And the Award Goes To... (Transcript)

This is the 50th episode of Justice Squadron: Comicger

It was once again time for the Doomie Awards in Petropolis, California. The Doomies are an annual, and highly illegal, awards ceremony held every year where most of Petropolis' worst criminals come together to earn the highest villainy award, the Villain of the Year award. However, this has stirred up some controversy with the citizens of Petropolis, saying that villains don't deserve awards for their crimes, and they've even set up a movement to have the awards boycotted. However, the city council hasn't finalized the boycott as of late, and the awards still seem to go on. This year, ten nominees were chosen for the title of "Villain of the Year," and this year, the latest threat to Petropolis, Darkanos, has become such a nominee for trying to litter Petropolis with monsters. And, just like back in 2010, Verminious Snaptrap was hosting as well as being a nominee.\*

Snaptrap: (on TV announcing the Doomies) Live from an abandoned warehouse in Taxidermy City in the seedy part of Petropolis, it's.... the Doomie Awards! With appearances by General Blitz and his Angels, Lord Komodo, the Demolition Dudes, Sharp Beak, Ace O'Spades, Nazura the Amazon Tigress, Mad Cow, Kung-Pow Chicken, Captain Freeze, Madmoiselle Couverture, Slashstress, Team Catz, the Jack Rabbit gang, and so much more! And, a VERY special appearance by Darkanos from the famous comic book series "Justice Squadron: Comicger!" (appears on screen with a portable microphone) Hosted by ME, Verminious Snaptrap! And, I'm not just a host, I'm also a nominee!  So, tune into the Doomie Awards Sunday night at 9:00 on the Villain Channel! Channel 666! Watch it, OR PERISH!!!! (smiles and winks at the camera)

David: (changes the channel in disgust to the Qittaswell Sisters' Harem Dare 'Em)

\*David, William, Paul, Monica, Katie, and Alyssa were all at David's house watching the Qittaswell Sisters' Harem Dare 'Em when they saw the ad for the Doomies. Needless to say, they weren't to thrilled about the news.\*

David: God, I hate the Doomies. The only thing villains like THEM deserve for their crimes is to rot in prison!

Monica: I hear ya, David. And, a good slug to the face doesn't hurt, either! (pounding her fist into her open hand)

Katie: And, now THIS year, DARKANOS of all people is a nominee. And, considering his track record of sending so many monsters to try and trash the city, he just might win.

William: Well, luckily, we've been able to fight back against him, and send most of those monsters back to the comics where they rightfully belong.

Alyssa: Not to mention, the city's working hard to try and have the awards boycotted. We just gotta keep our fingers crossed, and hope for the best.

Paul: After all the attempts taken to boycott them, and so far, no luck, hope is ALL we need at this point.

David: Yeah, hopefully.

\*Then, Stanley, Steve, and Maple come in with a freshly baked pie for the Comicgers to enjoy, and began to ask them about the awards in general.\*

Steve: So, what IS this Doomie Awards, anyway? I've heard of Tony Awards, Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, and even Kids' Choice Awards, but a Doomie Awards? It doesn't make any sense!

Maple: Y'see, Steve, the Doomies are an awards ceremony where villains commit various crimes in hopes of being named Villain of the Year, which causes serious problems to Petropolis all over. I should know. Wreckage has been nominated numerous times in the past for leading T.O.O.R.

Steve: I see.

Stanley: But, luckily for us, TUFF has been thwarting all these live acts of villainy every year. This, in turn, makes General Guar the only REAL winner since he never really does anything to earn that title.

David: We know, Dad.  (smells the pie) Is that pecan pie?

Maple: You bet. Now, dig in. ^^

William: Oh, goodie! (grabs a slice, and starts eating it)

Katie: (eating a piece as well) And, with Darkanos being a nominee THIS year, it looks like the Comicgers are gonna have to be thwarting these live acts of villainy as well.

Alyssa: It sure seems like it.

Paul: Speaking of which, have you ever thought about what Darkanos MIGHT do for his live act of villainy for the Doomie Awards?

Monica: Most likely send another monster. But, I'm sure he'll put some kind of spin on it for the Doomies.

Maple: Really? What kind?

Monica: I don't know. I just know that he's gonna do something special with it.

Steve: He's probably gonna have it do something we probably wouldn't expect, or something that no other villain has ever accomplished before.

Stanley: Well, whatever he has planned, there's no doubt that WE will be there to stop him. ^^

David: Yeah!

Steve: But, I wonder what he's doing to get ready right now.

\*Meanwhile, at Darkanos' fortress, Snaptrap and his henchmen were there interviewing him on his nomination, and, in Snaptrap's case, just gloat on how there was no chance that he can beat him (I rather doubt it).\*

Darkanos: I must say, Verminious, it is a prestigious honor to be nominated for the Villain of the Year award. I can't think of anything else that would make me happier.

Snaptrap: Yeah, yeah. That's all good and all. But, what are you gonna do for your live act of villainy at the Doomies? (under his breathe) Probably send another of his stupid monsters to try and destroy the city. It's always a monster with him.

Darkanos: I HEARD THAT!!! And, because this is a very special occasion, I'm using this monster to commit a crime that no other criminal in this city has ever tried before!

Rozoson: (pulling out a blueprint of the plan) You see, the monster that my master will send will try to break into the Kinkart Jewel Gallery, and swipe the Kinkart Family's most treasured piece of jewelry: The priceless, irreplaceable, AND nutty Walnut Diamond!

Everyone: (gasping)

Snaptrap: The Walnut Diamond? Nobody's been able to steal something like THAT before! The security surrounding it is TOO tight!

Darkanos: Not for my monster! He's so powerful, no security system can bring him down! With that said, my jailer, Infafre, should be coming back up right now with the monster in tow.

\*Then, Infafre comes up to announce the new monster he has for Darkanos' live act of villainy.\*

Infafre: Master, the monster is ready. I should warn you, though. He's pretty unruly, especially after being locked up in the dungeon for SO long.

Darkanos: Excellent, Infafre. Show him to our guests here.

Snaptrap: Pfft. There's no way this stupid monster can outdo MY big plan!

Infafre: Oh, trust me! He's a BEAST of a monster! I present to you.... HORN CHARGE!!!

\*Then, Orvomon, Gelgieden, Grunemitt, and Vistosam come in holding chains holding a cage containing the monster that Darkanos plans to use for his live act of villainy. He was a big, dark grey rhinoceros-looking monster with red eyes, and a long, beige horn on his face, and two smaller horn-like spikes on his shoulders. He was wearing yellow and purple armor pieces on his forearms and knees, as well as bigger yellow armor for pants with black studs on it, and two more armor pieces on his shoulders with white spikes on it, all of which were held together by black straps with a white ring in the middle of his chest. He also had a giant red boil on the back of his head which contained a big secret weapon he plans to use. He was Horn Charge, and he was thrashing in the cage trying to get out as he was being lowered down to the floor by Darkanos' henchmen.\*

Horn Charge: (charging into the bars of the cage trying to get out) C'MON!!! C'MON!!! LEMME AT THOSE COMICGERS!!! I'll beat 'em with my horn! And, if not THAT, I'll beat 'em with my fists!

