Opening File: Courage
Courage is a pink dog, possibly a Mobian who was found by Muriel Bagge after he escaped from the Pets of Tomorrow vet clinic in the town of Nowhere, Kansas. He was a puppy, possibly a Mobian born to Henry and Teresa in a large, gated property. Since his parents had an aristocratic fascination with canine objects, Courage's wellbeing was always of the utmost concern. One day when Courage successfully caught a ball, he accidentally got his head stuck in between the bars of the fence which resulted in him being taken to the Pets of Tomorrow veterinarian office.
At the office, Courage was freed by a seemingly kind doctor who gave him a lollipop and ushered him out of the room so he could 'speak' to his parents alone. His tongue got stuck to the surface of the sucker which then tore off, so young Courage was rushed back to be nurtured by his parents. When Courage returned, the doctor and his parents were gone, and he could hear their pleading screams from the hallway to find the veterinarian carrying his parents away in a net. His parents begged the doctor to not separate them from their son as Courage rushed after them.
Courage came upon 3 doors that revealed a lady showering, a bizarre giraffe, and a giant Ostrich on the other sides. He continued this and ran into a room of caged dogs before he finally sees his parents being forced into a rocket ship and fails to rescue them. Eventually, Courage's terror drove him to flee into a garbage chute leading into a back alley, from where he watched his parents being sent into space never to be seen again. Courage tearfully waved goodbye to them, and while he was crying alone, he was found by Muriel Bagge.
Muriel took pity on him and took him home with her and named him Courage since that day. Despite his name, Courage is an extremely cowardly and anxious dog that is easily frightened by almost anything. Despite this, when his owners or friends are in the face of danger, he will stop at nothing to save them, which easily makes him the bravest and most morally-aligned character throughout the series, living up to his name.
Though he is willing to risk his own life to protect Muriel at all costs, his irrationality sometimes causes others to doubt his intuition. Courage has been presented as an almost entirely selfless character, working to benefit others with usually little to no regard for his own well-being, risking his own life dozens of times simply to assure his owner's safety. Courage also cares for Eustace as well (although not as much as Muriel's) and will go great lengths to protect him from danger, even though he is not always as successful in protecting him as he is with Muriel. On some occasions, Courage would team up with Eustace in an attempt to save Muriel or themselves from danger.
Courage is somewhat childish in his spare time, as he has expressed interest in and enjoys playing with toys and building sandcastles, as well as other childish or dog-like activities (such as burying or digging things up).
Close File
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"As I might've said a long time ago, there's no substitute for guts." TOM began as the screens in front of him showed various people, all of them seemingly standing up against something.
Ben Tennyson, a ten year old along with Juniper Lee fighting Vilgax together.
"I'm talking about gumption, bravery, courage. Courage means having the strength to resist opposition and danger or hardship."
Pearl is shown facing the Lava Giant formerly known as Hiccup, followed by Major Glory staring down Sammael.
"It could be a lot of things. Sticking by your friends takes courage."
The Huntsmen and Heroes are shown next, ready to battle Van Kleiss for the fate of the Multiverse.
"Being yourself takes courage. Think of any of your favorite heroes, they have courage in spades."
Stan Pines is shown next, punching Bill Cipher out of existence.
"Even some of the bad guys have it."
Sammael is shown fighting Major Glory, Krunk and Valhallen at the same time.
"But most don't. Size isn't a factor, neither is strength."
Capital G is shown growing in size as he prepared to face down the Grimm Ghidorah.
"It can't be measured except in actions, so you've got to let your actions speak for you. Take it easy for now. Store up that courage, you never know when you're gonna need it." TOM gave a thumb's up to the camera, ending the speech.
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"Finally." Eustace breathed a sigh of relief. "I thought I was going to die deaf from that."
"We better hurry then and get out of here." Muriel suggested.
Alexis nodded, picking up Courage and proceed to follow her parents down the hallway, looking for a way out.
She only got a few feet before something appeared behind her, grabbing her and covering her mouth as she was pulled back. She let out a brief cry as she dropped Courage who turned and saw her getting dragged down the hallway.
The dog let out a scream. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Muriel and Eustace turned around in time to see their daughter vanish. "ALEXIS!"
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Courage sniffed the ground for any sign of Alexis. He had her scent and his ears picked up a muffled sound that resembled her voice.
She was close by.
He stopped when he bumped into something and yelped as he jumped back, rubbing his nose. He looked up and saw it was a golden sarcophagus. Pressing his ear against it, Courage could hear muffled sounds and recognized Alexis' voice from inside. Courage immediately tried to pry it open but it was strong.
