Beach Bummed Out (Transcript)

This is the 25th episode of Justice Squadron: Comicger

It was the first day of summer vacation for the students of Petropolis High School. After ten long months of studying to get into college, the students were let out of school for a much needed break and get ready for the start of the next school year. The first stop they were heading to was the beach, where one student, Alyssa Ottersfield, is throwing an "end-of-the-school-year" beach party, and her entire class was invited to come along and have fun. The Comicgers, of course, being part of her class, came along as well, along with Steve Baldwin and the newest member of their team, Maple Howler. There were students playing beach volleyball, throwing Frisbees around, building sand castles, and even swimming as well. The Comicgers, however, were lying on the beach getting suntanned and just relaxing.\*

Paul: (sighs) I gotta say, after a year of education, AND sending monsters back to the comics, it's good to kick back, and just relax.

David: Totally. This is the life right here. Butt in the sand, cool drink next to me, a relaxing song on the radio. It doesn't get any better than this.

Monica: (right in the sunlight) Yeah, especially if you're a cold-blooded reptile like me! This season was practically made for you. ^^ (lathers sunscreen on herself as she soaks up the sun)

Katie: Really?

Monica: Yeah. We reptiles don't have sweat glands like mammals, and we can't generate our own body heat. So, the summer heat is actually very good for us.

Katie: (realizing Monica's right) Oh, yeah. ^^

Maple: (wearing a cute pink bikini) So, is this what you kids do at beach parties? Just hang out, eat cool, refreshing snacks, play around, and just, overall have fun?

David: Pretty much, Maple. ^^

Maple: Well, in that case, I'm quite fine with that.  I've always liked going to the beach during summer, but with my constant work schedule, I rarely have time to get down here. But, thanks to you, kids, I finally have an excuse to do so.

David: Yeah, I would say so.

Paul: By the way, has anyone seen William?

\*Out on the ocean, William was out surfing, trying to find the perfect wave to hang ten on. Once he found what looked like a decently sized one, William swam to it, and began to surf it.\*

William: Hey, dudes! Check this out! (starts surfing the wave) Hang ten, baby!

Monica: Woo-hoo! Way to go, Will!

Steve: I can't believe it. A whale that can surf. Now, I've seen everything.

\*Then, William keeps surfing until he wipes out halfway, and he starts swimming back to the others.\*

William: How was that, guys?

Katie: That was great, Will. You're definitely a natural.

Maple: Y'know. I've always wanted to try surfing. But, I always figured that I could never keep my balance while on the ocean's surface.

William: Don't worry, Maple. I can show you how it's done, if you want. ^^

Maple: Oh, great. ^^

Alyssa: (approaching them) Hey, guys! The food's just about ready! So, if you want some grub, you'd better start linin' up. ^^

David: Oh, great! I'm starved! (gets up, and starts getting in line for the food)

\*Alyssa was a younger sea otter girl with brown fur with a white under belly, aqua green eyes, and light blue hair that she herself dyed. She was also wearing an aqua green swimsuit that was covered by an aqua green hooded jacket, and had a seashell bracelet on her right wrist. She was around the same age as Paul, and he seems to have a crush on her.\*

Paul: Hey, Alyssa. Thanks for inviting us over to your beach party. Really means a lot to us. ^^

Alyssa: Oh, no problem. ^^ I know how much you guys like to go partying together, especially with two grown-ups around. By the way, doesn't it seem a bit weird that two grown adults are hanging out with a couple of teenagers?

Monica: Yeah, I've always wondered that myself.

Steve: Oh, yeah. I guess it can be a bit strange. But, everyone I knew from my stickball team back in the 40s are practically dead, now. And, these kids are basically my only real way of connecting with the younger generation.

Maple: And, in my case, I just wanna be hip with the kids. Catch my drift, homie?

Alyssa: (confused by what she said) Uh........

Katie: Yeah, she's still learning.

Paul: So, anyway, what're we doing standin' around here for? Let's eat!

David: Yeah!

\*Then, the Comicgers followed Alyssa back to her grill where her dad was cooking up some burgers and hot dogs for her guests. Meanwhile, at Darkanos' fortress, Darkanos was furious to discover that a couple of his minions were planning to take a vacation when he wanted to destroy the Comicgers and take over Petropolis first.\*

Darkanos: WE ARE NOT TAKING A VACATION, YOU IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!

Vistosam, Blaludon, Orvomon, and Paraxis: (dressed in summer outfits and carrying inner tubes, beach umbrellas, picnic baskets, beach balls, and towels) Aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwww.

Winged Paraxi: But, master! I've already booked a condo in Baja California. I wanted to go snorkeling. ^^

Darkanos: (shoots his laser eyes beams at the Winged Paraxi, reducing him to nothing but cinders) Let this be a reminder to you all that no one is to take a vacation until we destroy the Comicgers and conquer this miserable city!

Orvomon: Aw, crud. So much for the picnic I was looking forward to.

Vistosam: And, I seriously wanted to show off my fabulous abs for the whole world to see.

\*As the bad guys walk off disappointed, Gelgieden approaches Darkanos with some news she gathered from the beach.\*

Gelgieden: Master, while we're on the topic of beaches, I just heard that the Comicgers are at the beach right now. Apparently, they've been invited to a beach party that one of their friends from school is throwing to celebrate the end of the term.

Darkanos: Ah, excellent! Maybe once we trash that beach party, I might reconsider this whole vacation thing. I'll have Infafre go down to the dungeon, and fetch me a monster that has the ability to control the tides, and terrorize those poor teenagers into running away from the beach!

Gelgieden: Sounds like you'd like a shark monster, master.

Darkanos: Nah. Sharks are TOO cliché. Maybe a barracuda monster would work just fine. ^^

Gelgieden: I'll get Infafre on it at once, my lord. (calls for Infafre) INFAFRE!!!!!

Infafre: (coming upstairs from the dungeon) You called, Mistress Gelgieden?

