When the boys returned to the Secret Security Headquarters building, Big D's secretary, Phyllis, noticed the boys looking a bit dejected.
"Hey, guys, what's wrong?" she asked.
"We just got membership denied from the Superhero Association of the World," Multi said. "All because we're sixteen."
"What?" Phyllis asked.
"Yeah, they put us through some tests, which we passed, and they said we were too young to join," Coiley said. "They also claimed our powers were the lamest they'd ever seen."
"Why, those elitist snobs!" Phyllis shouted. "You guys are just as good as they are! Even better heroes!"
"You're just saying that because you're our friend," Fluey said.
"I'm sure they were just bitter because you beat them out when it came to those tests."
"Everyone knows the Superhero Association of the World are the greatest heroes ever," Multi said. "They've put some of the world's biggest criminals in jail."
"Hmmm," Phyllis said, thoughtfully. "Well, correct me if I'm wrong, but I know three teenage superheroes from Megatropolis who have tangled with some big criminals. Believe me, guys, if the Superhero Association of the World doesn't want the three of you, then it's their tough luck."
"Thanks, Phyllis," Coiley said. "But it still would've been nice to be part of a real superhero organization, like the Justice League of America."
"I'll let you fellas in on a little secret," Phyllis said. "Old Glory couldn't even get into the Justice League, which made him, he decided to star SHAW in order to show them up."
"You're kidding," Fluey said.
"Nope, it's the truth," Phyllis said. "Old Glory thinks he's better than everyone else."
"I believe that," Multi replied.
"Phyllis, send the Impossibles in right away," Big D said, suddenly over the intercom. "There's an emergency."
"You heard the man," Phyllis said. "Better get in there."
The Impossibles then went into Big D's office. Phyllis followed to see what was going on. Impossi-Pup immediately jumped onto the chief's desk and saluted, showing the chief that she was ready for action.
"What seems to be the trouble, chief?" Coiley asked.
"I just received a report that the Superhero Association of the World is being attacked by a giant robot," Big D said. "Take a look."
The boys looked at Big D's "Impossible Scope" and saw that a giant robot monster was stomping around Mount Stiffnek, beating the tar out of Old Glory, Spider Monkey, Techno Geek, Captain Muscle, Mer Man, and Speed Demon. Stardust, Honeybee, and the Purple Pussycat were nowhere in sight.
"So . . . . what do you want us to do about it, chief?" Fluey asked. "Can't they handle it? I mean, we're not good enough heroes for them. They said so themselves."
"I beg to differ," Big D said. "I received the distress call from three members of the Superhero Association. Stardust, Honeybee, and the Purple Pussycat. They requested you three specifically."
"They did?" Coiley asked, like he couldn't believe it.
"You wouldn't kid about that, would you, chief?" Fluey asked.
"Young man, I never kid," Big D said. "You three aren't my top agents for nothing, you know."
"Big D's right, fellas," Phyllis said. "Now get out there and show those SHAW snobs what the Impossibles are made of!"
"Right!" the boys shouted, and ran out to the Impossi-Jet in order to return to Mount Stiffnek.
"Rally ho!" they cried out.
Back at Mount Stiffnek, Stardust, Honeybee, and the Purple Pussycat sure had their hands full. Unlike the men of SHAW, they were using their talents and moving away fast enough not to get clobbered. Old Glory and the others had already been knocked senseless by the mechanical beast, and he was trying to do the same to the three girls, but having difficulty.
"We need back up!" the Purple Pussycat shouted.
"I hope my message reached the Impossibles!" Stardust shouted.
"Yeah, we could really use them right now!" Honeybee exclaimed.
Suddenly, a streak of lightning flew onto the scene, and slammed into the robot's chest, knocking it off it's feet.
"What was that?" the Purple Pussycat asked.
"I think it was Speed Demon," Honeybee said.
"It couldn't have been," Stardust said. "He's knocked out with the rest of them."
"Rally ho!" the three superheroines heard in the distance. They turned to look, and saw the Impossi-Jet flying in.
"It's them!" Honeybee shouted. "Go get him, guys!"
Coiley then stopped the Impossi-Jet and put it on hover mode for the time being. Then the trio began to assess the situation.
"What do you think, fellas?" Coiley asked.
"How about the old one-two-three routine?" Multi suggested.
"Good thinking, Multi!" Fluey shouted, and he went into a full liquid conversion, turning himself into a huge tidal wave. He blasted for the robot and gave him a thorough soaking.
"One!" he shouted once he washed over the robot. Immediately, he rusted.
"Two!" Coiley shouted, flying toward the robot, feet first. He slammed into the robot's chest, and used his spring to push him down to the ground.
"Timber!" Fluey called out as the robot fell. Once it hit the ground, some of it's parts started coming loose.
"Three!" Multi shouted, duplicating himself, in order to gather up what was left of the robot monster. Then, he and his copies threw the robot into the air. Multi duplicated once more, using his copies to take the form of a large baseball bat (similar to when he had matched wits with the Spinner's giant fly), and whacked the metal monster, sending it flying into orbit, never to be seen again.
"Outta site, man!" Fluey shouted. "A home run!"
"We knew you guys could do it!" Stardust shouted.
"What just happened?" Spider Monkey asked, as he and the others just stared. They had come to their senses awhile back, and saw the Impossibles clobber that robot.
"Looks like you were wrong about the Impossibles, Old Glory," Stardust said.
"I'm never wrong," Old Glory said. "Don't you realize this was . . . . uhhh . . . . a test! Yes, that's right, a test! A test of . . . . errrmmm . . . . ahhhh . . . . . teamwork! And you passed, boys, you passed! I now proudly induct you into the Superhero Association of the World, Junior Class!"
"Thanks, but no thanks," Coiley said.
"We wouldn't join your organization if it were the last superhero association on this planet," Multi said.
"Yeah, who wants to join up with a Justice League reject?" Fluey said.
"Justice League reject?" Techno Geek repeated, and he turned to Old Glory, as did the others.
"You said Superman and Batman and all of them formed the Justice League to show you up after you wouldn't let them in SHAW!" Captain Muscle shouted.
"Wait, wait, I can explain everything!" Old Glory shouted.
But he didn't need to bother. All of the members of SHAW just glared at Old Glory and left. Old Glory just stood there, speechless, at least for a moment or so.
"Oh well," he said. "Plenty of other superheroes out there. I'll show those caped clowns at the Justice League!"
And with that, Old Glory took to the air and flew off. The Impossibles just looked at each other and laughed.
"Brother, is he a piece of work, or what?" Fluey asked.
"I'd give it an or what," Multi commented. "Come on, fellas, let's head back home."
And with that, the Impossibles climbed into the Impossi-Jet, and took off, heading for Megatropolis.
"Rally ho!"
The End
