The Camper

**The Camper** is the ninth episode of the third season of TFAWPS. It is the sixty-first episode overall.

## Plot

With nowhere else to go, Paco and G. Biv find themselves traveling through the quietest and most desolate parts of the Third Quadrant in the desperate hope to make contact with someone who promises to help with their escape. Bart is offered an exclusive new job with Allister McCallister, however accepting may mean sacrificing his position within the Dark Order.

## Synopsis

Out in seemingly the middle of nowhere, a group of intergalactic truckers relax outside of a small restaurant, enjoying a quick fast food meal. As they eat, a large camper-like ship pulls into the rest stop in front of the convenience store. The truckers all take note, but don't pay particularly close attention. The camper is worn-down, with one of the landing wheels almost flat. There are several patches laid on it from years of wear-and-tear as well as bumper stickers from several previous destinations. The truckers watch as the door opens and the driver steps out, heavily cloaked in clothes that clearly do not belong to them. Though the sun beats down on the individual, they refuse to remove their heavy face covering and baggy clothing. A few of the truckers begin laughing as one of them jokingly says that the Frigid Beach is back the other way, getting a laugh from the other truckers. The masked individual pauses but doesn't react, instead entering the store.

The bell above the door rings, though the clerk doesn't look up. The masked individual asks if the store has a bathroom and the clerk hands him the key. The masked man makes his way towards the back of the store as the clerk finally looks up from his magazine about right-leaning politics. He takes his small fan and moves it closer to his face. In the bathroom, the masked person pees in a urinal. Once finished, he goes to the sink and begins washing his hands. He pulls down his mask and washes his face. G. Biv then turns the water off and starts to pull the mask up only for it to rip. He takes the mask, now revealed to be a piece of parchment paper tied together by a string. He reinforces the covering on his rainbow ears. G. Biv throws the paper into the garbage and exits the bathroom with a huff.

Once back in the shop, G. Biv begins combing the shelves for food and drinks, as well as some small medical supplies. He looks carefully over some energy supplements and grabs several. Once he has what he needs, he makes his way over to the clerk and puts everything on the counter. As the clerk begins scanning the items, he finally notices G. Biv's face. He does a slight double take and asks if he's paying with cash or card. G. Biv replies by pulling out a wallet that does not belong to him and places some bills on the counter. The clerk counts them and hands G. Biv his items in a bag. As G. Biv starts to leave, the clerk calls out to him and as G. Biv turns around, the clerk hands him the money back. G. Biv is confused and the clerk explains that he respects the work that TFAWPS does and says that his purchase is on the house. G. Biv stares back and says that the clerk is mistaken, but the clerk isn't buying it. He calls G. Biv out, saying that he's one of the Rainbow Twins. G. Biv lies and says that while he gets that a lot, he's not one of them. The clerk says that he doesn't have to fool him and points out that he can hear G. Biv's Raynbeau accent. He says that he doesn't blame him for wanting to lay low due to the way the media has been portraying them. G. Biv doesn't say anything, instead opting to wait and see how this plays out. The clerk continues and says that he doesn't believe a word President Space says about them and doesn't believe that he had any hand in what the Cosmic Entity did to their home. G. Biv nods, his expression turning slightly uncomfortable. The clerk tells him to keep up the good work and to not let anything the news says get him down. G. Biv nods and then exits the store.

Outside, he walks past the truckers and climbs back inside the camper. He places the bag on the empty passenger seat and rummages through, taking a sip from one of the energy supplements. He takes a deep breath and gets up and heads into the back of the camper where he finds an unconscious and soaking wet Paco sleeping on the floor covered in a towel. G. Biv leans over and cautiously checks his breathing and is relieved to find he's still alive. G. Biv opens Paco's eye and sees that there is still some cosmic energy in there, though fading. G. Biv sits cross-legged behind Paco's head and places his hands on Paco's temples. He removes the covering on his ears and uses his powers to clear out the cosmic energy inside of Paco's brain. After a bit, G. Biv stops with an exhausted huff. He rests for a moment and then checks Paco's eye, which is now cleared much to his relief. He moves back up to the driver's seat and takes another sip of energy supplement. He finds the keys and powers the camper back on and flies away from the service station.

