Chapter 1:
Birds of a Feather:
Robby Reed has arrived at Indigo Park. "Sockamagee! This must be the place!"
"Hey, you goin' in there," asks some old guy.
"Yep," says Robby.
"Good luck. A guy named Ed went in there and he was never seen again!"
"I think I can handle this," says Robby.
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Now, Robby's trying to find a way into Indigo Park. A door then opens for him and he enters the office, where he finds a screen. "I hope it doesn't play Ben 10," says Robby, "that show is clearly ripping me off!"
Then a raccoon appears on the screen. "Hi there, and welcome to Indigo Park! The world's most innovative and engaging family fun experience! Jump into the world of your favorite chara-" Then he started glitching. "Wait! You're our first guest in 2920 days, 4 hours, 23 minutes, and 38 seconds! Congratulations! I'm Rambley! Rambley the Raccoon and it's my job to make sure your experience here at Indigo Park is the most fun it can be! Just hop on over to the registration center… to your left where our friendly assistant will help you begin your adventure in the park!" Robby then walks over to the registration center. "Hi, I'm Rambley, Rambley the Raccoon and it's my job to make sure your experience here at Indigo Park is…" He starts glitching again. "… registrated! Let me just get a good look at you!"
"Like he can even see me," says Robby.
"Hmm, I don't seem to have your face in our guest list," says Rambley, "is this your first time in our park?"
"Well, yeah," says Robby, "what am I doing? It's a computer!"
"Well, on Rambley Tuesday, this computer can get you a big discount on your visit," says Rambley.
"Sockamagee," says Robby.
"Are we using made-up words," asks Rambley, "anyway, follow me to the main gate. Ooh, I can't wait for you to see everything Indigo Park has to offer!"
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Robby arrives at the main gate. "What's the hold up," asks Rambley, "the gate is open! Head on into the entryway! Hmm… hold on. My mistake, the gate is not open. There seems to be an error message being sent from the gate's power unit! Lucky you! You get to be the first person to try our turn on the Generator Mini-Rambley-Venture! Have fun!"
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Robby arrives at the generator. "Ah, the Indigo Violet Compact Power Generator," says Rambley, "but it seems to be inoperable. Looks like it's missing a piece. Can you find it?"
"Maybe this can help!" Robby dial's H-E-R-O and becomes King Kandy.
"Wow, neat trick," says Rambley, "but how does a candy guy help?"
"It doesn't," says Robby, "this dial is too random! I'll say this about Ben 10, at least he can choose what hero… some times." Robby then searches for the piece. He then finds it and places it on the machine and pulls the lever, turning the power back on.
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After dialing back to human, Robby enters the park. "Oh, silly Rambley. Every guest needs a Critter Cuff! That will allow you to access reserved areas, charge payments to your room, and wear a critter cuff! I think there's some in the gift shop. Head in there and I'll get you set up!"
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Robby's in the gift shop. "There you go, Buddy," says Rambley, "your very own Critter Cuff! A new way to interact with the park, that also doubles as a pedometer, heart monitor, and mood ring!" Robby puts it on. The door then shuts. "Uh-oh! The door was mysteriously locked. Why not test your band and save the day?" Robby places his band in front of the scanner and the door opens. "Hooray! Great work, buddy! Now try entering the park, and we can start our Indigo adventure!" Robby then moves on.
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"Pardon our dust, buddy," says Rambley, "looks like the park is going through some… renovations. For the inconvenience, your Rambley Tuesday discount will be (free) PERCENT OFF! Why not celebrate this great deal with a ride on my railroad? To test your sleuthing skills, I'll let you find this one all by yourself!"
"Gee, thanks," Robby says sarcastically.
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Robby finds it. "I thought that'd be a lot harder," says Robby. As Robby moves, he thought he saw something. "Did that look like… a wing?"
"Your facial data suggests you may be a bit older than the target audience for this ride," says Rambley, "but it's one of my favorites! Do you know why RAMBLEY THE RACCOON loves RAMBLEY'S Railroad?"
"I have a guess," says Robby.
"'Cause I like trains," says Rambley.
"Oh… that's… cool," says Robby. Robby continues and sees a cardboard cutout of a macaw. "Maybe someone just moved that to scare me. Yeah, that makes sense."
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Robby's riding the train. "Welcome to Rambley's Railroad! I'm Conductor Rambley!" The screen glitches again and Rambley appears on the screen. The train moves and Robby sees that macaw again. "Oh look, it's Molly Macaw!"
"It's Molly Macaw! The greatest pilot you ever saw!"
