energy trying to heal her body, however the effects were quite slow. It was working but not to an instant extent.

"Is it working honey?" asked Lynn Sr.

"I feel something...*coughs*...but it's not really doing much right now." said Lori.

"Hmm...as I suspected. Lily's healing magic is able to heal minor cuts or even major injuries, but in terms of viruses and diseases, her little body just isn't strong enough to combat these agents. At least not yet." said Lisa.

"But what about that flu outbreak that Dr. Connors caused? Didn't Lily's magic help heal the town?" asked Lincoln.

"Yes it did, but it wasn't Lily herself who healed the citizens. Her magic was spread all over town via a different medium. That being that rocket Connors designed." said Lisa.

Suddenly, Lily's eyes began to droop as she looked like she was about to fall asleep.

"*catches Lily in her arms as she drifts off to sleep* Guess we'll have to find a new REMEDY because this one's all tuckered out." said Luan, rocking Lily back and forth in her arms.

"I guess you'll have to get better the old fashioned way honey." said Rita.

"How'd you get sick anyway Lori?" asked Lana.

"*coughs* I think I literally know how. You guys remember that prisoner search we did three nights ago?" said Lori, as she began to explain.

FLASHBACK

It was a wet, rainy night at Tall Timbers Park. Super Thunder was currently assisting the police in finding some escaped prisoners.

*Lynn Sr. is revving Thunderbolt's engine but the van isn't moving because the tires are stuck in the mud*

"Dang it. I think Thunderbolt's stuck! We'll have to search on foot guys!" said Lynn Sr.

"I'll search in the air." said Lori, about to fly out using her ejector seat, but was stopped by Rita.

"Wait Lori! It's raining cats and dogs out there! I don't want you to get sick!" said Rita.

"I'll be fine Mom, don't worry." said Lori, as she ejected herself out of Thunderbolt, and started flying above the marshes.

Just then, the Chief and Peters pulled up beside the Thunderbolt in the Chief's squad car.

"You seem to be having the same problem we're having Super Thunder!" said the Chief, as he revved his engine, but his tires appeared to be stuck too.

"We really need to install all-terrain tires on this van Dad." said Lana.

"Noted Freeze. (to the Chief) Listen Chief, my family's gonna help your men out with the search on foot!" said Lynn Sr.

"Sounds good to me Elastic!" said the Chief.

"Light Show, Lightning, Madame L, and Super Sense! You guys are gonna assist the police department!" said Lynn Sr.

"You've got it Dad!" said Lincoln, Luan, Lucy, and Lisa in unison, as they all activated their ejector seats, and sprang into action.

"I'm going with them honey. To make sure they stay safe." said Rita.

"Okay honey." said Lynn Sr., as he and his wife shared a kiss, before Rita ejected herself out of the Thunderbolt as well.

"*via his radio* I'm giving the call to head in men! Those prisoners couldn't have gotten far! *ends radio transmission* Come on Peters, let's go!" said the Chief, as he and Peters left their squad car, and raced into the marshes.

At this point, Tall Timbers Park was swarming with police, as the department was trying to cover every angle of the land.

"You see anything up there Lori?" asked Lynn Sr., via communicator.

"No, it's literally dark up here. *wind blows rain into her face* Ugh! And a little windy..."

"Hey! I think I found something!" said Luan, via communicator.

Her remark was heard from the police officers with her, and they all drew their weapons at the prisoner she had found. The prisoner looked at Luan with a disgruntled look on his face.

"What's the matter? Haven't you heard? It's impossible to hide from a LIGHT! Hahahaha! Get it?" joked Luan.

Yowch!

"That'll hold ya!" said Lincoln.

He had just bound another prisoner using his electric ropes.

"Good job Lightning." said a police officer, as he moved in to retrieve the prisoner.

"I found another one." said Lucy, using her telekinesis to keep the prisoner suspended in mid-air.