Gelgieden: The Comicgers are having a beach party with their classmates, so Darkanos has requested a monster that can control the tides of the ocean, and scare those poor children until their white! But, he doesn't want a shark, though!

Darkanos: Yes. In fact, what I desire is a barracuda monster, if we have one of those.

Infafre: A barracuda monster that can control the ocean's tides, huh? I think I know just what you're looking for. I'll be right back. (goes back down to the dungeon to pick out the monster)

\*Once there, he eventually finds exactly what his master was looking for, a light blue barracuda monster with sky blue eyes, and a dark blue scaly loincloth held up by a yellow belt with a silver buckle. He lets him out of his cell, and brings him into his experimentation lab)

Infafre: Now, just relax.

\*Then,  Infafre begins experimenting on the monster by zapping the monster with the device, putting mechanical enhancements on him, and giving a special potion to give him additional strength. After that, the monster was now wearing a silver gladiator helmet with a curved blade on its top, a large leather belt across his chest, armor pieces on his arms and legs, and was armed with a round bronze shield with a red ruby in its middle, and a golden trident that would allow him to control the ocean's tides. He then leads the new monster to the throne room where Darkanos and his minions were waiting.\*

Infafre: I've finished, master! I've created the ultimate beach party crasher that is sure to ruin everyone's day at the beach! May I present... Gladicuda!

Gladicuda: (coming in thrusting his trident at a couple of Paraxis, and whacking them out of the way with his shield) Huzzah!!! (plants his trident into the floor by its prongs) I'm ready to crash that beach party, my lord!

Darkanos: Good! Now, I also heard that you can control the tides of the ocean. How can you do that?

Gladicuda: With this trident, my lord! I can use it to control the tides, making them shorter or longer depending on my preference. Observe! (picks up his trident, and goes to the ocean view of the fortress)

\*Gladicuda then uses the trident to make the tides of the ocean larger, almost up to the feet of the beach goers that were there. Then, he makes the tides smaller again, almost to the point of revealing a few sunken drainage pipes.\*

Darkanos: Impressive. Now, listen! The Comicgers are having a beach party at Petropolis beach. So, I want you and Gelgieden to take a couple of Paraxis, and crash the party, spoiling their fun!

Gladicuda: As you wish, my lord! I shall not disappoint you!

Darkanos: See that you don't!

Gladicuda: (disappears into a pool of water along with Gelgieden)

Darkanos: After this beach attack, the Comicgers' summer would most definitely be a bummer! (laughs evilly)

\*Back at the beach, the Comicgers have all gotten their burgers and hot dogs, and began to chow down on them. Then, Paul starts looking back at Alyssa dreamily, and he starts to fantasize about her being a mermaid, brushing her hair with some fish bones as the waves crash on the rocks she was sitting on. That's when Steve snapped his fingers, and brought him back down to Earth.\*

Steve: Hey, Paul! You okay?

Paul: Oh, sorry. I was just, admiring Alyssa a bit.

Steve: So, you're "checking her out" as the kids today say it?

Maple: Apparently so.

Paul: What? Of course not!

Katie: (biting into a hot dog) Don't deny it, Paul. You've got a crush on her since freshman year. ^^ You really like her, don't you?

Paul: What? No!!! I just like her because she's a very talented swimmer, that's all. ^^

David: Yeah, that IS true. But, she's also undeniably beautiful, too. ^^

Paul: Well.... I guess she is kinda pretty.

Maple: Yeah. So, why don't you go and talk to her a bit?

Paul: Well, you see, I couldn't. I'm too shy, and I don't think a beautiful, athletic otter like her would like a Canadian bison that spends most of his time fiddling with machines like me.

William: Aw, c'mon dude! You never know until you tried it out.

David: Yeah!

Paul: (takes a bite of his veggie burger) Well, okay! I'll take a crack at it!  (gets up, and starts going over to Alyssa, who was batting a beach ball back and forth with her friends)

\*As he was walking towards her, Gerald and Harold were using Gerald's newly retooled Platinum Detector in hopes of searching the beach for where they believe the Comicgers might be hiding their Action Vehicles.\*

Harold: Uh, Gerold? You sure the Comicgers would keep their Action Vehicles buried in the beach?

Gerald: Harold, where else would you think the Comicgers would hide their Action Vehicles when they're not using them? My guess is that they have them buried in the sand in deep sleep mode until they're needed for battle! And, with our newly retooled and repurposed Platinum Detector designed to find the Action Vehicles, there's no way we can screw this up!

Harold: I dunno about this.

\*Then, they arrive at the party, and the detector starts picking up some machinery that was actually the music system that Alyssa was using to play the music. As they approached it, Gerald felt pretty dumbfounded.\*

Alyssa: Gerald? What're you and Harold doing here?

Gerald: Oh, uh... Hi, Alyssa!  We were just, uh, looking for the Comicgers?

Alyssa: Again? And, this time, you think the Comicgers are in my dad's music system?

Gerald: Uh, no, of course not! This thing is obviously on the fritz! C'mon, Harold! We gotta go work out the bugs in this stupid thing!

Harold: You think we can stop at the ice cream stand, and pick up some ice cream cookie sandwiches?

Gerald: Oh, alright. I'm starting to get a little sweaty, anyway.

Harold: Alright!

\*As they start walking to the snack bar, they accidentally stumble across a colony of blue crabs that were scurrying along to the ocean to mate. Gerald steps on one, which causes the crab to pinch his foot, and more crabs appear to join in on the fun. As Gerald was pinched on the feet a bit, the crabs start pinching Harold's feet, causing him to hop around like crazy. Then, Gerald and Harold start running away from the crabs as they proceeded to chase them across the beach. This left everyone at the party to start laughing at them.\*

David: I guess someone's feeling a little "crabby," wouldn't you say?

Maple: Totally. ^^ They sure are entertaining in a sense. ^^

Katie: You can say THAT again.

Maple: Yeah, but I won't.

Monica: Uh, Maple. It's just an expression.

Maple: Yeah, I know.

