Hotel Shark

**Hotel Shark** is the thirteenth episode of the second season of TFAWPS. It is the thirty-ninth episode overall.

## Plot

After several days in hiding, Cell breaks his silence and goes on a destructive tour of the galaxy, with TFAWPS following close behind. Mega Man has a showdown against Genesect, with the fate of his friends hanging in the balance. Bart confronts Zack forcing him to make a difficult decision.

## Synopsis

Somewhere in the universe, Dr. Robotnik picks up a ringing phone and hears Agent Yellow on the line, asking him to bail him out of prison. Dr. Robotnik begins to explain that he's no longer associated with the Dark Order and says to find someone else. Agent Yellow frantically tells him not to hang up and asks him to do him this one last favor. Dr. Robotnik gets another call and puts Agent Yellow on hold, much to Agent Yellow's nervous dismay. Dr. Robotnik answers the phone, however it is unknown who he is talking to. Dr. Robotnik initially argues with the person on the other line and says that he didn't consent to them tapping his phones. Dr. Robotnik then asks if they're sure about it and Dr. Robotnik then agrees to their demands. Going back to Agent Yellow, he tells him he'll be there in three hours.

On the Starcaster, the team continue their deep space scans. After another scan, the results come back negative or inconclusive. Angered, Sonic begins to lash out saying they've run at least fifteen deep space scans and each time they've found nothing, and says that it makes no sense. Lupina jokingly tells Sonic that he doesn't make sense. Sonic sarcastically laughs and asks her if she thinks Cell just gave up. Sonic says that he doubts it, unless someone found him and managed to take him down. Lupina asks if she thinks Genesect betrayed him, but Sonic says that that's impossible because Genesect would have thrown it in their face by now. Sonic says that he doesn't like this and decides to convene with the rest of the team. At the team meeting, Sonic asks for any theories regarding Cell. Pink Panther and Paco look at each other and shrug. Mofo and Buster look around the table and notice the Rainbow Twins looking away. Mofo asks them what's wrong and G. Biv says that he believes he has an idea. Sonic tells him to let them in on it, and G. Biv says that when they worked for the Cosmic Entity, it would often go after planets in a pattern. Paco then suggests that if the Cosmic Entity succeeded in destroying the Land of Ooo, then they should just follow the trail. Sonic says that it's a good theory and worth checking out and they decide to depart. Sonic then suggests that Lupina run another deep space scan just in case. When she does, it once again comes back inconclusive. Sonic then sends Buster outside to investigate their antenna and Buster discovers that it is destroyed. Realizing what's going on, he runs back into the Starcaster and informs the team that the antenna is broken. Mofo and Buster then return to the antenna and repair it. Once it's repaired, the rest of the team stares at the screen in anticipation. As the scan comes back, they witness a map of dangerously high cosmic energy emanating from several planets in the Second Quadrant. Sonic then jumps in the driver's seat personally, and takes off at hyper speed.

On the moon, Genesect takes the shard from the case and examines it. Froakie orders Genesect to put it down, but Genesect forces his pincers deep into Froakie's abdomen, bring him to his knees. Mega Man yells at Genesect to stop this. Genesect smiles at Mega Man's rage and forces his pincers into Snoopy and Pac-Man, as well, both screaming in pain. Genesect then stares at Mega Man, deep into his soul. Mega Man begins to hyperventilate. Genesect's smile only grows bigger. Mega Man then tells Genesect to stop this, saying that he already has the shard and should quit torturing his teammates. Genesect says that he thinks he prefers to relish in this moment and no more can Mega Man traverse the cosmos thinking he is unbeatable. Mega Man continues to hyperventilate as Genesect continues to monologue. Mega Man looks to his teammates and specifically notes Froakie's and Pac-Man's agony. As he looks at Snoopy, Snoopy gives Mega Man a nod, causing Mega Man to remember the old All-Captains Squad rule book. Snapping back to reality, Mega Man then quickly attacks Genesect, forcing him into the side of a crater, forcing him to drop the shard, along with Froakie, Pac-Man, and Snoopy. Genesect then tells Mega Man that he just made the worst mistake of his friends' lives and rushes towards them, but Mega Man stops them and the two enter a violent clash.