"Please Madame, put me down! I don't like heights!" exclaimed the prisoner.

"As you wish." said Lucy, as she released her telekinetic hold on the prisoner, who started falling to the ground.

However, he didn't fall too far, as Rita was right there to catch him.

"Hope you're happy now. Unless you're scared of the ground too." said Rita, keeping a tight hold on the prisoner.

"I think we've got all of them sir." said one of the police officers, over his radio.

"Are you sure? The warden reported that four prisoners had escaped." said the Chief, over radio as well.

"Four? We've only found three!" said Lincoln, overhearing the conversation.

Just then, Lisa's super sight revealed something to her.

"I see the last prisoner! It looks like he's sprinting towards the lake!" said Lisa.

"Good eye Super Sense. I'm coming for him now." said Lori, as she started to fly towards the last prisoner.

The prisoner noticed Lori fast approaching him, and quickly dove into the lake in hopes of escaping her. However, Lori wasn't going to give up that easily. She flew straight into the lake after him.

"Lori, did you catch the prisoner?" asked Lynn Sr., via communicator.

There was no response.

"...Lori?" said Lynn Sr., a little worried.

Suddenly, a huge torrent of water was seemingly blown out of the lake, and with it came the last prisoner.

"*walks up to the prisoner who is soaked and panting on the ground* Sir, at this point in time you are being re-detained. Cuff him boys." said the Chief, as his officers moved in to arrest the prisoner.

Lori then flew out of the lake and joined the Chief, Peters, and those of Super Thunder who assisted the police.

"You okay Wind Vane? That was an epic dive!" said Lincoln.

"I'll literally be fine guys. Don't worry about me." said Lori.

END OF FLASHBACK

"*sneezes* Ugh...I'm literally not fine." said Lori nasally.

"You shouldn't have flown into that lake sweetie. I was hoping you wouldn't get sick!" said Rita.

"Maybe I can create a faster remedy for Lori's head cold. For now, I think it's best if she just gets some rest." said Lisa.

"But like, what if we need her for an emergency?" asked Leni.

"There's still twelve of us honey. And we're more than capable." said Lynn Sr.

"Besides Leni, the odds of us having a specific emergency requiring Lori's assistance are very small." said Lisa.

Just as she said that, Lynn Sr.'s cellphone suddenly started ringing.

"*answers it* Hello? Oh hey Chief!...A helicopter...Stolen...Okay, sure. We'll be right there!" said Lynn Sr., as he hung up his phone.

"That sounds like a Lori problem..." said Lola, looking concerned.

"Nah, come on guys! We've got this! I've been doing some squats! I can jump right up there and knock that helicopter right out the sky!" said Lynn.

"And what will the helicopter knock down once it hits the ground? I hate to say it, but Lori really is the best Loud for this situation." said Lisa.

"Well, she's clearly in no condition to go out there Lisa! What are we gonna do?" said Rita.

"*coughs* Guys! I literally have an idea. There is one other person who can get up there." said Lori.

The Louds all looked at each other and quickly realized what Lori was proposing. Most of them weren't exactly thrilled with the idea.

The scene suddenly shifts to Fairfield Park, where the Louds have just pulled up in front of the Pingrey household in Vanzilla.

"Bye Mom and Dad! I'll be back soon!" said Carol, as she closed the door behind her.

She had changed a bit since the Louds last saw her. She seemed to have changed her sky blue attire to purple. At least this change of color helped distinguish her clothes from her pale blue skin.

"*opens the van's sliding door* Hi Louds!" said Carol.

"Hey Carol." said most of the Loud kids, not really thrilled.

"Hop in Carol. We need to head downtown fast." said Rita.

Carol obliged and hopped in Vanzilla. Vanzilla then took off towards downtown.

Meanwhile, in downtown...

"Hey, you sure you know how to fly this thing?" asked the co-pilot thief.

"I got this alright! It's just a little windy up here. It's throwing me off!" said the pilot thief.