At the Simpson Mining Colony, Bart sits in the office as Wario goes through paperwork, complaining about the massive workload involved with keeping a mine up and running. Bart shrugs and says that he doesn't know how mines work. Wario says that it's simple, just go in and dig. Bart checks his phone, prompting Wario to ask what's so interesting and Bart explains that he's expecting an important call from Allister McCallister, presumably for a status report. Bart looks on his phone and re-reads several texts he sent Zack asking if he needs any help, all which went un-replied. Bart asks if Wario had heard anything from Zack and Wario replies that he'd asked him if he'd heard anything else regarding the situation on the Land of Ooo, but admits that he doesn't think Zack can tell him and Waluigi apart. Bart laughs, but then his phone rings. He says that it's General McCallister and exits the office to take the call outside.

From the mine, an eerie light emanates deep within the crater as more energy is expelled. Bart talks on the phone outside of the office while Wario sits inside going over some paperwork. Bart explains that he's at the Colony. *The Rental* lands a few yards away while Bart places his free hand over his ear to better hear McCallister on the other end. Bart lies to McCallister saying that the noise was a S.E.C.R.E.T. ship landing nearby. Captain Cowboy exits *The Rental* and approaches Bart, who says that he'll leave right away. Bart hangs up the phone and approaches Captain Cowboy. He asks where he's going and Bart explains that he got an important call from Allister McCallister and is heading back to base. Captain Cowboy wishes him luck. As Bart walks away, he nervously looks back at Captain Cowboy and Wario talking near the office.

In space, Bart flies his Simpson Military ship back towards Planet Simpson. While he flies, he places the ship on autopilot and takes out his phone and finds a message from McCallister asking for his ETA, which Bart ignores for a moment. He scrolls through his contacts and places a call to Zack. Bart takes a deep breath and waits for him to answer. As the phone rings and rings, the automated message tells Bart that the recipient is unable to take his call at the current time and asks if he'd like to leave a message. Bart hangs up the phone and responds to McCallister's text, saying he'll be there in about ten minutes.

On the Galactic Federation, Eggman Robotnik shows video footage of the situation on the Land of Ooo to President Space, Mario, and Luigi. The footage shows CellPaco emerging and decimating the S.E.C.R.E.T. agents sent to apprehend him. The footage then pans up and reveals G. Biv chasing CellPaco into the atmosphere, where the footage abruptly cuts off. Eggman explains that this is the best footage they have available as it was edited together from the dashboard cams of the S.E.C.R.E.T. vehicles at the scene and some from bystanders and claims that the evidence is as plain as day. President Space nods and says that Eggman sent S.E.C.R.E.T. agents into the Land of Ooo to apprehend TFAWPS members in violation of the non-communication order. Eggman explains that he was simply responding to a threat the way S.E.C.R.E.T. always has, without discrimination. President Space tells Eggman that next time he should consult with Mario, as he remains the Director of S.E.C.R.E.T. Mario smirks a bit. Eggman says that regardless of the circumstances, Paco and the Rainbow Twins are fugitives from S.E.C.R.E.T. He tells Mario that he understands that they are friends of his, but he has to follow proper protocol. Mario tells Eggman that he's not his enemy and is more than willing to follow protocol. Eggman says that, taking the non-communication order into account, he suggests they form a manhunt, spearheaded by someone without affiliation to S.E.C.R.E.T. and suggests Allister McCallister of Planet Simpson, citing his leadership qualities and knowledge of the Third Quadrant. President Space agrees with this sentiment, prompting a mischievous smile from Eggman. He then turns to Luigi and says that someone needs to be there as his proxy and suggests it be him. Eggman says that it won't violate the order as he'd be under the Simpson Military jurisdiction. Luigi looks at Mario briefly but then averts his gaze to Eggman and says that he accepts. Eggman is pleased with this and says that once General McCallister arrives they'll iron out the details. President Space stands up and thanks Eggman for handling this matter going forward, saying that he will remember this. Eggman feigns a humble smile.