Monica: (blank stare)

\*As Gerald and Harold kept running off, Paul approaches Alyssa, hoping to ask her if she wanted to stroll along the beach with him. He was pretty nervous about the whole thing, and is afraid that any wrong word would drive her away.\*

Paul: Hey, Alyssa. I was wondering if.... uh....

Alyssa: Yeah, Paul?

Paul: I was wondering if... maybe you can come take a walk with me later?

Alyssa: (confused) Huh?

Paul: Y'know, take a stroll along the beach with me? To get away from the stress of the party?

Alyssa: Oh. Well, I don't know. My dad would want me to help him put the equipment away afterwards, so I might not have enough time to spend with you. So, I'm sorry.  Maybe some other time.

Paul: Aw, that's too bad. I was hoping we'd spend some time together. Because, you're a pretty talented swimmer, y'know.

Alyssa: Aw, thanks. I'm glad you appreciate my talents.  But, I'm kinda busy right now, so maybe some other time.

Paul: Well, okay.  (starts walking off a little disappointed)

Alyssa: (looks on with a look of disappointment, and then goes back to helping out with the party)

\*As everyone was going about their business at the party, one of the students notices that the tides of the ocean started to get larger, coming closer to the party as it rose.\*

Lynx Boy: Huh? Didn't the tide watch say that it was low tide today?

Snake Girl: Yeah! Why's the tide going up?

Frog Boy: How is this possible?

\*Then, without warning, Gelgieden, Gladicuda, and the Paraxis that wanted to take a vacation appeared on the beach, and started to terrorize the party-goers.\*

Gelgieden: Ah, what a lovely day to cause some chaos at the beach.  Wouldn't you agree, Gladicuda?

Gladicuda: Oh, yes! Now, let's scare the bathing suits off these idiotic children! (draws his trident, and charges in at the party)

\*As the party-goers saw Gladicuda coming at them, they started screaming, and running away to find a place to hide. The Comicgers quickly notice this, and recognized him immediately.\*

William: Hey, is that Gladicuda? From Comicgers Issue #81?

Katie: (getting a closer look at him) Yeah, it is! I guess Darkanos wants to cause a ruckus here at the beach to start off HIS summer.

David: Yeah, sure looks like it. (looking around to find Paul) Man, where's Paul?

Steve: I guess he must've walked off after talking to Alyssa. But, we gotta let Mr. Chippendale know about this!

Katie: On it! (contacts Stanley) Mr. Chippendale! We gotta problem at the beach, and it's not ultraviolet rays!

\*Back at the studio, Stanley was working on something for the Comicgers, when he saw Gladicuda on the tracking system terrorizing everyone at the beach.\*

Stanley: I'm seeing it, Katie! It looks like Jaws isn't the only big fish to terrorize beach-goers!

Monica: "Spare us the movie references, Mr. C! Do you have something that could help us beat this guy?"

Stanley: Well, I HAVE been working on something that I'm sure could help you out, but I need some time to finish it.

William: "Okay, Mr. Chippendale! We'll keep Gladicuda occupied while you get to work on it!"

Stanley: Roger that! (cuts the feed, and goes back to working on his new thing)

\*Back on the beach, the Comicgers decided that they should morph without Paul.\*

David: Well, I'm not waiting for Paul to return so we can morph! Let's morph right now! (holds up his Comic Turner) Ready, guys?

William, Monica, Katie, Steve, and Maple: (holding up theirs) Ready!

Comicgers: Comic Turners, activate! (the Comic Turners convert to their original forms) Comic Powers!

Steve: (pushing a button on his Liberty Turner) Liberty Powers!

Maple: (flicking the on switch on her Platinum Turner) Platinum Powers!

Comicgers: Turn On! (flick the on switch on their Comic Turners, and morph into their Ranger forms)

\*Back at the party, Gladicuda and Gelgieden were trashing the party, and causing everyone to run and hide like crazy.\*

Gladicuda: (holding up his trident) Are you not entertained?!?

Gelgieden: (searching through the girls' beach bags to see if they have any jewels on them) Nothing! Drat! I was hoping we'd get some nice jewels out of this, too! (sees Alyssa trying to run from the chaos) Hmmmmm. Maybe we can score something even more precious.  Paraxis, capture that otter girl!

\*Then, the Paraxis start charging at Alyssa, and grab her by her wrists as they drag her to Gelgieden and Gladicuda.\*

Alyssa: HEY!!! Let me go!!!

Gelgieden: Not a chance! You'll make a fine little slave for Lord Darkanos.

Gladicuda: And, if you behave nicely, you might make a fine bride for me. ^^

Alyssa: WHAT?!? EEEEEWWWWWWW!!!!! You smell like tartar sauce!

Gladicuda: Hey! It's a very nice scent, and you'll learn to love it!

David: I'd listen to the otter if I were you! 'Cause you REALLY do stink!

Gelgieden: (quickly turning around to see the Comicgers standing there ready to fight) The Comicgers! Figures you'd show up eventually!

Steve: Whenever there's trouble, we're ALWAYS ready to fight!

William: Yeah! So, let the otter go if you know what's good for you!

Gelgieden: No way! We have big plans for her! (signals the Paraxis to attack) ATTACK!!!

\*Then, the Paraxis draw their laser spears, and charge at the Comicgers.\*

Maple: (drawing her Platinum Rifle) Oh, boy! Here comes the fun part!

Monica: You know it!

David: Let's go, guys!

\*The Comicgers all draw their Art Lasers in sword mode, and charge at the Paraxis. They then fight off the Paraxis, as well as Gelgieden and Gladicuda, while a few other Paraxis place Alyssa in a burlap sack, and carry her off into the distance. David was slicing his Art Laser at a couple of Paraxis nearby a couple of beach towels, and after seeing them standing on the towels, he yanks them out from under them, and they fall flat on their butts.\*

David: So, did ya have a nice trip?

Paraxis: (growling at him)

\*Meanwhile, Katie and William were fighting some Paraxis near some inner tubes, and they decided to throw a couple of them over the Paraxis, making them unable to reach their laser spears.\*

Katie: See what happens when you spend too much time on the tube?

