Here we go again! I'm rewriting another episode of 'Rocket Power'...this time it's 'CHANNEL SURFING'. ROLL IT!
'CHANNEL SURFING'
It's Memorial Day in Ocean Shores. The beaches are crammed with 'shoobies', the Shore Shack is busy and the seagulls are on the prowl. But there's one thing that's constant in Ocean Shores, and that's Team Rocket having a little surf session. Unfortunately, the waves just aren't there. This leaves one person in particular quite agitated.
Otto: I'm goin' crazy! I NEED WAVE ACTION!
Reggie was quite frustrated as well. Unlike Otto and the others, she had a solution.
Reggie: Let's forget this and hit Madtown!
Twister just turned towards Reggie in agreement, but was stopped in his tracks by the sight of his girlfriend. He thought...'That Reggie...hot AND smart. She's everything I ever wanted in a girl'.
Twister: I hear ya!
Otto: I just wanted one little wave!
A ship passes by the Rocket crew as they attempt to paddle out to shore. As a result, Otto finally gets his wave!
Otto: I've got just one thing to say...
Twister: What's that, Otto-man?
Otto: PADDLE, BABY, PADDLE!
Unfortunately for Otto, the wave doesn't last long as it cuts off just as fast as it started.
Twister: Awesome, Otto-man!
Otto: That wave was perfect!
Twister: I'm up next!
Reggie: Sorry, Twist. I think that was the first and LAST wave of the day.
Twister: Aw, man! What a rip! (thinking) This was my chance to impress Reggie! What a bummer.
If you think Twister was mad...Otto was STEAMED!
Otto: I WANT MORE!
Typical Otto...when will he learn that cockiness will get him nowhere? Sam gets an idea and leads Otto and co. to the channel, where they hope to get a ton of 'boat waves'.
Reggie: What's that smell?
Twister: Wasn't me. (thinking) Thank Hawk it's not me! I so do not want to smell bad in front of Reggie!
Reggie: Talkin' about the water! Smells like your room!
If you've ever seen Otto's room...cover your eyes and nose because it's horrible! If not...LUCKY YOU!
Otto: It doesn't smell that bad! Just smells like garbage mixed with crud and gasoline! Relax, guys! So the water's a little dirty...at least it's not crowded with other surfers!
Reggie: That's 'cause other surfers have brains!
Naturally, Otto was miffed. But nevertheless, he couldn't pass up a good surf session. So with Twister trailing behind him, they hit the water...with Sam and Reggie going in after them, surfboards ablaze. Twister was a little chilled because of the water, but that's because it's deeper in the channel than on the beach.
Otto: Believe me, it'll all be worth it once we catch a few waves!
Just as Otto makes his declaration, a small boat passes by the Rocket crew, which allows a wave to form...but the wave isn't big enough for Otto to react in time as he has a rare wipeout.
Otto: Those waves stunk!
Twister: So how come, Mr. Science?
Sam: Small boat moving fast equals small wave moving fast? Aw, who am I kidding? I don't know!
Otto: So all we need is a big boat moving slow and we're golden, right?
FAR FROM IT! Here comes Lt. Tice! The Coast Guardsman turned lifeguard busts the Rocket Gang for swimming/surfing in the channel, leaving them no choice but to head back to shore.
Twister: Never been so happy to be back on land!
Reggie: That was NOT FUN, you guys!
Sam: I'm sorry!
Otto was bummed out the most as he saw another boat pass by and another wave move through. Had it not been for Lt. Tice, he could be riding that wave right now!
Reggie: Hello! TICE JUST LAID DOWN THE LAW!
Otto: Yeah, so?
Sam: Come on, guys! You know we can't surf here!
Of course, Otto had none of it. He just wanted to ride the waves.
Otto: This will be the surf session to end all surf sessions!
Reggie: This will be the surf session to END YOUR LIFE! Will you please grow a brain?!
Twister: Yeah, Otto-man! This sounds like one of my ideas!
Otto goes on about the fact that whenever you go on a 'new break', you have to get used to the waves. Sam immediately excludes himself on account of all the injuries he could sustain with Reggie quickly following suit.
Otto: Guess that leaves you and me, best bro!
Twister: I don't know, Otto-man.
Otto: You kiddin' me, right? Right?
Twister: Okay, let's go.
Otto: See you lame-o's later!
Otto and Twister hit the water, surfboards ablaze. As they make their way towards the center of the channel...Twister decides it's time for him to come clean about his motives to go on this 'new break' that Otto mentioned.