Out in the sunset soaked desert, the camper sits on the side of a road. Inside, G. Biv sits in the driver's seat, arms folded over his chest, fast asleep. In the back, Paco remains sleeping underneath a soaking wet towel. Beads of sweat drip down both of their faces. On the floor, Paco slowly opens his now cosmic-free eyes. He gently sits up and looks over his surroundings. He stands up, though he has to duck while moving around the camper. He makes his way to the front and finds G. Biv asleep at the wheel. Paco looks out the windshield and finds the shades have been drawn. He moves the shades aside slightly and notices that they're parked on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. Paco nudges G. Biv on the arm, telling him to wake up. G. Biv doesn't move, prompting Paco to look around some more. He notices the energy supplements and food in the bag. He takes out a protein bar and begins to eat it and nudges G. Biv once again, this time loudly telling him to wake up. G. Biv awakens with a start and accidentally hits the horn. He looks at Paco and asks how long he's been out for. Paco asks him the same question. G. Biv looks at a small timer and glumly says that it's only been an hour. Paco, shocked, asks if he's really only been out for an hour, but G. Biv corrects him and says that *he's* only been out for an hour, Paco's been out for about fifteen. Paco asks what happened, where they are, and where all the water came from. G. Biv takes a sip of warm water from the center console and prepares to explain.

In a flashback, CellPaco flies through the air above the Land of Ooo as G. Biv gives chase behind him. Below them, the Starcaster sits beside a group of S.E.C.R.E.T. agents and Space Corps troops preparing to give chase. CellPaco sits above the atmosphere and looks around, noticing the situation below on the Land of Ooo and looks at its next door neighbor Fin-Land and contemplates heading in that direction only for G. Biv to show up and tackle him. CellPaco shakes him off and heads towards the nearest jump point. G. Biv gives chase before the S.E.C.R.E.T. agents can catch up to them, but realizes he's not fast enough to keep up with CellPaco's miraculous speed so he conjures up a cosmic chain and fires it at CellPaco, wrapping it around his ankle. With this new momentum, G. Biv now simply holds on as CellPaco guides him throughout outer space. Once through the jump point, G. Biv begins climbing the chain, hoping to reach his out of control friend. CellPaco notices a small planet and begins flying towards it when G. Biv frantically climbs fast, hoping to reach him before any damage can be done. Once inside the atmosphere, G. Biv jumps onto CellPaco's back and grabs his wings, hoping to slow him down. Once his wings are clipped, he screams and the two being falling to the ground. G. Biv tries to grab CellPaco's head, however CellPaco shakes him off and, right when they're about to hit the ground, G. Biv jumps off and floats as CellPaco slams into the ground. G. Biv flies down and apologizes to him, grabbing his head once again and uses his powers, though he finds that, without Roy, he's unable to remove Cell's control. CellPaco's eye changes briefly, but G. Biv's power alone isn't enough. CellPaco shakes him off and starts using Cell's cosmic energy to cause damage to the surrounding area. G. Biv gets up a few yards away and starts chasing him through the sky again. This time, CellPaco is quickly intercepted with the cosmic chains, which grab his wings. G. Biv begins flying CellPaco around like a kite.

G. Biv attempts to direct him back down, but CellPaco flies straight up, bringing G. Biv with him. As the two fly some more, G. Biv manages to control Paco's flight path, taking him away from a small town and over to a wooded area. Once G. Biv stabilizes himself in the air, he yanks on the cosmic chains, sending CellPaco below him. G. Biv then jumps on him once again. He creates a new cosmic chain and holds it around CellPaco's throat. As he struggles to breathe, G. Biv leans towards the ground, hoping to direct him there. CellPaco coughs and struggles and sends cosmic energy out of his eyes, which G. Biv does not anticipate. He briefly loses control and CellPaco tosses him aside, but G. Biv holds on, grabbing onto CellPaco's temples. CellPaco looks him in the eye and prepares to fire, but G. Biv, without knowing what else to do, pokes him in the eyes, which stops the attack. G. Biv manages to climb back on top of CellPaco and breathes a sigh of relief. He looks at his surroundings and notices a small lake. G. Biv stands up on CellPaco's back and grabs his wings. He drives CellPaco toward the ground at the lake.

Down by the lake, a family of four begin to settle in for a cookout. One of the dads calls the kids out of the lake for dinner but they kids want to keep swimming. One of the adults hears a noise and points it out to the other. They listen and hear rustling and screaming from above. The other adult says that it's probably just an animal and calls the kids back to the campsite to eat, but the kids are insistent that they want to keep swimming. One of the adult says that they'll all go swimming after they eat. The kids start to get out of the lake as CellPaco and G. Biv slam into the water. G. Biv forces CellPaco deep into the bed of the lake. CellPaco screams underwater, but G. Biv holds his breath and grabs CellPaco's wings, hoping to keep him under. Once CellPaco stops flailing and seems to cease breathing. G. Biv grabs him and takes him back to the surface.