"You sure are, Molly," says Rambley, "why, you only crashed into six barns this week!" Robby notices a figure that looks like Molly peeking from a door. The figure then leaves.
"I'm not crashin', Rambley! I'm barnstormin'!"
Rambley laughs. "What's barnstorming?"
"It's crashing, with style," says Molly, "it barely hurts at all! Say, those young adventurers you've got along with you look like GREAT pilots! Why not try your hand at flying in my ride, Rooftop Races?"
"Admission included with your Critter Cuff."
The train then moves on. "Oh, Finley," says Rambley, "come on out and greet the people!"
Finley then comes out. "Hi Rambley…"
"Why the long face," asks Rambley, "and body?"
"You've known me for 100 years, Rambley," says Finley, "I'm ALWAYS long because I'm always LONGING for a new seashell for my collection…"
"Oh, Finley," says Rambley, "you should come out of YOUR shell!"
"How about YOU come into it instead," asks Finley, "my ride, Oceanic Odyssey, will teach you all about the wonders down under the deep blue sea. It's as blue as me. I hope you'll visit. I'm so lonely…"
"I think he's more of a greenish color," says Robby.
"Oceanic Odyssey currently closed for repairs!"
The train then moves on. The train then stops and the screen starts glitching.
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Now Robby has to get the train going. He finds a cardboard cutout of a skunk on the ground. "I wonder what this is about," asks Robby. As Robby moves on, he finds a damaged Molly animatronic. Robby then finds the generator and it's missing two gears. "Maybe now, I'll get the right one!" He dials H-E-R-O and becomes Mole. "Whatever, I'll just find those stupid gears, but Super Charge would've been way more helpful!" He then finds the gears. "Why am I even using this dial? It's not like I need my powers that much!" He then gets the generator going and returns to the train.
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The train moves. Rambley sighs. "Hey there, Lloyd," says Rambley.
"Do not SHAME me with that COMMON FOLK name," says Lloyd, "I am the PRRRRROUD, the PRRRRESTIGIOUS, the PRRRRRRROFESSIONAL Lloydford L. Lion. Actor Extrrrrrrrodinaire."
"Great act, Lloyd…" The train then quickly leaves.
"I'm the same way when it comes to that Ben 10 show," says Robby, "I swear, they somehow found out about me and ripped me off!"
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That's where the ride ends. "So, whaddya think," asks Rambley, "pretty fun, right? Now you know all about my friends… and Lloyd… So, where you wanna go?" Robby then exits.
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"Hey Buddy, come over here," says Rambley. Robby walks over to him. "This here's an information kiosk! If there's anything around the park you wanna ask me about, just stop by here and I'll ramble on about it!"
"I don't know who has a bigger ego, Lloyd or this guy," says Robby. Robby then walks away.
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Robby arrives at Jetstream Junction. "Well, look at that, you're at Jetstream Junction," says Rambley, but it looks like it's being tuned up! Last I checked, there's a security office in the back of the theater. Maybe a friendly Rangler can help you get in!"
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Robby arrives at the theater. He enters and sees a lion, sleeping on the stage. "What?" The lion then runs off. "Sockamagee! Maybe I did see Molly!" Robby then gets on the stage.
"Hey Buddy," says Rambley, "I've got eyes all over the park, but I can't see anything behind the stage. If you're going back there, be careful. Your Critter Cuff is not yet able to resuscitate you!"
"That would've been nice to know before," says Robby. He then continues to the back and sees Lloyd watching him. Lloyd then leaves that spot. "Okay, maybe he's like the Cowardly Lion from the Wizard of Oz… and maybe Batman will date Poison Ivy!" As Robby continues to move, Lloyd tries to attack him, but some boxes fall on him and he just leaves. "Yeah, you better, run!" Robby then continues until he finds the room and grabs the key. "Sockamagee!" Robby then makes his way to the exit. "You know, Lloyd, there's a cheetah lady that might just be your type… assuming you're straight, not that I'm saying theater guys are gay, I just want to cover all my basis, but if you are straight, I might introduce you to her, if you promise not to eat me!" But as soon as he reaches the exit, Lloyd's prepared to attack. "I didn't mean to offend you!" Robby then gets out his dial and becomes Tea Rex. "Finally, a rather useful form! Now, I've had quite enough of you, Good Sir!" Lloyd attempts to pounce him, but Robby throws him away. "Jolly good!" Robby then leaves, but as he leaves, he sees Mollie looking at him again. "I better watch out for her!" Robby then heads out.
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Robby's back in his human form. "Later, Lloyd," says Robby as he runs away.
