Lo, How The Mighty Hath Fallen

**Lo, How The Mighty Hath Fallen** is the tenth episode of the second season of TFAWPS. It is the thirty-sixth episode overall.

## Plot

Pig King travels to Fin-Land to exact his revenge on Zack, prompting TFAWPS to follow him and stop him before he causes problems for King Salamence. Android 16 and Android 17 infiltrate the Starcaster in order to steal the shard.

## Synopsis

In the Starcaster infirmary, the team meets while Paco continues his recovery. Sonic informs the team that S.E.C.R.E.T. is mad at them for failing to capture Pig King and for Paco's rampage, which Sonic reaffirms him that it isn't his fault. He says that the last thing they need is to become enemies of S.E.C.R.E.T. so they need to lay low for a while. Ted says that he knows where Pig King is and that they need to get to him fast, without S.E.C.R.E.T.'s help. He says that the portal they found leads to Fin-Land, and that's likely where Pig King went. Pink Panther suggests telling S.E.C.R.E.T., but Sonic says that they have to hurry and S.E.C.R.E.T. hasn't been a big help lately, but Sonic promises that once they get Pig King, they'll turn him over to them. Paco says that he would like to accompany them, but Lupina says that Paco needs his rest and won't be participating in this mission. Paco initially fights, but Lupina forces him to stay. Finally relenting, Paco agrees to stay behind, while Ted leads the rest of the team to Fin-Land.

Elsewhere on the Land of Ooo, Android 16 and Android 17 spy on TFAWPS through a bush. Android 16 suggests they attack TFAWPS now, that they're leaving the Starcaster, but Android 17 suggests going after the weak ones in the Starcaster, since after all the shard is in there. Android 16 retorts that the Rainbow Twins are leaving the Starcaster and they need to get them first. Android 17 says that they won't be able to take on all of the TFAWPS members at once, just the two of them, but would rather have a better chance with the weak ones left in the Starcaster. Android 16 points out that Paco, their strongest member, is still on board, but Android 17 reminds him that he is now completely weakened and under their control. Android 16 finally agrees and the two head out towards the Starcaster.

On Fin-Land, Pig King appears from the portal in the Castle, just as the portal machine shorts out. Pig King wanders around the castle and finds himself in the prince's quarters. Inside, Zack angrily asks Pig King what he's doing here. Pig King sarcastically asks Zack if he's surprised to see him after abandoning him halfway across the quadrant. Zack honestly answers yes, but asks him what he's doing in his chambers. Pig King tells Zack to shut up and asks him what he did with Master Robot. Zack says that he has no idea and asks how he could possibly know that. Pig King says that he doesn't believe him and will tear Fin-Land apart until he does find him. Zack says that he has no need for Master Robot and orders Pig King one last time to get out of his chambers. Pig King says that if Zack won't tell him, he'll force him to. Zack then forcibly grabs Pig King and kicks him out. While in the hallway, Pig King says that he'll just take this issue to the King Salamence and Queen Lucy and see if they have anything to say about it. After Zack slams the door, he angrily huffs and curses Pig King under his breath.

Arriving on Fin-Land themselves, TFAWPS are once again stunned by the beauty of Fin-Land, with Ted taking pride in his teammates awe at his homeland. Buster comments that hopefully this visit will go better than their last and Mofo agrees. Sonic asks Ted where they should start and Ted says that, knowing Pig King, they should start at the castle, hoping he hasn't done anything to the King and Queen yet. Pink Panther reassures Ted that he's sure they're fine, but should head to the castle with haste. The group rush to the castle and are met by Zack. After an awkward silence, Zack asks what they want. Sonic says that depends and asks Zack if he's here for the shard. Zack considers this for a moment and says no, he's done with that life and is just trying to be Fin-Land's prince. Sonic says that if that's true Zack has to prove it and help them track down Pig King. Zack says that he'll agree to that if he can have a moment alone with Ted. Pink Panther tells Ted that he doesn't have to agree to this, but Ted says that he'll do it.

Following Zack inside his chambers Ted asks what Zack wants. Zack says that Pig King is here and is threatening to reveal his Dark Order ties to his parents. Ted laughs and says if being a tattle tale is what it took to defeat Zack he would have done it already. Zack says that Ted's right, it won't take him down, but Ted has to agree that if Zack is exposed, the people of Fin-Land will be at risk. Ted agrees and says the people of Fin-Land are his number one priority. Zack says that Ted knows what he must to, but Ted says that he won't do it until Zack asks him. Zack says that that's ridiculous and they're wasting time, but Ted insists saying he won't help him until Zack asks. Reluctantly, Zack asks Ted for a favor and his help. Ted says he already had his help when he got him out of the Negative Zone, but Zack cuts him off and says Ted had nothing to do with that and needs to stop now. Ted then agrees and apologizes and rejoins his team.