Darkanos: In due time, Horn Charge. Have patience.

Snaptrap: Horn Charge? That's a stupid name for a monster! What does he do? Ram into things with that stupid horn of his?

Darkanos: That's not all he can do. He's also very strong, especially in the heat of battle! Show him, Horn Charge! (signals his henchmen to release Horn Charge from his cage)

\*Orvomon removes the lock from the cage, opens it, and lets Horn Charge out. As he charges through the fortress, he smashes through the walls of the fortress, leaving giant holes in them. When he returned to the throne room, he grabs Snaptrap by his tail, and starts ragdolling him, smashing him on the floor of the throne room. When he was finished, Snaptrap was all bruised and battered, with a dazed look on his face.\*

Snaptrap: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa....... X\_X

Francisco: Uh-oh. How's THIS gonna affect the Doomies?

Larry: (holding the camera) I dunno. He's a nominee as well, and he should be there for the ceremony!

Bad Dog: (reading through the Doomies rule book) Well, according to the Doomies rule book, if one of the Villain of the Year nominees is unable to attend due to health reasons, then the first runner-up should take that nominee's place.

Ollie: That would be General Blitz. That means that Snaptrap will have to miss out this year, and not get a chance to win the Villain of the Year award. Just like EVERY other year.

Francisco: Yeah, that's unfortunate. For him, at least. I guess that means I'LL be hosting as well.

Darkanos: (turning to Infafre as Snaptrap's henchmen begin to leave with him) Very impressive, Infafre. But, are there any other surprises he has up his sleeve that I should be made aware of?

Infafre: Just one, my lord. Horn Charge can blast heat rays out of the boil on the back of his head. Here, let me show you.

\*A couple of Paraxis start placing a few cardboard cut-outs of the Comicgers for Horn Charge to blast at with his heat ray from his boil. He aims carefully, and blasts a heat blast at the cut-outs, destroying them on contact. Darkanos was greatly impressed by this display.\*

Darkanos: Very nice!

Rozoson: But, the question NOW is... Can he be able to penetrate the defenses surrounding the Walnut Diamond as he tries to steal it?

Infafre: Once Horn Charge starts charging into something, there's no stopping him. No laser security grids. No taser shockwaves. Not even guard dogs can bite into him! He's basically unstoppable!

Horn Charge: Yeah! No security system is too much for me! In fact, it doesn't even phase me in the slightest!

Darkanos: I see. Well, you'd better hope you're right! Because come Sunday night, you're going to be using that tremendous strength and speed to break into the Kinkart Jewel Gallery, and steal that Walnut Diamond!

Rozoson: Don't forget the heat blast, my lord!

Darkanos: I haven't, Rozoson.

Horn Charge: Oh, goodie! I'll be sure to be ready for that big moment!

Darkanos: You had better, for YOUR sake! Because, my last couple of monsters have all failed to fulfill the plans I had with them. And, every time, the Comicgers always sent them back to the comics! You'd better make sure you are successful, Horn Charge!

Horn Charge: As you wish, my lord! You won't be disappointed! (starts charging off to begin training himself for the big heist)

Rozoson: Well, he definitely seems enthusiastic!

Darkanos: That's true. ^^ (notices that Snaptrap and his henchmen were gone) Hey! Where's Snaptrap?

Infafre: Horn Charge clobbered him during the demonstration of his strength, and as a result, he was very badly injured in the fight. He's now unable to host the Doomies, and can't perform a live act of villainy on Sunday.

Darkanos: Hmmmmm. Fascinating. Guess that means that I'm basically a shoe-in to win! One way or another, that Doomie WILL be mine! (laughs evilly)

\*The next day at school, the Comicgers had just gotten their books from their lockers, and started heading to class. David was feeling a bit stressed because of all the homework he was doing, as well as trying to wrap his head around the fact that Darkanos has been nominated for Villain of the Year.\*

William: (feeling concerned for David) You alright, David?

David: I'm fine, Will. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Darkanos, a character from a comic book, has been nominated in a real-life awards show. For villains, no less! And, given how much he tried to destroy us, he might have a chance to win that award!

Alyssa: Oh, yeah. I can imagine.

David: Not to mention all the homework assignments I've gotten yesterday has basically drained my brain. At least I was able to get it done.

Paul: Are you talking about that worksheet Mr. Silverback assigned you for homework? I didn't think it was THAT hard.

David: Maybe not for YOU, Paul. But, for me, it was pretty tough.

Monica: Dude, what YOU need is to loosen up a bit. (holds out her guitar) Wanna give it a go? I hear that music is VERY relaxing. ^^ (strums her guitar)

David: (sighs) Okay, if you insist. (takes the guitar, and starts strumming)

\*Suddenly, David starts strumming the guitar like a heavy metal player, complete with head banging, extreme rifts, and sliding on the floor. After he was done, everyone in the hallway was completely blown away.\*

David: (feeling more relaxed) Much better. Thanks, Monica. ^^ (gives the guitar back to Monica)

Monica: (looking on with a look of shock and awe)

Katie: (equally socked) This did NOT just happen!

Monica: Likewise.

Steve: (coming down the hall after hearing the guitar) What on Earth was all that racket?!?

Alyssa: David's been feeling kinda stressed lately. So, Monica offered him her guitar, and he started strumming it to relieve some of the tension that was building up in him.

Steve: (looking at David) Is that so?

David: Yeah, Steve. Was I TOO loud?

Steve: Incredibly so. You almost blew out my ear drums with that! Next time you need to let off of steam, don't do it so loudly.

David: (realizing that Steve was right) Yes, sir.

Monica: But, Steve! You should have seen him! David was REALLY rocking out!

Steve: Didn't need to. I HEARD him. And, it's STILL ringing in my ears. (pounding his head)

Monica: Yeah, sorry. I kinda egged David into doing so.

Steve: Well, for future reference, try not to do so.

Monica: Okay, gotcha!

Steve: Anyway, I gotta go, and see what Gerald and Harold are up to THIS time.

Katie: Knowing THOSE two since third grade, it's probably something dumb and impractical.

\*In the middle of the hallway, Gerald and Harold started to announce their OWN awards ceremony, the Cluckie Awards, given to those who do all sorts of silly things that might get on social media.\*

Gerald: Inspired by the Doomies airing this Sunday night, I've decided to create my own awards ceremony, the Cluckie Awards, and they are given to those who try to get the recognition they OH so deserve on social media!

Harold: Like.... trying to figure out who the Comicgers are?

Gerald: Exactly!  And, since this is a competition that WE created, there's NO way we can lose!

Harold: Well, don't you think we should add some OTHER categories other than the one WE'RE a part of?

Gerald: Oh, don't be silly, Harold! Our efforts are the only ones worth remembering.

David: (approaching) Oh, they'll be remembering you, Gerald. But, probably not for what you had in mind.

Gerald: You're laughing NOW, David! But, once Harold and I debut the Cluckie Awards, people will be showering us with praise!

