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Clubs and Cheats: Part 1

It's that time again for Fils-Ame Moffitt School, the Activity Fair! Everyone in the gym are preparing their booths to attract everyone for their clubs. The middle-schoolers on the other hand are escorted by Mr. Bigby to the gym as he says, "Okay, everyone! Welcome to the Activity Fair! Not only you get to join any clubs from the booths, but you get to socialize some high-school students like you're one of them."

"Really? Not so sure the preschool safety rope is helping," Jordan said with sarcasm as she shows the rope being tied to her and the other middle school students.

"Sorry, it's Principal Roenick's idea. Ever since the last Activity Fair, she tries her best to control some middle schoolers who gone too far on their "socializing"," he explained, which the students turned to Bren, much to his shock. "If by some middle schoolers, I mean even before Bren transferred here."

"Phew! For a moment there, he was talking about me," Bren said in relief.

Then, Principal Roenick approaches the students and says, "Actually, I'm including you along with those students because of your, "rebelling" tendancies."

"What 'rebelling' tendencies?," Bren laughed sheepishly. As the middle schoolers looked around to see what's there for them to do, Jordan observed all the choices they had.

"Wow, look at all these choices guys," she said. "Physics Club, French Club. Club Sandwich Club."

She took a sandwich from the latter club's booth and was about to eat it, when Kani suddenly slapped it out of her hand.

"Kani, what'd you do that for?"

"Jordan, this place is like a jungle, and we are dainty gazelles gliding al innocent and graceful, and we stop at a watering hole for a quick drink," Kani said. "Then next thing we know, SNAP! A crocodile rips your head off!"

"You really got to stop watching those nature shows, Kani," Calla said.

"I'm just saying, we only need to sign up for one activity. Jordan's got the video game club and Calla, you signed for the school musical."

"Yeah, to audition. But I'm up against Lena, and knowing her, there's no telling if I'll get a decent part. I mean the play could be Cats and I might get the part of the litter box."

Suddenly, Andre walked up to them in a suit of armor.

"Hello ladies," he said.

"Wow, nice armor Andre," Jordan said. "Let me guess: Renaissance Club?"

"No, I'm wearing this to protect myself against those high schoolers. Could one of you pull down that faceplate for me?"

Kani did just that.

"So as long as I'm in this suit, nothing can hurt me."

Suddenly Andre was pulled away by some apparent unseen force. A loud clanging sound was heard and everyone looked to see Andre stuck to the Physics Club's giant magnet.

"Wow, looks like the Physics Club is desperate for members," Jordan quipped.

Meanwhile, at the other part of the fair, Itzal and Zeus are wandering around the booths, wondering what clubs should they join.

"So Z, got your club choice already?" Itzal asked.

"Other than the Literature Club, no. What about you?" Zeus answered.

"Not really. I'm not sure what to pick."

"I can see that. There's so much to choose from."

"I know, I'm not sure whether to choose the Sci-Fi club or the–"

Suddenly, Zeus pulled Itzal to a nearby booth to hide.

"One, I'm still asking. Two, what's with you all of the sudden?" he asks in annoyance.

"Reason: that teacher over there," Zeus explained as he points at the man he just saw. "That's the man Ms. Reyheart is currently dating."

"Huh?! One of our teachers is dating our superior?!" Itzal shouted quietly.

"You better believe it. His name is Duke and they met each other in a formal event. Plus, he also plays ULO after Tina and I encountered him when we are checking some bugs at the forest dungeons."

"Wow, never thought Ms. Reyheart was the dating type."

"Yeah, but look. He's putting the moves on that other teacher over there."

"What?! So he's…cheating on her?!"

"Looks like it. I'm gonna have some words with him."

Zeus then approaches Duke carefully and after tapping his shoulder, the man turns around and saw the nervous boy as he greets, "H-Hi, Duke! Didn't know you're one of my teachers. Hehe..."

Duke was confused at first, but when he takes a closer look at Zeus, he quickly recognizes him and said, "I know you, you're that kid that was with Tina back at the CodeX Charity Ball. I didn't know you went to school here."

"Actually, I got transferred 6 weeks ago. So why are you the teacher of this school?"

"Because, I like to teach algebra, and this school happens to right where Tina works."

"So then what's with you and that teacher you were just with?"

"Oh, she's just a friend."

"Right…"

"Well I better get going. Good to see you kiddo."

"Uh-huh," Zeus said as he watched uneasily as Duke walked away.

