Disclaimer: This chapter is a tribute to Totally Spies. Specifically to the Totally Spies Two Part Episode A Spy is Born. Thank you that is al.
A Spy is Born Again Part 1
In the Castle Terminal Mindy was sitting on a throne as usual with Amanda Jasmine and Chris in thrones as well. The Bad guys were dining at a table big enough for all of them as Mindy spoke.
"To the bad guys we broke out from WOOHP. I bet you're all wondering why we brought you here." They all looked at her, as Jasmine continued.
"I hacked into your files and I found that some of you have useful skills that we could use." They all understood as Amanda spoke.
"And there's more. As you know we already rule the Criminal Underworld but the Rangers are all that stand in our way. So we need to remove them from the equation."
Chris spoke, "But to do that we need to remove the Dragons and to do that we'll need a plan. Does anybody have any suggestions?"
Damaras, Jack, the Inventor, and Vrak all raised their hands as did Gianna and Lumiere and Talon. Creepox as well as Redker and Yeltzor who had just gotten back from conquering the galaxy also raised their hands.
"Alright, Creepox, let's hear your suggestion." Mindy said.
"I suggest we hit them where they're at their most vulnerable."
"And where exactly do you suggest that is?" Vrak inquired.
"We attack their loved ones, ones who're incapable of fighting back. We grab them, and the rangers would be puddy in our hands."
"That's a plan I'd expect from Vrak." Amanda said.
Mindy spoke, "But it's simple yet effective. However does anybody else have a different idea? It helps to have more than one plan in place."
Redker then spoke next, "I suggest we enlist the help of various other villains who've dealt with Power Rangers before."
Jasmine answered, "That actually makes sense. Remember the Megaforce Rangers had help from previous ranger teams so we need help from previous villains."
"Ok. I'll bite. Know any good ones?" Jack asked.
"Actually yes. I can bring up their files if you want." Amanda offered.
"Do that." Jack said.
"In the meantime we should prepare for how to draw out the Super Megaforce. I vote we film them going up against some special effects." Lumiere suggested.
"Very well." Mindy allowed it.
"You guys do that. In the meantime I want to catch up with my mom and spend some quality time with her." Jasmine said.
"You deserve it." Mindy nodded.
Jasmine left to go spend some time with Ariel as Amanda pulled up a file.
"I got a file on some guy called Lothor."
Jack looked at the file, "Hmm. Master ninja, betrayed his brother and their ninja academy. Captured the whole school, turned his brother into a guinea pig. This guys accomplishments go on and on."
"Shall I bring him back to life?" Oakley asked.
Chris stopped her, "Hold that thought, Oakley. How about you bring up the file on the guy who menaced the Dino Thunder Rangers?"
"Yes. Here he is, Mesogog."
Creepox looked at the stats, "A walking mutant dinosaur? What's so special about him?"
Jack enlightened him, "According to his file he tried to send Earth back into the age of dinosaurs with all humans transformed into reptilian hybrids."
Mindy added, "It also goes on to say that he once teamed up with Lothor but since he didn't trust the guy he trapped him in a Jar. He had two minions by name of Elsa and Zeltrax."
"Elsa became good, and Zeltrax was destroyed in the end." Jack finished.
"So what about the bad guys that were in charge during 2006? I know the year 2005 didn't have any threats to deal with." Amanda said.
"If you're asking about the enemies of the Mystic Force then I can bring up their files." Mindy said.
"Do it." Amanda confirmed.
So Mindy pulled up the files on the enemies of the Mystic Force. They looked at Octomus and Morticon.
"So who are these guys?" Vrak asked.
Mindy explained, "Octomus is the true leader of the forces of darkness and Supreme Master of the Underworld. And Morticon is the general of the Morlock army."
"Whose this guy?" Jack asked, as he pulled up a file about a Mummy themed monster.
"That's Imperious. Dark Wizard of the Underworld." Amanda answered.
"He would make a good actor for my film. Can you tell me anything more about Imperious?" Lumiere asked.
