The Ricotta Caper

In this roleplay story, an unlikely group must team up to rescue a friend from Clutch's clutches.

This is a transcript from Discord.

## Story

### Prologue

```
Colby:
Alright, chumps!
Listen up, 'cause I’m only gonna say this once.
This is the story of yours truly.
And you can bet it’s one hundred and ten percent accu-rat!
See, most people look at me and think “riff raff” or “street rat”.
And, sure, they’re mostly on the money.
But no one ever thinks to ask “why”.
How did I come to be such a daring scoundrel?
Well, I’ll tell ya!
It all started at the beginning… And I mean the beginning! It’s been a hard-knock life for me ever since I was born!
I was homeless, I was fatherless, I was… Uh… Am I forgetting anything or was it just those two?
Penniless. I forgot penniless.
Anyway, it was just me and ma. *Sigh.* We didn’t have much, but we had each other and, I dunno, I thought it was enough, ya know?
And that’s when *he* showed up...
And you wanna know what he did?! He--Well, he took us in and gave us a home. But that’s beside the point!
It was clear from the get-go he didn’t care about me, just mom. And then, as if he hadn’t done enough, pretty soon I had *another* family member I didn’t ask for on the way.
In the time leading to Moz’s birth I actually convinced myself getting a little sister could actually be kinda cool. But when we got Moz…
We lost mom... ***I*** lost mom!
You see why I got a problem with my “sweet little sister”? The one person who never stopped caring is gone.
All.
Because.
Of her.
Well, him too. They're both jerks, alright?
And you know what else? He starts ignoring me even more! Too focused on his “pwecious wittle giwl” to give a flyin’ feta about me!
My theory is, she reminds him of mom. Not gonna lie, I can’t remember much about my mom, but when I take a good, long look at Moz…
Well, first of all I throw up in my mouth a bit, but it’s also just a little bit like seeing mom, again.
Still! That’s no excuse for treating me like last week's mascarpone! Seriously! It’s like I didn’t exist for gouda’s sake!
It only got worse when he realized she was good for somethin’. That somethin’, of course, being money.
See, the reason he was so loaded in the first place was because he ran the chop-shop. Mom wasn’t a fan of all the lyin’ and cheatin’ so he “left it behind”. Guess what, not really.
Moz’s some sort of prodigy car nerd or whatever. And when he figured that out, he didn’t even hesitate to exploit it for money. (The greedy ol’ miser…)
So when she takes apart stolen cars it’s good, but when I break stuff that doesn’t belong to me it’s bad. How is *that* fair?!
Now, around the time I turned 20, I decided I wasn't gonna take it anymore. So, I did the responsible thing and moved out. (Ya know, after trashin' the house and takin' my sis's current project for a destructive joyride.)
After that, though, I was free, baby! Living by my own rules! (And here’s a little secret: I have no rules!)
I needed a place to stay? Crash in some old warehouse no one was using. Need furniture or food or whatever? Just go take some! Not only could I have whatever I wanted, it came with free publicity! (Bad publicity, sure. But I'm not picky.)
The only drawback to being public enemy #1, is that it gets lonely at the top. I was the city's most wanted, yet nobody really wanted me.
It was some good timing for me to meet Luna then. Boy, was that bunny down on her luck. Far from a home that couldn’t handle her, alone and afraid on the streets. What can I say? I could relate. (‘Cept the afraid thing, I’m not scared of nuthin’!)
So yeah, I took the sap in. Otherwise she’d gotten herself arrested or killed or something… I made her pull her weight, though. She had destructive tendencies and I put them to good use!
At that point, we really had it made. So much so that I was even considering sharing the wealth. Believe it or not, I started feeling bad for my sister. I know *I’d* hate to be stuck working for our--I mean, *her* dad. So I made her an offer she wouldn’t refuse. Join my little crew and she can do her own thing instead of what that moldy piece of swiss tells her to do. It did take a bit of nagging, but she eventually agreed. Pretty sure she only did it so she could keep an eye on me… But I could tell she liked it way better! So there.
So, there I was, at the top!
Uncontested!
Unrivaled!
Unopposed!
Undefeated!
Unredundant!
But that was when the little pipsqueak came along.
At first he was just a kid I’d pick on and Moz would get mad at me. Fun times.
But then he started being, like, good at stuff. Well, I don’t care if he’s good at stuff. But he was, like, better than me!
I don’t care if it’s petty, I can’t stand it! I took every opportunity I could to show him up but he’d stinkin’ beat me every time.
Every.
Stinkin’.
Time.
We kinda’ ended up in a bit of a rut. We’d cause some trouble and Mighty Mouse over there would come to save the day.
But then this mech-totin’ sheep came in and things really got crazy, let me tell ya’!
Ever since then it’s been flyin’ cities and mind-control and gouda knows what else!
With all that jazz going on a guy like me can get lost in the shuffle. Sure, I can get away with stuff easier. But where’s the fun--the *glory* in that? Who am I if I’m not hoggin’ the spotlight?
We’ll never know unless the Big Cheese ever drops the whole “underground criminal” deal. ‘Cause as long as he’s doing that, Imma keep doing this!
And I don’t see things changing anytime soon...