Meanwhile, after agreeing that the girls split up and rendezvous back at the gym entrance when they are done looking for some clubs, Kani is nervously wander around the fair to find something appealing for her.

"Oh, what am I going to pick? I want to make some new friends, but I'm the Trading Kani! The Jack-of-All Trade Genius! They won't join me because I'm unfair," she said to herself. "And joining home economics-related clubs are out of the question for me, too."

"You want to make some new friends?"

Hearing a female student's voice, Kani almost got shocked and asks in panic, "W-Who says that?"

"Over here by your left."

She turns at the mentioned direction and was surprised at what she saw. A booth decorated in pink and violet flowers and charms in front. There, a high school student wearing a black high-school jacket with an red tie underneath it, black skirt, and black and red boots.

"If you're finding some female friends, then you've come to the right place," she says.

"Uh, who are you?" Kani asked in curiosity.

"I'm Friena Allen. I'm the club president of the Sisterhood of the Alphas Club. We dedicated ourselves to form an unbreakable and sisterly bond in Fils-Ame Moffitt School. Not only the club's atmosphere is very friendly, but you can find new friends in no time."

"B-But, I'm middle school student and you're a high-school student. Is there a rule for that in your club?"

Friena then laughs at this in a casual manner and says, "Actually, everyone can join, even middle-schoolers, too. No catches except you will make a friendly smile to everyone."

"Really?"

"Really."

"Wow, that's great. I'm definitely leaning towards it now!"

"Well just think about it for a bit and then get back to me with your answer."

"Okay," Kani said as she left with a big smile on her face.

Later, in some kind of an apartment building, Zeus and Jordan are walking down the hallway in the 4th floor as the latter is looking at the pamplets she got from the Activity Fair.

"Hmm... Should I go to Pokemon Trainer Fan Club or the Role-Playing Hero Club? So many choices," Jordan said in confusion.

"Well, you're a Pokemon fan, right? I suggest the first one," Zeus answered.

"But if I do, I never get to enjoy what the RPG Hero Club has to offer," she said. "Oh well, guess I can choose later."

"So why are we here again? Sure, Itzal is from another world, but since it's safe for the time being, I doubt he can stay here."

"According to Ms. Reyheart, she felt that in case of him staying in this world or in case the teachers or our friends might ask where did he live, she decided to rent Itzal an apartment. Plus, he needs somewhere to stay if he needs to be here long term. Speaking of which, here we are, Room 429."

She then knocks on the door as she calls out, "Itzal, it's us. Jordan and Zeus."

"Yeah, we're here to see your new home in this world," Zeus added.

The door opened and there stood Itzal.

"Hola, buenos diaz, amigos," he said, in a Spanish accent. "Come in and dance with me, mi compadres."

"Nice Spanish, Itzal now can we come in," Jordan asked.

"Hola, buenos diaz, amigos. Come in and dance with me, mi compadres."

"Are you okay," Zeus asked.

"Hola, buenos diaz, amigos. Come in and dance with me, mi compadres."

Seeing that Itzal was somehow brainwashed again like the Zane Show incident a few days ago, the two shout out, "Oh no, not again!"

"Psyche."

Itzal then pulls out some kind of remote control and aims it to himself, changing him back to normal self.

"Don't worry, guys. I'm still me, no bad guys controlling me this time."

Shocked that Itzal just pulled off that trick, Zeus then scolds him, "Itzal, how could you?! You almost made me use -Flash Block- on you!"

"Sorry, just testing out a new gadget Tina gave us."

"Well you scared the crud out of us!," Jordan scolded as well. "What is that thing anyhow?"

He then shows the gadget he used on himself earlier to his friends and explains, "It's called the Tranze Undercover Remote. Ms. Reyheart actually gave it to me as a present for what happened with Zane Show."

"What'd she give us this for and how's it work?"

"It runs on the same program that Zane's device used and allows us to change our personalities into whatever we desire. But unlike Zane's ray, it allows us keep complete control of our bodies and minds. She thinks it might come in handy during missions to fit any undercover needs."

"Clever," Zeus said. "Can you demonstrate some more?"

"Gladly."

Itzal zapped himself with the device again, this time turning into a clown.

"And with these buttons…" he said as he zapped himself into a clown.

"You can switch between personalities…," he said in a funny voice as he then changes into a French chef.

"As many times as you desire," he finished in a French accent as he change himself into a stern businessman.

"And how do you change back to your real persona?," Jordan asked.