"Well I'm sorry to hear that, cause it's about to get a lot more windy!" said Carol, suddenly appearing next to the helicopter.

"Wha? Who are you?" asked the pilot thief confused.

"Hey, ain't you that girl who made that storm at the beach?" asked the co-pilot thief.

"Yeah, that was me, but things are different now." said Carol.

"Carol, I suggest you apprehend the criminals before they try something. There'll be time for small talk later." said Lisa, via a headset she had provided Carol with.

"Right! *clears throat* Anyway, I'll have to ask you guys to come with me. Your little joyride is over." said Carol.

"Heh. Sorry girl, but it's gonna take more than that to get us out this chopper." said the pilot thief, as he suddenly continued flying the helicopter, right past Carol.

"Hmph! Rude!" said Carol, as she flew after the helicopter. "Let's see you get away from this!" said Carol, as she created a mini cyclone and sent it toward the helicopter.

The cyclone enveloped the helicopter and the pilot thief found it hard to keep it under control.

"Hey man, I don't like how this thing is spinning!" shouted the co-pilot thief.

"Relax! I've got it!" said the pilot thief, as he managed to stabilize the helicopter, and fly it out of the cyclone.

Carol watched as her cyclone dissipated and that the helicopter was still flying free.

"You need help dude? I could create a shock wave or something-"

"No! They're mine!" said Carol, cutting Luna off via the headset.

Carol flew directly behind the helicopter and started firing ice balls at its back rotor. A few of them hit it and they froze the back rotor in place, which now made the helicopter impossible to control.

"I thought you said you had it!" exclaimed the co-pilot thief.

"I-I-I don't anymore!" exclaimed the pilot thief, as the helicopter started plummeting to the ground.

"Uh-oh." said Carol, realizing she probably shouldn't have done that.

"That helicopter's gonna crash land in the street!" exclaimed Rita.

"Not on my watch." said Lucy, as she ejected herself from the Thunderbolt, and landed in the street.

She then used her telekinesis to stop the helicopter from crashing into the street. The two thieves fell out of the helicopter, but were luckily caught by Lynn.

"Got ya!" said Lynn, dusting her hands off.

The two thieves were suddenly frozen solid in front of her. Lynn turned around to see that Carol was responsible.

"Too much?" asked Carol.

"Yeah." said Lynn.

Lucy lowered the helicopter to the ground and released her telekinetic hold on it.

"Is it still able to fly?" asked Rita, approaching the helicopter.

"It should be, if Flame can melt that ice off." said Lana.

"Sure thing sis." said Lola, as she melted the ice off of the back rotor.

"I'll fly the helicopter back to the airfield." said Rita.

"Okay honey. We'll meet you back at the house. Come on everyone." said Lynn Sr., as he, Lana, Lucy, Lynn, Lola, and Carol all headed for the Thunderbolt.

"*Carol sits inside* What were you thinking?! Those helicopter blades could've made sushi out of everyone!" exclaimed Lynn.

"There really were safer ways of dealing with the situation Carol." said Lisa.

"I'm sorry! I just-I'm new to this hero stuff you know!" said Carol.

"I'm not so sure you're cut out to be a hero..." muttered Lynn.

"Alright Lynn Jr. That's enough. Carol, it was a pretty good job. Don't worry about it. Come on, I'll take you home." said Lynn Sr.

"Okay Mr. Loud." said Carol, looking pretty glum.

The Thunderbolt then left the scene, with Rita flying the helicopter off in the direction of the airfield.

Later that night, at the Loud House...

"I mean, you should've seen it! She almost cost us the whole mission! It was a simple takedown, and she couldn't even do that! I told you I should've done it myself!" said Lynn angry.

"Calm down Lynn. It was her first time doing something like that. She's not used to saving the day!" said Rita.

"Stuff doesn't always come easy to everyone you know. Everything takes time. That's why we practice!" said Lincoln.