William: Yeah! Too much can be bad for your health.  (sweep kicking a Paraxi, causing him to fall over)

\*Meanwhile, Steve was over by the surfboards fending off the Paraxis with his Holo-Shield, and comes face to face with Gladicuda. He thrusts his trident at Steve, and he was able to block the strikes with his Holo-Shield.\*

Gladicuda: (feeling disappointed) I thought they said you were more than a shield! So me some fighting prowess!

Steve: (smirking) Very well, then! (starts coming in, and throws a few punches and kicks at Gladicuda)

\*Gladicuda blocks the attacks, and he and Steve start trading blows back and forth. But, Gladicuda decides to get the upper hand, and uses his trident to raise the tide to get Steve washed up into the ocean.\*

Steve: (fighting the tide, and charging back at Gladicuda) That was a pretty underhanded trick!

Gladicuda: You're fighting evil! What did you expect?  (throws a roundhouse kick at Steve)

\*Over at the grill, Monica and Maple were dealing with the Paraxis, and Gelgieden was lashing her sword whip at them. Maple fires her Platinum Rifle at Gelgieden, and she falls over into the frozen patties, getting covered with raw meat.\*

Gelgieden: Eeeeewwwwww!!!! Raw meat! This seems like something Orvomon would enjoy!

Monica: Well, I thought you needed some meat on your bones!

Maple: (giggling) That's a good one, Monica!

Monica: Thanks!

Gelgieden: (getting back up) Well, either way, you're too late! We've already got your friend hostage! You'll never see her again!

Monica: WHAT?!?

Gelgieden: Yeah! She'd make a fine good slave.

Paul: NOT IF I CAN HELP IT!!! (jumps in, already morphed, and slices his Art Laser at Gelgieden)

Maple: About time you showed up, Paul!

Paul: Yeah! I had some personal issues to work out. But, when I heard that they got Alyssa, I just HAD to jump in!

Monica: Lemme guess: you didn't hit it off with Alyssa?

Paul: Not really.  I... I was just so nervous.

Maple: At least you gave it a try, Paul.

Paul: (thanks for everything)

Monica: Now, let's dissect this crazy she-frog!

\*Then, Paul, Monica, and Maple start fighting Gelgieden as she charges at them with her sword whip. Gelgieden was able to snare Monica and Paul's Art Lasers with her sword whip, but Maple was able to blast them free with her Platinum Rifle, allowing them to slash away at Gelgieden, knocking her back a bit.\*

Gelgieden: Curses! Well, at least I got what I would like! If you want your friend back, come and find her! (disappears from the fight)

Paul: (growling) Grrrrrrr. I can't believe they got Alyssa! If anything happens to her, there's gonna be heck to pay! (clenches his fist)

Maple: (calming Paul down) Calm down, Paul! We'll get her back! I know it!

Paul: (calming down) Okay. Sorry, it's just that... I REALLY do think he's pretty, and I really want to get to know her.

Monica: I know, Paul. Now, c'mon! Let's go help the others!

\*They then run off to help Steve deal with Gladicuda. Steve had just thrown a crescent kick at Gladicuda, which he blocks with his shield, and he thrusts his trident at Steve, which he quickly dodges, and grabs as he throws Gladicuda over his shoulder. David, William, and Katie were taking care of the remaining Paraxis, and after the last of them de-materializes, they join up with Paul, Monica, and Maple as they join with Steve after he defeats Gladicuda.\*

Steve: There's no way you're gonna make the ocean's tides rise, and wash everyone out of the city!

David: Yeah! We get enough of that from global warming!

Gladicuda: Oh, yeah! Just watch me! And, we already got your friend with us! So, you'll have to scour the depths of the ocean if you want to find her, and stop me! So long, you little twerps! (disappears in a gush of water)

Katie: They got Alyssa?

Paul: Yeah! And, we gotta find a way to find her as well as thwart Gladicuda but good!

David: Yeah! Let's head back to the studio, and start searching for them! I hope Dad's got something that's sure to help us defeat him!

William, Paul, Monica, Katie, Steve, and Maple: Right!

\*Then, the Comicgers start making their way back to the studio to figure out how to defeat Gladicuda. Meanwhile, somewhere at the bottom of the ocean, Gladicuda, Gelgieden, and a couple of Paraxis have set up shop in an underwater cave with a pocket of air in it to allow them to breathe easily. While there, they have Alyssa tied up and gagged to a nearby boulder, while Gelgieden was able to contact Darkanos to tell him what happened.\*

Gelgieden: Well, master, we HAVE scared the children in the beach party, but we've yet to raise the tides to wash out everyone on the beach.

Darkanos: Well, it's small progress. (notices Alyssa tied up on the boulder) Who's that tied up back there?

Gladicuda: Why, that's the girl who threw the party we crashed! Apparently, Comic Green has the hots for her.

Darkanos: Is that so?

Alyssa: (surprised by this revelation)

Darkanos: Well, there's a very high chance that the Comicgers will try to come up with a way to rescue that girl. So, I'd like Gelgieden to remain here and wait for one of them to try and do so. As for you, Gladicuda, you are to return to the surface, and raise the tides to its highest point. Not only will it wash out the beach, it will also flood the city as well!

Gelgieden: As you wish, master! But, I'm certain that the one who will come and rescue that girl is Comic Green. Either way, I'm ready to do battle with those twerps!

Gladicuda: Finally! I can showcase my full power!

Darkanos: Excellent! That's what I like to hear! Now, make sure you don't fail me! Darkanos out! (cuts the feed)

Gelgieden: You heard the master, Gladicuda! Return to the surface, and await further orders to wash out the beach!

