The Dark Side of Disney 3
Episode 5: The Battle of Saurus Rock Pt. 1
Act One
Tuesday, August 27 2024 1350 hours
At Universal Studios, Cobalt is in the parking lot with K and J, repairing the Magic School Bus. With the hood up, he tampers on the engines to make sure nothing is broken badly.
J: It's just like when I had to help my old man fix his car during the summer.
Cobalt: This is just dandy. The deadline is five days away, and we're still nowhere near to take down the enemy, while I have to keep fixing the bus.
[bus beeps]
Cobalt: No, it's not that bad. The cylinder and spark plug are both functional, but what about the muffler.
At the backside is Greenie, plumbing the muffler with a plunger.
Greenie: Still checking on it.
He yanks the plumber off, and a huge puff of smoke is shot right into Greenie's face.
Greenie: [coughs] That stinks.
K: Well, Colonel, we've done all we can. He may be due for a complete overhaul, but we won't have the means.
Cobalt: What do you mean by that? You guys gotta have other tools or spare change for repairing one bus.
J: Yeah, but if we keep this up any longer, we'll go bankrupt. Nothing is cheap, you know.
K: Slick has a point, son. And besides, the Magic School Bus is made for educational field trips, not warfare.
Cobalt whips some sweat off of his forehead, and he looks at the bus, deep in thought about those words, knowing that K is right.
Cobalt: You know… you're right. I was happy to have it back, but I think… maybe this has to stop. The Magic School Bus can't take anymore hits like back in California, so it's time it quits serving the military.
Greenie: But Cobalt, you're not gonna give it away, are you?
Cobalt: No way. I'm not gonna sell my birthday present. I have two Gauls who are my godfathers. Asterix and Obelix. Hopefully, they wouldn't mind taking it in for me.
Then, a phone rings and K reaches into his coat pocket to answer it.
K: This is Agent K. Yes, Zed, the Colonel is here with us. Understood, sir. We'll be there. [hangs up] There's a meeting to be held at CityWalk.
J: What's it about?
K: It's for the Resistance and the residents.
Afterwards, all members of the Resistance and the entire populace of the theme park gather together at the Universal Music Plaza Stage. Standing on stage are Direwolf and Zed to make an announcement through his microphone. Cobalt, Proto, Saber and Ashley are in the audience, listening in.
Zed: Thank you all for coming, everyone. As of today, this marks the very week where the Dark Side will be having the Firebird to burn down the United States of America. However, we estimate they will come here first, since Maleficent demanded the clone of Walt Disney himself. So after a couple of estimations and protocols to follow, you will have no choice but to temporarily evacuate Universal Studios and Disneyworld.
Cobalt: Evacuate? [to Proto] You knew of this?
Proto: I did. But as long as we have the freezing cannon, that's the important thing.
Zed: Thanks to our repair crews, all worlds that were destroyed by the Dark Side of Disney, all toons and li-acs will be welcomed to return there for safety. The evacuation begins this evening, so for those you want to return home, this is your chance. Everyone else who wants to stay, the MIB will handle it. And as for the Resistance, the General will speak for it.
Direwolf: We are going to relocate ourselves far away from Orlando. After talking to the Fighting Irish, Major McGinnis has found a place for at least the selected personnel of the Resistance to what's called Animal Junction. But most of all, we all must keep Ashley McCam in our possession, because she wants to stay with us, and that's why… safeguarding her is our top priority.
Zed: You all know what to do. You are to leave immediately, and good luck.
Soldiers: Sir, yes, sir!
Later, Cobalt is packing his things in the Swiss Family Treehouse. He walks outside and downstairs to Asterix and Obelix, who stand by the bus, but standing by a pile of luggage is Jessica who looks disturbed by this.
Jessica: Why couldn't we stay?
Cobalt: We can't. We're leaving because we don't want Orlando burned down.
Jessica: But Dieter, what about staying with me and going somewhere else.
Cobalt: Because if you get hurt, I'll never forgive myself. I can't run the risk of seeing my wife get killed before my eyes. That's why you gotta go.
Jessica is pondering, but she rushes over and embraces him.
Jessica: [tearfully] Please, don't leave me. I can't… keep going like this without you. Every time you go to war, I worry… and get scared. Scared that I'll never see you again.
Dieter: But you won't. I'm married to you, and that binds us together, alive and dead. No matter what happens to me… I'll always be with you and always love you, Jessica.
She looks at her husband once more, and Jessica kisses him before letting herself go.
Asterix: Don't worry about him. Dieter knows when to come back.
Obelix: Yeah. We taught him how to fight like a Gaul. Come to think of it, I haven't taught him how to lift a stone or catch a boar.
Asterix: Because we don't get those in Washington DC, Obelix. Anyway, let's get on the bus.
Asterix and Obelix enter the bus, carrying the luggage in, and Jessica walks inside before the door closes.
Meanwhile at Hogsmeade's train station, people are walking around, getting in the train with Doctor Strange telling them to get onboard.
Strange: Let's go, people. You'll be late. Train's leaving. Everyone must have their tickets and their belongings. We won't have time for anything else.
At one end of the train is Ashley, bidding farewell to the Mew Mews.
Zoey: It's a shame we have to leave, but it's been a long time since I was in my world.
Ashley: But, um…. You will come back, won't you?
Bridget: Don't worry about it, Ashley. If you ever miss us, feel free to visit us in our world.
Kikki: Yeah, and if you ever visit the Café Mew Mew, try our cakes while I put up a show for you.
Corina: But don't think it's for free.
Renée: Be nice, Corina. We owe her, so it'll be on the house.
One by one, Ashley hugs the Mew Mews, saving Zoey for last.
Ashley: I think I'll miss you most of all, Zoey. I…. I can't thank you and Kero enough for setting up that Christmas party for me.
Zoey: And I… never would be a Mew Mew again, if it weren't for you.
Conductor: AAAAAAAAALLLL ABOOOOOOOAAAAAARRRDDDD!
Zoey: That's our ride. Take care, Ashley.
Ashley: You too. And tell Mark he's lucky to have you.
Zoey blushes at that statement, but she sees her friends getting onboard, so she rushes over to get on as well. The train whistles; as it starts to leave, Zoey waves out the window to Ashley, who waves back and wipes a tear off her cheek.
In the meantime, Direwolf is standing at the front entrance of Hogwarts with Dumbledore, Kero, Leviathan and Commander Gree.
Direwolf: So far, so good. A shame the Mew Mews have to go, but I got to see them in action once more, so that's done. What about you, Kero?
Kero: Nah, I'm staying with you. If the Firebird comes, I can fly away and high whenever I have to.
Dumbledore: General, it will feel empty with the Resistance gone. But with this, Hogwarts will do whatever it can to be safe from the Firebird, if your army fails.
Direwolf: Failure is not an option to us, Professor. Is the Aquatic Squad ready?
Leviathan: It is. The Waterpede is being loaded by one of the clone trooper's carriers, so it's all set.
Gree: We have seventeen gunships ready for transportation, and the Blue Typhoon is in the air with cloaking devices modified for safety measures.
Direwolf: Now tell the Resistance to assemble. We're leaving in fifteen minutes.
Gree: Yes, sir.
In Disneyland, Maleficent and Hades both watch the scene from the images on the stone table, with Satan lurking in the shadows.
Maleficent: They're evacuating. With the Resistance fleeing, this will make them vulnerable.
Hades: Oh yeah, just what I was thinking. So what's next, huh? C'mon, let's hear it.
Maleficent: Lead the fighters towards them. Engage them.
Hades: You got it. Satan?
Satan: [bowing] Yes, master.
Act Two
Back in Universal at sunset, as soon as the evacuation for the citizens is completed, the Resistance are doing the same onto the Republic gunships and various vehicles in the landing bay. Grinder's Mammoth is loaded with Robert Landon "Telegram", Conner Reese "Boomer", Afterburn, Arc, Rocket, Groot and the infantry trio.
Rocket: Let's go, Groot! We're leaving!
Groot: I am Groot!
Grinder: Come on, guys, we ain't getting any younger!
Ranger: [deadpan] We're going as fast as we can!
At one end of the bay, Saber and Ashley are loading up Drogon's saddle to go as well. Maple and the enlarged Syrup are with them too, also packed for departure. Saber passes Maple a walkie-talkie for her.