The family all carefully watch the lake, huddled close together. G. Biv then emerges dragging an unconscious Paco behind him. G. Biv stops by the edge of the lake, not noticing the family nearby. He checks on Paco's breathing while the family watches in awe. One of the adults asks if they should check on them, but the other argues against this, saying that they could be dangerous. One of the kids asks if they are hurt, prompting one of the adults saying that he's going to go over and talk to them with much protest from his husband, but he eventually relents. The first adult walks closer and yells, startling G. Biv who holds up his fists defensively, but lowers them once he sees the kids. The adult cautiously asks if they're all right. G. Biv, not really knowing what to say, says that they are okay. The adult says that they're scaring his kids. G. Biv apologizes, but the man just stares at him. G. Biv starts to ask for directions, but the man cuts him off saying that they're not from around here, as they're on vacation. G. Biv apologizes to them and says that he and Paco were just messing around and didn't mean to interrupt. The man says that Paco doesn't look too good and G. Biv says that he hit his head at the bottom of the lake, saying that he likely just needs rest. The man suggests they call an ambulance, but G. Biv says that won't be necessary and says they'll be fine. The man asks where they're from, but G. Biv doesn't respond. The man impatiently replies that it's a simple question and G. Biv says that, like the family, they're on vacation. The other man and his kids give the first man a look and the first man says that they're going to call the park rangers as something about this isn't adding up. G. Biv panics and says that he lied and says that the truth is that Paco has had a drinking problem and took him out here to detox, but he snuck some booze with him and got so drunk he didn't know what to do so he tried sobering him up with water, but he passed out. He apologizes for scaring the kids and says that they'll be going. G. Biv slings Paco over his shoulder and starts walking through the family's campsite, getting strange yet sympathetic looks from the adults.

The first man rejoins his family and watches G. Biv hobble away with Paco. G. Biv takes note of the family's camper. The second man then approaches G. Biv and apologizes for his husband's harsh behavior and says that he was once part of the alcoholic program and understands how hard it can be for somebody on the receiving end. He promises that they'll come out the other side okay and that there will be times he wants to drown him, but it won't happen. G. Biv nods. The man introduces himself as Abe and his husband as Mark and asks how long they've been out in the wilderness. G. Biv lies and says it's been a few days. Abe asks if they'd like something to eat. G. Biv says that it couldn't hurt, but they should get going after that. Abe says that he's glad they're going to stay, though he'll catch hell from Mark later. G. Biv says that he doesn't want to get him in trouble, but Abe says that's nonsense, as there's been times where he's wished someone had done this for him. Abe says that Paco can rest in the camper, leading G. Biv to the door where G. Biv helps Paco to the floor and wraps a nearby towel around him before drying off himself.

Back outside, Mark brings the food to the children while Abe returns with G. Biv. Mark notices and gives Abe a dirty look, but Abe, with his eyes, tells his husband to leave it alone. Abe walks over to the children and tries to introduce G. Biv, but realizes he doesn't know his name. G. Biv prepares to introduce himself by his nickname, but instead gives his given name, Gerald, as it is not common knowledge. The kids say that it's nice to meet him, prompting a smile from G. Biv. Once of the kids hands him a plate and asks if he likes hot dogs and G. Biv replies that he loves hot dogs, making the kids laugh. Abe smiles and they all sit down to eat.

Some time later, the group finishes their food. The kids ask their fathers if they can go swimming again and Mark says that they can so long as they're back in twenty minutes. The kids cheer and run towards the lake. Abe finishes a water bottle and G. Biv relaxes. Mark takes a seat back at the table as Abe asks G. Biv if he's ever been out here before. G. Biv says that it's the first time. Abe explains that he and his family try to come out here every year as it's so peaceful. Mark asks G. Biv where he's from and G. Biv enigmatically says that he's from the Second Quadrant. Mark comments that that's a long way out and G. Biv says that that's the idea. Abe says they like to get out every summer when the kids are out of school. G. Biv says that's good and he wishes he had that as a child. Mark looks at G. skeptically. Abe asks how long he and his friend have known each other and G. Biv, with his guard down, says about a year. Abe is shocked and asks if that's all. G. Biv stumbles on his words, but Abe says that it's nice of him to go through the trouble for him, asking Mark to confirm. Mark shoots Abe another look and says that Paco's lucky to have him. G. Biv says that he's going to go check on him and then he'll get out of their hair. Abe starts to say he doesn't have to do that, but G. Biv cuts him off saying that he doesn't want to intrude any more than he already has, saying that it's better for the children to have family time without a stranger. Mark agrees with that.