Gladicuda: As you wish, Mistress Gelgieden! (jumps into the pool of water leading outside, and starts swimming back to the surface to finish what he started)

Alyssa: (looking on scared and worried)

Gelgieden: Don't get your hopes up, girl. When we're done with Comic Green, you'll make for a fine slave for my master.  (laughs evilly, and walks off)

Alyssa: (muffled) Oh, Comicgers! Please, help me. (starts crying)

\*Meanwhile, back at the studio, the Comicgers, who had only removed their helmets because they were still wearing their bathing suits under their suits, had just informed Stanley about what has happened, and he was just about to show them the newest thing he was working on.\*

Stanley: So, it's Gladicuda that ruined everyone's day at the beach, huh? Well, I'm not surprised to hear that it was him. With that trident of his, he can raise and lower the ocean's tides however he sees fit.

Steve: I pretty much figured THAT out, Mr. Chippendale.

David: And, if he wanted to, he could use that trident to make the ocean rise up enough not only to wash away everyone on the beach, but to flood the whole city as well.

Monica: Hey, guys! Call me crazy, but didn't something like that happen last summer when a shark monster used a trident to flood the streets of London?

William: Yeah. I guess Darkanos took inspiration from that event when he unleashed Gladicuda on Petropolis.

Stanley: Well, regardless of what drove him to do so, unless we find a way to break Gladicuda's control over the ocean, the city's gonna be underwater pretty darn soon.

Maple: Don't worry, Mr. Chippendale! We'll search through the issue he came from so we can find out how to do so. But, there's something else we gotta take care of.

Stanley: (eyes lit up) Really? What was that?

Maple: Tell him, Paul.

Paul: (approaching Stanley) You see, Mr. Chippendale, Gladicuda, along with a couple of Paraxis, have captured Alyssa Ottersfield, a classmate of ours who was holding the party we were attending, and they're now holding her hostage somewhere. And, it was at the moment where I decided to go and talk to her, because.... I kinda have a crush on her.

Stanley: Oh, really?

Katie: Yup. Paul is just nuts about her.

Paul: Katie, please!!!!! >////////////////<

Katie: See what I mean?

Stanley: Well, I think it's very nice that you found somebody, Paul, and I'm proud of you for trying to take the first step to ask her out. However, since she's in trouble, we've got to search the city, and find out where they're keeping her!

Steve: I'm on it, sir! (goes over to the tracking system, and starts scanning the area for Alyssa)

\*While that's going on, David starts reading through Issue #81 of the Comicgers' comics to look for a way to break Gladicuda's control over the ocean. At first, it looked like he was coming up short, but then, he found a little something near the end of the comic that showed how to break Gladicuda's hold over the ocean.\*

David: Hey! Maybe THIS should do it!

William: Well, what is it, David?

David: According to the comic, Gladicuda's trident is connected to the red gem in the middle of his rounded shield. So, if he can find a way to destroy the gem, the only thing the trident will be good for making US into shish kebabs!

Maple: Well, maybe I can give a good shot at it with my Platinum Rifle. But, one of us should try and take the shield from him before then.

Katie: I'LL do it! I'm fast and flexible enough to snatch it without him skewering me!

David: Great! While we deal with Gladicuda, Katie will grab the shield, and Maple will blast the gem on it!

Paul: Well, that takes care of Gladicuda, but what about Alyssa? Have you found her, Steve?

Steve: (searching the whole city) Nope! I'm not seeing her energy signature anywhere in the city. (realizes something) Unless.... she's not ACTUALLY in the city! (starts to scan the ocean next to the city, and eventually found something lying on the ocean floor) There! I think I found her!

Paul: (eyes lighting up) You did? Where is she?

Steve: She's in that small cave at the bottom of the ocean! I'm guessing Gladicuda is holding her there for safe-keeping.

David: Yeah, Gelgieden wants to bring her back to Darkanos' fortress so she can be one of his slaves for eternity. Or, worse, have her marry Gladicuda.

Katie: Yeesh!

David: I know! That guy smells like old tartar sauce! So, in that we HAVE to rescue her!

Monica: But, how? It's probably so deep down there! I don't think we can reach that deep, even WITH our Action Vehicles!

Stanley: Well, that's exactly what I've been working on, kids. (reaches for his sketchbook, and shows the Comicgers his newest Action Vehicle) Since it's beach season, I've been working on something that I'm sure would help us reach the bottom of the ocean easily. I call it.... the Comic Mariner.

\*The Comic Mariner was an aqua-colored submarine Mech with two powerful propellers in its back, a giant periscope on its top, and three slots on both sides of its front that can fire 300mm torpedoes at the enemy. It was exactly what the Comicgers needed.\*

Monica: Oh. THAT'S how.

David: Man, Dad. You sure think of everything! ^^

Stanley: Well, you know the old Chippendale motto, David: "Be ready for anything!"

David: (smile)

Paul: (taking the sketch of the Comic Mariner) I'LL go in this thing, and rescue Alyssa, guys! I'm sure the six of you can take Gladicuda without me!

William: You sure about that, Paul?

Paul: Positive! I feel like I should be the one to fix this mess. It's the least I can do, really.

Maple: Nah, you're only really doing this because you like her, don't you?

Paul: Maple, STOP IT!!!!!!! >///////<

Maple: (giggles)

\*Suddenly, as Steve was checking how deep the cave was from the surface of the ocean, the tracking system goes off as it picked up Gladicuda back on the beach, ready to raise the tide of the ocean.\*

Steve: Uh-oh! He's back! And, it looks like he's about to put his plan into motion!

William: Oh, yeah! And, it looks like he's not playing around this time!

Stanley: Well, Paul's going to take the Comic Mariner and dive into the ocean to go and rescue Alyssa, and the rest of you get out there, and break Gladicuda's hold over the ocean! We gotta do this fast, otherwise this summer is gonna be a HUGE bummer for everyone in Petropolis!

Monica: Did ya REALLY have to go there, Mr. C? -\_-

Stanley: (shrugs)

David: But, anyway, let's get moving!

\*Then, the Comicgers grab their helmets, and head to elevator to return to the beach to deal with Gladicuda. Back at the beach, Gladicuda raises his trident up in the air, and begins to raise the ocean's tide to its highest point.\*

Gladicuda: Now, to raise the tides to its highest point, and wash out the entire city!