Saber: Maple, you go to the Blue Typhoon. When we arrive at Animal Junction, we'll call you if we have a chance.
Maple: You got it, Saber. You just be careful out there.
Saber: We've got a dragon with us, and he's combat-trained. That should make us feel as safe as you are.
Then, Davos and Hound rush over to join them.
Davos: We've grabbed our weapons from the barracks.
Ashley: Where's Gendry and Zhen?
Hound: They chose to leave. Zhen wanted to go back and train under that panda's wing.
Davos: I sent Gendry back to Westeros. He's the last living relative of House Baratheon, and the Stormlands needs some from the Great Houses. And also, we're both from vassal houses. Our deaths would be the least of our concerns.
Saber: There won't be enough time for debates. You two, go with Maple. She'll take you somewhere safe.
Hound: Understood.
Direwolf and Proto are riding a Jeep with Kero, Cody and Thire.
Direwolf: Is Animal Junction pinpointed?
Thire: Just waiting for you, sir.
Cody: Intelligence says the Dark Side doesn't know its location or it would've been hit already.
Kero: Let's pray they're right. Or else we'll be exposed… again.
The Jeep pulls over to a gunship, and the General jumps off to get on with Proto, followed by Gordon Lang "Nuke" and the Terminator.
Nuke: Alright, I'm set!
Cobalt, who is wearing his War Machine suit, is getting ready to leave with Captain Rex, and the Ninja Turtles. But before he goes in, Luke rushes over to him with Arrax at his side.
Luke: Colonel, I want to go with you. I've already spoken to Kikki about it.
Cobalt: You want to come with me? But it will be risky.
Luke: I know, but I've made it this far because of you. You're like a cousin to me, and there's nowhere else I can go.
Cobalt: [beat] Alright, you'll come. But stay close to Baymax. He's got special sensors that even Arrax doesn't have.
Rex: Colonel, it's about time to go!
Cobalt: I heard you, I'm coming! Lucerys, mount up!
Mikey: Hold onto your tails!
Ralph: Mikey, the phrase is hold onto your "butts".
Mikey: Oh, now you tell me.
Now that everyone is ready to go, the gunship is about to leave, until K and J rush over to Cobalt, handing him a silver ring.
K: Hold on. Before you go, take this.
Cobalt looks at the ring in his palm, recognizing it.
Cobalt: My grandpa's ring.
J: He gave it to us two months after 9/11. He thought you should have it.
K: Remember, as long as you wear it, there's hope. [pauses] It was an honour to serve with you.
Cobalt: And we're honoured for you letting us stay here. Take care of yourselves now.
K: You too, son. And keep fighting back until the job's done.
In Grinder's Mammoth, Boomer flips a switch on his boombox, ready to play a song.
Boomer: Let's rock it!
The loudspeakers play Cosmic Castaway, and right on cue, the gunships all take off, each with ARC-170 starfighters flanking them. The main gate opens, allowing all vehicles on wheels to drive out of Universal Studios, including the Mammoths, clone turbo tanks and Jeeps. Drogon spreads his wings and flies off with Saber and Ashley on him, and so does Arrax ridden by Luke, flanked by Baymax. Syrup takes flight via psychokinesis with Maple, Davos and Hound on her shell.
Direwolf looks back at the theme park, watching it disappear into a distance as the gunship flies into the clouds. But in his vision, he sees his younger-self on a plane flying away from Canada before it fades away.
Direwolf: It's just like during Canada's evacuation. Are the others still leaving?
Terminator: Yes. Only a handful of them remain, but they're on the highway.
Kero: It'll take time for them to get them all out.
Proto: Sir, Cobalt's taken the liberty to find Animal Junction first.
Direwolf: Fine by me. He'll know to call us when he's there.
In Cobalt's gunship, having five ARC-170s, Luke and Baymax, he is looking at the map of the USA in hand to find where Animal Junction is.
Cobalt: It should be… right over here in Allegheny National Forest. That's in Pennsylvania.
Leo: We get there, and then what?
Cobalt: We stay put, until the General meets us there so he can formulate a battle plan.
Raph: I hope so. Cause I hate the idea of just running away from a fight.
Donnie: What can we do when there's so few of us?
Suddenly, the gunship takes a heavy hit on something. Baymax looks ahead to scan the night sky.
Baymax: Oh no.
Flying over to them are several TIE fighters, vulture droids and tri-fighters.
Rex: Clankers incoming. [to comm. link] All starfighters, protect this gunship.
The starfighters open fire as five droid tri-fighters pass by at high speed on the right. Four vulture droids pass at high speed from the left. All hell breaks loose. The gunship, Baymax and Arrax continue to fly in unison, backing up each other.
Donnie: Aim for the one up top.
By Donnie's order, the gunship fires a rocket at a TIE fighter above, causing it to collide with a tri-fighter below which triggers a chain reaction to take out several others.
Rex: [impressed] Good call, Donatello.
One starfighter is being chased by three vulture droids with the tail gunner trying to shoot them all down.
Tail gunner: We got three on our tail.
But then, Arrax arrives at the scene before Luke gives an order.
Luke: Dracarys, Arrax.
Arrax breathes fire at the droid fighters. The three clone pilots in the ARC-170 watch in amazement as the dragon destroys that trio of vulture droids.
Far from the battle in the sky is Drogon, with Saber and Ashley watching them.
Ashley: Dieter's in trouble. We're going to go help them out!
Saber: No, no! They are doing their job so we can do ours. Keep us going.
A vulture droid raises its head to locate the large, black dragon, which it begins targeting, and fires missiles at them.
Saber: Missiles! Pull up!
Drogon breaks left, and the missiles follow them. Drogon does a barrel roll spin, causing the missiles following him to collide and explode. Two missiles continue to chase him. He banks sharply to the right, then to the left, causing one of the missiles to overshoot. The second missile streaks next to the dragon and explodes, but Drogon keeps flying all around them, unscathed, as the vulture droids proceed to chase him.
Ashley: We can't lose them!
Saber: Try using magic.
With that, Ashley gets the idea, and she reaches her hand to the back before it begins to glow with magic. The spell she channels malfunctions the fighters that spin and collide with each other.
Saber: That's showing them.
Back with Cobalt's gunship, Baymax uses his karate moves on only the flying droids, until he sees something.
Baymax: I see a figure ahead of us.
Cobalt hears it from his comm. link in his War Machine helmet, and looks ahead to see Satan floating there.
Cobalt: It's Satan. Pilot, shoot her down!
Pilot: We're low on rockets, sir.
Cobalt: Make 'em count.
Mikey: We're gonna need some help.
Leo: There's no time for that. We have to keep going.
Satan flies over, channels mass energy into her axe-spear and fires it at the gunship, nearly hitting it. The pilot fires two rockets at the demon lord, forcing her into retreat.
Rex: They're protected by ray shields. They won't get heavy damage from her, and they'll hit her.
[explosion]
Cobalt: Got her. Let's keep going to-
Baymax: [alarmed] Oh no.
All of a sudden, a beam of golden light blasts its way up from the ground, hitting the gunship. Luke stirs Arrax to help them, until another beam strikes that incinerates them both.
Cobalt: LUKE!
The gunship explodes, sending Cobalt flying off into the night sky. He triggers his rockets, hovering in the air, and he looks ahead to see the debris of the destroyed gunship falling down below, crestfallen at the sight of it. However, his suit starts losing power, causing his boosters to malfunction, and he falls down as well, until Drogon snatches him with his mouth.
Cobalt: Good boy, Drogon. Good boy.
He is released from his jaws, and climbs his way onto the saddle, riding with Saber and Ashley.
Saber: Cobalt, what happened?
Cobalt: Satan. Somehow she struck us from below.
Ashley: Then we should down there and see-
Cobalt: No! We stay on route. Baymax didn't get hit, so he'll find survivors.
In Allegheny National Forest is Animal Junction, the main setting for Zaboomafoo, where Angus, Dr. Langstrom, Mickey, Donald and Goofy stand guard at the entrance. They look up to see Drogon flying over.
Langstrom: Bless my soul, they made it!
Drogon lands on the ground, allowing the trio to get off of his back, and they're being greeted by the others.
Mickey: Thank goodness you made it. But where are the others?
Cobalt: We were ambushed. TIE fighter and battle droids. Only we escaped.