Courage howled a pink aura surrounded his body and slowly he managed to pull the lid off, opening the sarcophagus and looked inside with a loud gasp.
Alexis had not only been modified but was also dressed like an ancient Egyptian Queen with a golden mask over her face. Courage got to work on slowly removing the bandages with his claws and pulled the mask off of the girl's face.
"AH!" Alexis breathed a sigh of relief as she staggered out of the sarcophagus. "Thanks, Courage!"
Even underneath the bandages, Alexis was dressed like a Queen. It was a simple white dress that reached down to her knees with a golden rope tied around her waist like a belt and hung at the front. On her feet were golden sandals with matching laces around her legs. Around her neck was a blue necklace with red and blue beads and golden earrings on her ears.
Her hair was neatly brushed, now soft and silky and on her head rested an Egyptian headdress in the known style of an asp, even having sapphires embedded around it.
Courage made a few questioning barks to her new outfit.
"I have no idea. One minute I'm running, the next thing I know something grabs me, pulls me into the room and I'm wrapped up in bandages like a mummy." Alexis shrugged, looking down at her new outfit. "Someone said to me that King Ramses wanted me as his queen."
"Huh?" Courage tilted his head.
"I don't know but I am not waiting around to find out." Alexis shook her head. "We need to find Mom and Dad and get out of here."
"No one leaves."
Courage yelped as literal walking shadows, humanoid shaped appeared around him and Alexis.
"King Ramses has decreed you his queen." The shadows spoke as one. "You must remain."
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In the underground complex of what was once Van Kleiss' fortress, the Red Huntress formerly known as Valerie Gray continue tracking her prey.
ECTOPLASMIC SIGNATURE DETECTED
SCANNING
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ECTO SIGNATURE MOVING
TRACKING
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WARNING
VAN KLEISS LIFE SIGNATURE DISAPPEARED
COMMAND DECK OF TOWER DESTROYED
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CONTINGENCY ACTIVATED
LOCATE AND TERMINATE ALL ENEMIES OF VAN KLEISS
SCANNING
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THREE LIFE SIGNATURES DETECTED
The image of a girl resembling Bell appeared in Valerie's vision, looking very upset. "They took Daddy from us! Hunt them down! Terminate them!"
Valerie turned around, heading in the direction of the life signature.
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Alexis and Courage backed away as the dark humanoids approached, holding out a hand to Alexis.
"Return to your coffin, now." The lead shadow demanded.
"How about…No!" Alexis shouted, picking up Courage and making a dash for the door.
One of the shadows lashed out, its arm stretching and latching onto Alexis's leg, causing her to trip and fall. Courage fell out of her arms, rolling a few feet as more shadowy arms reached out and grabbed Alexis, pulling her back.
"Return to your coffin, now."
"Return to your coffin, now."
"Return to your coffin, now."
"LET ME GO!"
ZAP!
Suddenly, one of the arms vanished following a blasting sound. Alexis and Courage looked up to see a figure in red and black skin-tight armor, showing it was a woman with a smoking blast on her wrist.
ZAP!
ZAP!
ZAP!
ZAP!
ZAP!
ZAP!
She fired again, blasting the other shadow creatures on the room, freeing Alexis and Courage from their grasp.
ECTOPLASMIC SIGNATURE DETECTED
SCANNING
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TWO LIFE SIGNS DETECTED
SEARCHING DATABASE
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LIFE SIGNS NOT LISTED AS ENEMIES
ECTO SIGNATURE DETECTED
Alexis got up, immediately picking up Courage and stepped back as she did not believe their rescuer was one of the good guys.
A cold chill could be felt, causing her and Courage to shudder a mist spread throughout the room.
And then he appeared.
King Ramses.
Courage let out a frightened yelp while Alexis held him even tighter.
"Who dares?" King Ramses glared at Valerie. "Do not come between the Great King Ramses and his prize."
Valerie said nothing, only charging her wrist blaster.
Ramses then looked to Alexis. "You…"
"Me?" Alexis stepped back.
"I have come for the return of my slab…and you." Ramses pointed at her.
"Why?" Alexis took another step back. "Why do you want me?"
"I desire a queen, and I can see that you are both strong, smart and beautiful. Qualities of a queen I failed to find in life." Ramses explained.
Alexis was stunned to say the least.
Her, a queen?
Despite how scary this ghost looked, she could tell he was being completely honest with her and she felt partially flattered.
"Uh…Well, that's very kind of you to say." Alexis rubbed the back of her head. "Is that why you kidnapped me?"
