Fangs in the Dark Part 2

The Shadow Falls

THE BATTLE FOR WASHINGTON HAS COMMENCED!

## Plot

### Rise of The Baroness

On December 1, 2020 in The Nest, Anastasia is told by Major Bludd that he has a mission for her, and hands her a file. Anastasia thanks Bludd, before reading through the file. Bludd mentions that the Prime Minister of Neu Germania is willing to Honor anyone who is willing to take out Voltar. Anastasia mentions that Voltar is a Cobra Agent, and Bludd mentions that he's being let go by Cobra for betraying their beliefs. Anastasia tells Bludd that the deed will be done. In Herrschaft, Neu Germania, Voltar continues to build a small gun, and loads it with Dr. Venom's Acidic Sludge. After he loads it, he is approached by Anastasia and told by her that she was sent to see Voltar's success. Voltar tells Anastasia that he won't disappoint McCullen, after he shows her what he's replicated.

Anastasia tells Voltar that she is wondering why he tried to replicate Dr. Venom's Acidic Sludge, and Voltar mentions that he's found a way to make it explode when it comes into contact with electricity. Anastasia tells Voltar that she's been given orders from McCullen, and Voltar asks what kind of orders, and Anastasia stabs Voltar in the back of the neck. As Voltar lays dying, he asks her why, and Anastasia mentions that he failed Cobra for the last time, and they have no more use or resources to keep him with them. Voltar curses Anastasia, before dying. Anastasia then uses a small vile to collect some blood from Voltar, before leaving. She then throughs an Anti-EMP Grenade, activating the Acidic Sludge, causing Voltar's body to dissolve into a puddle.

Anastasia approaches the Prime Minister of Neu Germania and mentions that she terminated Voltar and collected the blood sample for proof. The Prime Minister thanks Anastasia and brings out his sword. He then knights Anastasia the title of Baroness and tells her that she has a small amount of Political Power in Neu Germania, and will be granted some land. Anastasia then thanks the Prime Minister, before mentioning that she would like to be given a facility in Zerstorungtal, and the Prime Minister grants it. Anastasia then leaves Herrschaft. A few years later on July 22, 2023, Baroness arrives in Ethiopia and informs Dr. Mindbender that they have orders to take all equipment back to Cobra Island under orders from Serpentor. Dr. Mindbender mentions that they have lots of work to do if they're going to get everything back to Cobra Island.

### The Drums Begin

Serpentor tells Major Bludd and Zartan to guard Washington with everything they have. Major Bludd tells Serpentor that The Iron Hammer is 3 hours away from Washington. Serpentor mentions that he wants all Iron Grenadiers deployed when they come to Washington, and orders Scrap-Iron to start production on B.A.T. Mark 2. Scrap-Iron tells Serpentor that he'll head back to Cobra Island to do so immediately. Serpentor then orders Destro and the Crimson Twins to fortify the Capitol Building. The trio salute, before Serpentor contacts Mistress Armada and Black Out and orders both to return to Washington immediately. At Niagara Falls, Heavy Duty, Flint, Steeler, and Law begin to prepare their weapons as Cover Girl drives a Joe Grizzly onto a Carrier Jet.

General Hawk tells G.I. Steve and Col. Savage that they'll lead the first wave against Cobra, while he and G.I. Willy will lead wave 2. Col. Savage mentions that the Screaming Eagles will die for their Neighbor country, before he leaves. General Hawk asks where Sgt. Duke is, and Steve mentions that he's calling his son in New York. General Hawk tells Steve to tell Duke that he has 5 minutes, before his wave leaves for Washington. Snake Eyes meditates as Star Bird tells him that they're leaving. Snake Eyes tells Star Bird that he's apart of wave 2, and Star Bird mentions that he'll see him in Washington. Star Bird salutes Snake Eyes, before leaving. Snake Eyes begins to think, before looking at Star Bird. On a Carrier Jet, Flint sits next to Grunt as Bree tells Lifeline goodbye, before boarding the Carrier Jet.

Flint asks Bree if she's even seen any training, and Bree mentions that she has, and she was cleared by General Hawk to serve. Flint welcomes Bree to G.I. Joe, and asks if she has a codename. Bree mentions that her grandfather served alongside General Joseph Colton during World War II, and his codename was Chuckles. Flint welcomes "Chuckles" to G.I. Joe as Snake Eyes sits down next to both and mentions that he's decided to join Wave 1. Flint tells Snake Eyes that they could always use extra hands. Shipwreck climbs aboard a Joe SHARC, and takes off alongside Star Bird. The Carrier Jet then closes, before the Jet begins to take off from Niagara Falls.