Angus: Well, you made it, that's the important thing. [noticing Ashley] Who's this?
Saber: This is Ashley, Angus.
Ashley: Uh, pleasure? [shakes hands]
Angus: I've heard about you from these boys. And you being a clone of Disney himself? Well, I can see the resemblance. You almost look like one of his daughters. I knew Walt until the day he died.
Donald: Now that we're here, what then?
Cobalt: We'll contact the General, tell him we're here.
Goofy: Hey, look over there!
Goofy points ahead to indicate Baymax flying over with Rex and the Ninja Turtles.
Mickey: That's Baymax! Langstrom, get a stretcher!
Langstrom: [walks off] Yes, Mickey! On my way, of course!
When Baymax lands safely, Rex is walking with great pain. Cobalt, Saber and Donald reach him.
Leo: We're the only survivors, Cobalt. We even saw Luke and his dragon die.
Cobalt: I know, I saw it too.
Rex: Forgive me, sir. I should've… called for backup.
Rex collapses on his side, groaning in pain. Langstrom arrives with a stretcher; Donald and Goofy hoist Rex up on the stretcher.
Goofy: It's all right, buddy. We're here for you.
Cobalt: Take him inside. Saber, give Proto the call.
Saber: I'm on it.
Afterwards, everyone is asleep in Animal Junction. Most are sleeping in boxes, and others in drawers. However, someone cannot sleep a wink, and that is Ashley. She feels sad because of the ambush earlier, and frankly, the fact that she is lying next to his head, with Donald's foot sleep-kicking her in the face. Ashley gets up, sighing, before moving to another spot and trying to fall asleep, but then Goofy snores soundly right next to her, forcing her to cover her ears. Then a drop of saliva drips up and down from the mouth of the snoozing Mikey up above, before it lets go and drops on Ashley's head. Ashley shakes it off in frustration, frowning at Mikey, and she walks away to Saber, where he wakes up from her approach.
Saber: Ashley…. I, uh…. I slept in from scouting.
Ashley: Jack, I can't sleep. I'm worried.
Saber: About what?
Ashley: [pauses] Everything. I mean, back then I was so happy when I came to Universal Studios. When you said you loved me, I was more happier than I ever was. But most of all, I had you… your brother… Seamus… John… everyone as my family.
Jack: So was I. When Maleficent killed my parents, Cobalt and I thought we were… all alone, but when the old base was destroyed… it was more so. Until we went back to Canada and met you. Either way, as long as we're together, nothing bad will go wrong. We may… suffer losses and casualties, but we're sticking together until we both die at once.
Touched by his words, Ashley kisses Saber and the two of them tuck themselves in a bed, finally having some sleep.
Act Three
The next morning, the sun is rising slowly as Saber and Ashley are snoozing until they hear a faint whirling. That completely awakens Saber in alarm. He realizes that the others are coming. Then he scrambles out of bed with Ashley, heading outside to see a gunship lowering down to the ground. Soon enough, Direwolf walks out with Proto, Greenie and Kero.
Cobalt: Attention! General on deck!
Everyone salutes before the General arrives at Animal Junction.
Direwolf: At ease! Colonel, gimme a headcount.
Cobalt: Baymax, Rex and the Turtles are accounted for. The rest, we've lost.
Greenie: Everyone else is in the Blue Typhoon, so… that's done.
Proto: Hey Saber, look who's here.
Proto parts away, revealing Saber the person he knows very well: Harry Hart, one of the Kingsman secret agents.
Saber: Harry!
Pleased, Saber runs over to greet him.
Harry: Good morning to you, Saber. It's been quite some time. I hope you're taking care of your suit.
Saber: I have been. But I, uh… left it behind during our evacuation.
Harry: Well, no matter. It's not like we're facing a crisis or anything.
Cobalt: Not yet, we're not. It's already Wednesday, and the Firebird comes out on Friday this week. We're getting nowhere near to stop this situation.
Harry: Calm yourself, Colonel. If the Dark Side is freeing the beast, you just need to plan a strategy.
Direwolf: That's why we came here to begin with. But we don't know where to begin.
Angus: Aye. We'll plan for something. Oh, and by the way. The Diamond is calling you.
In the meantime, Pinky and Brain are both riding a miniature helicopter, flying with Pinky peddling to make it fly.
Brain: With the wind at our backs, all we have to do is maintain this velocity, and we'll make it to the Resistance. Do you know what that means Pinky?
Pinky: What does what mean?
Brain: Just skip it.
Pinky: Skip what?
Brain: Grrrrr! Just stop!
Pinky: Kay.
Pinky stops pedaling, and they fall.
Brain: AAAAAHHHH! NO! Keep pedaling! Keep pedaling Pinky!
He does so, getting the helicopter to proceed with flying.
Brain: [sighing] You almost killed us, Pinky! What were you thinking?!
Pinky: But you said stop! You really did Brain, you said "stop".
Brain: Ignore what I say!
Pinky: Really?
Brain: Yes, just keep pedaling!
Pinky: Kay.
He stops pedaling again, having the helicopter to drop back down.
Brain: NOOOOOO! What are you doing?
Pinky: Ignoring what you say.
Brain: Not about that!
Pinky: Not about what?
Brain: Just KEEP PEDALING!
Pinky continues pedaling, and they start flying again.
Pinky: Sometimes you are so confused, Brain.
Act Four
Back in Animal Junction, Cobalt, Proto and Direwolf are having a video chat with Chairman Dodger on a TV monitor.
Dodger: I understand what you're going through. You had to evacuate in hopes for Maleficent to keep her distance from the public, and for that, the CRC would count it as admirable. However, your orders are not to engage them unless I give the order. You're just not the most viable line of defense anymore.
Direwolf: I am aware. But those were my men that died every time a base falls or gets compromised. They're after us because we're the only ones who can stand in their way. Which is why we must-
Dodger: Excuse me, General. The Resistance program had its shot. On the other hand, if the Dark Side dares to attack, the professionals will do it, and they'll do it as they always have. A coordinated military strategy.
Proto: That's what we do here. It's our regulation as much as it is for everyone else in the Army. We just need enough time to take on-
Dodger: Out of the question. You already have your fun. One of our important rules in the Crossover Resource Committee is that everyone gets a shot. Along with treating all with the utmost respect, and equality to all who've gone through the Isekai Door and vice versa.
Cobalt: Don't cite the rules with twists and turns. My grandfather made those rules too.
Dodger: Well, he's not here anymore, is he? I authorize you to take all remaining members on standby until further notice. We're prepared to fund you for the next eight weeks, but after that, you will receive no further support. If you disregard my orders, and you won't be having a fair trial like the last time.
The TV monitor goes black as the meeting ends, and Harry flips the switches. Direwolf is in complete dismay.
Harry: Any longer than that, they'll find us here.
Proto: How do you like that? He wants us to die for no reason.
Cobalt: What about Leviathan? He was with Dodger on this case.
Proto: He is very by-the-book, but he chose to join us with his own freewill.
Direwolf: We'll figure something out.
Harry: There can be a way, gentlemen. It is true, the Resistance cannot begin an assault, but rule 32 for CRC says protecting ourselves is top priority. So if the Dark Side attacks and the Resistance fights back for defense, the Chairman will overlook this matter.
Direwolf: I hope so. Because now I have Stormbreaker back, I can bash it into his skull.
Proto: Sir, that's against regulation, you know.
Direwolf: Gimme a break here. We're trying to save the world just like before, and that asshole is holding us back.
During their bickering, Cobalt shakes his head in annoyance and walks outside into the woods for some quiet time. He leans his back on a tree, before he takes out his grandpa's ring, deep in thought about it. Then Greenie walks over to him.
Greenie: What did he say?
Cobalt: We are to stay put for now. I think Dodger's holding us back, making us wait for the Firebird to come.
Green: He can't do that. He doesn't know-
Then an opening noise pops, catching their attention. They turn to see a barrel being opened and lots of wet spots all over the floor
Cobalt: What?
Cobalt is suddenly scooped up by something which whacks Greenie to the ground, and he falls off him to land on his head. A green fish tail appears in front of him and much to Cobalt's surprise, Ariel looks at him with excitement. He yells in surprise, but Ariel embraces him happily.
Ariel: It's you! It's you! It's you, it's you, it's you! It's really you!
Cobalt: What's me?