```

### Episode 1: Scum and Villainy

```
In the abandoned, seedy part of Golden City lies an old warehouse. That's what we start our story with. That, and the obnoxious laughter of a rat standing on a hot dog cart.

Colby:
"That's right! I stole these hot dogs because I felt like it! Think you can stop me, *Pipsqueak*?"

Pip:
"First, why do you always say that like it's a joke, that's literally my name. Second, I don't *think* anything. I know I can stop you, I've done it before! But now I'm just wondering why... Don't you have food? I can get you food, you know."

Colby:
*Sputters.* "Of course I got fo--Hey! I don't need your *help* or your *pity*!"

Pip:
"Oh, I get it. This is about getting attention."

Colby:
"Wha-what?! No! I'm tired of this conversation! Rat-Trap Gang, attack!"

Nothing happens.

Pip:
"..."

Colby:
"I *said*... Oh, for gouda's sake..." *Hops off the cart and stomps over to the other side of the garage where Anarchy and Toni are loitering.*
"I know, this may be hard for you two PEONS to understand. But when I say 'attack' that's when you're supposed to, ya know, attack."

Toni:
"Ricky told me not to do anything 'too bad' around him since he's a government agent or something."

Colby:
"What? This kid?!" *Gestures to Pipsqueak, who gives a little wave.*
"And what about *you*, Mr. Baddie Two Shoes! Did your mom tell you no more fighting?!"

Anarchy:
"Oh, I can fight whoever I want! I'm just not fighting Pipsqueak because you told me to."
*Sticks his tongue out at Colby.*

Colby:
"Do that again and your tongue will be pierced too!"

Anarchy:
"Whatever..."

Colby:
"You guys are the worst. Now, if Luna were here she would have distracted him with her, you know..." *Makes a wild hand motions.* "And then I would've been able to grab him from behind and we'd be golden!"

Toni:
"Actually, if she was here she'd probably be sulking in the corner."

Anarchy:
"Even if you did grab Pipsqueak what would you do with him?" *Under his breath.* "Probably something stupid..."

Colby:
"I dunno, I'd throw him in the bay or something... That's beside the point! What is the point? Here's the point! You two suck as gang members!"

Pip:
*Now next to them.* "Hey, where's Luna anyway? And Moz for that matter..."

Colby:
"Gah! Don't sneak up on me like that. Maybe my next plan should be to put a bell on you..."

Pip:
"Well?"

Colby:
"Well, what? I don't have to tell you nuthin'." *Crosses his arms.*

Vinnie:
*Notices Pipsqueak and snuggles up to him.* *Happy.*

Toni:
"Oh, we got no clue where Luna is. And Moz is at the shop."

Colby:
*Annoyed.*

Pip:
*Nods.* "Oh, okay. Well, it was nice seeing you guys. Imma go return that hot dog cart."

Colby:
"Hey! I'm not done with you yet! I still got one more trick up my sleeve!"
*Flips over to a tarp. Rather, a tarp-colored thing.*

With a tug, he pulls off the tarp to reveal, in a pod, a prototype Metal Sonic!

Colby:
"Oh, you're in for it now, cheese boy! Proto! Sick 'em!"

Proto:
"..."

Colby:
"Really?! How come nobody around here listens to me!?"

Anarchy:
"Because you're incompetent and stupid. Oh, was that rhetorical? My bad."

Colby:
"..."
"Ya know, Pipsqueak. Why don't you just get out of here. I need to take some garbage out... GET OVER HERE YOU LITTLE--!"

Anarchy:
*Runs around the shop with Colby chasing him.*

Pip:
"Okay, then..." *Wheels the cart out and takes out his E-pod.*

Meanwhile, in a body shop elsewhere in the city.

Moz:
*Is working on a car when her phone lights up.*
*Finishes up what she's doing and answers.* "Hey, Mac. What you callin' me for at this time of night?"

Pip:
"Nothing important, I guess. I was just hanging with Colby and the guys and was wondering where you were."

Moz:
"Oh. Well, if you gotta know, I'm at the shop."

Pip:
"You mean like... *the* shop. Of the uh... *chop* variety."

Moz:
*Rolls her eyes.* "Bingo."

Pip:
"I thought you stopped that, though."

Moz:
"Yeah, well, my dad's been in a rough spot lately so I'm helping him keep his head above water."

Pip:
"Ah. I guess... that's nice of you."

Moz:
"Uh-huh."

Pip:
"'Cept for, you know, the crime part... 'Cause you were doing good for a while there..."

Moz:
"Look, I was just about to head home, anything *else* you wanna say to me?"

Pip:
"..."
"Nah. Good night, Moz."

Moz:
"G'night Mac." *Hangs up.*
*Sighs.* "I hate it when he's got a point."
*Picks up her tool box and is about to leave when she hears a clatter.*
"..." *Looks around but doesn't see anything.*

Rough:
*Steps from behind a car.* "Alright, we can do this--Ow!"

Moz:
*Hit him in the face with her toolbox.*

Rough:
*Holds his head and stumbles backwards.* "Tumble! Get her!"

Moz:
*Dashes for the exit.*

Tumble:
"Oh no you don't!" *Picks her up with relative ease.*

Moz:
*Snatches a can of spray paint off a shelf and sprays Tumble in the face with it.*

Tumble:
"**Gah!**" *Tosses her aside to rub his burning eyes.*

Moz:
*Makes for the backdoor since Tumble's still blocking the front entrance.*

Rough:
"Not so fast pint-size!" *Blocks her way.*

Moz:
*Turns around.*

Tumble:
*Is already right there.*
"Now I *really* got a reason to want to hurt ya."

Rough:
"Ha! You're not so tough!"

Tumble:
"Get ready to stumble!"

Both:
"You've been nabbed by Rough and Tumble!"

Moz:
"I hate you two."

Tumble:
"Yeah, yeah. We get that a *lot*."

Rough:
"Okay, that's enough chit-chat. We got someone else who wants to talk to you." *Puts a bag over her head.*

Tumble:
"We gettin' outta here, bro?"

Rough:
"Yeah, of cou--Dude. What did she do to your face?"

Tumble:
"Is it bad? If I'm bleeding out, you gotta tell my goldfish I did my best, okay?"

Rough:
"Uh... You look great."

Moz:
*From inside the bag.* "Excuse me, but could we move this along?"

Tumble:
*Stands proud, hand over his heart.* "At least I'll look good for the funeral..."

Rough:
"Don't talk like that, bro! You're gonna be fine. You just gotta be strong!"

Tumble:
"I'm trying, bro!"

Moz:
(I am being kidnapped by cheeseheads.)

After that, Moz feels herself getting thrown into a trunk and driven somewhere. From there they take her out of the trunk and bring her into a building.
Finally, the bag is removed and Moz finds herself face to face with...

Moz:
"Clutch. I thought I smelled something fishy."

Clutch:
"Ms. Mozzarella. Charming as ever."

Moz:
"You seriously couldn't wait just a little longer? We almost have the money and it sure would be a lot easier to get the rest of it if I wasn't tied up with you."

Clutch:
"I'm an ambitious man. And my projects need funding before I can go through with them, you see. I'm sure your father will figure something out. After all, I don't think he'd let anything happen to his little girl."

Moz:
"You lay one fuzzy finger on me and I swear--"

Clutch:
"Oh, relax, little lady. I just want to give your father a little nudge and I'll be out of your spiky hair. In fact, I intend for you to be quite comfortable during your stay here. So I once again suggest you relax."

Moz:
*Crosses her arms and says nothing.*

Clutch:
"Close enough... Why don't we get her to her room?"

Egg Pawn:
*Salutes a little too enthusiastically and accidentally gets its hand stuck in its forehead.*

Moz:
*Gives Clutch a curious look.*

Clutch:
"Part of my new business ventures. There's a lot of abandoned Egg-ware out there ripe for the taking."

Egg Pawn:
*Walks over to Moz and trips on the rug, falling over with a clang.*

Moz:
"It's a step up from those other two bozos, at least..."

Clutch:
"My top men assure me it's working at peak capacity..."

Moz:
"Well, your top men are working at peak stupidity. Anyone who's worked with Egg-tech can see that it's put together all wrong."

Clutch:
"Regardless, it just has to keep an eye on you until I'm done dealing with your father."

Egg Pawn:
*Gets up and makes a "right this way" motion.*

Moz:
"Yeah, he's some real muscle."

Moz is led out of Clutch's office and he pulls up a feed of the room she's to be kept in, watching as the Egg Pawn leads her inside and stands guard by the door.

Clutch:
"You might be good for more than exploiting that rat... I wonder..."

Things aren't off to a great start. Moz is in trouble and Clutch is poised to gain from it! Will her father get her back or will she escape herself? Find out when the Ricotta Caper returns.