"Just press the green button," Itzal replied as he did so, changing himself back to normal.

"Wow, Ms. Reyheart outdones herself again," Jordan said in an impressed tone. "I can't believe she's thinking outside the box to help us on our missions."

"I agree. This is definably useful for our missions someday. I can't wait to see it in action!" Zeus added.

"So aren't you gonna show us around," Jordan asked.

"Sure," he said as he ushered them in. "This here's the living room, and to your right is the kitchen."

Jordan and Zeus looked around at the modern styled living room and kitchen.

"Over here is my room," he said as he show them his room, which was decorated like his back in Southdale.

"Best part is I have this all to myself," Itzal said as he continued on. "And here is the bathroom, and the guest room right here."

"This is a nice place," Zeus said.

"Yeah, how's it–," Jordan started to say, when suddenly her RunCom rang. She answered it to hear Layla's voice.

"Jordan, Ms. Reyheart's got a mission for you guys. Report to her office immediately."

"Got it," Jordan said as she cut the transmission and turned towards the boys. "Let's go, guys."

When they arrived in CodeX United, they entered Tina's office to find the serious Councilwoman giggling at the phone call, much to the Runners' disbelief.

"Is it me or is Ms. Reyheart is... laughing?" Jordan asked in confusion

However, recognizing who is she calling, Zeus then guesses, "I'm guessing she's in the middle of her call to her boyfriend."

"MS. REYHEART HAS A BOYFRIEND?!" Jordan shouts out loud in shock, causing Ms. Reyheart to almost drop her phone after hearing one of her Runners' voice. "Oops."

"Oh there you all are," Tina said sheepishly. "I was just–"

"Chatting it up with your boyfriend?," Jordan teased.

"What makes you think that?"

"I might be a tomboy, but I'm still a girl, you know."

"And Zeus and I bumped into him at school today," Itzal said.

"Really?! Tell me the deets!"

"Me too!," Layla put in.

"Save it for later, girls. We have a problem: two nights ago there was a break in at Qwest NeuroLabs, one of the biggest neuro-technological research labs in the world. Stolen were several stocks of microchips, all of which had mind control abilities."

"Great, more mind control," Jordan said exasperated.

"Well any idea on who and why?," Itzal asked.

"Unfortunately, no on both counts," Tina said. "But as these chips are regarded as the most powerful in the world, we can only assume that both are bad. That's where you three come in."

"To investigate the robbery, correct?" Jordan asked.

"Exactly. That's what you were pick for."

"Okay, as long there's no more mind control except in The Amazing Spiez and Totally Spies, we're in."

Hearing this, Layla then spoke up, "Uhh... Ms. Reyheart, even with a patch update, you better tell her sooner or later."

"I... rather not."

"What do you want to tell me?" Jordan asked in curiosity. "Tell me, tellme, tellme, TELL ME!"

"Just focus on your mission first, please!"

"Alright, fine."

The Runners then left as Layla said to Tina, "You know she's not gonna give up until she finds out?"

"Yeah, I figure."

Outside the CodeX United building, Jordan is still upset that Tina won't tell her what Layla mentioned about the patch update.

"Man, what is this patch update?," Jordan said. "The curiosity is killing me!"

"Maybe it has something to do with Ms. Reyheart's boyfriend," Itzal suggested.

"I doubt it," Zeus pointed out. "Ms. Reyheart's a very private gal."

"Well what ever it is, I wanna know," Jordan said. "In the meantime, it's portal time, Z!"

Just then, they heard a familiar voice before Zeus can create a portal.

"Going another Runner mission, I see."

Startled, the three turned to see Calla behind them.

"Calla, how many times do we have to tell you not to get involve our missions?" Jordan scolded to her friends.

"A million times. And do I have to remind you that your superior, Ms. Reyheart might call me any time you guys are in trouble?" she reminded them.

"We know. But still, even if you got an invite for joining our Runner club, we still can't let you get involve!" Itzal said in a serious tone.

Seeing her saddened expression, Jordan starts to explain, "Look, I'm still your best friend, but he's right. I can't let you see you get hurt because of us. Just... please trust us."

Seeing that she has a point, Calla answers, "I understand. Good luck on your mission, guys."

"Thanks."

She then turns to Zeus and tells him, "Punch it, Z."

Then with his portal creation ability, Zeus creates a portal to their destination and enters it as Itzal follows him.

"I won't be long," Jordan said to Calla.