Saber: [shocked] Putain de merde!
Cobalt is freed from Ariel's hugs, and he regains his bearings.
Cobalt: But it can't be you! You died!
Ariel: Well, I thought I was dead for good. All I remember was a bright flash before my eyes, and then… I felt like I was swimming with dead people. But the next thing I know, I was revived by Ursula.
Greenie: Ursula? Cobalt, you think…?
Cobalt: I know. Rewind Restoration. Is that what-
Ariel: Yes. She and I did some talking. She's willing to make me human again in exchange for my voice.
Cobalt: [annoyed] Augh! What is it with her and your voice?
Ariel: I didn't care. I've had enough with giving up my voice, so I chose to leave instead. I cannot walk, but I do have this.
Ariel crawls over to a wheelchair, which she sits onto.
Greenie: But why come here?
Ariel: That's easy. For him.
She gestures to Cobalt, which he gets the idea, but he looks disturbed.
Ariel: I traveled so far away from Disneyland, looking for Cobalt. I once went back to Resistance Centre, but it was all gone. I took planes, trains and automobiles, until I took a wrong turn, but I found you. And now, we can be together forever.
Greenie: Wow, Colonel. I never thought you were into her. I mean, she does have a pretty voice, but I wonder if anyone's into her being a mermaid or having human legs. Not that I don't think she's not sexy with them or anything.
Cobalt: No, it's not gonna happen.
Ariel: [chuckles] What do you mean?
Cobalt: Because Jessica is not going to like this. Look. See?
He lifts his hand to show his wedding ring in his ring finger.
Ariel: [gasps] You're already married?
Greenie: Yeah, he is. Married to Jessica Rabbit.
Ariel begins to hyperventilate over this, shedding tears with a broken heart.
Ariel: No. This can't…. It can't be!
Greenie: Your highness, please calm-
Ariel: I won't go back in the dark!
Ariel falls off of her wheelchair and cries on a rock.
Greenie: Wh-What's the matter? What's wrong with her?
Cobalt: Well, the fact is, Greenie… Ariel isn't really in love with Prince Eric like in the movie. Most of everything shown on the screen was just an act, so… she's still single. But the last time I saw her, she was dead.
Greenie: What, you mean she was murdered?
Cobalt: She was, but I was shaking for her loss, until I moved on and met Jessica along the way.
Ariel: It's not fair! How can you do this to me?!
Cobalt: Hey, look, I'm sorry, but I said the truth. You were dead and then-
All of a sudden, Cobalt and Greenie hear footsteps heading their way. They both shove Ariel into the opened barrel and seal it shut before Saber comes over with Kero.
Saber: Is everything okay?
Cobalt: Why wouldn't we?
Saber: Well, I heard voices. Like a woman.
Kero: Yeah, and…. [sniffs] I smell fish.
Greenie: Uh…. That was me! Yeah, me. I had, uh… fish and chips for breakfast this morning, But I finished it off. And the voice? That was also me, because I was… rehearsing a scene for the upcoming military play where, um… a soldier swaps brains and voices with a woman. Heh, heh…. It's a musical comedy! You know, like, uh…. [woman voice] Put that thing back where it came from, or so help me. So help me! So help me! [normal voice] And cut! Heh, heh. We're still working on it. It's a work in progress. But hey, we need ushers.
Saber: Well, we just wanted to know. Anyway, the General's expecting a report for a plan right away.
Saber and Kero both take their leave, and Cobalt sighs in relief before he removes the lid to let Ariel out.
Cobalt: Sorry about that. And Greenie? Good work with that.
Greenie: Well, I did it before in middle school for Freaky Friday. And I was like a real Shakespearian actor.
Ariel: Big deal. Anybody pretends and lies. The downside of working for Hollywood. I'm sure someone's precious wife is dying to be with a one-time patriot.
Cobalt: I am a patriot. Greenie, keep an eye on her, but keep this to ourselves, okay? I'll be right back.
Act Five
Cobalt takes his leave to go into Animal Junction, meeting up with Proto and Direwolf.
Cobalt: You wanted to see me, sir?
Direwolf: Yes, I did. Sonic's just called us on the Blue Typhoon. We're all set to fire the freezing cannon, so we're good to go. It's only a matter of time before the enemy finds us, and when they make us surrender Ashley, we'll freeze the bird before he burns anything.
Direwolf pours Pepsi in a glass cup, and is about to drink, but abruptly stops when he hears an evil laughter echoing around him. The other two hear it as well, looking around the place.
Proto: Who's there?
Ursula's voice: Somebody.
Cobalt: Ursula?
Ursula's voice: Don't act so surprised, my child. You've known all along.
Direwolf: Where are you?
Ursula's voice: Follow the cold shiver running down your spine.
The trio nervously search around Animal Junction for the source of the voice, but find nothing. Suddenly, the lights go out and a spotlight shines on them. Cobalt turns around and freaks out as he sees who's standing behind him.
Cobalt: Jafar!
Jafar shoots two fireballs from his eyes, lighting some candles behind him, but they are in a different room right now. Ursula wiggles around her tentacles, holding the boys captive, and Hades shows up as well.
Hades: Hey, what's the buzz, huh, boys? Is it just me or have you all looked slightly different the last time I saw you?
Direwolf: [glaring] You should've stayed in the Underworld a while ago.
Hades: I'm sorry. Do you mind runnin' that by me again? I must have had a chunk of brimstone wedged in my ear or somethin'.
Direwolf: Then read my lips: go to Hell!
Jafar: Calm yourself, General. We haven't come for revenge against you. But if we didn't, you wouldn't survive for saying those words in front of us.
While talking, Jafar turns into a Cheshire Cat-like grin with red eyes and vanishes, leaving the trio somewhat intimidated, but he appears again in human form from the candles' flames.
Ursula: It's only a fair talk.
Proto: Yeah? And who suggested that?
Maleficent's voice: I did.
With a bolt of lightning, Maleficent appears before the trio's eyes. Ursula hoists the boys up, Hades materializes a set of chairs, and Jafar makes them sit on them with chains wrapped around them.
Maleficent: Now let me make this confession. You three were already proving to be… quite impressive individuals. You and the rest of us are not so different.
Direwolf: We're not like you. You're terrorists.
Maleficent: If that is true, the Dark Side's goal would be to bring fear into everyone's heart. But no, that's not it. It is to have our own happy ending.
Cobalt: There's nothing happy if you're just doing things for yourselves. You wanted revenge for not being invited to a party, and the rest of you sought to overthrow people that you think is a righteous act.
Jafar: Well, who's to blame? I chose my path, just as they did, you chose the way of the soldier. And all these people in America found you entertaining for a long while. The famous Resistance, repelling the Dark Side of Disney.
Ursula: Yes, but the one thing they love more than a hero… is to see when that hero wins a battle or fails, dying trying. In spite of everything you've done for them, eventually, there will come a time when they disagree with you. So why bother?
Direwolf: Because not everyone has the same point of view. Chairman Dodger thinks we're just part of the past, thinking everyone should be focused for the future, because… time is life's greatest enemy. And that's the truth.
Hades: Yep. Bingo. But here's another truth. We were all drawn in the 1900s, also from the past, so nobody cares about us like they used to, so that means… we are one in the same. But… there are eight billion people on this planet, and those teeming masses exist for the sole purpose of lifting the few exceptional people onto their shoulders. The seven of us right here, we're exceptional.
Maleficent: I could squash you like a bug right now, but I'm offering you a choice. Surrender or continue this war. If we both surrender, we will have no more reasons to fight. We can leave well enough alone, and I would take the liberty to cease all the acquisitions. Or we could destroy, cause the deaths of countless innocents in selfish battles, again and again and again, until either one of us is dead! If we do, the whole world will think that you're just fighting for your own personal vendetta.
Direwolf: Why would you care?
Maleficent: Because they'll see that you're just as selfish as we are, including Buzz Lightyear when he became Zurg. Think about it.
With a tap of Maleficent's staff, the trio are teleported back into Animal Junction, and they look around to see that the villains are not around.
In the Diamond, Dodger is sitting on his desk, playing chess on his laptop, while Susan stands beside him as she looks into her iPad, but she looks displeased with him.
Susan: He's not useless.
Dodger: What?
Susan: John Curtis is not useless, so we cannot be treated as such.