```

### Episode 2: The Turns Table

```
Clutch reclines in his chair as he finishes setting up his deal with Ricky.

Clutch:
"See, that wasn't so hard? You and daughter will be together soon."

Ricky:
"Put her on. I want to know she's safe."

Clutch:
"I already told you she's just fine. But if you insist..." *Pulls up the feed of Moz's room. Only to see she isn't there.*
"...Actually, I'm going to have to call you back."

Ricky:
"What? Don't you dare hang up you son of a--" *Is hung up on.*

Meanwhile, in the foyer Moz is letting all halloumi break loose.

Mook:
"Hey! Stop right there!"

Moz:
"Yeah, okay."

Egg Pawn:
*Walks up to the goon and smacks it aside with ease.*

Moz:
*Walks towards the door while the Egg Pawn wrecks every goon that comes at it.* "I swear, it's like I'm the only one who knows how to build anything."

Right before she makes it, the Egg Pawn falls down in front of her.

Moz:
"I thought I fixed the tripping thing..." *Notices a fresh blaster hole in the side of its head.* "Oh."

Clutch:
*Blows the tip of his laser cane.* "I don't recall saying you could be excused. Still, points for trying."
*Looks at the Egg Pawn that, until moments ago was working better than ever.* "And your father had you working on cars? What a waste of potential."

Moz:
"..."

Clutch:
"Tell you what, I have a job that is in desperate need of your skills. Not only will it provide you with a real challenge, I'll pay you better than your father ever could."

Moz:
"..."

Clutch:
"Now that's a deal that seems worth taking..." *Walks to his office, leaving the path to the door open.* "...but I guess I'll leave that up to you."

Rather than show what proceeded, we're going to fast forward to later. The location is The Golden Goose Casino, the swankiest casino in Golden City. Up in a reserved area, Clutch is patiently waiting.

Ricky:
*Approaches, carrying a fancy briefcase that undoubtedly contains ransom money in large portions.*

Clutch:
"Ah, welcome Mr. Ricotta. Glad you could make it."

Ricky:
*Sets the briefcase down on the table.* "There's your money."

Clutch:
*Opens up the briefcase, confirming the money is in there.* "So formal. Why don't you have a seat? I'll order you a drink."

Ricky:
"Where is she?"

Clutch:
"About that... I must insist that you sit down..."

Ricky:
*Goes to grab Clutch but is stopped by Clutch's bodyguards.*
*Is forced to sit down.*

Clutch:
"Despite you failing to ask nicely, I'll answer your question. Your daughter is currently on her way to my mountain facility where she'll be doing a bit of..." *Waves his hand, trying to find the right word.* "'specialist' work."

Ricky:
"I should have known better than to trust a possum..."

Clutch:
"No need to be hurtful. I have what you owe me so we're even. We can part on, shall we say... relatively friendly terms."

Ricky:
*Clenches his fist.* "But, my daughter!"

Clutch:
"Yes, your daughter... has *agreed* to leave your dusty old chop shop to work for me. Don't feel bad, she only did it for money. I'm sure it wasn't anything personal."

Ricky:
*Through gritted teeth.* "That... is a lie."

Clutch:
"Well." *Pushes himself up to leave.* "Believe whatever you like, I think we're done here."

Ricky:
*Stands up as well, towering over Clutch.* "This is far from over."

Clutch:
*Pats Ricky on the chest.* "Sure it isn't. Ta ta." *Puts on his coat and leaves with a satisfied grin.*

It's over. This part I mean. But is that whole thing really over with? Find out when we return.

```

### Episode 3: Surprise Guest

```
A few days later, at the garage laboratory of Nezumi Numanaga, we find Pipsqueak in his loft playing games on his E-Pod.

Pip:
*Is in the zone.*

The doorbell rings, jarring Pipsqueak.

Pip:
*Barely manages to regain his focus.*

The doorbell starts ringing more.

Pip:
*Without looking away from his game.* "Zumi! Can you get that?"

Nezumi:
*Snore.*

Pip:
"Really?" *He reluctantly pauses his game and hops down to where Nezumi is sleeping with her face on her keyboard.*
"Hm..." *Leans to whisper in her ear.* "Psst... Your essay's due in one hour..."

Nezumi:
*Jolts awake.* "What!?" *Notices her surroundings.* "Oh. You know, I really wish you wouldn't exploit my college PTSD like that."

Pip:
"Sorry." *Hands her a coffee which she eagerly takes.* "Could you bring up the feed for the front door? Someone *really* wants to come in."

The ringing has been replaced by aggressive knocking.

Nezumi:
"Yeah, no kidding."

With a few clicks and clacks, a view of the front door comes on the screen in front of them. There, is the hulking figure of Ricky Ricotta, banging away on the front door.

Pip:
*Bewildered.*

Nezumi:
"I *think* it's for you."

They cautiously let him in before he breaks the door and hear him out. [the following conversation suggests that only Pipsqueak hears him out]

Ricky:
"...And that's why, despite all the trouble you've given me, I need your help."

Pip:
"Okay... I'm worried about Moz as much as you are, but... what do you want me to do?"

Ricky:
"We need to form a rescue plan and take her back."

Pip:
"But didn't you say Clutch told you she was, like, willingly working for him?"

Ricky:
"I don't believe that for a second. I know how Clutch thinks, he was just trying to get inside my head."

Pip:
"Okay then... But, uh, I'm really not a plan guy. If we're gonna do something like this we need some help. If we could just ask Nezumi..."

Ricky:
"No. I told you already, I don't trust her. She's too... prying."

Pip:
"Yeah, that's fair."

Ricky:
"Besides, this is a family matter."

Pip:
"What does that make... me, then?"

Ricky:
"An old family frenemy."

Pip:
"I'll take it. Ya know... If we need someone in the family who can come up with a plan..."

Ricky:
"You're not suggesting who I think you're suggesting..."

Pip:
"You got any better ideas?"

Ricky:
"No. But I can't imagine any worse ideas either."

Pip:
"Trust me on this, if there's anyone who can help us, it's Colby."

Ricky:
"..."

We are talking about the guy who stole a hot dog cart, right? Well, stay tuned and next time we'll see how this train wreck pans out.