Harold: (smelling his armpit) Maybe we could use an ACTUAL shower right now, since we DID come from gym class.

Gerald: (smelling the under side of his shirt) Eeeeeewwwwwww, you're right, Harold! But, first an ACTUAL shower! Can't host an awards show smelling like the inside of a barn, y'know!  Let's go, Harold!

\*Then, Gerald and Harold proceeded to make their way to the boys' locker room to take a shower. But as they were heading for the stairs, since the locker rooms were located on the ground floor, they slipped on the stairs, and started falling down them. Eventually, they slid from the bottom step, and headed right into the girls' locker room, where a couple of girls started running out screaming.\*

Girls: (screaming)

William: I should be careful if I were you guys! That first step is quite a doozy!

Comicgers: (laughing at this)

Steve: (regaining composure) Okay, that was actually pretty funny. Now, you kids better get to class. Don't wanna be late, y'know!

David: You got it, Steve! Let's go, guys!

Alyssa: Lead the way. ^^

\*Then, the Comicgers quickly got to their next class before they ended up being late. After school, the Comicgers decided to head to Crystal Comics to see how everything was doing. Steve told them that he'll meet up with them there.\*

Paul: Boy, I sure hope that Big Louie hasn't decided to give out some Doomie merchandise.

Katie: Paul, in THIS day and age, ANYTHING can get merchandising rights.

Paul: Sorry I asked.

\*However, when they arrived at Crystal Comics, they saw that the display window had a big Doomie backdrop in it, and Big Louie has filled it with various Doomie merchandise such as Snaptrap bobble-heads, cheese knives, Doomies yo-yos, and even Funko Pop Vinyls of the nominees for Villain of the Year. Big Louie wasn't as happy with the display, either, and was relieved when the Comicgers showed up.\*

Big Louie: Oh, hey there, kids!

Paul: Guess I spoke TOO soon.

David: (looking at the display) They're REALLY milking this out, aren't they?

Alyssa: (picking up a Snaptrap bobblehead) A Snaptrap bobblehead? They must REALLY be trying to turn this into a marketing hype train.

Big Louie: I know, kids! But, there's plenty of big money in these awards, which can REALLY help the store out. So, there was no way I could refuse.

Monica: Whatever.

William: (seeing a General Blitz Funko Pop Vinyl among the other vinyls) Is that a General Blitz Pop Vinyl I see there?

Big Louie: Yup. It turns out that Snaptrap has been very badly beaten somehow, and was unable to host the Doomies, let alone be a proper nominee for Villain of the Year. So, Blitz replaced him as a nominee, with his henchman Francisco taking over hosting duties.

William: I see. I still can't believe that Darkanos has been nominated, though. I guess his attempted conquest of the city managed to get him nominated.

Big Louie: Guess so.

Katie: Yeah, I couldn't believe it, myself.

David: C'mon, guys. Let's just browse the store.

\*Then, the Comicgers browse through the store like they always do, trying not to let the Doomies get to them. Maple comes up to them while vacuuming the floor, and Steve enters the store just as distraught about the Doomies' merchandising rights.\*

Maple: Hey, kids! (looks at a Lord Komodo Doomies cut-out near the back issues shelf) It's awful, isn't it?

Steve: (joining up with them) I didn't wanna believe it.

David: But, it's an annual thing, Steve. Hopefully, the city will get it boycotted.

Steve: I hope you're right.

\*As they continue to browse through the store, a moose man comes into the store to tell everyone that there's trouble at the train station.\*

Moose: There's trouble at the train station! There's some kind of crazy rhinoceros creature running amok on the tracks! How's the train gonna get to the station on time?!?

Big Louie: That's horrible! If only the Comicgers were here to solve this problem!!!

Maple: Yeah, if only, Big Louie!

\*Just then, the Comicgers get a buzz on their Comic Turners, indicating that it's Horn Charge causing trouble at the train station.\*

Maple: (hearing hers as well) In fact, I think I might know where we can find them. Excuse me and my friends, though.

Big Louie: Okay, then. ^^

\*Then, Maple joins up with the others, and they go into the back room so that no one can see them talking into their Comic Turners. After checking that the coast was clear, the Comicgers answered the call from Stanley.\*

David: What a coincidence, Dad. A moose just came into the store warning everyone that there was some kind of rhino monster rampaging through the train station.

Stanley: "Not just any rhino monster, I'm afraid. It seems that it's Horn Charge from Issue #7 of the comics! And, let me tell you, he's one bad dude!"

William: THAT guy? I guess he's the monster that Darkanos plans to use in his live act of villainy, isn't he?

Stanley: "It would seem so, William. But, regardless, you kids better get down to the train station, and stop Horn Charge before he causes any serious damage to the train station!"

David: We'll be right over, Dad! (cuts the feed) Guys, we gotta get to the train station, and fast!

Alyssa: I wonder what Darkanos wants to use Horn Charge for in the case of the Doomies?

Steve: Guess we'll find out, shortly. (holds up his Liberty Turner) Ready, kids?

David, William, Paul, Monica, Katie, Maple, and Alyssa: (holding up theirs) Ready!

Comicgers: Comic Turners, activate! (the Comic Turners convert to their original forms) Comic Powers!

Steve: (pushing a button on his Liberty Turner) Liberty Powers!

Maple: (flicking the on switch on her Platinum Turner) Platinum Powers!

Comicgers: Turn On! (flicking the on switch on their Comic Turners, and morphing into their Ranger forms)

\*They then quickly arrive at the train station to see Horn Charge ramming his giant horn through the structure of the train station, frightening all the commuters waiting for the train to arrive. He was doing this to prepare himself for when he attacks the Kinkart Jewel Gallery on Sunday night during the Doomies.\*

David: There he is, guys!

Monica: Man, he's even nastier in person!

Alyssa: And, that boil, too! Wasn't he supposed to get that looked at in the comics?

David: Well, Alyssa, that's the source of his heat ray blast! But, regardless, we're not gonna let him wreck the place!

William: Yeah! So, let's stop Darkanos' live act of villainy before it even starts!

Comicgers: Right!

Horn Charge: (ramming his way through the ticket stand, and sees the Comicgers) The Comicgers! You're not supposed to be here!

Steve: We're ALWAYS around to help protect Petropolis from monstrous scum like you!

Maple: That's right! And, whatever Darkanos plans to use you for in the Doomies, we're gonna stop it before it begins!

Horn Charge: No way! My master has come too far to be snubbed for a Doomie now! In the meantime, I'll give you an award for best performance of a defeated superhero team, instead!  PARAXIS, ARISE!!!!

\*Then, a couple of Paraxis materialize in front of Horn Charge.\*

Horn Charge: Let's roll out the red carpet for these brats!

\*The Paraxis draw their laser spears, and attack the Comicgers.\*

David: (draws his Sketch Blade) C'mon, guys! Let's turn down this award!

Comicgers: (drawing their Sketch Weapons as well) Right!