Dodger: Now, now, now. If you're talking about what you heard from this morning, it was all under control.
Susan: I find it hard to believe.
Dodger: Miss Hardy, the reason they're still functional is because of me, and because YOU took the liberty to fund them. That was almost an act of both conspiracy and embezzlement, enough to fire you here and now. Why do I put up with you?
Susan: Well, I am the only person within a thousand miles who can properly code and catalog the library.
Dodger: I put up with you because your mother and father were our finest patrons, that's why!
Susan: Sir, you didn't see what he's capable of. He deserved to-
Dodger: Everything was under control before you came along. So just-
But then, the intercom on his desk starts beeping, and Dodger answers it.
Dodger: Yes, what?
Intercom: Emergency, sir. The armory had a breakout. He's left the building.
Dodger: WHAT?! How did this happen?!
Intercom: It just happened, sir. The press is already getting a hold of this.
Dodger: Augh! [beat] Repair the damages, and tell the media it was only an inside assault by the Dark Side. Over. [hangs up] Hardy, do I have a meeting today?
Susan: Only one, with the French ambassador from 6pm to 8:30pm.
Dodger: Make it so. Because maybe… I should tell Curtis to deal with this.
Susan takes her leave out of the office. But he looks back at the Chairman, knowing that something is not right with him, so she leaves to go somewhere else.
Act Six
Back in Animal Junction, Direwolf and Proto are sitting together to look at the sunset, but only Direwolf looks troubled, as he sees an illusion of Zurg right in front of him. But it fades away in a few seconds.
Proto: Okay, now. What's in your mind? Out with it.
Direwolf: Maybe… they're right. If I'm being selfish, I'd be no better than Buzz when he chose to be Zurg. He wanted to finish his mission, and I wanted to finish a war with Disney, but… I keep seeing him. Am I really becoming just like him?
Proto: You wanted to be like Buzz Lightyear when you were little. That, I remember. But none of us saw it coming either. Whether or not you're being just like him, the choice is yours, John. Nobody decides if you should be like him, you do. But for once… I agree with Maleficent. You might behave just as Zurg, but you can see the error of your ways.
Direwolf: But I don't know what to do now.
Proto: Maybe you can… give Mickey and friends more recognition, just as you did for the Mew Mews. You kept telling everyone Disney is going too far, but if you just let those three be more involved, it would help you understand them better and you won't be like Zurg.
Outside, Cobalt is passing around, deep in thought about what to do, with Greenie standing with him and Ariel sitting on her wheelchair.
Cobalt: So many errors in our way, so many things to do, so little time to spare.
Greenie: Yeah, I know what you mean. With the Firebird about to show, I can see where this is going.
Ariel: What are you so worried about? You could live under the sea, where it's always cold and wet, enough to stop boiling lava. The bird is pure lava, so if we use my father's trident to turn us all into merpeople, we can take shelter in the ocean.
Cobalt: I cannot. Because I live a good life on dry land. It wasn't good for me back when I was in Canada, but after evacuating and meeting some good people, I was happy in America.
Ariel: What? But… I thought you would-
Cobalt: No one is twisting your words. I'm saying I can't be the only one who likes living here. That's why we have to stop it.
Ariel: You know, there are other things to do than just fight the Dark Side.
Cobalt: Like what, handing over Ashley?
Greenie: It would be an option, Colonel… if there's no other way.
Ariel: I was thinking maybe… Saurus Rock?
Cobalt groans in frustration as he fiddles with his grandpa's ring. But then, when he thinks about what Ariel said, he gets an idea.
Cobalt: That's it! Maybe that's what we're going to do. Greenie, with me!
Cobalt strides off, followed by Greenie. Ariel grabs onto Cobalt's coattail, trying to slow him down.
Ariel: Cobalt, please, don't just leave. If Maleficent is up to something, let the others do it for you! It'll be their problem, not yours! She's out of our hair!
Cobalt turns the corner and slams into Direwolf and Proto. By the sight of them, he kicks Ariel into the bushes before they would notice her.
Direwolf: What are you two doing?
Kero: [flying by] They're rehearsing a play.
Greenie: Yeah, with me. [girl voice] She's out of our hair!
Direwolf: Silence in the ranks! Anyway Colonel, we need to talk to Mickey Mouse for something.
Cobalt: Absolutely, sir. In fact, I wanted to speak to you. I know just where to go for a battlefield.
Afterwards, everyone is gathered inside Animal Junction, where Harry gives a presentation first with a holo-projector showing Disneyland.
Harry: Before we begin, I'd like to share some of the important details about our enemies: the Dark Side of Disney. Here we have the schematics of Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Our friend Mickey Mouse did an infiltration, alongside Donald Duck and Goofy, to get all the details with the help of the finest agents to serve Kingsman. The Dark Side has a stone table that projects images of any individuals they seek to see, but not their location.
Donald: So how did they manage to find Resistance Centre?
Proto: They put a tracking beacon on a toon who we captured and tried to put on probation.
Harry: Outside of Maleficent's inner circle, all the soldiers serving them are being revived by the Double-R Device, and they're talking about the Firebird, but the villains leading the charge keep talking about a surprise for anyone serving the Resistance. Many agents died to bring us this information. Colonel Cobalt, please.
Cobalt: [stands up] As you all know, the Crossover Resource Committee has authority over us, and we're told to stay put. But at the same time, the Dark Side is growing stronger with every hour this week. They will attack us, and we must defend ourselves, but we cannot do it right here in Animal Junction. So instead, we will relocate ourselves again to another location: Saurus Rock.
Right on cue, the hologram switches from Disneyland to Saurus Rock.
Cobalt: Although the reason why we're going there remains a mystery to us, Saurus Rock will be a distinct advantage point. It is located in the middle of Montana, which happens to be a secluded part of the country far away from society. We must be at Saurus Rock, if we are to engage the Firebird. Once we get there, our troops will create a perimeter, and when the enemy arrives, we will fire the freezing cannon from the top of the monolith, giving us the chance to take them out. General Direwolf has given Mickey, Donald and Goofy the liberty to join us, just as they did before, but with more recognition. Major McGinnis.
Angus: [stands up] We have made contact with all the drivers, and they agreed to join us as soon as we arrive in Montana. The Fighting Irish have stolen firearms from the Sith Troopers, and modify them to carry more firepower than the enemy does. The Blue Typhoon will be our eyes in the sky, and whenever the Dark Side arrives, they will inform us thirty minutes before they would show.
Direwolf: Alright. You all know your assignments. Grab a quick bite to eat, get some sleep, and in the morning, we're taking off.
Everyone: Sir, yes, sir!
Now that the meeting is over, everyone takes their leave as Cobalt walks over with Proto and Direwolf.
Proto: Saurus Rock, Cobalt? Of all the ideas you'd come up with, this would be the oddest one yet. Are you sure we should be there?
Cobalt: I'm sure of it. The Men In Black gave me this ring, my grandfather's ring, for a reason, and I figured if we're going to face the Firebird, that would be the place.
Direwolf: Whatever the case, we can manage it.
But then, the TV monitor starts ringing, and Direwolf answers it to see it is Dodger again.
Direwolf: Mr. Chairman. We were just going have a-
Dodger: I don't need to know what you're doing. We have a situation and it requires your help. The Diamond had a break-in in the armory, there were severe casualties, but it happened. It was a Pokemon who attacked us, and it was… Mewtwo.
Direwolf: [shocked] Mewtwo?
Dodger: We are in confirmation that he is in league with the Dark Side, so you're ordered to find the Pokemon and execute him.
The monitor switches off, ending the call, and Direwolf looks disturbed after hearing that.
Direwolf: Mewtwo… attacked? Why would he?
Proto: That's what he did!
Direwolf: But it's not like him.
Cobalt: Sir, we'll worry about that later. Right now, we need to get ready. We'll head out to Saurus Rock, and I'll contact the Blue Typhoon to locate him for us, then we'll deal with him.
Direwolf: [pauses] Alright. But keep it in mind. We all know what he is capable of.
Act Seven
The next morning in Universal, the Eds are at home, where they just sit on the sofa and baffle about what to do.
Edd: Look at us. Sitting around like a bunch of couch potatoes.
Ed: I say tomatoes!
Eddy: Yeah? I say you're a big lug.
Edd: Gentlemen, please. There are other things we can do.