Wild Bill tells everyone in the Jet to be ready for any type of situation once they get to Washington. Storm Shadow meditates, before opening his eyes and grab his sword. He then gets up and tells Zartan that his Judgment Day is coming. Storm Shadow then packs his sword and leaves his quarters. Serpentor is informed by Destro that G.I. Joe forces were incoming. Serpentor orders for the HISS tanks to fire. Shipwreck informs his fellow Joes that Cobra's opening Fire. Wild Bill thanks Shipwreck for the head's up, before using the P.A. to inform his fellow Joes that they're going to face "Some Turbulence". After the HISS tanks' missiles pass the jet and explode, Chuckles begins to laugh. Flint asks Chuckles why she's laughing, and Chuckles mentions that she's always to see some action.

### The Battle for Washington Part 1

Flint mentions that she's biting a whole lot more than she can chew. Sgt. Duke tells Wild Bill to land the plane, and Wild Bill mentions that he's going to now, as Star Bird begins to fly down towards the Capitol Building. Serpentor orders Zartan and The Dreadnoks to defend the Capitol Building till the Iron Grenadiers, Vipers, and the rest of the B.A.T.s arrive. Zartan mentions that it will be done, until Zanzibar is crushed and injured by Star Bird, who begins attacking. Zartan orders the Dreadnoks to attack, and both Zarana and Torch begin firing upon Star Bird, only to do no damage to his suit. Star Bird asks the Dreadnoks to stop embarrassing themselves, before he sends Zarana flying and knocks out Torch. Zartan begins shooting Star Bird, before fleeing into the capitol building and having it knocked down.

Wild Bill tells the Joes that he won't be able to land close to the battle, so they'll have to jump out. Chuckles grows excited, before she puts on a parachute and the jets' landing ramp opens. Chuckles runs and jumps off the cargo jet, before being followed by Flint, Snake Eyes, Steeler, and Grunt. Cover Girl begins to pilot the Joe Grizzly out of the back of the jet and parachutes it down. In the Capitol Building, Zartan approaches Serpentor and informs him that the Joes have begun the assault and half the Dreadnoks had been knocked out by Star Bird. Serpentor tells Zartan that he's going to contact Major Bludd and see where he is. Before Serpentor contacts Bludd, he is contacted by Destro and informed that not all Joes who escaped The Prison Complex are attacking, but a smaller, first wave.

Serpentor is left surprised, before ordering Zartan to rally as many forces they have in Washington. As Zartan leaves the Office, he is approached by Storm Shadow. Zartan asks Storm Shadow if he's really going through this, and Storm Shadow mentions that he should've ended it when the incident first occurred. Zartan pops his neck, before grabbing out a dagger and dueling with Storm Shadow. Both begin to make their way down the hall. Outside, the Joe Grizzly lands, and Cover Girl begins firing upon the Cobra Strykers, and nearly hits Star Bird, who tells her to watch it. Sgt. Duke orders G.I. Joe to attack. Flint grabs out his rifle and begins firing, as Sgt. Duke notices that Snake Eyes hasn't landed, and wonders where he went.

Storm Shadow continues to duel with Zartan, and is joined by Snake Eyes. Zartan steals one of Storm Shadow's katanas and continues to duel both ninjas. Zandar tries to join, but is told by Zartan to stay back. Storm Shadow then attempts to stab Zartan with the Hard Master blade, only for Zartan to redirect the blade into Storm Shadow, mortally wounding him. Snake Eyes is left enraged and drives Zartan back. Zartan flees into another block, before Snake Eyes runs back to Storm Shadow. Snake Eyes holds Thomas's hand, and Thomas tells Snake Eyes that he's sorry for not accepting him as family. Storm Shadow then gives the Hard Master's Katana to Snake Eyes and tells him to avenge both him and Hard Master. Snake Eyes grips onto the katana, before Storm Shadow succumbs to his wounds and dies.

### The Battle of Washington Part 2

Shipwreck discovers a group of Cobra B.A.T.s near downtown, and goes on a bombing run through the street. He then looks to his radar, and finds a massive object coming in from the North. Shipwreck looks up, and spots The Iron Hammer. Shipwreck contacts Sgt. Duke and mentions that they have company. Sgt. Duke spots The Iron Hammer, and orders G.I. Joe to fall back. The Iron Hammer begins to fire upon Washington, and several missiles strike the mall. Major Bludd orders the Iron Grenadiers to attack. Multiple Iron Grenadiers begin to descend onto the surface and begin firing upon the Joes. Cover Girl struggles to move the Grizzly, and the Grizzly is shot and destroyed, leaving Cover Girl injured. Shipwreck begins to fly to The Iron Hammer and attempts to bomb it.