On the Starcaster, Paco sits with Lupina while she studies the shard. Wally then enters the room and asks Paco how he's feeling. Paco says that he's feeling a lot better and Wally says that just in case, he wants Paco to wear the helmet at all times. Paco then says that that's ridiculous, but Wally insists that it's for his own good and for the good of his team. Paco then agrees and puts the helmet on. Lupina jokingly giggles to herself and Paco light heartedly tells her to knock it off. Wally laughs at them and asks Lupina how the shard research is coming. Lupina says that she's not really sure what to do with it. She says that she's actually been searching for a place to keep it safe, since the Starcaster isn't a safe place at the moment. Paco says that maybe they could bring it to the Galactic Federation, since they're basically the leaders of the universe, but Lupina says that that's not the best idea. Wally then suggests upgrading the Starcaster's weaponry and defense to protect it on the go. Lupina says that that's not a bad idea, but they should run it by Sonic first. Lupina then asks Wally to take the shard to the hold, while she gives Paco another treatment. Wally then gathers the shard and leaves the infirmary. Elsewhere, Android 16 and Android 17 sneak aboard the Starcaster using an emergency hatch.

On Fin-Land, Ted meets with his team who have joined up with Team Chaotix. Ted greets his friends and Vector says they were just talking about where to find Pig King. Ted says that he just searched the castle, but has found nothing. Espio suggests they search the city streets and says that he can't have gotten far. Sonic agrees and the group heads out. Still inside the castle, Pig King travels to the throne room. There, he spies on King Salamence and Queen Lucy discussing the war. King Salamence suggests getting involved, but Queen Lucy says that they should focus their efforts on helping the Land of Ooo repair the damage caused during the battle with the Cosmic Entity. Pig King then reveals himself, but is immediately stopped by King Salamence. Queen Lucy says that she recognizes him and says that he was once a prisoner in the dungeon. Pig King says that he's a fellow King and asks for a council with King Salamence regarding his son, Zack. King Salamence asks what he has done this time, but Queen Lucy tells her husband not to agree, since Pig King is the one who killed Wave. Pig King says that he apologized for that, but King Salamence says that it doesn't matter, and then orders Team Chaotix to come and arrest Pig King. Queen Lucy then tells Pig King not to move a muscle, but Pig King is already in motion, with the King and Queen following close behind.

Charmy Bee says that he just got a call and says that King Salamence has just ordered Pig King's arrest and that he is back in the Castle. The Rainbow Twins say that they're on it and they fly towards the castle with Charmy and Ted close by. Vector, Espio, Sonic, Pink Panther, Mofo, and Buster follow close by on foot when they get a call from Mario. Sonic answers the phone as they're running and Mario asks where he's off to so fast. Sonic then stops in his tracks, along with Pink Panther, Mofo, and Buster, while Vector and Espio continue on towards the castle. Sonic says that he was just going for a jog, but Mario sternly demands the truth. Sonic then admits that they've found Pig King, but that they're handling a very delicate situation right now and it'd be better if Mario sat this one out. Mario reminds Sonic that S.E.C.R.E.T. is literally the greatest spy agency in the galaxy and that he knows how to handle delicate and that Pig King is now a S.E.C.R.E.T. fugitive and needs to be brought to justice his way. Pink Panther then intervenes and informs Mario that Pig King is on Fin-Land, and that they have everything under control and promises to bring Pig King to Mario once they catch him. Mario is initially unsure and says that he's giving TFAWPS one more hour before he sends in his agents and hangs up. Sonic asks Pink Panther what that was and Pink Panther reminds Sonic that S.E.C.R.E.T. have actual jurisdiction throughout the galaxy while TFAWPS technically only have jurisdiction in the Land of Ooo and Fin-Land. Realizing Pink Panther is right, Sonic then says that they should just head to the castle.