\*Then, the tides start rising up, and beginning to reach everyone on the beach. Meanwhile, Gerald and Harold were still using the detector to look for the Comicgers' Action Vehicles when they saw Gladicuda raising the tides, and causing everyone to run away from the beach.\*

Gerald: (seeing everyone running off the beach) Hey, why's everyone running off the beach? Is there a shark attack?

Harold: Not shark! Barracuda! (points at Gladicuda, who was using his trident to raise the tides)

Gerald: Well, neither rain nor snow, or big scary gladiator barracudas , will keep us from finding those Action Vehicles! Let's keep moving forward!

\*As they keep pushing forward, the tides rise up, and catch them on the shore, washing them up into the ocean.\*

Gerald: ACK!!!! Maybe we can put that aside, and just focus on trying to get back to the shore!

Harold: Good idea!

\*The two of them start splashing around and gasping for breath, trying not to get washed up into the horizon. Meanwhile, the Comicgers return to the beach, and begin to split up to tackle their different tasks.\*

David: Okay, guys! We'll deal with Gladicuda while Paul waits for the Comic Mariner to take him to the bottom of the ocean to rescue Alyssa!

Paul: Right!

Steve: And, once you grab that shield, Katie, put it in front of Maple so she can blast it with the Platinum Rifle!

Katie: You got it!

William: (seeing Gladicuda in the distance) There he is! Let's get going!

Paul: I'll go over to that jetty, and wait for the Comic Mariner! Good luck, you guys!

David: Thanks, Paul! C'mon, guys!

\*Then, Paul goes over to the jetty, and waits for the Comic Mariner to show up, while the other Comicgers head over to Gladicuda to try and stop him. Gladicuda was about to reach the highest point of the ocean's tides, and is about to wash away the entire beach.\*

Gladicuda: A-HA!!! Now, I've reached the highest point of the ocean's tide! Now, all of Petropolis will be drown in their watery graves!!!

David: Not so fast, fish lips! (shoots at Gladicuda with his Art Laser)

Gladicuda: (getting hit, and growling at the Comicgers as they approached him)

Monica: The only one that's getting a watery grave is you, pal!

Steve: Yeah! And, you'll be getting that watery grave right back in the comics!

Gladicuda: Ha! I doubt it! Once I'm finished with you, you'll be the ones that will heading for a watery grave! (charges at the Comicgers with his trident)

Maple: Here he comes! Remember, Katie, make sure you grab the shield!

Katie: Right!

\*Then, the Comicgers start fighting Gladicuda as he thrusts his trident at them. David and Monica strike at him with their Art Lasers in sword mode, but Gladicuda blocks them with his trident. Then, William activates his Sketch Knuckles, and starts punching away at Gladicuda, and he retaliates by throwing a few kicks at him. All the while, Katie was quickly dodging the strikes from Gladicuda's tridents, waiting for an opening for her to snatch the shield. Back on the jetty, Paul contacts Stanley, and tells him that's ready for him to give him the Comic Mariner.\*

Paul: Mr. C, I'm in position! Send over the Comic Mariner!

Stanley: On its way, Paul! (uses the gemstone on his pencil to bring the Comic Mariner into the real world, and it starts making its way to the beach)

\*Then, the Comic Mariner splashes down in front of Paul who was waiting on the jetty for it.\*

Paul: Alright! Thanks, Mr. C! (leaps into the Comic Mariner, and begins to log on) Comic Mariner, diver down!

Stanley: Oh, and one more thing, if you dive down in the Comic Mariner to far, the pressure will be too much, and it'll fill up and sink!

Paul: Duly noted, Mr. C! Now, let's go rescue Alyssa! (dives down into the ocean, and begins searching for Alyssa) Now, if I was an evil barracuda monster, where would I hide some innocent people? (searches the ocean floor a bit to search for the cave where Alyssa might be held)

\*As he was searching, he did pass a familiar-looking pineapple that was nestled next to a tiny Easter Island head and a rock with a TV antennae on it, but never bothered to check it out. Then, after a bit, Paul finds the mouth of the cave he was looking for, and decides to go in it.\*

Paul: Alright! That must be it! Hang on, Alyssa! I'm coming in! (steers the Comic Mariner towards the cave, and goes right in it)

\*Inside the cave, Gelgieden was waiting impatiently for Paul to arrive, and Alyssa was starting to get worried.\*

Alyssa: (worried)

Gelgieden: Comic Green should've been here by now!

\*Then, the Comic Mariner surfaces in the pocket of air, and Paul leaps out of it, and lands in front of Gelgieden and Alyssa.\*

Paul: Here I am, wart-face! And, I'm not leaving here without Alyssa!

Alyssa: (muffled) How did he know my name?

Gelgieden: Fat chance of THAT happening, you little snot! (brandishes her whip sword) The only thing you'll be leaving here with is a couple of bruises and cuts! (signals the Paraxis to attack) ATTACK!!!!

\*Then, the Paraxis draw their laser spears, and start charging at Paul.\*

Paul: (drawing his Sketch Escrimas) That's why I brought these, Gelgieden! (charges at the Paraxis with them)

\*Then, Paul starts fighting off the Paraxis as he makes his way towards Alyssa. He whacked them aside with his Sketch Escrimas, and even threw a couple of them into the pool of water. After making his way through them, he encountered Gelgieden, and she lashes her whip sword at him. He quickly dodges the whip sword, and retaliates by whacking her with his Sketch Escrimas, but she blocks the strikes, and proceeds to kick him in the chest for it. He gets back up, and proceeds to kick Gelgieden in her stomach, which causes her to fall flat on her butt.\*

Gelgieden: (wiping the drool from her chin) You always were scum to me!

Paul: Yeah, heroic scum! (powers up his Sketch Escrimas) Sketch Escrimas, Power Up! FINAL STRIKE!!! (unleashes a flashy attack at Gelgieden, and she flies forward from an explosion, and lands on her face)

Gelgieden: GAAAAHHH!!!! (drops on her face)

Paul: (rushes over to Alyssa, and unties and ungags her) Alyssa, are you alright?

