"And that... should... do it!" Blaze sighed in relief as the last of the flames turned into smoke.

"We did it!" Phoenix cheered, the family jumping to transform them all back to normal.

"That was close," Pickle said.

"Yeah, it was," Darington agreed.

Cobra let out a sigh as his sprinkler disappeared into scraps, along with the bag. He then collapsed on the ground, exhuasted. Blaze turned to him with concern.

"Cobra? What's wrong?"

"Sorry, it's just... it's tiring to invent two strong machines in one day," he told him with a tired smile.

"Really?" Starla looked surprised. "Crusher doesn't seem to have trouble creating HIS robots,"

"His robots are easily destroyed, the machines I'M making aren't," Cobra pointed out. "These inventions we make with our chassis bags are linked to us. If his is easily destroyed then there's barely an effort he placed in it. And if it goes out of control, his motive lacks strength,"

"Oh, is that why Crusher's Auto Vac lost control?" Pickle wondered.

"Most likely, yes," Cobra nodded.

"But if it he used effort, his cheats would've been more powerful!" Stripes spoke up.

"Due to his lack of experience, he'd be too exhausted to continue racing anyway," Cobra told him with a pant. "Just like I am,"

"Will you be okay?" Sparkle asked.

"I'll be fine, don't worry," Cobra assured her, patting her head before picking herself up. "Are the explosives all gone?"

"All destroyed and disintegrated," Watts nodded, pointing to the ashes on the ground.

"That's good," Cobra smiled then he glanced around. "Oh no, where's Zoom?"

"Zoom escape!" Zeg gasped.

"We HAVE to find him!" Blaze declared. "Before he causes more trouble!"

"Wait, WHERE'S CRUSHER?!" Pickle looked around frantically.

"I saw his drive off in panic," Stripes scoffed. "Don't worry, Pickle,"

"We SHOULD worry," Cobra frowned. "Zoom's escaped, and Crusher's nowhere to be seen. And knowing Zoom, he'd take out his anger of me AT him,"

"Why would he do that?" Flame questioned. "Crusher doesn't act anything like you,"

"...I won't comment on that," Cobra grimaced. "but I WILL say that he WILL do that because Crusher looks just like me. He can be very bias,"

"That means we've gotta find Crusher before Zoom gets to him first!" Blaze concluded with a nod.

"Exactly!" Cobra grinned. "Pickle, can you track him down?"

"Wow, does my other self have trackers on everyone too?" Pickle asked, taking out a tablet.

"Wait, you have trackers on us?" Darington looked surprised.

"I have trackers on everyone, even on myself!" Pickle laughed.

"Yeah, Chili has trackers on everyone too," Cobra nodded to reply on the green truck's question.

"Wait, why do you have trackers on all of us?" Stripes questioned.

"In case of emergencies," Pickle shrugged, handing the tablet to Cobra. "I mean, I even lose MYSELF! Can you believe it?!" He began to giggle. "Like, I drive through a forest, but I forget what forest I am in, and-"

"Interesting story, Pickle, but maybe not right now," Cobra let out a chuckle, his eyes focused on the screen.

"Oh right! Crusher, first!" Pickle agreed with a nod.

"Where does the tracker lead us?" Blaze asked.

"I don't know..." Cobra hissed. "The signal's all... glitchy. That's not good,"

"Why is that?" Starla asked.

"If the signal's all glitchy, that means Crusher could be in a closed-in space that neither of us know of," Cobra replied. "And knowing Zoom, he likes to kidnap people in hidden spaces."

"You don't think...?" Blaze looked shocked and worried, glancing at the yellow truck.

"I do, and it's not good," Cobra shook his head. "Let's see if we're able to track down where Crusher was last pinpointed..."

"Here! Press this button!" Pickle pressed a button, and a long string of blue appeared on screen.

"Ah perfect! Thanks, Pickle," Cobra gave him a smile then he turned back to the screen. "Aha! I got a signal! This way!"

X

Crusher groaned as he got up. He looked around and was confused to find himself in a dark room, like a storage room. As he tried to move, however, he found himself chained to the ground. He attempted to scream, but as he did, he found a gag around his mouth.

"Don't bother," a familiar voice from nearby made him shudder as he turned to see Zoom appear from the shadows. "The chains will hurt more if you struggle, and the gag's double-knotted,"

Crusher growled and struggled to get free. Zoom sighed and approached him before gripping on his chains and pulling on them as hard as he can. The dark blue's released a yelp into the gag before whimpering.

"Any more, and I'll throw you to the wall." Zoom snarled.

