The Hoboken Zoo was just as it looked, only dirtier. Zookeeper Frances would’ve had a fit by now if she had seen what had become of her Shiny Clean Zoo. We saw a light in Frances’ old living quarters which, upon further inspection, had been transformed into Blowhole’s new hi-tech evil lair.
“ Kaboom?’ asked Rico
“Yes, but after we’re done defeating Blowhole.” Said Skipper.
We snuck around back and made it inside without being trapped. “usually about now, someone starts to say something and is cut off in mid sentence by landing in some horrible trap.’ I pointed out, a bit nervous.
“Nonsense, said Kowalski, ‘The Rat King is strong enough to get us out of almost anything.”
“And watch, Blowhole has that something ready and waiting.” Whispered Kristen.
“I still think all of this is some crazy dream.” I said
“Impossible. According to the theory of subconscious thought, thoughts or dreams can not be shared, else it would break all known laws of the Universe. Unless this is all YOUR dream then it is not possible.” Concluded Kowalski
“Enough showing off Kowalski, we have a mission to complete.” Said Skipper.
“Right, sorry.’ He said
We continued down a long wide hallway when we heard some noises. It was some voices having an argument. I told Skipper that it sounded like Blowhole, to which he replied,” lots of people and animals sound like Blowhole, it-“
But he was cut off by Private who said “Like that actor I saw on the telly.” Followed by a slap from Skipper, who continued,” Just because it sounds like Blowhole, doesn’t mean it is. It could be a trap!” he said
All of a sudden, we heard “Peng-u-ins, what a wonderful surprise!”
“Well, well, Blowhole” said Skipper
“Well, well, well, Skipper”
“Well, well, well, well….”
This went on for about two minutes until I had the sense to scream, ”SHUT UP! DON”T WE HAVE A MISSION TO FINISH!? And, Blowhole, don’t you have to go on about your latest scheme to take over the world?”
“How did you- never mind, I suppose that you’ve gathered my intentions from my previous schemes.”
“Would you like some refreshments?” asked Hans
“ Yeahhhh….no. it might be poisoned.” I said
“Oh, we have no intention of poisoning you, we have a much better surprise!”
“Come one, are you sure you don’t want a toasted bagel with margarine, or maybe some coffee?”
“No thanks, A. I hate coffee and B. Don’t you know margarine is one stinkin’ molecule away from being pure plastic?” I said
“A. I’ve never cared for coffee myself, and B. I didn’t know that, how interesting.” He commented
“Oh,wait, Blowhole, Hans, Rat King , can I get your autographs?”
“So, what is it this time?’ asked an impatient Skipper when they were done.
“What? Oh, yes, right. My plan was simple. I persuaded Hans and the Rat King to help me rid myself of you Peng-u-ins. Then I had one of my Lobsters and one of the Sewer Rats steal your Time freezing Stopwatch after I brought the cousins here. The rest is quite simple: I shall unleash a wrath the likes of which mankind has ever seen before! There’s just one problem. I haven’t even finished building it yet.”
“Woah! Wait, what? Back up here,” said the real Rat King,” you never said nothing about taking over the world! I thought this was just to get rid of those annoying Penguins! In that case, much as I hate to admit it, I’m siding with them!”
This clearly shocked everyone, but Blowhole looked as though he’d been slapped.
“Well, who needs you anyways? I’ve got Hans!”
Yeah, but you don’t have the REAL Rat King, his even stronger Robot Double and Team Penguin on your side!” shouted Kristen
“Oh , I’m so frightened by a bunch of flightless birds, a talking toaster and an overgrown mouse!” he said sarcastically
“Hey, dude, I am NOT a MOUSE!” growled the real Rat King
“And I’m Not a toaster! You call yourself a scientist and can’t tell the difference between a robot and a toaster” said Robo Rat King.
With that, the real Rat King whispered something in the robots ear. Robo Rat King marched across the room to a large thing covered by a tarp in the corner. He began to pound it with his robot strength.
Blowhole yelled, “stop! You’ll ruin it! Lobst-“ but he was cut off by Skipper punching him.
The real and Robot Rat King helped us fight the army of Lobsters. When I was thrown against the wall, my foot presses a button.
“Self detonation in T minus 10,9,8_” said the loudspeakers
Team, Rat Face, come one, we have to move!”
“4,3,2,1!!!!!”
“KABLAMO!!!” shouted a delighted Rico
“we did it Skipper!” shouted Private just in enough time for mr to see Blowhole’s Scooter unleash his Mind Jacker and wipe his memory in his Escape Bubble. Hans followed in his own, smaller bubble.
“Aren’t you forgetting two someones?” I asked
“Yeah, don’t the rats deserve something?” asked Skipper
After several minutes of silence Skipper finally said,” Kowalski, give the Rat King the Fresherizer Ray.”, to which the Rat King thanked him and headed back to thje sewers of New York.
The Robo Rat king was turned off when we were back at the HQ.
“You know, Skipper, the robot did about 60% of the work. All we did was fight the lobsters.” I said
“I don’t want to hear it!’ he barked
“What are you and your cousins going to do now?’ Inquired Private
“We’re staying.’ I said.
“:We’re staying?!” shouted Kristen and Amanda happily, at the same time.
“Yes, we are.'
' Smile and wave, girls, just smile and wave.” Said Skipper.
THE END