Gloom Squad Takes on the Wild West?

The Gloom Squad Rides Out

## This is Non Canon

The Gloom Squad found themselves in a vast, arid land that seemed to stretch on endlessly. The sun blazed down on them, turning the plains into a rippling sea of heat. They were all dressed in full cowboy attire, with boots, hats, and guns at their sides. Josh, the leader of the group, had gone all out and was sporting an absurdly large ten-gallon hat that seemed to have a life of its own.

"How the hell did we end up here?" he grumbled, constantly adjusting his hat to keep it from slipping down over his eyes.

Nikki, on the other hand, was in her element. She swung her katana sword around, feeling like a true badass. "I don't know how we got here, but I'm not complaining. This is so much better than the city," she said with a grin.

Taurtuga, the group's strategist, was pleased with the change of scenery. "This place is a refreshing break from the smog of Misery Metropolis. It's good to be out in the open air for once."

Mad Mud, the group's explosive expert, was grinning from ear to ear. "I can't wait to blow some stuff up in this cowboy town! Yeehaw!"

Verity, the quiet but deadly member of the group, was looking around eagerly. "This is a new challenge for me. I've never fought in a place like this before."

Sierra, the group's politician's daughter, was happy to be away from her father's constant speeches. "At least I won't have to listen to my dad's political rants for a while," she said, relieved.

Bee, the group's botanist, was fascinated by the new plant life. "I can't wait to see all the different cacti and succulents in this region. I hear they're especially prickly here."

As they rode on their horses, the Gloom Squad stumbled upon a group of cowboys who seemed to be in a heated argument. One of the cowboys spotted them and called out.

"Hey, y'all ain't from around here. What's your business?" he asked, his hand on his gun.

"We're the Gloom Squad," Josh replied, trying to sound confident. "We're here to take down corruption and fight for justice."

The cowboy laughed heartily. "You city slickers don't know nothin' 'bout justice. This here's the Wild West, and we do things our own way."

Taurtuga quickly stepped in to defuse the tension. "We don't mean to cause any trouble. We're just passing through."

Mad Mud grinned, trying to lighten the mood. "Yeah, we're just looking for some fun."

Nikki added, "And some bad guys to take down."

The cowboys looked at each other, then burst out laughing. "Well, I reckon y'all are a bunch of oddballs. But I like oddballs. Come on, we'll show you some real Wild West fun."

And with that, the Gloom Squad found themselves in the middle of a cowboy rodeo. Nikki wowed the crowd with her sword skills, Taurtuga analyzed the logistics of the event, and Mad Mud caused explosions left and right, much to everyone's amusement. The group laughed until their sides hurt, forgetting their mission and reveling in the carefree atmosphere.

"You know what?" Josh said as the sun began to set. "This Wild West ain't half bad."

Sierra agreed. "I'm glad we stumbled upon these cowboys. I was about to die of boredom with all the routine missions we usually do."

And with that, the Gloom Squad rode off into the sunset, feeling a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that they had not felt in a long time. As they rode, they talked excitedly about the new challenges they would face in this strange new land and the unique opportunities that it presented. They knew that they were far from home, but they also knew that they had each other and that they were more than capable of taking on whatever lay ahead. And so, with their heads held high and their hearts full of hope, the Gloom Squad rode on, eager to see what the future held.