"Imperious was once a kind friend of Udonna's and was trained beside Daggeron by Leanbow. However, he became corrupted by dark magic and discarded Leanbow's teachings, having grown tired of constantly hearing about honor and having to play by the rules."
Oakley spoke "And according to this he was responsible for capturing a genie and wishing the Mystic Force out of Existence."
"Oh, that is evil." Jack said feeling impressed.
"And I think we have a plan. Let's go kidnap the rough riders." Oakley ordered.
Mindy smirked, "Excellent."
"I vote we hold them in prisons that are designed to counter their elemental abilities." Redker suggested.
"That will make them less likely to escape." Oakley added.
"That would be easier if they weren't benders but let's just go sent a giant army to attack." Amanda put in.
"Amanda's Right. Oakley. Revive Lothor and have him send a Swarm of Kelzaks to attack the Rough Riders." Chris ordered.
"Of course." Oakley was about to revive Lothor before Hades stepped in.
"Guys, you seem to forget that as the lord of the dead I can bring Lothor back?"
"Of course. So you want to do the honors?" Mindy offered.
"Consider it done." Hades snapped his fingers and right on cue Lothor appeared.
Lothor was a tall man dressed in black and had a ponytail, and his face was hidden behind a mask exposing only his eyes and mouth, "What? What happened? Where am I?"
"You're in the Castle Terminal." Mindy began.
"As for why you're here we've got a problem." Amanda asked.
Lothor spoke "Let me guess, does it have twelve legs and come in assorted colors?"
"That's exactly what you said to Mesogog." Chris noted.
"Well, normally when I'm called upon it's what I usually deal with."
"Anyway there's two teams of Rangers this time and one of them has access to the Ninja Storm Ranger powers." Amanda began.
"Typical." Lothor sighed.
"Perhaps we had best show you some footage of what it is that you will be dealing with?" Damaras suggested.
"Please." So the bad guys began rolling footage of the enemies of Crime Incorporated and their allies.
Meanwhile on Sodor, Steve was covering for James on a Goods Train as James was in the Steamworks getting an inspection done, "This about covers it." Steve saud,
"Considering that we're working with Ballast Trucks today." his driver noted.
"Just be sure to keep them under control." added his fireman.
"Not a problem." Steve answered.
The Trucks heard that and were planning on playing tricks, "Hold Back! Hold Back!" The trucks held back but Steve biffed them hard, "Ow!"
Steve spoke firmly to his cars, "Now you lot can even behave and come quietly or I will take action to make you behave!" The Trucks behaved better after that.
Later on Steve arrived at Barrow In Furness with his goods train before he went to the water tower for a drink.
"Ah, this is more like it."
"Good thing Jen had these put up at some of the stations otherwise we'd be in trouble." his driver said.
"And it's also a good thing that Anton is a nice diesel otherwise Kaoru would have the Pink Controller's Head on a Plate." put in his fireman.
"We wouldn't want that." Steve answered.
"Let's just go grab that goods train that's supposed to go to Vicarstown and go." his driver ordered. Steve agreed and puffed away.
Meanwhile in the Castle Terminal, Crime Incorporated was informing Lothor of his new enemies as well as the abilities of the Dino Charge Rangers.
Vrak spoke, "Note the Ultimate Legendary Megazord used by the Super Megaforce Rangers. It was strong enough to defeat even Damaras."
"Ugh. Why do they always have to get stronger than before?" Lothor grunted.
"Who knows but look on the bright side. Be thankful they haven't teamed up with the Dino Charge Rangers or we've have even worse problems." Mindy said.
"That's a relief."
"Anyway just go and kidnap the rough riders. I'll have Lumiere set up his challenge to the Super Megaforce." Amanda said.
"Very well. I need to get back into shape anyway." Lothor said.
"That's why we created a Dojo in the Castle Terminal. What do you think Damaras does when he's not working on a battle plan?" Chris asked.
"Then let's get started."
"And I know what will distract the Rough Riders." Jack said.
