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Chapter One: The Prophecy

Dimmsdale, California

"...so you used a magic page to turn into superheroes."

"Uh-huh."

"Spongebob, now I know you're making this up."

Timmy chuckled to himself as he walked up the road to his school, flanked on either side by Jimmy Neutron and Spongebob Squarepants. The latter was informing his friends about a recent adventure – one that, even in the context of their lives, was quite bizarre.

The group had changed a little since the Warlord had been vanquished. Danny Fenton had left, rising to his obligation as king of the Ghost Zone. He had been replaced by his younger cousin and clone Danielle, and the robot Jenny Wakeman had joined the team as a fifth member. Their enemies had changed as well – it seemed the Syndicate were less and less of a threat lately, and they found themselves dealing more and more with smaller criminals; the likes of Technus and Dr. Moist, to name a few. Even the Warlord's last follower, Napoleon, had been quiet lately.

The group stayed on guard, of course – 'the calm before the storm' and all – but they had to admit, the respite was welcoming.

"It did happen, Neutron," interrupted Timmy, "I know, Dani and I tried to get hold of him while it was happening..."

Four days earlier, Timmy and Dani were sitting in the former's bedroom, playing Monopoly with Cosmo and Wanda.

"Well, we've still got one more piece Cosmo hasn't lost," said Timmy, holding up the battleship, "Wanna see if Spongebob wants to play?"

"Sure, let's grab him," nodded Dani, pulling out her recaller.

She opened a portal to Bikini Bottom, only to find herself looking over an apocalyptic wasteland. A fish sprinted into view in front of him, clad only in a leather codpiece.

"I WILL BECOME THE CHOCOLATE LORD!" he screamed, "THE CHOOOCOLATE LOOOOOORD!"

"...or maybe not," said Dani, hurriedly closing the portal.

"Heads up for next time, Spongebob," said Timmy, crossing his arms, "Just let us know your world is ending. We can help."

"I'll keep that in mind," nodded Spongebob.

The three rounded a corner onto the street which Dimmsdale Elementary stood on. Timmy sighed.

"Okay, remind me again why I have to go to school today and you don't."

"Carl caused a gas leak," shrugged Jimmy, "And by caused, I mean was."

"Okay, TMI," nodded Timmy.

"Hey, never look a gift horse in the mouth, Turner," replied Jimmy, shrugging.

They walked onto the front grounds of the school. Classes had not yet started, and a variety of kids were hanging around on the grass. Timmy began to walk over to Chester and AJ, who were sitting under a tree, the latter reading a science textbook.

"Well," he said, "I'll see you guys later. Call me if you need..."

"THE END IS NIGH!"

All eyes fell on the doors to the school.

Veronica Star stood on the front steps, her hair dishevelled and her eyes wild and lined by bags. She clutched her hair, grinding her teeth as she looked down on her schoolmates.

"...ho boy," sighed Timmy.

"The pieces have fallen into place!" ranted Veronica, "The world is coming to close! The legacy of Philadelphia, the end of centuries of waiting, it's coming! I'VE SEEN IT!"

"...if she starts yelling about Sandwich Gods, I'm going home," said Spongebob.

Veronica leapt down the steps, striding down the path as a crowd gathered around her.

"I've seen it, people!" she repeated, "I've seen the sky turn red like fire, and buildings torn from their foundations! I've seen people thrown into the air like ragdolls – great flashes of light, the floodgates opened! I've seen the coming calamity, people; the monsters, the aliens, the dark and vicious men in black! War is coming! Destruction is coming!"

She grabbed Sanjay by the shoulders and shook him violently.

"It's the end of the world as we know it!" she screamed.

"And I feel fine," added Timmy, dryly.

"Oh, calm down," snapped Jimmy, "The world is not ending, get a hold of yourself..."

Veronica jumped, turning to face the three Nicktoons (and shoving Sanjay out of the way). Her eyes bulged.

"You," she breathed, "The agent! The agent has come!"

"Well, yeah, I work for BTSO sometimes, but I'd hardly say..." said Jimmy.

"You can't have my form!" screeched Veronica, "You can't have my mind! You can't have my sweetbreads! YOU CAN'T HAVE ME!"

She screamed and ran away down the street.

There was a long silence.

"Okay then," nodded Chester, "She's finally lost it."

"I don't know her," muttered Trixie, stepping out of the crowd.

The crowd dispersed with her, leaving Timmy, Jimmy and Spongebob alone.

"Well, that's one way to start the day," shrugged Timmy.

"What if she's right?" asked Spongebob, "What if the world really is ending?"

"Spongebob, what she just said is tinfoil-hat stuff," scoffed Jimmy, "The world isn't ending, it's just a crazed rant from a frankly unstable individual. Let's just forget about it and..."

"Jimmy, are you there?"

Jimmy reached into his pocket, answering his Recaller.

"Jenny, what's the problem?"

"Man Ray's been sighted in Tremorton – no idea how, but he's trying to rob a bank," said Jenny.

"Copy, we'll be right there," nodded Jimmy.

He pressed a button on his recaller, opening a portal to Tremorton.

"Sorry, Timmy," said Jimmy, "We gotta head out."

"Gotcha, Jim," nodded Timmy, "Call me if you want backup?"

"Against Man Ray?" replied Jimmy, "Yeah right. Catch you later, Timmy."

"Bye Timmy!" said Spongebob, waving as he followed Jimmy into the portal. It closed behind them, and Timmy was left alone.

"Hah," scoffed Timmy, "End of the world. Yeah right! That's just Crocker-level crazy. Next she'll tell me I'm being watched..."

He strode away, chuckling to himself.

High up on the roof of the building, a camera tracked his movements.

Dib Membrane sat at his desk in his poorly lit room, studying the laptop intently. He was reading dispatches from global intelligence organisations that he had received from the Swollen Eyeball Network – a secret organisation of conspiracy theorists and paranormal investigators.

"I don't understand," he said to himself, "Whatever's happening, it's got everyone terrified. Why are they so afraid of..."

He shook his head.

"Never mind," he continued, "I've got bigger plans. SEN's trusting me with something for once, and I'm not gonna mess it up! What's Majestic up to..."

"Ah, son!"

The door burst open and Professor Membrane leaned in.

"Son, there are a few things I need to deal with out of town," he explained, "Science things, I assure you! Don't burn the house down while I'm gone!"

"Don't worry, dad, I'll be fine," replied Dib.

"Stay out of trouble, and try not be too insane," added Membrane, "I'll see you in a few days...maybe...we'll see...bye!"

He left the room, shutting the door behind him.

Dib sighed heavily.

"Set the house on fire one time..." he muttered, "Ah well, this gives me an opening."

He opened a new window on his laptop.

"So, you're the guys Majestic wants," he said, "Interesting...looks like I'm going to Dimmsdale."

AN: The Dib-Stink is now involved!