Eddy: Yeah, Double D is right. C'mon, boys. Let's do something!
He starts to run off, but Ed's next statement stops him in his tracks.
Ed: Like what?
The Eds contemplate this. They're still contemplating it a while later.
Ed: Oh, I got an idea!
The Eds are in the lane, playing "Kick the Can". At least, Edd and Ed are playing. Eddy seems to be rather uninterested.
Edd: Yeah!
Ed: Cool!
Edd kicks it, encouraging Eddy to play. But instead, he stomps the can flat and kicks it away.
Eddy: Your turn.
Edd: Eddy, that's not how you play "Kick the Can".
Ed: Not how I do it. [laughs]
Edd: Well, here's an idea. Watch closely, Ed!
While Edd is playing Cat's cradle, Eddy paces angrily behind them. Edd finishes and spreads his arms to reveal an Eiffel Tower figure.
Ed: My turn!
Ed plays with his string and initially gets nothing. However, on his second attempt, he manages to tie himself up. Ed and Edd laugh at his predicament.
Eddy: You two… are BORING ME!
Edd: Aw, come on, Eddy-
Eddy: This is stupid. What else can we do?!
Ed: Okay, okay. I know. Let's change a lightbulb!
Eddy: BOORRINNGG! Your ideas are boring! Someone! Anyone! I need a sucker!
Edd: Eddy, will you just get over it? There's usually something we can do.
Eddy: Yeah, but that was before everyone else had to go! Everyone else is gone, while we just… stay here like we're the only….
Eddy looks away with his arms crossed, but he widens his eyes, figuring out something.
Eddy: Only… us… here?
Then, he finally has a plan. Edd looks at Eddy, horrified that his suggestion was actually taken.
Ed: Eddy is freaking out, Double D.
Eddy: [grins and chuckles maniacally] Yeah. We don't need to scam. We can just… break into the candy store!
Edd: What?! Eddy, wait! I didn't mean that we ought-
Eddy: Let's do it! [dashes off]
Edd: [concerned] Oh my.
In the air, Drogon flies over the clouds with Cobalt, Saber and Ashley mounting him.
Ashley: We're going to Saurus Rock, Dieter? I always wanted to go see it, but… isn't it in The Land Before Time?
Cobalt: It was, but they moved it to Montana long before the Dark Side invaded the Great Valley. That was grandpa's request.
Saber: But for what reason?
Cobalt: No idea. The only person who would know would be Angus. He should meet us there when we arrive.
Saber looks at the radar in his hand, picking up a signal.
Saber: I'm getting something. We should land now. We don't wanna attract battle droids.
Ashley: Drogon, down!
Drogon flies down into the woods, landing safely before the trio dismount him. Cobalt cocks the weapons in his War Machine suit, securing the area, as Saber rushes over to look around, and Ashley pets on Drogon's snout. With the area secured, Cobalt activates his comm. link.
Cobalt: Rogue-2 to Rogue-7. Do you copy?
Angus: [through comm. link] This is Rogue-7 here. Reporting.
Cobalt: We've entered Montana, 2.7 miles to the rendezvous point. What's your position?
Angus: We're halfway there.
Cobalt: We'll be walking there. You just proceed there, and wait for us.
Angus: Roger that, lad. Over and out.
Cobalt: [to Saber & Ashley] Let's go. Drogon, come.
The trio venture forth into the woods with Drogon following them. Saber aims his rifle at the trees, making sure nobody is around, while Ashley trails behind his back. Drogon hears some sounds of animals around him, and he hears a loud one from afar that gets him cautious. Then, approaching hooves are heard and the trio whip to the left to see nothing there as the sound fades away.
Ashley: Horses?
Cobalt: Centaurs. From Narnia.
[Drogon growls]
Ashley: Easy, boy. You're making them nervous.
The trio proceeds with the trailing, but Saber looks worried.
Saber: So… how will they know we're here?
Cobalt: I'm sure they're watching us right now. Wait…. Look.
They enter a clearing with a damaged truck. It is covered with vines as the woods reclaim it.
Cobalt: I remember that. It was attacked by the card soldiers in 2006. Heck, that was almost eighteen years ago.
Saber sees something, and approaches the truck trailer, reaching out to touch a pattern of holes blasted into the slate. Unmistakably bullet holes.
Cobalt: The truck had a Canadian refugee or two in the trailer. Because of the Fates' prediction of June 1st 2022, the Dark Side had to hunt down any survivor who may… stop them.
Ashley: That's awful. Do they have no sense of passion?
Saber: They never did, so they just-
Suddenly, Saber slips down and disappears into ferns, rolling down a hill like a ball. Cobalt and Ashley rush over as they see Saber rolling and rolling. He lands on the ground; his face slams into the dirt.
Ashley: Jack!
With the shock starting to wear off, Saber raises his head and coughs, causing dirt to go everywhere. He clenches his teeth and closes his eyes from the pain of the fall. He coughs again and starts panting, before Ashley rushes over to aid him.
Ashley: Jack, are you okay?
Saber: Yeah, I'm- I'm good. I've had harder rolls than this.
A strange sound in the woods puts Saber on the defense. He immediately picks up his gun and looks around for the source of the sound. He turns to his left and heads in that direction looking for whatever interrupted him. A rustling comes from ahead, and Saber is prepared to shoot it. Then….
Creature: SAUR!
Alarmed, Ashley stifles a scream as Saber takes aim. But it turns out to be a Bulbasaur, glaring at them. Saber is now showing relief at the little guy. Even laughing at it. The little Pokemon is still pretending to threaten the humans as it raises and lowers its head while snapping its jaws.
Saber: You pesky little Pokemon.
Drogon spots the Bulbasaur and roars at it, chasing the Pokemon away.
Cobalt: Hey, hey, hey- Drogon, heal!
But the dragon is about to breathe fire, and the Bulbasaur disappears into the foliage, right before Drogon looks satisfied. Cobalt, not satisfied, glares at the dragon and heads off with the other two following him.
Act Eight
Back in Animal Junction, Direwolf and Proto are speaking to Mickey, Donald and Goofy alone.
Goofy: Gawrsh, she said that?
Proto: Yeah, she did. I didn't think it was, until the General admitted that he's been seeing Zurg from time to time.
Goofy: But why would he?
Direwolf: Because he and I… were almost alike. We both wanted to achieve something that we thought was for the greater good. But I sought to stop the invasion, and he wanted to erase Disney to change the morals in his movie. Then I realized afterwards that… if Canada wasn't invaded, I would never have met my friends.
Mickey: Yeah, ha. [beat] You know, you're starting to make me think of Dieter for almost a second. Only… he thinks about others within Disney.
Direwolf: Hey, I'm not a selfish asshole. I allowed you three to join us, in hopes of fulfilling the prophecy, and last year when we thought Cobalt died. I never said I hated Disney or you guys. My only goal is to stop it from going too far, but back then… it was about revenge, and that was being selfish.
Donald: Maybe. But… you can't listen to Maleficent. She only controls the Dark Side, but not the company.
Mickey: But we can reach out to Walt Disney pictures. We can tell 'em to ease off the acquisitions. So all we have to do is stop the Dark Side once more, and we can manage the company.
[five second silence]
Direwolf: Alright. Cobalt trusts you, and… so do I.
Then, Leviathan enters the room with Susan, Xavier and Magneto.
Leviathan: [salutes] Sir? Miss Hardy is here.
Direwolf: Susan? What are you…?
Susan: I had to come. John, we need to tell you something important. I fear the Chairman won't support you with anything. He's taking matters into his own hands, even with Maleficent involved.
Direwolf: He still thinks we're after his job?
Xavier: Not exactly. He's trying to make himself look like the hero. He knows how successful the Resistance has been, but he thinks it was time for his chance to deal with them.
Proto: [upset] I knew it.
Magneto: What did you expect? It's in their nature. Not just humans, but mutants as well.
Direwolf: It doesn't matter. It's only a matter of time before Maleficent fights us, and that's all we need to think about.
Susan: But John, we had a break-in. The armory was attacked by Mewtwo.
Proto: We know. Dodger called us last night, and he told us to find him. As soon as Cobalt contacts us, we'll start the search.
Xavier: General, the time is now. I don't wish to object, but you won't be needing to wait for his call.
Direwolf: What are you talking about?