Inside the Starcaster, Wally places the shard in a container but is then met by Android 16 and Android 17. Wally greets them and Android 16 and 17 attack and subdue Wally, who screams. Hearing Wally's cries for help, Paco immediately jumps out of his bed and runs towards his direction, with Lupina following close behind, warning Paco that his condition is not yet stable. Android 16 grabs the shard and suggests they make their escape when Paco attacks Android 17. Paco demands to know what they're doing here and Android 16 says that they're here for the shard because Paco messed up his mission. Paco tells Android 16 that he's not on their side and never was and never will be. Android 17 says that Paco doesn't sound so sure about that. Wally then gets back up and electrocutes Android 16 and grabs the shard. As Paco cheers his friend on, Android 17 manages to break free and chase after Wally, subduing him once again and taking the shard. Lupina then arrives and aims a freeze ray at Android 17. Android 16 warns him and Android 17 ducks out of the way, as the freeze ray hits Wally. Paco then chases Android 17 down the hallway and dives after him as Android 17 escapes through a vent. Paco then turns towards Android 16, who has just taken down Lupina, and chases after him, but Android 16 then teleports away. Angry at his failure, Paco then takes Lupina and Wally back to the infirmary and begins taking care of them once again.

In the hall, King Salamence and Queen Lucy manage to corner Pig King. With the arrival of Ted, Roy, G. Biv, and Charmy, they begin fighting him. As Pig King manages to elude Ted and the Rainbow Twins' attacks, Charmy reunites with Vector and Espio who begin working as a team to attack Pig King. As Pig King fights Team Chaotix off, Zack watches the whole thing unfold from his room, with a troubled look on his face. Sonic, Pink Panther, Mofo, and Buster then arrive and join the fight and together, TFAWPS and Team Chaotix are able to take down Pig King. Queen Lucy thanks them for their help and Sonic tells Pig King that he's done messing around and is ready to turn Pig King over to the proper authorities and says that this time he won't have the luxury of being confined to his Castle. Ted tells Team Chaotix, as well as King Salamence and Queen Lucy, that he wishes he could stay, but time is of the essence and they need to go now. Queen Lucy says that she understands and gives Ted a hug, much to Zack's dismay. As TFAWPS leave the castle and head towards the cosmic tunnel with Pig King in tow, the Starcaster unexpectedly lands in front of them, piloted by Paco. Mofo asks what Paco is doing up and Paco informs them that Android 16 and Android 17 arrive kicked their butts and stolen the shard. TFAWPS then rush into the Starcaster and head out after the Androids. The Rainbow Twins then take Pig King to the prison. Roy asks Pig King if he missed it and Pig King sarcastically and dramatically laughs at his joke. G. Biv then tells Roy that they need to meet with the team.

As the Starcaster takes off, Sonic receives another call from Mario. Sonic says he has good news and bad news, Sonic says that the good news is they've got Pig King, but Mario then cuts him off, saying that Mario saw the Starcaster depart, meaning Pig King is onboard. He says that he hopes Sonic isn't harboring a wanted criminal and Sonic says that it's not like that, and Mario warns him that he's walking on thin ice. Sonic says that there are more important things at stake and Mario says that he'll be after them soon and that they really should consider complying with him from now on.

On Fin-Land, King Salamence and Queen Lucy meet with Zack in his room. Zack says that he heard there was some commotion in the main hall today and King Salamence accuses Zack of having something to do with it. Zack says that he knew it was Pig King, but beyond that, he has no idea about anything else. King Salamence then calls Zack a liar, stating that he knows he's involved with a sketchy group of people and that he has no spine and no ambition, but Queen Lucy tells her husband to calm down and address his people, promising him that she'll handle Zack. As King Salamence leaves, Zack calls him a fool. Queen Lucy tells him to relax and reminds him that King Salamence is his father and his king. Zack tells his mother that he truly had nothing to do with this and Queen Lucy admits that she believes him. Zack thanks her and she exits his chambers. Zack then sits down at his desk and looks over at the broken portal in his closet. Suddenly his phone rings and it's Agent Yellow calling. Zack smiles at the phone. It is unknown whether or not he answers.

## Characters

* Sonic
* Ted
* Pink Panther
* Paco
* Mofo
* Buster
* Roy
* G. Biv
* Lupina
* Wally
* Zack
* Pig King
* Android 16
* Android 17
* Vector
* Espio
* Charmy Bee
* King Salamence
* Queen Lucy
* Mario

## Trivia

* The title of this episode refers to Ted and King Salamence's comments that Zack has very little power now without the Dark Order at his command.
* This is the first episode of the season in which Cell does not appear.
* Despite his promotion to main character this season, Mega Man does not appear in this episode, making it his fourth consecutive non-appearance.