Alyssa: (catching her breath) I am now, Comic Green. Thank you.

Paul: Great. Now, let's get you back to the surface before Gelgieden regains consciousness. (starts heading back to the Comic Mariner)

Alyssa: (stopping him by grabbing his wrist) Wait! There's something I should know. How on Earth did you know my name?

Paul: Oh. Well, uh, I read it on your jacket right there. (points at her name etched on her jacket)

Alyssa: I dunno. I think there's something else going on here. I get the feeling that we might've met before.

Paul: Really?

Alyssa: Yeah. In fact, you remind me of someone I've just met. His name's Paul Bison, and he's a very nice guy. Head of the school's I.T. club, top of the school's honor roll, and an overall nice guy. ^^ He's just a little shy, that's all. I think he's got a crush on me.

Paul: R-R-Really?

Alyssa: Yeah, that's what it sounded like.

Paul: Well, I'm sure he'd be flattered to hear that right now. ^^

Alyssa: Really? How would YOU know?

Paul: (sighs) Because.... he's right here! (removes his helmet, revealing his identity to Alyssa)

Alyssa: (clasping her hands over her mouth) YOU'RE a Comicger, Paul?

Paul: Yeah, and before you ask, no! This isn't a publicity stunt. Darkanos and his cronies REALLY did escape from the comics, and are REALLY trying to take over the city. And, only me and my friends can stop them.

Alyssa: Yeah, I knew it was pretty real. I'm sure real stuntmen would NEVER think about dragging me underwater, and tying me up in a cave to try and end my days.

Paul: Yeah.  But, you gotta promise to keep this a secret. We don't want anyone else thinking that it's a publicity stunt and what-not. Now, c'mon, we gotta get back to the surface, and stop Gladicuda!

Alyssa: Okay! (follows Paul back to the Comic Mariner)

\*Paul puts his helmet back on, and he starts steering the Comic Mariner back up to the surface. Back on the surface, the other Comicgers were still dealing with Gladicuda, as he was thrusting his trident at them, and they were dodging it. Then, David and Monica draw their Sketch Whips, and lash them at Gladicuda, tying him down so he can't escape.\*

Gladicuda: GAH!!! What is the meaning of this?!?

David: Just something to keep you still as Katie swipes your shield from you!

Gladicuda: What?!?

\*Then, Katie pirouettes in front of Gladicuda, and swipes his shield. She then stops in front of Maple, and she aims her Platinum Rifle at the gem in the middle.\*

Maple: Now, I gotta aim carefully! Otherwise, I might accidentally hit somebody!

Katie: We know, Maple! But, hit it now!

Maple: (firing her Platinum Rifle at the gem in the middle of the shield, causing it to shatter upon impact)

\*When that happened, the tides started going back to normal, and Gladicuda no longer had control over the oceans like he did before.\*

Gladicuda: NO!!! My powers are gone! But, no matter! I still have your friend, Comicgers! And, she will make a fine bride to me. ^^

\*Just then, the Comic Mariner appears from the ocean, and Paul comes out with Alyssa.\*

Monica: You were saying?

Paul: Now, get outta here, Alyssa! And, get somewhere safe.

Alyssa: You got it, Paul! Now, make fish sticks outta that big, water-logged meanie! (jumps off the Comic Mariner, and heads somewhere safe)

Gladicuda: Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. You twerps are surely gonna pay for this!

Blaludon: (appearing beside Gladicuda) Yes, and since I can't go on a vacation, I'll be sure that this costs extra. (blows one of her magic kisses at Gladicuda, and makes him grow)

Gladicuda: And, now! I'm gonna stick a fork in you Rangers! >: )

William: (seeing how big Gladicuda got) Man, that's a whole lotta fillet!

Paul: Well, it's nothing we can't handle! (contacts Stanley) Mr. Chippendale, send the Comic Racer, Turbine, Tumbler, and Armorer! We're gonna take care of Gladicuda!

Stanley: On the way, Paul! (uses the gemstone on his pencil to bring the four Action Vehicles into the real world, and they start making their way to the beach)

Paul: Thanks, Mr. Chippendale! (cuts the feed, and goes back into the Comic Mariner)

David: Steve, you and Maple patrol the beach, and see if there are any people caught in the tides while WE deal with Gladicuda!

Steve: You got it!  (runs off with Maple)

David: Let's go, guys!

\*The Comicgers then get into their Action Vehicles, and begin to log on.\*

David: Comic Racer, ready to go!

William: Comic Tumbler, all set!

Katie: Comic Armorer, online!

Monica: Comic Turbine, flyin' high!

David: C'mon, guys! Let's see how the Comic Mariner looks on the Action Comic Robo.

Paul: Yeah! Let's form the Action Comic Robo, Mariner Formation!

\*Then, the Action Vehicles begin to form Action Comic Robo. It formed as it usually does, but now, in the place of Comic Mini was Comic Mariner, who forms the new right arm of the Action Comic Robo, complete with the propellers on the Robo's shoulders. It then lands in the ocean, and begins to fight Gladicuda.\*

Gladicuda: Nice new arm! Too bad I'm about to tear it off! (charges at the ACR with his trident)

Katie: Okay! Let's see what the Comic Mariner can do, Paul.

Paul: You got it, Katie! (starts aiming the torpedoes at Gladicuda as he charges at them) Mariner Torpedoes AWAY!!!

\*Then, the ACR fires the Mariner's torpedoes at Gladicuda before he approaches them, and they make a direct hit. As Gladicuda falls to the ground, the ACR approaches him, and it kicks him in the face as he tries to get back up. After getting back up, Gladicuda thrusts his trident at the ACR, which it blocks with its elbow, and backhands Gladicuda in the face. Then, Gladicuda punches the ACR in the face, and he retaliates by giving it a good right hook to its face. As the ACR was trying to find its footing, Gladicuda thrusts his trident at it, and this time, it makes contact.\*

Gladicuda: HA! Hooked like a worm!