Xavier: Mewtwo is closer than you think. He's fled the capital after the commotion, with his closest friends, and he's found a place so far away from society.
Direwolf: You're not saying… he's heading for Saurus Rock, are you?
Leviathan: Sir, the Pokemon has lived in isolation, and it would have to be-
Direwolf: Proto, get my phone, quick!
Proto rushes over to the iPhone, and Direwolf tries to call Cobalt.
Xavier: Too late. He's already there. He arrived there hours before Dieter.
After hearing that, Direwolf and Proto look at each other in shock, and stare back at Xavier.
Direwolf: Our friend is going to face one of the strongest Pokemon in the world?
Leviathan: Sir, we shouldn't be so worried. Mewtwo would never strike a human unless he has to. And I should know, because… he worked there.
Proto: Worked where.
Leviathan: Well…. I've been keeping this quiet for a long time, but he worked in the armory. Remember my team's Psycho-Blasters? They were all powered by Mewtwo's psychic powers, which we learned to harness, transforming it into batteries for firearms.
Susan: What? That's against all regulations, provided by the Chairman himself, and you went along with it?!
Direwolf: I don't believe it. Was he being used again?!
Leviathan: No, no, no! Not this time. Only two months ago, he was freed from his Poke-ball, and I did some talking with him. I said we were willing to free him if he completes the creations of our guns. I swear it, he wasn't used against his own freewill.
Direwolf: Then how come you never said this before?
Leviathan: I was told by the Chairman to say nothing about it. But after hearing what they said, I just felt like… screw it. I'm on the better side now.
Proto: Seems fair. But… what if Cobalt is in jeopardy?
Xavier: There's only one way to find out.
Xavier closes his eyes and tries to scan him telepathically.
Xavier: I cannot find him. He's still wearing his suit. But I see Jack and Ashley there, and they see him, so that means they're safe. However, Mewtwo has been blocking my thoughts. He's so strong.
Direwolf: It won't matter. Mewtwo has a dislike for humans since he was created, and if he sees Cobalt in sight, he'll take him for an intruder before he attacks. Proto, assemble the gunship. We're going to do what Dodger tells us and catch that Pokemon.
Proto: Yes, sir.
Direwolf and Proto both go on the march, but Susan blocks the General's path.
Susan: Wait a minute, John. Do you even know how powerful he is? If you face him, you'll be killed.
Direwolf: Cobalt nearly risked his life to us. I couldn't call myself his friend if I weren't willing to do the same. If you're coming with me, stay with us.
Susan now admires his bravery, and she kisses him on the cheek.
Proto: Okay, troops. To the closet!
Proto rushes over to the closet, but the moment he opens it, all the stuff tumbles on top of him.
Proto: I hate it when that happens.
In Disneyland, Pain and Panic rush over to the villains who await them.
Pain: Great news, boss. Cobalt is in position, just like you said.
Panic: Yeah, yeah. And they still think about the warning. That's a good thing, isn't it?
Jafar: It's just as we hoped for. They're almost ready for us, but they still don't suspect anything from us.
Ursula: Indeed. Aren't we surprised that it actually worked?
Hades: Of course it did, because like I said before, everybody's got a weakness, I mean for what? Pandora, it was the box thing, for the Trojans, hey, they bet on the wrong horse, okay? WE simply found out iron-boy's.
Maleficent: And the army?
Jafar: The Sith Troopers are loading their weapons to full power, and the rhinos are sharpening their axes. I'm certain we'll be ready soon enough. Just say the word, and we'll be there.
Maleficent: Excellent. Everything is going as planned. I'll be meeting with our demon now.
Satan is pacing around in the room, pondering as she remembers the time when she encounters Direwolf for the first time.
Satan: That li-ac. Thinking he could… compliment me as if….
Maleficent emerges from the shadows and walks over to approach the Demon Lord.
Maleficent: You seemed troubled. What is it now?
Satan: You were right about General Direwolf. He takes a liking to anime girls, but I wasn't flattered. Because as a warrior of honor, I abide by the rules for all who go through the Isekai Door. I trust the laws of sexual relationships.
Maleficent: I see. Speaking of which, if you recall Colonel Cobalt… he has the mermaid princess Ariel.
When she hears that, Satan furiously holds onto her axe-spear that ignites flames on the blade.
Satan: What do you mean?!
Maleficent: Oh? I thought you'd heard. Just last week, Ursula had the nerve to use the Double-R Device to bring back Ariel from the dead. She hoped to regain her voice, but she just escaped and ran away. Apparently, she's taken a liking to Cobalt, and she's met up with him.
Maleficent: Does she not know about the laws.
Maleficent: Sadly, no. You should've seen her in her world. She cares so little about laws. She even repelled against her own father, who is the sea king. As we speak, that iron-suited man has found and he's probably… taking advantage of her right now.
Then Satan widens her eyes, imagining Cobalt and Ariel in bed together, about to have sex. She furiously slams her axe-spear on the wall, and it causes the whole room to collapse. The two of them are unharmed, but Satan is now covered in a fiery aura.
Satan: No. I will not allow it. I will deal with that wretch of a human and discipline him, even if I have to KILL HIM!
She takes flight into the air, as Maleficent watches her leave with a smirk.
Act Nine
Back in Montana, Cobalt and the others are still hiking through the trees, and he retracts his helmet to see better.
Ashley: I don't see it anywhere. You'd think a rock so big would be easy to find around here.
Saber: It's in a wide clearing, Ashley. We'll be there as soon as-
Cobalt: Wait…. Where's Drogon?
The trio look around, and Drogon is nowhere to be seen.
Saber: What the hell?
Ashley: Drogon! Here, boy!
Saber: He's a big guy! How could he disappear like that?!
Ashley: Drogon!
Ashley keeps calling to Drogon, until Cobalt covers her mouth with his hand.
Cobalt: Ashley, be quiet. They're creatures living here.
All of a sudden, a screeching in the distance causes the trio to look up. Cobalt cautiously steps forward. More can be heard, and these are seemingly closer, and there are footsteps that make them sound bigger.
Saber: Cobalt?
Cobalt: [worried] That's…. GO-GO-GO-GO; JUST GO!
They sprint through the woods with Saber pulling Ashley behind him. Obviously not looking where they are going, they blindly fall off the edge of an incline, and stumble down a steep path, rolling out into a foggy clearing.
Cobalt: [groans] Crap!
Saber: Again with the… falling?
Ashley regains her bearings, and when she looks ahead, Syrup's face is right in front of her, causing her to scream. Then Maple walks over with Angus, Davos and Hound.
Maple: Ashley! You made it!
Angus: You okay?
Angus helps Cobalt back on his feet, while Hound hoists Saber up.
Cobalt: We heard sounds, and we just… assumed that we were being attacked.
Davos: Sorry, that was us. The big turtle was getting stuffy on the ship, and he wanted some fresh air.
Syrup: Turtle?
Maple: Don't worry, Syrup, it's not your fault.
Angus: But whatever the case, you made it. Look.
Angus points ahead as the fog fades away, and much to the group's amazement, they see Saurus Rock up ahead of them towering over the valley.
Hound: By the gods.
Cobalt: Saurus Rock. We made it.
Maple: It looks so cool!
Davos: This thing must be ancient. More ancient than Harrenhal.
Ashley: [gasps] There's Drogon!
On top of Saurus Rock, Drogon perches there, and as he stands on his hind legs, he lets out a fearsome roar that echoes everywhere from the top of the monolith to beyond the valley.
Hound: He's marking his territory.
Cobalt: Okay, now we're in position. Saber, go to Angus's Jeep and help secure the area. Ashley, stay close with Maple. Everyone else, with me.
Afterwards, Cobalt walks over to the slopes of Saurus Rock with Angus and Davos.
Davos: Why did we come here?
Cobalt: It was, uh…. A hunch, Davos. But most of all, my grandfather had some ideas with this big rock, but I… don't know what it is.
Angus: I do. When Harold saw that Land Before Time movie, the one with this monolith, he had a dream. A dream of… being buried underneath it.
Cobalt: Did he?
Davos: Uh… I don't know if that would be possible.
Angus: But it is. I'll show you.