```

### Episode 4: The Plan

```
We return to the Rat-Trap Gang hideout where sounds of violence can be heard. But don't worry, the sounds are coming from a videogame they're playing.

Toni:
"Colby! I just saw you cheat! Not cool man."

Colby:
"That's not cheating! This is cheating!" *Sticks his foot in Toni's face.*

Toni:
"Hey, stop that!"

There's a knock at the door.

Colby:
"Ugh. What does that pipsqueak want now?!"

Anarchy:
"How do you know that's even him? Could be anyone."

Colby:
*Passes his controller off to Anarchy and gets up to answer the door.* "He is literally the only person who knocks."

Anarchy:
*Immediately drops down a pit. (In the game).*

Colby:
*Opens the door. Pipsqueak is there, as predicted.*
"What the feta do you wa--" *Then he notices Ricky lurking behind Pipsqueak.* "Gah!"

Pip:
"So..." *Before Pipsqueak can begin to explain he's tugged inside by Colby.*

Colby:
*Slams the door and pins Pipsqueak against the wall.* "Are you out of your cheese-lovin' mind?! What's HE doing here?!"

Pip:
"I was getting to that, actually."

Colby:
"Well, hurry up and get to it! You better have a good reason for compromising my hideout's top secret location!"

Pip:
"First of all, Moz is in trouble."

Colby:
"Huh? What kind of trouble?"

Pip:
"The kidnapped by Clutch kind. You can tell how concerned your dad is 'cause he came to *me* for help."

Colby:
"One: Not my dad! B: I'm sure this is somehow his fault, he can get out of it himself. Four: What makes you think I care what happens to Moz?"

Pip:
"Look, dude. We *all* want Moz to be safe. But we need *you* to come up with a plan to bring her home."

Colby:
"Wait a minute... Are you sayin' I'm gonna be in charge? Of him?" *Points to where Ricky is outside.*

Pip:
"I mean, *if* you can give us a good plan."

Colby:
*Backs off to think for a moment.*

Toni:
*Pops up behind Colby.*
"...Do it..."

Colby:
"Hey, I'm thinkin' here!" *Pushes him down.*
*Turns back to Pipsqueak with his arms crossed.* "Let me know what we're up against and..." *Smirks.* "I'll see what I can come up with."

Not long later Ricky's inside with a schematic of Clutch's facility laid out for everyone to see.

Toni:
"Ooh, what's that?"

Ricky:
"This is Clutch's mountain facility. It's where he said he's keeping Moz. According to my intel, here Clutch [is] reverse-engineering discarded Eggman tech so he can build weapons to sell to the highest bidder."

Colby:
"Oh, so the possum's an arms dealer. Looks like he's become a big-time villain, now."

Ricky:
"You better start taking this seriously."

Colby:
"Sure, sure. Hey. What's this thingy?" *Points to a red circle in the center of the compound.*

Toni:
"That's what I asked."

Ricky:
*Sighs.* "That's the energy core. My sources tell me that with all the R&D and production going on there he needs a lot of power. The core provides it. It powers the whole place."

Pip:
"How'd you figure this all out, anyway?"

Ricky:
"I found a guy on the inside who agreed to tell me everything he knew."

Pip:
"Uh... How'd you get him to agree to that?"

Ricky:
"I made him an offer he couldn't refuse."

Pip:
"Okay, less I know the better. Gotcha. You, uh, got anything Colby?"

Colby:
"Hm..." *Strokes his chin and looks visibly thoughtful.*

Ricky:
"This is a waste of time. I'm not gonna sit here and wait for him."

Colby:
"Oh, so I guess you don't want to hear my foolproof plan, then?"

Ricky:
*Glares.*

Colby:
*Smug grin.*

Pip:
"Just spit it out, man."

Colby:
"Fine, I'll tell you! But this plan will only work if everyone does *exactly* what I tell them! Ya hear?"

Anarchy:
*Purposefully ignoring him.*

Toni:
*It's unclear if he's paying attention, he's just giving Colby a blank stare.*

Ricky:
"Get on with it."

Colby:
"Alright! First off, we're gonna have to sneak our way in. You got a van?"

Toni:
"We got three vans at the moment, red blue and gold. If you're looking for something more sneaky, we have some black SUVs."

Colby:
"Nah, needs to be a van. We gotta bring that thing." *Points to Proto's pod.*

Ricky:
"What is that?"

Colby:
"It's our ticket in. Clutch likes Eggman tech? This oughta be bait he can't resist. We won't need to be sneaky anyway, we'll be disguised as delivery guys."

Ricky:
"That is absolutely ridiculous."

Pip:
"I wouldn't knock it just yet, you'd be surprised the things Colby's nearly gotten away with."

Ricky:
"'Nearly'?"

Colby:
"Hey, that's always his fault!"

Pip:
"That is true."

Colby:
"Gettin' back to my plan, see... You said this is where he's probably keepin' Moz, right?"

Ricky:
*Nods.*

Colby:
"Hm... Yeah, okay. Once we're in we're gonna need a distraction so Pipsqueak can sneak off. That can be your job Ed, you're good at being obnoxious."

Anarchy:
"Thank you."

Pip:
"Wait, what am I sneaking off to do?"

Colby:
"I need you to steal the energy core thingajig. With the power out we should be able to nab Moz and get out no problem."

Pip:
"I dunno... Isn't stealing more your thing? Or Toni's, even."

Toni:
"That's a good point..."

Colby:
"Don't be silly, Toni's gotta stay in the van. He's our getaway driver. Besides, you stand the best chance if you get caught since everyone likes you for some reason that's beyond me."

Pip:
"Okay... I suppose that works."

Colby:
"Let's see... Ricky's our inside man, Proto's the bait, Toni's our getaway drive, Hot Topic over here is our distraction and Squeaky Boy is our thief. We missin' anything?"

Ricky:
"What's your role?"

Colby:
"Me? I'm the mastermind, baby. I'm the brains behind the whole operation! So, whaddaya think big man? It good enough for ya?"

Ricky:
"Crazy is what it is..."

Pip:
"Crazy enough to work, maybe?"

Ricky:
"..."
"Let's stick with crazy."

Colby:
"You come in here after all this time and practically beggin' for a plan and now you're tellin' me you don't want it? Well sorry bud, but that's my plan and I'm stickin' to it! You can take it or you can leave it."

Ricky:
*Clenches his fist until he feels Pipsqueak place his hand on it.*

Pip:
"If you don't have any faith in him, at least trust me. We'll get her back."

Ricky:
"..."
"Fine." *Turns back to Colby.* "We'll do it your way."

Colby:
"I like the sound of that..." *Grins.*

Colby's in charge? What could possibly go wrong, right? Stick around and you'll see *exactly* what could go wrong.

