A/N: Thank all of you for your encouraging reviews! I thought y'all would be angry that I made a new story instead of updating my dare fic. And you guys have all reason to be. I feel ashamed!

Larissa: You're so dramatic.

Hey! That's not true! (Larissa gives me a look) Okay, it's true. But, anyway, I'm making this fic about you, so you better hush! (back to the reviewers) Anyways, yes, I am working on the dare fic...

Larissa: But she's as slow as molasses! (I stuff a sock in her mouth and her words get muffled)

I am planning to update soon. Thank you, all my patient reviewers! I appreciate y'all not hammering me about updating it. It wouldn't help the stress I'm already feeling. So, anyway...hope you like this fic! It's about my OC and Caraqueen's OC. Oh, and this takes place in the middle of Season 4, when the Monkey Team has returned to Shuggazoom City.

Larissa: (gags and spits out the sock) ACK!! SPARX'S SOCKS!!! (screams) THEY HAVEN'T BEEN WASHED IN WHO-KNOWS-HOW-LONG!!! WHY??!!

Because I'm evil. (evil laughter)

Disclaimer: I do not own SRMTHFG...but I own Larissa. And Caraqueen owns Dana.

Chapter One: The Mission

There is only one journey. Going inside yourself.

-Rainer Maria Rilke

Every now and then a low, dark rumble would echo throughout the cave. It was now a familiar sound, one that was frightening no matter how many times one heard it. It was the authority and power of that voice that made the strongest heroes tremble or weak in the knees. But most of all, the most frightening thing about that voice was the person behind it. A villain everyone knew all too well, one whom had once been good, but had been corrupted by the Dark Ones. Nobody truly knew why he switched to the evil side, or why he even desired to in the first place. But everyone now knew one thing.

Mandarin was one of the most powerful villains of all time.

Besides Skeleton King, of course. But once long ago, though it seemed like they were not related at all, as if it was somebody's else life...but he had once been the beloved Alchemist, the very creator of six robot monkeys. Six robot monkeys who were designed to save the world and keep it from evil. Now only five monkeys and one boy lived up to that destiny.

Simply because Skeleton King and Mandarin had fallen easily to the dark, demonic forces of the evil ways.

But not all was lost. But so it seemed when Mandarin found the old blueprints of the Alchemist and created more robot monkeys of his own...for the purpose of evil. But what he didn't know is that those two weren't totally turned into the evil ways. They themselves didn't even know it. But what they hadn't known was that the Alchemist's blueprints had been for creating good robot monkeys, not bad. But this is where our story begins....

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"Slaves!" An all-too-familiar voice barked in an eerie echo. The heads of two female robot monkeys snapped up at his harsh command, although both having been used to it. They obediently and reluctantly hurried to where their master was waiting, familiar feelings of fear and dread swirling in their stomachs. Mandarin was waiting impatiently for them with a wicked grin as they approached. They both obediently bowed down to him. "How may we serve you, master?" they chorused. Mandarin chuckled. He was finally getting the respect he deserved as a villain.

As they gradually came back up, Mandarin studied the two cybernetic monkeys whom he had created. His most devoted and obedient slave was Larissa, with fur the color of magenta and eyes a stunning mix between turquoise and sky blue. He couldn't deny her beauty and grace, yet he sensed that her evil deeds weren't whole-hearted. But Larissa was always willing to carry out what Mandarin commanded. He could trust that Larissa wouldn't let anything sidetrack her.

But the other one, Dana...she still had yet much work to be done. Dana was slender and minty green, and she also had pink eyes. She was much too softhearted for Mandarin's liking. He always had to send Larissa with her to do missions, otherwise Mandarin wouldn't trust Dana alone. She was too insecure and not yet trained enough in the evil works. Dana would follow a command, though it was visibly reluctant. She was strong and would fight, but would only use force when she had to. He would've gotten rid of the pest long ago, if Larissa hadn't grown so close to her. Now Mandarin knew if he sent Dana away, Larissa would follow. Though at the thought his anger grew. Larissa's loyalty to her master, her creator, should overcome her loyalty to her acquaintance.

However, neither one were even close to the slave Mandarin had once had. Mandarin scanned his two slaves up and down, watching them. He enjoyed making Dana uncomfortable, with her shy and quiet nature. Larissa, however, stood with a tall and graceful poise, her posture straight. Her eyes never once left his, utter obedience shining in them, clearly saying she was ready for the command and she would do her best to fulfill it. Mandarin was pleased.

"I have an important assignment for you two. See that you do not fail, for it will cost you your lives." Mandarin hissed the words. Dana's eyes widened yet she stood, ready for the command, ready to obey. Something flickered in Larissa's eyes but she remained the same. Mandarin chuckled. Now he had their attention. "The Hyperforce have just returned from the outer space, and back to Shuggazoom City," Mandarin began. After he'd escaped the wormhole, he'd immediately gone to the Alchemist's old lab, where he had found the blueprints. And thus, Larissa and Dana were born. They dwelled in a desolate, isolated cave. In the depths of the wilderness on the planet Shugazoom.

"I need you to veil your identities for the moment, to be discreet," Mandarin ordered sharply. "You must befriend the Hyperforce and gain their unknowing trust. Uncover as much information as you possibly can. And take a communicator with you, so I can contact you." Mandarin's lip curled. "Remember, in their eyes you two are supposed to be innocent, vulnerable monkeys who know nothing about your past." Mandarin's eyes gleamed evilly and his fangs showed as his final warning slid off his lips, sending shivers in both of them. "Do not fail me."

"Yes, Lord Mandarin," Larissa and Dana responded simultaneously. They turned around and left without another word. Within a few minutes, they gathered their supplies and took off in a spare rocket. Mandarin watched them in satisfaction. His plot was coming together brilliantly. Just a few weeks' time and the Hyperforce would be in his clutches. He just had to wait.

A/N: Yes, I know, short chapter. But I really liked how it turned out. :D I didn't know I could write that well! LOL. Thanks for all the encouragement and support from my friends, especially Caraqueen. She's helped give me ideas for this fic, and of course she let me use Dana. :) I'm really excited to see how this story will turn out. I hope you guys like it so far! The next chapter will be longer, when they meet the Monkey Team.

Larissa: Now, review! XD

Hey, that's my line! Well, at least you haven't used my other one.

Larissa: You mean "I'm out"? XD

NOOOO!! (tackles Larissa) YOU'RE OUT!!