On Fin-Land, Team Chaotix knock on Zack's door and Vector informs him that he has a visitor. Zack tells them to send him in and Bart enters his chambers, much to Zack's shock. Noticing Zack's expression, Espio asks if Zack would like them to stay, but Zack says that it's okay and says they can leave. Charmy Bee says that if he needs them, to just call. As Team Chaotix leave, Zack asks Bart what he wants. Bart says that he knows they've had their differences in the past, but he's beyond that now and asks him to reform the Dark Order and resume their quest for the shards. Zack says that he can't do that anymore and that he made a deal with Ted to abandon the quest for the shards in exchange for his secrecy. Bart then confronts Zack, saying that it was nice of him to check with the rest of the Order before making a move like that, and Zack harshly reminds Bart that he was the one in charge, not them. Bart then says that of course he'd think that because he doesn't know what it takes to be a King. Zack orders Bart to take that back, but Bart refuses saying that Zack needs to learn the difference between being a ruler and being a leader. Zack then tells Bart to get out of his chambers, but Bart simply says no, not until Zack apologizes for ruining the Dark Order and allowing Agent Yellow and Captain Cowboy to be thrown in prison. Zack then retorts that Bart was the one who abandoned them, deciding to return to Planet Simpson. Bart then says that he's obviously not with Planet Simpson anymore and Zack, of all people, should know why. Zack says that he's not going to make the same mistake Bart did and Bart says that he didn't make a mistake, and that's his whole point. Bart then brings up the fact that Zack abandoned Pig King, even after all he went through to get them out of the Negative Zone. Zack then tells Bart, one more time to get out, but Bart again refuses, calmly. Bart, regaining composure, tells Zack that Bart thought he would be doing good on Planet Simpson by going back, but realized that there's nothing to be done there, just as he knows that Zack knows deep down there's nothing he can do on Fin-Land, at least not now. Realizing that Bart has a point, says that they should talk.

Arriving at the first blip on the map, they realize that they are too late. Upon stepping out of the Starcaster, the team discovers that the planet is in ruins. Lupina says that they should put on their helmets, which they do. As they explore, they realize that it doesn't look like many people were able to make it to safety in time. Pink Panther looks down over a skeleton, but Sonic orders everyone back into the Starcaster, saying there's nothing they can do here, only make their way to the next blip point and hope they're not too late.

Back on the moon, Mega Man hits Genesect with all he has, with Genesect passionately reciprocating. While they fight, Mega Man tells Genesect that he ought to kill him for what he's done to the universe, but Genesect then tells Mega Man that he will never kill him because he's not a killer. Froakie groggily gets up and attempts to make his way towards the shard, much to the protest of Snoopy, who weakly tells him to stop. Froakie says that Mega Man needs his help. Noticing this, Mega Man yells for Froakie to stop, distracting Genesect. Genesect then darts down towards the shard, but Mega Man quickly intervenes, once more attacking Genesect. Mega Man grabs Genesect and throws him far away and then dives down towards him, aiming one of his blasters in his face, but Genesect deflects this attack by stabbing Mega Man, but Mega Man quickly removes Genesect's pincers and shoots him in the stomach with his phaser, effectively stopping him for the moment. Mega Man runs over to his teammates and realizes the extent of their injuries. Froakie says that they're not doing so good, but Mega Man tells him to calm down and he'll make sure everything is okay. Putting Froakie, Pac-Man, and Snoopy into their ship, Mega Man turns around and ducks just in time to avoid a jet stream of cosmic energy coming from the shard in Genesect's hand.

On the Galactic Federation, Knuckles escorts Dr. Robotnik down the hall of the prison, saying that he hopes he knows what he's doing bailing out two criminals like them, but Dr. Robotnik assures him that he knows what he's doing. Knuckles then opens the door to their cell and announces to the inmates that they're free. Captain Cowboy says that it's about time he showed up, while Agent Yellow thanks him for coming. Knuckles then says that they got really lucky this time and hopes for their sake there won't be a next time. As they exit the prison, Knuckles watches them with an uneasy look on his face. Dr. Robotnik then tells them to get on their ship and go to the Land of Ooo, but says that he won't be coming with them. Agent Yellow says that he owes him an explanation as to why he's leaving the Dark Order behind, but Dr. Robotnik says that he just busted them out of prison and doesn't owe him anything. He simply says to take this opportunity. He then hands Captain Cowboy the keys to The Rental and gets into the back of a car and drives off. Captain Cowboy asks Agent Yellow if Dr. Robotnik has always been a weirdo and Agent Yellow says that he pretty much has been since day one. The two then enter The Rental and take off. As the car circles around the prison, Knuckles watches and notices something familiar about the driver and turns away.