```

### Episode 5: Clutch's Sinister Creation

```
Up in the snowy region above Golden City a helicopter flies. Inside is Clutch preparing to check up on his latest project.
The helicopter makes its landing atop Clutch's evil lair--I mean research and development facility.

Clutch:
*Steps out, unbothered by the wind the slowing blades whip up.*
*He enters the building and several managers of the facility flock to him.*
*Hands off his coat to one of them and continues walking.* "Our status?"

Scientist:
"Our status? Well, hm, okay. I'd say, in my opinion, that uh... Yeah, everything is going... good, it's going good--great even, actually. So, uh, yes. All good."

Clutch:
"And the girl?"

Scientist:
"The girl? She's been, uh... She's been bossy, I'd say. But, as far as we can tell. Well, I shouldn't say we, I mean me, I can't speak for everyone. But, yes, I believe she's been working. Working as in she's cooperating, not as in laboring. But she has been doing that, as well."

Clutch:
"Hm... I think I'll see for myself."

Scientist:
"Yourself? That's a good idea, the best way to know is straight from the horse's mouth, after all. Not that she's a horse, of course. She's a rat, at that."

Clutch:
*Ignores the scientist's rambling and keycards his way into a hangar.*

Moz:
*Stops her welding and lifts her mask.* "Ever heard of knocking?"

Clutch:
"Pardon me, I just came to see how my new super-weapon is coming along."

Moz:
"It'd be done by now if I didn't keep getting interrupted."

Clutch:
"Of course... You'll have to forgive me, this particular project has me excited."

Moz:
"Yeah, well, who wouldn't get excited about a giant robot shaped like a middle-aged creep with a mustache."

Clutch:
"Aesthetics aside, a weapon of this magnitude will be the pièce de résistance once I begin putting all this tech up on the black market. I mean, Motobugs and Buzz Bombers are one thing... but a Death Egg Robot? That's a product with power *and* flair."

Moz:
(Cheez, what a nerd...)
"Uh-huh. It's great." *Reactivates her blow-torch.* "Now can I get some privacy?"

Clutch:
"Indeed, I mustn't keep you from fulfilling your potential, after all. Not like your father." *Walks out, but continues shouting to her.* "You made the right choice, dear!"

Moz:
*Watches him until he's out of sight before flipping her mask back down.* "Yeah. Sure."

Another gripping episode. Will things actually happen next episode or is this series just one big set-up? Find out next time!