"Do you, boy?" Lothor inquired.
"Of course. Lumiere and I were talking about this as we speak. The Rough Riders are distracted by food."
"Is that all?"
"Actually each of them is distracted by a different type of food." Jack continued.
"I see."
"Anyway let's get to work." Lumiere said, and Lothor nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile at Tidmoth Sheds, the Engines were discussing Steve's performance, "Steve's Performance was excellent." Henry began.
"He even made the trucks behave better than Edward, Duck or Hiro." James added.
"Well, I was Steve's Mentor after all." Hiro recalled.
"Which means that Nicole has more time to work with passengers and that means we won't be hearing her foul mouth for a while." Natalie added.
"Thank Sir Nigel Gresley for that." Gordon said.
"Listening to her makes me wish we could use ear plugs." James put in.
"You do realize that's my sister you're talking about right?" Natalie reminded them.
"I mean no offense, personally." James replied.
"Speaking of which where is Nicole?" Henry asked.
"She's training Akiza in handling British Coaches. It's the Fat Controller's orders." Emily explained.
Hiro spoke, "Are you sure letting Nicole teach Akiza is a good idea? I don't know much about her but from what everyone says she's got the foulest mouth this railway has ever seen."
Gordon answered, "You don't know the half of it. My Doncaster Relatives all say that she's the foulest mouth of the London and North Eastern Railway and one of the four foulest mouths on the British Railways."
"Well, we know what she's got everyone else beat in." James added.
Charlie who was staying at the sheds tonight spoke, "And that would be?"
"Having a foul mouth."
Before Charlie could comment Zeng flew in and by the look on his face he was very distressed.
"Zeng, what is it?" Henry asked.
"Bad news. Where are the Super Megaforce Rangers?"
"What do you need them for?" James asked.
"Some guy called Marco Lumiere told me to give them this." Zeng presented a hologram projector.
The engines looked and saw Lumiere in the hologram.
"Who are you?" Charlie asked.
"I am Marco Lumiere, and I come bearing a message to the Rangers."
"What message?" Hiro asked.
"That they've been cast in my latest movie. A World Adventure."
"What are you talking about?!" Charlie asked in irritation.
"It'll have action, thrills, explosions, and all sorts of surprises!"
"What surprises?" Natalie asked.
"That's a Secret."
"And why should we trust you?" Gordon inquired.
"Because I have some people that may change your mind." Lumiere then presented the Rough Riders all bound and gagged.
The Engines gasped in shock. The Rough Riders could only mumble through the gags, and Lumiere asked, "Oh, what's that, ladies?" the Rough Riders mumbled some more, "Oh, yes thanks for reminding me. The Rough Riders say that if you ever want to see them alive again you had better bring the Spies as well otherwise they won't have a happy ending."
"How despicable!" Henry gasped.
"How disgusting!" James added in equal disgust.
"How disgraceful!" Gordon finished.
"Call it however you want it, but that's how it is." Lumiere answered.
"You monster!" Natalie cried.
"Now, now, you haven't heard the rest of the message and the riddle that comes with it."
"Riddle?" James asked.
"It's more around the lines of clues this time. If you ever want to see the rough riders again I suggest you tell the Super Megaforce to head to Wiltshire South West England. Now Chop Chop we're rolling!" Marco Lumiere clapped the film snapper and the Rough Riders screamed through gags, "Smile, ladies."
The Rough Riders screamed through the gags again before the message ended leaving the engines shocked and Charlie asking a simple but important question.
"Since Nicole's not here to say it may I say what she would say in this situation?"
"You may." Gordon permitted him.
"Thank you. In the words of Nicole. Lumiere is a fucking sicko!" Charlie declared.
Henry spoke, "Thank you for that."
"Shall I go to the Steamworks and tell the Super Megaforce what just happened?" Zeng asked.
James answered, "Right away." Zeng flew off to do his job.
An Hour later at the Steamworks Team Avatar was planning their next move when Zeng flew in, "We got trouble!"
