"As you all know, I disappeared from Free Country a few years ago. The truth is, I discovered a way to cross the boundary between here and the other reality. You may recall Homestar here stumbling into one such passageway a month ago-"
"What is he talking about? I heawd him mention my name." Homestar whispered to Strong Bad. After receiving no response, he asked again in a more urgent hiss. "Hey Stwong Bad! What is he-"
"Shut. Up. Stupid." Strong Bad growled. "I don't know what he's saying with you in my face!"
"Oh." Homestar turned back to face Homeschool.
"… which means, there are only two options. We send some of you through to try to save the site, or… we all have to leave Free Country forever." Homeschool said solemnly.
"Now wait just a freakin' minute… why do we have to leave? What is this crap?" Strong Bad challenged.
"As I said just a minute ago-" Homeschool began.
"Yeah, well brainless wonder here couldn't keep quiet to save his life." Strong Bad ranted. "Just recap what you said before you go jumping into crazy ideas like that."
"Very well. The Brothers have closed the website. Free Country will be gone in a little under two weeks, along with everyone in it if we don't do something. The blank spot in the sky is only the beginning." Homeschool reported sadly.
The news seemed to finally sink into Homestar's brain. "They closed my site? But… ?" He couldn't bring himself to say anything else.
"I could be wrong, but this situation seems a little fishy considering that The Brothers were on vacation in Cancun while this event occured. That is why I am here. I need someone to find Matt and Mike in Cancun, and tell them of our plight. I will have to stay with the portal in case the mission fails so we can evacuate, but four people should be enough to avoid attracting too much attention. I have all the supplies you will need waiting on the other end of this portal. Now… who's with me?"
Everyone was silent for a few seconds as they considered Homeschool's proposition. Then the crowd parted, and Pom Pom bounced up next to Homeschool, bubbling his offer of support.
Homestar was next. He walked purposefully forward and took his place beside his friend. "Pom Pom, I'll go with you anywhewe. You've been my best fwiend since fowevew. Besides, I've been thewe befowe. You gotta have suwvival skills to make it out thewe!"
"I can't believe this. Our home is on the line, and you're sending Bubble Boy and Dufus to pull our butts out of the fire? That's not a rescue plan, that's… that's just stupid!" Strong Bad flared.
"Are you volunteering, Mr. Bad?" Homeschool inquired.
"Well I- hedjeh- fine. Just… fine. I'll go. Jeez, you gotta have some brains in this mission." Strong Bad walked over and stood on the other side of Pom Pom.
The Cheat started to run up to stand by Strong Bad, but he paused, looking from him to Strong Mad. "Meh mimeh me meh."
"Look, buddy…" Strong Bad said, taking The Cheat aside. He continued in a lower voice, "You gotta stay here with Strong Mad. If you came with, there'd be no one left to hold up this end of the universe and keep Strong Sad on his toes. We can't have all the smart people leave. Okay?"
The Cheat thought for a moment, then nodded. He stole a quick hug.
"Yeah, ok. That's enough. Quit getting all sappy on me." Strong Bad scolded half heartedly, and the Cheat ran back to Strong Mad.
"We need one more person." Homeschool said. There was an eruption of chatter as everyone started debating about who should be the final member of the rescue team. Then out of the din of the crowd came a determined voice.
"I'll go." Marzipan made her way up to the Stick where Homeschool was.
"Marzipan!" Homestar exclaimed.
"Don't get your hopes up mister. As far as you're concerned, we're still broken up." Marzipan reminded.
"Aww man…" Homestar looked at his feet.
Homeschool turned to address the intrepid heroes. "Now when you get to the other side, you'll be in my apartment. I left four backpacks on the bed, and they should have everything you need. I took the liberty of writing up a checklist with a few tips on it as well that should tell you all you need to know to find Matt and Mike. Good luck… you'll need it."
With that, Pom Pom bounced into the inter-dimensional tear and out of sight. Strong Bad followed. Homestar and Marzipan looked at each other, and then Homestar walked toward the portal.
"I don't think so. Haven't you ever heard of "Ladies first"?" Marzipan said, and she went into the portal.
"Homestaw Wunner, this is not gonna be as fun as last time, that's fow suwe. Cowabanzai!" Homestar yelled, and he jumped into the tear.
On to the real world! (again)