```

### Episode 6: Oh No, It All Went Wrong!

```
Clutch isn't the only one arriving at the facility today. What appears to be a delivery van approaches the base.
In the back of the truck is not delivery people, but Ricky, Colby, and Pipsqueak disguised as delivery people.

Ricky:
"This is never gonna work."

Colby:
"Of course it isn't! You didn't put on the mustache!"
*Hands Ricky a false mustache.*

Ricky:
*Takes it and looks at Pipsqueak.*

Pip:
*Shrugs.* "It always works in the movies."

Ricky:
*Sigh.*

The three all put on their disguises.

Anarchy:
"Hey guys!" *Holds up his phone and snaps a pic as they all turn to look at him.*
"Okay, thanks."

Ricky:
*Glares with a mustache.*

Toni:
*Pulls over.*
"Here you go guys. We're here."

Colby:
*Rubs his hands together.* "It's go time!" *Opens up the back doors.* "Grab Proto and act natural."

Pipsqueak and Ricky load the crate containing Proto onto a hover-dolly and bring it to the front gate.

Mook:
"Hey! This area is for authorized personnel only! What's your business here?"

Colby:
*Turns to the others and whispers.* "Relax, guys. I got this."
*Putting on an exaggerated accent.* "Ay! We gots a package 'ere for one of dem crime lordy-like fellas. Some kind of super advanced robot thingamajig."

Ricky:
*His eye twitches.*

Mook:
"Oh really? Lemme see."

Pip:
*Opens the crate lid so he can see.*

Mook:
"Hm..." *Looks at Proto and then all their mustached faces...*
"Yeah, okay. Go right ahead. Nick there can show you where you need to go. Have a good one."

Colby:
*Gives Ricky and Pipsqueak an "I told you so" look as the three walk inside.*

Mook:
*Still by the gate, he takes out his walkie-talkie.*
"Yeah... They think we're dumb."

Meanwhile, inside...

Colby:
"They're so dumb!"

Pip:
*High-fives Colby.* "So dumb!"

Ricky:
*Muttering.* "That was way too easy..."

Mook:
*Another guard comes up.* "Okay, this way you three."

Pip:
"Actually, I gotta go to the bathroom, so..." *Tries to walk away, but the guard sticks out his hand to stop him.*

Mook:
"Where do you think you're going?"

Pip:
"Uh..."

Mook:
"Bathroom's that way, right down the hall from the energy core."

Pip:
"Right. Thanks!"

While Nick leads Ricky and Colby away, Pipsqueak scurries toward the energy core.

Pip:
"So far so good..." *Is about to enter the room with the energy core.*

Scientist:
"You there!"

Pip:
"Uh, me?"

Scientist:
"Yes, you. After all, who else would I be talking to? Now, unless I'm mistaken, you're one of the delivery people that just came through. I don't mean to trouble you, but my back isn't what it used to be and these parts are rather heavy. I'm meant to be taking them to that sassy young mechanic. If you ask me, such a job is below me, but the boss is trying rather hard to make her comfortable. Anyway, all this to ask if you could take these boxes to the hangar for me."

Pip:
(Sassy young mechanic... That must be Moz! This is the perfect opportunity for me to rescue her! But the energy core...)

Scientist:
"I don't mean to rush you, sir, but my back is ready to give out..."

Pip:
*Grabs the box of parts.* "You can count on me!"

Okay... So that wasn't supposed to happen. Let's see if the ones in the van are at least following the plan...

Anarchy:
"..."

Toni:
"..."

Anarchy:
"**Ugh!** This is so stupid!"

Toni:
"..."

Anarchy:
"Wait for the signal he says. Well when's he gonna give it? When, Toni? When!?"

Toni:
"Uhm..."

Anarchy:
"That's it, I'm not waiting anymore I'm gonna go vandalize some property."

Toni:
"...Okay..."

Anarchy:
*Leaves.*

Vinnie:
*Floats through the window in front of Toni.*
*Alert.*
*Makes various confusing gestures.*

Toni:
"What is it, Vinnie? You found a fridge? A helicopter?"

Vinnie:
*Annoyed.*
*Does some more clear motions.*

Toni:
"Oooooh! You found something shiny but it's too big for you to carry and you want me to abandon my post to help you steal it?"

Vinnie:
*Happy.*

Toni:
"Hmm... How shiny we talking?"

Okay, so that could be going better. Well, Ricky and Colby are on track... Right?

Mook:
*Leads Ricky and Colby into a large room that's empty other than a large screen taking up most of the wall.*
"Wait here."
*Leaves.*

Ricky:
"I don't like where this is going..."

Colby:
"Cheez, you are on edge? I told you, relaaaax. Everything, and I mean literally *everything*, is going according to plan."

I wouldn't be so sure. Pipsqueak's totally ditched the energy core and is at the hangar to get Moz.

Pip:
*Shifts the box to one hand and knocks on the door.*

Moz:
*Opens the door and takes the box.* "Alright, thank you, now go away." *Closes the door.*

Pip:
"..."
"Um."

Moz:
*Opens the door again.* "Mac?! What the feta are you doing here?!"

Pip:
"Um... Saving you... I thought..."

Moz:
*Rubs her forehead.* "Don't tell me one of them started a rescue..."

Pip:
"Both of them actually... Toni and Anarchy are here, too."

Moz:
"Of course they are... Okay, just come help me with this." *Walks back to the nearly complete robot.*

Pip:
"But shouldn't we be getting out of here?"

Moz:
*Putting on her welding mask.* "No."

Pip:
"If you say so..."

Oh. That's... Uh... Let's get back to Ricky and Colby.

Ricky:
*Is nervously tapping his foot and looking around.*

Colby:
*Is chill.*

Clutch:
*Casually enters and nods to them.* "Colby, Ricky. Sorry to keep you waiting."

Ricky:
"Some good these did..." *Takes off his mustache.*

Colby:
"Uh... Ay! Whaddaya talkin' 'bout? We're are totuhly jus' common delivery folks, see."

Ricky:
*Smacks Colby in the back of the head, knocking his mustache off.*

Colby:
"Hey!"

Clutch:
"Sorry to burst your bubble, boy, but you weren't fooling anybody."

Colby:
"Okay, well I'll have you know wheels within wheels are in motion!"

Clutch:
"You mean the rest of your poor excuse of a plan?" *Takes out a remote and brings up security feeds on the room's monitor.*

It shows the truck with no getaway driver, Anarchy locked in a force-field protected cell and finally Pipsqueak helping Moz build Clutch's superweapon.

Clutch:
"Ricky, didn't I tell you she agreed to help me? You would've saved yourself a lot of trouble if you'd just taken my word for it."

Ricky:
"..."

Clutch:
"And, you." *Turns to Colby.* "This little caper of yours was cute, but you should know better than to mess with the big dogs. You Ricottas have reached your end. And with you two out of the picture, the criminal underworld of the Twin Cities will be my personal playground. Face it. It's over for you..."

And it's over for this part. Just when it was getting good, huh? Sorry, but we gotta keep you wanting more. It's called a cliffhanger. Don't worry, we'll be back soon to see what happens.

