Chapter 4- Wild surprises, a truce and many tests!
The Lupin collection is based on the one seen in Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger(Phantom Thief Squadron Lupinranger VS Police Squadron Patranger) and just about all the names are based on Miraculous villians.
As December drew ever closer, Arsène got to talk about the Lupin Collection in class as Mr Shawn revealed that the music-related treasure had been found fairly recent and was in the museum for a few weeks as an event
The treasure itself was a red, black and white guitar named after a fictional person in literature history: Captain Hardrock.
"One of the treasures include the reverser, a badge device with a black screen and green circle symbol on with a gold frame and Backwarder, a clock device that fires blue energy spheres that explode on impact AND force people to go backwards. The official name is Hier une fois de plus" Arsène explained.
"Now, Arsène... Captain Hardrock... please remind us again of what it can do" Mr Shawn requested.
"Gladly, Mr. Shawn. You see, guys... Captain Hardrock has one unique ability. My distant ancestor Arsène the first used it to knock out security for a short amount of time by blasting out music in their direction as loudly as he pleased" Arsène replied.
"Will we get to see the guitar up close?" Greg asked.
"Sure, we will, Greg... if Capitaine Lupin hasn't stolen it by then. Also, if you're lucky, the security might let you guys try it out" Arsène added.
"Ah, yes. Capitaine Lupin. Maybe you should tell the class more about him, Arsène" Mr Shawn requested with a curious look.
"Really? You've never heard of the infamous French Supervillain who goes and steals as he pleases?" Arsène asked in confusion.
"Has he ever left a calling card here?" Mr Shawn asked.
"I don't know. Go check your desks, everyone" Arsène instructed.
They all checked their desks at the same time; only Connor found something in his. The calling card!
"I found it!" Connor exclaimed.
Mr Shawn approached his desk and gasped.
The card read: 'Pretty soon, people won't hear anything BUT my music.
Capitaine Lupin'.
"This super villain appears to be real, I'm gonna call the police for help" Mr Shawn stated.
He left a substitute Teacher in charge to watch the children.
As he left the room, Connor, Amaya and Greg snuck out to say their catchphrase.
"The police are not able to help, even if they wanted to. But we can. PJ Masks, we're on our way..." Connor began.
"Into the night to save the day!" they all cried.
Later that night, Conner, Amaya, and Greg, now dressed as their PJ Masks personas Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko, headed straight to the museum.
Inside the museum, they found the stand where the guitar was held was empty.
"It's gone!" Gekko cried.
"I don't believe it. He's beaten us to it." Owlette said in astonishment.
"It also means he can't have gone far" Catboy realised.
Just as Catboy said it, a loud riff can be heard all over the museum, whereas the PJ Masks covered their ears.
"Bonsoir, PJ Masks. How about a little music to lift your souls?" Capitaine Lupin suggested as he then started shredding his heart out, much to the PJ Masks' dismay.
"It sure is loud!" Gekko yelled over the music.
"I don't think I have heard that kind of music before!" Owlette exclaimed.
"The way he's playing it goes under the category 'rock'" Catboy explained, loudly.
"Rock?" his friends questioned.
"Metal, to be more precise. My dad told me a thing or two about it" Catboy added.
"Won't that hurt your ears?!" Gekko shouted.
"My dad made sure to keep the volume low every time! But this is the first time I hear metal being played so loudly!" Catboy yelled back.
The music blasted them into a wall as the Young thief kept playing.
"WOO! THIS IS THE BEST TREASURE YET! I'M ON A ROLL HERE, AND THERE'S NO STOPPING ME!" Capitaine Lupin exclaimed.
Just then, Capitaine Lupin gets attacked by... Sticky Splat! It clogged up Captain Hardrock.
"Qu'est-ce que...?" Capitaine Lupin asked (Translation: What is?).
"Hand over the treasure, Capitaine Loser!" Night Ninja cried.
"Night Ninja! Not on my watch!" Capitaine Lupin exclaimed.
He removed the Sticky Splat off Captain Hardrock.
"EAT SOUND!" He yelled as he started playing 'Rock You Like A Hurricane' creating a strong soundwave at the naughty solo ninja.
Night Ninja struggled with staying on the floor.
Luna Girl then grabbed the guitar with her luna beam and brought it over to her luna board.
"It's now mine!" She declared.
"HEY! Give that back!" Capitaine Lupin cried.
"I rather give you this!" Luna Girl declared as she played a tune, sending out a wave, hitting Capitaine Lupin straight in the face, causing his mask... to break in two.
Realizing it, Capitaine Lupin pulled his hat over his head, took out a black cashmere mask and stripped it on, covering his face.
Time for a second round" Luna Girl said as she aimed at the young Thief.
"Not on my watch! Super Cat Speed!" Catboy cried as he rushed towards her.
The moths flew in his path and caused him to crash.
"Super Owl Wings!" Owlette cried as the moths were blown into the wall.
"Lupin Bats... attack Luna Girl!" Capitaine Lupin ordered.