G. Biv enters the camper and approaches Paco, once again checking on him to make sure he's still breathing. He places his hands on Paco's temple and uses his powers, hoping to cure him. G. Biv then notices a small radio playing music when the broadcast cuts off with an emergency alert. G. Biv listens in and hears the announcement: *"This is not a test. This is not a test. The government of the Galactic Federation have issued a quadrant-wide manhunt for two suspects involved in the assault and/or death of an officer of the Galactic Federation in the line of duty. The suspects are to be considered armed and extremely dangerous. The suspects are identified as Paco and G. Biv of the Land of Ooo and were last scene heading in the direction of...]]* G. Biv suddenly becomes wide-eyed and looks out the window at Abe and Mark. Abe begins yawning as Mark calls the kids in from the lake. G. Biv tries to wake up Paco but decides against it. G. Biv begins to panic, hands feeling hot. G. Biv begins to panic as the emergency alert starts to loop. He looks outside and notices Abe making his way back towards the camper. G. Biv rushes towards the door and locks it. Abe tries to open the door, but finds that it's been locked. He asks G. Biv if he's okay in there. G. Biv turns the radio off and walks past Paco, who begins to rustle. G. Biv opens Paco's eye and notices the cosmic energy. He then quickly shuts the eye and looks out at Mark and the children. Abe starts knocking on the door and tells G. Biv that the kids need towels. G. Biv rushes to the front seat and grabs the keys from the center console. He starts the camper, getting Mark's attention who joins Abe at the door. G. Biv starts to leave, but rolls down his window and yells out to them that he's sorry for this, but promises them that it's for their own good. G. Biv drives away, leaving the family behind. Mark yells out to him, calling him a thief and a liar. G. Biv drives down the road, feeling guilty about this course of action.

Back in the present, Paco takes in the story. He sits back with a sigh, depressed about the lengths they had to have gone through. Paco apologizes and tells G. Biv that none of this should have to fall on him, but thanks him for his help. G. Biv says that it's fine. Paco suggests turning himself in as he thinks he'd be better off in S.E.C.R.E.T. custody and out of harm's way. G. Biv doesn't argue, which seemingly depresses Paco. G. Biv asks if he's hungry and Paco says that he's starving. G. Biv pulls back the curtains and suggests they find a place. As he starts to drive, Paco stops him and says that he should drive so G. Biv can get some rest. G. Biv protests at first, but Paco convinces him. G. Biv gets up and heads to the back, thanking Paco for driving and lying down on the couch. Paco pulls out onto the road and G. Biv says that if he takes them to the cops, but Paco snaps back that he's not going to take them to the cops.

At a restaurant called Kiwami Bob's Sushi Gin, Mario stands in line at the counter. Once the customer in front of him finishes ordering, Mario steps up and the cashier greets him. Mario orders his "usual"; a Nishiki set with a tuna rice bowl to go, as well as some tamago. The cashier asks what Mario would like to drink and Mario says that he won't be needing a drink. The cashier nods and tells Mario that his order will take a bout ten minutes and asks Mario if he will pay with cash or card and Mario replies that "cash is king." Mario hands the cashier a large stack of money discreetly and tells him to keep the change. The cashier tells Mario that he's very generous. Mario asks if there is a bathroom and the cashier directs Mario to it. Mario walks down the small hallway and enters the bathroom.