```

### Episode 7: Getaway

```
Colby:
"Hahahahahaha!"

Ricky:
*Glares at Colby, confused.*

Colby:
*Wipes a tear of laughter from his eye.* "Sorry, I just couldn't keep a straight face anymore."

Clutch:
"Okay, I'll bite. What could possibly be so funny?"

Colby:
"I just think it's hilarious that you think my plan was to sneak in here and have Pipsqueak steal the power core and all that jazz!"

Ricky:
"What? It wasn't?"

Clutch:
*His smile slowly fades.*

Colby:
"Of course not! Who would take a plan seriously if I'm the one who came up with it?"

Ricky:
"Finally something you say makes sense..."

Colby:
"I figured, why even try? That's why I came up with a fake plan that'd get everyone right where I needed them! I knew Anarchy would get himself caught, 'cause he's a loser. I knew Pipsqueak would go for Moz 'cause he's such a goody-two-shoes." *Makes a gagging sign.*
"And I knew Toni would go for the shiniest thing around! Which would be..." *Gestures for someone to complete his sentence.*

Ricky:
"...The Energy Core."

Suddenly, the power goes out.

Toni:
*Meanwhile in a mostly empty, dark room, Toni stands holding the energy core.*
"Hmm, we should probably be getting out of here..."

Vinnie:
*Nods in agreement.*

Anarchy:
*Soon after, Anarchy finds himself free of his bondage. He wastes no time grabbing his bag and running out the door.*

Back in the room with Clutch and the rats, the backup lights flicker on, casting a red tint on everything.

Clutch:
*Opens his mouth to say something, but is interrupted.*

Colby:
"And another thing! I know for a *fact* that Moz wouldn't betray her family. She's weird like that."

Clutch:
*His eyebrows shoot up as he frantically tries to pull up the hangar feed on the rebooting monitor.*

It blinks on but Moz and Pipsqueak are nowhere to be seen. Also missing is the Death Egg Robot.

Clutch:
"Where--"

His question is answered before he can ask it as the massive mech comes crashing through the wall.

Clutch:
*Stands shocked as a piece of the wall lands on him.*

The roof of the mech opens and Pipsqueak and Moz climb out.

Ricky:
"Moz!"

Moz:
"Dad!"

Pip:
*Not wanting Colby to feel left out.* "Colby!"

Colby:
*Rolls his eyes.*

Moz and Ricky embrace each other.

Pip:
*Looks at Colby.*

Colby:
"Don't even think about it."

Moz:
"I'll forgo the 'I had this handled' and just cut to the 'let's get out of here'!"

Pip:
*Looks at Clutch half-obscured by debris.* "Do you think he's..."

Colby:
"Don't know, don't care! I will be taking this though." *Snatches Clutch's keycard.*
"Alright, people! Follow me!" *Charges out of the room.*

They three exchange looks and hesitantly follow him.

Colby:
*Looking around.* "Um... This way!" *Runs around the corner but bumps into somebody.*

Anarchy:
"Hey! Watch where you're going, Mr. Big Shot Plan Guy!"

Colby:
"Oh, great, it's you. That wasn't sarcastic, actually. But only because I need this." *Grabs Anarchy's bag.*

Moz:
"Ed? Cheez, how many people did you bring?"

Anarchy:
"Hey, wait a minute there Colby! If it [wasn't] for this guy..."
*Gestures to Toni.*
"...I would've been stuck here! I mean how stupid--"
*Anarchy pauses when he notices Colby rummaging through his bag.*
"What are you doing?"

Colby:
"As hard as it may be to believe..." *Pulls a strange-looking device out of Anarchy's bag.* "...I thought ahead."

Anarchy:
"Hey hey hey! What'd you do with my paint?!"

Colby:
"Nothin'! You can keep your dumb paint, I just need this." *Throws the bag of spray paint back at Colby.*
"Alright, Toni, give me the core."

Toni:
*Looks at Colby then the core then back at Colby.*
"Do I have--"

Anarchy:
"Just give him the stupid core!"
*Grabs the core and gives it to Colby.*

Colby:
"Why thank you, underling!" *Opens up the device and puts the power core inside.*

Ricky:
"Would you stop messing around?! Guards are gonna be here any minute!"

Colby:
"I'm working on it! Sheesh..." *Walks over to a terminal and, using Clutch's keycard, activates the intercom.*
*His voice is broadcast through the entire facility.* "Attention losers! You know that energy core that just went missing? Well, not only do I have it, but I am overloading that sucker! So yeah, you might wanna get out of here if you don't want to blow up. Colby out!"
*Turns around to see everyone staring at him.* "What?"

Moz:
"Did you seriously just make a bomb?!"

Colby:
"Yeah, try and keep up sis! We gotta go!"

Anarchy:
"I was carrying a bomb!?"

Colby:
"Yes, I just said that! Seriously, nobody listens... Oh, and somebody grab that." *Points to Proto's hover-dolly before taking off.*

Pip:
"I got it!" *Pipsqueak grabs the dolly and follows suit.*

Back in the previous room, Clutch's body twitches.

Clutch:
"That... idiot... going to... destroy everything!" *Shakily begins to stand.*

Meanwhile, our gang of protagonists is facing no opposition as the whole building is in a panic.
They reach the truck and all clamor inside, Toni taking the wheel.

Pip:
*Pulls in the hover-dolly and shuts the doors.* "Get us out of here Toni!"

Toni:
"On it!"
*Begins driving away at the speed limit.*
"Well, besides losing that shiny orb... I'd say that went pretty well!"

Moz:
"Faster than that cheesehead! Or did you miss the part where the whole place was gonna blow?!"

Toni:
"Ohp, sorry!"

Just as he speeds up the building behind them is engulfed in a bright light and then POOF it's gone.

Colby:
*Dusting off his hands.* "And that's how you do a rescue! Let this be a lesson to all of you. I may not look it, but I" *Pauses for effect.* "am a genius! I mean, how else would I have known exactly what you were gonna do before you even did! Please, hold your applause."

Toni:
"Erm, Colby?"

Colby:
"What? Do you wish to congratulate me on a flawlessly planned and executed mission?"

Toni:
"I would but... I'm not sure it's *that* flawless."
*Floors it.*

Colby:
"What are you talkin' about?"

An explosion rocks the truck and the back doors come flying off. There, behind them, charging like a rhino, is the Death Egg Robot.

Pip:
"Moz sure can make 'em, huh?"

Looks like we got one more action scene before this is over! It's gonna have ta wait. But it'll be a doozy, for sure.