The bats struck Luna Girl from all sides in a flurry.
Luna Girl screamed in terror, thus letting go of Captain Hardrock.
Capitaine Lupin ran to it, picking up the guitar, and aimed at Luna Girl.
He played a loud shred, knocking her off her Luna Board.
Owlette caught her and flew her safely to the ground.
Gekko crept up from behind in camouflage but the bats detected him with sonar.
"You're not getting the guitar" Capitaine Lupin said, firmly.
"Why do you need it?" Gekko asked, curiously.
"It was stolen from the Lupin treasure hold and I need to return them all" Capitaine Lupin replied.
Catboy managed to stand up with some shaking.
"You know there are ways to get them back Legally, right?" Catboy pointed out.
The Young thief laughed.
"Of course but this is more entertaining" he admitted.
Owlette got ready with her Owl feathers and he stopped playing music for a moment.
"I must say… Owlette, was it?" Capitaine Lupin asked.
Owlette nodded.
"Don't we look beautiful today? I bet every owl-themed superhero would love to date someone like you" He attempted to 'flirt' at her.
"Oh Er...I guess so...I don't really understand what a date is yet" Owlette admitted.
"Never mind that part then. Anyway... your face is just like a humanoid rose. It si-" The young thief began.
It was then that Capitaine Lupin was kicked aside by Catboy.
"What is wrong with you? Didn't your mother teach not to interrupt a gentleman midsentence?" He questioned.
"There's nothing gentleman-like about stealing. Now... hand over Captain Hardrock" Catboy demanded.
"Does it really count as 'stealing' when it was stolen before I came along?" Capitaine Lupin questioned.
"Well..." Catboy trailed off.
"See? That's why I am stealing it... back" Capitaine Lupin stated.
"Then you've chosen your side" Catboy said, sternly.
"Indeed I have, Catboy. Bring it on" Capitaine Lupin challenged.
Capitaine Lupin started shredding, Catboy dodging every last sound wave.
He used his cat jump to pounce him during one of the moments the music stopped playing.
He hit Capitaine Lupin, both of them tumbling to the floor.
Catboy spotted Captain Hardrock. He quickly grabbed it and aim for Capitaine Lupin, who placed his hands in the air.
"Please! You have no idea what you are holding there! One wrong tune and you could destroy something!" Capitaine Lupin said, desperately.
"Make a move and the guitar makes noise" Catboy threatened.
"I'm begging you, Catboy, please give it back!" The young thief pleaded.
Catboy was confused. Was Capitaine Lupin actually... begging?
He turned to his friends for help.
"Give it to him" Gekko advised.
"I don't know. What if he attacks us?" Owlette questioned.
"I won't. I promise I won't attack you anymore tonight" the young thief insisted.
They could see that the thief was really begging.
"How do we know you won't double cross us when we hand over Captain Hardrock?" Catboy asked.
"Because, thief or no, a gentleman is always a man of his word" Capitaine Lupin said, solemnly.
Catboy sighed.
"Alright" he sighed as he carefully handed him Captain Hardrock.
"Now..." Capitaine Lupin aimed for Night Ninja and Luna Girl.
"To take care of you two" He stated.
"Well, he did say he won't attack us anymore tonight. What do you think, PJ Masks? Should we help him?" Catboy asked his friends.
"I don't know, Catboy. We usually stop villains, not help them" Owlette said, wearily.
"Except for when Luna Girl needed our help involving the moon" Gekko reminded her.
"Point taken. Alright, Catboy, let's help him" Owlette agreed.
"PJ Masks... it's time to be heroes!" Catboy cried.
Captaine Lupin player a chord at the villains as Catboy used his stripes and Owlette controlled her feathers to capture them
"Keep playing! We'll take care of them" Catboy ordered.
"Don't need to be asked twice" Capitaine Lupin muttered as he played more chords which struck Luna Girl and Night Ninja.
"Ok we'll go!" Luna Girl cried.
"This isn't over, Capitaine Lupin!" Night Ninja cried.
The pair ran away in retreat.
"Thanks for helping...PJ Masks" Capitaine Lupin said, awkwardly.
"Don't think it's over. We came here for Captain Hardrock, and you shall return it" Catboy requested.
"Fine. But only because you spared me when you aimed at me, Catboy" the young thief pointed out.
They saw Capitaine Lupin's mask lying broken on the floor.
"Sorry about your mask" Gekko said.
"It's okay. That's what my cashmere mask is for" Capitaine Lupin pointed out.
He handed the guitar to the heroes.
"See ya around, Heroes and Red flower Owlette" Capitaine Lupin said.
Owlette blushed, as Capitaine Lupin walked off.
Catboy felt this odd sensation of dislike that turned into something else as he noticed Owlette blushing.
Gekko felt awkward and quickly sidestepped towards them.
"PJ Masks all shout hurray!" Gekko cried.
"Because in the night, we saved the day!" they finished.