"It was to ensure your safety. The people in this fortress have stolen the sacred slab belonging to my tomb. If it is not returned, then on this night, this place will be visited by three plagues. Each worse than the last." Ramses glared back at Valerie. "It was brought here by thieves. I will have it back. Return the slab."
Valerie said nothing.
"Listen, I'm flattered and all, but I can't just become your queen. My family is in danger here. If you agree to let me find and return the slab, will you let them leave?" Alexis asked.
Ramses did not look happy but nodded. "Very well. You have until the night to find the slab and return it to me. But if you do not, then you will agree to become my queen and I will return with you and the slab."
Valerie took the chance went on the assault.
(Linkin Park Heavy is the Crown Starts)
SUPER SPEED ENHANCEMENT ACTIVATED
SUPER STRENGTH ENHANCEMENT ACTIVATED
Valerie shot forward, her fist slamming into Ramses' face, shocking the dead pharaoh and sending him crashing into the wall on the other side of the room.
POW!
CRASH!
Ramses was shocked by the fact that Valerie was able to actually touch him, let alone punch him. He stood up, his face becoming enraged. "Oh…come on."
Valerie shot forward, her fist sailing forward again.
POW!
SLAM!
(It's pourin' in, you're laid on the floor again)
Only this time, Ramses vanished into a dark cloud, leaving the wall to be on the receiving end of Valerie's super strong fist. Courage and Alexis used this opportunity to sneak out of the room, running for their lives as soon as they got out.
(One knock at the door and then)
She turned around and spotted a swarm of locusts flying straight at her.
LIGHT-ECTO SHIELD ARMOR ENHANCEMENT ACTIVATED
(We both know how the story ends)
A green energy shield surrounded Valerie, protecting her from the locusts that were fired on contact with the shield.
ZAP!
ZAP!
ZAP!
ZAP!
ZAP!
(You can't win if your white flag's out when the war begins)
"Aw, come on." Ramses groaned, hands on his hips.
Why were mortals so stubborn?
(Aimin' so high, but swingin' so low)
Valerie spun around, aiming her ecto-blasters at Ramses and fired. Ramses ducked, vanishing into the ground.
ECTO-SCANNER ACTIVATED
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TRACKING GHOST
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(Tryna catch fire, but feelin' so cold)
SIGNATURE LOCATED
Valerie jumped out of the way as water exploded out from the ground underneath her. Ramses rose up, attempting to claw at Valerie but she was too fast.
(Hold it inside, and hope it won't show)
ECTO-SABER ACTIVATED
A green glowing energy blade sprouted from Valerie's wrist, and she charged, slashing at Ramses who hastily dodge each strike.
(I'm sayin' it's not, but inside I know)
"You are making me angry." Ramses said, sounding irritated with the ghost hunter who said nothing back to him.
(Today's gonna be the day you notice)
Just then Valerie's ears were assaulted by a loud noise that almost sounded like music but was too horrible to be considered as such. She staggered back, trying to cover her ears but her helmet blocked her hands.
('Cause I'm tired of explainin' what the joke is)
Ramses backhanded her, sending her crashing into the wall.
CRASH!
(This is what you asked for, heavy is the crown)
With a wave of his hands, Ramses summoned a wave of locusts to devour Valerie before she could recover.
TIME DISPLACEMENT ARMOR ENHANCEMENT ACTIVATED
The wave of locusts froze just in mere inches of Valerie as she stood up.
"Huh?" Ramses' eyes widened as this mortal actually froze time.
What is with these mortals?
(Fire in the sunrise, ashes rainin' down)
Valerie swung her ecto-saber, burning through the locusts and the fires spread, burning the rest of the insects down. Valerie then shot at Ramses again, horizontally swinging her sword to bisect him at the waist.
(Try to hold it in, but it keeps bleedin' out)
"Fool!" Ramses barked, holding out his hand and catching the sword, the blade burning at his hand. "DO YOU NOT KNOW I AM?! I AM KING RAMSES!"
(This is what you asked for, heavy is the -)
Despite the burning sensation, Ramses continued gripping the sword and swung out with his other hand, hitting Valerie in midriff with such force she flew back.
POW!
SLAM!
And crashed into the wall again.
(Heavy is the crown)
"I AM THE PHAROH THAT KEPT EGYPT SAFE FROM THE GRIMM EVEN AFTER I HAD LONG DIED! I AM EGYPT'S PROTECTOR IN BOTH LIVING AND DEAD!" Ramses declared, approaching Valerie as his fingers sharpened into claws. "A MERE MORTAL, EVEN ONE WITH WEAPONS MEANT TO HARM SPIRITS CANNOT HOPE TO DEFEAT ME!"