```

### Episode 8: Victory

```
Where were we? Oh yeah, Death Egg Robot chase with the van and the--yeah, yeah. Okay. Let's get back into it...

Moz:
*Smacks her forehead.* "I can't believe I left that with him! I'm such a cheesehead!"

Colby:
"While I wholeheartedly agree with that last part, you can relax. There's no way he can keep up with us in that thing!"

The rampaging robot suddenly comes to a stop.

Colby:
"What did I tell ya? He already gave up!"

Not quite. The robot leans forward and activates its rockets, sending it hurtling at them.

Pip:
"You didn't say it could do that!"

Colby:
"Well, Moz. Once again your freaky mechanical prowess is threatening this family! I hope you're happy!"

Moz is about to retort, but is interrupted by an explosion that shakes the entire truck.

Pip:
"Yeah, uh... He's still shooting bombs at us!"

Colby:
*Grabs his bat off the floor and mutters something about it always being bombs.*

Ricky:
"Where are you going?"

Colby:
"I'm *going* to give this sicko a taste of his own medicine!" *Climbs out the back of the truck and onto the roof.*

Clutch:
*Dryly.* "How dramatic."

Colby:
"Batter UP!" *Swats a bomb, knocking it back towards the robot.*

Clutch:
*Grunts as he moves to avoid the bomb.*

Colby:
"That all ya got PUNK?!"

Clutch:
"There is one other trick up my sleeve..."

The rockets on the robot's right arm fire up and it launches a fist toward the truck.

Colby:
"Gah!" *Flinches, closing his eyes.*
*A moment passes and he feels nothing.* "Ha! Your aim stinks more than you do! Ya missed old man!"

Clutch:
"Oh, please."

The metal hand returns to the arm, but in it is a tiny rageful rat.

Moz:
"Nice going Colby! Now what?!"

Colby:
"You mean I gotta save you AND destroy the robot?! Do I have to do *everything* around here?!"

Pip:
"Nope!" *With a running start, leaps off the roof towards the robot.*

Colby:
"Wha--HOW?! I DIDN'T EVEN SEE YOU GET ON THE ROOF!!!"

Pip:
*Manages to snag the leg of the robot.*

Colby:
"Of course."

Pip:
*Begins climbing his way toward the arm.*

Colby:
"Oh sure, just climb up it like it's some kinda flyin' jungle gym. Why not?!"

Pip:
*Reaches the hand.* "Hiya."

Moz:
*Rolls her eyes.* "'Sup?"

Pip:
"So... I didn't exactly think this through..."

Moz:
"See that panel? Get it open."

Pip:
*Smashes the panel and it pops open.*

Moz:
"[Now] hotwi... I'm gonna have to teach you how to hotwire it, huh?"

Pip:
"Heheh... Yeah."
*After some quick tutoring he manages to hotwire the hand and the rockets flare to life.*

Moz:
"Final step: hold on."

Pip:
*Hugs the hand as tight as possible.*

The hand shoots forward.

Ricky:
"Everybody take cover!"

The hand crashes into the back of the truck, destroying the crate containing Proto.

Ricky:
*Rushes over and pries the hand open.* "Are you okay?"

Moz:
*Rubs her arm.* "Yeah, I'm fine... Thanks, Mac."

Pip:
*Very disoriented.* "No... problem..."

Moz:
*Sees Proto.* "You had Proto the whole time?!"

Colby:
*Climbing back in.* "Yeah, some good he is, though. You said he was voice-activated but the stupid thing doesn't respond to a single thing I say!"

Moz:
"That's because you need to say the pass... code..."

Pip:
*Shakes his head, regaining his bearings.* "Great! What's the passcode!"

Moz:
*Bites her lip.*

Colby:
"Oh, sure, take your time, sis! It's not like we have a giant killer robot breathing down our necks!"

Moz:
"It's 'I', 'less-than-sign', '3'... 'Mac'."
"..."

Pip:
"Oh."

Ricky:
*Points to Pipsqueak.* "He's Mac, right?"

Proto:
*Activates, standing up.*

Moz:
"Oh, look he's working!"

Proto:
"State target..."

Moz:
*Is about to say it but is shoved aside by Colby.*

Colby:
"Crash into the side of the mountain!"

Proto:
"Target acknowledged." *Jets out of the truck.*

Moz:
"ARE YOU INSANE!?!"

Colby:
"Relax! Don't you trust me?"

Moz:
"NO!"

There's a thunderous crash as Proto impacts the cliff face.

Colby:
"Wait for iiiiiiit..."

First there's rumbling, then there's sheets and sheets of falling snow.

Colby:
"AAAAVALAAAAANCHE! Pedal to the metal Toni!"

Toni:
"What do you think I'm doing!"

Everyone in the back braces themselves as waves of snow plummet past the truck.

Colby:
*Looks up to see a pile of snow where the robot was.*
*Turns around.* "What did I tell you?"

Moz:
"You are intolerable."

Colby:
"It's pronounced 'ingenious'."

...

Pip:
"Anyone else hungry? I'm starving."

Toni:
"I think I saw a Brandon's Burgers on the way here."

A short time later, the battered truck rolls into the Brandon's Burgers drive-thru, Toni still at the wheel.

Citizen:
"Welcome to Brandon's! If you have rewards points with us, please give your loyalty code now."

Anarchy:
"No."

Citizen:
"Okay, order when ready!"

Anarchy:
"Alright, everyone's getting a hamburger because I'm not taking orders!"

Pip:
*Wanted a cheeseburger.* [an emote which translates roughly to a smile hiding the pain :P]

Anarchy:
"We are gonna have five burgers with water and one double bacon cheeseburger with fries and a chocolate shake."

Ricky:
"Who's paying for this again?"

Anarchy:
"Uh, you."

Citizen:
"Okay. Pull forward. Your total is 700 rings."

Toni:
"Thank you!"

Ricky:
"Need I remind you that debt is what got us into this mess?"

Pip:
"That was kinda your fault, though..."

Ricky:
"What did you say?"

Anarchy:
"Definitely not *my* problem."

Colby:
"Cut the nerd some slack, he's just callin' it like it is! I don't know if you noticed but your little money-maker has been nothin' but trouble for this family!"

Ricky:
*Looks to Moz.*

Moz:
*Looks away.* "He's... kinda right for once."

Ricky:
*Shuts his eyes and sighs.*

Citizen:
*A rude employee tosses the bag out the window.*

Pip:
"Hey! Burgers are here..."

Anarchy:
*Sticks his tongue out at the employee.*

Ricky:
"I suppose... after this whole fiasco I'm gonna have to lay low. It'd probably be best for everyone if I closed the shop... for good. Moz, I'll figure out how to provide for us."

Moz:
"I'll handle that. I'm sick of being dragged around. I'm gonna open up my own *legal* shop and run it myself."

Ricky:
*Smiles.* "That's my girl."

Colby:
*Is in the corner making gagging faces.*

Anarchy:
"Okay, this is getting too mushy." *Throws four burgers and most of the water bottles to the back.*

Colby:
"Oh, yeah. Ain't she great?" *Takes a bite of burger and starts talking with his mouth full.* "Not like there's anyone else who deserves some recognition..."

Ricky:
"Right... Our family owes you a great debt, Cheddarosier."

Colby:
*Glares.*

Pip:
"Oh, ya know, just... what I do. Heh."

Ricky:
"You have my blessing to date my daughter."

Pip:
*Eyes widen.*

Moz:
"Dad!"

Anarchy:
*Milkshake shoots out his nose as he laughs hysterically.*

Colby:
*Rolls his eyes and groans.*

Ricky:
"And good job, Colby. Your plan actually worked."

Colby:
*Freezes.*

Pip:
*Waves his hand in front of Colby's face.*

Colby:
*Just blinks, still processing the paternal approval.*

Pip:
*Taps Colby's nose.*

Colby:
*Smacks Pipsqueak's hand.* "Would you cut that out!"

Toni:
"..."
"...Am I out of a job?"

Moz:
"If you really need a job you can work for me, Toni."

Toni:
"Okay!"
*Continues to eat his fries.*

The end.
Sike! There's a post-credit scene! (Figuratively speaking; there's no credits.)

Anarchy:
Best leading actor: Edward Gerald Hedgehog.

Back in the mountain, a certain marsupial that just won't stay down is digging his way out of a heap of snow.

Clutch:
"Well, Clutch old boy... Looks like you flew too close to the sun this time..."
*Notices a figure in the snow.*

Proto:
"State... target..."

Clutch:
"Maybe this endeavor wasn't a total loss..."

Okay, now it's over. Now all there is to do is chill until the time comes for Tropical Chaos!

```

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Colby Ricotta
* Pipsqueak Cheddarosier
* Toni Havarti
* Anarchy the Hedgehog
* Vinnie
* Prototype Metal Sonic
* Mozzarella "Moz" Ricotta
* Rough the Skunk
* Tumble the Skunk
* Clutch the Opossum
* Ricky Ricotta
* Nezumi Numanaga

## Participants

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