\*Then, the Comicgers start fighting with the Paraxis and Horn Charge all over the train station. While that was going on, Gerald and Harold were filming one of the categories for their own awards show. It was a category centered around who can stay the longest while standing on the yellow line meant to keep people from getting sucked in by the incoming train when it pulls up to the station. Harold was starting to wonder about the safety precautions surrounding their categories.\*

Harold: Uh, Gerald? I don't think we're supposed to be on the yellow line there. I mean, it's there for a reason, y'know!

Gerald: Relax, Harold. As soon as the train comes, we'll jump outta the way. That's when the competition will end. So, are there any takers for this challenge?

Harold: (checking his phone, but gets no responses) Nope.

Gerald: Well, then I guess that makes me a shoe-in to win. ^^

Harold: Whatever you say. (starts to see Steve and Maple fighting with Horn Charge, and thinks it might be one of his relatives) Hey, is that my Aunt Beatrice?

Gerald: (looking as well) I don't think so, Harold! I don't recall your aunt having a giant glowing boil on the back of her head!

Harold: (looking at the boil on Horn Charge's head) Yeah, you're right. Why don't we shoot a category that's not as dangerous?

Gerald: Oh, alright. Let's go. (leaves the train station with Harold)

\*During the fight, Steve and Maple were double-teaming against Horn Charge as he charges at them. Steve was able to block the attack with his Holo-Shield, and tries to push him backwards, giving Maple enough time to come in, and blast at him with her Platinum Rifle.\*

Horn Charge: (having the blasts bounce off of him) Hehehehehe. That tickles.  (throws a left hook at Maple)

Maple: (quickly dodging, and throws a roundhouse kick at Horn Charge) Darn it! My blasts didn't even hurt him! He really IS tough! (throws a jumping roundhouse kick at Horn Charge)

Steve: (running towards Horn Charge, and throws an elbow at him) Yeah! And, that horn of his is nothing to sneeze at, either!

\*As they were fighting with Horn Charge, the other Comicgers were busy dealing with the Paraxis all over the train station. Paul and Alyssa have lured a couple of Paraxis to the waiting area inside, and leapt over the benches to try and lose them. However, the Paraxis leapt over them as well, which caused Paul to whack at the Paraxis with his Sketch Escrimas. Alyssa thrusts her Sketch Trident at an incoming Paraxi, and uses the blunt end to whack another into a nearby vending machine, causing packs of cookies to fall on it.\*

Paraxis: Oooooooo. (running over to eat the cookies that fell on their friend)

Alyssa: Well, looks like SOMEONE has a sweet tooth.

\*Meanwhile, William and Monica were fighting some Paraxis near the automated ticket booth. William was whacking at some Paraxis with his Sketch Hammer as they tried to come at him with their laser spears, while Monica fires some arrows from her Sketch Bow at them while dodging the laser blasts from their spears. As William whacks a Paraxi with his Sketch Hammer, it goes flying into the ticket booth, and gets zapped by it. Then, it gets tangled up by the tickets that came out of the booth.\*

Monica: I hope those tickets were one way.  (shoots another arrow at another Paraxi)

\*Meanwhile, Katie was fighting with the Paraxis near the train schedules. She throws her Sketch-A-Rangs at them, and she quickly dodges the strikes given by the Paraxis' laser spears. She leads them over to a nearby potted plant, and when one Paraxi struck at her with its spear, Katie quickly dodges, and the spear gets stuck in the soil in the pot. Katie then kicks the Paraxi in the back, causing it to get pushed head first into the plant. She then continues to fight with the other Paraxis.\*

Katie: Guess he's not a plant expert.  (throws a left hook at an incoming Paraxi)

\*Meanwhile, David was fighting with a couple of Paraxis outside the train station while the others were taking care of the ones inside. As David swings his Sketch Blade at them, they start to thrust their laser spears at him, causing him to dodge quickly, and strike back even faster. After dealing with the Paraxis, David joins up with Steve and Maple in dealing with Horn Charge. When Horn Charge sees David, he charges at him with his horn, and David starts blocking it with his Sketch Blade.\*

David: There's no way your master's gonna win Villain of the Year!

Horn Charge: No, but it's definitely worth a shot! (grabs David, and starts throwing him into the walls)

\*Steve and Maple see this, and continue to attack at him, causing him to drop onto his face. After getting back up, Horn Charge starts firing his heat ray at them, and they start to dodge the blast. Steve comes in at him with a flying side kick, and proceeds to fight with him. David comes in, and strikes at the boil on the back of his head with the Sketch Blade. When he did that, Horn Charge started screaming in pain, and falling to the ground.\*

Horn Charge: HEY!!!!! Watch the boil! It's very sensitive to damage!

David: Oops! Sorry.  (hides the Sketch Blade behind his back)

Horn Charge: Oh, whatever. I think I've had enough practice for ONE day. But, heed my words, Comicgers! Come Sunday night at 9:00, Darkanos WILL win the Villain of the Year award, and he WILL go down in history as the greatest villain Petropolis has ever known! See ya! (disappears back to the fortress to rest up for the big night)

David: Oh, boy! I've a feeling that Sunday night is gonna be a rough night!

Steve: (approaching David with Maple) Thanks for the assist, David. I thought that walking tank was gonna do us in.

Maple: But, we managed.

David: We always manage, Maple. ^^

\*Then, the other Comicgers come out to rejoin the others after the Paraxis have all been dematerialized.\*

William: All the Paraxis have been taken care of, David.

David: Great! Now, let's power down!

\*The Comicgers all powered down, and start to worry about Sunday night.\*

Alyssa: We STILL don't know what Darkanos has planned for Horn Charge during the Doomies.

Monica: Well, whatever it is, we DO know that it can't be anything good.

Maple: THAT part we figured out on our own, Monica.

Monica: Exactly!

\*Suddenly, David gets a buzz on his Comic Turner.\*

David: (answering it) Now, what's wrong, Dad?

Stanley: "Uh, kids, you're not gonna believe this, but... DARKANOS IS WAITING FOR YOU ALL IN THE STUDIO!!!!"

Comicgers: (shocked by this revelation) WHAT?!?!?

Katie: He probably came by to rub his nomination in our faces like most villains would do!

Steve: Well, maybe then, we can finally discover what he has planned for Horn Charge this Sunday!

David: It's our only real chance to find out. Don't worry, Dad! We'll be there, immediately! (cuts the feed) C'mon, guys! Let's get back to the studio!

\*The Comicgers quickly leave the train station, and made their way to the studio. As soon as they got there, they found Darkanos standing in the middle of the room, with Stanley sitting at his desk with a look of fear on his face. Aaron, Linda, and Julian were also there, upon Stanley's request, and they too were shocked to see Darkanos there as well. The Comicgers were completely surprised by Darkanos' presence.\*

Alyssa: (seeing how big Darkanos was) WHOA!!! You told me that Darkanos was big, but THIS is ridiculous!

David: Yeah! The dude's massive!

Aaron: (seeing them) Oh, there you are, guys! David, you never told us that Darkanos was a beast of a villain!

Linda: Even I never predicted that he would be this big!

David: I know, you guys!

Steve: But, enough talk! Let's see what Darkanos wants with us!

Monica: Yeah! (approaches Darkanos) Okay, big, purple, and ugly! Whaddaya want with us?