Crusher gulped and shut his eyes to take back the tears. Zoom rolled his eyes before taking out a tablet. He smirked as a blinking yellow light appeared, heading to where he was. It made him chuckle.

"Oh, Cobra, you're STILL a fool,"

X

"Oh, Zoom, I don't even know why you're trying to fool me..." Cobra murmured as they approached the warehouse.

"Crusher's in... there?" Stripes frowned.

"Yes, but be wary," Cobra warned them. "This is a trap, no doubt,"

"A trap?" Blaze skidded to a stop. "How do we pass it then?"

"Easy," Cobra grinned and handed the tablet to the red truck. "You get in and distract them with everyone. I'll free Crusher,"

"You really think Zoom has Crusher?!" Pickle cried out.

"Yes," Cobra nodded and drove around the warehouse. "I'll head through the back. Sparkle, Mr. Flame, Ms. Phoenix, come with me in case I need help,"

"Alright," the trio nodded and followed after him.

"Do you think we could really trust him?" Stripes asked.

"Yeah, I mean, he IS Crusher's counterpart," Starla added with a nod.

"He seems to know what he's doing," Blaze told them. "And let's not forget that HE is the only one who knows Zoom well,"

"Well, you DO have a point, B..." Darington nodded slowly.

"Zeg trust Cobra!" Zeg agreed with the red truck.

"I... guess we could trust him," Watts sighed.

"But what's the plan of distraction?" Gabby asked.

"We need to confront Zoom," AJ suggested.

"Good call, AJ," Blaze gave a nod then he turned the door to enter it.

They headed inside the dark warehouse, the only light coming from a little flickering light above them on the ceiling. As they entered, the door suddenly shut, causing the group to jump before a voice made them shudder.

"Welcome, dear guests."

X

SLASH!

Cobra slashed the chains of the back door. He sighed in relief and slowly peeked open to see the place dark.

"Okay..." he let out a shaky sigh before turning to the trio behind him. "I want you all stay here for back-up. I'll call when I need you,"

"Got it," Phoenix nodded.

Cobra smiled then he turned to sneak in. As soon as he was inside, he peeked out from his hiding spot to see Zoom confront the group.

"Well, well, if it isn't my worthless 'hero' counterpart," the purple truck scoffed. "Taking it up to you to rescue your petty rival?"

"My rival is my friend." Blaze declared. "Let him go!"

"Oh, I may," Zoom smirked. "IF you give me your Blazing Speed Engine,"

"You want Blaze's engine?!" AJ looked shocked. "But why?! You have your own engine!"

"Without the Blazing Speed Engine, you'd never be a hero ever again," Zoom cackled.

"Blaze IS a hero, with or without his engine!" Gabby cried out.

"Sure, he is, sure," Zoom rolled his eyes.

Cobra shook his head and continued to sneak in. He soon made it to the back, where he found Crusher, chained and gagged to the wall. The dark blue truck turned to him with a whimper and a whine. Cobra motioned him to be quiet as he snuck closer.

"Calm down, I'll let out out,"

He took the chains into his tires and narrowed his eyes at the lock. He went back to his bag and took out a hair clip. He picked the lock for a moment then with a click, the lock was loosened, and Crusher was free from the chains.

"There,"

Cobra sighed in relief. The dark blue truck removed the gag from his mouth before embracing the yellow truck in a truck hug whilst sobbing. Cobra comforted him gently.

"Hey, hey, it's okay," he assured him. "I take it that it's not the first time you were chained like this?"

No response came. Just more sobbing, causing Cobra to sigh and nod. He carefully carried the dark blue truck out of the warehouse and through the back door. He was met by the Blaze Family, who gasped by Crusher's condition.

"What happened?!" Flame asked/whispered.

"Explain later, take him for now," Cobra spoke, handing the dark blue truck over before heading back in. "I'm getting the others out,"

He entered the warehouse to find Zoom pointing his sword at Darington. Blaze growled and had his own sword out to face him. Cobra sighed and shook his head before heading front to confront them.

"THAT'S ENOUGH!"

They all turned to him, surprised. Zoom smirked and neared the sword to Darington.

"Try, and not only will I kill Crusher but also this klutz!"

"Yeah, no thanks," Cobra shook his head and flipped his sword away. "We're getting out of here,"

"Oh, and leave your counterpart?" Zoom smirked.

"He's already out," Cobra shot back with a chuckle befor ehe held out a smoke bomb. "See ya, Zoom,"

With that, he dropped the smoke bomb, and they all disappeared from the warehouse.