Sgt. Duke tells General Hawk that they need wave 2, immediately, as The Iron Hammer has arrived. General Hawk tells him that the rest of G.I. Joe is en route. Flint continues to fire upon Cobra Strykers, and overhears a flamethrower. Flint then spots Firefly, and shoots him. Firefly sees Flint, and mentiosn that he's been waiting for a long time to face him again. Flint tells Firefly that he won't escape this time. Firefly tosses his flamethrower and gun away, and Flint does the same. Both Firefly and Flint then begin a fist fight. Heavy Duty tells Sgt. Duke that Flint engaged Firefly, and Sgt. Duke mentions that he's surrounded by Cobra forces. Chuckles tosses a grenade, and manages to destroy a B.A.T. She cheers in joy, and Grunt tells her to get down. Chuckles gets down, and sees as a laser passes by, shocking her.

Chuckles mentions that it missed her, before she sees as B.A.T.s begin to converge on the Joes. At Niagara Falls, Lady Kaye feels a kick, and tells Lifeline that she felt a kick. Lifeline tells Lady Kaye that he's on stand by if she goes into labor. Lady Kaye thanks Lifeline, before she tells herself that she wished the father cold see their birth. Lady Jaye tells Lifeline that A few Joes are remining behind, and are being commanded by Keel Haul. Lady Jaye then hugs her daughter, before leaving. Back in Washington, Zap, Barbeque, & Sci-Fi are sent flying after a bomb goes off. Sci-Fi gets back on his feet, and tells him that he'll kill them all. In the skies, Shipwreck and Star Bird converge on The Iron Hammer. Shipwreck is shot down, and manages to safely crash aboard the massive airship.

Star Bird then destroys The Iron Hammer's main cannons. Scrap-Iron tells Major Bludd that a Joe is on board, and Major Bludd tells Scrap-Iron to have the Joe eliminated. Scrap-Iron also informs Bludd that Star Bird had destroyed the main cannons. On the ground, Bayonet orders her B.A.T.s to destroy the Joes, before her squad is hit by a missile. She then continues to fire upon the Joes, and eventually shoots and kills Grunt. Sgt. Duke is left shocked, before he orders the Joes to charge. Destro informs Serpentor that Major Bludd is being bombarded by the Flaggsman. Serpentor tells Destro that he must tell him the truth. Destro asks what it is, and Serpentor tells him that the truth is, is that Cobra is going to lose the fight, as they haven't grasped their entire grip on the U.S., so the citizens will also be willing to fight them.

Destro asks what Serpentor is suggesting, and Serpentor tells Destro that they're going to retreat back to Cobra Island, and tells Destro to slowly start retracting their forces. Destro salutes Serpentor, and tells him that the order will be done. Serpentot then asks where the President is, and Destro mentions that he was taken to Cobra Island. Serpentor begins to think, and tells Destro that they might be able to win this fight, but they still need to retreat. Destro nods, before leaving. In the field, Zarana tells Zandar that the Joes are close to retreating, before Zandar spots a couple of cargo jets arriving. Zarana mentions that they should stand their ground. Aboard the Cargo Jet, Col. Savage orders the Screaming Eagles to attack.

### The Battle of Washington Part 3

The Screaming Eagles begin to descend down from the Jet and parachute down to safety. Bayonet sees the Screaming Eagles and begins to retreat. Aboard The Iron Hammer, Shipwreck manages to find the reactor room and questions what he found. Star Bird arrives and scans it. Star Bird mentions that it's The Iron Hammer's reactor. Shipwreck asks what he suggests on doing, and Star Bird asks Shipwreck to climb onto him. Shipwreck does so, and Star Bird blasts the reactor before flying away. Scrap-Iron informs Major Bludd that The Iron Hammer is losing stability, and will crash within an hour. Major Bludd orders for everyone to abandon The Iron Hammer and get to the escape pods. Scrap-Iron then salutes Major Bludd.

Zartan watches as The Iron Hammer begins to slowly decline, before ordering the Dreadnoks to flee. The Screaming Eagles land on the ground and begin to fire upon Cobra Strykers and B.A.T.s. Serpentor informs Destro that the Cobra Submarine has arrived, and will be awaiting some forces, till he flees. Destro mentions that he's on his way. Zarana and Zartan pass by Destro, who mentions that G.I. Joe forces are breaking into the Capitol. As they run, Sgt. Duke, Roadblock, Law, and Chuckles begin to run down the hall. Destro begins to run down the hall, and Sgt. Duke tries to aim for Destro, only to trip and fall. Destro manages to lock a door closed and continues running to an underground bunker, leading to the Potomac.