Darkanos: Calm yourself, Comic Yellow. I come with joyous tidings. You ever hear the expression "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer?" Well, I'm here to share with you all the latter. (claps his hands)

\*Then, the Paraxis arrive, pushing a cart that had a black box on top of it with a couple of glasses next to it. One of the Paraxis opens the box, revealing a bottle of grape soda in it, takes it out, and gives it to Darkanos.\*

Darkanos: As my enemies, I find it only fair that I share this joyous occasion with you all. For this, I have a bit of a treat for you all. A bottle of some of the finest grape soda imported from the vineyards of France. Perfectly aged in the city of Marseille. Vintage 1977. (pops the cork off the soda bottle, and pours some into the glasses) A toast to my inevitable victory at the Doomies! (gives each glass to the Comicgers so they can toast his victory at the Doomies)

David: (taking the glass, and checks it out) This isn't laced with poison, is it?

Paul: Lemme check. (uses the scanner to scan the grape soda in the glass, and the readings come up positive) Nope. There's nothing dangerous in this soda.

Maple: Oh, what a relief.  (drinks her soda)

David: (scowling at Darkanos)

Darkanos: (having some grape soda as well) Why the angry look, Chippendale? Aren't you proud of my nomination?

David: No. In fact, I think the Doomies are nothing but a pathetic excuse to cause more chaos and destruction in this city, since it gets enough of it on a regular basis!

Darkanos: (pinching David's cheeks) Aaaawwww, you sound just like me when I was younger.

David: (swatting Darkanos' hand away)

Katie: And, we just got back from fighting your buddy Horn Charge. It seems that you plan on using him in your live act of villainy on Sunday night. Care to elaborate?

Darkanos: Oh, yes. I'm glad you asked, Miss Bengalo. As you saw, Horn Charge has been training himself to partake in something that no villain in this city has ever tried to accomplish before! He's going to charge into the Kinkart Jewel Gallery, and steal the priceless Walnut Diamond! Up until recently, it has NEVER been attempted because the security surrounding it is SO tight. But, since nothing phases Horn Charge, he can break into it easily, and steal it without having a thing to worry about.

Comicgers: The Walnut Diamond?!?

Julian: They say that no one's been able to steal it without setting off the security system inside. And, since Horn Charge is so big, he might do so, alerting the security guards!

Darkanos: (laughing) Foolish monkey! Horn Charge's skin is nearly indestructible. Bullets just bounce off of it! And, once he starts charging, nothing can stop him!

Monica: Well, you won't have a chance to do so, Darkanos! 'Cause if he's anything like all the other monsters you sent to destroy Petropolis, we should beat him easily.

Alyssa: Yeah!

Darkanos: Doubtful. You twerps will most likely be in bed by the time the Doomies start, and even IF you get to the gallery to try and stop him, it will already BE too late. And, I will be named "Villain of the Year!"

Steve: You won't get away with this, Darkanos!

Darkanos: Pfft. If I had a nickel for every time I've heard THAT. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to prepare for the big night. Be sure to catch me and Horn Charge Sunday night. If you dare! (laughs evilly as he disappears back to the fortress with the Paraxis)

Aaron: (left wondering what to do) So, what now?

Stanley: I'm not sure. We'll have to find a way to stop Horn Charge from stealing the Walnut Diamond by Sunday night, otherwise Darkanos will be named Villain of the Year.

David: (remembering something) Hold on! During the fight at the train station, I hit Horn Charge in his big boil with my Sketch Blade! I've a feeling that it also serves as his weak spot, as well.

Maple: Yeah! He even said to watch it when he attacked the boil. So, not only is it the source of his heat blast, it COULD be his weak spot.

David: Hey! I said I was sorry.

Stanley: Actually, David may be onto something, you guys. (goes over to his desk, and picks up a copy of Issue #7 so he can look through it) A-ha! Here it is! Enough contact to Horn Charge's big boil may cause it throb, making it hurt a lot.

Monica: Which is probably why Darkanos ordered him to go and have it looked at in that issue.

Paul: But, if it's so big, and easy to spot, how come nobody's tried to strike at it?

Stanley: That's because Horn Charge moves around so much when he's charging, it's hard for anyone to land a hit on it. So, that's why the best way to get at the boil is to make him hold still.

William: How?

Stanley: Well, there are many possibilities to catch Horn Charge while he's charging around. I personally recommend getting his horn caught in something so tough, it'll be tough for him to yank it out.

Julian: Oh, really? I thought all we had to do to stop him from charging is to take away his credit card.

Katie: JULIAN!!! This is serious!!!!

Julian: Sorry.

Stanley: Regardless, since we know that Horn Charge will be rampaging through the Kinkart Jewel Gallery at 9:00 this Sunday, we have until then to come up with a plan to try and stop him. In the meantime, why don't you all head home, and get some rest? I'm sure we can think of something after a good night's sleep.

Aaron: Good. 'Cause I've got some ARA paperwork I need to go over tomorrow, so I'll be busy.

Linda: And, I need to recharge my psychic powers tonight. But, I'll try to help you kids out as much as I can.

Alyssa: Okay, thanks.

Steve: (starts heading home) I'll see you all on Sunday, you guys.

William: Okay. Bye, Steve!

\*As Steve, Maple, Julian, Aaron, and Linda all started to head back home, the other Comicgers start to worry about what's going to happen when Darkanos wins the Villain of the Year award.\*

Paul: Guys, I don't even wanna think about what's gonna happen when Darkanos wins that award.

Katie: Me neither, Paul. This is definitely gonna be tough, for sure.

David: But, regardless, we gotta keep pushing, and find a way to stop him. We ALWAYS do. Right now, let's start heading home. Dad and I will think of something by Sunday night.

Stanley: David's right, kids. We'll need plenty of rest if we're to stop Horn Charge.

Monica: Good idea, Mr. C. I'll see you guys Sunday.

Alyssa: Yeah, good night, Mr. Chippendale. (starts heading home as well)

Paul: Hopefully, we'll have something by Sunday night!

David: I sure hope so.

\*Then, the Comicgers all went home to get some rest before Sunday night. The following weekend was pretty basic for the Comicgers, since Darkanos didn't want to unleash Horn Charge until Sunday night for his live act of villainy for the Doomies. David was in his room playing video games to keep his mind of off the whole thing. William, meanwhile, had football practice on Saturday, and while he was practicing his skills, he was still keeping in mind what might happen on Sunday night. Paul was at home working on his latest invention, which was a robotic egg-cracker which can also suck out the yolk, leaving the egg whites, while that was going on. But, even though he tried his best to take his mind off it, Paul still couldn't help but think about the Doomies as well. Meanwhile, Monica was sitting in her room, strumming on her guitar, trying to take her mind off it as well, but even then, she can't seem to shrug it off.\*

Monica:  Down with the Doomies, we don't need them anymore!  (stops singing) Man, I can't seem to write a song centered around the Doomies without thinking about what's gonna happen on Sunday. But, I can't let this slide. Gotta keep pushing. (continues strumming on her guitar)

\*Meanwhile, Katie was in her backyard practicing some of her ballet skills trying to take her mind off of the Doomies as well. But, even SHE wasn't having much luck, either. Steve was driving through the downtown area of Petropolis, seeing various other ways that civilization has changed since he was frozen, but he still can't seem to shake off the Doomies, either. Aaron was doing some paperwork for the Amphibians' Rights Association while trying to keep his mind off of the Doomies, too. Linda was in her fortune telling booth, giving her fortunes to a customer, but even SHE can't seem to shrug off the Doomies.\*

Customer: (concerned) Is there something wrong, Miss Starchild?