Angus walks over to one side of the rock, where he pushes a hidden button, and it opens a secret door. Getting in and carrying flashlights, they look at the carvings on the walls, which show them Harold's past time when he first found the Isekai Door. Davos jumps back slightly as he turns and faces a large drawing of a T-Rex. He steps back and looks at the painting, seeing the time when Disneyland first opened, where Harold shakes hands with Walt Disney himself.
Angus: Davos. This way.
Angus picks up a torch and leads them down a dark tunnel.
Davos: What was he like? Your grandfather?
Cobalt: He was a great man. When he was so young, the world was at war, and when he tried to hide from Nazis, that's when he found the Isekai Door. It made him rich and famous, but he chose to live a quiet life. Or in your case scenario, the life of a smallfolk.
Davos: Well, I wish I could meet him. I've heard of his greatness too. And tell him… he would be proud of introducing people like me to your world.
Angus lights a fire and it spreads around the room, revealing carvings of toons and li-acs from various movies and TV shows, and a stone coffin in the center. Cobalt walks slowly towards the coffin, where he sees the name carved on it: Harold G. Wilson.
Cobalt: Grandpa.
Angus: Aye. This is his tomb. After he died in battle, he secured the body and we brought it here, just as he dreamed of. It is… just as I remember.
{FLASHBACK}
Around 1999, Saurus Rock is being placed right in the middle of the valley by a crew of helicopters. Watching the scene was Harold himself, smiling with pride, with a younger Angus flanking him.
Harold: Everything appears to be in order. It looks like we're done here.
Angus: But why here of all places? We would've brought it to Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Harold: Angus, we don't need to, old friend. We brought it here because it is not owned by Disney.
Angus: Maybe not, but it would've been for Walter. He and his brother Roy worked so hard to make Disneyworld. I figured we could-
Harold: No need for that. Listen, I would agree with you. It's never about what we are or where we come from, but it's about what we believe in that makes us who we are. And besides, if I were to die, I would like my body buried underneath Saurus Rock.
Angus: Why? Are you suffering an illness?
Harold: Certainly not. I just fear that Maleficent would round up all the villains for her own schemes, and if there's to be some confusion or desperation for a solution, this is the place. Because Saurus Rock was just added some magic, the kind that Walt Disney himself… have gained before the day he died.
{FLASHBACK ENDS}
Cobalt kneels before the coffin, smoothing his hand on it, and he begins to mourn for his grandfather.
Cobalt: [to the coffin] I miss you so much, grandpa.
Angus: So do I, lad. So do I.
[walkie-talkie beeps]
Saber: [through speakers] Angus, do you copy?
Angus: [answers] I read you, Jackie. What is it?
Saber: We've found a couple of stowaways on the Jeep and you should see them.
Act Ten
Cobalt and the others arrive at the Jeep, where Saber and Hound are dragging over Greenie and Ariel before them.
Hound: We found these in the trunk.
Saber: Greenie told us everything. Rehearsal, huh? And I thought you wouldn't keep anything a secret from me.
Cobalt: Saber, we'll talk about this later. And Greenie…?
Greenie: Sorry, Colonel. I just… couldn't lie to the Hound. He's a badass.
Ariel: Cobalt, I had to come see you. It was my idea that brought you here, so we would-
Davos: Her idea? [to Cobalt] You mean… you got this whole idea from a mermaid?
Cobalt: Davos, I had my reasons to keep her a secret. If the General finds out about this, she would've been executed before we would get all the answers.
Saber: But more importantly, how did she get all the way from Disneyland to Animal Junction in one week?
Ariel: I…. I took the train.
Saber: I find that hard to believe.
Ariel is going to say something, but she gasps as she sees Satan glaring in the air. Everyone else notices her and prepares themselves.
Cobalt: Satan!
Angus: [whispers] Jack, go to your girl. Protect her.
Saber nods before he takes his leave from the area, letting the others deal with the Demon Lord of Wrath herself.
Satan: I consider myself a reasonable demon. They set certain rules, and everyone expects those rules to be followed.
Ariel: But Satan-
Satan: Is it true you fled from your sanctuary to be with this human from behind enemy lines?
Ariel: I had to.
Cobalt: She was under our custody before, because she's not part of the Dark Side, and she still isn't.
Satan: But in the end, you were into her, weren't you?
Cobalt: [beat] I… was.
Satan: Abomination! Sexual relationships between toons and li-acs are strictly forbidden. Everyone knows that!
Angus: But some of us didn't. It's only natural.
Satan: It's human nature to be ignorant anyway.
Ariel: You don't even know him.
Satan: Know him? I don't have to know him. They're all the same. Sinful, savage, gunslinging warmongers, incapable of understanding rules properly until it is too late. This man would have done it already when he-
Greenie: Cobalt wouldn't, because he's married to a toon!
Alarmed, Ariel fearfully clamps Greenie's mouth to shut him up, and Satan stares at Cobalt in shock.
Satan: What? That's not….
Cobalt: [sighs] He's… telling the truth. I am married. To Jessica Rabbit.
Satan: No…. [furiously] Have you lost your senses completely?!
Cobalt: It's already done. She confessed her love for me, and so did I, so now we're a part of each other. Nobody needs to know anything from someone who blasted me out of the sky that night.
Satan: What…? You think I did that, after you launched those rockets at me?
Cobalt: It was a miracle that I survived, which means… it's all under God's will.
Satan: You accuse me of a shameful act and take pride in it? You have no idea the KIND OF WRATH I'LL UNLEASH!
Satan's axe-spear glows with fire and the valley is cast in an orange glow. She lounges for the deathblow; Cobalt ignites his lightsaber to parry the attack, and kicks her away. He retracts his helmet back on and takes flight, engaging her in a battle up in the air. Greenie ducks as they parry each other's fired projectiles, hitting the floor.
Angus: Fall back! Fall back!
For Ashley, she is checking on Drogon who suddenly picks up a scent as he looks ahead. Then, Saber arrives at her side.
Ashley: Jack, what's going on?
Saber: We need to fall back. Satan's here, and he's fighting Cobalt.
Ashley: We have to save him. Drogon, get ready!
Ashley mounts up on Drogon, ready to fly, and Saber tries to stop her when he rushes over, but when he grabs the saddle, the dragon takes flight as he holds onto it for his life.
Saber: Ashley, no! We can't!
Back in the air, Cobalt is given a heavy blow from Satan, slamming him on a mountainside.
Satan: I never thought you'd take a liking to toons.
Satan tries to punch at Cobalt, who quickly moves out of the way, and gets her arm stuck in the wall.
Cobalt: Wait a minute. Are you actually jealous?
Cobalt quickly avoids another punch from Satan.
Cobalt: You couldn't get a man because you're a toon?
Satan: Shut up!
Satan breaks her arm free, dragging a large piece of rock with Cobalt on it down below. Cobalt ignites his rocket boosters to take flight, and avoid being crushed, until Satan rams into him to fight him again. With his lightsaber, he slashes on Satan's torso, which agonizes her, but she quickly heals before she kicks him away. Then, Drogon arrives at the scene, breathing fire at Satan.
Ashley: Hang on, Dieter, we're coming!
Outraged, Satan flings the fire away with her axe-spear, and she is prepared to attack, until she looks ahead at Ashley. She sees her face, then the demon is looking like she adores her, right before Drogon breathes more fire at her.
Cobalt: Saber, get them out of here!
Saber: I'm trying!
Having enough, Satan channels all power into her axe-spear before her eyes settle on Drogon. He blasts the statue and it sends him away, along with Saber and Ashley.
Cobalt: JACK!
The dragon and the duo are gone without a trace. Cobalt is so shocked, he stares at where they disappeared. Then, his shock turns to fury, and he launches all firepower on Satan, forcing her downward.
Cobalt: I warned you about getting near my brother! Now you're dead!
He flies down for his own death blow, until… he is stopped by something as he has a blue aura around him. Satan is puzzled about this, and so are everyone else in the valley. Then, the valley's colours change from orange to blue, and the trees are parting away, as if something is coming.
Syrup: Turtle.
Scared, Syrup shrinks back and poofs away into Maple's ring.
Maple: What's coming?
Hound: Something… powerful.
The aura around Cobalt fades away, and he is forced back to solid ground, before he regains his bearings. Finally, something arrives out of the forest. It is none other than Mewtwo, who hovers in the air with his eyes glowing blue as he uses psychic. But when Angus sees him, he looks very displeased.
Angus: [eerie] You!
To Be Continued