(Turn to run, now look what it's become)
HEALING ARMOR ENHANCEMENT ACTIVATED
TIME DISPLACEMENT ARMOR ENHANCEMENT ACTIVATED
SUPER SPEED ARMOR ENHANCEMENT ACTIVATED
SUPER STRENGTH ARMOR ENHANCEMENT ACTIVATED
LIGHT-ECTO SHIELD ARMOR ENHANCEMENT ACTIVATED
CAMOUFLAGE ARMOR ENHANCEMENT ACTIVATED
Ramses raised his hand…
(Outnumbered, ten to one)
SLASH-SLASH-SLASH!
SLASH-SLASH-SLASH!
SLASH-SLASH-SLASH!
Valerie rolled out of the way, the effect of the Time Displacement Armor Enhancement along with the Speed Armor Enhancement allowing her to move fast enough to dodge Ramses' claws as they sliced through the wall. Her Camouflage Armor Enhancement allowed her to vanish from sight, leaving Ramses unable to guess where she might be…
Until it was too late.
(Back then, should've bit your tongue)
Ramses spun around in time to see Valerie shoot straight at him like a rocket, slamming into him and both of them slamming through the wall…
And several more walls right after.
('Cause there's no turnin' back this path once it's begun)
SLAM!
SLAM!
SLAM!
SLAM!
SLAM!
SLAM!
(You're already on that list)
Just as they smashed through the sixth wall, Ramses had enough and blasted Valerie in the face with more of his horrible music that disorientated her, allowing him to slip free and leaving Valerie slam into a final wall.
SLAM!
(Say you don't want what you can't resist)
Ramses stood up, watching as Valerie slid off the wall, her visor cracked. "You can't kill me. I am the spirit of Egypt."
SEARCHING
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(Wavin' that sword when the pen won't miss)
ECTO-CONTAINMENT FUNCTION ACTIVATED
Valerie held out her and from her wrist sprouted a cylindrical shaped device that heavily resembled the Fenton Thermos.
(Watch it all fallin' apart like this)
Not that Ramses would realize there was a device capable of catching ghosts until it was too. The device released a blue shimmering beam that hit Ramses and he suddenly felt himself being pulled towards Valerie.
"Wh-What is this?!" Ramses struggled to break free.
(This is what you asked for, heavy is the crown)
Valerie shot forward, taking advantage of Ramses' surprise and collided with him, knocking him down onto the ground.
(Fire in the sunrise, ashes rainin' down)
Ramses struggled against Valerie as she held him down while the Ecto-Containment Unit on her wrist continued to pull him in.
(Try to hold it in, but it keeps bleedin' out)
"You…will…not…IMPRISON ME!" Ramses declared as he reached to grab the device.
(This is what you asked for, heavy is the -)
PLASMIUS MAXIMUS DEVICE ACTIVATED
ZAP!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Ramses cried out as his powers were weakened.
(Heavy is the crown)
He could feel his strength weakening now.
That strange device was sapping his strength, and he didn't do something he was going to be…
(Today's gonna be the day you notice)
LIGHT-ECTO SHIELD ARMOR ENHANCEMENT ACTIVATED
He summoned a flood of water that both were submerged in, but Valerie's shield kept the water away from the pair.
('Cause I'm tired of explainin' what the joke is)
He released the horrible music from before but the AI in charge of optimizing Valerie's armor had already covered her ears thoroughly.
(This is what you asked for)
He tried summoning the locusts one more time but the shield repelled them along with the water.
(This is what you asked for, heavy is the crown)
His plagues had failed him…
(Fire in the sunrise, ashes rainin' down)
This couldn't be it…
This couldn't be how he was defeated.
He, King Ramses, the great spirit of Egypt…
(Try to hold it in, but it keeps bleedin' out)
He looked up at Valerie, seeing her face behind the visor and noticed something.
"You are a puppet…Enslaved to obey the one who gave you that armor." Ramses managed to speak. "You truly are…one to pitied…child."
(This is what you asked for, heavy is the -)
He stopped resisting.
There was no point now.
(Heavy is the crown)
While he would be captured now, he believed he would break free soon.
And then the ones who took his slab and sent this enslaved warrior after him would pay.
(Heavy is the crown)
King Ramses was sucked into the Ecto-Containment Unit, vanishing into it before the device was sealed up.
(Heavy is the -, heavy is the crown)
Valerie stood up, her armor scratched, sparkling and her visor cracked…
(Linkin Park Heavy is the Crown Ends)
But she was victorious.