Linda: (coming to her senses) Oh, uh, it's nothing. I just, uh, blacked out for a bit.  But, anyway, make sure you read the bus schedule on that day, and you shouldn't have to worry about that bus running you over.

Customer: Okay, gotcha. (pays Linda, and leaves the booth)

Linda: Oh, I sure hope the others are holding up better than me.

\*Meanwhile, Alyssa was at the rec center working on her swimming skills, and she seems to be holding up very well despite the Doomies being just around the corner. At the children's hospital, Julian was checking up on a young snow leopard cub who was in a wheelchair by checking his blood pressure and temperature, but he was still keeping the Doomies in mind as well. Maple was at Crystal Comics doing her work as usual, when the Comicgers all came in, and started to approach her with some news. Maple then sees a comic about a group of heroic thieves on the shelf, and suddenly gets an idea.\*

Maple: Oh my God! I think I have an idea that just might work!

David: Oh, really? What would THAT be?

Maple: I was thinking that maybe we should outwit Horn Charge by stealing the Walnut Diamond before HE does.

Comicgers: Huh?

Katie: But, uh, isn't that illegal?

Maple: Well, yes. I mainly just got the idea from a comic I saw about a group of thieves who try to steal back what was rightfully theirs and their families from a group of corrupt businessmen. So, I figured we should try the same here.

Monica: Well, I heard that there's a group of thieves in Paris, France that pretty much steal things from other criminals, which is pretty confusing when you think about it. So, I think this might be pulled off pretty well. ^^

Steve: Thieves that steal from other thieves as well? Boy, times SURE have changed.

Paul: Yeah, I know, Steve. It's a lot to take in.

William: Do you think we should let Mr. Chippendale know about this?

David: Yeah, I think so. And, we'd better make it quick! The Doomies are in a couple hours.

Maple: Good! 'Cause my shift is just about over, anyway.

Katie: Okay. And, besides, the others are already waiting for us at the studio, so we gotta get moving.

\*Then, the Comicgers left Crystal Comics after Maple clocked out, and they went over to the studio to tell Stanley about their plan.\*

Stanley: Hmmmmmmm. This sounds awfully risky, you guys.

Maple: We know, Mr. Chippendale. But, it's the best one we got.

David: And, don't worry, Dad. We'll notify the security guards there that we're just gonna keep the Walnut Diamond safe until Horn Charge is sent back to the comics. It'll be put back before they know it. That way, we won't get arrested.

Linda: THAT might be easier said than done, because before I came here, I just had a vision where we were just halted by the security guards, and asked to leave the gallery before we could carry out our plan.

David: Then, I guess we'll have to make our argument pretty convincing. It's our only hope.

Stanley: (realizing something) Y'know, this reminds me of that George Clooney movie, Ocean's 11, where a group of thieves set out to steal money back from some bad guys. ^^

Maple: That's exactly where I got the idea from. There was a comic based on something like that as well. After all, there's eleven of US, isn't there?

Aaron: So, we're basically like Ocean's 11 in a sense.

William: Pretty much so.

Alyssa: Yeah!

Stanley: Alright, so now, let's try to come up with a way to put this plan into motion, and send Horn Charge back to the comics. Now, everyone gather around.

\*Everyone huddles around to discuss the plan to stop Horn Charge from stealing the Walnut Diamond. Then, it was 7:30 on Sunday, and the Comicgers arrived at the Kinkart Jewel Gallery. David and Steve, already morphed, approached the security guards to tell them that the Walnut Diamond is in danger, and that they needed to put it in safe-keeping until the danger's passed.\*

Head of Security: Don't be ridiculous. The Kinkart Jewel Gallery has one of the best security systems on the planet. There's no way that anyone can break in to steal the Walnut Diamond.

David: But, this monster is powerful enough to smash through even the toughest of structures. I'm afraid your security system might not even phase him.

Steve: Exactly! We'll keep the diamond safe until the danger's passed. Trust us.

Head of Security: (having second thoughts) Well, I don't know.

\*While that was going on, William, Paul, and Aaron, disguised as janitors, started going into the room where the Walnut Diamond was being held, and they looked around to see if the cost was clear. William lifts up the cleaning tarp to see Monica, Katie, and Alyssa hiding underneath it to hide from the security scanners.\*

Paul: You girls doing okay in there?

Katie: A little cramped, but we're okay. ^^

Alyssa: Yeah, I just hope David and Steve can be able to convince the head of security to let us hold onto the Walnut Diamond.

Aaron: I hope so, too. (starts contacting Linda and Julian on his Comic Turner) What's YOUR status, you guys?

\*Underground, Linda and Julian, already morphed, were using the Sketch Drills to tunnel their way up to the back windows of the room where the Walnut Diamond was being held, and they answer Aaron's call.\*

Julian: (answering) We're tunneling our way to the back window, Aaron. Once we surface, have the girls open the windows to let me and Linda in.

Aaron: "Good! David and Steve are talking with the head of security right now. Hopefully, we'll be able to take the Walnut Diamond without getting arrested."

Julian: I hope so, too.

Aaron: "By the way, have you heard from Maple?"

Julian: Not yet, but we'll let you know when we see her. (cuts the feed)

\*Julian and Linda eventually reach the back windows leading to the room where the Walnut Diamond was on display. Once they approach the window, they see Maple, who was dressed in a cat onesie acting like a real cat.\*

Linda: Uh.... Maple, what're you wearing?

Maple: I'm a cat burglar. Get it?  (starts purring and rubbing against Linda's legs)

Linda: Oh, whatever. Just check to see if the windows are safe.

Maple: Oh, alright. (pulls out a bobby pin, and places it along the windows to see if they're safe) Nothing.

Julian: Okay. I guess they don't secure the windows. ^^

Maple: (places her bobby pin along the other window, but gets zapped by the electric security grid) Ow!

Julian: Guess I spoke TOO soon.

\*Back at the front gate, David and Steve were able to talk the head of security into deactivating the security system so they can get the Walnut Diamond out of there. It took them a lot of convincing, but they actually managed to get through to him.\*

Head of Security: I sure hope you costumed characters know what you're doing.

David: I hope so, too. But, don't worry. We'll return it once the danger's passed. We promise!

\*As they were let in, they start to signal to the others that security was down.\*

Steve: (contacting everyone on his Liberty Turner) Okay, guys! Security's down!

William: Great, Steve! (turns to Aaron) What time is it, now, Aaron?

Aaron: (checking his watch) 8:30.

William: Only one hour before the Doomies!