"Be careful, Jordan," Calla said back before her best friend enters the portal as it disappears. She then turned to walk away, only to bump into Kani.

"Calla! I've been looking all over for you!," Kani said. "I've got some great news, cousin!"

"What is it?," Calla said.

"I was invited to join the Sisterhood of the Alphas Club today! They're a bit like a sorority, promoting girl power, friendship and sisterhood!"

"Wow, Kani! That's incredible! This could definitely pull up you social status, and bring you out of your shell more."

"Yeah, I'm supposed to meet them in their room later today. I'd love it if you came with me."

"I'd love to!"

The two cousins squealed as they continued to celebrate Kani's invitation.

At some forest, three motorcycles dashed through the dirt road as it heads straight to their destination. It revealed that the drivers in the motorcycles are the Runners in their avatar forms as they drive themselves to the neurology research lab.

"Good idea getting us these customized -VersalCycles-, Itz," Jordan said as she drives her blue water-motif designed motorcycle.

"Yeah, how did you get them anyway?" Zeus asked as he drives his white sun-motif designed one.

"Although it's a little shady, I got some connections in getting us these wheels," Itzal explained in his black moon and darkness-motif motorcycle. "And not to worry, they're not hacked or cheat versions of them."

"Shady, but clean," Jordan said. "And since it will take us 4 hours to get to the research lab by our enhanced running, these things will able to get us without our legs turned into jelly."

"Yeah, we may have enhanced speed in running, but the limit is that if we run over 1 hour, we'll run like we're hiking for weeks, so vehicles are the only option for long travels like this," Zeus added. "Speaking of which, here we are."

They quickly stop at the fence of some sort of a guarded facility, which they noticed they are now in their destination.

"So, how do we get in? Front door approach or sneaking in style?" Itzal asked to his friends.

"Boring! News flash, we're Runners! As in we run throughout the worlds. Meaning that we are in the VIP list beyond secret agents and policemen," Jordan reminded them.

"Okay, the VIP option, it is!" Zeus said as they quickly jumped over the fence with their enhanced skills.

As soon as they landed, however, three security bots suddenly, appeared, drew weapons and rolled towards them.

"Okay, not the VIP welcome I were hoping for."

"I had a feeling we'd encounter robots on this mission," Itzal said.

"And what do you propose we do about them?," Jordan asked.

"What we always do. Kick their metallic butts!"

Itzal charged at the first bot as it blasted its lasers, dodging each blast. With his scythe, he flipped it on his back as it fired again, causing it to hit a tree branch, which then fell on top of it, destroying it.

Zeus, on the other hand, was driven back by the second bot, using his katana to parry its attacks until they were locked together. As the robot pushed on him, Zeus quickly whipped out his katar, sliced the robot and jumped back, as the robot fell apart and exploded.

The last bot charged at Jordan, who quickly whipped out her -Water Wave Staff- and used her -Tsunami Swirl Strike- blast the bot far away into the distance where it landed and exploded.

The fight done, the Runners quickly regrouped.

"So what was that about a VIP entrance, Jordan?," Zeus asked.

"Oh, come on, Z. It's not my fault those bots didn't get the memo," Jordan snapped.

"Actually it's my fault," a voice said. The Runneres turned to see a woman in a lab coat exit the building and come towards them. "Sorry, it's just ever since the robbery, we've had to increase security around here. I'm Dr. Melinda Patrick."

"Nice to meet you Dr. Patrick," Jordan said. "And about the bots, it's no biggie."

"Good. Well you guys can come in and start investigating. Follow me."

In the main lab where the crime occurred, the Runners were looking through the room for clues. Jordan observed a hole in a nearby window.

"Well other than the window with a neatly-carved hole, everything looks normal," she said.

"Looks can be deceiving, Jordie," Itzal said as he put on a pair of glasses. "Maybe my Multi-Scanner Shades will clear things up."

He scanned all around the room slowly, until he spotted something on the ground and picked it up.

"Bingo. Looks like a shoe heel."

"Let me see," Jordan said as Itzal tossed it to her. "Look's like it's a six-inch. From a medium heel pair of Kamer-Opals."

She tossed to Zeus, who said, "I'll scan it with my RunCom and send the data to Tina, see what she can find."

"Right, in the mean time, let's get back to school," Itzal said.

"Good idea, I can't wait to see Kani try out for her new club," Jordan said as the three exited the lab.

A/N: Okay, investigation done. Now what? Well, we'll find what happens next in the next part! Review and stay tuned!