"How bad is it this time, Zeng?" Carol asked.
"Rough Riders, captured. Insane movie producer." he panted.
"Say that again!" Carol demanded.
"This movie producer named Marco Lumiere captured the Rough Riders and wants the Rangers and the WOOHP spies to come."
"Do we have a lead as to where he's holding them?" Carl asked.
"Wiltshire South West England."
"What's over there?" Kevin asked.
"The town of Swindon and the Swindon Works." Brian answered.
"You must go there."
"That's probably where he's hidden one of the Rough Riders." Geoff said.
"I'll call Jerry and tell him to send back up." Carol added.
"Good idea." Brian nodded.
Later on in the Skyship, the Spies and the Super Megaforce were sailing to Swindon and the Spies were telling the Super Megaforce about Marco Lumiere.
"I can't believe Lumiere is at it again." Alex sighed.
"We haven't even met the guy but from what Zeng said he's insane." Maggie said.
"Insane is being nice about it." Clover replied.
"Anything else we need to know about Lumiere before we make it to Swindon?" Edna asked.
"He'll be more than likely to try and kill you with his dangerous stage effects." Sam said.
"But he doesn't know about our bending abilities." Geoff noted.
"That'll be our advantage." Brian smirked.
"Unless Lumiere was tipped off." Carl said in worry.
"Anything's possible at this point." Sam said.
"We're almost in Swindon." Maggie noted.
"What's so important about Swindon anyway?" Clover asked.
Brian spoke, "Didn't you know. Swindon is home to the Swindon Works. The workshops that served the Great Western Railway. My Ancestors not only helped to build the Swindon works but they also served there till its closing."
"Oh, sorry if I disrespected your ancestors." Clover said regretful of her words.
"Don't worry about it. You didn't know." Brian replied.
"Anyway where in Swindon would Lumiere hold one of the Rough Riders?" Alex wondered.
"My guess is the Swindon Railway Station." Geoff guessed.
"Then that's where we're going." Sam said.
The Skyship sailed onward towards the Swindon Railway Station. Once they arrived Team Avatar and the Spies were looking for the station.
"So how will we know where the Swindon Railway Station is?" Alex asked.
Right on cue a Swarm of X Borgs could be seen heading somewhere as People were fleeing in the opposite direction.
"That's a big hint." Clover answered.
"Come on, guys. Let's follow those things." Sam ordered. They nodded and followed the X-borgs.
When they got to the station they could see Elesa in a cage with a gag over her mouth and her Dragon trapped in a capture jar.
"Elesa!" They called/ Elesa was trying to say something but she was bound and gagged.
"Hang on, we'll save you!" Bria called.
Before they could step forward a swarm of X Borgs surrounded them and to make matters worse Damaras himself was present.
"Who's the guy in the rodeo cape?" Clover asked.
"I am Damaras, the Most Powerful Warrior in the Armada."
"The Armada?" Sam asked.
"The space invaders behind a majority of these invasion attacks." Geoff explained.
"And believe me when I save this. These guys are brutal." Maggie added.
"I'm sure we can take them." Alex said.
"You guys distract the X Borgs I'll go and free Elesa." Carl ordered.
Damaras spoke, "If only if were that easy. Lumiere has some words for you first."
A TV screen turned on and Lumiere then appeared on it, "Ah, so you came after all."
"Tell us how to free Elesa you sick monster!" Carl demanded.
"You don't think I'd tell you right away do you?"
"Well, we'd hope." Alex answered.
"It's simple really. You just have to figure out the passcode while battling Damaras and numerous X Borgs at the same time."
"A fight? No problem." Brian said.
Right on cue the X Borgs began to attack. The group spread out and went on the attack. The Spies were using the gadgets that Jerry had given them for this mission to go toe to toe with the X Borgs.
"This is crazy!" Clover cried.
"We can do this!" Sam remained strong.
"We just have to work together!" Alex added. So they took the fight to the X-borgs.