-At their HQ-
Gekko looked over at Catboy.
"Catboy...are you ok?" He asked.
"I think so...just dealing with a few things after that mission" Catboy admitted.
"We better head to bed then, right boys?" Owlette suggested.
They then got sent back to their bedrooms via their spirit animals again.
While sitting in bed, Connor felt conflicted.
Had he felt Jealous over Owlette looking that way at Captaine Lupin of all people?
What is happening to me?! He thought in dismay.
Meanwhile, back at Arsène's mansion...
Capitaine Lupin is in his lair, removing his mask, revealing Arsène.
"That Luna Girl had some nerve to destroy my mask. Which means that I have to make myself a new o-" Arsène stopped mid-sentence and thought for a moment.
Next thing he knew... he had an idea.
"Why actually make a new mask... if I could make a whole new attire instead" He realised.
The next day, Arsène tried to spend more time with Amaya at the museum and Connor had to but in to allow him to hang out with someone else for a while like Greg.
"Say Greg, have you ever felt this odd feeling that makes you red and embarrassed but also the urge to express in elegant words so much that you wish you could write a poem?" Arsène asked.
"Well…I'm not sure about feeling exactly like that…We've been taught how to recognise happiness, Anger, fear, courage but not the feeling you described yet" Greg said, nervously.
"Although when I'm with my friends, I get this warm feeling" he added, softly.
Although I have that red feeling near Luna Girl when she's actually NICE too… what is this strange feeling called? He thought.
"That feeling," said Arsène, "is called being in love."
"Love..? I...see" Greg still felt confused about that feeling.
"Another feeling is the so-called, but now literally taken, butterflies in your stomach feeling."
Greg thought for a moment.
"I understand that's nervousness but... I'll talk to Mr Shawn about this 'Love' stuff" Greg decided.
"You do that," said Arsène.
Greg went over to Mr Shawn for a brief talk.
"I get this weird warm feeling that Arsène calls 'Love'. I guess he is more knowledgeable than me" Greg sighed.
"It's ok Greg, You don't have to know everything. Although he's half right about the 'love' thing. You see, at your current age, this feeling is called a 'crush'. You don't have to tell me everything if you're not ready" Mr Shawn said, softly.
Greg hesitated for a moment.
"Well it happens near Connor sometimes and with this ….'other friend' not from school. I….don't know how to process it all. I mean what if I have to pick and it breaks them both?" Greg asked in a panic.
"Hey, Greg. Deep breaths, it's gonna be alright. You're only 7. You have your whole life ahead of you ok? Don't worry about choices right now. If you want to tell them yourself, you can but only when you feel you're ready. Crushes are a natural part of growing up" Mr Shawn advised.
Greg took deep breaths to calm down.
"I'm glad I could talk to you about this" he said with a smile.
"Anytime, Greg. Go and have fun with your friends" his teacher encouraged.
Greg ran back towards Arsène.
He caught Arsène as he looked over at Amaya.
"She sure is a beauty." He mused aloud.
Amaya momentarily looked in his direction and Arsène quickly looked away.
"Maybe I should try reciting a poem to her?" Arsène wondered.
Greg shook his head.
"They're busy" he pointed out.
The two boys watched Amaya and Connor looking at paintings from Mystery Mountain along with the fabled 'dragon masters'.
"Wait…you think I'm…jealous?" Arsène accused.
"Um…well…My dad told me one time that feelings can be hard to understand in the moment sometimes and we have to take time to understand them. You may know what love means but we don't understand this 'weird' feeling immediately" Greg advised.
Arsène sighed.
"Alright" he relented.
The boys went over to the lupin collection area that had some of the treasures still: the backwarder, a clock device that was red and black in design (It's official title was 'Hier une fois de plus' and allowed the user to fire blue energy sphere that explode on impact and rewind time. It had buttons to change the sphere's effects), the gigantitan, a blue and gold ray gun that makes thing giant, a gold, green and red lens camera (the lens could move outwards for zoom ins) that take people's memories and print them as pictures called Oblivio and a statue treasure in the shape of a mermaid called 'The bubbler' that creates bubbles to distract enemies with an aura that clouds the mind.
"Let's just hope no one tries to steal anymore items" Arsène said, under his breath.
The spybot was watching from afar and then ran away back to Romeo in his daytime appearance.
"This could help with my 4th back-up plan" he mused to himself.
-To be continued-
I hope you enjoyed this chapter. The craziness is just beginning.
Note: Don't pressure me to do the ships you want. I'm only showing them in a innocent crush way because at the end of the day they CHILDREN. Yes i'm aging them up slowly but right now the main trio are 7, i'm doing my best to show how children would feel about crushes when they don't fully understand it yet.
This is part of their character development btw.
Yes Masque Ombre is still around and is the reason Capitane Lupin has those bats.
For now I'm focusing on the human characters for now (yes I gave a hint to the 'Mission: PJ Seeker' episode in the edited previous chapter.
Anyway, see ya next time.
Grace, out!