\*Back outside, Maple checks the windows again, and this time, they were completely safe.\*

Maple: Okay! We're good, now!

Linda: Great! (contacts Monica) Okay, girls. Open the windows, and let us in!

Monica: Got it!  (cuts the feed) Let's go, girls.

\*Then, the girls come out from the janitor's cart, and go over to the windows, opening them up so that Linda, Julian, and Maple can come in. They then gather around the case containing the Walnut Diamond, and begin to open it up.\*

Katie: Wow! It looks even prettier in person!

Maple: So, c'mon! Let's swipe it before Horn Charge comes barging in here!

William: Not yet! We gotta wait 'till David and Steve get here!

\*Then, David and Steve come in after David got off his Comic Turner with Stanley.\*

David: My dad said that the Doomies are starting to show the red carpet with all the guests and nominees. We gotta swipe this thing, NOW!

Steve: Yes! Horn Charge will be here any second!

Alyssa: On it! (starts using a screwdriver to unscrew the bolts on the case, making it easier to open)

\*Then, Alyssa and Aaron carefully lift open the case, and Katie puts on some cloth gloves, and carefully removes the Walnut Diamond from its display.\*

Katie: (admiring the diamond) I can't believe I'm actually HOLDING the Walnut Diamond. ^^

Monica: Uh, Katie, less admiring, and more hiding it from Horn Charge!

Katie: Oh, sorry.  (puts the Walnut Diamond away)

David: (checking Aaron's watch) It's almost 9:00. The Doomies should be starting right about now.

\*Meanwhile, in the seedy part of Petropolis known as Taxidermy City, the Doomies were about to go underway.\*

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen! Crooks and criminals! It's time for the Doomie Awards!

\*The curtain opens up, revealing Francisco on top of a stairway with a shark tank accompanied by three dancer cat girls.\*

Announcer: Filling in for Verminious Snaptrap is one of his henchmen, Francisco los Imparable!

\*Then, Francisco comes down the stairs, knocking the cat girls off the platform, and into the shark tank beneath them. As he reaches the bottom, he begins to announce the first nominee for Villain of the Year.\*

Francisco: Thank you! Thank you! You're all worthless and weak, folks!  Now, it's time to introduce our first nominee for Villain of the Year! A more recent entry into the Petropolis crime scene, he's more than proven himself by sending hordes of monsters to trash the city! So, straight outta the pages of the famous comic book, "Justice Squadron: Comicger," please welcome... Lord Darkanos!

\*Then, Darkanos comes on stage, accompanied by a couple of Paraxis who were throwing flower pedals in his way, and Rozoson and Orvomon by his side.\*

Francisco: So, Darkanos, tell the bad people watching this what you plan to do for your live act of villainy.

Darkanos: Well, for my live act of villainy, I'm sending one of my monsters, Horn Charge, to break into the Kinkart Jewel Gallery, and steal the priceless Walnut Diamond! Even though the security there is as tight as the pants on Dolly Parton, nothing phases Horn Charge, and he can blast through it very easily!

Rozoson: In fact, he's standing backstage right now, awaiting our orders! (lowers a screen and shows Horn Charge standing backstage waiting for his orders) Alright, Horn Charge! The time to steal the Walnut Diamond is NOW!

Horn Charge: About time! Time to show everyone what I can do!  (disappears from the theater, and reappears at the Kinkart Jewel Gallery)

\*Upon Horn Charge's arrival there, he begins to charge his way into the gallery, smashing through the walls to make his way to the Walnut Diamond. The Comicgers hear the crashes, and decide it's time to take action against him.\*

David: Here he comes, guys! You'd better morph!

William: Right!

William, Paul, Aaron, Katie, Monica, Alyssa, and Maple: (holding up their Comic Turners as they convert to their original forms) Comic Powers! Turn On! (flicking the on switch, and morphing into their Ranger forms)

\*Then, as Horn Charge was getting closer to the room where the Walnut Diamond was being held, he starts to believe that the security system was on the fritz, and that getting in was easier than he thought. However, once he came into the room, he quickly notices that the Walnut Diamond was gone.\*

Horn Charge: What the....??? It's gone!!!!

Katie: (clears her throat) Looking for this?  (holds up the Walnut Diamond)

Horn Charge: Hey! Gimme that diamond, you crook!

Katie: You want it? Come and get it!  (throws the diamond to William as Horn Charge got closer)

Horn Charge: HEY!!!!

William: Hey, guys! Go long! (throws the diamond to Julian)

Julian: (catching it) Got it!

Maple: Julian!!! I'm open! I'm open!

Julian: (throwing the diamond at Maple as Horn Charge got close to him)

Maple: (catching the diamond) Yes!

Horn Charge: Hey! No fair!

\*Then, the Comicgers start playing keep-away with Horn Charge by throwing the Walnut Diamond back and forth to one another trying to keep Horn Charge from stealing it. All the while, Horn Charge tries charging at them with his horn, and even trying to clobber them with his strength to get the diamond from them, but the Comicgers were just to quick for him. Eventually, Horn Charge decides to use his heat blast to blast the next Comicger who has the Walnut Diamond.\*

Horn Charge: THAT DOES IT!!! The next Comicger to have the Walnut Diamond is gonna get blasted! (starts firing up heat blast)

David: Now's my chance! (holds up his Phoenix Sword) Super Phoenix Powers! Turn On! (activates his Super Phoenix Battle Armor) I'm going for his boil, you guys!

Paul: Be careful, David! (throws the Walnut Diamond to Steve)

\*Horn Charge was about to use his heat blast on Steve just before he could grab the Walnut Diamond, but David begins to strike at the boil with his Phoenix Sword.\*

David: Phoenix Sword, Flame Up!!! FINAL ATTACK!!! (engulfs the Phoenix Sword in flames, and strikes it at Horn Charge's boil)

\*Once David makes contact with the boil, it begins to throb, making Horn Charge wince in pain. The blast from the Phoenix Sword also caused Horn Charge to go flying out the window, and land face first in the grass as a result.\*

Horn Charge: (feeling his boil) OW!!!!! My precious boil! I knew I should've had this thing looked at!

\*Back at the Doomies, the other villains were in disbelief by what's going on, and Darkanos was starting to worry that his chances of winning are getting slim.\*

Darkanos: (turning to Rozoson) Get Blaludon, and tell her to make Horn Charge grow! I can't afford to lose this award!

Rozoson: Right away, my lord! (runs backstage to get Blaludon) Blaludon, our master's victory is at stake! Go over to Horn Charge, and make him grow on the double!

Blaludon: Okay, but you owe me for this! (disappears from the ceremony, and reappears at the gallery)

\*As the Comicgers were putting the Walnut Diamond back in its case, Alyssa quickly notices Blaludon about to make Horn Charge grow.\*

Alyssa: GUYS! Blaludon's about to make Horn Charge grow!

Blaludon: Let's raise the stakes, shall we? (blows one of her kisses to Horn Charge, making him grow)

Horn Charge: RAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!! Look at the size of THIS horn right here! (points at his horn)

Steve: We should know the routine at THIS point, you guys!