Once inside, Mario walks by two met at the urinals and heads for the stalls. One of the three has construction tape over it. Mario enters the stall next to that once and locks the door. He takes off his shoes and places them below the toilet to give the illusion that he's sitting down and then crawls under the divider into the construction stall. Mario walks over to the toilet and flushes it, activating a hidden tile on the floor. Mario walks over to the tile and opens it revealing a ladder. He climbs down the ladder and emerges in a massive room filled with fish tanks and a vast amount of surveillance equipment. In the center of the room at a desk, a man sits with his back to the door, who greets Mario without even turning to face him. Mario approaches the man in the center and friendly taps him on the shoulder. He looks up at the screens and notices Allister McCallister arriving on the Galactic Federation. After some banter, Mario takes a seat next to Toad and asks him how business is and Toad replies that it's booming, however he hasn't found Mario's "friend." Mario says that's not what brings him here, but he's also not surprised to learn that he hasn't found anything. Toad says that he's looked everywhere, including the Fourth Quadrant, but has lost every drone he's sent inside. Mario says he's not expecting any miracles, but wishes to be informed of any changes. Toad lights a cigar and offers one to Mario, but he declines, saying he only has ten minutes. Toad asks Mario what he needs and Mario hands Toad a note containing photos of Paco and G. Biv and instructions, saying he needs this information delivered to somebody in the Third Quadrant that can help them out. Toad is confused, as he believes S.E.C.R.E.T. is going to hunt them down, but Mario says that's official business and his relationship with Toad doesn't cover official business. Toad nods and looks over the note, promising Mario that he'll get it done. Mario stands up and tells Toad that he was never here and Toad replies that he wasn't either. Mario pats Toad on the shoulder once more and goes back up the stairs. He closes the trapdoor and climbs under the divider. He puts his shoes back on and flushes the toilet, exiting the stall and quickly washing his hands. He exits the bathroom and grabs his food from the cashier who gives him a knowing nod and thanks him for his business.

In a private conference room at the S.E.C.R.E.T. Headquarters guarded by Space Corps soldiers, President Space, Eggman Robotnik, Luigi, and Allister McCallister sit at the table with a map of the Third Quadrant displayed above. Mario walks past several Simpson soldiers, noticing Bart among them. He is confused, but enters the room and takes a seat at the head of the table. President Space tells McCallister that he may begin. Allister McCallister and Eggman Robotnik stand at the board as the others look on intently. Eggman explains that from what they were able to gather from Waluigi, the suspects were seen heading east-southeast, but since half a day has already passed, they've likely moved on, but will also be isolated within a certain area. Eggman then defers to McCallister who steps forward and explains that they've highlighted a portion of the map showcasing the Land of Ooo and other outlying planets and they've compiled some theft reports of a stolen camper where the thieves match the suspects description. President Space is pleased with the results and suggests McCallister leave immediately. Mario sits uncharacteristically silent during the meeting, which catches President Space's attention. Mario says that he's pleased with McCallister's work and has no doubt they'll succeed. Mario and Luigi share a quick glance. Eggman takes his leave to prepare the armory but is stopped by McCallister who explains that Bart join him on the manhunt group as he has had previous experience with the criminals. Mario rolls his eyes. President Space approves the addition, citing McCallister's integrity. McCallister salutes President Space and leaves the room, telling Luigi they leave in ten minutes. President Space looks at Mario and Luigi for a moment, but then leaves the room.

Mario and Luigi sit alone in the room as Luigi waits a moment before getting his paperwork in order. Mario stares at him, while Luigi tries his best to avoid his gaze. Luigi looks at him and asks if everything is all right and Mario nonchalantly says yes. Luigi tells Mario to wish him luck and Mario does so. Luigi stands up and makes his way to the door but Mario stops him, asking him what he thinks about the manhunt, saying that the both of them have worked closely with Paco and G. Biv in the past and know that neither of them would willingly rampage throughout a city. Luigi replies that he's just following orders, but Mario says that's not a problem and tells him that he has permission to speak freely. Luigi once again asks Mario if everything is all right and Mario explains that he has a plan to expose the Dark Order once and for all, as he's gathered evidence that suggests they may have resumed their search for the shards and it's especially important now that Bart has weaseled his way into a S.E.C.R.E.T. manhunt. Mario tells Luigi to just keep his head down and do his job, reminding him that any and all information goes through him first before it is passed along to Eggman. Luigi relents and agrees. Mario tells him to get going as he'd best not be late. Luigi leaves the conference room as Mario sits in his chair and plays with a pencil.

