Christmas in France
To Firefly25: Hey there Firefly! Yeah, Paris is introduced to Cobra's B.A.T.s, and I hope none of them have explosive devices either. I didn't read that story arc, but I had heard it was good. Dreadnoks going crazy and all that. If those fights make the international news and the other Hellion Girls see Tarot with Ace, you bet they won't exactly be happy. Overkill? I did get to see Valor vs. Venom and Overkill. New variants? We'll see. Enjoy the new chapter!
To Sparky Genocide: Hey there Sparky! Let me see…Tommy, as an aquatic creature, sensitive about frog's legs. I like the suggestion, but personally, I think he'd be more offended by the thought of someone like shark fin soup. Frog's legs would most likely get Todd a little hot under the collar. I hope you like the new chapter!
To Red Witch: Hey there, Red Witch! I read the new chapter of 'This Soap Opera Called Life', and I loved it! Man, some people can be such ingrates. I can't wait to see what you have planned next! Enjoy the new chapter, and I can't wait to hear more from you!
To Metal Dragon1: Hey there Metal Dragon! I'm glad you got the e-mail and I'm glad it helped. Yep, Cobra is indeed back. And it is obvious what they are after! Where did the Joes go? Focus problems, man. Focus problems. Sorry the chapter was short. Final Exam time, you know. Enjoy the new chapter!
To Raliena: Hey there Rae! Yeah, Kyle and Marie-Claire are at odds. This definitely is not going well. Enjoy the new chapter!
To RogueFanKC: Hey there RogueFan! Yeah, maybe if we're lucky, Kyle and Marie-Claire will end up being too busy tearing apart B.A.T.s to tear into each other. Here's the new chapter! Hope you like it!
Disclaimer: "Son, you're going to drive me to drinkin' if you don't stop drivin' in that hot rod Lincoln" - Jim Varney
Chapter 5: Confrontation!
d'Agastino Industries
"Again, I must apologize for Marie-Claire's behavior." Gerard sighed to the Malibu Joes codenamed Kicker, Wipe-Out, Torpedo, and Firestorm.
"She's a spoiled child. Love to put her through Hell Week for you. That would whip her into shape." Torpedo chuckled. Wipe-Out groaned. Gerard blinked.
"Hell Week? I do not understand." He blinked at a laughing Torpedo.
"It's a training program for Navy SEALs back home." Kicker glared at the Hawaiian.
"She has been like zis since her mother died a while back." Gerard sighed. "She was a nice girl, but after Angelique died, she changed. She became the person she is now. Now that she has…how do you say…special abilities…I fear something bad may happen to her."
"She's probably just dealing with it her own way." Kicker suggested. "The loss of a parent can be very tough on a kid. She's probably just hiding her pain." She heard an explosion. "Oh God…" She ran outside. What she saw was shocking. Siryn, Dazzler, and Rictor were knocked senseless. And Marie-Claire and Thunderbolt were fighting each other!
"Eat this, you stupid American!" Marie-Claire screamed, using her gravitational powers to hurl a heavy crate at an enraged Thunderbolt. Kyle was hovering in the air in an electrical field.
"You call that an attack, jabroni?!" Kyle laughed. "Typical Frenchie!" He created a whip of electrical power from his fist, and cracked it at the crate, slicing it in two. "You Frenchies need to take some lessons from Napoleon! That goofy short little dork was the only Frenchie who had a clue how to fight!" Kyle fired an electrical blast at Marie-Claire, and the French girl just barely managed to dodge it.
"You arrogant Americans think you are so much better than everyone else!" Marie-Claire snapped.
"Alright you two, KNOCK IT OFF!!!!" Kicker shouted. The two mutants immediately stopped. A moaning Siryn, Dazzler, and Rictor got to their feet.
"Ohhhh, my head…" Ali moaned.
"Man, that senorita can really throw down." Rictor grumbled.
"Aie, and I thought Thunderbolt alone had a bad temper." Theresa grumbled.
"What's going on here?!" The blonde Joe demanded.
"She called America a bunch of self-centered jerks!" Kyle snapped.
"And he said we French are too afraid to fight!" Marie-Claire screeched.
"You Frenchies are a bunch of cowards!" Kyle roared.
"Okay, you two! Stop this!" Kicker snapped. "Now I know that you two do not like each other very much."
"That's an understatement." Ali groaned.
"Now Kyle, I know you are very proud of being an American." Kicker said.
"Got that right! The Thunderbolt will not stand for people insulting his country!"
"Kyle, you have got to realize that we are in another country now. They have their own way of doing things here." Kicker explained.
"Hah!" Marie-Claire smirked. Kicker glared.
"And you, Miss d'Agastino, you seriously need to stop with the arrogant act." Kicker glared. "It gets very old, very fast. I know you have…personal issues of your own, but you cannot go around treating everyone around you like garbage."
"The Thunderbolt will gladly teach her a five-fingered lesson in respect!" Kyle snapped, clenching his fist.
"Kyle, be quiet!" Kicker snapped.
The club in Paris
"Hah!" John grinned as he used one B.A.T. like a baseball bat to smash several others. "I love this stuff!"
"Too bad I couldn't get the numbers of those hot triplets." Terrell grumbled to himself as he used his super speed and wind control powers to crush several B.A.T.s.
"What I'd like to know is mates, who is sending these things?!" Tommy growled. He spat ice water at the B.A.T.s, freezing them solid, and then he used his strength to smash them into tiny pieces. The three warrior mutants didn't notice a figure watching them. He was clad in what appeared to be a ratty gray trenchcoat. He was wearing on his head a blue helmet like Cobra Commander's, only it lacked the metal faceplate. The lower half of his face was covered by a red scarf, and his eyes indicated that he did look human. He was watching from an alley.
"My B.A.T.s!" The hidden figure whispered in horror. His voice was twitchy and a little electronic-sounding. "My poor troops. Must they sacrifice themselves so for a cause as noble as Cobra. Well, don't worry my fellow machines! Overkill shall avenge you!" The figure snarled, clenching his fist. "Those pathetic organics shall pay! Overkill promises that!"
Well, well, well! Looks like the insanity will continue! What madness will happen next? Who was that mysterious figure? Has Kicker been able to play peace negotiator? What are the others up to? Find out in the next chapter! Suggestions needed badly!