Monica: Ugh! I'm so tired of his fish puns!

Paul: You and me both, Monica!

David: Then, let's yank it out, and stick the fork in him, 'cause I feel like he's done!

\*Then, the ACR pulls out the trident, and throws it back at Gladicuda, which causes him to fall to the ground.\*

Gladicuda: (getting back up) No, I'm not done yet!

Paul: Oh, I think you are! C'mon, guys! Let's send this aquarium reject back to the comics!

Comicgers: Right!  Comic Mariner! FINAL TORPEDO STRIKE!!!

\*Then, the ACR aims the torpedoes at Gladicuda.\*

Comicgers: Ready! Aim! FIRE!!!!

\*Then, the ACR fires a reasonably large torpedo at Gladicuda that had the same exact colors as the Comicgers, and it makes contact, causing him to sparkle electricity.\*

Gladicuda: AAAAAUUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!! Seems like I dropped on the deck, and flopped like a fish!  (falls down and explodes, sending his spirit back to the comics)

\*Back on the beach, Steve and Maple made sure everyone got back on the beach safely since the danger has passed, and Alyssa started to resume her beach party. That was when she noticed Gladicuda's spirit searching for a copy of Issue #81 of the comics, and he finds one in Alyssa's beach bag. He then gets zapped back into it.\*

Alyssa: (seeing what happens as Steve and Maple approach her) So, THAT'S what happens to the monsters! After being defeated, they get zapped back to the comics!

Steve: Yup. And, they stay there indefinitely so they won't do any future harm!

Maple: Hopefully.

Alyssa: Well, regardless... (picks up the issue) I'm gonna check out this issue. I like Gladicuda better as a fictional character, anyway. ^^ (goes off to read the issue)

Maple: Me too. ^^

\*Back at Darkanos' fortress, Darkanos was furious that Gladicuda was defeated, and he was taking it out on Vistosam, Blaludon, and Orvomon.\*

Darkanos: ANOTHER MONSTER DEFEATED BY THOSE BRATS!!!!!!! And, for that, you'll be spending your planned vacation week in the dungeon!

Vistosam, Blaludon, and Orvomon: What'd WE do?

\*Then, a couple of Paraxis start escorting the three villains down to the dungeon, and Darkanos started getting testy at Gelgieden.\*

Darkanos: And, you, Gelgieden! Using Gladicuda was YOUR idea! I almost had half a mind to send YOU to the dungeon along with them!

Gelgieden: My apologies, master! I swear, I won't fail you next time!

Darkanos: See that you do! (starts walking off) Thanks to those brats, MY summer has become a bummer. Mark my works, I will get even with them one day! (clenches his fist in anger, causing it to glow purple)

\*Back at the beach, the party was going on in full swing, and everyone was so relieved to know that Gladicuda has been dealt with. The Comicgers were over by a campfire making s'mores, and Alyssa came by to thank them personally for rescuing her.\*

Alyssa: Hey, guys! Listen, if it hadn't been for you guys, I'd be one of Darkanos' slaves, and I probably would've married that big walking fish stick, so I gotta say... thanks. ^^

David: No problem, Alyssa.

Paul: And, don't worry. I brought Alyssa up to speed as to what was going on. So, now, she knows about our battle against Darkanos.

Alyssa: Yup. And, don't worry, guys. Your secret is safe with me. ^^

Steve: Good, because the last thing we want is the paparazzi storming the studio, and getting all up in Mr. Chippendale's face.

Maple: Yeah. He likes to have peace and quiet when he works on his comics.

Alyssa: Oh, I can tell. So... (zips her lips shut, and throws away the key) But, anyway, I also came by to tell Paul that I owe him a stroll along the beach.

Paul: R-Really?

Alyssa: Yup. You went out of your way to save me from those creeps, and brought me back to the surface. I've never seen such a selfless act in my life.

Paul: Aw, it was nothing. I was just merely....

Alyssa: (gives Paul a quick kiss on the cheek)

Paul: (blushes)

Monica: Oh, boy! Looks like someone's got an admirer.

William: You betcha!

Maple: And, why not? I think you two look great together.

Paul: (muttering in shock from the kiss) Bububububububu......

Alyssa:  (looks out to the ocean to see Gerald and Harold getting washed up on the shore) Hey! Is that Gerald and Harold?

Katie: Yeah! What were they doing getting washed up on the shore?

Steve: I dunno, but it looks like they need some help! (runs over to Gerald and Harold, and performs CPR on them)

\*After getting the water out of Gerald and Harold, they immediately came to, and saw that their detector was trashed beyond repair.\*

Gerald: Oh, no! The Action Vehicle Detector! It's ruined!!!!

Harold: Great! Now, we'll never know whether or not the Action Vehicles are beneath the beach!

Steve: (rolling his eyes) You're welcome, you two.

David: Guys, we've checked the entire perimeter. The Action Vehicles are nowhere to be found!

Gerald: Darn! Guess this plan went up in smoke very easily! C'mon, Harold! Let's throw this thing in the garbage, and then it's back to the drawing board!

Harold: That's the smartest thing you've said all day. (suddenly smells the s'mores cooking) But, uh, can we stop to get some s'mores first? 'Cause they smell absolutely delicious!

Gerald: (rolling his eyes) Ugh. Fine.  We'll stop and get some s'mores, but after that, it's back to the drawing board.

Harold: Hooray! (runs over to the campfire to get some s'mores)

\*As Gerald follows him with the trashed detector, the Comicgers look on with amused looks on their faces.\*

Maple: Hey, you two better save some s'mores for the rest of us!

William: Yeah!

David: Well, I'm at least glad everything worked out in the end. Right, Paul? (notices that Paul's gone) Paul...?

Katie: He's over there with Alyssa.

\*Then, David and Katie quickly see Paul and Alyssa strolling along the shore and into the sunset.\*

Paul: I'll be back later, guys!

David: (crying tears of joy) Our little tech nerd is growing up.

Katie: Yeah.

\*Then, David and Katie head back over to the party to rejoin the others.\*

THE END