Late at night, Paco and G. Biv sit in the front seats of the camper, eating fast food, though both seem happy to have something to eat. As they chow down, they listen to the radio where, every once in a while, the radio message from earlier in the day will repeat. As G. Biv fishes around in his bag, he asks Paco if he has any more fries. Paco looks into his bag and hands G. Biv some fries, much to his pleasure. As G. Biv polishes off the rest of the fires, Paco gathers up the garbage. G. Biv hands him his trash and takes a final sip of his drink before handing it off to Paco. Exiting the camper, Paco makes his way towards the trash can, tossing the garbage inside and turns back towards the camper when a child runs up to him. Paco is startled and apologizes to he kid for almost bumping into him, but the boy explains that he has a telegram for him and hands him a piece of paper. Paco cautiously takes a look around at his surroundings, but finds that it's just himself and the kid. He grabs the telegram as the kid runs away, seemingly into the middle of nowhere. Paco quickly heads back for the camper.

He climbs back into the driver's seat, surprising G. Biv with his sudden haste. He asks what's wrong and Paco explains what happened with the kid. G. Biv asks Paco to read the telegram. Paco reads; *"Paco. STOP. Q3 lockdown STOP. Soldiers to arrive within the hour STOP. Find Smuggler at 8383 R. Salza St, 64 miles north, one hour. STOP. A friend.* G. Biv and Paco are both stumped as to who could have sent this. G. Biv voices his concerns that it could be a trap, but Paco rather optimistically says that it says it's from a friend. Paco says that either way they need to get off of this planet and get rid of the camper. G. Biv tells Paco that it's his call. Paco thinks on it and then starts the camper, resolving to meet the Smuggler. The camper starts down the road, driving off into the dark lonely desert.

During the drive, G. Biv suggests they call Professor Everdeen to help them get S.E.C.R.E.T. off their backs, but Paco shoots this idea down, saying that he believes she's the one that called them in the first place. G. Biv apologizes, but Paco says it doesn't matter now that they have a smuggler. G. Biv wonders if he can get them out of the Third Quadrant. Paco doubts he can get them that far, but it's better than staying where they are. Paco and G. Biv agree that they don't want to be on the run forever and Paco admits that he doesn't want to be arrested if there's a chance he can be cured. Paco says that he doesn't feel right keeping G. Biv around just in case he turns again so he offers him the choice to leave now and cut his losses. G. Biv refuses to let Paco go on his own and says that they need to find Roy. Paco asks where he is and G. Biv says that the last he heard he was still on the Land of Ooo, unsure of whether or not he's been arrested. Paco assures G. Biv that Pink Panther will handle it and G. Biv says that he hopes so because Paco needs Roy just as much as he does, explaining that without Roy it took him five times to get all the cosmic energy out of his head and that was with Paco being half drowned and unconscious. G. Biv then trails off and says that he has a bad idea. Paco, open to suggestions, asks him to elaborate where G. Biv explains that he and Roy get their powers from the Negative Zone, suggesting that if they can get there it may help him. G. Biv goes on to explain that Raynbeau's core has a passage to the Negative Zone. Paco is in utter disbelief, shocked that Roy and G. Biv could open a portal to the Negative Zone at any time. G. Biv corrects him saying that it doesn't work that way as they harvest power from it. Paco is shocked, believing that he's been putting "Cosmic Entity juice" into his head. G. Biv is disgusted by that statement and says that's not how it works but Paco eventually caves and says that it's worth a shot.

After a few more minutes of driving, Paco says that he's confused as he believed the only way into the Negative Zone was through the Infinity Dagger. G. Biv says he did at first, but he realized that the Infinity Dagger can't do that on its own. Paco asks how Genesect was able to do it and G. Biv explains his theory that Genesect used the Dagger to siphon power from himself and Roy. He suggests that the Dagger steals energy, but can't create it. He says that whenever Genesect would point the Dagger at them it would feel like a vacuum was sucking his insides out. Both conclude that they're glad the Dagger is gone.

