A city for Dr. Dobro sounds like a great idea, Thomas said after everyone gathered together. That way we dont bother others and get called trolls by annoying people.
Prizes are a great idea as well, Rampart said. And I think I know a good way to make something good.
The hero looked over to Dylan.
Yeah? Dylan asked.
This is all kicking off because Dr. Zlo found this Dr. Dobro, right? He asked.
Yep, Oro chimed in. Im the Nario to his Vario.
Meaning Dr. Zlo is going to be hunting the hero down, right? Rampart asked.
Oh, I see where youre going with this, Sweet Dream said.
How about we measure how well people assist with either helping or stopping Dr. Zlo? Rampart asked.
Its not bad but how do you quantify that? Jack asked. What constitutes as help?
She makes a good point, Dylan said.
Suck up, Shizuka laughed.
Jack just rolled her eyes.
Okay, maybe it needs a bit more work, Rampart admitted.
Wait, dudes, I got it, Riptide said. Everyone turned to look at him, partially dreading what might come out of his mouth. The players ideas had no middle ground, being either great or terrible.
What if Dr. Zlo and Dr. Dobro are like the second phase? Riptide started. Think about it dudes. We start out with Dr. Zlo sending villains after all of our good counterparts. The heroes and villains that do the best get to be part of the second wave where Dr. Zlo assaults the city personally! And then, whoever does the best out of there gets the grand prize!
A crime with Dr. Zlo, Thomas said.
Or something with the hero or villain of their choice, Rampart said. Dr. Zlo is the most popular, but weve got some other personalities too.
You just want to be the one picked, Shizuka teased.
Youre pretty popular as well, you know, Rampart said. There are a ton of questions about the crazy ninja lady whenever you show up.
Shizuka popped over to Dr. Zlo and shook his shoulders. Did you hear that, Zlotato? Im popular!
Zlotato, Riptide snickered.
Dylan rolled his eyes.
Okay, Im starting to get an idea of what we could do, Jack said. She opened her inventory and pulled out a holographic whiteboard.
Woah dude thats awesome, Riptide said.
Im thinking we could split both sides into attackers and defenders, Jack started, writing the words on the whiteboard. Attacking heroes try to break the morality machines while the attacking villains try and take something from our good alter egos. Defenders try to protect their objectives.
We could have people pick where they want to join, first come first served style, Sweet Dream said. Or pay more to reserve a spot instead of getting placed randomly.
Pay how? Thomas asked.
Phlebotinium, favors, whatever strikes your fancy, Sweet Dream said.
What if the heroes capture a morality machine and start turning villains good? Dylan asked, the idea just now coming to mind.
The villain coughed, then stood, ready to declare his victory. Instead, he made a flabbergasted face.
What?!
In the distance sat a fully intact moon, as if it had never been destroyed at all.
Impossible! A moon cannot stand against my genius! The villain roared.
Skyline, bleeding air, was forced to fall back into the planets atmosphere, Dr. Zlo cursing all the while. As soon as they were safe, Dr. Zlo instantly prepared himself.
Cass! We must ready an even greater invention! No moon is going to defy me!
Right away, boss! Cass said dutifully.
The footage cut to the villain and his minion in a generic city. Dr. Zlo stomped past stores with televisions on display, newspaper stands, and other media. An astute observer would see strange sights on the televisions and newspapers. Listeners might hear something from the radios in the background.
The heroes of Menagerie have saved the day again! the faded noise said.
The televisions showed a smiling businessman, one with features similar to Dextra. Next to him stood a smiling surfer and a woman dressed in an inordinate amount of candy pink.
Cass frowned as he saw the images. Um, boss?
I think the first step will be turning the all that rock into cheese, Dr. Zlo muttered.
Boss? Cass spoke a bit louder as he saw a newspaper with something impossible on it.
This time I wont grant it an easy death, no, Dr. Zlo continued. Once its cheese Ill have my mice take it apart piece by piece!
Boss! Cass said in something of a panic.
Cass! I am brooding! Dr. Zlo answered. What is it!
Look! The minion pointed over to a newspaper.
Dr. Zlo walked over, confusion on his face evident as he picked up the paper. In large bold headlines were the words, DR. DOBRO SAVES ORPHANAGE FROM FIRE. Underneath was an image of Dr. Zlo smiling at the camera with a small army of surrounding children.
What nonsense is this! The villain shouted. Someone is trying to ruin my bad name!
Dr. Zlo leaned forward, squinting at the page. Hold on! This isnt me! I would never be caught dead with a mustache that thick!
Boss, whats going on? Cass asked worriedly.
The villain continued to stare at the page, the video focusing on certain words. Brands and fashions that were similar but not quite, dates that were slightly different. Understanding started to slowly cross Dr. Zlos face.
He threw his head back and laughed, a maniacal cackle that startled not only Cass, but passing pedestrians as well.
Yes! Yes! the villain boomed. My genius is unlimited!
Boss, I dont understand!
Dont you see, Cass! Dr. Zlo said, whirling. My Death Ray worked!
But the moon Cass started.
Dr. Zlo grabbed his minion by the shoulders. It isnt our moon, Cass! Dont you see, the dates, the similar but different brands! And to top it all off, a good counterpart of me! When I destroyed the moon, the resulting shockwave and destruction of my Death Ray must have flung us across dimensions!
Casss mouth fell open in shock. Before his could speak, Dr. Zlo pulled him to his side and gestured to the sky.
Can you believe it, Cass? My genius has sent us to a whole new dimension! A whole new planet to conquer! Oh, the fun we shall have! Dr. Zlos smile turned grinchlike.
But boss, youre a hero in this world, Cass pointed out.
Yes, well, I guess well just have to do something about that, wont we? Dr. Zlo told his companion as the video faded to black.
An announcement appeared with a date and a link in the description, letting everyone know to sign up for Dr. Zlos crime of the century.