Screaming Eagles begin to mow down multiple B.A.T.s and Cobra Strykers, as Black Out watches from very far away. Black Out orders her B.A.T.s to follow her, and she leaves. The Iron Hammer then begins to crash into the Potomac. Major Bludd and Scrap-Iron's escape pods land in the Potomac, and Scrap-Iron activates a button, allowing it to swim. Back in Washington, Lady Jaye arrives with Dusty and Big Ben aboard Joe SHARCs. The last Cobra B.A.T. is destroyed, and Sgt. Slaughter orders the Screaming Eagles to search for any Cobra Agent lurking nearby. A few Eagles salute, before leaving. In the Capitol Building, Sgt. Duke finds Snake Eyes, who tells him that Storm Shadow is dead, and the other Cobra Agents fled the building. Sgt. Duke congratulates Snake Eyes.

### A Nation Liberated

Flint and Lady Jaye look around for Cobra Soldiers, and Lady Jaye gives everyone the all clear. Col. Savage contacts Niagara Falls and mentions that they have taken back Washington. Lifeline and Lady Kaye sigh in relief. A Couple of Days Later on July 24, the remaining Joes arrive in Washington, and General Hawk is congratulated by General Youngblood and General Banachek for liberating the U.S. from Cobra. General Hawk mentions that the Honor belongs to Star Bird and G.I. Steve. General Youngblood mentions that he was busy looking for allies in China, while Banachek resorted to even Russia. General Hawk chuckles, and mentions that it was in parts of the Government's Doctrine that the Canadian Army would help the U.S. if Cobra ever took over.

General Banachek mentions that he checked and it's true, and he tried to hide the fact from Cobra. General Hawk mentions that there is one more thing unaccounted for. Banachek asks what it is, and Hawk mentions that he's still curious on where President Fowler is, as they couldn't find him within the last two months. Meanwhile on Cobra Island, Dr. Chaos tells Serpentor that President Fowler is reacting to the "Tests" positively, and Serpentor tells Dr. Chaos to finish the tests, as he other plans for the President...

TO BE CONCLUDED... IN FANGS IN THE DARK PART 3: ATTACK OF THE META-SOLDIERS...

## Featured Characters

* Cobra
	+ Anastasia de Cobrai/ The Baroness
	+ Iron Grenadiers
		- Sebastian Bludd/ Major Bludd
		- Jack Styrnes/ Scrap-Iron
	+ Emmerich Blitzmark/ Voltar
	+ Serpentor
	+ Dreadnoks
		- Zartan Bentley-Xylander
		- Morgan Teach/ Zanzibar
		- Zarana Bentley-Xylander
		- Thomas Winken/ Torch
		- Zandar Bentley-Xylander
	+ James McCullen/ Destro
	+ Tomax Paoli/ Crimson Commando
	+ Xamot Paoli/ Crimson Soldier
	+ Lilian Osborne/ Mistress Armada
	+ Beatriz Navarro/ Black Out
	+ Thomas Arishikage/ Storm Shadow
	+ Constantin von Djangovich/ Firefly
	+ Edith Teurvigne/ Bayonet
	+ Bente Johansson/ Dr. Chaos

* Prime Minister Deiter Schmidt
* G.I. Joe
	+ Morris Lamont/ Heavy Duty
	+ Dashiell Faireborn/ Flint
	+ Ralph Pulaski/ Steeler
	+ Christopher Lavigne/ Law
	+ Courtney Krieger/ Cover Girl
	+ Clayton Abernathy/ General Hawk
	+ Steven Colton/ G.I. Steve
	+ William Colton/ G.I. Willy
	+ Col. Jacques Savage
	+ James Hailmark/ Snake Eyes
	+ Jacob Hailmark/ Star Bird
	+ Robert Graves/ Grunt
	+ Bree van Mark/ Chuckles
	+ Edwin Steen/ Lifeline
	+ William Hardy/ Wild Bill
	+ Hector Delgado/ Shipwreck
	+ Conrad Hauser/ Sgt. Duke
	+ Marissa Faireborn/ Lady Kaye
	+ Allison Faireborn/ Lady Jaye
	+ Rafael Mendez/ Zap
	+ Gabriel Kelly/ Barbeque
	+ Seymour Fine/ Sci-Fi
	+ Marvin Hinton/ Roadblock
	+ Ronald Tadur/ Dusty
	+ David Bennet/ Big Ben
	+ Robert Remus/ Sgt. Slaughter

* General Youngblood
* General Banachek
* President Fowler Jr.

## Episode Casualties

* Emmerich Blitzmark/ Voltar
* Thomas Arishikage/ Storm Shadow
* Robert Graves/ Grunt

## Notes

* Keel Haul is mentioned. Keel Haul will appear in Season 2.

## Episode Script

*Fangs in the Dark Part 2: The Shadow Falls* Script