Arriving at the second blip, they once again realize that they are too late. As they explore the planet, they come across a massive crack in the very foundation of the planet, leading down the the planet's core. Roy says that this is even worse that what the Entity was capable of and says that Cell must have gotten much stronger since he attacked Planet Simpson. Ted says that there's only six objects the universe capable of this kind of destruction. Sonic says that they know Cell already has two, but he could have collected more, possibly the third they allowed to get away. Sonic then punches the ground. Pink Panther tells the team to focus and promises them that they can still get ahead of this, they just need to follow the pattern. G. Biv warns that Cell will only get stronger the more planets he destroys. Pink Panther then says that's all the more reason to hurry and the team departs once again.

As Mega Man gets up, he fires his phasers at the next cosmic blast from Genesect. Mega Man then pushes forward until he and Genesect are quite literally at each other's throats. Mega Man tells Genesect that he won't let him win, and Genesect tells him that it's no longer up to him and pushes him back. Mega Man quickly fires both of his phasers at the shard, causing it to emit a massive burst of power completely encompassing Mega Man and Genesect, with the power entering the both of them. Mega Man lands on the ground, while Genesect lands on the ground near the shard. Genesect then turns towards Mega Man. The two then charge towards each other and learn that they have new cosmic powers. They both fire cosmic beams at each other and cause another explosion. Realizing they are equally matched, Genesect takes the opportunity to grab the shard and make his escape. Mega Man prepares to go after Genesect, but decides to get in the ship and take his teammates to safety, angry that he allowed Genesect to get away.

In Zack's Lair, Zack and Bart await the arrival of their fellow Dark Order members. Outside, The Rental lands and Zack and Bart meet Agent Yellow and Captain Cowboy. Zack then tosses a coin purse towards Captain Cowboy, much to his glee. Captain Cowboy then says that if it's all the same to them, he's going to take his leave now, but Zack tells him to hold on a minute. He says that Captain Cowboy has done him and his Order a great service and could continue to do so, if Captain Cowboy is interested. Captain Cowboy asks what it is they're looking for anyway, and Zack asks him if he's ever heard of the shards. Captain Cowboy says of course he has, but never thought they were real until he started working for them. Zack promises that they are real, and they will be theirs. Captain Cowboy then agrees. Inside Zack's Lair, Zack performs the induction ceremony for Captain Cowboy. Zack asks if Captain Cowboy swears to uphold the principles of their Order and all that for which they stand. Captain Cowboy replies that he does. Zack then asks if he will never share their secrets, nor divulge the true nature of their work. Captain Cowboy says that he does. Zack asks if he is willing to do so from now until death, no matter the cost. Captain Cowboy says that he does. Zack then formally welcomes Captain Cowboy into the Dark Order.

Arriving at the next blip, they manage to arrive as Cell begins his destruction of the planet. The Starcaster immediately fires all of its weapons upon Cell, which end up doing zero damage to him. Cell then turns towards them smiling at them and calls them out, telling them to come face their deaths like real heroes. Sonic then tells the team that this is it and that they're about to face their greatest challenge yet and that it's highly unlikely they'll make it out alive, but he's glad he's going out with the best heroes the galaxy has to offer. As the team prepares to face their death, they land the Starcaster, with Lupina staying behind, and approach Cell. As they charge forward, Cell uses one of the shards to open a wormhole and sends TFAWPS through it, much to Lupina's horror. As TFAWPS exit the wormhole, they realize they are back at the Land of Ooo, albeit without the Starcaster or Lupina. They look up to realize that the newly formed Dark Order is standing over them.

Mega Man lands his ship, carrying his injured his teammates. He helps Froakie, Pac-Man, and Snoopy off the ship and into the front entrance to a mountain. There, they are greeted by Yamcha, who asks what happened to them. Mega Man says that he has no time to explain, he just needs their help. Goku then meets them and says that they can take them in the infirmary. Mega Man thanks them for all their help. Goku says that it's really no sweat. In the infirmary, Goku says that while Froakie, Pac-Man, and Snoopy are very critically injured, they will survive. Mega Man breathes a sigh of relief. Just then, Kirby enters the room and sternly asked what happened to them. Mega Man looks at Kirby with a somber look on his face.

## Characters

* Sonic
* Ted
* Pink Panther
* Paco
* Mofo
* Buster
* Roy
* G. Biv
* Lupina
* Mega Man
* Zack
* Bart
* Agent Yellow
* Captain Cowboy
* Dr. Robotnik
* Knuckles
* Froakie
* Pac-Man
* Snoopy
* Genesect
* Cell
* Vector
* Espio
* Charmy Bee
* Goku
* Yamcha
* Kirby

## Trivia

* This is the first episode of the season in which Pig King does not appear.
* Captain Cowboy is officially inducted into the Dark Order in this episode.
* Both Mega Man and Genesect receive their powers in this episode.