Meanwhile Carl managed to find the lock on the cage but the lock required the answer to a question about the Great Western Railway.
"Brian, could you spare a minute?"
"What's up?"
"I found the lock to free Elesa but it's asking for the answer to a riddle. As in Which Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Great Western Railway created the Great Western Railway's Most Powerful passenger Engine."
Brian began pondering on the riddle, "I got it. Type in Charles Collett. He was the one who created King Class engines. The Most Powerful Express Passenger Engines for the Great Western Railway."
"Then let's give Lumiere our answer." Carl typed in the words Charles Collett and right on cue the lock for Elesa's Cage disengaged.
"Yes!" Brian then undid Elesa's gag.
Elesa spoke, "Thanks for freeing me guys. As for freeing my dragon Kamitsure you'll have to use a Shen Gong Wu with the power of Lightning."
"I know a specific one. The Eye of Dashi." Carl suggested.
"And there's the Thorn of Thunderbolt. But we don't have them with us." Brian reminded him.
"And it's not like Pinkie Pie's gonna show up and bring them." Carl sighed.
Pinkie popped up holding the two shen-gong-wu, "Wanna bet?"
Elesa was in shock, "Where did you come from?"
"I had pinkie sense and knew you needed help."
"Well how about helping us free Elesa's Dragon Partner." Carl asked.
"Okey-dokey-lokey!" Pinkie used the shen gong wu to free Kamitsure from the containment barrel, "There you go."
Kamitsure answered, "Thank you for freeing me. Now we gotta go help the others."
"Let's go!" Carl ordered.
Meanwhile the Spies were duking it out with Damaras while the rest of Team Avatar was fighting off the X Borgs and while they were Clover once again made a wise crack about Damaras' Cape.
"Seriously who wears capes in this century? If you want to wear one like that go to Medieval amusement park."
"Clover, I don't think you should've said that." Alex warned her.
"What's he gonna do? We have his cronies on the ropes."
Damaras narrowed his eyes and drew his sword, "You seem to forget that I'm the most powerful warrior in the Armada and I'm about to show you why." Damaras then began to battle the Spies and kick their asses in the processes.
"Ok. Maybe I took it too far." Clover said sheepishly.
"What was your first clue?!" Sam asked rhetorically.
Damaras was about to finish the job when he was shot at by the Super Megaforce who had already morphed, "Rangers!"
"That's right, Damaras. And we're here to kick your ass." Edna declared.
"I don't think so!" The Super Megaforce then began to battle Damaras. Damaras struck with his sword. The rangers dodged and fought back with their abilities before weakening Damaras and injuring him badly, "You may have won this battle, but Emperor Mavro and Lumiere have more surprises in store." Damaras then vanished just as Lumiere's face appeared on the screen.
"Good show Rangers and Spies."
"We want to know what you've done with the rest of the Rough Riders." Edna demanded.
"Ah, but that is another part of my riddle." Lumiere continued.
"Another Riddle?" Clover asked.
"Yes now here's your next scene. Roses are Red, Violets are blue. The latter color is worn by the engines of the railway that holds your next clue! If you head to King's Cross you'll be on the right track and you may get Roxanne and Tsutsuji back." he ended his transmission.
"We gotta go to King's Cross." Brian ordered.
"What makes you think King's Cross Station is our next destination?" Alex asked.
"Because King's Cross Station was created by the London and North Eastern Railway. The line that my ancestors worked on for generations." Geoff explained.
"Oh Okay." Alex said.
The group headed back to the Skyship and sailed off unaware of the glowing yellow crystal that was near Kamitsure barrel nor did they know that Oakley and Lothor arrived to collect it.
"Mission accomplished for now. Those fools don't even realize that we're draining the rough riders and their dragons of their power." Oakley said.
"And once they're depleted of their powers, we will use it to crush this miserable planet!" Lothor declared.
"That's assuming Camille doesn't use her magic to undo the damage. Now come on we gotta set the next trap." Lothor agreed as he and Oakley went to set up the next ambush as their plan was unfolding.