David: You bet, Steve! (contacts Stanley) Dad! Send the Ultimate Comic Carrier, post haste!

Stanley: On the way, my boy! (uses the gemstone to bring the Ultimate Comic Carrier to life, along with all the other Action Vehicles, and they start making their way to the Comicgers' current location)

David: Thanks so much, Dad! (cuts the feed) Okay, everyone! Let's form the Ultimate Comic Carrier Robo! (flies up into the UCC with the others)

\*Then, the Action Vehicles load up into the UCC, and it begins to form the Ultimate Comic Carrier Robo.\*

Horn Charge: Oh, goodie! A nice big Robo for me to knock down! Here I come! >: ) (starts charging at the UCCR)

\*Then, the UCCR stops Horn Charge from charging into it, and starts pushing him back to keep his horn from penetrating it. Once there was enough distance between the two of them, the UCCR throws a left hook at Horn Charge, which he follows up with a straight punch to its face. The UCCR then throws a side kick at Horn Charge, which causes him to get knocked back a bit. Once he finds his footing, Horn Charge starts shooting his heat blast at the UCCR from his boil, and it gets knocked back a bit.\*

David: Boy! This guy sure is tough.

Linda: We'll have to hit him in the boil again! And, for that, we'll need to get his horn stuck into something.

William: How're we gonna do THAT?

Linda: (suddenly getting a vision, and sees Horn Charge getting his horn stuck in a nearby building) I think I got it! (sees the building in her vision) Lure him to THAT building over there!

David: On it, Linda!

\*As Horn Charge was about to charge at the UCCR again, it begins to egg him into coming at it in a specific manner.\*

David: Hey, Hornhead! Over here!!!

Horn Charge: Okay, you twerps! You're going down!  (starts charging at the UCCR)

\*Once he got close to the UCCR, it flies out of the way, and his horn gets rammed into the building it was in front of, causing him to be stuck. Horn Charge tried his best to pull it back out, but he can't seem to do so.\*

Horn Charge: Darn it! My horn is stuck!

David: Now!!! (fires a blast at Horn Charge's boil, causing him to go flying)

Horn Charge: (landing on the ground face first) Oh, darn it! Not again!

David: Alright! Once we send Horn Charge back to the comics, Darkanos will never win that award! For we have the power of....

Monica: (cutting him off) Yeah, yeah. We get it. The power of good, and all that jazz. LIGHT 'EM UP, YOU GUYS!!!!

Comicgers: Ultimate Comic Carrier Blast! FINAL ATTACK!!! Ready, aim, FIRE!!!!

\*Then, the UCCR locks all of its sentry cannons onto Horn Charge, and it starts firing at him in a blast of multicolored light. They all hit Horn Charge directly, and he starts to spatter electricity.\*

Horn Charge: NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! So much for me being an endangered species! (falls down and explodes, sending his spirit back to the comics)

\*Horn Charge's spirit eventually finds a copy of Issue #7 in Crystal Comics (which was closed for the night), and he gets zapped back into it. Back at the Doomies, all of the nominees' live acts of villainy have been performed (and thwarted by TUFF), and it was time to announce the winner of the Villain of the Year award.\*

Francisco: (holding an envelope with the name of the winner in it) This is it, everyone! The moment of truth! The winner of the Villain of the Year award this year is...... (begins to open the envelope)

Darkanos: (crossing his fingers hoping that it's him)

Francisco: (revealing the name of the winner) Elizabeth Tepes Malmsteen!

Darkanos: (surprised that it wasn't him)

\*Then, Lady Malmsteen steps up on stage wearing her lovely black dress, and receives her Doomie from Francisco as she begins her acceptance speech.\*

Lady Malmsteen: (crying tears of joy) You hate me! You REALLY REALLY hate me!

Darkanos: (disappointed that he lost, but wasn't phased in the slightest) Curses! I may have lost the Villain of the Year award, and I may not have stolen the Walnut Diamond, but in my mind, I'm still a winner. Because I've got a brand new plan to ensure the Comicgers' inevitable defeat, and the destruction of the city. One of these days, those twerps will surely fall. (clenches his fist in anger, causing it to glow purple)

\*The next day, at Crystal Comics, the Comicgers have gathered around to talk about the incident involving the Walnut Diamond, and how they nearly kept it from falling into the wrong hands. The Kinkart Family has heard that the Comicgers tried to steal it to keep Horn Charge from stealing it for the Doomies. However, since the security guards have agreed to shut down their security system, and that the Comicgers defeated Horn Charge, and that they have returned the Walnut Diamond, the Kinkarts didn't take them to court.\*

David: Man, that was one of the riskiest monsters we ever faced. Glad that it paid off in the end.

Katie: Especially since the Kinkart Family decided not to take us to court after the security guards explained our reasoning behind our break-in.

Steve: I agree. If Horn Charge hadn't tried to smash his way into the gallery, we would've been in a LOT of trouble. But, thankfully, the diamond wasn't damaged in any way.

Monica: Good. 'Cause the last thing I need is to spend time in the slammer.

Maple: Speaking of criminals in the slammer, I've got some good news. The mayor has officially declared the Doomies to be boycotted for good. All of the villains who have attended the ceremony have all been rounded up, and arrested by TUFF. Now we won't have to worry about villains performing live acts of villainy every year.

David: Oh, that's great news, Maple. Now, I won't have to watch that stupid awards show anymore.

William: Yeah. But, I still think there should at least be a fun little awards show in Petropolis to be held each year.

Paul: Well, you're in luck. I heard that Gerald and Harold went over to the mayor's office to have their Cluckie Awards approved. Maybe we might get lucky.

Alyssa: (reading a Watergirl graphic novel) I dunno. It still sounds kinda stupid to me.

Steve: Well, you never know, Alyssa.

\*Just then, Gerald and Harold enter the store with distraught looks on their faces. The reason for that was because the mayor just rejected their awards ceremony for being TOO idiotic of a concept.\*

Gerald: Well, my dreams are officially dashed. The mayor just rejected the Cluckie Awards!

Harold: Well, you WERE the only nominee in all the categories. It wasn't much of a contest, anyway.

David: (coming over to them) Well, you guys. Has it ever crossed your minds that maybe being famous isn't worth maiming yourselves for? After all, there's more harmless ways to achieve the recognition you deserve.

Monica: Yeah. Ever considered pursuing a career in music?

Gerald: No, we haven't. But, one of these days, we WILL find out who the Comicgers are, and we WILL get the recognition we deserve for it! Right, Harold?

Harold: Whatever.

Gerald: C'mon, let's brainstorm our next big plan!

\*Then, Gerald and Harold go off to look at some of the new comics, while the Comicgers look on with content and disbelief.\*

Alyssa: You think they'll EVER figure out that we're the Comicgers?

David: Nah, I don't think so. They've been at it for about a year, now.

Katie: Well, I dunno. They might try and piece it together eventually.

David: Maybe. But, I'm not holding my breath.

\*The Comicgers then went on with their day at Crystal Comics, perfectly happy that the Doomies have finally been boycotted for good.\*

THE END