Twister: Otto-man...I've got something to tell you, bro.
Otto: Shoot, Twist. What's on your mind?
Twister: I don't know how to say it...but there's another reason that I'm out on this new break with you.
Otto: Well, whatever it is...I'm all ears, bro.
Twister: Promise me you won't get mad at me?
Otto: Promise.
Twister: Okay, here goes...Otto, I wanted to impress Reggie.
Otto: Bro, you and Reggie have been dating since last June. What's the big?
Twister: I'm just scared that she won't like me for who I am and I want to impress her. That's why I wanted to go on this new break with you...not because you asked, but because I want to impress Reggie. I would've gone with you even if you didn't ask. Just sayin'. Please don't be mad at me, Otto.
Otto: Twist, I'm not mad at you. Even I saw you and Reggie were bound to hook up sooner or later. If my sister's gonna be hooked up with someone...might as well be my best bro.
Twister: Thanks, Otto-man.
Otto: Now, let's get out there and get our surf on!
They dodge seals, boats, mistimed waves and Lt. Tice. They even had a close encounter with an ocean liner!
Reggie: This is bad, really bad!
Sam: It's about to get worse!
Reggie: They're gonna get run over! OTTO! TWISTER! LOOK OUT! (thinking) I hope they make it out in one piece. I'd never be able to forgive myself if anything happened to either Otto or Twister. Twister...I can't get that name out of my head...he's so cute! He's the only guy I ever wanted. Please be careful out there.
The ocean liner passes them by with a wave along for the ride. Otto and Twister mistime the wave and wipeout, leading Otto to question Sam's theory of big boats making big waves. Just then, Twister spots a huge wave coming their way, possibly coming from the ocean liner that just passed by.
Otto: PADDLE FOR OUR LIVES, TWIST! GO, GO, GO!
And here we go! Otto and Twister get exactly what they wanted...a huge wave, ripe for surfing! Sam, too scared to look, covers his eyes, but is stopped when Reggie gets amped up over Otto's successful plan. Unfortunately for Otto and Twister, the wave starts to close in on them, forcing them to bail out. Otto makes it out unharmed...except for his surfboard. Twister is nowhere to be seen.
Reggie: Otto, where's Twister?
Otto: I don't know! He was with me, then he disappeared! TWISTER!
Sam: There he is! AAAAAAAH!
Appears as though Twister got caught in his surfboard again. Only this time, he's caught in the water and close to drowning.
Twister: (thinking) Reggie, Otto, Squid...I'm sorry. I screwed us all over. If I don't make it out, Reggie...just know that I'll always love you.
Reggie wasn't gonna let her boyfriend get killed off like that! She had to do something...AND FAST!
Reggie: AAAAH! TWISTER! AAAAAAH!
Reggie jumps into the water, frees Twister from the clutches of his surfboard and brings him back to the surface.
Reggie: Twister! You okay? TWISTER!
Twister: I will be...Thanks, Reg!
Reggie: No problemo, Twist.
The Rocket crew makes their way back to the pier...in one piece! The same can't be said about Otto's surfboard, though.
Otto: Let's just motor before anyone sees us! I'm tired, my board's completely busted but at least we're not in trouble for once!
I think you spoke too soon there, Otto. Lt. Tice is at it again!
Tice: Hold it right there, runts.
Twister: Hey, Assistant Lieutenant Tice! Surf's up?
Tice speeds off to continue his daily rounds, letting the Rocket crew off the hook. It is here that Reggie gives Twister a huge hug after what has transpired here today.
Reggie: Don't you EVER scare me like that again! I thought we lost you back there!
Twister: I did it all to impress you, Reggie. I was afraid you wouldn't like me for who I am!
Reggie: Twist...whoever put that thought into your head is a big jerk! I love you just the way you are.
Twister and Reggie share a deep, passionate kiss. They've been through a lot today and for the Rocket crew, there's but one way to end the day...
Twister: Hey, Reg...race ya to the Shack?
Reggie: Oh, you are so on!
Otto: Last one there's the Squid!
Sam: At least I'll get to keep my title!
Voices:
Otto - Joseph Ashton
Reggie - Shayna Fox
Sam - Gary LeRoi Gray
Twister - Gilbert Leal
'Rocket Power' created by:
Arlene Klasky
Gabor Csupo
In memory of Ray Bumatai (1952-2005) and Jim Duffy (1937-2012)