The Incredibles kept heading down the long corridor ahead of them while Rick filled them in on what had happened so far. Bob and Helen listened closely while Dash kept dancing around bragging about how fast he was going to take the bad guys down. Violet just walked along next to them oblivious to everything that was being said.

"So let me get this straight Rick....Syndrome's body just dissappeared?"

Bob didn't know what to think. A supervillian's body....under goverment supervision.....just vanishes? How does a body....just vanish? Who would have the capability?

"We've got a pretty good idea of who's behind it. Did you remember hearing about our secret cybernetics lab exploding a few years back?"

Bob remembered hearing about it through Edna. That kind of thing never makes it in the news...top secret, hush hush business.

"Yeah, I remember hearing a little about it. What's this have to do with Syndrome's body missing?"

"You'll find out soon enough. First, I'd like to introduce you to your partners."

Bob looked surprised.

"Partners? I thought you had a job for the Incredibles to take care of Rick."

Rick looked over at Mr. Incredible and just smiled.

"Oh, I do. THe only problem is...from what we've been able to find out, this guy is operating in a lot of different locations. We want you all to split up and take them down all at once."

The Incredibles and Rick stopped at a door that was protected by high security measures. Rick slid a card into a slot and put his hand on a palm reader. The door slid open in front of them. They all walked in but not before a man in a blue super outfit walked up to Mr. Incredible to shake his hand.

"Mr. Incredible....it's an honor. I'm your biggest fan! I can't wait to work with, to learn from the great Mr. Incredible!!!!"

Bob felt a little awkward...especially after hearing "I'm your biggest fan!" Hadn't he been here before? If Bob was surprised by anything, it was this young man's strong grip. He even looked about the same age that he had when he started Super work...

"And you are.....?"

Rick interrupted. "Mr. Incredible, let me introduce you to Paragon. He's been a big fan of yours for quite a while. He even modeled his supersuit after your old one. He'll be your partner for this mission."

Mr. Incredible let Paragon's hand go. "Great" he thought. That's all I need...a fanboy following me around.

"Eh...ok. I'll bite. What's your power?"

Bob looked around wondering where Paragon went.

"Rick...where'd he...."

Mr. Incredible turned around again to come face to face with himself.

"Ahhhhhhhh. Shapeshifter. Very nice."

Paragon turned back into his normal form and just laughed.

"Thanks. I try."

A voice came from across the room almost immediately after Paragon finished his sentence.

"Modesty isn't your strongest trait Paragon."

A man, about the same age as Paragon stood up and approached the Incredibles. He was dressed from head to toe in black...not even superhero attire. He looked each of them up and down and just sighed.

"Incredibles, I'd like you to meet Empath."

"So Rick, which one of them is my partner."

"Well Empath, you'll be teaming up with Invisigirl here."

Invisigirl said nothing. She just looked towards the wall, just as she had since she had entered the room. Empath walked up to her and ran his hand up and down a few inches from her face.

"Earth to in Invisigirl," Empath said with a chuckle. "Rick, let me get this straight....you want me....Empath...to team up with a heartbroken little girl who can't even get her head straight? Are you trying to get us both killed???"

Violet took exception to what he said. She turned and grabbed him by the collar.

"Heartbroken.....little....girl??? Look here....I've just have had about enough of your big mouth...."

Empath just laughed and pulled away from Invisigirl's grip.

"On second thought Rick....brilliant idea. Teaming up a Super who's power is that he gets his energy by feeding off other's emotions with a girl who's full of emotion. Brilliant!!!! That's why you're the man in charge!"

Empath walked away and sat right back down on the couch he was on when the rest entered. Invisigirl was still visibly angry with him. A female super stood against the wall but said nothing. She wore a form fitting red and yellow Super outfit. Rick looked over to her.

"Mrs. Incredible.....I'd like you to meet your partner....LiveWire. She has electric powers, but you'll have to forgive her for not saying too much. She's a little...."

"....shy" she replied. LiveWire didn't say anything else, she just waved to Mrs. Incredible.

Mrs. Incredible walked up to her and shook the girl's hand.

"It'll be a pleasure working with you LiveWire."

She finally looked up at Mrs. Incredible before responding with a slight smile. "Same here."

Dash hopped around the room wondering where his partner was. Rick looked around wondering the same thing.

"Has anybody seen the Swift."

All of a sudden, the Swift appeared out of nowhere.

"Sorry Rick, I've been running laps around the room the whole time. Trying to keep in shape you know."

Dash looked up at the Swift with awe. He'd get to be teaming with the fastest man alive.

"Sweet!!!!!"

Rick looked over the crew in front of him. He knew he'd better get the details out of the way and get this mission started. There was no time to waste.

"Now if you'd all have a seat, I'll get this briefing over with and we'll get you all on your way."

Everyone sat down as the room went dark. A monitor suddenly came to life as a man's picture appeared. He was older, probably in his early forties. He was in a business suit and had a look about him that was just a bit creepy.

"This, is Jonathan Michaels....well, that is one of his many monikers. I could list them all, but we don't have that much time. No one's sure what his name really is. He was a member of the CIA unit in charge of looking over Syndrome's body."

Bob finally had his question answered.

"Ah, so he's the one who had the power to move the body."

"Exactly. We're not exactly sure what his plans were, but I'm sure it involved the explosion at the cybernetics plant. Some witnesses who worked at the building remember seeing a body there that resembled Syndromes. A doctor by the name of Sabrina Sands was working on the body....or at least, that's what we've been able to get together. All we've been able to find out about his plan is that it's called Operation: Blue Fire."

Bob wondered what plans this man had for the body.

"Do you know what he's up to?"

"No, but that's what you all are going to find out. Mr. Incredible....Paragon....you both are going to Nomanisan Island. Mr. Incredible, you've had some experience there. Activity has started to increase. You two are going to find out what's going on...it may have something to do with the missing body."

"Yes sir! My pleasure!" responded Paragon.

"Mrs. Incredible....LiveWire...you two are going to check out an operation that has started out of Canada. Some of their members have been spotted with markings similar to the men who were at the explosion at the cybernetics plant."

"Right!" replied Mrs. Incredible.

"Invisigirl....Empath....you both will be checking out an area in Mexico. Supposedly some unsavory characters have been working in an area that's a bit familiar to you Empath. I'd hate to send you down there, but you've had experience."

Empath just sighed before replying. "Oh joy."

"Dash....Swift....I've got a special job for you two. I've got information that a disgruntled member of the mystery man's crew would like to talk and turn over some information. I want you two to talk to him and get that news back here."

"Right on!" responded Swift.

Dash on the other hand looked bummed out. "Awww, they get the fun jobs.

The lights came back on as everyone stood up.

"Everyone, I can't tell you how important each of your missions are. Watch other's backs, stay safe. These gentlemen here will take you to your transports."

Everyone stood and followed the men out. Rick turned and looked at the man on the monitor. He just stared at his eyes and wondered....

"What exactly are you up to?"