"That's a great point Lincoln, and I believe it is the answer to our problem." said Lisa.

"What problem?" asked Lana confused.

"Listen family, Lori is obviously going to be sick for a few days. Lily's trying her best to heal her, but I already explained why the process is slow. We're going to need somebody to stand in Lori's absence for the time being. Carol is the perfect candidate." said Lisa.

"Are you crazy? You want the person who hurt Lori and tried to wash the town away on the team?!" asked Lola, in disbelief.

"*coughs* It's not just her decision guys..." said Lori.

"Lori, you agree with this?" asked Lynn, in disbelief as well.

"I did suggest she help you guys earlier...I think she can turn her life around for the better, but she's not gonna be able to change without a little help." said Lori.

"I'm totes on Lori's side with this too." said Leni.

"So am I." said Lincoln.

"Count me in dudes." said Luna.

The rest of the Louds still looked a bit unsure of what to decide. Well, except Lily, who was currently sleeping...

"I don't know guys. What if Carol tries to BLOW US DOWN from the inside?" asked Luan, not really in a joking tone.

"Come on dude. Everyone deserves a second chance." said Luna.

"...All LIGHT. But this better have a BRIGHT SIDE." said Luan.

"I think we should help Carol too." said Rita.

"You sure honey?" asked Lynn Sr.

"Yes Lynn. I know what she's done in the past, but if Lori believes she can trust her, then I'm going to trust our daughter." said Rita.

"Okay honey. I'm on board too. What about the rest of you kids?" asked Lynn Sr.

"It's fine with me. I read her body energy earlier and she seems to be of a new spirit." said Lucy, albeit a bit creepy.

"I guess we could give her another chance." said Lana.

"Lana!" said Lola.

"Come on sis, we gave you a second chance didn't we?" said Lana.

"*sighs* Yeah...I still don't like it since she hurt my sister, but maybe I'll change my mind if she does "turn good"." said Lola reluctantly.

The only Loud left to respond was Lynn.

"Lynn Jr.?" said Lynn Sr.

"*shakes her head* Fine. Let her in. But I'm keeping an eye on her. If she even tries anything, I'm taking her down." said Lynn, in a serious tone.

"Fair enough. So, I guess we could start practice with Carol tomorrow then." said Lincoln.

"Yes, but I don't think it should be here. Since Carol already has a notorious identity in Royal Woods, we don't need her to attract attention to this house." said Lisa.

"So where else are we gonna practice?" asked Lana.

"I think it's time we paid another visit to our friends at Digi-Tech." said Lisa, as thunder suddenly boomed in the background.

"Aah! What was that?!" exclaimed Leni frightened.

"*sniffles* It's literally just thunder Leni." said Lori.

"Oh." said Leni.

"Looks like another storm is rolling in." said Lana, looking out the window.

"Yes. This is the second one for this week. We just had one three nights ago." said Lisa skeptical.

"I'm sure it's nothing dudes. Yo Pops, is dinner ready? I'm starving!" said Luna, rubbing her stomach.

"*hears the oven timer sound* Yup! Come on everybody! To the dinner table!" said Lynn Sr., as the Louds followed him into the dining room.

As the Louds settled in for dinner, thunder continued to boom as rain started to fall outside. It was also very windy. Lightning started flashing across the sky and it was of a particular silver-whitish hue. One of these lightning bolts struck at the power plant near the main energy source. After it struck, some free floating electrons could be seen forming...something. It was hard to tell, but it was of a monochrome scale. Whatever it was, it did not look good.

Carol may not be the storm the Louds have to worry about...

Well, I'd say a lot is going on in this episode! Will Carol be able to fill in for Lori while she's sick? Will all the members of Super Thunder eventually accept her? And what's going on with this storm? The answer may just shock you. But until then, I've been 65, and I'll see you guys around.

Look out for a new Dimensional Adventure soon!