Now deep into the night, the manhunt squad has arrived on the planet and have met with Abe and Mark. Luigi takes their statement while Allister McCallister speaks with the authorities of the area. Bart wanders around aimlessly as he catches side-looks from the other Simpson Military soldiers on the team. Bart guards the area, but appears very lost. McCallister gives him glances as he talks with the victims of theft. Bart takes out his phone and finds that Zack hasn't called him back or even sent a text. Bart then puts his phone away as McCallister approaches him. Bart calls McCallister "sir", but he tells him to be at ease, asking if he's all right. Bart says that he's just fine once again calling him "sir" prompting McCallister to remind him not to call him that at the moment. Bart finds it hard, prompting McCallister to point out that he's finally drilled some discipline into him at long last. McCallister asks what's got him so down, wondering if it's first mission nerves. Bart concludes that it must be and McCallister tells him to cheer up as he's been specifically chosen for his past with the suspects. McCallister says he's giving him a chance to put that part of his life behind him, saying that if Bart isn't ready to do that then he has no business being on the team. Bart says that McCallister doesn't have to worry about him, promising that his past is behind him. McCallister pats Bart on the shoulder as Luigi approaches them and says the camper has been spotted by a mom and pop restaurant employee a few hours away by driving, twenty minutes by flight. McCallister hands Bart the keys to their large tank-looking ship as McCallister orders the soldiers to move out. Bart looks at the keys and smiles to himself.

Paco and G. Biv drive down the road, approaching a small industrial area. G. Biv believes this is the place and Paco starts to ask something, but stops short and glances out the rearview mirror. G. Biv asks what's wrong and Paco says that he thought they were being watched. G. Biv turns and looks out the back window. Paco says he's just going to keep driving like nothing is wrong. Paco turns into a small lot with a cargo ship and landing pad, pointing out that this is the place. He parks the camper at the front of the small building and the two exit though the air around them makes them both feel uneasy. They quickly walk to the front of the camper and enter the building.

Once inside, they find a small counter in the back of the hauntingly bare room. There are several boxes filled with old technology and shelves, as well as materials for maintaining ships. Several stacks of files and paperwork sit unorganized behind the counter, giving a back drop to the one man sitting behind the desk lit only by a dim glow from an ancient monitor. Paco and G. Biv give each other a glance at the place seemingly grabbed from some far away time. They approach the counter cautiously. The man looks up and asks if they have their documentation. Paco says that they don't have documentation and the man says he can't help them. G. Biv and Paco exchange a glance, prompting Paco to say that they were sent here by someone that presumably works for this man, but the man says he doesn't know who told him what, but he can't do anything for them without documentation. Paco says that they don't have a lot of time and if he's not the guy to speak to then the least he could do is point them in the direction of someone that can. The man bids them good night. Paco and G. Biv start to leave but look outside and notice a searchlight about a mile back up the road, stopping them in their tracks. The man looks up and notices the searchlight, calling Paco and G. Biv back to him. He says that it seems they have less time than they thought and will have to forgo his usual formalities. He says that he knows who they are and though they don't know who he is, he's going to get them off the planet. He opens the counter flap and heads into the back room as Paco and G. Biv follow.

Paco and G. Biv follow the smuggler down a long hallway in complete silence as the smuggler grabs a large keyring and unlocks the bag door. He walks up to the driver of the cargo ship and says they've got two more coming in. The driver gives a thumbs up in acknowledgement. The smuggler turns back, passing Paco and G. Biv and wheels over two large barrels. He explains the ship's route and its destination, explaining that it'll get them close to the border, but once there, they're on their own. He also tells them that Pink Panther and Roy have gone missing in a storm on the Land of Ooo and returning there is not an option. Paco and G. Biv thank the smuggler who tells them to get inside the barrels. Paco and G. Biv get in the barrels, but before they close, G. Biv asks Paco if he'll be all right in there and as Paco crams inside the barrel, says he'll be fine. G. Biv asks the smuggler if he can get the camper outside back to its owners and hands the smuggler Mark's wallet. The smuggler looks it over and says that'll be no problem. The searchlight comes noticeably closer. The barrels are then loaded into the cargo ship as the smuggler gives the driver the okay to leave. The ship starts up as the smuggler heads back inside.

The smuggler goes to the front of the store and gets inside the camper. He moves it into a garage on the property and closes it as the cargo ship takes off behind him. The smuggler closes the garage and makes his way back to his storefront as the camera rests on a note left inside the cabin saying: *"We're sorry for taking your camper. Thank you for looking after us. - Paco and G. Biv."*

## Characters

* Paco
* G. Biv
* Mario
* Luigi
* President Space
* Eggman Robotnik
* Bart
* Allister McCallister
* Toad (first appearance)
* Smuggler (first appearance)
* Wario
* Captain Cowboy

## Trivia

* The Simpson Military vehicle that Bart drives early in the episode resembles a Jeep.