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Robby enters Jetstream Junction. "Say, why don't you check out Mollie's Rooftop Races," Rambley suggests, "it's not far from here, and it's a great warm up before we get into the bigger rides! Just take an UP at Mollie's Landing Pad!"
"First, tell me," says Robby, "why was there a lion in the theater?"
"Because that's Lloyd's turf," says Rambley, obviously hiding something. Robby then moves on.
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Robby arrives at the Rooftop Races. "Oh no," says Rambley, "this is horrible… Ehhh, looks like Mollie crashed into the ride again! Don't worry, though. Your pal Rambley has the repairman on speed dial!" Rambley then calls the repairman.
"We're sorry, the number you have dialed has been disconnected or is no longer in service. Please check the number and dial again."
"… Say, why don't you check out Mollie's Landing Pad," asks Rambley, "it's not far from here, and it's a great cool down after that exhilarating ride! Just take a DOWN from Mollie's Rooftop Races!"
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Robby enters the landing pad. After solving a puzzle, he's able to enter the playpen, which is more like a maze. And as he continues, he keeps seeing Mollie. "Good thing I got my dial," says Robby. He keeps moving on and keeps seeing Mollie. "I should warn you, I fought the Thunderbolt Organization, the Mummy, Baron Bug, Dr. Cyclops, the Wizard of Light, Toymaster, and the Rainbow Raider! I know those aren't big time villains, but I still fought them!" Robby then continues and continues to see Mollie. Eventually, Robby finally gets to the end, but Mollie comes out. "I got this…" He realizes he doesn't have his dial. "Where's my dial?"
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At the theater, where Robby dropped his dial, Lloyd sniffs it.
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Robby chuckles, nervously. "Who does your feathers?" Robby then runs and Mollie chases after him, giving out different quotes. "I am never making fun of the plot of the Birds ever again!" Robby then exits the landing pad and goes through the vents with Mollie still in pursuit.
"Ah, there you are, Buddy," says Rambley. Robby goes to a room. "WAIT, HOLD ON, THIS ROOM'S STAFF ONLY!" He then sees Mollie. "COME ON IN, NEW STAFF!" Robby goes in and as soon as Mollie's about to attack the door closes on her, decapitating her.
"Is that REAL blood," asks Robby.
"Welcome to Rambley's Ranglers (registered) room," says Rambley, "here we have plenty…"
"Enough," says Robby, "I was stalked by a lion and almost made bird food! Tell me what's going on or I'm throwing her head at your screen!"
"Okay," says Rambley, "the park has been inactive for years, employees stopped showing up, guests too… the mascots are… I was just so excited to see a visitor and I wanted to be sure you were given the best experience possible! But I was confined to the entrance for so long, I didn't realize just how much disrepair the park has… fallen into. I'm wasting all of your fun time… Ehh, sorry for the inconvenience… but… BUT! I have an idea! I have access to the repair documentation in my database! I just can't execute most tasks without authorization from a human user… You must've come here because the park matters to you too, right?"
"Actually, I came here to investigate the rumors of people disappearing," says Robby.
"Well, would you be willing to help me restore the park," asks Rambley.
Robby sighs. "Alright, but I'm going to need my dial," says Robby, "I can't exactly fight monsters without it!"
"Oh, well, getting it back from Lloyd won't be easy," says Rambley, "he was hard to put up with before, but now that he's an animal, and I can't exactly talk to him in the back of the theater, so you're going to have to wait on that. Let's get this place back in business! Okay, welcome to the crew, Rookie Rangler (Registered)! Your first official job as one of Rambley's Ranglers (Registered) is to get out of the Rambley's Ranglers (Registered) Room! Head left towards the Rookie Rangler (Registered) Security Room to set yourself free! Whew! Kind of exhausting to say that whole spiel, but Rambley's Ranglers (Registered) is a registered trademark… that expired yesterday." Robby then moves towards the exit. Robby then finds a room. "Uh-oh! That Rambley's Rangler's Room is only accessible by Royal Ranglers! Maybe one day you'll grow up big and strong enough to enter it! But for now, don't." That got Robby suspicious. He then gets back to finding the exit.
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Robby sees that he's on his way to Oceanic Odyssey. "Wow, you made it to Oceanic Oddyssey, "says Rambley, "you're doing a great job, Rookie Rangler!" Robby enters… "You'll find a potpourri of porpoises, pickerels and perches as far as the eye can see, but please don't tap the glass. You never really know what lies beneath the surface…" Robby then looks threw the window and sees Finley's head and he is big.
To Be Continued